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A coalition of Falls Church groups has come together to organize two campaign forums to showcase the candidacies for City Council and School Board in this November’s local elections. The first, featuring the School Board, is next Thursday. See News Briefs, page 9
Crossing Guard’s 52Year Career Honored
Growing Cut-Through Traffic Woes Spur F.C. Council’s Call for Action Smart Cottages
Increased HOV Hours,
Tolls on I-66 Blamed in Part For Impact on F.C.
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lation growth, development, and especially anticipated climate change impacts. The draft chapter Walker presented last week included the following paragraph, “As the City continues to develop and adapt to a rapidly changing environment, its environmental goals must go beyond protecting and improving
A growing volume of anecdotal evidence around the City of Falls Church is suggesting that the imposition of expanded HOV hours and tolls on I-66 has led to an increase of speeding vehicular “cut-through” traffic in the City’s residential neighborhoods, it was asserted at Monday’s F.C. City Council meeting. It was a petition by citizen Jessica Hegenbort at the meeting which precipitated a lengthy and often animated conversation of the subject that included mandates from some City Council members that additional “traffic calming” measures be taken immediately and the observation by no less than Police Chief Mary Gavin that the new (enacted in December 2017) tolls on I-66 “has put more traffic on the side roads,” such that the number one complaint her department receives from the public has to do with traffic. Hegenbort’s petition arose from an incident in front of her home in the 200 block of Marshall Street in which a speeding car, availing itself of a wellknown cut-through route through F.C. residential neighborhoods from Route 29 to Route 7. There is a curve in the block that creates a blind spot and one of her children, she reported, barely avoided being hit and potentially seriously hurt on a recent afternoon.
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Since the 94-year-old left the City of Falls Church Police Department in June, Janet Haines is adjusting to life as a new retiree after 52 years of serving as the crossing guard at Saint James Catholic School. See page 8
‘Miller House’ in F.C. Wins Award
The Virginia Municipal League is awarding Falls Church its “Community Health” Innovation Award in recognition of the Miller House, a group home for adults with disabilities in the City. See News Briefs, page 9
Mustang Volleyball Wins 5th Straight
George Mason High School’s volleyball team continued its hot streak with wins over Skyline High School and Brentsville District High School this past week. See sports, page 17
THE CITY OF FALLS CHURCH’S innovative new cluster of cottages on Railroad Avenue, developed by the Young Group, was a central feature of a walking tour given by the Coalition for Smarter Growth on Saturday. The event is featured in both the editorial and guest commentary of this edition. (Photo: Courtesy Theresa Twiford/Pearson Smith Realty)
New F.C. Environmental Goals To Focus on Climate Change
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Falls Church News-Press
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Kate Walker, environmental programs coordinator for the City of Falls Church, stressed in remarks to the F.C. City Council last week that the draft new chapter in the City’s Comprehensive Plan on the environment will have a very different thrust than contained in the current version
drafted in 2005. The new version of the chapter, tentatively entitled, “Environmental Sustainability and Resilience: the Natural Resources Chapter of the City’s Comprehensive Plan,” which is intended to look forward for the next 40 years or so, will shift the priority from preservation to “adapting to change,” the changes that are expected due to popu-
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City Shifts Focus to ‘Adapting’ to Climate Change
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its existing natural resources. The City must also integrate the intentional use of natural resources in development and transportation infrastructure systems. The use of ‘green infrastructure’ in development will help us create a vibrant and healthy urban ecosystem that will enhance resilience and community quality of life.” It notes that “green infrastructure” is defined as “using vegetation, soils and other elements and practices designed to protect, restore or mimic natural processes to manage and improve water and air quality.” The immediate response from Council members focused on the current urgent needs for environmental reforms given the increased burden of stormwater runoff from the demonstrably greater instances of “100 year” storm events that have overwhelmed the City’s stormwater systems currently. “We need a heavier hand on the scale to meet the goals
of commercial development and stormwater runoff needs,” said Councilman Phil Duncan. He cited the report noting that while there are 129 single family homes in the City that have undergone redevelopment in the last four years, creating a notable impact on the community, there are over 2,000 residential properties in the community that are looking at considerable natural market incentives for redevelopment. The impact of that over the coming two decades will be mighty, he noted, but added that with development, residential as well as commercial, come fresh opportunities for instituting new policies and strategies to mitigate the impact of climate changes that, he pointed out, involve instabilities that include both warming trends and cold. The draft chapter notes that “redevelopment is a welcome process economically. It creates opportunities to update architecture to reduce energy use and stormwater runoff. However, land disturbance affects soils,
vegetation and water management. Failure to plan for the preservation and integration of green space in redeveloped areas can result in the loss of tree canopy and its many environmental benefits. Loss of green space also increases stormwater runoff and associated water pollution, and loss of wildlife habitat and native plants.” It adds that, therefore, “mitigation of the City’s contribution to climate change can be achieved through reduced greenhouse gas emissions. Strategies to enhance sustainability and resiliency will also be needed, including the construction of more energy efficient and environmentally integrated buildings.” These and other goals are subsumed in the proposed new vision statement for the chapter which calls to “increase the resiliency and environmental sustainability of the City by protecting, enhancing and expanding the City’s natural resources, increasing the use of green infrastructure, reducing consumption and waste of both energy and materi-
als, and using the latest building techniques to minimize environmental impacts and enhance community quality of life.” Walter, at the meeting last week, stressed that trees and tree canopy can not only be the objects of efforts at environmental protection, but can also contribute to environmental sustainability, with a goal in the chapter to increase the tree canopy in the City from 46 to 50 percent coverage. Councilman Ross Litkenhous, at the meeting last week, cited options like the daylighting of streams in Howard Herman Park, the advance of urban agriculture and methods for better stormwater retention on site. Council member Letty Hardi said the City “should lead by example,” and find ways to increase its recycling programs by, for example, expanding them to include businesses in the City. She also said the City could follow the example of Charlottesville to ban the use of the pesticide Roundup. Mayor David Tarter agreed,
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Among other things, the report triggered a lengthy conversation that included Gavin, City Manager Wyatt Shields and most members of the Council. Most alarmingly, no fewer than three among those reported that they, too, were involved in close calls leaving their homes in recent weeks, including the account of Council member Dan Sze, who said the speeding driver that narrowly missed his attempt to back his car out of his driveway added insult to injury by hurling an obscenity as he sailed by. Representatives of the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission, in winning approval of the new tolling regimen on I-66, argued in 2015 that the tolls would not significantly impact neighborhoods adjacent the interstate. But the eye-pop-
ping size of the tolls, calculated to vary depending on demand each day, has sent many commuters off I-66 during tolling hours to seek non-tolled alternative routes. While these may tend to be Route 29 and Route 50 coming out of D.C. they incentivize drivers to search for quick cut-through routes to minimize the time lost by avoiding the toll route. The cut-through route from Lee Highway (Route 29) to Seaton Lane in the City to Broad Street (Route 7) was described at the meeting as “a drag strip.” Council member Ross Litkenhous was the most adamant that something be done in the City to deter this speeding cut-though problem right away, before some child gets hurt. “There needs to be a citywide effort,” he said, saying he saw a small puppy get hit by a van that didn’t slow down after
