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Sept. 11 First Responder is Featured Speaker at F.C. Festival Annual Event is Back, Takes Place Saturday on 20th Anniversary of 9/11
BY ALEX RUSSELL
FALLS CHURCH NEWS-PRESS
The 45th annual Falls Church Festival is making its return to the City this Saturday, providing the community with fun, family-friendly events while at the same time taking stock of the damage — as well as the cooperation, outreach, and hope — that came about in the aftermath of the Sept. 11 attacks. Previously called the Falls
Church Fall Festival, this yearly outing features food, a beer garden, live music, and a variety of booths set up by local crafters, businesses and civic organizations. A timely addition this year is a Covid-19 vaccination clinic inside the Community Center (223 Little Falls Street), with free general admission to the public. Scheduled to speak a halfhour into the festival is Steve
Holl, former Deputy Chief of Police for Arlington County, who helped oversee the emergency response efforts at the Pentagon. When asked about what he planned on communicating to the festival audience, Holl said that he wants to “recap the events of that day,” especially to the “young people who were not alive at the time.” A recap will surely provide some helpful context, as some
may not be aware of the crisis management timeframe during the aftermath of the attack. The initial effort was not a matter of a few days or even weeks, but an around-the-clock duty that spanned months as well as different corners of the U.S. law enforcement community. The response to the Pentagon, in particular, was “very much a regional effort,” says Holl. Federal agencies, in the coming weeks, would reach out to help
local law enforcement officers in the course of their work. Holl touched upon the fact that the kind of work that federal officers are tasked to focus on often carries with it a different set of dynamics and nuances as opposed to the work regional and local officers concentrate on. This blend of experience and perspectives, however, ended up coalescing into an
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Covid-19 Positivity Rates Still High as F.C. Classes Resume BY NICHOLAS F. BENTON
FALLS CHURCH NEWS-PRESS
With the Falls Church public school year a week in, classes continue to be 100 percent in person at all grade levels and there are no missing students from the year of virtual learning. However, this is in the context of rates of transmission of the Covid-19 virus that are “high” in the judgment of the Virginia Department of Health, and officials are continuing to watch very closely to determine that the current in-person environments are not triggering major new outbreaks. The “positivity rate” for the City of Falls Church, not unlike its neighbors in Arlington and Fairfax County, continues in the “high” range, with 116.3 cases reported per 100,000, a rate of 3.5 percent. Fairfax is at 98.4
cases for a 4.3 percent positivity and in Arlington the rate is 109.8 cases for a 2.8 percent positivity. Falls Church Public Schools’ Superintendent Dr. Peter Noonan provided a status report earlier this week as classes are beginning to kick into high gear. He said the following in his first report of the new year, “Despite the storms, it has been a week of sunshine in FCCPS. Thank you to all of our employees, students, and their families for a wonderful back to school. The week was full of so many smiling faces, reconnections, and great activities to kick off the 2021-2022 school year! Take a moment to send a “thank you” to someone who made a difference in your week.”
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CAMPAIGNING IN HIS BID FOR A SECOND TERM as Virginia’s governor, Terry McAuliffe appeared at the annual Jim Scott Memorial Labor Day BBQ for Del. Marcus Simon last weekend. Among the Falls Church faithful at the event, shown here, were Vice Mayor Marybeth Connelly (far left), Del. Simon (center) and among those on the right, a masked Council member Phil Duncan, Debra Roth, Revenue Commissioner Tom Clinton and School Board candidate Lori Silverman. (Photo: News-Press)
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Taste of F.C. Judges weigh in on their healthy (and unhealthy) eating habits, as well as their views on leftovers and potluck. The Falls Church Festival returns Sept. 11, with remarks from a special guest speaker.
With busy construction sites coming to the area over the next several years, it’s all but guaranteed there will be food trucks posting up nearby to offer the workers an option other than their saranwrapped ham sandwich.
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effective exchange that only strengthened the response. There is undoubtedly a solemn weight present when talking about Sept. 11, particularly when speaking with someone who experienced the immediate violence — as well as the stress of the days that would follow — firsthand. Holl, however, believes that it was also a “learning moment” for the nation. The attacks “shook the entire country,” remarked Holl, “if not much of the world.” But following the turmoil, Holl described “demonstrations of public support” in the weeks and months after, like when he spotted a “group of people, standing along Arlington Boulevard…waving the flag.” He reflected how he had never seen anything like that before; various people stepped up and sought to help out in whatever way possible, going “outside of their swim lanes” to lend a hand in a powerful display of empathy and community that arguably still resonates today.
Holl’s presence and remarks will not just provide a firstperson perspective on Sept. 11, but in many ways will continue the spirit of remembering and honoring the past while taking care to learn from it and use that knowledge to ultimately build a better, safer future for all Americans. With this in mind, Holl shared that a 9/11 Pentagon Memorial Visitor Education Center is currently in its early planning stages and, once completed, through the use of exhibits and educational programs, will help connect its visitors to the facts and historical context regarding the attack, as well as the continuing importance of that day. The proposed Education Center will not only provide a direct educational opportunity for anyone who visits it, but will help carry on the message of personal, regional, and national resilience. It will be across the street from the Sept. 11 Pentagon Memorial, which is located at 1 N. Rotary Road in Arlington, VA.
The Pentagon Memorial itself is an outdoor series of “Memorial Unit” benches, surrounded by 85 crape myrtle trees. Situated southwest of the Pentagon, the installation memorializes the 184 people who lost their lives both in the portion of the building that was destroyed as well as on American Airlines Flight 77. The site’s power, both due to the fact that the attack took place only 20 years ago, and to its comprehensive listing of the victims, cannot be denied or understated. Holl, with a modicum of disbelief, remarked how it is “hard to believe…that it’s been 20 years.” Underscoring his memory of Sept. 11 and the things he had seen, Holl shared an observation he overheard, comparing the effect and gravity of 9/11 to Pearl Harbor, which had taken place over 60 years before. The fear, emotional shock and anger that were felt by many did not, however, overshadow a basic impulse to assist and protect others. As Holl put it, he — and many other law enforce-
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Noonan Sets Out New Covid-19 Protocols
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As FCCPS returns to school, we are working hard to ensure our mitigation efforts are strong. Mitigation efforts remain critical. Everyone is required to wear masks indoors at all times. (ADA, Medical, Developmental Exemptions Only) Masks are not required when outside unless it is a crowded event. (Those who are unvaccinated are advised to mask whenever possible.) It is essential that everyone follow the consistent and correct use of masks. All students (with parental supervision) should monitor their health before coming to school using the FCCPS Student Self-Monitoring Health Screening. The School Health Aide will screen any student who is ill at school. We will send students with COVID-like symptoms home. Any unvaccinated siblings in an FCCPS school must go home as well. Students may not return to school without clearance from a health care provider or a negative test result and must be symptom-free for the last 24 hours. Families will receive a sick student notification form to share with their student’s healthcare provider. We appreciate the community’s sup-
port with this process as we work to keep our schools healthy, particularly during times of high transmission rates in our community. Anyone ages 12+ and older can schedule a vaccination appointment with the Fairfax Health Department as an FCCPS employee, student, and/or resident by visiting FCHD Vaccine Registration. (The Pfizer vaccine is the only vaccination available for children 12-17.) Or visit Vaccine Finder to find a vaccine provider. (Those with immunodeficiency issues can receive the booster now, and others will be able to receive their 3rd booster 6-8 months after their 2nd dose. A process for that is coming soon!) Students should be socially distanced at least 3 feet whenever possible. Staff must be 6 feet apart as much as possible, especially when eating. Thackrey Preschool is checking temperatures upon arrival. At MDES and OSES, staff will conduct screening temperature checks each morning based on a modified schedule. We will evaluate this monthly. MEHMS or MHS are not checking temperatures given the high vaccine rates for 12-18-year-olds in Falls Church City. FCCPS has increased airflow
in each of our school buildings. You can find details regarding the updates and status of the ventilation system for each school on the FCCPS website. If exposure from a COVID occurs, the school will implement strategies to reduce the risk to students and staff who may be impacted. The response is based on several factors for students. Those factors include: vaccination status (vaccinated or unvaccinated); being within 3 feet for 15 cumulative minutes or more (only for students, not staff); whether the positive case and the exposed student were fully masked; and symptoms (when they began if they are current). The school division uses seating charts and other information to determine who will “pause,” and the Fairfax County Health Department determines who will quarantine. No one will be allowed to return to in-person learning until the contact tracing is complete. FCCPS will implement all public health actions as outlined by the Health Department based on the case. Each school also has a COVID Response Team to help support families as they navigate through pandemic-related issues.
