FallsChurchNewsPress-05-15-08

The first public “design charette” to consider the architectural look and feel of the approved $317 million Atlantic Realty City Center project will be held at the Community Center on Thursday, May 29, Falls Church City Manager Wyatt Shields announced Monday.

See News Briefs, page 7

Local H frontman Scott Lucas shares one of his main motivations behind continuing his acclaimed career in music — a fierce desire to show that he and no one else controls his own destiny and shove it back in the faces of those that doubt him.

Cultural Exchange Club, coach of the cross country team and assistant coach of the track and field team. He also served on a variety of professional and curricular committees including the GM curriculum committee, the gifted and talented citizens advisory committee and the professional employees advisory committee.

Over the course of his FCCPS career, Snee rose through the school’s leadership ranks, serving as the International Baccalaureate (IB) coordinator,

Depending on who one talks to, interpretations differ widely on the significance of last week’s municipal election in the City of Falls Church. Some characterize the defeat by a 57% to 43% margin of an anti-development referendum as a “vote of confidence” for the current course of economic development in the City. Others point to the fact that the margin was actually only 300 votes, and shows that public disdain for the current course is widespread and will manifest itself in the next City Council election only two years away.

Of particular concern to many was the defeat by a 39vote margin of popular two-term Council member, Vice Mayor Lindy Hockenberrry. It prevented backers of her two other colleagues on the Citizens for a Better City (CBC) slate, both of whom won, from fully rejoicing in last week’s outcome. Hers was a similar fate to that of then Vice Mayor Steve Rogers, who lost by only 16 votes in a reelection bid in 2002.

However, last week’s overall outcome virtually insures that Mayor Robin Gardner will be re-elected by a newly sworn-in Council on July 1 to a second two-year term as mayor. She was the top vote-getter among seven candidates in her bid for election to a third Council term last week, but being elected mayor will depend on votes of the seven-member Council.

She won by a narrow 4-3 margin over Former Mayor David Snyder in 2006.

If Gardner is returned as mayor, it will mark only the

Continued on Page 4

Continued on Page 5

See page 33

In 1996, Tom Wolfe wrote a brilliant essay called “Sorry, but Your Soul Just Died,” in which he captured the militant materialism of some modern scientists.

See page 10

Based on C.S. Lewis’ classic children’s fantasy books, “Prince Caspian,” the next chapter in “The Chronicles of Narnia,” opens this Friday.

See page 30

Index Editorial..................2 Letters................2, 6 Comment........10-13 Community News & Notes..............14-15 Business News & Notes...................16 Sports.............18-21 Calendar.........26-27 Roger Ebert....30-31 Press Pass..........33

Restaurant Spotlight ............................34 Sodoku................37 Comics.................37 Crossword...........37 Classified Ads......38 Business & Services Directory..............39 Weekly Focus .40-41 Critter Corner.......42 Business Listing..43

George Mason High School Principal Bob Snee announced Tuesday that he will retire from the Falls Church City Public Schools at the end of this school year. In August, Snee will begin a new chapter in his educational career by becoming the principal of the Upper School at the Washington International School, a private, K-12 International Baccalaureate school in Washington, D.C. “While it is with considerable sadness that I end my 28year career at GMHS in June, it is with real excitement and a sense of personal and profes-

sional renewal that I embark on the next phase of my career as an educator in the world of international schools,” Snee wrote in a letter to the GMHS faculty and staff. “I will long treasure my GM experiences with colleagues, students and parents whom I have relied on, respected and cared for so deeply.”

Snee began his career with the Falls Church City Public Schools in 1980 as a Spanish teacher. He served in various other capacities including: curriculum coordinator of foreign languages, sponsor of the AFS/

Page 2

May 15 - 21, 2008



Last week’s municipal election in the City of Falls Church will be remembered in years to come as a major inflection point defining the character and viability of the independent jurisdiction going forward into the 21st century. In the form of a blatantly anti-development referendum, Falls Church faced a major challenge aimed at thwarting the positive economic development achievements of the first seven years of this century. It was soundly defeated. Of 6,107 registered voters in the City, only 1,017, or one-sixth, felt that the current course of action by the City’s leadership has been sufficiently disturbing to warrant getting out to the polls and the pass the referendum.

This constitutes an enormous vote of confidence by the City’s residents for the current course. It has, after all, kept the City solvent, in full support of its schools, with an actual drop in average residential real estate tax bill, even through one of the roughest economic periods in its almost 60-year history. While the City’s small size may disadvantage it in some ways, it has also given it a unique ability to take bold and innovative moves to insure its long-term survival.

Not only the City government and professional staff, but its feisty Chamber of Commerce also deserves tons of credit for all this.

With the $317-million City Center project approved, with progress on two mixed use projects on North Washington St., and with a new office building under construction and Hilton Hotel pending on West Broad, the best is still yet to come. This goes for not only how these developments will turn Falls Church into a vibrant and energetic place, achieving the “critical mass” to make it a desired destination for tons of outside dollars to be spent and invested, but they will also continue to keep taxes low and quality of life high for Falls Church residents.

A second pivotal achievement of last week’s election was the widely-noted election to the City Council of the first openly-gay Afro-American in the history of Virginia. This news spread like wildfire across the Internet, mostly, viewed both nationally and internationally as significant, not only in terms of what it means for the cause of civil rights, generally, but for the way it symbolizes Virginia’s shift from “red” to “blue” in time for the November presidential election.

It is not lost on us that Lawrence Webb’s historic election came within four days of the passing of Mildred Loving, a courageous Afro-American woman who also made Virginia history 41 years ago when she sued in a case that went to the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Virginia’s laws against interracial marriage. Ms. Loving was an ardent supporter of civil rights causes, including of gay rights, until her death.

We applaud Falls Church Mayor Robin Gardner’s comments Monday night about what Webb’s election means for embracing and celebrating diversity in Falls Church. It, too, signals the City’s bright future course.

The Falls Church News-Press is published weekly on Thursdays and is distributed free of charge throughout the City of Falls Church and the Greater Falls Church area. Offices are at 450 W. Broad Street #321, Falls Church, VA 22046. Reproduction of this publication in whole or part is prohibited except with the written permission of the publisher. ©2008 Benton Communications Inc. The News-Press is printed on recycled paper.

Editor, From the perspective of those of us in the community who have serious doubts about the ways and means of Falls Church development, the most recent election—and the events leading up to it—appear most favorable.

While the referendum did not pass, it only lost by 300 votes, which means that a switch in a 150 votes—or about 30 ballots cast in each ward—would have put it over. In short, this is a clear indication to those who would further “residentialize” the city’s commercially zoned property that the issue will not

soon disappear. As more land may be converted for condo and rental units, and with a better understanding of school population impacts, traffic and parking congestion, and increased costs of services, another opportunity for citizens to express themselves may not be far off.

Those of us with deep concerns about a development plan to increase the population of a small town community sitting on 2.2 square miles by 20 to 30%, adding another layer to the high-rise concrete identity of an already too dense metropolitan area, we were delighted with the valuable lesson delivered

Advertise in the

The News-Press is delivered to every household and many businesses in the City of Falls Church (22046), and to many homes and businesses (but not all) in the adjacent 22041, 22042, 22043, 22044 and 22205 zip codes. Its total circulation of 30,500 per issue is greater than any other newspaper in the distribution area, including dailies. For complete advertising information, call us or check out our web site.

Call 532-3267 or visit www.FCNP.com

to those who brought a lawsuit to prevent the referendum question from being placed on the ballot. The Council and the Mayor’s husband, acting pro se, were the beneficiaries of that legal tutorial: That is, properly collecting the requisite number of signatures and having them verified and then certified by the registrar of voters creates a process leading to a question being placed on the ballot which a Virginia Circuit Court found must not be impeded.

While Referendum supporter and independent challenger Nader Baroukh won handily, it is worth mentioning that Ed Hillegass, Margaret Housen and Patrice A. Lepczyk together collected more votes than any one candidate. That makes one wonder what would have happened if there had been a slate of independent candidates running against the CBC nominees.

Mr. Baroukh—eminent-

ly qualified for Council service—was not widely known outside of his immediate community. Nevertheless, conducting a compelling campaign on the issues and having an enviable organization working in his behalf, a clear indication was delivered by his candidacy that the “we know best” mentality of the current governing group can be successfully challenged.

Sam Mabry Falls Church

Editor, Wow what a feeling it was while running for an elected office. I thoroughly enjoyed my More Letters on Page 6

May 15 - 21, 2008

Page 3

U Pede nder the stria n Ov erpa ss

ANOTHER NEW LISTING IN FALLS CHURCH CITY! This one’s a wonderful end townhome in a top location on a cul-de-sac in popular Cherry Hill! In top condition and beautifully updated with hardwood floors, a white kitchen with additional built-in cabinetry, a large rec room with a raised hearth brick fireplace, a charming brick patio, 3 bedrooms, 2 full and 2 half baths and a top walk-to-everything location! Offered at $509,000. Stop by and see!

Open Sunday, May 18th, 1-4pm 139 W. Annandale Rd. Directions: From W. Broad St., take Annandale Rd. to the second cul-de-sac on your left.

STARTING AT

$27.95 per month Inside/Outside Wash (Reg. $34.95 & up)

(703) 790-1990 (Office) (703) 905-7206 (Direct)

Limited to first 500 customers

E-Mail: rosemary.jones@longandfoster.com Internet: www.RosemarySells.com

Long & Foster Real Estate

WASH EVERYDAY AT ONE PRICE!

Rosemary Hayes Jones

Associate Broker Life Member NVAR Top Producers Falls Church City Resident

703-237-1011 1050 W. Broad Street Falls Church, VA 22046

www.sonicsoftcarwash.com

Page 4

May 15 - 21, 2008

“What’s your interpretation of F.C.’s election results?”

• It’s a mandate for the staying the course • The City is still divided on the issue Continued from Page 1

the assistant principal and attained the position of principal in 1992. He also earned international recognition for his leader-

ship work with the International Baccalaureate Organization and for making George Mason High School an IB model school.

In 1990, Snee received the Washington Post Agnes Meyer

FALLS CHURCH

$899,000

Delightful New Listing!

Totally charming 1934 home – lovingly updated and sparkling with fresh paint. All new windows, appliances and sparkling hardwood floors! Two full bathrooms, both renovated. Three bedrooms! Special & spacious living room with French doors to patio – gorgeous, professionally landscaped grounds. Revel in the privacy or explore the opportunity that two separate lots would afford for renovations, expansion or two new homes!

Charlotte O’Conor 571.217.6494 www.McEnearney.com

Outstanding Teacher Award, and in 1993, he received the Post’s Distinguished Educational Leadership Award, becoming one of only a handful of school administrators to receive both honors from the newspaper. Last year, under Snee’s leadership, George Mason High School was recognized by the Virginia General Assembly on the 25th anniversary of becoming an IB school.

“Bob Snee will be a tough act to follow,” Superintendent Lois Berlin said. “He has accomplished a great deal in his long career with the FCCPS, and we wish him well as he pursues his life-long interest in international education.”

Snee earned his bachelor’s degree in Spanish from Gettysburg College in Pennsylvania in 1974 and his Masters degree in Spanish Language and SpanishAmerican Literature from the University of Maryland in 1978.

Snee’s last day with the Falls Church City Public Schools will be June 30, 2008.

• The election doesn’t change anything • Don’t care

Vote on-line at www.FCNP.com Results of Last Week’s Question: “Are you satisfied with the outcome of the Falls Church election?”

The FCNP On-Line polls are surveys, not scientific polls.

May 15 - 21, 2008

second time since 1988 that a mayor has served more than one two-year term, reflective of more than a decade of political instability in the City during the 1990s. A string of six one-term mayors was not broken until Dan Gardner was elected to a second term in 2002, followed by a third.

Many viewed her top vote total last week as the strongest indicator, along with the referendum’s solid defeat, that the City’s electorate wants the current economic development course to be sustained.

But Former Vice Mayor Sam Mabry, who initially filed but then declined to run for a third Council term this spring and still spearheaded pro-referendum and non-CBC candidate efforts, took a different view in a letter published in this edition of the NewsPress. He said that the election of “independent challenger” Nader Baroukh, taken with the combined votes of three other unsuccessful “independent” candidates “makes one wonder what would have happened if there had been a slate of independent candidates running against the CBC nominees.”

Mabry also claimed that the 300-vote margin of loss for the referendum is “a clear indication…that the issue will not soon disappear.”

While not saying so explicitly, his comments could be interpreted as a foretelling of the next City Council election in two years, when four seats of Council incumbents will be up for challenges.

Councilman David Snyder, a supporter of the referendum, echoed Mabry’s words in comments at the City Council meeting Monday. “The fact that four out of 10 voted for the measure sent a signal,” he said. “The election was not a vote of confidence,

For Week of May 6 - 12 Destruction of Property, Café Dang, 6795 Wilson Blvd., #50, May 6, 6:44 p.m., unknown person(s) broke two of the game machines inside the establishment.

Larceny, Shoplifting, CVS, 134 W Broad St., May 7, 2:54 p.m., unknown person(s) entered the establishment and stole 24 boxes of Zyrtc and 5 boxes Corc.

Larceny, 200 blk. S Virginia Ave., May 8, between 9:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., unknown person(s) stole a Remax realtor sign from a property.

Drunkenness, 6700 blk. Wilson

Page 5

but reflected a deeply divided concern, and in a small town, we need to have all on board.”

But Councilman Hal Lippman took a contrary view, while expressing concern that only 31% of the City’s registered voters went to the polls last week.

He said the vote represented “an emphatic rejection” of the referendum, and the low voter turnout constituted “a de facto endorsement of the status quo,” because everyone in the City knew about the issue.

The News-Press shared Lippman’s interpretation of the election results in editorials in last week’s and this week’s editions.

A referendum like the one defeated last week is not likely to be repeated for awhile, since this year’s was the second, almost identical anti-development measure placed on the ballot, and defeated, in Falls Church in six years. While Falls Church does not yet have a provision in its charter limiting the frequency of same-issue referenda, many jurisdictions do, and City leaders may take a cue from that.

Commenting on Hockeberry’s narrow defeat last week, Former School Board member Jay Grusin, in another letter printed in this week’s edition, said he “shared the deep disappointment of hundreds” following her loss.

“Lindy has done the work of the City every day of every week, and she has done so since long before joining the City Council,” he wrote, noting her many years as a teacher in the Falls Church School System.

Grusin noted he’d lost a bid for re-election to the School Board by 29 votes, but decided to run again two years later and won.

Mayor Gardner and Council members Dan Sze and Lippman also made comments at Monday’s Council meeting praising Hockenberry’s contributions.

Blvd., May 10, 1:16 a.m., police arrested a male, 35, of Arlington, VA; Thao V. Tran, 22, 4065 Chesterwood Dr., Silver Spring, MD; and a male, 24, of Baltimore, MD for DIP. Simple Assault, 6700 blk. Wilson Blvd., May 10, 1:43 p.m., unknown person(s) got upset with the victim over a parking space. The unknown person(s) kicked the victim’s vehicle and made threats against the victim’s family. No one was injured.

Driving under the Influence, 700 blk. Berry St., May 10, 4:32 p.m., police arrested a female, 45, of Falls Church, VA DUI, Reckless Driving and Refusal.

Destruction of Property, 300 blk. S Maple Ave., May 12, 8:11 a.m., unknown person(s) cracked the rear windshield of a vehicle.

Larceny from Vehicle, 500 blk.

Roosevelt Blvd., May 12, 9:49 p.m., unknown person(s) stole the motorcycle cover off the victim’s Harley Davidson.

Hockenberry has not made any future plans known so far, but many have already encouraged her to accept an appointment to the powerful Planning Commission when her Council term expires on July 1, and then to consider another Council bid in 2010.

Another major issue in last week’s election was the fact that the CBC-backed Lawrence Webb, by winning, became the first-ever openly gay AfroAmerican elected official in the history of Virginia. That news spread this last week like wildfire over the Internet to both national and international destinations as a significant civil rights victory.

Webb had appealed for support from the Washington, D.C.based Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund, which responded by deploying five volunteers who worked Falls Church’s five precincts on his behalf from their 6 a.m. opening to 7 p.m. closing.

He won by only 39 votes.

Mayor Gardner, commenting on Webb’s victory at the City Council meeting Monday, said the City “rightfully celebrates both the similarities and also dif-

ferences among our citizens.”

Affirming diversity, she said, “makes Falls Church a richer, more vibrant community.” Her comments were a rejoinder to those of Councilman Snyder, who said he did “not like” the use of “labels” to characterize candidates.

The role of the Falls Church Chamber of Commerce in the election outcome was also hailed by many as significant.

The Chamber mobilized opposition to the referendum, including supporting the F.C. Citizens for a Prosperous Future political action committee, and sponsored a Council candidates’ debate focusing on economic development issues.

Its debate was seen as a counterbalance to one organized jointly by the F.C. League of Women Voters (LWV) and Village Preservation and Improvement Society (VPIS). In that one, the co-moderator, the president of the VPIS, was an avid supporter of the referendum. As a result, some felt its debate co-sponsorship with VPIS tarnished the nonpartisan principles of the LWV. At any rate, the three Council

candidates who failed to participate in the Chamber debate, one arguing the Chamber was biased and the others giving no explanations at the time, were all defeated in the election, and poll workers noted a number of voters asking, “Which were the candidates who did not show up at the debate?”

On the other hand, the role, or lack of it, of the Falls Church City Democratic Committee in the election came under criticism.

After voting to endorse local candidates in 2006, the committee reversed itself last year, and therefore was on the sidelines in this election. Meanwhile, members of the Republican Committee mobilized its supporters in support of the referendum and the non-CBC candidates.

Some have commented that had the Democratic Committee endorsed Council candidates this spring, given the City is over 60% registered Democrats, that Hockenberry would have won.

However, it was also noted that the CBC, which staunchly maintains a non-partisan posture, had fiercely opposed Democratic Committee endorsements.

special savings event

OPENING WEEKEND MAy 16TH-18TH AND REMAINING OPEN UNTIL JUNE 29TH This is a rare chance to select from hundreds of pieces of Thos. Moser furniture including floor models, prototypes and first quality pieces at reduced prices, all available for immediate purchase.

Selection includes: seating, tables, beds, sofas, desks, and cases.

Inventory will be re-stocked throughout the duration of this event.

OPENING WEEKEND HOURS: Friday, May 16 9am-8pm | Saturday, May 17 9am-7pm | Sunday, May 18 10am-5pm

LOCATION:

Adjacent to our Georgetown Showroom, located at 3300 M Street NW (33rd St.)

FOR MORE INFORMATION: 800.708.9061 or visit us online at thosmoser.com or stop by our showroom Moser_MBS08_FallsChurch.indd 1

5/12/08 10:01:07 AM

Page 6

Continued from Page 2

first step into the political arena and my family along with many friends really helped to make this an experience I will never forget. Thank you for the 6,000 plus voters who came to vote at their respected wards and a special thanks to the 800 plus voters who gave me their greatest gift; their vote.

I would like to address an issue that many of you may not know about. This issue is about why I did not participate in the live forum of the FCLWV and VPIS. I had responded to and answered every question that the League of Women Voters and the Village Preservation Improvement Society requested.

However as the actual forum drew closer my father who has been in a Senior Care facility for many years health began to decline. I notified the appropriate parties of this forum before I went to see my father and we talked briefly about his conditions. My father recently had another seizure and is now resting in a Hospice Care facility. My Father may be with us for only a short time, but in my heart, he will always be my Dad. Family values and moral obli-

May 15 - 21, 2008

gations are a valued trait and characteristic of our lives. Family will always be first in my life and in my families’ life. However it would appear that someone on the opposition side of this city council race has tried to drive this issue of not appearing at the forum to their advantage. We know that all issues are fair game in politics but I will have no part in this tearing down “slinging mud or name calling” in our campaign. The citizens who voted have spoken and made their decision. We must move forward and pray that our newly elected officials do the work of the people that will benefit the majority of the people and not special interest groups. “Semper Fi” Ed Hillegass Falls Church

Editor, The local elections were clearly bittersweet for me and hundreds of other Falls Church citizens. While pleased that the Mayor was re-elected and that the School Board will remain strong and focused, I share the deep disappointment of hundreds of other Falls Church residents following Lindy Hockenberry’s

loss. Lindy has done the work of the City every day of every week, and she has done so since long before joining the City Council.

As a teacher in the school system she touched the lives of thousands of young people—and their families. Lindy carried that passion for education and the schools with her on to the Council, leading the annual budget discussions that led to unprecedented levels of funding for the schools. More importantly, Lindy championed the Board’s facility plans, which led to badly needed construction and positioned the system well to continue to prosper.

All this said I hope that we do not bury Lindy politically. I, too, lost an election—by 29 votes or so|—in the first contested School Board race. I had worked hard on the Board as an appointed member and the defeat stung for a time. My colleagues on the Board made the transition easier, however, and my close friend on the Board, Sally Ekfelt, gave me a framed quote, which is still in my office, from Winston Churchill who noted that while warriors on the battle field can be killed only once, politicians can die many, many times. I looked at the quote often and in part because of it decided to run again two years later—and won, and I hope that Lindy will do the same.

Her hard word and commitment to the City has made this a better place to live for decades and I

would not want to see that passion go untapped for long.

Jay Grusin Falls Church

Editor, Lindy Hockenberry’s Council service has been an extraordinarily positive asset for Falls Church. I believe she better understands its people and their needs and aspirations than anyone who has ever served in a Falls Church elective office.

Although the City’s population is rapidly changing, Lindy keeps pace with it, not just through her continuing work as a teacher, but also her tireless outreach.

She came on day one to her Council duties with a keen understanding, learned from her father’s similar service to another city, of what good Council service entails. And she admirably carried forward her family’s tradition.

She has displayed very sound judgment and effective strategy on many issues, including budgeting, recreation and parks, economic development and affordable housing as well as education.

I trust that many have rallied

to Lindy’s side in recent days and I hope many more will do so in the days ahead. We owe her a great debt. Here’s hoping she’ll stay involved in the game for many years ahead.

Kieran Sharpe, Member F.C. City School Board

Editor, In response to Cecilia Op de Beke’s letter in last week’s edition.

I’d like a quiet day from other people telling me how to live my life. Why doesn’t she tell the people of Fairfax County, where she admits she lives, to ban plastic grocery bags? There are over a million people in the County. Why doesn’t she write to their local newspaper? Probably because they wouldn’t print her ideas. In fact, why did you print them?

Quiet day? Please. Did you actually read the sentence she wrote when she said she wants to ban lawn care equipment and “... other machinery”? Sounds like a slippery slope to banning cars.

I live near the East F.C. Metro stop, I want it banned during rush hour. To me it sounds like she really wants to ban people.

K.C. Walker Via the Internet

Whether you are new to running, or have competed in 5K and 10K races in the past, the Friends & Fitness Runners Training Program helps participants successfully complete 13.1 miles (half-marathon).

Our program is geared to the novice and intermediate runner.

The Friends & Fitness Runners Training Program is a charity-based program benefiting the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Washington.

Program begins Saturday, May 10th.

Join before April 30th and receive a FREE dri-fit runners shirt!

For more information on this year’s program, visit our website:

FriendsAndFitness.com

or by calling Craig Mastrangelo, (703) 932-3622

Laura Mac & Craig Mastrangelo THE

Distinctive

TEAM

May 15 - 21, 2008

Page 7

5 Clergy Speak Out for Affordable Housing in F.C.

‘Design Charette’ for New City Center Set May 29 The first public “design charette� to consider the architectural look and feel of the approved $317 million Atlantic Realty City Center project will be held at the Community Center on Thursday, May 29, Falls Church City Manager Wyatt Shields announced Monday. The meeting will be run by architectural consultants retained by the City to provide insight to and elicit comment from members of the public. This will be seen as an advisory effort for Atlantic Realty’s benefit, given the developer and its own architects will have the final say in the design of its effort.

Third Tower, Ramada Hotel Set for 7 Corners Site The Transwestern Company, a national commercial real estate firm that recently acquired the “twin towers� site adjacent to Seven Corners, only yards outside the Falls Church city limits, has plans to construct a third, similarly-sized tower on the property, in addition to a Ramada Inn, according to News-Press sources. In the same neighborhood, JBG, Inc., has acquired an eight-acre parcel, the largest single commercially-zoned property in the City of Falls Church, formerly owned by the Noland Company on Wilson Boulevard. JBG officials have indicated a “big box� retailer will be the most likely use for the site. Transwestern recently also acquired the mixed-use component of the Pearson Square project on S. Maple St. in Falls Church.

F.C. Offers Foreclosure Guidance to Residents Despite estimates that there have been less than 10 real estate foreclosures involving individual homes in the City of Falls Church over the past year, the regional trend is much higher and the City’s Housing and Human Services Department has arranged for support from the Arlingtonians Homeownership Made Easier (AHOME) to counsel Falls Church residents faced with foreclosure. A series of classes on understanding and restoring credit, and preventing foreclosure will be held by AHOME at the Winter Hill clubhouse, 330-B S. Virginia Ave., Falls Church on Mondays at 7 p.m., including May 19, June 2 and June 9.

Strong Recycling, Clean-Up #s Reported in F.C. Kathy Allan, Falls Church’s Environmental and Recycling chief, reported strong results from a recent citywide volunteer clean-up and recycling extravaganza in comments before the Falls Church City Council Monday. The recipient of a Council proclamation naming May “National Watershed and Floodplain Month,�

Allen noted that 120 volunteers citizens showed up for the Spring Clean-Up event recently, picking up refuse and litter off city streets and out of parks. She said that, in addition, 27 tons of computer and other technological equipment that could contaminate waterways was collected during the recent Recycling Extravaganza. Also, 2.14 tons of paper was shredded. A Falls Church Property Yard Open House will be held on Gordons Avenue this Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. near the Recycling Center.

Oblbm hnk P^[ lbm^ Zm eee [SRWQW\SaV]^^S Q][ """

0=5= C^ b] O DOZcS

Kaiser

Park Ave.

Washington St.

An outpouring of local clergy support for a plan to build 174 affordable housing units on land adjacent to the planned City Center in downtown Falls Church was exhibited at Monday’s F.C. City Council meeting. The proponents said they chose Monday’s meeting to speak out because the next Council meeting is expected to be dominated by a different issue. The Rev. Mochel Morris of the Christ Crossman Methodist Church led off, followed by the Rev. James Baucum of the Columbia Baptist Church and the Rev. Clyde Yeltson of the Galloway United Methodist Church. Also present in support, but not speaking, were the Rev. Nicholas Lubelfeld and Nar Taing of the Falls Church Anglican Church. Falls Church Housing Corporation (FCHC) Board Chair Steve Rogers, and Vice Chair Bob Wilden, Homestretch Executive Director Christopher Fay and citizens Kathy Kleinman and Joyce Berg also spoke in favor of the project, based on a proposed alliance between the FCHC and Homestretch, with Atlantic Realty, builders of the new City Center, as the developer. The City Council will begin considering the special exceptions required for the project at its May 27 meeting.

State Theatre

North 0444

8]S A[WbV @ >V % >O`Y /dS\cS 4OZZa j 1Vc`QV D/ "$ 6]c`a( ; 4 '(! O [ $ ^ [ j AOb '(! O [ ^ [

% ! #!$ " "

0cg =\S 5Sb =\S

@SUcZO`Zg >`WQSR ;SRWQW\S AV]^^S• 0`O\R >`]RcQb

Gh \Zla k^_ng]' OZeb] _hk bg&lmhk^ nl^ hger Zm iZkmb\biZmbg` F^]b\bg^ Lahii^Â IaZkfZ\b^l' Ghm oZeb] pbma hma^k h__^kl' Ghm oZeb] pbma HM< ikh]n\ml \ho^k^] [r :kdZglZl F^]b\Zb] hk Zgr lmZm^ hk _^]^kZeer _ng]^] ik^l\kbimbhg ieZgl' Ebfbm hg^ \hnihg i^k \nlmhf^k' Pabe^ lniieb^l eZlm' LmZm^ Zg] eh\Ze k^lmkb\mbhgl Ziier' Gh \Zla oZen^' >qibk^l /&,)&)1'

Â&#x2013; & ;SRWQW\S AV]^^S 7\bS`\ObW]\OZ 7\Q O 1O`RW\OZ 6SOZbV Q][^O\g /ZZ `WUVba `SaS`dSR """ # O " ! &

4.625â&#x20AC;? x 6.5â&#x20AC;?

4@33

]T 3_cOZ ]` :SaaS` DOZcS C^ b] O DOZcS

Page 8

May 15 - 21, 2008

Environmentally Friendly Meets Aesthetically Pleasing.

