Falls Church News-Press 11-4-2021

Nov. 4 — 10, 2021

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F.C. Election: Women Are Now In Charge

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Vice-Mayor Connelly Was Top Vote-Getter In Council Race

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For the first time in City of Falls Church history, women will constitute majorities on both publicly elected bodies, its City Council and School Board, when the swearing in of all those newly elected in this Tuesday’s election occurs in January.

Three women were elected to the City Council Tuesday, including incumbent vice mayor Marybeth Connelly, incumbent Debbie ShantzHiscott and newcomer Caroline Lian, along with long-time incumbent David Snyder, who has been on the Council since 1995. Two women were among the four elected to the School Board Tuesday, being first time candidates Lori Silverman and Kathleen Tysse, chosen along with Tate Gould and David Ortiz.

This was an election that was particularly foreboding given the national, regional and local climate.

It involved coping with the consequences a year and a half of the Covid-19 pandemic and its require-

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DAVID BJERKE (LEFT) , Falls Church’s Registrar of Voters, is shown here at F.C.s’ City Hall late last night with all-day volunteers of the F.C. Electoral Board, who coordinated the counting and posting of votes from the City’s three precincts, plus advanced voting, voting by mail and assessment of provisional votes. It was a very long day for all of them. (P����: N���-P����)

Pete Davis Assesses What Happened Tuesday

BY PETE DAVIS

This week’s election should have been a landslide in the other direction. Half-billionaire private equity mogul Glenn Youngkin is the textbook definition of a plutocrat—a per-

son whose power derives primarily from his wealth. He and his party have no serious vision for the future of our Commonwealth except the same economic insecurity, corporate domination, and culture warmongering that they have been

trotting out every four years for decades.

Why wasn’t it a landslide, let alone a win, for Virginia Democrats this week? We can point to various problems in the short run: candidate choice, the failure to recognize the hard-

ships parents have been through in the past year, the failure to adequately push back against the CRT boogeyman, the federal climate of Congressional gridlock, and even the thermostatic

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Falls Church reidents were excited to celebrate the spooky season this past weekend with plenty of costumes, trick-or-treating, a Halloween Carnival, movie screenings and many more holiday events!

City Council member and local small business owner Ross Litkenhous encourages residents to “live local” by supporting small businesses in the community this holiday season, volunteering and more.

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High School Brings Unique Twist to Shakespeare’s Play

by Mark Dreisonstok

After nearly two years of the Coronavirus pandemic, theatres are finally reopening. This also holds true for dramatic productions at schools, as the drama department at George C. Marshall High School in Falls Church re-emerges triumphantly with a challenging live production: William Shakespeare’s classic play “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.”

This complex work, involving three plots dedicated to different notions of love and even a play within a play, will be performed Thursday, November 11th through Saturday, November 13th , and the young cast is truly looking forward to it!

“The pandemic shut down inperson performances for almost two tough years,” in the words of Marshall’s theater director Bernie DeLeo. “After such a grim time, my primary goal this fall was to get back on stage with something fun, that the student actors, crew, and audience members would all have a good time experiencing. Rehearsals have certainly been a gas, and it’s been rewarding seeing students rediscover their creative passions – and just plain laugh with their friends again

after school.”

Shakespeare’s elegant comedy has often been set to the music of the great composers: Sir Henry Purcell’s Baroque semi-opera “The Fairy-Queen,” Benjamin Britten’s 1960 opera “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” and — perhaps most famously — Felix Mendelssohn’s “Incidental Music to ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream.’” The audience at Marshall High School’s Statesmen Theatre will also experience the Shakespearean play with music, but that of the “alternative rock scene” of the 1980s! The play will be placed in this time period and set in Athens, Georgia, rather than the classical Athens of the original play.

Yet the production will maintain the original Elizabethan poetic language of Shakespeare.

Students find the language challenging but also exciting. Luke Batarseh, the Senior who plays Oberon, the King of the Fairies, tells Falls Church News-Press: “As actors, we had to put a lot more effort into deciphering the language and meaning of the play before putting it on stage. Even once we got the play on its feet, it took much more time

than usual for me to find my character and figure out how to project it to the audience. I will admit that some of our initial rehearsals were also very shaky because memorizing lines is difficult in Shakespeare.”

Sohani Agarwal, a senior at Marshall who serves as stage manager, comments: “As the stage manager, I had to be able to translate what everything meant so that I could understand what we needed for this play in terms of technical aspects.

The more I annotated the script and watched the actors rehearse each scene, the more I understood it. Now that I do, it is hands down one of the funniest performances I have ever witnessed, and I’m excited to be a part of the crew for it.”

When asked how it is to do live theatre again after such a long drought, Nina Southern, the actress who plays Helena, responded: “After spending a year online, I forgot how special it is to come to rehearsal after a long day at school. Last year I had a great time working on three out of four of Statesmen Theatre’s productions remotely; however, there is something really special about being on a stage together instead of per-

HELENA (NINA SOUTHERN, CENTER) fends off the advances of lovestruck Demetrius (Daniel Petry, left) and Lysander (Ben Campagnuolo, right) in Marshall High School’s production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” (Photo: Stacey Clark) forming in the corner of your room.”

“The course of love never did run smooth,” Shakespeare writes in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Yet the director, student actors, and all of those involved in lighting, sets, and musical duties are determined to make this a smooth production indeed.

Theseus, the Duke of Athens, poses these questions in the play: “Say, what abridgment have you for this evening? What masque? What music? How shall we beguile the lazy time, if not with some delight?”

The answers to these inquiries may be found at the Statesmen Theatre where an enthusiastic and unusual student production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” awaits.

Performances of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” are Thursday, November 11 through Saturday, November 13 at 7:30 p.m. The box office opens at 6 p.m., theatre doors open around 7 p.m. Due to the ongoing nature of the pandemic, concessions will not be available at these performances. The running time will be approximately 2 hours.

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F.C. Elects New School Board and City Council Members Continued from Page 1

ments for difficult virtual learning, the rekindled national civil rights struggle that called for the controversial renaming of two Falls Church public schools, both in the context of a redoubled GOP national campaign to target local school board races with disruptive tactics.

Two members of the Falls Church School Board resigned and not a single incumbent was among the seven candidates vying for four of the seven seats on the School Board.

The circumstances were ripe for the emergence of multiple candidates hostile to the current board, eager to get elected to bring their anger into official school policy making. One played a role in the appearance of yard signs calling for the entire existing board to get the boot. Another appealed to a national backing for an assault on perceived errors and shortcomings of the board and its superintendent, Dr. Peter Noonan.

Meanwhile, in neighboring jurisdictions, angry parents protesting at School Board meetings

led to the forced closing of those meetings.

Despite these horribly difficult conditions, all the candidates elected to the School Board, all for the first time, were the four the News-Press determined to be the most constructive and responsibly dedicated to the City’s world class school system. The four won by sizable margins for the Little City, with more than 1,000 votes separating them from those who lost.

Winning were (in order of the highest vote totals and with vote totals in parentheses) Lori Silverman (3,700 votes), Kathleen Tysse (3,666), Tate Gould (3,425) and David Ortiz (3,391). Losing were Jerrod Anderson (2,271), Ilya Shapiro (2,046) and Courtney Mooney (1,575).

For the City Council, the winners were incumbent Marybeth Connelly (4,303 votes), incumbent Debbie Schantz-Hiscott (4,248), incumbent David Snyder (3,967) and newcomer Caroline Lian (3,641). The losers were Stuart Whittaker (1,885) and Scott Diaz (1,581).

The results in both races were

consistent across all three of the City’s polling locations, advanced voting and mail-in voting totals.

As a percentage of total eligible voters in the City, the turnout of 6,993 voters was 69.46 percent of total active voters, a very high percentage of a non-presidential election.

Falls Church’s Registrar of Voters David Bjerke told the News-Press that the election was very orderly here, noting the high turnout here was matched elsewhere in the state. It was so high, he said, that in six jurisdictions, they ran out of ballots and had to scramble to print more.

In the statewide races in Falls Church, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe, although losing statewide to Republican Glenn Youngkin, won by a whopping margin of 5,352 to 1,581.

Similarly, Democratic candidates for Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General won handily in Falls Church, even while results were different for the whole state.

Del. Hala Ayala won in F.C. for lieutenant governor, 5,376 to 1,531 for Winsome Sears, and

Incumbent Mark Herring won in F.C. over Jason Miyares, 5,367 to 1,534 for attorney general.

House of Delegates’ 53rd District incumbent Marcus Simon won reelection handily, and in F.C. by a margin of 5,290 to 1,578 over GOP challenger Sara White.

Falls Church’s three constitutional officers, all running unopposed for new four-year terms, won, including Treasurer Jody Acosta (5,923 votes), Commissioner of the Revenue Tom Clinton (5,888) and Sheriff Matt Cay (5,542).

U.S. Rep. Donald S. Beyer Jr., who represents the 8th District of Falls Church that includes the City of Falls Church, issued a statement following the election Tuesday where he said, “I congratulate Gov.-Elect Youngkin on his victory. He will be Virginia’s next governor and while he and I have many disagreements, we both want what is best for the Commonwealth. I look forward to working with him in areas where we have common ground to continue Gov. Northam’s strong record of progress, though I will always defend my constitu-

ents’ values.”

He added, “I also congratulate Lt. Gov.-elect Winsome Sears and Attorney General-elect Jason Miyares, who have made history as the first Black woman and the first Hispanic elected statewide in Virginia...I thank former Gov. Terry McAuliffe for his leadership and service to the Commonwealth and for his tireless efforts to make Virginia a better place. I also thank candidates across Virginia for local offices and for the House of Delegates for their work to make our communities stronger.”

Re-elected veteran F.C. City Councilman David Snyder submitted a statement to the NewsPress that read, “Elections are truly community-wide events in Falls Church. It is comparatively easy to become a candidate and hundreds of volunteer citizens and organizations are involved in running the elections, planning the debates and working on campaigns. This year was no different and I am extremely grateful to all candidates, volunteers, civic organizations and the News-Press for bringing solid information to the public.”

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Democracy Policy Network Co-Founder Asseses Virginia Election

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nature of Virginia politics (a blue White House means a red governor’s mansion).

