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Inside This Week Home Sales Surge in Northern Virginia
Home sales last month in Alexandria City, Arlington County, Fairfax County, Fairfax City and the City of Falls Church reached a 14-year high for April, according to an Northern Virginia Association of Realtors report issued this week. See News Briefs, page 9
Petitions Circulating For F.C. Fall Elections
F.C. Council, School Board Both 7-0 OK’ing Massive West End Projects Authorize Signing for New High School & Big Mixed-Use Plan
by Nicholas F. Benton
Falls Church News-Press
Three seats on the Falls Church City Council and School Board will be contested in November, and the deadline for candidates to file to be on the ballot is June 11. See News Briefs, page 9
F.C.’s Ebert Helps Ailing Artists Continue to Rock Jerry Darby first heard of music producer Jim Ebert in 1984 when the two were teenagers and Ebert briefly played in Darby’s older brother’s band. Little did Darby know that 33 years later, Ebert would play a role in saving his life. See page 13
Mason Girls End Season With Shutout
The Mason High girls soccer team blanked Clarke County in its regular season finale and looks towards the district tournament, starting next week. See Sports, page 12
A CAPITAL BIKESHARE station on E. Fairfax St. between The Falls Church Episcopal and the Lily building shopping center. A total of 10 Bikeshare stations were installed throughout the City which officially welcomed the program with a ribbon cutting ceremony Monday. (Photo: Nick Gatz/News-Press)
Bikeshare Gives Residents Another Way To Get Around the Little City
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The City of Falls Church officially opened its Capital Bikeshare stations throughout the municipality on Monday, ushering in the latest step in the City’s vision to provide multimodal transportation options to residents just in time for the Bike to Work Day taking place this Friday across the Washington,
D.C. metro region. A total of 10 stations with 12 bikes docked at each location were identified as ideal spots in the City’s bicycle master plan back in 2015. According to City planner Kerri Oddenino, a ridership analysis with Foursquare determined where Bikeshare stations are most likely to be used, which included higher density residential and commercial areas as well as linking
up with pre-existing bike infrastructure and bike routes. The plan, according to Oddenino, was to distribute the stations anywhere from two to four blocks from each other in those targeted corridors. Currently, eight of the stations are located either along Washington St. or between Washington St. and Spring St.
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As expected following the approval granted by the Falls Church City Council the night before, the Falls Church School Board voted 7-0 Tuesday to authorize Superintendent Peter Noonan to ink the first of two “guaranteed maximum price” contracts with the development team of Gilbane, Stantec and Quinn Evans to ensure that construction of an allnew, state-of-the-art George Mason High School will commence with a groundbreaking ceremony on June 14, the day school lets out for the summer. A sizeable assemblage gathered at the Mustang Cafe of GMHS for the almost-ceremonial School Board meeting, culminating an arduous first phase of a process that began with Falls Church voters approving a $120 million bond referendum for the new school in November 2017. The new high school construction is scheduled to be completed for occupancy by December 2020. Present at Tuesday’s party-like special were most members of the Falls Church City Council, many school supporters including past School Board members, City staff and members of the development team, who applauded the vote and ate cake and posed for photos afterwards. It took Noonan three cracks at including by name all those he thanked for their work on bringing forward the project, in the end naming virtually everyone in the room except maybe some of the children on hand.
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The night before, on Monday, the Falls Church City Council by a unanimous 7-0 vote approved the signing of a comprehensive agreement with the team of EYA, PN Hoffman and Regency, known as the Falls Church Gateway Partners, to move ahead with the development of more than 1.3 million square feet of mixed uses on 9.4 acres at the current site of George Mason High School at the City’s far west end. The critical decision, which surprised observers by its unanimous Council support, cleared the way for the City Schools to ink a pact with the Gilbane-led team to commence construction of a new high school on the site of fields adjacent the current high school. The plan is to build the allnew high school and transfer the student body and all activities during the winter break beginning December 2020, then to hand EYA and partners the land where the current school stands, to demolish that school, and commence development of its dense mixed-use project that promises to
LO CA L yield sufficient revenue to offset the entire cost of the new school. In the critical City Council and School Board votes this week authorizing the signing of the two agreements, neither involved an actual signing. The schools’ agreement for the first-phase “guaranteed maximum price” with its development partners is expected to be consummated without delay in the next days. The deal with the City and the EYA team may take longer to actually ink, however, as there have been some important last-minute changes to the overall makeup of the economic development portion. That has caused the City Council to approve a delay in the final vote on the special exception entitlement (SEE) for the property until July 8. The changes include removal of the structured parking lot adjacent the new high school that was to be shared by the developer and the schools, the reversion to a surface lot solely for school use at that spot, and thus an overall reduction of the size of the economic development parcel from 10.38 to 9.4 acres. Despite the reduction, all of the elements of the original plan are retained, Goldman explained, and the delay in signing the SEE will
mean only that an initial payment on a 99-year lease will be held in escrow, instead of paid immediately, until the vote is taken in July. Parking for the retail and residential uses at the site will be relocated to a structured garage elsewhere in the project, further from the school, and underground. The changes were made in an effort to avoid any potential conflict regarding the division of the project, in the terms of the land’s original conveyance from Fairfax County to the City as part of the deal to hand over the City’s water system to the county, to a minimum 70 percent educational use and maximum 30 percent other uses. In the minds of some, the original shared structured parking garage idea blurred that line of demarcation, and both the City and the developers agreed that avoiding any potential for friction as a result should be avoided. The Council was assured that the changes will not impact the ability of the project to align with the developments anticipated to its immediate north on land held by Virginia Tech and WMATA, leading to the West Falls Church Metro station. Falls Church City Manager Wyatt Shields hailed the “great
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team to be our partners” that have come through “tough and fair negotiations” to reach the comprehensive agreement approved Monday, noting its 105 pages including 80 pages of lease terms. “We’ve spent three months,” he said, “Working through this very complex transaction.” On the City side, City Attorney Carol McCoskrie has been a key player. Since the passage of the November 2017 referendum, “We’ve done precisely what we laid out to voters,” Shields said. “I am very confident the Council’s intent in its interim agreements with the developers are reflected in the comprehensive agreement.” He said there will be “a few more iterations” before it is signed, but “we are comfortable with the business terms.” He said it is “prudent” to take additional time with the special exception entitlement as “we want to be good neighbors with Fairfax County.” “I hope these changes are pleasing to our friends in Fairfax County,” said Council member Phil Duncan, “If we can accommodate their concerns and get along while retaining the potential for aligning our effort with Virginia Tech and WMATA.” Goldman said that alignment
potential remains, and more attention is also being placed on other adjacent properties, such as the Federal Realty property that is current home to the Giant supermarket and the Beyer Automotive property across the street. While the revised plan does not allow for a left turn out of the center of the project on Route 7 toward Falls Church, it will be more “outward focused” toward the City, and the main promenade northward through the middle will “make walking to the West Falls Church Metro station more pleasant.” With the changes in parking lot plans, Council member Letty Hardi said her concern is that “we do not seek more parking than we need,” since transportation trends are moving away from automobiles to alternative modes. There will be the official groundbreaking for the new high school at 2 p.m. on Friday, June 14, just hours after the school year ends for students at the current high school location. Then, a second phase “GMP” agreement will come to be signed in August. The final closing on the economic development real estate transaction will come when the high school is moved to its new location in 18 months.
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Bikeshare’s addition to the City is intended to be permanent. The metric used to determine whether that addition is being healthily supported is if residents’ membership fees are covering 30 percent of the operating cost that’s taken on by third party contractor, Motivate International, Inc, according to City planning director Paul Stoddard. For a frame of reference, the 30 percent user fee recovery expected from City residents is significantly lower than the thresholds other major jurisdictions agreed to, such as D.C.’s 100 percent coverage and Arlington County’s, which wasn’t specified by Stoddard or Oddenino but was indicated to be a bit lower than the District’s. “We’ve set this up for success,” Stoddard said. “One of the things we wanted to make sure to do was to limit any general fund expenditures that would ever have to go to this.” If the City misses its user fee recovery mark, supplementary funds will be tapped into from either the Transform I-66 project,
developer contributions and eventually advertising revenue generated at the stations, per Stoddard. The Transform I-66 project aims to reduce congestion on the interstate by getting commuters to use public transit, with, as Stoddard noted, the Bikeshare bikes providing an alternative option to travel to public transit. The in-development Founders Row project is funding the use of Bikeshare stations for the life of the project and Stoddard said the City is seeking similar commitments from future developers as well. Once residents become acquainted with the Bikeshare locations, the panels displaying a map of the City’s stations can be rotated out for advertisements, according to Stoddard, creating more reserve funding. Oddenino mentions that an advantage the City has is it’s set up well for people who want to take short trips to certain stores or residences. City resident Russell Hughes agrees that more transportation options are a positive, and specifically commented on having the ability to turn the 20-minute
walk to the East Falls Church metro station into a short bike ride as a definite plus. On the flip side, a challenge the City has to cope with is a lack of infrastructure to accommodate the new bikes. Stoddard acknowledged that Washington St. is not an ideal location to bike, but on the quieter side streets he believes residents will adjust in due time. He also added that whenever there’s an opportunity to install new infrastructure for bikes, the City has done so. Two examples he cited were the bike facilities added to South West Street a few years ago when it was reconstructed and the bike lanes added to Hillwood Avenue when it was re-striped. City resident Doug Greene, who addresses his general concerns about biking behavior in the City in a “Letter to the Editor” in this edition, lent his views about the Bikeshare stations to the News-Press. Tactically, he felt in the dark on the planning and unveiling process of the stations. On a strategic level, he believes the decision to remove parking spaces, especially on Park Ave., came across as
thrown together given the pedestrian, parking, car, bike and development congestion the street is already experiencing. Particularly, as he suggests in his letter, he believes law enforcement needs to tackle the visible minority of negligent bikers, similar to how police have made speeding a punishable faux pas on Broad St. When discussing the parking spaces that were removed to accommodate the Bikeshare stations, Oddenino characterized it as the City was removing two parking spaces to make room for 12 bike spaces. Stoddard chimed in to say he expects there to be some disagreement about how the City is going about using the space, but assured that the Bikeshare stations are about adding more choices for
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residents to get around. Stoddard added that the City has been somewhat of a trend setter in the western portion of Northern Virginia with its use of Bikeshare stations. Originally only D.C., Arlington and Alexandria City were Bikeshare operators, but the City has moved the trend westward with the City of Fairfax and the town of Vienna now exploring how to get Bikeshare stations in its municipalities. The City looks to contribute to the roughly 20,000 commuters who will be participating in the Bike to Work Day event taking place tomorrow from 6:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. The City’s designated pit stop will be located at the Washington & Old Dominion trail crossing at Little Falls St.