Coming Soon The Saturday Showcase Series: Ask a Pro All Saturdays, April-June: â&#x20AC;˘ Meet a Contractor â&#x20AC;˘ Learn Products â&#x20AC;˘ Cultivate Ideas

F A L L S C H U RC H , VA

Coming May 17 Contact Information: â&#x20AC;˘ Hours: 7:00 - 4:00, Monday - Saturday â&#x20AC;˘ Phone (703) 532-0169 â&#x20AC;˘ Fax (703) 532-2193 â&#x20AC;˘ Toll Free 1-877-321-1055

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bradstone (Distributor) w/ Premier Paving & Planting (Contrator)â&#x20AC;?

Coming May 24 â&#x20AC;&#x153;JNR Landscapingâ&#x20AC;?

Address: 7139 Lee Highway, Falls Church, VA 22046

COMPUTER TRAINING State of the art hardware

&252//$

Net+ â&#x20AC;˘ CCNA â&#x20AC;˘ A+

$OO QHZ GHVLJQ 03* )LQDQFLQJ $YDLODEOH

I know where this is.

C T O S C HEV

East Falls Church Metro â&#x20AC;˘ Lee Highway at I-66 Serving Metro DC â&#x20AC;˘ Maryland â&#x20AC;˘ Northern Virginia http://www.gc-training.com 703 921 1000 WE BRING QUALITY TRAINING TO YOU

2923 ANNANDALE RD, FALLS CHURCH, VA 22042

YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD DEALERSHIP JD POWER NAMED US THE DEALERSHIP WITH FASTEST BUYING PROCESS IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA

Michael W. W Poole

NO HASSLE PRICE ON ENTIRE STOCK VISIT US FOR THE BEST CAR BUYING EXPERIENCE

%LOOSDJHWR\RWD FRP

â&#x20AC;˘ Gas only â&#x20AC;˘ Expires May. 22, 2008 â&#x20AC;˘ 36 months on credit approval based on tier 1, 2 & 3 customers Visit us for more information. Tags, taxes, and processing fee ($349.00) are extra.

THE REVERSE MORTGAGE SPECIALISTŠ

May 15 - 21, 2008

Page 9

Fortunately, better ways to save money on your electricity bill are well within your reach. although we can’t control global fuel costs, we’re working hard to control the things we can.

Rising global energy costs are affecting everyone—including Dominion and the nearly 6 million Virginians we serve every day. That’s why we’re working hard to help customers reduce electricity usage and lower their monthly bills.

To learn more about these and other ways Dominion is helping Virginians lower their heating and cooling bills and manage the rising cost of energy, visit www.dom.com:

t Dominion’s new online energy calculator provides

customers with energy-saving information customized for their specific home or business.

t A unique discount program sponsored by Dominion offers compact fluorescent light bulbs (cFls) at substantial cost savings. CFLs use 75% less energy and can last 10 times longer than traditional incandescent bulbs. More than 1 million CFLs have already been sold.

t budget billing lets customers manage their energy costs by paying a fixed amount each month, eliminating seasonal fluctuations in bill amounts.

t A new business advantage program extends the benefits of budget billing to small- and medium-sized commercial customers and most non-profits. Eligible customers will be able to sign up beginning July 1.

t “More Than 100 Ways To Improve Your Electric Bill,” published by the Edison Electric Institute, provides easy-to-use tips on practical ways to cut electricity use and save money. To download a copy visit www.dom.com (keyword: 100 ways).

t $5 million in additional funding for energyshare to help

elderly customers and families in need with heating and cooling assistance.

Global energy costs may be changing, but our commitment to helping customers maximize their energy dollars is not.

EnErgy-saving Tip #12 Install low-flow showerheads and faucets. They’re inexpensive, easy to install and reduce energy and hot water use.

For additional energy-saving information, visit www.dom.com.

Page 10

May 15 - 21, 2008

In 1996, Tom Wolfe wrote a brilliant essay called “Sorry, but Your Soul Just Died,” in which he captured the militant materialism of some modern scientists.

To these self-confident researchers, the idea that the spirit might exist apart from the body is just ridiculous. Instead, everything arises from atoms. Genes shape temperament. Brain chemicals shape behavior.

Assemblies of neurons create consciousness.

Free will is an illusion. Human beings are “hard-wired” to do this or that. Religion is an accident.

In this materialist view, people perceive God’s existence because their brains have evolved to confabulate belief systems. You put a magnetic helmet around their heads and they will begin to think they are having a spiritual epiphany. If they suffer from temporal lobe epilepsy, they will show signs of hyperreligiosity, an overexcitement of the brain tissue that leads sufferers to believe they are conversing with God. Wolfe understood the central assertion contained in this kind of thinking: Everything is material and “the soul is dead.” He anticipated the way the genetic and neuroscience revolutions would affect public debate. They would kick off another fundamental argument over whether God exists.

Lo and behold, over the past decade, a new group of assertive atheists has done battle with defenders of faith. The two sides have argued about whether it is reasonable to conceive of a soul that survives the death of the body and about whether understanding the brain explains away or merely adds to our appreciation of the entity that created it.

The atheism debate is a textbook example of how a scientific revolution can change public culture. Just as “The Origin of Species” reshaped social thinking, just as Einstein’s theory of relativity affected art, so the revolution in neuroscience is having an effect on how people see the world.

And yet my guess is that the atheism debate is going to be a sideshow. The cognitive revolution is not going to end up undermining faith in God, it’s going end up challenging faith in the Bible.

Over the past several years, the momentum has shifted away from hard-core materialism. The brain seems less like a cold machine. It does not operate like a computer. Instead, meaning, belief and con-

sciousness seem to emerge mysteriously from idiosyncratic networks of neural firings. Those squishy things called emotions play a gigantic role in all forms of thinking. Love is vital to brain development.

Researchers now spend a lot of time trying to understand universal moral intuitions. Genes are not merely selfish, it appears. Instead, people seem to have deep instincts for fairness, empathy and attachment.

Scientists have more respect for elevated spiritual states. Andrew Newberg of the University of Pennsylvania has shown that transcendent experiences can actually be identified and measured in the brain (people experience a decrease in activity in the parietal lobe, which orients us in space). The mind seems to have the ability to transcend itself and merge with a larger presence that feels more real.

This new wave of research will not seep into the public realm in the form of militant atheism.

Instead it will lead to what you might call neural Buddhism.

If you survey the literature (and I’d recommend books by Newberg, Daniel J. Siegel, Michael S. Gazzaniga, Jonathan Haidt, Antonio Damasio and Marc D. Hauser if you want to get up to speed), you can see that certain beliefs will spread into the wider discussion.

First, the self is not a fixed entity but a dynamic process of relationships. Second, underneath the patina of different religions, people around the world have common moral intuitions. Third, people are equipped to experience the sacred, to have moments of elevated experience when they transcend boundaries and overflow with love. Fourth, God can best be conceived as the nature one experiences at those moments, the unknowable total of all there is.

In their arguments with Christopher Hitchens and Richard Dawkins, the faithful have been defending the existence of God. That was the easy debate. The real challenge is going to come from people who feel the existence of the sacred, but who think that particular religions are just cultural artifacts built on top of universal human traits. It’s going to come from scientists whose beliefs overlap a bit with Buddhism.

In unexpected ways, science and mysticism are joining hands and reinforcing each other. That’s bound to lead to new movements that emphasize self-transcendence but put little stock in divine law or revelation. Orthodox believers are going to have to defend particular doctrines and particular biblical teachings. They’re going to have to defend the idea of a personal God, and explain why specific theologies are true guides for behavior day to day.

WASHINGTON -- The Israelis are celebrating the 60th anniversary of the creation of the nation of Israel.

The Palestinians have only to mourn the loss of their land and the oppression they have suffered as refugees in camps and caves since 1948, their life under military occupation and their humiliation at myriad Israeli checkpoints.

Defeats in wars that had U.S. military and financial support have left the Palestinians in despair. But all that is history now.

President Bush has led a prestigious parade of statesmen and former statesmen -- many of whom made Israel’s takeover possible -- to the anniversary celebration in Israel.

Bush has supported Israel’s building of a 400-mile wall on Palestinian land that the Israeli government contends is needed to protect Israel.

Bush has been meek in his criticism of Israel’s continued expansion of settlements on Palestinian land, slice by slice.

Bush was very upbeat at the ceremonial start of his visit to Israel, bursting with optimism for democratic change throughout the Middle East.

But reality set in when a rocket fired from Gaza exploded in a shopping center in a southern Israeli city, wounding 14 people, possibly more.

Bush is hoping he has a last chance to show something for his efforts in the Middle East as he prepares to ride into the sunset in less than a year.

Less optimistic was Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, who said an Arab-Israeli peace deal “might be improbable, but it’s not impossible.”

Bush has found that one of his favorite rhetorical ploys -- promoting “democracy” in the Middle East -- can come back and bite him, as was the case two years ago when the Palestinian Continued on Page 42

“The Oil Bubble: Set to Burst?” That was the headline of an October 2004 article in National Review, which argued that oil prices, then $50 a barrel, would soon collapse.

Ten months later, oil was selling for $70 a barrel. “It’s a huge bubble,” declared Steve Forbes, the publisher, who warned that the coming crash in oil prices would make the popping of the technology bubble “look like a picnic.”

All through oil’s five-year price surge, which has taken it from $25 a barrel to last week’s close above $125, there have been many voices declaring that it’s all a bubble, unsupported by the fundamentals of supply and demand.

So here are two questions: Are speculators mainly, or even largely, responsible for high oil prices? And if they aren’t, why have so many commentators insisted that there’s an oil bubble?

Now, speculators do sometimes push commodity prices far above the level justified by fundamentals. But when that happens, there are telltale signs that just aren’t there in today’s oil market.

Imagine what would happen if the oil market were humming along, with supply and demand balanced at a price of $25 a barrel, and a bunch of speculators came in and drove the price up to $100.

Even if this were purely a financial play on the part of the speculators, it would have major consequences in the material world. Faced with higher prices, drivers would cut back on their driving; homeowners would turn down their thermostats; owners of marginal oil wells would put them back into production.

As a result, the initial balance between supply and demand would be broken, replaced with a situation in which supply exceeded demand. This excess supply would, in turn, drive prices back down again -- unless someone were willing to buy up the excess and take it off the market.

The only way speculation can have a persistent effect on oil prices, then, is if it leads to physical hoarding -- an increase in private inventories of black gunk. This actually happened in the late 1970s, when the effects of disrupted Iranian supply were amplified by widespread panic stockpiling.

But it hasn’t happened this time: all through the period of the alleged bubble, inventories have remained at more or less normal levels. This tells us that the rise in oil prices isn’t the result of runaway speculation; it’s the result of fundamental factors, mainly the growing difficulty of finding oil and the rapid growth of emerging economies like China. The rise in oil prices these past few years had to happen to keep demand growth from exceeding supply growth.

Saying that high-priced oil isn’t a bubble doesn’t mean that oil prices will never decline. I wouldn’t be shocked if a pullback in demand, driven by delayed effects of high prices, sends the price of crude back below $100 for a while. But it does mean that speculators aren’t at the heart of the story.

Why, then, do we keep hearing assertions that they are?

Part of the answer may be the undoubted fact that many people are now investing in oil futures -- which feeds suspicion that speculators are running the show, even though there’s no good evidence that prices have gotten out of line.

But there’s also a political component.

Traditionally, denunciations of speculators come from the left of the political spectrum. In the case of oil prices, however, the most vociferous proponents of the view that it’s all the speculators’ fault have been conservatives -- people who you wouldn’t normally expect to see warning about the nefarious activities of investment banks and hedge funds.

The explanation of this seeming paradox is that wishful thinking has trumped pro-market ideology.

After all, a realistic view of what’s happened over the past few years suggests that we’re heading into an era of increasingly scarce, costly oil.

The consequences of that scarcity probably won’t be apocalyptic: France consumes only half as much oil per capita as America, yet the last time I looked, Paris wasn’t a howling wasteland. But the odds are that we’re looking at a future in which energy conservation becomes increasingly important, in which many people may even -- gasp -- take public transit to work.

I don’t find that vision particularly abhorrent, but a lot of people, especially on the right, do. And so they want to believe that if only Goldman Sachs would stop having such a negative attitude, we’d quickly return to the good old days of abundant oil.

Again, I wouldn’t be shocked if oil prices dip in the near future -- although I also take seriously Goldman’s recent warning that the price could go to $200. But let’s drop all the talk about an oil bubble.

May 15 - 21, 2008

Last month, the Washington City Paper, the most prominent “alternative weekly” in the nation’s capital, did its first “Best of D.C.” edition in 15 years. In addition to “bests” as voted on by its readers, it included a group of special categories made up and filled by its editors.

I am very proud to report that my newspaper, the Falls Church News-Press, the paper that I founded 17 years ago, own and edit, was named by the City Paper the “Best Remnant of the Liberal Media.”

I’ve told friends I want that as the epithet on my tombstone, though there’s no rush. When we began touting the paper as “the most progressive newspaper in Virginia” awhile ago, there were no challengers. We pride ourselves as being in the epicenter of where Virginia is shifting from a “red” to a “blue” state, something confirmed by where the votes came from that tipped the balance to Democrats in the last three statewide elections.

A dear friend, upon learning of the City Paper’s compliment, wrote that rather than being the “best remnant” of the liberal media, the News-Press should be the “best revival” of it, since she is confident that liberalism is on a rebound.

I’ve repeated that comment many times in recent weeks, most recently to a group of 18 clergymen from Washington, D.C-area churches affiliated with the United Church of Christ (U.C.C.).

They’re grappling with the consequences of the media’s brutal character assassination of the Rev. Jeremiah Wright, Presidential Candidate Barack Obama’s former pastor who was for decades a highly-effective minister within the U.C.C. They invited me to address them after reading my column from two weeks ago, “The Lynching of Jeremiah Wright.” Meeting with them, I called for taking the offensive, for seeing the current controversy as a new opportunity for a revival.

In short, I admonished them that instead of being on the defensive, the denomination needs to be unapologetic in the progressive stands it has taken over the centuries, including in the abolition of slavery, and willing to call out even the subtle nuances of racism.

This will be especially important if Obama wins the Democratic nomination, and faces going into the general election not only overt expressions of racism, but more subtle ones as well, as in the case of the media coverage of Rev. Wright to date.

Many in the leadership of the U.C.C. already get this, of course.

That’s why they’ve called for a new dialogue on racism in the wake of the Rev. Wright developments. The U.C.C. remains Obama’s church home.

I noted that by attacking Wright on the style, rather than the substance, of his words, the media, led by Donald Graham’s attack dog Washington Post, has been assailing a mode of preaching common to the Afro-American church. That includes the role of the preacher as an unbending man willing to speak out for truth against power.

Using snippets and sound bites from such sermons to elicit outrage from white audiences is pure racism, and the media and others need to be called out on that.

My perspective comes from my lifelong affiliation with the U.C.C., beginning as a seminary student in Berkeley, Calif., during the civil rights and anti-war strife of the late 1960s. That is combined with my knowledge of the media, and how it operates, as a life-long journalist and newspaper owner.

Back in the day, as a seminarian, I and my classmates were deeply inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King, in the context of the activist anti-war ferment in Berkeley and the Bay Area. Not only did I become attuned to the issues, but I was empowered myself to “come out” as a co-founder of the Berkeley Gay Liberation Front and was the chief writer for the legendary Berkeley Barb, the original “alternative weekly.”

Meanwhile, the U.C.C., whose Congregationalist roots date not only to the Mayflower, but to the Abolishionist movement, the Underground Railroad and the founding of Howard University and scores of other institutions of higher learning for freed slaves after the Civil War, has carried forward its own legacy to the present, in the forefront of efforts for justice and peace, being the first to ordain an openly-gay clergyman and recently to advocate on behalf of the full equal rights attendant to gay marriage.

Now, not only is the current Rev. Wright controversy, but harassment by the Internal Revenue Service, akin to what happened to the N.A.A.C.P., is being used against it.

Time for a bold revival, don’t you think?

Page 11

WASHINGTON -- In grim times, a bitter Hillary clings to bitter voters who in grim times supposedly cling to guns, religion and antipathy to people who aren’t like them.

Mining that antipathy, the New York senator has been working hard to get the hard-working white voters of hardscrabble Appalachia so she can show that a black man can’t yet be elected president.

Obama breezed through West Virginia, the state he couldn’t charm even wearing a flag pin and promising to invest in “clean coal.”

Fast Barry shot some pool Monday afternoon at Schultzie’s Billiards in South Charleston, including prophetically sinking an eight-ball in the pocket, and then fled from Hillary territory to pursue white, blue-collar workers in battleground states and convince them not to vote for John McBush.

Obama is acting the diffident debutante, pretending not to care that he was given a raspberry by a state he will need in the fall. He was dismissed not only by the voters Hillary usually gets, but was also edged out in blocs that usually prefer him -- the under-30 set, college graduates and affluent voters.

Interviews with West Virginians leaving the polls showed some profound weaknesses that could haunt the Illinois senator in the fall. More than half said they would be dissatisfied if Obama was the nominee. Half believe he shares the views of the Rev. Wright, and half said he does not share their values. Half also said that he is not honest and trustworthy. Fewer than 4 in 10 Clinton voters said they would support Obama in the fall.

Obama may have started the primary season with an inspiring win in 94-percent-white Iowa, but he is winding it up with a resounding loss in 94-percent-white West Virginia.

“As the song says, ‘Almost heaven,”’ Hillary said at her Charleston victory party, hailing herself as “the strongest candidate,” the one who can win swing states, and urging again that Michigan and Florida votes be counted.

“You know I never give up,” she said, with a W.-strength denial of reality.

Two in 10 white voters said race was important in how they voted, and more than 8 of 10 of these went for Hillary. This echoes an article in The Washington Post on Tuesday that chronicled the racism that some Obama volunteers found in Indiana and Pennsylvania.

The story quoted Victoria Switzer, a retired social studies teacher, who could take only one night on an Obama phone bank in the nearly

all-white Susquehanna County, Pa.: “One caller, Switzer remembers, said he couldn’t possibly vote for Obama and concluded: ‘Hang that darky from a tree!’”

The Atlanta JournalConstitution wrote about complaints of racism after a bar in Marietta, Ga., began selling an Obama 2008 T-shirt with a picture of Curious George peeling a banana.

Charlie Peters, the legendary former editor of the liberal Washington Monthly who ran Jack Kennedy’s campaign in Kanawha County, W.Va., said Obama should study the way JFK managed to win there despite raging anti-Catholicism.

(My father, in West Virginia once on business, found his car had been flipped over by some locals furious about a sign on it supporting the first Catholic Democratic nominee, Al Smith.)

“The point of West Virginia in 1960 is that you can change attitudes,” Peters, an Obama supporter, said Tuesday evening. “But if you don’t act to change them, he could lose West Virginia and I think he could lose the country.

“He has to change those perceptions of the people who think he could actually agree with the Rev. Wright.”

JFK bought affection in West Virginia. “The boss of Logan County said 35,” Peters recalled.

“He meant $3,500 but Kennedy thought it was $35,000, so he gave him $35,000. They put out all this money and they carried the precincts.” (Hillary has been using street money more than Obama.)

West Virginia loved FDR “because the Depression had been very tough for them and FDR was kind to them,” Peters said. (On my father’s trip, he was threatened by a man who asked him about “rumors” that President Roosevelt was in a wheelchair and threatened to thrash any man who said so. My dad, a detective who served on protective details for FDR, assured the ruffian that Roosevelt was “a fine, athletic man.”)

So the campaign brought down FDR Jr., Peters recounted, to “say it’s OK to vote for this Catholic.” Because West Virginia had a lot of veterans, they distributed a little tabloid emphasizing JFK’s war record, including a Reader’s Digest piece about his heroism in the Pacific.

And finally, there was the beguiling Kennedy wit and smile. “Kennedy turned out to be this engaging person,” Peters said, “especially with young people, and children talked to their parents.”

Peters believes it will take imagination and a “tremendous effort” for Obama to dispel bias in West Virginia, but that he should do it quickly, “because once it’s set in concrete, you’ll have a hell of a time.”

Page 12

“What is it about gay sex that makes U.S. health officials want to play Chicken Little with AIDS prevention and public safety?” Tony Valenzuela writes in the latest Poz magazine, where he criticizes, “The clueless tabloid and public health hysteria over man-on-man sex.”

Valenzuela points to “an imaginary ‘super strain of HIV to the sci-fi MRSA superbug.” And, he is correct that it seems the media and society seem to always take on the absurd posture that gay sex is a mysterious ticking time bomb.

It is important to remember that gay bashing is a multi-million dollar industry. There is a vested interest by fundamentalist groups to convince the public that gay people are morally inferior and diseased, thus a threat to children, society and themselves.

The notion that AIDS is a punishment from God is a staple of right wing literature. Instead of focusing on the condemnation of unsafe sexual practices, extremist groups say that the very nature of being gay makes one a candidate for an early death.

For example, the so-called “ex-gay” group Exodus International uses the Bible to justify their belief in God’s wrath and fury against homosexuals.

“Those who practice these sins ‘receive in their own persons the due penalty of their error,’” writes former Exodus Executive Director Bob Davies in ‘A Biblical Response to the Pro-Gay Movement.’ “In today’s society, homosexuality is reaping a bitter harvest...homosexual involvement reaps deep devastation in the lives of many who practice it.”

The Traditional Values Coalition has published what they call a “fact-based report on the dangers of homosexuals and homosexual behavior to children and to our society.” One “fact sheet” is called, “Homosexual Sex = Death From HIV Infection.”

Of course, blaming victims for deadly diseases is nothing new and has ushered in some of the most shameful and horrific acts in world history. In a recent New York Times magazine article, epidemiologist and physician Gary Slutkin (the article was about gang violence, not HIV) spoke of how Chinese Americans were once thought to be inherently prone to disease.

“Chinatown, San Francisco in the 1880’s,” Slutkin said. “Three ghosts: malaria, smallpox and leprosy. No one wanted to go there.

Everybody blamed the people. Dirty. Bad habits. Something about their race...And people come up with all kinds of other ideas that are not scientifically grounded -- like putting people away, closing the place down, pushing people out of town. Sound familiar?”

John Kelly’s book, “The Great Mortality” explains how Jews were blamed for the “Black Death” that wiped out an estimated one-third of fourteenth century Europeans.

“In January 1349, Basel burned its Jews on an island in the Rhine, while hygiene-conscious Speyer, fearing pollution, put its dead Jews in wine barrels and rolled them into the river,” wrote Kelly. “Strasbourg marched its Jews to a local cemetery and burned them...In Worms the local Jewish community, faced with death at the hands of Christian neighbors, locked themselves in their homes and set themselves ablaze.”

What I find bizarre is how the right continues to portray HIV as a gay disease when more than 80 percent of people infected worldwide are heterosexual. If God really wanted to punish the so-called “gay lifestyle” and send a message, wouldn’t He use a smart bomb -- like blowing up gay bars on Saturday nights -- instead of an indiscriminate shotgun blast that claims the lives of hemophiliacs and babies? The last time God was this inefficient, He placed George W. Bush in the Oval Office to carry out his will. For reasons of political convenience and conservative correctness, anti-gay groups pick and choose who gets blame. In Washington, DC, black residents account for 81% of new reports of HIV infection and 86% of people with AIDS, though the city’s population is only 57% African-American.

Based on anti-gay “logic,” this would mean that the “black lifestyle” is dangerous and should be condemned. Interestingly, they only focus on homosexuality and ignore other demographics and the largely hetero International AIDS epidemic because the inconvenient facts don’t mesh well with the right’s anti-gay storyline.

Gay people were around for thousands of years before AIDS and will still inhabit this planet long after the disease subsides or is eradicated. In the grand scheme of the universe, HIV does not define homosexuality any more than past syphilis or gonorrhea outbreaks in Europe defined heterosexuality.

Illnesses, like natural disasters, are not God’s wrath, but ordinary phenomena that affect different populations at any given time.

History, however, teaches us that the most enduring disease is divisiveness in the name of the Divine, that predictably rears its ugly head at the very moments when healing is needed instead of hatred.

May 15 - 21, 2008

A report released this week by the non-profit research organization Media Matters found that military analysts secretly cultivated by the Pentagon’s communications apparatus appeared a whopping 4,500 plus times on major TV and radio networks since 2002 on segments covering the Iraq war, Guantanamo Bay, Abu Ghraib and other foreign policy and national security issues.

The New York Times exposed this extensive, coordinated campaign by the Pentagon and the Bush administration to influence commentary of what viewers rightfully believed were independent television military analysts.

No network was safe. While FOX News carried the most tainted coverage, all the major networks ABC, CBS and NBC were party to the distortion.

It’s an unethical and possibly illegal propaganda machine - a media Trojan horse designed to shape war coverage from inside the major radio and TV networks. It was also apparent that the motivation on the part of many analysts was the extraordinary access they were granted to the Pentagon for their defense contractor firms and employers. Some analysts that failed to tow the line indicated there were business consequences for bucking the Pentagon’s message--a powerful incentive to stay on the administrationapproved talking points.

One particularly disturbing example is when troops in Iraq were dying because of inadequate body armor, a senior Pentagon official wrote to his colleagues, and I quote, “I think our analysts can push back in that arena the analyst was a

retired military officer.” Instead of rushing to determine the scope of the problem and how to get more body armor to our troops, the Pentagon’s initial reaction was to hit back at the media.

Unfortunately, no amount of spin can cover up the fact that despite our heroic soldiers’ efforts, the Iraqi government continues failing to assume control of their country, relying instead on the U.S. to do all the heavy-lifting. We’re over five years into a war whose end is as unclear as it was on the day it began. Over 4,000 American soldiers have given their lives and $500 billion expended.

While the administration’s spin is further exposed every day that passes, the price our country pays only grows.

May 15 - 21, 2008

Page 13

Last weekend’s incessant rain 2) For pills: add a little salt water probably prompted many to consider to start dissolving them. For liquids: building an ark! It will take some time add something inedible like unused to dry out, and the Fairfax County cat litter, coffee grounds, dirt, or fireEmergency Management Information place ashes.

Line offers tips to homeowners on 3) Seal the container and secure recovering after an emergency, includwith duct or packing tape. ing: 4) Put the container in the trash as • cleanup safety close to pickup time as possible. Do • debris and tree removal not put medications into your recycle Mason District • food and drinking water safety bin.

Supervisor; • mold, mildew, and fungi Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/hd/ Fairfax County • avoiding repair fraud dontflush, for more information and Board of Supervisors • electrical safety updates.

Log on to www.fairfaxcounty,gov/emergen***** cy/recover or call 703/817-7771 for more inforCongratulations to Holmes Middle School mation. faculty and families who will celebrate the ***** school’s 40th anniversary on Friday and Recent news reports about so-called “endo- Saturday. Holmes Middle School serves stucrine disruptors” in rivers and streams – often dents on the eastern side of Mason District, and the source of our public drinking water supply was renovated a few years ago through success– have generated concern about how such phar- ful passage of a school bond referendum. The maceuticals end up there. The answer is fairly celebratory carnival on Saturday will run from simple – it’s us. For years, patients were advised 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. The school is located at to flush unwanted or unused medications down 6565 Montrose Street in the Lincolnia area. the toilet. Sadly, that was erroneous advice.

The Annandale Chamber of Commerce will To help protect our environment, especially sponsor its annual Bed Race this Saturday our drinking water supply, you should throw morning, beginning at 10 a.m. This annual unused, unwanted, or expired over-the-counter event is a lot of fun and provides local busiand prescription medicines in the trash. Don’t nesses and neighbors an opportunity for some flush them! well-deserved ribbing as team sponsors race The American Pharmacists Association rec- hospital gurneys up and down John Marr ommends the following steps for safely dispos- Drive in front of the K-Mart in Annandale. ing of both pills and liquid medicines.

Spectators may observe the action free of 1) Keep the medicines in their original con- charge. Proceeds from the annual event benefit tainer. This will help identify the contents if they Special Olympics. are accidentally ingested by children or pets. Do

be sure to cross out your name and prescription  Supervisor Penny Gross may be emailed at number for your safety and privacy. mason@fairfaxcounty.gov

Falls Church City Listing Open Sunday 1-4

12 21

IS NOT THE NEW

Many children begin drinking as early as age 12. That’s two years before they’ve tried geometry. Research indicates that children are less likely to drink when their parents are involved in their lives and when they report feeling close to their parents. So next time you complain about how fast they’re growing up, consider that it might be in your power to slow them down.

