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Long�me F.C. Council Member Daniel X. Sze Dies of Cancer at 69 Remembered For Tireless Advocacy On Environmental, Sustainability Causes In 10 Years With Council BY NICHOLAS F. BENTON

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The highly-regarded Falls Church City Councilman Dan Sze died Monday night after a battle with esophageal cancer. Sze served on the Falls Church City Council from 2006 – 2010, and from 2013 to his

passing this week. Sze, 69, last attended a Council meeting, virtually, on July 13, when he reported himself present but exited the meeting early. It was first publicly announced that he was battling cancer by Mayor David Tarter at the July 20 City Council meeting when he was absent.

The American flag at the Falls Church City Hall is being flown at half mast for the next week, City Manager Wyatt Shields announced in reporting Sze’s death to the City staff. Shields’ statement to the City staff read as follows: “I am sorry to share with you that City Council Member Daniel

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The Falls Church City Council Monday voted unanimously to advance a new gun control ordinance that bans the carrying of weapons on City-owned or operated properties despite a heavy outpouring of written citizen comments opposing the step. Legislation passed by the Democratic-controlled Richmond state legislature earlier this year and signed into law by Gov. Ralph Northam allowed local jurisdictions for the first time in over 30 years to fashion their own restrictions on guns, and Falls Church has followed Alexandria and Arlington to push for the same restrictions that the City has lobbied for over decades. A second hearing and final vote on the proposed ordinance TR2019 will be held on Aug. 10. It is expected that the meeting will be held online at that time.

In a related development Monday, the Council confirmed the appointment of 13 citizens and City staff personnel to its new Use of Force Review Committee. The formation of the new committee arose in the light of this summer’s heightened “Black Lives Matter” movement arising from a uniformed officer’s killing of George Floyd in late May in a video viewed by millions on national TV, but it also coincides with the City’s adoption of a gun control ordinance. The 13 citizens chosen for the committee were from 69 applicants and 23 finalists. Selected to the committee are public representatives Brian Cheswick, Julie Felgar, Janis Johnson, Toni Lewis, Joseph Rollo, Dana SalvanoDunn, Raymond Touomou, department representative Jenny Carroll, Employment Advisory Council rep-

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on regional and statewide policy boards. He led the City policy that all new or renovated City facilities must achieve LEED standards, and he strongly supported the new high school design for net zero carbon emissions.

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F.C. Council Gives Preliminary OK to Gun Ban on City Property BY NICHOLAS F. BENTON

‘Dan’ X. Sze died last night, after a battle with cancer. All those who worked with him will miss his keen intelligence, his hearty greetings, and the jovial conversations they shared with Dan. “Mr. Sze was a strong leader for environmental stewardship in his service on the City Council and

THE 2020 SENIOR CLASS of George Mason High School donated $4,000 to fund two micro grants as a part of program led by the City of Falls Church’s Economic Development Authority this spring and summer. BB Skincare Inc. was one of the businesses that received a $2,000 due to help from the students’ funding. Pictured here are BB owner Brandon Nguyen (center), Mason alumnus Helen Morris (left) and EDA Chair Bob Young. (C�� P��)

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Falls Church theater company Creative Cauldron has teamed up with the new Mission Lofts in Bailey’s Crossroads to host the Cauldron’s Summer Cabaret series in the complex’s courtyard, with performnances continuing through the next number of weeks.

The City of Falls Church Recreation and Parks Department announced Wednesday that the Falls Church Festival (scheduled for September 12) and Farm Day (scheduled for October 10) are canceled due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

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Editorial............................................... 6 Letters................................................. 6 News & Notes................................... 11 Comment ................................ 7,12,13 Crime Report .................................... 12 Calendar ........................................... 14 Business News ................................. 15 Classified Ads ................................... 16 Comics, Sudoku & Crossword ......... 17 Critter Corner.................................... 18

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If Passed by F.C. Council, Gun Law Would Take Effect In November

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resentative Diann Bullock, Police Department representative Markus Bristol, Police Department Command Staff representative Joe Carter, Sheriff’s Department representative Metin Cay and Schools representative Seve Padilla. It was pointed out at Monday’s meeting that meetings of the group will be open to the public, and the hope was expressed that many of the 69 applicants and others will remain active following and commenting on the activities of the group. TO-20-19 would amend Chapter 2, Article 6 of the Falls Church City Code, “Public Property and Facilities,” to add a new section 2-211 “prohibiting weapons on City property, in City facilities and at City events.” The prospective new ordinance would prohibit the “possession, carrying or transportation of any firearms, ammunition or components or combination thereof in City buildings, facilities, parks, and in streets when such streets are being used for public events.”

F.C. City Attorney Carol McCoskrie stressed at Monday’s meeting that “this is not a ban on weapons, but a prohibition on City property.” The prohibition will be applied to buildings owned and used by the City or its entities, parks, recreation and community center locations and streets and roads when they are being used for permitted events during the time of those events. Exceptions include military personnel undertaking official duties, law enforcement or retired law enforcement, private security personnel hired by the City, reenactors of historical events not using operative weapons, firearms not loaded secured in a vehicle using streets for usual transportation purposes or parked and locked on public property by persons conducting business with the City. The ordinance, in keeping with the new state law, includes ample signage to notify the public of the applicable prohibitions. Pursuant to the new state laws, fines and punishments for violations of the ordinance may not exceed a Class 1 misdemeanor, punishable by

not more than a $2,500 fine or a year in jail. It is proposed that the ordinance would become effective on Nov. 1, 2020 to allow time for signage to be posted. The ordinance will not apply to public schools property, since that is already covered by the Gun Free Schools Act and local school board policy prohibiting guns. Falls Church Police Chief Mary Gavin testified that the vast majority of persons licensed to carry concealed weapons are very responsible, but with permits granted for five-year periods, councilman David Snyder cautioned that over a five year period, individuals can undergo major changes, joining a hate group, undergoing a mental illness, having a bad experience with government or developing a grudge, and it bothers him not to know who, in any given situation, may be carrying a loaded weapon or not. Councilman Ross Litkenhous added that, insofar as the nation “has a gun problem,” even if the data does not yet show Falls Church to have problems in that area, reasonable

prohibitions represent a “question of community values,” and notwithstanding concealed carriers, those who are “open carriers” are often being provocative, and there should never be guns where children gather.

A predominance of public remarks opposing the proposed ordinance argued that the City does not need the ordinance addressing a nonexistent problem, and it violates the right to self defense.

