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May 23 – 29, 2019

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The official program of Monday’s City of Falls Chuch Memorial Day Parade & Festival is included in this edition with features on the parade Grand Marshal, King & Queen plus festival map, vendor listing, parade lineup and more.

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House committee subpoenas and demands for information. Beyer told the News-Press in a phone interview that he attended the Democrats’ closed meeting with Pelosi yesterday morning and that Pelosi’s concern was that all the forceful moves are being carried out prior to going the impeachment route, including taking contempt votes to the floor of the House and going to court.

Monday’s work session of the Falls Church City Council became a little testy when Councilman Dan Sze challenged an otherwise innocuous proposed update to the City’s Comprehensive Plan for not taking into account adequate ways to achieve a lot more affordable housing over the next 20 years. Sze announced he’d not be supporting a proposed projection showing that the City would have a housing stock mix reflecting uncommonly high regional median income numbers and not taking into account the cost burden on the entire community of major projected increases in affordable housing demand. It caught the City Planning Department director Paul Stoddard a bit off guard. But it reflected some of the difficulties caused tackling intellectual compartmentalization of City values, needs and goals resulting in disconnects between demographic, income projections and housing need factors. While some lip service to affordable housing began to arise among a certain number on the Falls Church City Council in the recent period, there was no new money for the City’s Affordable Housing fund in the budget that goes into effect on July 1. In addition, the sum held in the account a decade ago — over $2 million — is almost entirely gone (estimated at $200,000 now), while the number of housing units deemed affordable by current formulas have been in steep decline in the last decade.

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Erin Gill, current chair of the Falls Church School Board, announced to the News-Press this week that she will not seek a second four-year term in this November’s election. SEE NEWS BRIEFS, PAGE 9

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Still trying to shed its “nice guy” persona and get into a grittier postseason mindset, George Mason High School’s girls soccer team was able to muscle out a win over Central High School on Tuesday. Next, the Mustangs will face Madison County tonight at home. SEE SPORTS, PAGE 28

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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

INDEX

Editorial...............6 Letters......... 6, 26 News & Notes10–11 Comment ...12, 25 Business News 27 Sports .............. 28

Calendar ...30–31 Classified Ads .. 32 Comics, Sudoku & Crossword ....... 33 Crime Report ... 34 Critter Corner... 34

MUSTANGS JACK BROWN (#8) AND SMITH KRAFT (#10) along with the rest of George Mason High School’s boys soccer team barreled through Strasburg Tuesday, cruising to an easy 13-0 victory over the Rams. The Mustangs are back in action tonight against Clarke County in the Bull Run District championship. See Sports, page 28. (P��: C�� S��)

Rep. Beyer Steps Out Front to Call For Trump ‘Impeachment Inquiry’ BY NICHOLAS F. BENTON

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U.S. Rep. Donald S. Beyer Jr., who represents the 8th District of Virginia that includes the City of Falls Church, has called on the U.S. Congress to open an impeachment inquiry into the conduct of President Trump. Beyer became the first member of the Virginia congressional delegation to make this call, as the total number of Democrats

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Beyer Calls for Congressional Impeachment Inquiry

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Heads of four key House committees — Oversight, Intelligence, Ways and Means and Judiciary — are all exercising powerful moves to compel the Trump administration to comply with Congressional demands for oversight. Beyer said that having the Republican Amash step forward meant a lot to him because “I don’t want this to be partisan.” He reiterated that he’s spoken to many Republican lawmakers seriously concerned for Trump’s behavior, but afraid of taking a public stand, at least to date. “It would be quite a profile in courage for Republicans to step up and say they’re committed to doing the right thing, even if it means losing their seat in the next election,” Beyer said. Unlike some others who have argued their constituents are not interested in this issue, Beyer said it was in response to a very strong constituent concern that he has taken the step he had. “My constituents’ belief in the need to

launch an impeachment inquiry — as expressed to me in calls, letters, and conversations — has grown to a crescendo in recent weeks. I believe that my constituents are right,” he said. Beyer, a Falls Church businessman who was once president of the Falls Church Chamber of Commerce and served two terms as Virginia’s lieutenant governor, was appointed ambassador to Switzerland by President Obama and, after being elected to Congress in 2014, was named the finance director of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. He announced last month that he supports South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttegieg for the Democratic nomination for president in the upcoming election. The following is the full text of Rep. Beyer’s statement: “The time has come for the House of Representatives to open an impeachment inquiry into the conduct of President Trump. “Endorsing such a course is not easy, and I do not do

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REP. DON BEYER so lightly, but I believe that the President has left Congress no other option but to pursue it. When I came to Congress I swore an oath ‘to defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic.’ “President Trump has shown utter contempt for the Constitution from the moment he took office, but we are now faced with evidence of actions that strongly resemble high crimes and misdemeanors. The behavior repeatedly identified in the

redacted Mueller Report meets every standard for the classification of ‘obstruction of justice’ of which I am aware. He has compounded that fact by engaging in escalating, illegal stonewalling of Congress as my colleagues and I have attempted to engage in oversight, a primary responsibility of the legislative branch under the Constitution. “We are aware of other potential crimes committed by this President, including tax fraud and violations of campaign finance laws, both alleged under oath by his former attorney. Congress must investigate these allegations to determine their veracity, but the President’s illegal cover-up, most recently evidenced by his preventing the Secretary of the Treasury and the former White House Counsel from honoring Congressional subpoenas, leaves us little recourse to do so. “From the first time I was asked about impeachment I have always said that I believed that such a serious action must be fully justified by the facts, must

be done with great care, and it must have bipartisan support. I believe the facts fully justify an impeachment inquiry, and I have every confidence in the ability of Chairman Nadler, the House Judiciary Committee, and Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s ability to pursue one if they decide it is the proper course. Congressman Amash’s brave public statement makes support for an impeachment inquiry bipartisan, and I have privately spoken to other Republicans who believe he is right but are unwilling to say so publicly. “The most important consideration for me in evaluating whether this course of action is correct has been the views of my constituents. Their belief in the need to launch an impeachment inquiry — as expressed to me in calls, letters, and conversations — has grown to a crescendo in recent weeks. I believe that my constituents are right, and I support the initiation of an impeachment inquiry to examine evidence of criminal acts committed by President Trump.”

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City Council Takes Steps on Affordable Housing Shortage

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For the lower income households, the total number is now at 244 out of over 5,000 total dwelling units in the City. A local developer told the News-Press this week that he took a proposal for building some affordable housing to City Hall recently, and found “there was no interest, none at all,” he said. Meanwhile, in the City Planning Department, revisions to the Comprehensive Plan continue to be focused on places where incentives might work, for things such as accessory housing units (small secondary dwellings on existing housing properties to allow for inlaws to move in, or for rental to college students or lower income persons). The draft Comprehensive Plan includes, for example, proposed strategies that “incentivize the maintenance and provision of more workforce, moderate and

low income housing, increases entry-level home ownership opportunities, supports ‘aging in place’ and relaxes development regulations to allow for a wider variety of housing types.” It projects that while today, 27 percent of the existing housing supply is deemed affordable for households at or below the area median income, that number will rise to 45 percent by 2045, when the City’s population is expected to grow above the 20,000 level. It was noted by Del. Marcus Simon, speaking to the joint monthly luncheon of the Falls Church Chamber of Commerce and Greater Merrifield Business Association this Tuesday, that while the impact on population numbers of the Amazon HQ2 in Crystal City may not be that significant for a number of years, it is still immediately impacting the real estate market. That’s because property owners here are now unwilling to

part with their holdings on the hopes that they will appreciate in value over the next years as Amazon completes its construction and begins hiring what will eventually be as many as 25,000 new employees, some earning $150,000 a year or up. So, the Amazon development is already driving up real estate values, according to Simon, as the region experiences a housing shortage caused by property owners who might normally have entered the market simply sitting on their hands. In the proposed “vision” statement of the housing chapter of the Comprehensive Plan, the reference to strengthening the City’s “small town character” drew a lot of comment from the Council, asking what the term actually means in the context of projected housing needs. “What little diversity we have now will be going out the window if our affordable housing stock

continues to decline,” Councilman Phil Duncan offered. Vice Mayor Marybeth Connelly added that issues of affordable housing need to be addressed more practically, and not as vague goals. “We need to ask the question about what incentivizing or subsidizing specific affordable housing options will cost,” she said. “I, for one, am happy to contribute to making affordable options available, but I don’t know what that cost actually might be.” Council member Letty Hardi said that there is a need to address the housing requirements of the “missing middle” of working families that have to live 45 to 60 miles away to afford their dwell-

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ings. Finding more ways to provide affordable housing should become a priority for the City in the next one to three years, she said. On transportation issues for the City, it was noted that 20 percent of all automobile trips taken are less than one mile, and alternative modes need to continue to be developed to take more and more of those short trips out of the traditional gas-driven vehicle mode and into walking, biking and battery-operated modes. A public forum on the proposed Comprehensive Plan, overall, will be held on Saturday, June 8, and the Council is expected to take final action of proposed revisions to the plan on July 22.

