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The News-Press Fall Real Estate special edition is here with features on the commercial real estate market, how the internet is affecting the industry, Falls Church home sales statistics and more. SEE PAGES 13 – 20

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The Mason Mustangs dominated on the ground against Nelson County last Friday in the team’s first Bull Run matchup of the season. SEE SPORTS, PAGE 24

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Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe came for his first visit to Falls Church yesterday since his election almost four years ago, and made the most of it with a ringing speech at a ribbon-cutting unveiling the first group of 10 new multimodal transportation options along the I-66 corridor inside the beltway, subsumed under an overarching “I-66 Commuter Choice” moniker. He then retired for a half-hour briefing by City of F.C.

officials on the campus development project that will include a new high school (if a bond referendum passes in November) and 10 acres of economic development. McAuliffe has only until the end of year to end his one term as governor (Virginia is now the only state in the union that restricts a governor to a single term). As of January, after four years in the governor’s mansion in Richmond, he will presumably move back into his McLean home, and there are rumors that he’s considering

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WHILE ITS DOORS HAVE YET TO OPEN, Liberty Barbecue was crowned the winner of the 2017 Taste of Falls Church last Saturday, winning the judges over with its brisket and queso sliders. More on last weekend’s event in Food News, page 23. (P��: M�� D��)

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a run for the presidency in 2020. He braved the heat in the parking lot of the Northern Virginia Graduate Center to hobnob with regional and Falls Church officials, and after the formalities, take his time chatting with citizens, the media and a classroom of government students from the next-door George Mason High School. Staff members of the Virginia Department of Transportation, the Department of Rail and Public

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Democratic Virginia Lieutenant Governor Ralph Northam, now running for governor in the upcoming November election, took his Republican counterpart Ed Gillespie to task for his association with unpopular GOP politicians to the north and south, in Washington, D.C. and in Richmond, in a head-to-head debate hosted by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce in Tysons this Tuesday. Gillespie centered his arguments on what he contended is the decline of the economy of Virginia under current Governor Terry McAuliffe. The decline, he said, is the single most important issue in the election. That contrasted wildly with what Northam said are among the accomplishments of the McAuliffe administration which, he said, include bringing to Virginia “a record setting 215,000 new jobs, over $16 billion of capital investment, a decline in unemployment from 5.4 percent to 3.8 percent, the lowest in nine years, with wages and salaries up over 12 percent.” Gillespie’s claims of a stagnant Virginia economy also ran afoul of Gov. McAuliffe himself, when asked to comment on Gillespie’s remarks at a public appearance in the City of Falls Church yesterday afternoon (see story, this page). “Poor Ed, what’s he got to talk about?” McAuliffe quipped to the News-Press. “He served in the (former Governor Bob) McDonnell administration, and they weren’t able to do half of what we’ve done. So he has nothing to say, so he reverts to fake

According to the rules of the “Oxford-style” debate that was conducted Sunday, proponents favoring the passage of the $120 million George Mason High School bond referendum won over their antagonists.

It looks as if John McCain’s Senate colleagues are going to test him once again. And the health insurance of millions of Americans depends on the outcome.

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Gillespie, Northam Clash at Tuesday Debate in Tysons Continued from Page 1

news,” McAuliffe said. “I deal in reality, he’s in a fantasy.” Gillespie’s charge was that Virginia’s economic growth rate “for the past six years has been below the national GDP.” But Northam contended Tuesday night that Virginia’s “in the midst of a technology revolution right here,” and, “It’s time for ignite Virginia with innovation, to create ecosystems that will support small businesses and startup companies.” Gillespie was assailed with the behavior of his fellow Republicans in Washington, D.C. and Richmond. Asked if he’d invite President Trump to campaign for him, he said only, “I’ll take any help I can get.” More pressing was his view of the GOP’s latest effort to repeal Obamacare in Congress, the socalled Cassidy-Graham bill that Northam charged would deny healthcare to 500,000 Virginians. Gillespie said first that Virginia should not be singled out for a penalty because it didn’t approve Obamacare’s Medicaid expansion incentive. But then he said emphatically that Obamacare needs to be repealed. Then, more on the Washington angle, Gillespie is being subjected to criticism from the Northam camp for his history of Washington lobbyist ties to major D.C. corporations. In terms of Richmond, Northam stated, “There are 120 bills that we [McAuliffe–ed] just vetoed over the last four years. It’s the largest number ever vetoed by a governor. And they were bills that discriminated against the LGBTQ community, they discriminated against immigrants, they discrimi-

nated against women’s access to reproductive care. We can’t go back. We need to look through the windshield.” He added, “I would ask Mr. Gillespie to take a look at those 120 pieces of legislation, and I suspect you would have signed them. We can’t go back. We can’t be like the other states that you talk about up and down the east coast. This is Virginia. We’re proud and we’re inclusive.” But Gillespie did not touch the comment about those 120 vetoes. Instead, he said, “I agree that this is Virginia, we’re proud and we’re inclusive. What I don’t agree with is that we’re doing great. I love this commonwealth. The reason I’m seeking the governorship is because I know we can do better and I truly believe that my policies will get us unstuck. This is what is at the center of this election.” At a press conference after the one-hour debate, Northam responded to a question from the News-Press about what percentage of the 120 bills that McAuliffe vetoed would have become law if Gillespie were the governor. “120!” Northam exclaimed. He paused and then noted that Gillespie did not respond to his challenge about those 120 vetoes in the debate, and said nothing about them. Northam added that when it comes to bringing business and economic growth to Virginia, the one question that prospective businesses and corporations have is how socially inclusive the state is, and if those bills would have been allowed to become law, then Virginia would be worse off than North Carolina was when it passed discriminatory anti-transgender legislation.

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Gov. McAuliffe Visits F.C., Meets With City Officials Continued from Page 1

Transportation, the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission sported catchy “I-66, Do You?” buttons, and Falls Church Mayor David Tarter joined McAuliffe, Virginia Secretary of Transportation Aubrey Layne and Fairfax County Supervisor Jeff McKay to deliver remarks on the special occasion that concluded with an obligatory ribbon cutting. Despite the heat and lack of shade, everyone was in a cheery mood, as it almost always is whenever the energetic governor is involved. After the ceremonies, speeches, ribbon cutting and schmoozing, Gov. McAuliffe led an entourage of key City of F.C. officials to a meeting room inside the Grad Center where he and members of his economic development team listened intently, according to News-Press sources. In that meeting were Mayor David Tarter, Vice Mayor Marybeth Connelly, City Manager Wyatt Shields and F.C. School Board chair Lawrence Webb, vice chair Michael Ankuma, and Superintendent Peter Noonan.

Present for the ribbon cutting event were also F.C. Council members Phil Duncan, Letty Hardi and David Snyder. According to News-Press sources, the meeting with the governor, who has been one of the most aggressively pro-development in the state’s history and was given kudos from transportation officials for helping to expedite the “I-66 Commuter Choice” program. “We never believed four years ago that we would be here this quickly, said Layne. McAuliffe got major “high fives” from everyone there for making the breakthrough after 25 years of being unable to get anything done in that I-66 corridor that is arguably among the most congested in the U.S. McAuliffe said in his remarks, “Unlocking the traffic-choked corridors that stifle economic growth and reduce Virginians’ quality of life has been one of this administration’s top priorities. These new multimodal initiatives, which include new bus service and incentives to carpool or vanpool, offer commuters new options to get to work faster and smarter.”

The plans include the introduction of tolls on I-66 that will take effect in early December. There will be three new bus routes, increased service on two existing bus routes and last-mile connections to Metrorail stations, along with a new parkand-ride lot in Aldie. There will be real time screens posted on I-66 providing traveler information. Express buses will run from the Fairfax Government Center to D.C., and from Gainesville to the Pentagon (that service began last December). Once all in operation, the corridor will accommodate an additional 5,000 trips each way per day. The City of Falls Church’s component will be enhanced transit through Capital Bikeshare that will be ready to roll by year’s end. McAuliffe said that these improvements to alleviate congestion will be key to attracting major new economic development to the region. The biggest buzz on that score has been the “request for proposal” issued by Amazon, Inc., for an east coast campus site. The RFP calls for 100 acres for the employment of up to 50,000 people.

VIRGINIA GOVERNOR Terry McAuliffe speaks in Falls Church Wednesday at a ceremony unveiling new transporation options along I-66 inside the beltway while Falls Church Mayor David Tarter (right) looks on. (Photo: News-Press) McAuliffe told reporters that Virginia is very much interested in this, and that RFP responses will probably come from about a dozen locations around the state. In the F.C. leaders’ meeting with McAuliffe, the high school property redevelopment process was shared, with Mayor Tarter doing most of the talking. It was

also noted that while 10 acres of that land can be used for economic development, there are other underutilized properties immediately adjacent, and also adjacent the West Falls Church Metro station, including land held by WMATA, the University of Virginia and Virginia Tech, Federal Realty and Beyer Automotive.

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The Upside of Fixing Old Racist Errors

There is a significant added benefit to the process underway in Fairfax County now to change the name of the Falls Church-area J.E.B. Stuart High School, named for a Confederate general, which the county school board voted to do last month, and will review the balloting conducted last weekend (see News Briefs, page 9) to arrive at an alternative name. Fairfax County School Superintendent Scott Braband is likely to announce his choice tonight, pending a board approval next week. Ironically, the most votes last weekend went to a variation of the existing name (Stuart instead of J.E.B. Stuart), but while that reflects the attitudes of those opposed to the name change to begin with, it is expected that the board, in the spirit of its action to change the name, will go with either the name of one or another civil rights hero, either Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall or Virginia student activist Barbara Rose Johns, who finished neck-and-neck in second and third place. Johns (1935-1991), it will be recalled, spearheaded the lawsuit brought by high school students in Prince Edward County that ultimately was consolidated to become the famous Brown Vs. Board of Education U.S. Supreme Court case. It would be a total copout for the board to opt for a noxious location name like Peace Valley and, of course, Stuart is out of the question. There needs to be a lot more of the healing that can come from a name like Barbara Rose Johns, as it has done for the City of Falls Church when it changed the name of its middle school for Mary Ellen Henderson more than a decade ago by now in honor of an early 20th century educator in the then-segregated schools of Northern Virginia. Doing the right thing in this case just feels right. We hope that the awakening that is now coming over us about the shameful motives of whites in the South to impose Confederate statues all over the region to intimidate African-Americans will continue such that eventually all the stains of that ugly intent will be removed. As this is done, Northern Virginia will come far closer to earning a deserved reward. That is, major corporate America is now looking to find the most progressive, the most diversity-embracing regions of the country to build and relocate their operations. That’s because the best of them are recruiting from around the globe and to retain these best minds, having them in a stress-free, diversity embracing environment is very important for them. We are now cultivating a new regional culture, one which, among other things, can come to grips with errors of the past and correct them, such as changing the name of a high school away from a racist Confederate general. That move should be touted in marketing promotions for the region. Even Amazon might be interested in it!