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“He encouraged City staff to push the envelope in all areas relating to sustainability — including moving the City fleet to biofuels, installing LED streetlights, and purchasing renewable electricity. He was well known for pushing private developers on green roofs, stormwater detention, and higher LEED standards in new buildings in the City. With wit and good humor (and occasional irascibility) he tirelessly advocated for the City and region to use new technologies to improve the environment and people’s lives.” The City Code provides for the appointment by the Council of a temporary replacement until the term is up, which will be following the election of November 2021. Statements honoring Sze from his colleagues on the City Council included one from Phil Duncan, who wrote Tuesday, “Even though I knew the bad news about Dan Sze was coming soon, it’s still a stunner, to lose an old friend, my congenial ‘next-door-neighbor’ on the dais in

chambers, and a valuable contributor on the environment, economic development, and so many other issues.” Duncan continued, “Dan was a smart and principled public servant, and a bold and visionary political leader who made a lasting mark for good in our City, our region, and our Commonwealth. Every couple of months, Dan and I would meet for lunch to banter about the state of affairs in the City and strategize about how to move Falls Church forward. Those get-togethers were always so energizing, and so fun. I will so miss them.” Councilman David Snyder issued a statement as follows: “Dan was an effective advocate for environmental progress at the local and regional levels. I know of no one with whom I have served that accomplished more for our city and region.” Hal Lippman, president of the Citizens for a Better City, and Sally Ekfelt the organization’s communications director, issued a statement on behalf of that organization’s executive committee and member-

ship which said, “(We) have lost an esteemed colleague and true friend with the passing of City Councilman Dan Sze. Dan served on the Executive Committee in recent years and ran under the CBC banner when first elected to the Council in 2006. He was a dedicated and engaged civic activist who embodied the principles of our organization and cared deeply about our community. Like so many others in our Little City, we keenly feel his loss and will cherish his memory.” Bob Young, chair of the City’s Economic Development Authority, wrote, “I will always remember Dan as a fierce warrior for the environment and for sustainability in the Little City. He was a wonderful and loyal friend who never hesitated to challenge my conventional thinking and the status quo. I will miss him. Greatly.” Sze’s first position in the City government was as vice chair of the Economic Development Authority from 2002 through 2006. He was

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DAN SZE served two terms on the Falls Church City Council, one from 2006 – 2010 and the second from 2013 until his death this past week. (Photo: Courtesy Phil Duncan)

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Remembering Daniel X. Sze

Not again! With deepest grieving, we join all who knew him in profoundly lamenting the passing of City of Falls Church Council member Daniel X. Sze this week. He joins the equally appreciated and impactful Barbara Cram as amazingly valued and cherished leaders of the Falls Church community who passed away in the last two months, Cram on June 2 and Sze on July 27. Although their personalities were different, they had much in common, mainly their love affairs with the City of Falls Church and its people that were accented by a certain happy glint in the corner of their eyes. Dan was more low key than Barbara, but no less enthusiastic or passionate about his role on the F.C. City Council. He is remembered by many for his commitment to the introduction and execution of challenging environmental standards applied to any new project in the City. But he was also committed to social justice, affordable housing and fairness and compassion in government and in life, and he brought a unique expertise on matters of economic development, something that made an enormous difference when votes on the approval of development projects in the City came down to split votes on the Council. It will be very difficult for the remaining members of the City Council to find someone to fill his shoes on the Council by appointment ahead of his spot being up for election in November 2021. This is a very tough time for the City, given the fallout from the pandemic on the local economy and the social health of the City. His insight would have been a source of centering and profound common sense as well as solid innovation going forward in the coming months and it is almost frightening to contemplate the City Council facing the difficult challenges ahead without the benefit of his steady and trustworthy wit-laced wisdom. Falls Church has been fortunate to have the benefit of his considerable talents that were recognized by agencies of the federal government. He served the U.S. Department of Energy including its Rebuild America initiative focused on energy efficiency where he served since 1991 and the Department of Defense, including at the Trident Submarine Base at Kings Bay, Georgia. He held a commission as a State Department Foreign Service Officer, playing a key role in the reopening of the U.S. mission in Havana. A resident of the City of Falls Church since 1988 and having completed three decades of service to the federal government in 2012, he served on the Falls Church City Council from 2006 – 2010 and 2014 to the present, also served on the Economic Development Authority and Board of Zoning Appeals. As with all citizens of the world, those of the City of Falls Church owe a great debt of gratitude to this modest and unassuming yet principled leader for contributing so much to the wellbeing of this place.

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F.C. City Council Should Adopt Strictest Option Toward Guns Editor, As a City of Falls Church resident, I strongly encourage the City Council to consider and adopt the Most Restrictive option (#4) regarding an ordinance to prohibit the possession, carrying or transportation of firearms in public in buildings owned, leased, or used by the City as well as in parks, recreational or commu-

nity facilities owned or used by the City. My family, including our three and ten year old children, regularly participate in children’s activities at our Community Center, from basketball to ballet to birthdays, frequently use the library where our kids browse the aisles and check out the books themselves, and enjoy recreat-

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ing for hours on end in our City’s parks. Local communities have the right to define how we choose to make our neighborhoods safe. The City Council should immediately take the opportunity that we now finally have to put more restrictive measures in place. They should show leadership to our fellow City residents and constituents, and not be deterred by outside influences. Kate Morrison Falls Church

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Covid-19 Shows Telework is Viable for People with Disabilities B� E�� L��

“Let the shameful walls of exclusion finally come tumbling down” is the directive that former President George Bush gave us when he signed the ADA into law 30 years ago, on July 26, 1990. I graduated from the University of Maryland in 2008, and I can still recall the excitement of that day with such clarity. I remember the nervous anticipation I felt sitting in that huge auditorium with my family and friends in front of me; how surreal it felt to stand beside my fellow graduates as we took our place in the procession line; and the thrill of finally hearing my name being called. I remember how proud I felt walking across that stage, with my cane grasped in one hand and my friend’s elbow clutched in the other, ready and willing to start the next chapter of my life. But what I was not prepared for was the long intermission that would precede this next chapter. As a recent graduate, I was eager to start tackling the next steps: securing a job, acquiring new skills, taking on new challenges and finding my place in this career-driven world. But as a recent graduate who is blind, I knew that a few of those steps would be arduous to climb. Every application and resume that went unanswered and every interview that led to a dead-end, made those arduous steps suddenly seem unsurmountable. About 50 percent of individuals who are

blind are unemployed. I don’t remember how I came across this statistic. Maybe someone said it to me in passing or I read it somewhere in an online article. What I can recall is that

Given the technological advancements that are available today and having been shown that teleworking is possible, employers should see this time as an opportunity to hire more individuals with disabilities. when I heard this news, I felt shocked and irate, but also determined. I was surprised that the unemployment statistic was as high as it was, and furious at all the societal factors and misconceptions that were keeping it that high. This only served to fuel my determination to find a job. Judith Heumann, an American disability rights activist, described what she did after facing years of discrimination on account of

her disability. She said that she learned to become her own advocate — something I too was beginning to realize. If I wanted to make my mark in the professional world and break down stereotypical misconceptions about people with disabilities, I first had to become my own advocate. I refused to be a part of or contribute to the unemployment statistic. With renewed fervor, I reached out to the resources available to me. I created new networks through family members and friends, kept in constant contact with my counselor at Maryland’s Division of Rehabilitation Services, spoke and met regularly with my job coach at a local employment network and took an employment class at the Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind. I am now serving the disability community at New Editions Consulting, Inc., devoting the majority of my time researching, writing and publishing articles on how assistive technology (AT) products can help different disability groups carry out the activities of daily living, including employment, with greater efficiency and independence. I am able to do this through the accommodations and AT equipment New Editions provides, including a laptop that has JAWS (a screen reader software) installed, and telework flexibility. A few years ago, transportation became more of an issue for me when the paratransit service I rely on became increasingly unreliable. After experiencing a few too many of these types of delays, I knew it was time to raise the issue to my managers. When I