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The Virginia House Democratic Caucus issued a stern warning yesterday after Alabama virtually outlawed abortion. In a statement, the Caucus warned that Republican-controlled state legislatures across the country are escalating their coordinated assault on women’s reproductive rights noting that Tuesday, Alabama passed an already-infamous bill that would ban abortion in almost all circumstances, including in cases of rape or incest. The bill would also make it a felony for a doctor to perform an abortion, punishable by up to 99 years in prison. The Alabama bill comes on the heels of a restrictive Georgia law passed this year that outlaws abortion past six weeks — a point at which many women do not yet know they are pregnant. This year, many other states have also introduced bills that would significantly restrict a woman’s right to make her own healthcare decisions, in what National Public Radio calls “a broader anti-abortion strategy to prompt the U.S. Supreme Court to reconsider the right to abortion.” In Virginia, these restrictive and potentially unconstitutional bills are reminiscent of General Assembly Republicans’ attempt to force women to undergo an invasive transvaginal ultrasound before receiving an abortion. Despite Republican control of the executive branch, the Senate, and the House of Delegates, in 2012 Democrats were able to amend the wildly unpopular measure and change the medically unnecessary transvaginal ultrasound clause to a non-invasive transabdominal ultrasound. The Republican majority also passed a Targeted Regulations of Abortion Providers (TRAP) bill that placed burdensome and medically unnecessary restrictions on clinics providing access to abortion, by requiring the clinics to comply with hospital building standards. In 2014, under Governor Terry McAuliffe, the Virginia Board of Health amended these arbitrary requirements that were intended to shut down abortion clinics. “This is a devastating nationwide trend in which Republicans in state legislatures are assaulting a woman’s right to make her own reproductive healthcare decisions. Virginia is no different — this year, Republicans in the House of Delegates have made it clear that their primary campaign platform is to restrict Virginia women’s access to abortion,” said House Democratic Leader Eileen Filler-Corn (D-Fairfax). Just last week, Delegate Bob Thomas (R-Stafford) was asked about the restrictive Georgia law on the John Fredericks Show, and he responded, “I don’t believe it’s too extreme… I would love to see Virginia move that way…”
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Bicyclists Making Walking Hazardous in Falls Church Editor, We’ve lived in Falls Church for 20 years and like many residents, we enjoy walking around our little city. In the last three years, though, bicyclists are making this an increasingly hazardous form of recreation. Not most bicyclists. Just an increasing minority who put others — bicyclists, pedestrians,
and drivers alike — at risk. This shouldn’t be a surprise. The phenomenon mirrors car drivers in our culture, where a minority seems increasingly aggressive and angry, endangering others. I can’t tell you the number of times that bikers have blown past me a couple of inches away on the bike path, without any warning. And yesterday, cross-
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ing the intersection of Park Ave. and Pennsylvania Ave., a biker in full racing regalia blew through the intersection at high speed, not even slowing for the stop sign, passing three feet in front of me on the crosswalk. It’s a good thing I saw him coming and slowed down. Pedestrians are not blameless. I’ve seen them wander into the other lane on the bike path, make unannounced u-turns, or fail to keep their dogs under close control. Last month, one passing biker, at high speed on the most congested part of the bike path (between N. West St. and N.
Washington St.), exploded in rage at a pedestrian whose dog was sniffing another on the path. Path rage is unlikely to help. A more courteous, relaxed suggestion that the dog owners take their dogs off the path to play would have been more productive. It’s a matter of time before there is a very serious accident or even a death due to increasing disregard for the laws which govern bikers in the city. My suggestion is that the Falls Church police begin to ticket bikers who blow through stop signs
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What do you get when you combine lesbian comediennes, gay storytellers, bisexual singers, trans rock and rollers, rainbow politicians, and drag queens, along with a fierce commitment to make Virginia respect its entire LGBT+ community? You get my Third Annual Rainbow Democrats Extravaganza, of course, which brings together Virginia’s state legislators, liberal activists, and the entire Rainbow Community. On May 30 at 7 p.m., Freddie’s Beach Bar in Arlington will again welcome to the stage the Rainbow Democrats Extravaganza, Northern Virginia’s only LGBTQ+ talent show and fundraiser. Last year’s Extravaganza packed Freddie’s— the only Virginia gay bar inside the Beltway — to capacity. Delegate Danica Roem and I shared our coming out stories alongside HIV/AIDS activists and a gay conversion therapy survivor. Sprinkled between these serious and heartfelt discussions were performances from talented musicians, comedians, and vocalists who donated their respective talents for the worthy cause. Perhaps the highlight of the evening was the drag duo representing Donald and Melania Trump. As a proud openly gay Virginia Democratic legislator, I look forward every year to combining both my political and gay identities into one rewarding evening. And this year, Senator Barbara
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“But Rainbow rights in Arlington and Alexandria, Fairfax, and Falls Church are more often decided in Richmond than in Washington.” larly older ones, have never entered a gay bar before. Just because a liberal supports LGBT equality does not mean she has experienced all the hilarious flair of rainbow culture. At the Extravaganza, LGBT allies learn that being part of the Rainbow Community — while it has its poignant side — is also full of laughter, creativity, snarkiness, and the art of being fabulous. The Rainbow Community is not to be pitied. We are fierce! And very, very talented. You don’t have to be bi-curious to check us out. So if you’re straight and have never entered a gay bar before, you’re not only
welcomed, you’re especially encouraged to stop by. The show is fantastic, and the cause is critical. I promise no one will hit on you (unless you want them to). And Rainbow Virginians: Learn about state politics! If you’re Rainbow (short-hand for LGBTQIA+) and have never engaged in politics before, you’re also our target audience. Many Rainbow Northern Virginians travel across the river to attend both gay bars and national LGBT political fundraisers. But Rainbow rights in Arlington and Alexandria, Fairfax, and Falls Church are more often decided in Richmond than in Washington. So come home, gay Virginians. And if you’re bi in D.C., lesbian in Maryland, or trans in West Virginia, we need you, too. And parents of rainbow youth. And straight allies. (That’s right, Grace. That means you. Will is here, and it’s the least you can do for him while Jack is partying across the river.) The Extravaganza is a clear reminder that state elections matter and that the party controlling the Virginia General Assembly matters most of all. If you’re an LGBT Virginian, you can be legally fired from your job, denied housing, or even refused service just for being yourself. Every single year, I put forward comprehensive legislation to ban discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. And every year, every single Republican in the Virginia House of Delegates casts a vote for bigotry. But
just two more seats would turn everything around. So please join a great show for a great cause. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots. You won’t want to miss Don Davenport, who was in the Stonewall Inn on that fateful night in 1969 when the police went in to arrest the drag queens and the drag queens fought back with their highheeled shoes. I’ll once again share my own coming-out story and invite you to share yours. And the karaoke, comedy, and live music from our talented community can’t be beat. In fact, if you are part of the Rainbow Community and are good at singing, playing music, stand-up comedy, or storytelling — or have some other creative talent you think we can share — contact me ASAP at Mark@MarkforDelegate.com. There’s room for you on stage! All funds raised go to Mission 51: directly into the campaigns of vulnerable Democratic incumbents and promising Democratic challengers in the Virginia House of Delegates. If you perform, admission is free. Come for the cause. Stay for the show. And try to get there on time. Because every year, the acts get bigger and the crowds get bigger. Mark Levine represents Alexandria, Arlington, and Fairfax in the Virginia House of Delegates.