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Why Not Build a 2nd High School in F.C.?

Editor, Having now lived in the City of Falls Church for three years, it seems as though our schools are in constant crisis as the student population continues to grow. Responding to Susan Kearney’s guest commentary in the last edition, with an additional 583 students forecasted by 2031, should we be talking about replacing a high school, or adding a second high school? Having grown up in Lexington

County, South Carolina, I see parallels. My former school district faced the same the decision — replace the existing campus or build a second. They wisely chose to build a second as their initial student growth projections were woefully inadequate. They finished construction of their third high school less than 12 years later. We all want our schools to be safe, secure, and modern, but I think just as important, we want

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to live in an affordable place. Our taxes are already high and to build a new school and then realize a few years later we need a second, means those tax dollars were spent unwisely. Erika Myers Falls Church

Sad to See Chef Express Closing Its Doors Editor, I have been a resident of Falls Church since 1959 and, for the last 20 some years, have always gone to a little Chinese carryout,

Chef Express, located beside the Domino’s and Staples inside the West Falls Center. I was just there Sunday and to my dismay the manager, who I always look forward talking to, told me they were closing up shop. He said the rent had gone up and it was too much for them to afford. This is so sad, it seems this area is too expensive to run a business in anymore. So many great places are gone due to the high cost of rental space. Their closing date is September 24. I hope people that loved to go there will stop by and say good-bye, I’m sure the people at Chef Express will love to hear from them. L.R. Sullivan Falls Church

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Last year, millions of Americans were unable to vote because they didn’t know how to register or missed the deadline for doing so. Next week, the League of Women Voters of Falls Church will join thousands of partners across the country in marking September 26 as National Voter Registration Day by helping more eligible persons participate in our democracy and reminding registered voters to keep their registrations current and correct. Described as “the Earth Day of Democracy,” National Voter Registration Day has been celebrated on the fourth Tuesday of September since 2012 to encourage voters to register before their state’s deadline for the November elections. Last year, 750,000 new voters were registered nationwide on that day. The holiday has been endorsed by the National Association of Secretaries of State and further supported by the National Association of State Election Directors. Why should you care? Because voters in Falls Church City and across the Commonwealth of Virginia will face important choices this year. On November 7, voters will elect our governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general and the 100 members of the House of Delegates. In Falls Church City, voters will elect members of the City Council and the School Board, the Sheriff, the Commissioner of Revenue and the Treasurer. In addition, city voters

will decide whether to approve the issuance of up to $120 million in bonds to support school construction projects and equipment. If you are not already registered, you must register by October 16 to be able to participate in these decision. That is also the deadline for making corrections in your

“Voters in Falls Church City and across the Commonwealth of Virginia will face important choices this year.” registration information. In conjunction with National Voter Registration Day, the Falls Church League of Women Voters will be registering voters next week as part of its ongoing work to reach out to new city residents and eligible high school students. It is also encouraging those who have recently moved to make sure their registration information is correct. To register to vote in Virginia, you must be a U.S. citizen, a resident of Virginia, and at least 18 years old by November 7. If you have been convicted of a felony, you must have had your voting rights restored. If you have been declared mentally incapacitated,

your capacity must have been restored by a court order. If you miss the chance to register on National Voter Registration Day, there are still other ways to do it. The Virginia Department of Elections encourages online registration. Go to https://vote.elections.virginia.gov/VoterInformation to complete the process. (If you have previously registered to vote, but want to make sure your information is current, you can check the status of your registration through the same link.) You can also register at the Office of Voter Registration and Elections at City Hall, Suite 101 East. The office is open from 9 to 5 p.m. weekdays. If you are a student attending college, you can choose to register at home or at your school address, but not both. Make sure you make this decision before the registration deadline. Across the country, there has been a concerted effort in many states, including Virginia, to stop some voters from voting or to make it harder for them to participate— and there promises to be more attempts this election year. It’s worth noting that voting illegally is a serious matter. In Virginia, voting more than once in an election or making a materially false statement on a registration application is considered a felony, punishable by up to 12 months in jail and/or a fine of up to $2,500. That said, the actual incidence of this kind of fraud is negligible. To cite just one major study, the Brennan Center for Justice

reported in 2007 that most reported incidents of voter fraud could be traced to clerical errors or bad data matching, and that in elections in which fraud was reported to have occurred, only between 0.0003 and 0.00025 percent of votes were found to have been fraudulently cast. The League of Women Voters of the United States remains committed to fighting suppression tactics that threaten our democracy and the right to vote. The League has opposed the so-called “Election Integrity Commission,” arguing that the commission is “fishing” for evidence to justify claims of widespread voter fraud when none exists. Because of these kinds of efforts, it is all the more important for every U.S. voter to manage his or her registration responsibly, and to keep abreast of new voting regulations, including Virginia’s requirement that voters bring an acceptable form of photo identification to the polls. (More details are available at http://www.elections.virginia. gov/voter-outreach/photo-id.html.) Ninety-eight years ago, the League of Women Voters was founded by women who fought the long battle to extend the right to vote to the previously disenfranchised half of the American population. Now, more than ever, each of us must do what we can to stand up for our democracy by taking the time to preserve—and exercise—that very important right.  Sara Fitzgerald is a member of the League of Women Voters of Falls Church.

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B�� N�� N�� INFORMATIONAL OPEN HOUSES FOR THE IDYLWOOD SUBSTATION TO TYSONS SUBSTATION PROJECT Dominion Energy proposes new electric transmission line to serve McLean, Tysons region At Dominion Energy, we are committed to keeping our neighbors informed about energy needs where they live and work. In response to a forecasted capacity issue in Fairfax County, we are in the early planning stages of proposing a new electric transmission line between our existing Idylwood Substation at Shreve Road and our Tysons Substation on Tyco Road. We invite the community to one of our two open house events to learn about the project and provide local feedback on the potential routes currently under review. There will not be a formal presentation at either open house, so please drop in at your convenience to speak with our subject matter experts.

OPEN HOUSES Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017 Shrevewood Elem. School 7525 Shreve Road Falls Church • Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017 Kilmer Middle School 8100 Wolftrap Road Vienna 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (drop by anytime during these hours)

Preliminary conceptual information on this project is available on our website at DominionEnergy.com/tysons. If you have questions on this project or the open house events, please send an email to powerline@DominionEnergy.com. Or, you can call toll-free 888-291-0190 to speak with one of our representatives Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Falls Church Distillers Ribbon Cutting Set for Today Local elected officials and civic leaders will welcome Falls Church Distillers to the community in a ceremonial ribbon cutting on Thursday, September 21 at 4 p.m. Owned and operated by the father and son team of CEO Michael Paluzzi and chief distiller Lorenzo Paluzzi, the unique business, which displays local artwork for sale, includes a distillery offering tastings of small batch spirits and a bistro serving wine and beer. Falls Church Distillers is located at 442 S. Washington Street, Suite A. For more information, visit www. fcdistillers.com.

Trunk Show at Zoya’s Atelier Running Through Sunday Zoya’s Atelier is hosting a four-day trunk show from Thursday, Sept. 21 – Sunday, Sept. 24 to celebrate the expansion of their offerings. The event will feature new designers, Tom and Linda Platt, who specialize in in business attire and special events. A $500 gift certificate will be given away each day. Appointments and walk-ins are welcome. To book an appointment, call 703-533-9600. For more information about the independently owned and operated evening wear and bridal salon located at 260 W. Broad Street in Falls Church, visit www.zoyasatelier.com.

Halloween Express Store Pops Up in Former Economy Party Space Halloween Express has opened in the former Economy Party Supplies space in the West End Plaza at 1049 W. Broad Street. The store will be open Mondays through Fridays from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m, and Sundays from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. through Halloween. For more information about this Halloween focused costume and décor chain, visit www.halloweenexpress.com.

F.C. Chamber ‘Family Fun Night’ Set for Next Tuesday The Falls Church Chamber of Commerce is hosting its 2017 Family Fun Night presented by Bentley’s Diner on Tuesday, Sept. 26, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at Jefferson District Park at 7900 Lee Highway. The event will include a cookout by Bentley’s, a moonbounce sponsored by Family Medicine in Falls Church, face painting by the Vienna Singing Princesses sponsored by The Locker Room, beverages provided by Marybeth Connelly for City Council, a hole-in-one contest sponsored by Access National Bank, a fire pit and s’mores sponsored by Sislers Stone, and a firetruck sponsored by the Falls Church Volunteer Fire Department. Tickets are $10, $5 for children 2 – 5, and free for kids under 2. The event is created to provide team building opportunities for local businesses and family bonding time for local families and friends. For more information, visit www. FallsChurchChamber.org.

F.C. Insurance Agency Hosting Toy Drive Foundation Insurance Group, Inc. is hosting its second annual toy drive, “Christmas to You” to benefit children in Guatemala from newborn to 11-years-old. Children’s toys, clothing, and Walmart gift cards will be collected through October 5 at their location at 3190 Fairview Park Drive, Suite 104. Founded in 1994, Foundation Insurance Group is an independent full-service insurance agency, with a new office in Louisville, KY, specializing in auto, home, life, and business insurance. For more information, visit www.foundationinsurancegroup.com.  Business News & Notes is compiled by Sally Cole, Executive Director of Greater Falls Church Chamber of Commerce. She may be emailed at sally@fallschurchchamber.org.

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NEWS BRIEFS ‘Yes' on Referendum Wins Debate According to the rules of the “Oxford-style” debate that was conducted Sunday, proponents favoring the passage of the $120 million George Mason High School bond referendum won over their antagonists. With over 90 citizens in attendance, taking time of a glorious Sunday afternoon to focus on the important issue in the fellowship hall of the historic Falls Church Episcopal, two spokesmen for each side squared off. Attendees were invited to indicate their leanings on the subject prior to the start of the debate, and then to do the same at the end. The idea was to see which side turned out to be more persuasive and in this case, those arguing for passage of the referendum, on the Falls Church ballot on November 8, prevailed. Going in, 52 percent of the audience was for the referendum’s passage, and 18 percent against with 30 percent undecided. After the debate, another vote showed 61 percent in favor, 24 percent against and 15 percent undecided. That amounted to a shift of nine percent in the direction of favoring passage, and six percent the other way. So, the “vote yes” debaters won, which was no mean accomplishment given the high level of the debate itself. There were strong cases articulated on both sides. For the “vote yes” argument, the debaters were former Falls Church City Councilman and School Board member Kieran Sharpe and former School Board chair Susan Kearney. The “vote no” case was made by City residents John Leimone, an economist, and Curt Schaeffer, a political consultant. The event was hosted by the Falls Church League of Women Voters, who were represented by co-moderator Wendy Frieman, and the Village Preservation and Improvement Society, represented by co-moderator Keith Thurston.