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The Friendly Little City?

Perhaps it is perceived as obligatory more than anything else, but the catch phrase “small town character” became the focus of a bit of a discussion by the Falls Church City Council Monday night when it was discovered as included in a draft vision statement for the update of the City’s Comprehensive Plan. The “Comp Plan,” as City Hall insiders know it, does not have the force of law, but is considered an important document because a lot of input goes into it and it does shape perceptions for future growth and other City policies and priorities. A developer, for example, can look it over and get a pretty good idea of what kind of project the City’s decision makers would be more likely to support than not. “Comp Plans” are often cited like Biblical citations to reinforce somebody’s plans for new building or park or special use. So, words tend to matter in these things, and the City Council is due to sign off on recommended updates to the City’s Comp Plan (the first since 2005) in late July after more exposure to City boards and commissions and in at least one forum, to the public in general on June 8. For whomever came up with the phrase, “small town character,” in the vision statement now being considered, it is worth noting that it is in distinct contrast to the notion that became the City’s official logo and slogan in the last decade or so, “The Little City.” What’s the difference between a “small town” and a “little city?” One is more rural and one more urban, for starters. People who look backward toward the “good old days” prefer the “town” concept, even though, technically under Virginia law, Falls Church is not a “town” (a legal term used for places like Vienna that do not have their own taxing authority) but an “independent city” like Alexandria. Also, more progressive-minded folk here think an urban “feel” for Falls Church is better than times-past “rural idiocy,” an unkind term coined many years back. Yes, the City is following the mode of a modern urban environment, not the roughshod density of big tall, smoky cities of the last half century, but attendant to slick, convenient, smart and diverse ways. It seems to us that rather than “small town,” the City should embrace the notions of being uniquely friendly, welcoming and happy. These words appear nowhere in the Comprehensive Plan draft, but probably matter more than “small town,” which is a notion that can be associated with a horrible, gossipy, cruel, back-stabbing place if allowed to trend that way. Of course, we can claim to be “friendly,” “welcoming” and “happy” only if we actually are, and maybe that’s what we ought to be focusing on, including other notions such as “courtesy,” “helpfulness,” “empathy” and “compassion.” We’ll have really arrived when there is a consensus to revise our slogan to “The Friendly Little City.”

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Kudos to F.C. School Board For Transgender Support Editor, The Falls Church City School Board is to be applauded in their support for transgender students. As a psychotherapist here in the City of Falls Church, where my sole focus is gender and neurodiversity, the most commonly reported barriers for gender diverse students include navigat-

ing the social and environmental barriers at school, such as bathrooms, locker rooms, and other “binary” spaces. From the beginning, our school board involved stakeholders (Falls Church City Public School students, parents and the community) to ensure that the architectural design of our new George Mason High School

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building creates safe and inclusive spaces for students of all gender identities. I am proud to be a part of a proactive community that takes the lead in promoting inclusiveness, equality and safety. This important support from our board can be included alongside other important milestones in our history that promote equality, accessibility and inclusiveness, like Brown v. Board of Education in the 1950’s and the creation of curb ramps in the 1970s. John Thomas Falls Church

Businesses Won’t Succeed With Only Walkers & Bikers Editor, I concur with Barb Molino [Letters to the Editor, May 9 – 15, 2019] regarding the installation of bike racks vs. more parking. I noticed that since the paper came out, the racks were moved to the corner of Park and Pennsylvania, lessening the traffic hazard of the original location at the Panera

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Is the United States of America in Decline? B� K�� F��

The Third Punic War ended in 146 BCE when Roman legions led by Scipio completed a three-year siege by burning Carthage. Scipio did not celebrate. He was observed crying as he listened to the screams of the dying. Asked why he would cry at the moment of his great victory, Scipio supposedly recited a prophecy from Homer’s “Odyssey” about the destruction of Troy: “The day shall come when sacred Troy shall fall, and King Priam and all his warrior people with him.” Scipio feared that although Rome was on the ascendant and soon would be recognized as the greatest power in the known world, Rome would one day suffer the same fate as Troy. That prescient observation, at the very moment Rome seemed invulnerable, should guide all people and nations. We live in a world of ever-more amazing technology. Will that make us forget the lessons of Troy? Are we destined to become more creative, powerful and wiser? Will science invent ways to escape Planet Earth just when we need to escape? How many, if any, could escape a planet running out of resources, polluted and overheated? Would we find a new home with plenty of resources for human consumption? Humanity has been through this before. Instead of outer space, the escape was a new continent or a new means of travel. We have been here before. Have we

learned enough to save ourselves from repeating the mistakes of past civilizations? Dozens of books have been written about it. Careful analysis suggests that there have been distinct stages of

“When a civilization reaches the top and controls its territory, it begins, surprisingly quickly, to overextend and decline.”

human development. Those stages of growth and decline provide ways to understand history’s “big picture” and to assess current and future geopolitical environments. Civilizations are not all the same, of course, but the majority throughout history, all around the globe, have exhibited similar growth-and-decline patterns, peaking at about 60-70 percent along their lifecycles. What are the stages? They begin with a village, perhaps just a few families. The village grows and merges with a nearby village. That larger village grows

and, eventually, becomes a city. The city takes control of nearby land and resources. It absorbs other cities and becomes a region. Eventually, the region becomes a nation. The two key factors determining which villages grow are superior weapons and access to food and resources. When a civilization reaches the top and controls its territory, it begins, surprisingly quickly, to overextend and decline. Strong personalities assert themselves. William the Conqueror found an opportunity in an England that had reached its natural boundaries. He promised land and titles to those who followed him. Napoleon found opportunity in France, which was increasingly irritated with dysfunctional government. Hitler found opportunity in the chaos after World War I. Strong men took control of the central government in the old Soviet Union. They made the rules and the average person had to obey. The intrigue over control is still a guiding force in Russia. China has risen and fallen several times in the past. China is controlled by a ruling group that understands that people will accept authoritarian rule so long as they have an improving lifestyle. These stages can be compared to the human lifecycle, beginning with birth and a period of nurturing, followed by independence, self-expression and the manifestation of one’s capabilities. A person’s peak is reached after four or five decades. If it could be measured, it would comprise a mixture of adequate resources, energy,

health, contentment, power and creativity. Finally, the decline toward death begins, completing the cycle. These stages are repeated the world over as regional powers accumulate resources, expand, mature, overextend and finally decline when they can no longer supply those basic resources. Compare the slow decline of the United States with the accelerating rise of China. Should we expect new and surprising alliances to render today’s international relations obsolete – with religious polarization, war, disease and climate change creating additional, dangerously combustible factors? Can we save ourselves? Yes, if we can understand the problems we face. We must understand that while democracy is compatible with a rising civilization, a declining nation may look to authoritarian leaders who seek support by denigrating anything different: immigrants, other religions and races, the handicapped, strong women. Sound familiar? Here we go again. Philosopher George Santayana wrote: “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” We must remember our past to understand how we got here. Only then can we transcend our destructive cycles and rise to the challenges facing our country and the world. Ken Feltman, a City of Falls Church resident, is a retired political consultant.

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NEWS BRIEFS Memorial Day Parade & Festival in F.C. Monday The annual Falls Church Memorial Day Parade and Festival is scheduled again for this coming Monday, and forecasts of good weather portend a high turnout. Often more than 10,000 extra folk pile into the Little City for the festivities of that holiday where there will be plenty of food and craft vendors will join booths devoted to good causes and politicians will be in force. The day begins at 9 a.m. with the traditional Beyer Automotive Fun Run and entertainment on the central stage opposite City Hall at Park and Little Falls. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. opposite the Community Center, and the parade begins at 2 p.m. The News-Press again this year is providing a special program for the event also carried in the center section of all its copies.

Gill Won’t Seek Re-Election, But New Candidate Files Erin Gill, current chair of the Falls Church School Board, announced to the News-Press this week that she will not seek a second four-year term in this November’s election. On the other hand, Laura Taddeucci Downs has completed her filing with the City’s registrar to be on the ballot (the News-Press apologizes for not including her filing in its reporting in last week’s edition). With 125 signatures of registered voters in Falls Church required by a June 11 deadline to run for the F.C. City Council or School Board this year, and with three of the seven seats on each body being contested, it is anticipated that those seeking to be on the ballot will be present in force at Monday’s Memorial Day Parad. As of press time, to the News-Press’ knowledge, two of three of the City Council seats are being sought by incumbents and one of the three School Board seats.