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World Debut of Light-Hearted ‘On Air’ Hits the Stage at Creative Cauldron BY PATRICIA LESLIE
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The Creative Cauldron’s production of “On Air” has audiences huddled around the radio to take in this play’s world premiere on stage which could find its way to New York (with a few tweaks here and there). It’s the last in a series of “Bold New Works for Intimate Stages,” the collaboration of writers Matt Connor and Stephen Gregory Smith for The Falls Church theatre company, said Laura Connors Hull, the producing director, in an interview at her office just minutes before show time. Over five years the team has composed and directed a musical every year for the theatre, “a herculean feat,” Hull exclaimed in her office. “On Air” is delightful, funny and entertaining and “probably the lightest in the series,” she said. It’s based on the life of Frank Conrad (1874-1941), engineer, inventor (200 plus patents) and
pioneer radio broadcaster, who is aided and guided here by his wife, Flora (Nora Palka). With Westinghouse, Conrad (Jimmy Mavrikes) applies for a radio station, KDKA, to report for the first time the results of a presidential election “on the wires,” this one being the 1920 race won by Warren G. Harding and Calvin Coolidge who beat James M. Cox and his running mate, Franklin D. Roosevelt. Although billed as a love story, the Conrads have their ups and downs, like most lovebirds, aided and abetted by two charming “friends” (Erin Granfield is Agnes Davis and Garrett Matthews is her husband with both performing dual roles). The vocals are mostly duets and quartets sung in beautiful harmony on a Margie Jervis set which fills the stage with gadgets of many kinds, modeled after Conrad’s cluttered garage in Pittsburgh where he spends most of his time at his work table when he’s not busy squiring and being
squired by Flora. The live accompaniment by musicians hidden off stage is critical to the show’s success. Music director Refiye Tappan is the pianist, Jeff Thurston is the violinist, Dakota Kaylor, percussionist and Scott Van Domelen plays flute, alto sax and clarinet. While she sings, Palka strums the banjo. An important “get” for the show is cast member, local radio and television star, Robert Aubry Davis who is the omnipresent DJ and human timeline chronicler of the Conrads’ lives, brought to the Cauldron by his longtime friendship with Connor, Smith and Hull. The supporting cast almost steals the show. Boy wonder Owen Thiebert, who is Francis, the Conrads’ young son, is perfect in every way with uncanny timing as he swats flies and makes music with a steel utensil on a big pot. Agnes hides her liquor intakes in exaggerated fashion with flashing eye lids that mysteriously droop half-mast while her husband flits and floats in different
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roles about the set like a giant loose parakeet, smiling all the while. Connor and Smith stumbled on Conrad’s story while researching “War of the Worlds” as inspiration for a show. (That Smith is from Pittsburg helped with “On Air,” Hull said.) “No one has ever written this [about the Conrads], done a movie or a TV show, a beautiful story, such an incredible thing,” Davis
added. “It’s so important and it’s actually very countermeasure to a lot of other things.” In bold, red letters, “On Air” flash intermittently to remind viewers it’s “On Air” time, and no one will forget. Creative Cauldron (410 S. Maple Ave., Falls Church) has shows at 8 p.m. Thursday – Saturday nights, and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Sundays. For tickets, visit creativecauldron.org.
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Petitions Circulating for F.C. Fall Elections Three seats on the Falls Church City Council and School Board will be contested in November, and the deadline for candidates to file to be on the ballot is June 11. Filing requires 125 signatures of City registered voters, and with less than a month to go before then, so far only one candidate has submitted his required materials, being incumbent Councilman Phil Duncan. Seen around town circulating petitions in recent days have been incumbent Mayor Dave Tarter and incumbent School Board member Phil Reitinger. Only one incumbent has notified the News-Press that he does not intend to run again, being School Board member Justin Castillo. Current School Board chair Erin Gill and Council member Letty Hardi are the only incumbents who have not yet announced their plans.
Warner Assails China ‘Trade War’ Push Virginia’s U.S. Senator Mark Warner tweeted a harsh rebuke of President Trump’s “trade war” with China, citing damaging effects already being felt by Virgnia’s economy. He stated, “This is insane. For years, China has been one of Virginia’s top agricultural customers, but last year Virginia’s soybean exports to China dropped 83 percent (!) thanks to this President’s trade war. The administration has no strategy on China, and it’s costing our farmers every day.”
LGBT Stonewall 50th Anniversary Events Set in N. Va. A series of events is scheduled for Northern Virginia in the next two months to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots in New York in June 1969 that are recognized as the launch of the modern movement for LGBT equality. The events include the following: 1. The 3rd annual Rainbow Democrats Extravaganza hosted by Del. Mark Levine held at Freddie’s Beach Bar, a gay establishment in Crystal City, on Thursday night, May 30, 2. A Stonewall 50 panel and reception co-hosted by the Social Justice Committee of Falls Church and Environs and the Falls Church News-Press at the Falls Church Episcopal Church and Clare and Don’s Beach Shack in Falls Church on Sunday, June 23 at 4 p.m., 3. A Stonewall 50 event hosted by the LGBT Democrats of Fairfax on Thursday, June 27 at 7 p.m., and 4. The 2nd “Love is Love” party at the State Theater in Falls Church on Saturday, July 13 hosted by Clare and Don’s, starting at 7 p.m. During the period, weekly LGBT events will be held Tuesday nights starting at 10 at the Diva Lounge in the Eden Center of Falls Church. All events are open to the public and admission to one event will cover all the others during this period.
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MORE THAN 20 neighbors gathered to add native plants to Cedar Street in Falls Church earlier in May — a City-owned paper street which is included in the City’s Comprehensive Plan and designated to be restored as a nature trail. The event was part of a City habitat restoration event organized by Green Space Manager Jeremy Edwards. (Photo: Courtesy Michelle Neyland)
VIRGINIA U.S. SENATOR Tim Kaine (center), preparing new fair housing legislation, was the guest of Freddie Lutz (to his right) at Frederico’s Restaurant in Crystal City Monday morning to conduct a roundtable discussion on housing discrimination issues with LGBT leaders in the real estate and housing fields. (Photo: News-Press)
The Mu Omicron Chapter of Gamma Phi Delta Sorority, Inc. is sponsoring its annual Artist of Tomorrow Talent Show at the James Lee Community Center on June 8. “Artist of Tomorrow” is an opportunity for youth to showcase their talents, whether through artwork, dance, song, poetry, storytelling, public speaking or other expression of ideas and opinions. This is Talent Show, not a competition. The Artist of Tomorrow Talent Show is free and youth of all ages may participate. Performances must be in good taste and appropriate for all age levels. The deadline for showcase entries is Saturday, May 25. To register, visit tinyurl.com/
AOT2019. For more information, contact Youth Advisor Ernestine Jones at muomicronyouthadvisor1@gammaphideltasorority.com.
Amadeus Orchestra Partners With Students for New Show Amadeus Orchestra’s Emerging Artist Program will feature young musicians just being discovered at a performance alongside the Northern Virginia Music Teachers Association (NVMTA) on Sunday, May 19 at 4 p.m. at Saint Luke’s Catholic Church (7001 Georgetown Pike, McLean). The focus of the performance is to feature NVMTA’s 2019 competition prizewinners, who will be accompanied by Amadeus’ professional orchestra. It’s the ultimate version of
Amadeus Orchestra’s flagship side-by-side concerts in the schools. Tickets are $40 and may be purchased at the door or online at amadeusconcerts.com. Students 17 and under and active military are admitted free of charge. A pre-concert lecture by Music Director A. Scott Wood will begin at 3:15 p.m., 45 minutes prior to the start of the concert. A reception will follow the concert, at which interested attendees will have the option to meet and chat with the performers and fellow concert goers.
Revitalization Group Holds May Meeting The Bailey’s Crossroads Seven Corners Revitalization Corporation (BC7RC) meeting will take place on Tuesday,
MARSHALL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT ATHLETES celebrated their collegiate athletic commitments as a group recently, with the following students competing at the next level (from left to right): Natalie Bardach (Cross Country/Track) – University of Virginia; Coleman Blakeley (Football) – Millersville University; Tanner Hughes (Football) – Central Missouri College; Connor Cryan (Football) – Claremont McKenna College; Zakariya Ali (Soccer) – Marymount University; Daniel Deaver (Boys Basketball) Naval Academy; Aaron Holder (Soccer) Shenandoah University; Nik Kalapasev (Football) Christopher Newport University; Ashley Fitz-Patrick (Tennis) George Mason University; Simien Johnson (Cross Country/Track) – Grambling State and Benjamin Podolny (Football) – Shenandoah University (Photo: Courtesy Kathleen Veoni)
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May 21 at 6 p.m. at the Goodwin House (3400 S. Jefferson St., Falls Church). The meeting will open with wine and cheese networking followed by a presentation of the Dementia Friendly Community Program, an overview of BC7RC’s plans for the second half of 2019 and will conclude with a guided tour of the Goodwin House West
No. VA Mental Health Foundation Holds Fundraiser The Northern Virginia Mental Health Foundation (NVMHF) is holding a silent auction and fundraiser at Clare and Don’s Beach Shack (130 N. Washington St., Falls Church) on Wednesday, May 22 from 5 – 8 p.m. For this annual event Clare and Don’s is generously donating a percentage of its proceeds from the evening toward NVMHF, so interested residents are encouraged to join the foundation for dinner and drinks during allotted time window. Many silent auction items will be available for bidding to raise additional funds for the people served by the foundation. As a funder of last resort, the
NVMHF fills the gap and moves individuals in treatment towards a safer, healthier lifestyle. NVMHF pay for goods or services that are part of their treatment plan when there is no funding available to pay for them. For more information about the foundation, visit novamentalhealth.org
Dulin Hosts Spring Concert This Sunday The Dulin Music Ministry at Dulin United Methodist Church (513 E. Broad St., Falls Church) will be having its spring concert, titled “Through the Eras” on Sunday, May 19 at 4 p.m. For more information on the concert, visit dulinchurch.org and click on the “Special Events” tab or contact Dulin’s director of music ministries, Benjamin Bugaile, at music@dulinchurch. org.