High School Renaming Vote Favors 'Stuart,' 'Marshall' & 'Johns' The J.E.B. Stuart High School pyramid’s community vote on Saturday to suggest a new name to Fairfax County Public School system revealed a suggestion that the Superintendent and school board may find all too familiar. The top vote getter was “Stuart, Stuart Raiders,” with 819 points, followed by multiple variations of “Justice Thurgood Marshall” (763 points), “Barbara Rose Johns” (737 points), “Peace Valley, Peace Valley All Nations” (494 points) and “Louis G. (Gonzaga) Mendez, Jr.” (328 points). Given the similarity between the school’s current name and the “Stuart, Stuart Raiders” top selection, it is likely the Superintendent and school board will opt to choose a different name to represent future generations of students. FCPS Superintendent Dr. Scott Brabrand will deliver his suggestion at the regular school board meeting on Thursday, Sept. 28, but will announce it today, Thursday, Sept. 21.

S. Washington Utility Undergrounding to Begin Utility undergrounding will begin next week along the S. Washington Street corridor. The construction work, which is the first phase of the S. Washington Street Transit Plaza project, starts Monday, September 25 and will continue through Spring 2018. According to a City release, the goals of the S. Washington Street Transit Plaza project are to improve multiple methods of transportation along the thoroughfare and make the corridor a safer, more accessible route for all users. The future Transit Plaza will include bus shelters, benches, and bike racks. Planned improvements to the corridor include making pedestrian-friendly changes to the Hillwood Ave. and S. Washington St. intersection, adding streetscape (such as street lighting and ADA compliant curb ramps) along both sides of S. Washington St. from Annandale Rd. to Tinner Hill, and replacing aging signal infrastructure. The scope of the utility undergrounding work consists of installing conduits, vaults, and junction boxes necessary to underground overhead utilities along the corridor in order to improve pedestrian and ADA accessibility by removing utility poles within the pedestrian pathway. Access to business and residential entrances along the corridor will remain open. The project work hours will be 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. on weekdays. Although the work is being done outside of peak demand periods, residents and commuters should expect some traffic delays. Phase two of the project, Washington Gas line relocations, is anticipated to start in late Spring 2018 and last through Winter 2018. The streetscape construction portion of the project, the final phase of work, is expected to conclude in Winter 2019.

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Kaine Introduces Middle School CTE Plan This week, Virginia U.S. Senator Tim Kaine joined with Republican counterpart Sen. Shelley Moore Capito to introduce a bipartisan Middle School Technical Education Program Act, legislation that would expose middle school students to Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs focused on career exploration. The act would establish a pilot program to allow middle schools to partner with colleges, other postsecondary institutions, and local businesses to develop and implement CTE exploration programs that give students access to apprenticeships or project-based learning opportunities, which are traditionally not available to students until high school or higher education. Sen. Mark Warner is among the co-sponsors.

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Community News & Notes Washington Sinfonietta’s Classical Kick-Off Maestro Joel Lazar will conduct the Washington Sinfonietta’s Classical Kick-Off on Saturday, September 23 at 7:30 p.m. at The Falls Church Episcopal Church (115 E Fairfax St., Falls Church). The program will include: J.C. Bach – “Symphony in B-flat major, Op. 18 No. 2;” “Haydn – Trumpet Concerto, featuring Luke Spence” and Beethoven – “Symphony No. 2” Tickets are available at the door. $20 for adults, $15 for students and seniors and free for children 18 and under. Tickets can also be purchased in advance online at a discounted price. To pur-

chase tickets online, go to brownpapertickets.com/event/3086086. For additional information about the Washington Sinfonietta, please go to washington-sinfonietta.org or send an email to marketing@ washington-sinfonietta.org

‘Our Man’ Speaks About Arlington’s Unknown History Local author, historian and “Our Man in Arlington” columnist Charlie Clark uncovers the vivid, and hidden, history of a capital community at One Page Books (2200 N Westmoreland St. Ste 101, Arlington) on Tuesday, Sept. 26 from 7 – 8 p.m.. Arlington County, for two centuries a center for government

institutions, is a vibrant part of the Washington, D.C., community. Many notable figures made their home in the area, like Supreme Court chief justice Warren Burger, General George “Blood ‘n’ Guts” Patton and a beauty queen who almost married crooner Dean Martin. Other Arlington natives include Katie Couric and Patch Adams. The drama of Virginia’s first school integration unfolded in Arlington beginning in the late 1950s. In the 1960s, two motorcycle gangs clashed in public at a suburban shopping center. You can attend the discussion to learn about these events and more as Clark will highlight Arlington’s history that isn’t found in textbooks or taught in any classrooms.

THE GANG WAS ALL TOGETHER for Sunday’s Run For the Schools 5K, with (from left to right) current City of Falls Church Mayor, David Tarter, former City Council member, Hal Lippman, former school board member, Jerry Barrett, and former mayor Brian O’Connor. This year’s Run For the Schools event was its 13th consecutive iteration. 788 parents, students and community members showed up to strut their stuff. (photo: Courtesy Julie Krachman)

Book Drive Opening Up at Community Center If you’re looking for a new home for your gently used books, the American Association of University Women (AAUW) is starting to collect books for their spring book sale. Interested donors can drop their books in the book collection bin at the Falls Church Community Center (223 Little Falls St., Falls Church) through October 20. Books are for the annual book sale held in April; the sale benefits scholarship/grant programs for women, including local Falls Church high school girls. The AAUW needs all kinds of books: hard-covers, paperbacks,

novels, non-fiction, children’s, cookbooks, etc. that are suitable for re-sale. No magazines, encyclopedias, text books or damaged books will be accepted. Contact Mollie Jewell, (703) 941-5643 (h), molliejewell2@ gmail.com to coordinate large donations.

Creative Cauldron Presents Stephen Smith’s ‘Moment’ Stephen Gregory Smith looks back on 30 years on the stage with his upcoming performance “Moment,” at Creative Cauldron (410 S Maple Ave., Falls Church) on Sept. 22 – 23 at 8 p.m. Humble beginnings as a child actor in Pennsylvania led to writing musi-

KEEPING A STEADY HAND is this face-painting artist as she carefully outlines a Batman design on an attendee’s face at the 10th annual Mid-Autumn Moon Festival at Eden Center in Falls Church. The festival uses its yearly celebration to highlight the depth of Vietnamese culture in the area while also having some fun along the way with a Moon Cake eating contest and a Children’s Pageant, among other things. (Photo: Courtesy Alan B. Frank)

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VOTING DAY for the J.E.B. Stuart High School pyramid was on Saturday as the community participated in its �inal step of the school’s renaming process when each resident selected their top three choices for its new name. Next, Fairfax County Public Schools’ Superintendent will make his recommendation to the school board on Sept. 28. For more information on Saturday’s vote, check out the News Brief (page 9). (Photo: News-Press) cal theatre in our Nation’s Capitol and beyond. This intimate cabaret features highlights of his time in the spotlight, and his writing that put others there. General admission costs $22, with seniors/military costing $20 and students $18. Tables for two with wine costs $55 and tables for four with wine $110. To purchase tickets, contact the Creative Cauldron box office at 703-4369948.

Don Beyer Volvo Sets Up Make-A-Wish Send-Off This Thursday, Sept. 21 at the Don Beyer Volvo (1231 W Broad St., Falls Church) showroom at

noon for a luncheon honoring Mateo, one of the Make-A-Wish recipients. Mateo is a 9 year old currently battling a brain tumor. His wish is to have an adventure in New York City and to help take care of kittens in need at the ASPCA. The Beyer Auto Team was able to make this wish happen for him, and Mateo leaves on Friday. The lunch will be his send-off party to New York City and will feature a taco bar.

Teddy Bear 5K & 1K to Take Place Sept. 24 Registration is still open for runners and walkers of all ages

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who can count on receiving a teddy bear when they cross the finish line for the 5th Annual Teddy Bear 5K & 1K Walk/Run on Sunday, September 24. Times for the annual race that benefits Falls Church-McLean Children’s Center are new this year: 3:30 p.m. for the 5K and 4:30 p.m. for the 1K, to allow runners to do both courses. Registration continues online at tinyurl.com/TeddyBear5K-1K until 8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 22, then resumes at 11 a.m. at Potomac River Running’s new store (111 Maple Ave., Vienna) where runners can pickup their t-shirts, bibs and goody bag packet until 3 p.m. Registration on race day, Sunday,

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Sept. 24 is from 2 – 3 p.m. The event benefits Falls Church-McLean Children’s Center, a nationally accredited, nonprofit preschool providing low- and moderate-income working families with affordable, fulltime, early education for their children, ages 2 to 5. Mounting research confirms that attending a high-quality preschool is essential for children who are at risk of failing in school to avoid starting school with a “learning gap” that puts them on a road toward academic failure and a life in poverty. The Teddy Bear 5K event keeps the Children’s Center affordable and accessible to children from low-income, working families. Runners will have a chance to compete for prizes donated by local businesses. Prizes will be awarded to the fastest boy and girl runners in six age groups under age 18; the fastest male and female runner in seven age groups; and to the fastest mom and dad in the stroller division. Note that children under age 14 must run with a registered adult. Details are at the Children’s Center website, fcmlcc. org/home/2017-teddy-bear-5k-1k.

Clare & Don’s Fundraise for Arlington Free Clinic The 7th Annual Clare & Don’s Beach Shack Fundraiser (130 N Washington St., Falls Church) for the Arlington Free Clinic is next Thursday, September 28 from 5 – 9 p.m. Attendees can enjoy food, raffles and music with friends of the Clinic and is appropriate for the whole family (no tickets necessary, drop-in).