F.C. Council Assigns New $706,987 in FY20 Budget The Falls Church City Council learned from the City’s Chief Financial Officer Kiran Bawa that an additional $706,987, including interest income exceeding $600,000, is available to be deployed in the new Fiscal Year 2020 budget, and it is recommended that $650,000 go to the Capital Improvement Fund. The $706,987 of new appropriations in the General Fund will be funded with additional projected operating revenues in the current fiscal year and interest earned on debt proceeds.

Holiday Weekend Tips for Traveling on the Interstate For those skipping this year’s Memorial Day festival in Falls Church and headed out of town, Transurban, operators of the express lanes on I-95 and 495, has released holiday weekend travel tips. According to Transurban, traffic will likely be heaviest on Thursday and Friday and if you’re headed south, the best times to travel are on Thursday before 3 p.m. or after 7 p.m., on Friday before 10 a.m. or after 6 p.m. and on Saturday before 9 a.m. or after noon. The tollroad operator says drivers took 245,000 trips on 95 express lanes over the holiday weekend in 2018 and those who took the toll lanes saved an average of 40 minutes during busy travel times.

Transportation Planning to Support F.C. Parking Update The Transportation Planning Board of the National Capital Region has included support for a residential parking standards update by the City of Falls Church in its list of regional projects for the coming period. The effort is to “address overbuilding of parking and underinvestment in multi-modal transportation options,” according to the groups’ report. The project will lead to revisions in the City’s Traffic Impact Analyses tables used to estimate potential traffic impacts of proposed land uses.

Del. Danica Roem to Join ‘Stonewall 50’ Panel in F.C. State Del. Danica Roem confirmed this week that she, as Virginia’s first transgender state delegate, will join the panel on Sunday, June 23 at 4 p.m. at the Falls Church Episcopal Church co-hosted by the Falls Church News-Press and Social Justice Committee of Falls Church on the subject of the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising that launched the modern LGBT+ equal rights movement. Roem will be joined on the panel by the F.C. School Board member Lawrence Webb, Falls Church Presbyterian Associate Minister Diane Maloney and the NewsPress’ Nicholas Benton, with Lou Chibbaro, reporter for the Washington Blade, as moderator.

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Community News & Notes Tysons-Pimmit Library Hosts Summer Book Sale

ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA, an all-volunteer nonprofit organization, held its annual Spring Fundraiser on April 26 at the Country Club of Fairfax to raise funds for its programs that serve the needs of low-income children in 11 Title I elementary schools in Fairfax and Prince William Counties as well as the City of Alexandria. (Photo: Courtesy Assistance League of Northern Virginia)

Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library (7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church) will be holding its quarterly book sale this weekend, May 31- June 2. There will be a diverse array of books and media for all ages and interests. Those who shop on the final day of the quarterly book sale will be able to purchase all items for half the original price; there will also be a special on that same day which offers customers to fill a bag of books for $10 per bag. On May 31, the book sale will run from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.; on June 1, it will run from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sunday, June 2 it will run from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. For more information, call 703-790-4031, 703-338-3307 or contact tysonslibraryfriends@ gmail.com.

Stuart Alumni Honored on 2nd Team All-Conference

HONORED AT THE Arlington Democratic Committee’s Blue Victory Ball earlier this month was Cragg Hines (center) as the county’s Outstanding Democrat of the Year. He is flanked by Clerk of the Arlington Circuit Court (that includes Falls Church) Paul Ferguson (left) and State Del. Mark Levine (right). (Photo: News-Press)

J.E.B. Stuart alumnus and Haverford College sophomore pitcher Nathan Bass was named to the Centennial Conference second team when postseason baseball awards were announced recently. Bass was called upon for starting assignments with regularity for Haverford, taking the ball in the first inning five times against conference teams. Bass posted a 2-2 record in those outings, logging 28.2 innings pitched while registering a 2.83 ERA with 30 strikeouts. His strikeout total in conference games ranked third in the Centennial. The Falls Church product was named Centennial Conference Pitcher of the Week on March 30 after holding Gettysburg to just three hits in seven shutout innings, striking out 12 in an 8-1 triumph for Haverford at Kannerstein Field. Bass also twirled a gem in his final regular season contest

against McDaniel, throwing seven scoreless innings while allowing just one hit and striking out seven in an emphatic 11-0 win over the Green Terror as Haverford clinched a playoff berth. The Fords reached the 20-win mark for the eighth time in the last 10 seasons and qualified for the Centennial Conference tournament for the 13th time in the last 15 years. Haverford will now look forward to the release of All-Region awards, which are slated to be announced later this month.

City Of F.C. Band Performs on Memorial Day The City of Falls Church Concert Band will perform twice on Memorial Day, May 27, 2019: at 10:45 a.m. at the City of Falls Church Memorial Day Ceremony in front of the Falls Church Community Center (223 Little Falls St, Falls Church), and at 12:30 p.m. in front of the City of Falls Church Parade Reviewing Stand at the intersection of Park Avenue and Little Falls Street. For more information, contact Laura Berol at 571-488-0107 or lauramberol@gmail.com with any questions.

Mah Jongg Class to be Held At Temple Rodef Shalom A three-session spring afternoon Mah Jongg class for beginners will be held on Thursdays, May 30, June 6 and June 13 from 2 p.m - 5 p.m. at the Temple Rodef Shalom (2100 Westmoreland St., Falls Church). It is recommended to only register if you are prepared to play once a week for the initial months of the course: plan to attend all three sessions. To join, the cost is $85 and includes nine hours of lessons along with the 2019 National Mah Jongg League Playing Card. In order to register, send a

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American Legion to Hold Memorial Day Service McLean Post 270 of the American Legion will be hosting their annual Memorial Day Service on Monday, May 27 at 11 a.m. at the Memorial Garden at McLean High School, which can be found adjacent to the school’s flag poles and the Davidson Road main entrance. McLean High School principal Ellen Reilly and Fairfax County Police and Fire departments have been invited as special guests. Any and all are invited to attend, especially U.S. military veterans from Post 270 and around the area, as well as those who have fought in U.S. wars from World War II. The service will be followed by an open house reception at the Post Home (1355 Balls Hill Rd, McLean) from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Plenty of free parking will be available adjacent to the ceremony. For more information please contact Don Kimble, Post Adjutant, at 703-356-8259.

Pentagon South Parking Lot Unveils Modifications Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and Department of Defense’s Washington Headquarters Services and Transurban officials met on Tuesday in order to open the redesigned and improved Pentagon South Parking Lot. With over 5,200 vehicles passing through the parking lot each day, improvements entail new bus-only travel lanes and redesigned HOV and commuter lanes that aim to

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enhance the efficiency and safety within the heavily traveled area. These modifications are a part of the bigger I-395 Express Lanes Project. The new bus loop, furnished with new pedestrian sidewalks along with fencing and barriers is aimed to minimize issues between passenger vehicles and buses. The $480 million I-395 Express Lanes Northern Extension Project is being delivered through a public-private partnership between the Virginia Department of Transportation and Transurban. The Pentagon South Parking Lot improvements cost approximately $10 million, and are funded by a federal “Fast Lane” grant, as well as a combination of VDOT and federal funds. Under a contract with Transurban, Lane Construction is the builder of the overall project, and AECOM Engineering completed the project’s design. The eight-mile 395 Express Lanes extension is slated to open in late 2019.

Karma Yoga to Lead Free Tai Chi and Yoga Classes Karma Yoga will be hosting free community Tai Chi practice every Sunday at 8 a.m. at the picnic shelter in Berman Park on the corner of Ellison St and Kent St. in the City of Falls Church. A pay by donation Vinyasa yoga class will also be held every Sunday at noon at Karma Yoga (929 W Broad St Suite 101, Falls Church).

One More Page Features Popular Y.A Authors One More Page Books, an independent, neighborhood-oriented bookstore, has a June event calendar that includes bestselling and critically-acclaimed Young Adult authors, some of which are local to the Northern Virginia area. Events are hosted at One

DEPUTY CITY MANAGER Cindy Mester stands with developer Bob Young and architect Jack Wilbern in front of one the 239 pieces of office furniture that The Young Group and Butz Wilbern LTD donated to the City of Falls Church. The contributions – which includes 69 white boards, 60 bookcases, 81 lateral cabinets, and 18 vertical file cabinets – were saved from landfill and effectively doubled the City’s furniture budget for the newly renovated City Hall. (C�� P��) More Page Books unless otherwise noted. Saturday, June 1 at 3 p.m. — Ariel Kaplan will be reading from her novel, “We are the Perfect Girl,” warm-hearted Young Adult retelling of Cyrano de Bergerac. This love letter to female friendship discusses women

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Ashlyn finds herself at a remote, rustic team-building retreat center as her family life crumbles and she faces a summer full of challenges. Joining June will be Tiffany Schmidt (author of the “Bookish Boyfriends” series), and Katy Upperman, author of “The Impossibility of Us” and “How the Light Gets In.”