However, we would be wise to avoid “fighting the last war”—and instead reflect on the deeper causes of this debacle. In my view, the longrun challenge revealed this week is that the Virginia Democratic Party has lost its way—both structurally (how it functions as a party) and ideologically (the vision it advances in the Commonwealth). Here’s some thoughts on how Virginia Democrats can avoid weeks like this in the future.

First, structurally, we need to transform from a party managed by distant consultants—politico wiz-kids relying on micro-targeted mailers—into a federated, participatory membership party. Here’s the “4 Ms” of moving from management to membership: (i) Maps: We need to split the state into small precincts and assign every precinct a Democratic precinct captain. Captains should be known by their neighbors as captains because they’re so visible organizing the block for the party all year long (not just during election season).

(ii) Meeting Halls: Each local party should build a physical Democratic Meeting Hall in their city. Richer local parties should raise money to help poorer local parties do this. These meeting halls should become warm and lively community centers for the broad progressive, racial justice, climate justice, and labor movement in the area. (iii) Membership Cards: You should actually ‘join’ the Democrats—and we should track how our membership is doing yearover-year. There should be initiations of new members and celebrations of old ones. Fundraising should be done primarily through annual membership dues, not sporadic email blasts. (iv) Mutual Aid: We should directly care for members and for the broader community. Democrats should do disaster relief, take on shelter shifts, attend funerals, send gift baskets when members get married, and bring sick members soup. Trust is earned through real in-person care over the long run, not perfectly-targeted messaging in the short run.

Second, ideologically, we need to cohere the mission of the party away from a grab-bag of random

policies serving random interests and into a clear and muscular vision of deepening democracy: more power to more people in more ways; freedom not just as liberty from government but as participation in power; every Virginian having a voice in the forces that govern our lives; every Virginian being able to co-create our shared Commonwealth.

This clear vision comes with a clear opponent: those who belittle us, those who want to hoard power for themselves and their cronies, those who doubt the creative capacity of ordinary Virginians. We need to speak to the visceral experience of being belittled—by cruel bosses, by opaque bureaucracies, by callous corporations, by bigoted local bigwigs, by a society that won’t give us a chance. And we need to show that when Democrats are in power, we are going to stand with you against that belittlement—that when you’re ready to take on the boss, or reform the system, or launch a new idea, or heal your neighborhood, or start a family…your Democratic Party has your back.

In saying this, we must be honest about how the only way anything we all care about is going to happen is if we all routinely participate. We

SUPPORTERS GATHERED at a hotel in McLean on Tuesday night to hear Terry McAuliffe speak following the election results.

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need to unteach the lesson “if we elect Dems, good things will automatically happen” and remember the lesson: “We are the ones we have been waiting for, we are the change that we seek.”

And in place of a culture war that the forces of domination have played to their advantage so well, we must substitute real, in-person solidarity across differences. This means spending less time watching cable news and scrolling social media—and more time attending to real needs by building real relation-

ships with real people in the real world.

If we can move from management to membership—and if we can cohere a strong vision of deepening democracy—there will be brighter weeks for Virginia Democrats than this one. Such a transition won’t be quick and easy, but nothing important is. Let’s get to work.

Pete Davis is the co-founder of the Democracy Policy Network and the author of Dedicated: The Case for Commitment in an Age of Infinite Browsing.

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The Election Outcome

To the winners in Tuesday’s important election, we say congratulations.

There will be plenty of post-mortem evaluations and assessments on why things turned out the way they did. Sadly, it was bogus “dog whistle” issues of “defunding the police” and “critical race theory,” more than programmatic plans for improving the lives of people, that dictated pro-GOP outcomes in the statewide races. Those non-issues compelled high voter turnouts among Republicans around the state, and in Northern Virginia they worked to erode the majority Democratic vote sufficiently to turn the outcome their way.

This led to unhappy outcomes, in our view, around the state, and a new sense of urgency among Democrats to fix whatever caused this before the midterms elections come upon us in less than a year now. What’s the fix?

Everybody is weighing in, including Falls Church’s own Pete Davis, who has penned an original piece published elsewhere in this edition. Our general assessment is that too few Democrats were equipped to deal with the depths to which their GOP foes have proven willing to stoop to twist the truth and invoke primordial fears, including invocations to racist fears, to their advantage in the electorate.

Yes, there is a difference between the two major parties that cuts very deep.

Since the GOP is rooted in support for “might makes right” anti-regulatory (regulatory being synonymous with public protection) policies, its electoral approach mirrors such policy preferences. Anything less might be the preference of an individual candidate or two, but as a social phenomenon, the GOP has become the face of Trump, more than vice-versa. Democrats should not counter that by becoming equally ruthless, although some argue for that.

Instead, they will prevail whenever they can effectively call out lies and dirty tricks in the context of offering tangibly superior public policy alternatives.

Sadly, it is true that the gridlock blocking Biden’s Build Back Better initiatives in the U.S. Congress played a big role in how the Virginia election turned out statewide.

Republicans offer dog whistles, Democrats offer results...when they can.

As for the City of Falls Church City Council and School Board races, we have nothing but praise for the decisions voters made. All eight winning candidates, four each for the Council and School Board, were those endorsed by this newspaper, and we are pleased that we played a role in this sound outcome.

The candidates who won are all level headed and responsible citizens who prevailed in an atmosphere some in the community sought to foment in the last year of anger and distrust, especially targeting the School Board. It was a tough year of pandemic and racial justice issues and no incumbent sought reelection. Still, those who would have exploited this to disrupt civility in the City were turned away by voters. Now, as an added plus, the majority on both bodies are women for the first time.

Falls Church will thus remain in very good hands.

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Thank You on Behalf of FCCPS Band Boosters Editor, On behalf of the FCCPS Band Boosters, I would like to express my profound gratitude for our community’s response to Tag Day—our Meridian High School fundraiser for their band trip.

This year’s effort was an overwhelming success, and our students could not be more excited not only for this opportunity to perform at Walt Disney World, but also for the new sense of hope that this trip is giving them.

After enduring Covid restrictions and cancellations for the past two school years, these students will finally be able to experience a high school rite of passage— their band trip—and the opportunity to bond, to grow, to laugh, to travel, to perform, and to HAVE FUN MAKING MUSIC. Our community members’ generous contributions will make it possible for all of our band students to be able to attend, and their gracious reception of these students at their homes, at the Farmer’s Market, and on the streets reminded the students

of what makes our community so special. From our school administrators, to parents, to city officials, to shop and restaurant managers, to newspaper editors, to city residents—we feel as though you are all in our corner.

The students will be continuing to fundraise over the next few months through MUSIC Days (Many Useful Students In our Community). If there are any odd jobs that you would like to hire students to do—yard work, babysitting, car wash, lessons, dog walking, etc.—please email musicdaysgmhs@gmail.com or visit https://www.bandboostersfcc.org/fundraisers to learn more.

From the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU to our community for their kindness, generosity, enthusiasm, encouragement, and support! Our band students are the epitome of Roots, Resilience, and Renewal, and as we have all learned over the last 18-plus months, we are #BetterTogether!

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“When will things go back to normal?” It’s a question asked more times than we can count, and I bet you can relate. The uncomfortable truth is, never.

But you already knew that. We’re living in the new normal. With only 800 words in print, we can’t begin to unpack what has contributed to this paradigm shift but what I do know is that with all change, our perspective matters most. These are not dark times, nor should we be despondent about what lies ahead. Let’s keep that glass half full. Life is full of options, opportunity, and optimism if you only know where to look. Fortunately, for those of us living in this community, this new normal and the challenges we will face in the years ahead have never met a more fearsome opponent. Our Falls Church community, at its best, is a force to be reckoned with. Sometimes we falter, we often disagree, we’re certainly not perfect but at the end of the day the fabric of this community holds strong, and we will do what is necessary to support our values and each other. It all starts by standing up and choosing to do something that makes a tangible difference. And that activism is our secret sauce. I’ve seen it firsthand, and it is a key ingredient in our Little City’s recipe for success. The spirit of volunteerism, community service, and advocacy for “togetherness” are amazing qualities that

make Falls Church special, and a one-ofa-kind place to call home for people and businesses alike. When you take stock of the tangible forms it is quite impres-

Change starts locally, it’s always grass roots. We may not be able to solve the world’s problems that led to this new normal, but we still have an opportunity to make a difference here in our own community.

sive. We have community led organizations that support everything from our trees and schools to voting rights and displaced refugees. The countless hours spent raising awareness for all manner of important issues, big and small, are staggering. Yet this November represents an important month for a different type of activism, one that often plays second fiddle or is merely an afterthought when we think about supporting our greater Falls Church family. November is Live Local month, a month where we ask our community to spend their money in town,

with our local businesses and our friends that own them. Making fewer online purchases from faceless entities coupled with far more brick-and-mortar visits to purchase your services and wares from smiling faces around town. The amazing truth is that by supporting our local businesses, we are all both directly and indirectly supporting those very same causes that usually grab headlines. Shopping and buying locally is a tangible way for you to impact those important issues that you’ve already committed the time, effort, and aspirations to solving. Your local purchases within the borders of Falls Church City generate sales, meals, and gross receipts taxes that totaled $14 million in FY 2021. That’s 14 percent of our school and city budget combined.

And when you include other local taxes derived from our businesses, it comprises a staggering 25 percent of our total budget. A budget that pays for plowing snow, holiday lights on Broad Street, rent relief to seniors, school buses, grants to small businesses, park and playground maintenance, city and school staff salaries, police body cameras, sidewalk repairs, leaf collection, tree plantings and recreational activities for kids. Our local businesses generate meaningful dollars that pay for those efforts that we consistently advocate for as activist community members. But we can do more to support that wellspring. Because the true benefits of living local extend well beyond dol-

lars and cents. Shopping locally ensures that we can attract and retain those small, unique businesses that make Falls Church special. Buying locally cuts down on shipping emissions and packaging waste.

And given the residual pandemic related supply chain delays expected over the coming holiday months, why roll the dice on a transcontinental delivery when the gifts you need are right here, in stock, on shelves. Wine, cheese, tools, toys, jewelry, clothes, the list is endless and a short walk away. If you’re a community activist, shopping locally and supporting our small businesses touches the corner of every issue you care about. Like a perfectly overlayed Venn diagram, living local is that nexus. With our new normal and the everchanging landscape affecting all of us, we can meet those challenges by doing our part here, in our own backyard. Change starts locally, it’s always grass roots. We may not be able to solve the world’s problems that led to this new normal, but we still have an opportunity to make a difference here in our own community. Supporting our local businesses is a force multiplier in each of our own personal advocacy efforts. Whatever it is that you are passionate about, always remember that our local businesses play an important role in getting us there. #LiveLocalFC

Ross Litkenhous is a local small business owner and City Council member.

