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Inside This Week F.C. Abortion Clinic Evacuated Twice
A Falls Church office building home to an abortion clinic was evacuated twice last Thursday, first because of a fireworks in an elevator and then due to a bomb threat. See page 4
F.C. Report Projects $800,000 Shortfall
Railroad Avenue Walking Tour Offers F.C. Council Cottage Plan Insights Proposed First for New Housing Stock Type in Little City
by Nicholas F. Benton
The third quarter financial report for the City of Falls Church general fund presented to the F.C. City Council showed that only 60 percent of the total budgeted revenues for the current fiscal year have been collected over the first nine months.
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Paul Krugman: On the Power Of Being Awful
The 100-day reviews are in, and they’re terrible. See page 14
Mustang Boys Soccer Keeps on Winning George Mason High School’s varsity boys soccer team continues its ascent up the rankings with another batch of wins this past week, dropping both Madison County and Strasburg. See Sports, page 18
IN THE FIRST OF a series of scheduled head-to-head debates between the two candidates contesting for the Democratic nomination for governor of Virginia, Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam (left, at podium) and former U.S. Congressman Tom Perriello squared off with differences more in style than substance last Saturday night. (Photo: News-Press)
With Month to Primary, 2 Dem Gubernatorial Candidates Debate by Matt Delaney
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The first of five Democratic Primary gubernatorial debates between Lieutenant Governor Ralph Northam and former congressman Tom Perriello was held last Saturday night at Sidney Lanier Middle School in Fairfax. The two contenders have only a little more than a month to go before a June 13 primary election. Heading into the debate, the candidates were pitched as oppo-
sites on few key issues and that held true for the hour-long session. Northam and Perriello openly agreed on what to do regarding most topics: dedicate funding to Virginia’s public schools and make higher education more affordable, grant unrestricted abortion access, enforce tighter gun control laws, revise how campaigns are financed and invest in the environment. They also agreed on issues specific to Northern Virginia such as using state funds to bring the Metro
up to speed, dilute traffic congestion and redirecting state-mandated aid to in-need schools. All were identified as areas of focus in both candidates’ prospective term. Above all, they shared a mutual distaste for President Trump. Tone and methodology, however, is what may distinguish the two and decide votes come June 13. Thus, with style and tactics weighted heavier, their contrasting approaches took center stage.
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Despite an impending downpour that never really materialized, a couple dozen City of Falls Church policy makers and stakeholders gathered at dusk in an obscure corner of the Little City last Monday night to get a sensuous feel for what a unique firstof-its-kind age-restricted cottage community tucked in there might look like. The tour preceded an extended Council work session on the proposal, which is due to come to the Council in search of a preliminary approval this Monday night. The plan, provided for with the passage of a cottage-facilitated City ordinance earlier this year, would place 10 small, one-and-ahalf story units 1,500 square feet each together in a cluster with a shared common house along what is now a narrow and barely asphalted street known as Railroad Avenue, right next to and parallel the W&OD Trail. The project would go onto three contiguous lots that would otherwise be developed as four large single family homes. Yet, that has not stopped neighbors to the site in opposing the plan, decked out with “No to Railroad Cottages” t-shirts and yard signs. Serious concerns were expressed by some on the City Council, including Mayor David Tarter and Councilman David Snyder, for the plan’s logistics in handling traffic and parking. But Councilman Dan Sze was particularly enthusiastic, saying, “There’s a lot to like about this project. It is well-designed and can’t compare with a single family
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Bomb Threat Evacuates F.C. Abortion Clinic Last Thursday by Matt Delaney
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A Falls Church office building home to an abortion clinic was evacuated twice last Thursday, the second time after a bomb threat.
The building, which houses the Falls Church Healthcare Center at 900 S. Washington St., was evacuated once Thursday morning after fireworks were set off in an elevator and then again around noon after the bomb threat. It was given
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employee notified building manager Hank Lavery who reported the findings to the City of Falls Church police and later relayed the findings and confirmed them to the News-Press. Lavery went door-to-door through the building asking tenants to close their doors and evacuate until police arrived at the building around 12:30 p.m. and finished evacuating the building. Falls Church Police, with mutual aid from neighboring Arlington County and Virginia State Police, then swept the building using bomb-detecting dogs. The sweep lasted roughly two and a half hours. “City of Falls Church Police, in conjunction with Arlington County Police and State Police, have found no evidence of an explosive device in the building. The building is clear. Everyone is welcome to return work and get back to their daily routine,” Falls Church City public information officer Susan Finarelli said in a statement Thursday. The building also received a bomb threat last July requiring evacuation as well. The offices at 900 S. Washington St. have drawn public attention for housing the abortion clinic, Falls Church Healthcare Center. Protesters have regularly gathered in front the building to object to the center, most recently when around 100 students from Christendom College in Front Royal staged a “Stand for Life” protest in late April and a counter-protest was held concurrently on the opposite side of S. Washington St. across from the building. Finarelli, Lavery and Falls Church Police Chief Mary Gavin all acknowledged that protesters were lawful and orderly in last weekend’s demonstration as
well as the smaller ones that occur almost daily. Gavin noted that Thursday’s bomb threat was likely targeted at the clinic’s presence, and Lavery added that visitors to the building occasionally have to be removed for causing disturbances related to the clinic. Katy Crigler, a Falls Church Healthcare Center employee, read a statement from the clinic’s supervisor to the media in attendance: “We can only praise the police department of our city of Falls Church for their continued professionalism and care for all citizens and businesses safety. Pro-choice healthcare centers have experienced an increase in harassments, threats and the presence of protesters since the [presidential] election. Thanks to Chief Gavin, Sergeant Rau and our associations, CAM, NAAF and FMF, and to others, we are well prepared to deal with these threats and can minimize the disruption to our loyal patients. I do find it interesting that these suspicious incidents today follow on the heels of demonstrations of Christendom College on Saturday.” The bomb threat came just a few hours after smoke and an explosion-like noise was reported at the same office building in Falls Church around 9 a.m. Thursday. After evacuating the building, fire investigators from Falls Church, Arlington and Fairfax County found exploded fireworks in the building elevator. Shortly after, City of Falls Church’s fire marshal gave the building the all clear. There were no reports of injuries. Police say both incidents are currently under investigation and they ask anyone with information to contact them at 703-248-5053.
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Cottage Proposal Coming to F.C. Council Action Monday Continued from Page 1
home alternative that brings an average of 3.2 school aged kids each.” The project would be agerestricted as permitted by law, requiring that at least one occupant be 55 years or older and no one allowed to live in them under age 18. This is a new “middle housing” type needed in the City, explained City resident Theresa Twiford, one of the principles in the proposed development. “I have long been passionate about cottage housing and have been working to bring this to Falls Church for years,” she said Monday. “Our city is in need of middle housing that is between single-family homes and condos and apartments.” With a projected price range of $700,000 per unit, the cottages as not “affordable” in the general sense, but fill a housing slot serving those seeking to downsize from large single family homes.
Twiford argued that with a third of the City’s homes being oneperson households, this project as a regional prototype would permit a downsizing by residents while also addressing the “epidemic of loneliness and social isolation” that the Surgeon General has said is “more dangerous than obesity and nearly as deadly as smoking” The cottage community concept is designed to encourage residents, who in other locations are primarily single, older women, to spend time together, take care of each other and avoid the need to leave the City in search of acceptable downsizing options. The project proposal here has also enjoyed the support of Washington state architect Ross Chapin, author of the book, Pocket Neighborhoods. Chapin wrote about the F.C. plan, “Your proposed plan appears to be designed sensitively in relation with neighboring properties. The layout of the shared spaces, the community commons building
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and the large porches will foster a close-knit neighborhood. I wish you the best in moving this to reality.” A dissenting view is contained in a guest commentary published on page 7 in this edition of the News-Press. Per the City staff report, the proposed 10 cottages are less in terms of density than four large, single family homes that might otherwise be built on the land. According to a deed restriction judged lawful by the City attorney, no one under age 18 may live in the community, resulting in no school-aged children compared to the average of 8 or 10 who would be occupants in single family homes on the same land. At least one resident of each cottage must be 55 years of age or older. A meeting with stakeholders in the community is slated for May 17, assuming a preliminary first reading on an enabling ordinance is forwarded by the Council this coming Monday.
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This Friday night promises to be another smashing gala success for the non-profit Falls Church Education Foundation as hundreds of parents and supporters of Falls Church City Schools will gather to celebrate and raise money for a good cause at the Washington Golf and Country Club in Arlington. It is our profound hope that a preponderance of those attending will be prepared to win over their friends and neighbors in Falls Church in the coming months to meet the daunting needs of a world class school system suddenly bursting at the seams due to a combination of explosive enrollment growth and decades of underfunding the facilities needs of the system. The system is at the point of needing a new high school and significant expansions of both the middle school and Thomas Jefferson Elementary. How we got to this point is important to know, but not as important as the need to generate the support in the community to pass a hefty school bond referendum this November. Some people want to delay the referendum, but this would be a mistake in our view. That’s because the election this November, with the state’s three top offices on the ballot, is where a larger than usual voter turnout can be expected. The larger the turnout, the more likely reasonable requests for bond funding can be expected to pass. That’s been the pattern. But it is going to take still a lot more information gathering and consensus building to do what we think will assure that a bond referendum will win the approval of the City’s electorate in November. It boils down to this: In our view, the price tag of the referendum should not exceed $75-$80 million. That’s a lot less than the $120 million that was projected last fall just for the new high school. But a referendum of this size, by far the biggest ask ever in the City’s history, can succeed only if voters are convinced that the City and school policy makers have made a good faith effort to draw down the cost as much as possible while still preserving the core educational needs of students in the system. Cost ameliorating factors must include: • Limiting the new high school to its core instructional needs, putting off things like a large performing arts center or competition gym to a later date or possibly a proffer from a commercial developer. • Offering a carte blanche to a developer to come up with a “highest and best use” plan for the 10 acres of the campus site that can be so developed. Don’t restrict the location on the site. If a plan encroaches on an athletic field, for example, don’t rule that out (temporary relocation to alternative sites can easily be found for a couple years). Once an optimal plan is in hand, then planners can consider its merits. These are two indispensable components for success with the referendum.