For advice on talking with your children, visit stopalcoholabuse.gov or call 1-800-729-6686

609 Poplar Drive — Falls Church City

Same great home now with a fabulous newly finished lower level, for even more space. This new custom home built by Novus One, includes 5 BR and 3.5 BA. Large flat landscaped yard. 2 car garage. Mins to Metro, major highways and downtown.

FCC Schools! New price of $1,100,000

Louise Molton, Realtor City Resident and Business Owner Weichert Realtors Office: 703.821.8300 Direct:703.244.1992 Email: louise@agentlouise.com

“Turning Houses into Homes!”

Special, Indeed The regular session of the General Assembly adjourned on March 13 and we immediately went into a special session called to handle a bond bill.

We then adjourned to come back six weeks later to finish that special session following the “Veto Session” in April.

Both of those took only one day. But, now it looks like legislators will be back in Richmond in June for another special session.

This one is to be called

by Governor Kaine to deal with transportation. It will be the sixth special session since 2001.

The majority of the members of the House of Delegates have been elected since then and they probably have come to expect these special sessions.

Yet, there were only four of them in the seven years that I served before that and one only lasted a few hours.

Roads and Rail Again We were supposed to have taken care of transportation last year when we passed a “groundbreaking” balanced transportation package.

Yes, it was balanced all right. Half of the bill was constitutional and the other half was unconstitutional, as the Virginia Supreme Court told us.

That bill had the slight problem of the General Assembly trying to delegate its taxing authority to unelected transportation authorities.

That, on top of that cute idea called abuser fees that hit Virginians but left out-ofstate speeders off the hook, doomed that bill.

So, we are off to see the Wizard one more time and we hope that there will be something of substance behind the curtain.

Is It Soup Yet? But, even though the Governor unveiled a transportation plan on Tuesday, there is no consensus among legislators of what should be in the final package.

In fact, there is no guaran-

tee that there will be any final product. Partisans on both sides of the political aisle may want nothing so they can blame the other side for the failure.

But, the people of Virginia clearly would not be served by such a legislative failure.

It does not help Governor Kaine’s reputation either.

While he may not be interested in future political office, getting nothing out of this special session would tarnish his reputation no matter what he does.

The problem is that the House Republican majority does not want to raise taxes, even though that is the only way to increase revenue.

The problem that they face is not a defeat at the polls in the general election for raising taxes, but losing a primary against an anti-tax challenger.

They would rather see any tax increases limited to regional plans in Northern Virginia and Hampton Roads.

But, the problem with that is that we desperately need more revenue for road maintenance on a statewide basis.

Traditionally, maintenance funding has come from the fuel tax and the Senate Democratic majority wants to raise gasoline taxes.

Not only do GOP members not want to do that, but the Governor has ruled it out and some House Democrats are afraid of it, too.

Where is The Wiz? At the end of the Yellow Brick Road, the Wizard of Oz helped Dorothy’s friends find courage, intelligence, and a heart.

If all of that can be brought together in Richmond, then we will succeed in the upcoming special session regardless of our initial differences.

But, my fear is that we will come away from there without even a pair of red slippers.

By the way, happy birthday, Bridget!

Delegate Bob Hull may be emailed at del_hull@house. state.va.us 

Page 14

May 15 - 21, 2008

Anyone looking for some free music just struck gold, as Dove award nominee Shaun Groves is performing a free concert to benefit Compassion International at Pender United Methodist Church (12401 Alder Woods Dr., Fairfax) at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 18. Tickets are free, but advance registration is required by e-mailing tickets@ penderumc.org or visiting the Pender UMC website at www. eventsatpender.org.

handbell ensembles of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington (4444 Arlington Blvd., Arlington) will be “Celebrating the Journey” on Sunday, May 18 at 6:30 p.m. in a night of celebratory music. Director Melodie Feather will lead three volunteer handbell choirs, who will present selections following the theme of “Celebrating the Journey.”

The concert is free and open to the public. A dessert reception will be provided during intermission.

Handbell Ensembles ‘Celebrate the Journey’

George C. Marshall Football Fundraiser

Dove Award Nominee Gives Free Concert

VOLUNTEER ORGANIZERS of the American Cancer Society’s “Relay for Life,” led by Katie Clinton, received an official proclamation from the Falls Church City Council Monday night. So far, 35 teams and 370 participants have been signed up for the second annual fundraising event in Falls Church May 31, on the track at George Mason High School, beginning at 6 p.m. (PHOTO: NEWS-PRESS)

NEW ATTORNEYS NOW REPRESENTING the City of Falls Church were introduced at the City Council meeting Monday night. Left is Interim City Attorney P. David Tarter.

Right is John Everett Foster, who will come on as the new City Attorney replacing Roy Thorpe on June 2. (PHOTO: NEWS-PRESS)

Under the Pedestrian Overpass

The

On Sunday, May 18, strap

intergenerational

FALLS CHURCH CITY COUNCILMAN Hal Lippman (center) holds a proclamation declaring May 17 to be Angelman Syndrome Awareness Day in honor of the Angelman Syndrome Foundation’s Annual Walk-A-Thon taking place that day from 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. behind the Sully District Police Station in Chantilly at the Independence Building Center (15036 Conference Center Dr., Chantilly). Standing to Lippman’s left is Sully District Supervisor Michael Frey, and to his right is Board Chairman Gerry Connolly. To the left of Frey is Lippman’s wife, Sue Ferguson and their daughter, Danna. Standing behind Danna is her caregiver, Aster Gebere.

(PHOTO: COURTESY FAIRFAX COUNTY)

EXECUTIVE XPRESS WASH

9

$

00 *

Regular

Expires 5/31/08

www.sonicsoftcarwash.com

up your golf shoes and hit the course at the Penderbrook Golf Club (3700 Golf Trail Ln., Fairfax) for a George C. Marshall High School Football Fundraiser. The cost is $150 per person or $125 per person if a group signs up as a foursome, and includes the greens fees, personal golf cart, snacks on the course, dinner after the tournament and a contribution to support the Marshall Statesmen football program. There will be a variety of contests, including longest drive, closest to the pin and putting, as well as a silent auction and goodie bags. For more information, visit www. marshallfootball.org or call 703-714-5412.

Hand Towel Dry with coupon at time of purchase

$15 00

Add the Interior for $11.00 more

703-237-1011

1050 W. Broad Street Falls Church, VA 22046

May 15 - 21, 2008

Page 15

Chrysanthemum Society Mum Sale The Old Dominion Chrysanthemum Society is holding its Annual Mum Plant Sale on Saturday, May 17 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Green Spring Gardens Park (4603 Green Springs Rd., Alexandria).

There will be a large variety of rooted, potted cuttings including a complete range of Mum colors and classes available for great, low prices. Call Jim Dunne at 703-560-8776 for more information, or visit www.odcsmums.org.

GMHS Wrestler Honored Former George Mason HS wrestler Nick Pitas, a sophomore at American University in Washington, D.C. has been honored by the university as a Distinguished StudentAthlete. Pitas is a member of the wrestling team, which was recently recognized by the National Wrestling Coaches Association as co-winner of its 2007-08 Division I AllAcademic Team award, for having attained the highest

grade point average among Division I college wrestling programs.

Pilot TV Show Search The search has begun for a deserving family to be featured on the pilot TV show Drab-Fab-Sold! The show will be filmed in the D.C. area.

Applications from deserving families must be received by June 5. Criteria include: living within 50 miles of Washington D.C and having a compelling need to sell their house in the next 18 months. To obtain an application for participation in this project, email chair@fauxhouse.com and specify “family” or “volunteer.”

Benefit for Escuela Caracol On Friday night, May 16 a benefit will be held for Escuela Caracol, a school in Guatemala that Josh and Courtney Wilson started a year ago, in the Chesterbrook Elementary school cafeteria. There will be a one hour puppet show entitled “Seeds of Peace.” Josh is

a graduate of George Mason HS and longtime Falls Church resident.

Graduation Announcement Billy Stoll of Falls Church will be graduating in May 2008 from East Carolina University.

Stoll’s degree is in Construction Management.

Teachers Light the Way Local Teacher, Joel Block from George Mason High School was nominated by a parent in the Teachers Light the Way awards. The essay submitted by the parent, was one of almost 5,000 received.

Block was a winner and received one of 45 Lighthouse awards.

Local to Teach in Nicaragua Robert J. “Bobby” O’Neil, a 2000 graduate of George Mason High School and a 2004 graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University, is in Nicaragua as a Peace Corps

MEMBERS OF THE FALLS CHURCH VOLUNTEER Fire Department join Fire Chief Paul Schomburg (second from right) to show off their new state-of-the-art Medtec advanced life support ambulance on display at City Hall before Monday’s City Council meeting. The unit cost $204,700 and will go into service May 15, serving Falls Church and surrounding areas. (Photo: News-Press)

volunteer. After a 3 month training program, he will teach business classes in high school and work with local business owners for 2 years.

Angelman Walk-A-Thon Saturday The Angelman Syndrome Foundation’s (ASF) annual Walk-A-Thon will take place on Saturday, May 17 from 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. behind the Sully District Police Station in Chantilly at Independence Center Building (15036 Conference Center Dr., Chantilly) to raise awareness and fundraise.

FCC Student attends John Hopkins Annie Parnell, 9, a thirdgrade student at Thomas Jefferson Elementary in the city of Falls Church, has been accepted to attend the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth (www.cty.jhu.edu) academic program for gifted second through twelfth graders this summer. Parnell joins students from the U.S. and 90

countries who because of their outstanding academic abilities, qualified for the Hopkins program.

FC Resident Selected as Scholar Ponoma College senior, Genna Beier, a resident of Falls Church, has been selected by the Upland, CA Rotary Club to be a Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar for 2009-20010.

A politics major, Beier was awarded $24,000 for one year of graduate study. Her first choice is to receive a master’s degree in intercultural education at Universidad Catolica del Uruguay in Montevideo, Uruguay.

Shredding for Free Civitans of Arlington are offering free paper shredding on Saturday, May 17 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the parking lot of Mount Olivet United Methodist Church (North Glebe at 16th Street North). For more information, call Chris Wahl 703-536-8686 or email capitolfundg@msn.com.

THANKING THE Falls Church community for its support and reporting to the Falls Church City Council on their achievements at the national robotics championships in Atlanta last month were (left to right) George Mason High School’s Taylor Demeter, Will Walton and Alexander Pierson. Twenty students composed the GMHS team, which came in 18th out of 94 teams in its division. (Photo: News-Press)

BOYS KICK BUTT...

Because they can’t kick Find treasures in our 18 Jewelry stores.

Wide selection of watches, diamonds, pearls, gold, silver and gemstones.

Captivating and unique designs that proclaim your personal style.

EDEN CENTER

MANY OF WASHINGTON'S BEST RESTAURANTS WASHINGTONIAN MAGAZINE AND WASHINGTON POST REVIEWED

any higher!

Trial Class $5

new students only. Ages 13 up

Kardio Kickboxing Mon and Wed 7:45 pm

Jhoon Rhee Tae Kwon Do (Falls Plaza - East) 1136 West Broad Street (Next to Baskin Robbins Ice Cream)

Please Call for an appointment

703-237-7433

Page 16

May 15 - 21, 2008

MAKE SOMEONE

FAMOUS

MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR SOMEONE WHO MAKES A DIFFERENCE NOMINATE A PERSON ... BUSINESS . . . O R N O N P R O F I T

NICE GUYS

AWARDS 2008

NO MARKETING AN G L E .

NO MAILING LIS T .

WINNERS ANNOUNCED ON WT WTOP [All nominees notified]

NiceGuysAwards.com

A new Hair Cuttery Salon will be opening May 15 at Vantage at Merrifield located at 8190 Strawberry Lane in Falls Church. Hair Cuttery salons offer the full complement of services, including cuts, color, styling, texturizing and waxing services at an affordable price. Hair Cuttery Salons, which also offer an extensive assortment of professional retail products, are open seven days a week with no appointment necessary. It is the largest family owned and operated chain of hair salons in the country, with over 850 company-owned and franchised locations. For more information, visit www.haircuttery.com. *** Congratulations to Falls Church residents and philanthropists Amy Smith and Scott Tucker for placing 1st and 2nd place respectively with their salsa recipes during the DC 101 Chili Cook Off this past weekend. Smith is known locally as the organizer and master of ceremonies for Ireland’s Four Provinces’ Wednesday night Pub Quiz. The husband and wife team are also known for their efforts as Divot Charities which is conducting its 5th annual charity golf tournament on Saturday, May 17 at Reston National Golf Course. This year’s event, sponsored by Ireland’s Four Provinces, Sonic Car Wash, Coakley Construction and Ed Schimdt will benefit The Fisher House. For more information, contact Smith at Aimlmt@aol. com. *** Patty Nicoson of the Dulles Corridor Rail Association will present at the Falls Church Chamber of Commerce’s Luncheon on Tuesday, May 20 at the Italian Café (7161 Lee Highway, Falls Church). The luncheon will begin with networking at 11:30 a.m. and end following the presentation just before 1:30 p.m. Tickets for Chamber members are $27 and for nonmembers $32. An additional $5 is charged for walk-ins.

Call 703-532-1050 for more information or to reserve a seat. *** Science Applications International Corporation is hosting The TeraText email, archiving, and records management open forum on the eighth floor of The Rotunda at the Ronald Reagan Building-International Trade Center in Washington, DC on Tuesday, May 20 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. This is an open forum to discuss critical challenges and issues facing IT departments. Speakers include Larry Cox and Dr. Timothy Arnold-Moore from SAIC, Browning Marean from DLA Piper, Tim Wickham from Avascent Group and Jeff “Skunk” Baxter – Advisor, Missile Defense Agency. To learn more, visit www.teratext.com/SAFE_conference. *** A number of local businesses are the focus of “Falls Church Memories”, a collection of photos by Dede Haas now on display at Art and Frame of Falls Church. The collection includes photographs of Brown’s Hardware, The State Theatre, Clare & Don’s Beach Shack, Dixie Sheet Metal, Don Beyer Volvo, Bangkok Blues and more than a dozen other businesses and local landmarks that help define Falls Church.

For more information about the collection or the artist, visit www.ReflectionsWithin. com. The show runs through the first week of June at Art and Frame of Falls Church, 111 Park Ave., 703-534-4202, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m., Monday - Saturday. *** Wylie Wagg, a independent family owned pet supply store, will be opening in August at 7505 Leesburg Pike in Falls Church’s Idylwood Plaza. Wylie Wagg stores focus on all-natural and organic food and treats including Falls Church-based Organic Doggy Kitchen products. Wylie Wagg also carries a full line of accessories and basics at competitive prices and supports animal rescue and adoption efforts.

Husband and wife team Laura Clark and Larry Clark have two current Wylie Wagg retail locations – one in Middleburg and another in Fairfax as well as a commerce website. For more information, visit www.wyliewagg.com. *** Microsoft announced the first-half winners of the U.S. Field Partner Awards Program in the Mid-Atlantic States Area, consisting of Washington D.C., Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Delaware and southern New Jersey. This program, held twice a year, recognizes the contributions of partners serving small, midmarket and enterprise commercial customers. For the half ending Dec. 31, 2007, five partners were recognized across six categories. Of the five winners, four are based in Northern Virginia – two from Reston, one from Sterling and one from Falls Church.

Pleasant Valley Business Solutions (Reston) won the Teamwork Category and the Marketing Excellence category, SolutionsDevelopers (Reston) won the Customer Satisfaction & Experience category, i3 Solutions (Sterling) won in the Loyalty category, and Nortec (Falls Church) won the Top Partner category. Additionally, Plus Consulting (Bridgeville, PA) won the Competency category. For more information, please visit www.microsoft.com. *** Busy professionals and business leaders with young children will appreciate “Parents’ Date Night” hosted by Monkey Business from 6 - 8 p.m. on Friday, May 30. Potty-trained children ages 3-5 will enjoy playtime, cheese pizza dinner with friends, arts & crafts, music & movement, exploration stations including discovery tables, play-doh, puzzles, kitchen, books, art easel, dress-up and more for $25 per child. Space is limited and reservations are required. Monkey Business is located at 442 S Washington Street in Falls Church. Call 703-241-PLAY or visit www.monkeybiz4kids.com.  The Business News & Notes section is compiled by Sally Cole, Executive Director of Greater Falls Church Chamber of Commerce. She may be emailed at sally@ fallschurchchamber.org

May 15 - 21, 2008

Page 17

Broad Street

PHARMACY Compounding Specialists The evidence is mounting that the U.S. might just encounter the first real crisis of the oil depletion age before the year is out. The crisis at first will be one of spiraling prices for diesel and heating oil, followed by actual shortages here in the United States. In the last two weeks, the wholesale price of heating oil has moved up by nearly 70 cents a gallon and no end is in sight. Many observers are starting to note that what they call “a tight market for distillates” –- the industry’s term for diesel and heating oil – may be what is driving up the price of crude and consequently gasoline.

The reasons for this surge in distillate prices are easy to understand.

Conventional oil production, from which distillates are made, has been flat for the last three years while demand from Asia and the Middle East oil producers has been rising rapidly. The trend into higher-mileage diesel powered cars in Europe and other places, which has been underway for many years, is having a major impact. In some European countries, diesels now account for over 70 percent of new car registrations. This change in demand is leaving Europe and a few Asian refiners with a surplus of gasoline but not diesel. The overseas refiners are happy to sell their surplus gasoline to America which still wants prodigious quantities of the stuff. This, believe it or not, helps keep gasoline prices lower than the price of crude suggests it should be, as unusual quantities of gasoline keep arriving at our shores.

This winter America was awash in gasoline which in turn discouraged the refiners from making more since they were not making much money for their efforts.

U.S. refinery utilization dropped to abnormally low levels. Now this was fine for gasoline consumers, who continued to drive around burning cheap, in comparison to the price of crude, gasoline. It did nothing, however, for those who burn diesel and heating oil.

Prices for distillates went up and up and inventories went down and down as we are no longer making enough to satisfy the demand even at outrageous prices, and our imports of finished distillates began to drop as everybody in the world wants the stuff. Imports which were running 300-400,000 barrels a day early last year have been about 200,000 barrels a day(b/d) or less

in recent weeks. Most of our distillate imports are coming from Canada as nobody else seems willing to sell us this increasingly valuable commodity.

At the same time as our imports were falling, our exports of finished distillates jumped from 275,000 b/d last fall to over 400,000 b/d this spring according to the most recently available data. Much of our diesel exports, by the way, are going to Chile which is suffering from a major electric power shortage and is willing to pay anything to keep the copper mines going.

The wave of electricity shortages

and rolling blackouts around the world is not helping the situation as the demand for diesel to power emergency generators is growing rapidly.

The arithmetic is simple; U.S. refineries have been producing about 4.2 million b/d in recent weeks. (It did jump to 4.4 last week). However, the net of our imports and exports is taking away about 0.2 million b/d. Since we use about 4.2 million b/d in the U.S. at this time of year, our stockpiles have been shrinking and prices rising. Next fall, when it comes time to start filling all those heating oil tanks, demand will increase to 4.4-4.5 million b/d. For the next four or five months, we usually build our stockpiles by about 15 to 20 million barrels to get ready for the next winter. There was a small increase in stocks last week, but there is a long way to go before fall and the recent earthquake in China suggests Beijing will be increasing its demand for diesel over the next few months.

By last week, the average cost of gasoline in the U.S. had increased by 62 cents a gallon

over a year ago, while the average gallon of diesel had increased by $1.56. In the past few days the situation has only gotten worse with wholesale diesel moving up another 20 cents a gallon. Unless the situation stabilizes in the next few weeks there will clearly be trouble before the year is out.

High prices so far have not resulted in much of a drop in demand for diesel and the EIA is reporting that in the last month consumption is up by nearly one percent over last year.

There is little on the horizon to suggest a major reversal of this situation. Worldwide demand for diesel is likely to continue increasing over the rest of the year. Very high prices may tamp demand in the U.S. a bit but so far the EIA is reporting that demand for gasoline is only down by 0.2 percent over last year.

Most observers agree that we have another five or six months before the crunch comes, for we can always divert next winter’s heating oil supplies into our trucks, tractors and heavy equipment.

This may require a waiver or two of air pollution regulations, but that should not be a problem.

The real problem could come in the next heating season when there simply is not enough fuel available. How this will play out is difficult to foresee. There obviously will be more increases in prices for diesel and heating oil, probably to the place where it simply becomes unaffordable for some. As governments are unlikely to let people freeze, some form of government intervention or allocation seems likely. From there on all bets are off as one can conjure up many scenarios – debates in the Congress, hoarding, black markets, truckers’ strikes, food problems.

The next President may be facing some very big problems.  Tom Whipple is a retired government analyst and has been following the peak oil issue for several years.

Multi-family

Yard Sale!

Sat. May 17, 2008* 8am - 2 pm Falls Church, VA

(one block from Cherry Hill Park & the Falls Church Farmers’ Market)

Tons for sale including: • House wares • Furniture • Kids clothing & toys • Baby gear

All proceeds will benefit Girls on the Run ® of NOVA – a healthy living education program for girls in grades 3 - 8. *Rain date scheduled for Sun. May 18, 2008

Now Open

$10

OFF* *On your New or Transferred Prescriptions

FREE DELIVERIES !

450 W. Broad Street Suite 120-B Falls Church 22046 Phone (703) 533-9013 Fax (703) 533-9015 Email:broadstreetpharmacy@live.com Open 7 days a week!

Compounding Specialties !

Home Healthcare Items Available !

Working Hours: Mon- Fri: 8 am - 8 pm Sat: 9 am - 6 pm Sun: 10 am - 4 pm

Your Neighborhood Pharmacy

Page 18

There’s too much going on in the sports world right now for me to spend all of my words on just one issue, so excuse me while I pursue the schizophrenic Splinters alternative this week.

Brady Criticizes ESPN for Picking on Patriots When I woke up and read this headline I honestly thought it was a late-coming April Fools gag or some other joke. I mean honestly, the fine folks at ESPN attack the Patriots about as often as John Madden critiques Brett Favre.

If anything these days, you’ll hear more about a pro-Boston bias at the ESPN offices in Bristol.

Brady made his comments while discussing the media’s coverage of Spygate and the meetings between Roger Goodell and former Pats’ assistant Matt Walsh on radio station (WEEI). What’s amazing to me is this O.J. Simpsonlike belief that the Patriots did nothing wrong by taping the signals of opposing coaches.

Well, if that were true, then why did Goodell take away the Pats’ pick at No. 31 in this year’s draft?

The story is a big deal because New England broke the rules, and breaking the rules is one of the predominant themes in all of sports right now. With the meeting between Walsh and Goodell, there was the potential for more rule infractions to come to light or for the Pats to be exonerated from the charge that they videotaped the Rams prior to their meeting in the Super Bowl. All of those factors make the story newsworthy, and make Brady off base.

Ozzie Guillen’s Latest ‘Blowup’ The politically correct posse has gotten riled up over the White Sox use of female blowup dolls displayed in their clubhouse. The dolls were posed with bats strategically positioned where the sun don’t shine and a sign that read: “You’ve got to push!”

Many columnists have already chimed in about the display and how distasteful and offensive it is. They’re right, but it’s not nearly as offensive as the “get-over-it” attitude

May 15 - 21, 2008

exhibited by White Sox skipper Ozzie Guillen, who refuses to apologize for it. Guillen’s position has been echoed by others who suggest that the clubhouse is a kind of anything-goes area. That’s fine if the area was restricted to just the team personnel, but as the Washington Post’s Mike Wise pointed out in his column Tuesday, for a few hours every day, that space is open to the media, including female journalists.

The effigy was offensive, and the White Sox need to realize that. If the blowup doll wasn’t a woman, but was, say an African American being treated in such a way, there would be a media storm, a march and denunciations by the presidential nominees by sunset.

Is this story as big as Spygate or steroids? No. But the organization needs to acknowledge that it was wrong.

Kolzig Caps Career With Caps I was really disappointed to read that Olaf “Olie the Goalie” Kolzig would not return the the Capitals next season and would pursue options elsewhere or retire. Kolzig has been synonymous with Washington hockey for as long as I can remember and his work with his charity, Olie’s All-Stars, epitomizes the high-class individual that he is.

While I wish Kolzig wasn’t leaving, the Caps are making the right move. Kolzig can still play and play well, but he’s not getting any younger and his play this season did not suggest that he could effectively bridge the gap to Washington’s young goalie prospects in the minors.

Cristobal Huet, who replaced Kolzig late in the season and carried the Caps to wins several times down that amazing 7-0 stretch run, does.

It’s the smart move for the Caps to go full bore after Huet, particularly given the barren crop of free agent goaltenders.

Still, it doesn’t make it easy to bid farewell to a local legend like Kolzig. If the Caps can’t win the Cup next year, here’s hoping Olie can latch on with someone who can.  Mike Hume may be emailed at mhume@fcnp.com.

After 80 minutes of fastpaced and physical soccer, in the end, it was the George Mason High School varsity girls soccer team that stood victorious, finally besting Clarke County to win the Bull Run District regular season title, 2-1, at Moore Cadillac Stadium on Tuesday night.

Earlier this month, the two squads battled to a 3-3 tie in Berryville, but the Mustangs played nearly the entire game down one man after a red card. This time, on their senior night, the Mustangs came out determined to shut down the Eagles and senior Danielle Moyer.

The Mustangs did more than shut her down though, as they made the all-state forward close to invisible. Juniors Abby Stroup and Kim Kenny marked Moyer throughout the game, stopping the same player who scored two goals in the first meeting between the two squads.

“It all started from our defense,” said Mustang junior forward Mayssa Chehata, who put her team on the board with a first-half goal. “From there, we were able to build up our offense. It’s always a fight between us, but we just came out on top this time.”

In the 28th minute, Chehata gathered an ill-advised Eagle clear in the middle of the field, split the defenders, and found the back of the net for a 1-0 Mason lead.

The Mustangs’ firepower carried through to the second half, when freshman Violet Miller tore through the Clarke defense a mere 10 seconds in, deftly touching one into the left panel of the netting for a lead her team would never relinquish.

Midway through the second half, an Eagle ricochet off the hands of Mustang goalie Faunice Rebecca Jackson led to Clarke’s only goal. Jackson stopped the initial shot but could not control the rebound, allowing Clarke to capitalize.

Jackson returned from a severe knee injury to hold her

)

ground between the posts all night.

Like the earlier contest, Clarke repeatedly tried to find Moyer with the long pass, but the tactic was ineffective on Tuesday. Mason completely dominated possession, which opened up numerous opportunities against the Eagle defense.

“We definitely needed this win,” said Mason coach Jennifer Parsons. “I told the team that this was the deciding game for the rest of the season. This was the best way the game could have gone for us.”

With the win, the Mustangs clinch a Region B birth, but it will not likely be the last chapter of the storied ClarkeMason rivalry, that had been exceedingly one-sided in Clarke’s favor of late. The regular season title is the first for Mason since 2002, though the Mustangs won the Bull Run District Tournament in 2006.

The teams met five times last season, with Clarke winning all of the matches.

However, this season, as Mason’s team shirts indicate, it could be Mason’s “time.”

“Our shirts say that it’s our time, and it’s finally our time,” said senior captain Rachel Kazman, who went wideeyed and silent when asked to describe the game. “As a captain, as a senior, I couldn’t be happier.”

On Monday, the Mustangs tuned-up for the Clarke game with a 12-0 trouncing over Strasburg. Virginia Fresne, Miller, Lauren Jekowsky, Kazman, Kenny and Olivia Scott all had goals, while Stroup scored her first of the season with a rocket from 20 yards out.

For now, with a day off on Wednesday, the victory over the Eagles remains sweet in the minds of the Mustang faithful. Senior Stephanie Pinch, a transfer from Yorktown, best embodied the feeling, shouting after the game in exuberance.

“What’s that feeling?” she said. “Oh, it’s winning. I like that.”

May 15 - 21, 2008

The Falls Church High School boys varsity lacrosse team avenged its lone National District loss from the regular season and toppled Yorktown to claim the National District Tournament title last Friday night.

Junior Alex Nanthavong scored four goals, while juniors Connor Simmons and Nick Engquist each added two more in a 10-6 win. Senior Keith Long led the team’s play-making with five assists. He also tallied a goal that Falls Church Head Coach Geoff Young calls “one of the best I have ever seen in the sport,” curving a shot around the Yorktown goalie’s head.

“It had to have hooked about three feet,” Young said.

Junior goalie Paul Cossack recorded 13 saves for the Jaguars.

The victory over the Patriots is the pinnacle of a season that has seen the Jaguars evolve from a one-win team in 2007 into district champions. It also gives Falls Church a measure of revenge after Yorktown defeated the Jags 7-6 on April 28 to claim the National District regular season crown. In that contest the Jags were stifled by goalkeeper Sam Ridgely. This time Falls Church kept him off balance, altering their shot angles and moving the ball well in the offensive end. The latter factor was largely a credit to Long, according to Young.