the hit. “If we don’t act before someone gets really hurt, we will all be culpable,” he told his colleagues. “We just found out we had a $2.5 million surplus in the budget from last year. I won’t approve of anything unless there is action on calming to mitigate the danger that’s out there.” Councilman David Snyder concurred that “the process takes way too long” now to decide what calming measures to take at any given intersection or street in the community. Shields did list a number of improvements that are slated for this fall, including a crossing in the middle of the first block of North West Street in conjunction with the Founders Row construction now going on there. He said a crosswalk is being “reinstated” at the corner of N. West and Greenwich, and a sidewalk extension is planned for the
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An F.C. Example Of ‘Smart Growth’
Stewart Schwartz, executive director of the prestigious Coalition for Smarter Growth, last weekend chose to conduct one of his organization’s famous walking tours in the City of Falls Church, focusing in the recentlycompleted cottages project developed by City developer Bob Young, chair of the City’s Economic Development Authority, and his team. The cottages were identified by Schwartz’s group as important in the wider conversation about “sustainable growth” because they represent a departure from the prevailing notion of what single detached homes should look like and offer to the demographic trends of tomorrow. Schwartz summed up his thoughts about the walking tour that included over 40 people including a lot of Falls Church A-listers, in the Guest Commentary that appears on page 7 in this week’s edition. His comments are not unrelated, putting it mildly, to other articles in this edition dealing with the urgent need to address dangerous cut-through traffic and the current and impending impacts of climate change on the community. Falls Church has an advantage in addressing all these issues by virtue of its small manageable size, the willingness of its current City Council to take these matters seriously and the current commercial mixed-use development boom that provides many opportunities for improvements in the City’s infrastructure dealing with sustainability and reliance. On the other hand, of course, its disadvantage centers on its relative inability to combat wider regional trends that are threatening to overwhelm its ability to mitigate some unfavorable environmental developments. So, the City is left with the option of leading by example, and it’s something that the coalition helped along with its walking tour last weekend. Schwartz is the last to suggest that the cottages project in itself offers a significant solution because the relative cost of the units is still too high, but that the notion of a cluster of smaller homes located within walking distance of major transit options is in principal a huge step in the right direction. He noted that current planning and zoning rules in the region “do not make it easy to build clustered homes, and the time and cost for special approvals adds to the cost of each new home. It is easier to build ‘by-right’ very large, nearly full-lot occupying houses, which on this site would have cost $1.5 million or more, than to build these smaller 1,340 to 1,380 square foot homes.” The cottages project, he added, “Point the way to the potential for smaller homes, and especially duplexes, triplexes and fourplexes, to provide more options with greater affordability...Creating more walkable, transit-oriented communities is how we can grow sustainability, provide the homes we need and fight climate change.” So, clearly, where the City can “lead by example” would be in the area of instituting the kinds of planning and zoning rules changes that will have the effect of incentivizing shifting development priorities in just that direction.
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Thankful for New Turf At Larry Graves Park
Editor, I’m writing to recognize Jimmy Ruby, senior program supervisor for youth and adult sports, and the City’s Recreation and Parks team for their excellent work coordinating with Arlington on the installation of new turf fields at Larry Graves. While Madison Park fields remain a wonderful space,
weather and field conditions often limit their availability. Now with these improvements at Larry Graves, I’m optimistic that practice and game cancellations will decrease. There’s so much to be thankful for in this area...great schools, accessibility, economic growth! And now we can add state of the art turf fields to the list. I hope our
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city leaders see the value in this effort and start the conversation about turfing our Madison Park fields as well. Adam Roy Falls Church
Why Trade Sloppy Fields for Potential Health Risks? Editor, As many may have noticed, Larry Graves field recently fell victim to the turf field craze. The once patchy grass field is now
reborn as a shining beacon of plastic and shredded car tires. Ah, progress. With the grass field we were dealing with known issues: use and rain affected the playability of the surface. Now we have a plastic field that heats up like an oven in the sun, vaporizing unknown chemicals into the air. On top of that, we’ve pelletized car tires and strewn them across the field, allowing them to hitch rides each day in our children’s shoes, hair, and clothing. Some will say there are no
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The best way to understand how to make our communities more sustainable and livable, is to get out and walk. That’s why the Coalition for Smarter Growth led one of our signature walking tours, this time in West Falls Church, from George Mason High School to the Railroad Cottages, along the W&OD Trail, and back along Broad Street (Route 7). We were joined by 40 people for the tour, meeting up at the Capital Bikeshare station next to Haycock Road. A number of our attendees arrived by bike and Metro. We were welcomed by Mayor David Tarter and Councilmembers Letty Hardi, Phil Duncan and Ross Litkenhous from the City of Falls Church, Councilmember Pasha Majdi from the Town of Vienna, Delegate Marcus Simon, city planning commission and transportation commission members, staff, residents, and volunteer advocates from across Northern Virginia. Mayor Tarter provided an update on plans for the entire West Falls Church Metro area including Falls Church’s new high school and redevelopment area, the Virginia Tech campus, and the Metro station parking lots. Walkable, mixed-use, mixed-income development next to our Metro stations is essential if we are to grow without making traffic worse and essential for cutting the transportation emissions that are now the leading source of greenhouse gas emissions in our region. Transit-oriented development
will also expand the city’s tax base, providing funding for schools and other services. Councilmember Hardi discussed safety issues facing people crossing Broad Street. Delegate Simon and others talked about
“Our planning and zoning rules in the region do not make it easy to build clustered homes, and the time and cost for special approvals adds to the cost of each new home.” safety issues along Shreve Road where a person was tragically killed by a vehicle as she walked on the sidewalk. The region is experiencing a big uptick in pedestrians and cyclists killed or injured by vehicles, and redesigning our streets to be safer for all users is imperative. Fortunately, a project is in the works to make the Route 7/Haycock Road intersection safer, and additional safe crossings are planned as part of the city’s redevelopment project. Meanwhile, Delegate Simon and other officials are pursuing safety improvements for Shreve Road.
We then walked a short distance along the W&OD to the Railroad Cottages — a highlight of the tour. When proposed, these 10 cottage style homes on 1.25 acres were the subject of significant concern from neighbors. The triangular site next to the W&OD trail originally allowed for four building sites. But in view of the significant housing needs in our region, and a desire to create environmentally sustainable homes with a sense of community, the project’s visionary development team proposed 10 cottages and a shared common house. The cottages are arranged along a central pathway, with cars parked away from the homes. The homes were built to “Earthcraft Gold” energy-efficiency and sustainability standards and use Universal Design to allow for mobility when aging in place. It’s an 18-minute walk from the cottages to the West Falls Church Metro, 14 minutes by bike to the East Falls Church Metro on the W&OD trail, and a five-to-10-minute walk to a range of shopping and services along Broad Street. The stormwater management is cutting edge — controlling stormwater runoff to the same level as a healthy forest. The residents of the Railroad Cottages graciously opened their doors to us, showing us their homes and describing what it’s like to live in the community. Project visionary Theresa Sullivan Twiford, architect Jack Wilbern of Butz Wilbern Architects, and developer Joe Wetzel of the Young Group, told us about the approval process and its many challenges.