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WHILE WALKING DOWN WEST BROAD ST. across from the Broadfalls Apartment I came across SmokeHub, the new CBD and Vape shop next to the post office. Curiosity got the better of me, and I’m glad it did. Inside I met Antonella, a native of Argentina who has worked there since they opened. Come check them out for all your CDB needs. (Photo: J. Michael Whalen/JMichaelWhalen.com)
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More and more, given the last year’s pandemic, voter registration mobilizations and changes to the law, voters in Virginia are enjoying greater opportunities to cast their ballot for this November’s election earlier and more conveniently. As a result, those in the City of Falls Church (who routinely produce the highest voter turnout in all Virginia) have a wide range of options to vote beginning just next week, starting Friday, Sept. 17. On the ballot are statewide races for governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general, for our 53rd District state delegate seat and for two hyperlocal boards. Unfortunately, most organizations planning to offer the public opportunities to examine the candidates are waiting to hold forums and debates until mid-October, at the earliest, and some right before the Nov. 2 election day. By so doing, they deny those who wish to vote early a full exposure to what the candidates stand for. In the context of this, the Falls Church Education Association is planning to post its results early of questions to the F.C. School Board candidates, and we are ready to report those results as soon as possible. We could advise our readers that this may be a good year to hold off on early voting so as to get a better read on who’s running and why, especially in our hyper-local races for City Council and School Board. But rather, we’ve decided to make our studied endorsements early, hoping they will spur readers to explore candidate options through their various websites and other public means (noting that a number of both City Council and School Board candidates have already begun flooding resident mailboxes with glossy fliers). This is an especially important election, given the national climate that remains heavily tainted by the effects of four years of Trump and the fact that key leaders of the national Republican Party have chosen to go “all in” with Trumpism, including defending the Jan. 6 sacking of the nation’s capitol, outrageous efforts to restrict voting rights at the state level in the context of insisting the outcome of last November’s presidential election is somehow in doubt (it’s not), and passing draconian, vigilante-style anti-abortion laws in states such as Texas. An element of this is the GOP’s stated move nationally to gain leverage by running campaigns at the local level for positions such as school boards and city councils. We see this in Falls Church where a prominent leader of the rightwing Cato Institute, Ilya Shapiro, is running for the school board, even though, among other things, he’s on record opposing federally-guaranteed public education. In this context, we’re announcing here our endorsements for these local positions before voting begins. That said, we heartily endorse the following: F.C. City Council — Marybeth Connelly (incumbent), David Snyder (incumbent) Debbie Hiscott (incumbent), Caroline Lian. F.C. School Board — Lori Silverman, Kathleen Tysse, Jerrod Anderson, David Ortiz.
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Editor, After 14 years of service, I am leaving the Falls Church Police Department on Sept. 14. I have been honored to serve The Little City through public safety. I will be moving forward in my career to increase my positive impact elsewhere. Throughout my career, I have been blessed with excellent colleagues who have saved lives with the highest form of bravery. I am honored to have worked with officers such as Greg Johnson and Daniel People who risked their lives to save a young woman’s life who was in harm’s way. Such actions are some of the numerous unheard accounts of the guardians who bring light and hope from darkness and despair. To the people who have supported the police department in our mission to keep everyone safe: Thank you. To the anonymous customers who bought lunch or bought a drink for me: Thank you. Your small gesture was never forgotten and brought me gratitude and humility. To all of Falls Church: Thank you for allowing me to serve you. I may not remember all interactions I have had, but I am humbled to be a part of this community and I will remember how everyone had treated me. The kind spirit is alive in Falls Church and the generosity shown motivated me to strive for excellence. I wish the best for the City of Falls Church, especially to my colleagues who risk their lives every day to ensure peace for others. Sgt. James Brooks Falls Church
Regarding the Aug. 26 Article on Stormwater Improvements & Tree Removal
Editor, The Aug. 26 article, “F.C. Stormwater Improvements Could Prompt Tree Removal” conflated two separate issues: one is building new houses and trees on the properties, and the other is the City’s Six Priority Stormwater Projects. When a new house is built on a lot, trees are sometimes removed because the roots would be destroyed by construction, ultimately creating a safety hazard. That was the issue with the property written about in previous FCNP Letter to the Editor editions. The property owner’s private arborist proposed the tree removal and the City’s arborist approved the plan. The Six Priority Stormwater Projects were chosen by the Stormwater Task Force and are separate from new development issues. These projects will upgrade storm drainage systems in need of repair. The article inaccurately speculated about tree removal on specific properties due to these projects. Should the City need to remove trees on private land, the property owner is contacted well in advance, with the project and reasoning fully explained. We always welcome open conversations with property owners, whether it’s about trees, development in the City, stormwater projects, or anything else. Contact us at dpw@fallschurchva.gov or 703248-5350 (TTY 711). Zak Bradley and Reid Sassman Falls Church
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G u e s t C o m m e n ta ry Why Schools Need to Require the Covid-19 Vaccine By Eric Wolf Welch
Pop quiz: Which place in Virginia has stronger Covid-19 safety protocols — a public school or a state prison? If you answered a state prison, you are correct! And if you think that is crazy, then you understand why I am writing this. I am a public school teacher in Fairfax County. In recent days, over 2,000 students and faculty have packed into my overcrowded school and thousands of other students and teachers will be fully back in crowded schools across our region. The number of daily infections for the state and across counties in our region is higher right now than one year ago, when we were told to stay home and do school online. We have a vaccine that could prevent the infection from spreading, but we won’t require that vaccine to be taken by those going into schools. Something is wrong with this. We need our children to be back in school. I will be the first to say that. Our students need in-person learning and not sitting in front of computer screens. Yet, we have a responsibility to do this in as safe a manner as possible. So why will we not require our schools’ employees and students over 12 to be vaccinated? United Airlines, Google, Facebook, Walmart, Disney, The Washington Post, the states of Virginia, Maryland, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North
Carolina, the federal government, and hundreds of colleges — all of these employers and many others are requiring vaccines (and since this was written, more
“The argument that we can’t legally require the Covid vaccine for school attendance and employment is not correct and those who use that excuse are risking the health of our children and teachers and allowing the virus an opportunity to spread in our community.”