“He really stepped up and played like he was supposed to,”

Page 19

Young said.

The regular season loss to Yorktown was one of just two on the 2008 season, with the other coming against highly-regarded lacrosse power Westfield just one game earlier.

Through the bad luck of the draw, the Jaguars found themselves matched up with Westfield, the fourth seed from the Concorde District in the opening round of the Northern Region tournament that got underway on May 13.

There would be no revenge this time around however, as the seasoned Westfield squad marched to a 14-2 win.

“We were ready to play and coming in I really though we would have something for them,” Young said. “When you

play good teams, you need to catch some breaks. We had our chances, we just didn’t execute and the ball bounced the wrong way a few times.”

The loss in the quarterfinals brings to an end the Jaguars’ remarkable season. Falls Church will look to replicate its success next spring, as the Jaguars will lose only four seniors — Keith Long, Mike Shallant, Mynor Celis and Chi Chi Eap. While all four are captains, only two are starters.

“I’m very pleased that the team made a commitment at the end of last year to be better and to compete at a higher level,” Young said. “They worked very hard on their skills and it really showed.”

For the first time this millennium, a team has completed the Bull Run District boys varsity schedule with a flawless mark of 10-0-0, after the George Mason High School Mustangs’ topped Clarke County 4-0 in their final game of the regular season.

Senior Matt Gresko scored the first of two firsthalf goals against the Eagles Tuesday night. He scorched a shot inside the near post after receiving a drop pass from senior Andres Ramos at the 16-minute mark. Junior Anthony Andrianarison tallied in the 33rd minute, shepherding the ball from Mason’s end while beating several challengers, involving teammates Jon Brooks and Nick Smirniotopolous and then depositing a return pass from Smirniotopoulos into the net for a 2-0 advantage.

Sophomore Alex Casteuble scored on a free kick in the second half, with Gresko adding a second goal to cap the scoring ledger. Gresko’s second score came when he headed in a corner kick from Smirniotopoulos. The assist was Smirniotopoulos’s 11th on the year, a mark that leads both the team and the district.

Last Friday, the Mustangs won, 2-0, over Rappahannock County, but lost one of their key players for the remainder of the season. After scoring the first goal of the match 12 minutes after the opening kickoff, his 10th of the season, senior Antonio Randrianasolo was taken to the hospital after an opposing player took him down from the back. The diagnosis is a fractured ankle that will keep him out of the lineup indefinitely.

On Tuesday, the Mustangs dedicated the game to the

senior striker, who finished his varsity career at Mason with a personal mark of 360-4 in Bull Run District regular-season play. He is the first Mason senior to ever achieve such a feat.

Gresko added the second goal in the Rappahannock game, while freshman keeper Tyler Back recorded three saves to earn the shutout.

With Antonio Randrianasolo out, the Mustangs will have to rely even more on their ballcontrol style that has allowed them to plow through district play unscathed. The Mustangs allowed just four goals during the entirety of their Bull Run regular season schedule, with Back posting clean sheets in his last four matches.

“Tyler has grown up a lot in the last six weeks,” said Head Coach Art Iwanicki, who coached in the 1,000th game of his career last Friday. “He has made many crucial saves and the lads seem to have incorporated into the fray recently. He has done more this year than we have asked of him.”

Now, Back and his teammates will turn their attention to the postseason, where the Mustangs’ regular season magic has worn off in the Region B Tournament since their last trip the the State Tournament in 2005.

Last year, Mason’s season was snuffed out by Nelson County, the eventual state champions, in the Regionals.

This year, the two teams are again projected on a collision course for the Region B Semifinals on May 28 if all teams advance as expected.

“I like the team chemistry this year,” Iwanicki said. I think it might be a little easier to get out of the Bull Run tourney with good results. I think we have players who know their roles and what we have to do to move on.”

Page 20

J.E.B. Stuart Boys Varsity Tennis The Raiders’ undefeated season ran aground in the first round of the Northern Region Tournament Tuesday evening when Fairfax ousted them, 5-1.

In the loss, Stuart Head Coach Matt Hills believes he saw his worst fears realized, that his team’s smooth sailing through district play would come back to haunt them as the competition increased.

“These guys are good,” Hills said, referring to Fairfax.

“They play in a conference that really tests them throughout the season.”

The same could not be said of the National District, which posed no obstacle at all to the Raiders. Stuart’s team cruised through their district schedule, losing just one individual match all season and winning every other match by a score of 9-0.

Entering the match with Fairfax, Hills believed his team needed to win its Nos. 4, 5 and 6 singles matches to be competitive. The Raiders only won one of the three, with Stuart’s Deniz Babaoglu winning at No. 6 (67, 6-0, 6-0) over Gabriel Lin. The Rebels meanwhile claimed victories at Nos. 2 through five, turning the titanic battle between Fairfax’s Sidarth Balaji and Stuart standout Justin Shane into a must-win for the Raiders.

Balaji and Shane, both of who are among the top high-school-

The George Mason High School girls varsity tennis team won its third straight Bull Run District title on Wednesday, May 7, defeating Clarke County, its sole opposition for the crown, 6-3.

Junior Michelle Repper, sophomore Kelsey Kane and senior Annie Zweighaft each won their singles matches in shut-out fashion, 10-0, to split the singles portion of the match with the Eagles.

With the match tied at three, the Mustangs swept their opponents in doubles play.

The top tandem of Repper and Zweighaft prevailed 10-0 at No. 1 doubles, while Kane and partner Claire Sedmak edged their opponents 10-8.

Isis Hanna teamed with Claire Pribulka at No. 3 doubles for a 10-2 win.

May 15 - 21, 2008

aged players in the Mid-Atlantic region, split the first two sets before Balaji put away his rival 3-6, 7-6, 6-3.

Hills, who will return his entire top six from this season, said he will make some adjustments to next season’s schedule to add some tougher matches in the run up to Regionals. He also notes that the loss to Fairfax is not entirely without benefit.

“This will be something [the players] will learn from,” he said.

Falls Church High School Girls Varsity Lacrosse The Lady Jags experienced a disappointing end to a highly successful season, losing 9-6 to Yorktown in the first-ever appearance in the National District title game for the Falls Church High School girls program.

The Jaguars’ fortunes did not improve any in the first round of the Northern Region Tournament, as Westfield got the better of Falls Church, 15-4.

Falls Church finishes the season with a record of 10-5 overall.

Thomas Jefferson Crew The boys varsity eight from Thomas Jefferson High School quickly took the lead in the finals and raced to a first-place finish at the Virginia Scholastic Rowing Championships. Also claiming first place for Jefferson were the girls second eight and

The win by Repper at No. 1 singles gives Mason’s top player the individual singles title for the third-straight year. Similarly her win alongside Zweighaft puts that doubles pairing into the Region B doubles tournament as the Bull Run District’s representatives.

The Mustangs now take a break from the action until May 24 with the start of the Region B Tournament.

the boys third. The boys second eight and girls third eight snagged silver for the Colonials.

Jefferson’s crew teams will next compete in Philadelphia for the prestigious Stotesbury Cup, with the boys varsity eight and girls second eight defending their championship titles.

McLean High School Crew The McLean Crew Club claimed 14 gold medals, nine silvers and 18 bronze during a banner day at the Virginia Scholastic Rowing Championships Regata held at Sandy Run Regional Park in Occoquan, Va. The girls varsity four boat won its heat by seven seconds, while “The Quad” crushed its opponents by 20 seconds to bring home the Regatta Director’s Trophy for the second straight year. The girls second four also beat its rival boats by a wide margin to claim gold. The girls lightweight eight narrowly fell to T.C.Williams, ultimately taking silver.

For the first time ever, two boys eights made an appearance on the awards dock. The boys lightweight eight and the boys varsity eight both claimed bronze.

The McLean Crew Club will travel next weekend to the Stotesbury Regatta in Philadelphia, the largest high school regatta in the world and to the Scholastic Rowing Association Championships the following week in Oakridge, Tenn.

A 17-7 loss to the Dominion Titans in the Dulles District quarterfinals on May 8 marked the end of the season for the George Mason High School girls varsity lacrosse team.

Sophomore Gwen Edwards led the Mason offense with three goals, while freshman Abby Johansen had two. Sophomores Taylor Bottock and Courtney Ready had one apiece.

Sophomore Alexa Rizzo lead the Dominion attack with six goals.

The loss ends the Mustangs’

The George Mason High School boys varsity lacrosse team rallied to defeat Dulles District quarterfinal opponent Potomac Falls, 11-4, last Thursday night, setting up a semi-final showdown against Broad Run. Broad Run is the only team to defeat Mason during the Mustangs’ 141 regular season.

Trailing by two goals early, the Mustang defense locked down and allowed just two more Panther goals for the remainder of the contest, while the offense provided a comfortable margin of victory.

Junior goalie Tim Koning stepped in for injured starter Ewan Oglethorpe and performed admirably, according to Mason Head Coach Richard Costello.

The offense was led by Matt Palmieri, John Mann and Graham Colton, each of whom scored two goals for the Mustangs.

Now Mason faces Broad Run, a team that bested the Mustangs 19-9 during the regular season.

“Broad Run is a very skilled, well coached team that was able to exploit every mistake we made,” Costello said of the teams’ first meet-

season with an overall mark of 8-7. The team, which features just three seniors, figures to continue its upward trend next season. Meanwhile, seniors Allie Atkeson, Hannah Baumgardner and Emily Perry concluded their careers at Mason.

Four members of the Mustangs earned district accolades after being named to the All-Dulles District rosters.

Sophomore Chelsea Wilkes, Edwards and Johansen were all named to the All-Dulles District Second Team, while junior Sally Blakemore was named to the All-Dulles District First Team.

ing. “We have to play good team defense and penalty free lacrosse to give ourselves a chance to win.”

The winner of the game, postponed from Monday, May 12 to Wednesday, May 14 due to weather, will earn a berth in the regional tournament and a spot in the Dulles District finals. Mason finished the regular season in a three-way tie for first place with Broad Run and Heritage. Five Mustangs were rewarded individually for their team’s success by being named to the All-Dulles District teams. Junior John Mann and sophomore Mike Duning were named to the First Team, while seniors Russell Intermaggio and Oglethorpe were appointed to the Second team with junior Jake Schwind.

“Our team has come a long way from last year in terms of the basic individual and team skills,” Costello said. “The biggest difference this year is our ability to clear the ball and attack the cage in transition and ride the opposing team to create turnovers and maintain possession. We are 4-0 in one-goal games this year, as opposed to 0-3 last year, which speaks to our ability to come together as a team and find ways to win when facing adversity.”

Results of Wednesday night’s game were not available at press time.

May 15 - 21, 2008

The Mustang offense broke through in a big way last Wednesday, snapping out of a two-game shutout streak and exploding for an unimaginable 30 runs in their road win over Manassas Park.

“After being shut out in consecutive games, I wasn’t sure a single run was possible,” Mason Head Coach Adam Amerine said.

After over-anxious approaches typified the two shutouts against Madison County and Strasburg, the Mason batters exercised patience at the plate, forcing the Manassas pitchers to throw them strikes — strikes that were few and far between. After the first eight Mason hitters of the ballgame each recorded hits, a spate of walks combined with some opportunistic offense allowed the Mustangs to hang 10 runs on the board before the Cougars had even recorded a single out. In total, Mason scored 22 runs in the first two innings. The Mustangs compiled 25 runs total in their first seven games of the Bull District Schedule, which included a 145 drubbing of Clarke County on April 25.

“Being patient and not expanding the zone has certainly helped with getting runners on and we have also taken advantage of some opponent mistakes defensively and mixed in some hits,” Amerine said.

As a team, Mason finished with 20 hits and collected 15 walks against Manassas in the 30-8 win.

The Mustang bats stayed hot on Tuesday evening at home against Clarke County, however Mason could not find a way to keep the Eagles off the board and ultimately succumbed by a 14-12 final.

Clarke sprinted out to a 9-2 lead, but Mason rallied on the

Page 21

strength of a five-run bottom half of the fourth inning to put themselves back in contention.

Sophomore Michael Wolf plated senior Peter Campanelli to start the scoring, fighting off a two-strike pitch for a single.

Senior catcher Lonnie Millard similarly refused to yield with two strikes and the bases loaded, working the count full before ultimately being hit on the arm to push in the second run of the inning. Senior Alex Prewitt drove in another run on a fielder’s choice and then scored himself when junior Andrew Lieber drove in two runs with an opposite field line-drive over the second baseman’s head.

Errors and timely Eagle hits kept the Mustangs from ever taking the lead. Clarke scored a pair in the top of the sixth and then capped their scoring with a three-run home run over the left field wall off reliever Prewitt.

“Scoring 12 and losing hurts, especially when our strength is supposed to be pitching and defense,” Amerine said. “We are not ‘Murderers Row,’ so it is really disappointing to not get the victory when we do our job offensively. But give credit to Clarke, they kept grinding and getting people on base to keep the pressure on us.”

The loss slides Mason’s record to 7-11-1 overall and 4-5 in the Bull Run District, eliminating them from contention for the first-round bye given to the district’s top two regular season teams. Madison County and Strasburg will duke it out for the regular season title, with the Mountainers a game ahead of the Rams at 7-1.

Mason concluded its regular season schedule with a road game at Rappahannock on Wednesday. Results were not available at press time.

The Mustangs begin postseason play on Monday, May 19 with the site and opponent to be determined.

On Saturday, the U11 Boys resumed their winning ways by beating Spotsylvania, 5-3, at George Mason High School’s Moore Cadillac Stadium. Spotsylvania jumped out to a quick one-goal lead before Eriksen Johansen (four goals) and Brandon Ward (one goal) put up five unanswered tallies. The team continued to move the ball well as Myles Cobb assisted on two goals, while Ward also had an assist.

Hustle was also a key factor in the victory, as Sean Fitzgerald picked up 10 ground balls followed by Andrew Trauth with four. Ward, Brendon Smith, Connar Mulcahy and Hayden Sausville had three each to help Falls Church secure the win.

Also on Saturday, the U13 Boys hosted a talented Annandale squad. Falls Church played with determination but was unable to overcome Annandale, losing 4-1. Sean Cormany scored the lone Falls Church goal.

Keenan Glahn was once again outstanding in goal and was supported by a strong defensive effort led by Austin Gogal and Patrick Trauth.

On Sunday, the U13 Girls hosted Stafford, who gained the early 5-1 advantage in the first half before Falls Church clawed back with five goals in the second half. However, Stafford’s two goals in the second half propelled them to the 7-6 victory. Goalie Emma Washa played another excellent game, stopping a number of tough shots. Scoring for Falls Church was Kendal Swenson and Victoria Nnaji, both with two goals, and Abby Van Buren and Kallen Shea with one each.

Also on Sunday, the U11 Girls took on a strong and undefeated Braddock Road team.

Braddock Road’s fast break goals led them to a 14-7 victory. However, Falls Church played excellent settled defense led by Rae Mondragon and got strong midfield play particularly from Annie Wilson. Maddie Hof led the scoring for Falls Church with four goals.

This coming weekend all Falls Church teams are on the road. The U13 Boys have a Saturday game at Fort Hunt and a Sunday game at Prince William, while the U11 Boys travel to Stafford on Saturday. This weekend is the last regular season game for the girls, with both the U13s and U11s traveling to Arlington on Sunday.

Page 22

May 15 - 21, 2008

‘The Thread as the Line: Contemporary Sewn Art’ Through July 12, at Arlington’s Ellipse Art Center (4350 North Fairfax Dr., Suite 125, Arlington). Gallery Hours: Wednesday though Friday, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m., and Saturday 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. For more information, call 703-228-7710 or visit www.arlingtonarts.org/ ellipseartscenter.htm.

‘International Art Affairs’ Thursday, May 15 through Sunday, May 18, noon - 8:30 p.m. Held in and around Blagden Alley (Between 9th and 10th, and M and N Streets NW, D.C.).

While Washington is by diplomatic necessity an international city, the cultural affairs associated with each country tends to be fairly self contained. This event brings together art works from Austria, Australia, Argentina, Belarus, Brazil, Chile, China, Ethiopia, France, India, Iraq, Italy, Mexico, Norway, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Spain, Tunisia, the USA and other nations.

The Blagden Alley venue includes the former Signal 66 space, which has undergone more art venue reincarna-

tions over the years than I can count. This show utilizes 35,000 square feet of space in several locations.

See website for full details and maps www.internationalartaffairs.com/Site/Agenda. html.

Mid City Artists Open Studios Saturday and Sunday, May 17-18. A grouping of 38 professional artists open their studios to the public this weekend. Hours generally run from noon - 5 p.m., but each of the 24 different locations around mid-town Washington, DC has it’s own idea of when to open and close the doors.

You’ll definitely have to see the website for this one at www.midcityartists.com.

‘Led by Thread: A Contemporary Fiber Exhibition’ Through June 1 at Target Gallery in the Torpedo Factory Art Center (105 North Union St., Alexandria). Gallery hours Wednesday through Sunday, noon - 5 p.m. For more information, call 703-838-4565 (ext. 4), or see www.torpedofactory.org.

Mention “fiber arts” to anyone and thoughts turn to grandmother’s crocheted doilies, macramé or barefoot communal weaving’s died with berries and bark extracts.

For the most part, such notions have nothing to do with the above two shows.

These shows are edgy and hip in a refreshing and surprising way. They’re close enough in general demean-

ESTABLISHED SINCE 1972

• Private Party Room Up to 50 People • Homemade Pizza • The Best Around Steak & Cheese Subs Sunday: 8am to 10pm Monday - Thursday: 11am to 11pm Friday: 11am to 12am Saturday: 8am to 12am

For Carry Out Call

703-532-0100 309 West Broad Street, Falls Church, Virginia 22046

www.anthonysrestaurantva.com

or that we’re ganging them together here due to the packed calendar.

Ellipse Gallery is roughly three or four times as big as Target, so that show has multiple pieces from each artist, but aside from that they’re fairly equivalent shows.

Several artists at Ellipse are drawing on paper by sewing lines of thread through the paper.

Wendy Kawabata takes the concept one step further with her two ‘Blind World’ renderings at Target Gallery, done on paper with a sewing machine sans thread.

My favorite at Target Gallery is a large collection of dirigible-like, wire-frame clouds hand wrapped in thread.

Think of homemade pipe cleaners and you’ll have the general idea. The concept is simple enough, but the execution and display of the end products have a sense of happy, almost childlike, playfulness that’s hard to resist.

My favorite at Ellipse Gallery is the elaborate and elegantly embroidered work of Jennifer Boe titled ‘Vacuum.’

It subtlety and playfully riffs on about half the vulgar metaphors we can think of for intimate female anatomy. Its combination of high and low

art, coupled with its seriousness and wit, make this one difficult to categorize. Her artist statement waggishly quips that should we think her work dirty, she does in fact launder all of her linens.

All in all, the Ellipse show is probably edgier and more expansive in general, but anyone interested in this genre will no doubt want to catch both shows.  The Northern Virginia Art Beat is compiled by Kevin Mellema. See www.fcnp.com for photos and more. To e-mail submissions, send them to mulsane@aol.com.

SUZANNE FAUBER BUCK & ASSOCIATES, INC.

Suzanne Knows Real Estate.

Cleo Knows Dog Bones.

It’s Just That Simple.

Office (703) 528-2288 Cell (703) 395-8741 suzanne@buckrealtors.com www.suzannefauber.com

�

4x6

5/6/08

11:28 PM

Page 23

Page 1

�

May 152008 - 21,yard 2008sale Dulin

DULIN

RD SALE A Y

Save Up To $6,000

Saturday, may 17 th

On Select Apartments*

8 am to 1pm

Proceeds benefit Dulin Church’s Outreach Ministries

YOU’LL

FIND

FINDS O F ALL KINDS AT OUR YARD SALE

Dulin United Methodist sits 1/4 mile west of Seven Corners on Broad Street, or Route 7 or main st. or leesburg pike.

breakfast,

Lunches

Savailable NACKS

REMEMBER: ONE WOMAN’S JUNK IS ANOTHER MAN’S TELEVISION SET

books • FURNITURE• ELECTRONICS

CLOTHES white elephant table

TOYS • BAKE SALE

DON’T FORGET

17 th OF may

and assorted oddball items

Open House Saturday Luxury Falls Church Apartments Join us for refreshments and prizes as you discover Falls Church’s only upscale apartment community. There’s more: when you tour Pearson Square, you’ll be entered to win an iPod® or gift cards to Tysons Galleria!

May 17, 2008, 10 am - 5 pm Brand New Apartments – Immediate Move-In Available 1BRs starting at $1,595

Dulin Church United Methodist

2BRs starting at $1,975

3BRs starting at $2,895

410 S. Maple Ave. Falls Church, VA 22046 888.554.0158 PearsonSquare.com

513 E Broad Street, Falls Church 703-532-8060 Worship Services—Sunday 8:30 and 11am dulinchurch.org

*See leasing consultant for details.

JA&E

$8000.00 Complete

Bathroom Remodeling • • • • • • •

Tubs Toilets Vanities Floor Tile Wall Tile Painting Plumbing Fixtures

home DESIGN center

KITCHEN-BATH-LIGHTING 1-888-FixRus6 1-888-349-7876

West End Shopping Center

1077 W. Broad Street Falls Church 703-533-0691 503 S. Pickett Street Alexandria 703-212-0101

With this coupon.

Not valid with other offers or prior purchases.

Off f fer exp x ire r s 5-31-08.

$1500.00 OFF Complete Kitchen Remodeling With this coupon.

Not valid with other offers or prior purchases.

Off f fer exp x ire r s 5-31-08.

Mon.-Fri. 8:30-5:30 · Sat. 10-3

www.homeDESIGNcenter.us

CLASS A BUILDER Licensed in Plumbing & Electrical Family Owned & Operated

15% OFF All Plumbing Services

www.FCNP.com

Page 24

May 15 - 21, 2008

May 15 - 21, 2008

Cruz Wins Outstanding Educator Award Jane Cruz, coordinator for adult high school completion programs of Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) Adult and Community Education (ACE) program, recently received the Outstanding Educator award from the Martin Luther King, Jr., Cultural Center. Cruz is also the principal of Woodson Adult High School and director of the FCPS Improv Troupe. The center’s Board of Directors presented Ms. Cruz with the award for outstanding leadership in helping students develop positive attitudes about themselves as well as improved academic achievement. In nominating her, the Honorable Del. Kenneth R. Plum (D-VA) cited her 23 years of advocacy “for the poor . . . [and] for foreign-born adults and U.S.-born people of color who have not had educational opportunities because of the impact of personal, financial, tragic or political situations.”

Cruz co-developed the FCPS Instructional Plan for Diversity, created the Credit by Objective program to serve the needs of adult students, and formed a learning lab to serve the needs of Fairfax County residents.

Plum attributed these initiatives and her inspired leadership to the large number of Woodson Adult High School graduates who go on to attend college, on average 75 percent. She also serves as a volunteer at the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center, teaching English and facilitating a Spanish-speaking support group for inmates.

Film Festival to Premiere at FHS It’s time for the butter and popcorn. The first Free4All Animation and Film Festival, featuring short form animation and film entries, will be held at Fairfax High School on Friday, May 16, from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

The festival will showcase the top creative entries selected from more than 40 entries by Fairfax County Public Schools high school students. Judges from the Art Institute of Washington, Cox Communications, Marymount University, and V! Studios will select the Best in Show entries.

Festival audience members will select winners of the People’s Choice awards in both animation and film. All winners will receive prizes and recognition at the festival.

All entries submitted to the Free4All Festival have also been entered into the 2008 Shortie

Page 25

Awards national competition.

Key Students to Attend Arts Festival Students at Key Center have been invited to attend the 26th Reston Community Center’s Very Special Arts Festival on Thursday, May 15, and Friday, May 16. Half the students will attend the festival each day.

Students will participate in free activities that promote the importance of projecting creative self-expression, mastering challenges and developing a sense of community. Festival participants will enjoy performances, workshops and handson activities relating to drama and music.

Holmes Alumni Celebrate 40 Years Holmes Middle School will hold a 40th anniversary celebration with a reception for alumni, tours of the school, a golf tournament and a carnival on Friday, May 16, and Saturday, May 17. Alumni from Holmes’ first year, 1967, will attend; all Holmes alumni are welcome to participate in the anniversary festivities.

Fashion, Sports and Cake are ‘Key’ Key Middle School will host a Community Night on Friday, May 16, from 6 - 8 p.m., with activities for students and their families. An international fashion show, a basketball obstacle course, a showcase of afterschool activities and crafts, performances, and a cake walk will be included in the festivities.

Village Community Center.

Families are invited to come together to run or walk in support of a charity of their choosing. This project is one of seven grade-level service projects Colvin Run students will participate in this year as part of a character education initiative jointly sponsored by the PTO, the school administration and staff members. Through service projects such as this one, the Colvin Run community strives to broaden students’ understanding of responsibility and compassion, two of the model character traits that are integrated into the school curriculum.

AHS Pay it Forward at Bailey’s Three Annandale High School students, Lady Morales, Luis Inarra and Silvana Orellana, have been working with students at Bailey’s Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences on leadership skills and how to form a club. The Annandale students, who are leaders of their school’s Hispanic Leadership Club, are teaching the Bailey’s students how to establish their own club and lead its members.

Chesterbrook Plants ‘Seeds of Peace’ Chesterbrook Elementary School is striving to make a difference not only in the edu-

hayfield elementary students practice for their “Lemonade” performance of popular nursery rhymes by Mother Goose. Earlier this month, the first graders put on a show of “Humpty Dumpty,” “Little Bo Peep” and more for their peers about how to make the best of life’s ups and downs, or perhaps lemonade out of life’s lemons. (Photo: Pat Ashton) cation of their students, but in their community as well.

Planting seeds into their own students to teach them to use their time, talents and treasures to help make the world a better place, locally as well as globally. In particular, Mrs. Wilson’s students are performing a puppet show titled “Seeds of Peace” on Friday, May 16th at 7 p.m. that will be a benefit for the Atitlan Education Project. This project supports Escuela Caracol, in San Marcos, Guatemala.

This is the first-ever evening performance for Mrs. Wilson’s locally famous puppet show. It will also be presented to current students during the school day on May 15th.

The performance is meant to cultivate a sense of community,

locally and globally, honoring the elderly of the local neighborhood, the residents at Vinson Hall Retirement Center, by inviting them to be VIP guests at the performance Dale Presents FY 2009 Budget Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) Superintendent Jack Dale presented recommendations to balance the FY 2009 budget to the Fairfax County School Board. The suggestions include additional cuts to balance the budget after the County Board of Supervisors approved an increase in the transfer to schools of $40 million. The supervisors’ increase was $23.7 million less than the amount requested by the School Board.

Students Get a Taste of ‘President’ “So, You Want to Be President” will be presented to second grade students at Sangster Elementary School on Friday, May 16, to demonstrate the duties, powers and limitations of the job of president of the U.S. Students will be able to explore and act out the various roles of the president and members of the cabinet and will make decisions while re-creating significant historical and current events.

Colvin Runs for Fun To promote healthful lifestyles and compassion through charitable giving, the Colvin Run Elementary Fun Run will be held at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 17, at Shouse

Nora Overby (left) and fae montgomery (right) wear first place medals for winning the 2008 Virginia History Day competition in Williamsburg, Va. for their group performance on the Watergate Scandal. The Mary Ellen Henderson students, pictured here with teacher Rory Dippold, will be headed to the National Competition in June. (Photo: Courtesy Karen Acar)

Page 26

May 15 - 21, 2008

Send community event submissions to the News-Press by e-mail at calendar@fcnp.com; fax 703-532-3396; or by regular mail to 450 West Broad Street #321, Falls Church, VA 22046. Please include any photos or artwork with submissions. Deadline is Monday at noon for each week’s edition.

Community Events THURSDAY, MAY 15

SATURDAY, MAY 17

dating every Sunday night hosted by Professionals in the City. Stacy’s Coffee Parlor (709 W. Broad St., Falls Church). 7:30 p.m. 703-538-6266.

Story Hour. Mary Riley Styles Public Library (120 N. Virginia Ave., Falls Church). Free. 10:30 a.m. 703-248-5077 (TTY 711).

Farmers’ Market in Falls Church.

Falls Church City Hall (300 Park Ave., Falls Church). 9 a.m.

– noon.

Rotary Club Dinner Meeting.

Rotarian Carol Pierstoff will give a classification talk at the Falls Church Rotary Club’s dinner meeting. Harvest Moon (7260 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). $10. Visitors welcome. 6:30 p.m. 202-268-5089.