Our planning and zoning rules in the region do not make it easy to build clustered homes, and the time and cost for special approvals adds to the cost of each new home. It is easier to build “by-right” very large, nearly full-lot occupying houses, which on this site would have cost $1.5 million or more, than to build these smaller 1340 to 1380 square foot homes. Given our region’s housing needs, 10 homes within walking and bicycling distance to Metro are better than four. Still, at about $800,000 apiece, these homes remain out of reach for most families. They point the way, however, to the potential for smaller homes, and especially duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes, to provide more options with greater affordability. We need to identify the best places for these homes in terms of access to transit, jobs and services, and make the design, zoning and approval process easier. Otherwise, our grown children and many sectors of our workforce will simply not be able to afford to live in our community. Creating more walkable, transit-oriented communities is how we can grow sustainably, provide the homes we need, and fight climate change. Fortunately, as the tour showed, the City of Falls Church is emerging as a leader in this effort.
Stewart Schwartz is the executive director of the Coalition for Smarter Growth, and Sonya Breehey is their Northern Virginia advocacy manager.
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NINETY-FOUR-YEAR-OLD Janet Haines smiles a little easier now that she no longer has to endure the cold (right). Her decision to retire from being Saint James Catholic School’s crossing guard after 52 years was largely motivated by two falls she experienced in the past year, with one being on the job. In her retirement, Haines has time for doing puzzles, watching some of her favorite TV shows and making gifts for her friends. (Photos: Left — Patricia Leslie; Right — Courtesy Saint James Catholic School)
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Janet Haines is adjusting to life as a new retiree after 52 years of serving as the crossing guard at Saint James Catholic School. Since the 94-year-old left the City of Falls Church Police Department in June, she has more time to make gifts for friends, go on daily walks, and read and watch her favorite home and garden show on television. But Haines will have to clear some space in her busy schedule today as Falls Church and St. James will honor “our beautiful and iconic crossing guard” who is also the City’s longest standing employee at a celebration at the school, according to an invitation extended to City employees by Police Chief Mary Gavin. When she started at St. James, Haines had no plans to stay long,
but “I guess I kept at it because I had the job and it just worked out that I could continue.” Her husband, a career U.S. Navy man who died in 2015, wanted to return to Alaska, but the job there did not fit his skills, and the family stayed here. Haines stayed on her job. Twice a day, every day, Haines drove the three miles from her home in Arlington to St. James for the morning and afternoon shifts. Her two falls over the last year (one in the crosswalk), however, led to her decision to retire. “I just felt it was the time to go, age-wise as well, just to be on the safe side,” Haines said. “I feel fine and I’m healthy, but it’s just one of those things. I just thought maybe it was time to stop.” The best part of her job, she said, “was working with St. James which was a pleasure because the children were very respectful and they listen to you.”
Haines took her job seriously. She was vigilant about keeping the kids on the curb until all the passing cars stopped, though she does admit that “once in a while somebody wasn’t watching and slipped through.” The newly retired crossing guard never came close to being hit by a driver over all those years either. Haines mentioned that most of the drivers were pretty considerate, especially after they knew she was there. The only time she summoned the police while on duty was when a man nearby fell off a wall where he was sitting, landing in a crumble. Turns out he was drunk. The worst part of her job was probably the cold weather, but layering up became just another part of the daily routine. Sometimes she had to stand on the ice. And while she misses working, she doesn’t miss the inclement weath-
er. “It’s nice not to have to go out,” she says, and so far in retirement, she’s not bored. Haines drives herself to church, to the grocery, and to meet up with friends. Her well-kept living room is testimony to her good housekeeping skills. “When I do it,” she laughed again. Nearby are her two sons who live in the area and come by to help with the yard work and take care of her car, but “my children are so busy with their own lives. I don’t want them telling me what to do. I kind of resent it when it was slippery and they told me not to go out. I do for myself. They have their own lives, and I have mine.” Haines looks at least two decades younger than she is, but she claims to have no beauty secrets. “Being around all the children and keeping busy,” she mused,
may have something to do with it. She’s an example of all the research found on the web that says working later in life can boost a person’s mental, social and physical wellbeing. The St. James school principal, Sister Mary Sue, wrote in a statement: “Mrs. Haines is an ambassador of kindness and dedication to our world. She radiates care and concern for everyone around her. We love her and are so grateful that she has been such a vital part of our lives. We will miss seeing her on the corner each day.” The police department haven’t replaced Haines at the corner of Spring and West Broad. Chief Gavin says that makes her irreplaceable. For her retirement years she wants to finish up some projects and read the Bible more and “just live life the best way that I can and enjoy it,” she smiled.
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NEWS BRIEFS F.C. Candidate Forums Begin Oct. 3 A coalition of Falls Church groups has come together to organize two campaign forums to showcase the candidacies for City Council and School Board in this November’s local elections. The first is Thursday, Oct. 3, featuring the four candidates seeking three positions on the F.C. School Board. The second is Thursday, Oct. 24, involving the four candidates seeking three seats on the Falls Church City Council. Both events will be held at the Falls Church American Legion Hall, Post 130, at 400 N. Oak and will begin at 7 p.m. The Citizens for a Better City (CBC), F.C. American Legion Post, the F.C. Chamber of Commerce and the F.C. City Republican and Democratic Committees have come together to co-host both events. Included in the School Board event are candidates Sue Dimock, Laura Downs, Phil Reitinger and Douglass Stevens. In the City Council event will be candidates Phil Duncan, Letty Hardi, David Tarter and Stuart Whitaker. Reitinger is the only incumbent running for School Board while Duncan, Hardi and Tarter are all incumbents seeking reelection to the City Council. The forum formats will be a moderated question and answer session. Questions will be generated by audience members. Each candidate will be asked to answer the same lead-off question, but subsequent questions will be randomly selected and will be different for each candidate. Candidate answers will have a time limit. At the end of the Q&A period, candidates will be offered an opportunity to answer a question of their choice or to respond to the previous answer of another candidate.
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CommunitY CiViLitY ProgrESS There is much that’s great about Falls Church, and there are some things we could do better. Let’s keep the best, and improve the rest! Welcoming your input, searching for common ground, balancing competing priorities, and strengthening our City’s traditions as a close and civil community — that’s my record, that’s how I will keep working on Council if you re-elect me. I ask for a chance to continue doing my part, with you, to make Falls Vote Church a prosperous and sustainable community Nov for all generations. 5th
‘Miller House’ in F.C. Wins Award The Virginia Municipal League is awarding the City of Falls Church its “Community Health” Innovation Award in recognition of the Miller House, a group home for adults with disabilities in the City, at the VML’s annual conference in October. According to the VML, the organization received more than 50 entries from which judges selected one winner in each of six categories: Environmental Quality, Communications, Economic Development, Public Safety, Working With Youth and Community Health. In a statement announcing the award, Falls Church Deputy Director of Human Services and Miller House project manager Dana Lewis said “We are honored by this recognition. Miller House is the result of a productive collaboration between the local government and a private organization, all with the goal of helping adults gain independence. I am proud we were part of it.” Last year, Falls Church’s composting program won both the Environmental Quality award as well as the VML’s top honor, the President’s Award.
Halloween Window Painting Dates Announced The Falls Church public has been invited to participate, from first grade to adult, as individuals or as groups, in the annual downtown Halloween-themed window painting event. There is no charge to enter but all are asked to pre-register with a sketch in advance by filling forms available at the Community Center or by emailing behrmarty29gmail.com. The painting dates are Oct. 5, 6, 12 and 14 beginning at 10 a.m., and clean up dates are Nov. 1 – 4. Painters are expected to clean up their windows. Window assignments will be made on painting days. Paint will be available at Mr. Brown’s Park in the 100 block of W. Broad St. There is no entry fee but a donation of $5 will be appreciated. Further details are at www.halloweenfc.com.