Garden Club Hosts New Program On Oct. 2 The Falls Church Garden Club will host a program, “The Layered Garden: Combining Plants for More Beauty, Resilience, and

Less Maintenance” by Thomas Ranier, a renowned landscape architect who has created designs for the U.S. Capitol grounds, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, the New York Botanical Garden and gardens throughout the eastern US. He co-authored “Planting in a Post-Wild World,” which was selected by the American Horticultural Society as one of the best books of 2016. Praised as a universal how-to guide to sustainable landscaping, the book exposes many of the limitations of “horticultural best practices” and provides practical steps to create more resilient landscapes. The program will take place at the Falls Church Garden Club meeting on Oct. 2, 7:30 p.m., at the American Legion Post #130, (400 N. Oak Street, Falls Church) Free to the public. More information can be found at fallschurchgardenclub.org

Arlington’s Vietnam Vets Schedule Oct. 19 Meeting Chapter 227 of the Vietnam Veterans of America Inc., invites the general public to attend the chapter’s Oct. 19 meeting at Neighbor’s Restaurant (262D Cedar Lane, in the Cedar Lane Shopping Center, Vienna) at 7:30 p.m. Marc Leepson, Vietnam War veteran, author and writer for the Vietnam Veterans of America, will be the honorary guest at the meeting to discuss the life of Barry Sadler, a Special Forces soldier and Vietnam War combat veteran who wrote and sang the song, “Ballad of the Green Berets,” which rose to the top of Billboard’s Hot Single list in 1966. Admission is free and all are welcome. For more information, contact Len Ignatowski at 703255-0353 or visit the chapter’s website at vva227.org.

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News of Greater Falls Church By Supervisor Penny Gross

“If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.” That was the advice given by Police Captain David Smith last week when the county’s new Silver Shield program was launched at the Lincolnia Senior Center. Financial scams prey on all parts of the community, but older citizens are especially vulnerable. The Federal Trade Commission estimates that, nationwide, 11 percent of adults were victims of scams during the one year study period. That’s 25 million people who lost money because of criminal activity. Every year, I hear horror stories about what my elderly constituents, or their families, lose to scammers. Even those who are mentally alert and welleducated can fall victim to scams. It can happen to anyone, by telephone, email, internet, or simply someone knocking on your door. Protecting from scams begins with education, which is why Silver Shield was launched. Silver Shield is an all-inclusive campaign aimed at educating various groups in our community – older adults, families of senior citizens, caregivers, and the general public – to provide information and resources to enhance the personal health and security of older adults. Protecting against scams is the first topic in the initiative. At Friday’s launch, senior center staff teamed with police investigators, consumer affairs educators, specialists from Land Development Services who work with licensing contractors, to bring multiple points of service and information to our residents all at once. Fairfax County is one of the safest communities of its size in the nation. Coupled with physical safety, however, is a need for financial and emotional safety, which often is harder to quantify. When a financial scammer is successful in conning individuals out of their assets, the loss is more than money. It also

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results in a loss of trust, a loss that might prey upon the mind even more than the financial loss. For more information about the Silver Shield program, log on to www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/olderadultservices/ silvershield.htm. Safety in many ways — personal safety, weatherrelated emergencies, a family emergency, or an individual challenge — will be the focus of Mason District’s Resilience Summit and Expo on Thursday, October 12, at the Mason District Governmental Center, 6507 Columbia Pike in Annandale. A Senior Safety Summit, tailored for older residents and/ or their caregivers, will begin at 2 p.m., with representatives from police, fire, consumer affairs, emergency management, and other county agencies. From 4 until 6 p.m., a Resilience Expo will provide additional information and the opportunity to speak one-on-one with county staff. At 7 p.m., a General Session overview of safety and emergency preparations will begin, followed by a question and answer period with county experts and presenters. Please plan now to attend. Mason District lost an extraordinary volunteer and community activist last week, with the passing of Emily Ruffing, at age 93. Emily and her husband, Fred, recognized the need for quality child care, especially for low-income working parents, in the Annandale area, and began what now is the Child Development Center of the Annandale Christian Community for Action (ACCA) 50 years ago. Sadly, Emily died just weeks before the planned celebration for ACCA’s anniversary on October 3, but her community spirit and inspiration will live forever.  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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Virginia has a part time legislature, with the House of Delegates and State Senate in session only in January and February, and every other year the first week of March. At least that’s the theory. There is certainly enough going on to keep me busy 40 hours a week or more being your Delegate and representative in Richmond. Last weekend was a great example. Instead of my usual Saturday morning trip to the Falls Church farmer’s market, I started out at the annual Taste of Falls Church and Fall Festival. I was humbled by the number of constituents who approached me and told me they recognized me from my newsletter, or from reading the Falls Church News-Press, or following me on Facebook and Twitter. I was so happy to visit with my friends working the booth at Virginia 2021, a group that advocates for fair and non-partisan redistricting in Virginia. I saw my friends from the League of Women Voters registering and sharing information about the Fall Ballot. I saw familiar faces advocating for common sense action to reduce gun violence, and stopped to chat at the AAUW booth to talk about Student Loan Debt, one of the issues I’m most passionate about. I got so busy meeting, greeting and chatting with constituents I barely had time to eat. About half way through the day, I headed over to the Eden Center for another festival, celebrating the Lunar New Year with merchants and members of the Vietnamese community. I ran into the Mayor and introduced my son to bubble tea, and got to speak with many new American residents of the 53rd House district. Later I returned with my son to close out the Taste of Falls Church before taking him to Flag Football tryouts at George Mason High School where I got reacquainted with the football parents from last season. Sunday was another full day, as I attended one of a series of neighborhood meet and greets hosted by a constituent in the Pine Spring neighborhood. We chatted about Air BNB ordinances, school funding to help speed along the renovation of Falls Church High School, requiring

Virginia employers to have fair leave policies, and even how to get permit parking districts expanded. The things that affect neighbors on a daily basis. From there I headed to an event for NARAL Virginia. And then on to Gerry Connolly’s halfway to St. Patty’s event in the 11th Congressional District one of two in my House of Delegates Districts. As day turned to evening I headed over to McLean High School (where my daughter goes and I graduated) for a town hall with 8th District Congressman Don Beyer. I was so impressed with Congressman Beyer’s answer to questions on health care for all, net neutrality, improving guest worker visa application processes, and more. I think maybe you all are starting to get the idea. Being a member of the House of Delegates is about much more than spending a few weeks each winter in Richmond. It’s about more than keeping track of how many bills passed vs. how many failed. Don’t get me wrong, the time we spend in Richmond is incredibly important. We cast thousands of votes each session on the floor and in committee on an incredible range of issues. How am I supposed to know how to cast those votes if I don’t know my district? I cast those votes on behalf of you, my constituents, my fellow Virginians. I’m not complaining. This is a typical weekend in the life of a Delegate. Holding this office and representing all the people of my district, which includes Merrifield and the City of Falls Church, and much of the rest of Falls Church, is a responsibility I take seriously. Being an elected official is about listening and being active in the community at all levels – city, county, and state. I truly enjoy the opportunity to meet constituents, to hear concerns, and to work to make our community and the Commonwealth the best place to live, work, and raise a family. This is why I keep a full calendar. This is why I’m running for re-election in November.  Delegate Simon represents the 53rd District in the Virginia House of Delegates. He may be emailed at DelMSimon@house.virginia.gov

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Physical identity is a key aspect of self awareness. To understand part of who you are, you first have to know what you look like. When it comes to any creating an identity of a geographical region, whether it be the City of Falls Church or its neighboring areas, it is often judged by the buildings that sprout up in its vicinity. Those developments embody not only a fiscal means to an end, but a people’s idea of their community. However, when dated developments outnumber newer ones, it’s difficult for people to latch onto a sense of progressive

uniformity that connects them – let alone feel their community is being pulled out of economic stagnation. “Creep, crawl, walk has always been my saying about revitalization,” Eileen Garnett, who was advised to start the Annandale Revitalization Committee back in 1984 from then-Mason District Supervisor Tom Davis, said. “[But] we’re still creeping.” Annandale provides a window into what the City would look like if development efforts hadn’t seen a significant uptick since the turn of the century. The region lays just south of the City of Falls Church, but resembles an older version of Falls Church proper that has been

washed over in its recent history. That is, it was more of cut through rather than a destination. The same could be said about neighboring Bailey’s Crossroads and Seven Corners to the east. Both areas have been more defined by the major transportation arteries they facilitate as opposed to the commercial establishments they house. There are exceptions: Annandale is widely known for its Korean cuisine, Bailey’s has the allure of its Skyline entities and Seven Corners’ many stores are anchored by an active Home Depot. But these high-achievers can’t uplift the area’s business sector in isolation and indicate why revitalization committees have

A REAR VIEW of the old Saab dealership, which is now occupied by The Lincoln at Tinner Hill mixed-use development. (Photo: Courtesy City of Falls Church)

labored for the past 30-odd years. Current Mason District Supervisor, Penny Gross, has focused on alleviating the commercial lag her province is experiencing, and done so with success. “If I look around and see the things we’ve done the past 22 years, it’s really quite amazing,” Gross said. “Land use is very active in Mason District. It would

be even more active if we kept track of the people that I’ve told to take a hike...We’ve got to have the right kind of development, it can’t be a fishing expedition.” Garnett sees things differently. A bond approved for revitalizing Annandale and other districts in 1988 wasn’t spent out until just

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two years ago when trees were planted along a stretch of Columbia Pike. To her, that signaled that the wheels of progress were turning too slowly. Exacerbating this is a media blindspot that has hovered over the area since the Springfield-based Fairfax Journal went out of business in 2001, making Annandale somewhat invisible to outsiders. Though both Garnett and Gross agree that Metro stations outside of walking distance is another contributing factor to the elusiveness of commercial prospects. In the City, the presence of two Metro stops with the locality’s name attached has heightened its profile exponentially. The convenience has made developers more willing to stick their shovels in the dirt and open up shop here. Adding to that is the City’s intensive dedication to forming Small Area Plans that provide guidelines for developers while accommodating the citizens’ needs. So far, it’s been effective. Previous sites where the land was more valuable than the properties occupying it have been replaced. Namely, the Saab

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dealership where The Lincoln at Tinner Hill now sits and the mixed-use Harris Teeter development that replaced a strip of shops, including Anthony’s Pizza. And while Gross has seen money walk out the door due to time lapses in Mason District, the City has worked to efficiently meet the demands of interested developers. “Delay costs money. It’s like a leak in your water pipes. You may not know it’s happening, but it’s not free,” Falls Church Director of Planning and Development Services Jim Snyder, said. “We recognize that delay is costly not only to the developers, but to the taxpayers. The longer the project takes to get through the system or to get built and ready and running, you’re not getting the tax revenue from that business.” Developments in the City have ruffled some residents’ feathers. It’s not as if people don’t want the developments — eight mixed-use developments profiled this year accrued a $3.8 million net revenue for the City, showing that they’re fulfilling their role. But the rate at which the City has endorsed development has taken some adjusting to. Falls Church was fairly averse to development

