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With a total of 32 categories, it was the biggest turnout at the polls yet for our annual Best of Falls Church contest. Find out all the winners inside this week’s special Best of F.C. edition of the News-Press! SEE PAGES 17-23

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Some blondes have all the fun As Hillary Clinton and Jeb Bush get more testy, Donald Trump gets more chesty. And more blond. SEE PAGE 13

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Over the past decade Terry Lee Ryan has gotten to know Northern Virginia, first out of necessity, survival, and then out of choice, prosperity. Ryan, his wife and their two daughters arrived in the City of Fairfax only days after Hurricane Katrina touched down in New Orleans. SEE PAGE 29

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NEW CITY OF FALLS CHURCH teachers Gina Thacker (left) and Nicholas Bajis in “class” at the new teacher orientation at George Mason High School on Monday. (P��: P�� L��)

New F.C. Teachers Get Oriented, A Bus Tour of the City & Lunch BY PATRICIA LESLIE

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With the start of the new school year looming, new Falls Church City Public School teachers went to class at George Mason High School on Monday, where they attended an orientation, then climbed aboard a new air-conditioned school bus for a citywide tour to learn a little something about The Little City and its schools. It’s an annual tradition to have the orientation day two weeks before the start of the school year, which comes the day after Labor Day on Sept. 8. “You are the role model for

our students,” Lisa High, the city schools’ assistant superintendent of curriculum innovation and personnel, told the assembly of approximately 30 new teachers Monday. She stressed the importance of reporting suspected child abuse and identifying strangers at school. New teacher Michael Vu, will be teaching eighth grade English at Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School. “I’ve always loved reading,” he said energetically, using “excited” three times to describe how he cannot wait to get in the classroom and teach. “I am really excited about technology,” he said, beaming. Vu was lured to Falls Church

from Prince William County by a Falls Church friend and teacher. Now Vu will have an easier commute from his home in Alexandria, where he was born and raised. “I love interacting with new students,” he said. His goal for his students? “To get them to the highest levels they can achieve.” Another new teacher, Gina Thacker, will be teaching second grade at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School. A longtime City resident, Thacker was a former paraprofessional at Mt. Daniel Elementary School for

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An informational meeting for anyone considering responding to the “request for proposal” from the City of Falls Church to develop the 34.6 acres recently ceded to the City as part of the deal to sell the City’s water system to Fairfax County was held at the George Mason High School cafeteria Tuesday morning, and it was a proverbial “standing room only” crowd. “It’s always good when you have a meeting and have to go find more chairs,” F.C. Schools Superintendent Dr. Toni Jones exclaimed to the News-Press after the event, whose attendees filled the better part of four sign-in sheets. Fifty-eight persons, representing development and construction entities from throughout the region, provided their contact information upon arrival, and the City has already posted PDFs of the lists on its website. The format of the meeting was straightforward, a welcoming by Mayor David Tarter and presentations by Dr. Jones on the school component – either the renovation or construction of a new high school with a 1,500 student capacity and expansion of the middle school – and City Manager Wyatt Shields on the 10.38 acres that can be commercially developed. “There was obviously a very high level of curiosity and interest from the development community,” Ed Novak, who has been involved for 15 years in development in Falls Church, said about the meeting. It was well-attended

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and the participants wanted to see if you can fit all the sardines into the can and still get $100 million in value from the project.” Shields told the group that a study was done showing that the enhanced two schools, all their athletic fields, 500 parking spaces and ample bus parking spaces for school use, and 10.38 acres of commercial development can, indeed, fit on the site, on the proviso that the high school’s footprint is much smaller than it now is (implying a new school of four or more stories in height). While there were many questions at the meeting, developers have until September 23 to submit questions in writing, and the deadline for submission of a formal conceptual proposal will be October 30. A shortlist of finalists will be announced in December and the deadline for a detailed response will be next March. Public hearings on the detailed proposals will occur next April and the selection of a preferred proposer will be announced next June. A finalized comprehensive

agreement is scheduled to occur in November 2016, combined with a public referendum, and a bond sale and a notice to proceed will occur in December 2016. Jones suggested that developer partnerships may be formed to get all the work done, as there are specialists in school construction and specialists in commercial development, but often they are not the same. Two representatives from Clark Construction, the mega-developers who made an unsolicited proposal to the City earlier this year that the City and schools decided to pass on, were present Tuesday, as well as Stefan Gassner from Rushmark Properties, a major component of the Harris Teeteranchored large mixed use building going up in the 300 block of W. Broad St. However, other familiar names in Falls Church development projects, with the exception of Novak, were not present. In the scope of work for the school construction, Jones emphasized “attention to the academic wing” over athletic fields and other amenities, including learning spaces, the schools’ STEAM (science, technology, engineering,

arts and math) programs, learning pods, connections to the outside community, community spaces, green spaces, collaborative learning, hands-on involvement, student-teacher interaction and tecnology savvy. The athletic spaces, she said, should be for both community and school use, and should include an indoor practice facility. In presenting the scope of work for the 10.38 acres of commercial, Shields said the RFP does not stipulate where the commercial component should go onto the site, whether up by the West Falls Church Metro station or down closest to the intersection of Haycock and W. Broad. He said the proposals should maximize the financial value of the property to the City and School Board, including maximizing the net fiscal impact to the City through high-quality commercial uses. They should feature outstanding design, exemplary architecture, pedestrian and bicycle friendly streets with effective transportation improvements for access to, from and through the site, lively public and commercial spaces

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BOB JONES OF ARCADIS and Falls Church City Manager Wyatt Shields field questions at a briefing on George Mason and Mary Ellen Henderson campus redevelopment Tuesday morning. (Photo: courtesy Marybeth Connelly)

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six and a half years before returning to school to get a master’s degree. “I want the children to have a joy for learning,” she said. “Second grade is such a transition from being a little kid to being a bigger kid.” Seated beside Thacker and wearing a yellow Fitbit on his wrist was Nicholas Bajis of Alexandria who served four years in the Marine Corps and has five years of teaching experience. Bajis will also be at Jefferson where he is a STEAM teacher and will be instructing second – fifth graders. (STEAM is an expansion of STEM, with the newest addition of art to science, technology, engineering, and math learning.) His goal for his students is “that they enjoy learning.” Another Jefferson teacher is Elizabeth Berry, a literary coach and reading specialist who will work with teachers and struggling students.

Seated beside a window on the morning bus ride, she said her experience includes teaching kindergarten for eight years and third grade for two years. Berry wants to help students “love learning and to achieve their fullest potential.” Only one teacher on the bus raised her hand when Marybeth Connelly, the enthusiastic community outreach director for Falls Church schools and elected member of the Falls Church City Council, asked for a show of hands from teachers at the new Jessie Thackrey Preschool. And when the bus rolled past Mt. Daniel, which had no new teachers on the bus, Connelly said it was “the cutest, coziest, nicest school you’ll ever find.” Connelly served as the day’s tour guide, and stood on the bus and used a microphone to point out city landmarks, historic sites, restaurants, shopping centers, parks, new developments, other schools and good places to do business, like Integrity Tire and

Auto Repair. She cautioned riders about obeying speed limit signs, especially on Hillwood Avenue. Connelly said the U.S. State Department may fill some of the apartment buildings the bus passed with many temporary families from around the globe whose children will enrich Falls Church classrooms. Some of the new teachers may ride the Metro. At the West Falls Church Metro station, Connelly said the parking garage and lot were filled to just about 60 percent capacity now, after losing a good chunk of riders to the new Silver Line. “It used to be packed,” she told the teachers, and officials are “rethinking what they are going to do here.” The bus driver drove past the W&OD bike trail and its access points several times, places which were unknown to some of the teachers until the tour. Midway in the day the bus driver pulled up to Clare and

TEACHERS BOARD A BUS for a tour of Falls Church at the F.C. City Schools’ new teacher orientation on Monday. (P��: P�� L��)

Don’s Beach Shack for lunch which was provided by the Apple Federal Credit Union Education Foundation and the Falls Church Education Foundation. The afternoon’s scheduled bus tour included the Mary Riley Styles Public Library, City Hall, Cherry Hill Park and the Falls Church Community Center. And

then? Faculty meetings, student and parent orientation sessions, and athletic events before Sept. 5, when the entire school system gathers for a convocation, and then D-Day, Sept. 8, when Falls Church City schools officially open doors for the first day of school.

Smart Lil City Theorem Small Schools = Better Schools = Higher Property Values = More Revenue This strategy has made Falls Church special for decades. But recently things have changed. Our student population has grown more than 30% in the last 6 years alone*, outstripping our schools’ facility capacity and driving up the incremental cost to taxpayers of each new student. Our school administrators have been forced to focus daily on facilities issues. v We believe that our bedrock of small, great schools is being hurt by the “residentialization”

of our commercially zoned corridors. v We believe there’s a smarter way. v We are pleased to support Council and School Board candidates who share this belief

and want to keep the Little City a little quirky. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO JOIN US, write to smartlilcity@gmail.com with subject “Add Me”. *Sources: FCC Adopted 2009 Budget, FCC Adopted 2016 Budget.

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Big Days in The Little City

These are big and exciting days for the Little City. After so many years of being thoroughly overlooked by the wider D.C. Metro development community, the City of Falls Church is now being courted from virtually every quarter, and the biggest plus of it all is that we, the citizens of Falls Church, have complete control of the process. The “standing room only” crowd at Tuesday’s informational meeting about development of the 34.6 acres recently annexed by the City as part of the deal to sell its water system to Fairfax County is only the latest news (see Page One of this edition). Last week, mega-developer Todd Hitt bared his soul in a lengthy interview with the News-Press bringing a human side to what his abiding interest in Falls Church is and promises to be going forward. Like Bob Young and Ed Novak, who’ve been developing in Falls Church for more than 15 years, Hitt intends to grace the City with quality projects that enhance everyone’s sensibilities and sense of place. This comes as the Hitt-Rushmark project with the Harris Teeter store as its anchor, and the comparable Lincoln at Tinner Hill project on S. Maple Street have risen out of the ground and are beginning to flex their new-found muscles. One thing is for sure, with these projects will come rising residential real estate property values, and that’s putting it mildly. The Mason Row project on the City’s West End is queuing up and that’s nothing compared to what’s eventually coming onto the school property. Also, in a memo issued by the City’s Economic Development Office, in the aggregate six already completed new mixed use projects in the City are now yielding an additional net $2.8 million for the City’s tax base (subtracting the estimated cost of services, including education), being the equivalent of nine cents on the real estate tax rate, and $7.1 million in gross revenue. Compared to what was there before these were built, the amounts are 18 times the tax revenue produced on the properties prior to their development. That is a staggering statistic, people! On a per acre basis, the six new mixed use projects – all built since 2002 and including the Broadway, the Byron, the Reed Building, the Pearson Square, the Spectrum and Northgate – generate $207,000 in net and $517,000 in gross revenue yearly, 18 times the tax revenue produced by these properties prior to their development. A total of 13.7 acres has been developed so far for mixed uses, with 4.8 acres now under construction. Moreover, collectively, the first six mixed use projects have contributed, over and above annual tax revenues, $3.4 million in cash contributions to the school system in the form of proffers, and an additional $3.6 million will be contributed to the schools by the two projects currently under construction. All of this is is taking place in the current, narrow commercially zoned parts of the City.