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Community News & Notes F.C. Trumpeter Named as Military Band Conductor The National Concert Band of America (NCBA), founded in 1974 by veterans and legendary players from each of the Washington-area military service bands, has named Falls Church resident Adrian Holton as its seventh music director and principal conductor. Holton will kick-off the band’s 45th anniversary season with a free concert for the public on Sunday, Oct. 13 at 3 p.m. at Carl Sandburg Middle School in Alexandria. Holton, who currently serves as a trumpeter with the United States Air Force (USAF) Band Ceremonial Brass in Washington,
D.C., is also an adjunct faculty member and assistant director of the Maryland Band Directors Band at Montgomery College. Holton’s military career began in 2012 as a trumpeter with the USAF Academy Band in Colorado Springs, Colorado, where he performed with the Concert Band, Marching Band and Stellar Brass. He also served as the music director and conductor of both the USAF Academy Cadet Orchestra and Colorado Springs Brass, and guest conducted the USAF Academy Band on multiple occasions. Additionally, he was a conducting fellow for the Inaugural Reynolds Conducting Institute at the 2018 Midwest Clinic. Among his numerous per-
ADDING TO HIS TROPHY COLLECTION is local weightlifter Rick Bucinell after a trip to the Masters World Championships in Montreal in August. Bucinell won his seventh Masters Championship Gold Medal, was the best lifter in his age group (55-59) and set three new Masters world records for the Snatch (122kg), Clean & Jerk (155kg) and overall weight (277kg). (Photo: Michéle Grenier)
formances, Holton played with the American Chamber Winds (European and Brazilian tours), Colorado Symphony, Summit Brass, Opera Colorado, Colorado Springs Philharmonic and Chamber Orchestras, Brass of the Potomac, Bloomington Camerata Orchestra and Columbus Indiana Philharmonic. As an educator, Holton has led master classes or clinics at the Rafael Mendez Brass Institute, Salvation Army Music Camp, Conservatório de Tatuí (Brazil), University of Colorado-Boulder, University of Minnesota, Montana State University-Billings, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, Dickinson State University and Lebanon Valley College. He received his bachelor of music degree from the University of
Florida and a master of music degree from Indiana University. His primary teachers include John Rommel, Gary Langford, Roger Steward and Shanti Simon. Holton and his wife, Taylor Grant, and their two sons reside in Falls Church.
Local RE/MAX Hosts Blood Drive RE/MAX West End and INOVA have scheduled a blood drive for Saturday, Sept. 28 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the parking lot behind the RE/MAX office (710 W. Broad Street, Falls Church). The drive is an effort to address the shortage in the local blood supply. Sponsors George Mason Mortgage, Pruitt Title and Hilton Garden Inn will be providing
breakfast and lunch to those who donate. Interested attendees can schedule their time slot at rem.ax/ SaveLife. For more information, call 703-596-5303.
Prestigious Pianist Performs At Dulin Methodist Hailed as “wonderfully poetic,” (Westfalen Post) and “very compelling in his power and presence” (International Composer), pianist Nathan Carterette will be taking his talents to Dulin United Methodist Church (513 E. Broad St., Falls Church) for a concert this Sunday, Sept. 29 at 4 p.m. The Yale University-educated Caterette distinguished himself in the concert world by performing a range of works from Elizabethan
THE CONSULATE GENERAL OF THE BAHAMAS, Theo Neilly (second from left) came to a fundraiser to help Bahamians affected by Hurricane Dorian at Clare and Don’s Beach Shack earlier in the month. Neilly said a few words to the crowd about the devastation he’d seen and how grateful he was for the support in Falls Church. Clare & Don’s raised approximately $4,500 for the Bahamian people, while three bands and a few artists all performed live music throughout the course of the fundraiser. (Photo: Courtesy Scarlett Williams)
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keyboard music to modern hits. Caterette, together with organist Edward Alan Moore, form The Arsenal Duo, who have performed concerts throughout the country since their 2013 debut in the historic Stambaugh Auditorium in Youngstown, Ohio. They were also featured performers there for the 2017 American Guild of Organists Great Lakes Regional Convention. For more information about this event, contact Dulin Church at office@dulinchurch.org.
Tag Day Coming to F.C. City Neighborhoods This Saturday, Sept. 28 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., members of the George Mason High School band and chorus will bring music to Falls Church City neighborhoods as they travel door to door collecting donations for the annual Tag Day fundraiser. Small groups will also be performing and collecting that morning at the Falls Church City Farmers Market. The musicians accept donations of any amount (cash or checks) which will help all members participate in performance
clinics with Disney musicians and a chance to perform at Walt Disney World. For more information or to donate online visit bandboostersfcc.org.
Holy Trinity Hosts Oktoberfest This Weekend Holy Trinity Lutheran Church (3022 Woodlawn Ave., Falls Church) is hosting an Oktoberfest on Sept. 28 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. The event will feature live music, traditional German food and drink and games and festivities for the entire family. Proceeds will support Lutheran World Relief. Tickets ($20 adults; $5 children; $45 Family package) will be sold at the event entrance.
International Concert Pianist Welcomed to St. Patrick’s From Spain, Daniel del Pino is one of the leading concert pianists in the international scene, and a favorite of host Odeon Chamber Music at St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church (3241 Brush Dr., Falls Church) on Sunday, Sept. 29 at 4 p.m.
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Local Flower Shop Holds Plant Swap & Trade Botanologica (817 W. Broad St., Falls Church) is hosting a free plant swap and trade at 11 a.m. on Sept. 29. Interested residents can bring any healthy potted indoor tropical houseplants, offsets and/ or plant cuttings to share and trade for others. Unwanted quality pots, baskets, plant books or other plant care gear is also welcome to trade. Guidelines for the plant swap and plant labels are available by contacting info@botanologica.com. Attendees are requested to volunteer by calling 703-992-6144
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A Penny for Your Thoughts
News of Greater Falls Church By Supervisor Penny Gross
It’s going to be another busy weekend in Mason District, and it looks like the weather may cooperate. One of the exciting things about this area is that multiple opportunities exist for spending leisure time, without having to spend a lot of money. At recent community events, the conversations centered on new neighbors, and new babies, as well as chats about traffic, sidewalks, and how pleased folks are to call Mason District and Fairfax County home. A second pop-up park in Mason District will be unveiled on Saturday, at 10 a.m. The new park is just west of the Radley Acura dealership on Columbia Pike in Bailey’s Crossroads, and easily is recognizable by the bright yellow shade structures on site. There are open areas for play, and benches and tables for more passive activities. Instead of standing vacant, the property will serve a recreational purpose in the community until redevelopment opportunities are finalized. Funding for the interim pop-up park was secured through Fairfax County’s Economic Development Support Fund. The Crossroads pop-up park is the second on Columbia Pike. The Annandale pop-up park opened in June, and was the site of several popular Saturday programming activities throughout the summer. The Annandale park features a snazzy spinet piano for anyone who wants to tickle the ivories. (The piano will be removed for the winter months). Both pop-up parks are open during daylight hours, and are within easy walking distance of residential and business areas. Limited parking also is provided. The ceremony on Saturday morning is open to the public. One of the most popular community activities — the Friends of the George Mason Regional Library book sale — starts today, and extends to Sunday,
Sept. 29. On Sunday, most used book prices drop to half-price! The semi-annual Friends book sale always is well-attended; you may have to wait for a parking space, but it’s a terrific opportunity to find new reading material and meet your neighbors at the same time. Today’s sale hours are 3 – 9 p.m.; tomorrow 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday noon – 5 p.m. More details are available at GeorgeMasonFriends.blogspot.com. Also this weekend is the annual KORUS Festival, celebrating 137 years of US-Korean diplomatic relationship. The festival, which is free and open to the public, starts on Saturday at 11 a.m., and features local officials and Korean Embassy personnel on stage, followed by various entertainment and martial arts group performances. The KORUS Festival will have multiple ethnic foods for purchase, and booths for your shopping pleasure. The KORUS Festival will run through Sunday evening on the parking lot of the former Kmart store on John Marr Drive in Annandale, and is just steps away from the popular eating hall, The Block. Next week, on Saturday, Oct. 5, the Taste of Annandale will take over Tom Davis Drive in central Annandale for the fifth year. Food trucks, two beer gardens, community booths, and entertainment on the Showmobile stage will be featured, along with children’s programs at the ACCA Child Development Center (next door to the Annandale pop-up park). A 5-K race will open the event at 9:30 a.m. For more information, visit the Taste of Annandale website at tasteofannandale.com. Penny Gross is the Mason District Supervisor, in the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. She may be emailed at mason@fairfaxcounty.gov.
