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The Fall 2018 edition of the News-Press’s Real Estate special is here with features on home rentals, the so-called Uber of lawn care, McLean’s Holiday Home Tour and more. SEE PAGES 21 – 28

Beyer’s Women’s Forum Underscores Decisive Issue in November’s Election N�� A�� Role of Women May Be Biggest Player

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cient, safer, and theatrically vivid. (Noonan’s presenting remarks are included in a guest commentary he prepared that is published in this edition of the News-Press.) Moreover, the audience capacity of the auditorium will be increased from its current capacity of 499 to 650, with the potential for another 100 mezzanine seats, and a small black box theater will also be added, along with classrooms for musical innovations.

The front-page headline in yesterday’s New York Times read, “‘Horseface,’ ’Lowlife,’ ‘Fat, Ugly’: How President Demeans Women.” By referring to porn actress Stormy Daniels as “Horseface” in a tweet on Tuesday, the article began, President Trump “was adding her to a long list of women he has attacked by demeaning their looks, mocking their bodily functions or comparing them to animals.” That’s not to mention his confessions of groping and sexually assaulting women in the famous “Access Hollywood” tape. More than any other factor, some recognize, the woman factor could be the single most decisive component in the upcoming Nov. 6 midterm elections, when every U.S. House of Representatives seat and a third of the U.S. Senate seats, among others, will be on ballots across the nation. Keenly aware of this, U.S. Rep. Donald S. Beyer Jr., whose 8th District of Virginia includes the City of Falls Church, hosted a rousing “Breaking Through, Women Work for Change” conference in Arlington last weekend, his fourth annual event. Beyer was joined by keynote speakers State Del. Danica Roem and 12-yearold Naomi Wadler, the organizer of youth protests following the Parkland, Florida, mass shooting earlier this year. The only two races on the ballot in the City of Falls Church in next month’s election, both considered lopsided in favor of the

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E�� F�� I�� 22 G�� The non-profit Falls Church Education Foundation announced this week that 22 grants totalling $59,346 were issued to programs of the Falls Church City Public School system. SEE NEWS BRIEFS, PAGE 9

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George Mason High School’s volleyball team has proven a worthy aspirant for the conference crown as it downed Strasburg, Central and Clarke County in the past week. SEE SPORTS, PAGE 29

M�� G��’� 1�� F�� F�� P�� After a series of short films George Mason High School class of ‘83 grad Anne Welles’ first feature film, “An Accidental Zombie (Named Ted),” opened this past Tuesday. SEE PAGE 15

20 CANDIDATES FROM 16 countries came to Falls Church’s Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School Monday morning to take the oath of citizenship of the United States, concluding their naturalization process. The seventh grade at the school �iled into the cafetorium to witness the oath and pledge of allegiance for the newly minted Americans. The students have been studying citizenship in their civics classes and seeing it �irst hand was memorable for them. The school’s chorus sang the National Anthem to begin the ceremony. (P��: C�� S��)

Falls Church School Board Gets Full Expert Review of ‘Fly’ Issue

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The Falls Church School Board was provided an extensive, expert presentation on technical aspects of the auditorium planned for the new George Mason High School at its work session Tuesday night in the wake of growing citizen concerns for whether or not it will be as versatile and capable as the school’s existing auditorium. Namely, the existing auditorium has a full “fly loft” system

for lifting and moving sets and props, and the new auditorium is not scheduled to have the same capability. But the new auditorium, as presented by Superintendent Peter Noonan and the team of expert consultants he brought to the meeting Tuesday, is scheduled to include newer technologies, including ones increasingly being utilized even on Broadway, including use of three-dimensional, projection and LED lighting technologies, that are more effi-

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that strips women of necessary freedoms.” Del. Roem, who represents the 13th District west of here, said that despite her considerable skills and experience as a journalist and electoral upset of long-standing Republican incumbent Bob Marshall last year to become the first transgender woman in the state legislature, “Most of my opposition tried to use my gender as a means to disqualify me.” “I was well qualified because of my background. Because of my job as a reporter covering my lifelong home community, I knew I was qualified for the job. And yet, what did all of the attacks against me center on last year? Where did everything come back to? My gender,” she said. The enthusiastic women in the audience could relate. Wadler then spoke, saying, “Do not come here today thinking you’ve made a difference because you have not, and neither have I. We must leave here today and put our actions into words. We must do the work, whether it is registering voters or working the polls. There is so much to get done and every voice in this room is an important part of making a change in the world for women.” Beyer then awarded Wadler the Clara Mortenson Beyer Award “presented to women who make a positive difference for women’s empowerment” and named after Beyer’s grandmother, who is credited with helping the nation’s first female cabinet secretary Frances Perkins win an appointment in the Franklin Roosevelt administration. A panel discussion then focused on the Equal Rights Amendment and included journalist Megan Beyer, literacy advocate and daughter of President Lyndon Johnson, Lynda Robb, 2nd District State Del. Jennifer Carroll Foy, and D.C. ERA Coalition director Bettina Hager. It was noted that Virginia could become the 38th and last state needed to finally ratify the Equal Rights Amendment after an effort of over 40 years.

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Noonan Defends Lack of Fly Loft at Tuesday Work Session

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Asking many questions, led by School Board members Greg Anderson and Justin Castillo based on his own children’s extensive involvement in the Mason high school program now, the Board appeared to reach a consensus, though no vote was taken, to embrace the plans as presented by Noonan and the design team. The team, chosen in the selection process of the past nine months to undertake the design-build of the new high school, present at Tuesday’s meeting included Jack Chin of Quinn Evans Architects, Joshua Wise of Polysonic Consultants and Deisy Brangman of Brailsford and Dunleavy. Also an active participant in the discussion was Shawn Northrip, Mason High’s current theater teacher, having been there seven years so far. Upon learning that a traditional fly loft system would not be included, an influential group of citizens began to speak out in the last month, including a petition from a number of theater specialists working with the City’s nonprofit Creative Cauldron production and education theater. The 37-year veteran former

technical director of the Mason High theater program, John Ballou, joined the protest with a letter to the editor published n page 6 in this edition of the News-Press. Ballou wrote, in part, “From 1981 until my retirement last year, I worked every production that our school and surrounding community put on in that auditorium, as well as used that space for a surprising range of unusual projects...the rigging system our auditorium enjoys allowed our students to plan and act much more ambitiously than if we had a ‘cafetorium’ type of stage. This counter-balanced set of bars, cables and ropes allows a very dynamic approach to positioning lighting instruments, sound equipment, curtains and set pieces. Our catwalk that is above the stage allows the stage crew to sprinkle snow on a Nutcracker ballet or work some such other special effect.” Ballou added, “We never had a serious accident in the 37 years I worked and played in that rigging. A whole lot of students learned a love of stagecraft by working in this versatile facility...It would be a shame if our new school building was not at least as versatile and capable as the one we cur-

rently have.” But rigging will not be entirely absent in the new facility. The only component of the existing system that won’t be put into the new school is “just the system that flies in two-dimensional sets,” Noonan clarified. “Ballou seems to think that the lights and some of the curtains won’t be rigged, and that’s not true.” As Joshua Wise of the Arlington-based Polysonic Consultants who’ve done work with the Kennedy Center, National Theater, Strathmore, Arena Stage, Wolf Trap and other area venues, pointed out forms of motorized and computerized systems that are being now considered are a tripped drop system, a roll drop system and floor tracks, in addition to an advanced projection system. Northrip, who was originally skeptical of the new system, said that the new capabilities “are really good and cutting edge, just because we had a fly before doesn’t mean this will not be able to offer even more.” He clarified the impact of the loss of a traditional fly loft system on International Baccalaureate stagecraft requirements. “IB does

not mandate any type of special equipment,” he said, “IB understands that all schools do not have the same level of resources or facilities, and there are no assessments or rubrics that are marked based on anything other than what the students are creating.” Of course, it was acknowledged Tuesday that the cost of implementing a full traditional fly system would require an additional 60 feet in height above the stage, and that, in terms of current plans, that would displace four classrooms in the new building design. Northrip, it was noted, utilized the full fly at the existing school only once in the last seven years of his directing the theater program there. It was for “The Phantom of the Opera,” and while he conceded that productions like “Peter Pan” could be a problem in the new space, School Board member Castillo quipped, “Maybe Peter Pan could be flown in by drones.” Northrip said “the great passion about the fly system issue that has been expressed is a good thing. It serves to make sure we work harder to ensure we meet the full potential of the new system.” A keen observer at Tuesday’s work session was civic activist

Gordon Theisz, among the first to raise doubts about the lack of a full fly system in the new school. Theisz wrote the News-Press after the meeting saying, “The administration’s commitment to the current box design of the building and unwillingness to bump out a fly will simply prohibit its inclusion.” “I still have questions and there are a lot of unknowns and everchanging designs. Interested parties need to stay committed to ensuring a state-of-the-art facility. This is not just a school facility, it is a community asset. As the largest meeting space in the City, funded with City taxes, it must be a space for all. “As to the fly, or lack thereof, the School Board and administration must commit to proven technologies that function in place of the fly. These need to be funded up front, not put on a wish list for the future. The new theater needs to be fully functional on day one.” A town hall meeting on the overall campus project, including the new high school and the economic development portion, will be open for public comment this Sunday, Oct. 21, at 2 p.m. at the Falls Church Community Center, 223 Little Falls Street.

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Credit goes to Falls Church’s still new Superintendent of Schools Dr. Peter Noonan for his handling of the contentious issue of the extent to which the auditorium in the new George Mason High School will be as well or better equipped for theater and related programs as the one in the current school. He did not hunker down and become paranoid, secretive or authoritarian in the face of growing public concern. Instead, he went full out with all the data and expertise he could bring to bear for a lengthy and precise discussion by the School Board on the matter Tuesday night. It drew out a lot of very pertinent questions by the board, and by the meeting’s end there appeared to be a consensus on that body that the new plans — even though they do not include the full “fly loft” system that’s in the current auditorium — met with the board’s approval. Everybody in that room learned far more about the prospective new auditorium and its elements that had been openly discussed before, and of the new technologies that will be implemented to take the theater to a new technological level, and at a reduced cost and risk. Credit also goes to the citizens who called out their concerns on the matter, and made an issue of it. As Shawn Northrip, Mason’s theater arts teacher and creator/director of many successful productions there over the last seven years, said Tuesday, the overall program in the new school will be the better for the issues that were raised, in some cases quite passionately, by citizens in recent weeks. This is how good government works. The net result may not please everyone, and indeed we continue to have our concerns as well, but if a net result is unsatisfactory with the public, then democracy provides remedies that authoritarian or totalitarian systems do not. So, whatever residual concerns or issues anyone in the public may have about the school project should be brought to this Sunday’s meeting on the entirety of the school campus project — the new high school component or the 10 acres of economic development component — at 2 p.m. at the Falls Church Community Center. All reasonable questions deserve answers, but have to be asked with an eye to engaging in a constructive community dialogue. It is instructive, in the recent years’ descent of civility and away from empathetic community building, how our democracy’s sworn enemies, the cruel regimes of tyrants, utilize and disseminate the language of division and hate to advance their agendas. Such insights have generally been lost to the American public, even though we’ve seen them just the past year in the disclosure of tactics used by the Russians to influence American democratic elections. In sewing division, it’s not the divisions in and of themselves they focus on most. No, it’s the incivility and angry use of verbal assaults that are central to their M.O.

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low, having been responsible for its upkeep and improvement. I loved working in that flexible and versatile environment, and can attest to how important an asset our fly rigging system has been for generations of students. The rigging system our auditorium enjoys allowed our students to plan and act much more ambitiously than if we had a “cafetorium” type of stage. This counter-balanced set of bars,

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cables and ropes allows a very dynamic approach to positioning lighting instruments, sound equipment, curtains, and set pieces. Our catwalk that is above the stage allows the stage crew to sprinkle snow on a Nutcracker ballet or work some such other special effect. High school productions are often squeezed into a limited timeframe. The school’s calendar of events is often determined by when things can be scheduled in our auditorium. The turnaround time is important, often requiring a complete repositioning of lighting and curtain configurations. This can only be done because of our ability to raise and lower

batten bars and electrics quickly and safely. We never had a serious accident in the 37 years I worked and played in that rigging. A whole lot of students learned a love of stagecraft by working in this versatile facility. We have always been proud of what we could create and build in this room, and the ability to raise and lower, suspend and position is a considerable asset. It would be a shame if our new school building was not at least as versatile and capable as the one we currently have. A school can be ambitious if the workspace

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One of my favorite nights of the year is the Cappies. For the past nine years (except for one) I have been a presenter and have worked closely with Judy Bowns (co-founder) along with Bill Strauss before he passed away to bring greater focus to high school theater. My personal history with the arts runs deep. Some examples: in high school I was offered full opera/choral scholarships to two universities, my sister is a professional violinist and concertmaster in a major city orchestra who has played a duet with Yo-Yo Ma, and my daughter was on the stage crew of a Cappie nominated show at her high school. I share this to put my love of and for the arts in context as well as to express my personal desire to build and support a program that is healthy and vibrant for our students now and into the future. Since the beginning of the design phase for our new George Mason High School, I have continually stated that this is not going to be your grandparents, parents, or your high school. We are building a high school of the future to serve our students for the next 30–50 years. This means from an instructional, use and development perspective we must consider options that are different than what we currently have. It’s important to note — different doesn’t mean worse or less than. We will have a far superior theater when our project is done

compared to our current theater. Last December, right after the bond passage, we met with the arts team at GMHS to ensure that the education specifications for the new theater were correct. At that time we discussed not including a fly loft

“We will have a far superior theater when our project is done compared to our current theater.” to “fly-in” two-dimensional sets. At first, Mr. Northrip was disappointed as it felt like a loss of something but quickly turned his focus to opportunities to expand our program and incorporate more three-dimensional set design and technology. Throughout the past year, we’ve continued conversations with the Performing and Visual Arts Departments about their needs for space. I trust our teachers, and I trust the experts we have selected to help us make good decisions about the theater design. They include Polysonic (Kennedy Center, Warner Theater, Strathmore Hall), Quinn Evans, Gilbane, surrounding jurisdictions and their specialists, the VDOE and VML who all say: • 3D and Technical solutions can be bet-

ter and are “future-thinking” in set design. • The design of a fly system would decrease the space above by four classrooms which would need to be relocated and create cost. • The vast majority of surrounding school systems are not building lofts into new construction projects. • There are general liability issues with a fly loft. • The fly loft has been used in a production at GMHS only once over the past seven years! • To ensure community input we made the arts its own stand-alone break out session at community meetings we’ve held. We have been transparent. There has been a comment about the IB programme and how not having a fly system would inhibit the delivery of a great IB theater program. This is just not true. We will continue to offer a world-class IB theater program. Our IB programme is excellent because of our talented students and teachers. There has been a discussion that our students will lose out in the Cappies without a fly. This also is not true. Rock Ridge High School in Loudoun won three Cappies last year for Set Design, Stage Management Crew, and Featured Actress, and Riverside High School won Best Female Dancer and Lead Actress in a Musical — all without a fly loft system. There have been comments that we

won’t be able to put on a Broadway quality production in our theater without a fly. Again, not true. Hamilton, on Broadway, uses 3D set design, technology, with no use of a fly loft. Let’s not lose sight of what we are gaining: • State of the Art acoustics, lighting, and technology. There will be many opportunities for 3-D sets and other 21st-century set design. • There will be safe and intuitive motorized rigging options where sets fold or roll and lights raised and lowered without the height needs of a full fly. • There will be 150 more seats than we have now – 650 total. • Professionally designed performing arts classrooms and practice spaces built specifically for rehearsals, lessons, practice, large-group instruction, and music, and arts innovation. • The addition of a Black Box theater, a significant enhancement to the theater program. • Collaboration spaces for our teachers to work in and further become innovative in their practices. Our arts spaces at the new GMHS will be great places to learn and perform. In the not too distant future, I can’t wait to sit beside you for an amazing show or concert — in our fabulous new auditorium. Peter Noonan is superintendent of the Falls Church City Public Schools.