McLean Art Society Meeting This Friday Anya Getter will be the featured artist at the Friday, May 17 meeting of the McLean Art Society from 10 a.m. – noon at
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Shepherd’s Fundraiser at Pancake House on May 23 The Original Pancake House (7395 Lee Highway, Falls Church) will be sponsoring a fundraiser for the Shepherd’s Center of McLean-Arlington-Falls Church (SCMAFC) on Thursday, May 23 from 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.. The Pancake House will donate 20 percent of its sales from breakfast and lunch to the Shepherd’s Center. The Shepherd’s Center of McLean-Arlington-Falls Church is a volunteer-based non-profit serving senior adults in McLean, Arlington and Falls Church and is dedicated to assisting senior adults in maintaining an independent and safe lifestyle.
FALLS CHURCH’S OWN Mike Curtin (center), director of the D.C. Central Kitchen, was joined by James Beard Award winning chef, humanitarian and long-time friend of DC Central Kitchen, Jose Andres (left), this week to do a little filming with O.A.R. lead guitarist, Richard On, for a video of their latest single, “Knocking at Your Door.” (Courtesy Photo)
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Finally Healthy, Mustangs Enter Playoffs with Con�idence BY MATT DELANEY
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George Mason High School’s girls soccer team bowled over Clarke County High School 5-0 to end its regular season with a bang Tuesday night. After enduring injuries and some youthful learning curves, the Mustangs (11-4-1) are finally starting to click at the right time with the Bull Run District tournament coming next week. There have been some questionable losses along the way — specifically a 7-0 thumping at the hands of Madison County High School just last week, who Mason should expect to see sometime next week. But the Mustangs appeared to channel the frustration of that loss out on the visiting Eagles. It helps when the squad is the closest it’s been to 100 percent all season, especially on the attack. “The difference was [freshman midfielder] Zoraida [Icabalceta],” Mason head coach Leah Partridge said. “We didn’t have Zoraida the last time we were at Clarke County, so having her back plus playing on our field, which is a bit faster, was definitely the differ-
ence this time around.” Icabalceta imposed her will just minutes into the contest. Senior midfielder Maddie Lacroix connected with Icabalceta on a smooth feed that the freshman skipped into the back of the net just four minutes into the contest. A period of frenzied attempts on goal followed for the next 25 or so minutes where Mason just couldn’t find the twine on any of its shots. Finally, a tic-tac-toe of passing between junior forward Emma Rollins, junior forward Gabriella Stevens and ending with a second goal from Icabalceta re-opened the floodgates at the 30-minute mark. After a Clarke County defender headed a shot away from the empty net and the Eagles’ goalkeeper snatched a successive shot from breaking the scoring plane moments later, Rollins hooked up with Icabalceta again to complete the freshman’s hat trick by the 34th minute and put the Mustangs up 3-0. Stevens kept the goal warm when a pass from senior midfielder Maura Mann, which was completed thanks to a sly deflection by Rollins, had Mason go into halftime with a four-goal advantage.
JUNIOR FORWARD Fiona Howard was one of the many faces Mason was missing due to injury this season, but she appears to be getting healthy at the perfect time. (P����: C���� S��) Only one goal was scored in the second half by the Mustangs — it would be Icabalceta’s fourth after Lacroix found Mann who sent it along to the freshman for her fourth goal in the 52nd minute — but it was enough to dampen the spirits of the visiting Eagles. Clarke County had trouble making it across the midfield line without being harassed by
Mason’s defenders in junior Julia Rosenberger and freshman Anna Williamson after the 5-0 deficit became a reality. Now it’s onto the postseason and, ideally, a 12th consecutive state title for the Mustangs. For Partridge, there’s no secret to what will keep Mason trending in the right direction. “We need to keep playing the
way we’re playing — fast-paced, good touches-to-feet soccer and always attacking the goal, especially when we’re in the box when we find a tendency to pass. The more we can take some shots when we’re in shooting the range the better we’ll be,” Partridge said. Mason will host a to-be-determined opponent next week in the Bull Run semifinals.
12 Consecutive Wins Has Mason Boys Blazing Way Into Postseason BY MATT DELANEY
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Cruising its way to a 12-game win streak, George Mason High School’s boys soccer team took down Madison County High School and Clarke County High School to cap off the regular season. The wins have been piling up for Mason (14-1-1) ever since mid-March, when the team experienced its only loss at the Smoky Mountain Cup in Gatlinburg, Tenn. The Mustangs hadn’t allowed a goal since April 23 in their road meeting with Madison County and have outscored Bull Run District competition 79-1 during league play. All-in-all it’s made for a dominant regular season, and Mason head coach Frank Spinello has no concerns over the lack of a challenge sending the Mustangs into the postseason rusty. “We’re right where we need to at this time. We’ve been getting a little better each week and that’s all we’re trying to do is get a little bit better each time we
step out onto the field,” Spinello said. Mason didn’t waste time flexing its muscles against Madison County last Friday. Junior midfielder Alex Kryazhev found junior forward Zorhan Boston for the Mustangs’ first goal in the fifth minute. Sophomore midfielder Declan Quill followed up with a sharp pass to junior midfielder Hunter Broxsen in the 8th minute to give Mason a quick 2-0 lead. A short quiet period preceded a double-tap from Kryazhev; one coming unassisted in the
15th minute and another Quillto-Kryazhev connection in the 16th minute to push Mason up 4-0. Right before halftime junior midfielder Corwin Miller set up Smith Kraft for his only goal of the game to enter halftime with a five-goal lead. Things resumed quickly for Mason right after the intermission. Junior midfielder Henry Brorsen assisted freshman forward Yasin Shams in the 45th minute before Shams helped Broxsen tally his second in the 47th minute. Kryazhev completed his hat trick in the 48th
minute, while Quill got a hockey assist when his pass to Kraft was followed by a goal from senior forward Detsl Antezana. Freshman defender Henry Boland set up senior defender and captain Miles Lankford’s first goal of the season seconds before the game was called early to end the contest 10-0. Against Clarke County Tuesday night, Mason’s slim 1-0 lead in the first half was blown open with five unanswered goals in the second. Boston and Shams both notched a goal and an assist apiece, while Kryazhev, Broxsen
and Brorsen completed the scoring and Quill and senior forward Nicholas Wells rounded out the assists. One thing Spinello wants to see sharpen up heading into next week is refining the team’s defensive shape. He understands Mason is on the attack so much that it’s easy to get lax defensively, but that posture won’t be acceptable against the tougher competition to come. Mason will host a to-be-determined opponent in the Bull Run District semifinals next week.
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F.C. Producer Gives Cancer Patients an Artistic Outlet BY ORRIN KONHEIM
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Local musician Jerry Darby first heard of music producer Jim Ebert in 1984 when the two were teenagers and Ebert briefly played in Darby’s older brother’s band. Little did Darby know that 33 years later, Ebert would play a role in saving his life. When Darby and his band (the Darby Brothers Band) met Ebert for a recording session, he knew Ebert was a cancer survivor and confided in him with some health issues. Ebert recommended he have them checked which resulted in a cancer diagnosis. Nine months later, Darby could declare himself a cancer survivor thanks to Ebert’s diagnosis recommendation and encouragement along the way. “I needed to talk to him because he was a colon [cancer] survivor. I didn’t know anyone that dealt with it before. I spent many a night where I’m texting him for support,” said Darby. Beyond the typical emotional support that Ebert gives to other cancer-stricken musicians, he also offers them something special as part of his non-profit foundation Cancer Can Rock — a free chance to record a song. Through his foundation, Ebert invites each program participant into the studio for a day to record a song they’ve written. Ebert’s own team of musicians comes in to fill in the back up parts and the participant also receives a video of the day. An interview of the subject and his struggles is included in the video. As a longtime producer, Ebert has access to strings, winds, traditional rock and blues bands elements and recording expertise. “I got a great team of musi-
cians that come in and play on these recordings and we have a really enjoyable day,” said Ebert. “One artist came in here and said ‘I forgot about cancer for a day’ and that made it all worth it.” A 1982 graduate of George Mason High School, Ebert was the chief engineer at Cue Recording studios for eight years and spent eight years in Los Angeles’s music industry before moving back to the area. He was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2001 and given a year to live. Through three years of radiation and chemotherapy, he managed to beat it. “I was literally driving back from an appointment at Duke where I was being treated, and I said I’m going to start a foundation for people with cancer, the only thing I’m really qualified to do is this, in my opinion,” said Ebert. As a result he has been able to connect with the Cancer Can Rock participants especially well and keeps in touch with many of them. He rarely diagnoses the cancer as he did with Darby but he has been able to provide support and keep in touch with patients. “When I had cancer, it felt like mania, like I was out of control of my situation. Very confusing is the way I would put it, you’re always looking for the silver bullet that would cure that cancer and it’s a frustrating — that’s an understatement — frustrating task to find something that will work for you,” said Ebert. When he talks with survivors, he says, “We talk about fighting cancer but we mainly talk about music and the song we’re gonna do, how it impacted their cancer, what lyrics specifically deal through the cancer aspect and I’ve become friends with everyone that
JIM EBERT (RIGHT), seen here at a Cancer Can Rock event in 2015, started the non-pro�it while undergoing treatment for brain cancer in the early 2000s. Since then, Ebert’s helped 20 musicians struggling with cancer by giving them a chance to record a song and do an interview about how they’ve coped with their own diagnosis (P�����: C�����C��R���.O��) I’ve worked with” “Having been told I’m having surgery with cancer it’s like having an atom bomb go off in your life,” said participating musician Cathy Poynton King of Vienna, Virginia. “It’s super great, because they’re like minded people, they’ve been there. It’s just really great to have a support system around and somebody who understands what it’s like to have all that happen to you.” King connected to the program because she knew Ebert’s drummer. She contributed the song “No Friction, No Fire” which she explained was about how “When you go through what’s considered friction, that’s how, you know, that’s how life is sparked. The pearl is formed because the oyster gets agitated” Ebert noted that part of what makes the project special is the life experiences of the musicians through this difficult time. In addi-
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tion to recording a song and making a video, Ebert interviews each participant about their experiences to complement their performance. Three of the program’s participants have passed away. For those who do pass on, significant others, friends and family members of the deceased have been especially grateful for the video as a memento. So far, the program has had 20 participants and Ebert hopes to expand that. He is willing to fly out to meet people and has flown to Los Angeles and Nashville and hopes to fundraise to do more. Celebrities such as actress Mary Louise Parker from “Weeds” (whose brother was involved in Cancer Can Rock), “The Voice” contestant Peter Pfau and musician Art Alexakis of Everclear have endorsed his brand. The biggest key to Ebert’s success has been his team on the Board of Directors who all came
to the organization through personal experiences with cancer or Ebert as a producer. Donna Speckhard , whose songwriter daughter lost a friend to cancer, acts as secretary; Jeff Brasfield, who had his first CD produced by Ebert, is the organization’s accountant and CFO Rich Forson met Ebert at a fundraising concert and was blown away. Forson’s sister passed away from cancer. His eventual goal is to be able to serve those afflicted with cancer at a rate of one per week. The greatest part of his support network is the cancer survivors who fuel him to greater heights. “I would be more than willing to do anything for cancer can rock. If Jim asks me to do anything for Cancer Can Rock, I’m there,” said Darby. Cancer Can Rock’s next concert is May 18 at Union Stage in Washington with the group Fighting Gravity.