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explained the situation to them, their response was quick and understanding. They addressed my concerns and made the necessary accommodations so that I only had to come into the office two days a week and telework the rest. Given the technological advancements that are available today and having been shown that teleworking is possible, employers should see this time as an opportunity to hire more individuals with disabilities. At New Editions, for example, during this pandemic crisis where telework has become the new norm, my colleagues and managers continue to use accessible programs and online platforms to help keep us all connected, engaged and involved. We hold team meetings via Zoom, chat with one another through Skype, have Webinar calls using Adobe Connect, and even attend companywide virtual happy hours together through Zoom, which are hosted by the president of New Editions, Shelia Newman. I am proud to work for a company that not only values and embraces diversity in the workforce, but makes the inclusion and support of individuals with disabilities a priority. I hope that it doesn’t take 30 more years before more employers stand as advocates alongside us, so that we can fulfill President Bush’s directive and knock down these shameful walls of exclusivity together. Elizabeth Lee is a project coordinator with New Editions Consulting, Inc, based in the City of Falls Church.

No — 37%

Last Week’s Question: Is F.C. Schools’ recommendation to start the year virtually Not sure — 4% the right call?

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Moving Won’t Solve Your Social Isolation

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Our experiences with the coronavirus have changed many of us. We’ve been locked down, scared to shop, startled at the number of people who refuse to wear a mask in public, and worse, we’ve been socially isolated. Now we want something new. My email confirms it: Many of us believe we want to live in a different place, one that will surely be better, and retirement communities are the top choice. We have various reasons for feeling this way. Many of us have been hit with serious lockdown depression and believe that it’s from being so isolated.

Maybe the grandchildren want us closer than the other end of a Zoom conference call, and we certainly can’t fly there to visit. Maybe we want to live somewhere we perceive is safer. However, as enticing as that idea is, before packing up, be sure what’s on the other end: Check the health stats in your new chosen location. No need to go from one area with a few cases of the virus into a major hotspot. In many places the numbers are just now starting to climb. Check the rules in the new location. Some areas are still locked down more than others. In some places a move doesn’t qualify as essential travel. The biggest thing to con-

sider is this: According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, those who live in a retirement community are more at risk because of age and existing medical conditions. Any socializing you’re hoping to do among your new neighbors will come to a screeching halt at the first sign of community transmission. Your new neighbors will be there, but at a distance, in their own homes. No welcome parties, no exercising in the gym, no art classes, no activities calendar... just more isolation in a new location. *** Staying safe nowadays comes in many forms. It’s not just keeping our distance from others or carrying tiny bottles of hand sanitizer. Now staying safe also can mean avoiding the new routines we’ve felt comfortable putting in place. Because things had started to calm down around here, at least somewhat, I’d started venturing to the grocery store late at night. Few people were in the store, allowing me to zip through the aisles, grab a

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few things and get out. Now, unfortunately, I’m going back to curbside delivery. The manager has told me about the multiple threats of weapons and violence that came about from people who were asked to wear a mask in the store. Basically, they threw an immature (and dangerous) fit. In one case, a gun was drawn at the front door. So, we need to be flexible. Things are changing on a daily basis. Back to the online ordering I go. Not ideal, certainly. It means I can’t pick out my own groceries. It means being in my designated pick-up spot in front of the store at a specific time, even in a deluge of rain. How are you to know if your

area is safe from the idiots who want to throw a tantrum over being asked to wear a mask? Start with the store manager. They owe you the truth. Make a call to the police non-emergency line and ask them if there have been any instances of threats of violence in town. Authorities in a number of states are rolling back portions of the re-opening they just recently allowed, locking down certain businesses again and adjusting the rules. Theaters, hair salons and more are subject to sudden changes. People will be unhappy. If you do go out to local businesses, be aware of your surroundings. Don’t be afraid to just turn around and go home.

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The News-Press reader vote is back and it’s time to cast your ballot for your Falls Church-area favorites! Our 9th annual contest features a host of all new categories — now 35 in all — for readers to vote on the best eating, drinking, shopping and more in and around the Little City . Winners will be featured in a special

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Lizzie Borden Ax Throwing Contest Returns to F.C. The 10th Annual Lizzie Borden Ax Throwing Contest will be held on Saturday, Aug. 1 at the American Legion Post 130 (400 N. Oak St., Falls Church)/ Sign up takes place at 11 a.m. with a practice session being held from 12 – 12:45 p.m. and the contest starting promptly at 1 p.m. The contest is open to the public. Competiiton entry fee is $25, and includes a Lizzie Borden t-shirt and glass to go with a free drink of your choice. The cost is $15 for registration only. Food will also be available for purchase. Winner of the competition will go home with the coveted Golden Axe award. Residents and community members are invited to come and compete or just simply come to watch. If anyone wants to learn

how to throw axes, there will be a tutorial for those interested. Call 703-533-1945 for more information.

F.C. Women Voters Hold Meeting on Online Activism The League of Women Voters of Falls Church is holding a virtual meeting to learn how to get involved, educate, raise funds and advocate for a cause, all while living in a Covid-19 world of physical distancing. This meeting’s guest speaker is Sidney Hong, an activist from New York with a particular interest in the role of technology in organizing communities. This event will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 4 from 7 – 8 p.m., via Zoom. For more information and to obtain a Zoom link for the meeting, contact Barbara Lipsky at blipsky@cox.net.

Water-wise Gardening Discussion Held Friday Interested participants can learn tips and easy-to-implement practices for having a healthy green garden that they don’t have to water every day. The group will discuss which plants can best survive the Northern Virginia area’s long, hot summers, how to group plants to take advantage of existing water sources, and use of water gardens, rain barrels and best landscaping practices. The speaker is Extension Master Gardener Joan McIntyre, who leads the VCE-MGNV Neighborhood Champions program that supports Master Gardeners as they offer gardening expertise to their neighborhoods. Free. RSVP at mgnv.org/events to receive a link to participate.