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F.C. Education Foundation Issues 22 ‘Super Grants’ The non-profit Falls Church Education Foundation announced this week that 22 grants totalling $59,346 were issued to programs of the Falls Church City Public School system. Grants went to playground additions at the Jessie Thackrey Preschool, outdoor classroom and flexible seating at Mt. Daniel Elementary, “Using Spheros to Teach Coding,” “Moving With Math” and “Padcaster Studio Equipment” programs at Jefferson Elementary, a smart board for math, percussion equipment, 14 standing stations, craft design and enhancement equipment and video editing equipment at Henderson Middle School, and 3D printers, six breakout puzzle kits, a physical education workout system, 25 fire tablets for Android app development, bicycle repair equipment, interactive design toys, three digital camera kits, language development books, a “potterbot” clay extruder, and a farmbot garden bed.

High-Speed Chase, Crash on W. Broad At about 3 a.m. Tuesday morning, a high-speed police car chase westbound on W. Broad Street involving Virginia state police, Fairfax and Falls Church officers, came to an abrupt end when the car being chased slammed into a pole at the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue. After the crash, three suspects were seen exiting the vehicle and running in different directions into surrounding neighborhoods. According to F.C. Police Captain Joe Carter, reporting on the incident during his remarks to the monthly luncheon of the Falls Church Chamber of Commerce Tuesday, none of the suspects were apprehended despite an extensive search. Carter said the car crashed when a civilian vehicle stopped at the light at that intersection saw the chase coming toward him in his rear view mirror, and veered in an attempt to stop the escaping car. The chase had commenced on I-66 before coming up to Broad Street. There were no reported injuries.

Info Sought on W. Annandale Dog Bite Incident A man who was bitten by a dog on W. Annandale Rd. Monday morning may have to undergo rabies inoculations if the animal is not located, police reported Tuesday. Police say the victim was walking in the 200 block of W. Annandale Rd. near the rear entrance to the Harris Teeter parking garage when the dog, being walked on a leash by a white female with long hair parted in the middle, jumped on him and and bit the back of his thigh. The man didn’t realize he had bitten until he returned home. The dog is described as brown or black with short hair, around 50 – 60 pounds. Police ask anyone with information about the incident, dog or owner to contact the City of Falls Church Police Department at 703-248-5053 (TTY 711) immediately.

F.C. Leaf Collecting Begins From October through early January 2019, City of Falls Church crews will collect leaves from residential areas in the city. The City asks residents to rake their leaves to the curb, taking caution to avoid raking them into or on top of gutters, sidewalks and fire hydrants. Stones, litter, branches, or other debris that may damage equipment or block storm drains should not be included. Residents are asked to keep all other collection material at least five feet away from leaf piles and to not mix brush or green waste items such as ivy or flowers with leaves. After collection, the leaves will be processed into high-quality leaf mulch that will be available at the Recycling Center in March 2019. The collection schedule: Week of Oct. 22 – South of Broad Street; Week of Oct. 29 – South of Broad Street; Week of Nov. 5 – North of Broad Street; Week of Nov. 12 - North of Broad Street (no collection on Monday, Nov. 12); Week of Nov. 19 - South of Broad Street (no collection on Thursday, Nov. 22 and Friday, Nov. 23); Week of Nov. 26 – South of Broad Street; Week of Dec. 3 – North of Broad Street; Week of Dec. 10 – North of Broad Street; Week of Dec. 17 – South of Broad Street; Week of Dec. 24 – North of Broad Street (no collection on Monday, Dec. 24 or Tuesday, Dec. 25); Week of Dec. 31 – North of Broad Street (no collection on Jan. 1, 2019).

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TWO FORMER FALLS CHURCH soccer players squared off last weekend in an international schools tournament held in Oslo, Norway. Cedro Fecik (left) from Helsinki International School and Patrick Whitaker from Oslo International School recognized each other immediately from Falls Church and remarked what a small world we live in. (Photo: Courtesy Bill Whitaker)

Halloween Hootenanny Set For Next Friday at Mason The fifth annual Halloween Hootenanny will be at George Mason High School (7124 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church) on Friday, Oct. 26 from 5 – 8 p.m. The event will include a haunted house, carnival games with prizes, raffles with big prizes and food. All proceeds from the Halloween Hootenanny raises funds for the Arlington Food Assistance Center.

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Lorenzo the Great, also known as Larry Lipman, will perform a free Halloween-themed magic show Saturday, Oct. 20 at the Mary Riley Styles Public Library (120 N. Virginia Ave., Falls Church) starting at 11 a.m. This show is for ages 5 and up and attendees don’t have to be a Falls Church resident or hold a library card to attend. Lorenzo the Great has been performing magic for more than 20 years. He has performed at the White House Easter Egg Roll, the National Press Club, the Embassies of Sweden and France as well as at Mount Daniel and Thomas Jefferson Elementary Schools.

A COLLECTION OF FEATURED ARTISTS from Falls Church Arts’ “Scapes” show gather around for a slightly discombobulated photoshoot during the gallery’s opening last weekend. “Scapes” will run until Nov. 7 at the Falls Church Arts Gallery (700 W. Broad St., Falls Church). (Photo: Courtesy Dan Lehman)

Hilton F.C. to Host Honor Flight Vets this Friday

welcome the veterans who are taking part in the Honor Flight.

The Hilton Garden Inn Falls Church (706 W. Broad St., Falls Church) is hosting and welcoming U.S. war veterans to Washington, D.C. as a part of partnership with the Honor Flight Network on Friday, Oct. 19 around 8 p.m. The Honor Flight Network is a nonprofit organization created solely to honor America’s veterans for all their sacrifices. The nonprofit transports veterans to D.C. to visit and reflect at the various war memorials where they honor the service and sacrifice they and their fellow soldiers have shared. The Hilton Garden Inn Falls Church encourages members of the public to be at the hotel to help

October Events Coming to One More Page Books One More Page Books is offering some new public events for interested attendees in the month of October. On Friday, Oct. 19 at 7 p.m. — One More Page welcomes acclaimed children’s author and Pura Belpré Author Award winner Meg Medina to share from her new middle grade novel, “Merci Suárez Changes Gears.” Medina will be in conversation with local children’s author Madelyn Rosenberg (This Is Just a Test” and “Take Care”). In a comingof-age tale full of humor and wisdom, Medina gets to the heart of

the confusion and constant change that defines middle school and the steadfast connection that defines family. Rosenberg is the author of “Dream Boy,” co-written with Mary Crockett and many books for younger readers, including the “How To Behave” books and “Nanny X” books. On Saturday, Oct. 20 at 7 p.m. — One More Page welcomes back New York Times bestselling author Kate Moretti (“Thought I Knew You,” “Binds That Tie” and “While You Were Gone”). Moretti will be in conversation with author Kathleen Barber (“Are You Sleeping”) to discuss Moretti’s latest thriller “In Her Bones,” which follows the daughter of a convicted serial killer who finds herself at the center of a murder investigation. Barber’s

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HOMESTRETCH, an organization in the City of Falls Church that addresses the root causes of homelessness of families and reverses it, held their Client Awards Night on October 10 at Dulin Church. Clients received certificates of achievement, the Beyer Auto Group gave gifts cards and Dulin Church presented a check for $400,000. Pictured are Dave Kirkland (right), Pastor of Dulin Church, and Christopher Fay, Executive Director of Homestretch. (P��: C�� K�� P��) “Are You Sleeping,” is a psychological thriller about a mega-hit podcast that reopens a murder case and threatens to unravel the carefully constructed life of the victim’s daughter. On Sunday, Oct. 21 at 3 p.m. — Young adult author Katherine Locke returns to One More Page with “The Spy with the Red Balloon,” the sequel to “The Girl with the Red Balloon.” Perfect for young adult readers who want their World War II stories to have a little more magic and queer representation involved, “The Spy with the Red Balloon” follows siblings Ilse and Wolf who hide a deep secret in their blood: They can work magic. Joining Locke will be Christina June, author of “Everywhere You Want To Be.” The two authors will share their journeys as authors and friends,

and discuss the ins and outs of being critique partners.

F.C. Shelter Welcomes Execs, Requests Volunteers The Friends of Falls Church Homeless Shelter has elected a new Chair of its Board of Directors, Robert Fletcher, and appointed a new Executive Director, Hannah Jordan, both of Falls Church. The Board has also elected two new members, Brandon Alexander and Martha Mothershead and welcomes them to its team. The shelter’s doors will open for the hypothermia season on Nov. 15 and will remain open through April 1. Training sessions for new volunteers to serve evening shifts alongside a staff member will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 23 and

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Thursday, Nov. 1st at 6:30 p.m. at the shelter (217 Gordon Rd., Falls Church). Interested volunteers need to attend one of these two mandatory sessions. For more information or to confirm attendance at a mandatory session, e-mail the shelter at volunteer@fcshelter.org or Hannah@ fcshelter.org. To learn more about the Falls Church Homeless Shelter, visit fcshelter.org.

Class of 1958 Kicks Off 60th Reunion Weekend George Mason High School’s Class of 1958 (then known as George Mason Jr.-Sr. High School) will celebrate its 60 year reunion at Westin Tyson’s Corner hotel (7801 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church) over the weekend of Oct.

19-21, 2018. This was the first class to complete all grades (7-12) at the new Falls Church school. Attendees will all gather Saturday evening/ night for a banquet at the hotel.

Abstract Landscape Painter Attends McLean Art Meeting Naomi Chung, a semi abstract landscape painter in oils will be the presenter at the Friday, Oct. 26 meeting of the McLean Art Society from 10 a.m. – noon at the Dolley Madison Library (1244 Oak Ridge Ave., McLean). Ms. Chung has a B.F.A from Virginia Commonwealth University and is a member of The McLean Project for the Arts and The Art Council of Fairfax County. She will focus on “working toward abstraction.” Guests are welcome.

For more information, contact 703-356-2998.

Trunk or Treat at Columbia Baptist Next Saturday Columbia’s Baptist Church (103 W. Columbia St., Falls Church) invites the community to its annual Trunk or Treat event on Saturday, Oct. 27 from noon – 2 p.m. Trunk or Treat is a free family-friendly activity open to all. More than 40 car trunks will be decorated with a variety of themes. Children will ‘trunk or treat” to each car for candy. Other attractions include inflatables, balloon artists and an obstacle course. Lunch from Chick-Fil-a and Vocelli’s will be available for purchase. Costumes are encouraged. For more information, visit columbiabaptist.org/trunkortreat.

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A Penny for Your Thoughts

News of Greater Falls Church By Supervisor Penny Gross

When you walk into a store or office building, or any multistory commercial or residential building, do you ever think about the fire suppression systems that protect those structures? Probably not, since complying with building codes and fire regulations simply is assumed in Fairfax County. Behind the façades, however, are sophisticated fire alarm and sprinkler systems — lots of pipes and valves, monitors and alarms — designed to activate automatically, long before fire personnel arrive. Ensuring that fire personnel and building engineers can identify the readiness of these systems, and even shut off a working sprinkler system, was the impetus behind the development of the Fire Alarm and Sprinkler Systems Training (FASST) Laboratory. Formerly housed in a temporary modular building assigned to the Fire Marshal’s Office, the new FASST Lab opened last week in a large, well-lit room, at the new Public Safety Center. The lab is fully operational (connected to pressurized water source), and modules can be switched to simulate different types of installations. The new FASST Lab is one more example of Fairfax County’s innovative approach to solving the challenges of modern construction, while keeping hundreds of thousands of residents safe and secure. The Fire Department also reminds smokers and backyard grillers to “Sink It or Soak It!” Recent extensive fire losses were traced to improperly discarded smoking materials. Just as firefighters use water to fight fires, you can use water to prevent fires. Just Sink It or Soak It! The fourth annual Taste of Annandale last weekend was a smashing success! More than 5,000 people attended the community event, which was held under breezy skies that gradually changed from threatening

grey to sunny blue by afternoon. The first event of the day, a certified 5K run, drew 134 runners, and the winners ranged from five-years-old to 60-plus. All winners received a handsome Taste of Annandale 5K medal on a ribbon, just like the Olympics, minus the national anthem. Across Columbia Pike, at ACCA’s Child Development Center, residents got a sneak peek at a pop-up park concept that demonstrates how unused public space can be revamped, at little cost, as an informal gathering place for children and adults alike. The concept is the result of community charrettes that explored what kinds of activities mesh well for a pop-up park. Saturday’s pop-up featured children’s games on a small parking lot, as well as a welcoming seating area for adults on a second level. Plans are underway for a more robust pop-up park to be installed in coming months. One of the booths at the Taste of Annandale highlighted what could be termed “Annandale’s best kept secret.” Artisans United, a local nonprofit organization of craft guilds and artisans, hosts a Craft Gallery at the Fred Packard Center at Annandale Community Park, 4022 Hummer Road, which is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. It’s a great place to find that perfect one-of-a-kind gift, especially since there are only 67 shopping days until Christmas. Basketry, knitting, art glass, carvings, fiber arts, weavers, woodturners, and polymer clay are some of the visual arts and crafts on display and for sale — all local, and all handmade.  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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Richmond Report Over the last two weeks we’ve seen the best and worst of our Falls Church and Fairfax community. The worst in the ugly, vile painting of 19 swastikas on the Jewish Community Center on Little River Turnpike. And the best in the overwhelmingly positive and supportive response to that incident from the community at large. Sunday night I had the pleasure of attending a CommUNITY event at the JCC and was moved by the outpouring of support from leaders of other faith communities, statewide elected officials, county leaders from both parties, and community members. The week prior, upon seeing images of swastikas spray painted on the walls and windows of the Center, I did what so many of us reflexively do when we are moved to speak out, I typed out a Facebook post on my smartphone. In addition to sharing a picture of the graffiti with words of condemnation, I also observed that the President had recently been accused of repeating anti-Semitic tropes about global Jewish financiers, and that the number of anti-Semitic incidents of violence and vandalism had increased substantially since his election. I also said then, and I repeat it now, that we don’t know who painted these 19 swastikas or why. Nevertheless, sharing those observations in my post apparently hit a nerve with a number of people including many of my own constituents who support the President. They resented any implication that they were somehow responsible for the acts of a still-unknown bad actor, whose motives can currently only be guessed at. The Anti-Defamation League (ADL), which has catalogued anti-Semitic incidents since 1979, reports that anti-Semitic activity increased 34 percent in 2016 and by 86 percent in the first quarter of 2017. Before 2016, the number of incidences had been in decline. Here in Virginia, there were six incidents of anti-Semitism in 2016. By the end of 2017, there had been 34. Let me be clear. I don’t believe that support for the President makes you anti-Semitic. Nor do I believe the President himself is an anti-Semite. He does, however, have a troubling history of managing to appear to encourage those with extreme views. Does he do it by design, or is this just part of his aversion to appearing to be “politically correct?” Does it matter?