Falls Church Civil War Day. Soldier firing and drilling demos, spy stories, children’s games, live music and more. Rain or shine.

Cherry Hill Park (312 Park Ave., Falls Church). Free. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. 703-248-5171.

True Cost of Food. A Busboys and Poets Book Discussion & Dinner (4251 S. Campbell Ave., Arlington). Parking free, optional dinner is not. 6:30 p.m. 703-379-9756.

FRIDAY, MAY 16 Michelle Taylor Book Signing.

Motivational speaker and former radio host Michelle Taylor signs copies of her newly released novel, “Troubles Won’t Last Always.” Barnes & Noble Tysons Corner (7851 L Tysons Corner Center, McLean).

6 p.m. Free. 703-506-6756.

How to Use a Wildflower Guide.

Introductory class on Lawrence Newcomb’s wildflower guide.

Senior Center, inside Falls Church Community Center (223 Little Falls St., Falls Church). 7:30 - 9 p.m.

RSVP, 703-248-5077 (TTY 711).

Langley High School Chamber Ensemble. High school musicians play classical compositions on traditional instruments and some contemporary works on electric instruments. Outdoors at the Palladium Civic Green (1445 Laughlin Ave., McLean). Free. 4 – 6 p.m. 703-288-9505.

SUNDAY, MAY 18

An Evening with Earl Lloyd & Friends. Charity event for Hopkins House. Includes drinks, hors d’oeuvres and dinner. The Westin Alexandria (400 Courthouse Square, Alexandria). $75. 5:30 - 9 p.m.

703-549-4232 ext. 4086.

Potting Party, Plant Exchange.

A one-hour, hands-on program by award-winning judge and grower Bonnie Mirmak on “How to Prepare Soil for Potting.” Falls Church Community Center (223 Little Falls St., Falls Church). Free.

2:30 p.m. 703-560-8776.

TUESDAY, MAY 20 Encore Chorale Annual Spring Concert. Musical performance by adults from various local senior centers. Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre (125 S Old Glebe Road, Arlington). Free. 7 p.m. 301261-5747.

THURSDAY, MAY 22 Story Hour. Mary Riley Styles Public Library (120 N. Virginia Ave., Falls Church). Free. 10:30 a.m. 703-248-5077 (TTY 711).

New Horizons Band Spring Concert. Levine School of Music band performs. Arlington Citadel of the Salvation Army (518 South Glebe Rd., Arlington). Free. 7 p.m. 703237-5655.

Rotary Club Dinner Meeting. Dr. Judy Feldman, Chairman of the National Coalition to Save our Mall, will speak about Saving the National Mall at the Falls Church Rotary Club’s dinner meeting. Harvest Moon (7260 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). $10. Visitors welcome. 6:30 p.m. 202-268-5089.

Misti Bermeister Book Signing.

CEO and Founder of Inspirion Inc., discusses the unique corporate transition of aging workforce to today’s young professionals. Barnes & Noble Tysons Corner (7851 L Tysons Corner Center, McLean). Free.

6:30 p.m. 703-506-6756.

Four-Minute Dating. Speed

T

&

Theater Fine Arts THURSDAY, MAY 15 ‘A Few Good Men.’ Zem�ira Stage will proudly present Aaron Sorkin’s classic military courtroom drama. The Lyceum (201 South Washington St., Alexandria). Pay-what-youcan preview. Tickets regularly $15 adults, $10 students/ seniors/military. 8 p.m. 703838-4994.

John Pinette.

Stand-up comedian from Comedy Central and “Seinfeld.” The Improv (1140 Conneticut Ave. NW, Washington, D.C.). $20.

8:30 p.m. 202-393-3939.

Closing Time. The Keegan Theatre presents American premiere of Owen McCafferty’s 90-minute play on the

downtrodden of modern-day Belfast. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 3 p.m. No show Sunday May 25. Saturday matinees on May 31 and June 7. Runs through June 7. Theatre on the Run (3700 Four Mile Run Dr., Arlington). $20, with discounts available. 703-8920202. www.keegantheatre. com.

FRIDAY, MAY 16

Artomatic. Performances by Flights of Fire dancing troupe, a Night of Comedy and Meet the Artists Night. Capitol Plaza I Building (1200 First St. NE, D.C.) 9 - 11 p.m. 202-339-9007. www.artomatic.org.

�� E���� R���������

R

Taste of Arlington 2008

SATURDAY, MAY 17 Kids’ self portrait and pinatamaking workshop. Part of Artomatic extravaganza. Capitol Plaza I Building (1200 First St. NE, D.C.) Noon. 202-339-9007. www.artomatic.org.

SUNDAY, MAY 18

Mobile Making Workshop.

Part of Artomatic extravaganza, with live music and poety throughout the afternoon. Capitol Plaza I Building (1200 First St. NE, D.C.) Noon. 202-339-9007. www.artomatic.org.

Wilson Blvd. Next to Ballston Common Mall Sunday, May 18, Noon - 7:30 p.m.

O

ver 35 area restaurants will be struttin’ their best cuisine stuff at this 21st annual event that benefits Community Resources, Inc., a leading non-profit providing housing, programs and services for individuals with intellectual, mental and physical disabilities and the homeless in Virginia and Maryland. As per past events, over 12,000 are expected to partake, and a panel of luminary chefs and food critics will judge and provide prestigious awards to the best restaurant offerings, incentivizing all those participating to put out their best grub. There will be live entertainment all day, culminating in headliner band, Gonzo’s Nose. A kids’ corner of games will be set up, along with the Taste of Science sponsored by the National Science Foundation. Bud Light and Coca Cola are the beverage sponsors.

Admission is free, and food tickets are $2 each on event day. Parking is only $1.

May 15 - 21, 2008

Page 27

live_music&nightlife THURSDAY, MAY 15 L��� J���. Sign of the Whale (7279 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church).

703-573-1616.

E�������� I������������ M���� F�������. Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). $12 in advance, $18 at the door. 7:30 p.m. 703-255-1566.

S��� T������. The 9:30 Club (815 V St. NW, Washington, D.C.). $25.

7:30 p.m. 202-265-0930.

D��� C�������� B���� J��� B���.

JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 9 p.m. 703241-9504.

FRIDAY, MAY 16 E�������� I������������ M���� F�������. Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). $12 in advance, $18 at the door. 7:30 p.m. 703-255-1566.

T�� L���������. The State Theatre (220 N. Washington St., Falls Church). $16. Doors open 7 p.m.

Showtime at 9 p.m. 703-237-0300.

M��� S�����’� B���� B���. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 9 p.m. Cover. 703241-9504.

B���� C�� B���� B��� ��� A��� B���� C�. Blues. Bangkok Blues (926 W. Broad St., Falls Church). 7

p.m. 703-534-0095.

Falls Church). $23 advance, $28 door. Doors open 6 p.m. Showtime at 8 p.m. 703-237-0300.

SATURDAY, MAY 17 E�������� I������������ M���� F�������. Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). $12 in advance, $18 at the door. 7:30 p.m. 703-255-1566.

T�� L���������. The State Theatre (220 N. Washington St., Falls Church). $16. Doors open 7 p.m.

Showtime at 9 p.m. 703-237-0300.

T�� T���� W��� S���. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 5 p.m. 703-241-9504.

H���� T��� C�����������. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 9 p.m. 703-241-9504.

R����� L��������� ��� D��� B���. Blues. Bangkok Blues (926 W. Broad St., Falls Church). 7 p.m.

703-534-0095.

SUNDAY, MAY 18 S��� L��� S����, L��������, C������ C���. Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). $8. 2 p.m. 703-255-1566.

R����� F�����. Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). $12 advance/$15 door. 8 p.m. 703255-1566.

B��� C����� �� L� L��. The State Theatre (220 N. Washington St.,

T�� O����������. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 9 p.m. Cover. 703-2419504.

JV’� L��� �� ��� S������. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 9 p.m. Cover. 703241-9504.

B���� J�� ���� ��� M������.

Blues. Bangkok Blues (926 W. Broad St., Falls Church). 7 p.m.

703-534-0095.

MONDAY, MAY 19 M���� W������-P����. Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). $15. 8 p.m. 703-255-1566.

T�� I������� B���. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 7:30 p.m. 703-241-9504.

T�� S�������. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 9 p.m. 703-241-9504.

TUESDAY, MAY 20 L���� V����. Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). $15. 8 p.m. 703-255-1566.

C����� B����. Blues. Bangkok Blues (926 W. Broad St., Falls Church).

7:30 p.m. 703-534-0095.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 21 O��� M��. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 9 p.m.

Cover. 703-241-9504.

B���� C�� B���� B��� ��� A��� B���� C�. Blues. Bangkok Blues (926 W. Broad St., Falls Church).

7:30 p.m. 703-534-0095.

THURSDAY, MAY 22 L��� J���. Sign of the Whale (7279 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church).

703-573-1616.

G�� B�������. The State Theatre (220 N. Washington St., Falls Church). $27. Doors open 7 p.m.

Showtime at 8:30 p.m. 703-2370300.

R���� R��� R������. Features Ruthie and the Wranglers, Patty Reese and Billy Coulter. Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). $8. 2 p.m. 703-255-1566.

J��� B��� ��� H�� B���. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 9 p.m. Cover. 703-2419504.

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

P������� A����...

Passengers of the Woodrow Wilson Bridge have seen the construction along the Potomac for a while. Now it’s time to check out the goods. This weekend, the Food & Wine Festival at National Harbor will showcase the new area with the first of an annual festival featuring celebrity cook demonstrations, culinary lectures and over 70 exhibitors offering up tastings. Exhibitors include some of the Chesapeake region’s finest restaurants, food crafters, wineries and breweries. Chefs who will be demonstrating their culinary skills include Michel Richard of D.C.’s Citronelle, Suvir Saran from NYC’s Devi, Aulie Bunyarataphan of D.C.’s Bangkok Joe’s and others. Tickets are $65 and include 10 food and 10 alcoholic beverage vouchers. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Share our Strength, working to alleviate childhood hunger, and The Erikka A. Hayes Foundation.

What: The Food & Wine Festival at National Harbor When:Sat-Sun, May 17-18, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. (6 p.m. on Sun) Where: 137 National Plaza, Oxon Hill, MD 20745 See www.foodandwineh.com for tickets and for more info

Tuesday, June 3 — Washington Summer Sings. New Dominion Chorale performs Brahms: A German Requiem. Western Presbyterian Church (24th and G Streets NW, D.C.). $10. www. newdominion.org. 703-442-9404.

Wednesday, June 4 — U.S. Air Guitar Championships. The national phenomenon that sparked a hit documentary comes to 9:30 Club (815 V St. NW, D.C.). Tickets are $15. www.930.com. 202-265-0930.

C������� S���������� Be sure to include time, location, cost of admission, contact person and any other pertinent information. Event listings will be edited for content and space limitations.

Please include any photos or artwork with submissions. Deadline is Monday at noon for the current week’s edition.

Email: calendar@fcnp.com Fax: 703-532-3396; Attn: FCNP Calendar Mail: 450 West Broad Street, #321, Falls Church, VA 22046

Page 28

May 15 - 21, 2008 PAID ADVERTISEMENT

I want to thank all the residents of the City who voted in the May 6th election.

I look forward to serving the citizens of the City as a member of the Council.

Nader Baroukh Paid for and Authorized by Friends of Nader Baroukh

SINGER AUDITIONS FOR 2008-2009 Season • NEW! Choralis Youth Choirs • All adult voice parts • Paid Tenor Section Leader

Contact Matt Scheeser at

ŵĂƩ͘ĐŚŽƌĂůŝƐΛŐŵĂŝů͘ĐŽŵ

Hours: Mon, Tue, Thur and Fri (By Appt.)

E.P.T. PAINTING COMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIAL

INTERIOR PAINTING

WALL REPAIR, PRIMING, AND PAINTING HOMES • OFFICES • CHURCHES • ROOM ADDITIONS • KITCHENS AND BATHROOMS RESTURANT SPECIALISTS (NIGHT WORK).

CALL US AND WE WILL SCHDEDULE A VISIT FOR A FREE ESTIMATE WITH OUR BEST PRICE. P.O BOX 278 Falls Church Va. 22040 CELL 703-362-9291 • FAX 703-942-6419 • EMAIL erpeto48@hotmail.com

TALL OAKS CONSTRUCTION, LLC

-For those Who Know the Difference • Residential

Licensed and Insured Class A Contractor 703-865-7774 Cell 571-345-6061

• Commerical • Historic Renovations

There’s more News-Press to love at

• Fine Work of all Types

www.FCNP.com

Over 30 years Trade Experience

Spring Special: Free Sonicare Flexcare Toothbrush For New Patients Through Memorial Day (value $170)

Falls Church

Since 1968

703.532.3300

T

OU ISS

’T M

We Welcome New Patients!

Call Today to Make An Appointment www.DoughertyDDS.com 200 Little Falls Street, Suite 506 Falls Church, VA

DON

Parade Attended By 25,000

Memorial Day

Parade Supplement May 22nd 2008

Call For Fantastic Advertising offers

703-532-3267

May 15 - 21, 2008

SHE MAY NOT LIVE TO SEE HER CHILD GROW UP

Page 29

La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries

Get a

Discount Equal

®

MEMoRiaL Day SaLE

to the amount of your

Sales Tax

*

PLUS

FREE

Delivery

**

Guaranteed Lowest Prices on La-Z-Boy Furniture!

She is running out of breath and running out of time…

Thousands of young women are living with a deadly lung disease called LAM—and don’t know they have it. LAM is often misdiagnosed as asthma or chronic bronchitis. There is no known cure.

24

But there is hope.

months no interest

Learn more about LAM.

thelamfoundation.org

†

See store for details.

Save $100

$749 The Kiefer Sofa

Matching Loveseat $729

There was a time when the way a sofa looked was more important than how it felt. Those were dark times.

WASH8-0514-WSPT rev

Largest Selection of La-Z-Boy Furniture!

AnnApolis, MD 163 Jennifer rd. (Jennifer Square)........................................410-573-1307 AlexAnDriA, VA 6003 Kingstowne village Pkwy. (West of van Dorn).......... 703-971-5065 Bel Air, MD 541 Marketplace Dr. ....................................................................410-638-0035 ChesApeAke, VA 1436 Greenbrier Parkway ....................................................757-420-2252 ColuMBiA, MD 6181 Dobbin rd. (next to eXPO).............................................443-285-0200 FAirFAx, VA 10900 Lee Hwy. (Near Intersection rtes. 29, 50 & 236)..............703-273-6133 FreDeriCksBurg, VA 3536 Shalaby Way (rte. 3, West of Bragg rd.)...........540-785-0747 gAinesVille, VA 7311 Atlas Walk Way (Gateway Center across from Target)...571-261-5680 glen Burnie, MD 7154 richie Hwy. ...............................................................410-766-6868

newport news, VA 11967 Jefferson Ave......................................................757-249-2500 riChMonD, VA 11000 Midlothian Turnpike...................................................804-794-1100 roCkVille, MD 5060 Nicholson Lane (Behind White Flint Mall)...................301-770-1658 roseDAle, MD 8647 Pulaski Hwy...................................................................410-918-0480 short puMp, VA 11541 W Broad St..............................................................804-360-5272 sterling, VA 21320 Signal Hill Plaza (rte. 7 & Potomac view rd.)..............571-434-7687 towson, MD 1609 east Joppa rd...................................................................410-337-3888 VirginiA BeACh, VA 5300 virginia Beach Blvd..............................................757-490-6057 wAlDorF, MD12100 Jefferson Farm rd. (rte. 301 in front of Home Depot).....301-638-4417

We will guarantee the lowest price on any La-Z-Boy product. If you find the same product at a lower price anywhere else in Virginia or Maryland, bring in proof and we will match the price. Plus, if you see a lower advertised price within 30 days of your purchase with us, we’ll refund 110% of the difference. The price you wish us to match must be current and must be verifiable on the Internet or in a printed advertisement or catalog. Price guarantee does not apply to services or to special financing.

Hours: Mon-Sat 10-9 • Sun 11-6

www.la-z-boy.com/washingtondc

*We will deduct an amount equal to the sales tax from your purchase amount, then add the required sales tax to the lowered amount. Discount excludes clearance items and is not to be combined with any other promotional offer. ** Free Delivery on purchases over $649. †Finance purchases require 1/3 down payment. Financing offer valid on purchases of $999 or more from May 13, 2008 - May 26, 2008 when you use your LaZ-Boy Furniture Galleries Private label credit card. On promo purchase, fixed monthly payments equal to .02777% of initial promo purchase amount are required until expiration or termination of promotion, but no finance charges will be assessed if (1) promo purchase paid in full in 24 months, (2) any minimum monthly payments on account paid when due, and (3) account balance does not exceed credit limit. Otherwise, promo may be terminated. Standard terms apply to non-promo purchases, optional charges & existing accounts. As of 12/18/07, variable APR’s: 21.98% applicable APR’s & on all accounts in default, 26.99%. Minimum Finance Charge $1.50. Subject to approval by GE Money Bank. *Offer expires May 26, 2008. Featured items may not be stocked as shown. Wall recliners are $30 additional when available. Photographs are representative of promotional items, actual selection may vary. La-Z-Boy and La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries are registered trademarks of La-Z-Boy Incorporated. Savings on select items throughout the store.

Page 30

May 15 - 21, 2008

LET’S PLAY MUSIC Quali¿HG Instruction • Weekly Schedule

BEGINNING THROUGH ADVANCED ROCK • JAZZ • CLASSICAL • GUITAR BASS • DRUMS • PIANO & MORE

703-237-0099



707 West Broad Street, Falls Church

CHIWETEL TIM ALICE RANDY RICKY EMILY DAVID REBECCA RODRIGO JOE EJIOFOR ALLEN BRAGA COUTURE JAY MANTEGNA MORTIMER PAYMER PIDGEON SANTORO

“A TERRIFIC NEW THRILLER.” –John Powers, VOGUE

“CHIWETEL EJIOFOR IS PHENOMENAL.” –John Anderson, NEWSDAY WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY DAVID MAMET WWW.SONYCLASSICS.COM AMC COLUMBIA 14

In The Mall In Columbia (410) 423-0520

REGAL GERMANTOWN STADIUM 14 Germantown Town Center 800-326-3264 #455

AMC LOEWS RIO 18 REGAL CINEMAS Gaithersburg, MD MAJESTIC STADIUM 20 800-FANDANGO #740 WASHINGTON, DC

AMC LOEWS GEORGETOWN 14

Great Seneca Hwy. & Kentlands Blvd.

(301) 519-6868

MUVICO K St. between Wisconsin & 31 St. N.W. 800-FANDANGO #821 EGYPTIAN 24 At Arundel Mills (443) 755-8992 REGAL GALLERY PLACE STADIUM 14

707 Seventh Street, N.W. 800-FANDANGO #1721

M A RY L A N D

AFI SILVER

8633 Colesville Rd. www.afi.com/silver

900 Ellsworth Dr. Silver Spring, MD

KENTLANDS STADIUM (240) 393-4826

REGAL CINEMAS BETHESDA Bethesda, MD 800-FANDANGO #569

REGAL BOWIE STADIUM 14

15200 Major Lansdale Blvd.

800-326-3264 #454

REGAL CINEMAS ROYALE STADIUM 14 6505 America Blvd.

Hyattsville, MD (301) 864-FILM

AMC LOEWS SHIRLINGTON 7

REGAL BALLSTON COMMONS STADIUM 12

AMC TYSONS CORNER 16

REGAL COUNTRYSIDE STADIUM 20

NA ARLINGTON BLVD/ LEE HIGHWAY MULTIPLEX CINEMAS

REGAL FOX STADIUM 16

Ballston Commons Mall 800-FANDANGO #377

Arlington, VA 800-FANDANGO #801

7850 Tysons Corner Center (703) 998-4AMC

Merrifield, VA (703) 502-4060

NATIONAL AMUSEMTS FAIRFAX CORNER 14: CINEMA DE LUX

VIRGINIA

AMC HOFFMAN CENTER 22

Eisenhower Ave. & Telegraph Rd. (703) 998-4AMC

AMC POTOMAC MILLS 18 Woodbridge, VA (703) 998-4262

Fairfax, VA (703) 502-4060

Sterling, VA 800-FANDANGO #394

Brambleton Plaza Ashburn, VA (703) 957-1035

REGAL KINGSTOWNE STADIUM 16

Kingstowne Towne Ctr Alexandria, VA (703) 822-4956

REGAL MANASSAS STADIUM 14

Exit 47B off Interstate 66.

NATIONAL AMUSEMENTS 800-326-3264 #490 RESTON TOWN CENTER CHECK THEATRE DIRECTORIES MULTIPLEX CINEMAS OR CALL FOR SOUND Reston, VA (703) 502-4060 INFORMATION AND SHOWTIMES

Movies based on books should always tell their stories without the presumption that all audience members have read the book that inspired it.

That’s one of the few problems with “Prince Caspian,” the second Narnia film from director Andrew Adamson and a worthy follow-up to his hugely successful and artful “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe,” released in 2005. Especially in the beginning of “Prince Caspian,” there is a bit of sloughing over the details of C.S. Lewis’ story, which may confuse those who have never read the original material or seen “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.”

Lucy................... Georgie Henley Edmund . ......... Skandar Keynes Peter................. William Moseley Susan.............. Anna Popplewell Prince Caspian......... Ben Barnes Trumpkin ............ Peter Dinklage Lord Miraz ..... Sergio Castellitto Aslan ........ Liam Neeson (voice) Walt Disney Pictures presents a film directed by Andrew Adamson.

Ultimately it doesn’t really matter all that much, as one is quickly caught up in several interlocking plot points -- all focused on some pretty basic, universal themes of good vs. evil and right triumphing over wrong.

The four young actors - who have aged somewhat

V I E W T H E T R A I L E R AT W W W. R E D B E LT- M O V I E . C O M

“‘PRINCE CASPIAN’ IS EVEN BETTER Washington Sub Press THAN THE FIRST!” Thurs 5/15 BRYAN ERDY, INSIGHT CABLE

2x3 AlliedDc RL

“BRILLIANT!

A CAPTIVATING ADVENTURE THAT’S THRILLING FROM START TO FINISH!” MOSÉ PERSICO, ENTERTAINMENT SPOTLIGHT

“WILDLY EXCITING!”

BONNIE LAUFER, TRIBUTE CANADA

“MAGNIFICENT!

READY, SET, GO

FOR THE FIRST GREAT FAMILY FILM OF THE SUMMER! “ONE OF THE MOST EXHILARATING MOVIES YOU’LL EVER SEE.” -Jim Ferguson, ABC-TV

“THE LOOK IS SPECTACULAR!” Richard Roeper -

, AT THE MOVIES WITH EBERT & ROEPER

“A VISUAL MASTERPIECE. GREAT ENTERTAINMENT.” -Janet Stokes, FILM ADVISORY BOARD

“ENORMOUS FUN AND A HERO TO BELIEVE IN.” -Nell Minow, BELIEFNET’S “MOVIE MOM”

“A SPECTACULAR ADVENTURE FOR ALL AGES.” -Dean Richards, WGN-TV

“AN EXHILARATING, VISUALLY STUNNING POP FANTASY FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!” -Tom Snyder, MOVIEGUIDE ®®

AN EXCITING, EXHILARATING ADVENTURE.” TED BAEHR, MOVIEGUIDE®

INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP TICKETS AVAILABLE AT DISNEY.COM/NARNIA OR GO TO THE THEATRE BOX OFFICE

starts friday, may 16

FOR THEATRES AND SHOWTIMES: CHECK LOCAL LISTINGS TEXT NARNIA WITH YOUR ZIP CODE TO 43KIX (43549) SORRY, NO PASSES OR VISIT DISNEY.COM/NARNIA VISIT OR

WDC SUBURBAN PRESS 2X8 FRI 5/16 ALLIED ATL AP

NOW SHOWING - CHECK DIRECTORIES FOR LISTINGS Area Codes: (202), (301), (304), (410), (443), (540), (703), (877)

Washington Suburban Press • Thu 5/15 • 2x8’’ Name:

JobID#: 352932 0515_Sra_WashSP.pdf #98

*352932*

Produced by Marck Johnson, Andrew Adamson and Philip Streuer.

Written by Andrew Adamson, Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely, based on the novel by C.S. Lewis.

Running time: 140 minutes.

Classified: PG (for epic battle action and violence).

less obviously than might be expected, given the lapse of three years -- reprise their roles as the Pevensie siblings.

Georgie Henley (Lucy), 12 when she shot this, Skandar Keynes (Edmund), 16, Anna Popplewell (Susan), 19, and William Moseley (Peter), 21, all return and infuse their characters with the same sensibilities they had in the first movie.

Henley’s Lucy is the joyous, inquisitive one -- most entranced with the god-like lion Aslan. Keynes’ Edmund still has a subtle comedic twist.

Popplewell’s Queen Susan is always practical and focused.

And Moseley does a nice job of capturing the brooding qualities key to the character of Peter, the High King of Narnia, who can often let his arrogance and feelings of superiority get the better of him.

In a fairly brief opening sequence in a World War IIera London subway station near Trafalgar Square (which did make my mind flash briefly to the iconic Platform 9 3/4 in the “Harry Potter” films), the Pevensies are magically transported back through a portal into the world of Narnia, but one far different from the one they last left.

Thirteen hundred years have passed since the Pevensies departed Narnia, where they ruled as virtually mythical kings and queens. The Telmarine people, led by a series of prejudiced and superstitious monarchs, have overrun and captured Narnia as their own -- driving the unusual assemblage of Narnian creatures deep into the forest, where only a few descendants of their proud ancestors once ruled by Lucy, Edmund, Susan and Peter still exist.

The Pevensies find their beloved Cair Paravel fortress is in ruins, the Narnian race is almost extinct, and Aslan has not been seen in more than 1,000 years. In fact, many Telmarines have come to believe that the stories about the Narnians are mere mythology -- a lovely underlying fable that adds a sweet level of richness (and

May 15 - 21, 2008

Page 31

of decisions so obviously wrong you can’t believe your eyes. With Linus Roache, Jennifer Ehle and a stalwart cast of Indian actors.

Directed by Santosh Sivan (“The Terrorist”). Rating: Two and a half stars.

B B

efore the Rains (Drama, PG-13, 98 minutes). Set in India in 1937, the story of a landowner who has an affair with his servant woman, with tragic con-

#

sequences. Straightforward melodrama, lushly photographed, told with passion and romanticism. But a little old-fashioned; the plot would feel right at home in a silent film.

And the lead characters, acting out of guilt and shame, make a series

1 IN AMERICA! H

“IT’S

IRON MAN TO THE RESCUE!” Richard Corliss

irony) to a tale that is pure fantasy in the first place!

We quickly discover that it was the bellowing blast from Susan’s horn blown by young Prince Caspian that summons the four Pevensies back to Narnia. Caspian (played nicely by newcomer Ben Barnes) is the rightful heir to the throne of Telmarine -- a throne recently left vacant by his late father’s untimely death, revealed to be the handiwork of Caspian’s uncle, the evil Lord Miraz, who covets that throne and the supreme power that goes with it.

Miraz is played with a malevolent zeal -- of Shakespearean proportions reminiscent of “Macbeth” -- by the talented Italian actor Sergio Castellitto.

On the night his wife gives birth to their son, Miraz puts into action a vicious plot to kill Caspian and seize the throne for himself. Thanks only to the midnight warning by Caspian’s loyal tutor Dr. Cornelius (Vincent Grass), Caspian escapes, but with Miraz’s henchmen in hot pursuit.

Only in the Narnian forest, aided by Susan’s horn, is Caspian able to put the remainder of this tale of adventure and action into play. As he did in the first film, Adamson again has solidly married live action with computer-generated wizardry to provide us with a believable world inhabited by humans, talking animals, centaurs, minotaurs and amazing winged fly-

ing beasts.

As is always key in these kinds of films, comic relief is provided, this time by the quick-tongued, swashbuckling mouse Reepicheep (voiced by the always delightful Eddie Izzard). Similar duty is served

by Scottish actor Ken Stott, who gives voice to the film’s talking badger, Trufflehunter.

The action sequences -primarily battle scenes -- are extremely impressive, though I was somewhat disappointed by the main climactic scene, which I won’t spoil by revealing here. My lack of enthusiasm stems from the repetitiveness of the early stages of that fight, which begins after the one-on-one combat between Caspian and his hated Uncle Miraz. As Caspian quickly realizes he must depend on the Narnians to claim his throne, and in exchange return their land to them, thrilling scenes showcase the natural competitiveness between Caspian and Moseley’s King Peter.