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Editor, As a 36-year resident of the Falls Church community, I marvel at the “any growth is good” mindset of the city’s current leaders. That view is slavishly endorsed in issue after issue of the NewsPress, but the two front-page articles in the August 20-26 issue reached ridiculous heights. First, there was the fawning profile of the “visionary” developer Todd Hitt, a man who is doing all he

can to turn “The Little City” into “Tysons East.” That puff piece read like a story written by a gushing high school freshman about the star senior quarterback. About the only positive attribute that wasn’t heaped on Mr. Hitt was the ability to walk on water. The second front-page story in that issue was a classic of slanted journalism. The headline itself set the tone for the piece, screaming that the desire for low-

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density development in the 1980s was a “bias” rather than a policy, and that such a viewpoint “constrained” city growth rather than reining in the sort of congestioninducing mega-growth we see today. In the story itself, the former stance against high-density development is loftily dismissed as a “prejudice.” Personally, I feel that Falls Church could use a little more of that 1980s anti-development “bias” and “prejudice.” Without it, the day may come when the Falls Church Episcopal Church is replaced by a Sheetz gas station, which will be needed to serve the glut of cars pouring into the city. Or perhaps a Walmart will be built

in Cherry Hill Park, an “underutilized” plot of land that could surely produce more tax revenue. How “visionary” that would be. Paul Martin Falls Church

Ready to Revolt Against Aggressive Development Editor, Do the citizens of Falls Church really know of all the “envisioned” projects the Economic Development Authority has in

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The days are growing shorter and fall is (almost) in the air. It’s back-to-school time. Falls Church City Public Schools is, however, ending one of the busiest summers ever. Here’s a recap of recent events and a preview of what’s to come. How are our kids doing? The School Board is reviewing how well we taught our students in the last academic year. While there is always room for improvement, the news looks good. Assessment data suggests that curriculum enhancements are paying dividends: students are demonstrating yearover-year growth that exceeds grade level expectations. In addition, we are looking beyond aggregate statistics to verify that all students are growing to the fullest extent of their potential, and Superintendent Toni Jones and her team have been most helpful in presenting information in that format. Enrollment: While students are still registering, preliminary information suggests an initial enrollment growth of two – three percent. That translates into a net increase of 50-60 students. Teachers. Nearly three dozen new teachers are joining Falls Church Schools. Teachers are our most important asset, and the School Board welcomes you to our outstanding faculty. Jessie Thackrey Preschool is starting its first full academic year. With a great group of teachers and staff, and strong enrollment figures, this will be a top-notch learning environment for our youngest students.

Mount Daniel welcomes over 175 new kindergartners to the class of 2028. For example, first graders ended the year reading on an average of almost a third grade level. They are looking forward to another good year using Benchmark Literacy blended with Jan Richardson techniques for con-

“Falls Church City Public Schools is ending one of the busiest summers ever.” tinued personalized learning success. Thomas Jefferson starts the second year of implementing Benchmark Literacy, which helped to produce good reading results. For example, many third graders at TJ finished the year reading at an average of almost a sixth grade level. Mary Ellen Henderson: deploys an enhanced STEAM curriculum for all students this year that will include learning to create apps and exposure to coding. Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School will build on last year’s pilot and continue to offer Chinese to all sixth grade students in addition to French and Spanish. And Henderson will offer strings on their music schedule for the first time ever in Falls Church. George Mason High School is broadening

the curriculum offerings with expanded world language opportunities through the Hybrid Learning Center. George Mason High School is working with Northern Virginia Community College to offer a path to an associate’s degree through dual enrollment. The first two such courses are geophysics and American history. Technology. Falls Church Schools continues to work on integrating technology with our second full year of Personalized Learning. Meanwhile, new tools will allow for increased parental controls over what kids can access. In addition, filtering is being refined to ensure that each school has appropriate level of access controls. Facilities. A new/renovated George Mason High School has been a long-standing priority for the community, but finding an economically feasible way to accomplish that goal was daunting. That changed with the sale of the water system to Fairfax County and the boundary adjustment that made the 34-acre George Mason-Mary Ellen Henderson campus part of the City. Nearly two years ago, the Joint Steering Committee began to explore the feasibility of modernizing George Mason and expanding Mary Ellen Henderson. This effort culminated in a decision by the City Council and School Board to issue a Request for Proposal, or RFP, that would produce a proposed project that could be put to the community for a vote in November 2016. We began the process with a well-attended community visioning session. That was fol-

lowed by work sessions, public input, and multiple revisions to the draft RFP. On July 30, the final RFP went out soliciting proposals to renovate/rebuild George Mason, expand Henderson and develop up to 30 percent of the site to help finance the school construction. The RFP sets out several milestones this year. Conceptual proposals are due on October 30. After a committee reviews those proposals, a shortlist of proposers to be invited to submit detailed proposals will be developed by the end of December. Those detailed proposals will be due by March 2016. While we are disappointed that the Mt. Daniel project has been delayed, it is our hope that the situation will be resolved this fall. A hearing is scheduled before the Fairfax County Planning Commission on September 17. We will keep the community apprised of developments. The Budget. While budget season traditionally starts in November, we would like to jump start an earlier dialogue about needs and priorities in a tough budget environment for operating and capital budgets. The first step is to identify what we need to maintain success and address areas in need of improvement. Second, we will seek community input. Finally, the School Board has been discussing with the City Council holding a joint community budget event. My hope is that these initiatives will improve the budget process.  Justin Castillo is the chair of the Falls Church City School Board.

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NEWS BRIEFS Anti-Gun Violence Group Condemns Moneta Killings The Coalition to Stop Gun Violence issued a sharply-worded statement yesterday in response to the killings on a live TV broadcast of a reporter and cameraman in Moneta, Virginia. “The Commonwealth of Virginia has had its share of horrific tragedies because of its lax gun laws and the killings this morning add to our sad history (Virginia Tech, the Navy Yard). Despite the fact that research and evidence provide opportunities to prevent dangerous individuals from accessing firearms (backgrounds checks on all purchasers; prohibitions on violent misdemeanants and persons subject to protective orders; and gun violence restraining orders), our elected officials from across the Commonwealth continue to put the moneyed interests of the gun lobby and NRA ahead of the safety of the citizens of the Commonwealth. The gun lobby and the NRA care about one thing: putting more money in their pockets at the expense of common sense regulations to reduce gun violence. These regulations target dangerous individuals with a history of violence – they would not impact law abiding citizens. The voting records of many of our elected officials show whose side they are on – and it’s not the safety of their constituents,” stated Lori Haas, the Virginia State Director for the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence, whose daughter was injured at the Virginia Tech shooting.

F.C. Recycling Event Coming Sept. 12 The City of Falls Church Public Works Department will host a Recycling Extravaganza on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Property Yard and Recycling Center, 217 Gordon Rd. in Falls Church. City residents may recycle a variety of items including used electronics, cell phones, clothing and textiles, bicycles, printer cartridges, eyeglasses, hearing aids and medical supplies like crutches. All items will be recycled, reused or donated to charity.

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The results of a poll of 3,000 dog owners by Milo Kitchens released on National Dog Appreciation Day yesterday has found that 86 percent of dog parents say their dog “comforts me immeasurably,” 71 percent say their dog “reminds me to seek out more joy in life,” 64 percent say their dog “makes me look forward to going home more than anything else,” and 63 percent say their dog “makes me much more patient and responsible.” They also confirmed 27 ways that dogs improve their owners’ everyday lives. The results cited 1. Stress relief, 2. Staying active and fit, 3. Lower blood pressure and cholesterol, 4. Comforting us, 5. Encouraging social interaction, 6. Coping with depression, 7. Teaching us about love, 8. Health alert detection, 9. Companionship, 10. Allergy deterrent, 11. Mood enhancement, 12. Heat therapy, 13. Improved dating possibilities, 14. Study help, 15. Bringing joy and happiness, 16. Personal security, 17. Family conflict resolution, 18. Encouraging responsibility, 19. Making us more patient, 20. Reinforcing good habits and routines, 21. Keeping us on schedule, 22. Teaching parenting skills, 23. Anti-bullying, 24. Improving literacy, 25. Selfesteem and pride, 26. Immune system support, 27. Personal assistance.

Bathroom Ceiling Fan Causes Fire at Budget Inn Motel A bathroom ceiling fan in a room on the first floor of the two-story Budget Inn Motel at 7155 Lee Highway in the Falls Church area of Fairfax County was the cause of a fire on Wednesday, Aug. 19, according to the Fairfax County Fire Department. Firefighters were called to the scene Wednesday morning and encountered smoke coming from the room where the fire started. According to the fire department, firefighters conducted an aggressive fire attack and quickly extinguished the flames in the bathroom. The fire department was alerted after the occupant of the room smelled the smoke coming from the bathroom and smoke detector activated moments later. The occupant, who suffered no injuries, was relocated to another room, according to the fire department. Damage to the room is estimated at $2,000. Fire investigators determined that the fire was accidental, that a ceiling exhaust fan malfunction was the cause of the fire, according to the fire department.

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Community News & Notes F.C. Looking for Volunteers For Habitat Restoration The City of Falls Church is looking for volunteers to assist the City’s Habitat Restoration Team in Cherry Hill Park at 312 Park Avenue on Saturday, Sept. 12 from 10 a.m. – noon. The team will restore the local ecosystem by removing invasive vegetation and replanting native species that benefit local birds and butterflies. The habitat restoration team and volunteers will be working in the wooded areas near the basketball court or along the fence line between Park Avenue and Great Falls. According a press release from the City, volunteers should prepare to work outdoors and wear boots or heavy shoes, comfortable clothes and gloves. The initial fall habitat restoration event part of an on-going effort to keep the City of Falls Church beautiful.

