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Juror Qualification Process To Begin This August

The Arlington Circuit Court, which includes the City of Falls Church, will soon begin its annual juror qualification process. Juror questionnaires will be mailed in early August to randomly selected residents of Arlington County and Falls Church. Questionnaires are used to qualify residents for jury duty which will begin January 1, 2022 and will end December 31, 2022.

Questionnaire recipients are selected from registered voter rolls provided by the State Board of Elections. Jury Commissioners appointed by the Court review the questionnaires to determine eligibility for service according to criteria established by the General Assembly. For more information about jury duty, visit the Jury Duty page at courts.arlingtonva. us/circuit-court/jury-duty.

Some facts about jury service: Normal term of service is one day or one trial; the average length of a trial is 1 or 2 days, but some can last longer; jurors must be available between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. during their service period; subject to change by the Court; jurors receive $30 each day they report for reimbursement of expenses.

Gardening With a Cause This Season

Grow a Row, a communitywide effort in Northern Virginia to grow fresh, donatable produce, has partnered with Fresh Food Connect to engage home gardeners in food insecurity relief through the use of a mobile app that coordinates donations from local gardens to non-profit groups working to address hunger relief on a local scale.

In zip codes across the country, home gardeners will be able to easily arrange for extra produce to be picked up from their doorstep or delivered to local organizations providing free groceries. Grow a Row, based in Falls Church, supports backyard and community gardeners in Northern Virginia with free seeds, plants and mentorship with the aim of boosting donations to food banks and food pantries.

Visit growarowfc.com to learn more about Grow a Row and their efforts and visit freshfoodconnect.org/gardeners-2021 to sign up for the app.

Fairfax Parks Deems Justice Park Plan “Unacceptable”

In a statement released July 20, the Fairfax County Park Authority stated that the “[Fairfax County Public Schools] proposal is simply not acceptable” for its plan to expand public parking access outside Justice High School. The proposal, as it was originally constructed, would have carved out some land in the adjacent park to make room for more parking space.

The statement continued “... we believe the schools are working to find a solution that meets the school’s and community’s needs. We do not know the details of the alternatives; however, we stand ready to work collaboratively with the school system to consider possibilities.”

A NEW MURAL on the side wall of the Bike Club, owned by Phuoc Pham, was created by student artist Shelby Bavin, with help from her boyfriend Ryan Reyes. (P���� ��������: S���� ��� S����)

F.C. VFW Post Earns National Award

Falls Church VFW Post 9274

recently received an All American Recognition award from the National VFW for its leadership and membership growth. “All American,” a national award, one of the highest a post can receive, distinguishes it as one of the very best in the country.

“Having recently received all state was an achievement in and of itself, but to learn we have earned All American as a Nationally recognized top post is an honor beyond words” said Post Commander Aiden WestCruz. The VFW Post is entering its 75th year in 2022 and has substantially increased its membership over the previous year as well as donations and local participation in community service events.

Post 9274 is among the youngest of the VFW Posts in regards to its member demographics. Over 30% of its Members and Leadership Team have served in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other recent engagements.

For More Information About Careers, Education, Medical Bene ts and More Call/Text: Sta Sergeant James TureKruse (571) 274-3217 Or visit: AIRFORCE.COM