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A Penny for Your Thoughts
News of Greater Falls Church By Supervisor Penny Gross
Fairfax County derives its name from Thomas, the sixth Lord Fairfax, whose family controlled huge acreage in Virginia through a grant from the King of England. From Great Falls to Mount Vernon and beyond, Lord Fairfax rode through and across his domain, and established a mansion on the Potomac River that he called Belvoir, where he lived for about 20 years. Other Fairfax homes in the county were Toulston (now Towlston) Grange, Ash Grove, Vaucluse, and Mount Eagle. The unmarried Lord Fairfax died in 1781, and his lands eventually became part of the Commonwealth of Virginia. In 2017, on the 275th anniversary of the founding of Fairfax County, Nicholas, the 14th Baron Fairfax, and his wife, Annabel, participated in the anniversary celebration and charmed all who met them. His brother, Hugh, has written a most interesting book, “Fairfax of Virginia: the Forgotten Story of America’s Only Peerage, 1690 – 1960,” that tracks the progression of the Fairfax family, both here and in England, across the centuries. On Tuesday, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors honored modern day Lords and Ladies Fairfax, county residents selected by each board member for their contributions to our community, at a special ceremony in the Board Auditorium. Selection of the Lords and Ladies dates back to 1984, and signals the start of activities for Celebrate Fairfax, the county’s “fair,” which will be held June 7 – 9 at the Fairfax County Government Center in Fairfax. For Mason District, I selected Annandale High School student Victor Nguyen as Lord Fairfax, and longtime Small Business Commissioner Elizabeth “Libby” Novak, as Lady Fairfax. The son in a Vietnamese-American family, Victor Nguyen knows well the experiences and challenges of melding and understanding cultures, customs, and languages in his community. President of the
Key Club at Annandale High School, an officer in the Math Honor Society and National Honor Society, Victor participated in the county’s year-long Youth Leadership Program, and volunteers with NAKASEC, which seeks to improve the immigrant experience through advocacy and education. He tutors elementary students through GIVE Tutoring, and recently won first place in a Future Business Leaders of America competition. Victor will attend Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond this fall. Longtime Mason District resident Elizabeth “Libby” Novak owns a specialized hazardous waste company, and understands the challenges facing woman-owned businesses, especially in non-traditional fields. For more than 13 years, Libby has represented Mason District on the Fairfax County Small Business Commission, including a term as chairman, where her gentle Southern charm masks a steely conviction for doing the right thing. An advocate for establishing, developing, and enhancing small businesses in the county, Libby seeks out opportunities at both the county and state levels to ensure that small businesses have the encouragement, and the tools, to be successful in Fairfax County. As a follow-up to my column in April about bike lanes, sidewalks, and rules of the road, here is a heads up to drivers who relentlessly blow through stop signs and red lights. Police recently conducted speed enforcement in a Falls Church neighborhood. Not many speeders were found, but officers apprehended a half dozen drivers who failed to stop at the same intersection repeatedly. Stop signs improve safety for us all. Please come to a full stop! 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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Delegate Marcus Simon’s
Richmond Report The Virginia House of Delegates will celebrate its 400th birthday this year. It met for the first time, as the House of Burgesses, in Jamestown, in July of 1619. In a few months, we’ll have a special commemorative session, in which it is my great honor to participate. While many things about the way the body functions have changed, many more remain almost the same. Members of various communities around Virginia assemble in the same place and work collectively to look for solutions to the common problems that confront their families and neighbors across the Commonwealth. In the early 1600s, they might have worried about how to resolve land disputes, provide rules for allowing each other to cross one another’s land to get from place to place efficiently and avoid time consuming detours — in other words, traffic. In the 1800s, they had to come up with laws to regulate an industrial economy and to solve problems brought about by the growth of the railroads. Prior to the early 20th century, there was no such thing as reckless driving. When did running a stop sign become a crime? As we are about to enter the third decade of the 21st century, ideas for legislation come across my desk literally and figuratively from a number of sources. Once I decide to pursue them, things actually still work quite a bit like the 1970s School House Rock cartoon on how a bill becomes a law. Let me explain. A few weeks before the 2019 session began, I was sitting at my kitchen island with my smartphone when I got a notification that I had been tagged in a Facebook post. The post was a link to newspaper article on a new and growing method of harassment being used mostly in an effort to harm women. Through the application of artificial intelligence and machine learning programs distributed on the internet, almost anyone can now use widely available software tools to create incredibly realistic images by superimposing their victim’s face onto an existing pornographic video. It’s then sent it to employers, family members or posted on social media as if it were real. Something the 1619 Burgesses could hardly have imagined. In 2014, I introduced legisla-
tion to address a similar problem, known as revenge pornography — when someone shares sexually explicit photos of an individual without their consent. There are even websites that post these photos and then charge individuals to have it removed. Fortunately, now there are legal repercussions for those that violate this law. So, after reading the 2019 Facebook post I got to work with the attorneys at the Division of Legislative Services drafting an update to include artificially created images. Once we liked the words we’d come up with I submitted it to the Clerk of the House, who numbered it. The Speaker then assigned it to the House Courts of Justice Committee, where the Chairman assigned it to the Criminal Law Subcommittee. In subcommittee the lawyer legislators worked to make sure we didn’t inadvertently capture cartoons, parody, or speech protected by the first amendment. After several meetings, the bill eventually passed the subcommittee, the full committee, and then the full House. In the Senate, the bill maintained momentum — my senate colleagues further tweaked the bill and then passed it through committee and the full Senate. Because the bill was now different than when it left the House, it went to a conference committee of six legislators and I worked with my colleagues to put the bill in its best form. Then boom. HB 2678 passed the House and Senate again in its final form and was signed by the Governor. It will become law on July 1 of this year. So, what’s next? As I said before, legislative ideas come from many places in many forms. And I’d love to hear from you. What are your priorities? Do you have a legislative idea that you’d like to share? If so, please reach out via email or phone: DelMSimon@house.virginia.gov or 571-327-0053. My goal is always to represent my constituents to the best of my ability and hearing your legislative ideas is a great way to do that. Delegate Simon represents the 53rd District in the Virginia House of Delegates. He may be emailed at DelMSimon@house. virginia.gov
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James Comey Crushes Trump
Former FBI Director James Comey was stellar in his hour-long appearance at a televised town hall on CNN last week. It was broadcast from Washington, D.C. with thoughtful questions about all matters relating to Trump and the Mueller Report from students at George Washington, Georgetown, American, Howard and other schools. Comey crushed Trump in his remarks, which were clear, measured and straightforward, making the case that an amoral person with “corrupt intent” like Trump should not be leading this country. He totally agrees, he said, with the over 800 prosecutors who’ve signed a statement affirming that if Trump were not immune (by virtue of being president, according to the rules if FALLS CHURCH NEWS-PRESS not the Constitution) evidence in the Mueller Report is more than sufficient to establish that he should be tried as a common criminal for obstruction of justice. Comey is a “former Republican” who said it’s “to the everlasting shame” of the Republicans in Congress to support Trump and block legislation aimed at using the Mueller Report to thwart Russian efforts to mess with U.S. elections in 2020 like they did in 2016. He said he does not think the U.S. is in a full-blown “Constitutional crisis,” not yet at least, as Trump defies orders from those in Congress responsible for his oversight. “The genius of the founders will be tested,” he said. “This is a stress test for our Constitution.” It is clear, he said, that the Russians meddled with the U.S. elections and are intent to continue, seeking fundamentally to “dirty up democracy,” while hurting Hillary Clinton, whom Putin despised, and helping Trump. He explained the op-ed he published in the New York Times the week before where he described how “an amoral leader shapes the people around him” by, among other things, “demanding a ritual of praise around him.” “People make little compromises” faced with “a leadership that doesn’t have a moral compass” if they do not have personal inner strength. He said the only example of such inner strength he saw in the Trump cabinet was exhibited by former Secretary of Defense James Mattis, who seen in televised sessions would not join others going around a conference table heaping praise on Trump. Comey described himself in the mold of Mattis, himself, saying that one encounter with Trump, who was expecting propitiation, convinced him that he’d not be able to work with the man. “It is not OK to support a man who lies constantly,” he said. If accommodated, “It eats the soul in small bites.” The media, extracting out of context as usual, took Comey’s remarks as a personal attack on former Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein for being an example of a person without the personal inner strength to stand up to Trump. But seeing how Rosenstein praised Trump after being fired by him, Comey was right. It was another example of a pathetic sycophant. “The president must reflect the values of this country,” Comey said, suggesting obviously that Trump does not fit that description. “Values are the glue of the rule of law,” he added. He said he still hopes young people will be interested in careers in the FBI and CIA, saying the work requires “character, ability and physicality.” For anyone “wanting to do good for a living at work with moral content, they will never leave.” It is sad and unhelpful for Democrats to continue to assail Comey for the decisions he made prior to the November 2016 election that clearly harmed Hillary Clinton’s chances. Comey gave his side of the story, claiming he was acting out of a concern for the credibility of his institution, the FBI, and not to hurt or help any candidate. He said he’s convinced his wife, who was a “huge Hillary supporter” of this. But whether it is convincing to others, or not, the message of Jim Comey now has to do with a plain-spoken and courageous value-laden commitment to facts and the rule of law in order to expose and ride from power the corruption that has taken over the White House and most of the Republican Party. Nicholas Benton may be emailed at nfbenton@fcnp.com.