On October 17 and November 14, the City’s Habitat Restoration Team will be working along the trail inside of Crossman Park at 525 N. Van Buren Street from 10 a.m. – noon. For more information or to register, call 703-538-6961 or email melanite@verizon.net.

F.C.’s Baker Receives Fulbright Grant for Trip to Taiwan Matthew Noah Baker, a spring 2015 graduate of the College of William & Mary and a 2011 graduate of George Mason High School, received a Fulbright U.S. Student Program grant, which he’s using to do an English teaching assistantship in Taiwan, the United States Department of State and the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board announced recently. The Fulbright Program, the flagship international educational exchange program sponsored by

the U.S. government, is designed to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries. Recipients of Fulbright grants are selected on the basis of academic or professional achievement, as well as demonstrated leadership potential in their fields. Baker, a longtime resident of Falls Church City, earned a Bachelor of Arts with a double major in Linguistics and French & Francophone Studies. Over the next year, he will help teach English to elementary school students in Taichung city, which is located in central Taiwan and he’ll be blogging about his adventures in Taiwan at bakereta.wordpress.com.

that 231 City residents signed up to learn about solar energy through the Solarize NOVA program. That number has more than doubled from the 99 residents who had signed up for a solar assessment when the News-Press reported on the progress of the program in early June. Through the program, sponsored by the Northern Virginia Regional Commission and the Local Energy Alliance Program, select communities in Northern Virginia were offered bulk pur-

chasing discounts and free solar site assessments. As part of a friendly bet to see which locality garnered the most sign-ups for the Solarize program, the City of Falls Church hosted a dinner for Town of Vienna Mayor Laurie DiRocco and the Town’s council on Monday, Aug. 3, which the News-Press also reported on. According to a press release from the city, while Falls Church lost in actual numbers, when adjusted for population, the Falls Church and Vienna were neck-and-neck.

231 F.C. Residents Sign Up to Learn About Solar Energy The City of Falls Church reported on Thursday, Aug. 20

FALLS CHURCH RESIDENT MATTHEW N. BAKER (front, third from left, wearing sunglasses) with other English teaching assistants at a typhoon cleanup in Taichung, Taiwan. Baker, a spring 2015 graduate of the College of William & Mary and a 2011 graduate of George Mason High School, received a Fulbright U.S. Student Program grant, which he’s using to do an English teaching assistantship in Taiwan. (Courtesy Photo)

SEVEN CORNERS CHICK-FIL-A TEAM MEMBER Herbert Arandia delivered 235 school supplies to Falls Church City’s Housing and Human Services on Wednesday, Aug. 19, on behalf of the restaurant, for students to use the coming school year, which begins on Tuesday, Sept. 8. (Photo: Courtesy of Alison Clemans)

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F.C. Dems Committee Holds Annual Ice Cream Social

The Falls Church Democratic Committee will be holding their annual Ice Cream Social on Labor Day, Sept. 7 from 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. The event will be held rain or shine in the picnic shelter at Cherry Hill Park at 300 Park Avenue. It will be free of charge and is held to give residents a chance to talk to the leadership of the local Democratic party about the issues facing our city, state, and nation, as well as getting to know voters in Falls Church. For more information, contact fallschurchdems@gmail.com.

F.C. Students Earn Academic Honors Across the Nation Several students from Falls Church earned academic honors from colleges, universities and other academic institutions across the nation during the spring 2015 semester. Elizabeth Crowther has been named to first honors on the dean’s list at Clark University, where students must earn a grade point average of 3.8 or higher to be named to first honors. Anna Grishaw was named to the dean’s list at The University of the South, where students must earn at least a 3.625 grade point average to make the list. Aleena Ijaz was named to the dean’s list at the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy at the University of Virginia. Eric Brooks graduated from the Yale School of Medicine, where he earned an Doctor of Medicine degree and a Master of Health Science degree. He plans to specialize in radiation oncology and is currently a first-year resident at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. His specialty training will begin in summer 2016 with a 4-year

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residency at The University of Texas’ MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. Christine Greve graduated from James Madison University with a Bachelor of Science degree in communication studies.

Post 130 Holds Another Lizzie Borden Axe Throwing Contest Falls Church American Legion Post 130 is holding another Lizzie Borden Axe Throwing Contest this Saturday, Aug. 29. Post 130 held its 5th Annual Lizzie Borden Axe Throwing Contest in early August, but are having another contest only a few weeks later due to popular demand. The event is open to the public and registration is $15 without a commemorative t-shirt and $25 with a commemorative t-shirt. There will be non-cash prizes for the winners. Registration is at 11 a.m. and the tournament begins at 12:30 p.m. The rain date for the contest is Sunday, Aug. 30. Post 130 will also have Lizzie Borden glasses and t-shirts for sale. For more information, visit post130.org or call 703-533-1945.

Registration Open for McLean Community Center Classes Registration is open for McLean Community Center’s fall classes. Residents of Small District 1A-Dranesville will receive a discount on fees, as well as any senior citizens over 60. There are over 100 classes to sign up for, all convenient and affordable for citizens. Adults can sign up for classes such as Quick and Easy Fall Suppers, Botanical Drawing, and Going Digital. Adults and children have options including Family Art Workshops and Baking with Dad. Children are being offered Mini Doodlers, Fencing, and Chess Club, among other options.

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McLean Players Gears Up to Premiere ‘Calendar Girls’ The McLean Community Players’ production of Tim Firth’s Calendar Girls will premiere Friday, September 18 at the Alden Theater. Bob Sams, the director, will lead his awardwinning cast and crew as they produce this adaptation of one of the most popular British plays in history. The McLean Community Players’ production of Firth’s play is the area premiere of the show. The piece focuses on two characters, Chris and Annie, members of the local Women’s Institute in Yorkshire. In order to fund a new sofa in a hospital waiting

BRITTANY LAGANKE, National Development Director of Best Buddies, Capital Region is shown on the left with Falls Church Rotary Club President Greg Viola II following her talk on Aug. 13 at the Falls Church Rotary meeting at the Harvest Moon Restaurant. (P��: C�� J�� C. L�) room, they contract local friends and members of the institute for a calendar. They aim to sell the calendar, filled with nude and alternative shots of women in the community. “Calendar Girls” runs weekends, Sept. 18 – Oct. 3, at the

Alden Theatre, located at 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. Tickets are $18 – $20, and group rates are available. This show includes some partial nudity and is suitable for ages 17 and older. For more information, call 703-304-3176, or visit McLeanPlayers.org.

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The Big Decisions

Let’s say you had the chance to become a vampire. With one magical bite you would gain immortality, superhuman strength and a life of glamorous intensity. Your friends who have undergone the transformation say the experience is incredible. They drink animal blood, not human blood, and say everything about their new existence provides them with fun, companionship and meaning. Would you do it? Would you consent to receive the life-altering bite, even knowing that once changed you could never go back? The difficulty of the choice is that you’d have to use your human self and preferences to try to guess whether you’d enjoy having a vampire self and preferences. Becoming a vampire is transformational. You would literally become a different self. How can you NEW YORK TIMES NEWS SERVICE possibly know what it would feel like to be this different version of you or whether you would like it? In her book Transformative Experience, L.A. Paul, a philosophy professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, says life is filled with decisions that are a bit like this. Life is filled with forks in the road in which you end up changing who you are and what you want. People who have a child suddenly become different. Joining the military is another transformational experience. So are marrying, changing careers, immigrating, switching religions. In each of these cases the current you is trying to make an important decision, without having the chance to know what it will feel like to be the future you. Paul’s point is that we’re fundamentally ignorant about many of the biggest choices of our lives and that it’s not possible to make purely rational decisions. “You shouldn’t fool yourself,” she writes. “You have no idea what you are getting into.” The decision to have a child is the purest version of this choice. On average, people who have a child suffer a loss of reported well-being. They’re more exhausted and report lower life satisfaction. And yet few parents can imagine going back and being their old pre-parental selves. Parents are like self-fulfilled vampires. Their rich new lives would have seemed incomprehensible to their old childless selves. So how do you make transformational decisions? You have to ask the right questions, Paul argues. Don’t ask, Will I like parenting? You can’t know. Instead, acknowledge that you, like all people, are born with an intense desire to know. Ask, Do I have a profound desire to discover what it would be like to be this new me, to experience this new mode of living? As she puts it, “The best response to this situation is to choose based on whether we want to discover who we’ll become.” Live life as a series of revelations. Personally, I think Paul’s description of the problem is ingenious but her solution is incomplete. Would you really trust yourself to raise and nurture a child simply on the basis of self-revelation? Curiosity is too thin, relativistic and ephemeral. I’d say to really make these decisions well you need to step outside the modern conception of ourselves as cognitive creatures who are most sophisticated when we rely on rationality. The most reliable decision-making guides are more “primitive.” We’re historical creatures. We have inherited certain life scripts from evolution and culture, and there’s often a lot of wisdom in following those life scripts. We’re social creatures. Often we undertake big transformational challenges not because it fulfills our desires, but because it is good for our kind. We’re mystical creatures. Often when people make a transformational choice they feel it less as a choice and more as a calling. They feel there was something that destined them to be with this spouse or in that vocation. Most important, we’re moral creatures. When faced with a transformational choice the weakest question may be, What do I desire? Our desires change all the time. The strongest questions may be: Which path will make me a better person? Will joining the military give me more courage? Will becoming a parent make me more capable of selfless love? Our moral intuitions are more durable than our desires, based on a universal standard of right and wrong. The person who shoots for virtue will more reliably be happy with her new self, and will at least have a nice quality to help her cope with whatever comes. Which brings us to the core social point. These days we think of a lot of decisions as if they were shopping choices. When we’re shopping for something, we act as autonomous creatures who are looking for the product that will produce the most pleasure or utility. But choosing to have a child or selecting a spouse, faith or life course is not like that. It’s probably safer to ask “What do I admire?” than “What do I want?”