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A Penny for Your Thoughts

News of Greater Falls Church

By Supervisor Penny Gross

November is National Family Caregivers (NFC) Month. President Bill Clinton signed the first declaration of NFC in 1997, and each president since has done the same. This year’s theme is “Caregiving Around the Clock,” and anyone who is, or has been, a family caregiver knows that caring for an older adult or adults with disabilities can be an all-day/every day and all night/every night commitment.

Family caregiving spans generations, and includes parents, adult children, siblings, partners, spouses, and even friends and neighbors who provide care for a loved one. Caregivers manage a wide range of responsibilities, from household tasks and personal care, to helping with legal and financial matters, and assisting with medical and nursing tasks, these same caregivers often have little or no training. I recall a conversation with an elderly constituent whose wife was recovering at home from surgery. He already handled the household finances and yard work but, for a few months, he was responsible for the cooking and laundry, tasks that his dear wife always handled. “I don’t know how she does it,” he confessed. “It’s a lot of work.” I assured him that he would be fine; that such household tasks are survivable. Sometimes, you have to learn what to do as you do it, a little bit like flying the plane as you build it, a Silicon Valley meme about testing, fixing, testing again, and maybe fixing again before declaring success.

An estimated 53 million adults in the United States have provided care to a loved one within the past 12 months, and I suspect that the actual figure is higher. In Virginia, one in five adults is a family caregiver. And in Fairfax County, nearly 60 percent of older residents provide unpaid care at home for a chronically ill, disabled, or aging loved one. The “unpaid” part is of critical importance to many families. Constrained retirement incomes, heeding wedding vows that included “in sickness and in health,” discomfort about having

strangers in the home, fear of nursing homes, and that good old American virtue of independence may contribute to a desire to keep caregiving responsibilities within the family circle, and more affordable.

The family circle already may be overburdened. Demands of a job, child care, and maintaining a household (cooking, cleaning, paying the bills, etc.) can be challenging for many families. Adding caregiving for an aging parent or family member to those daily tasks can stretch one to the breaking point, even with love and the best of intentions. Caregiving, by its very nature, is up close and personal, depending on the existing loving relationship between the family member and the caregiver. Physical and mental demands of caregiving can create tensions, though. Tempers may flare, words can’t be retracted, and exhaustion, for the patient and the caregiver, creates unanticipated tensions, despite best efforts.

That’s when respite can be a big help.

Caregivers need care, too, and the NFC observances this month provide caregivers with evidence-based programs, educational webinars, and workshops, as well as resources and services focused on caregivers’ needs. You can help, too.

Invite caregiver friends for coffee, or lunch, or a movie. Arrange to stay with their loved one so they can take a break by themselves. Maybe they need to get a haircut, or have their nails done; personal care is important for caregivers, too.

For more information and ideas, log on to www. fairfaxcounty.gov/familyservices/older-adults/ family-caregiver-support-programs.

 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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C RIM E R EPO RT Week of Oct. 25 — 31 , 2021

described as a male, wearing a blue sweatshirt and headscarf, took the tip jar from a business.

Assault, W Broad St, Oct 25, 9:42 AM, an assault was reported.

Shoplifting, S Washington St, Oct 26, 5:45 PM, unknown suspect took an item of value without paying.

Larceny-Theft from Building, W Broad St, between Sept 14 and Oct 23, items of value were taken.

Larceny, S Washington St, Oct 27, 12:12 PM, (late report), on Oct 21, 5:23 PM, unknown suspect,

Drunk In Public, E Fairfax St, Oct 30, 1:07 AM, a male, 34, of Rockville, MD, was arrested for Drunk in Public.

Drug/Narcotic Violation, Roosevelt Blvd, Oct 30, 7:16 AM,

a female, 26, a male, 26, both of Springfield, VA, and a male, 40, of no fixed address, were arrested for felony possession of a controlled substance with intent to manufacture, sell, give or distribute and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Shoplifting, W Broad St, Oct 30, 1:03 PM, unknown suspect, described as a male, wearing all black and sunglasses, took items of value without paying.

Larceny from Vehicle, W Broad St, Oct 30, 4:19 PM, unknown suspect rummaged through several cars and took items of value.

Drunk in Public, S Washington St, Oct 30, 5:43 PM, a male, 47, of Page, AZ was arrested for Drunk in Public.

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Senator Dick Saslaw’s

Richmond Report Earlier this week, Virginians cast their votes for the next Governor, Lt. Governor and Attorney General. All of the seats in the House of Delegates were also on the ballot in districts that were drawn over a decade ago. The pundits predicted a nail biter and that was just what happened on November 2, with Glenn Youngkin winning by the narrowest of margins. Unfortunately, these cliff hanger elections only punctuate the great division in our society – a lingering Donald Trump effect. We have much work to do to bring harmony into our communities and civility back to government discourse. I intend to keep those goals foremost when we return to Richmond in January.

There were many issues at stake in this election. A significant wedge issue is/was public education. It was a strategy meant to deceive and disrupt – pitting parents against elected school boards and others intentionally to galvanize voter turnout.

Regrettably, it came at the expense of our children being used at pawns in this high-stake electoral game.

Let me tell you something: The past eighteen months have taken their toll on students, educators and families up and down the Commonwealth. At the top of the litany of woes comes learning loss, only to be challenged by mental health issues at all grade levels. I am the longest serving state senator, with senior standing on the Senate Education and Health Committee, Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee (SFAC), and the subcommittee on SFAC K-12. With longevity and a passionate interest in the value of education, I speak from “earned experience” on this issue.

Much to the credit of Governor Northam and First Lady Northam, this administration demonstrated bold leadership for our children and their future. This gives me hope for our children’s potential and the runways for their future success.

Last year our students and teachers faced immense challenges. During the last Senate Finance Committee meeting, Dr. James Lane (Superintendent of Public Instruction at the VA Dept. of Education) revealed the harsh facts as well as the proposed remedies to address the challenges brought on by the pandemic and re-entry into the physical classroom. The largest enrollment falloff (18 percent) came with our youngest student population — those in head start, pre-K,

and Kindergarten. These are critical learning years and we must get back on track with these young learners.

Initial outcome data indicates students made progress. However, their learning growth rates were slower than in previous years and students have unfinished learning.

Catching our students up in literary and mathematics is the complete focus of our return to learning plan.

This fall, we rolled out statewide diagnostic assessments to assess student learning from the prior grade to better differentiate instruction.

These growth assessments will allow student growth to be measured from the fall to the spring in grades 3-8 math and reading and will provide a better reflection of a student’s progress than a single spring assessment.

However, it is more than just administering assessments that will close the learning gaps. Schools need funding to provide afterschool and remedial learning opportunities, to hire additional teachers and staff, and to provide incentive pay to our educators. That is why the General Assembly and Department of Education have provided $210 million in state and federal funds this year to help our students catch up.

This support is in addition to the $3 billion in federal funds directly allocated to divisions for responding to the pandemic, including unfinished learning.

Not only do our students need to recover academically, but they also need to recover mentally and socially from the pandemic. That’s why the General Assembly acted to increase the number of school counselors in our school and implemented a staffing standard for nurses, psychologists, and social workers. These positions will ensure our students have access to supports that will help them succeed in the classroom.

It is time to come together and concentrate on the important aspects of education. This is one of the many topics we will address.

Let’s put the mean-spirited rhetoric from this campaign season behind us. I will lead the fight for our kids working with the new administration as soon as they take the leadership helm.  Senator Saslaw represents the 35th District in the Virginia State Senate.

He may be emailed at district35@senate.virginia.gov.

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Einstein Part 2: Everything Is Love

Following my column from a month ago that quoted the world’s most important theoretical physicist Albert Einstein on the fundamental nature of the physical universe, wherein he asserted that everything is energy, comes a new revelation.

Namely, it is Einstein’s assertion that, embedded in the omnipotence of energy in the actual, as opposed to merely perceived, universe is another astonishing revelation that he calls that “love.”

It is wildly contrary to our normal way of thinking about the relationship of FALLS CHURCH NEWS-PRESS physics to something as apparently nonphysical as love, but then most everything about this universe of ours that Einstein was able to recognize is similarly contrarian.

A notion as simple yet universal as love is a fascinating explanation, to say the least. Love, after all, is a word used to describe almost anything that calls us outside of ourselves, love of a person, love of baseball, love of beauty, and so forth.

In the late 1980s, Lieserl, the daughter of the famous genius Albert Einstein, donated 1,400 letters, written by Einstein, to the Hebrew University, with orders not to publish their contents until two decades after his death. This is one of them, for Lieserl Einstein. ”When I proposed the theory of relativity, very few understood me, and what I will reveal now to transmit to mankind will also collide with the misunderstanding and prejudice in the world.

“I ask you to guard the letters as long as necessary, years, decades, until society is advanced enough to accept what I will explain below.

“There is an extremely powerful force that, so far, science has not found a formal explanation to. It is a force that includes and governs all others, and is even behind any phenomenon operating in the universe and has not yet been identified by us.

“This universal force is love.

“When scientists looked for a unified theory of the universe they forgot the most powerful unseen force.

“Love is Light, that enlightens those who give and receive it.

“Love is gravity, because it makes some people feel attracted to others.

“Love is power, because it multiplies the best we have, and allows humanity not to be extinguished in their blind selfishness. Love unfolds and reveals.

“For love we live and die.

“Love is God and God is Love.

“This force explains everything and gives meaning to life. This is the variable that we have ignored for too long, maybe because we are afraid of love because it is the only energy in the universe that man has not learned to drive at will.

“To give visibility to love, I made a simple substitution in my most famous equation.

“If instead of E = mc2, we accept that the energy to heal the world can be obtained through love multiplied by the speed of light squared, we arrive at the conclusion that love is the most powerful force there is, because it has no limits.

“After the failure of humanity in the use and control of the other forces of the universe that have turned against us, it is urgent that we nourish ourselves with another kind of energy…

“If we want our species to survive, if we are to find meaning in life, if we want to save the world and every sentient being that inhabits it, love is the one and only answer.