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A Penny for Your Thoughts

News of Greater Falls Church By Supervisor Penny Gross

STRESS! That feeling of physical or emotional tension brought on by our unceasing heat and high humidity, Covid-19, economic uncertainty, social unrest, or perhaps simply a difficult personal or family situation. Whatever the cause, the fallout in our community and across the country is intense. One crisis can create stress; double, triple, or multiple crises can exacerbate that stress, as we often see today. Manifestation of stress can take several forms: difficulty sleeping or eating, short tempers, depression or sadness, loss of enjoyment in hobbies and leisure activities, or even physical hives and welts. Maybe we all need a vacation, but there are few places to go during Covid-19, and vacations were among the first discretionary items many families cancelled when the pandemic spread and employment suffered. One thing is certain: humans are social animals. We need connections with others. We thrive in the presence of others. We sympathize and empathize (at least, most people have some level of empathy even if Mr. Trump, famously, does not) with neighbors, family, and friends. Masks and social distancing are antithetical to our fundamental make-up, but they absolutely are required right now. The sooner coronavirus can be controlled and/or defeated, the sooner we can return to those little things that make us human – the touch of a hand, a whisper, a hug, a kiss. Enough of ephemeral elbow taps and fist bumps; we all crave a return to those physical connections that lift spirits and provide solace. So, what can we do to relieve stress and reduce tension? If laughter is supposed to be the best medicine, find something humorous that makes you chuckle. Doesn’t have to be a belly laugh, but a good laugh, even about little things each day, might help. Turn off the television and other devices! Technology allows information to swirl

around us 24/7, with “breaking news” and new opinions as prevalent as advertisements for beer, drugs, insurance and soon, political candidates. Information overload adds to stress; feels so good to turn it off for awhile. Take a walk in a park or on a woodsy trail. Inhale the fragrance of pine needles or honeysuckle, and look closely for the butterflies and bees, and other critters, that are critical parts of our ecosystem. During a fierce thunderstorm last week, my daughter noticed a tiny frog, perhaps an inch-and-a-half long from toepad to toepad, carefully crawling up the sliding glass door. It was six or eight feet to the top of the glass, and we watched the tiny creature for at least 15 minutes until he/she reached the top and stopped. It was almost as if he/she suddenly realized he/she was eight feet above the ground and had no Plan B. That little frog seemed to represent the dilemma facing many people today – a new adventure in unfamiliar surroundings, but persevering nonetheless, and not backing down. I don’t know what happened to that little frog, but I remember his/her adventure, and his/her resilience, in a fierce storm. In the past, resilience was defined as the ability to bounce back quickly. The current stressors probably are not of short duration (except for the heat), finding and strengthening our inner resilience, including new ways of meeting challenges, is part of what makes us human. We can do this! Note: The link to the virtual summer concerts has just been posted. Log on to http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances for information about upcoming performances.  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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Week of July 20 - 26, 2020 Larceny-Theft from Motor Vehicle, 1100 blk Jackson Ct. Between July 19 and July 20, unknown suspect(s) removed items of value from a parked car. Larceny-Theft from Building, 6700 blk Wilson Blvd. July 20, unknown suspect(s) removed items of value from a business. Drunkenness (DIP), 200 blk S Washington St. July 20, 7:31 PM, a male, 62, of Falls Church, VA, was arrested for appearing drunk in public. Destruction of Property, 6700 blk Wilson Blvd. July 19, unknown suspect(s) damaged a parked car by scratching the paint surface.

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Commentary by U.S. Rep.

Don Beyer

The Census Is More Important Than Ever So often people come up to me and ask how they can make their community a better place. In 2020, there is an easy thing all of us can do to help Northern Virginia: participate in the 2020 Census. The Census determines how much federal funding our area will receive for key services, including support for public health programs, schools and school meals, roads, Medicaid, affordable housing, and so much more. Getting our fair share of federal dollars for these critical services has never been more important. The count only happens once a decade, and while Census staff recently informed me that our congressional district has some of the best response rates in the country so far, many households still have not been counted yet.

It’s not too late to respond! Many Arlington homes that have not yet filled out a survey response are already receiving visits from Census-takers beginning this week, and direct outreach will soon begin in other areas, but all of us can help ensure that we get an accurate count by filling out the Census survey at 2020census.gov. For those who receive a household visit, you should expect local members of the community wearing masks, following public health guidelines, and bearing valid government identification. Responses can also be submitted by phone at 844-330-2020 in 13 different languages. Those who respond online or by phone will not receive a home visit. For more on this very important issue, see my recent PSA on the Census. Thanks for doing your part to help Northern Virginia!

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Will November’s Election Happen?

“As someone from a country that has witnessed a civil war, totalitarian leaders, ethno-religious pogroms, state sanctioned brutality and the slow eradication of human rights under the guise of criminality, I can frankly tell Americans: You don’t know what you are playing with.” This caustic comment on Twitter last week came in the midst of the U.S. government-sanctioned deployment of violent military force against the domestic U.S. population in Portland, Oregon that, as of this writing, is slated to extend to other major U.S. cities in the coming period. There is no doubt in my mind that paid, violent provocateurs are being deployed on both sides of this scenario. The same sinister forces are FALLS CHURCH NEWS-PRESS functioning as puppet-masters on both sides with the aim of creating a false justification for the imposition of domestic marshall law and the suspension of the November presidential election. As the Twitter comment cited above ominously warns, we Americans “don’t know what we are playing with.” Step by step, the preconditions for the formal suspension of Constitutional law is being advanced, and while there is plenty of noise and protest while it is occurring, it is not being stopped. Jonathan Capecart’s column in the Washington Post this week seemed to signal a recognition of this, saying that action must be taken in defense of the November elections now. But it turns out he was talking only about registering people to vote and gearing up for going to the polls. But I am sorry, the prospect for this November’s election even taking place calls for far more serious action than that. There must be a huge awakening of the American public about the danger of a suspended election. Key among the forces that are behind the Trump administration’s escalating atrocities on our domestic soil are those who are acting as if this may be their last chance to keep the nation under their control. Some figures are letting this fear leak out, like Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas who has said publicly that if the Democrats cannot be stopped this November, then the Republicans may never win another election. That’s how they are thinking. Of course, for the elite financial powers behind Trump and today’s GOP, they know they are already at a distinct electoral disadvantage. After all, if they are the one percent of the American people who are exploiting their advantages over the other 99 percent of us, then they are keenly aware that elections are not the way they can continue in power. They’ve been able with smoke and mirrors, deceptions and a myriad of tricks in their playbook to fool enough of the public into voting against its self-interests on their behalf. But Trump has been so egregious and incompetent in his rule that these tricks are becoming useless to them, practically speaking. Trump, if nothing else, has ripped the false face off of many of the elites’ deceptions for the American public to see, and if an honest election was held this November, he would suffer the greatest landslide defeat in the history of U.S. presidential elections. And, demographic shifts are about to seal the fate of these elites’ chosen party of preference, the GOP. Just as California went from being very conservative in its predominant voting results to deep blue in the last 20 years, due to the influx of hispanic voters, in particular, so has Virginia and now, so will very soon be the behemoth state of Texas, and for the same reason. As Virginia and Texas (and maybe Florida) go as deep blue as California has, today’s GOP is toast as an electoral force in the U.S.A. That sounds like good news to Democrats and the forces advocating for equality and economic justice, but wait. What it really means is that the overwhelmingly powerful forces behind the GOP must be gearing up for an alternative scenario to free and fair elections, and it will have to go for them far beyond their usual voter suppression tactics to work. It’s not just Trump who won’t accept defeat this November. It’s all the forces who’ve backed him to their nefarious ends.