may be added to this list). The NFL has essentially done everything but demand its players and team personnel get vaccinated, threatening lost pay if games are forfeited due to Covid infections. Yet, we won’t take such steps to protect the chil-
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dren and employees in our schools? The idea that we are going to “strongly encourage” students and school staff to get vaccinated is like me strongly encouraging my students to write an essay. Without any accountability, despite how much I tell students it’s important for them to become good writers, many of my students will not voluntarily do that essay. Without any accountability on the minority of school employees and students who still are not vaccinated (for whatever reason), they will not get vaccinated. Our schools will become a prime location for spreading the virus, and children, their families, and teachers will be the targets. We already require a long list of vaccines to attend a public school and to be a school employee. The Fairfax County Public Schools webpage on mandatory vaccines for school attendance lists eight required vaccines. The argument that we can’t legally require the Covid vaccine for school attendance and employment is not correct and those who use that excuse are risking the health of our children and teachers and allowing the virus an opportunity to spread in our community. I am sure school leaders who read this will claim with school having opened, logistically it’s impossible to now implement such a requirement. It is never too late to do the right thing. Schools may need to open with not everyone vaccinated, but it does not need to continue to be that way through the fall and the rest of
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the school year, and as the Delta variant has illustrated, Covid is not going away. Establish a reasonable date, such as mid-September, for all students over 12 and employees to prove they’ve gotten their first shot (with exemptions for health conditions and religious reasons). With the vaccine available in multiple locations, with clinics at our schools and other public facilities, families and employees can get their vaccine within a month. It’s interesting how accountability can motivate people. And what if many parents refuse to have their child vaccinated? What if an employee refuses to be vaccinated? They can have that choice. Do exactly what all those employers and governments mentioned above are doing — require unvaccinated people to provide regularly a negative Covid test. Some may scoff at this, but why is it okay for all the places listed above to have these requirements to keep people safe, but we won’t require the same standards of safety for our schools? Something is wrong with our society if we don’t make it a priority that our schools are safe. While our prisons, airlines, amusement parks, business offices, colleges, and professional sports leagues need to be safe, so too do our schools. If anything, our schools should be on the top of that list. Eric Wolf Welch is a public school teacher in Fairfax County.
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A Penny for Your Thoughts
News of Greater Falls Church By Supervisor Penny Gross
Labor Day, historically, marks the end of summer and a return to normal autumn activities. This year, the return to “normal” activities will have to wait another weekend, as this Saturday commemorates the 20th anniversary of the jetliner attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City, the Pentagon here in Northern Virginia, and a suspected attempt on the Capitol that ended in a crash in a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Thousands of people were killed, and hundreds of millions more mourned, then and now. The attacks changed America, and perhaps the world, as the specter of terrorism became real. Something we thought was relegated to overseas suddenly was in our backyard. When American flight 77 crashed into the Pentagon, fire and rescue crews from Arlington and Fairfax County were the first responders. Firefighters from Bailey’s Crossroads Station 10 could see smoke rising from the Pentagon from the moment they pulled out onto Columbia Pike. Professional and volunteer first responders spent days and nights on the scene, fighting fire, rescuing victims, recovering bodies, and providing support for rescuers and affected families. A Fairfax County 9-11 commemoration will be held at Station 10 on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, at 2 p.m. Chairman Jeff McKay, Congressman Don Beyer, Police Chief Kevin Davis, and Fire Chief John Butler are among the speakers at the station. The ceremony is open to the public, but parking will be limited. Fairfax County facilities and programs are reopening gradually, and that means that Art at the Mason District Governmental Center is returning after an 18-month absence. The first artist display features acrylics by Lincolnia artist James Albright, whose local perspective echoes some classic storefronts of Edward Hopper. You will recognize some local Annandale scenes and be intrigued by close-ups of other familiar items. Jim’s paintings may be seen weekdays through the end of October, from 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. at 6507 Columbia Pike. A special open house with the artist will take place on Friday, Sept. 24, from 4 – 6 p.m. in the small conference room.
Mason District’s Site-Specific Plan Amendment Task Force (SSPA) will reconvene for a series of public meetings to review and discuss proposed land use changes for 6152 Leesburg Pike along with Dar Al-Hijrah Islamic Center and First Christian Church, located along Leesburg Pike in the Bailey’s Planning District. Proposals include senior affordable housing and a future community center. The first virtual meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 14, at 7 p.m. To learn more about the proposals, or to register to attend the virtual meeting, log on to fairfaxcounty.gov/ planning-development/plan-amendments/sspa/south. The Little White Church, the iconic and historic building at the intersection of Columbia Pike and Gallows Road in Annandale, will celebrate its 175th anniversary on the weekend of Oct. 2 and 3, 2021. The church was founded in 1846 as Annandale’s Methodist Episcopal Church, but was destroyed in the Civil War. It was rebuilt in 1870. The church basement, once Annandale’s first public school, now is the repository of a lot of Annandale history, and open a few times a year. Services for small congregations still are held at the church, but it is showing its age. That is why the church, now part of the Annandale United Methodist Church campus, is undertaking a restoration, preservation, and recognition effort. The foundation needs repairs, rotted wood must be replaced, a new exterior paint job is required, and restoration of the church’s bell are all on the “to do” list. Fundraising is underway, and the church is seeking monetary donations, as well as in-kind expertise, to extend the old building’s life. On-line donations may be made to annandalechurch.com/giving; checks may be sent to the church, Attn: Garry Bell, 6935 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003. Be sure to reference LWC – 175th Anniversary on the memo line. This important piece of Mason District history must be preserved, and everyone can help. 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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Driving Under the Influence, W Broad St, Aug 30, 12:58 AM, a female, 34, of Ft. Washington, MD, was arrested for Driving Under the Influence, 2nd offense. Larceny, S Washington St, Aug 30, between 4:26 and 5:06 PM, unknown suspect took an unsecured black bicycle left in front of a business. Suspect described as a male, wearing a black shirt, black
Trespass, E Annandale Rd, Sept 5, 7:30 PM, a male, 65, of no fixed address, was issued a summons for trespass.