Let me say it again. I don’t know who vandalized the JCC last Saturday and I don’t know why. Here is what I do know. When people watch a man mock a reporter with disabilities on stage; when they listen to him describe whole nationalities as primarily rapists and murderers – with some good people; when whole countries are described as s**tholes; when he calls women dogs, and horse-faced; when you support a leader who differentiates himself from other politicians with an unprecedented, unembarrassed willingness to demonize “the other” and stoke fear and sow division for his own political gain, you don’t get to pretend that the rise in acts of hate — against Jews, Muslims, LGBT friendly congregations, and others — has nothing to do with the poisonous environment those words and acts create. When you build your coalition by pitting people against one another, by framing your world view as “us” being victimized by “them,” when you frame every argument as a struggle where some are winners and the rest are losers, it’s easy to lose control of who gets to wear which label. So, what do we do? Elected officials at every level of government, Democrats and Republicans must continue to swiftly and forcefully condemn these criminal acts of vandalism. We also must not remain silent, or reward those who engage in campaigns to categorize and then divide us – to cast some members of our community as outsiders who don’t belong here. Be they anti-Semitic, anti-Muslim, homophobic, or xenophobic, we can drown out these hateful words and deeds with messages of love and welcoming. It was great to hear the unanimous voices of support at the JCC this past weekend, clapping and singing together. I think everyone enjoyed listening to Christians, Jews and Muslims, parents and children, Democrats and Republicans, all singing Bob Marley songs together, then tracing our hands and cutting construction paper as part of a collective art project. Symbols of love to obliterate those symbols of hate that had been painted days before.  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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‘A Bridge Over Troubled Waters’

Grammy Award Lifetime Achievement Award winner Paul Simon, who needs no introduction to anyone alive in the era of the great American social upheavals of the 1960s and the subsequent waves of counterrevolutionary dissembling in the 1970s, made an epic appearance on “Saturday Night Live” last weekend to, at age 77, work his continuing musical genius with two innovative renderings. The second was a fresh creative arrangement of his biggest hit, recorded in 1969 with his musical sidekick, Art Garfunkel. The two were the sound, not of silence (the name of their first hit), but the entire post-Kennedy Assassination and King “I Have a Dream” speech era in American history. The hit was “Bridge Over Troubled Waters,” a takeoff on a gospel hymn that Simon FALLS CHURCH NEWS-PRESS wrote very quickly and, at the time, quipped, “Where did that come from? It doesn’t seem like me.” He wanted Garfunkel, with his higher, more melodic voice, to sing the lyrics in the manner of a prayerful choirboy. The song became the duo’s greatest ever, winning five awards at the Grammys in 1971, including for “Best Song” and “Album of the Year.” It remains one of the most familiar and beloved songs ever, and even as both Simon and Garfunkel are now touring separately, neither would dare face an audience without including it. It was the name of their final album released in early 1970. Watching Simon perform it on SNL, weeks after seeing him perform it live before 20,000 at the Capital One center in Washington, D.C., I shook my head in wonder, not only at Simon’s continuing talent, but at the thought of how so few people hearing it had any real personal historical context by which to appreciate what it meant at the time it broke onto our culture. Of course, it did not appear in isolation of the very tumultuous times roiling the youth culture that immediately appropriated it. Those were very wearying and trying times, indeed. The establishment’s counterinsurgency, which sought to unravel the progressive currents of the anti-war, civil rights and feminist and gay revolutions, were doing it with an unprecedented onslaught of what it touted as “sex, drugs and rock and roll.” Confused and disassembled, the youth movements were unravelling by the beginning of the 1970s, falling into disillusionment, despair and the mushrooming of mind-controlling cults. The gains of feminism were among the primary targets of this counterinsurgency, heightening the degradation of women in the counterculture through rape, intimidation, prostitution and an exploding pornography industry. For an entire generation of disheveled youth, dirty, alienated, homeless and penniless in the big cities, Simon’s song had the impact of a gentle balm, almost like a lullaby. I was not alone in those days putting my player on repeat and falling asleep with that song playing over and over. The inserted line, “Sail on silver girl, sail on by, your time has come to shine, all your dreams are on their way,” spoke to the spirit of those youths, so idealistic when they left home, despite their now broken spirits. It was a paean to “The Boxer,” the other timeless song on that same album, who was that alienated, tired and lonely youth, beaten down by the relentless assaults of the counterrevolution tearing at his body and soul. “The Boxer” came to the big city “no more than a boy, in the company of strangers, in the quiet of the railway station, running scared, laying low, seeking out the poorer quarters where the ragged people go, looking for the places only they would know.” The boxer’s defeated spirit laments, “I’m laying out my winter clothes and wishing I was gone, going home, where the New York City winters aren’t bleeding me, leading me, going home.” But it doesn’t end there. In the spirit of the Bridge’s “your time has come,” an indomitable spirit is evoked: “In the clearing stands a boxer, and a fighter by his trade, and he carries the reminders of every glove that laid him down or cut him till he cried out, in his anger and his shame, ‘I am leaving, I am leaving,’ but the fighter still remains.”

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Our Man in Arlington By Charlie Clark

You arrive at the candidates’ debate hoping for tough questions that knock the pols off their rehearsed scripts. A bit of such authenticity shown through in answers from county board incumbent John Vihstadt and Democratic challenger Matt de Ferranti during their umpteenth face-off, held Oct. 10 at the Arlington Committee of 100. Queries from that pluggedin, famously civil audience and moderator Scott Brodbeck of ARLnow dealt with the usual topics of transportation, development, housing and who’s the most powerful endorsement magnet. But there was one plain, cutting question: Who is your hero? Vihstadt cited his father, now in his 90s whom he visits in McLean, who keeps him focused on issues such as senior housing. “I haven’t been able to wean him off of Fox News,” confessed Vihstadt, a longtime Republican who successfully ran as an independent. De Ferranti named Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., whom he recalls learning about in 5th grade. “There’s something powerful about his message that’s relevant now” to equitable education, housing and food security, said the first-time candidate. Vihstadt, a silver-tongued attorney active in Arlington schools, neighborhoods and county planning going back to 1981, has the advantage of two previous campaigns (one special and one general in 2014.) Having made a regional reputation by prompting cancellation of the Columbia

Pike streetcar, he has four years of official engagement with Arlingtonians that he weaves into retail politicking. An example came in response to a question from disappointed tree preservation activists about the board’s failure to prevent this summer’s destruction of a champion dawn redwood tree. “I called the developer,” Vihstadt said, referring to press-avoiding homebuilder Ross Richmond. The businessman who chopped the tree to make room for a second mansion told Vihstadt “it is private property and there’s no way the county can tell him what to do with it.” So the current board is hoping to save other trees with tools new and old, Vihstadt said. De Ferranti, a softer-spoken attorney for the National Indian Education Association, has lived in Arlington since 2013 (he grew up in McLean.) He served on Arlington’s Housing Commission and chaired a school budget advisory council. De Ferranti’s polite strategy was to take subtle digs at Vihstadt, noting that Arlington’s commercial vacancy rate has been stuck at 20 percent for “four years.” He commended his opponent for acknowledging that the board messed up by delaying its replacing of the rusting salt dome on Old Dominion Drive. And though both consider Metro funding essential, the Democrat linked Arlington’s under-funding to opposition by a Republican from Fairfax. The two staked out similar positions on spreading affordable housing countywide, welcoming immigrants, not wasting

resources on the proposed gondola at Key Bridge and harboring mixed feelings about whether the county should offer incentives to attract the second headquarters of Amazon. Vihstadt’s roster of endorsers include a half-dozen Democrats and current officeholders, while de Ferranti nabbed the entire current school board and state-level names like former Gov. Terry McAuliffe and Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax. Vihstadt informed his opponent that “it’s not particularly newsworthy” when Democrats endorse Democrats. He touted his legacy of “staying away from extravagant projects” and encouraging “give and take, and compromise.” De Ferranti said Vihstadt’s call for “balance” hasn’t worked across the river in national government, adding, “I believe I am aligned with the next chapter of Arlington’s history.” *** Local novel alert: Journalist Peter Roper’s “Morning’s Gray Light,” published last month by Lulu.com, recreates the high school football scene in a southern-flavored Arlington circa 1970. Returning Vietnam vets and anti-war characters populate a fictional James Longstreet High School, playing ball against real opponents — Falls Church, Marshall, Washington-Lee. One scene unfolds at the Frozen Dairy Bar off Arlington Blvd. From the opening scene-setter: “A shirtless, sweat-glazed road gang from the Arlington County Jail was chopping down weeds and pushing mowers through the heavy, stubborn grass on the shoulders of Lee Highway.”

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RISE AGAINST HUNGER, the GIVE Day partner at Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School, invited the school’s record number of GIVE Day ambassadors (97) to help them break a Guinness World Record on World Hunger Day Tuesday morning by helping the organization to attempt getting 500 volunteers to simultaneously pack meals across 10 locations (worldwide) within 5 minutes. (P��: FCCPS P��/C�� S��)

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Mason, Henderson Choruses Hold Special Concert Sunday This Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School (7130 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church), the George Mason High School and Henderson choruses will join up to put on the “Mickey Music Spectacular.” This combined effort will result in an hour-long concert of musical favorites, followed by activities where children can make a snowflake with Anna and Elsa from Frozen, race cars with Lightning McQueen, dance with the toys from Toy Story, play pin the tail on Eeyore and more.

Children who are two years old and under are free; all others are $5.

Last Chance for Parents to Buy Tickets for Fall Social Have interested parents purchased tickets for George Mason High School’s Fall Social, “The Future is Now”? If not, there is still time for parents to purchase tickets to an evening for a chance to catch up with old friends and meet new ones. The adult social event is this Saturday, Oct. 20 from 7 – 10 p.m. at the Duross residence. Ticket sales will benefit 2019 All Night Grad Celebration and help ensure that Mason’s seniors have a safe and fun graduation night. Tickets are $25 and are available online at georgemasonhighptsa.org.

Fine Arts HS Students Can Apply for Governor’s School A talented George Mason High School student could be one of 400 students in the Visual and Performing Arts and Humanities Governor’s School at Radford University for four weeks this

summer. The audition and application process begins in October. Interested applicants can find the program’s offerings and the means for applying at by visiting radford. edu/content/gov-school/home. Auditions for instrumental and vocal music, theater, dance and visual art is on Thursday, Oct. 25 at 9:45 a.m. in Mason’s bandroom. Interested students should see or contact Mary Jo West at westm@fccps.org or Dan Coast at coastd@fccps.org for more information about how the process works at Mason.