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From the Front Row: Kaye Kory’s
Richmond Report I believe that there is an adage along the lines of “..the more things change, the more they stay the same.” If there isn’t such an adage, there should be. This is borne out by an article in the June 17, 2009 Fairfax County Times titled, “Kory, Smith braced for 38th District race,” describing the June 2009 primary election results. “Kory...said that her top concerns are transportation, the environment and education. On both transportation and the environment, Kory supports funneling available dollars to smaller, localized projects that can have a big impact on the community. She agrees with other state Democrats, who say it will be impossible to accomplish many of the things Northern Virginians want to see so long as Republicans remain in control of the House of Delegates. “When and if the General Assembly has a majority of Democrats, a lot more can be accomplished than has been accomplished in the past . But I am sure there are results to be gained if Republicans remain in the majority.” Things that have stayed the same: my top priorities remain transportation, the environment and education. While gaining seats in the past ten years, Democrats are still in the minority in the General Assembly; and, yes, I am proud of the results of my successful legislation over that time. But we know that major changes are desperately needed and are still waiting for approval. We did pass Medicaid Expansion and finally ended the cruel
denial of healthcare to so many working Virginians — an accomplishment that was deservedly applauded and largely due to the newly “woke” electorate. But we also know that during the last two years the Republican majority has effectively suppressed any Democratic legislative initiatives and refused to allow Democratic voices to be heard in the most blatant display of political power seen here in many, many years. The lesson is that we should have “woke” years ago and that our Commonwealth has suffered because of our lack of political activism. We also have learned that we haven’t been “woke” quite enough — even with Trump’s election to kick us awake — that a majority of one or two can cause the same damage as a much greater majority. We cannot let “things stay the same” any longer; our democracy truly hangs in the balance. Your vote does count. Your voice does make a difference. But only if you use them. Vote early! Vote now! Vote on Nov. 5! Take your relatives, neighbors and friends with you to the polls. Remember that the majority in the House of Delegates was decided by drawing a name from a fishbowl. Resolve to have no more fishbowl elections!
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Impeachment & The Human Spirit
It came as such a surprise. I don’t mean the decision by Nancy Pelosi and her House Democrats to announce an impeachment inquiry against President Trump Tuesday, a signal event that marked the date, September 24, 2019, as arguably the most significant until now in the entire unhappy era of Trump. No, it was instead the instant transformation that came over me upon hearing the news. It was an amazing sense of exhilaration, and it is still there. I didn’t expect it, and don’t think that countless others who felt the same thing did either. Yes, at last officially accused of high crimes and misdemeanors is the evil Donald Trump, who could deserve honors as one of the most FALLS CHURCH NEWS-PRESS thorough-going sociopathic crooks in America, much less in the White House, except that no one should feed his ego with such a characterization. What a tremendous relief! In the way that only the alreadyfamous staredown of Trump this week by teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg could match, the party in the majority in the U.S. House of Representatives has struck a huge blow against Trump for the sake of all humanity. It is not for the reasons the major media, which has already become disassembled by the usual cacophony of contending voices blurring and obfuscating the truth, contends. It is not for the substance of the latest Trump transgression, the Mafia-like shakedown of the leader of a foreign nation on behalf of his personal interests using the threat of withholding millions in military aid. This is just the latest of a myriad of his crimes. It is for the reason of liberating the suppressed spirits of the masses of us who’ve been acutely aware of this man’s horrible and deliberate crimes against humanity, against decency and against the very democratic institutions upon which this nation functions. This move has set our psyches free! Now, every time the name of this man is mentioned it will carry with it the formal charge of accused criminal, the shamefully impeached one. True, his lapdogs in the Senate will undoubtedly block a formal impeachment verdict. But from now on they do so at their own severe peril. The spirit of the American Revolution has been aroused in the public. It is going to rally with a renewed energy the core spirit of liberty and fairness in the U.S. population in a way more explosive that has been seen since Trump has been around. The weight of the case against Trump that is now accelerating will include more than the contents of the latest abuse of power represented by Trump’s extortion against the president of Ukraine. In fact, the major case against Trump is contained in that magnificent volume known as the Mueller Report. All the efforts of Robert Mueller’s two year investigation will now come to full flower. All the well documented grounds for the indictment and prosecution of the President contained in that report will be brought out afresh, just as the report was designed to do. As Mueller acted within the constraints of a questionable ruling against indicting an existing president, he states clearly in his report that its contents are designed to be used to carry out a Congressionally-mandated impeachment. But most importantly, whatever happens in the give and take along the official corridors of power as the impeachment process proceeds, the American people have all they now need to rise up with a renewed sense of empowerment and zeal to render electoral justice against every elected official who has enabled this most incredibly horrible chapter in our nation’s history. Typically, Trump’s reaction has been entirely unapologetic and with threats of gaining political advantages from the impeachment process. That’s been in keeping with his mode of operation his entire crime-riddled life. But the rules have changed now, even if he’s not aware of it. He is going to get creamed by the cumulative effect of all the transgressions of his life that have built up and will now come crashing down. Don’t listen to the dissemblers. Listen to your heart and those of all the true souls that aspire. Nicholas Benton may be emailed at nfbenton@fcnp.com.