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Editor, It is time for Falls Church citizens to realize our school system is outdated, unsustainable and extremely taxing for our residents! I salute Mayor David Tarter, Mr. Phil Duncan and Mr. Dan Sze for their courage and awareness which signifies their progressive thinking. Shame on you Marybeth Connelly, Letty Hardi, Karen Oliver and David Snyder for
placing your personal parochial, outdated and selfish views before the thoughts, views and desires of most of the citizens of this city! Note the results of recent polls in the paper which indicate there is a growing dissatisfaction with the operation of the school system in its present format. I also realize that some citizens react towards this school issue as passionately as some feel about religion, politics, sports teams and such. It can
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be an emotional issue but cannot and should not be addressed as such. The focus of my letter is not only on the prohibitive costs but also on how the students are being shortchanged by a program that is 85 percent white when all surrounding districts are more representative of the population throughout this area and most of this country. They are being denied resources, opportunities and exposure to the attitudes and behaviors of the cultural differences throughout our country. A “mostly white” education system — and town — is not helping develop anyone for success in our future and the global
workplace. A continued program as you are promoting will inevitably fail and take a lot of the city’s resources with that failure! Are you going to be part of that embarrassment? As a community, we must advance into the 21st Century sensibly, flexibly, and collectively and not be “dragged” into it kicking and screaming like spoiled adults feeling “entitled, superior and privileged” like Trump! It is past time for some Council members to place the future welfare of the city, the citizens and most significantly the students before your own selfish concerns! John Boeddeker Falls Church
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Have you heard of railroad cottages? In real estate, there is a famous mantra: Location, location, location. That is an apt saying for this project, except it should be wrong location, wrong location, wrong location. A developer and his partners (a realtor and an architect) recently purchased a one and one quarter acre triangle-shaped plot of land zoned for three houses…yet they are proposing building 11 houses. The site is located next to the W&OD Trail, at the end of a narrow dead-end alleyway. The name “railroad cottages” is meant to evoke a sense that the houses are small. In fact, they will be two-story, 1,500 square feet, two bedroom, plus den. The only thing “small” is the space between each building: just six feet. This is very tight. Current zoning dictates 30 feet between structures. The project is agerestricted, targeted to “seniors” (age 55+), and the proposed “mid-range/ affordable” price point is approximately $650,000 – 700,000. To get permission to build, the developer must convince the Planning Commission and City Council that it is not a bad idea to change the zoning. Here’s why it is a bad idea: Public safety/fire emergency response risk, den-
sity, inadequate parking, excessive traffic for this type of street, storm water drainage issues (Tripps Run is parallel to the site), negatively changing the experience for the users of the W&OD trail, increased neighborhood noise levels, removal of almost
“The neighbors and I are not opposed to the concept of cottage housing, just not at this awkwardly-shaped location at the end of a dead-end alley.”
all vegetation and existing trees (which will effectively displace wildlife including foxes, raccoons, deer, birds, etc), and diminishing property values by changing the zoning. This site is zoned R-1A (residential). Next is R-1B. Both designations
mean single-family, but the lot sizes are smaller in B. RM is multi-family, RC is cluster or townhouses (think Winter Hill). Homeowners purchase their houses knowing what the zoning is, and the price reflects that. This proposal would be considered condominiums. The whole point of zoning regulations is to provide consistency. City Council passed an ordinance a few years ago stating that lots can no longer be subdivided. Why would they go against this? The City is setting themselves up for significant legal issues if they alter zoning that could negatively affect residents’ property values. The simple geometry of the site (shaped like a wedge of pie) does not lend itself to good design. The plan has the minimum amount of green space, and the maximum amount of cement and buildings, with very poor access. The neighbors and I are not opposed to the concept of cottage housing, just not at this awkwardly-shaped location at the end of a dead-end alley. A better suited location would be (for example) the Bowling Alley site, or Jefferson Avenue (if those were available). Other issues: density and lack of parking. Carport parking will only provide for 10 cars, when there might be two cars per family, or even more. Our parking projec-
tions predict anywhere from 25-30 cars at any time. Where will everyone park? They will be forced to park a block away on Fowler Street (part of Fairfax County, not Falls Church), as Railroad is a fire lane, marked “No Parking.” This is a long walk for anyone carrying groceries, especially if the person is elderly. Traffic is also a major concern, as the residents of the new houses would generate up to 57 car “trips” in/out of this dead-end every day. This more than triples the current traffic. Myself and other neighbors have started a petition against this project, and have amassed over 150 signatures (via an online petition, as well as a separate hard copy one). Obviously, many people are upset by the proposal. The development plan is intended to maximize the builder’s profits, with little consideration for the impact to the current residents. As taxpayers, we are committed to maintaining the integrity of our neighborhood, our quality of life and environment — which are now jeopardized. Have you heard of railroad cottages? Julie Harrison is a seven-year resident of the City of Falls Church and lives with her family directly behind the proposed railroad cottages building site.
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A pediatric neurologist, war veteran and seasoned Virginia politician, Northam let his resume do most of the talking while conveying an understanding of the crowd through shared experiences. He touted his reputation as a “winner” in Virginia’s Republicandominated General Assembly and referenced his progression through the ranks in state politics when appropriate. At the same time, Northam’s wife is one of Virginia’s underpaid teachers and he’s seen the Chesapeake Bay deteriorate while growing up on the eastern shore. His policy plans weren’t covered in great depth, but Northam assured Virginians he was more in tune with their wants and needs. “I’m the Virginia establishment; [Perriello’s] the Washington establishment,” Northam said. “This race is about the Commonwealth of Virginia and I think people across the state are really recognizing that.” Northam’s strategy wasn’t aggressive, but meshed well with the casual mood set by moderator and NBC 4 reporter Tom Sherwood. Perriello joined in some of the joking, although he spent most of his time laying out his vision of economic revitalization. Perriello’s proposed tax reform would make preschool universal and ensure two years of community college or trade school are statefunded. As a result, more citizens would receive higher paying jobs (and subsequently, enter higher tax brackets). That fits into his grander scheme of bolstering the middle class by equipping them with more disposable income. It’s not far off from Northam’s education plan, which requires a year of community service post-education as collateral, but Perriello says it’s a part of a “fundamental change” to economics and believes voters agree. “Primary voters … see us leading the race, and not just in the polls but on policy.” Perriello said. “We’re trying to be a ‘Greatest Hits’ album – take the managerial experience and policy depth of Hillary Clinton’s campaign, the understanding that the system is corrupt and inequality is crushing from the Bernie world and the focus on a hopeful message
from Obama, who was my political mentor.” Little blood was drawn between the two candidates. When prompted by Sherwood to ask each other a question, Perriello was caught off guard and slow-pitched Northam a question about what everyone could learn about the Democratic party from his experience. Northam wasn’t as forgiving, pegging Perriello about accepting “dark money” from hidden campaign donors and alluding to his former relationship with the National Rifle Association. The former congressman denied accepting money from the NRA for his campaign and reminded everyone he called it a “nut-job extremist organization,” assuring the crowd he’s been off their payroll. Perriello swung back later when he questioned Northam’s stance about the ecologically insensitive Atlantic Coast pipeline being built by Dominion Power, a state-regulated monopoly with a history of influence in Virginia politics in both parties, and how those ties factored into a letter Northam sent to the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality. Northam deflected the question by stating, “I’m not going to stand up here on the witness stand,” and emphasized the importance of maintaining a working relationship. That was the extent of the any harsh words on stage. Post-debate Northam singled out Perriello’s inconsistency on gun control, abortion rights and the environment to the News-Press. Perriello told the News-Press he’ll handle any new points of contention at today’s (Thursday) debate in Roanoke, but otherwise will continue to champion his reformed tax code as the answer to Virginia’s problems. With just over a month to go before the primary, both aim to keep making impressions on undecided voters. “I know both candidates. [Perriello] is a smart guy and could win this nomination. [Northam] has upped his game. He’s very articulate, very knowledgeable and does have that smoothness Perriello doesn’t,” said Loren Hershey, a 40-year resident of Fairfax County in attendance. “I think Perriello will help to change the politics of Virginia for the better, but I don’t think he’ll win the governorship.”
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NEWS BRIEFS F.C. 3rd Quarter Report Projects $800,000 Shortfall The third quarter financial report for the City of Falls Church general fund presented to the F.C. City Council by the City’s new director of finance, Kiran Hawa, Monday night showed that only 60 percent of the total budgeted revenues for the current fiscal year have been collected over the first nine months, and “could potentially result in a shortfall of as much as approximately $800,000 in revenues” by the end of the fiscal year. Real estate tax receipts are under projection “due to adjustments to assessed values, rehabilitation credit, tax relief and deferrals being higher than estimated,” according to the report. Most of this has occurred for commercial properties “where the assessment is based on financial information which we may not have prior to the assessment,” it added. Business license receipts are projected to come in under budget by about $180,000, permit revenues are coming in “significantly under budget” with a shortfall of about $660,000. While sales tax revenues are coming in slightly below projections, they are up nine percent, nonetheless, and other taxes are projected to come in under budget by $170,000 and fines and forfeitures are projected to be under budget by $180,000 due in part to a challenge leading to a temporary stop in red light camera citations. On the bright side, personal property taxes are projected to be over budget by 7.7 percent, or $390,000 and meals tax revenues are also projected to be over budget by about 8 percent.