Next Round of Coffee with Principals Are Underway The topic for this month’s Principal’s Coffee is “Positive Behavior and Support.” Interested parents can join Mt. Daniel (2328 N. Oak St., Falls Church) Principal Tim Kasik and fellow parents for a discussion over a cup of coffee. There will be coffee sessions this week at Jessie Thackrey Preschool (201 N. Cherry St., Falls Church) today at 10 a.m. and Thomas Jefferson Elementary (601 S. Oak St., Falls Church) also today at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. for parents

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MOUTH’S ARE PERMANENTLY AGAPE in George Mason High School alumnus Anne Welles’s film “An Accidental Zombie (Named Ted)” as friends and family (left) have a hard time believing Ted (right) only contracted a “skin thing” on his trip to Caribbean, especially when he starts dating a vampire soon after. (Photos: Scrrencaps from imdb.com)

Comedy-Horror Film by Mason Alum Debuts Just in Time for Halloween by Orrin Konheim

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Filmmaker Anne Welles traces the moment she fell out of love with show business to a botched middle school audition. She thanks the film “Jerry Maguire” for restoring her faith in what is now her life’s work. The George Mason High School class of ’83 alumnus tried out for a middle school musical and “was basically told by the teacher to do something else” as she puts it. As a result, Welles’ outlook as a secondary school drama teacher and now as a movie director has been shaped by letting others shine. After a series of shorts, her first feature film, “An Accidental Zombie (Named Ted),” premieres this month. To call Welles’ path to film directing circuitous would be an understatement. Because of her setback in middle school, Wells opted instead to get a master’s in art therapy. It wasn’t until she was deep into another career with children that she decided to try an acting class, 14 years after graduating high school no less. In 1997, Wells was a stayat-home mom living in San Diego when she watched “Jerry

Maguire” and had an epiphany. “There was a moment in ‘Jerry Maguire’ where [the character played by] Renée Zellweger lost her son at the airport and she wasn’t very worried about that. I thought ‘She must not be a mother,’ and the director didn’t notice that,” she said. “It wasn’t any conscious decision to try to change moviedom because I didn’t even know whether that was a director or actor’s decision” At the time, Welles was approaching her 32nd birthday but resolved that it was never too late. She took an acting class and was the first to land a job and an agent. At the time, she was going through a marital separation and resolving to get a fresh start. Welles moved up to Los Angeles where she started booking commercial work and eventually landing a recurring role on a public access TV show, “Heartbreak Café.” In 2004, Welles started directing short films to get a taste of the other side and has been working on the directing side since. She was fortunate at the time to be able to hire actors as well as professional sound people and directors of photography. “When you are making short films you are often experimenting; you learn a lot along the way,

and hopefully you bring all of that to your features, when it is time to jump to making feature films,” she said. In 2007, Welles moved back to the east coast to teach drama at HB-Woodlawn Secondary School in Arlington and manage the fine arts department while making the short films over the summer. “She’s held many jobs at a time, ongoing, but she’s always been a filmmaker,” said Christopher Pueller, the executive producer for “An Accidental Zombie (Named Ted).” Pueller first worked for Welles on the 2009 short “By God’s Grace.” He answered a call from New York to audition and the two established a working relationship. Because of his background as a financial consultant, Welles eventually offered him the opportunity to co-executive produce as the job requires someone who was capable of regularly handling money. “I have choices with who I want to work with and who I want to help…and I’ve chosen to jump on board this project with Anne because she is relentless about getting things done and doing it in a good way,” said Pueller. In 2012, Welles quit teaching full-time to work on films. Many of her collaborators attest that

sheer determination will make the difference. “She’s somebody that I had to force her literally to say ‘take a break’ because she will run herself into the ground,” said Pueller. Actor Mary Drubza agreed. “She likes to tell a story, and though after a while you should just let it go, but it was more about her commitment and determination, she said that [giving up is] not an option.” Druzba first met Welles in 1998 on an acting project and is now one of a number of actors whom Welles collaborates with. When Welles’s script was being circulated to her friends, she told Druzba to pick whatever part she wanted and she chose a male character. Welles allowed her to rewrite the part as an androgynous character. “Before she would rely on people. Now she’s trusting her own talent and she’s got a repertoire of actors and production [crew] who love working with her,” said Druzba. When asked about awards recognition, Welles responded that fame isn’t a dream of hers and she doesn’t think it should be anyone’s dream. “The only real value is that I want to change the world. If I can get my name [and films] recognized, I can get what I want recognized,” said Welles. Welles’s goals are mainly themes that focus on empathy and tolerance in films. She also takes care with casting to show diversity and people

who don’t look conventionally like romantic leads in her films. “An Accidental Zombie (named Ted)” is a comedy of the paranormal. The titular character, Ted, goes on a Caribbean vacation and returns with an infestation that could mean he’s a zombie. The movie has many different takes on stock characters of the occult including a vampire girlfriend, a werewolf with alopecia and a fairy without wings. “She did a premiere before she got distribution in Ocala, and there was a diverse crowd that went – I’m talking age range and everything – and [I thought] they’re not gonna get her humor but people were laughing all over,” said Druzba. Welles, who currently lives in Alexandria, doesn’t envision herself doing anything but making films anytime soon. “Anything’s possible but I can’t imagine falling out of love with it,” said Welles. Her film opened Tuesday and is available on streaming platforms including YouTube Live, Direct TV, Dish, Fios and Amazon Prime. It will also be sold on DVD at Best Buy, Target, Barnes and Noble and Walmart. Welles is also considering renting out a movie theater for a local screening though no plans have been announced. For more information about the film visit anaccidentalzombienamedted.com or the film’s page on IMDB.com.

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allows productions to be installed in a manner that is quick, adjustable and safe. Admittedly, it does require management and supervision to maintain a rigging system, just like any specialized work area or gym. I really hope the new auditorium will allow as rich an experience for students, teachers and our community as we have enjoyed in the past, keeping in mind the flexibility and efficiency that a theatrical rigging system allows. John Ballou George Mason High School, ret.

Fly Loft Article Source Incorrectly Identified Editor, In the article, “Key Theater Pros Sign Petition for Fly Loft at New George Mason High School” (News-Press, Oct. 11, 2018),

Cecily Shea was incorrectly identified as the source of remarks regarding what Superintendent Noonan said about potential insurance issues surrounding the inclusion of a fly-loft system in the new high school. In addition, the paraphrasing in the article does not accurately reflect the comments by someone else about Superintendent Noonan’s remarks. What was said was a restatement of the public comments he has made about the flyloft and did not specify that the “…school’s insurer said it could not insure it….” In a letter to the Falls Church City Public Schools community, Dr. Noonan stated, “We recently did an analysis of the benefits and concerns about a fly loft system and discovered through our research that as much as we would like a fly loft, there are inherent dangers. In fact, our own Virginia Department of Education construction specification strongly discourages schools from building them, and our insurance car-

rier Virginia Municipal League (VML) is urging us not to as well. In fact, VML recently told us the following in an email: ‘…given the dangers involved there is a chance that should a student be injured there is a potential case for this injury to be labeled as gross negligence which would remove any immunity the school system might otherwise enjoy.’” Cecily Shea, Hal Lippman Falls Church

Shocked New School Plans Don’t Include Fly System Editor, As a resident of Falls Church City, parent of three children in the school system, and a local actor, I am shocked to learn that the theater at our brand new state of the art High School will not include a fly system. Quality arts education is just as important as STEM, if not more so. The arts teach children to embrace creativity, be bold, challenge the status quo, and express themselves. And while any good actor will tell you they don’t need a fancy stage and equipment to perform, it certainly does help. We wouldn’t dream

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of building a less than adequate science lab or gymnasium...why would we do so for our arts programs? We shouldn’t. Give the kids (and the community) the world class theater they deserve. Maybe one day one of those kids will win a Tony and thank us. Jaclyn Robertson Falls Church

A ‘War on Cars’ Isn’t Necessarily A Bad Thing Editor, Recent submissions have opined that the City of Falls Church has declared a war on cars. The presumption is that this is a bad thing. One reader even had the audacity to single out the intersection of W. Columbia and N. Maple Ave., which has been bumped out to allow pedestrians a safer passage. That intersection is a block from both a Thomas Jefferson Elementary and Mount Daniel Elementary bus stop, as well as the Columbia Baptist child care center and preschool. As a neighbor, resident, and mother of two whose daughter and son walk to the bus stop every day, I challenge drivers to put their

convenience above our children’s safety. Need proof? A neighbor’s 10-year old was nearly run over by a car as she was crossing the intersection of N. Maple and Great Falls St. on one morning walking to that bus stop. Getting to school should not be a life-threatening event, and if drivers are upset with the pedestrian safety standards in our Little City, they should consider relocating to LA where driving is a priority. Let’s keep the walkers, runners and bike riders, and the city managers who recognize the value of our children, pedestrians and environment by slowing down reckless drivers and making our streets safe for everyone. Stacey Nahrwold Falls Church

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FALL 2018 VOTERS’ GUIDE GENERAL ELECTION ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2018 POLLS OPEN 6:00 A.M. TO 7:00 P.M. This Voters’ Guide is published by the League of Women Voters. The League has a long tradition of publishing the verbatim responses of candidates to questions important to voters. Go to VOTE411.org to get personalized information about your ballot. The League of Women Voters does not support or oppose any candidate or political party.

U.S. SENATOR, REPRESENTATIVE TO U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, TWO COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS Contact the City of Falls Church Voter Registration and Elections Office at (703) 248-5085 (TTY 711) or email: vote@fallschurchva.gov regarding voter identification requirements, absentee voting by mail or in-person and sample ballots. Online, go to www. fallschurchva.gov/vote. In-person absentee voting is available through Saturday, Nov. 3, 2016 at 5 p.m. at 400 N. Washington St. CITY OF FALLS CHURCH The City of Falls Church was incorporated as an independent city in 1948 and covers a 2.2 square mile area. Falls Church operates under a Council-Manager form of government. The City has its own school system, library, police department, public works, recreation and parks, and other departments. It has its own District Court but combines with Arlington County to make up the 17th Judicial District of Virginia. The Falls Church school system is comprised of five schools. Their combined enrollment as of October 12, 2016 totaled 2,680 students. The City’s fiscal year begins July 1 and end June 30 of each year. A complete list of city services and information can be found at: www.fallschurchva.gov. Registered voters who live in the City of Falls Church are eligible to vote at the appropriate polling place for their residences. Ward 1: Thomas Jefferson Elementary School 601 South Oak Street Oak Street Gym entrance (Park on Oak Street, Fellows Court, Parker Avenue or Timber Lane) Ward 2: Oakwood Apartments 501 North Roosevelt Boulevard Main Building, Conference Room (Park in back lot and enter next to Convenience Store)

Ward 3: Falls Church Community Center 223 Little Falls Street (Park in Community Center lot or on Little Falls Street) IDENTIFICATION REQUIRED TO VOTE The Commonwealth of Virginia now requires all voters to present valid photo identification. IDs with expiration dates must be current or not be expired for more than 12 months. Registered voters may use one of the following types of photo identification to vote: • Virginia voter identification card, which can be obtained from the Falls Church City Registrar • Valid Virginia driver’s license or special identification card issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles • Military Identification card • Any federal, Virginia state or local government-issued identification with photo • Valid student identification card with a photo issued by any higher education institution in Virginia • Valid employer-issued photo identification card • U.S. Passport Voters without a valid photo identification card may cast a provisional ballot but must submit identification to the Elections Office by noon Monday, November 14 to have their ballots counted. ABSENTEE VOTING In Virginia, registered voters who meet one of the 19 eligibility criteria may vote by absentee ballot, in-person or by mail. This requires the completion of a Virginia Absentee Ballot Application Form. You may be eligible if: • You will be working or commuting for 11 hours or more between 6:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.; • You will be away from Falls Church City on business, personal business, or vacation;

• You are a student or the spouse of a student attending a school outside Falls Church City • You are active duty Merchant Marine or Armed Forces • You are unable to go to the polls due to illness or disability, are pregnant, or are the primary caretaker of a confined family member; A full list of reasons can be found at vote.virginia.gov. Absentee voting by mail: Your request for an absentee ballot by mail must be received by the Voter Registration and Elections Office by 5 p.m. Tuesday, October 30, 2018. You will be mailed the absentee ballot which must be mailed back in time to reach the electoral board by 7 p.m. on November 6. Absentee voting in-person: Absentee voting in person began 9/21/2018. You may vote in-person at the Office of Voter Registration and Elections (temporarily located at 400 N Washington St.) from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. weekdays and on Saturdays, Oct. 27 and Nov. 3 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The last day to vote in-person absentee is on Saturday, November 3. ABOUT THIS GUIDE This Voters’ Guide is published by the League of Women Voters. The League has a long tradition of publishing the verbatim responses of candidates to questions important to voters. The League of Women Voters does not support or oppose any candidate or political party. The League of Women Voters of Falls Church, which includes both women and men, is a nonpartisan organization founded in 1951, whose purpose is to promote political responsibility through informed and active participation in government. Please visit www.lwvfallschurch.org for more information. The League of Women Voters US provides the platform for locales throughout the US to inform voters of their specific elections via VOTE411.org. When you enter your street address, VOTE411.org allows you to link with official Virginia voter sites. It lists your polling place. You can compare two candidates’ responses to the questions that were posed to them by the League of Women Voters. The responses of the candidates for president can be found on VOTE411.org. The League of Women Voters of Virginia and league members from Virginia Congressional Districts 8, 10 and 11 formulated the questions that the candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives have answered. VOTE411.org’s content is duplicated in this publication. NOTE: Candidates appear in the order they appear on the ballot as determined by the Virginia State Board of Elections.

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CANDIDATES FOR THE U.S. SENATE (VOTE FOR NOT MORE THAN ONE)

Tim M. Kaine Party: Dem

BIOGRAPHICAL INFO: EMAIL ADDRESS: maribel@ timkaine.com WEBSITE: http://timkaine.com/ EDUCATION: University of Missouri - B.A. in Economics; Harvard Law School EXPERIENCE: Civil Rights Lawyer; Richmond City Council; Mayor of Richmond; Virginia Lieutenant Governor; Virginia Governor; Democratic National Committee Chairman; and US Senator of Virginia on the Senate Armed Services; Foreign Relations; Budget; and Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committees. FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/timkaine TWITTER: twitter.com/timkaine

Corey Stewart

Matt J. Waters

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EMAIL ADDRESS: corey@corey stewart.com WEBSITE: http://www.corey stewart.com EDUCATION: Juris Doctorate, William Mitchell College of Law; B.S., Foreign Service, Georgetown University EXPERIENCE: Corey Stewart is the at-large elected Chairman of the Prince William Board of County Supervisors. Previously, he served as the Virginia Chairman for the Donald J. Trump for President campaign. He is an International Trade Attorney in private practice. FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/CoreyStewartVA TWITTER: twitter.com/CoreyStewartVA

EMAIL ADDRESS: mw@matt waters.com WEBSITE: http://www.mattwaters. com EDUCATION: BA George Mason University MS Reformed Theological Seminary (2019) EXPERIENCE: Business owner/entrepreneur, 10 years Vice President National Non-Profit Organization Senior Officer, Advertising Agency FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/WatersForUSSenate/ TWITTER: twitter.com/VASenate2018

WHAT POLICIES AND RESOURCES DO YOU PROPOSE TO ENSURE ELECTION INTEGRITY AND SECURITY IN THE UNITED STATES? KAINE: The recent Omnibus bill that passed earlier this year included an additional $307 million for the FBI’s work to secure the 2018 U.S. midterm elections and fight against future Russian cyberattacks. The bill also provided $380 million for the Election Assistance Commission to increase cybersecurity for state voting systems and protect elections against foreign interference. We need to ensure that we are doing everything we can to protect our elections systems from cyberattacks. In addition, we

need to ensure we are protecting all critical sensitive information from being hacked, such as: health, education, and banking infrastructure. States hold the majority of sensitive information. Virginia has been at the forefront of ensuring that we are taking all steps necessary to protect our infrastructure from any potential attack. I also strongly support states and localities taking the necessary steps to back up their elections with paper ballots. STEWART: I fully support voter ID laws, which serve to

prevent various kinds of election fraud: impersonation fraud; registration under fictitious names; voting in more than one state; and non-citizen voting. States that have enacted this commonsense reform found no depressing effect on voter turnout. WATERS: The Constitution is clear on the issue: 15th & 19th Amendments secure the right of citizens to vote. Congress has the power to enforce this via legislation.