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Our Man in Arlington By Charlie Clark
“This structure is unsafe or unfit for habitation and its use or occupancy has been prohibited by the building maintenance official.” So reads the black-on-orange sign pasted to the front door of a sad-sack red brick rambler not far from my north Arlington home, one of three blighted homes with which I’m familiar. It’s a vision: corrugated plastic drainage pipe stretched across the yard, sagging front-door awning, faded trim paint and overgrown shrubbery. The neighbors murmur (anonymously to me, understandably) their hopes that the county intervenes. “The hoarder on our block had his house condemned by the county about two years ago, but nothing ever happened,” one told me. “They just posted another condemnation sign, which starts the process all over again. I don’t understand why the county can’t move faster on this.” The neighbor of another blighted home was more blunt. The owner is “a thoughtless slob, and we can’t put our trash out because he’ll go through it,” he said of a situation he and his wife have endured for decades. But this owner is “convivial and not violent, so it’s a low-temperature irritation. The county seems oblivious, and nothing ever changes.” The government must balance such complaints against property and privacy rights, as well as evince sympathy for the disease
of hoarding. A r l i n g t o n ’s Department of Community Planning, Housing and Development maintains a public data portal with a list of structures declared unsafe or unfit for occupancy at data.arlingtonva.us/ datasets/168689/stop-work-andunsafe-buildings. It lists a case number, street name, action date, action code, description and case status, but no exact addresses. Not publishing addresses wasn’t always the practice. The Washington Post in 2003 reported specific homes on an Arlington blight list of 90 properties valued at $38 million. “The county does not maintain a list of properties where hoarding is a concern,” I was told by Jessica Margarit, the department’s communications and engagement manager. “Whether compulsive or pathological, hoarding is an extreme behavior in humans where the collection of, or failure to discard, items impairs basic living activities and often creates unsafe living conditions which are addressed by standards within the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code. The medical information for persons receiving treatment for hoarding behaviors is protected” under the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. The county has empaneled a Hoarding Task Force, she added, that includes members from the Fire Department, Human Services Department and Inspections Services Division, who collaborate with the Police Department.
Complaints from neighbors are investigated within 24 hours, the county’s website says. Homeowners with “substandard conditions on their property” who need information on staying compliant are provided coaching on second chances before officials get tough with a court-ordered inspection, it adds. There’s a distinction between a building code violation and infringements on ordinances controlling noise and conditions of private property. “Nobody wants to receive a notice of violation or order of correction identifying substandard conditions on their property,” the instructions note. “If it’s determined that you don’t have the skills to correct the violations, you may need the assistance of a contractor.” My neighbor near a third blighted home counsels patience. “The owner isn’t a bad person,” she said. “The neighbors mostly tolerate the situation — nothing is going to change. No one seems worried about property values — houses on this street will sell.” *** The term “country music” coined in Arlington? Public broadcasting stalwart WETA, based in Shirlington, to its credit has supplemented the national Ken Burns documentary opus titled “Country Music” with its own localized mini-docs. They tell the tale of 1950s local WARL radio impresario Connie B. Gay, who launched the careers of Jimmy Dean and Patsy Cline, as the insider who popularized the term as a more dignified alternative to “hillbilly music.”
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George Mason High School Class of 2015 Grad Alexandra Maller Dies
Alexandra Jane Maller, 22, of Fairfax, Virginia passed away on Sept. 21, 2019 at Inova Fairfax Hospital. A memorial will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 29 at Murphy’s Funeral Home located at 1102 West Broad Street, Falls Church, Virginia 22046. Visitation will be held at 1 – 5 p.m. on Saturday at Murphy’s Funeral Home. The family will be greeting friends and family at that time. A reception is planned immediately after the service on Sunday, details to be provided at the Memorial and online/social media. The family will provide a board to post copies of your favorite photos of Alexandra and to share. Alexandra was born on Jan. 12, 1997 at Fairfax Hospital to Daniel Keith Maller and Kimberley Jean (Trull) Maller. Alexandra grew up in the City of Falls Church. Alex attended Falls Church City Public Schools K through 12, graduating from George Mason High School with the IB diploma in 2015. She was a member of the varsity swim team, a member of the band, and many other extracurricular activities. Alexandra attended the University of Arizona at Tucson. She was currently working as a food server at a popular local restaurant. Alex loved animals, enjoyed playing the flute, learning American Sign Language and Chinese, volunteer work, driving and travel, and had a passion for helping people, philosophy and science. Alex dreamed of one day becoming a doctor. Alex is survived by parents Dan and Kim Maller, her sister Sarah Maller, and her brother Ian Maller. Alex is survived by all of her grandparents: Grandmother Jean Miller of Patagonia AZ; Grandfather Dennis Trull of Lawndale; CA; Grandmother
ALEXANDRA MALLER Judy Maller of San Carlos, CA; Grandfather Harold Maller and grandmother Cynthia of Prescott, AZ; and by her Uncle Steve and Aunt Doreen of Half Moon Bay, CA; Aunt Cynthia of San Carlos, CA, and Uncle Laurence and Aunt Katie of Mountain View, CA; and
her four cousins, Max Maller, Samuel Maller, Anna Maller, and Benjamin Maller. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to INOVA Comprehensive Addiction Treatment Services (CATS), 703289-7560.
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ter online with Walk and Bike to School. To date, local FCPS schools that have registered to participate in Walk to School Day are Westbriar Elementary School and Wolftrap Elementary School. FCPS has compiled information on walking and biking to school, including information on applying for grants and safety tips, on its Safe Routes to School web page. Contact Sally Smallwood at sbsmallwood.fcps.edu
Mason Honors Nat’l Merit ‘Commended’ Students George Mason High School recognized nine National Merit Commended Students whose PSAT scores placed them in this elite group. The “commended” cutoff is a nationwide measure and does not vary by state. Out of 1.5 million entrants, only 50,000 are considered high scorers, from which only 34,000 are commended. Congratulations go to Mason students Tahaseen Shaik, Sofia Heartney, Elizabeth Hoofnagle, Keenan Hom, Aleksander Schultz, Evan Jones, Joshua Nicholson, Alexander Wallace and Ethan Bysfield.
Belvedere Elementary Noted For Eco-Friendly Curriculum Four Fairfax County public schools have been recognized as 2019 Virginia Naturally Schools by the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries. Virginia Naturally Schools is the official environmental education school recognition program of Virginia. Belvedere Elementary School was the only local school selected as a 2019 Virginia Naturally School, which was awarded the designation for the seventh year. Belvedere was recognized for its environmental and stewardship efforts during the 2018-19 school year. “Environmental education prepares students to tackle tomorrow’s environmental challenges,” said Secretary of Natural Resources Matthew J. Strickler. “I applaud these Virginia schools for building hands-on, locally relevant education about the environment into their curricula.” More information on the Virginia Naturally Schools Recognition Program and a copy of the Virginia Naturally School Recognition list for the 2018-19 year are available at dgif.virginia. gov/education/school-recognition.
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Mason Football Captures 2nd Consecutive Victory
by Natalie Heavren
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For the first time in nearly a year and after 10 straight losses, George Mason High School’s football team has snapped their losing streak. The Mustangs made a statement in their 48-6 win over Madison County High School last Friday to improve their season record to 1-2. “I think the team felt the sense of urgency of needing to finally get into the win column,” said head coach Adam Amerine. “We had a couple players volunteer to play new spots if we felt it would help the team’s performance.” This includes senior Michael Turner volunteering to move from running back to a less flashy role on the offensive line. While it may seem like a small personnel shift, Amerine believes that it significantly impacted the team’s performance Friday night. Overall Amerine noted significant improvements in the offensive line, citing Turner in his new role and junior transfer Ethan Titus who were able to handle blocking against “bigger bodies better this week.”
SENIOR MICHAEL TURNER opted to play along the offensive line instead of his natural position in the backfield, allowing Mason to run all over Madison County. (Photo: Carol Sly) “With Turner and Titus getting involved in blocking downfield it allowed our backs to see the holes and get positive yards,” he added. The improved blocking allowed Mason to accumulate 451 rushing yards and six rushing touchdowns, with three touchdowns of 60 or more yards. Senior running back Connor
Plaks led the team with 210 yards and three touchdowns on just nine rushing attempts. Plaks had scoring runs of five, 60 and 89 yards. Junior linebacker/running back Walter Roou not only led the team on defense with 18 tackles (five for a loss) and a fumble recovery, he also had a 20-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter.