“Perhaps we are not yet ready to make a bomb of love, a device powerful enough to entirely destroy the hate, selfishness and greed that devastate the planet.

“However, each individual carries within them a small but powerful generator of love whose energy is waiting to be released.

“When we learn to give and receive this universal energy, dear Lieserl, we will have affirmed that love conquers all, is able to transcend everything and anything, because love is the quintessence of life.

“I deeply regret not having been able to express what is in my heart, which has quietly beaten for you all my life. Maybe it’s too late to apologize, but as time is relative, I need to tell you that I love you and thanks to you I have reached the ultimate answer!

“Your father Albert Einstein.”

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Our Man in Arlington

By Charlie Clark

Force of habit, my reading of the candid new memoir by boldface broadcaster Katie Couric homed in on things Arlington.

In her multi-media rollout of “Going There” launched Oct. 26, the hometown girl who became “America’s sweetheart” justifiably name-drops personages from her famed, if hyped, journalism career.

You get insider looks at ABC News, CNN, “The Today Show,” CBS News, “60 Minutes”, Yahoo News, and now Katie Couric Media, sprinkled with honest accounts of her career milestones and intimate family moments.

She describes her “wholesome hometown” of Arlington as a “postwar suburban dream: hilly streets teeming with kids riding bikes and playing capture the flag, roving house to house on Halloween dressed up as cowboys and witches. Striving middle-class families who’d moved there for the good schools.”

Katie periodically returns to Arlington to behold the homestead on N. 40th St., though she didn’t have time during her Oct. 30 appearance at D.C.’s Anthem.

Back in 2004, when I helped induct her (and her late older sister, state Sen. Emily Couric) in the Yorktown High School Hall of Fame and Inspiration, she bowed out due to news obligations. But her parents John and Elinor, and brother John, attended. Weeks later she brought a Today Show crew to interview Yorktown students about stress. And in 2006,

she addressed the Arlington Kiwanis.

That Couric home she describes as a “tidy four-bedroom brick colonial” bought for $30,500 in 1957. “Our house exuded a modest solidity that also described my family,” she observes, remembering watching older sister Kiki “rush off to a football game in her cheerleading uniform, tossing her pom-poms and megaphone in the back of our Dad’s Sunbeam Alpine convertible.”

Arlingtonian brother John, “the nicest person in our family,” she writes, after graduating from UVA rented a renovated room in their parents’ basement. (John assures me he continued mowing the lawn, and his parents later reimbursed him.)

Couric credits her father for mentoring and giving up a reporting career for a higher-paying PR job. Her mother, a homemaker who also worked at Lord &Taylor, once retrieved a teen Katie when she was making out with an older boy in a basement she had ridden to on her Schwinn. Though not wealthy enough to join a swim club, the family was “well takencare-of—new shoes from Hahn’s in Clarendon every September, good winter coats from Woodies.”

Among school memories at Jamestown Elementary: Chris Foley tripping her on the blacktop, a production of Shakespeare’s “The Tempest,” and her youngster’s news story on the 1967 deaths of three astronauts. At Yorktown, she wrote for the Sentry, cheerleaded, and scooped ice cream at Giffords,

where a rude boy quizzed her on breast size.

The Yorktown connection via siblings helped her nab her first news job. Katie returned to Arlington when she covered the Pentagon, her first husband Jay proposed marriage here, and they planned a birth at Arlington Hospital. Famed interviewer Larry King’s attempt to seduce her was at his Rosslyn apartment.

I asked Katie why she didn’t include more school details, like favorite teachers. “It was so hard to fit everything,” she said.

Originally there was “more about running for office in 5th and 6th grade,” and influential Yorktown teachers Alan Holt, Paul Belair and Max Smith. “Maybe I will write volume 2 and call it Not Going There!” *** Just days before the wrecking ball was set to raze the Victorianera Fellows-McGrath house at 6404 Washington Blvd., the history buffs swarmed in.

With permission from the owner—who is planning two modern homes—and his demolition crew, members of the Arlington Historical Society and interested neighbors claimed artifacts and architectural elements from the three-story home (designed by John Wells) characterized by gingerbread wood motifs.

Preserved objects include signs labeling “the Memory House” (a onetime bed-and-breakfast), wall graffiti with signed caricatures of original workmen, cresting and a Newel post from a staircase. All will be considered for display at the Arlington Historical Museum.

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Community News & Notes City Seeks Input on Pandemic Recovery A community input form and a business survey will help the City of Falls Church government understand pandemic recovery priorities and needs.

Those who live, work, and own businesses in the City are invited to give input on the priorities for spending federal funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) through the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (SLFRF).

Feedback received through this questionnaire, along with other input, will help inform City Council decisions on the best use of ARPA/SLFRF funds.

City business owners are invited to complete the Business Survey to help the Economic Development Office better understand how to support businesses through the remainder of the pandemic and as the community continues to move toward normal.

The community input form and the business survey are available in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese. Both close on Friday, November 12 at 11:45 p.m.

Print versions will be available at the Mary Riley Styles Public Library and the Community Center.

Links to the form and survey, as well as more information on ARPA, can be found on the City’s website, www.fallschurchva.gov/ ARPA.

McLean Art Society Zoom Meeting November 19 Naomi Chung, a painter and educator, will be the featured presenter at the Friday, November19 Meeting (10 a.m.—12 p.m.) of the McLean Art Society. Ms. Chung teaches painting, drawing and color theory at Marymount University, Montgomery College and McLean Project for the Arts.

She will be doing her demonstration of a semi abstract landscape beginning at 11 a.m. Guests who would like to join the Zoom Meeting need to contact M.A.S. President Ray Goodrow at raymgoodrow@aol.com.

FALLS CHURCH City Council members who won election Tuesday, celebrating following the closing of the polls,were (l. to r.) Debbie Hiscott, Marybeth Connelly, Caroline Lian and David Snyder. (Courtesy Photo)

Memorial Service for Fran Turner

DMV Connect Mobile Coming November 19

A memorial service for Fran Turner will be at the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Alexandria on Friday, November 12 at 1 p.m.

For those wanting to attend virtually, there will be a link on the church’s website: https:// www.wpc-alex.org.

Can’t get to the DMV? The DMV is coming to you at TysonsPimmit Library on November 19 from 10 a.m. — 4 p.m. DMV Connect mobile offices can assist you with: driver’s licenses and ID cards, titles and registrations, license plates, driver transcripts, disabled parking placards or plates, address changes, testing, Virginia vital records E-ZPass transponders, hunting and fishing licenses and more.

Please visit the DMV appointment selector to make an appointment. Walk-ins will be considered. When you register for an appointment, select “DMV Connect” and choose “TysonsPimmit Library” as your location.

Registration opens November 3.

For more information please see the DMV website at https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/ general/#mobileoperations.asp

New Artists Appearing at Local Gallery Alexia Scott’s Studio Gallery would like to announce that the following artists are open Saturdays mornings from 9:30 — 12 through December 18th: Cheryl Bearss, Joan Bixler, Christina Blake, Elisabeth Hudgins, Scott Kaye, Matt Redfield, Ann Steele, Deborah Taylor, Two Sisters Art Glass and the Swell Candle Company.

Alexia Scott is also open by appointment. Contact her at aj@ alexiapaints.com.

The studio is located at 106 Little Falls Street, Falls Church.

Go to alexiaspaintingstudio.com for more information about any of the artists.

Habitat Restoration at Cavalier Trail Park Join the City of Falls Church Habitat Restoration Team in restoring the local ecosystem

in city parks. They will remove damaging invasive plants as well as plant native species that benefit our local birds, butterflies, and other pollinators. Wear closedtoed shoes, bring a mask and dress to get dirty.

This weekend, November 6, habitat restoration will take place at Cavalier Trail Park from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Each event is limited to 30 people to ensure social distance.

Please register online for each event at bit.ly/Fall21HRT. Contact Amy Crumpton (amy.c.crumpton@gmail.com) or Melissa Teates (meltektites@outlook.com) for questions.

New Short Film by F.C. Resident F.C. resident Dalton Okolo, has released his new short film, “Missing You,” for free online.

Set in the suburbs of Northern VA in early summer 2020 — during the start of civil unrest in DC — an apathetic and somber middle-aged man struggles to get over a woman that he was never that close with.

The film is free to watch and can be found online at

h t t p s : / / w w w. y o u t u b e . c o m / watch?v=U2iJio-Hy5Y.

Mosaic District Co-Working Space Now Open NICHE is an extended workfrom-home space that provides opportunities to network, connect or collaborate. Work environments have changed for so many of us; NICHE embraces this new culture with a safe, convenient and fun experience.

Reserve your space at NICHE for free using their dedicated app and enjoy: complimentary highspeed Wi-Fi, convenient access to power outlets and charging stations, community buzzing with creative energy, single-person and team-sized tables and the ability to book the space for a variety of uses including presentations, group meetings, trainings or simply an alternative to office or work-from-home

Tiny Turkey Trot on November 20 Come join Tysons-Pimmit Library for the Tiny Turkey Trot from 11 a.m. — 12 p.m. on Saturday, November 20. Put on

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your running shoes and test your running speed on their Turkey Trot Course. Enjoy crafts, games and fun. Weather permitting the Turkey Trot will take place outside. In the event of inclement weather it will run indoors. Ages Birth—6 years with an adult caregiver.

For more information on the event, visit https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/.

Aesop’s Fables Opens This Weekend The lessons learned in Aesop’s simple fables like The Ant and the Grasshopper, The Tortoise and the Hare, and The Lion and the Mouse, have weathered the test of time. The Learning Theater crew at Creative Cauldron bring them to life with a 21st century twist and their classic heart. Great for the whole family.

Please note: all patrons must wear masks. Social distancing and proof of vaccination or negative Covid test is required for everyone 12 and over.

Shows take place from November 5 — 21 with showtimes on Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.

Tickets can be purchased in advance online at https://www. creativecauldron.org/aesop.html.

Cox Farms Christmas Market Opening Soon Pick your perfect wreath and tree, warm up around the fire, and enjoy some tasty treats at Cox Farms.