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A Movable Glut What caused Friday’s stock plunge? What does it mean for the future? Nobody knows, and not much. Attempts to explain daily stock movements are usually foolish: a real-time survey of the 1987 stock crash found no evidence for any of the rationalizations economists and journalists offered after the fact, finding instead that people were selling because, you guessed it, prices were falling. And the stock market is a terrible guide to the economic future: Paul Samuelson once quipped that the market had predicted nine of the last five recessions, and nothing has changed on that front. Still, investors are clearly jittery – with good reason. U.S. economic news has been NEW YORK TIMES NEWS SERVICE good though not great lately, but the world as a whole still seems remarkably accident-prone. For seven years and counting we’ve lived in a global economy that lurches from crisis to crisis: Every time one part of the world finally seems to get back on its feet, another part stumbles. And America can’t insulate itself completely from these global woes. But why does the world economy keep stumbling? On the surface, we seem to have had a remarkable run of bad luck. First there was the housing bust, and the banking crisis it triggered. Then, just as the worst seemed to be over, Europe went into debt crisis and double-dip recession. Europe eventually achieved a precarious stability and began growing again – but now we’re seeing big problems in China and other emerging markets, which were previously pillars of strength. But these aren’t just a series of unrelated accidents. Instead, what we’re seeing is what happens when too much money is chasing too few investment opportunities. More than a decade ago, Ben Bernanke famously argued that a ballooning U.S. trade deficit was the result not of domestic factors but of a “global saving glut”: a huge excess of savings over investment in China and other developing nations, driven in part by policy reactions to the Asian crisis of the 1990s, which was flowing to the United States in search of returns. He worried a bit about the fact that the inflow of capital was being channeled, not into business investment, but into housing; obviously he should have worried much more. (Some of us did.) But his suggestion that the U.S. housing boom was in part caused by weakness in foreign economies still looks valid.

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Of course, the boom became a bubble, which inflicted immense damage when it burst. Furthermore, that wasn’t the end of the story. There was also a flood of capital from Germany and other northern European countries to Spain, Portugal, and Greece. This too turned out to be a bubble, and the bursting of that bubble in 2009-2010 precipitated the euro crisis. And still the story wasn’t over. With America and Europe no longer attractive destinations, the global glut went looking for new bubbles to inflate. It found them in emerging markets, sending currencies like Brazil’s real to unsustainable heights. It couldn’t last, and now we’re in the middle of an emerging-market crisis that reminds some observers of Asia in the 1990s – remember, where it all started. So where does the moving finger of glut go now? Why, back to America, where a fresh inflow of foreign funds has driven the dollar way up, threatening to make our industry uncompetitive again. What’s causing this global glut? Probably a mix of factors. Population growth is slowing worldwide, and for all the hype about the latest technology, it doesn’t seem to be creating either surging productivity or a lot of demand for business investment. The ideology of austerity, which has led to unprecedented weakness in government spending, has added to the problem. And low inflation around the world, which means low interest rates even when economies are booming, has reduced the room to cut rates when economies slump. Whatever the precise mix of causes, what’s important now is that policymakers take seriously the possibility, I’d say probability, that excess savings and persistent global weakness is the new normal. My sense is that there’s a deep-seated unwillingness, even among sophisticated officials, to accept this reality. Partly this is about special interests: Wall Street doesn’t want to hear that an unstable world requires strong financial regulation, and politicians who want to kill the welfare state don’t want to hear that government spending and debt aren’t problems in the current environment. But there’s also, I believe, a sort of emotional prejudice against the very notion of global glut. Politicians and technocrats alike want to view themselves as serious people making hard choices – choices like cutting popular programs and raising interest rates. They don’t like being told that we’re in a world where seemingly tough-minded policies will actually make things worse. But we are, and they will.

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The Trump Monster From the GOP’s Id

Who remembers the 1956 science fiction classic, Academy Awardnominated film, “Forbidden Planet,” featuring the likes of Walter Pidgeon and Robby the Robot? To the sci-fi aficionado, it was in a league of its own and according to Gene Roddenberry an inspiration for the “Star Trek” franchise. Do you remember the monster in this film? Of horrible appearance and temperament, his shape only appeared as an outline as he moved against powerful “disintegrator beams.” He was unstoppable and vanished only when the Walter Pidgeon character finally died. Our heroes came upon a planet with an extraordinarily advanced civilization that mysteriously disappeared without a scratch 200,000 years earlier, with all its advanced machines still workFALLS CHURCH NEWS-PRESS ing. The crew couldn’t figure out what became of it, until the invisible monster began manifesting himself to them. Having juiced up his brain to the max using the ancient civilization’s brain enhancing machine, a crew member reveals his discovery just before dying from the procedure: “It’s monsters from the Id!” he proclaims. Well, one way to look at the circus on the Republican side of the emerging presidential election campaign is to think of it in “Forbidden Planet” terms: yes, a “monster from the Id” has returned. Donald Trump represents the collective unconsciousness of what has become of the Republican Party. Like the monster in the film, he is threatening to destroy everything in his path. The “Id” in Latin means the “It.” The construct was conceived by the psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud, and was called the “shadow” by Carl Jung, who extended its application to the notion of “collective unconsciousness” of an entire culture. The point here is that Donald Trump does not stand apart from his many opponents seeking the Republican presidential nomination. On the contrary, he is their collective unconsciousness. Everything he stands for is what today’s Tea Party-infused Republican Party has become. Scratch Jeb Bush, scratch Lindsey Graham, or Marco Rubio, or Scott Walker, get them a little pissed, and they all come out raging and whining like little Donald Trumps. On policy issues, like immigration, woman’s health, deregulation of Wall Street, screwing the 99 percent in deference to the one percent of the wealthiest, and perpetual war in the Middle East, they’re all virtually identical. They’re all their own Donald Trump nightmare. When they wake up and look the menacing Donald Trump monster in the face, they see themselves. While they’re railing against Trump’s manner and his seeming relentless intent to bully and insult just about everybody, they must see that they are he and vice-versa. He is their collective Id raging away. The Id, as the experts explain, is a psychological construct that corresponds to the the raging state of consciousness of the newborn, the elementary basis of the subconscious mind that seeks only instant gratification without regard for anything else. It represents the “tendency to seek immediate gratification of any impulse.” It “knows no good or evil, has no morality.” It is composed of a “ set of uncoordinated instinctual trends,” a “cauldron full of seething expectations,” and so on. All very Donald Trump. Insofar as Donald Trump is this collective Id of the current Republican Party, there is no way his opponents can make him go away. The more they attack him, the more they energize him. They are stuck with him. So, like the dystopian, doomsday themes of so much science fiction these days, that “Forbidden Planet” took to the highest level by positing the more advanced a population becomes the more the seeds of its own destruction are empowered in its collective unconsciousness, the outcome for the present Republican Party is dim. As it cannot contain its raging collective Id, Donald Trump will not be going away. The only way to alter this inevitability would be for one or more of the GOP candidates to begin repudiating the content of their collective mindset. Who’s going to stake their campaign on reasonable alternatives to the GOP madness? Does anyone have the courage, the moral suasion? Otherwise, it will be left to someone from beyond their collective walls to surely do it.

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Trump Struts in His Own Pageant WASHINGTON – Some blondes have all the fun. As Hillary Clinton and Jeb Bush get more testy, Donald Trump gets more chesty. And more blond. It’s mind-boggling to contemplate a President Trump trying to make peace between North and South Korea, even as we watch the pugnacious Candidate Trump trolling poor Jeb on Twitter and predicting that poor Hillary would have to run the country from Leavenworth. But, as Trump would say, deal with it. The pol who refused to identify himself as a pol on his jury duty questionnaire has utterly scrambled American politics. And he has trademarked the phrase “Make America Great Again.” “I was surprised it was available,” he told me. Certainly, Trump could explode at any moment in a fiery orange ball. But meanwhile, he has exploded the hoary conventions, money-grubbing advisers and fundraising excesses of the presidential campaign, turning everything upside down, inside out, into sauerkraut. It is a fable conjured up in several classic movies: A magNEW YORK TIMES NEWS SERVICE netic, libidinous visitor shows up and insinuates himself into the lives of a bourgeois family. The free spirit leaves, but only after transforming the hidebound family, so that none of them can see themselves the same way again. That is the profound metamorphosis Trump has wrought on the race. The Don Rickles of reality shows is weirdly bringing some reality to the presidential patty-cake. The Donald’s strange pompadour and Hillary’s strange server have eclipsed all the usual primary permutations. Because Trump is so loud, omnipresent, multiplatform and cutting, he’s shaping the perception of the other candidates. Once he blurts out the obvious – Jeb is low energy, Hillary is shifty, Mitt choked – some voters nod their heads and start to see his targets in that unflattering light as well. Trump has trapped his Republican rivals into agreeing with his red-meat opinions on immigration or attacking him, neither of which are good options. Trump bluntness only works for Trump, and getting into a scrap with him is like being tossed into a bag of badgers. Mike Murphy, the chief strategist of Jeb’s super PAC, went on the record in a Washington Post story with a veiled message to Jeb to stop taunting Trump. “Trump is, frankly, other people’s problem,” Murphy said.

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Jeb stooped to conquer Trump, echoing his use of the phrase “anchor baby,” only to have the news spilled that Jeb had co-chaired a group that advised politicians not to say “anchor baby.” The real estate developer has turned a fetish for the biggest and the best into a presidential vision for “the silent majority.” He’s tapped into a hunger among those who want to believe that America is not a shrinking, stumbling power passed like a pepper mill between two entitled families. Indeed, in interviews, voters who like Trump often use an anatomical variation on the word brass. The shame spiral and money pit that followed the false Iraq narrative W. and Dick Cheney put into play to remove the strongman Saddam Hussein has led many Americans to want a strongman. “Trump is the proverbial strongman,” David Axelrod says. “There’s no one more opposite to Obama. Bush had been impulsive and reckless, so voters wanted someone who was thoughtful and deliberative. Now they’ve had enough of gray and they want to go back to black and white, and that’s Trump. He knows nothing else.” It’s mesmerizing to watch Trump try to turn himself into a real candidate in real time. He was mocked when he said that he got his national security advice from watching “the shows” on TV. But voters know that top diplomats, spooks and generals led presidents down the tragic paths to the Bay of Pigs, Vietnam and Iraq. The neophyte pol belatedly realized that he could not glide past the horror of two Boston thugs accused of laughingly beating a homeless Hispanic with a pole and peeing on him in Trump’s name. He lives beyond parody. There’s very little difference between the old Darrell Hammond duck-lipped impersonation of the Trumpster and Trump, the presidential candidate. Both dwell on how “huge” and “big” his projects are and how “great” his ratings are and how much square footage he has. There is nothing that excites Trump the candidate more than crowing that he has a great big crowd and Jeb has a teeny weeny crowd. He sounded orgasmic as he described to the New Hampshire town hall that his Alabama event this weekend had to be moved from a room that held 1,000 to a room that held 2,000 to a convention center to a stadium. So Trump should appreciate the task ahead: It’s huge. As Axelrod puts it: “In a parlance Trump would appreciate: We’re still in the swimsuit competition. It gets harder in the talent rounds.”