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A Penny for Your Thoughts

News of Greater Falls Church By Supervisor Penny Gross

One of the most fascinating technological advances in recent memory has been the development of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), popularly called drones. (Note: Although the formal terminology is Unmanned Aircraft System Program, drones have no gender. Since I prefer the term “unstaffed” to “unmanned,” I am using the simple term “drone” in this column.) No longer considered toys, drones rapidly are becoming useful tools in many applications, not just pizza delivery or aerial views of wedding ceremonies. They are tracking traditional migrations of animal herds, peak hour traffic patterns, and can operate in many types of environments that regular aircraft cannot. A drone program can provide operational capability, safety, and situational awareness for first responders, their partners, and the community. Mission types could be search and rescue, emergency management, flooding assessment, crash reconstruction, and hazardous materials responses, as well as other uses. In the hands of a certified operator, a drone can be flown over a search and rescue scene, providing aerial data to workers on the ground, the number of vehicles involved, how far afield evidence is spread, the velocity of rapids in the case of a water rescue, where life safety equipment could enter the scene, and direct the movements of ground personnel. Such a tool can make emergency response more efficient and effective, saving valuable time when minutes count. A proposed program was discussed first at the Board of Supervisors’ Public Safety Committee meeting in January 2018, the result of many months of staff discussion about the tool already used by public safety agencies in other localities, including the Virginia Department of Emergency Management. The Board later deferred action, to provide additional time to explore concerns about

privacy and gain more community input. A Task Force was created, and multiple community meetings were held to display the types of drones to be used, a presentation about the program, and answer community questions. More than 100 comments, questions, and recommendations were received during the 30-day review and comment period. Significant revisions to the proposed program included community stakeholder representation for a proposed Steering Committee, a formal biennial program review and evaluation, enhanced transparency, reasonable precautions to ensure privacy of individuals, line of sight only operation, and flight restriction zones. FAA regulations prohibit hobbyists flying drones within several miles of most airports, which puts much of Fairfax County off-limits for drones, absent the formal permission granted to public safety agencies with certified programs. On Tuesday, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors adopted the revised program, authorized staff to move forward with additional community outreach and education, and develop a website. A required FAA Certificate of Authority must be issued before any implementation, and each county agency wishing to operate a drone system is required to detail the intended purpose, mission types and scope, and obtain board approval. The cost of the initial program is anticipated to be less than $30,000 for the purchase of a half dozen drones and equipment, plus a $150 fee for FAA Part 107 examinations, per pilot. No additional positions are needed to implement the program. Data storage will be minimal, as there is no requirement to collect and retain data for most types of missions.

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Welcome to the City of Falls Church’ s annual Memorial Day Parade and Festivities. We are pleased that you’ve chosen to spend this special day in The Little City. On Memorial Day, we come together as Americans to reflect and rememb er the servicemen and servicewomen who have given their lives defending our country. Our nation owes a debt to its fallen heroes that we can nev er fully repay. But we can pay tribute to their sacrifice, and say thank you to their friends and fam ily whose lives are forever changed because their loved one gave everything they had in serv ice to our country. I hope you’ll join me for the Memor ial Day Ceremony at 11:00 A.M. outs ide of the Community Center to commemorate these fallen heroes, and express gratitude to our veterans whose service we will never forget and thos e who continue to serve in our arm ed forces. Colonel Tracy Roou will be our keynote spe aker. A resident of the City of Falls Church, Col. Roou retired from the U.S. Army after 26 years of active duty service at hom e and abroad.

At 2:00 P.M., join us for the annual Memorial Day parade along Park Ave nue. Our Grand Marshal is Rob Donovan, who’s spe nt decades volunteering for Falls Chu rch City Public Schools and the greater community in addition to serving in the U.S. Nav y for twenty years. Make sure to read Mr. Donovan’s pro file featured in this edition of the New s-Press. Falls Church, along with the rest of our nation, will continue to gather together on this special day each year to pay homage to the dedicated men and women who sacr ificed their lives on behalf of our country. I encourage you to make this day an annual rem inder that the good we can do in our communities and the world is because of the legacy give n to us by those who gave their lives in service.

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Your Of�icial 2019 City of Falls Church Memorial Day Parade Lineup 1. American Legion Post #130 2. Cub Scout Pack 657 3. Sheriff’s Office 4. City of Falls Church Police Department 5. Grand Marshal Rob Donovan 6. Falls Church City Council 7. Falls Church City Public Schools/ School Board 8. Memorial Day King & Queen 9. Greater Falls Church Veterans Council 10. VFW Post 9274 11. Arlington County Fire Department Station #6 Falls Church 12. Falls Church News-Press 13. Daughters of the American Revolution 14. Falls Church Volunteer Fire Department 15. We Support The Girls 16. Rolling Readers Precision Book Truck Drill Team 17. George C Marshall Marching Band 18. Thomas Jefferson Elementary School Safety Patrols 19. McGrath Academy of Irish Dance 20. Girl Scouts of the Nations Capital Service unit 50-14 21. Alma Boliviana 22. Falls Church Recreation and Parks Department 23. Slapshot 24. Fairfax VA Chapter- Harley Owners Group 25. Falls Church Arts 26. Falls Church Youth Lacrosse 27. Centro Cultural Bolivia 28. St James Catholic School 29. Haycock Brownie Troop 30. Fraternidad Embajadores del Folklore 31. Cub Scouts Pack 681 32. Falls Church Kiwanis Little League 33. Underdog 34. Washington Scottish Pipe Band 35. BSA Troop 1996 36. Bikenetic 37. South Lakes High School Army ROTC

38. Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority 39. Tinner Hill Blues Festival 40. Batala Washington 41. Falls Church Lions Club Eye Van 42. Concerned Citizens Against Gun Violense 43. Buxton Forest Neighborhood Float 44. Broadmont Terrace 45. 4-H 46. Capital Bikeshare 47. Girl Scouts Service Unit 60-4 48. Kena Shriners Temple 49. Growing Smiles of Northern Virginia 50. 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air 51. VPIS 52. John F. Nicoll Pipes & Drums 53. American Lube Service Center 54. Falun Dafa 55. Theo Stamos for Commonwealth’s Attorney 56. Falls Church City Democratic Committee 57. Marcus Simon for Delegate 58. Parisa for Justice 59. Cheer DC 60. Goldﬁsh Swim School 61. Operation Earthwatch 62. Rotary Club of Baileys Crossroads 63. Promise Nothing 64. Dave and Melanie Elliott’s 1947 Dodge Club Coupe 65. City of Falls Church Department of Public Works 67. Fraternidad Waca Wacas Tolata 68. Robert Stilling & Family 69. Mosquito Hunters 70. Maha Yoga 71. Ms. VA Sr USA 2019 72. Tinkus Tiataco USA 73. Enshin Karate/KZMMA 74. The Kensington Falls Church 75. Salay Pasion Bolivia 76. 1964 Cadillac Convertible

Parade starts at 2 p.m. at the intersection of N. West St. and Park Ave. and runs through the intersection of Park Ave. and Little Falls St.

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Memorial Day 2019 Veterans Ceremony Monday, May 27, at 11 a.m. City of Falls Church Veterans Memorial, 223 Little Falls St., Falls Church, VA 22046

Master of Ceremonies Harry Shovlin, Americal Legion Post 130

Remarks Bob Smith Chairman, Greater Falls Church Veterans Council

Prayer for the Departed Veterans Pastor Greg Loewer, Columbia Baptist Church

Presentation & Announcements Harry Shovlin, Americal Legion Post 130

Taps Master Gunnery Sgt. John Abbracciamento, U.S. Marine Corps Band

Keynote Address Tracy Roou, Retired Colonel US Army

Retiring of Colors Honor Guard from the American Legion Post 130

Presentation of Wreath in Memory of Departed Veterans Jenny Inskeep, Falls Church Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Escorted by Richard L. Anton, Post 130

God Bless America City of Falls Church Concert Band Under the direction of Robert Little Vocals by Sgt. Major Robert Petillo (retired), US Army Band

Posting of Colors Honor Guard from the American Legion Post 130 National Anthem City of Falls Church Concert Band Under the Direction of Robert Little Vocals by Sgt. Major Robert Petillo (retired), US Army Band Invocation Pastor Greg Loewer, Columbia Baptist Church Welcoming David Tarter Mayor, City of Falls Church

Reading of Names Harry Shovlin, Americal Legion Post 130

This program was prepared by representatives of the Greater Falls Church Veterans Council including American Legion Post 130, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Martin Leppert Sipes Post 9274, Catholic War Veterans Paul and Jacques Martin Post 1652, Republic of Vietnam Association, Korean Vietnam Veterans Association, Falls Church Daughters of the American Revolution, Northern Virginia WWII Veterans, the Veterans Memorial Committee, and dedicated volunteers under the coordination of the City of Falls Church Recreation and Park Department. The City of Falls Church is committed to the letter and spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act. To request a reasonable accommodation for any type of disability call (703) 248-5027 (TTY 711).