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Mary Ellen Henderson Principal Announces Resignation Mary Ellen Henderson principal Ty Harris abruptly announced his resignation this week from his position at the City of Falls Church middle school, effective June 30. Making the announcement in the school’s weekly e-mail newsletter, Harris said he’s resigning so he can relocate closer to his daughter. Formerly an assistant principal with Mary Ellen Henderson in 2014-15 school year, Harris was named the school’s principal in May 2015.
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F.C. Economic Czar to Retire Rick Goff, the 13-year veteran leader of the City of Falls Church’s Economic Development Office. has announced that he will be retiring as of July 5, and the office’s main new hire, Ingrid Racine, currently out on maternity leave, has announced that she will not be returning, F.C. City Manager Wyatt Shields has announced. In a memo to the City Council and key staff, Shields said that Goff “has provided steady leadership for our economic development efforts in the City for 13 years, facilitating almost a billion dollars in investment by the private sector in our commercial districts. He has been at the center of all of the negotiations for community benefits with each of the major projects that have been Rick Goff. (Photo: City of built in the City. He has helped the City evaluate projects in a pro- Falls Church) fessional and rigorous way, and the quality of his work has helped us all ‘get to yes.’” He added, “I have personally learned a great deal from Rick, and will miss his quiet, rock solid counsel and his friendship. Concerning Racine, he wrote, “She has brought a great deal of energy and know-how to marketing the City over the past two years. She has built a great foundation in the Choose Falls Church web site, with its great commercial data base, and strong platform for telling the City story in an attractive and effective way. She has offered to help us through the coming months, as we transition.” Shields said he will consult with the Economic Development Authority, the City Council and the Chamber of Commerce on “this important recruitment over the coming months…It is a very big job to fill.” An event to celebrate Goff’s work will be held prior to his July 5 departure.
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AT A MONTHLY WINE TASTING event featuring Sicilian wines last week, Lino AT AN EVENT featuring U.S. Rep. Don Beyer (second from right) at a Falls Church Ricciardi (second from left), owner of Sfizi restaurant in Falls Church intro- home Sunday, F.C. Mayor David Tarter (left) and Councilman David Snyder is joined duces the wine expert Fabio Morrone (left) to some patrons. (Photo: News-Press) by local artist and bon vivant Eileen Levy. (Photo: News-Press)
Annandale United FC Holds Open Tryouts
Falls Church Rotary Club Holds Meeting
Annandale United FC is holding tryouts for players who want to compete at the highest level. All players trying out should bring water, shin guards, a ball and wear a white shirt (returning players should wear normal training kit). Exact dates, locations and details can be found at www.annandaleunitedfc.com. New players are advised to email the respective Directors of Coaching to express interest in advance so the coaches can plan for player numbers on tryout dates accordingly. Bo Amato – Technical Director – bo_amato@annadaleunitedfc. org; Trevor Parker – Director of Coaching – trevor_parker@ annandaleunitedfc.org; Scott Norberg – Girls Director of Coaching – aufc_girls@annandaleunitedfc.com
The Rotary Club of Falls Church will host its first of two monthly meetings at 6:30 p.m. at Harvest Moon Restaurant (7260 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church) on Thursday, May 4. This month’s guest speaker will be Meagan Perkins, a Community and Volunteer Engagement Specialist at Northern Virginia Family Service’s Bailey’s Crossroads Community Shelter. Perkins will discuss the shelter’s Safe Haven community drop in program and Hypothermia Prevention program. Dinner costs $15 and all visitors are welcome.
U.S. Air Force Recruiter Visiting Area Schools USAF Staff Sergeant Owen Meeks will be visiting high
schools throughout Falls Church and Arlington on a monthly basis until 2021 to help with recruiting prospective airmen and women to join the services. Those interested in joining Air Force should arrange for an appointment with SSgt. Meeks at his office in Woodbridge (14092 Crossing Place). Contact Meeks at 571358-4252 or owen.meeks@us.af. mil for more information.
Historic Walking Tour Takes Place May 13 From Jamestown to the Falls Church, a walk through Virginia’s past to the Little City’s historic church. The tour and informal talk cover Virginia’s history and Falls Church’s role in it by discussing its ancient churches, unique landscape and the city that took its name. Originally founded as a commercial enterprise, English settlers brought
their religious beliefs, Georgian architectural style and way of life with them to the states upon arriving in the 17th century. Start point is The Falls Church (115 E. Fairfax St.) on Saturday, May 13 at 1 p.m. No RSVP needed.
Falls Church Arts Hosts New Exhibit Falls Church Arts Gallery at ArtSpace Falls Church is gearing up for its new exhibit, MORE or Less. The exhibit will be juried by Phyllis Furdell and will feature the works of artists such as Joan Slottow and Regina Petrecca. Artists are bringing their artwork for this show from all over the region in preparation for the May 6th opening at 7:30 pm at FCA Central (700 W. Broad Street) in the City of Falls Church. On Wednesday, May 10, FCA at ArtSpace Falls Church
will also open up its “Meet The Artists” Event of ArtSpace’s new show “Kaleidsocope,” which is the companion show to Creative Cauldron production of the same name. All FCA Shows are free and open to all visitors. Refreshments will be served.
Local Pianist To Perform In Upcoming Festival Eric Lin of Falls Church was chosen to participate in the Southeastern Piano Festival held at the University of South Carolina in June along with other distinguished high schoolaged pianists across the country. Lin has studied piano for more than 11 years, winning competitions throughout the nation and performing with five symphony orchestras in the Chicago, Washington D.C. and greater New York City metro areas.
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EXHIBITING THEIR WORK are the Congressional School’s middle school students at the Goodwin House located at Bailey’s Crossroads. Pieces were done in collaboration between two to three students each as seventh graders crafted knitted algebraic equations (top) and found-objects sculptures (bottom). The exhibit ends May 10. (P����: R��� J. B����) In June 2016, Lin performed with the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. He is the winner of the 2014-2015 Virginia state Music Teachers National Association, 2015-2016 D.C. Music Teachers National Association and Alternate for 2016 MTNA Eastern Division. He won top prize in the David Dubois Piano Competition, McDonald Arts Scholarship, E l i z a b e th - D a v is Pi a no Competition, International Young Artist Pianist Competition, Lee University Piano Competition, Chopin Young Artists Piano Competition, Ylda-Novik Piano Concerto Competition, Emilio del Rosario Piano Concerto Competition (Chicago), DePaul Concerto Festival and Robert
Spencer Concerto Competition at the junior and senior levels.
FCEF To Hold Annual ‘Derby Days’ Gala & Auction The Falls Church Education Foundation hosts its 13th annual Gala & Auction, with the theme of this year’s event being ‘Derby Days,’ on Friday, May 5 at the Washington Golf & Country Club (3017 N. Glebe Rd., Suite 203, Arlington) starting at 6:30 p.m. The event unites over 425 supporters of the Falls Church City Public Schools and features several musical acts, casino games, silent and live auctions and an open bar. In 2016, the event generated a record fundraising effort of $125,000 to go towards supporting the Super
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Grant program, Teacher Training Program, ESOL Summer school program and tutoring/mentoring programs for at-risk students and families, among many others. $150 per ticket. Semi-formal attire required. Bar will be closed by start of live auction. Contact Debbie Hiscott at dhiscott@ fcedf.org for more information
DMV 2 Go Bus Stationed In Falls Church May 12 A full range of Department of Motor Vehicles services will be offered at the DMV 2 Go bus parked outside of City Hall (330 Park Ave., Falls Church) on Friday, May 12 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. On top of applying for and renewing driver’s licenses, visitors can also apply for hunt-
The re-paving of Broad St. is set to begin on Sunday, May 7 from 9 p.m. – 5 a.m and will take place on W. Broad St. from West. St. to Washington St., and on E. Broad St. from Washington St. to Roosevelt St. The re-paving is aiming to be completed by Sunday, May 28, but the first week of June will be used for make-up days if required. As with most construction projects, nearby residents can expect inconveniences such as noise, dust, and construction traffic. All streets will remain open to traffic and residents and businesses will have access to driveways and entrances during this time period.
Falls Church Garden Club Readies For Plant Sale The Falls Church Garden Club’s annual Plant Sale is being held on Saturday, May 13 from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Community Center gym (223 Little Falls St., Falls Church). This year the garden club is offering bargain prices on locally grown flowering perennials, hostas, ferns, shrubs, native plants, gardening materials and more to outfit your garden with through the spring and summer months. Proceeds go to support
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local civic groups. Call 703-2485077 for more information about what items the sale is offering or for further details about the sale itself.
7th Annual Turtle Trot 5k Set For May 13 The annual Turtle Trot 5K race returns Saturday, May 13 at Bluemont Park. Check in at 9 a.m.; Race starts at 10 a.m and runs roughly an hour long. Meet at the lower Bluemont Park Picnic Shelter, North 4th Street Entrance. Cost for adults is $30. $15 for kids 12 and under. Prospective participants should note that there will be no on-site registration on the day of the race. For more information, contact Desi Jerry at Ajerry@arlingtonva.us or call 703-228-7781.