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

Our Man in Arlington By Charlie Clark

When the county board holds hearings on plans to rename Lee Highway, expect an appearance from naysayer Bernie Berne. “It’s political correctness, and should not be done — it’s blackwashing history,” says the longtime Arlington history activist and tour guide. “They’re taking away names that have been around for a long time. It’s a culture war that’s been going on since the Civil War.” A member of the Arlington Historical Society, Berne often shows up at public forums and speeches to correct statements he finds inaccurate (this columnist hears from him!). But the retired federal agency medical professional with an M.D. and a Ph.D. can boast meaty contributions to the preservation and telling of Arlington’s story. And he always does his homework. Berne played a major role in planning the recreated ruins of the 18th century Abingdon Plantation home off the parking lot at Reagan National Airport. Back in the early 1990s, “I was first to recognize what was happening,” he recalls of the airport engineers’ plans to tear the ruins down. He teamed up with the Arlington Civic Federation and the Arlington Heritage Alliance, wrote letters to the editor and helped Del. Karen Darner get a preservation bill through the General Assembly. He initiated the 1996 naming of Andrew Ellicott Park at the West

Cornerstone of the 1791 District of Columbia boundary stones (at the Falls ChurchArlington border), for which Ellicott was chief surveyor. In the 1980s and ‘90s, he worked on the Bluemont Junction railroad display along the W&OD Trail near Wilson Blvd. Visitable on summer weekends, it includes signage, a partially exposed section of an electrical substation, railroad artifacts and an actual caboose housing historical materials Berne donated. The passionate, detail-rattling Berne pushed for the historic trolley poster display at Marymount University’s Ballston campus erected in 2017. And he helped lead an effort in 2014 to preserve part of the Benjamin Elliott Coal Trestle near I-66 in East Falls Church (currently buried in shrubbery and the construction of a new bicycle bridge over Lee Highway). Berne has cooperated with the Historical Affairs and Landmark Review Board and the county historic preservation program, which he believes is understaffed. In the case of the trestle, “they were slow to act,” he says, which would never happen in the more historically-minded Alexandria, he said. Like all who pursue history, Berne admits he is occasionally proved wrong. “Some of my efforts did not turn out as well as I had hoped, and many failed,” he said. “That’s part of the game.” The native New Yorker who came to Arlington in 1980 finds time to be president of the Buckingham Community Civic

Association. He conducts historical walking and bike tours of Arlington for the Center Hiking Club. (Much cheaper than those run by Smithsonian Associates, he boasts.) He is also an active writer of Wikipedia entries on Arlington. “Bureaucracies don’t really care much about history,” Berne says. “Most people don’t care about history. Only the Civil War, Vietnam — big things, not local history. It’s too bad, because that’s how people get lost.” *** I sat in on the June 24 Zoom call annual meeting of the Columbia Pike Revitalization Organization and learned some good news for the entire county. The nonprofit’s “Buy a Nurse Lunch” campaign raised more than $42,000 so that a dozen Columbia Pike restaurants could provide free meals to brave staff working under pandemic conditions at Virginia Hospital Center, the Arlington Pediatric Center and Mary Marshall Assisted Living. It’s a multi-party benefit. *** My award for most imaginative use of pandemic downtime goes to writer Dan Kois. From March 10 – May 25, he walked every street in my zip code of 22207, a total of 1,114 blocks and 200 miles. His eccentric goal was to study the differing styles of home address numbers. His conclusion, was written up in Slate on June 25; Serif addresses outnumber sans serif addresses, 7,759 to 2,111. (slate.com/humaninterest/2020/06/a-quest-to-catalogue-every-single-house-number-in-one-suburban-zip-code. htmlmagazine)

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FALLS CHURCHCALENDAR In response to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic affecting the globe and policies enacted to avoid social gatherings, the News-Press will publish a list of virtual events weekly in lieu of its regular listings. If you have a virtual event you’d like to see listed, please email calendar@fcnp.com. Deadline is 5 p.m. Monday weekly.

CITYEVENTS SATURDAY, AUGUST 1 Falls Church Farmers Market To Go. The Falls Church Farmers Market has converted to a preorder, to-go event. All orders must be placed in advance of Saturday’s market which will be open from 8 a.m. – noon for pre-order pickup only in front of City Hall (300 Park Ave.). A list of participating vendors and information on preordering can be found at fallsch-

urchva.gov/547/Farmers-MarketTo-Go.

VIRTUALEVENTS THURSDAY, JULY 31 Silent Witness Against Racial Injustice. The Social Justice Committee of Falls Church & Vicinity, an initiative of Tinner Hill Heritage Foundation, will join Falls Church Presbyterian and Falls Church Episcopal as the faith-based communities continue the Silent Witness Against Racism along Broad Street (Route 7). We will stand in honor of the lives and legacies of the Honorable John Lewis and the Rev. C.T. Vivian who both died on July 17. Lewis and Vivian were masters of causing “good trouble” in fighting racism during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s. 5 – 6 p.m. Visit fallschurchpresbyorg/silentwitness for more information.

MONDAY, AUGUST 3 City Council Work Session (online). Work sessions are held the first and third Monday of the month, with the exception of August and December when only one meeting is held. These meetings are open to the public and are conducted to allow Council Members to discuss upcoming legislation and policy issues; the public is not generally invited to speak. All participating members of the City Council will be present at this meeting through electronic means. All members of the public may view this electronic meeting via www.fallschurchva.gov/CouncilMeetings. The meeting may also be viewed on FCCTV (Cox 11, RCN 2, Verizon 35). Video will be available after the meeting both online and on FCCTV. The virtual meeting will be held pursuant to and in compliance with the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, Section 2.2-3708.2 and state and

local legislation adopted to allow for continued government operation during the Covid-19 declared emergency. 7:30 – 11 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5 Community Conversation on Police Reform (online). Interested residents can join a community conversation about policing and police reform in the City of Falls Church. Learn more about the national Mayor’s Pledge (which was signed by Mayor Tarter in June); the City’s Use of Force Review Committee; the principles of 21st century policing; and what issues lie behind the “defund police” movement. Discussion panelists will include: Mary Gavin (Chief of Police, City of Falls Church), Sean Perryman, (President of the Fairfax County NAACP), and Steve Mason (HR Director, City of Falls Church). Library Director Jennifer Carroll will moderate the discussion. To request a Zoom

invite, contact Marshall Webster at mwebster@fallschurchva.gov to request a Zoom invite. 7 p.m.

LIVEMUSIC

FRIDAY, JULY 31 Jazz in the Spirit Garden, Old Dominion Trio featuring Lalo Garcia — 15 year Chuck Brown Bassist. The State Theatre (220 N Washington St., Falls Church). 7 p.m. 703-237-0300.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 1 Out of Shuck, Arielle Oyster Company. Falls Church Distillers (442 S. Washington Street, Ste A Falls Church). 5 p.m. 703-8589186. Super Funk 5. Falls Church Distillers (442 S. Washington Street, Ste A Falls Church). 7 p.m. 703-858-9186.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 2 Open Mic, Cosmic Drum Circle (with Little Bamboo Food Truck outside). Falls Church Distillers (442 S. Washington Street, Ste A Falls Church). 5 p.m. 703-8589186.

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Dominion Wine & Beer Has Moved

F.C. to Get Another $1,250,000 in CARES Aid

Dominion Wine & Beer has moved and expanded its outdoor dining options and is now providing two tented patios in its back parking lot. The patios have safely spread out tables, music, and fans to keep patrons safe, entertained, and cool. Under the direction of its new culinary director Francisco Garcia, Dominion Wine & Beer has also expanded its menu. Dominion Wine & Beer, which also operates a wine and craft beer retail store on site, is located at 107 Rowell Court in Falls Church. For more information, visit www.dominionwineandbeerstore.com.