From the Front Row: Delegate Kaye Kory’s
Richmond Report Women’s reproductive rights has been a controversial subject for my entire life, not to mention a volatile issue for elected officials striving to make wise, balanced public policy decisions. I grew up hearing the phrase “Our Bodies, Ourselves”. (It is ironic that folks who refuse to become vaccinated have taken up this chant in defense of the decision to remain unvaccinated.) This controversy has never ceased, simply becoming less prominent at some times than at others. A woman’s right to control her healthcare choices, to control and protect her own body, should not need to be enshrined in law. We all know, but it is not often mentioned in our public dialogue, that women’s reproductive rights are actually women’s civil rights. Our country prides itself publicly that equality of civil rights is our fundamental philosophy. However, this equality is not actually the experience of many American women when we must make healthcare decisions. Many men — politicians, religious leaders — try to take away that personal power of choice and often succeed legislatively. Roe v Wade has been our backstop until the Texas legislature passed SB 8. SB8 charts a path to criminalize abortion that seems to bypass the Supreme Court’s Roe v Wade precedent. This path remains unchallenged by SCOTUS, which is a travesty in and of itself. SB8 raises issues other than women’s civil rights; issues like legalizing vigilante law
enforcement. “Sue thy neighbor” is a very frightening legal development, especially on the heels of the vigilante-style attempted takeover of Congress. This violent approach to the enforcement of a law that strips women of their basic civil rights is a shocking justification and encouragement of a most heinous expression of chauvinism. We have been working hard as a nation to route out the race-based legal oppression of nearly half our total population, yet Texas and SCOTUS seem determined to devise a new gender-based legal oppression of nearly half of American citizenry. To quote Planned Parenthood Advocates of Virginia, (reveal: PPAV has endorsed my candidacy for re-election), “This Texas law sets a dangerous legal precedent and could clear a path for states to override people’s Constitutional rights.” Every person should have the freedom and power to make their own decisions about their health and their bodies — including the decision to terminate a pregnancy. No one’s most personal and private medical decisions should be made by politicians or their neighbors. SB8 is not only an antiabortion law; it is a take-thelaw-into-your-own-hands law; an anti-law law. We must all fight to prevent this chaotic vision of law enforcement from spreading — and to push Texas to repeal. Delegate Kory represents the 38th District in the Virginia House of Delegates. She may be emailed at DelKKory@house.virginia.gov.
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9/11/01 and This Year’s 1/6
As the 20th anniversary of 9/11 arrives this weekend, haunting video footage aired on a CNN special of New York firefighters entering the smouldering twin towers of the World Trade Center — many facing sure doom but doing it anyway, because it was their job to save and protect anyone that they might find alive in there — generates a deep visceral reaction. These proud heroes were memorialized at the time in a two-page spread of tiny mugshots published in the New York Times a week or so after the FALLS CHURCH NEWS-PRESS attack, and that was laminated and posted by our resident World War II veteran, the late octogenarian at the time and advertising salesman par excellence, Blackie Hawthorne, on the door to his office where it remained for years. With a couple office moves since, I really don’t know what happened to it, but if it shows up, it’s going right back up on the wall of our current office. Of course, silent mugshots don’t elicit the same gut reaction that video does, with footage of close ups of the heroes not hesitating, at least externally, to rise up to their duty. The only connection to them I could draw was the fact that “Saturday Night Live” comedian Pete Davidson’s dad was among the 300 firefighters whose lives were lost that day. I’m a huge Davidson fan. Davidson was only about seven years old at the time, and the trauma of the infamous day on him and his mom had to have been, as with all the other firefighter families and the nearly 3,000 overall killed in the attack, unfathomable. Earlier this year, just two decades away from 9/11, came an attack on our domestic soil every bit as foreboding and dangerous to our national sovereignty as 9/11. That was the siege of our nation’s capitol building on January 6, when only an extraordinary effort by sworn defenders of our democracy, as in 9/11, prevented a very real coup and loss of many lives. It is our solemn duty as Americans, as the recipients of the many hard-fought victories for our freedom and self-determination, to stand up against such threats, which remain ongoing, now a coup in slow motion against American democracy not by al Qaeda or the Taliban, but by an arm of one of our major domestic political parties, the Republicans. The extraordinary ban on abortions that was voted into law in Texas this week is just a foretaste of the kind of totalitarian rule these Republicans intend to foist on us all. This is fascism in the classic sense, the arbitrary suspension of basic human rights to an entire segment of our population, and done without remorse. It is going to get much worse. These fascists will resort to deadly domestic violence to get their way, as they did on January 6, when there was far too much tacit support for their riot by uniformed members of law enforcement and, of course, GOP political leaders. Expect more domestic terrorism and mass killings. In the face of this, it must be emphasized that it is not domestic terrorists and their GOP allies, alone, who are pushing this, but also leaders of our nation’s sworn enemies abroad, in particular the Russians. It was a sad day when the FBI proclaimed it did not find any coordinated foreign influence behind the January 6 siege. Did none of them bother to read the Mueller Report about the Russian influence in the White House, itself, and the conclusion that Donald Trump is effectively a Russian agent? This is not speculation, but the product of an extensive investigation that was torpedoed by Trump interests when it came out. I sought to document the salient points in my short pamphlet, “The January 6, 2021 Capitol Sacking: Putin’s Role” (BCI Books, available from Amazon). But sad compartmentalization of intelligence, among other forms of obfuscation and dissembling, has blinded some of our best to these clear facts. It is going to take a herculean effort to weed out the massive treason working for Moscow in our midst, and to revive the core values upon which our democracy depends.