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A Penny for Your Thoughts

News of Greater Falls Church By Supervisor Penny Gross

Summer appears to be winding down, as last minute beach trips are squeezed into the schedule, at the same time that backpacks and school clothes dominate shopping lists. Last week’s Stuart High School Resource Fair was a tremendous success, welcoming more than 4000 students and their families to a broad range of activities, as well as distribution of school supplies to get a head start with school preparation. Sponsored by Fairfax County Public Schools, Fairfax County Department of Neighborhood and Community Services, and a host of other county agencies and non-profit organizations, the Resource Fair focuses on a high school pyramid and its feeder schools, both elementary and middle. This year’s event was built on two very successful previous events at Annandale High School, also in Mason District. Principals and teachers from both Bailey’s Elementary Schools, Beech Tree, Belvedere, Glen Forest, Parklawn, and Sleepy Hollow, plus Glasgow Middle School, joined Stuart principal Penny Gros (that’s correct – the principal’s name is the same as mine, minus one “s”) in putting their best foot forward to greet new and returning students and their parents. Each school had a booth in one gym where school information, and free school supplies, were distributed. The Bailey’s Crossroads Rotary Club helped organize a classroom full of hairdressers who provided free haircuts to dozens of students. It looked a lot easier to give the boys buzz cuts; the girls’ styles

took a bit longer, but everyone exercised patience and good humor. Another gym was full of non-profit and school-related organizations, who provide the community services that everyone can enjoy. INOVA Health Systems gave good nutrition tips to visitors. Their plastic samples of proper serving sizes truly looked good enough to eat! Some families took advantage of free health screenings provided in cool vans in the parking lot. Check-ups and immunizations were very popular and, of course, are required for admission to classes in Fairfax County. Parking in residential areas continues to be a challenge for many neighborhoods. Some parking tips: it is illegal to park within 10 feet of a driveway on either side. It is a violation to park within 30 feet of a stop sign or 20 from an intersection. It is a violation to park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant. It is a violation to park on the opposite, (or “wrong”) side of the street; you must park with right (passenger side) wheels to the curb. A stop sign means STOP. All forward motion of the vehicle should cease before starting to move again. The speed limit in most neighborhoods is 25 mph, unless otherwise posted. Passing on the right also is prohibited. Police may issue a ticket for any of these safety violations. A little caution might save you a lot of money.  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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Women Still Disenfranchised in Workplace BY DONALD S. BEYER

Today, 95 years after women were finally given equal access to vote, we continue to disenfranchise women in the workplace, undermining their ability to succeed and handicapping the economy. There is no more common sense issue than the fight for women’s economic empowerment. I am proud to announce that I will be hosting my first Women’s Issues Conference on October 10 at George Mason University in Arlington. Working in collaboration with the university, this free Saturday morning program will offer hands-on programs designed to help women find, apply for and get good jobs. We will also offer free headshots for all attendees and workshops dedicated to the critical components of a modern job search like writing a resume tailored to online career networks. I hope you will be able to join us for this important guide to breaking the ceiling. After more than 40 years in business, I have learned that this is a simple bottom line issue. Fairly-treated employees equal a thriving business. To make sure the American economy can thrive, we must ensure working women have the equal and full rights they are already guaranteed. It is the easiest and simplest way to strengthen our families, our middle

class and our economy. So how do we do it? We can start by addressing the very real gender pay gap. Women make up almost half of the American workforce. And even though, according to U.S. Census data, women are the sole or primary breadwinner in 40 percent of American households, full-time working women still earn an average of 77 cents to every dollar earned by men. That is unacceptable. I am proud to be an original co-sponsor on the Paycheck Fairness Act. Passing this bill will make American companies more competitive in a global marketplace, continue our middle class recovery and offer a critical solution to income inequality for families. Another simple but important step forward will be ensuring women have access to paid family and medical leave. Women should never be forced to choose between starting a family, their health and their financial security. The U.S. remains the only industrialized country in the world that does not offer paid family leave, and women, families and our businesses pay the price. Congress must adopt legislation giving those working women and families the support they need and encourage states and cities to adopt similar legislation.

And our business community must address the lack of women on leadership teams at American companies despite clear evidence this leaves us at an economic disadvantage. According to a study from the Northern Virginia-based Women In Technology – women hold only 11.2 percent at the 110 Virginia-based public companies. It is even more appalling that more than 30 percent of the 208 publicly traded companies in D.C. and Virginia have zero women on their corporate boards. Research tells us that companies with more women in senior management and leadership roles outperform companies that fail to utilize women leaders. It tells us gender enlightened companies also scored higher when being evaluated on organization, leadership, accountability and innovation. Ninety five years later it is clear that we cannot succeed simply by ensuring women’s equal access to the ballot box. This week we honor the sacrifices of generations of women who worked to ensure gender diversity at the ballot box. I look forward to working with you to continue their fight to ensure all women have the tools to succeed at the workplace. It is right for them, our families, and the American economy.

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Hubbard’s Rant on Race

The death of a 9-year-old girl who was shot and killed in Ferguson, Missouri, while she sat in bed doing her homework prompted a spontaneous online video rant by Peggy Hubbard. In her viral video, she slammed the Black Lives Matter movement for what she said was defending thugs and focusing on police violence, when the real threat was black on black violence in low-income neighborhoods. Her raw, emotional plea was understandable and touched a nerve. People enthusiastically lined up behind Hubbard in agreement, while others condemned her. They said she was giving ammunition to conservatives who want to blame African Americans and keep the status quo that includes frequent police abuse and rampant inequality. Hubbard was correct to call out and condemn the mindless violence and sociopathic, often gang-related, bloodlust that has destroyed neighborhoods and caused families to cower in fear. However, she was incorrect to separate the bloodshed from the inequality and lack of opportunity that continues to plague the African American community. The two are not mutually exclusive and are deeply connected. Would the dead-eyed, murderous young zombies that roam inner cities be that way if they had equal opportunity in education, access to good jobs, the ability to roam freely without police harassment, and a society that invested in their future? Would the “dead eyes” sparkle and come to life if anyone actually cared and offered a glimmer of hope and support? We also can’t forget the impact of institutional racism that was craftily and deliberately designed to keep African Americans down. The primary reason we have concentrations of poverty (aka ghettos) is because up into the 1970s African Americans weren’t allowed to move into primarily white neighborhoods. They were victims of red lining in real estate that froze them out of most neighborhoods. And, if they managed to get a home, the neighbors were often hostile – sometimes violent. When this system of oppression finally began to break down, white Americans fled to the suburbs, taking money and business opportunities with them – and leaving depressingly large swaths of destruction and widespread economic destitution in many downtowns. One can drive through such neighborhoods today and witness how they are scarred with abandoned buildings and devoid of opportunity. If one is born into such a barren, economic landscape – replete with inferior schools and a scarcity of city services – illegal, violent economies such as the drug trade become viable options. It is bizarre how anyone could still be in denial of the obstacles faced by African Americans. We have had a solid year of video highlighting how African Americans are routinely singled out and roughed up by police. Some of the abuse is financial, with cops targeting black people at disproportionate rates for traffic tickets. When these traffic fines can’t be paid, African Americans are slapped with penalties, leading to jail time – which often costs them their jobs. African Americans also have a more difficult time receiving loans. It is more challenging to land jobs. On CNN’s State of the Union, University of Virginia student council president Jalen Ross pointed out that, “Every day, a black-name resume is 50 percent less likely to get responded to than a white-name resume.” He was referencing a 2003 study from the National Bureau of Economic Research called “Are Emily and Greg more employable than Lakisha and Jamal?” A study by the Graduate School of Education at the University of Pennsylvania found that while black students represented just under a quarter of public school students in 13 states, they made up nearly half of all suspensions and expulsions. A new survey conducted by the Public Policy Research Lab at Louisiana State University found nearly four out of five white residents believe New Orleans has mostly recovered from Hurricane Katrina, while nearly three out of five blacks say it has not, a division sustained over a variety of issues including the local economy, the state of schools and the quality of life. While a plurality of New Orleans residents rate the quality of life as about the same as before Katrina, the LSU survey reports more than one-third of blacks say it has gotten worse. Meanwhile, conservative white America is becoming increasingly paranoid. A New Yorker magazine article points to a 2011 Tufts University’s School of Arts-Harvard Business School study that found that more than half of white Americans believe that whites have replaced blacks as “the primary victims of discrimination” today, even though, “by nearly any metric statistics…continue to indicate drastically poorer outcomes for Black than White Americans.” While Peggy Hubbard’s video was cathartic for some, the issue of race inequality and violence in America is not simply black and white. It is multifaceted, multilayered and comes in many shades of gray.

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Our Man in Arlington By Charlie Clark

Arlington’s green park enthusiasts are hopping mad. At the county fair this month, I chatted with an activist at the booth shared by two grassroots groups, the older Friends of Arlington Parks and the newer, recently vocal Arlington Parks Coalition. This lady exuded exasperation. Yes, she’s aware of the community’s competing demands for new schools, fire stations and affordable housing. But no, it’s not up to parks defenders to solve those other problems – “That’s why we elect leaders, to be creative with innovative solutions,” she said. Everyone loves a favorite park. For hiking, meditation, a break from traffic and neon, or a handy playground for neighbors, children and dogs. Yet with resources and land growing scarcer in our 26 square miles, collisions between subcultures are more common. Some compromise and sharing are in the cards. Back in May 2014, county management was reaching for the sky with a proposal called “Public Land for Public Good.” Its review of 678 parcels of county and school-owned land narrowed possible sites for new schools and low-income housing to a halfdozen. But by January, after criticism and petitions from parks-backers, the county board deep-sixed the

proposal pending delivery this fall of the county’s comprehensive land-use and facilities study. Parks advocates won a second victory when authorities withdrew a proposal to build a school in the parking lot of Thomas Jefferson Middle School, which they considered a threat to T.J. Park. Over the past two decades, says the Parks Coalition, the county gained 45,000 people and schools gained 10,000 students, but parkland fell from 9.4. to 7.9 acres per 1,000 persons. “Once lost, replacing parks and open space in our urbanizing county will be difficult or impossible.” A new Arlington Park and Recreation Commission study quantified the benefits of Arlington parks (health, environment, property values) at $155 million annually. The parks lobby would have the county build higher, build out existing buildings and buy private buildings. County board member Mary Hynes told me the debate is frustrating because “we don’t have a shared definition of a park. Does it mean only open space? Does it include the required parking lot? When I first moved here in 1977, most rec centers were attached to a school,” she said, citing TJ’s gym shared by county users and Gunston Middle School’s community theater offerings. “Over time we separated them.” Hence many parks enthusiasts see the community center at Lubber Run as a park. “So what are

we arguing about? Recreational opportunities or passive green space?” Hynes asks. “Their stance seems to be that we should put all our money into buying more land and use it as little as possible.” But “land is our scarcest resource,” she adds. “We don’t have the luxury of too many single-purpose facilities going forward.” A supporter both of parks and affordable housing to maintain a sustainable community, Hynes notes that the county just bought land off of Quincy Street and is in talks for swaps with Virginia Hospital Center. But what is likely coming to Arlington is more co-location. “If we can’t co-locate, if we can’t be strategic, it’s just not going to work,” Hynes said. “It’s good for people to speak for parks, but we also have to have the money to maintain them. That’s how the economy works. It’s a funny little balancing act.” *** Local boy makes – not exactly good. I just noticed that disgraced state Del. Joe Morrissey of Petersburg, Va., was a wrestling champ at Arlington’s own Bishop D.J. O’Connell High School. That’s according to The Washington Post Magazine’s colorful profile published Sunday. Morrissey, you’ll recall, resigned from the General Assembly under threat of expulsion after exposure of his affair and love child with his young receptionist. The eccentric but determined attorney may not be that fine Catholic school’s most prized alum. But he’s famous.