Farmer’s Market Comes To Falls Church The award-winning farmer’s market returns every Saturday to the City Hall parking lot, filled with fresh, local produce, meat, dairy, flowers & plants, honey, chocolates, gifts, music and more.The market will enlist the services of over 50 vendors during the peak months from late spring to mid-autumn. Unique to the Falls Church Market is the monthly Chef Series, which brings chefs from area restaurants in to develop recipes and share tastes using local, seasonal food.
Family Night At Arlington Mill Community Center The Arlington Mill Community and Senior Center (909 S. Dinwiddie St., Arlington) hosts its Circus De Mayo Family Night on Friday, May 5 from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Guests can enjoy dancing, games and crafts. Call 703-228-4773 for more information.
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Senator Dick Saslaw’s
News of Greater Falls Church By Supervisor Penny Gross
For decades, the Washington area was characterized as a “company town,” full of bureaucrats working for, and running, the federal government. Suburbs, like Arlington, Alexandria, Falls Church, and Fairfax County, were simply bedroom communities, where government workers scurried home to their families, usually by car, at the end of the business day. That all began to change in the 1970s, as the Metro system transformed commuting patterns, and expanded business and commercial horizons outside of the core jurisdiction. Today’s workers might never set foot in the District of Columbia or, if they do, only for recreational and social events, not work. Global companies – Northrup Grumman, Hilton Worldwide, Volkswagen of America, Capital One, for example – selected Fairfax County for their headquarters because of quality schools, and an educated workforce, not just for proximity to the Nation’s Capital. Diversification of our economy is required to ensure that these multimillion dollar investments, and future generations of workers and residents, succeed and thrive. Think of a major corporation as an aircraft carrier. The carrier is just one part of a larger fleet that may include a cruiser, destroyers or frigates, an air wing, and 7500 personnel. To support all of that requires on-shore supply businesses, food purveyors, and administrative personnel. In addition, all the services for the families of the sailors, the small businesses, the grocery stores, the shopping centers, and schools are part of the economy that one carrier group brings to a community. Similarly, a corporation brings with it new residents, new customers for existing businesses, and new students, all adding to the diversification of our local economy. As federal government jobs ebb, new
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industries, especially for technology, will be the linchpin for success. That still means an educated and skilled workforce, but not necessarily one based on the traditional four-year college degree. Many business owners report that they want, and need, workers with certifications and technical skills to fill the jobs that are available right now. Career and technical education programs at the high school level can produce certified workers ready to step into good jobs after graduation – from high school, not college! Some jobs may require an additional year or two of technical education, and Northern Virginia Community College (NVCC) is prepared to meet that need, working with entities such as the INOVA Health System, to align classes with workforce needs in health and allied fields. It’s an exciting time to prepare for the newly diversified economy and workforce, but the basic skills still apply – work ethic, a full day’s work for a full day’s pay, how to make good decisions, getting along with fellow workers, and respect for your colleagues and their work. One business owner told me that these have been the traditional basics, but added a newer one: computer skills! That was one he didn’t need when he started his business years ago, but it’s imperative now, he said. So much has changed since President Kennedy’s comment that Washington, D.C. was a “city with Southern efficiency and Northern charm.” Today, the region is a global community, no longer reliant on the federal government, and ready to move forward with untold opportunities. S:11.5”
Penny Gross is the Mason District Supervisor, in the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. She may be emailed at mason@fairfaxcounty.gov.
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The Commonwealth’s legislative season is now fully in the rearview mirror and all eyes are now on the statewide primaries to be held June 13 of this year. Note that the deadline to update your address or to register to vote in the primaries is May 22. I encourage you to visit the Virginia Department of Elections website at elections.virginia.gov, as they have an updated and robust page dedicated to the upcoming elections. Looking locally, Metro continues to make great strides with their railcar modernization program. The ongoing retirement of Metro’s oldest and least reliable railcars has accelerated in 2017, and GM/CEO Paul J. Wiedefeld reports that all old railcars will be retired by the end of this year. This is excellent news for riders in our region, as the retirement of old railcars means that the future base of railcars will run longer without maintenance issues and be more predictable. Metro noted that last month customers arrived “within five minutes of their expected arrival time about 90 percent of the time.” Kudos to an organization that has had far too many ugly headlines in recent years but now seems to be righting the ship. Mental health and behavioral services reform in the Commonwealth is an issue that I have written about before and one that remains at the forefront of the broader healthcare conversation. Virginia has made some improvement in the past few years with regards to the quality and quantity of services offered, but there is still much work to be done. The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) reports that the state’s mental health hospitals are under an unprecedented strain as admissions have spiked more than 50 percent in the past few years. Several of the state’s hospitals routinely exceed 95 percent occupancy, creating a unsafe environment for both patients and staff. We simply must do better to ensure that all citizens in need can receive treatment in a timely fashion. The growing opioid and substance use epidemic nationwide and here in Virginia is a separate problem but one that often intersects with mental health and behavioral services. The National Survey on Drug Use and Health
notes that a whopping 585,500 Virginians are in need of help for a substance use problem but are unable to receive treatment. Per DBHDS, our system of locallyrun community services boards are only able to assist 30,000 people per year. Despite the bleak portrait, Virginia is moving itself to the front of the pack on addressing this devastating epidemic. The state allocated an additional $1 million for treatment services to pair with $5 million of federal money. More importantly, an additional $6.2 million was allocated for same-day access to the aforementioned community services boards. These new monies, in combination with better integration between the state and localities, promises to start turning the tide on this public health crisis. It is unfortunate that the root cause of many of our health issues in Virginia is a lack of consistent access to quality and affordable healthcare. Another legislative season has come and gone and Virginia once again remains one of 19 states that refuses to adopt a provision that would see hundreds of thousands of our fellow citizens gain access to such care. That provision is of course Medicaid expansion. Currently, more than 400,000 low-income Virginians are denied access to health care because of the GOP’s stubborn opposition to Medicaid expansion. A look at the facts and numbers surrounding the issue make it clear that their opposition is purely political. We know that it is exponentially more expensive to provide care for the uninsured than it is to provide them adequate Medicaid coverage. We know that outside of the Virginia State Capitol, bipartisan agreement on this issue does exist – witness the strong show of support for expansion by Chambers of Commerce across the state. But rather than make a sensible public policy decision that would benefit those most in need, my colleagues across the aisle seem content to leave $5 million of federal money on the table every day merely to score political points. I ask you to remember that when you head to the polls next month and again in November. Senator Saslaw represents the 35th District in the Virginia State Senate. He may be emailed at district35@senate.virginia.gov.
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Our community’s oldest independent pharmacy, Preston’s, changed proprietors in December. John Eklund, stalwart owner for the past three decades of the store at 5101 Lee Highway, retired confidently knowing that what he calls “the go-to place for people who need assistance” is in good hands. With its discounts, specialty medications vital to senior citizens and nostalgia novelties (humor books along with gift-shop scented candles), Preston’s remains a slice of mom-and-pop Americana in a chain-store world. “Sometimes I felt like it’s a last resort,” Eklund told me. “I can’t count on my hands and toes how many customers said they went everywhere else first” before finding the item at Preston’s. He considers that “a compliment” given that prescription drug retailing has become a “convenience business.” Competition for independent pharmacies is cutthroat. But Eklund takes satisfaction in the continuity of a customer base that includes families of three generations and discreet service to admirals, generals and notables such as broadcaster Katie Couric. The original Preston’s started in 1934, on N. Monroe St. in Cherrydale. Eklund picked up the history from longtime customers, as he only met Mr. Preston once in the early 1980s. Eklund can recite the pharma-
cy’s complicated history of moves to several sites around N. Glebe Rd. and Lee Highway (where the Wells Fargo branch is now and the site that is now an M&T bank, plus for a time in the medical building at George Mason Drive and Lee Highway). Raised in upstate New York before earning his pharmacy degree at the University of Rhode Island, Eklund came to the Washington area in 1974 to work at a Peoples Drug Store. A colleague who’d shown success running independent stores drew out Eklund’s ambition to be an owner. In 1986, after scouring sites in Springfield, Falls Church and Fairfax, he settled on Preston’s at 2165 N. Glebe, now a nail salon by Thirsty Bernie. “It was an institution [that was] 50 years old and had a good reputation,” he said. But in the 1990s, when managed care was gaining steam, suppliers began driving hard bargains and chain stores threatened him. The nearby Rite Aid aggressively pressured him to sell, threatening to “put me out of business,” he recalls, even though Eklund’s customers often went next door and confirmed that Preston’s prices were lower. After a game of chicken with a landlord that went on for years, a nervous-but-determined Eklund in 2000 finally made a deal with Ray Welch for the Texaco and auto repair shop at Lee Highway and N. Edison St. There his contractors built a new Preston’s that is
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Better Without The President
The Washington Post coverage, the article by Dan Zak, of last weekend’s White House Correspondents Dinner was, on behalf of journalists everywhere, self-deprecating and decidedly underwhelming. Frankly, it marked a major and stupid oversight as its flagrant immaturity (the headline was, “Without You-Know-Who or the Who’s Who, They Soldier On at the Correspondents’ Dinner) torpedoed what was, in fact, probably the most edifying and gratifying WHCA Dinner maybe ever. With Trump and the entire White House roster absent, protesting the media’s unwillingness to heap adulation on the president, and almost no “celebrities,” including very few elected officials, the event provided its attendees (still sold out) and television viewers everyFALLS CHURCH NEWS-PRESS where with what came off as a political demonstration on behalf of the virtues of the First Amendment and the good and indispensable work most journalists do to keep the nation democratic and free. When WHCA president Jeff Mason affirmed to everybody that “We are not fake news. We are not the enemy of the people!” there was a truly sustained standing ovation, the longest and most heartfelt of any I’d experienced at the numerous WHCA dinners I’ve attended since the late 1980s. Perhaps such a powerful affirmation was too schlocky for the oh-sostylish Post style section, where the article reinforced the notion that without celebrity, or the president, to show off, journalists just don’t matter that much. “Everyone survived without the president, or without the crush of Hollywood celebrities who for years had decorated the dinner in ever-increasing density, until now,” the author intoned, comparing it to “an off-year high school reunion,” and suggesting that everyone was hungering for celebrity star power. Frankly, if I could, I’d vote for all future WHCA Dinners to be like the one last weekend. It was actually a celebration of the news profession, and for that matter, with the bloviating president spewing hate at a rally in Pennsylvania at the same time, its timing was spot on. As much as past WHCA events were hosted by journalists and their organizations, they’d always wound up revolving around the president in the room and, of course, the last decades’ growing accumulation of the so-called “celebrities.” But my favorite “selfie” this time was not with Barbra Streisand but with my own managing editor. We were both gratified listening to Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein, the heroes of the Watergate investigation that actually brought down a U.S. president for the first time in American history 45 years ago. Pulitzer Prize winners for their efforts, they relayed their thoughts about the importance of what we journalists do, and frankly, we don’t get to hear that nearly as much as we should these days. Even the comedian for the night, a young, bright-eyed Hasan Minhaj, introduced himself as a news correspondent for Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show,” which indeed is the role he plays on the nightly comedic take on the day’s news. He had some good jabs at the media organizations represented in the room, though he saved his best, most irreverent stuff for Trump, “the elephant not in the room.” Such a shame that the Post’s coverage of the event was so lame, because the Post was held up for major heroism not only by the prominent roles given to Woodward and Bernstein, but also because one of the WHCA’s major awards went to the Post investigative reporter David Fahrenthold, whose stories on Trump’s actual charitable giving (by contrast with his claims) scored another Pulitzer announced just last month. A proud Marty Baron, the hero of last year’s Oscar winner, “Spotlight,” from his days at the Boston Globe and now in charge at the Post, had to have enjoyed the night’s celebration of his craft. As for me, when asked why or how I started my D.C.-area newspaper, the mighty Falls Church News-Press, 26 years ago, I tell about how I published my first newspaper at age seven, and my usual quip is, “So either I have printer’s ink in my veins, or I’ve just never grown up.” Whichever, I just felt really good about how the WHCA Dinner went down this year.