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Mr. & Mrs. Mason Share Trials & Triumphs of School Career by Patricia Leslie

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An annual and essential element of the City of Falls Church’s Memorial Day Parade & Festival is the heralding of Mr. & Mrs. Mason, two George Mason High School seniors who won the right to be parade participants earlier in the school year. This years honorees, Sigrid Edson and Miles Jackson, still can’t get enough of their high school experience and are eager to continue their learning once they hop off the convertible Monday afternoon. Chosen by teachers and students in a pageant of questions, talents and biographies back in March, Edson and Jackson sat down last weekend with the NewsPress to talk about the parade and high school. Edson has been a parade participant a bunch over the years with her school’s safety patrol, but Jackson wasn’t real sure if it’s been the Falls Church parade or somewhere else that he’s marched with the Boy Scouts and Earth Watch. Beyond parade life, the best high school experiences of these two lifelong Falls Church residents have revolved around the people they’ve grown up with well and especially some memorable teachers, Edson mentioned. “Everyone is very respectful to the teachers who have a nice relationship with you and you want to learn from them and they want to teach you,” Jackson said. Edson exclaimed how fantastic the IB HL biology class taught by Martina Goss was for her. “I like science but I’m not a super sciency person, and I still loved it. You just feel so smart,” Edson said. Both seniors raved about “History of the Americas” taught by Tammy Chincheck, “one of the famous classes at Mason, everyone learns so much,” Edson said. “It’s definitely a difficult course, but you come away with so much of an understanding,” Jackson chimed in, with Edson adding how relevant its teachings are still today before Jackson continued. “The class is not just dates but historiography, but events which affect other events and how we

can analyze them and apply them to the future.” He also praised his physics teacher, Bryan Harris, for helping him think about how the world operates. Both hailed Albert DeFazio, their Theory of Knowledge teacher, for teaching them how to think critically about concepts. For all the love they share for their teachers, sometimes they just wanted to be removed from the daily fray of academic obstacles. “The worst thing for me was not having enough free time,” Edson said. “I was taking interesting classes and was learning a lot. I was doing things I loved. But sometimes I want to stay at home because there’s so much work. Though honestly, everything has its good side, and it hasn’t been a bad experience.” The two still managed to make time for volunteer work, either tutoring Mason students in math or participating as Mustang Ambassadors to help newcomers acclimate to the school environment. They also applied their musical talents (Edson plays the trumpet, and Jackson, the trombone) to the jazz band, performing at senior centers and elementary schools, and helping raise money for hurricane victims and gun control advocates. Mason is a rose, but one that’s been wilting for a while. Jackson noted the school’s crumbling state and age, and both noted that every classroom has a characteristic leak somewhere. What was even more difficult than dodging rogue droplets in the hallway was hearing about how amazing the new high school will be in the future...and how they won’t get to enjoy it. Edson will be sad at graduation and Jackson doubly so. She is off to Johns Hopkins University, and he’ll be at the University of Virginia. “I’ve been doing college applications for months now,” Jackson paused before reevaluating his timeline — one that started when he was a sophomore. “Years! I’ve been doing them for years! It’s just been so long.” Edson works at Clay Café where she’ll be this summer saving money for college, and Jackson is going to use his serv-

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ing skills to find a summer job, in-between his trip to Australia as one of 200 high schoolers from around the world chosen to sing in the Honors Performance Series at the Sydney Opera House. If they had it to do all over again, Edson would “tell myself to get involved in the arts sooner” which for her means prior to her junior year when she began theater and choir. “I’ve made some of my best friends there, and they make me happy.” She advises incoming freshmen to “try things and really pursue them if you love them. Don’t spend time on stuff which is not important to you.” Jackson would become more serious earlier, “not just about academics, but about life, too. I think I was just wandering aimlessly through life until the end of my sophomore year, and I am still figuring out who I am.” Edson admonished her classmate: “You’re a kid! We’re still kids.” But even some adult “kids” are still trying to figure that one out for themselves.

STAR STUDENT SENIORS Miles Jackson (left) and Sigrid Edson (right) were thrilled to be crowned Mr. and Mrs. Mason back in early March. Jackson will be attending the University in fall, after working on college applications since his sophomore year. Edson will be attending Johns Hopkins in Baltimore after Mason’s graduation in June. (Photos: Top – Patricia Leslie/Bottom – FCCPS Photo/ Carol Sly)

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Every story is only as good as its narrator, with the best doubling as the audience’s tour guide through the plot while also sharing in the shock of the twists that come. Behind the mic for the City of Falls Church’s story is Rob Donovan, whose jovial tone, Yankee delivery and altruistic spirit embodies the best of what the City represents. It’s why his stint as the Grand Marshal in this year’s Memorial Day Parade & Festival is as much a celebration of him as it is the Falls Church City community itself. Donovan has a knack for voicing the unspoken sentiment of the moment in a way few others can. It gives him a down-to-earth vibe with an effortless prescience that leaves an impression on those he comes across. Spreading his essence to a level of near Citywide popularity all stems from his affinity for one three-letter word. “I’ve always said ‘Yes’ to any request,” Donovan told the News-Press, who referenced his 14 years as Glen Forest Community Association president in the Fairfax County side of Falls Church — 10 of which were spent when he wasn’t even living in the neighborhood — as testament. “I always do anything I can to help an organization or an individual. I loved all the things I was able to do by being with the good people of Falls Church City.” No ask has ever been too great for Donovan. Take his tenure on the board of the Creative Cauldron as an example. Donovan is no thespian, nor is he necessarily a religious consumer of the arts. But he is a guy who happened to

be strolling by the Falls Church theater one afternoon and was easily cajoled into helping paint the set hours before showtime. The short window Donovan spent with Cauldron’s team that day allowed him to see the theatre’s commitment to quality first-hand. Over a decade later, he’s proud to say he’s played a role in it blossoming into one of the area’s standout regional theaters. Or how about possibly his most well-known role — the Voice of Mustangs Athletics — and its humble origins. Before he was calling football and soccer games with his typical panache at George Mason High School (and singing the national anthem acapella to appease a referee with a stick up his you-knowwhat), Donovan got his start in the local minors, a.k.a Little League. It was baptism-by-fire for him at an all-star game between Falls Church and McLean, and a first glimpse at the comical candor he would be bringing to the community for the years that followed. “The Falls Church team was down about 5-2 and McLean was batting, so I’m providing some color and I say, ‘Ok Falls Church, the bases are loaded; that means there’s a force out at any base. Be on the lookout for a groundball, then throw to home and try to double from there,” Donovan said. “Officials from the league were banging on the door of the announcers booth trying to stop me, parents are screaming at me from the stands, all while my other parent friends were doubled-over laughing. I was eventually banished. I felt like I was set up.” Whether with friends at a function or sometimes just walking around town, Donovan would get some small-town fanfare thanks to

his distinct pipes. It’s not a life the former member of the U.S. Navy and later public relations employee for the U.S. Energy Association expected, but he’s happy to bless the Little City with a bit of his big city Bronxiness (his wife and longtime Brooklynite, Kathleen, would dispute he’s more Long Island than Bronx, but we’re staying out of the New York City turf wars in this cheery feature). Just like there can be only one Highlander, there can be only one Grand Marshal. But if Donovan could split the role with this family, like Lindsey Lohan did with the tiara at the end of “Mean Girls,” he’d do it without hesitation. He actually feels like the least deserving person in receiving this honor between his wife and two children, Daniel and Mary Catherine. Donovan says all the credit goes to his kids for being so active in the school system and so open to making new friends that often he and Kathleen were merely in tow to the children’s social lives. And amongst him and Kathleen, he credits her lengthy service as the PTA president for putting him in the mix with so many people. To Donovan, Daniel and Mary Catherine did the outreach with Kathleen then showing why she’s the heart and soul of the family unit. He just hopes there’s some room for a few more people on the parade float come Monday. But amidst all this humility, Donovan misses what he offers to those he feels a party to. It’s one of the curses of living in the moment; thankfully, his family is there to remind him of what he means to them. “I got a text from Daniel the other day saying, ‘Dad, I just can’t

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BEFORE HIS VOLUNTEERING “CAREER” within the City of Falls Church began, Rob Donovan spent 20 years serving in the U.S. Navy and another 18 doing public relations for the U.S. Energy Association. In the Little City Donovan’s taken on a new life as a man-about-town who lends his literal voice to sporting events and will continue somewhat of a newfound family tradition in serving as Grand Marshal. (C�� P��) wait to fly home Thursday night. I’m so excited to be with you for the weekend. You’ve always been bigger than life and you so deserve this honor. I’m so proud that I can share it with you,’”

Donovan said. Surely more than a few people would agree. Now all Donovan has to do is decide what will become of that beard of his.