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While we have to tolerate certain changes while aging, depression isn’t one of them. Symptoms can be any of the following: sleeping too little or too much, no interest in favorite activities, inability to concentrate, and feeling hopeless, anxious or very tired. Depression might be part of a serious illness such as diabetes, Parkinson’s disease or heart disease, and therefore might not be initially recognized. The key fact to remember is that a person who has depression won’t just snap out of it. Help is needed, and a trip to the doctor is the first step. A physician can prescribe antidepressants, which generally work well. (If you’re already on antidepressants and have side effects, don’t give up. They can fade over time, but do tell your doctor about them.)

If the first type doesn’t work, there are others your doctor can prescribe until he finds one that works and at the right dose. A doctor also might suggest psychotherapy, which can help by identifying situations that might have made the depression worse, or even be the cause. If you had depression in your youth, recognize that the impact of depression on seniors is not the same. It can take longer to treat now because seniors are typically given a small dose as a starting point. If you suffer from depression, don’t just rely on treatment to make you better. Take steps yourself by doing things you used to enjoy. Talk to a friend or your family about how you feel. Don’t do too much; do what you can, with activities broken up into small steps. Hold off making big decisions until later. For more information, go

online to www.nimh.nih.gov and put “depression in seniors” in the search box. *** It’s probably still hot where you live, but this is a perfect time to get ready for winter. The colder it gets where you live, the more important it is to be ready for it. Look on websites or in stores for personal-size quilts or fleecy throws on sale. Buy a few, if you can. These small blankets can be lifesavers when cold weather arrives. Use one as an additional layer on the bed, or wrap up in one when you watch TV at night. In the grocery aisles, keep an eye out for items to stock up on to save trips to the store in cold weather. Canned fruit, vegetables, soups and stews, packaged pasta, jar spaghetti sauce and more are handy to keep on the shelf. Put flashlight batteries on your list. Add unscented kitty litter for icy walks. If you drink

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bottled water or need distilled water for indoor humidifiers, bring home a few each time you shop. If you have a vehicle, make an appointment to get the battery checked, as well as your tires, antifreeze level and windshield wipers. Try on last year’s coat and boots, plus gloves and hat. Will they see you through another winter? If not, keep an eye out for sales. If you’re in snow country, decide if this is the year that you

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or the sixth consecutive year, the News-Press asked readers to vote for their Falls Church favorites and, for the sixth consecutive year, we had yet another record-breaking turnout at the polls. With a total of 32 categories, 2015 saw the inclusion of several all-new categories in the Best of Falls Church mix, including two recognizing new F.C. businesses (congrats and welcome Cafe Kindred and Plaka Grill!). Read on to ﬁnd your picks for this year’s BEST OF FALLS CHURCH! All Photos: Larry Golfer

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THE BEST OF FALLS CHURCH 2015

BEST BURGER

Elevation Burger – 442 S. Washington St., Falls Church

More Burger Favorites: Clare & Don’s Beach Shack, Dogwood Tavern, Mad Fox Brewing Co., Smashburger

BEST VIETNAMESE FOOD

Four Sisters Restaurant – 8190 Strawberry Lane, Falls Church

More Vietnamese Favorites: Pho 88, Pho Sate, Rice Paper

BEST HAPPY HOUR

Clare & Don’s Beach Shack – 130 N. Washington St., Falls Church

More Happy Hour Favorites: Dogwood Tavern, Ireland’s Four Provinces, Mad Fox Brewing Co., Open Road Grill & Icehouse

BEST PIZZA

Pizzeria Orso – 400 S. Maple Ave., Falls Church

More Pizza Favorites: Flippin’ Pizza, Mad Fox Brewing Co., Paisano’s Pizza, Zpizza

BEST FROZEN TREATS

Lil’ City Creamery – 114 W. Broad St., Falls Church

More Frozen Treat Favorites: Baskin Robbins, Mike’s Deli at Lazy Sundae, SweetFrog, Zinga

BEST BRUNCH

Original Pancake House – 7395 Lee Highway, Falls Church

More Brunch Favorites: Dogwood Tavern, Ireland’s Four Provinces, Mad Fox Brewing Co., Open Road Grill & Icehouse

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THE BEST OF FALLS CHURCH 2015

BEST COFFEE SHOP

Cafe Kindred – 450 N. Washington St., Falls Church

More Coffee Favorites: Dunkin’ Donuts, Panera Bread, Peet’s Coffee & Tea, Starbucks

BEST SANDWICHES

Mike’s Deli at Lazy Sundae – 112 N. West St., Falls Church

More Sandwich Favorites: Cafe Kindred, Clare & Don’s Beach Shack, Dogwood Tavern, Spacebar

BEST VEGAN

Sunflower Vegetarian – 6304 Leesburg Pike., Falls Church

More Vegan Favorites: Clare & Don’s Beach Shack, Loving Hut, Native Foods Cafe

BEST LUNCH SPOT

Clare & Don’s Beach Shack – 130 N. Washington St., Falls Church

More Lunch Spot Favorites: Cafe Kindred, Dogwood Tavern, Ireland’s Four Provinces, Mad Fox Brewing Co.

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BEST LIVE MUSIC

BEST OUTSIDE EATING

The State Theatre – 220 N. Washington St., Falls Church

Clare & Don’s Beach Shack – 130 N. Washington St., Falls Church

More Live Music Favorites: Clare & Don’s Beach Shack, Dogwood Tavern, JV’s Restaurant, Open Road

More Outside Favorites: Dogwood Tavern, Ireland’s Four Provinces, Mad Fox Brewing Co., Open Road

BEST KID-FRIENDLY RESTAURANT BEST SPECIAL OCCASION DINING Clare & Don’s Beach Shack – 130 N. Washington St., Falls Church

More Kid-Friendly Favorites: Dogwood Tavern, Ireland’s Four Provinces, Mad Fox Brewing Co., Open Road

BEST SPOT TO WATCH THE GAME Dogwood Tavern – 132 W. Broad St., Falls Church

More Game Day Favorites: Ireland’s Four Provinces, The Locker Room, Mad Fox Brewing Co., Open Road Grill & Icehouse

2941 Restaurant – 2941 Fairview Park Dr., Falls Church

More Special Occasion Favorites: Argia’s, La Cote d’Or, Clare & Don’s Beach Shack, TRIO Grill

BEST NEW RESTAURANT Plaka Grill – 513 W. Broad St., Falls Church

More New Restaurant Favorites: Cafe Kindred, Native Foods Cafe, Pita Pouch, TRIO Grill

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THE BEST OF FALLS CHURCH 2015

BEST DOCTOR

Dr. Allison Bae – Associates in Medicine, Falls Church

More Doctor Favorites: Dr. Bassam A. Atiyeh, Dr. Philip J. O’Donnell, Dr. Gordon Theisz

BEST CHIROPRACTOR

Ray Solano, Solano Spine & Sport Chiropractic, Falls Church

More Chiropractor Favorites: Dr. Joshua Brooks, Dr. Ted Perih

BEST DENTIST

Drs. Melanie Love & Mark Miller, Falls Church

More Dentist Favorites: Dr. William Dougherty, III, Dr. Johana Nieto, Dr. David Urban, Dr. Rachel Valltos

BEST GYM/HEALTH CLUB 24 Hour Fitness – 1000 E. Broad St., Falls Church

More Gym/Health Club Favorites: Gold’s Gym, Planet Fitness, TITLE Boxing Club, Vantage Fitness

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BEST YOGA STUDIO

Dancing Mind – 929 W. Broad St., Falls Church

More Yoga Favorites: Bikram Yoga, Blue Nectar Yoga, CorePower Yoga, The Yogi Underground

BEST SPORT/FITNESS SHOP

BEST MASSAGE

Massage Envy – 1208-D W. Broad St., Falls Church

More Massage Favorites: Healthy By Intention, Stress Knot

BEST DRY CLEANER

REI – 3509 Carlin Springs Rd., Falls Church

Hillwood Cleaners – 165 Hillwood Ave., Falls Church

More Sport/Fitness Shop Favorites: Bikenetic, PJ Sports, Potomac River Running Store, Road Runner

More Dry Cleaner Favorites: Bridge Cleaners, Classic Cleaners, Potomac Cleaners, Spectrum Cleaners

BEST NAIL SALON

Rex Day Spa – 442 S. Washington St., Falls Church

More Nail Salon Favorites: Aislinn Spa, ECA Nails, Nail Bonita, Present Nail Salon

BEST HAIR SALON

Brits on Broad – 926 W. Broad St., Falls Church

More Hair Salon Favorites: Hair Cuttery, Nash Hair Design, Perfect Endings, Westlee Hair Salon

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THE BEST OF FALLS CHURCH 2015

BEST RETAIL STORE

Brown’s Hardware – 100 W. Broad St., Falls Church

More Retail Favorites: Doodlehopper, L-say Design, Stifel & Capra, Stylish Patina

BEST AUTO SERVICE CENTER Smokey’s Garage – 1105 W. Broad St., Falls Church

More Auto Service Favorites: City Sunoco, Curry’s Auto Service, Herb’s Auto Repair, Integrity Auto

BEST COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATION Friends of Falls Church Homeless Shelter 217 Gordons Rd., Falls Church

More Community Service Favorites: American Legion Post 130, Falls Church Education Foundation, Homestretch, Unity Club

BEST BANK

Wells Fargo – 1000 W. Broad St., Falls Church

More Bank Favorites: Apple Federal Credit Union, Burke & Herbert, PNC Bank, Suntrust Bank

BEST REAL ESTATE AGENT Tori McKinney, Keller Williams

More Real Estate Favorites: JD Callander, Leslie Hutchison, Louise Molton, Lisa Young

BEST NEW BUSINESS

TITLE Boxing Club – 450 N. Washington St., Falls Church

More New Business Favorites: Eco-nize Closets, L-say Designs, The Yogi Underground

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B�� N�� N�� Quicksilver Opens in Graham Park Plaza Quicksilver has opened a factory store in Graham Park Plaza (formerly known as Loehman’s Plaza) at 7285 Leesburg Pike in Falls Church. Founded in 1969 and known for boardshorts and clothing for mountain and ocean lovers, Quicksilver is a premium youth lifestyle and culture clothing brand. The Falls Church Factory Store offers bohemian chic and active lifestyle clothing as well as shoes, backpacks, lunch bags and more, currently at 60% off. The store is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Sundays from noon 6 p.m. For more information, visit www.quicksilver.com.