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On the Power of Being Awful
The 100-day reviews are in, and they’re terrible. The health care faceplants just keep coming; the administration’s tax “plan” offers less detail than most supermarket receipts; Trump has wimped out on his promises to get aggressive on foreign trade. The gap between big boasts and tiny achievements has never been wider. Yet there have, by my count, been seven thousand news articles — OK, it’s a rough estimate — about how Trump supporters are standing by their man, are angry at those meanies in the news media, and would NEW YORK TIMES NEWS SERVICE gladly vote for him all over again. What’s going on? The answer, I’d suggest, lies buried in the details of the latest report on gross domestic product. No, really. For the past few months, economists who track short-term developments have been noting a peculiar divergence between “soft” and “hard” data. Soft data are things like surveys of consumer and business confidence; hard data are things like actual retail sales. Normally these data tell similar stories (which is why the soft data are useful as a sort of early warning system for the coming hard data.) Since the 2016 election, however, the two kinds of data have diverged, with reported confidence surging — and, yes, a bump in stocks — but no real sign of a pickup in economic activity. The funny thing about that confidence surge, however, was that it was very much along partisan lines — a sharp decline among Democrats, but a simply huge rise among Republicans. This raises the obvious question: Were those reporting a huge increase in optimism really feeling that much better about their economic prospects, or were they simply using the survey as an opportunity to affirm the rightness of their vote? Well, if consumers really are feeling super-confident, they’re not acting on those feelings. The first-quarter GDP report, showing growth slowing to a crawl, wasn’t as bad as it looks: Technical issues involving inventories and seasonal adjustment (you don’t want to know) mean that underlying growth was probably OK, though not great. But consumer spending was definitely sluggish. The evidence, in other words, suggests that when Trump voters say they’re highly confident, it’s more a declaration of their political identity than an indication of what they’re going to do, or even, maybe, what they really believe.
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May I suggest that focus groups and polls of Trump voters are picking up something similar? One basic principle I’ve learned in my years at The Times is that almost nobody ever admits being wrong about anything — and the wronger they were, the less willing they are to concede error. For example, when Bloomberg surveyed a group of economists who had predicted that Ben Bernanke’s policies would cause runaway inflation, they literally couldn’t find a single person willing to admit, after years of low inflation, having been mistaken. Now think about what it means to have voted for Trump. The news media spent much of the campaign indulging in an orgy of false equivalence; nonetheless, most voters probably got the message that the political/media establishment considered Trump ignorant and temperamentally unqualified to be president. So the Trump vote had a strong element of: “Ha! You elites think you’re so smart? We’ll show you!” Now, sure enough, it turns out that Trump is ignorant and temperamentally unqualified to be president. But if you think his supporters will accept this reality any time soon, you must not know much about human nature. In a perverse way, Trump’s sheer awfulness offers him some political protection: His supporters aren’t ready, at least so far, to admit that they made that big a mistake. Also, to be fair, so far Trumpism hasn’t had much effect on daily life. In fact, Trump’s biggest fails have involved what hasn’t happened, not what has. So it’s still fairly easy for those so inclined to dismiss the bad reports as media bias. Sooner or later, however, this levee is going to break. I chose that metaphor advisedly. I’m old enough to remember when George W. Bush was wildly popular — and while his numbers gradually deflated from their post 9/11 high, it was a slow process. What really pushed his former supporters to reconsider, as I perceived it — and this perception is borne out by polling — was the Katrina debacle, in which everyone could see the Bush administration’s callousness and incompetence playing out live on TV. What will Trump’s Katrina moment look like? Will it be the collapse of health insurance due to administration sabotage? A recession this White House has no idea how to handle? A natural disaster or public health crisis? One way or another, it’s coming. Oh, and one more note: By 2006, a majority of those polled claimed to have voted for John Kerry in 2004. It will be interesting, a couple of years from now, to see how many people say they voted for Donald Trump.
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Mad Fox’s Spring Beer Festival Highlights Virginia Breweries The beer will be flowing a bit more than usual at Mad Fox this Saturday, when the Falls Church brew pub hosts its annual Spring Bierfest. The fifth edition of the event will take place from 1 – 5 p.m. in the square in front of the restaurant and feature live music, local artists and vendors and a bounce house and arts and crafts for kids. As for the booze, more than 30 Virginia breweries will be represented at the festival and includes two appearing for the first time – 2 Silos Brewery and Heroic
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Aleworks – plus Three Notch’d, Port City, Quattro Goomba’s, Caboose Brewing Company, Fairwinds, Devil’s Background and many more. Admission to the festival is free, though a tasting glass and tickets are required to sample the beer and to order food in the festival area. A $30 admission package includes a tasting glass and six tasting tickets and a $55 package gets two glasses and 20 tickets. Tickets for Mad Fox’s Spring Bierfest are available at https://www.eventbrite. com/e/mad-fox-spring-bierfest-tickets-33379616331.
Fava Pot Food Truck Opening Restaurant in F.C. The food truck Fava Pot will open in restaurant form this summer in The Shops at West Falls Church shopping center on Lee Highway in Falls Church. Founded by Dina Daniel, the currentlyoperating food truck is a mission-oriented Egyptian and Mediterranean restaurant helping people “Eat Healthy for a Good
Cause.” Its truck menu includes appetizers like hummus, taboulah and falafel, stuffed pitas, platters and bowls. Fava Pot sponsors the education of orphan girls in Egypt and supports them to return to serve in their communities. Additionally, the restaurant donates 15 percent of its profits when catering events for a school or church back to the organization. Fava Pot (Coming Summer 2017) 7393 D Lee Highway | Falls Church favapot.com
Falls Church Area Cinco de Mayo Roundup It’s Cinco de Mayo Friday and with it, several Falls Church-area restaurants are serving up festive specials for the celebration. Here’s the roundup: Mad Fox Brewing Company (444 West Broad Street, Falls Church) — Mad Fox is combining Cinco de Mayo with a party to celebrate the opening of their patio starting at 3 p.m. Live music will be provided by Cactus Liquors and there will be Mexicaninspired food and drink specials until 11 p.m. Open Road Grill (8100 Lee Highway, Falls Church) — Cinco de Mayo party including live music from 7 – 10 p.m. and specials on Coronas, Flying Dog Numero Uno, margaritas and quesadillas until 9
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Pepita Cantina (4000 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington) — Up Wilson in Arlington, Pepita will be throwing a Cinco de Mayo patio party with margaritas, suckling pig tacos, piñatas and a DJ. Pepita opens at 11:30 a.m. with the patio party starting at 5 p.m. Tickets are $5 and available at www. eventbrite.com/e/cinco-de-mayo-at-pepitacantina-tickets-33754172639. Taco Bamba (2190 Pimmit Drive, Falls Church) — The Falls Church taqueria is celebrating the 5th with a Mayan Cochinita Pibli taco. The special is a traditional dish of pork wrapped in banana leaves and slow roasted for hours in an achiote-bitter orange marinade.
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FALLS CHURCHCALENDAR COMMUNITYEVENTS THURSDAY, MAY 4 Playtime with the Early Literacy Center. Explore educational and manipulative items (aka toys) to teach early literacy through play. Ages birth to 5 years. No registration required. Mary Riley Styles Library (120 N. Virginia Ave., Falls Church). 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. 703-248-5058. Thursday Evening Book Group. Discussion group that meets on the first Thursday evening of each month in the library’s conference room. This week’s book is “Solar” by Ian McEwan. Light refreshments are served. Mary Riley Styles Library (120 N. Virginia Ave., Falls Church). 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. 703-248-5058.