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Little City Wins Big By Keeping Business Small

BY PATRICIA LESLIE

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What’s bad for Arlington is good for Falls Church since what comes down in Arlington finds its way to Falls Church. At least, when it comes to commercial tenants. “My phone starts ringing,” said Treena Rinaldi, at her family’s longstanding real estate firm, Korte Realty, on West Broad Street. Her mother, Katreen Korte, started the firm back in 1965 and was scared to death by it all. Now a 30-year veteran in the industry, Rinaldi said she learned a lot about the business from her mom, who died in 2008. “Arlington is development crazy; has been for years,” Rinaldi said, with the after effects felt in Falls Church. “We don’t get the ‘big box’ retailer or big office user in Falls Church, but smaller tenants arrive.” On its website, the Falls Church’s Economic Development Office lists commercial properties for sale or lease, taken from commercial databases and brokers. Sizes range from an office space of 144 square feet up to 7,903 square feet, and retail from 485

–11,223 square feet. Big tenants go to much larger buildings, like the ones at Tysons where the office market is about the same as Falls Church’s. Not great, said Joe Wetzel who has been selling, leasing and developing Falls Church property since 2000. Challenging Falls Church office building owners “is the proximity to other available space. Just up in Tysons, there is tons of office space.” Falls Church has spaces which can be carved up in smaller chunks. Tysons’ landlords are “less willing to try [leasing with] independent start-ups,” Wetzel said. “You won’t find any IBMs here,” Wetzel said. That’s not necessarily a problem for the City or its commercial prospects. In his “State of the City” interview with the News-Press in August, Mayor David Tarter said, “We’re a different market...We don’t want to be Tysons Corner.” Meanwhile, retail has its own challenges and pressures from the Internet, said Dean Neiman of Renaud Consulting, a retail property marketer. “I would say the City doesn’t

get as many arrivals of newcomers as it does businesses which need to expand or relocate,” Neiman said. “We just did a deal at George Mason Square [at the corner of Washington and Broad] with a kitchen and bath design center and Keller-Williams Realty expanded there.” Neiman said the kitchen designers needed larger quarters. Compared to year ago, Neiman says leasing is holding pretty steady. Landlords are willing to negotiate. It all depends upon the tenant’s strength and what a tenant wants for build-out of space or what the landlord needs to do to make the space habitable for the tenant’s business. Wetzel blames most of retailing’s downtrend on online shopping, “You can buy anything from a tea bag to toilet paper to a meal that comes in a box on the Internet and have it shipped to your house. You don’t have to get up and go out and shop.” Marketing physical goods has been decimated by the web, Wetzel said. But products which can’t be delivered on a truck – like salons and barbers – are still sold in storefronts. Neiman agreed. “Retail space has a lot of chal-

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lenges and pressures from the Internet,” he said. Shoppers hunting for durable goods – products which last three years or more – like washing machines, dishwashers and certain sporting goods, go to “big boxes” to buy them. Jarnell Swecker is the vice president of marketing for Rappaport which leases retail space at The Lincoln at Tinner Hill. She thinks the new Harris Teeter on West Broad and the deals her company brokered with Target coming next March to The Lincoln and with Aldi at Tower Square, set for

2019, indicate increased interest in Falls Church. Back in August, Tarter stated that Falls Church has tried to dictate development to make it financially creative to the City and improve residents’ quality of life. According to Rinaldi, “The backbone of our country is small business. Falls Church has a lot to offer: It’s like a magnet for small businesses. We do have reasonable prices, have spaces which are in pretty good condition and it’s easy to talk to city staff and get permits. Owners are nearby.”

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Internet’s Entry Into Real Estate Provides Agents New Challenge by Matt Delaney

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The advent of the internet has contributed to the upheaval of multiple industries with an efficiency and expediency unlike any creation before it. That is, unless you consider the real estate business. Real estate agents and their brokerages have weathered the storm of technological innovation that’s come in the form of websites such as Zillow and Redfin fairly well. What’s setting these industries apart is the significance of a well-rounded agent and, more importantly, having a trained hand helping guide the most expensive purchase in a person’s their life. “I don’t see the internet as any threat at all,” Shaun Murphy, an agent from RE/ MAX in Alexandria said. “Obviously, the internet has had a tremendous impact on real estate...everyone goes online to

search for homes, but someone can’t just click a button to buy a house. There’s a lot more to it, and that’s why you need a professional involved.” Good health as a business and compensation for agents has persisted despite predictions from a decade ago that foretold otherwise. As the internet became more sophisticated early in the 21st century, experts believed the real estate business would eventually succumb to the pressures of innovation. Similar to how travel agents became less important with websites like Expedia, the taxi business has butted heads with mobile apps like Uber and Lyft, and Amazon has thwarted not only bookstores but traditional retail as a whole, homebuying was next on the list. And the sacred cow of a six-percent commission that agents received from facilitating a transaction would shrink to the point of

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REDFIN brings a unique element to real estate industry. While Zillow is a real estate database that offers up available listings to its users, Redfin serves as an actual real estate company and a brokerage. Both now have access to Mulitple Listing Services to shore up a shared weakness they once had as well. (Photo: TechCrunch)

unsustainability and ultimately make them irrelevant. Fast forward to the present, and most agents are sitting pretty with their commissions intact. “We’re talking about so much money when people buy a house and it’s such a personal decision,” Louise Moulton of Falls Church’s RE/MAX West End said, who believes the internet’s presence has actually caused real estate agents to up their game. “It’s not a ride to the [Capital One Center] or a trip to Mexico, it’s much more personal and requires personal service.” Even direct for-sale-by-owner transactions, known as FSBO (pronounced “fizz-bo”) by those in the industry, have decreased as the internet has become more entrenched in society. A 2012 study titled, “Do Real Estate Brokers Add Value When Listing Services Are Unbundled?” found that using a broker reduces a sale price by six to eight percent. However, according to Will Rodgers from Keller Williams Realty, that percentage may betrue, but going it alone typically costs sellers 10 percent off their transaction since they lack the savvy that most brokerages provide. That correlates with National Association of Realtors finding in 2013 that twenty years ago, about 20 percent of home sales were FSBO, but that has reduced to eight percent today. 2013 that twenty years ago, about 20 percent of home sales were FSBO, but that has reduced to eight percent today. While Rodgers may agree that FSBO transactions are better suited with the help of an agent, he’s not sold that agent commissions are untouchable. “They’re going down. It used to be gold standard of six to seven percent, and that’s not the case anymore,” Rodgers said. “It’s usually four and a half to five and a half percent now.” But Rodgers attributed that more to the lower cost of marketing than to a perceived lack of need in the real estate agents. Online advertising is far cheaper than using print, and as realtors have

favored getting the word out over the internet more and more, it’s only fair to charge less considering they’re spending less of their money to make it happen. Redfin and Zillow’s presence in the real estate industry have provided realtors a challenge, though not in the manner intended. The sites used to list information from irregularly updated public records rather than the multiple listing services (MLS) that most realtors pay dues toward. They also promote “premier agents” on their website, though the agents themselves aren’t necessarily the most qualified since they are the most willing to pay for that title. It’s bred an extra sliver of distrust between prospective buyers and sellers, but the websites are doing their part to untangle that notion. Zillow and Redfin now receive all their information from MLS, just as realtors do, ensuring that customers won’t be blindsided by misinformation that used to be more prevalent. And even though top bidders do receive more promotion on the sites, they aim to include as many options as possible for their visitors. “Zillow’s entire goal is to empower people with information and make the real estate process more transparent. There are hundreds of thousands of agents who have a free Zillow profile that don’t spend any money with us,” Amanda Woolley, a Zillow spokeswoman, said via e-mail. “They can still garner reviews and use Zillow as part of their marketing efforts and connect with buyers and sellers for free. Additionally, listing agents are featured for free on all their listings. Our goal is to help people find a home, and then connect with a real estate professional to help them with the transaction, whether they are a Premier Agent or not.” The real estate landscape is evolving rapidly with websites. How effective it will be at its highest point remains to be seen, but with the modifications made to websites already, the human touch could face some stiff competition in the years to come.

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Real Estate

Top Falls Church Home Sales

J u n e - Au g u s t

#1 $1,656,360

#2 $1,605,000

#4 $1,596,000 #3 $1,600,000 Top 5 F.C. Home Sales June 1, 2017 â€“ August 31, 2017 Address #1 6800 Montour Dr. #2 229 Midvale St. #3 305 Lee St. N. #4 6471 33rd St . #5 6444 Lakeview Dr

5 5 5 6 4

5 4 4 5 3

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List Price

$1,749,996 $1,699,000 $1,600,000 $1,645,000 $1,649,000

Sale Price

$1,656,360 $1,605,000 $1,600,000 $1,596,000 $1,525,000

Zip

22043 22046 22046 22043 22041

Date Sold 8/16/17 8/17/17 8/30/17 8/1/17 8/21/17

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Falls Church Area Housing Market — 2nd Quarter 2017 Report Zip Code

Area

Average Price

Number of Homes Sold

Average Days on Market

22046

Falls Church City

$809, 924

101

22041

Bailey’s Crossroads

$361,791

22042

Sleepy Hollow

$517,293

145

22043

Pimmit Hills

$687,994

110

22044

Lake Barcroft

$556,342

Home Sales Vs. 1 Year Ago

Home Prices Vs. 1 Year Ago

Change in # of Homes Sold: 2Q ‘17 vs 2Q ‘16

Change in Average Home Price: 2Q ‘17 vs 2Q ‘16

+27.85%

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YO U DON T H AV E T O BE SO STRONG BUT IF I’M NOT, WHO WILL?