EagleBank Sponsoring Dyslexia 5K Run EagleBank is sponsoring Decoding Dyslexia Virginia’s 5K Run for Dyslexia on October 11 at Burke Lake Park in Fairfax Station. Decoding Dyslexia is a grassroots movement focused on linking families to resources, support, and educational interventions and raising awareness of dyslexia. The event, being held during Dyslexia Awareness month, will benefit the goals of the organization and its work to create change for children and adults with dyslexia. Sponsorship opportunities range from $250 to $1,000. Business leaders interested in learning more can contact decodingdyslexiava@gmail.com. EagleBank in Falls Church is located at 2905 District Avenue in the Mosaic.

F.C. Chamber Orientation Set for Tuesday The Falls Church Chamber of Commerce is hosting a chamber orientation meeting on Tuesday, September 1 from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. for businesses interested in learning more about the networking and promotional benefits of Chamber membership. The event will take place at Art and Frame of Falls Church, 205 W. Jefferson Street in Falls Church. The event is free but reservations are required. Go to www.FallsChurchChamber.org and click on the calendar link.

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Mad Fox Goes Cruelty-Free for Vegan Beer Dinner BY DREW COSTLEY

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Mad Fox Brewing Company isn’t known for having an exclusively plant-based menu, which makes the fact that they are hosting a vegan beer dinner all the more interesting. Travis Weiss, Mad Fox’s head chef, told the News-Press back in March that he’s been wanting to try to incorporate more vegetarian and

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‘Screw it. Let’s go vegan. Let’s see if we can do this.’ I figured we’d challenge ourselves a little bit.” Weiss, who spoke to the NewsPress from the new Mad Fox Taproom he’s helping to open in D.C.’s Glover Park neighborhood, said that he’s found the challenge fun so far. The menu features all Asian dishes. “We figured Asian because Asia’s got a lot of cool flavors and a lot of cool things you can use as proteins and [in place of] animal products,” Weiss said. “So we figured it would be a fun path to explore. And then my sister is a pretty talented home cook. She does a lot of paleo and organic cooking down in North Carolina and she actually came up with one of the dishes.” The process that Weiss, his chefs and his sister took to come up with the menu was fun. He said that they picked five Asian countries – India, The Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand and Japan – and wrote them down on separate pieces of paper, wrote down the five courses of a meal – appetizer, soup, salad, entree and dessert – on separate piece of paper, fold them all up and threw them into a hat with their names and picked them at random.

“One of my guys, Brandon, picked appetizer [and] India, so he’s doing an Indian appetizer,” Weiss said. Brandon’s appetizer is Puri Puri – chickpea fritter, mint chimi, crispy puri and “butter” sauce. Weiss ended up having to come up with a soup dish inspired by The Philippines. What he came up with – Matusake Caldeerta – was inspired by a Filipino chef of his from his days at Belle Haven Country Club. “It’s not how he used to make it. He used to pork or beef bones to make a really nice, rich stock and then build it from there,” Weiss said. “But it’s got tomatoes and potatoes. It’s a really hearty soup. And he used to make it for our family meals at work. So whenever we had spare s*** laying around, like beef bones, he would let it cook all day and at the end of the day we’d have this awesome soup called caldereta.” Weiss’ Matusake Caldereta’s is made up of bean thread noodles, achiote, avocado oil and flaxseed cooked in a mushroom stock. Weiss also came up with the Japanese inspired dessert, GT Mochi, which is made up of handmade mochi, green tea sorbet,

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by Kate Karstens

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Falls Church’s David Nelson has been declared the worst fantasy genre writer of 2015. With a single lead filled with satirical elvish names, the perfect elements to a mystical cookout, and, of course, the thrill of unexpected company, Nelson has won the Bulwer-Lytton Fiction contest for the Fantasy category. Named after the Victorian novelist, Edward George BulwerLytton, the contest strives to find wretched leads similar to those of Bulwer-Lytton, such as, “It was a dark and stormy night,” from his 1830 novel, Paul Clifford. Professor Scott Rice of the San Jose State University English department is the founder and judge of the contest that gathers thousands of horrible leads each year, all from those who hope to become the worst writer of them all. Nelson’s entry, crafted over a year, is the epitome of everything a reader would love to hate: “The three Black Forest Elves, Twinklemann, Sparklemann, and Von Dazzleberg, were sitting at their merry campfire, frying their wursts and hamhocks, slathering their rich black bread with the grease, drinking the icy magical Rhine-water, and one of them at least puffing away on a pudgy little elven-pipe, when who should show up but the OTHER famous elves Oberon, Titania, Galadriel, Elrond, Tinkerbell, the Munchkin lollipop dude, and that thing on the airplane wing in “Twilight Zone.” However, fantasy is not the only genre where Nelson can allow his horrible writing to flourish. He also received a runner-up in both romance and science fiction. He sends in around 20 entries each year, and considering the truly horrendous writers who may send in upwards of 50 entries and receive no mention, Nelson is few and far between. “I first heard about the contest ten years ago, and none of mine made any kind of the cut for the first four years,” said Nelson. “But five years ago I got an honorable mention, four years ago a category winner, then three years ago a category winner. I’m getting better at it.” By repeatedly looking at the writers who trumped Nelson in his beginning years, he learned what Professor Rice wants, and what

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FALLS CHURCH RESIDENT DAVID NELSON (above) won the 2015 Bulwer-Lytton Fiction Contest for the fantasy genre. The contest, founded and judged by professor Scott Rice at San Jose State University, seeks out purposefully bad prose. In addition to fantasy, Nelson also writes prose in the romance and science fiction genres. 19th century writer Edward BulwerLytton (left) is the inspiration for Rice’s contest. (Photos: kate karstens/News-Press/Courtesy Photo)

he doesn’t. “They don’t want gobbledygook,” he said. “It has to be funny bad writing...well-done bad writing.” This type of ghastly writing takes time and daily work. Nelson has around 40 entries in the works, aiming to perfect and craft, lineby-line. Some have been there for three years because Nelson has not been able to take the right angle. A surprising amount of thought goes into such atrocious writing. “Where can I take it in one sentence, that’s funny, twisted, deadpan humor, pun worked in, anything,” he said.

“It’ll sit there and I’ll go back and forth with it. Finding new words, finding new ways to punctuate it, making it what I think is as good as I can do.” With over 40 possible entries begging for Nelson to perfect them, he will start another next week in preparation for the upcoming 2016 contest. His daily-crossword puzzle has yet to win the overall contest prize, however with three mentions in a year, it is not far off. Nelson hopes to create a novel later in life, putting an abhorrent lead to the test of developing an entire plot.

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In a December 2005 article in the NewsPress, pianist/vocalist, New Orleans native and Hurricane Katrina evacuee Terry Lee Ryan guessed that it would take ten years to rebuild his hometown. Ten years after Katrina, he said the City hasn’t been rebuilt, but it has changed plenty. “I’m at ten years now and I don’t think I would move back right now because the way that I’m looking at it, I’m a New Orleanian, born and raised there. I know what New Orleans is all about,” Ryan said. “And New Orleans is not all about the French Quarter, it’s about New Orleans, the whole region…. “....If someone goes there who’s a tourist, they’ll say ‘wow ‘New Orleans is back.’ No, the tourist area of New Orleans and the French Quarter are back. The outskirts and all that, nah....And it’s not the same New Orleans that I TERRY LEE RYAN (D�� C��/N��-P��) knew. It’s just different.” Over the past decade Terry Lee has gotten “My sister and I, we were the Katrina victo know Northern Virginia, first out of necessity, survival, and then out of choice, prosper- tims. Everyone saw us that way,” Amanda Ryan ity. Terry Lee, his wife Jennifer and their two said. “So it was interesting being that for a year.” In that first month in Northern Virginia, daughters Natasha and Amanda arrived in the City of Fairfax only days after Hurricane Terry Lee, who’s been playing piano since the age of 9, said he was aching to play piano when Katrina touched down in New Orleans. They had stopped in Birmingham, Ala., but he stumbled into Pistone’s Italian Inn, where continued to Northern Virginia when they learned there was a woman playing piano. “I was a fish out of water. I was thinking that the storm was going to impact Alabama along with Louisiana. In the months that followed ‘What am I gonna be? What am I gonna do?’ the Ryans attempted to acclimate themselves to The first month was tough for me because I wanted to play music,” Terry Lee said. So, their new lives in Northern Virginia. Jennifer Ryan described the family’s transi- when he was in Pistone’s, watching the woman tion as a “culture shock.” Terry Lee recalled play piano, he was going out of his mind how when he and Jennifer went to register because he wanted to play so badly, he said. And he asked an older man sitting the bar, Natasha and Amanda for school at Fairfax High School, the family was registered as “home- who happened to be the owner of the restaurant, less,” because they did not have documentation Joe Pistone, if he could play. Pistone obliged, to prove that they were City of Fairfax residents. and Terry Lee’s been playing at Pistone’s reguHe said it was one of those moments when his larly ever since, except for about a year when he and his family moved back New Orleans. family’s reality became more clear.