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The proto-tyrant is dispatched, a qualified body of elders selects a mindful leader, peace is virtually assured and deployments are undertaken to explore the unknown and restore progressive advancement elsewhere. Ah, America and the world are made safe again! Whoops, that was the final episode of the eight-year-long Games of Thrones saga that aired Sunday night, and alas, not the state of our unhappily very real nation at this juncture. From what I can gather, controversies surrounding the final “GOT” episode revolve around whether it was sufficiently violent and dystopian in its result, as the penultimate episode the week before it surely was. This final one had love, pain, FALLS CHURCH NEWS-PRESS remorse, appeals to mercy (that the proto-tyrant brushed off), redemption and, in the final analysis, hope. Those who would have preferred a descent into a Mad Max world notwithstanding, on postmodernist grounds that such an outcome would be somehow more “realistic,” I’ll take the “happy ending” (as one friend put it). That’s how I prefer to look at prospects for the Game of the Real World 2019, too, in which we are, for better or worse, far from our final episode. Ironically, it was the very real Abraham Lincoln who invoked one of my favorite sayings, “You are just about as happy as you make up your mind to be.” Now, that came from a man who had to be incredibly ruthless to hold the union together through the Civil War. It wasn’t until he found Gen. Ulysses Grant that he could exercise the force required to end that horrific conflict, and he got good results from Gen. William Sherman, too, who tore up the Southern infrastructure with his “Sherman’s neckties” (twisting rails into pretzels so they couldn’t be put back in place) in his march from Vicksburg to Savannah and up the Carolinas. Only then, hope for an end to the conflict, and to slavery, appeared. The great hope at the end of that terrible pro-slavery insurgency, undertaken against the core humanist values of the young American republic, was susequently extended when four pieces of essential Lincolnian peacetime infrastructure development came into force. They were the nation-transforming greenback currency, land grant college, homestead and railroad acts that propelled the U.S. forward to recover from the Civil War and rapidly become the most powerful nation on the planet. Today we must carry on the spirit of Lincoln’s most successful “happy warriors,” upbeat and optimistic, but forceful and ruthless in taking down the current threat to our democracy. This Trump is perhaps the last gasp of a counterrevolution that was never fully quashed in the aftermath of the American revolution when the British continued their recolonialization efforts with military invasions, economic warfare, psychological warfare (sewing divisions and hatred just like the Russians are doing today), exploiting racism, sexism and fascism. Trump is a common criminal and his sponsors are willing to rip the nation’s core hopes and dreams to shreds to get their way, same as they always have. Our greatest concern in these times, as Lincoln faced, is a lack of resolve to right the wrongs being perpetrated with the kind of happy ruthlessness called for. “A Roadmap Into a Thicket of Amorality,” was the headline of the review of the Mueller Report (“The Mueller Report: Report on the Investigation Into Russian Interference in the 2016 Presidential Election by Special Counsel Robert S. Mueller III) by the New York Times’ Dwight Garner. The subhead was “Detailing a Web of Lies That Will Entangle the Nation for Years.” That says it all, good enough for anyone holding that no citizen is above the law in this land, such as the 800-plus prosecutors who put their names to a petition asserting that were Trump not president, he clearly should be prosecuted for obstruction of justice, at least. As Americans, we need to exercise a happily ruthless diligence that holds to the rule of law and the rule of truth. “Cover up” is too mild a term to describe what Trump is doing now. It’s good “GOT” is over, so we can, as a nation, redouble our focus on ending the real evil that menaces us today.  Nicholas Benton may be emailed at nfbenton@fcnp.com.

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Our Man in Arlington By Charlie Clark

I’ve logged a few hours in the unpretentious Clarendon studios of Arlington Independent Media (AIM), pontificating on community radio or TV — once joining a pick-up chorus to record a YouTube production of the “Arlington County Song.” But the time I put in is dwarfed by that of Jackie Steven, AIM’s director of community programs and ever-present comforting resource now in her 33rd year on the staff. Piqued by county budgeteers’ threats to cut spending for AIM, I persuaded Steven to look back and share highlights and lowlights under the studio lights. Since its launch in Virginia Square’s old Kann’s Department Store building in 1984, publicaccess AIM (until 2004 called Arlington Community Television) has placed nearly 20,000 volunteer-produced programs on cable, radio and live streaming. There’s music, documentary, taped community events and talk. There’s 50 classes of instruction in audio and video production and desktop publishing. This February’s proposal from county manager Mark Schwartz to cut 5 percent of AIM’s $415,000 subsidy did not blindside anyone, Steven said. Due to consumers becoming “cable cutters,” Comcast is trimming support and AIM has been weaning itself and “constantly fundraising.” As executive director Paul LeValley says to prospective

donors, “Don’t be quiet. Get up. Get involved. Raise your voice!” AIM’s full-time staff of six, plus part-timers, puts in “hours all over the place. All are responsible for community outreach,” Steven says. “None has the luxury of just one job.” The D.C.-born Steven came to Arlington in the early ‘80s with a degree in art history and photography. She saw a cable ad for “make your own television show” about this new Arlington channel and signed up for classes and volunteering. “I fell in love with the vehicle of empowering people through media,” she says. A job opened up in October 1986 for the branded cable Channel 33. The biggest AIM success stories she names are the call-in show “No Dogs or Philosophers Allowed,” which logged 100 episodes and went onto wider distribution. Another standout is “Slumber Party,” an arts talk show featuring hosts and guests in pajamas in a bed. A third is the documentary series on Arlington by local high school kids. “People perceive us as more `Wayne’s World’ quality, but this was incredibly substantive,” Steven said. “Our alumni list is long and star-studded,” Steven added, naming volunteers who went onto to brighter lights: WETA on-air fundraising executive John Begeny and Hollywood cinematographer Mark Schwartzbard. Notable guests over the years include Karen Pence, Ralph Nader and local state lawmakers.

Any screwups she cares to mention? Now and again “a director or producer forgot to hit the record button, and we went through the process with no audio,” she says. Before she was on staff, technicians in the “quirky” studio at the old Kann’s watched as the sprinkler system unexpectedly turned on. The nozzles above caused the 1000-watt lights to light up, and, “there was a mad dash to get the cameras out, and people were pushing water into the freight elevator while waiting for the fire department.” I asked Steven her secret for putting inexperienced guests at ease. “I tell them to be calm — it’s always easier than they think.” She suggests they arrive at the studio early to adjust to the lighting. And she makes jokes. “No lives ever lost their life making bad TV or radio.” *** An intergenerational good vibe permeated the May 3 gathering in Ballston celebrating the fifth anniversary of Arlington Neighborhood Villages. That nonprofit now with 200 paid members matches the household needs of senior citizens desiring to age in place with volunteers seeking to give to causes larger than themselves. County Board chair Christian Dorsey joined former colleague John Vihstadt to stress the value of creating a community hospitable to all demographic groups. Board member and volunteer driver John Richardson explained that he pitches in “for selfish reasons — It makes me feel good.”

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corner. The distinct paucity of parking for all the businesses that have opened is causing headaches that will not be solved by adding bikes. People are routinely parking their vehicles with their hazard lights on in the entrance to the Lee Square Apartments, causing a hazard, rather than circle around looking for somewhere legal to park. Semis regularly double-park on W. Broad, put out cones and turn on their flashing lights, proceeding to foul up traffic for 20 minutes or more to make deliveries in the middle of rush hours. Not supplying sufficient parking is some weird magical thinking that it will eliminate the use of cars. Businesses can’t succeed based on only having customers who can walk or bike to them. Chris Raymond Falls Church

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I Support the Green New Deal & Yasmine Taeb Editor, “16 hours of darkness in Northern Virginia” That’s what we’d endure if legislators endorsed the goal of getting to 100 percent renewable power by 2030, so claims one of our local Alexandria politicians. He also claims the Green New Deal is just a “fashion statement” so not anything he could support. Apparently, he’s unfamiliar with the concept of energy storage or that the wind blows at night. He also claims the bill he championed last year mandates Dominion create 5000 Kw of solar and wind energy, but Virginia has no mandated renewable energy standard. Last year, I added solar panels and a Powerwall (large battery) to my home in Alexandria because no

matter how hard I tried I could not educate certain politicians who continued to make silly, illinformed comments like those above. Over the last year my bills from Dominion have totaled $118.81, with all but $24.61 being the required fee to just be connected to the grid. But who can blame Dominion, they are just a corporation which has its sole goal — to make money. I blame us because we keep electing legislators who make these kind of ridiculous statements — and unfortunately some of us even applaud them when they do so. Northern Virginia may have an incredible number of smart people in it, but like all of us — we too can apparently be hoodwinked into believing that the only state senator who can meet our needs is Dick Saslaw. But I think no matter what a legislator has done in the past — if he makes statements which are so foolish that they could have come from our current White House, they no longer deserve our support. I will be supporting Yasmine Taeb who is running against Sen. Saslaw in the upcoming primary because she supports the Green New Deal, has taken the pledge to not accept any donations from fossil fuel companies or Dominion and is focused on doing her best to combat climate change. I hope you will join me. Kathie Hoekstra Alexandria

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Rowell Court Block Park Set for Tuesday Local attorney Mark Werblood, of Tesler & Werblood, is hosting his annual Rowell Court Block Party and networking mixer for the Falls Church Chamber of Commerce and friends on Tuesday, May 28 from 5:30 – 7 p.m. Food from multiple restaurants and door prizes from dozens of local businesses will be provided at this free event taking place in the Old Brick House Square courtyard on Rowell Court. For more information, visit www.FallsChurchChamber.org.