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Our Man in Arlington By Charlie Clark
The late Congressman Joel T. Broyhill bestrode Northern Virginia politics during 22 years as a House Member, from 1953 – 1975. When I interviewed the Republican about student rights in 1970 for the Yorktown High School Sentry, I couldn’t have imagined that 51 years later I’d be scouring his private papers. My friend Jeanne Broyhill, the politician’s youngest daughter — now a nonprofit leader and philanthropist — enlisted my help at her storage unit to spare the next generation big disposal decisions. We will decide the fate of VIP letters, family and public photos, clippings and campaign memorabilia. (The lawmaker donated his legislative papers to George Mason University.) The scion of a Virginia home construction family business with local development interests, Broyhill (1919 – 2006) made his legislative mark cutting taxes, aiding federal employees, building bridges, and opposing school integration. He was “concerned about crime” downtown, he told Washington Illustrated, in discussing his bill to give police new arrest powers. He acknowledged “there have been times where police abused their power and enforced confessions.” Personal papers include his May 23, 1942, Virginia marriage certificate to Jane Marshall Bragg and his application for a medal for surviving as a prisoner of war after the Army infantry captain was cap-
tured by Germans in the Battle of the Bulge. Documents show his Arlington addresses, most prominently the “House by the Side of the Road” built in 1966 and still in the family at 4845 Old Dominion Dr. Showcased in a Washington Post feature, that mansion was inspired by a Palm Springs, Calif., home. Alongside the campaign buttons, stickers and a panoramic photo of a House swearing-in was the Post’s “For and About Women” section treatment of “The Busy Life of a Candidate’s wife.” Jane Broyhill said, “Vietnam was the big issue.” When she was hospitalized in January 1977, she received get-well wishes from President Jerry Ford. I perused guest programs for the 1969 Nixon inauguration plus White House dinner invites. Following the 1970 campaign victory over Democrat Howard Miller, Broyhill received congrats from Vice President Spiro Agnew, preceded by an Oct. 28 telegram from Nixon thanking him for “strong effort.” After clouds of Watergate gathered, Nixon thanked Broyhill for a supportive Oct. 24, 1973, floor speech, telling him, “Despite the highly charged atmosphere, you injected a note of calm and reason.” On Feb. 20, 1974, “RN” thanked him for a joint letter urging Nixon not to resign. A folder is devoted to condolences after Broyhill’s surprise November 1974 loss to underdog Democrat Joe Fisher. The Northern Virginia Sun for Oct. 26, 1974,
reprinted the Ralph Nader report attacking Broyhill’s record. It analyzed campaign spending indicating “a consistent pattern of voting in favor of legislation that would benefit the Congressman” and his banker associates personally. In defeat Broyhill was comforted by Judge James Cacheris and future Maryland Congresswoman Helen Delich Bentley. Chinese lobbyist Anna Chennault told him: “1974 has been a disastrous year to the Republicans. Your loss is not only a loss to the Republican Party, but a loss to the U.S. public as well.” Arlingtonian Albert Ingraham bemoaned Broyhill’s loss for those resisting “this evergrowing onslaught of Socialistic Statism.” Yet by October 1974, Nixon having resigned, Broyhill got a letter from the Ford White House legislative director thanking him for attending the signing of that year’s major, post-Watergate campaign spending reform bill. *** The Sept. 4 death of Willard Scott, 87, made national and local news. The “Today Show” weatherman with that gift of gab had been a local celeb as a radio “Joy Boy,” and while made up as Ronald McDonald and Bozo the Clown. In Bozo garb was how I met him in the early ‘60s, honking a handhorn at Lubber Run Community Center. But before he made it big and moved to Middleburg, he was also my neighbor in a secluded property in Arlington’s Chain Bridge subdivision of Arlingwood. That was where I delivered his Washington Post, as did my brother Tom before me and my friend Jon Rintels after.
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Community News & Notes Organic Vegetable Garden Pepper Fest Set for Sept. 11
Local Girls Soccer Team Wins Tournament
The Organic Vegetable Garden at Potomac Overlook Regional Park, located at 2845 Marcey Road in Arlington, VA, will be hosting the Organic Vegetable Garden Pepper Fest this coming Saturday, Sept. 11, from 2 – 5 p.m. Visitors are invited to come try the many kinds of peppers grown there as well as take a tour of the garden. Extension Master Gardeners will answer questions about growing peppers and other summer crops as well as cover topics like composting, soil preparation, seed selection, and fall garden ideas. No charge. For more information, visit mgnv.org/demonstration-gardens-2/potomac-overlook-regional-park-organic-vegetable-garden.
The ‘07 Gold girls soccer team of the Premier Athletics Club (PAC) won the East Coast Premier Cup tournament in Leesburg, VA, Sunday, Aug. 29. Based in Falls Church, Premier Athletics Club — an internationally recognized soccer club — has been part of the Northern Virginia community for over a decade. The East Coast Premier Cup (EPC), a regional preseason tournament bringing players together from across a 6-hour area along the east coast, provides high-level competition for both boys and girls soccer teams. For more information about the ‘07 Gold girls team as well as other Premier Athletics Club teams, visit premierac.org.
17th Annual FCEF Run for the Schools this Sunday, Sept. 12 The 17th annual Falls Church Education Foundation’s Run for the Schools is set for this Sunday, Sept. 12 at 8 a.m. Pick up race packets or register at the Falls Church Festival, at Cherry Hill Park, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m on Saturday, Sept. 11. For more information, visit to www.fcedf. org.
Celebrate Trees with the Plant NOVA Trees Campaign The Falls Church Village Preservation and Improvement Society (VPIS) and the Neighborhood Tree Program (NTP) have joined the Plant NOVA Trees Campaign, a five year-long program that begins this month with the goal of promoting the planting and preservation of native trees and shrubs in Northern Virginia.
The conservation and expansion of the area’s urban forest canopy depends greatly on the planting and maintenance of trees on private property. Residents are encouraged to identify potential sites to plant new trees, tackle threats like improper mulching, and to get involved in local and state discussions in support of tree advocacy. For more information, visit the The Plant NOVA Trees website at plantnovatrees.org. For those interested in a free tree, visit the NTP website at fallschurchva.gov/1575/ Neighborhood-Tree-Program for information on how to apply. For applicants who missed the Sept. 6 deadline, applications are still being accepted for spring 2022.
Vietnam Veterans of America Helps Kids Go Back to School For an eleventh consecutive year, the Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 227 of Northern Virginia, donated a total of 90 gift credit cards to veterans and children of veterans who are part of the Veterans Administration Supportive Housing (VASH) program. The gift cards help pay for supplies and other essentials for the new school year. The VASH Program is a joint effort between the Departments of Housing and Urban Development
F.C. REALTOR TORI MCKINNEY (right) was honored by the Falls Church Citizens for a Better City (CBC) Monday in a presentation made by CBC rep and City Treasurer Jody Acosta (left) with a CBC “Shout Out” award for her yeoman work in organizing the recent Tinner Hill Music Festival. (Photo: News-Press) and the Veterans Administration (VA) to assist homeless veterans and their families in transitioning from homelessness towards stable and affordable lodging. The VA case managers serve over 100 veterans and their families in the Northern Virginia area. Those wishing to contribute to the chapter’s holiday program can
mail a check made payable to VVA Chapter 227 with the following memo: 2020 Holiday Gift Card. The mailing address is VVA Chapter 227, P.O. Box 5653, Arlington, Va. 22205. Money can also be sent through Paypal via the chapter’s Facebook page at facebook.com/VVA227. Those with questions can contact Len Ignatowski at 703-255-0353.
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Judges Talk F.C. Favorites, Eating Out vs. At Home & More This year’s Taste of Falls Church judges weighed in on everything from potluck dishes to leftovers with the News-Press!
Justin Kieffer, Winner from the FCEF Gala
Randi Kieffer, Winner from the FCEF Gala
David Tarter, Mayor City of Falls Church
Jason Tepper, Executive Chef Alexandria City Public Schools
1. Do you have any special methods to prepare for being a Taste of Falls Church judge? I am going to eat smaller meals the day before so there’s plenty of room to enjoy every bite!
1. Do you have any special methods to prepare for being a Taste of Falls Church judge? To get ready for a proper tasting, I will eat bland foods for two to three days leading up to the event, and may employ some intermittent fasting to ensure ample room for a proper tasting.