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced Tuesday that another $645 million in federal CARES funds to address the Covid-19 pandemic will be released to localities around the commonwealth. Northam said that the federal rules on the CARES funds permit states to release only 15 percent of funds to localities, but that Virginia will be allocating 50 percent of its funds. According to Falls Church City Manager Wyatt Shields, the amount coming to the City will be another $1,250,000 equalling the same amount that was received here from the first CARES allocation. Northam hailed the progress in containing the Covid-19 virus in Northern Virginia, which has dropped its rate of spread by two-thirds since May, as have four of the five health districts in the state, all but the Hampton Roads area. Northam announced new preventative restrictions for the Hampton Roads area effective this Friday. Northam said that “too many people are selfish” as one of the reasons the spread continues high in some areas of the state and that while over 20,000 tests are being performed daily in the state now, the fact that it is taking 10 days or more to get the results of tests is not acceptable and must change.

NOVA Community College Offering Sampler Classes The Northern Virginia Community College is offering an “August Summer Sampler” of one-time classes on Thursday, August 6 from distinguished NOVA faculty on engaging and popular subjects through Zoom. Participants will have the opportunity to sample a typical NOVA class, get to know NOVA faculty members, and ask questions afterwards. Three courses will be offered, The Expansion of a Southern Slave Country with Professor Alicia Tucker at 11 am, Species Interactions with Dr. Shabana Meyering at 12:00 pm, and A Life Well Lived - How Human Development Shapes Happiness with Dr. Christopher Hafen at 1:00 pm. Register at https://vccs.zoom.us/meeting/register/ tJ0odOChqjgrHdKBigCWkiiQaiZGk8DSoh7C. Note that these sample classes are not for college credit.

Falls Church Arts Offering a Toliet Paper Art Workshop Falls Church Arts is offering Toilet Paper Art, a collage workshop that will be taught by Molly McCracken via Zoom on Thursday, August 6 from 7 – 8:30 pm. McCracken is an artist and art educator who enjoys experimenting with many art forms but focuses mainly on abstract collage and acrylic painting in her studios. Essential supplies are toilet paper or paper towel cores, scissors, a glue stick or school glue and all sorts of paper, crayons or markers. Paper could be colored construction paper, wrapping paper, paper that you have colored by painting or drawing, newsprint, magazine text or photographs. A basic paper supply is available for pick-up from the instructor for $5, email mccracken.molly@gmail.com. For more information or to register, visit www.FallsChurchArts.org.

The Commonwealth Has Launched Rebuild VA. The Commonwealth has launched Rebuild VA, a new grant program for small businesses and nonprofit organizations that have been disrupted by Covid-19. The program will provide grants of up to 3 times the applicant’s average monthly eligible expenses up to a maximum of $10,000. This statewide program is capitalized with $70 million, which means approximately 7,000 businesses will receive funding. Half of the proceeds will be directed toward small businesses and nonprofits located in economically disadvantaged areas, including ensuring adequate representation of women-owned and minority-owned businesses. The application will become available on August 10, 2020. More details are available at www.governor. virginia.gov/rebuildva/.

FFX Park Authority Employee Wins Writer’s Portfolio Award Fairfax County Park Authority Promotional Services Manager Karen Thayer received a Writer’s Portfolio Award of Excellence from the National Association of Government Communicators for feature stories she wrote for Parktakes, the Park Authority’s chief marketing publication with a subscriber base of nearly 200,000. In her role as editor, she plans, writes and edits feature articles, profiles, ads, and catalog content. Thayer served as the Falls Church City Schools’ Communications Director from 2004 to 2010. Her prior experience includes positions in communications, public information, public affairs, and work as a television anchor, reporter, and producer. visit https://www.fallschurchva. gov/452/Recreation-Parks.  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.

Some F.C. Fall Events Canceled The City of Falls Church Recreation and Parks Department announced today that the Falls Church Festival (scheduled for September 12) and Farm Day (scheduled for October 10) are cancelled. The remaining 2020 events — Sunset Cinema, Halloween Carnival, and Holiday Craft Show — will take place if a safe event format can be created. “We are committed to helping our resident, visitor, and business community stay safe. We don’t see a way to safely hold large crowd events like the Falls Church Festival and Farm Day,” said Danny Schlitt, Director of Recreation and Parks. “We are looking into ways to create a safe Sunset Cinema, Halloween Carnival, and Holiday Craft Show. We also want to build on the success of the wildly popular Springtime Bunny car parade and the Independence Day Scavenger Hunt — we are continuously looking for ways to bring fun and togetherness (if socially distant) to the community.”

F.C. Police Join Safe Driving Initiative The City of Falls Church Police Department is joining the initiative of the National Stop on Red Week, August 2 – 8, 2020. Created by the Federal Highway Administration, the initiative aims to educate drivers about the dangers of red-light running and to reduce the number and severity of traffic crashes. “Red-light running causes countless injuries and fatalities every year, with a large number of those deaths being innocent pedestrians, cyclists and passengers in vehicles hit by the red-light runner,” said F.C. Police Chief Mary Gavin. “Red-light cameras save lives. They are designed to change bad driving behavior and help reduce the collisions caused by red-light runners,” said Melissa Wandall, NCSR President. “We need every safety tool and everyone to work together in order to cut down the insatiable heartache on our roadways.”

New F.C. Recycling Hours Announced The City of Falls Church Recycling Center at 217 Gordon Road will start using a new gate and have revised hours for vehicles starting Monday, Aug. 17. Residents will be able to drive into the Recycling Center Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. and pedestrians will still be able to access the center Monday through Sunday from dawn to dusk. The City’s Department of Public Works aims to deter illegal dumping and to encourage residents to properly prepare materials for recycling. “We allow a variety of items to be recycled at the center,” said Lonnie Marquetti, Solid Waste Program Manager. “This includes clothing, glass, scrap metal, mixed containers like plastic bottles and cans, mixed paper, and cardboard. But people were dumping large items and household hazardous waste, despite the clear signage not to do so. Our crews were spending too much time away from their regular duties and critical projects to clean up the illegal items. The revised hours will help us monitor what items are brought to the Recycling Center.” When the gates are closed, parking is very limited. A vehicle may parallel park in front of the gates, and the resident may walk in to dispose of materials.

Closing Costs Lowest in F.C., Study Says The financial technology company Smart Asset’s annual study shows that real estate sale closing costs are lower in the City of Falls Church than in any other jurisdiction in Virginia. The 1.4 percent rate (of the sale price of a home) is lower than any other locale, including neighboring Arlington and Fairfax Counties according to the report.

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Public hearing on the above matters is scheduled for August 13, 2020, 7:30 PM, or as soon thereafter as the item may be heard. All participating members of Board of Zoning Appeals will be present at this meeting through electronic means. All members of the public may view the meeting virtually via this Skype link: https://meet.lync.com/fallschurch-fallschurchva/arouzi/68C78B7J. Public comment and questions may be submitted to zoning@ fallschurchva.gov until 7:00 pm on August 13, 2020. Meeting agenda and application materials will be available the week prior to the scheduled hearing on the BZA webpage: http://www.fallschurchva.gov/BZA Information on the above application is also available for review upon request to staff at zoning@fallschurchva.gov.