Though occasionally the main characters slip into phraseology that sounds too contemporary, “Prince Caspian” largely works and keeps our escape into fantasy intact. It’s a solid sequel, though at times a bit repetitive. A good 15 minutes could have been trimmed and made the picture tighter all the way around.

 Bill Zwecker is a columnist for The Chicago Sun-Times.

ody of War (Documentary, not rated, 87 minutes). The “body” of the title is both that of Tomas Young, an American soldier paralyzed by guerrilla gunfire in Iraq, and the Congress of the United States that failed to do its constitutional duty before putting him in harm’s way. Directed by Phil Donahue and Ellen Spiro. Rating: Three stars. (Jim Emerson) ow the Garcia Girls Spent Their Summer (comedy, R, 128 minutes).

It’s a summer filled with sexual awakenings and reawakenings for three generations of Chicanas in Georgina Garcia Riedel’s warm, insightful film. Set in a sun-baked Arizona border town, the story follows 17-year-old Blanca (America Ferrera), her mother, Lolita (Elizabeth Pena), and grandmother, Dona Genoveva (Lucy Gallardo), as they step into the next chapter of their lives. As the film slowly unfolds, it becomes a testament to the eternal progression of life and the fact that no matter the age, one never stops learning how to navigate love. Rating: Three stars.

(Mary Houlihan)

J

CHECK THE MOVIE DIRECTORY FOR THEATRE AND SHOWTIME INFORMATION. FOR GROUP TICKET SALES INFORMATION CALL: 1-877-PAR-GRP5

SPECIAL ENGAGEMENTS – NO PASSES OR DISCOUNT TICKETS ACCEPTED

Text IRON to 33287 for showtimes and mobile content. Standard messaging rates apply.

THE FIRST BIG COMEDY DC Sub.OF PressTHE SUMMER. Wed 5/14 2x5.25 AlliedDc RL

LAUGH-OUT-” LOUD FUNNY! “ HILARIOUS!” “

SARA EDWARDS, CN8 (BOSTON), THE COMCAST NETWORK

PAUL FISCHER, DARK HORIZONS

ellyfish (Drama, not rated, 78 minutes). Stories of three young women and people in their lives, set in Tel Aviv but not especially Israeli. We meet a newlywed, a waitress and a homecare provider from the Philippines, and also an enigmatic little girl who seemingly emerges from the sea. No vast plot revelations are secreted beneath their stories, which work simply as portraits from life. Directed by Etgar Keret and Shira Geffen and written by Geffen.

Winner of the Camera d’Or (for best first feature) from Cannes 2007.

Rating: Three stars.

T

he Witnesses (Drama, not rated, 112 minutes). French drama by Andre Techine involving a young gay man, the cop who becomes his lover, the cop’s wife, a doctor and an aspiring opera singer. The story is set in 1984, and the rise of AIDS involves them all in a potential tragedy. Michel Blanc’s performance as the doctor embodies empathy, tenderness and surprising, passionate anger. Rating: Three stars.

N

ATIONAL TREASURE: BOOK OF SECRETS (Action, PG, 104 m., 2007).

Without a doubt the most absurd and fevered plot since “National Treasure” (2004). What do I mean by fevered? What would you say if I told you that Mount Rushmore was carved only in order to erase landmarks pointing to a fabled City of Gold built inside the mountain? Starring Nicolas Cage, Helen Mirren, Ed Harris, Jon Voight, Diane Kruger, Harvey Keitel and Justin Bartha, who were all but one in the first adventure, but never once mention it. I’d just about forgotten it, too. Rating: Two stars.

CHECK LOCAL LISTINGS FOR THEATRES AND SHOWTIMES • MOBILE USERS: FOR SHOWTIMES - TEXT VEGAS WITH YOUR ZIPCODE TO 43KIX

DCSP 2X5 THU 5/15 ALLIED DC JM

Continued on Page 32

Page 32

May 15 - 21, 2008

T U

NTRACEABLE (Thriller, R, 100 m., 2008). “Untraceable” is a horrifying thriller, smart and merciless. A psychopath devises ways to slowly kill people online, in live streaming video. The more hits he gets, the further the process continues, until finally his captive is dead. On his trail: Diane Lane as the head of the Portland Cyber Crimes unit, Colin Hanks as her partner and Billy Burke as a Portland detective.

Well made and acted; a sadistic nightmare. Rating: Three stars.

Y

OUTH WITHOUT YOUTH (Drama, R, 125 m., 2007). An incomprehensible metaphysical muddle by Francis Ford Coppola, starring Tim Roth as an aged professor who is struck by lightning and starts growing younger, only to meet the double of his long-lost love (Alexandra Maria Lara), who is struck by lightning and starts to grow older. A confusion wandering in a maze, but it sure looks good. Rating: One and a half stars.

HE GREAT DEBATERS (Drama, PG-13, 127 m., 2007).

An affirming and inspiring film, retelling the story of a remarkable team and their coach. Little Wiley College in Marshall, Texas, in the heart of the Jim Crow 1930s South, fielded a debate team coached by Melvin Tolson (Denzel Washington) that won the national championship. But there’s much more to the story than just their victory; the film, directed by Washington, portrays the racist society against which they endured and prevailed. One of the year’s best. Rating: Four stars.

M

AD MONEY (Comedy, PG-13, 104 m., 2008).

Curiously casual caper starring Diane Keaton, Queen Latifah, Katie Holmes and Ted Danson. The women are service workers at a Federal Reserve Bank who find a way to smuggle a fortune out of the building. Their plan is simple, the complications are few, and they don’t get excited much beyond some high-fives and hugs and giggles. Ladi-da. Rating: One and a half stars.

I

Bob Dylan by building itself upon contradictions. Todd Haynes’ approach is to use six actors to play facets of the Dylan image. This way each Dylan is consistent on his own terms, and the life as a whole need not hold together. Cate Blanchett is uncanny as the Dylan of the “Don’t Look Back” period, Christian Bale is the young Village folksinger, and Heath Ledger, Marcus Carl Franklin, Richard Gere and Ben Whislaw play other aspects of the legend. Wall-to-wall with Dylan songs, performed by himself and others, and more fascinating the more you care about Dylan. Not for those who don’t. Rating: Three and

a half stars.

T

HE GOLDEN COMPASS (Fantasy, PG-13, 114 m., 2007). A darker, deeper fantasy epic than the “Rings” trilogy, “The Chronicles of Narnia” or the Potter films, offering more complex villains and posing more intriguing questions. As a visual experience, superb. As an escapist fantasy, challenging. With gifted newcomer Dakota Blue Richards, a 12-year-old who won the role in competition with 10,000 others. Also starring Daniel Craig, Nicole Kidman, Sam Elliott.

Rating: Four stars.

T

HE DIVING BELL AND THE BUTTERFLY (Drama, PG-13, 112 m., 2007). The story of Jean-Dominique Bauby, a French fashion editor, who after a stroke could move only his left eyelid and used it to dictate, one blink at a time, a memoir. Julian Schnabel’s wonderful film looks out through his eye, sees what he sees, remembers and imagines, and is filled with life and color -- not nearly as depressing as it sounds. With a supporting cast of warm and loving women, and Max von Sydow as his wise old father.

Rating: Four stars. (c) 2008 The Ebert Co.

’M NOT THERE (Biography, R, 135 m., 2007). An attempt to consider the contradictions of

AFRAID OF SNAKES, SHARKS, HEIGHTS, HOME EQUITY LOANS? WE CAN HELP YOU WITH THAT LAST ONE.

The Provident Home Equity Line of Credit is the safest choice for tapping home equity.

A great rate is key to any home equity product, but safety is every bit as important. Taking advantage of your home’s equity * % can come with some scary strings attached. That’s why Provident APR bankers take the time to get to know your needs. And we make sure we recommend a home equity product you can afford.

Plus, there are no points, fees or hidden costs. For safe, easy access to the cash you need, along with a good night’s sleep, call 1-800-PBM-LEND, visit provbank.com or stop by one of our local branches.

AS LOW AS

3.98

1-800-PBM-LEND PROVBANK .COM Member FDIC

*Home Equity Line of Credit rate as of 4/30/08 is 3.98% APR and is based on the Prime Rate as published in the Wall Street Journal minus 1.02%. Must maintain a line of credit balance of $150,000 or more and a Benefit Banking relationship to quality for this APR. Maximum loan to value is 89%. Rates may vary and are subject to change.

Benefit Banking discount may not be combined with any other discounts. Lines of credit with lower balances and/or with an LTV greater than 89% are also available with different conditions and rates. Subject to credit approval. Consult your tax advisor regarding interest deductibility. Maximum APR in MD, DC, VA, NJ, and DE is 24% and 18% APR in PA. Closing costs will be waived and normally range from $150 to $900. Your actual closing costs could be higher depending on loan amount and property location.

Customer is responsible for closing costs if account is closed within three years. Adequate property insurance is required.

May 15 - 21, 2008

20

Page 33

Near the end of an interview that ranges from contemplative to combative, Local H frontman Scott Lucas shares one of his main motivations behind continuing his acclaimed career in music — a fierce desire to show that he and no one else controls his own destiny and shove it back in the faces of those that doubt him.

“There really is a lot of ‘F--- you’ involved,” says Lucas, one half of the two man group, during a phone interview Monday. “There’s a lot of ‘don’t tell us what to do,’ or when to quit and when our time is up. You really can’t underestimate that.”

That undying fire to prove doubters wrong is one of several factors that has helped Local H endure and continue to achieve acclaim after breaking out in the mid-1990s with sophomore album As Good as Dead and smash-hit single “Bound for the Floor.” That chip Lucas carries with him emerges in an omnipresent angst, song after song, album after album. On stage, Lucas,

recently dubbed one of the best songwriters to ever spring from Chicago by the SunTimes, plays with a same damn-the-torpedoes passion that pervades every aspect of his career, even phone interviews.

Take, for example, his fervent response to the following question: “Over the course of your career with Local H, did you ever think of adding a bassist or someone else to the band?”

“Why would I do that?” Lucas spits out the line several times in rapid succession, like a series of jabs from a prize fighter that keeps his opponent off balance and unable to respond. The question to Lucas was meant to find out if he had ever thought about taking his music in a different direction, something that didn’t seem too outrageous given the changes and experimentations some, if not most, bands try over 13 years and six albums.

To Lucas, however, the question challenges the very identity of the band, an identity he is quick to passionately defend.

“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” Lucas says.

“And it’s far from f---ing broken.”

The caustic response isn’t personal, it’s

business, Lucas’s business to be precise, and his impassioned replies signal that others would do well to stay out of it.

Lucas has devoted the lion’s share of his life to his music and Local H. Even after the band’s PolyGram label was absorbed by Universal and the departure of Joe Daniels, the group’s original drummer, Lucas pressed on under the Local H moniker.

“The music being written was still Local H music,” Lucas says of his decision to stay the course rather than form an entirely different group. “Besides, you don’t usually get bands changing because of the drummer leaving.”

Lucas does say that it was only because of the talent of new — and current — drummer Brian St. Clair that he was able to keep Local H alive.

“If Brian wasn’t more than capable, I don’t think we would have been able to go on,” Lucas says. “It takes someone special to fill that role ... someone who can carry that energy, to get up on stage and just bash.”

Now nine years after St. Clair joined Lucas and four years since the release of their last album, Whatever Happened to P.J. Soles?, the energy is just as intense as ever on latest effort, 12 Angry Months. As the title suggests, 12 Angry Months is not akin to the well-adjusted, forgive and forget, wistful remembrances of most modern breakup albums. This is the loud, ugly, get mad and get even album that airs the emotions that almost always exist under the surface but are seldom spoken of in public.

The 12 tracks hit all the hot spots of romances gone awry, from the blow-up fights, to encounters with the next man up in the ex’s life. Lucas litters the lyrics with specifics from the past relationship, explaining that it is these personal references that make the songs more universal and relatable.

“When you try to be universal, you end up speaking to no one,” Lucas says. “I wanted to dig as deep as possible and not pull any punches on myself.”

Such is the passion of Lucas when it comes to Local H, no one is immune from fisticuffs, not even himself. He’s more than willing to throw a right hook at his own heart if it improves his music.

That Lucas is willing to scrap with his very soul in order to better his band is indicative of the resolve that has carried his career through three different decades since forming the group in high school in 1987. Given the undying fire, both on the record and over the phone, it certainly feels like Lucas and Local H are ready to keep fighting, for their fans and for themselves, for years to come.

• Local H performs at the Rock & Roll Hotel on Friday, May 16. Tickets are $12/$14. For more on Local H, visit www. localh.com.

Page 34

May 15 - 21, 2008

Anthony’s Restaurant 309 W. Broad St., Falls Church • 703-5320100 •Type of Food: Greek, American & Italian Cuisine • Features: Breakfast (Sat & Sun Only) • Hours: Mon-Thurs -10 am - 11 pm, Fri - 10 am -12 am, Sat - 8 am - 12 am, Sun - 8 am - 10 pm

Argia’s Restaurant 124 N. Washington St., Falls Church • 703-5341033 • www.argias.com • Type of Food: Italian • Washingtonian’s 100 Very Best Restaurants, Zagat Rated, Full Bar, No Reservations • Hours: Lunch: Mon - Sat 11:30 am - 5 pm; Dinner: Mon - Thur 5 - 9:30 pm, Fri & Sat 5 - 10:30 pm, Sun 5 - 9 pm.

Bear Rock Cafe 2200 Westmoreland St. (Westlee Condominium Building), Arlington • 703-532-0031; Catering: 703-532-0118 • Type of Food: American • Features: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Kids' Menu, Alcoholic Beverages; Catering, Free Indoor Parking • Hours: Mon.-Sat. - 7 am - 10 pm, Sun. - 7 am - 10 p.m.

Bubba’s BBQ & Catering 7810-F Lee Hwy, Falls Church • 703-560-8570 • Type of Food: American/Family, Salads w/ Meat & Ribs • Features: Best BBQ East of Mississippi • Hours: Mon-Sat- 11 am - 9pm

Celebrity delly 7263-A Arlington Blvd. (Loehmann’s Plaza), Falls Church • 703-573-9002 • Type of Food: Delicatessen • Features: Catering, Sandwiches, Submarines, Soups & Salads • Hours: Mon-Fri - 9 am - 9 pm, Sat - 8 am - 9 pm, Sun - 8 am - 4 pm

Chicken Corner 2816 Graham Rd., Falls Church (Next to Magruder's) • 703-573-0112 • Type of Food: Peruvian Pollo • Features: Rotisserie Chicken, subs, salads, fresh fish • Hours: Mon-Thu - 10:30 a.m. - 9 pm - 9 pm, Fri-Sat - 10 am - 930 pm.

Harvest Moon Restaurant and Lounge 7260 Arlington Blvd. (Graham Center across from Loehmann’s Plaza), Falls Church • 703573-6000 • www.harvestmoonrestaurant.com • Type of Food: Chinese • Features: Lunch / dinner buffets, banquet facilities up to 700 people • Hours: 11:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. daily.

Hoang’s Grill and Sushi Bar 502 W. Broad St., Falls Church • 703-536-7777 • Type of Food: Pan-Asian • Features: Single and Mingle Thursday Nights. • Hours: MonThurs 11 am - 10 pm, Fri-Sat 11 am - 10:30 pm, Sun - 11:30 am - 9:30 pm

Ireland’s Four Provinces 105W.BroadSt.,FallsChurch•www.4psfallschurch. com • 703-534-8999 • Type of Food: Irish • Features: Full Bar, Live Entertainment, Sunday Brunch • Hours: Daily - 11 am – 2 am

Koi Koi 450 W. Broad St., Ste. 117, Falls Church • 703-237-0101 • Type of Food: Japanese • Features: Sushi, Sashimi, Grill BBQ, Party Platters • Hours: Mon.–Thur. - 11 am – 10 p.m.; Fri. 11 a.m. - 11 p.m., Sat.: Noon - 11 p.m., Sun. 4 - 10 p.m.

Ledo Pizza Restaurant & Pub 7510 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church • 703-8475336 • Type of Food: Pizza & Pasta, American/ Family • Features: Full Bar, Wine Menu, 5 TV’s-Sports • Hours: Mon-Thur - 11 am-10 pm; Fri-Sat - 11 am-11 pm; Sun - 12-10 pm

The Original Pancake House 370 West Broad Street, Falls Church • 703891-0148 • www.originalpancakehouse.com • Type of Food: American/Family • Features: Breakfast, Weekday Specials - Breakfast & Lunch • Hours: 7 am - 3 pm Daily

Red Hot & Blue 169 Hillwood Ave., (Hillwood Square), Falls Church • 703-538-6466 • Type of Food: Memphis Style Bar-b-que • Features: Full Service Catering and Delivery • Hours: Sun. - Thu. 11 am - 9 pm, Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Robeks 1063 W. Broad St., (West End Plaza), Falls Church • 703-538-4111 • www.robeks.com • Type of Food: Smoothies, Juices, Wraps & Salads • Features: Catering • Hours: Mon. - Fri. 6 am - 9 pm, Sat. & Sun. 8 am - 9 pm.

Sign of the Whale 7279 Arlington Blvd. (Loehmann’s Plaza), Falls Church • 703-573-1616 • Type of Food: American • Features: Seafood Night and Steak Night • Hours: 11:30 am - 2 am, 7 days a week

Sunflower Vegetarian Restaurant 6304 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church • 703-2373888; 2153 Chain Bridge Rd., Vienna • 703319-3888 • www.crystalsunflower.com • Type of Food: 99% vegan • Features: Japanese, Chinese, Continental • Hours: Mon-Sat 11:30 am - 10 pm; Sun 12 pm - 10 pm.

Sweet Rice Thai Restaurant 1113 W. Broad St. (next to Don Beyer Volvo), Falls Church • 703-241-8582 • Type of Food: Thai Cuisine • Features: Free delivery ($15 min., limited area) • Hours: Mon. - Thu. 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Dinner 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.; Fri. 11:30 am - 11 p.m.; Sat. Noon - 11 p.m.; Sun. Noon - 10 p.m.

Velocity Five 8111 Lee Hwy. (Merrifield Plaza, Lee Hwy. and Gallows Rd.), Falls Church • www.velocityfiverestaurant.com • 703-207-9464 • Type of Food: American Grille • Features: 50 HD TVs, Private Banquet Rooms, DJ after 9:30 p.m. • Hours: Sun-Mon - 11 a.m. - 2 a.m.

If you’re looking for an old-fashioned diner that still retains its historical authenticity without selling out and becoming a chain like a certain metallicnamed hit, then look no further than 29 Diner. This roadside eatery is open all day everyday with full menu offerings from breakfast platters to dinner staples any hour you’re craving them. Opening in Fairfax County in 1947, the diner itself was dubbed a historical landmark by the National Register of Historic Places, the proof hangs proudly in plaque form as you exit the long, narrow stretch of service counter, paralleled by a strip of traditional booth seating. Above each booth hangs a small jukebox selling songs for $.50 a pop. You can whistle between bites to oldies tunes, country favorites or modern day hip-hop. Stationed at the end of the diner is a larger, old-style jukebox. On last visit, a group of children were huddled with their coins debating which letter and number correlated to just the right melody to move the diner’s patrons.

The menu featured all the traditional diner favorites, from Hamburger Steak ($5.95) to Waffles ($3.05) to Milkshakes ($2.50). After a long, fun night in Washington, D.C.’s Adams Morgan neighborhood, the only thing on my mind was fried eggs, hash browns and coffee that were able to compete with what I got at home on a typical Saturday morning. After matching my exact post-night out craving to 29 Diner’s offering of the Italian Sausage Breakfast Special ($5.35) — served with two eggs made to your liking, home fries and toast — coffee was simply the cherry on top. The food that was favorably comparable to my father’s famous homemade breakfast was special enough on its own.

Two eggs, sunny-side up and crisp on the edges, were paired with potato-y goodness and covered by a huge slice of Italian sausage and joined by an accompanying plate of toppling toast — all of this a steal for such a low price. I dug in and was immediately satisfied like a little kid who was just handed a hot fudge sundae.

The lunch portion of the menu is hardly lacking either. The Double Hamburger ($3.95) and French Fries ($1.25) makes a fine, if traditional, selection. Tomato, cheese or fried onions can be added to all burgers and sandwiches for just $.35 extra for each add-on.

As my guest and I finished our meal, or what we could manage to gobble up without getting a to-go box, we tested just how diverse the jukebox was. To give you a taste, for one dollar, we managed to force everyone in the diner to listen to Patsy Cline’s “Crazy,” Britney Spears’ “Crazy,” and Johnny Cash’s “Ring of Fire.” Our randomness really could have been beat, though it’s up to you now to frequent this step back in time, try out your own DJ skills and report back.

Made to resemble a mobile home-like, road-side dining stop, 29 Diner reflects the 40s-style restaurant that was actually built with mobility in mind those days to move shop once a diner no longer had business in a certain area. For this nowstuffed, happy girl, I don’t think that 29 Diner will have a need to relocate anytime soon, as they’ll be getting my business and hopefully yours for a very long time.

May 15 - 21, 2008

Page 35

Your family will flip over our Praline Pancakes.!

Served six to a plate, dusted with powdered sugar and more pieces of praline sprinkled on top. We finish with a drizzle of Butterschotch syrup. How delicious and decadent?

FEEL GOOD:

You can help us help others on Thursday, May 15th.

Just dine with us and we will donate 15% of your meal to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

!

The First Name in Pancakes 12224 Rockville Pike Rockville, MD 301-468-0886

370 West Broad St. Falls Church,VA 703-891-0148

C

eI Par ndoo kin r ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES • KIDS’ MENU g BREAKFAST • LUNCH • DINNER

PRIVATE EVENT ROOM Reserve Now For Birthdays •Graduation parties • Pre-Wedding Parties Business Meeting

Free

Parking Availab le

7700 Wisconsin Ave. Bethesda, MD 301-986-0285

Fre

ing

r ate

Also weekdays: free Wi-Fi at selected locations and a new Senior Menu!

The Westlee (Located in the Westlee Condominium Building On The Corner of Lee Hwy & Westmoreland st. close to hwy 66) 2200 Westmoreland Street Arlington, VA 22213

Telephone 703-532-0031• Catering 703-532-0118 • Fax 703-532-0443 brcafewestlee@comcast.net

Harvest Moon Restaurant & Lounge

www.bearrockcafe.com

The Harvest Moon Restaurant ... a bright... lig on the dining n landscape off Northern Virginia - Joan Horwitt - Washing n ton Post Banquet Facilities (up to 700 people) GGLQJV Ć Bus usiness L Luncheons or DiQQHUV Ć OrAny Oc Extensive Menu Free Delivery within 3 mile radius, $10 minim

SUPER DAILY LUNCH & DINNER BUFFETS

Lunch Dinner Mon-Fri 11:30am-2:30pm Mon-Fri 5pm-9pm Adults - $7.25 Adults - $8.95 Kids (2-10) - $3.50 Kids (2-10) - $4.50 Sat. & Sun. 11:30-9pm Adults - $8.95 Kids - $4.50

703-573-6000

www.theha w rvestmoonrestaurant.com (Graham Center across from Loehmann¶s Plaza) 7260 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church, V VA 22042

Two Open Sunday 1-4

Sunny, mint condition gem a 10 minute walk to WFC Metro! HW floors, large LR with FP, Sep DR, 22 foot updated kit with table space. 5 BRs, 3 new Baths. Outstanding daylight lower level au pair/in-law suite with kitchenette, full bath and LR/BR combo.

Bright Rec Rm and storage galore! 2 car gar. Lovely 18,000 sf yard, comprised of three 40 X 150 foot lots. $898,450 Dirs:From Tysons:E on Broad St, L on Haycock, R on Highland to 2328

Merelyn Kaye Selling Falls Church Since 1970

Life Member, NVAR TopProducer Member 20+ Million Dollar Sales Club Top 1/2% of all Agents Nationwide

Stately all brick Colonial on 16,236 sf beautifully landscaped lot within walking distance of WFC Metro. Lovely 24 ft LR with FP, formal DR,, updated kitchen/family room combo w/door to deck. 4 bedrooms, 2 full and 2 half baths. HW floors throughout, including kitchen. Daylight Rec room with FP and French door to driveway and rear yard. Sunny, well-cared for one owner home. Now $799,000 Dir: Tysons E on Broad. R on West to 411

Home 241-2577 Office 790-9090 X218 Mobile 362-1112

Just Google “Merelyn” For Your Real Estate Needs

1320 Old Chain Bridge Road McLean, Virginia 22101

n

Page 36

The MSNBC.com headline: “Absinthe’s mind-altering mystery solved” The reality: Probably not.

The latest disclosure by someone trying to “solve” the legendstudded history of the controversial liqueur that only recently became legal again in the U.S. lays its high impact on the minds of poets, paupers, princes and painters to its very high alcohol content: 70 percent alcohol by volume, or 140 proof, to be precise. Certainly well in excess of the average bottle of spirits which rings in at 80 proof.

The story on the Imaginova Network’s Live Science site says, “The modern scientific consensus is that absinthe’s reputation could simply be traced back to alcoholism, or perhaps toxic compounds that leaked in during faulty distillation. Still, others have pointed at a chemical named thujone in wormwood, one of the herbs used to prepare absinthe and the one that gives the drink its green color. Thujone was blamed for “absinthe madness” and “absinthism,” a collection of symptoms including hallucinations, facial tics, numbness and dementia.

“Prior studies suggested that absinthe had only trace levels of thujone. But critics claimed that absinthe made before it got banned in France in 1915 had much higher levels of thujone than modern absinthe produced since 1988, when the European Union lifted the ban on making absinthe.”

It goes on to say that Dirk Lachenmeier, a chemist with the Chemical and Veterinary Investigation Laboratory of Karlsruhe in Germany, and several colleagues analyzed 13 samples of absinthe from old, sealed bottles in France, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands and the U.S. dating to the early 1900s before the ban.

They found “relatively small concentrations of thujone in that absinthe, about the same as those in modern varieties.”

While interesting, and further fuel to keep the absinthe debate going, the German findings are a long way from proving any final word on the impact and lore of absinthe.

There are those who theorize that the anti-absinthe forces were funded by the wine industry, which was losing ground in the marketplace to “la Fee Verte,” the Green Fairy, as the drink was known. Any link, no matter how tenuous, between evildoers and absinthe was loudly proclaimed until enough of the public grew fearful of its continued availability to demand a ban.

Absinthe began its comeback several years ago in England, where entrepreneurs discovered no legal ban remained in effect prohibiting sale or consumption of absinthe. Its availability has spread to neighboring countries and even to the U.S., although consumption here was limited by the federal government’s guidelines against the original-strength version.

Absinthe is made by steeping dried herbs in ethyl alcohol, then distilling the liquor. The main herbs are nothing unusual anise and star anise, peppermint, wormwood, fennel, perhaps a few others, depending upon which recipe one prefers.

Wormwood is the catalyst for a chemical change during the process that, combined with the very high alcohol content, gives the drink its potency through release of the chemical thujone.

When the first domestic legal absinthe in a century went on sale in the U.S. last December, it kicked off a demand for the controversial liquor all across the country.

It was quite a scene in Alameda, Calif., where St. George Spirits, an artisinal distiller operating out of a former naval warehouse in San Francisco Bay, was given the OK to sell its absinthe by the federal Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau.

When it did so, on Dec. 11, customers lined up for a wait of two or more hours to get into the facility to sample the 120-proof spirit and purchase it at $75 a bottle or $300 a case.

Master distiller Lance Winters, 42, created the absinthe -something he’s been tinkering with for years -- for boss Jorg Rupf, a renowned maker of fruit brandies and Hangar One vodka in his St. George facility. Winters’ recipe includes a grape-based brandy blended with such herbs as wormwood, tarragon, basil, mint, anise and fennel.

St. George does not have the field to itself. Three foreign manufacturers are exporting absinthe to the U.S. -- Kubler (Switzerland), Absinto Camargo (Brazil) and Lucid (France).

Plus, it is likely other domestic distillers will join the wave to restore absinthe to consumer consciousness.

May 15 - 21, 2008

Never underestimate the importance of preparation for any single poker session or tournament. Similarly, never dismiss certain scientific facts regarding the human brain’s ability to function optimally. I’ve learned plenty of valuable lessons as a 15-year professional poker veteran and none is more critical than the importance of preparation. It’s a lesson I call The Rules of Eight.

Get eight hours of sleep.

It’s essential. In the world of poker, it’s not heroic to try to function on a couple hours of sleep. Scientific studies suggest that the human body, and more important, the human brain, requires a full eight hours of sleep to function at peak performance. A good night’s sleep improves memory function and physical heath. Missing even one night of shuteye will impact your ability to concentrate the next day. And it only gets worse if you deprive yourself of sleep night after night.