WHAT POLICIES, E.G. TARIFFS, TAXES, TAX CUTS, DO YOU PROPOSE TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC SECURITY FOR ALL AMERICANS? KAINE: We must invest in Virginians, value diversity, and grow the talented workforce that makes our economy thrive. I introduced bills to support families, by increasing tax credits to lift families out of poverty, and increasing the federal minimum wage to $15 over a 7-year period. We lost an opportunity to pass a tax reform bill that would put middle-class families and small businesses first. Instead, Republicans jammed through a bill that will raise taxes on millions of Americans. We must give more of the benefits to the middle class instead of big corporations. I introduced an amendment to this bill to provide long-term middle class tax relief and reduce the amount the bill adds to the deficit. Republicans blocked my amendment. I also have strong concerns with the President imposing tariffs on our

major allies, resulting in steep tariffs being imposed on Virginia products. I have urged the President to reverse course and make it clear to our allies that we are honest brokers. STEWART: President Trump’s tax cuts have already done much to promote economic security for all Americans – with black, Hispanic, Asian and youth unemployment now at alltime lows. I would vote to make these tax cuts permanent. I additionally support President Trump’s efforts to renegotiate unfair trade agreements with other nations, in the best interests of American workers.

WATERS: One-hundred percent of US taxpayers income

from January 1 to April 18 goes to local, state and federal government. The government takes 33% of our property on an annual basis--more than most Americans spend on food, clothing and shelter combined. The Libertarian Party believes taxation is theft; that the government’s role is to do three things and three things only: protect our right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness (or property). Personal federal income taxes were not allowed in the US until 1913 and the passage of the 16th Amendment. As Senator, I propose repealing the 16th Amendment, abolishing the IRS, and giving every American taxpayer a $12,000 pay raise.This ultimate measure will lead to major reforms in the contract between government and the people.

WHAT IS YOUR POSITION ON USING A CITIZENSHIP QUESTION ON THE 2020 CENSUS SURVEY? KAINE: I am opposed to asking individuals whether or not they are citizens on the 2020 Census survey because it will result in fewer people being counted or participating in the process. The rhetoric coming from this administration is sending fear into communities of color and this could lead to a distortion of who is residing in the U.S. Data collected by the Census is essential in bringing federal dollars and determining the political representation

of our communities. The federal funds are distributed to state and local government to support schools, health care, housing, and other vital public benefits. There are about 300 federal programs that use Census data to determine how and where the money is spent. The Census occurs once every ten years and it is critical that we get a complete and accurate count. For these reasons, I oppose including a citizenship question on the 2020 Census survey.

STEWART: I support reinstating the citizenship question on the 2020 Census survey. Electoral seats should be determined according to the population of actual citizens, not total population size. WATERS: This is entirely in the purview of the Congress according to Section 1 Article 8 of the Constitution.

WHAT ARE YOUR PROPOSALS FOR AN IMMIGRATION POLICY? KAINE: In 2013, the first major bill that I voted on was an immigration reform bill that was bipartisan and included a pathway to citizenship for many individuals living in the U.S. I supported the Senate’s 2013 comprehensive immigration reform bill that would reform our visa system, protect Dreamers and TPS recipients, and protect our borders. This country is a nation of immigrants who have played an integral role in our society, have brought the skills and talents to make the U.S. globally competitive. Our immigration system has unfairly kept millions of people who contribute to the United States living in the shadows of our society. I have been a strong and loud critic of this administration’s treatment of Dreamers, proposals to limit legal immigration, travel bans, and all attempts to separate families. Earlier this year, I worked

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with my colleagues in the Senate to find a solution to protect Dreamers, create a pathway to citizenship, while protecting our borders.

STEWART: Immigration should be managed in a way that benefits our nation. I would end the Visa lottery in favor of a merit-based system. We should have zero tolerance for illegal alien crime. I favor the prosecution of state and local officials who brazenly flout our nation’s immigration laws by declaring “sanctuaries” for illegal aliens. Finally, I would vote to fund construction and maintenance of a true wall, to stem the flow of migrants and contraband across our southern border. WATERS: I support reforming the current Immigration

system/laws and review the three major agencies responsible for Immigration: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”); U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”); and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“CIS”). I support DACA. I do not support the Wall for financial and results oriented reasons (It won’t solve the problem). I believe we need to change the laws on chain migration. 70% of all immigration to US are relatives coming to live here. I would advocate moving to a merit based system based on skills and America’s labor needs. I support E-verify, and tighter border security. I also support renewable work permits for non-US citizens working in the US, as this will raise salaries of nonUS citizens such that they would not undercut current worker salaries.

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CANDIDATES FOR THE VIRGINIA LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR (VOTE FOR NO MORE THAN ONE) WHAT DO YOU PROPOSE TO ENSURE HIGH QUALITY, AFFORDABLE AND ACCESSIBLE HEALTH CARE? KAINE: I believe that access to health care is a right for all Virginians and I strongly support the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and Medicaid Expansion in Virginia. I have fought against “repeal and replace” of the ACA, and threats to Medicaid, Medicare, and CHIP (Virginia’s “FAMIS” program). The ACA prevents individuals from being denied health insurance if they have a pre-existing condition, and provides access to preventive care that will help reduce the cost and incidence of chronic diseases. Since passage of the ACA, more than 300,000 Virginians have gained access to quality affordable health care through its federally-run exchange. I have supported legislation to continue to expand health care coverage and make important fixes to the ACA. I also introduced the Medicare-X Choice Act which would

create an affordable public option, so Americans could choose whether to purchase one of the existing private plans on the exchange or a Medicare-X public plan.

STEWART: Obamacare has failed to deliver on its promises, as too many individuals and families have learned the hard way. I strongly favor health savings accounts, as well as the restoration of short-term and low-cost “no-frills” plans. We should allow insurance plans to be sold across state lines (more competition is healthy). Ultimately, we need a free market, consumer-driven health care system that puts the needs of patients first. WATERS: 1. Since Obamacare was passed in 2014, the cost of insurance for self-employed has skyrocketed. I would join with

the dozen governors who have sued the Labor Dept to allow small businesses and the self-employed to form association health plans (AHPs). 2. Promote Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) that put consumers in the drivers seat for current and future healthcare costs. HSAs eliminate the gatekeeper that tells the consumer what is allowed or not under their plan. These plans have shown to reduce overall health costs. Generally, I would advocate for the government to get out of the healthcare business. The government track record on health care is easily seen in the VA Hospital and impending bankruptcy of Medicare and Medicaid. I favor allow companies to compete for consumer business not unlike other businesses, and for customers to choose between multiple health care offerings, or none at all.

WHAT POLICIES DO YOU PROPOSE TO REDUCE GUN VIOLENCE? KAINE: I was Governor of Virginia during the shooting that took place at Virginia Tech, killing 32 individuals, and injuring 17. I issued an executive order and signed a law requiring courts to report all involuntary mental health commitments to the database used to check the criminal records of gun buyers. I also signed other mental health reforms and vetoed bills that would have increased the presence of firearms in the public sphere. As a U.S. Senator, I support requiring a completed background check for every gun buyer who purchases a gun from a federally-licensed gun dealer. I am a cosponsor of legislation to close the gunshow and private sale loopholes, require private sales go through a federal firearms licensee, and penalize states that fail to make data available to the national background check system. I am also a co-sponsor

of the Assault Weapons Ban, which bans the sale, transfer, manufacture and importation of military-style assault weapons and high-capacity ammunition magazines. STEWART: Firearms themselves are not the problem, as John Lott has thoroughly documented in his book, More Guns, Less Crime. We can – and we must – do more to reduce gun violence, without trampling on the 2nd Amendment rights of lawful Americans. I strongly favor attacking the root causes of violence, through education, smarter policing, and improved mental health care. In addition, we should hire armed security personnel – perhaps retired police officers – to protect our nation’s schools. WATERS: For voters concerned about gun violence, I too share

this concern. Of the 38,000 gun related deaths in 2016, 25,000+ are suicides by mostly white men, age 25-65. Black on black violence contributes to an additional 8,000 gun related deaths annually. Combined, these statistics represent over 87% of the gun related deaths in America. If we desire to reduce gun violence in America, we must address medical depression and we review the War on Drugs policy (DEA) that may be a leading cause of violence in urban areas. As Senator, I will call for an end to the War on Drugs, and the elimination of the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). This will help drive down black on black violence, and ultimately save lives. Regarding depression and other causes of suicide, this is an area that is best left to families, specialized non-profit organizations and the medical profession to treat.

WHAT ARE YOUR LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES? KAINE: My campaign is focused on access to good paying jobs, education, health care, and true equality for all. Virginia has a strong military presence and as the father of a marine, my priorities in the Senate are to ensure that the U.S. stays out of unnecessary wars and if we engage that we are successful. I along with Senator Corker are leading an effort to replace the 2001 and 2002 authorization for use of military force with an updated AUMF against al-Qaida, the Taliban and the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria. I have fought against the repeal of the Affordable Care Act and believe that we need to continue to improve access to affordable quality health care. I introduced legislation, Medicare-X, a public plan that would

provide another option for low-cost health insurance choices and create more competition in the marketplace. Finally, career and technical education (CTE) has always been a passion of mine and I believe CTE can strengthen the links between the classroom and the workplace. STEWART: In the United States Senate, I will fight tirelessly to: • Lower taxes, grow the economy, and bring back jobs • Build the wall, end sanctuary cities, and crack down on criminal illegal aliens • Defend 2nd Amendment rights, while attacking the root causes of violent crime

• Fully repeal and replace Obamacare • Rebuild our military and support our veterans WATERS: We must stop out of control government spending. The $22 trillion debt is the single greatest threat facing this country. We are adding $1 million a minute to the debt. To eliminate it, we must enact 1. Reform Entitlements, 2. Cut Government Spending (military/domestic and foreign programs/agencies) and 3. Eliminate the personal federal income tax (this will force cuts in spending, and return property to the American taxpayer).

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (VIRGINIA CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 8) THE OFFICE

The member of Congress for Virginia’s 8th District represents constituents in Falls Church City, as well as Arlington County, the City of Alexandria, and parts of Fairfax County, including Reston.

SALARY: The current salary for Members is $174,000. DUTIES: Legislative powers, with responsibility for making laws, raising revenue and adopting the federal budget; sole power of impeachment.

CANDIDATES FOR THE U.S. SENATE (VOTE FOR NOT MORE THAN ONE)

Don Beyer Party: Dem

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Thomas Oh Party: Rep

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WHAT POLICIES AND RESOURCES DO YOU PROPOSE TO ENSURE ELECTION INTEGRITY AND SECURITY IN THE UNITED STATES?

BEYER: As the Ranking Member of the Oversight Subcommittee of the Science Committee, improving the security of our electoral systems has been one of my priorities. I have continually pushed for increased oversight of of government’s efforts to secure our electoral systems, and have repeatedly formally requested hearings on the topic. I continue to support increased federal funding for election security measures. You can see an op-ed I co-wrote on the subject here: https://bit.ly/2CIQz4y. I also believe that the integrity of our elections is not limited to security, but also to improving the franchise in a number of ways: Restoring the Voting Rights Act, combating gerrymandering and increasing voter registration and participation. OH: How do we stop other entities and dirty Corporate/Big Bank money from influencing our elections? Start by doing your own independent research on candidates in a unbiased and factual manner. Don’t believe biased, think independently, and look at who takes dirty money. We need to ensure that voters are able to know the issues and candidates in an objective manner. I believe we should also start incorporating block chain technology as a method of ensuring integrity and security.

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CANDIDATES FOR THE U.S. SENATE—CONTINUED (VOTE FOR NOT MORE THAN ONE) WHAT ARE YOUR PROPOSALS TO IMPROVE THE IMMIGRATION SYSTEM?

BEYER: I support comprehensive immigration reform which provides a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants. I support both the American Hope Act and the DREAM Act. I believe that childhood detention is monstrous. I support increasing the number of refugees admitted to the United States. I have introduced legislation, the Freedom of Religion Act, which would bar religious discrimination in our immigration system.

WHAT DO YOU PROPOSE TO ENSURE HIGH QUALITY, AFFORDABLE AND ACCESSIBLE HEALTH CARE?

BEYER: Ultimately, I support the goal of a truly universal healthcare system. In the interim I support the addition of a strong public option to the infrastructure of the Affordable Care Act, as well as efforts such as drug pricing negotiations to control costs.

OH: It’s important to not be xenophobic, ethnocentric, or Islamophobic. There are many people who need help such as the Afghani and Iraqi interpreters who risked their lives to support my brothers and sisters overseas. These brave interpreters are currently being hunted down by terrorists. We need to bring them to the United States so that they can finally be safe. I believe that it’s very important that today’s immigrants see the same opportunities that my family was blessed with. We need to expand legal immigration and still hold everyone to the same standard. It’s not fair for a family who did their due diligence to properly immigrate into the United States if another group of people were not held to the same standard. I am a firm believer of Rule of Law.

OH: I believe repealing “Obamacare” is only an initial step to making health care truly affordable. We need to have more transparency and know what patients are paying for. We shouldn’t have to get a bill a month later, costing $1,500 for a 30 minute visit. There are too many overhead costs and we need to minimize them by limiting the amount for liability and third billing party fees so that health care prices can drop. We can help Americans to have access to medical care across state lines without having to worry about medical coverage. We also need to stop manipulation that comes to from the health care industry which buys politicians with their dirty money.

WHAT POLICIES (E.G. TARIFFS, TAXES, TAX CUTS) DO YOU PROPOSE TO ENSURE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL AMERICANS?

WHAT CHANGES, IF ANY, DO YOU SUPPORT TO OUR CAMPAIGN FINANCE LAWS?

BEYER: I support a fifteen dollar minimum wage. I support paid parental leave, and policies that guarantee equal pay for equal work. I support an increased earned income tax credit. I support expanded funding for educational opportunities, college debt refinancing, year round Pell grants and subsidized Stafford loans for graduate programs. I support legislation (Social Security 2100) to enhance and protect the retirement of future generations.

BEYER: I support the Government by the People Act, which would create a Freedom From Influence Fund where citizens would receive “My Voice” campaign donation vouchers and small donations would be matched at 6-1 by federal funds in order to magnify the power of working Americans and lessen the influence of Super PACs and dark money. I support increased transparency in political donations and efforts to overturn Citizens United.