Mustangs Win Streak Extends to 5 After Downing Skyline, Brentsville by Caitlin Butler
Falls Church News-Press
George Mason High School’s volleyball team continued its hot streak with wins over Skyline High School and Brentsville District High School this past week. The Mustangs (7-3) have won five matches in a row after a 2-3 start to the year. Last Thursday’s fourth set against the Hawks was a nail biter for the audience as each team continued to fight back and trail by only one point. Then junior setter Alexis Holewinski scored the game winning ace to conclude what was a fairly cut and dry 3-1 match victory. The night didn’t start out too rosey for Mason, though. Junior Vanessa George’s opening kill kicked off a seesawing battle that took place in the first set. Eventually, sophomore middle hitter Sydney Longer broke a 21-21 tie with a key ace that had the Mustangs in prime position.
However, Skyline would rally for four straight points to close the set 25-21 and put Mason on its heels. Slow starts are an ongoing bugaboo for the Mustangs this season, and one they look to work around when they can’t work through them. “One of our struggles is coming out strong, so even though in the first set we really didn’t achieve that as much as we wanted to, we got the win” Holewinski said after her clinching ace. Mason head coach Derek Baxter threw in junior libero Caroline Poley to start the second set, who was resting due to some injury concerns to start the match. The substitution meant the Mustangs continued to apply pressure to the Hawks. It didn’t take long for the Mustangs to pull away with a block from junior middle hitter Roza Gal to make the score 10-4. After a kill from junior outside hitter Megan Boesen, the Mustangs took the second set win easily with
the score 25-9. Baxter mentioned that his focal point was finding the open spots on the Hawks side of the court and switching up their offense plays. Versatility showed in the sets to follow. As the third set began, the Mustangs continued to have great success making the first set point from the junior outside hitter Megan Boesen on a block. George would finish off the set with a kill for a final 25-11 score in favor of Mason. By the fourth set the Hawks started to trickle back into contention. They even held a slim 5-4 lead early into the set. But as the match continued, and despite a few near runs by Skyline, the Mustangs maintained the lead and with a fourth set with a score of 28-26. Mason will be on the road this next week, starting with a game at William Monroe High School tonight.
Sophomore linebacker Joshua Stillwagoner and sophomore running back/defensive back George Papadopoulos also had doubledigit tackles with 15 and 11 respectively. Turner was also able to contribute on defense and special teams with four tackles, an interception and a thirty-yard kick return.
Madison’s lone touchdown came with five minutes left in the second quarter making it 14-6. Mason would go on to score two more touchdowns, a 60-yard run from Plaks and a 26-yard run from Papadopoulos before halftime, and three more in the second half. Amerine hopes the main lesson the Mustangs take away from this win is that enjoyable Fridays come from a sharp week of practice leading up to it. The team was excited after the win and the coaching staff was happy to see the team celebrate, handle the victory with class and knowledge that they still had areas they could improve on. Amerine was hesitant to declare the win a turning point, but did acknowledge that, “With a young team you have to learn to win and once again maybe some of these underclassmen see that it takes a lot of effort to earn a victory.” Amerine’s goals for the next game are simple, “Take them one at a time and prepare for a tough Manassas Park team.” The Mustangs will face the Cougars at 7 p.m. in Manassas Park tomorrow night.
Field Hockey
GEORGE MASON HIGH SCHOOL’S field hockey team suffered a narrow 1-0 loss to crosstown rival Justice High School Tuesday night. The Mustangs had the lion’s share of possessions and scoring chances in the first half, and were even bailed out by senior goalkeeper Josie Shaw’s save during a Justice penalty shot to maintain the tie. Momentum changed hands in the second half, however, as the Wolves tallied the night’s only goal five minutes after the intermission. From there, Justice gradually exerted more control over the match and ultimately left their City neighbors scoreless by the end of regulation. Mason travels to face Thomas Jefferson High School for Science & Technology tonight. (Photo: Carol Sly)
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FALLS CHURCHCALENDAR COMMUNITYEVENTS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 Amateur Writers Group. A group for aspiring writers. Attendees can share their work, give and receive feedback. All kinds of writing considered. Attendees are encouraged to bring something that they’re working on. Meets the last Thursday of the month at Audacious Aleworks (444 W. Broad St., Falls Church). 7 – 8 p.m.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 Sunset Cinema: Hocus Pocus. The City’s Recreation and Parks Department will hold its Sunset Cinema program on select Fridays in September and October for Sunset Cinema in Cherry Hill Park. Moviegoers are encouraged to bring blankets and picnics. Drinks, popcorn and snacks will be avail-
able for purchase. In the case of inclement weather, screenings will be moved into the Community Center as available. The Sept. 27 Sunset Cinema movie is “Hocus Pocus” (PG, 1993). A curious youngster moves to Salem, where he struggles to fit in before awakening a trio of diabolical witches who were executed in the 17th century. Cherry Hill Park (312 Park Ave., Falls Church). 7:45 – 9:45 p.m. 703-248-5077 (TTY 711).
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 Farmers Market. The year-round market is filled with fresh, local produce, meat, dairy, and much more. City Hall (300 Park Ave., Falls Church). 8 a.m. – noon. 703248-5034. Fit at the Farmers Market: Body Dynamics (HIIT). High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) alternates short periods of more intense
exercise with less intense recovery periods. It’s a recommended method to mix in with a cardio routine. All classes are free and there is no registration required. City Hall parking lot (300 Park Ave., Falls Church). 9 – 10 a.m. 703-248-5027.
Karma Yoga. Interested attendees can enjoy a free class with Karma Yoga Attendees are asked to bring their own mat if they desire. Complimentary water is provided. Mr. Brown’s Park (100 block of W. Broad St., Falls Church). 9 – 10 a.m. 703-248-5210 (TTY 711).
Washington Sinfionetta Concert. The Washington Sinfonietta opens its 2019-2020 season with a concert titled “A New Voice for Our Time.” The program will include Ferruccio Busoni’s “Lustspiel-Ouvertüre,” Edward Elgar’s “Elegy,” W.A. Mozart’s “Six German Dances” (K. 509), and Franz Joseph Haydn’s “Symphony No. 98.” Falls Church Episcopal (115 E. Fairfax St., Falls Church). $15 –$20. 7:30 p.m. washingtonsinfonietta.org.
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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. Mr. Brown’s Park Dedication Ceremony. Interested residents can join City officials for the dedication of Mr. Brown’s Park, formerly known as the Downtown Park. Mr. Brown’s Park (100 block W. Broad St., Falls Church). 6 – 7 p.m. 703-248-5491.
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Olivera, Evan Casey, Bobby Smith and others explore Sondheim’s stunning music and sardonic lyrics in a fascinating examination of the twisted American Dream. Signature Theatre (420 Campbell Ave., Arlington) $56 – $95. 2 p.m. sigtheatre.org.