You see, to play your best and make solid decisions at the poker table, you need to focus on everything that is going on around you.

If you didn’t get a good night of uninterrupted sleep, you simply can’t play your best. Keep this in mind too: Fatigue increases a player’s propensity to gamble more recklessly, and that is not a good thing.

Try to limit your time at the tables to no more than eight hours. In some tournaments, that just won’t be possible. If that is the case, it’s especially important to stockpile plenty of sleep. In a cash game, however, make sure you keep your sessions on the shorter side.

We’ve all heard stories about poker players grinding it out for two days straight. Believe me; I’ve got stories like that of my own. But the bottom line is that these stories usually don’t have great endings. That’s because the mind starts playing tricks after a marathon poker session, especially after a losing session.

The evil voice in your head tells you, “This game is full of suckers. You’re playing great. Don’t quit as a loser. Focus and you’ll turn it around.”

The fact is after eight hours of play your ability to focus deteriorates. Unfortunately, too many players are simply unaware that it’s happening to them. So decide how long you plan to play before you’re even dealt the very first hand.

Remember, your best decisions are made with a fresh mind.

Eight consecutive losing sessions is rarely the result of bad

luck alone. In fact, the same can be said of even five losers in a row (but I’d have to change the title of this column!)

Some players will blame anything but themselves for their extended losing streaks.

It’s the dealer, or a string of bad beats, or that the cards weren’t properly shuffled -- whatever.

The truth is that consecutive losses at the poker table will eat away at your confidence and affect your play for the worse.

If you’ve put together a string of losses, don’t pin it on bad luck.

Instead, take an extended break from the game and examine your play. When you do return, you’ll feel refreshed and will play with renewed confidence.

Look, I know that poker players aren’t athletes and poker isn’t a sport. Although you may not have to hit the gym like real athletes, there is one “muscle” that you’ll still need to exercise on a regular basis – your brain.

Make sure you give it ample time to relax and don’t push it past its breaking point.  Visit www.cardsharkmedia. com/book.html for information about Daniel Negreanu’s new book, Hold’em Wisdom for All Players. © 2008 Card Shark Media. All rights reserved.

SPRING IS HERE

DIAMOND CUTTERS MOWING SERVICE SPRING CLEAN-UP Mulching • Pruning • Leaf Removal Small 21” Mowers Used Exclusively • SAVE NOW! STARTING @ $29.95 Per Mowing Service CALL TODAY FOR FREE ESTIMATE!

703-803-6190

BA L L S T O N A U T O R E P A I R FALLS CHURCH, VA. SERVING NORTHEN VA OVER 30 YEARS 1115 W. Broad St Falls Church, VA 22046 703-533-1500 Free Shuttle to & from Metro

Foreign & Domestic 1115 W. Broad St Falls Church, VA 22046 703-533-1500

Mon-Fri 9am-8pm, Sat 9am-6pm

WWW.BALLSTONAUTOCENTER.COM ANY SERVICE SPECIAL

10% OFF A/C Service MOST CARS NOT VALID WITH OTHER OFFERS

DETAILING SPECIAL

$175 reg $235

COMPLETE DETAILING INCLUDES ENGINE STEAM

BRAKES

FREE

BRAKE INSPECTION

PLUS 10% OFF STANDARD BRAKE SERVICE

STANDARD OIL CHANGE 95

$19

CHECK FLUIDS, OIL, LUBE & FILTER MOST CARS NOT VALID WITH OTHER OFFERS

www.b

May 15 - 21, 2008

Page 37

Level: 1 3

2 4

SOLUTION TO LAST WEEK’S PUZZLE

5/18/08

© 2008 The Mepham Group. Distributed by Tribune Media Services. All rights reserved.

ACROSS 1. They’re encountered in “close encounters” 5. Fail to act 10. Big brutes 14. Carter of “Gimme a Break!”

15. TV chef Deen 16. Up to snuff 17. Writer who, judging by his monogram, would be an apt spokesman for law school grads?

19. Arthur of tennis 20. Hard-to-hum 21. Blood fluids 23. “I Will Follow ____” (1963 #1 hit) 24. GQ, e.g.

26. Explorer ____ de Leon 28. Composed 30. Like a lamb 33. The NBA’s Cavaliers, on scoreboards 36. Hapless 38. “Honest to goodness!”

39. Dreams 41. Fitzgerald and others 43. Dollywood’s state: Abbr.

44. Don’s group 46. Bed spread 48. Agreement 49. Zoloft rival 51. ____ headache 53. Prep the soil again 55. French West Indies isle, informally 59. Fodder for the hiring committee 61. ____ good example 63. Sea surrounding Mykonos 64. Pinup Hayworth 66. Writer who, judging by his monogram, would be an apt spokesman for a package shipping company?

68. Secondhand 69. Home to over one billion 70. Covered walkway 71. It’s nothing at all 72. Bootlicker 73. Thing to do

Down

1. Fix, as a photocopier 2. ____ the lions (sacrificed) 3. Game show announcer Johnny 4. Biases 5. Mike Hammer’s creator 6. Swimmer Thorpe

THE QUIGMANS Buddy Hickerson

1

2

3

4

5

14

6

9

10

21

28 35

29 36

40

44

37

32

53

57

58

43 47

51

50 54 61 65

31

48 52

55 62

66

23

38 42

46

45

60

13

27 30

41

49

64

22 26

25

34

12

19

24

39

11

16

18

20

59

8

15

17

33

7

56 63

67

68

69

70

71

72

73

© 2008 David Levinson Wilk

Complete the grid so each row, column and 3-by-3 box (in bold borders) contains every digit, 1 to 9. For strategies on how to solve Sudoku, visit www.sudoku.org.uk

crossword / By David Levinson Wilk

7. Yanks spokesman for the band with 8. [expletive deleted] the 1991 #1 hit “Unbelievable”?

1.

9. They're Peter ofencountered Peter, Paulin&"close Maryencounters" 37. “The Covenant with Black 5. to actprovider: Abbr.

10.Fail Jump America” author Smiley 11. Big Writer who, judging by his 40. Petite or jumbo 10. brutes monogram, would bea Break!" an apt 42. Dismissed 14.

Carter of "Gimme spokesman for a TV network? 45. Sighs of relief 15. TV chef Deen 12. K-12 47. Rutabaga, e.g.

16. to snuff 13.Up Look 50. Work on a Time piece 17. who, on judging by his monogram, would be an apt spokesman for law school g 18.Writer “Running Empty” with another’s help? actress Christine 52.

Like the best advice 19. Arthur of tennis 22.

Ever and ____ 54.

Prefix with -centric 20. Hard-to-hum 25. Triangular road sign 56. Fashion’s Oscar de la ____ 21. Blood fluids 27. Geezer 57. Snacks in shells 23.

Will Follow ____" (1963 #1 hit) 29."IIt’s barely passing 58. Underhanded sort 24. e.g.annoyance 31.GQ, Bank 59. Cruise’s homonymic 32.Explorer Cravings “Vanilla Sky” costar 26. ____ de Leon 33. ____ David 60. Workbench attachment 28. Composed 34. Perjurer 62. Alan of “The West Wing” 30. Like a lamb 35. Writer who, judging by his 65. Foofaraw 33.

The NBA's Cavaliers, monogram, would be an on aptscoreboards 67. It might be humanitarian Across

36. Hapless Last Thursday’s Puzzle Solved

D E F I L E

M O R B I D

I N E E D A

I S A I D S O

B S T U D E N T

O N E B A L L S

T I N G S E S T A R

R I A N C H B Y O U N O M O N A R T O N F A K S E Y I O U T U R E R G L E E

S A G E I R O N R E A D S S E S K A E T R L E S L E T T S A I T I N T O R D A B O K E Y G O M O S E D

R E D U X C U R L S

J U S T A S E C

A P P E T I T E

G A R D E N S

R O T A T E

D R I V E L

S A T Y R S

nick knack

© 2008 N. F. Benton

Page 38

May 15 - 21, 2008

Yard Sales

RECEPTIONIST/PART-TIME Trade

BIG CHURCH YARD SALE 2937 Strathmeade St, Falls Church VA 22042.

0800 - 1500 Saturday May 17.

MULTI FAMILY YARD SALE

Household, electronics, sports items. Baby and teenage girls clothing. Story & Clark Piano. 9 - 1, 205 W. Westmoreland Rd.

YARD SALE Saturday, May 17, 9 -1 104 N. Cherry Street . Proceed to benefit Relay for Life

For Sale

association in Falls Church, VA is seeking a part-time receptionist to work on Mondays and Fridays, with an additional ½ day during the week.

Candidate will answer phones for a 25-member staff, supply information to callers, relay messages, and sort/organize incoming mail and faxes.

Also may assist other administrative staff with overflow work, including word processing, data entry and internet research tasks. Hours: 8am5pm. Send resume to: Connie Williams, Executive Coordinator,Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors – National Association, 180 S. Washington Street, Falls Church, VA 22046.

SERVICE ADVISOR Looking for the best

Free Internet Education Event! Set includes tutorials $199 703-212-9174

of the best to run my lube shop facility, we do over 400 cars per week and we need to take care of our customers better. Call Julio Araujo at 703380-7281 or e-mail at @hotmail.com

COPIER SUPER SALE

SHOE SHINE PROFESSIONAL

COMPUTER

Award Winning Ricoh,Copiers, Fax and Printers at 50% off List Price. New and Rebuilt Call Washington Photocopy 703-560-3900.

DISTRESS SALE FREE List w/ Photos Bank Owned Properties www.

Have2SellHomes.info or FREE Recorded Message 1-800-891-5984 #1042 Remax Distinctive

HOUSE FOR SALE 449,000 Amazing

Price reduction! 3205 Cofer Road Falls Church, VA. Wonderful 3 Bedrooms plus DETACHED GARAGE, 2 Full BAs and 1 Half BA, Lg Family Room Addition, Granite Countertops and 42” Cabinets in Kitchen, Hardwood floors in Dining Room, Italian Tile in Family Room Addition and Furnace replaced in 2007. Great Commuter Location. Schools: Sleepy Hollow, Glassgow, Stuart. Motivated Sellers. Owners are Licensed Real Estate Agents. Contact: Ryad Daoussi, 703863-9875 IKON Realty, Inc.

Help Wanted BABY PHOTOGRAPHER/ PT SALES REP Our 365 has an opening for a

strong sales & customer service oriented person to take babies’ first official photo for Inova Fairfax Hospital.

Shifts 9am - 4pm. Apply online at www.our365.com/opportunities. EOE

BILINGUAL

SERVICE

REPS

Aspen of DC is looking for Bilingual Customer/ Correspondence Service Representatives seeking employment opportunities in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate must have a strong command of the English/Vietnamese languages in both written and oral forms. Much have basic computer skills.

We are looking for two testers for the period of May 26th to June 30th 2008 and one tester for May 26th to September 30th 2008. Email resumes to gwen. henderson@aspenofdc.com

DRIVERS: LOCAL CDL-A

Career Training. Swift Transportation Trains and Employs! Dedicated, Regional & OTR Fleets.

800-397-2423

INCOME OPPORTUNITY Additional Income? Earn substantial money by referring people to awesome financial memberships. Refer 20 people in 30 days, earn $3400! Call (800) 287-3328

PART - TIME COORDINATOR for

Homeless Day Shelter (Safe Haven). Safe Haven is a faith based drop - in day shelter in the Seven Corners area of falls Church that provides meals, respite, medical assistance and County social services to the homeless and hungry. Interested applicants may receive background information and application information on the website www. fccfc.org or through request to kathleen at rev. chesson@fccfc.org

PART TIME Dining Room Servers needed for

upscale assisted living community in Falls Church / McLean. Shifts are 3 PM – 7 PM or 4 PM – 7 PM. Apply in person at Chesterbrook Residences, 2030 Westmoreland St, Falls Church, VA 22043 or email resume to Chef Bonita Woods at bwoods@ cri-va.org.

PRESCHOOL ASSISTANT DIRECTOR located in Fairfax, VA, Established

location, Full Time, Earned Annual Leave, 401K Plan, All Federal Holidays off, Health care. email resume to childinc@aol.com or fax 703.425.2703.

classads@fcnp.com

Capitol Shine is seeking to interview and hire an experienced shoe shine artisan. Huge potential for growth. The desired candidate must posses a proven track record of providing a great shine, good personality, and ability to work core hours.

Email resume parker_marcus@yahoo.com

For Rent BEAUTIFUL NEW BASEMENT APARTMENT for rent in Falls Church.

Everything included. Close to shops, metro and bus accessible. 703-894-7601

FALL CHURCH HOME Great location,

1200/mtly. One bedroom, one bath, kitchen, dining room, living room & laundry room. Alarm security Perfect for married couple. Nonsmokers, no pets & included utilities. Avail June 1. Call 703-237-9753

ROOM FOR RENT Female, Non Smoker to share house in FC. Metro & bus nearby, Cable & internet. Call 703-798-4743

Services CHILD CARE

Experienced childcare provider provides quality care for your infant in F.C. home. (703) 241-0605.

COMPUTER TRAINING

www.object-us.com Introductory Courses $250.00.

Programming, Systems Analysis, Management & Web Development Objectech, Inc Call:703.362.9716

Project

GEORGE’S SMALL ENGINE REPAIR

Also lawn mower and tractor for sale. 571-2120712

GIT RID OF IT

For Removal of Junk, Trash, Yard Debris, Appliances, Furniture & Estate clean-ups. Call 703-533-0094. We will beat most competitors prices!

HANDYMAN SERVICE Windows, doors,

rotted wood, petdoors, lighting, fans, faucets, fences, bath, Flat screen TV installation and kitchen remodeling. Insured Free estimates. Call Doug (703) 556-4276 www.novahandyman.com

HOUSE CLEANING SERVICE

Available 7 days a week. Week, biweekly, monthly or one time. Good references in Falls Church City.

10 years experience. For further information call me at 703-848-8322. Senior discount, Ask: Susy.

House Cleaning Service.

Low rates. Good references. Call Dolores 571/232-1091.

LIGHT HAULING Yard brush, household items, miscellaneous junk. Low rates. Call 703967-3908

MARIAS HOUSE CLEANING

Good References & experience, 703-395-5971 or 703-231-4135

MORALES LANDSCAPE & LAWN CARE

Spring Clean - Up, Mulching, seeding & many others. Call David (o) 703-502-3990 or (c) 571221-4330

classads@fcnp.com

Public Notice CBIRT PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE Wednesday, 21 May 2008 – 9 AM City Hall – Planning Conference Room (G-04) The City’s Chesapeake Bay Interdisciplinary Review Team (CBIRT) will review the following project for compliance with the Chesapeake Bay Protection Ordinance’s (CBPO) General Performance Criteria to ensure that the development disturbs the environment and water quality as little as possible.

Application CB08-08, 504 Meridian Street, Proposal to demolish a single-family home and shed, to construct a new single-family home with a garage, and to relocate the driveway within the City’s Resource Management Area (RMA) The CBIRT will not review aesthetics, construction scheduling, massing, or functionality. Concerns other than CBPO General Performance Criteria should be directed to the appropriate City staff prior to the meeting.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS The ordinance referenced below was given first reading on Monday, May 12, 2008; and second reading and public hearing will be held on Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at 7:30 p.m., Official Time, or as soon thereafter as may be heard.

(TO8-10) Ordinance To Amend And Reenact Chapter 26, “Police” Of The Code Of The City Of Falls Church, Virginia PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following ordinance and resolution were given first reading on March 10, 2008, and referred to the Planning Commission and other boards and commission. The second reading and a public hearing scheduled for April 28, 2008 has been postponed to MAY 27, 2008.

News-Press Classifieds

$20 for up to 20 words 50¢ each additional word Add a box - $10

Deadline: 2 p.m. Tuesdays

(two days before publication)

Fill out our Classified Ad form online at www.fcnp.com Phone: 703-532-3267 • Fax: 703-342-0352 E-Mail: classads@fcnp.com Mail: 450 W. Broad St. #321, Falls Church, VA 22046

NEW RATES BEGINNING MAY 1

Please include payment (check or money order) with your ad or call us to arrange payment by credit card.

For public & legal notices, please email legalads@fcnp.com

The Falls Church News-Press accepts no financial responsibility for typographical errors in advertisements. Advertising which has minor discrepancies such as misspelling or small type transposition, but which do not affect the ability of the reader to respond to the ad will be considered substantially correct and full payment is required. The Falls Church

PUBLIC NOTICE

In accordance with VA 15.2-1720, the public is hereby notified that the Falls Church Police Department has recovered the following listed bicycles: Green Huffy “Infinity” Pink Magna “Precious Pearl” Pink Magna “Tropical Blast” Purple Kent “Retro Power” Red Mongoose “Wired” Silver Schwinn “Ranger” Silver Jeep “Comanche TSI” Silver Pacific “Qualifier” Stainless Steel Pacific “DS-2” White Spectrum “Hardrock”

Attention: new Classified Ad Rates

To claim any of these items please provide proof of ownership to: Falls Church Police Department Property/Evidence Unit 300 Park Ave. Falls Church, VA 22046 703-248-5278 (please call for appointment)

(TO8-06) An Ordinance to Amend the Official Zoning District Map of the City of Falls Church, Virginia, by Rezoning Approximately 0.68 Acres of Land from T-1, Transitional District to B-1, Limited Business District for the properties with the Real Property Code Numbers 51-131-020, 51-131-021, 51-131-022, 51-131-023, and 51-131-029 by Jefferson Park LLC.

The News-Press Classifieds

(TR8-18) A Resolution to Grant a Special Exception for Commercial Height Bonus for Approximately 1.12 Acres of Land With the Real Property Code Numbers 51-131006, 51-131-007, 51-131-020, 51-131-021, 51-131-022, 51-131-023, and 51-131-029 by Jefferson Park LLC.

Remember, New Classified Deadlines: Every Tuesday, 2 p.m.!

Classified Ad: $20 for up to 20 words (First two words of each ad are bold and all caps)

Each additional word: 50¢ per word Bold a Word: $1 per word Add a Box Around Ad: $10 Call 703-532-3267 and ask for Danielle for more info

All public hearings will be held in the Council Chambers, 300 Park Avenue, Falls Church, Virginia. Copies of legislation may be obtained from the City Clerk’s office (703248-5014) or at cityclerk@fallschurchva.gov.

This location is fully accessible to persons with physical disabilities. Special services or assistance to persons with disabilities may be requested in advance. To speak at a public hearing, fill out a speaker slip and give it to the Clerk at the left front table.

Speakers will be called forward by the Mayor at the appropriate time.

KATHLEEN CLARKEN BUSCHOW CITY CLERK

Weekly Classifieds are BACK On Line! www.fcnp.com

Corolla, NC Vacations! rindley each VACATIONS & SALES

Vacation on the Outer Banks, NC Oceanfront to Soundfront 2 to 10 Bedrooms, Pool, Hot Tub, Pets, Wonderful Beaches! Online Booking!

Now discounting spring and summer weeks!

Call us today for your Destination Guide!

1-877-642-3224

www.brindleybeach.com

May 15 - 21, 2008

Page 39

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Walsh & Assoc.

PC Attorneys

COMPUTER REPAIR

•Injury cases & Death cases •Medical/Legal malpractice •Breach of contract •Commerical/Insurance • Car accidents Free Consultation 703-448-0073 Hablamos Español 703-798-3448

XI

XII

703-496-7807

ROOFING

DOORS

SIDING & TRIM

GUTTERS

WINDOWS

REPAIRS

703-560-7663

HOME IMPROVEMENT

LAWN & GARDEN

James Roofing & Home Improvements

Seven Brothers Landscaping Service

Roof Replacements Rubber Roofs • Flat Roofs Leak Specialists • Roof Coatings Chimney • Repair Facia&Soffit Decks Built&Repaired • Coatings Wood Repair • Drywall Repair Gutters • Siding • Ext.&Int. Painting 24 hr. Emergency Service

Licensed Free Estimates 703-593-3383

ShinerRoofing.com/FallsChurch

I

X

II

IX

III

VIII

QUALITY REPAIR

VA License #2705 023803

• Affordable Rates • Certified Technicians

www.fastteks.com

FALLS CHURCH

HOME IMPROVEMENT Since 1981

IIII VII

VI

V

•JERRY DONNELLY • FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA

• (703) 536-6731

H&R MORTGAGE Do You Have AdjustableRate MORTGAGE?

Refinance to a safe 30 yr fixed Get $350 Free Appraisal (valid on Buy or Refi)

Tax Smart Mortgage Solutions WWW.MORTGAGE1040.COM

703-448-3508

Low Rates for Residential Mortgages

We scrub & Fix Your Credit FREE

(703) 937-7096

Purchase or Refinance

256 N Washington St Free Consultation

M.D. PAINTING AND DECORATING CO.

• Interior • Exterior • Dry Wall Repair • Wallpaper Removal and Paint• • Deck & Wood Pressure Wash and Sealant• • Reasonable Prices • Small and Big Jobs• • Good Quality • Painting and Finishing• • Licensed and Insured• Call for Free Estimate Cell: (703) 966-2954

Specializing in custom firplaces, patios, walkways, walls, driveways.

Small and large repairs.

Free estimates Licensed and insured.

Low! Low! Rates

www.motternmasonry.com

We Scrub Credit for FREE

JOSEPH HOME IMPROVEMENT Drywall • Paint Exterior / Interior, Bath & Kitchen Remodeling, Basements, Handyman, Moving, Clean Garage, All kinds of hauling

(703) 237-0222 HOT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY! Find out how you can take advantage of the current real estate market. Call Now!

703-868-5999

CGA IMMIGRATION ASSOCIATES Family and Employment Based Immigration Petitions Skyline Plaza Falls Church

703.578.3556

Shaun R. Murphy REALTOR®, Licensed in VA, MD & DC www.ShaunRMurphy.com Remax Allegiance

Benton & Potter, P.C. www.bentonpotter.com

Government contract law, all areas of business and corporate law.

In Falls Church 703-992-9255, in D.C. 202-416-1660

Joseph

Licensed Work

Cell 703-507-5005 Tel 703-507-8300

Skyline Painting Interior - Exterior Commerical & Residential Painting • Power Washing, Drywall Repair • Carpentry Work and more Free Esimate!

Good Prices! Expert Job!

Call Singh: 703-835-1101 (cell)

GET

NOTICED!

Repair, Remodeling, New, 20 years experience For New and Remodeling Free Estimates Call

(571) 214-3006

703-241-4990

Spring Special •Yard Cleanup •Mulching • Edging • Trimming • Pruning • Planting & Removal • Lawn Care • Power Washing • Deck • Siding • Painting • Hardscapes • Other repair services

Free Estimates

703-508-3976 or 703-323-9251

Weaver Enterprises

Jack Murray postampg@gmail.com 703-920-0028

Postage Stamp Gardens for town homes and city dwellings

Design • Installation • Maintenance

MOTTERN MASONRY DESIGN

All work guaranteed.

703-496-7491

H&R MORTGAGE

J. NINA PLUMBING

Spring Cleanup, mulching, mowing, edging, trimming.

Residential & Commercial Tree Service & Snow Removal

REMODELING & ADDITION, CERAMIC, TILE, FINISHED CARPENTRY, CROWN MOLDING, CHAIRS, DECK RAILS, STAIR, WINDOWS, DOORS, CONCRETE, SIDEWALKS, DRIVEWAYS, BRICK INSTALLED & REPAIRED

(571) 330-3705

Driveways • Steps Sidewalks • Patios Small Jobs Welcome

Licensed and Insured. Free Estimates.

With Personal Service

Please call Travis for a free quote:

JEFF L. CADLE

Local brick n’ stone mason installing patios, walkways, steps, chimneys, etc.

Specializing in repairs. Local references.

Free Estimates.

703-698-1390

703-848-8322 703-901-2431

in the News-Press

703-532-3267 Ask about our specials!

703-532-3267 Ask about our specials!

703-534-1061

Licensed & Insured

OTHER SERVICES

Insured

Licensed

CLEANING SERVICES Mike’s Carpet Cleaning 5 Rooms deep cleaned only $98 •Stretching•Mold Remediation •Oriental Rugs•Upholstery•Pet Problems • 24 Hour Emergency Water Damage We Clean the White House!

Call Mike 703-978-2270

FOOD & DINING

Ledo Pizza Caterers Tysons Station • 7510 Leesburg Pike Falls Church, VA

(703) 847-5336

Phone # Cell Number

Lawn Care, Landscaping, and More Weekly Lawn Maintenance, Spring cleanup, Mulching, Aeration, Turf Repair All work done in a timely professional manner at competitive rates.

Pizza • Pasta • Wings • Subs • Salads • Desserts

THE NEWS-PRESS BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY CALL 703-532-3267 TO ADVERTISE TODAY!

Make a Joyful Splash! with

Eileen Levy Create unique art masterpieces using acrylics, water-based oils, pencils and an innovative variety of tools and brushes.

Held at 111 Park Avenue Falls Church on Tuesday Evenings from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Cost: $90 On-going monthly enrollment Enroll on-line at www.creativecauldron.org Or call 571-239-5288

www.FCNP.COM

Business & Service Directory 1 x 1” Ad 3 mo. = $220 • 6 mo. = $400 • 1 yr. = $725 1 x 1.5” Ad 3 mo. = $330 • 6 mo. = $600 • 1 yr. = $1100 1 x 2” Ad 3 mo. = $440 • 6 mo. = $800 • 1 yr. = $1450

1 x 2” 1 x 1.5” 1 x 1”

Page 40

May 15 - 21, 2008

Mayor Robin S. Gardner . . . . . . . . . .

Vice Mayor M. R. Lindy Hockenberry . . . .

City Council David C. Chavern . . . . . . . . . .

Harold Lippman. . . . . . . . . . .

Daniel Maller . . . . . . . . . . . . .

David F. Snyder. . . . . . . . . . . .

Daniel X. Sze . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

City Manager Wyatt Shields. . . . . . . . . . . . .

Home Page <www.fallschurchva.gov> * Indicates TTY 711 Accessibility

MAY 15 Story Hour, 10:30 a.m.

Human Services Advisory Council, 7 p.m.

Board of Zoning Appeals, 7:30 p.m.

Environmental Services Council, 7:30 p.m.

17 Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-Noon

Property Yard Open House, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Civil War Day at Cherry Hill Park, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Dance Recital

Summer Hobby Class Registration Begins for Non-City Residents

Story Hour, 10:30 a.m.

City Council Work Session, 7:30 p.m.

Planning Commission, 7:45 p.m.

20 City Meals Tax Due

(Commissioner of the Revenue)

Story Hour, 10:30 a.m.

Historical Commission, 7:30 p.m.

provided as a public service by the city of falls church

Questions or Comments? City of Falls Church, Harry E.Wells Building, 300 Park Avenue, Falls Church,VA 22046 703-248-5003 (TTY 711) The City of Falls Church is committed to the letter and spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act.This document will be made available in alternate format upon request. Call 703-248-5003 (TTY 711).

city calendar

19 Yard Waste, Bundled Brush, & Special Collections

The Week

703-534-8644 703-241-0934 703-538-2398 703-237-9089 703-731-8433 703-241-0419 703-538-5986 703-248-5004*

21 General District Court in Session

Senior Citizens Commission, 4 p.m.

Story Hour, 7 p.m.

Library Board of Trustees, 7:30 p.m.

Tree Commission, 7:30 p.m.

22 Story Hour, 10:30 a.m.

Historic Architectural Review Board, 7:30 p.m.

24 Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-Noon 25 Library Closed

Falls Church City Police Department To Conduct Citizen Survey June-July 2008 The Falls Church City Police Department will be conducting a citizen survey this June and July to evaluate public attitudes and opinions pertaining to the level of law enforcement services provided. This is part of the Department’s ongoing commitment to provide the highest level of public safety services to the community.

The survey will be available on the City’s Web site and in hard copy format at various City government offices at the beginning of June. The results of the survey will be used to identify specific ways to improve services for residents.

Register for the City’s Online Newsletter at www.fallschurchva.gov

Register to Receive Emergency Alerts

FOR THE WEEK of

Family Fun Day This Saturday Classes and Events The City of Falls Church presents a day full of fun for the entire family on May 17 with the 6th Annual Property Yard Open House and Civil War Day at Cherry Hill Park.

The Property Yard is located at 7100 Gordon Road. The Open House is open to the public from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 703-248-5081 (TTY 711) for more information.

The Property Yard is home to the Department of Environmental Services Operations Division, which is responsible for street and water maintenance and trash collection.

The whole family is invited to take a tour of the Property Yard and watch Operations Division staff demonstrate the use of heavy equipment, the making of water connections, and more. Visit www.fallschurchva.gov for a complete demonstration schedule.