1. Do you have any special methods to prepare for being a Taste of Falls Church judge? I haven’t eaten in a week!
1. Do you have any special methods to prepare for being a Taste of Falls Church judge? I’m coming in hungry.
2. What’s your favorite restaurant that has opened in Falls Church in the past five years? As city mayor, they’re all my babies and I love them all equally. Like my children, they are all my favorites.
2. What’s your favorite restaurant that has opened in Falls Church in the past five years? Park de Ville, Mosaic.
2. What’s your favorite restaurant that has opened in Falls Church in the past five years? Thompson’s Italian. It’s a great balance of amazingly good food as well as reasonable prices compared to some of the other new places in D.C. 3. Who’s your favorite celebrity chef or cook? Jose Andres. His restaurants are amazing, but the work he does with World Central Kitchen makes him an all-star human being. 4. If you could have one dish prepared by one person, who and what would it be? Pasta Carbonara by a real Italian grandmother. Or Hungarian goulash by a real Hungarian grandmother. 5. What’s the healthiest and unhealthiest thing you’ve eaten in the past week? Unhealthiest was the bag of family-sized Doritos I polished off. Healthiest was probably the chicken soup I made recently from the carcass of a boiled chicken I had to feed my dog who had a sick tummy. 6. If you had to prepare one dish for a potluck, what would it be? I would probably make fudgy brownies with a layer of mint. 7. How often do you eat at home versus how often do you eat out? We are probably a 80 percent at home vs. 20 percent eat out/take out family these days. 8. Are leftovers a cost-saving necessity or an under-appreciated delicacy? Both. I like to minimize the food that goes into the compost and sometimes my meals are actually better after a night of soaking in the extra juices. 9. Wine, beer or cocktail with a meal? I’m usually known to do two or all three of these when going out to dinner!
2. What’s your favorite restaurant that has opened in Falls Church in the past five years? Thompson Italian first choice; Three Blacksmiths second choice 3. Who’s your favorite celebrity chef or cook? Cedric Maupillier. He studied under Michel Richard and eventually opened up Convivial with a delicious fried chicken option. He’s also the mastermind behind the secret sauce from Medium Rare. 4. If you could have one dish prepared by one person, who and what would it be? My dad’s skirt steak and “Greenberg” potatoes. Nothing quite as good as what you grew up with! 5. What’s the healthiest and unhealthiest thing you’ve eaten in the past week? Healthiest was a romaine salad with vegetables and ginger dressing. Unhealthiest was Buffalo chicken wings with blue cheese dressing. 6. If you had to prepare one dish for a potluck, what would it be? Full crock-pot of homemade queso. Tried and true and travels well! 7. How often do you eat at home versus how often do you eat out? 70 percent at home, 30 percent out. 8. Are leftovers a cost-saving necessity or an under-appreciated delicacy? Both?! 9. Wine, beer or cocktail with a meal? Cocktail or champagne to start with, and then wine, or cider. Never beer.
3. Who’s your favorite celebrity chef or cook? I am not much of a Food TV watcher. As a big eater, I prefer to skip the preliminaries and get on with the main event. 4. If you could have one dish prepared by one person, who and what would it be? My mother’s spaghetti, with lots and lots of cheese!
3. Who’s your favorite celebrity chef or cook? Patrick O’Connell. 4. If you could have one dish prepared by one person, who and what would it be? My Nanny’s brisket, prepared by her.
5. What’s the healthiest and unhealthiest thing you’ve eaten in the past week? The healthiest thing was some vegetables. Unfortunately, though, they were a very small part of a very large pizza.
5. What’s the healthiest and unhealthiest thing you’ve eaten in the past week? Raw veggies and a ginormous slice of pizza.
6. If you had to prepare one dish for a potluck, what would it be? I’m not much of a cook, so I would probably just cover something in cheese.
6. If you had to prepare one dish for a potluck, what would it be? Smoked pork butt for pulled pork.
7. How often do you eat at home versus how often do you eat out? I mostly eat at home. I have a fair amount of night meetings and it’s always nice to spend time with the family.
7. How often do you eat at home versus how often do you eat out? Home 5 days a week, out two days a week.
8. Are leftovers a cost-saving necessity or an under-appreciated delicacy? An under-appreciated delicacy. Now that my teenagers have gone off to college, I may finally get some.
8. Are leftovers a cost-saving necessity or an under-appreciated delicacy? Delicacy for sure.
9. Wine, beer or cocktail with a meal? The strongest thing I drink is milk. If I’m celebrating, then chocolate milk.
9. Wine, beer or cocktail with a meal? All!
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Food Trucks Stir Up Tension Within Falls Church Restaurant Ranks
CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS across the Little City create an influx of customers for food truck owners and operators; however, there’s been a rising sense of apprehension from “brick-and-mortar” restaurant owners like Colm Dillon, of Ireland’s Four Provinces. Even though food trucks were also hit by the Covid-19 pandemic, restaurants that conduct business from fixed locations are required to pay property taxes and mortgages, among other responsibilites — concerns that food truck owners do not have to deal with. (Photo: News-Press) by Matt Delaney
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It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s... actually just a food truck. And if you ask Falls Church City restaurant owners and their advocates in the Chamber of Commerce what they think of these roaming vendors, it falls well short of anything “super.” “Who benefits from food trucks? Because the city doesn’t. The restaurants certainly don’t,” said Colm Dillon, the owner of Ireland’s Four Provinces. “We’re the ones who collect the taxes, pay the patrons, pay the mortgages and pay property taxes to the city. They’re swanning in and taking up all the money and they’re gone. No health department inspections, no licensing. We’re the ones who are paying the freight. And we’re not getting a fair shake.” The issue is a byproduct of the City’s massive development push. With busy construction sites coming to the West End and the City’s downtown over the next several years, it’s all but guaranteed there will be food trucks posting up nearby to offer the workers an option other than their saran-wrapped ham sandwich. For proof, look no further than the Burrito Express truck
stationed near the corner of N. West Street and Steeples Court — directly across from the Founders Row site. Run by Marina Williams with the help of her brother, the truck has hovered around Founders Row since July after acquiring its permit in June. Burrito Express opens up at 11 a.m. and closes by 2 p.m. every weekday. But the truck is no cash cow for Williams, at least not anymore. Over a decade ago the truck was generating great revenue for the Arlington resident. Now with so much competition throughout the Washington, D.C. region, there’s no such luck. She told the News-Press that she has a mix of OK and unremarkable days sales-wise. And once the construction wraps up at Founders Row (which is supposed to happen within the next month), she’s not sure where Burrito Express will head next. Though she plans on riding out her time by the project site, Williams doesn’t see the issue with where she chooses to park the truck. “No, nothing wrong [setting up] over here,” Williams said. “Only thing is no business, no money...Maybe [I should] stay home, because I’m trying so hard over here, it’d be better to
stay home.” The fear of contracting Covid-19 kept her truck parked at home from March 2020 until early summer of this year. When Williams did reach out to the City to get a permit, she paid the $100 fee and began operating soon after. However, there’s more to it than that. According to one City official, who spoke on background with the News-Press, there are multiple City departments that factor into enforcing the rules for food trucks: the Commissioner of the Revenue for food/sales and some aspect of the permitting; zoning to approve location and receive letter of permission from the property owner; police to ticket them if they don’t have a permit; fire officials, since the trucks store combustible materials onboard; and, finally, the Fairfax County’s health department, which does the inspections for the food trucks. However, for those inspections to be done, the food truck typically has to seek them out — Fairfax’s health department will not track them down. And, typically, if the food truck shows the police their permit, they won’t hassle them for other documentation. According to this official, “I
don’t believe there is currently a single food truck in the City that is legal via a permit [and other requirements].” It’s made for some tension from Falls Church’s Chamber of Commerce. Executive Director Sally Cole said that she also does not believe that there are any food trucks registered in Falls Church right now. And while “the license is ‘required,’ there is no enforcement and thus food trucks are setting up at construction sites and in neighborhoods without contributing any revenue to Falls Church.” Cole said their supposed lack of licensing means they offer little support to the City financially. Even with a license, Cole added, food trucks don’t provide the same kind of contributions to the City that restaurants do. Dillon, the owner of Ireland’s Four Provinces, said that he pays $250 in taxes to the City alone during one lunch period. To him, the decision to allow food trucks into the City to service construction workers just doesn’t make sense. It’s one thing if a neighborhood street calls one in for a special event, but to have them diverting customers from brickand-mortar businesses is not the way to go.