The Corner Market will be open Thursdays through Sundays from November 26 through December 19. The market will be closed Monday through Wednesday. In addition to premium fir trees and homemade wreaths, they will have kettle

corn, apple cider donuts, cinnamon roasted almonds, fresh cider, local honey and preserves, and more! Enjoy a cup of hot cider or hot chocolate while the kids play on their wooden boat and firetruck.

“We are so excited to open the Corner Market this season.

Because of lingering Covid concerns, Santa will be skipping over the farm in 2021, and we will not be offering marshmallow/ s’mores/hotdog roasting over the fire. Due to the tree shortage, we expect to sell out of trees very early this year, so please don’t wait to get yours!”

Veterans Day Open House Next Thursday American Legion Post 130 will be hosting an open house for Veterans Day on Thursday, November 11 from 2 p.m. — 6 p.m. at 400 N. Oak Street in Falls Church. Call (703) 5531945 with any questions.

Farmers Market Every Sunday at Mosaic District FRESHFARM operates every Sunday year-round. Located in the thriving shopping district of the Mosaic neighborhood in Fairfax, this family-friendly market is the perfect spot to shop for locally grown fruits and vegetables, mushrooms, grass-fed meats and pastured eggs, dairy products, ferments, sweet and savory baked goods, pastries, kombucha, cold-pressed juices, coffee, ice cream, prepared foods, handmade dog treats, and more.

FRESHFARM is committed to keeping shoppers, vendors, and market managers as safe as possible while providing fresh food to our communities. Mask wearing and social distancing is encouraged for vendors and cus-

MERIDIAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS working on the student newspaper, The Lasso, held forth at a post-election event at Clare and Don’s Tuesday night to conduct evaluations of the election returns. (Photo: News-Press) tomers. Unvaccinated customers must wear a mask.

MCC’s New Podcast Series Begins November 17 Mason Young, Capital One’s Managing Vice President of Corporate Development, will be the featured guest on McLean Community Center’s (MCC) new podcast, “MCC in Conversation with …,” the first episode of which will be recorded at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 17. Hosted

by MCC’s Youth & Instructional Programs Manager Christian Hayes, the podcast will be recorded at MCC’s Alden Theatre with a live audience in attendance.

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Admission to the event is free; registration is required. MCC is located at 1234 Ingleside Ave. In this podcast series, patrons are invited to join Hayes for some in-depth conversations with community leaders, ranging from business owners to athletes to politicians.

The goal of the conversation series is to bring together local and nationally accomplished individuals for discussions that get to the heart of intriguing topics and reflect MCC’s commitment to serving as a marketplace of ideas within the community.

Hayes, who is also the co-host of the WGN Podcast, encourages the community to attend the

event. “Come be a part of something unique. This conversation series will be different from any discussion or interview you have seen.”

Mason Young is a member of the Corporate Development team at Capital One. The team is responsible for acquisitions, divestitures, partnerships and strategic growth initiatives across all of Capital One’s business lines.

Guests in the McLean Community Center (MCC) conversation series events will be added and announced on an ongoing basis.

For more information, visit the website, www.mcleancenter.org.

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Halloween Hijinks Return to Falls Church

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IT WAS BACK TO HALLOWEEN as usual last weekend, including a sampling of trick-or-treaters showing up at our publisher’s door in Winter Hill (left) and festivities at the Halloween party in Cherry Hill Park sponsored by the Falls Church Recreation and Parks Department (right).

After last year’s sweeping Covid-19 prohibitions on such events, it was a happy relief to see their resumption this year, and hopefully going forward. (News-Press photos by Steven Mory, Gary Mester)

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School News & Notes Meridian Collaborates with Students in Togo

Northern Virginia. A public ceremony unveiling the new historical Marker will be in held at the Eden Center in Spring 2022.

Meridian Environmental Science students conducted a virtual Meet and Greet yesterday with students in Tsévié, Togo (a small country in W. Africa).

Meridian teachers connected with the school in Togo through Games for Africa — STEM Learning Centers, a non-profit to partner K12 schools in the U.S and Africa to broaden youth’s cross-cultural competencies and STEM skills. This year, under the leadership of FCCPS teachers: Carey Pollack, Darius Coulibaly, and Ray Wu-Rorrer, as well as Tsévié teacher Richard Dute Yawo, the two schools hope to collaborate on parallel projects focused on the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

FCEPTA Trivia Nights November 5, 6 and 13

Support the Meridian Band MUSIC Days MUSIC Days (Many Useful Students In (our) Community) is the Meridian High School band’s annual fundraiser to help all students pay for travel to Orlando, Florida, to perform at Disneyworld! The students are thrilled that they will get to travel to Florida in January and are asking Falls Church City families to consider once again participating in MUSIC Days by hiring band students for jobs like yard work, babysitting, dog walking, animal sitting, spreading mulch, car washing, musical performance, holiday decorating, gift wrapping, etc. More information can be found on the FCCPS website.

A Marker for FCC Vietnamese History Henderson Middle School students Oliver and Griffin Hardi nominated the Eden Center in the Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Historical Marker Contest.

The Virginia Board of Historic Resources recently announced their nomination as winners: Vietnamese Immigrants in

FCEPTA’s annumal trivia night will take place on Friday, November 5: 2nd and 3rd Grades; Saturday November 6: 4th and 5th Grades. Students play for free and do not need to register.

Students will log in to a Zoom meeting and participate with their classmates.

Sat, Nov 13: Adults Fundraiser: registration is required and participants can create their own team of up to six players. Adult teams are invited to gather at one person’s house as breakout rooms will not be offered this year.

More information can be found at https://fcepta.org/trivianight/.

Student Leads STEM Non-Profit Khushi Garg, a junior at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, leads a student-run nonprofit organization called “One World.

One Nation.”

This organization strives to support children globally who lack educational resources or are disadvantaged and provide the students an extending learning platform so they can explore their interests, build on their passions, and find a path to a career.

They run free classes online on a variety of STEM topics such as Computer Science, Astronomy, Anatomy and Physiology, Neuroscience and more!

Further, they run these classes not only all over Fairfax County, but also reach out to students in North Carolina, Washington and even other countries like India where they support disadvantaged schools. Their goal is to cultivate students’ passions so that students can develop their skills and build a career with the skills acquired for a bright future.

Through the donations they receive, their organization helps

THE MUSTANGS CROSS COUNTRY TEAMS have both secured their tickets to States after competing in Culpeper last week. The boys team placed second and the girls team placed third. They will compete in the 3A State Championship on November 13. (Photo Courtesy FCCPS)

set up a computer lab in underprivileged schools. During the Covid-19 pandemic, the classes have been especially beneficial in keeping students engaged and providing an outlet for their curiosity and energy. Students from any elementary school were welcome to join the classes.

Currently, there are 300 students enrolled into the program.

Once schools closed for the rest of the year due to the Covid19, Garg was cut out from interaction with classmates, engaging curriculum and enriching extracurriculars, and placed in a static routine of rereading book series and texting friends. She realized that this schedule was not unique to her, but a situation students across Virginia and other states were trapped in. She began to brainstorm how she could utilize her resources to engage not only herself, but also other children who must be facing this boredom and deprivation of learning that Covid-19 brought. Instantly, she resorted to her own interests.

By leveraging her startup nonprofit organization One World.

One Nation, she pooled together a couple of elementary-aged kids from her neighborhood and started teaching them science topics for free. Using the presentations created on computer systems, they engrossed themselves in the underlying interactions of the CPU and memory. As the classes went on, interest grew and soon she was running two sets of classes on various topics, recruiting friends as mentors for the classes

and getting emails from students across the nation— ranging from Washington state to New Jersey.

The volunteer instructors and Garg have experienced how to manage different time zones, coordinate with both mentors and students, and adjust the pace of the class to best tailor the students, which they will take with them as the nonprofit develops.

Now, three months later, the courses are complete with an allencompassing test and certification of achievement.

Although they are still stuck in the middle of a pandemic, Garg and her students are thriving. In order to broaden the reach to students worldwide, she posts videos that correspond to all lessons on YouTube.

Further, as the organization progresses and grows, One World. One Nation accrues donations from parents and they will invest these generous offerings to support underprivileged children in underdeveloped countries by providing them a computer lab at their schools.

Anyone is free to join as a student at One World, One Nation and can register through their website at https://oneworldonenationusa.org/ for their free and interactive STEM classes.

Meridian Cross Country Makes States The Mustangs conquered the hills at Culpeper to punch

their tickets to States as both the Boys and Girls team qualified.

Overall, the Boy’s team claimed the Runner-up trophy by beating District rival Warren County by 3 pts.

The Girl’s team finished 3rd with 65 points, marking 21 out of 22 years that they’ve qualified for States. The Mustangs will travel to Salem, VA, for the Group 3A State Championship on November 13th.

Vaccines for 5—11 Year-Olds at FCCPS Immediately following the approval of vaccinations, the school system hopes parents will take their children to receive their vaccine.

The FCHD will also be deploying mobile vaccination locations all over the health district to facilitate the vaccination of children ages 5-—11. Later this year, the FHD will move to school sites for after-school and weekend clinics so that parents can be present when their child is vaccinated. Once 5-11 year old students are two weeks post their second vaccine, the same rules for contact tracing and quarantine that are in place for all vaccinated individuals will apply to students ages 5-11. If a student is vaccinated and considered a close contact, they will not have to “pause” or be quarantined, so long as they are symptom-free. So please get your child vaccinated as soon as you have the chance.

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NEWS BRIEFS F.C. Seeks Suggestions For Naming New Streets The new 10-acre West Falls mixed use development adjacent the new Meridian High School has a list of possible names for new streets that would connect sections of the project, Falls Church City Hall officials say.

The City is inviting people to offer their input by emailing Carly Aubrey with the City Planning Department at caubrey@fallschurchva.gov as it moves through various boards and commissions over the next two months, culminating in a scheduled Dec. 13 vote by the Falls Church City Council.

The mega-project will bring offices, retail, and residences, including multifamily condominiums and apartments as well as senior housing.

A proposed name of the main route functioning as a spine through the project and connecting it to the West Falls Metro station is West Falls Boulevard. Suggested names of other streets in the project include Magnolia Street, Mulberry Lane, Cardinal Lane, and Arbor Way.

Police, ATF Seek Info About Falls Church Area ATM Murder Fairfax County Police and detectives from the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) are now offering more reward money for information about an early morning killing from Oct. 20 at a Wells Fargo Bank walk-up ATM on Annandale Road near Route 50 in Greater Falls Church.