Come see the hybrid trucks, tandem dump truck, and refurbished snow removal equipment. Visitors can check out the newly installed cisterns that collect rainwater off the Property Yard Equipment and Salt & Gravel Barn roofs. Be sure to stop by the information and activities booths on recycling, erosion and sediment control, the sewer pipe rehabilitation project, and more.

Refreshments and door prizes will be offered at this free event.

If history’s more your thing, then stop by Civil War Day at Cherry Hill Park (312 Park Ave.). History comes alive as reenactors portray civilians and soldiers on the Falls Church home front during the Civil War. Drilling and firing demonstrations, living history presentations, Civil War music concert, box lunches, bus tour of historic sites, and free tours of the Civil War era farmhouse are some of the many featured activities at this annual event.

This free event will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 703-248-5171 (TTY 711) for more information.

The City of Falls Church is committed to the letter and spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act. To request a reasonable accommodation for any type of disability, call 703248-5080 (TTY 711) for the Property Yard Open House or 703-248-5077 (TTY 711) for Civil War Day.

Progressive Tea Party Steps Back in Time

On Saturday, June 14, from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. the Victorian Society at FallsChurch and theAssociationfor thePreservation ofVirginia Antiquities will hold a Progressive Garden PartyTea fundraiser at three of Falls Church City’s Victorian house gardens. Different tea delicacies will be served at each garden.

At the Beach house, guests will sample cold fruit soup, tea sandwiches, and iced tea/lemonade; at the DePutron house, three varieties of scones along with iced tea/fruit punch will be served; and at Mt. Hope, guests will enjoy a variety of desserts, iced tea, and champagne. Cost is $35 per person.

Proceeds will go towards a Falls Church Historic Trail marker at a Victorian site within the City. For more information, contact Midge Wang at 703-534-8394.

Get Your Free Credit Report

Do you know what your number is? Find out at a Financial Education Workshop on Tuesday, May 20 at the following times and locations: Noon-1 p.m. Community Center (223 Little Falls St.) 7-8 p.m.

Mary Riley Styles Public Library (120 N. Virginia Ave.) You must register by Friday, May 16 for this free workshop. Call 703-2485005 (TTY 711) to reserve your space. The workshops are sponsored by the City of Falls Church Housing and Human Services and Human Resources divisions and the Employees Advisory Council; and conducted by Money Management International, a nonprofit organization.

Mosquito Trapping and Treatment Underway Mosquito season is here and the City of Falls Church is fighting the bite!

The City partners with the Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD) on its West NileVirus (WNV) Surveillance and Mosquito Management Program to protect residents from mosquito-borne diseases. On Monday, May 12 the County began trapping mosquitoes and treating storm drains throughout the City with larvicide.

Traps have been placed at 70 different locations throughout Fairfax County and Falls Church City. The traps are clearly marked with the words Mosquito Trap. If you see a trap, do not disturb it. The FCHD tests the mosquitoes it traps for WNV. Learn more about these mosquito traps and ways you can “Say No to Mosquitoes” at www.fallschurchva.gov.

Classes & Events Special Events

Property Yard Open House Saturday, May 17, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Rain Date May 31 Property Yard, 7100 Gordon Road The Falls Church City Department of Environmental Services invites you to bring the kids and check out the equipment used by our staff and see some fun demonstrations. There will be refreshments and door prizes.Have your picture taken on equipment!

For more information call 703-248-5081 (TTY 711).

Civil War Day at Cherry Hill Park Saturday, May 17, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Cherry Hill Park, 312 Park Ave. History comes alive as reenactors portray civilians and soldiers on the Falls Church home front during the Civil War. Drilling and firing demonstrations, living history presentations, Civil War music concert, box lunches, bus tour of historic sites, and free tours of the Civil War era farmhouse are some of the featured activities at this annual event.Free admission. Call 703-248-5171 (TTY 711) for more information.

Memorial Day Festival and Parade Monday, May 26, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

City Hall Grounds, 300 Park Ave. Celebrate Memorial Day in the City of Falls Church with amusement rides, arts and crafts, food, civic and business organization, live stage entertainment, a Don Beyer Volvo 3K Fun Run, and more!

Rock Climbing (Ages 16 & older) Saturdays May 24 & 31 Spend two full days rock climbing and learning the basics of technique, belaying, and safety.

Tubing on the Shenandoah River (Ages 10-18) Saturday, May 17, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.

Enjoy a relaxing Saturday afternoon floating on an inner tube down the Shenandoah River in Luray, Va. Please bring a lunch.Waivers are required.

Miniature Golf (Ages 10-15) Tuesday, May 20, 3:30-7:30 p.m.

How’s your golf game? Think you can beat Tiger Woods? Prove your skills at Jefferson Falls Mini Golf.

Pilates With Props (Ages 18 and older) Tuesdays, June 3-Aug. 5, 7-7:55 p.m.

Pilates With Props employs small apparatus including resistance rings, flex bands, spongeballs, and weighted bars to extend the range of intensity of Pilates mat exercises.

Yoga for Fitness (Ages 18 and older) Tuesdays, June 3-Aug. 5, 8-8:55 p.m.

Participants work to safely and gently increase or restore flexibility and range of motion, build stamina, and improve coordination and balance.

No previous yoga experience necessary; all levels welcome.

A complete listing of events, camps, and classes is available at www.fallschurchva.gov.

Classes

City of Falls Church Farmers Market Every Saturday from 8 a.m. - Noon

Paid registration required. All classes meet at the Community Center (223 Little Falls St.) unless otherwise indicated. Call 703-248-5077 (TTY 711) for fees and more information.

City Center South Design Charette Thursday, May 29 ∙ 7-9 p.m.

Check back here next week for details on how you can voice your input on the design of City Center South. Learn more about City Center South at www.fallschurchva.gov.

Submit Comments on the Zoning Ordinance Rewrite Report The Planning Division is seeking comments on a draft Diagnosis/Annotated Outline for the Zoning Ordinance Rewrite Project.The report is part of a comprehensive review, update, and rewrite of the City’s zoning ordinance to make it more clear, concise, current, creative, flexible, and comprehensive.

Comments must be submitted in writing to Principal Planner Gary Fuller by May 21, 2008. Visit www.fallschurchva.gov for more information and a copy of the report. Copies are also available in the reference section at the Mary Riley Styles Public Library (120 N. Virginia Ave.) and in the Planning Division office (330 Park Ave.). For more information, contact Gary Fuller at 703-248-5039 (TTY 711) or gfuller@fallschurchva.gov.

Give Us Your Feedback The City of Falls Church wants to know your opinion about City services. Leave a ticket in the Comment Box, an online system to facilitate communication between City staff and the citizens and users of City services.

Go to www.fallschurchva.gov, click on “Comment Box” (located in the “Contact Us”section of the home page). The City encourages any feedback, suggestions, and input you might have, and is committed to responding to all of your inquiries in a timely manner.

Falls Church Recreation & Parks Division 223 Little Falls Street Falls Church, VA 22046 703-248-5077* Phone Numbers Open Gym/Weather Hotline 703-248-5125* Special Events Hotline 703-248-5178* Fax 703-536-5125 Senior Center 703-248-5020*/21* Community Center Hours Monday-Thursday 8 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.

Friday 8 a.m. - Midnight Saturday 8:30 a.m. - Midnight Sunday Noon - 6 p.m.

Open Gym Hours Open Gym hours are updated on a bi-weekly basis and are also posted on the Open Gym Hotline, 703-248-5125*. All hours are subject to change. * Indicates TTY 711 Accessibility

May 15 - 21, 2008

Page 41

ly Focus

Chairman: Craig Cheney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Vice Chairman: Ronald Peppe II . . . . . . . . . .

School Board Rosaura Aguerrebere . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Kathryn Chandler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Susan Kearney. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Kieran Sharpe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Joan Wodiska. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Superintendent: Dr. Lois Berlin . . . . . . . . . . .

government and the falls church city public schools

may 15-21, 2008

For more news about the Falls Church City Public Schools visit: www.fccps.org

nominees for the Washington Post Agnes Meyer Outstanding Teacher Award, and the support staff members were nominees for the FCCPS Support Employee of the Year Award.

Thomas Jefferson Elementary principal Trudy Taylor was honored for being selected as a Distinguished Educational Leader by the Washington Post earlier this year.

TJ third grade teacher Jed Frei was selected to receive the Agnes Meyer award. TJ aide, Kathy Poff was selected to receive the FCCPS Support Employee of the Year Award. All nominees received plaques and the winners received cash awards.

Delegate Jim Scott was also on hand to present the winners with recognition certificates from the Virginia General Assembly.

FCC-TV Spotlight: FCCPS Presents: A Celebration Of Excellence

FccPS Teacher of the Year honor Roll 2008 Jed Frei, TJ 2007 Denise O’Neil, TJ 2006 Carol Monsess, MD 2005 Mary Jo Webster, GMHS 2004 Emily Florence, TJ 2003 Cay Wiant, GMMS 2002 June Chalou, TJ 2001 Frank Marino, GMHS 2000 Linda Johnsen, GMHS 1999 Patricia English Sand, TJ 1998 Nancy Brown, TJ 1997 John Ballou, GMHS 1996 Heidi Lang, TJ 1995 Grace Risetto, GMHS 1994 Lois Blevins, MD 1993 Martha Ramey, TJ 1992 Frank Sheedy, GMHS

1991 Gail Lanouette, TJ 1990 Robert W. Snee, GMHS 1989 Trudy Taylor, TJ 1988 Michael J.Hoover, GMHS 1987 Ann Felker, TJ 1986 Steven J. Klass, GMHS 1985 Mary Lee Tatum, GMHS 1984 The 6th Grade Teaching Team (Tamara Ballou, Lindy Hockenberry, Harry Shovlin, Mark Wallace)

FccPS Support Employee of the Year honor Roll 2008 Kathy Poff, TJ General Aide 2007 Barbara Mitchell, Superintendent’s Secretary 2006 Bob Nissen, Maintenance Supervisor 2005 Marco de las Casas, School Bus Driver and Courier

2008-2009 School calendar Available With just a month left of school for this year, it’s time to start thinking ahead to next year.

The first day of school for students will be Tuesday, Sept. 2. Winter Break is scheduled for Dec. 22-Jan. 4. Spring Break will run from April 3-12. The last day of school for students will be Wednesday, June 17 for seniors and June 18 for all other students.

A copy of the full calendar is available at www.fccps.org.

bringing home the gold…and More!

Tune in to Falls Church Community Television (FCC-TV) to watch A Celebration of Excellence, presented by Falls Church City Public Schools to honor our Support Staff of the Year, Agnes Meyer Teacher of the Year, and Distinguished Educational Leader.

A Celebration of Excellence airs on FCC-TV at the following times: • Sunday, May 18 at 11:00 a.m.

• Tuesday, May 20 at 7:30 p.m.

• Sunday, May 25 at 11:00 a.m.

• Monday, May 19 at 9:30 a.m.

• Wednesday, May 21 at 8:30 a.m.

FCC-TV airs on Cox Channel 12, Verizon FiOS Channel 35 and RCN Channel 2. For more information about FCC-TV, or complete schedule of the variety of community programs on FCC-TV, visit www.fcctv.net or call 703-248-5538.

BIE Partner of the Week Charlie Moore Moore Architects School involvement: Sponsor of the Falls Church PTA Home & Garden Tour.

Why Charlie is a BIE partner: “I am delighted again to have the opportunity to support the 2008 Falls Church City Elementary PTA Home & Garden Tour. The highly successful inaugural tour in 2006 proved the compatibility of linking our love for our kids with our passion and interest in our homes, all for the benefit of our community.

Having grown up in Falls Church City and been a student here, I know the benefit of supporting and promoting the school learning environment.The tour produces a platform for us to give back to our community.”

For more information about sharing your expertise through the BIE Partnership, visit www.fccps.org or contact Marybeth Connelly at connellym@fccps.org.

School content published in The Weekly Focus is written and edited by the Falls Church City Public Schools. For more information, contact the Falls Church City Public Schools Communications Office. Phone: (703) 248-5699 Fax: (703) 248-5613.

703-536-8638 703-536-7564 703-532-0321 703-536-3130 703-533-1248 703-248-5601*

* Indicates TTY 711 Accessibility

Teachers, Staff Honored by School Board “Excellence is not a skill. It is an attitude,” Ralph Marston once said.

That axiom applies to each of the seven teachers, five support staff employees and one administrator honored by the Falls Church City School Board, last week, during a special reception and recognition program at Mary (l to r) Third grade teacher Jed Frei, Thomas Jefferson principal Ellen Henderson Trudy Taylor, and TJ aide Kathy Poff were honored during a special reception and recognition program at Mary Ellen Middle School.

The teachers were Henderson Middle School last week.

703-237-6931 703-534-4951

The Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School 7th grade band took top honors among middle schools at the annual Music Showcase Festival in Harrisburg, PA. In addition, the band earned a Gold-Superior rating and the timpanists were recognized as “Best Section” of the competition. The 65 member band is under the direction of Connie Jenkins.

SCHOOL CALENDAR DATES ARE SubjEcT To chAngE Testing now - 5/23 – K-3 PALS Testing (MD/TJ) now - 5/30 – AP & IB Testing (GM) now - 5/23 – SOL, MC, and CSH (TJ/MEH/GM) now - 5/23 – DRA & Q/SRI (MD/TJ/MEH) May 16

TBA – Mason @ Bull Run District Tournament (Baseball/Soccer) 7:30 p.m. Prom (GM) 17 19 7:00 p.m. Rising 2nd Grader Info Night (TJ) 5:00 p.m. Book Fair Night (MEH) 20 6:00 p.m. Drama Club Performance (TJ) TBA – Mason @ Bull Run District Tournament (Baseball/Soccer) 5:00 p.m. Book Fair Night (MEH) 21 6:45 p.m. Variety Show (MEH) 26 Memorial Day (Schools closed/Day Care Closed) 27 6:30 p.m. School Board Work Session (MEH) 7:30 p.m. School Board Regular Meeting (MEH) 7:00 p.m. Beginning Band Concert (TJ) 28 (MD) Mt. Daniel Elementary (TJ) Thomas Jefferson Elementary (MEH) Mary Ellen Henderson Middle (GM) George Mason High

Check the FCCPS Web site for more calendar information. www.fccps.org

Special Education Annual Plan Available The 2008-2009 Falls Church City Public Schools (FCCPS) Special Education Annual Plan is available for public viewing and comment.

Copies of the plan are located at the FCCPS Office of Special Education and Student Services, 803 W. Broad Street, Suite 320; at the Falls Church School Board Office, 803 W. Broad Street, Suite 300; and at the Mary Riley Styles Public Library, 120 North Virginia Avenue in Falls Church.

Questions about the annual plan should be directed to Dr. Barbara Baditoi, Director of Special Education and Student Services at 703-248-5630.

Teacher Appreciation Week: Spreading the Love Teacher Appreciation Week in Falls Church City Public Schools has become its own Spirit Week with various ways of saying ‘thank you’ to go around.

At Mt. Daniel and Thomas Jefferson The Mary Ellen Henderson staff made up Elementary schools the PTA pro- t-shirts to show their appreciation along with vided lunch and treated the staff to food, flowers and candy throughout the week. back and neck massages.

And at George Mason, teachers Maggie Webster (front) and Pam Spicer and the entire instructional staff were treated to a barbeque luncheon courtesy of the PTSA.

May 15 - 21, 2008

Page 42

BACK IN THE DAY dog. lazy ick qu The fox sly p e d j u m the over dog. lazy is the w No for all time cows od go me to to coaid of the pastheir Now ture.

15 s Yearo Ag

time is the all for cows good me to to coaid of the pastheir Now ture. time is the all for cows good me to to coaid of the their.

15 & 10 YEARS AGO Falls Church News-Press Vol III, No. 9 • May 20, 1993

IN THE

NEWS-P PREESS

Falls Church News-Press Vol VIII, No. 10 • May 21, 1998

It is now the time for all good to go cows to aid of the p a s their ture . * * * Throw * * Pour it up. it up

CRITTER CORNER 10 Year s Ago

It is now the time for all good to go cows to aid of the p a s their ture . * * * * * Throw Pour it it up. up

‘Lasso Spells Out Big Business Development Agenda to Chamber’

‘6th Annual Food Drive Kicks Off At Memorial Day Parade on Monday’

“In an extraordinary encounter with leaders of the Falls Church business comminity Tuesday, City Manager David L. Lasso outlined a bold agenda for action in business development here, involving the utiliztion of $500,000 that has been set aside by the city for such purposes. While Lasso was the scheduled speaker at the Chamber’s monthly luncheon, he was joined ... ”

“City’s Biggest Annual Fete Will Draw 10,000+; Bags Provided in Home Editions of News-Press”

Helen Thomas Continued from Page 10

group Hamas won the election in Gaza. Democracy had gone too far in the eyes of the Bush administration. The president rejected the Hamas victory and helped Israel mount a blockade of Gaza, cutting off food and fuel supplies.

Palestinians hoping for a change in U.S. policy shouldn’t be looking to Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., the leading candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination.

Obama -- whose middle name is Hussein -- is scared of being dubbed a Moslem or even seen as sympathetic to the plight of the Palestinians.

Obama, who once indicated that he would talk to foreign leaders on all sides if he became president, has seen the light.

He sacked Robert Malley, a liberal Middle East expert, from his role as an adviser because Malley told The London Times that he had been in contact with Hamas as part of his regular non-campaign job.That surely tells you something about Obama.

The likely GOP presidential nominee, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., is also an ardent supporter of Israel. So the Israelis have no worries about the November election.

No one in recent years has done more for Israel than Bush. I expect streets in Tel Aviv will be named after him.

A monument may even be built in his honor.

According to Benny Morris, author of “The First Arab-Israeli War,” David Ben-Gurion, the first Israeli prime minister, once confessed that he, too, would wage perpetual war with

FCNP.com Feel

The Power of The Press

“More than 10,000 visitors are expected to descend upon Falls Church Monday for the City’s biggest single event of the year - the 17th Annual Falls Church Memorial Day Parade ... ”

Israel if he were a Palestinian.

Morris quoted Ben-Gurion as saying: “Sure, God promised it to us, but what does that matter to them? There has been antiSemitism, the Nazis, Hitler, Auschwitz, but was that their fault?

They only see one thing: We have come here and (have) stolen their country.”

No one can deny the victimhood of the Jews through the ages. But that does not entitle them to take it out on the Palestinians. © 2008 Hearst Newspapers

Bullying!

Stop it in Falls Church!

Help bring ‘Challenge Days’ to the Henderson Middle School Next Year.

Mail your Tax-Deduction Contribution today to the Falls Church Education Foundation, noting ‘Challenge Days’ on your check, to 450 W. Broad St., Suite 305 Falls Church VA 22046

TUNE IN! LIVE Falls Church Cable TV Mondays, 7:15 pm.

Cox Channel 12/ RCN Chanel 2/ Verizon Chanel 35

STINKY SHOES ARE a dog’s second best friend, first being their owners, stinky or not, of course. While Kona contemplates the little red hat perched upon his head, the decision is easy. To thank his human for dressing him up with such feverant holiday spirit and then, adding insult to injury, taking a picture of the deed, Kona has decided upon payback in the form of a leathery lunch. But which pair of shoes will make the finest afternoon snack? Just a few sniffs will determine the fate of the perfectly placed pair of human hooves. Until then, Kona will smile for the camera, show off his santa-like dress and wait for his human to start bugging the cats, then revenge will be his, and tasty too!

If you would like to see your pet here, e-mail us at crittercorner@fcnp.com or send a picture and short description to Falls Church News-Press c/o Critter Corner, 450 W. Broad St., Suite 321, Falls Church, VA 22046.

Visit us on the Web at www.FCNP.com

Merrifield Garden Center Discover the Beauty of Perennial s Merrifield has a wonderful collection including

PEONIES s CLEMATIS s SALVIA plus many more in beautiful bloom

HOSTA – a wide array – great for shade ®

0DNH <RXU 3HW D 6WDU Just because you’re not famous doesn’t mean your pet can’t be!

ALPINE PLANTS & STEPABLES

perfect in the landscape and container gardens

COLORFUL ROSES, ANNUALS, HANGING BASKETS AND CONTAINER GARDENS

LIRIOPE Green & Variegated

6.50

$

While they last

1 gal. cont. – Reg. $8.99 Good 5/15 – 5/21/08

d for great gardening ide watch our weekly TV show “MERRIFIELD’S GARDENING ADVISOR” every Saturday at 8 a.m. on NewsChannel 8 Snap a pic of your critter and email it to: CRITTERCORNER@FCNP.COM OR mail it to Critter Corner c/o Falls Church News-Press 450 W. Broad Street #321 Falls Church, Va 22046

Critter

Corner

HERBS & VEGETABLES MERRIFIELD’S CUSTOM TOMATO CAGES

MERRIFIELD LOCATION

FAIR OAKS LOCATION

703-560-6222 GAINESVILLE LOCATION NEW

703-968-9600 s

703-368-1919

www.MerrifieldGardenCenter.com

May 15 - 21, 2008

n

n

Accounting

Diener & Associates, CPA. . . . . . . . . 241-8807 Demeo PLLC, CPA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 931-0815 Eric C. Johnson, CPA, PC . . . . . . . . 538-2394 Mark Sullivan, CPA . . . . . . . . . . . 571-214-4511 Hahn & Associates, PC, CPAs . . . . . 533-3777

ANTIQUES & cOLLECTIBLES

Falls Church Antique Company . . . . 241-7074 Antique Annex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241-9642

n

ASSisted living

n

Attorneys

n

n

Sunrise of Falls Church . . . . . . . . . . . 534-2700 Bose Law Firm: Former Police . . . . . 926-3900 Mark F. Werblood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 534-9300 Phillip J. Walsh & Associates, P.C. . . 448-0073 John A. Boneta & Associates . . . . . . 536-6166 Janine S. Benton, Esq. . . . . . . . . . . . .992-9255

n

n n

n n

Cleaning Services

Pressure Washing/Deck, Siding . . . . 980-0225 Maid Brigade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 823-1922 Carpets, Ducts, Windows . . . . . . . . . 823-1922

Clock repair

Falls Church Clockworks . . . . . . . . . . 536-6731

Computer services

Sacred Well Yoga and Healing . . . . . 989-8316 n

Hobbies & Collectibles

n

home care

n

home improvement

Systems Management Technology . 891-1491 x14 Fast Teks On-Site Computer Srvcs . . 496-7807

Construction

Alba Construction, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-0733

Counseling

Carol S. Miller, LCSW . . . . . . . . . . . . 395-4980 Josette Millman, APRN . . . . . . . . . . . 855-0396

Dentists

n

Dr Gordon Theisz, Family Medicine . 533-7555 The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy . . . 536-4042

Miniatures from the Attic . . . . . . . . . . . 237-0066

Human Touch Home Health . . . . . . . 531-0540 NED Painting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 533-7457 James Roofing & Home Improvement 593-3383 Joseph Home Improvement . . . . . . . 507-5005 Skyline Painting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 835-1101 FC Heating & Air Service . . . . . . . . . 534-0630 M.D. Painting & Decorating Co. . . . . 966-2954 Shiner Roofing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 560-7663 J & S Painting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 448-1171 The Vinyl Touch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 793-3111

medical

n

music

n

pet services

n

physical therapy

n

Plumbing

Political Parties

Academy of Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 938-8054 Columbia Institute - Fine Arts . . . . . . 534-2508 Foxes Music Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 533-7393 Dog Trainer - Nicole Kibler . . . . . . . . 593-6340 Falls Church Animal Hospital . . . . . . . .532-6121 Theracare Wellness Center . . . . . . . 560-4300 J. Nina Plumbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 571-214-3006

n

immigration services

n

n

insurance

n

real estate

n

interior design

Eyewear

n

jewelry

n

FLorists

n

lawn & garden

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

n

Framing

n

tailor

SS Business Brokerage . . . . . . . . . . 830-9526 Jon Rizalvo, PAYCHEX . . . . . 698-6910 x27045

n

Furniture

n

Travel

n

Tutors

n

Automotive

Amsoil Dealer 526099 . . . . . . . . . 580-748-0055 VA Auto Repair (Wittstatts) . . . . . . . . 533-3000 Beyer Volvo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237-5000

banking

Burke & Herbert Bank & Trust Co. . . 519-1634 BB&T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241-3505 Acacia Federal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 506-8100

n

beauty

n

book Binding

n

BUSINESS SERVICES

n

Page 43

Universal Beauty Supply & Salon . . . 534-7926

carpet CLEANING

Mike’s Carpet Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . 978-2270

n

n

n

Drs. William Dougherty, Julie D. Tran 532-3300 Drs. Mark A. Miller, Melanie R. Love . . 241-2911 Dr. Mike McCombs, Orthodontist . . . . 820-1011 Dr. Nimisha V. Patel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 533-1993

Equipment REntal/Sale

VA Outdoor Power Equipment . . . . . 207-2000 Ace Tool & Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . 532-5600 Point of View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237-6500 Galleria Florist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 536-0770 Falls Church Florist, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . 533-1333 Art and Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 534-4202 Antique & Contemporary Restoration 241-8255 Stifel & Capra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407-0770

catering

n

Graphic design

n

chiropractor

n

health & FItness

Dr. Raymond Solano, drsolano.com . 536-4366

What Works Design Group, LLC . . . . 864-2303

Nationwide/Bob Pierce Agency . . . . . 241-7847 State Farm Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . 237-5105 design2follow llc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 534-1610 www.ofallthebeads.com . . . . . . . . . . . 901-3738 Weaver Enterprises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323-9351 Postage Stamp Gardens . . . . . . . . . . 629-8698 Seven Brothers Landscaping . . . . . . 241-4990 Under the Sun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 534-1061 Lawn Care Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . 691-2351

masonry

Mottern Masonry Design . . . . . . . 571-212-1711 Jeff L. Cadle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 698-1390

Gifts

n

Bubba’s Bar-B-Q . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 560-8570

n

CGA Immigration Associates, Inc. . . . 578-3556

n

massage

Massage & Hair Removal . . . . . . . 571-282-4522 Healthy by Intention, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . 534-1321 Sheraton Premiere Women’s Massage 403-9328

Falls Church Democratic Committee 534-8644 Merelyn Kaye . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .790-9090x218 www.helpfulmortgage.us . . . . . . . . . . 237-0222 Casey O’Neal - ReMax . . . . . . . . . . . 824-4196 Rosemary Hayes Jones . . . . . . . . . . .790-1990 H&R Mortgage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237-0222 Leslie Hutchison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .675-2188 www.Mortgage1040.com . . . . . . . . . . 448-3508 The Young Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .356-8800 Shaun Murphy, Realtor . . . . . . . . . . 868-5999 www.TheJeffersonatBallston.com . . . 741-7562 Susan Fauber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 395-8741 Tailor Lee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 534-8886 All Travel & Cruises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 970-4091 Your Computer Tutor . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-2821 Huntington Learning Center . . . . . . . 379-8810

Curves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 536-0140

All numbers have a ‘703’ prefix unless otherwise indicated.

Just because you’re not famous doesn’t mean your pet can’t be!

Visit Us Online

Snap a pic of your critter and email it to: CRITTERCORNER@FCNP.COM OR mail it to Critter Corner c/o Falls Church News-Press 450 W. Broad Street #321 Falls Church, Va 22046

www.fcnp.com News•Photos•Online Polls•Sports and More

Page 44

May 15 - 21, 2008

Just Listed in Falls Church Open Sunday 1-4 This absolutely delightful home in a great closein location has been completely and lovingly updated. Foyer entrance, large dining room, three bedrooms plus office with door to balcony, plus den/playroom and two full baths, including large, private master suite with snazzy master bath. Updated Kitchen with custom cabinets adjoins large bright family room with wall of windows and corner fireplace with slate surround. Hardwood floors, skylight, handy mud room, storage galore and more! Beautifully landscaped yard. Patio and garden house.

Sunny, charming, in great condition and ready to move into. Too many updates and upgrades to mention. Come and see! Priced at $496,000 Directions from Tysons Corner: East on Rte 7, (Becomes Broad St) R on S. West St, Right on Lee Hwy, Left on Fairmont to 2844 on right.

See More of our “Opens” on Inside Pages

Merelyn Kaye Selling Falls Church Since 1970

Life Member, NVAR TopProducer Member 20+ Million Dollar Sales Club Top 1/2% of all Agents Nationwide

Home 241-2577 Office 790-9090 X218 Mobile 362-1112

Just Google “Merelyn” For Your Real Estate Needs

1320 Old Chain Bridge Road McLean, Virginia 22101