“I think a meeting of some of the powers that be in the city is the best way to do this,” Dillon said. “And some of the business owners that are affected directly like the restaurants, fast food places, I think will be a hell of a way to start the ball rolling.” Upon hearing that Williams’ Burrito Express hasn’t made any money during its short time in the City, Dillon replied that he hadn’t made any money in 18 months. He’s trying to get ahead of this issue because he sees the construction coming downtown for both the Broad and Washington project, as well as the City Center project, as his meal ticket out of his own establishment’s pandemic-induced funk. Adding to construction, he believes that office workers will be returning to their place of work as tech giants Amazon and Apple come back — which is currently slated for January 2022. By that time, the Four Provinces will again be open for lunch. Dillon is looking forward to making his “gravy” revenue again once that day comes and doesn’t want any four-wheeled interlopers cutting into it.
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Open Road Grill is a Straight Path to Rugged, Delicious Eats in Falls Church by Patricia Leslie
Falls Church News-Press
One of the restaurants which will be participating at Saturday’s “Taste of Falls Church” will be the Open Road Grill on Lee Highway near Merrifield, a place I’ve ignored for years when I’m whizzing past and glance over at the filled parking lot. Where would I park? Filled parking lots tell a lot about what’s inside: Good food at good prices which is why crowds come and they’ve been coming for almost ten years to the Open Road Grill. When I finally stopped by last week, I saw signs in the lot directing drivers to free overflow parking just around the corner. I went inside to order and chat a few moments with the senior general manager, Rees Freiberg. My first impressions of Open Road’s decor made me think that I’d taken a detour to the West. The wooden tables, floors, chairs, and walls definitely give it a “manly man’s” feel but with a homey, comfortable warmth — maybe like entering a huge “man cave” where women are not excluded. Indeed, underneath a motorcycle hanging above the inside bar were plenty of women enjoying themselves, ordering food and laughing. The big television screens on the walls were all set to
show weekend football, and the Nats were up when I was there, losing again. (The restaurant’s website lists the game lineups.) Frieberg said business has been pretty good, like 20 percent over 2019 figures — which are pre-Covid numbers. The most popular dish, Frieberg said, is the open road burger ($14), which, once I saw it, could be nicknamed the “big and juicy” because that’s how it came out, loaded with a slice of cheddar cheese on top and crowned by a huge, thick onion ring. It was so good I almost ordered a side of them ($5) until I considered my caloric overload and guilt. With its grilled taste, the burger was delicious, — even if it was a little redder than I expected for my “medium” request — but, in no way was I going to send this tongue-thriller back for more cooking and risk shattering the sumptuous treat soon to land on my taster. Instead of fries (calories) with my burger, I ordered broccoli and cauliflower for the side dish (no extra charge for the substitute), and the veggies were excellent, cooked al dente with a hint of basil or rosemary but which the kitchen insisted was only a garlic butter sauce. Another favorite at the Open Road Grill is the salmon ($19) with a larger-than-life piece of fish served atop greens, grilled corn, tomatoes, pickles, goat cheese and garlic croutons in a sherry vinaigrette with every
THE OPEN ROAD BURGER, with a side of broccoli and cauliflower, highlights the kind of hefty, towering dishes one might find at the Open Road Grill. (Photo: Patricia Leslie)
THE OPEN ROAD GRILL has a rough-and-tumble, “manly” sort of feel to it, but nonetheless provides a family-friendly atmosphere and delicious food to all its visitors, with indoor dining as well as an outdoor tent area depending on customer preference. (Photo: Patricia Leslie) bite as good as sales say. I had to try the spinach salad ($8) too, for who can resist fresh spinach with goat cheese, candied walnuts, granny smith apple pieces and subdued red onions in an apple vinaigrette? Tasty and supreme, but one must admit: it’d be hard to mess up a spinach salad. It also came with applewood bacon chunks which were a little tough, like bits of compact tofu (I am not a fan), but the price was a knockout ($8). (I didn’t eat all these dishes at one sitting, more like three!) My pal, Jordan, ordered a grilled chicken sandwich ($14) which was huge, about a half inch thick and she said the taste matched the appearance (recommended). And the goat cheese! It’s in everything, and scrumptious on top of that! A killer! Jordan kindly shared her fries with me, a “faux fry” eater, making myself feel better by not ordering any but tasting some from others’ plates. I pronounced the fries almost as good as Five Guys’. She graded them higher. Open Road’s bar menu consumes a whole page in small type. I can’t drink most hard stuff and did not try the restaurant’s top seller which
Freiberg said was the “Maple Old Fashioned” ($14), but after he described it to me, I was tempted to start drinking. They age “Knob Creek” rye whiskey in white oak barrels for three weeks and mix it with organic maple syrup, cinnamon sticks and orange bitters. Other popular items are wings and “our French dip is awesome,” Freiberg exclaimed. It’s a slow-roasted sandwich served with horseradish cream ($18) and fries, but since I was over budget by about 20 percent in dollars and intake, I declined to order more. For those who want outside dining, there is a big tent in the parking lot and plenty of tables under an awning with an outside bar and overhead heaters for chillier weather. Sharing the building with Open Road is its fancier sister next door, Trio Grill, with “semi-fine dining,” Freiberg said. “We wanted two awesome restaurants which didn’t compete with each other, each with its own ‘scratch’ [original] kitchens. One’s great for business meetings and the other one [Open Road] is super familyfriendly.” On a lazy Thursday afternoon at the Open Road, all ages
from toddler up to 80+ years were observed, with the Happy Hour crowd (4 – 7 p.m. weekdays), bustling and delighted with the food, themselves, and the beer and wine specials. Open Road hosts live music Tuesday – Thursdays from 5 – 8 p.m. and on Friday and Saturdays from 7 – 10 p.m. (Artists are listed on the website.) Alas, a waiter told me there was no dancing. The site between Shreve and Gallows for the restaurants works well and draws customers from Falls Church, Fairfax, Merrifield and Tysons. Freiberg said: “I don’t think we could have picked a better location.” During the worst part of Covid, the restaurant remained open for takeout only, and the staff was laid off but everybody who wanted to come back has been welcome, and Freiberg is seeking to hire more: “We’re not quite where we want to be [with staffing], but close.” Open Road Grill, 8100 Lee Highway, 22042, ph. 571-3954400 opens at 11 a.m., Monday – Friday, and 10:30 a.m., Saturday and Sunday. Order in, order out, order curbside or delivery, but leave your dancing shoes at home. Giddyup! www. openroadgrill.com