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Our Man in Arlington By Charlie Clark

Like many jurisdictions, Arlington is adjusting to the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown – but with its own twist. At the Arlington Committee of 100’s Sept. 13 dinner, three local specialists described the county’s approach to handling its estimated 17,000 undocumented residents – one that stays within the law but resists the federal push for local cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Arlington actually has fewer foreign-born residents than it did the previous decade, said Simon Sandoval-Moshenberg of the Legal Aid Justice Center. The census number dropped from 30 percent in 2000 to 20 percent in 2010 – largely because of dwindling affordable housing. But our workplaces, homes and schools host our share of the 800,000 young “dreamers” nationwide who qualified for President Obama’s relaxed deportation threat under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. Add another 300,000 refugees from Central American civil wars who have “temporary protective status.” Virginia hosts 12,000 dreamers, 700 of whom are studying at Northern Virginia Community College and 400 at George Mason University, Sandoval-Moshenberg said. Trump’s pursuit of illegals in the name of preserving jobs and public safety has not been seen, the attor-

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ney said, since the Eisenhower administration deported Mexican farmworkers under “Operation Wetback.” Laura Newton, director of student services for Arlington schools, said the DACA dispute and the recent racial violence in Charlottesville have left foreignborn families worried and fearful. Under a 1982 Supreme Court decision, school officials never ask for immigration papers, she stressed. APS welcomes all students to the system’s vision for “diversity and inclusion.” Schools usually learn a family is vulnerable to deportation only when a student displays behavior issues. Superintendent Patrick Murphy on Sept. 6 sent out a mass email expressing “dismay” at the crackdown. Anti-bullying policies call out discrimination against immigrants, Newton said. She recommended that parents from undocumented families keep records up to date and engage in the PTA. Law enforcement in Arlington follows all laws and maintains good relations with federal agencies, including ICE, despite the threat of losing grant money, said Deputy Sheriff David Kidwell. He disclosed that Arlington does not turn arrestees over to ICE unless the sheriff first receives an extradition order signed by a judge or magistrate. In most cases, with the county board and state attorney general’s backing, sheriffs merely notify ICE 48 hours before a detainee is to be released from jail. That means the feds, if circumstances

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CRIME REPORT Week of Sept. 11 — 17, 2017 Larceny – Theft from Building, 100 blk W. George Mason Dr, Sept 11, 1:47 AM, victim observed unknown suspect attempting to remove a lawnmower from an unsecured shed in the backyard. Police responded but were unable to locate suspect. Destruction of Property, 600 blk Roosevelt Blvd, between noon on Sept 9 and 7:45 AM Sept 10, a vehicle parked on the street was damaged. Hit and Run, 1230 W Broad St (Giant), Sept 11, between 11 and 11:40 AM, a parked vehicle was struck by another vehicle which left the scene. Celebrate the diversity that makes America, America. Add your photo to the true portrait of America at lovehasnolabels.com

Hit and Run, 444 W Broad St (The Spectrum), Sept 11, 8:30 AM, a witness observed a vehicle strike an unoccupied vehicle and leave the scene. Investigation continues. Assault – Simple, 6607 Wilson Blvd (BJ’s), Sept 12, 6:40 AM, officers responded to a report of an assault between two employees. Victim declined prosecution.

Hit and Run, 300 blk S Washington St, Sept 13, 9:16 AM, a vehicle was struck by a moped which fled the scene. A male, 24, of Falls Church, VA, was issued a summons for Hit and Run/Property Damage Greater than $1000. Larceny from Building, 300 blk Pennsylvania Ave, between Sept 4 and Sept 13, a weed whacker was stolen from an unsecured shed. Burglary – Residential, 700 blk E. Broad St, Sept 13, 5 PM, residents discovered pry marks on front door. It did not appear entry into residence was made. Investigation continues. Drunk in Public/Trespass, 310 Park Ave (Cherry Hill Park), Sept 13, 8:19 PM, a male, 34, of no fixed address, was arrested for being Drunk in Public and Trespass. Larceny from Building, 1000 blk Kennedy St, between the early afternoon of Sept 12 and 7 PM Sept 14, a 2013 Diamondback Sortie1 bicycle was taken from an unsecured shed. Drug/Narcotic Violation, 100 blk Birch St, Sept 14 7:24 PM, during a routine traffic stop, a male, 24, of Alexandria, VA, was issued a sum-

warrant, can come pick up the undocumented immigrant, but at no expense to local taxpayers, he said. There’s an unresolved clash. The Justice Department presents orders from ICE to turn over jailed illegals “as legal and binding.” Kidwell said, “We disagree.” I asked whether there was consensus that the Trump crackdown is unfair; the school official said she’d heard no protests. But last week’s Sun-Gazette published a letter from a parent complaining about the superintendent’s email. APS “should steer well clear of involvement in national politics,” wrote David Henshaw. One “impact of the political statement is that teachers in the district are emboldened to promote their political ideologies.” Sandoval-Moshenberg noted that undocumented immigrants are not entitled to legal aid and representation is pricey. He applauded Arlington for being the first jurisdiction in the South to provide a budget ($100,000) for their education and legal aid. We live in an era, he said, “when old assumptions need to be revisited.” *** A sign the debate over removing Confederate names from local institutions is getting serious: The historical marker created to commemorate the nine-decade historic status of Washington-Lee High School, which, as I reported, was set to be mounted the first week of school, was not. W-L alums informed me it is sitting in a warehouse pending resolution of the name controversy. mons for Possession of Marijuana. Destruction of Property/Unlawful Entry, 702 S Washington St (Liberty Gas Station), Sept 15, 1 AM, unknown suspect broke into the restroom and pulled a metal garbage bin from the wall. Suspect described as a white male, approximately 40 years old, slender build, driving a white Chevrolet truck. Larceny–Theft From Building, 1500 blk Crane St, sometime between Sept 8 and Sept 15, a red Honda lawn mower was taken from an unsecured garage. Destruction of Property- Graffiti, 905 W Broad St, Sept 15, the base of a city street light was defaced with graffiti. Drunk in Public, 201 S Washington St (7-11), Sept 16, 8:05 pm, a male, 60, of no fixed address, was arrested for being Drunk in Public. Smoking Violations, 6757 Wilson Blvd, #15 (Eden Center, H2O Café), Sept 16, 11:52 PM, a male, 60, of Fairfax, VA, was issued a summons for Smoking in a Restaurant. Driving Under The Influence/Refusal, 300 blk Hillwood Ave, Sept 17, 1:18 AM, a male, 26, of Baltimore, MD, was arrested for Driving Under the Influence and Refusal. Larceny-Theft From Building, 200 blk Pennsylvania Ave, Sept 17, victim reported that sometime in the last two weeks a weed whacker was taken from an unlocked storage shed.

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Hillary’s Revival Of Paul Tillich

Probably unintended, but what Hillary Rodham Clinton wrote in her now-best selling memoir What Happened may help trigger a very badly needed new reform movement in mainstream religious institutions. On the one hand, religion is in a very sad state of affairs in the U.S. now, something that its enemies are undoubtedly happy about, if in a somewhat cynical way. But it is doing no one any good to have the franchise so captured by the lunacy that constitutes the so-called evangelical right wing, those who’ve so discredited themselves in the last election by their slobbering over the candidacy of the most anti-moral president in the history of the U.S. From a classic Christian perspective, their heresy (to coin a FALLS CHURCH NEWS-PRESS familiar old phrase) is appalling, right down to the core of their bizarre belief systems but they are granted a noxious credibility by much of the mainstream society and the media. On the other hand, the reaction to this lunacy is being captured by a new wave of erudite atheists, the likes of the faddish Richard Dawkins, author of The God Delusion, and Yuval Noah Harari, author of Homo Deus, A Brief History of Tomorrow, and others. These guys use the evangelical right wing ridiculousness as a foil to tout a newlyaggressive Nietzschean “God is dead” atheism, all in the name of God’s alleged antidote, reductionist science. Between these two extremes I’d side with the latter, except there is a deep lack there which couldn’t come at a worse time. Humanity, if it ever did, is now in sore need of some good purposefulness to counter what our nation has come to under Trump. Churches everywhere are reporting surges in new younger people coming in looking for that kind of thing, looking for some meaningful alternative to the current, horrible defecation of our sacred presidency and its historic symbolism as the bastion of democratic values. But I am afraid these people aren’t going to stay long, because our religious institutions, even the most well-meaning of them, generally lack an effective narrative to chart the kind of powerful, transcendent course needed to fuel the desire of this new potential constituency to drive some fundamental social transformations along lines of the old school values of decency and virtue, and the primacy of such basic concepts at those contained in the parables of the Good Samaritan and the Pharisee and the Publican and most of what Jesus says in the Sermon on the Mount. Indeed, the entirety of our dominant culture today grants almost no place to these things. It is “bread and circuses” to an extreme that would make any old Roman imperial despot blush. So some really heavy lifting is required to overthrow the culture that has produced Trump. Clinton touches on some of the important themes in her book, such as the kind of persisting male chauvinism that reared its ugly head so much in the last presidential election. More than to the Russians, Clinton’s loss can be attributed to this barbaric but, sadly, alive-and-well phenomenon. It is astonishing how many people lack the basic capacity for self-reflection as to be so blind to this. But, in my view, her biggest contribution, as something new, was in her chapter on “Love and Kindness” and her reference to the late theologian Paul Tillich (1886-1965). In particular, she cites one of his sermons, entitled, “You Are Accepted,” for the influence it had on her in a high school youth group and again in coping with the pain of her election loss last fall. As she wrote, “Tillich says sin is separation and grace is reconciliation,” and that, as a ground for the affirmation in ultimate things, leads one directly onto a pathway for hope and a universe that is not the atheist’s cold, heartless emptiness, or the religious fraud’s conditional and outlandish snake-oil delusion, but defined by the kind of love that we humans, as actors in this universe, strive for every day. Everyone’s got a ton of advice for Hillary now. I’d say fight like heck to overthrow the fraudulent election, but beyond that, hit the mainstream religious circuit and bring Paul Tillich back into our lives.