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Our Man in Arlington By Charlie Clark
Our sainted community has long drawn national publicity as a model for this and that. Take Life magazine’s hailing of our school system in the early 1950s and the 2009 documentary “Arlington’s Smart Growth Journey” on creation of the Rosslyn-Ballston corridor. My recent search of two state and local government news outlets found that Arlington since was mentioned 235 times since 2011 in the online publication Governing and 16 times since 2015 in the online Route Fifty. Alan Ehrenhalt, the Lyon Village resident who has edited Governing, told me “Arlington gets more national attention than you might expect for a place its size. Some of it may trace to its `good government’ ethos, but a lot of it is Arlington’s hybrid status — part urban, part suburban,” he said. “Suburbs that want to create a more urban culture and demographic look to Arlington as one of the first that did it successfully. “ The spring issue of the quarterly National Civic Review contains a spicy essay on civic engagement “The Arlington Way” by former county manager Ron Carlee. It is packed with hometown references, wit and earnest paeans to democracy. Carlee braves a definition of the famous Arlington Way. “In its most positive framing” it means “engaging with the public on issues of importance or concern (not always the same) in an effort
to reach community consensus or, in the lack of consensus, a shared understanding and an opportunity for everyone to be heard,” he writes. “In its negative framing” the phrase has been “derided as a way to talk everything to death so that ideas are killed or that people are so worn-down that by the end, they do not care what happens as long as it is just over.” Carlee, a budget specialist who worked here 30 years and now teaches at Old Dominion University, touts an Arlington transformation. Beginning in the 1960s as a car-dependent “dying suburb” lined by struggling shopping malls, it evolved into a highdensity array of “thriving urban villages” linked by public transit alongside protected residential placidity. Achieving it wasn’t easy. Endless hearings by the county board, Planning Commission and citizen commissions was “an expensive process for developers and a time-consuming process for all involved, especially the citizen volunteers who sit on the various commissions” and for county staff, he says. Carlee credits Arlington’s wonkiness. A surprising number of residents are conversant in the General Land Use Plan (affectionately called the GLUP). He describes Arlington’s struggle to preserve affordable housing without a central housing authority to boss developers. He details the 2006 urban stream restoration on Donaldson Run, which “ran through a park and a relatively high-income neighborhood” and required “removal of
numerous trees and replanting native and appropriate vegetation.” Carlee praises the Neighborhood Conservation Program in which members of the public take an active role in setting spending priorities for their own neck of the woods. “It requires self-confidence on the part of local officials and a high trust level with the public,” writes Carlee, who went on to serve as city manager for Charlotte, N.C. “The most inspiring engagement has not been that which I led, but was that which I experienced as an observer,” he concludes. “Each encounter leaves me with a deeper understanding and commitment to the ideal of government of, for, and by the people.” *** Good contrast in the packed May 8 debate by candidates for commonwealth’s attorney at the Arlington Committee of 100. The June 11 primary that affects both Arlington and Falls Church pits newcomer Parisa Dehghani-Tafti, legal director for the Innocence Project, against eight-year incumbent Theo Stamos. Dehghani-Tafti criticized Stamos for over-trusting police and avoiding avant-garde prosecutorial positions. Her best line described going into neighborhoods and seeing a sign saying, “Due to the rising cost of ammunition, warning shots will not be fired.” Stamos, highlighting her experience and adherence to statutes, said most Arlingtonians feel safe. When she campaigns door to door, “almost every one of those doors are unlocked.”
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In a world where electronically produced music is the Galactic Empire of the airwaves, anything that is created without a sound board is an outpost of the Rebel Alliance. Classical music is like the Yoda of this fake anti-electronic music rebellion I’ve concocted for my lede, in part, yes, because it’s the oldest, but it’s also the most refined form of music given the talent it demands and substance it provides. Those who’re hankering to feel the force of classical music need not look any further than Voce Chamber Singers’ concert at the Falls Church Episcopal this weekend. The free community performance is Voce’s way of commemorating its 30th anniversary, and like any milestone year, artistic director Richard Giarusso intends to make it spectacular. That’s why the group is branching out from its usual vocal exhibitions to include both professional and amateur musicians among its singers and an orchestral ensemble in its rendition of Benjamin Britten’s “Noah’s Flood.” “It’s a remarkable celebration of community music making,” Giarusso said, while mentioning that professional musicians who’ve sang at the National Opera or have been trained at the Peabody Conservatory will be performing alongside adult volunteers and music students. “It’s a piece that can bring together so many different constituencies from the music community.” Giarusso took over as Voce’s artistic director in 2014 to serve as the group’s third in its three-decade lifespan. Originally founded by Carol Hunter in 1989, Voce set out to be a different kind of volunteer ensemble. While others in the Washington, D.C. area had more of an open door policy in terms of who was allowed to harmonize their way into the ranks, Voce decided to be a smaller, more selective
VOCE CHAMBER SINGERS (PHOTO: M������ G. S������) bunch. The result has been troupe of about 30 volunteers who hold three performances per season — one in October, another in December and then one in the spring either in April or May. At times Voce has performed songs from the late 17th or early 18th century, but it typically sticks to its wheelhouse of music from the past 100 – 150 years where it can rely on its acapella-heavy repertoire. On occasion, Voce will involve a small instrumental ensemble to accompany its concerts, such as December’s show that featured music from Italian composer Ottorino Respighi. Even more rare are its performances of original music, for instance in 2015, when the group was commissioned to perform and record a piece written by local composer Stephen Caracciolo. Now entering his fifth year in charge, Giarusso has been active about making his own imprint on Voce’s legacy. He’s upped the group’s numbers from around 30 volunteers to 40 in order to broaden the musical caché as well as to add some insurance for when members get sick or have other obligations
pulling them away performances. Primarily, Giarusso’s been adamant about honing a fuller, richer ensemble sound between the four voices — soprano, alto, tenor and baritone — in order to make the group more cohesive. Part of Giarusso’s leadership has come with elevating the seriousness, and by extension, the expectations of volunteers rehearsing with Voce every Monday. The group’s quality has improved as a result by bringing a level of professional polish to an all-volunteer organization, but it’s also tested the limits of Giarusso’s sway since it’s hard to hold singers accountable when they’re dedicating their free time to Voce. However, it’s only been a fleeting problem for Giarusso. “They’re all there out of interest and commitment to the organization and the production,” Giarusso said. “I’m heartened by the fact that the folks we have now are by and large are committed to that sense of what we’re trying to achieve together.” Voce Chamber Singers will be performing on Sunday, May 19 at 4 p.m at the Falls Church Episcopal (115 E. Fairfax St., Falls Church).
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These singles whet the appetites of the FCNP editorial team this week: Nicholas Benton – Symphony in D Minor by Cesar Franck
Jody Fellows – Harmony Hall by Vampire Weekend Matt Delaney – Tennessee by Arrested Development
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Longfellow Middle Earns Berth in Rocket Competition Longfellow Middle School is among the 101 national finalists in the Team America Rocketry Challenge, sponsored by the Aerospace Industries Association. The students will compete against other middle and high school-
aged teams at the National Finals, taking place at Great Meadow in The Plains, Virginia on May 18. In addition to competing for a total of $100,000 in prizes, the winner of the National Finals will advance to the International Rocketry Challenge, taking place in Paris, France in June. The top 20 finishers will earn a spot in next year’s NASA Student Launch competition. Longfellow is among 830 teams that entered the competition from 46 states, the District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The competition, which is this year honoring the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing, requires a team to launch a rocket carrying three raw eggs that must reach an altitude of at least 856 feet before separating and returning the uncracked eggs to earth — all within 43 and 46 seconds and with strict height and weight requirements.
Marshall Academy to Hold Awards Banquet on May 22 Marshall Academy, a Governor’s STEM Academy, will host its 21st annual Academy Awards celebration on Wednesday, May 22, from 7-8 p.m. in the Marshall High School cafeteria. The program will honor Academy Students of the Year in all academy program areas as well as the third annual National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) Induction, student speakers, and program and co-curricular highlights from the year.