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The ordinance referenced below was given first reading on July 13, 2020. Public hearing, second reading and final Council action is scheduled for Monday, August 10, 2020 at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matters may be heard. (TO20-17) AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE OFFICIAL ZONING DISTRICT MAP OF THE CITY OF FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA, BY REZONING A TOTAL OF APPROXIMATELY 1.7 ACRES OF LAND TO REMOVE THE EXISTING PROFFERED DEVELOPMENT CONDITIONS WHILE MAINTAINING THE B-3, GENERAL BUSINESS ZONING DESIGNATION FOR THE PROPERTIES AT 116 EAST FAIRFAX AND 130 EAST FAIRFAX (REAL PROPERTY CODE 53-108-007 AND

53-108-009) ON APPLICATION BY FAIRFAX ONE, LLC AND THE PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL CHURCH Public hearings will be held electronically at www.fallschurchva.gov/CouncilMeetings. Unless the Governor’s state of emergency is lifted, public comments will be accepted only electronically at cityclerk@fallschurchva. gov, until the end of the public hearing, or by voicemail at (703) 248-5014 until 3 p.m. on the day of the public hearing. Council members will attend the meeting through electronic means and members of the public may view the meeting at www.fallschurchva.gov/CouncilMeetings and on FCCTV (Cox 11, RCN 2, Verizon 35). Video will be available after the meeting both online and on FCCTV. For copies of legislation, contact the City Clerk’s office at (703-248-5014) or cityclerk@fallschurchva. gov. The City of Falls Church is committed to the letter and spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act. To request a reasonable accommodation for any type of disability, call 703-248-5014 (TTY 711). CELESTE HEATH, CITY CLERK

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The ordinance referenced below was given first reading on July 27, 2020. Public hearing, second reading and final Council action is scheduled for Monday, August 10, 2020 at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matters may be heard. (TO20-19) ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE VI OF THE FALLS CHURCH CITY CODE, “PUBLIC PROP-

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Police Chief Reports Serious Crime Down 30% in 1st 6 Months

Wilden Senior Affordable Housing Faces Another Big Hurdle Tonight

Serious crime in Falls Church was down 30 percent for the first six months of 1995 compared to the same time period last year according to statistics released recently by the Falls Church Police Department. Falls Church Police Chief Robert Murray reported the heartening news to the City council Monday night.

The Falls Church City Council will convene a special meeting tonight, Thursday, July 29, at 7:30 p.m. to consider a modification to its agreement with the Falls Church Housing Corporation (FCHC) and other entities involved in the effort to construct a new, 63-unit senior affordable housing project, The Wilden, on S. Washington St.

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then elected to City Council from 2006 – 2010 at which time he did not seek re-election. In 2013 he was appointed to the Board of Zoning Appeals, then chose to run again and was re-elected in November 2013 and rejoined City Council in January 2014. He most recently served as the City Council Liaison to the Environmental Sustainability Council and the Urban Forestry Commission, and was chair of the Council’s Appointments Committee.

He served as a City of Falls Church Council representative on a number of regional boards and commissions, including as Chair of the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (MWCOG) Chesapeake Bay and Water Resources Policy Committee, as a member of the MWCOG Climate, Energy, and Environment Policy Committee, as Chair of the Virginia Municipal League’s State Committee on Environmental Quality, and as an alternate for the Northern Virginia Regional Commission. Sze had an accomplished career that included federal government service as reported in last week’s

News-Press. He was responsible for major policy and regulatory initiatives under six American presidents. At his last assignment, Sze was with the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) as Deputy Director of State Energy Programs. After leaving full-time employment, Sze regularly lectured on sustainability strategies. He also worked on clean energy initiatives, was involved with several international start-ups and was a consultant to businesses, organizations and government.