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McCain Faces New Test of Principles

It looks as if John McCain’s Senate colleagues are going to test him once again. And the health insurance of millions of Americans depends on the outcome. This summer, when his party was trying to force a health bill with unprecedented haste — no hearings, no support from medical experts — McCain, R-Ariz., stood up for the idea of the Senate. By now, you’ve probably heard a line or two from his July 25 speech, shortly after learning he had aggressive brain cancer. But the full speech is worth reading. It’s McCain at his best, a defense of the imperfect but noble pursuit of democratic politics. “Our arcane rules and customs are deliberNEW YORK TIMES NEWS SERVICE ately intended to require broad cooperation to function well at all,” he said from the Senate floor. “Incremental progress, compromises that each side criticize but also accept, just plain muddling through to chip away at problems and keep our enemies from doing their worst isn’t glamorous or exciting. It doesn’t feel like a political triumph. But it’s usually the most we can expect from our system of government, operating in a country as diverse and quarrelsome and free as ours.” When his colleagues ignored him, McCain cast the vote that defeated their health bill two days later, with a dramatic 1:30 a.m. thumbs-down. The vote was remarkable because McCain is a conservative, reluctant to tax people for social programs, as the Affordable Care Act does. But he believed in a higher principle: the Senate’s credibility. The latest Trumpcare, known as Graham-Cassidy, risks the Senate’s credibility again. There has been none of the regular process that McCain demanded, not even a Congressional Budget Office analysis. No major medical group — not doctors, nurses, hospitals or advocates for the treatment of cancer, diabetes or birth defects — supports the bill. Passing it would violate every standard that McCain laid down. Yet Republican leaders are rushing toward a vote. Their proposals have always depended on distraction, because they are so unpopular. And the country has been distracted lately, largely ignoring GrahamCassidy until now, despite its effect if enacted. The bill would sharply cut federal health funding in 2020 — and even more in 2027. Millions of people would lose coverage. The bill’s proponents are try-

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ing to sell it as flexibility for states. But “flexibility” alone won’t pay anybody’s medical bills. Consider the “Jimmy Kimmel test.” That’s what Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., said in May that he would use to judge any proposal, in honor of the talk-show host whose newborn son needed heart surgery. Cassidy said he wanted to ensure “a child born with a congenital heart disease be able to get everything she or he would need in that first year of life.” Cassidy, though, has now put his name on a bill that would harm such a child (because insurers could hike the family’s rates after the diagnosis). He has recanted, without acknowledging it. For the bill to pass, McCain would probably also need to reverse himself. Any three Republicans can stop the bill, and he — along with Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski, Rand Paul, Jerry Moran, Lamar Alexander and a few others — is one of the swing votes. There is reason to believe McCain will stand firm, starting with his sense of personal honor. It’s hard to imagine him violating it to help a president who personally demeaned him. But McCain showed worrisome signs of wobbling Monday, saying he may “reluctantly” support the bill. He also listens to Arizona’s governor, Doug Ducey, who endorsed the bill even though it could nearly double the state’s uninsured population. No doubt, the White House and other senators are concocting rationales — like a single hearing next Tuesday — for why a yes vote by McCain would not violate his principles. But that’s laughable. GrahamCassidy has followed the hasty, secretive, partisan process that McCain so eloquently decried. The good news is that McCain has leverage. The compromise that he wants — that both sides “criticize but also accept” — is entirely feasible. Democrats want to fix Obamacare’s problems, both for substantive reasons and to avoid a civil war over a singlepayer system. The outlines of a deal, with more state flexibility but without coverage losses, are obvious. John McCain is a complicated figure. One of his own aides recently described him as “nine parts hero, one part troll.” He has strengths and weaknesses, as the rest of us do, and I won’t pretend to agree with all of his opinions. But he has, undeniably, made greater sacrifice for this country than most of us ever will. It would be a tragedy for the country if he were now willing to take away decent health care from millions of people. It would be a tragedy for him if he went back on his word so blatantly. I remain hopeful that he will stay true to it.

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Liberty BBQ Wins Top Prize at ‘Taste of Falls Church’ The upcoming Liberty Barbecue, set to open in the City this November, won the “Best Taste” award at Saturday’s Taste of Falls Church competition during the 42nd annual Fall Festival. The restaurant’s winning dishes were a brisket slider with pickled onion and queso with a side sampler of potato salad and baked beans. Cafe Kindred won the day’s “Best Menu” with a lineup including buffalo shrimp grits, roasted cauliflower with spicy capicola, Reuben sliders and tiramisu. Both awards were decided upon by a group of judges that consisted of Falls Church real estate agent Tori McKinney, trainer Eliot Corwin, Falls Church City Public Schools’ Superintendent Peter Noonan, former Mayor of Falls Church Nader Baroukh and Falls Church City Council candidate Ross Litkenhous. Other restaurants taking part in Saturday’s event were Flippin’ Pizza, Hot N’ Juicy Crawfish, Jason’s Deli, Ledo Pizza, Northside Social Falls Church, Sfizi

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Cafe, Sweet Rice Thai Restaurant, Trio Grill, Whole Food Market Tysons Corner and Zinga Frozen Yogurt. — Matt Delaney

Ramen Restaurant Coming to Former Smashburger Space A new ramen restaurant is coming to the former Smashburger location in Falls Church, the News-Press has learned. An ABC notice for a wine and beer license in the window of the closed burger joint lists a restaurant with a trade name of Ramen Factory 42 and a notice appearing in the Washington Times last week details the full name “Yamato Ramen Factory 42” for the 308 S. Washington St. space. Additionally, an online want ad for a “RF42” restaurant manager at the Falls Church location says cuisine will focus on “Japanese Ramen cooked from locally sourced products and sustainable ingredients with smaller sized plates, wine and beer.” The City’s Economic Development Office told the News-Press they were told the restaurant is hoping for a November opening.

WINNERS OF ‘BEST MENU’ at last Saturday’s Taste of Falls Church, the Cafe Kindred team served shrimp and grits, Reuben sliders, tiramisu and more. (P��: M�� D��)

The Little City Loses 2 Chinese Delivery Restaurants Two longtime Falls Church Chinese food restaurants have closed or have announced plans to close this month. Chef Express, a mainstay in the West Falls Shopping Center for the past 25 years, is shuttering this weekend, the restaurant confirmed to the News-Press Wednesday. The last day of operation will be Sunday, Sept. 24.

And at the corner of S. Washington St. and W. Annandale Rd., Happy Family, open since 2001, is no more. In its place Silk Road has opened, a new restaurant specializing in Uyghur cuisine. The nascent delivery and carryout operation’s menu includes spicy lamb hoof, stir-fried tripe and Toksun-style fried noodles in addition to traditional Chinese dishes like fried rice, lo mein, beef and broccoli and more. — Jody Fellows

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Last Year’s Demons Left in Dust, Mustangs Now 3-0 BY ALEX MOORE

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George Mason High School’s football team dominated on the ground against the Nelson County Governors, delivering a 42-24 blowout victory last Friday, Sept. 15, in a Bull Run District matchup. Mason has now won all three of its games this season, and is 1-0 in Bull Run District competition. Nelson County fell to 2-2 after the loss. Big plays came early and often with the Mustangs scoring four of their touchdowns on runs of 40 or more yards with all six scores coming in the first half. The team piled up more than 430 rushing yards, averaged almost 11 yards per carry and made five of its six endzone trips on the ground. To support this explosive offensive performance, Mason turned in a disruptive defensive effort. Recording two sacks, two interceptions and a fumble recovery, the Mustangs prevented the Governors from ever making the game close. After the first quarter, Nelson County never came within 14 points of the Mustangs’ lead. Mason junior running back Jack Felgar was the star of the

game, scoring three rushing touchdowns in the first quarter and a fourth in the second, ripping off plays of 45, 69 and 42 yards in the process. On defense as a linebacker, he added 12 tackles, a forced fumble and an interception. Of course, it takes a team effort to create such a blowout victory, and many other Mustangs turned in well-rounded performances. Senior running back Finn Roou dashed for his own 65-yard touchdown in the second quarter and recorded 10 tackles on defense. Sophomore running back Michael Turner caught a 29-yard touchdown from senior quarterback Thomas Creed as a receiver while recording a sack and a fumble recovery as defensive back on the other side of the ball. Nine different players carried the football for the Mustangs and 22 players contributed tackles. As of now, the Mustangs’ prospects for the rest of the season look bright, especially if they can continue to create big plays running the ball. This week, they will look to continue their winning streak in their homecoming game where Mason will host the Manassas Park this Friday. The Cougars

LEADING THE WAY for senior running back Finn Roou (right) is fellow running back, junior Connor Murray. A big night for Roou led to a big win for Mason, as the senior workhorse had a 65-yard touchdown in a 42-24 victory over Nelson County. (P��: C�� J�� R��) sport a 1-3 record and are coming off a 51-21 victory against

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Mustangs defeated 34-3 in their opening game of the season.

Mason Tacks on 3 Consecutive Wins Before Tuesday Loss vs. Kettle Run BY JEFFREY WOJTALA

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George Mason High School field hockey team improved its records recently with wins posted on Sept. 11 against their crosstown rivals Bishop O’Connell High School, 3-0, and a Sept. 12 against Gar-Field High School, 10-0. Mason, coached by Amanda Crider and Maeve Burg, began their contest looking to get back to .500 for the season. The O’Connell Knights began the game with the ball and the fast-paced aggressive tempo commenced. Quick passing by both teams kept the momentum of the game at a high level. Mason’s relentless attack paid off at the 19:56 mark of the first half when they were awarded their first penalty corner of the night. After the initial hard slap shot from junior Kayleigh Zigler was stopped, senior Olivia Cipriano tapped the rebound home to make it 1-0 Mason. Mason would have a second penalty corner in the half but failed to score. The Knights would be awarded four penalty corners of their own in the half but could not get one past Mason goaltender Kelly Fischer. Mason’s

HOT IN PURSUIT are these Mustangs, who are looking to cut off the passing lanes against Bishop O'Connell in Mason's 3-0 victory on Sept. 11. (P��: C�� J�� C��) defense consisting of junior Alex Biggs and seniors Lydia Grund and Victoria Friend, were also strong in the half preserving the shutout. The second half began with Mason starting with ball possession. Mason’s attack continued with robust midfield stick work and play by Cipriano, senior Meredith Johnson, senior Celine

Diz and Zigler along with her sister, freshman Ashley. With 12:57 left in the game senior Kalena Wojtala was inserted into the game at attack. After corralling a pass from Cipriano, Wojtala backhanded a shot pass the Knights’ goalie to produce a well needed two goal cushion. Support from Mason’s strong forwards, senior Hope Bossart, juniors Alida Dayton and

Katie Deal along with seniors Kat Hansen and Chloe Young yielded numerous penalty corners for the team. On Mason’s 11th corner of the half Diz scored, after a swift shot into play by senior Meredith Johnson, to increase Mason’s lead to three. Mason finished the night 2 for 13 on penalty corners and the Knights finished 0 for 5. On Tuesday night, Mason trav-

eled to Woodbridge to face the Gar-Field Indians. The Indians’ team is a new program and are, unfortunately, winless thus far in the season. Mason continued their strong play from the previous night and with 10:20 off the game clock had set a four-goal advantage against the Indians. At the horn to end the first half Mason was ahead 7-0. In the second half Mason took their foot off the pedal and began to work on the fundamentals in their game. Mason did score another three in the half to bring the score to 10-0 Mason at the final horn. Both goaltenders for Mason, Kristen Kay and Kelly Fischer, took turns between the pipes. Goals in the second half were by Celine Diz assisted by Hope Bossart; Ashley Zigler (2), and Chloe Young from Olivia Cipriano. The win brings the Varsity’s record to 3-2 in the season. Mason hosted J.E.B. Stuart High School on Monday, where they won the contest a 6-1. However, the following night the Mustangs would lose 2-1 to Kettle Run High School while on the road.