He used to play every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday night at Pistone’s, but now he just plays every Tuesday, and for good reason: he’s an in-demand musician in this region now. “I’ve been blessed,” Terry Lee said. “Life has been really good. Northern Virginia has been really good to me.” Terry Lee isn’t the only person in his family to find success in Northern Virginia. Amanda graduated from George Mason University last year and Natasha has a daughter and is studying to become a certified nursing assistant. As a thank you to the region and to commemorate the ten year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, Terry Lee is playing a gig at the Elks Lodge in Fairfax at 8421 Arlington Boulevard this Sunday, Aug. 30 from 5 – 8 p.m. “Everybody has been helping us,” Terry Lee said. “And I thought it was time to give back.” • For more information about Terry Lee Ryan, visit terryleeryan.com.

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Community Events

THURSDAY, AUGUST 27

SATURDAY, AUGUST 29

1-on-1 Computer and Internet Tutoring. Learn how to download eBooks and eMagazines, search the Internet, use social media, and more. Personalized sessions by appointment. Mary Riley Styles Public Library (120 N Virginia Ave, Falls Church). Free. 2 – 4 p.m. 703-248-5034. Senior Armchair Travel. Sit back and relax while exploring Petra: One of the Seven Wonders of the World through video. Senior Center (223 Little Falls St. 2nd Floor (top level), Falls Church). Free. 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. 703-2485035.

F.C. Farmers’ Market. Vendors oﬀer fresh locally grown fruits and vegetables, cheeses, meats, baked goods, plants, and wine. City Hall Parking Lot (300 Park Ave., Falls Church). Free. 8 a.m. – noon. 703-248-5077. Arlington Farmer’s Market Plant Clinic. Amidst market sales and fresh oﬀerings of fruits and vegetables will be a plant clinic for those looking to extend their harvest through the fall. Arlington Farmers Market (N 14th St and N Courthouse Rd, Arlington). 8 – 11 a.m. 703-228-6414. Book Sale. Used adult and children’s books for sale. Mary Riley Styles Public Library Conference Room (120 N Virginia Ave, Falls Church). Free. 9 a.m.—5 p.m. 703-248-5034. Lizzie Borden Axe Throwing Contest. American Legion Post 130 will be holding another Lizzie Borden Axe Throwing contest, only a few weeks after its 5th Annual event of the same name, due to popular demand. American Legion Post 130 (400 N. Oak St., Falls Church). Prices vary. 11 a.m. post130.org. SPCA NoVa Charity Dog Wash. Bring your dog, big or small, to the charity dog wash held by SPCA. Volunteers will wash and

FRIDAY, AUGUST 28

Social Ballroom Dance. Enjoy the tango, salsa, waltz, and others as you sway amongst others in the community. Everyone will have the opportunity to dance. Arlington Mill Community and Senior Center (4975 Columbia Pike, Arlington). 1 – 3 p.m. 703228-7369. Sunset Cinema in the Park. Bring picnics and blankets and enjoy Throwback Night: Jurassic Park (1993). Cherry Hill Park (312 Park Ave., Falls Church). Free. 8:15 p.m. fallschurchva.gov/ sunsetcinema.

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towel dry your dog, trim nails, and clean ears. Donation based on size of dog. Weber’s Pet Supermarket back lot (11021 Lee Hwy, Fairfax). 11 a.m.—4 p.m. 703-799-9390.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 30

Mosaic Central Farm Market. Enjoy oﬀerings of fresh fruits, vegetables, meats and other local products. Mosaic District (District Ave.). 9:30 a.m.—2:30 p.m. 703-992-7765. Book Sale. Used adult and children’s books for sale. Mary Riley Styles Public Library Conference Room (120 N Virginia Ave, Falls Church, VA 22046). Free. 1—5 p.m. 703-248-5034.

MONDAY, AUGUST 31

F.C. Community Center Closed. The Falls Church Community Center will be closed for the annual cleaning and Labor Day week. Community Center (223 Little Falls St., Falls Church). 703-248-5027.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1

Tales to Tails. Children ages 6-12 can improve their skills and read to therapy dogs. Register at least one day in advance. City of Fairfax Regional Library (10360 North Street, Fairfax ). Free. All Day. 703293-6227. General Fiction Book Group. The group will discuss Orphan

#8 by Kim van Alkemade. One More Page Books (2200 N Westmoreland St #101 Arlington). Free. 7 p.m. 703-300-9746.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2

NARFE Meeting. Meet the candidates for Fairfax County Supervisors , Braddock and Mason Districts, (Braddock: Supervisor John Cook, Janet Oleszek and Carey Campbell), (Mason: Supervisor Penny Gross and Mollie Loeﬄer), National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association. Mason District Government Center (6507 Columbia Pike, Annandale). Free. 10 a.m.703-980-6831. Clarendon Farmers Market. Support local farmers who keep their goods pesticide and chemical free. Clarendon Metro (3100 Wilson Blvd., Arlington). 3—7 p.m. 703-247-2125. Bilingual Storytime. Build your child’s literacy skills with songs, stories, and activities with a parent. For children ages 3-5, with sign language interpreters and listening devices available upon request. Registration required, sign up child and adult separately. City of Fairfax Regional Library Meeting Room A/B (10360 North Street, Fairfax). 4—4:30 p.m. 703293-6227.

Theater Fine Arts THURSDAY, AUGUST 27

“The Fix.” When a popular presidential candidate dies in his mistress’s arms, his ambitious wife, Violet, immediately declares that if she can’t be the wife of the president, then she’ll be the mother of the president – and thrusts their lackluster son Cal into the spotlight in Dempsey and Rowe’s outrageous musical comedy “The Fix.” With the help of her strategic brother-inlaw, Violet transforms her son into the perfect citizen and ideal politician. Together, they create one of the most dysfunctional, yet brutally entertaining, almost-�irst families. Through Sept. 20. Signature Theatre (4200 S. Campbell Ave., Arlington). $40 – $72. 8 p.m. sigtheatre.org.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 28

“Sweeney Todd – The Demon Barber of

Fleet Street.” Landless Theatre Company’s production of this Stephen Sondheim musical thriller set in 19th century England has earned a recommendation from the Helen Hayes Awards. The musical tells the story of Benjamin Barker, also known as Sweeney Todd, who returns to London after 15 years’ penal transportation based on trumped up charges, to take revenge on the judge who banished him. Through Aug. 30. Warehouse Theater (645 New York Ave. NW, Washington, D.C.). $25. landlesstheatre.com.

Once On This Island Reunion. Five of the cast members from Creative Cauldron’s Helen Hayes Awards Recommended production of “Once on This Island,” – Tiara Whaley, Ian Anthony Coleman, Jade Jones, Harrison Lee and Carl Williams – return to present a cabaret of their favorite musical numbers, especially those from the production. Through Aug. 29. ArtSpace Falls

Church (410 S. Maple Ave., Falls Church). $18 – $100. 8 p.m. creativecauldron.org.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 29

“The Importance of Being Earnest.” SCENA Theatre’s hilarious production of Oscar Wilde’s classic premiers with a preview showing. The wildly successful farce is back by popular demand featuring cross-gender casting. This production of Wilde’s play is reset in the decadent, roaring ‘20s. The mischevious Jack and Algy have it all thanks to carefully crafted double lives... until love and marriage enter the equation. When true identities are revealed, will they live happily ever after? This version of the classic comedy of errors is being directed by Robert McNamara. Through Sept. 13. Atlas Performing Arts Center (1333 H. St. NE, Washington, D.C.). $10. atlasarts.org.

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Black Cat (1811 14th St. NW, Washington, D.C.). $15. 7:30 p.m. 202-667-7960.

Dean Ween Group. 9:30 (815 V St.

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P�� A��... Monday, September 7 – Labor Day Ice Cream Social. The Falls Church City Democratic Committee is holding its annual Labor Day Ice Cream Social. The event

is free of charge and will be held rain or shine. Cherry Hill Park (312 Park Ave., Falls Church). 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. fallschurchdems@gmail.com.

Saturday, September 19 – Taste of Falls Church and The Fall Festival 2015. Features include live entertainment, pony rides, children’s amusements, crafters,

businesses and civic organizations and cuisine from city kitchens. The children’s activity tent will oﬀer face painting and craft projects. Falls Church Community Center (223 Little Falls St., Falls Church). 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. fallschurchva.gov/fallfestival.

Sunday, September 20 – The Falls Church Education Foundation’s 11th Annual Run for the Schools 5K/1 Mile. The Falls Church Education Foundation’s annual

fundraiser run will kick oﬀ at Cherry Hill and features a course that trails through Falls Church City. Cherry Hill Park (312 Park Ave., Falls Church). 8 a.m. fcedf.org/runfortheschools.org.

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City Schools Scurry to Cope with Steep Hike in Enrollment With schools set to open next Tuesday, Falls Church school officials are scurrying to figure out ways to accommodate a record rise in enrollment that has taken place during the summer, much of it in just the past few days. According to figures obtained by the News-Press yesterday, the City’s school system will see an 8.6 percent increase in its population with 116 more students than last year.

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Thr ow it up. Pour it up It now is the time for all go od cows to go the to aid

A new flashing yellow traffic light that only turns red after a pedestrian presses a button to cross on West Broad Street (route 7) in the City of Falls Church has resulted in a marked increase in reported traffic accidents there, but City officials insist there is no conclusive correlation. Business owners near the intersection of W. Broad and Lee Streets believe otherwise, and accident tracking by the Falls Church Police Department has shown that since the crossing light was added....

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mind? How many of them will the Planning Commission vote on to approve? With more seven- to eightstory tall buildings along W. Broad, (the city’s most developed one-mile section; It already has the Broadway, the Spectrum, the Read Building and the Hilton Garden Inn) The Stratford Motor Lodge will be replaced by a seven- or eight-story “project” and the Exxon Station at W. Broad and N. Virginia also will

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be replaced by a seven- or eightstory building. W. Broad will become a canyon except that there will be a lot of traffic in this one. Consider, three new supermarkets – all with floors for condos or apartments above hem. The huge “Avalon” development on Cherry St. between Hillwood and Route 50. What streets will all these new residents be using? At 25 miles per hour? The Mason Row project involves an even more “significant exposure T:7 in of residential

neighborhoods behind it.” One would suppose that we should be grateful “there was no suggestion to move the St. James Church or school.” Does anyone else not think this is too much? The Mason Row plan includes Spring St., a twoway street and installing parking meters along Park. How could we ever have existed without parking meters? In early September the Planning Commission will take up the plan “to clean up” the look of W. Broad. Still to come are “small area plans” for sections further west. If there’s a revolt going on to stop all of this aggressive development, I’m ready to join. Enough is enough! M.A. Kuehne Falls Church

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