FRIDAY, MAY 5 FIRSTfriday of Falls Church. Enjoy dining specials, retail discounts
and free activities during the monthly event that takes place city-wide. List of participating vendors, stores and entertainers and the deals offered at each location can be found at firstfirdayoffallschurch.com. To register as an artist, performer, sponsor or volunteer for the event or for more information contact Tom Gittins at tommygoogolplex@aol. com.
SATURDAY, MAY 6 Backyard Composting Workshop. Topics to be covered during the workshop will include: leaf mulching in your front and back yard, yard waste composting, handson composting demonstration, how to make compost tea, proper food waste composting, and vermicomposting. All participants will have their names placed in a raffle to win free compost bins that will be handed out at the end of the workshop. Cherry Hill Park (312 Park Ave., Falls Church) 2 – 4 p.m. Contact Sandy Tarpinian
at shoptarp@gmail.com for more information.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY SUNDAY, MAY 75 The Great Zucchini. Comedian and magician will be hosting a show at the Falls Church Doodlehopper 4 Kids. The 40-minute performance involves interactive magic tricks and sketches featuring the Great Zucchini’s puppet, Ruffles the Rabbit. Doodlehopper 4 Kids (234 W. Broad St., Falls Church). 11:30 a.m. – noon. 703-538-9890.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY MONDAY, MAY 86 DMV Connect. DMV services such as applying for and renewing driver’s licenses, obtaining E-Z pass transponders and updating an address following a home move or for voter registration will all be offered in this temporary location during regular business service hours. American Legion (400 Oak St., Falls Church). 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY TUESDAY, MAY 97 Great Books Discussion. A discussion concentrating on both traditional and modern literary classics meeting at the second and fourth Tuesday of each month from September through May. This week’s book is “A Long Day’s Journey into Night” by Eugene O’Neill. Mary Riley Styles Library (120 N. Virginia Ave., Falls Church). 7 – 9 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY WEDNESDAY, MAY 10 8 Medicare 101. A free, unbiased discussion of your key choices in Medicare and how to save money. Sponsored by the Fairfax County Area Agency on Aging’s Virginia Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program (VICAP). Thomas Jefferson Library (7415 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Contact Medicare counselor Bill Vaughan at 703-324-5851 for more information.
THEATER&ARTS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY FRIDAY, MAY 5 2 “Kaleidoscope.” From the team behind “The Turn of the Screw” and “Monsters of the Villa Diodati!” During the run of a legendary Broadway performer’s comeback one-woman show, the performances take unexpected turns as she tries to tell the story of her star-studded life in the theater. She frequently forgets anecdotes that she was supposed to tell, or makes up entirely new ones. Her stage manager and director try to come to her aid, but the insidious signs of Alzheimer’s disease are becoming apparent. Brimming with humor and pathos, this heart-warming bold new work twists and turns its way through the shadows of memory. Creative Cauldron (410 S. Maple Ave., Suite 116, Falls Church). $30. 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. creativecauldron.org.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY SATURDAY, MAY 6 2 “Master Class.” One of the most glamorous celebrities of her time — and the definition of a diva — world-renowned opera star
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Maria Callas comes to vibrant life in this wickedly funny stage bio that won a Tony Award for Best Play. Terrence McNally’s “Master Class” finds the singing legend leading a voice class, and while she both cajoles and terrorizes to get the best out of her students, she muses on her past glories and many heartbreaks. D.C. favorite Ilona Dulaski stars in this production. MetroStage Alexandria (1201 N. Royal St., Alexandria). 8 p.m. $60. metrostage.org.
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“The Tempest.” William Shakespeare’s play about Prospero, who lives on an enchanted island with his daughter Miranda and his servants Ariel and Caliban. When Prospero spots his enemies sailing he shipwrecks them on the island with him, including the King of Naples, his son, a group of sailors, and two zany mischief-makers all at the mercy of his sorcery. Power struggles ensue, plots are hatched, a marriage is made, and magical forces intervene to ensure a just outcome for all involved. Gunston Arts Center, Theater Two (2700 S. Lang St, Arlington) 3 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. $10. encorestageva.org.
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Thrillbilly’s. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 8:30 p.m. 703-241-9504. Damian Wolfe. Dogwood Tavern (132 W. Broad St., Falls Church). 10 p.m. 703-237-8333.
Son Flavor. Clare and Don’s Beach Shack. (130 North Washington St., Falls Church). 6:30 p.m. 703-5329283. Lotus Land. The State Theatre (220 N Washington St., Falls Church). $14. 7 p.m. 703-2370300. Shartel and Hume. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 9 p.m. 703-241-9504. Kara and Matty D. Dogwood Tavern (132 W. Broad St., Falls Church). 10 p.m. 703-237-8333.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY SATURDAY, MAY 6 4 “The O” Showcase. Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). $10 – $15. 1 p.m. 703-255-1566.
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30th Annual Evening of Comedy. Wolf Trap (1645 Trap Rd. Vienna). $25 – $28. 7 p.m & 9:30 p.m. 703255-1900.
The Snake Farmers. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 4 p.m. 703-2419504. Kim Richey. Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). $18 – $20. 7 p.m. 703-255-1566.
Hand Painted Swinger. Clare and Don’s Beach Shack. (130 North Washington St., Falls Church). 6:30 p.m. 703-532-9283.
Steve Lauri from The Hollies. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 7:30 p.m. 703-2419504.
Tate Stevens with Shane Gamble and Celeste Kellogg. The State Theatre (220 N Washington St., Falls Church). $14. 7 p.m. 703237-0300.
Yngwie Malmsteen. The State Theatre (220 N Washington St., Falls Church). $30. 7 p.m. 703237-0300.
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Tom Paxton. Wolf Trap (1645 Trap Rd. Vienna). $24 – $28. 8 p.m. 703-255-1900.
“Outside Mullingar.” Two introverted neighbors have lived in rural Ireland and known each other for years, but their lives intersect sharply when a parent dies and property rights come into question. A romantic comedy that proves love always shows up right on time. Keegan Theatre (1742 Church St.NW Washington D.C.). $45. 3 p.m. keegantheatre. com.
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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN is appearing at the State Theatre in Falls Church this Saturday. (Photo: Yngwie Malmsteen)
Innertwined. Dogwood Tavern (132 W. Broad St., Falls Church). 10 p.m. 703-237-8333. Welshly Arms. Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). $15 – $25. 10 p.m. 703-255-1566.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY SUNDAY, MAY 75 The Music School at Jammin Java’s “Main Stage Open Mic Showcase.” Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). 1 p.m. 703-255-1566. Michelle Murray Bluegrass. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 1:15 p.m. 703-2419504. Johnny Artis Unplugged. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 4 p.m. 703-2419504. James Britton. Clare and Don’s Beach Shack. (130 North Washington St., Falls Church). 6:30 p.m. 703-532-9283. “The 4 Amigos Tour” feat.
Michael Pearsall + Kill The Alarm + Brent Shuttleworth + Will Bowen. Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). $15. 7:30 p.m. 703-255-1566. Linwood Taylor Band. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 8:30 p.m. 703-2419504.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY MONDAY, MAY 86 Eddie Jobson + Marc Bonilla. Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). $20. 5:30 p.m. 703-2551566. Wolf Blues Jam. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 8:30 p.m. 703-2419504.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY TUESDAY, MAY 97 Wolf Trap in Rosslyn. Wolf Trap (1645 Trap Rd. Vienna). 12 p.m – 2 p.m. 703-255-1900. Acoustic 90’s Night. Clare and Don’s Beach Shack. (130 North Washington St., Falls Church). 7
p.m. 703-532-9283. So Much Light + Nnamdi Ogbonnaya + Chris Barrett + The Solo Projekt + KROBOPL. Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). $15 – $20. 7 p.m. 703255-1566. Hudson & Watson. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 8:30 p.m. 703-2419504.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY WEDNESDAY, MAY 10 8 Robyn Hitchcock - Record Release Tour - Night #1. Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). $20 – $25. 7:30 p.m. 703-255-1566. Open Mic with Bob Hume and Martha Capone Band. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 8 p.m. 703-2419504. “The Acoustic Living Room,” Songs and Stories with Kathy Mattea Featuring Bill Cooley. Wolf Trap (1645 Trap Rd. Vienna). $35. 8 p.m. 703-255-1900.