Elementary & Middle School Students Team Up for Award The Rising Phoenix 999A team captured the Design Award at the 12th annual VEX IQ Robotics World Championship in Louisville, competing against 418 middle school teams from 40
A LITTLE LATE, but Marshall High School students spent their Earth Day sprucing up parts of the school’s more natural areas by laying vegetable beds, planting native shrubs and, seen here, weeding around the pond edge. (P����: C������� B������ �����) nations. The team also made the finals for the Teamwork competition in the Science division. Team members are Samantha Li of Spring Hill Elementary; Daniel Wu of Churchill Road Elementary; Cynthia Wu, David Han and Sophia Lee of Cooper Middle
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FALLS CHURCHCALENDAR COMMUNITYEVENTS THURSDAY, MAY 16 College Admission Essay Workshop. Soon-to-be high school juniors and seniors and their parents can attend a College Writing Seminar to learn how to write winning essays and get into a college of their choice. This seminar will be led by Minha Kauser, chief editor at “Winning Essays” — winningessays.org/. Registration required. Rising grades 11-12, limit 20 per session. To register, call or visit the Mary Riley Styles Youth Services Desk. Mary Riley Styles Library (120 N. Virginia Ave., Falls Church). 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. 703-248-5034.
FRIDAY, MAY 17 Bike to Work Day. The City of Falls Church will host one of over
100 pit stops throughout D.C., Maryland, and Virginia with refreshments and raffles. Cyclists can stop by the City’s pit stop at Washington and Old Dominion Trail (W&OD) at Little Falls Street for free food, beverages, demonstrations and a chance to win bicycle swag. Register for Bike to Work Day at fallschurchva.gov/ btwd2019. W&OD Trail crossing @ Little Falls St. . 6:30 – 9 a.m. 703-248-5296.
SATURDAY, MAY 18 Farmers Market. The award-winning, year-round market is filled with fresh, local produce, meat, dairy, flowers & plants, honey, music and much more. City Hall (300 Park Ave., Falls Church). 8 a.m. – noon. 703-248-5034. Habitat Restoration: Cherry Hill Park. Volunteer to help remove invasive plants from the park.
Groups of 5 or more should register. Tools, gloves, water and snacks will be provided. This is appropriate for children, but direct parental supervision is required. Cherry Hill Park (312 Park Ave., Falls Church). 10 a.m. – noon. 571-238-5178. Falls Church Civil War Encampment. Residents can attend a community event that tells the story of the people who lived in the small farming village of Falls Church during 1861-1865. Programming includes access to Cherry Hill’s historic farmhouse and barn, children’s learning tent, and living history from the 28th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Ladies Sanitary commission, Yankee School Marm, Civil War Surgeon, Professor Thaddeus Lowe and more. Cherry Hill Farmhouse (312 Park Ave., Falls Church). 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. 703248-5171.
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“Grand Hotel.” It is 1928 and Berlin is at the center of a razzledazzle world between two wars. At the bustling Grand Hotel a series of eclectic guests and staff including a fading ballerina, a destitute baron, a wannabe-starlet typist, and an ailing bookkeeper collide in a non-stop musical toast to the high life. Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer reunites the team behind “A Little Night Music” for this musical. Signature Theatre (420 Campbell Ave., Arlington). $87. 8 p.m. sigtheatre.com.
SATURDAY, MAY 18 “ON AIR.” Amidst the tumbling torrent that was the 1920s, Frank and Flora Conrad were on the edge of discovering mass broadcasting. These two unsung radio pioneers broke through the static and established the first radio station in America in their unassuming garage in East Pittsburgh. “ON AIR” follows their untold love story, and how radio became a
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“The Member of the Wedding.” In 1945 rural Georgia, the long, hot days of summer bring struggle, longing, and opportunity for 12-year-old Frankie Addams and her family’s housekeeper Bernice Sadie Brown. Frankie longs to escape with her newlywed brother on adventures in the Alaskan wilderness. Bernice struggles to balance enduring the deeply entrenched racism of the rural South with her role as surrogate mother to Frankie and her 6-year-old cousin. Adapted from the beloved novel of the same name, this evocative, poetic coming of age drama explores the pains of youth and the meaning of family. 1st Stage Theatre (1524 Spring Hill Rd., Tysons) $39. 8 p.m. 1ststagetysons.org.
SUNDAY, MAY 19 “Love’s Labor’s Lost.” A young king and his three compatriots renounce the company of women in favor of scholarly pursuits. Their pact is immediately jeopardized, however, when the Princess of France and her companions arrive. Will the men stand resolute and keep their monastic vows—or surrender to the charms of the opposite sex? Shakespeare’s delicious comedy is full of lovers and clowns, foolery and the follies of the heart. Folger Theatre (201 East Capitol Street, SE, Washington D,C,) $38 – $85. 7 p.m. folger.edu.
LIVEMUSIC THURSDAY, MAY 16 Andrew Acosta. Clare and Don’s Beach Shack. (130 North Washington St., Falls Church). 6 p.m. 703-532-9283. Rob Hornfeck. Dogwood Tavern (132 W. Broad St., Falls Church). 6:30 p.m. 703-237-8333. An Evening with Willy Porter.
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Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). $25. 7:30 p.m. 703255-1566. Thrillbilly’s. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 8:30 p.m. 703-241-9504.
FRIDAY, MAY 17 Andrew O’Day. Clare and Don’s Beach Shack. (130 North Washington St., Falls Church). 6 p.m. 703-532-9283. Happy Hour: Holly Montgomery Solo. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 6 p.m. 703-241-9504. All 80’s, All Night! Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). $12 – $20. 8 p.m. 703-255-1566. Jessica Pratt with Joseph Shabason. Union Stage presents at The Miracle Theatre (535 8th St. SE Washington, D.C.). $15. 7:30 p.m. 703-255-1566. Patty Reese. Falls Church Distillers (442 S. Washington St. A, Falls Church). 8 p.m. 703-8589186.
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Perils of Pauline’s Birthday Party with Wicked Jezabel. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 9 p.m. 703-2419504.
DJ VER1TAS. Falls Church Distillers (442 S. Washington St. A, Falls Church). 9 p.m. 703-8589186.
Kick — The Inxs Experience. The State Theatre (220 N Washington St., Falls Church). $20. 9 p.m. 703-237-0300.
Danger Bird (A Neil Young Tribute). JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 9 p.m. 703-241-9504.
Cadillac Romeos. Dogwood Tavern (132 W. Broad St., Falls Church). 10 p.m. 703-237-8333.
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SATURDAY, MAY 18 40 Dollar Fine. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 4 p.m. 703-241-9504. Chris Cassaday. Clare and Don’s Beach Shack. (130 North Washington St., Falls Church). 6 p.m. 703-532-9283. The Doubleclicks with Misbehavin’ Maidens. Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). $18. 6:30 p.m. 703-255-1566.
4th Annual Beachfest. Clare and Don’s Beach Shack. (130 North Washington St., Falls Church). 1 p.m. 703-532-9283. Bentwood Rockers. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 1 p.m. 703-2419504. The Josh Allen Band. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 4 p.m. 703-2419504. Open Mic with The Field Shaman. Falls Church Distillers
(442 S. Washington St. A, Falls Church). 5 p.m. 703-858-9186. An Evening with DuoDuo. Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). $20 – $25. 7 p.m. 703255-1566. Jimmie Cole and the AllStars Live and in Concert. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 8:30 p.m. 703-2419504. The Meer, Little Lawnmowers, Miss, Understand Me! Galaxy Hut (2711 Wilson Blvd., Arlington). $5. 9 p.m. 703-525-8646.
MONDAY, MAY 20 Wolf Blues Jam Weekly Show. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 8:30 p.m. 703-241-9504. Ice Out, Jon Camp. Galaxy Hut (2711 Wilson Blvd., Arlington). $5. 9 p.m. 703-525-8646.
TUESDAY, MAY 21 Free Acoustic Open Mic, Hosted by Ryan Burke. Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). 7:30 p.m. 703-255-1566. Mark Wenner & The Blues Warriors. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 8:30 p.m. 703-241-9504. The Majestic: Weekly LGBTQ Night & Drag Show. Diva Lounge (6763 Wilson Blvd., Falls Church). 10 p.m. 571-234-2045.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 22 An Evening with Martin Taylor. Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). $20 – $30. 7:30 p.m. 703-255-1566. Smylin’ Jack (Doug Belford, Steve Bray & Pauline AnsonDross). JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Arlington). 8:30 p.m. 703-5228340.