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BANKRUPTCY AUCTION TUES. SEPT 26th @ 12:30pm

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ASPIRING PHOTOGRAPHERS from the local non-pro�it organization, imagesforGood, attended the Joint Base Andrews Air Show last Friday. Thanks to a few handy connections, the students from schools all over the Northern Virginia area got to walk on the airstrip and meet the US Air Force’s Thunderbird pilots. (P��: C�� K�� K��/��G��.��)

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S�� N�� N�� Win Big at the Mosaic Bowl This Friday Enter for a chance to win multiple prizes at the Mosaic Bowl. All prizes were generously donated by Mosaic District businesses. Below is a list of a few of the great prizes you can win. Look for Lady Luck to buy your raffle tickets at the Falls Church High School varisty football game this Friday, Sept. 22. Prizes include : Two $25 gift cards to Choolah Indian BBQ; a gift card to Brine; a $25 gift card to Cava Mezze Grill; a gift card to JINYA Ramen Bar; a jewelry set from Kendra Scott; a $280 in-store party at Lather cosmetics store; a gift card to Matchbox Pizza; a $70 gift card to Muse Paint Bar; a $30 gift card to Nando’s Peri Peri; a $100 gift card to Spark Yoga; a $50 gift certificate to True Food Kitchen; and a gift card to Zengo Cycle.

National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists Named Two hundred twenty-three Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) students from 17 high schools have been named semifinalists in the 2018 National Merit Scholarship Program. All semifinalists are eligible

to compete for 7,500 National Merit Scholarship awards worth $32 million, to be awarded in spring 2018. FCPS 2018 National Merit semifinalists from local schools are are as follows. Marshall High School – Oliver Church, Donald Daniel, Mikayla Huffman, Isaac Karachunsky, Grant Martin, Holly Waters and Shaun Yu. McLean High School – Hannah Alexander, Royce Kang, Bradley Kim, Justin Kim, Keerthi Medicherla, Careniena Opem, Jillian Pincus, Siddarth Shankar, Philena Sun, Eli Wassertzug, and Richard Yu. J.E.B.Stuart High School – Vivian Tran. The nationwide pool of semifinalists represents less than one percent of high school seniors, includes the highest scoring entrants in each state. Semifinalists in a state are proportional to the state’s percentage of graduating seniors. Students will receive either National Merit, corporatesponsored or college-sponsored scholarships. Winners will be announced in spring 2018.

McLean HS Newsmagazine Receives Nat’l Recognition McLean High School’s The Highlander newsmagazine is one

of 49 high school news publications nationwide – and the only one in Virginia – to be named a Pacemaker finalist by the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA). McLean High teacher Lindsay Benedict serves as advisor to The Highlander. Editors are Bryan Chung, Carlyn Kranking, Ingrid Morse, and Melanie Pincus. Since 1927, the National Scholastic Press Association’s Pacemaker competition has been considered by many to be student journalism’s highest honor available. In addition to demonstrating excellence in key areas including coverage, writing, editing, design and photography, the winning newspapers took risks and served as a strong voice for its student audience. “The best newspapers and newsmagazines didn’t just recap school activities and sporting events, they delivered tenacious in-depth reporting and impartial and objective coverage,” said Gary Lundgren, associate director. Pacemaker winners will be announced and finalists will be recognized at the Journalism Education Association (JEA)NSPA fall national High School Journalism convention in Dallas in November.

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FALLS CHURCHCALENDAR COMMUNITYEVENTS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 1-on-1 Computer Tutoring. Get general personalized assistance to learn how to use the library’s downloadable collections (ebooks, digital magazines, music), customize your email, more efficiently search the web, or better familiarize yourself with your smartphone, tablet or laptop. Registration required. Stop by or call the Reference Desk for more info or to make an appointment. Mary Riley Styles Library (120 N Virginia Ave., Falls Church). 2 – 4 p.m. 703-248-5034. Teen Volunteer Orientation. Required for new volunteers interested in earning service hours at the library this fall. For teens in grades 7-12, registration and volunteer application required. Mary Riley Styles Library (120. N Virginia Ave., Falls Church). 6:30 – 7 p.m. 703-248-5034.

Teen Advisory Board. For volunteers in Grades 7-12, the Teen Advisory Board (TAB) meets monthly during the school year to give teens a voice in the library. Teens who participate in TAB earn volunteer hours. Registration required. Mary Riley Styles Library (120 N Virginia Ave., Falls Church). 7 – 7:30 p.m. 703-248-5034.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 Sunset Cinema: A Dog’s Purpose. The City’s Recreation and Parks Department will show movies on select Fridays. Moviegoers are encouraged to bring blankets and picnics. Drinks, popcorn and snacks will be available for purchase. In the case of inclement weather, screenings will be moved into the Community Center as available. This Friday’s movie is “A Dog’s Purpose.” A dog looks to discover his purpose in life over the course of several lifetimes and owners. Cherry Hill Park (312 Park Ave., Falls Church). 7:45 – 9:45 p.m.

Concert to End Gun Violence. A concert to help end gun violence will be held with a coalition of local gun violence prevention groups is supporting the Falls Church Concert as part of a nationwide effort to raise awareness about the gun violence epidemic in America. City Hall (300 Park Ave., Falls Church). 11 a.m. – noon.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26

Preschool Storytime. Stories and fun for ages 0-5. Drop-in. All storytimes are followed by playtime with the Early Literacy Center toys. Mary Riley Styles Library (120 N. Virginia Ave., Falls Church). 10:30 - 11 a.m. 703-248-5034

Great Books Discussion. A Great Books discussion concentrating on literary classics (both traditional and modern) meeting takes place on the second and fourth Tuesdays during most months. This week’s book is The Leopard by Giuseppie di Lampadusa. Open to all and no registration required. Mary Riley Styles Library (120 N Virginia Ave., Falls Church). 7 – 9 p.m. For more information, e-mail Marshall Webster at mwebster@ fallschurchva.gov.

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 “Jesus Hopped the ‘A’ Train.” Pulitzer Prize-winner Stephen Adly Guirgis’ darkly comic meditation on redemption and faith, Angel Cruz is a 30-year-old bicycle messenger awaiting trial for the death of the leader of a religious cult. Inside Rikers Island, a terrified Angel is befriended by a charismatic serial killer named Lucius Jenkins. Lucius has found God and been born again, and now Angel’s life and the course of his trial will be changed forever. 1st Stage Theater (1742 Spring Rd., Tysons). $33. 2 p.m. keegantheatre.com.

LIVEMUSIC THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 221 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER The Wingits. Clare and Don’s Beach Shack. (130 North Washington St., Falls Church). 6 p.m. 703-532-9283. Bradley Rhodes. Dogwood Tavern (132 W. Broad St., Falls Church). 6:30 p.m. 703-237-8333. Tony Lucca + Derik Hultquist.

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24th Street Wailers from Austin, Texas. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 8:30 p.m. 703-241-9504.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 Andrew O’Day. Clare and Don’s Beach Shack. (130 North Washington St., Falls Church). 6 p.m. 703-532-9283. The Fabulous Dialtones Acoustic Party with Marshall Artz. Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). $15 – $25. 8 p.m. 703-255-1566. Revelator Hill with Jon Spear Band. Iota Club & Cafe (2832 Wilson Blvd., Arlington). $12. 8:30 p.m. 703-522-8340. Almost Queen – Tribute to Queen. The State Theatre (220 N Washington St., Falls Church). $23 – $25. 9 p.m. 703-237-0300. Downtown Band. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 9 p.m. 703-241-9504. Driven to Clarity. Dogwood Tavern (132 W. Broad St., Falls Church). 10 p.m. 703-237-8333

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Bluestone Band. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 4 p.m. 703-241-9504.

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

2 From the Heart. Clare and Don’s Beach Shack. (130 North Washington St., Falls Church). 6:30 p.m. 703-532-9283.

Innertwined. Dogwood Tavern (132 W. Broad St., Falls Church). 10 p.m. 703-237-8333.

Andrew O’Day. Clare and Don’s Beach Shack. (130 North Washington St., Falls Church). 6:30 p.m. 703-532-9283. Not Even Record Release Show. Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). $15 – $20. 8 p.m. 703255-1566. Derek Evry with Accidents and The Beanstalk Library. Iota Club & Cafe (2832 Wilson Blvd., Arlington). $10. 8:30 p.m. 703522-8340. X with Skating Polly. The State Theatre (220 N Washington St.,

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 Dixieland Direct. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 1 p.m. 703-241-9504. The Hot Lanes. Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). $15. 1 p.m. 703-255-1566. Josh Allen Band. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 4 p.m. 703-241-9504. Irits. Clare and Don’s Beach Shack. (130 North Washington St., Falls Church). 5:30 p.m. 703-532-9283. Eric Brace, Peter Cooper &

Thomm Jutz Trio. Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). $15 – $22. 7:30 p.m. 703-255-1566. The Linemen with The Jelly Roll Mortals. Iota Club & Cafe (2832 Wilson Blvd., Arlington). $15. 7:30 p.m. 703-522-8340. Memphis Gold All Star Show. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 8:30 p.m. 703-2419504.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 Jammin Java Local Scene: Sunshine Hysteria + Cursor + Krobopl. Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). $10 – $20. 8 p.m. 703-255-1566. Sol Roots Band. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 8 p.m. 703-241-9504.

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Celestial Pincushion (aka CIgar Box Planetarium), The Mole Suit Choir. Galaxy Hut (2711 Wilson Blvd., Arlington). $5. 9 p.m.

An Acoustic Evening with The Trashcan Sinatras. Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). $20 – $25. 7:30 p.m. 703-255-1566.

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Open Mic with Bob Hume, Martha Capone and the Band. JV’s Restaurant (666 Arlington Blvd., Arlington) 8 p.m. 703-5228340.

An Evening with Väsen. Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). $22 – $30. 7:30 p.m. 703-2551566. Wolf Blues Jam Weekly Show. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 8:30 p.m. 703-241-9504.

Opening Mic Night with Alex Parez (sign-up starts promptly at 7:30 in the main lounge). Iota Club & Cafe (2832 Wilson Blvd., Arlington). 8 p.m. 703-522-8340.

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A Falls Church City Council-appointed special working group emerged from a summer-loong study effort with a recommendation to the Council Monday that the City of Falls Church constitute itself as a Technology Zone, offering special tax incentives to new and existing high tech business here. If adopted, the City would become only the second locale in the Commonwealth to offer Technology Zone incentives to qualifying businesses.

Get ready for more Art Nouveau architecture in downtown Falls Church. An office building to fill four lots on the north side of the 800 block of West Broad Street in downtown Falls Church was given final site plan approval Monday night, making it the seventh large-scale project approved for the City’s tiny commercial corridors since 2001. The shovels should be in the ground on this one within two monhts, according to developer Bob Young.

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