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Mustang Boys Rebound From Rough Stretches Vs. Madison & Strasburg BY MATT DELANEY
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George Mason High School’s varsity boys soccer team continues its ascent up the Conference 35 and 2A East rankings with another batch of wins this past week as the team bested Madison County High School, 6-1, and Strasburg High School, 4-1. On Tuesday, Mason (9-1-1) was firing on all cylinders in the opening and closing minutes of the first half against Madison. Two minutes into the game junior forward Peter Scardino sliced a low-arcing cross into the Mountaineers’ penalty box, allowing sophomore midfielder Nicholas Wells to knock a knuckle ball into the lower left part of the net. Four minutes later, Scardino again would serve up a teammate – this time it was senior midfielder Olo Sembera Baracco – who booted his shot off on a one-timer to give Mason a quick 2-0 lead. A mid-half lull was ended in
the 32nd minute when junior midfielder Carlos Mercado tapped in a loose ball after Mason’s umpteenth corner kick. Senior midfielder David Martinez forced Madison County to score an own goal when his right-to-left cross redirected off a Mountaineer player’s knee and past their goalkeeper. Right before the half, senior forward Connor Anderson blasted a shot that was too hot to handle for Madison County’s keeper and Mercado swooped in to sink the rebound to give the Mustangs a 5-0 lead by halftime. A slow start to the second put Mason out of sorts. The offense began to dally with possessions and defense to relax their front. As a result, Madison County managed to zip a hard shot off the post, right to their unguarded forward who collected and scored the Mountaineers’ only goal of the match. For nearly 10 minutes after that goal, Madison County seemingly had three times as many shots on goal as they had the entire
game and had Mason reeling. “A bunch of guys just came out into the second half with their mind not in the game. Everybody was a little distracted with how we did in the first half,” senior defender and co-captain Wesley Quill said. “Just going forward with the rest of our games and the rest of the season, we need to make sure we come out of every game that we have fired up and ready to go, and not have any letups like we did tonight.” Wells would connect on the game’s final goal after a long throw-in was deflected his way and he booted it off a one-hop. The 6-1 win felt good, but opportunities to improve, especially on set pieces, were abundant. “We left a lot of goals out on the field,” Mustang head coach Frank Spinello said. “When we have balls just poking around six yards outside their goal, we gotta finish those.” On the road against Strasburg last Friday, the Mustangs found
Mason High Girls Soccer Keeps Rolling, Tops Strasburg & Madison; Holds Lead in Conference
BY MATT DELANEY
FALLS CHURCH NEWS-PRESS
Building momentum as the postseason nears, George Mason High School’s varsity girls soccer team handled their business in wins over Strasburg High School, 8-0, and on the road against Madison County High School, 1-0, this past week. The Mustangs (11-1) came out hot against Strasburg last Friday. Less than seven minutes into the game, senior midfielder Rebecca Crouch had already tallied two goals to go with junior midfielder Victoria Rund’s one to nudge Mason comfortably ahead at 3-0. And though a three-goal advantage put the Mustangs in the driver’s seat, their level of urgency waned for a period before junior forward Izzy Armstrong reignited Mason with her first goal minutes before halftime. “We had a discussion...that we need to be either good or amazing,” Mason head coach Allison Klink said. “You’re not going to be amazing for every second of every game, but you have to be solid throughout the game and I felt [the team] did do that, so I’m
not upset about them not scoring that many goals after the quick three to start.” The second half of play against the Rams became a balancing act between running the team’s preferred scheme and also allowing Crouch to connect on her 100th career assist. Crouch thought the record was in-hand when a through ball left sophomore midfielder Maura Mann alone with Strasburg’s goalie. Mann sidestepped the keeper’s charge and was staring down an open net, but her low shot was slightly misfired and dinged off the post, leaving Crouch clutching her head in disbelief. Crouch went on to score her third goal of the match after a Mann pass to Armstrong was deflected her way and she tapped it in uncontested. Junior defender Jessie Beddow booted in another goal off a rebound moments later to keep up the offensive pressure and Armstrong found Crouch for Mason’s seventh goal a few minutes after that to put Mason within one goal of an abridged end to the game. Determined to leave the game with the triple-digit career assists, Crouch fought off her
scoring instincts and fished for openings in the Rams’ defense to fit passes into. After being stonewalled a few times, Crouch finally, snuck a ball past Strasburg’s back line to Armstrong, who buried the shot and joined the rest of the players in embracing her teammate. “I think my assists record shows how much I wanna work for my team,” Crouch said. “I like giving people the opportunity to score and it says more about how I play, because I don’t play just for me.” Mason traveled to Madison on Tuesday to take on the Mountaineers in what was a tightly contested match throughout. Neither team’s offense was at their best, but the Mustangs got a larger helping of possessions thanks to their scrappy midfield and stifling defense on the back. All of their opportunites on offense eventually culuminated in a game-deciding goal as Mason had to sink just one of their shots to escape with a 1-0 win by the end. The Mustangs host Central High School Thursday before traveling to Rappahannock County High School next Tuesday, May 9.
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PUSHING THE PACE is senior defender and co-captain Nico Ferrara. Ferrara helped lead Mason to its ninth victory of the season in a 6-1 win over Madison County on Tuesday. (PHOTO: CAROL SLY) themselves tied 1-1 after a competitive first half. Coming into the second, Mason was able to seal the win with a three-goal burst, aided by Sembera Baracco’s hat trick, and took care of the Rams,
allowing Mason to leave with the win in-hand. Mason travels to Central High School on Thursday before hosting Rappahannock County High School next Tuesday, May 9.
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POSING FOR PICUTRES at the second annual Athletic Boosters Signing Ceremony are nine George Mason High School seniors who have committed to play sports at the collegiate level. (Seated from left) Maeve Donnelly, Bryn Mawr College; Rebecca Crouch, University of South Florida; Sarah Lubnow, Virginia Tech. (Standing from left) Dustin Green, Bridgewater College; Walker Hegadorn, Catholic University; Olo Sembera Baracco, Randolph-Macon College; Derin Kokuuslu, William & Mary; Alex Ross, Grinnell College; and Justin Britton, Carnegie Mellon University. (P����: C���� S��)
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Inclusive Pre-Kindergaten teacher, and Hamby, a fourth grade teacher, were eligible to apply for the award because they are educators in their first three years of teaching. In the application, Barr and Hamby were prompted to reflect on their challenges and successes throughout their first few years of teaching. Barr and Hamby are in their third year of teaching and both attended James Madison University where they completed their Bachelor of Science degrees in 2013 and a M. Ed. in Teaching in 2014.
GMHS Robotics Team Ends Year At World Championships
BEING SWORN IN as the new Superintendant of Falls Church City Public Schools is Dr. Peter Noonan (right) by Arlington County Clerk of Courts, Paul Ferguson (left), during the Falls Church School Board meeting on May 2. Prior to joining FCCPS, Noonan has worked as both a teacher and administrator in school systems across the country, including serving as the superintendant of Fairfax City Public Schools. Noonan begins his new role on May 15. (Photo: News-Press )
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School News & Notes Support Staff Employee Of The Year Announced Thomas Jefferson Elementary School fourth grade teachers and school administrators surprised paraprofessional Jan Potrykus with news that she had been selected as Falls Church City public Schools’ Support Staff Employee of the Year award. Potrykus was nominated by her co-workers in the fourth grade, whose nomination letter included this excerpt: “As a special education paraprofessional to students in fourth grade, Jan Potrykus works closely
with students and teachers in general education and special education settings. Colleagues share a deep appreciation for her dependability, sincerity, resourcefulness, and positive energy. Students are naturally drawn to her, are comforted and encouraged by her, and are excited to share their success with her. Parents admire the compassion she shows toward their children and marvel at her ability to form connections that result in significant academic, social, and behavioral growth.” Potrykus, and the other five nominees for the award, will be
recognized at FCCPS’ Celebration of Excellence on Thursday, May 11 at 4 p.m. in Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School’s cafetorium.
FCCPS Recognizes Beginning Teachers
Falls Church City Public Schools acknowledged the two recipients of the Apple Federal Credit Union Education Foundation Beginning Teacher Award, Catherine Barr of Jessie Thackery Preschool and Alissa Hamby of Thomas Jefferson Elementary School. Barr, an
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George Mason High School’s robotics team, 1418, had their season come to end at the World Championships held in St. Louis, Missouri from Apr. 27 – 29. A competitive series of qualifying matches landed 1418 in 54th place. Despite their low standing, the robotics team combined with the 7th seeded alliance that included three other teams. The composite team lost their first quarterfinal match while Mason was sitting out. After being subbed in for the following match, they achieved a two rotor autonomous win and a win for their alliance as well. Unfortunately, the alliance fell in the tiebreaker match by a narrow margin. This is the furthest any Mason robotics team had gone in the FIRST Robotics Competition. Prior to the World Championships, Mason placed third at District Competition held from Apr. 7 – 9. That competition featured the best teams from the D.C.-MarylandVirginia area, and also saw Mason be awarded the Innovation in Control Award, which recognizes the most innovative control system or application of control components to provide unique machine functions. Their award, high placing in District Competition and strong showing throughout the season is what granted 1418 an invitation to the World Championships.
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Miller Performs In All-Virginia Treble Choir
George Mason High School senior Ruthie Miller represented the Mustangs as a first soprano in the All-Virginia Treble Choir last week. Three days of rigorous rehearsal were capped off by a performance at the Moss Arts Center down in Virginia Tech. The first soprano position is traditionally the most competitive of the four vocal parts, with this year being no exception. MIller also placed first in the Treble Choir for District X.
IB Art Show Opens Its Doors To Public International Baccalaureate (IB) art students put their work on display for the annual exhibit in George Mason High School’s auditorium throughout this week. The exhibit is open for viewing during school hours from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., and also includes nighttime showings on Wednesday and Thursday from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m., and will also feature a reception and refreshments on Thursday night.
IB & AP Testing Set To Begin At GMHS IB and Advance Placement (AP) testing is off and running at George Mason High School all throughout this week and the next two weeks until its conclusion on Friday, May 19. The tests are comprehensive overviews of the students’ class teachings throughout their high school careers and range from all four major subjects as well as certain electives. Throughout the past couple weeks students at Mason have been preparing for the tests both in and out of class, as well as individually and in groups. If high enough marks are achieved, students can earn credits that go toward completing college classes and getting a headstart on an undergraduate degree. Students are advised to sleep and eat well before testing.