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Public Notice CITY OF FALLS CHURCH FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE Final day of registration is Monday, May 20, 2019 for the June 11th Democratic Party Primary Election for Member, Senate of Virginia, 35thDistrict and Commonwealth Attorney. Sample Ballots can be found online: http://www.fallschurchva.gov/vote All citizens, including those who are currently 17 years old, who will turn 18 years old by the November 5, 2019 General Election are eligible to register and vote in the June 11 Primary. Voters in Virginia do not register by party. Any registered voter is eligible to vote in the Democratic Party Primary Election. Online Voter Registration and early/absentee ballot by mail applications: http://www. vote.virginia.gov/ Deadline for applications submitted online via the Virginia Department of Election website is 11:59 pm on May 20, 2019. Only applicants with a DMV license or identification card can submit an application electronically and these applications may also be untimely if missing material information. Please note: those applications filled out
online that are required to be printed and delivered to the registrar should be treated as regular mailed in applications and need to be postmarked by May 20, 2019 to meet the deadline. The 5:00 p.m. deadline on May 20, 2019 applies if any of these are submitted in-person at the registrar’s office. The deadline for mailed in applications remains that they be postmarked by May 20, 2019. Early/Absentee Voting for the City of Falls Church In-Person Absentee voting began in April at our newly renovated office at City Hall, 300 Park Ave, and will continue through Saturday, June 8th. During that time, residents wishing to vote by In-Person Absentee ballot can do so 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the Saturday preceding the election, June 8th. The office is closed Monday, May 27th. Vote By Mail: The recommended deadline to apply for an absentee by mail ballot is Tuesday, May 28thto ensure USPS delivery of the ballot both to the voter and back to the Office of Elections by Election Day. The legal deadline is June 4thbut we don’t recommend that you wait that long. Election Day Reminders for the City of Falls Church Residents are reminded that on Election Day, street parking is available on both sides of Little Falls Street by the Community Center and on Oak, Seaton, Fellows, Parker, Timber, and Jackson near Thomas Jefferson Elementary School. Additional details, including a voter ward map, can be found online at www.fallschurchva.gov/Vote. Contact the Registrar’s office at 703-248-5085 (TTY 711) or vote@fallschurchva.gov for more information. The Ward 2 Polling Place formerly known as Oakwood Apartments has been re-named and is under renovation. The Polling Place for Ward 2 will now be called Falls Green Apartments and will be temporarily moved to a different location within those apartments for the Democratic Party Primary Election on June 11. David B. Bjerke, MPP, CERA, VREO Director of Elections & General Registrar of Voters, City of Falls Church Office of Voter Registration & Elections 300 Park Ave., Room 101E , Falls Church, VA 22046 Office: 703-248-5085; Fax: 703-248-5204; 703-248-5014 (TTY 771) vote@fallschurchva.gov; http://
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED BOND FINANCING BY THE CITY OF FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Falls Church, Virginia (the “City”) will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at 7:30 o’clock p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, on the issuance of general obligation public improvement bonds of the City (the Bonds”) and short-term general obligation debt in the form of notes, lines of credit or similar instruments (the “Notes”), in one or more series at one time or from time to time, to finance the costs, in whole or in part, of various capital improvement projects of the City, as described below. The estimated maximum amount of the Bonds to be issued is $76,465,000. The City expects that more than ten percent of the total proceeds of the Bonds may be used to finance all or a portion of the costs of construction, expansion, renovation, reconstruction, equipping and/or reequipping, in whole or in part, of each of the following: (i) a library (including an archive/heritage center) and (ii) a new or improved City high school. The estimated maximum amount of the Notes to be issued is $20,000,000. The City expects that more than ten percent of the total proceeds of the Notes may be used to finance all or a portion of the costs of each of the following projects: (a) construction, expansion, renovation, reconstruction, equipping and/or reequipping, in whole or in part, of (i) a library (including an archive/ heritage center) and (ii) a new or improved City high school; and (b) acquisition of land for use as park land. A portion of the proceeds of the Bonds and the Notes is also expected to finance the costs, in whole or in part, of certain other capital improvement projects, including without limitation, acquisition, improvements or upgrades to and/or construction and renovation of City hall, parks, sewers and stormwater infrastructure. All public hearings will be held in Falls Church Community Center, 223 Little Falls Street, Falls Church, Virginia. Copies of legislation may be obtained from the City Clerk’s office (703-248-5014) or at cityclerk@fallschurchva.gov. The City of Falls Church is committed to the letter and the spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act. To request a reasonable accommodation for any type of disability, call 703-248-5014 (TTY 711).
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No New Parking Planned for West F.C. Metro Expansion
Fairfax Rejects F.C. Settlement Offer, Water Lawsuit Proceeds
There are no plans in the $2 billion expansion of rapid transit in Northern Virginia for any new parking at the West Falls Church Metro station. That is in spite of the fact that it will intend to serve as a major junction point for the interface of Metro, rapid bus and rail ion coming years, the Falls Church City Council learned from a special briefing Monday.
With the Fairfax Board of Supervisors voting unanimously Monday to reject a settlement offer from the City of Falls Church, the F.C. City Council met in a closed session for three hours Tuesday night to discuss the legal strategy. The Council will vote this coming Tuesday to draw $750,000 from its water fund to wage a “vigorous fight” to defend its water system from unfair “poaching.”
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or violate the law in other ways that endanger themselves and others. That message would travel quickly and we could all get back to enjoying the city’s wonderful walking and riding opportunities. Doug Greene Falls Church
Stop Complaining About Parking & Try Walking More Editor, I am thrilled to see the large
number of Bikeshare locations taking hold in the City of Falls Church. In addition to increasing environmentally friendly options for getting around FCC, these bike share options integrate us with D.C. and the young, progressive mindset of our nation’s capital. For those who object to the loss of two or three parking spaces taken up by the bike locations, please consider walking one block. We are very fortunate in the City of Falls Church to have numerous parking options on side streets merely one block off of Broad Street, Lee Hwy, and other major thoroughfares. We are among the wealthiest, most educated population of the region. To insinuate that it is beneath us to walk one additional block (after parking for free) to get to our destination because parking spots have been designated for envi-
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ronmentally-friendly bike share programs is juvenile and entitled. I sincerely hope that the majority of Falls Church residents see the wisdom of this approach, and the benefits of an environmentallyfriendly future. Please put the car a few paces away and enjoy the fresh air in reaching your final destination. Your body, your mind, and your conscience will thank you. Or better yet, keep the car in the garage and walk or bike within the City. Stacey Nahrwold Falls Church
Thank You, Charlie Clark, For Your Great Column Editor, Since moving to Falls Church in 2005, there have been many changes in ”The Little City.” One thing that hasn’t changed is that every week, “Our Man in Arlington,” Charlie Clark, has provided both a window to the past and the pulse of modern day Arlington, our neighbors. Through his column, I have learned a lot about the areas history, as well as checking out the many businesses he writes about! Thank you Nicholas Benton and the News-Press for providing the forum for such a great column, and thank you, Charlie Clark — you’re a real treasure! Chris Nestor Falls Church
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SPOTTED THROUGH A SCREEN DOOR was this 12-point buck back during the colder months. With the weather heating back up, don’t expect these sightings until the leaves are back on the ground. Just because you’re not famous doesn’t mean your pet can’t be! Send in your Critter Corner submissions to crittercorner@fcnp.com.
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CRIME REPORT Week of May 6 – 12, 2019 Burglary-Residential 100 blk W Greenway Blvd, May 6, between 11 AM and 3:15 PM, unknown suspect(s) smashed a window in such a way that entry was not gained. Nothing was reported missing from the residence. Investigation continues. Destruction of Property, 310 S Washington St (Vapor Solutions), May 8, 12:05 PM, suspect smacked a glass counter top and threw a brick at a TV. Suspect described as a juvenile black male, 5’7”, wearing a black or blue snapback cap, blue hoodie and blue jeans. Investigation continues. Larceny from Building, 7124 Leesburg Pike (George Mason High School), May 8, 8:26 PM, items of value were taken from an unattended book bag. Following an investigation the items were returned. Larceny from Vehicle, 6763-R1
Wilson Blvd (Planet Fitness), May 8, between 11:20 AM and 12:20 PM, unknown suspect(s) smashed the front passenger side window of a white Jeep Cherokee and took items of value. Smoking Violation, 6757 Wilson Blvd, #17, May 9, 10:40 PM, Lam Vo, 50, of Vienna, VA, was issued a summons for Smoking in a Restaurant. Hit and Run, 6751 Wilson Blvd (Good Fortune Supermarket), May 10, 11:26 AM, a white SUV struck a Toyota RAV4 and left the scene. Hit and Run, 344 W Broad St (Broaddale Shopping Center), May 10, between 3 and 4 PM, a vehicle was struck by another vehicle which left the scene. Offender later located and insurance information exchanged. Larceny From Building, 7124 Leesburg Pike (George Mason High School), May 11, between 4 and 4:30 PM, an iPhone 8 was taken from an unattended backpack.
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Ribbon Cuttings for 2 New F.C. Businesses Set for Saturday Grand openings and ceremonial ribbon cuttings will be held for two new Falls Church businesses over the weekend. Code Ninjas, located at 510 S. Washington Street, will host grand opening events, including refreshments and demonstrations from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 18 while Karma Yoga and Wellness, located at 929 W. Broad Street in the space previously occupied by Dancing Mind, is providing grand opening demonstrations and free classes through the weekend. Ceremonial ribbon cuttings will take place Saturday, May 18 for Code Ninjas at 10 a.m. and Karma Yoga at 10:45 a.m. For more information, visit www.codeninjas.com/locations/va-falls-church and www.karma.yoga.
Del. Simon to Speak at F.C. Chamber, Merrifield Biz Luncheon Virginia Delegate Marcus Simon will speak to members of the Falls Church Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Merrifield Business Association at a luncheon at the Italian Café on Tuesday, May 21, 11:30 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. The event is open to those interested in the 2019 legislative session are welcome to attend. Tickets with advanced registration are $30 for members of either organization and $35 for nonmembers. An additional $5 charge will be added to walk-ins, should space be available. For more information or to register, visit www.FallsChurchChamber.org or www.gmba.org.
Grace Christian Academy Raises More Than $110K Grace Christian Academy raised more than $110,000 at its third annual fundraising gala April 28 at the McLean Hilton. Themed “One for the Books,” the event featured New York Times bestselling author Sally Lloyd-Jones and included live and silent auctions featuring prizes donated by Falls Church artists and businesses. Proceeds from the event will be used towards Grace Christian Academy’s robust tuition assistance program. For more information about this fully accredited private school Falls Church, visit www.gracechristianacademy.org. Business News & Notes is compiled by Sally Cole, Executive Director of Greater Falls Church Chamber of Commerce. She may be emailed at sally@fallschurchchamber.org.
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