On Saturday, Oct. 23, a 73-year-old victim, Nelson Alexander Sr., of Falls Church, died after a robbery attempt and shooting at the ATM site. The ATF is offering a $10,000 reward.

At a press conference last Friday, Fairfax Police released additional security footage, stating that they have received many tips but are asking people to look again. Video from Metro showed individuals on a bus, but authorities are looking for other footage where the suspected group of three men may have been.

A passing cyclist noticed the victim in the parking lot around 6:14 a.m., and officers later responded to the 2900 block of Annandale Road.

Alexander received surgery following the attack but died from his injuries the same day.

A vehicle was stolen in Alexandria, abandoned, and recovered by police about a half mile from the scene and police believe there may be more than just three people who were directly or indirectly involved.

Fairfax Police have classified the shooting as a murder investigation, the 19th so far this year in the county.

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In a briefing to the Falls Church City Council’s Economic Development Committee meeting last week, Joe Muffler of Mills Creek Properties said that significant progress is underway to bring retail components to its Founders Row project at W. Broad and N. West Streets, where residential occupancies are now underway.

Leases have now been signed with three restaurants, Muffler reported, although formal announcements are yet to occur, and talks with a prospective movie theater tenant are heating up as box office results around the U.S. are getting better and better.

Meridian Band Marches In F.C. on Halloween Playing in costume was a new event for Meridian High School band musicians as they haunted the streets of Falls Church with music and an entourage of costumed little friends on Halloween night.

The drums and horns played for family and friends along the parade route. Community performances are an important part of the band, including the newly formed Tri M National Music Honor Society led by student leaders Danielle Kuck and Hana Saldate.

Fed Journalism Support Dropped From Bill The Local Journalism Sustainability Act, a comprehensive legislative effort championed by America’s Newspapers and other leading media groups reported in last week’s News-Press, is no longer included in the House of Representatives “Build Back Better” reconciliation bill.

The act was taken out of the reconciliation bill late last week as the White House and Congress sought compromise language that would meet President Biden’s objectives that called for a significantly reduced price tag.

While there is still an opportunity to get the act back in the reconciliation bill, there are many competing interests and not enough money to go around.

Other measures that also were cut included two free years of community college, reduced prescription drug prices and paid family and medical leave.

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FALLS CHURCH CALENDAR LOCALEVENTS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4 Falls Church Fiber Artists.

Drop in for this informal weekly group to knit and crochet at Mary Riley Styles Library.

Share what you're creating. Get advice from other knitters and crocheters or just chat while you work on your own project.

All are welcome. (120 N Virginia Ave., Falls Church). 10 a.m — 12 p.m.

Baby Storytime. Join TysonsPimmit Library for rhymes, songs, stories and activities for you and your baby. Build an early literacy foundation while enjoying time together in your lap. Space limited to 15 children with one caregiver each.

No registration, customers will be allowed in on a first come, first served basis. Check in at the Children's Information desk for tickets.This class is best for babies 0-18 months and their caregivers. (7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church). 10:30 — 11 a.m.

Five & Under Storytime.

Children and their caregivers are welcome to join Thomas Jefferson Library for stories, songs, and activities that build early literacy skills. Ages 0—5.

Space is limited to ticketed attendees for in-person events.

Tickets are free and first-come, first-serve at the information desk 30 minutes before each program. (1545 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 10:30 — 11 a.m.

Woodrow Wilson Baby & Me Storytime. Visit Woodrow Wilson to read stories, move your feet and have fun.

Attendees will also be learning Spanish words as they fit with the theme of each program.

Ages Birth-18 months with an adult. (6101 Knollwood Dr., Falls Church). 10:30 — 11 a.m.

An Introduction to Cryptocurrency. Join Mary Riley Styles Library for an introduction to all things cryptocurrency presented by the Blockchain Association. During this session we will explore the basics of blockchain technology, describe

some of the largest cryptocurrencies, and discuss regulatory issues surrounding the space. (120 N Virginia Ave., Falls Church). 7 — 8 p.m.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6 Falls Church Farmers Market.

The Falls Church Farmers Market runs every Saturday at City Hall, where attendees will find fresh, local produce, meat, dairy, flowers & plants, honey, music and more. For more information, visit fallschurchva.gov/547/FarmersMarket-To-Go. (300 Park Ave., Falls Church). 8 a.m. — 12 p.m.

Saturday Morning Stories. Start your weekend off at the Woodrow Wilson Library to enjoy their in person Saturday Morning Stories event with Ms. Nancy. Guests will hear three stories and find new stories to check out. All ages are welcomed. (6101 Knollwood Dr., Falls Church). 10:15 — 10:45 a.m.

Family Storytime. Share the joy of playful learning together!

Children and their caregivers can participate in music, movement and song in this program that promotes bonding and highlights the natural rhythms in language at Tysons-Pimmit Library. Ages 0—5. (7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church). 10:30 — 11 a.m.

Paws to Read with Lucy. Read aloud to Lucy, a trained therapy dog at Thomas Jefferson Library.

Bring your own book or choose a book from the library. Walkins welcome. Age 6—12. (1545 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 2 — 3 p.m.

Karaoke with Babs. The American Legion Post 130 will be hosting a karaoke event open to the public.

(400 N. Oak St., Falls Church). 8 p.m.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 7 Native American Life in Fairfax County. Learn about local history of Native Americans this month! November is National Native American Heritage Month throughout the United States.

Explore what life may have been like for Eastern Woodland Indians and their relationship with Fairfax County. Presented by the Fairfax

County Park Authority at TysonsPimmit Library.(7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church). 10:30 — 11:30 a.m.

Free Composting Workshop.

Learn how to compost! Topics include: leaf mulching in your yard, yard waste composting, hands-on composting demonstration, making compost tea, proper food waste composting, and vermicomposting. All participants will receive free backyard compost bins. Participants must wear a mask and adhere to Covid-19 safety precautions. Only eight participants are allowed for this event. To reserve a spot, email Master Gardener, Sandra Tarpinian at shoptarp@gmail.com or call her at 571-275-8800. (312 Park Ave., Falls Church). 2 — 4 p.m.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8 Storytime Fun for Preschoolers.

Space limited to 15 children with one caregiver each. No registration. Check in at the TysonsPimmit info desk for tickets.

Masks are once again required at the library regardless of vaccination status. (7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church). 10:30 — 11 a.m.

Baby Lap Time. Parents are welcome to bring their pre-walking babies to Thomas Jefferson Library for stories, songs, and other lapsit activities. Space is limited to ticketed attendees for in-person events at the library.

Tickets are free and first-come, first-serve at the information desk 30 minutes before each program. (1545 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 1:30 — 2:30 p.m.

City Council Meeting. The City Council meets in-person in City Hall’s Council Chambers. In-person capacity may be limited due to Covid-19 safety and all attendees must wear a mask and stay socially distant at all times. The meeting can be viewed live online (fallschurchva.gov/CouncilMeetings) or on FCCTV (Cox channel 11, RCN channel 2, Verizon channel 35).

Public comment can be made inperson or via MS Teams on any topic; sign-up by noon on the day of the meeting, fallschurchva.gov/ PublicComment. (300 Park Ave., Falls Church). 7:30 — 11 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10

Pre-K Time. Join Thomas Jefferson Library for stories, songs, and activities to get ready for kindergarten. Age: 3-5. Space is limited to ticketed attendees for in-person events. Tickets are free and first-come, first-serve at the information desk 30 minutes before each program. (1545 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 10:30 — 11 a.m.

After School Activities and Adventures. Introducing After School Activities and Adventures at Woodrow Wilson Library: the after-school activity of the week.

It might be games, activities, or crafts. It's always a surprise and fun. Ages 6—12. Limited to the first 12 participants. (6101 Knollwood Dr., Falls Church). 4:30 — 5:30 p.m.

Teen Art Club. Teen Art volunteers create art displays for the children's desk at Mary Riley Styles Library. These may be individual art pieces based around a theme or larger displays. Art supplies will be provided. Participants must be members of the teen volunteer program. For volunteers in Grades 7-12, the Teen Art Club meets monthly during the school year.

Teens who participate earn volunteer hours. Registration required.

To apply to be a volunteer visit www.fallschurchva.gov/teenvolunteers. (120 N Virginia Ave., Falls Church). 6 — 8 p.m.

Pajama Storytime. Come in your pajamas and bring your teddy bear for a bedtime story at Tysons-Pimmit Library. Ages 0 to 7 and their families. (7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church). 7 — 7:30 p.m.

THEATER&ARTS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4 Aesop’s Fables. Fun for the whole family! “Why do we procrastinate? What should we do when we find ourselves outfoxed? And what if the Boy Who Cried Wolf had access to a smart phone?”

All these questions and more are explored in this fresh adaptation of Aesop’s Fables, inspired by the classic morals of these stories and the troupe of student actors who

will bring them to life. The Ant and the Grasshopper, The Tortoise and the Hare, and The Lion and the Mouse, have weathered the test of time. Our Learning Theater crew bring them to life with a 21st century twist and their classic heart. Please note: social distancing between parties and masks will be required along with proof of vaccination, OR proof of negative Covid test taken within 72 hours of visit. Accommodations available for students under 12.

November 5 — 21, 2021. Fridays 7:30 p.m., Saturday 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m., Sunday 2:00 p.m. ​ & 4:00 p.m. Adults tickets are $20.

Student tickets are $18. Get a free ticket when you sign up as a volunteer.

LIVEMUSIC THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4 Bobby Thompson Trio. The State Theatre (220 N Washington St., Falls Church). 6:30 p.m. 703-2370300.

Augustana. Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). $22. 7:30 p.m. 703-255-1566.

Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone. The Birchmere (3701 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria). $49.50. 7:30 p.m. 703-549-7500.

Thrillbillys with Johnny Spampinato. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 8 p.m. 703-241-9504.

Harlem 100 Featuring Mwenso & The Shakes. Wolf Trap (1645 Trap Rd. Vienna). $52+. 8 p.m. 703255-1900.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5 Brook Yoder. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 4:30 p.m. 703-241-9504.

Bro Bro and the Komodo Live and in Concert. Falls Church Distillers (442 S. Washington Street, Ste A Falls Church). 7 p.m. 703-8589186.