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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC OF AN APPLICATION BY VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY D/B/A DOMINION ENERGY VIRGINIA FOR REVISION OF A RATE ADJUSTMENT CLAUSE: RIDER U, NEW UNDERGROUND DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES, FOR THE RATE YEAR COMMENCING APRIL 1, 2021 CASE NO. PUR-2020-00096 •Virginia Electric and Power Company d/b/a Dominion Energy Virginia (“Dominion”) has applied for approval to revise its rate adjustment clause, Rider U. •Dominion requests a total of $79.687 million for its 2021 Rider U. According to Dominion, this amount would increase the monthly bill of a typical residential customer using 1,000 kilowatt hours per month by $0.74 compared to the current Rider U, for a total Rider U bill impact of $2.14 per month. •A Hearing Examiner appointed by the State Corporation Commission will hold a hearing in this case on January 14, 2021. •Further information about this case is available on the SCC website at: https://scc.virginia.gov/pages/Case-Information. On June 1, 2020, Virginia Electric and Power Company d/b/a Dominion Energy Virginia (“Dominion” or “Company”), pursuant to Code § 56-585.1 A 6 (“Subsection A 6”), filed with the State Corporation Commission (“Commission”) an annual update of the Company’s rate adjustment clause, Rider U (“Application”). Through its Application, Dominion seeks to recover costs associated with the Company’s Strategic Underground Program (“SUP”). The Company asserts that Subsection A 6 provides that the replacement of any subset of a utility’s existing overhead distribution tap lines that have, in the aggregate, an average of nine or more total unplanned outage events-per-mile over a preceding 10-year period with new underground facilities in order to improve electric service reliability is in the public interest. The Company further states that Subsection A 6 provides that these conversions are deemed to provide local and system-wide benefits and to be cost beneficial, and that the costs associated with such new underground facilities are deemed to be reasonably and prudently incurred. Moreover, the Company asserts Subsection A 6 mandates that the Commission approve recovery of such costs so long as the total costs associated with the replacement of overhead distribution tap lines with underground facilities do not exceed an average cost per customer undergrounded of $20,000 and an average cost per mile of $750,000, exclusive of financing costs. In addition to an annual update associated with the previously approved phases of the SUP, the Company seeks cost recovery for phase five (“Phase Five”) of the SUP, designed to convert an additional 317 miles of overhead tap lines to underground at a capital investment of approximately $172 million, with an average cost per mile of $542,087 and an average cost per customer undergrounded of $9,968. Dominion states that its actual expenditures for Phase Five incurred through March 31, 2020, are $54.5 million, and projected expenditures for the period April 1, 2020, through March 31, 2021, are approximately $117 million. The Company is requesting to recover the costs of Phase Five through Rider U for only those projects that will be completed prior to April 1, 2021. In this proceeding, Dominion has asked the Commission to approve Rider U for the rate year beginning April 1, 2021, and ending March 31, 2022 (“2021 Rate Year”). The two components of the proposed total revenue requirement for the 2021 Rate Year are the Projected Cost Recovery Factor and the Actual Cost True Up Factor. The Company states that the revenue requirement associated with the costs of the previously approved SUP phases totals $44.34 million, which includes a Projected Cost Recovery Factor of $44.797 million, and an Actual Cost True-up Factor credit of $0.457 million. The Company also states that the Projected Cost Recovery Factor revenue requirement for Phase Five costs totals $35.348 million. In total, the Company seeks approval of revised Rider U with an associated revenue requirement in the amount of $79.687 million for the 2021 Rate Year. For purposes of calculating the revenue requirement in this case, Dominion utilized a rate of return on common equity of 9.2%, which was approved by the Commission in Case Nos. PUR-2017-00038 and PUR-201900050. If the proposed Rider U for the 2021 Rate Year is approved, the impact on customer bills would depend on the customer’s rate schedule and usage. According to Dominion, implementation of its proposed Rider U on April 1, 2021, would increase the bill of a residential customer using 1,000 kilowatt hours per month by approximately $0.74 over the current Rider U, for a total Rider U bill impact of $2.14 per month. This Application is one of six filings Dominion made on or about June 1, 2020, for recovery of funds related to capital projects. If the revenue requirements in these filings are approved as proposed, the cumulative impact would be a monthly increase of approximately $0.96 for a residential customer using 1,000 kilowatt hours per month. Interested persons are encouraged to review the Application and supporting documents for the details of these and other proposals. TAKE NOTICE that the Commission may apportion revenues among customer classes and/or design rates in a manner differing from that shown in the Application and supporting documents and thus may adopt rates that differ from those appearing in the Company’s Application and supporting documents. A public hearing on the Application shall be convened on January 14, 2021, at 10 a.m., to receive the testimony of public witnesses and the evidence of the Company, any respondents, and the Staff. Further details on the hearing will be provided by subsequent Commission Order or Hearing Examiner’s Ruling. The Commission has taken judicial notice of the ongoing public health emergency related to the spread of the coronavirus, or COVID-19, and the declarations of emergency issued at both the state and federal levels. In accordance therewith, all pleadings, briefs, or other documents required to be served in this matter should be submitted electronically to the extent authorized by 5 VAC 5-20-150, Copies and format, of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (“Rules of Practice”). Confidential and Extraordinarily Sensitive information shall not be submitted electronically and should comply with 5 VAC 5-20-170, Confidential information, of the Rules of Practice. For the duration of the COVID-19 emergency, any person seeking to hand deliver and physically file or submit any pleading or other document shall contact the Clerk’s Office Document Control Center at (804) 371-9838 to arrange the delivery. Pursuant to 5 VAC 5-20-140, Filing and service, of the Commission’s Rules of Practice, the Commission has directed that service on parties and the Commission’s Staff in this matter shall be accomplished by electronic means. Please refer to the Commission’s Order for Notice and Hearing for further instructions concerning Confidential or Extraordinarily Sensitive Information. An electronic copy of the Company’s Application may be obtained by submitting a written request to counsel for the Company, Lisa R. Crabtree, Esquire, McGuireWoods LLP, Gateway Plaza, 800 East Canal Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, or LCrabtree@mcguirewoods.com. Interested persons also may download unofficial copies from the Commission’s website: https://scc.virginia.gov/pages/Case-Information. On or before January 14, 2021, any interested person may file comments on the Application by following the instructions found on the Commission’s website: https://scc.virginia.gov/casecomments/Submit-Public-Comments. All comments shall refer to Case No. PUR-2020-00096. On or before October 29, 2020, any person or entity wishing to participate as a respondent in this proceeding may do so by filing a notice of participation. Such notice of participation shall include the email addresses of such parties or their counsel. The respondent simultaneously shall serve a copy of the notice of participation on counsel to the Company. Pursuant to Rule 5 VAC 5-20-80 B, Participation as a respondent, of the Commission’s Rules of Practice, any notice of participation shall set forth: (i) a precise statement of the interest of the respondent; (ii) a statement of the specific action sought to the extent then known; and (iii) the factual and legal basis for the action. Any organization, corporation, or government body participating as a respondent must be represented by counsel as required by Rule 5 VAC 5-20-30, Counsel, of the Rules of Practice. All filings shall refer to Case No. PUR-2020-00096. On or before November 19, 2020, each respondent may file with the Clerk of the Commission and serve on the Staff, the Company, and all other respondents, any testimony and exhibits by which the respondent expects to establish its case, and each witness’s testimony shall include a summary not to exceed one page. In all filings, respondents shall comply with the Commission’s Rules of Practice, including 5 VAC 5-20-140, Filing and service; and 5 VAC 5-20-240, Prepared testimony and exhibits. All filings shall refer to Case No. PUR-2020-00096. Any documents filed in paper form with the Office of the Clerk of the Commission in this docket may use both sides of the paper. In all other respects, except as modified by the Commission’s Order for Notice and Hearing, all filings shall comply fully with the requirements of 5 VAC 5-20-150, Copies and format, of the Commission’s Rules of Practice. The Company’s Application, the Commission’s Rules of Practice and the Commission’s Order for Notice and Hearing may be viewed at: https://scc.virginia.gov/pages/Case-Information. VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY d/b/a DOMINION ENERGY VIRGINIA

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Top Left- FOR SALE 7307 Allan Ave, Falls Church Top Right- COMING SOON (pic attached) 7800 Antiopi Street, Annandale -4 Bedrooms -3.5 Bathrooms -Large Fenced-in Yard w/Deck -2-Car Garage Bottom Left- SOLD - pic attached 317 Lincoln Ave, Falls Church City -5 Bedrooms -4.5 Bathrooms -1-Car Garage -FCC Schools Bottom Right - Buyers Wanted Square Attached

Stock# 8452D. MSRP: $55,805. $3,495 due at signing plus tax, tags, acquisition fee of $995 and dealer processing fee of $799. On approved credit only. Must qualify through Volvo Financial Services. Offer Expires 8/5/2020.

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7307 Allan Ave, Falls Church Lovely 3 bedroom, 2 full and 2 half bath home available in the sought after Forest Hills Community. This 3 level townhome features an elevator, updated bathrooms and hardwoods throughout. The light-filled foyer welcomes you into the main level. This floor features a powder bath, family room with a wood burning fireplace and a delightful patio as well as access to the 1-car garage. The second level features a living room with another wood burning fireplace, dining room, second half bath and a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and quartz countertops. The third level has all three bedrooms including an owner’s suite with attached full bath. The second full bathroom is also located on this level. This home is located one mile from Pentagon City and the Metro blue and yellow lines. Shops and Restaurants within a one mile radius include the Fashion Center Mall, Pentagon Row and the shops at Crystal City. The home is also conveniently located near 395, Army Navy Country Club and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Welcome home to South Rolfe! 2328 S Rolfe St, Arlington, VA 22202. Priced at $840,000.

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5 Bed 6.5 Baths

3-Car Garage Custom & Designer finishes throughout

308 Poplar Drive, Falls Church City 6-7 Bed 6.5 Baths

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Expansive Corner Lot Custom Home w/ the finest architectural features

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1001 Seaton Ln, Falls Church City

5 Bed

Large Fenced Backyard

4 Bed

Renovated Kitchen

3.5 Baths

2-Car Garage

3 Baths

Large Backyard

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2101 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201

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