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B������� N��� � N���� F.C. Test Prep Company Offering Free Webinar for Students C2 Education is offering a free webinar series to help students prep for upcoming exams in the humanities and the sciences. The free and on-demand webinars, “The Secret to Acing the AP Humanities Exams” and “The Secret to Acing the AP Science Exams” will share changes to the AP exams, how to create a successful study plan, exam prep resources, exam prep format, and test strategies. For more information, visit C2 Education’s Falls Church location at 1075 W. Broad Street or visit www.C2educate.com.
F.C. Chamber Networking Breakfast Set for May 11 The Falls Church Chamber of Commerce is hosting an informal networking breakfast on Thursday, May 11 from 8 – 9 am at Bentley’s Restaurant. The event is free to Chamber members and those interested in joining the Chamber although attendees are responsible for their personal checks. Bentley’s is located at 6654 Arlington Boulevard in Falls Church. For more information visit www.FallsChurchChamber.org.
Arc of NoVa Hosting 39th Corporate 8K The Arc of Northern Virginia is hosting its 39th Annual Corporate Team Challenge 8K race and 1M/2M Walk on Sunday, May 7 from 8 – 11 a.m. The event, which will take place at Burke Lake Park, raises funds for the Arc’s local programs serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities such as autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and rare chromosomal disorders, and their families. For more information or to register, visit www.TheArcofNova.org.
Locker Room Donating Proceeds to F.C. Homeless Shelter on May 10 The Locker Room Sports Bar and Grill will donate 15 percent of its gross proceeds to Friends of the Falls Church Homeless Shelter on Wednesday, May 10 as part of its FUNdraise Falls Church monthly nonprofit initiative to raise funds and awareness for local charitable organizations. The Falls Church Homeless Shelter provides warm beds, meals, and counseling to the homeless in Falls Church from November through April, and offers year round case management for Shelter residents. The Locker Room, which is open from 7 a.m. – 11 p.m., is located at 502 W. Broad Street. For more information, visit www. TheLockerRoomFC.com.
Value Vet Opening on W. Broad St. Value Vet is expected to open its new facility at 1053 W. Broad Street in Falls Church this week. The new veterinary practice offers a wide spectrum of walk in services including low cost spay/neutering, wellness exams, vaccinations, dental cleaning, microchipping, heartworm prevention, and more for dogs and cats. For more information, visit www. valuevet.net.
City, Chamber Officials Welcome Breakout Games to F.C. Falls Church officially welcomed Breakout Games to Falls Church with a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, April 26. Representatives from the City of Falls Church, the Falls Church Chamber of Commerce, and Diener & Associates participated in the ribbon cutting and experienced a Breakout Room first hand. The Breakout Games are located at 1073 W. Broad Street in Suite 201.
Jewelry Appraisers to Host Open House Saturday Accredited Jewelry Appraisers, LLC is hosting an open house this Saturday, May 6, from 1 – 5 p.m. Owners Jeff and Sharon Allinson announced that they have recently moved from their previous location to 200 Little Falls Street, Suite 302B, in Falls Church. They offer a wide variety of gemological services, from comprehensive jewelry appraisal reports to verification reports on diamond and gemstone jewelry purchased both locally and via the internet. More information is available at www.accreditedjewelryappraisers.com. Business News & Notes is compiled by Sally Cole, Executive Director of Greater Falls Church Chamber of Commerce. She may be emailed at sally@fallschurchchamber.org.
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Another ‘Player’ Revealed In City Efforts at 2 Block West Broad Consolidation In a development made public for the first time at the Falls Church Planning Commission meeting Monday night, representatives of the Papa John’s pizza restaraunt, new owners of the former Food for All Seasons property at 500 W. Broad Street, acknowledged a willingness to work with City Officials.
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Will It Get Built? A major downtown development proposal in the center of the City of Falls Church involves land already secured, plans already drawn up and in collaboration with City planning officials, vetting an a favorable report by a citizen-based committee, and promises to bring in at least $2 million a year, net, in tax dollars to the City coffers.
STUDY BUDDY JAZZY cozies up with her owner and Saint James Catholic School third grader, Ryan Behrens, while trying to get her school work done before they both can have some fun. Just because you’re not famous doesn’t mean your pet can’t be! Send in your Critter Corner submissions to crittercorner@fcnp.com.
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PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA VOLUNTEERS who live in the City of Falls Church are needed to serve on the boards and commissions listed below. Contact the City Clerk’s Office (703-248-5014, cityclerk@fallschurchva.gov, or www.fallschurchva.gov/BC) for an application form or more information. Requests for reappointment must be made through the City Clerk. Applications are accepted until the end of the month. Vacancies advertised for more than one month may be filled during each
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Regional Boards/Commissions: Fairfax Area Commission on Aging Fairfax Area Disability Services Board Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board Health Systems Agency of Northern Virginia Long Term Care Coordinating Council Members are especially needed on the Board of Equalization: The Board of Equalization (BOE) is an independent body appointed by the Circuit Court and charged with determining whether the Office of Real Estate Assessment has equalized the assessments among property owners. Upon its review, the BOE has the power to increase, decrease, or keep the same assessment. BOE members undergo state mandated training prior to voting in meetings. Members can expect to attend an organizational meeting each year to elect a Chair and Secretary and select meeting dates for hearings. The number of meetings is dependent on the number of appeals received. Meetings are Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 6pm and can run up to 3 hours. Professional members of the accounting, legal, and real estate community are encouraged to apply – the board requires three members from these fields.
PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS PUBLIC HEARING The Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) of the City of Falls Church, Virginia will hold a public hearing on May 11, 2017 at 7:30 PM in the Council Chambers, 300 Park Avenue, for consideration of the following items: New Business Variance application V1590-17 by John Benedetto, applicant, for a variance to Section 48-238(3)(a) to allow a front yard setback of 20.03 feet instead of 30 feet for the purpose of constructing a 2-story addition with a front porch extending an additional 5 feet, on premises known as 616 Laura Drive, RPC #52-605-009 of the Falls Church Real Property Records, zoned
Zoning Office 300 Park Avenue, Suite 300W Falls Church, VA. 703-248-5015 (option 1) zoning@fallschurchva.gov This location is fully accessible to persons with physical disabilities and special services or assistance may be requested in advance. (TTY 711)
IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TENNESSEE AT CLARKSVILLE NON RESIDENT NOTICE CASE NO: MC-CH-CVDI-16-559 TO: KARI JANE CHILDS, 7137 Oakland Ave, Falls Church, VA 22042 You are ordered to appear and defend a civil action filed against you, entitled
TRASHING ONE EGG WASTES 55 GALLONS OF WATER
ROBERT WILLIAM CHILDS v. KARI JANE CHILDS which has been filed in the Chancery Court for Montgomery County, Tennessee, and your defense must be made within thirty (30) days from the date of the last publication of this notice, which shall be published for four consecutive weeks in the Falls Church News Press. You are further directed to file your defense with the Clerk of the Court and send a copy to the Plaintiffs’ attorney at the address listed below. In case of your failure to defend this action by the above date, judgment by default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint. Attorney for Plaintiffs: Dennis W. Stanford 215 S. 2nd St. Clarksville, TN 37040.
Yard Sale OAKTON–HUGE CHURCH YARD SALE, Saturday, May 6, 2017, 7am–
1pm, Indoors, U-U Congregation of Fairfax, 2709 Hunter Mill Road (1 mile N Rt. 123)
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110 S Cherry St | Falls Church City
Stunning Federal style Colonial in the heart of Falls Church City: 4 BD/3.5 BA, open floor plan, renovated gourmet kitchen and master bath, large private yard & 2 car garage. Steps to EFC Metro. Offered at $995,000
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1006 Broadmont Terr | Falls Church City
4 BD/3 BA Cape in Broadmont. Much larger than it appears with updated kitchen and baths on 3 finished levels. Large lot and beautiful screened in porch. Walk to Metro and FCC Schools! Offered at $875,000
Coming Soon
Louise Molton Phone: 703 244-1992 louise@moltonrealestate.com
509 Hillwood Ave | Falls Church City
Classic brick colonial featuring 3 BD/2.5 BA, sun porch, huge floored attic, detached garage and a spectacular yard with gorgeous perennials and mature plantings. Being Sold As-Is.
110 W Westmoreland Road | Falls Church City
Wonderful 3 level colonial featuring 4 BD/4 BA, gorgeous deck and yard backing up to the park. Situated on quiet cul de sac. Offered at $725,000
710 W Broad St, Falls Church VA 22046 ~ 703-596-5303 Each Office Independently Owned and Operated
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Charming updated Cape Cod on quiet street in lovely neighborhood. Gorgeous granite and stainless steel kitchen with table space, spacious formal dining room with door to wrap around deck, sunny living room with fireplace flanked by built-ins and a large great room with door to exterior. Three bedrooms, plus den and two and a half baths. Huge master closet, new paint and carpet. Multiple contacts on this gem. $715,000!
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2200 N. Westmoreland St. #531 Arlington, VA 22213
2230 George C Marshall #309, Falls Church VA 22043
Beautiful 1BR+Den on the Penthouse level in the WestLee! Pecan Floors, High Ceilings, Granite Counters and SS Kitchen! MUST SEE! For Sale $405,000 or For Rent $2,100
2BR/2BA beautiful and open floor plan! Granite, SS, hardwood floors. Close to parking, year round pool & tennis courts. Super convenient to 495, 66 and Metro. Shuttle bus takes riders to WFC Metro from condo building front door! SOLD PRICE $358,900.
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SOLD 1903 Westmoreland St. McLean VA 22101
Beautiful and classic 3 level cape cod. 5BR/2BA on 3 finished levels. Whole house has been remodeled in last 5 years! Including windows, roof and all systems. SOLD PRICE $721,500
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