Dressbarn Shuttering All Stores Dressbarn has announced that it will close all of its 650 stores, including the one located in Falls Church’s Seven Corners Shopping Center. While the announcement was made, no date has been provided for the closures, there are no changes to the company’s return or gift card policies, and customers are being encouraged to continue to shop and use the branded credit card. Dressbarn is an almost 60-years-old women’s clothing store that carries brands designed for work, date-night, and special occasions, in sizes 2 – 24. The chain is owned by Ascena Retail Group which also owns Ann Taylor and Loft. The Falls Church Dressbarn is located at 6308 Seven Corners Center. There are 19 other locations in Virginia. For more information, visit www.dressbarn. com.

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TUESDAY NIGHT, playing in the Bull Run District semifinal at home against rival Central High School, George Mason High School’s baseball team achieved a rare sweep, beating the Falcons for the third time this season. The regular season games included an extra innings thriller of a win at Woodstock and a taut 3-1 victory at home earlier this month. The Mustangs had ace Jay Nesson (top) on the mound and the Falcons countered with their best, Sam Shifflett. Central scored a lone run in the top of the third. Mason had runners on base most every inning. (Photo: Carol Sly)

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The momentum hasn’t slowed at all for George Mason High School’s boys soccer team, which trampled Strasburg High School, 13-0, Tuesday night. When will the adversity hit for the Mustangs (15-1-1)? Apparently not anytime soon. Last week, the News-Press reported that Mason had outscored its Bull Run District opponents 79-1. After Tuesday night’s thrashing over the visiting Rams, that margin is up to 92-1. With Clarke County — who the Mustangs have beaten twice this season by a total margin of 12-0 — coming to town for the Bull Run District championship, it looks like it’ll be another week before Mason really starts having to wipe some sweat off its brow. “From what I’ve seen, regional semifinals will be a pretty good test, and definitely the region finals as well,” Mason head coach Frank Spinello said, before adding. “If we are fortunate enough to make it that far.” Spinello is adamant about not looking ahead on the schedule, but

it’s hard not to when competitions play out similarly to the Strasburg game two nights ago. Within the first five minutes of the game, junior midfielder Alex Kryazhev scored Mason’s first goal. In the 12 minutes that followed, junior defender Hunter Broxson, freshman forward Yasin Shams and junior forward Zorhan Boston all secured goals, with the latter two receiving assists from junior midfielder Henry Brorsen and Kryazhev, respectively. The 4-0 lead would only continue to balloon from there. Boston racked up three consecutive nifty assists to different players in a five minute span. His first went to sophomore forward Smith Kraft in the 25th minute. Next up was a smooth connection to junior midfielder Corwin Miller in the 27th. Lastly to freshman midfielder Matthew Hellert in the 30th minute to head into halftime with a 7-0 lead. The Mustangs toned it down a bit in the second, if only because they only had 20 minutes to work with. Shams nabbed his second goal in the first minute out of the break and close behind was

Kryazhev goal off an assist from senior forward Nicholas Wells. Moments later a Broxson rocket was bravely blocked by a Rams defender, only for Kryzhev to swoop in and backheel his third goal to complete a hat trick for the game. Up 10-0, Broxson tallied two more goals in a short span of time. Sophomore midfielder and reinforcement Arda Cevirme to complete the scoring for the evening in the 57th minute. Even with the drubbings Mason has doled out over the past two months, it still hasn’t been a drain on the team’s motivation with the most important stretch of the season coming up the next two weeks. “We just try and improve aspects of our game that are gonna help us down the road,” Spinello added. “It seemed like we were fighting for each other more today than we even have been earlier in the season. Everyone steps up a level, consequences are even greater in the games during the playoffs so everybody took a step up today.” Mason will host Clarke County High School tonight at 7 p.m.

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THE PITCHERS CONTINUED the duel into the bottom of the 6th inning when Mason had a single by Johnny Asel (bottom), who stole second and then was able to score for the tie on a single by Jay Nesson. Brian Murphy came into bat, after being cleared that day to play after an injury, hitting a double that scored Nesson for the win. Nesson completed the game in the 7th, allowing only two hits and one earned run for the win. Mason plays Strasburg on Thursday at home for the District title. Earlier this month Mason closed out the regular season with wins over Clarke and Madison, finishing with a 8-2 regular record, good for their first Bull Run regular season title since 2010. (Photo: Carol Sly)

Still trying to shed its “nice guy” persona and get into a grittier postseason mindset, George Mason High School’s girls soccer team was able to muscle out a 2-0 win over Central High School on Tuesday. All year Mason head coach Leah Partridge has pounded home two messages for the Mustangs (12-3-1) — don’t pass up open shots and, when they do shoot, don’t kick right at the goalkeeper. Those directives had been accomplished in spurts throughout the regular season, but with the postseason now here the team showed a sharpened commitment to making it work. The result is still a work in progress, but one that’s trending where it needs to. “We’ve worked on what movements someone can make when they have the ball to create better shots and better opportunities. They’ve definitely been looking for those chances a lot more and are taking people

on, especially on the outside,” Partridge said. The Mustangs started off a bit shaky until a goal settled them. Junior forward Emma Rollins ripped a clean look right at the goal, but the ball forgot to get off at the right floor and kept climbing until it hit the crossbar. Soon after, freshman forward Zoraida Icabalceta found a clearing to set up her own shot, though she fired it right into the Central goalkeeper’s gut. It seemed like regular season’s problems were sprouting back up again — and in the middle of an win-or-go home playoff game, no less. Finally, in the 21st minute, Mason broke through. Senior midfielder Maura Mann fed Icabalceta who gave it right back to her in a small window. Mann didn’t waste any time and rifled the ball into the net to give the Mustangs a needed 1-0 lead. As the first half came to an end, Mason was treading water. Central couldn’t muster together a meaningful possession, but the Mustangs’ offensive chances weren’t lethal enough to increase

their cushion. It put them into a pseudo purgatory until Partridge was able to snap them out of it at the intermission. “We talked about how we were a little slower off our second touch, so we addressed that at halftime,” Partridge said. “We increased our play coming into the second half and began to generate the looks we wanted from there.” The Mustangs harangued Central throughout the second half. Despite having to make sure none of the Falcons’ forwards leaked behind the back line on Central’s strong punts, Mason was able to keep the ball in their offensive half of the field. That aggression set up multiple free kicks inside the final third of the field as well as constant action around the net. At last, in the 75th minute the Mustangs sealed the game with another goal when a Rollins volley was finished by freshman midfielder Megan Tremblay. The Mustangs will host Madison County High School tonight at 5 p.m.

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Mason High Earns First Place at Dragon Boat Race The George Mason High School Dragon Boat crew team took home trophies for first place in the 500 meters and third place in the 250 meters for their division the weekend of May 18. The students studying Chinese at Mason were also able to be a part of musical and cultural celebrations and performances.

Mason Track Says Goodbye to Bull Run District with Win The George Mason High School track and field team competed in its last meet in the Bull Run District on Thursday, May

16 by bringing home immense success. The girls track team defeated Clarke County by 13 points to secure the title of five-time district champions. The boys placed third, earning the most team points seen since 2017. The athletes impressed with 23 All-District performances.

Justice High Junior Goes to Gov. School Vocal Program Rising senior at Justice High School, Darien Roby, was selected to attend the Governor’s School at Radford this summer for vocal music, where he will receive instructions from professionals in the field. Roby was also selected to join the Washington National Opera Young Associates Program in the spring of 2019. He hopes to study classical music and opera following his high school graduation in 2020.

Mason High Hosts School’s Spring Concert The George Mason High School bands, jazz ensemble and

percussion group will have their annual spring performance as they play songs that they have been preparing for the months prior. Fill the auditorium (7124 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church) at 7 p.m. for a night of music. All are welcome and admission is free.

BASIS Junior Scores Study Abroad Scholarship Ethan Hsaio, junior at BASIS Independent McLean (BIM) earned the Junior Study Abroad Scholarship for his proficiency in the Spanish language and exemplary score on the National Spanish Examination. The award with a value of over $3,500 is given to 24 high school students in the United States who demonstrate a high understanding of the Spanish language through their oral and written work whilst also performing well with high scores on the National Spanish Exam. The 24 recipients will visit Madrid, Spain in July to study Spanish language and culture at the Universidad Complutense de Madrid.