OH: I don’t believe that “Trickle Down Economics” work or will ever work. However, I am big advocate for Austrian Economics. Americans should never depend on the federal government for economic growth. It should depend on a free market economy. The old tax system charged corporations at an extremely high tax rate. Thus, corporations were investing their money elsewhere outside the US and money was not coming into the US. This is why I support the Tax Cut Jobs Act but I wish the Act can be reformed to allow higher mortgage interest tax deductions to make home buying more affordable. I fully support removing Income Tax and applying a National Sales Tax. People will no longer feel the need to cheat their taxes under the new system, and thus we can reduce the amount of government waste that the IRS conducts by doing audits. Taxes will be higher for luxury goods, lower for inferior goods, and moderate for normal goods.

OH: My goal is to give the government back to individual citizens and represent the people of my district. This is why I do not accept any campaign contributions from corporations, PACS, and unions. Northern Virginia needs someone with common sense, someone who is strong enough to resist money, and someone to stand against the political divide in Congress. There should be a limit to how much money can be used in a campaign and contributions should only come from individual citizens. There is too much dirty money and too many games in politics. It’s time we stop accepting this as normal.

COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT QUESTION 1 ARTICLE X. TAXATION AND FINANCE. SECTION 6. EXEMPT PROPERTY Should a county, city, or town be authorized to provide a partial tax exemption for real property that is subject to recurrent flooding, if flooding resiliency improvements have been made on the property? EXPLANATION PRESENT LAW: Generally, the Constitution of Virginia provides that all property shall be taxed. The Constitution of Virginia also sets out specific types of property that may be exempted from taxation. For example, the Constitution of Virginia allows PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT QUESTION 2 ARTICLE X. TAXATION AND FINANCE. SECTION 6-A. PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN VETERANS AND THEIR SURVIVING SPOUSES AND SURVIVING SPOUSES OF SOLDIERS KILLED IN ACTION. Shall the real property tax exemption for a primary residence that is currently provided to the surviving spouses of veterans who had a one hundred percent service-connected, permanent, and total disability be amended to allow the surviving spouse to move to a different primary residence and still claim the exemption? EXPLANATION PRESENT LAW: The Constitution of Virginia currently requires the General Assembly to exempt from taxation the principal

the General Assembly to permit localities to provide a partial exemption from real estate taxes as an incentive for property owners to make substantial improvements to existing structures by renovating, rehabilitating, or replacing those structures. PROPOSED AMENDMENT: The proposed amendment would authorize the General Assembly to allow localities to provide a partial tax exemption for real property that is subject to recurrent flooding, if improvements have been made on the property to address flooding. The General Assembly and participating localities would be allowed to place restrictions or conditions on qualification for the tax exemption. A “yes” vote will authorize the General Assembly to allow localities to provide a partial tax exemption for real property that is subject to recurrent flooding, if improvements have been made on the property to address place of residence of any veteran who has been determined by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to have a 100 percent service-connected, permanent, and total disability. This tax exemption is also provided to the surviving spouse of such a veteran, so long as the surviving spouse continues to occupy that property as the surviving spouse’s principal place of residence. PROPOSED AMENDMENT: The proposed amendment would allow the surviving spouse of any veteran who has been determined by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to have a 100 percent service-connected, permanent, and total disability to continue to claim the tax exemption currently provided, even if the surviving spouse moves to a new principal place of residence that is owned by the surviving spouse. A “yes” vote will allow these surviving spouses to move to a new principal place of residence that is owned by the surviving spouse and

flooding. A “no” vote will not allow such a tax exemption. YES - FOR THE MEASURE Arguments For the Amendment Proponents say that residents who are subject to recurrent flooding and have expenses for mitigating damage should have some partial tax exemption for real property. NO - AGAINST THE MEASURE Arguments Against the Amendment Opponents say that taxpayers should not be responsible for the expenses incurred by those who make improvements on their property.

still claim the tax exemption. A “no” vote will not allow such surviving spouses to move and still claim the tax exemption. YES - FOR THE MEASURE Arguments For the Amendment Proponents say that the qualified veterans and surviving spouses should continue to have a property tax exemption even if they move to a different primary residence. NO - AGAINST THE MEASURE Arguments Against the Amendment Opponents say that qualified veterans or surviving spouses who move to a residence of higher value are causing a loss of revenue for local jurisdictions.

The Fall 2018 Voters’ Guide was prepared, League of Women Voters of Falls Church using monies from the LWV Education Fund, by: P.O. Box 156

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Real Estate Fall 2018

Single Family Renting Rivals Home Buying as Benefits, Attitudes Shift

by Matt Delaney

there’s few strings attached to the home. Yes, there’s no equity to be reaped from the investment, but for more transient residents that was never on their radar to begin with. According to Louise Molton, the principal broker at RE/MAX West End in the City, single family rentals in Falls Church have mostly appealed to families who know they’re going to be in the Washington, D.C. metro area for no more than three or four years. Mainly because it usually takes more than three years for the home value to appreciate to a point where it can offset the closing costs on a purchase and then a subsequent sale, despite the City’s strong market.

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A softer home buying market caused by rising interest rates and shifting attitudes on homeownership has led prospective residents to debate whether renting or buying a home in the City of Falls Church is their best bet. In response, many are settling on an atypical kind of rental in single family homes as a stopgap. Think of single family rentals as the best of both worlds. Tenants get the idyllic image of a home, but without the long-term commitment to a property. So if a new job opportunity becomes available out of state or an attachment to the neighborhood fades,

Will Rodgers, a real estate consultant at eXp Realty, supports Molton’s stance. Per Rodgers, most single family home rentals land a tenant in its first two months on the market. That claim is supported by looking at single family home rentals on Zillow.com. The City currently has eight single family dwellings available for rent, with an average of 36 days on the market and a median of 28 days — well within the two month range. While not the primary determinant of a housing decision, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act passed earlier this year did negate some of the unique benefits of buying a home, such as stripping the mortgage interest deduction for homes valued higher than $750,000 and

THIS SINGLE FAMILY HOME off Parker Street has only been on the market for five days, but expect it to land a tenant by November. (Photo: News-Press) putting a $10,000 cap on state and local tax (SALT) write offs. Add in that interest rates are reaching a seven year high for some 30-year fixed-rate mortgages and it’s reduced the buying power of pro-

spective residents and lubricated a turn toward renting, according to the City’s director of real estate assessment Ryan Davis.

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While Davis cautions that this analysis should be considered an educated guess since it won’t be until Thanksgiving that his department can crystallize how the market has shaken out in 2018, these are the trends he’s spotted so far. It’s a reversal of how the housing market normally fares in the D.C. area. “The D.C. market has always been tough for investors who want to rent out a property because rents would not always be what a mortgage payment would be — about 20 percent of a newly bought house,” Davis said. “It’s getting to where rent would be closer to a mortgage payment and would disincentivize buying a property, especially in the City where the tax rate is so high and you’re losing the [SALT] write off.” Though Ana Tolentino, a senior loan officer for Atlantic Coast Mortgage, notes that current high interest rates need to be kept in context. “I remember doing a loan for a client at seven percent in 2007 and she was thrilled to get her home and didn’t make a fuss about the rate. As loan officers we need to educate the consumer of the history of rates and on the benefits of owning a home,” Tolentino said, before adding, “We haven’t seen a decline in buyers looking to purchase but I have seen buyers wishing they would have bought earlier. Rates have been gradually increasing which has helped ease the increases. At the same time unemployment has gone down and we have seen an increase in wages which has helped level things off. All these factor have continued to help fuel the market.” The stronger economy has helped counterbalance the rise in interest rates, but it seems the higher rates are winning hearts and minds (and wallets) as of now. Per Davis, from Jan. 1 of this year up through Oct. 11, there have been 79 home sales that City has tracked through the Multiple Listing Service. In that same date range from 2017, 109 homes were sold. Median home prices have also dropped slightly, from $725,000 in 2017 to $720,000 in 2018. Most notably, homes that stayed on the market for more than 60 days increased by 800 percent, going from just two in 2017 to 16 in 2018. However, it’s important to mention that single family rentals

ON THE OTHER END of the City’s single family rental market is this home off Ellison Street. Though just around the corner from the previously pictured home on Parker Street, this home has been on the market for nearly 100 days. It’s known that prospective tenants will accept older (yet refurbished) homes when deciding to rent a single family dwelling in the City, but so far this home hasn’t been able to make the grade and remains an outlier in an otherwise active market. (Photo: News-Press) and homes for sale aren’t direct competitors. Most rentals are older homes that, though renovated on the inside, don’t match the quality or appeal of newly constructed homes that continuously pop up throughout the City. As Molton points out, the price points for rentals and homes for sale are in different tiers. It’s also not ideal for landlords to rent out a newly constructed or luxury home since they’ll get less return on their investment, per Rodgers. Still, enthusiasm around buying a home just doesn’t appear to be materializing at a clip that’s reflective of the economy’s health — even as residents show an

enthusiasm for getting the single family home experience. One reason may be a shortage of single family homes, specifically inventory of starter homes for aging millennials entering the market, according to Chris Salviati, a housing economist for Apartmentlist.com. Salviati observes that the aforementioned transient nature of some area residents contributing to more rentals applies particularly to millennials, whose mobility in the labor market has affected their willingness to purchase a home. But they’re also a generation who grew up during the Great Recession, caused by the housing bubble bursting, which has made

them skeptical of the value of owning a home in general. “The traditional decision is that home buying is better than renting, but in recent years people are starting to question that conventional wisdom,” Salviati said. “Now they say, ‘If another housing bubble were to collapse again, do I want my assets tied up in my house or do I want to continue renting and have a more diversified portfolio of stocks?’” Salviati does go on to note that things such as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act aren’t dictating home buying decisions on their own. Instead, the new law may be steering people to look at purchasing a slightly smaller home rather than one they originally

anticipated acquiring. That jibes with another one of Davis’s observation that homes valued at over $1 million in the City are having trouble being sold for the time being. Although it bears repeating that Davis’s observation remains more of an educated guess rather than a firm reality until his department can assess the market in full later this year It’s still too early to forecast if this is a hiccup in home buying or a harbinger of things to come for Falls Church. But in the here and now, residents in and around the City are comfortable living year-to-year if the costs associated with renting versus buying are a wash.

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New App Brings Uber-Style Lawn Care Services to Falls Church & Beyond

BY PATRICIA LESLIE

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The so-called Uber of lawn care has arrived in Falls Church and Northern Virginia. Lawn Love is a new service which enables customers to remotely schedule yard work by using a mobile app or website to connect to local lawn care specialists. Users just need to enter an address, check off desired work from a menu, select frequency and up pops a price within two minutes. Is that tree and bush trimming you want or just mowing? Gutter cleanup? Snow removal or Christmas lights? These services and more are available. Lawn Love’s founder and CEO, Jeremy Yamuguchi, explains in a press release that software application of high-resolution satellite imaging, data sets and human assessment generates a fast quote with payment, scheduling and service reviewing all on the company’s platform. No work is scheduled until the customer agrees to the price

though based on a trial order, service in the immediate week following an order is not promised “due to high demand.” But all work is guaranteed, Yamaguchi told the News-Press in an interview. He says Lawn Love has partnered with 2,500 local vendors throughout the U.S. to bring customers quickly together with lawn specialists who have had background checks and will supply proof of experience and their available equipment. In Falls Church, around 80 vendors are available for work through the app. Unlike the past, Yamaguchi says, no one has to wait any more on a lawn service to come out, see a property and return a price which can take days (although several Falls Church services promise to deliver a price in 20 – 60 minutes). Last year the National Association of Landscape Professionals estimated one million employees working for 500,000 businesses generated sales of $82 billion for the industry. Statistics from Lawn Love and

the Association claim 80 percent of American households have lawns and half of them use lawn care services. Although Yamaguchi says he has cut plenty of lawns in his time, it was not his experience outdoors which led to the creation of Lawn Love. Rather it was his experience in software development and the marketing skills in home services he gained after selling a business in 2013 before starting his lawn business the next year. “I saw what a fragmented industry [lawn services] is, and I wanted to help improve the lives of contractors and elevate services for the customer,” he says. The average lawn care company in the U.S. employs only two people and lacks resources to modernize business models. “We are trying to democratize innovative software for these small companies that will allow them to compete with larger lawn care providers such as TruGreen,” according to Yamaguchi. Lawn Love, only four years old, now operates in 120 cities

THE WAIT IS OVER for residents seeking yard work services as Lawn Love connects customers with vendors and price estimates within an hour of registering on the app. (C�� P��) in 38 states, including Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia. It recently completed 300,000 jobs. Lawn care may be the latest industry for entrepreneurs seeking opportunities since services exist to connect people with everything from medical professionals to helping hands. Doctor home visits are making a comeback, and dental home treatments can easily be arranged. Birthday and get well cards may be ordered online with your own signature and delivered by first

class mail. Security services by drones are at your fingertips. Even menial tasks such as babysitting, fish sitting and indoor plant sitting are being farmed out through independent services. Lawn Love’s mission is to enable customers to save time and money and help lawn professionals be more efficient and grow their businesses. By achieving these goals, Lawn Love believes it will “build the largest high-tech lawn service on planet earth.” The land is the limit.

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Bethany Ellis is a full time and professional Residential Real Estate Agent serving the Northern Virginia area and more specifically Falls Church, Falls Church City, McLean, Arlington, Herndon, Reston and Great Falls. Bethany loves her job because she works with people and so many personalities. Did you know there are typically 10 people in a transaction that Bethany has to work with and manage on her client’s behalf? She is excited to be able to help her clients smoothly transition through the buying or selling of a very precious commodity, their home! Bethany is tech savvy with a personal touch. Using modern tech tools and the many advantages that the Internet has to offer, Bethany is a local marketing expert. She will also be present with you every step of the way. Bethany’s goal is to help guide you through the buying and selling process with expertise and experience while ensuring you are at ease. Bethany has sold over $115 Million Dollars of Northern Virginia Real Estate and she can help you too! If you have Real Estate questions, Bethany has the answers. Call, email or text Bethany today for a free, confidential meeting. Bethany is always happy to help you buy, sell or invest in real estate.