“Trying.” This two-hander explores the author’s real experience working for Francis Biddle at his home in Washington, DC from 1967-1968. Judge Biddle, Former Attorney General of the United States under Franklin Roosevelt and Chief Judge of the American Military Tribunal at Nuremberg is notoriously hard on his staff as he tries to cement his legacy. Can the old, Philadelphia aristocrat and his young, Canadian assistant bridge the generational divide and come to understand one another in this “comic and touching” play (The New York Times)? 1st Stage Theatre (1524 Spring Hill Rd.., Tysons) $42. 8 p.m. 1ststagetysons.org.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 “Shear Madness.” First seen in Boston in 1980, and opening here at the Kennedy Center in 1987, the show reinvents itself every performance— pulling from the news of the day, and on-goings of the DMV, to improvise timely witticisms and gags. Set today in the Shear Madness hairstyling salon, this record-breaking comedy is Washington’s hilarious whodunit. After more than 12,000 performances, the show has stayed in great shape. The Kennedy Center (2700 F St. NW Washington, D.C.) $50. 8 p.m. kennedy-center.org.
LIVEMUSIC THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 IRITS. Clare and Don’s Beach Shack (130 North Washington St., Falls Church). 6 p.m. 703532-9283. Dan Gallagher. Dogwood Tavern (132 W. Broad St., Falls Church). 6:30 p.m. 703-237-8333. Jake Clemons (Direct From Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band
Tour) with Ben Hardesty (of The Last Bison). Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). $15 – $20. 8 p.m. 703-255-1566.
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Union Stage Presents at The Miracle Theatre: Oh Land and Arthur Moon. Miracle Theatre (535 8th St. SE Washington, D.C.). $20. 8 p.m. 703-255-1566. Larryokie! Falls Church Distillers (442 S. Washington Street, Ste A Falls Church). 8 p.m. 703-8589186. Dave Chappel Band. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 8:30 p.m. 703-2419504. STS9 — Axe the Cables (encore performance for the following two nights. Visit venue website for pricing). The State Theatre (220 N Washington St., Falls Church). $50. 9 p.m. 703-2370300.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 Dan & Chuck. Clare and Don’s Beach Shack. (130 North Washington St., Falls Church). 6 p.m. 703-532-9283. Happy Hour: Shartel & Hume Duo. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 6 p.m. 703-241-9504. Cargo and the Heavy Lifters + The Billy Walton Band. Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). $16 – $25. 8 p.m. 703-255-1566. Kings Park. Falls Church Distillers (442 S. Washington Street, Ste A Falls Church). 8 p.m. 703-8589186. Women of Soul with Shirletta Settles and Wicked Jezabel. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 9 p.m. 703-2419504. Maria & The Sons of Moog. Dogwood Tavern (132 W. Broad St., Falls Church). 10 p.m. 703237-8333.
ROCKNOCEROS will be at Jammin’ Java on Saturday. (Courtesy Photo) Anniversary Concert. Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). 11 a.m. 703-255-1566.
Dogwood Tavern (132 W. Broad St., Falls Church). 10 p.m. 703237-8333.
Stealin’ the Deal. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 4 p.m. 703-241-9504.
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Starryville. Clare and Don’s Beach Shack. (130 North Washington St., Falls Church). 6 p.m. 703532-9283. Ben Tufts & Friends Presents: As Heard on TV. Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). $20 – $35. 8 p.m. 703-255-1566. Black Muddy River Band. Falls Church Distillers (442 S. Washington Street, Ste A Falls Church). 8 p.m. 703-858-9186.
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Jimi Smooth & The Hit Time. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 9 p.m. 703241-9504.
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Andrew Acosta Band. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 1 p.m. 703-2419504. Josh Christina Band. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 4 p.m. 703-2419504. Open Mic. Falls Church Distillers (442 S. Washington Street, Ste A Falls Church). 5 p.m. 703-8589186. Too Blue Band. Clare and Don’s Beach Shack. (130 North Washington St., Falls Church). 6 p.m. 703-532-9283. Shenandoah Run. Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). $20 – $25. 6:30 p.m. 703-255-1566.
Sir E.U., Airospace, Watusi, Polaris, Earleybird, DJ BlakeNine. Galaxy Hut (2711 Wilson Blvd., Arlington). $5. 9 p.m.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 Wolf Blues Jam Weekly Show. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 8:30 p.m. 703-241-9504. Ice Out, Coven Tree. Galaxy Hut (2711 Wilson Blvd., Arlington). $5. 9 p.m.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1 The Majestic: LGBTQ Night and Drag Show. Diva Lounge (6763 Wilson Blvd, Falls Church). 10 p.m. 571-234-2045.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2 An Evening with Matt Wertz. Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). $15 – $25. 7:30 p.m. 703-255-1566.
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Best Confirms: No $ Authorized or Spent on City Hall Expansion Study
F.C. Council Braces for Grim Word on Big Budget Shortfall
At the Falls Church City Council meeting Monday, Acting City Manager Willie Best confirmed that no decision has ever been made by the City Council to either authorize or spend money on a study of the possible expansion of City Hall here. The statement came as a clarification to an assertion made in a handbill distributed at the Fall Festival two weekends ago.
Falls Church Vice Mayor Hal Lippman confirmed this week that the city faces a shortfall in its current fiscal year budget that is “greater than last year’s,” although he would not indicate by how much. Others have thrown out figures significantly higher, and the News-Press has learned that City Manager Wyatt Shields is holding private meetings to discuss the shortfall.
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CRIME REPORT Week of Sept. 16 – 22, 2019 Drunk in Public, 300 blk W Broad St, Sept 16, 6:08 PM, a male, 53, of no fixed address, was arrested for Drunk in Public. Smoking Violations, 6700 blk Wilson Blvd, Sept 17, 12:15 AM, a male, 45, of Chantilly, VA, was issued a summons for Smoking in a Restaurant. Drug/Narcotic Violation, 300 blk N Maple Ave, Sept 17, 9:02 AM, following a traffic stop, a female, 23, of Alexandria, VA, was issued a summons for Possession of Marijuana, 3rd offense. Motor Vehicle Theft, 1000 blk
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studies proving adverse health effects with these new fields. But why do we need studies to confirm what we already know? Namely, that breathing in these fumes and incidentally ingesting pelletized car tires can only be worse than playing in some mud, or, gasp, rescheduling a few games. When did we as a community knowingly trade away the health of the players and the environment for scheduling consistency? Josh Mazen Falls Church
E Broad St, Sept 18, 4:17 PM, a car dealership was notified of a recovered vehicle which the dealership had not realized was stolen. Vehicle last seen Sept 17, 9:30 PM. Investigation continues. Larceny from Motor Vehicle, 500 blk Roosevelt Blvd, between noon, Sept 15, and Sept 18, 7:16 PM, unknown suspect(s) removed both license plates from a vehicle. Larceny, 300 blk E Annandale Rd, Sept 19, 9:18 AM, unknown suspect(s) took a gray Dahon bicycle which was chained to a pole behind the business. Bicycle last seen July 31. Driving Under the Influence,
1300 blk S Washington St, Sept 20, 2:21 AM, a female, 40, of Ft. Washington, MD, was arrested for Driving Under the Influence, Felony Eluding, Refusal, Felonious Destruction of Property, and Possession of Heroin. Motor Vehicle Theft, 1000 blk E Broad St, Sept 20, 1:07 PM, dealership reported that on Sept 15, between 2:53 AM and 3:31 AM, four Ford F150 pickup trucks were stolen. Two were located in Ft. Washington, MD, later that day. Investigation continues. Driving Under the Influence, 1000 blk W Broad St, Sept 22, 3:48 AM, a female, 39, of Ashburn, VA, was arrested for Driving Under the Influence. Drunk in Public/Trespass, 100 blk Hillwood Ave, Sept 22, 5:28 PM, a male, 53, of no fixed address, was arrested for Drunk in Public and Trespass.
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