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FALLS CHURCHCALENDAR COMMUNITYEVENTS THURSDAY, MAY 23 Preschool Storytime. Stories and fun for ages 0-5. Drop-in. All storytimes are followed by playtime with the Early Literacy Center toys. Mary Riley Styles Library (120 N. Virginia Ave., Falls Church). 10:30 – 11 a.m. 703-248-5034

SATURDAY, MAY 25 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. Marvelous May-Apples. Fun for families with children ages 5 and up. Register children and adults; children must be accompanied

by a registered adult. Umbrella leafed May-Apples can be found in nearly every Arlington forested park. Participants will learn how they spread, what do and do not eat them and why as they hike, measure colonies, gather their fruits and feed them to live animal guests! Gulf Branch Nature Center & Park. (3608 North Military Rd., Arlington). $5 upon registration. 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. 703-228-3403. Visit an Animal Hospital. For ages 10 to 14. Interested attendees can visit the Long Branch Nature Center’s rescued animals and see how the staff medically treats them. Registration required. Long Branch Nature Center at Glencarlyn Park. (625 S Carlin Springs Rd., Arlington). $5 due upon registration. 2:30 p.m.- 3:30 p.m. 703-228-6535. Queen of the Forest Campfire. Families. Register children and

adults; children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Interested attendess can join the Gulf Branch fire ring for old-fashioned fun. This engaging program will be filled with entertaining activities that may include stories, special animal guests, games, songs and s’mores. Gulf Branch Nature Center & Park. (3608 North Military Rd., Arlington). $5 due upon registration. 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. 703-228-3403.

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Butterflies. Informational fun for children aged 3-5. Interested participants Come learn fun facts about beautiful and intriguing butterflies. Parents are invited to stay and observe or explore the building but must remain on-site. Registration required. Long Branch Nature Center at Glencarlyn Park. (625 S Carlin Springs Rd., Arlington). $5 per child upon registration. 10:30 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. 703-228-6535.

Playtime with Early Literacy Center Toys. Interested attendees can explore educational and manipulative items (aka toys) to teach young children early literacy through play in a social setting. Ages birth to 5 years. No registration required. Mary Riley Styles Library (120 N. Virginia Ave., Falls Church). 11 a.m. – noon. 703-2485034.

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

THEATER&ARTS FRIDAY, MAY 24

“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 25 “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 26 “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 23 Brook Yoder. Clare and Don’s Beach Shack. (130 North Washington St., Falls Church). 6 p.m. 703-532-9283. Bret Beale Duo. Dogwood Tavern (132 W. Broad St., Falls Church). 6:30 p.m. 703-237-8333 The Avett Brothers. Wolf Trap

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(1645 Trap Rd. Vienna). $45-65 7:30 p.m. 703-255-1900. The 9 Songwriters Series. Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). $12 – $15. 7:30 p.m. 703-255-1566. Amy Ray Band. The Birchmere (3701 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria). $29.50. 7:30 p.m. 703-549-7500. Stealin’ the Deal. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 8:30 p.m. 703-2419504.

FRIDAY, MAY 24 Half Pint Harry. Clare and Don’s Beach Shack. (130 North Washington St., Falls Church). 6 p.m. 703-532-9283. Shartel & Hume. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 6 p.m. 703-241-9504. The Avett Brothers. Wolf Trap (1645 Trap Rd. Vienna). $45-65 7:30 p.m. 703-255-1900. The VI-Kings. Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). $15. 8 p.m. 703-255-1566. Holly Montgomery. Falls Church Distillers (442 S. Washington Street, Ste A Falls Church). 8 p.m. 703-858-9186. Gabe Stillman Band. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 9 p.m. 703-2419504. Chris Brunn Duo. Dogwood Tavern (132 W. Broad St., Falls Church). 10 p.m. 703-237-8333.

THE ALLMAN OTHERS will be at Jammin’ Java on Saturday. (Photo: Facebook.com/AllmanOthers) Blvd., Falls Church). 4 p.m. 703241-9504. No Reply. Falls Church Distillers (442 S. Washington Street, Ste A Falls Church). 6 p.m. 703-8589186. Dreamsville Jazz by Jacque. Clare and Don’s Beach Shack. (130 North Washington St., Falls Church). 6 p.m. 703-532-9283.

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The Avett Brothers. Wolf Trap (1645 Trap Rd. Vienna). $45-65 7:30 p.m. 703-255-1900.

Hodgepodge. Falls Church Distillers (442 S. Washington Street, Ste A Falls Church). 2 p.m. 703-858-9186.

The Allman Others Band. Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). $12 – $25. 8 p.m. 703255-1566.

Sheppard’s Pie. Falls Church Distillers (442 S. Washington Street, Ste A Falls Church). 4 p.m. 703-858-9186.

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

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MONDAY, MAY 27 Josh Allen Band. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 3:30 p.m. 703-2419504.

Wolf’s Blues Jam. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 8:30 p.m. 703-2419504.

TUESDAY, MAY 28 Sol Roots & Tommy Lepson. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 8:30 p.m. 703-2419504. The Majestic: Weekly LGBTQ Night and Drag Show. The Diva Lounge (6763 Wilson Blvd, Falls Church) 10 p.m. 571-234-2045.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 22 Laughs In The Lobby Bar: Comedy Open Mic. Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). 7:30 p.m. 703-255-1566. Live Open Mic Night at JV’s with Josh Allen & Bob Hume. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 8 p.m. 703-2419504.

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Council Mulls Next Steps On Downtown Site

Hull ‘Surprised’ By Challenge From Fellow Dem in Primary

The Falls Church City Council met in a behind-closed-doors executive session following its regular meeting Monday night to discuss personnel matters associated with a performance evaluation of City Manager Hector Rivera, and also to mull options for possible City purchase of the long-vacant property adjacent the U.S. post Office branch in the 300 block of West Broad Street.

Del. Bob Hull, who has represented the 38th District in the Virginia House of Delegates since 1992, says he was “genuinely surprised” that he’s being challenged by fellow Democrat Kaye Kory, an elected member of the Fairfax County School Board. The 38th District includes the Mason District of the greater Falls Church area of Fairfax County, and a small part of its Providence District

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Larceny-Shoplifting, 105 Park Ave (CD Cellar), May 12, 5:30 PM, a known suspect took a number of CD’s and left the store without paying. Investigation continues.

Drug/Narcotic Violation, 300 blk E Annandale Rd, May 15, 2:15 AM, following a traffic stop, a male, 27, of Falls Church, VA, was issued a summons for Possession of Marijuana.

Burglary-Commercial, 1014 W Broad St (Jiffy Lube), May 14, between 2:45 and 4:17 AM, unknown suspect(s) shattered the lower glass panel of a garage door and took items of value. Investigation continues. Fraud/Identity Theft, 600 blk Langston Ln, May 14, 12:09 PM,

Drug/Narcotic Violation, 1200 blk W Broad St, May 15, 10:43 PM, following a traffic stop, a male, 24, of Alexandria, VA, was issued a summons for Possession of Marijuana. Larceny from Building, 1051 W Broad St (Pizza Bonus), May 15, between 9:30 and 10:30 PM,

unknown suspect(s) took an unattended cell phone. Assault and Drunk in Public, 306 Hillwood Ave (Lesly Restaurant Bar and Grill), May 16, 9:44 PM, a female, 47, of Falls Church, VA, was arrested for Assault and Battery and Drunk in Public. Smoking Violations, 6757 Wilson Blvd #16, May 18, 12:18 AM, a male, 63, of Alexandria, VA, was issued a summons for Smoking in a Restaurant. Hit and Run, W Columbia St/N Maple Ave, May 19, 10:58 AM, a maroon Honda van struck a parked, silver Subaru and left the scene. Driver of the striking vehicle was located.

Just because you’re not famous doesn’t mean your pet can’t be! Send in your Critter Corner submissions to crittercorner@fcnp.com.

Drunk in Public, 116-B W Broad St (Unity Club), May 19, 9:44 PM, a male, 67, address unknown, was arrested for being Drunk in Public.

There’s a time to check whether your kid’s in the right car seat. This isn’t it.

Car crashes are a leading killer of children 1 to 13. Is your child in the right car seat? Don’t think you know. Know you know.

safercar.gov/TheRightSeat

JUST GOOSIN’ AROUND at George Mason High School last week was this small family of geese. The feathered visitors took in a game between at the baseball diamond before dropping in to check out the girls soccer game.

Nothing runs on empty. Especially one in seven Americans who struggle with hunger. Join the Feeding America nationwide network of food banks to help end hunger. Act now at HungerActionMonth.org.

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