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T�� M�K��, K�� W�� Tori LOVES being a Realtor. And she loves her community. She and her family moved to Falls Church City 20 years ago. In 1998 as a new member of Falls Church City, Tori believed a sense of community would require active participation, and she has lead by example for the past two decades. She actively supports: Falls Church City Schools, Falls Church Education Foundation, Falls Church Chamber of Commerce, FIRSTFriday/Art-a-Lot, Tinner Hill Blues Festival, Falls Church Arts, and Taste of Falls Church. Tori served as Vice-Chair on the Housing Commission for 10 years, is a member of FCCPS Business in Education, and serves on the Board of Tinner Hill Heritage Foundation. Tori has often been recognized for her community involvement. She was named Pillar of the Community by the Falls Church Chamber, named one of the Top Producing Real Estate Agents by Washingtonian Magazine, for six consecutive years, has been voted Best Real Estate Agent, and again in 2018 has been voted Best Real Estate Group in the Falls Church News Press ‘Best of Falls Church’. As a tireless Falls Church advocate, Tori has helped countless families buy and sell homes over the past 14 years. Tori puts her heart and soul into the Falls Church community, and she LOVES what she gets in return. When you’re ready to buy or sell your home, call Tori, your Falls Church expert for ROCK STAR Service. Tori McKinney, ROCK STAR Realty, Keller Williams Realty 2101 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22201 • 703-867-8674 • torirocksrealestate.com

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K�� T��, TTR S��’� I�� R�� Named as one of Washington, DC’s Top Producing Agents (Washingtonian, 2018), Ken specializes in showcasing and selling Falls Church homes. By preparing a custom marketing plan for each listing, Ken’s listings have been featured in the FCNP, as well as The Washington Post, Washington Business Journal, Curbed DC, and DC Magazine. Ken’s custom marketing strategies have resulted in his listings selling for Top Dollar and setting sales records in the Falls Church area. Prior to becoming a top producing Realtor®, Ken was a successful litigation attorney in Washington, DC, and draws frequently from that experience in his real estate career, saying: “The skills to be a successful Realtor® are the same skills it takes to be a successful lawyer. I focus on making my clients’ interests my sole priority and zealously strive to achieve the best results for each client.” Ken also hosts the homerelated video series, “Home Trends with Ken”, featuring tips to help homeowners create a home that inspires them while adding value. View episodes of the series on Ken’s blog at KenTrotterHomes.com. Finally, when it comes time to sell your home, give yourself the Ken Trotter Advantage. For more information about the Ken Trotter Advantage, reach out to him directly. Ken Trotter, J.D., Realtor, TTR Sotheby’s International Realty 703-863-0650 (c) 745-1212 (o) • KenTrotterHomes.com

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McLean Holiday Home Tour Coming Dec. 6

The McLean’s Woman’s Club will hold its 52nd annual Holiday Homes Tour this December with a focus on four homes in sought-after neighborhoods. From 10 a.m. – 3 p.m on Thursday, Dec. 6, the tour will pass through four elegant homes in conservative but varied styles on large lots in the neighborhoods of Langley Forest, River Oaks, Odrick’s Corner and McLean Hamlet. In addition, the tour house in River Oaks will host a holidaythemed boutique with jewelry, handmade wreaths, gift baskets and commercial products. An auction will also be held featuring gift certificates from First Stage, J. Gilbert’s, Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Clyde’s, Fleming’s, Smith’s of Bermuda, The Village Grill, Lebanese Taverna and other local businesses. All proceeds from the tour will benefit local charities such as Share, Inc, Second Story, Capital Caring, The McLean Project for the Arts, Claude Moore Colonial Farm, Fisher House and the McLean Volunteer Fire Department, as well scholarships and education. Ticket booklets ($30 in advace,

$35 day of) for the tour are now on sale at Mesmeralda’s of McLean, Karin’s Florist in Vienna and Great Dogs of Great Falls. Tickets will also be available at the tour houses on tour day. The ticket booklet contains house addresses and descriptions, plus an area map. Ample street parking is available near all houses. H�� 1 (L�� F��) This 6,800-square-foot Colonial was built in 1986 and has had several additions. It has five fireplaces, six bedrooms, five full baths and one half-bath, an attached garage, a wood deck, a large pool and an open porch. The lower level walk-out contains a theater room, an exercise room and wet and dry bars. H�� 2 (R�� O��) This residence, custom-built in 2014, sits on a flat, half-acre lot in an area known for its pastoral environment. The 10,000-sq. ft. home has an open floor plan with two kitchens, a morning room and a formal living room. Ceilings on the main level are 10 feet, and those on the second and lower levels are nine feet. There are six bedrooms, a multifunction lower level and an oversized deck and screened patio.

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THE HOLIDAY HOME tour from the McLean’s Woman’s Club include houses in (top right, clockwise) Langley Forest, River Oaks, Odrick’s Corner and McLean Hamlet. (P��: M�L��’� W��’� C��) H�� 3 (O��’� C��) This homesite is connected historically to an 1872 farm owned by Alfred Odrick, a former slave. This imposing home was built in 2003 as the model for the Bellmeade subdivision. It has seven bedrooms and six and one-half baths. Visitors enter through handmade, bronze double

doors to white marble flooring and four chandeliers in the foyer and dining room. The house will be extensively decorated, in keeping with family and Christmas traditions. H�� 4 (M�L�� H��) This traditional Colonial is in a neighborhood of varied home styles along tree-lined, winding

streets. Since built in 1967, the home has been altered, redecorated and upgraded numerous times. A master bathroom suite, fourth bedroom, bathroom and playroom were added, plus a sun room that overlooks a landscaped backyard with patio. The home has a spacious lower level and an attached garage.

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Real Estate

Top Falls Church Home Sales

July-September

#2 $1,695,000

#1 $2,025,000

#4 $1,665,000 #3 $1,679,875 Top 5 F.C. Home Sales July 1 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; September 30, 2018 Address #1 3120 Beechwood Ln. #2 6467 Rochester St. #3 2140 Haycock Rd. #4 6541 Placid St. #5 2146 Hilltop Pl.

6 5 6 6 6

5 5 5 5 5

HB 2 1 1 1 1

List Price

$2,249,000 $1,695,000 $1,599,900 $1,675,000 $1,644,395

Sale Price

$2,025,000 $1,695,000 $1,679,875 $1,665,000 $1,644,395

Zip

22042 22043 22043 22043 22043

Date Sold 8/9/18 7/5/18 8/16/18 8/17/18 7/31/18

Source: MRIS, Inc.; Photos: MRIS, Falls Church News-Press

#5 $1,644,395

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Falls Church Area Housing Market — 2nd Quarter 2018 Report Zip Code

Area

Average Price

Number of Homes Sold

Average Days on Market

22046

Falls Church City

$756,438

22041

Bailey’s Crossroads

$400,681

101

22042

Sleepy Hollow

$504,325

150

22043

Pimmit Hills

$739,297

103

22044

Lake Barcroft

$484,169

Home Sales Vs. 1 Year Ago

Home Prices Vs. 1 Year Ago

Change in # of Homes Sold: 1Q ‘18 vs 1Q ‘17

Change in Average Home Price: 1Q ‘18 vs 1Q ‘17

-11.88%

Change in Falls Church City (22046)

-6.60%

Change in Falls Church City (22046)

+12.22%

Change in Bailey’s X-roads (22041)

+10.75%

Change in Bailey’s X-roads (22041)

+3.45%

Change in Sleepy Hollow (22042)

-2.51%

Change in Sleepy Hollow (22042)

-6.36%

Change in Pimmit Hills (22043)

+7.46%

Change in Pimmit Hills (22043)

-20.83%

Change in Lake Barcroft (22044)

-12.97%

Change in Lake Barcroft (22044)

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Struggles Remain for Mustangs in 47-6 Loss to Marshall by Matt Delaney

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George Mason High School’s football team continues its second half slide, falling to local Class 6 Marshall High School, 47-6, on Oct. 12. The loss to Marshall marks four straight for the Mustangs (2-4) following a rousing start to season that featured back-to-back shutouts where Mason scored a combined 86 points in both games. It should be noted that, outside of a 35-7 loss to Bull Run District rival Strasburg High School, the Mustangs played against higher classified opponents. Though Mason head coach Adam Amerine hasn’t allowed playing schools with a larger talent pool to be an excuse for in-game results, and he held a positive outlook from last Friday’s final score despite the Mustangs troubles in slowing the Statesmen. “It was a matter of being out sized,” Amerine said. “We actually forced their offense to change [quarterbacks] in the second quarter and forced them to go to a different offensive look [but] when you face the option, if one player makes a mistake it results in big

plays and with young kids on defense they got caught wrong footed a few times.” Mason’s defense held strong throughout the first quarter while the offense looked to get on track itself. Both teams traded threeand-outs before Marshall put together a short drive that ended with a 47-yard field goal. Another Mustang drive ended in a punt with the Statesmen tacking on a 45-yard field goal in response before the quarter ended. Just as Amerine noted, the tide began to turn in the second 12-minute frame. Starting at midfield, a quarterback keeper to the left for 13 yards, then another to the right for 22 yards had Marshall knocking on the door. A short 11-yard run converted the Statesmen’s trip to the redzone and put them up 13-0. The Mustangs’ three-and-out on the ensuing drive and a short punt that started Marshall’s drive at Mason’s 31-yard line put the home team in a tight spot. In three plays, the Statesmen found the endzone again on a 15-yard sweep right to go up 20-0. On Marshall’s next drive, this time starting at the Mason 17-yard line, an option run to the left saw the quarterback

IT WAS TOUGH SLEDDING for junior wingback Michael Turner (center, with ball) and the Mustangs against Marshall High School last week as the Statesmen’s stout front made life difficult for Mason’s inclination for a run-heavy offense. (Photo: Carol Sly) pitch to an open runner who skirted across the goal line to lengthen the Statesmen’s advantage to 27-0 before adding another field goal leading into halftime. Following the intermission, the Mustangs looked inspired. They forced a punt on Marshall’s opening drive and freshman quar-

terback Evans Rice found junior wingback Michael Turner for a 45-yard pass to notch their first points of the night. But the glow was short-lived as the Statesmen strung together a 56-yard drive for another touchdown and to earn a 37-6 lead. The Mustangs’ longest drive of

the game came after with Rice airing out. However, an interception cut the march short and Marshall tacked on a touchdown and field goal soon after. Mason will look to end their losing streak with a home game against Central High School tomorrow.

Mason Marches Thru Bull Run, Rematch with Madison Co. Tonight by Matt Delaney

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In the meat of their Bull Run District schedule, George Mason High School’s volleyball team has proven a worthy aspirant for the conference crown as it downed Strasburg High School and Central High School in straight sets along with a 3-1 victory over Clarke County High School in the past week. Outside of a 3-1 loss to reigning conference champion Madison County High School two weeks ago, Mason (10-5) has batted down opponents with the same ease as those same opponents’ kill attempts at the net. Whether it’s setters such as sophomore Olivia Pilson or senior Evelyn Duross, senior outside hitters McKenzie Brady and Riley Ruyak or sophomore middle hitters Roza Gal or Vanessa George, it’s apparent the Mustangs are rolling. There’s no better time to be your best than right before the playoffs. “We played really hard teams in the scrimmages, so after we finished up the preseason we learned to compete at a high level,” Gal said. “Once the actual districts

SOPHOMORE MIDDLE HITTER Roza Gal has become a force for Mason at the net, regularly registering blocks and kills in close quarters and frustrating opponents. (Photo: Carol Sly) games started we had it together.” Tuesday’s match against Strasburg was good example of Mason’s synergy. While the Mustangs dawdled to start the opening set it didn’t take long for them to ignite. The visiting Rams actually had Mason in a 14-8 hole midway through the set, though most of their points came off unforced

errors by the Mustangs rather than outplaying the Falls Church natives. But once Brady got a chance to serve after Strasburg committed a double hit, it was trouble in River City for the Rams. Two aces from Brady were backed by a two kills from sophomore right side hitter Megan Boesen, a kill from Gal and shared block between Boesen and Gal to

put Mason ahead 18-15. Strasburg made a short run to go up 22-21 shortly after, but the Mustangs responded with a four point run of their own capped by sophomore libero Caroline Poley’s ace to win the set 25-22. There was little messing around early on in the second set. Mason jumped out to a 10-2 lead, which later ballooned to 19-5. The

sizeable lead, however, did cause the Mustangs to make time for some errors, but once the Rams closed to within 20-13, Mason scored five of the next eight points to take a 2-0 lead. A competitive final set in the beginning became business as usual midway through. Strasburg went on a quick six-point run to knot the set at 10 apiece, but six of the next eight points thereafter went in Mason’s favor to go 16-12. A seven-point run followed to put Mason up 23-14. A Ruyak kill and a Strasburg service error clinched the match for the Mustangs Per head coach Derek Baxter, Mason took care of business on the road last week. Though a 1-0 advantage over Clarke County was evened up after mental issues, the Mustangs took the next two sets in stress-free fashion. Against Central, Mason downed the Falcons with ease in three sets. Though Baxter cautioned not to overlook any team, especially Clarke County, who went the distance with top-ranked Madison County before a fifth set loss. Mason will host Madison County tonight before welcoming Clarke County on Oct. 22.

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FALLS CHURCHCALENDAR COMMUNITYEVENTS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18 Teen Advisory Board. For volunteers or teens looking to volunteer in Grades 7-12, the Teen Advisory Board (TAB) meets monthly during the school year to give teens a voice in the library about upcoming service opportunities. Teens who participate in TAB earn volunteer hours. Registration required. Mary Riley Styles Library (120 N. Virginia Ave., Falls Church). 6:30 – 7 p.m. 703-248-5035. High School Book Club. October Book: “Name of the Star” by Maureen Johnson. Book Club for teens in grades 9-12. Limited copies of the book are available to borrow from the Youth Services Desk. Registration required. Mary Riley Styles Library (120 N. Virginia Ave., Falls Church). 7 – 8 p.m. 703248-5035.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20 Donation Drive for Pine Ridge Reservation, S. Dakota. In honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day in the City, the Community Center and Library are hosting a donation drive to benefit the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. The community can donate hooded coats, baby blankets, regular blankets, jeans and hoodies of all sizes to the blue collection boxes. The donation drive runs Oct. 5 – 21. The benefiting organization is Re-Member, an independent registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota. Community Center (223 Little Falls St., Falls Church) or Mary Riley Styles Library (120 N. Virginia Ave., Falls Church). All day. Lorenzo the Great! at the Library. Magical fun for the whole family. Recommended for ages 5 and up. No registra-

tion required. Mary Riley Styles Library (120 N. Virginia Ave., Falls Church). 11 a.m. – noon. 703-248-5034.

nel. Senior Center, 2nd floor of Community Center (223 Little Falls St., Falls Church). 2 – 4 p.m. 703-248-5014.