Stephanie Mills. The Birchmere (3701 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria). $89.50. 7:30 p.m.

703-549-7500.

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The Cassaday Concoction with the 19th Street Band. The State Theatre (220 N Washington St., Falls Church). $12. 8 p.m. 703237-0300.

Buck Meek with Kidi Band.

Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). $15 – $25. 8 p.m. 703255-1566.

Shartel & Hume Band. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 8:30 p.m. 703-2419504.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6 Snake Farmers. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 4 p.m. 703-241-9504.

Blue Book Value Band. Falls Church Distillers (442 S. Washington Street, Ste A Falls Church). 7:30 p.m. 703-858-9186.

Stephanie Mills. The Birchmere (3701 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria). $89.50. 7:30 p.m.

703-549-7500.

Aaron Lee Tasjan with Tristen.

Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). $16. 8 p.m. 703-2551566.

6 Pack Rodeo. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 8:30 p.m. 703-241-9504.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 7 Swell Band. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 4 p.m. 703-241-9504.

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Distillers (442 S. Washington Street, Ste A Falls Church). 5 p.m.

703-858-9186.

Chuck Prophet & The Mission with Matt Jaffe. Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). $25.

7 p.m. 703-255-1566.

Steep Canyon Rangers. The Birchmere (3701 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria). $39.50. 7:30 p.m. 703-549-7500.

Wolf Blues Jam. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 8 p.m. 703-241-9504.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8 Candlelight with Maeta. Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna).

7 p.m. and 9 p.m. shows. 703255-1566.

Tom Saputo. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 7:30 p.m. 703-241-9504.

Marc Broussard with Drew Angus. The Birchmere (3701 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria). $45. 7:30 p.m. 703-549-7500.

The Bob James Quartet. The State Theatre (220 N Washington St., Falls Church). $40—$55. 8 p.m.

703-237-0300.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9 Open Mic. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 7:30 p.m. 703-241-9504.

David Ryan Harris + Justin Kawika Young. Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). $15 – $50. 7:30

COUNTRY SINGER and songwriter, Brandy Clark will be bringing her tour to the Birchmere in Alexandria on Wednesday. (P����: E����� T����� C�������) p.m. 703-255-1566.

p.m. 703-241-9504.

The Wallflowers with Marie Miller. The Birchmere (3701 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria). $75. 7:30 p.m. 703-549-7500.

Adam Knudsen Live and in Concert. Falls Church Distillers (442 S. Washington Street, Ste A Falls Church). 6 p.m. 703-8589186.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10 Open Mic. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 7:30

Kayhan Kalhor. Wolf Trap (1645 Trap Rd. Vienna). $42+. 8 p.m.

703-255-1900.

Charlie Hunter & Scott Amendola Duo Live and in Concert. Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). $20 – $25. 7:30 p.m. 703-2551566.

Brandy Clark with Alex Hall Live and in Concert. The Birchmere (3701 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria). $35. 7:30 p.m. 703549-7500.

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Business News & Notes Two Falls Church Restaurants Make the Top 10 Northern Virginia Magazine published their top 10 restaurants last week and named two in Falls Church as the critic’s favorites. Ranked first is 2941 and Thompson Italian at number nine.

Filipino Restaurant Opens in Falls Church Kamayan Fiesta recently opened its second location at the corner of Annandale and Washington Streets in the City of Falls Church. Started 18 months ago in Springfield, where the locally owned eatery specializes in Filipino cuisine, including different kinds of pancit (or rice noodles) and chicken adobo.

Live Local Falls Church Kicks Off November marks the Live Local campaign where local businesses are frequented and highlighted by the community. Photograph your visits to your favorite places to shop, eat, drink, spend, learn, support, play, grow, create, hire, build, source and retain. Use the hashtag #LiveLocalFC and share on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Users with the most #LiveLocalFC posts will receive gift cards up to $100 to fun spots in Falls Church. Visit https://bit.ly/3pXKYi6 for more details.

Falls Church Contractor Acquired Falls Church-based defense contractor PAE Inc. has been acquired for $1.9 billion by Amentum Holdings, the Germantown-based aerospace company announced Monday.

Amentum was formed in 2020 and nearly doubled its workforce by purchasing McLeanbased DynCorp International that September.

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Local Giant and Flashflood Partner to Reduce Waste, Save Money Giant Food is partnering with Flashfood, an online discount food marketplace, on a pilot project at its store in the Bailey’s Crossroads area of Falls Church, with the goal of cutting food waste and reducing customers’ grocery bills. The Flashfood app allows customers to browse deals on fresh items like meat, produce boxes, dairy and bakery items that are nearing their best-by dates. Purchases are made directly through the app and customers pick up their orders from the Flashfood zone located inside the Giant store in Bailey’s Crossroads, 3480 S. Jefferson St., Falls Church.

Habitat Restoration: Cavalier Trail Park Join the City of Falls Church Habitat Restoration Team on Saturday, November 6 and help restore the local ecosystem in Cavalier Trail Park. Advanced registration required. Meet 10-12 noon at 590 S. Maple Avenue or 200 W. Westmoreland Road in Falls Church. Contact Amy Crumpton (amy.c.crumpton@gmail.com) or Melissa Teates (meltektites@outlook.com) with questions.  Business News & Notes is compiled by Elise Neil Bengtson, Executive Director of the Greater Falls Church Chamber of Commerce. She may be emailed at elise@fallschcurchchamber.org.

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Justice High School Wins Back to Back District Championships

by Stefanie Vestal

As the seconds ticked down to 0:00 on the scoreboard the Justice High School field hockey team watched their 3-1 lead against Falls Church turn into their second National District Championship in as many seasons. In both the 2020 and 2021 Field Hockey seasons the Justice team has been undefeated in the district on their way to winning the first District Titles for the school since 1972.

Over the past few seasons, the team has been steadily improving thanks to a core group of players who have been committed to improving their skills in the off season. Many players have participated in camps, clinics, leagues, and off-season practices to help develop as individual players and a team. The team has also worked to involve younger students from elementary and middle schools to get them to learn field hockey to prepare for when they get to Justice.

This year the team advanced to the quarterfinals of the Occoquan Regional Tournament for the second year in a row but unfortunately saw their season end in a triple overtime shoot-out game losing by just one goal. The team ended

JUSTICE HIGH SCHOOL Wins back to back field hockey district titles . (Photo Courtesy: Stefanie Vestal ) .

with a 19-2 record, one of, if not the best, in school history.

For the past two seasons much of the success of the team has come from the leadership and cohesiveness of the defense. This year Justice had 13 shut-out games and only one game where the opponent scored more than one goal. The defensive unit has been led for two years by Senior cocaptain Katie Sponaugle, who was

voted the Player of the Year for the National District. Fellow senior captains Riley Grant and Grace Martin (also a First Team AllConference selection), Senior and Second Team All-District Goalie Natalie Romero-Marves, and sophomore Sophia DePasquale make up the rest of the nearly impenetrable defense.

On offense Seniors again have led the way with two First

Team All-District players, Brooke Hothem and Maria Papas as the leading scorers for the Wolves. Of the 79 goals that the team scored this season more than one-third were scored by either Papas or Hothem. This year Papas recorded her 100th career point making her one of the highest point scorers in school history. Juniors Samantha Schrecker, Gabby Jesse, and Sofia Ielmini have all been impact play-

ers for the Wolves this season as forwards and midfielders.

This year the team is graduating 10 seniors, all of them who have had a huge impact on the program over the past few years. They will be tremendously missed, but the team is looking toward a bright future with several sophomores and juniors who were starters and made valuable contributions this season.

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PAGE 20 | NOVEMBER 4 - 10, 2021 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY COUNCIL CITY OF FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA City Council scheduled public hearings and final action for the following items for Monday, November 8, 2021 at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matters may be heard.

(TR21-33) RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO AMEND SECTION 4.14 “APPOINTMENTS” OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF FALLS CHURCH TO REPLACE QUALIFIED VOTER STATUS CRITERIA WITH AGE OF AT LEAST 18 YEARS This amendment to the City Charter would remove the requirement that members of boards and commissions appointed by City Council be qualified voters, but would retain the requirement that members be at least 18 years of age.

(TR21-30) RESOLUTION TO NAME THE CITY PROPERTY AT 7100 GORDON AVENUE AS “THE ROBERT L. GOFF PROPERTY YARD” This resolution would name the City’s property yard as The Robert L. Goff Property Yard.

All public hearings will be held in City Council Chambers, City Hall, 300 Park Ave., Falls Church, VA. Public comment will be heard from those attending the meeting. Public comment will also be heard remotely from those who complete a speaker form at www.fallschurchva. gov/PublicComment before noon on the day of the Council meeting. Written public hearing comments may be sent until noon on the day of the meeting to cityclerk@fallschurchva.gov.

For copies of legislation, contact the City Clerk’s office at 703-248-5014 or cityclerk@ fallschurchva.gov. The City of Falls Church is committed to the letter and spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act. To request a reasonable accommodation for any type of disability, call 703-248-5014 (TTY 711).

CELESTE HEATH, CITY CLERK Volunteers who live in the City of Falls Church are needed to serve on the boards and commissions listed below. Contact the City Clerk’s Office (703-248-5014, cityclerk@fallschurchva.gov, or www.fallschurchva.gov/BC) for an application form or more information. Positions advertised for more than one month may be filled during each subsequent month.

Architectural Advisory Board (Alternate) Board of Equalization Board of Zoning Appeals Citizens’ Advisory Committee on Transportation City Employee Review Board Historic Architectural Review Board Housing Commission Recreation and Parks Advisory Board Towing Advisory Board (Towing Representative)

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Brobst, applicant and owner, for a variance to Section 48-1102(j)(1), to allow a generator in front yard along the Greenwich Street frontage on premises known as 601 N West Street, RPC #51-209-016 of the Falls Church Real Property Records, zoned R-1B, Medium Density Residential Variance application V1629-21 by Insight Property Group LLC, applicant and owner, for variances to Section 48-933 to allow 1) compact spaces and 2) placement of columns less than three (3) feet from the drive aisle within a parking garage, for the purpose of constructing a parking garage and mixed-use building on premises known as 100 N. Washington Street, 127 E. Broad Street, 131 E. Broad Street and Park Place Parcel (RPC Numbers 53-104-051, 53-104036, 53-104-050 and 53-104-015 of the Falls Church Real Property Records), zoned B-2, Central Business Public hearing on the above matter is scheduled for November 18, 2021, 7:30 PM, or as soon thereafter as the item may be heard.