DIY Bath and Body Workshop. Free adult program. In this workshop, participants will create their own scented lotion, foot soak, soap and more to take home and enjoy. Registration required. Stop by the Reference Desk or call to reserve a spot. Mary Riley Styles Library (120 N. Virginia Ave., Falls Church). 2:30 – 4 p.m.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 22 ESL Conversation Group. A general conversation group (for adults) learning English as their second language. Meets every Monday at regularly scheduled time. No registration required. Mary Riley Styles Library (120 N. Virginia Ave., Falls Church). 7 – 8 p.m. 703-248-5034.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23

Town Hall: West Falls Church Project and High School Campus Project. The City Manager and other officials will make a presentation and answer questions on the high school campus project and the West Falls Church Economic Development project. This event will be recorded by FCCTV and posted on the City’s website and YouTube chan-

Great Books Discussion. A “Great Books” discussion concentrating on literary classics (both traditional and modern) meeting on the second and fourth Tuesday most months. “The Tragedy of the Commons” by Garrett Hardin. Open to all and no registration required. Mary Riley Styles Library (120 N. Virginia Ave., Falls Church). 7 – 8:30 p.m.

THEATER&ARTS

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19 “Heisenberg.” A chance encounter at a London train stop changes the course of life for two people in this hit Broadway play by Tony Award-winning playwright Simon Stephens (“The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time”). After mistaking him for someone else, Georgie finds herself improbably drawn to the much older Alex. Their instant connection ignites a tender, funny and intimate journey in an electric new play directed by Joe Calarco. Signature Theatre (420 Campbell Ave., Arlington) $40 – $80. 8 p.m. sigtheatre.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20 “Lovers & Executioners.” Take classic swashbuckling, blend it with romance and revenge and season it with an ingenious disguise and you’ve got all the elements for some great comedy. This tale about attempted murder and a woman’s revenge concerns Bernard, who discovers evidence that his wife, Julie, has been unfaithful. He abandons her on a desert isle. But she escapes,

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and returns to discover why and seek justice. Winner of the 1999 Helen Hayes Charles MacArthur Award for Outstanding New Play, this comedy combines classic elegance with a contemporary sensibility. James Lee Community Center (2855 Annandale Rd. Falls Church) $20. 7:30 p.m. providenceplayers.org. “Nevermore.” Take a dark and mysterious journey into the life of Edgar Allan Poe. This fresh and imaginative musical uses Poe’s poetry and short stories as its base and his shifting obsession with the women in his life as its catalyst. With hauntingly beautiful melodies, “Nevermore” breathes new life into Poe’s work and explores a twisted true-life tale that is as bizarre as his classic stories of the macabre. Critics have hailed Matt Conner’s music as “romantic and ablaze with feeling.” Creative Cauldron (410 S. Maple Ave., Falls Church) $20 – $32. 8 p.m. creativecauldron.com.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21 “If I Forget.” A modern Jewish family is fracturing over what to do with their 14th Street real estate. Their mother has died, their father will need full-time care, and as their adult children debate what to do next, no topic is off limits: who’s already given enough to this family and a sibling’s parenting choices. A deeply personal play about what we’re willing to sacrifice for a new beginning. Studio Theatre (1501 14th Street NW, Washington, D.C.) $20 – $69. 3 p.m. studiotheatre.org.

LIVEMUSIC THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18 Ryan Paladino Live and In Concert. Dogwood Tavern (132 W. Broad St., Falls Church). 6:30 p.m. 703-237-8333. Candy Dulfer. The Birchmere (3701 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria). $45. 7:30 p.m. 703549-7500. Don Ross + Ian Ethan Case. Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). $20 – $25. 7:30 p.m. 703-255-1566.

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Jimmy Cole Show with Daryl Davis. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 8:30 p.m. 703-241-9504.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19 Joseph Monasterial. Clare and Don’s Beach Shack. (130 North Washington St., Falls Church). 6 p.m. 703-532-9283. Happy Hour: Josh Allen Duo. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 6 p.m. 703241-9504. Patty Reese. Falls Church Distillers (442 S. Washington St. A, Falls Church). 7 p.m. 703-8589186. Stephanie Mills. The Birchmere (3701 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria). $85. 7:30 p.m. 703549-7500. Jimi Smooth & The Hit Time. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 9 p.m. 703241-9504. The Machine Performs Pink Floyd. The State Theatre (220 N Washington St., Falls Church). $23 – $26. 9 p.m. 703-237-0300. The Fabulous Dialtones with Meaghan Farrell. Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). $15 – $25. 8 p.m. 703-255-1566. Something Shiny. Dogwood Tavern (132 W. Broad St., Falls Church). 10 p.m. 703-237-8333.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20 Snake Farmers. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 4 p.m. 703-241-9504. Shartel & Hume. Clare and Don’s Beach Shack. (130 North Washington St., Falls Church). 6 p.m. 703-532-9283. Jonathan Richman featuring Tommy Larkins on the drums! 9:30 Club (815 V St. NW, Washington D.C.) $25. 6:30 p.m. 202-265-0930. Mae with Ok Mayday. Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). $22 – $40. 8 p.m. 703-255-1566. DJ

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Open Mic. Falls Church Distillers (442 S. Washington St. A, Falls Church). 5 p.m. 703-858-9186.

Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). $15 – $25. 7:30 p.m. 703-2551566.

Anthony Rosano & The Conqueroos. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 9 p.m. 703-241-9504.

Ottmar Liebert & Luna Negra. The Birchmere (3701 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria). $35. 7:30 p.m. 703-549-7500.

The Russian White, Heterodyne. Galaxy Hut (2711 Wilson Blvd., Arlington). $5. 9 p.m. 703-5258646.

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

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

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A Shrewdness of Apes, Bad Robot Jones. Galaxy Hut (2711 Wilson Blvd., Arlington). $5. 9 p.m.

Sweet Yonder Brunch Show. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 1 p.m. 703-2419504. Johnny A. Just Me...And My Guitars: A Celebration of the British Song Book of the 60’s. Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). $25. 2 p.m. 703-2551566. Josh Allen Band. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 4 p.m. 703-241-9504.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 22 Samantha Fish with Skribe. The Birchmere (3701 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria). $25. 7:30 p.m. 703-549-7500. We Were Promised Jetpacks with Hurry Up. 9:30 Club (815 V St. NW, Washington D.C.) $20. 7 p.m. 202-265-0930. Elise Trouw with Rorie. Jammin’

Kenny White. Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). $20. 7:30 p.m. 703-255-1566. Mark Wenner with The Blues Warriors. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 8:30 p.m. 703-241-9504. Majestic: Drag Show. Diva Lounge (6763 Wilson Blvd., Falls Church). 10 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24 Open Mic with Vernon Santmyer. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Arlington). 8 p.m. 703-522-8340.

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School Reps Confront Council With Pressing Need for More Funds An informal and laid-back atmosphere of a Falls Church City Council work session in a third story conference room at City Hall Monday provided the setting for the first face-to-face meeting of Falls Church’s School Board representatives and the Council’s Budget Committee.

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Larceny - Shoplifting, 134 W Broad St (CVS), Oct 08, 1:03 PM, an unknown suspect took merchandise from the store without paying. The suspect is described as a black male, 6’4” tall and weighing 300 lbs, wearing a gray shirt and khaki shorts, and carrying a black backpack. The suspect was last seen walking northbound on N. Maple Ave. Investigation continues. Larceny – Theft from Vehicle, 103 Gordon Rd (Caliber Collision), Oct 07, 3:24 AM, an unknown suspect entered the fenced lot and removed items of value from three unsecured vehicles. The suspect is described as a black male, with a skinny build and short hair, wearing a black shirt and gray sweatpants. Investigation continues. Larceny – Theft from Building, 905 Park Ave (St James Church), Oct 03, 2:50 PM, an unknown suspect removed money from the votive candle donation box. The suspect is described as a black male, approx. 25-30 years of age, of average height with a slim build, mustache, and short black hair, wearing a navy blue DC basketball shirt, blue jeans, black shoes, and black sunglasses. Investigation continues.

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Simple Assault, 300 W Broad St (Stratford Motor Lodge), Oct 09, 4:59 PM, police responded for a report of a domestic dispute. Following an investigation, police arrested a male, 18, of Annandale, VA, for Domestic Assault. Hit and Run, Roosevelt Blvd @ Wilson Blvd, Oct 10, 7:05 AM, a black Honda was struck in the rear by a silver Ford Explorer which failed to stop at the scene. The suspect driver is described as a white male, 30 – 40 years of age, with dark blond hair. Investigation continues. Hit and Run, 201 N Washington St (Kaiser Permanente parking garage), between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM on Oct 05, an orange Kia was struck by an unknown vehicle which failed to stop at the scene. Narcotics Violation, 400 blk S Maple Ave, Oct 11, 1:39 PM, police arrested a male, 24, of the City of Falls Church, for Possession of a Controlled Substance. Hit and Run, 400 N Washington St (parking lot), between 10:45 AM on Oct 07 and 12:00 PM on Oct 08, a tan Hyundai was struck by an unknown vehicle which failed to stop at the scene. Simple Assault, 6793-A Wilson Blvd (Thanh Son Tofu), Oct 11, 5:00 PM, police responded for a complaint of an assault. The parties were separated and identified, and the victim declined to press charges.

Prostitution, 300 W Broad St (Stratford Motor Lodge), Oct 11, 4:35 PM, police arrested a female, 57, of Silver Spring, MD, and a female, 49, of Los Angeles, CA, for Prostitution and related offenses. Narcotics Violation, 800 blk E Broad St, Oct 12, 11:34 PM, police issued a summons to a male, 31, of Nashville, TN for Possession of a Controlled Substance. Hit and Run, 935 W Broad St (Taco Bell parking lot), between 11:55 AM and 1:20 PM on Oct 13, a black Lexus was struck by an unknown vehicle which failed to stop at the scene. Narcotics Violation, 100 blk Tinners Hill St, Oct 13, 6:46 PM, police issued a summons to a male, 24, of Arlington, VA for Possession of a Controlled Substance.

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BEAR (DOG) AND ANSEL (CAT) are meshing well with the six members of the Brown family. When Bear was first brought home from the Arlington County Animal Welfare League six weeks ago, Ansel was none too pleased. A week later this is them. Seriously, why can’t we all just get along like these two? Just because you’re not famous doesn’t mean your pet can’t be! Send in your Critter Corner submissions to crittercorner@fcnp.com.

Public Urination, 418 S Washington St (El Patron Bar and Grill), Oct 14, 2:06 AM, officers on patrol observed a subject on the premises after business hours. a male, 41, of Alexandria, VA was issued a summons for Urinating in Public. Drive While Intoxicated, 100 blk S Spring St, Oct 14, 2:49 AM, police stopped a vehicle for traffic violations. a female, 27, of Manassas, VA was arrested and charged with Driving Under the Influence, Unreasonable Refusal of Breath Test, and No Valid Operator’s License.

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Aggravated Assault, 6757 Wilson Blvd #24 (Le Billiards), Oct 14, 9:04 PM, police responded for a report of an assault which had just occurred. Following an investigation, police arrested a male, 34, of Centreville, VA for Destruction of Property,

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CRIME REPORT Narcotics Violation, 400 blk Roosevelt Blvd, Oct 08, 12:21 AM, police issued a summons to a female, 21, of Frederick, MD for Possession of a Controlled Substance.

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Pulmonary Medical Associates Expands Immediate Care Hours Pulmonary Medical Associates has expanded its immediate care office hours to better support patients’ healthcare needs. The office at 510 W. Annandale Rd. is now open on Saturdays from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., in addition to its regular business hours Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. No appointment is necessary. The immediate care office is a subsidiary of Pulmonary Medical Associates, a member of Privia Medical Group, is a multi-specialty medical practice with over 20 providers in three offices in Falls Church and Arlington, Virginia. For more information, visit www. pmaofnorthernva.com.

Metro Washington Planning Day Comes to Falls Church Saturday The Financial Planning Association’s annual pro bono event, known as Metro Washington Financial Planning Day will be held at the UVA campus in Falls Church, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 20. The event offers free, confidential one-onone sessions with Certified Financial Planners, some of which can last upwards to an hour. CFPs are prohibited from passing out business cards or soliciting any business from attendees, who are welcome to bring financial statements, insurance policies, and tax returns. Debt counselors will also be available for discreet one-on-one sessions on another floor in the building. The event will also include workshops regarding various aspects of financial literacy. Metro Washington Financial Planning Day will be held at the UVA Northern Virginia Center in 7405 Haycock Road, Falls Church. For more information, visit www.fpanca.org.

Pilates Fundraiser Hosted by Body Dynamics

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Body Dynamics Inc. is hosting Core for a Cause – Pilates for Runners in support of the Jennifer Bush-Lawson Foundation on Saturday, Oct. 20 from 10 – 11:30 a.m. Registration for the event is $25 and includes the class and a special treat from Kustard & Co. All proceeds will benefit the foundation that provides economically vulnerable mothers and infants increased access to maternal pediatric health care. Body Dynamics is located at 410 S. Maple Avenue in Falls Church. For more information, visit www.bodydynamicsinc. com.

Chesterbrook Residences Hosting Next F.C. Chamber Mixer Chesterbrook Residences will host a networking mixer for the Falls Church Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, Oct. 23. Chamber members, friends of the business community, and anyone interested in learning about this nonprofit senior care facility at 2030 Westmoreland Street in Falls Church are welcome to attend. The event will include refreshments, networking, and the opportunity to tour the community. For more information, visit www.FallsChurchChamber.org.

Be on the Lookout for ‘Best of Falls Church’ Scam Business Scam Alert! Local businesses have been receiving emails from “Falls Church Business Recognition” announcing “Best of Falls Church” awards and encouraging the purchase of recognition plaques. Businesses should be advised that Falls Church Business Recognition is not a local business and these are not legitimate awards. For information about the Falls Church News-Press Best of Falls Church awards, visit www. fcnp.com.

St. James Bazaar Set for Oct. 23 - 27 The annual Saint James School Bazaar will take place Wednesday, Oct. 23 through Saturday, Oct. 27 at Saint James Catholic School. The event includes a white elephant sale with clothing, household items, furniture, books and toys, carnival rides, its famous Cake Walk, and on Friday from 5:30 – 10 p.m., a food truck and beer tent. Saint James is located at 830 W. Broad Street in Falls Church. Admission is free. Game tickets are $0.50 and the Italian dinner on Saturday night is $8 for adults, $5 for children.  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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Screened porch w/FP

6,688 sq ft

Walk to Westover

2,520 sq ft

5 bedrooms

5.55 bathrooms

4 bedrooms

2.5 bathrooms

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We represented first time home buyers in the sale of this beautiful condo ready for the most discerning buyer. Pergo flooring throughout, updated kitchen with new cabinets, granite counters and Stainless appliances. Living room with decorative mouldings, chair rail and built-ins. HVAC recently replaced.

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