All participating members of Board of Zoning Appeals will be present at this meeting through electronic means. Public comment and questions may be submitted to zoning@ fallschurchva.gov until 4:30 pm on November 18, 2021. Virtual meeting link, agenda and application materials will be available the week prior to the scheduled hearing at: http:// www.fallschurchva.gov/BZA

Information on the above application is also available for review upon request to staff at zoning@fallschurchva.gov.

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ACROSS 1. What it takes to tango 4. Lather 8. Poems 12. Torn cloth 13. Again 14. Phooey’s kin 15. Feel sick 16. Grand party 17. Plunged 18. Court response 20. Glass part 21. Gusto 22. Diamond or pearl 24. Cram 27. Painters’ stands

55. House addition 56. Large number 57. Correct 58. Asian sauce DOWN 1. Catch 2. Lament 3. Stare rudely at 4. Hang loosely 5. Disables 6. Sandwich mart 7. Bogs 8. Weird 9. Punter’s action: 2 wds.

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30. Interlace 33. Mix thoroughly 34. Happen again 35. Razors 37. One who drenches 38. Trim rind from 39. Social insect 40. Puncturing tool 42. Mischievous creature 44. Not bad: hyph.

48. Wander 50. Kind of duck 52. Succeed 53. Pitch 54. Jack rabbit

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4. Westfalenstadion (officially Signal Iduna Park) is the home stadium of what Bundesliga football club?

5. Before becoming the Toronto Maple Leafs, what name did the NHL team have from 1919-27?

6. Name the Iowa Hawkeyes running back who was selected by the New York Jets in the third round of the 2009 NFL draft.

7. Name the journalist and sportscaster who co-hosted ESPN’s “Highly Questionable” from 2013-17 and had an ESPN Radio show called “The Right Time” from 2015-17?

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5. The Lady Byng Memorial Trophy • 6. The Minnesota Timberwolves.

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32. How ____ you?

33. Part of a knife 35. Whack!

36. “The Little ____” 38. Slogan 40. Squid’s defense 41. Basketball site 42. Reach 45. ____ of Reason 47. Observer 51. Nectar gatherer 53. Cherish 54. Pub brew 55. Woe is me!

56. ____ out (barely makes) 57. Chop 58. Pierre’s mom 59. Exam

DOWN 1. Contend (with) 2. Grass-skirt dance 3. Bakery worker 4. Luck 5. Chain of hills 6. First garden 7. Referred 8. Grain 9. Linen source

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When Should F.C. Local Elections Be Held? Voters to Decide Next Tuesday

Voters going to their polling places next Tuesday may be surprised to find themselves facing one of the longest ballots they’ve seen in years.

It will be a more simple decision between President Clinton and his GOP challenger Senator Bob Dole.

Letters to the editor, blog comments, emails, newspaper ads, yard signs, op-eds.

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Where to Pick Up The • 7 Eleven (Box), 3019 Annandale Rd • Amazing Smiles, 444 W Broad St – D • Anthony’s Restaurant, 3000 Annandale Rd. • Audacious Aleworks, 110 E Fairfax St. • Ballston Quarter (Box) 4238 Wilson Blvd. • BB&T Bank, 225 W Broad St. • Bikenetic, 201 W Jefferson St. • Bowl America, 140 S Maple Ave. • Clarendon Blvd & Courthouse Rd. Bus Stop (Box) • Broad Falls Apartments, 809 W Broad St. • Broadway Apt (in mailroom), 500 W Broad St. • Brown’s Hardware, 100 W Broad St. • Burke & Herbert Bank, 225 West Broad St. • Byron Apartments, 513 W Broad St. • Timberlane Condos Bus Stop, 7368 Lee Hwy • Lee Hwy/ Hollywood Rd. Bus Stop • Café Kindred, 450 N Washington St. • Celebrity Delly – Graham Park Plaza, 7263A Arlington Blvd. • Clarendon Metro, 3021 Wilson Blvd. • Clay Café Studios, 101 N Maple Ave. • Clare & Don’s Beach Shack, 130 N Washington St. • Courthouse Parking Lot, 2100 Wilson Blvd. • CVS, 1150 W Broad St. • CVS (Box), 134 W Broad St. • CVS (Box), 6404 N Williamsburg Blvd. • Falls Church Distillers, 442 S A. Washington St. • Across from Dar Al Hijrah Islamic Center (Box), Route 7 & Rio Dr. • Differences Hair Designer, 8122 Arlington Blvd.

• Dogwood Tavern, 132 W. Broad St. • Don Beyer Volvo, 1231 W Broad St. • East Falls Church Metro (Box), 2001 N. Sycamore St • Einstein Bros. Bagels, 913 W Broad St. • El Tio Restaurant, 7630 Lee Hwy. • Elevation Burger (Box), 442 S. Washington St. • Exxon Gas Station, 400 W Broad St. • Fairfax Auto Parts, 431 S Maple Ave. • Falls Church Animal Hospital, 1249 W Broad St. • Falls Church City Government, 300 Park Ave. • Falls Church City Public Schools, 150 S. Washington Street, Suite 400 • Falls Church City Public Utilities, Gordon Rd. • Falls Church Community Center, 223 Little Falls St. • Falls Church News-Press, 105 N. Virginia Ave. Suite #310 • Falls Green Apartments (formerly Oakwood), 501 N. Roosevelt Blvd.

• Flippin’ Pizza, 800 W Broad St. • Floyd’s 99 Barbershop, 8296 Glass Alley, Fairfax • Foxcraft Design Group, 110 Great Falls St • Galleria Florist, 248 W. Broad Street • George Mason & Wilson Blvd (Box), 5015 Wilson Blvd • George Mason High School, 7124 Leesburg Pike • Giant – Graham Park Plaza, 7235 Arlington Blvd. • Giant Food, 1230 W Broad St. • Goodwin House, 3440 South Jefferson St. • Grand Hunan Restaurant, 5845 Washington Blvd. • Harris Teeter, 301 W Broad St. • Hillwood Cleaners, 165 Hillwood Ave. • Hilton Garden Inn, 706 W Broad St. • Idylwood Towers Condominium, 2300 & 2311 Pimmit Dr. • Indian Spices, 1067_B W Broad St. • Inns Virginia Hotel, 421 W. Broad St. • Ireland’s Four Provinces, 105 W Broad St. • Joe’s Place Pizza & Pasta, 5555 Lee Hwy. • Jhoon Rhee Tae Kwon Do, 1136 W Broad St. • Kensington Falls Church, 700 W Broad St. • Lazy Mikes Deli, 7049 Leesburg Pike • Ledo Pizza, 7510 Leesburg Pike • Liberty Barbecue, 370 W Broad St. • Lil City Creamery, 114 W Broad St. • Lincoln At Tinner Hill Apartments, 455 S. Maple Ave. • Long Foster Realtors, 6299 Castle Rd. • Madison Apartments, 600 N Roosevelt Blvd. • Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School, 7130 Leesburg Pike • Merrill House Apartments, 210 E Fairfax St. • Metro Diner, 4711 Lee Hwy. • Metro Dunn Loring, Gallows Rd & Belleforest Dr. • Mr Tire Auto, 105 Falls Ave, Falls Church, VA 22046 • Moby Dick House of Kabob, 444 W. Broad St. • Munson Hill Apartments, 6729 Leesburg Pike • N Virginia Av & W Broad St (Box), 105 N Virginia Ave. • N. Washington & E. Columbia St., 106 E Columbia St. • Neighborhood Barbershop, 417 W Broad St #103 • Northern Virginia Center, 7054 Haycock Rd.• Northgate Apartments (lobby), 450 N Washington St. • Northside Social, 205 Park Ave. • Original Pancake House, 7395 Lee Hwy. • Park Towers Condos, 200 N. Maple Ave. • Peach Tree Towers, 2042 Peach Orchard Dr. • Pearson Square Apartments, 410 S. Maple Ave. • Pete’s Barber Shop, 5847 Washington Blvd. • Pho 88 Restaurant, 232 W Broad St. • Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7700 Leesburg Pike • Pizzeria Orso (Tax Analysts building), 400 S. Maple Ave. • PNC Bank, 402 W. Broad St. • Point of View, 701 W. Broad St. • Professional Building, 313 Park Ave. • Providence Recreation Center, 7525 Marc Dr. • Quick Copy, 417 W. Broad St. • Rare Bird Coffee Roasters, 230 W. Broad St. • Read Apartments, 402 W Broad St. • Re/Max West End, 710 W Broad St • Roosevelt Towers, 500 N Roosevelt Blvd.• Safeway, 5101 Wilson Blvd. • Safeway, 2500 N Harrison St. • Safeway – Route 29, 7397 Lee Hwy.• Sfizi Café, 800 W Broad St. • Silver Diner, 3200 Wilson Blvd. • Sislers Stone, 7139 Lee Hwy. • Smokey’s Garage, 1105 W Broad St. • Sonic Car Wash, 1050 W Broad St. • The Spectrum, 444 W. Broad St.• Spectrum Cleaners, 444 W Broad St. • Stratford Motor Lodge, 300 W. Broad St.• Sunrise of Falls Church, 330 N. Washington St. • Super A Market, 2800 Graham Rd. • Target, 500 S Washington St. • Target – Skyline Mall (Box), 5107 Leesburg Pike • West Broad Building, 301 W Broad St. • Thomas Jefferson Library, 7415 Arlington Blvd. • Towne Place Suites – Marriot, 205 Hillwood Ave. • Unity Club, 116-B W Broad St. • UPS Store Seven Corners, 6312 Seven Corners Ctr. • US Post Office, 2045 Wilson Blvd.

• Virginia Hospital Center (Box), 1701 N George Mason Dr. • Virginia Hospital Center ER (inside), 1702 N George Mason Dr • Virginia Tech, Courthouse 7054 Haycock Rd. • Washington & S. Broad St. (Box) 101 W Broad St. • West Lee Apartments, 2200 N Westmoreland • Wendy’s – Bus Stop, 7391 Lee Hwy.• West Falls Church Metro (Box) 7040 Haycock Rd. • Woodrow Wilson Community Library, 6101 Knollwood Dr.

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