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 20 Years Later: Commemorating the Anniversary of 9/11. Visitors are invited to the Thomas Jefferson Library meeting room to view a film highlighting first-person accounts of the Sept. 11 attacks and their aftermath. The 35-minute movie will start at the beginning of each hour throughout the day. Suitable for all ages. Thomas Jefferson Library (7415 Arlington Blvd, Falls Church). All day event. Mary Riley Styles Public Library Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. The community is invited to celebrate the official reopening of the newly renovated and expanded Mary Riley Styles Public Library at a ribbon cutting ceremony this Friday, Sept. 10. The additional 6,600 sq. ft. provide more space, refined amenities and updated infrastructure for all visitors. Members of the Falls Church City Council and the Library Board of Trustees, along with library staff, will be present to celebrate the reopening. Visitors are welcome to drop by and get reacquainted with the library. For more information, visit fallschurchva.gov/670/Expansionand-Renovation-Project. Mary Riley Styles Public Library (120 N. Virginia Ave., Falls Church). 10:00 a.m.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 Farmers Market To Go. Join the Falls Church Farmers Market every Saturday, where visitors can find fresh, local produce, meat, dairy, flowers & plants, honey, and much more. Covid-19 guidelines remain in place at the Farmers Market. Preordering is strongly encouraged. Email recreation@fallschurchva. gov for more information. City Hall Parking Lot (300 Park Ave., Falls Church). 8 a.m. - Noon. Falls Church Festival. The 45th Annual Falls Church Festival (previously known as the Falls Church Fall Festival) returns to The Little City on Saturday, Sept. 11. This family-friendly event will feature The Taste of Falls Church, a beer garden,
live music, kid’s entertainment, as well as booths from local crafters, businesses and civic organizations. This year’s Presenting Sponsor is The Kensington – an assisted living and residence community in the heart of the Little City. Included this year is a free Covid-19 vaccination clinic from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. inside the Community Center (223 Little Falls St), no appointments necessary. General admission is free, but food, beer and amusement rides will require the purchasing of tickets. Masks encouraged. For more information and to see the entertainment lineup, visit fallschurchva.gov/ Festival. The event will take place on the City Hall Campus (300 Park Ave). 10 a.m.
VIRTUALEVENTS MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 City Council Meeting (online). The City Council will hold a virtual meeting pursuant to and in compliance with the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, Section 2.2-3708.2 and state and local legislation adopted to allow for continued operation during Covid-19. All participating members of the City Council will be present at this meeting through electronic means. Members of the public may view this meeting via fallschurchva.gov/CouncilMeetings. The meeting may also be viewed on FCCTV (Cox 11, RCN 2, Verizon 35). Video will be available after the meeting both online and on FCCTV. The City Council meets the second and fourth Monday of the month, with the exception of Aug. and Dec. when only one meeting tales place. The public is welcome to address the City Council on any topic during the public comment period. For information, call 703-248-5014 (TTY 711) or visit fallschurchva.gov/ CouncilMeetings. 7:30 – 11 p.m.
THEATER&ARTS VIRTUAL (ON DEMAND) “Detroit ‘67” by Dominique Morisseau. This award-winning play tells the story of the
MADELEINE PEYROUX, Jazz singer and songwriter with nine albums under her belt, will be bringing her talent to The Birchmere this Saturday at 7:30 p.m. (Photo: madeleinepeyroux.com) Poindexter siblings and the personal — as well as social — conflicts that they are forced to endure in late-60s Detroit. Set to the influential sounds of Motown, this play highlights human drama while also serving as a socially resonant piece of art. Streaming online until Sept. 16. Signature Features productions can be streamed on your computer or watched on your TV through the Marquee TV app; the app is available on multiple devices. Ticket buyers do not need to pay additional fees to view Signature Productions on Marquee TV. $35. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit sigtheatre.org/ events/202021/detroit-67.
LIVEMUSIC THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 Willem Dicke: Free Live Performance. Ireland’s Four Provinces (105 W Broad St, Falls Church, VA 22046). 7 p.m. 703534-8999. Julia Fordham: Live and in Concert. The Birchmere (3701 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22305). $29.50. 7:30 p.m. 703549-7500. Proof of full vaccination for Covid-19 or a negative test taken within the past 72 hours are required before entering the venue.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 Brook Yoder: Free Live Performance. Ireland’s Four Provinces (105 W Broad St, Falls Church, VA 22046). 7 p.m. 703534-8999.
The Legwarmers: D.C.’s Biggest Retro 80s Dance Party. State Theatre (220 N Washington St, Falls Church, VA 22046). $22 $25. 9:30 p.m. 703-237-0300. All indoor shows require a proof of vaccination (original card or picture is sufficient), or a negative Covid-19 test that is no more than 72 hours old for entry.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 The Rockits: Live. Falls Church Distillers (442 S Washington St A, Falls Church, VA 22046). 6:30 p.m. 703-858-9186. Dan & Chuck: Free Live Performance. Ireland’s Four Provinces (105 W Broad St, Falls Church, VA 22046). 7 p.m. 703534-8999. Madeleine Peyroux: The “Careless Love” Tour. The Birchmere (3701 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22305). $55. 7:30 p.m. 703-549-7500. Proof of full vaccination for Covid-19 or a negative test taken within the past 72 hours are required before entering the venue. The Legwarmers: D.C.’s Biggest Retro 80s Dance Party. State Theatre (220 N Washington St, Falls Church, VA 22046). $22 $25. 9:30 p.m. 703-237-0300. All indoor shows require a proof of vaccination (original card or picture is sufficient), or a negative Covid-19 test that is no more than 72 hours old for entry.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 Shartel & Hume: Live Outdoor Show. Clare & Don’s (130 N
Washington St, Falls Church). 4 p.m. 703-532-9283. The Claire Show: Free Live Performance. Ireland’s Four Provinces (105 W Broad St, Falls Church, VA 22046). 4 p.m. 703534-8999. Grateful Jams: Open Mic. Falls Church Distillers (442 S Washington St A, Falls Church, VA 22046). 5 p.m. 703-8589186. Honeyfunk: Free Outdoor Show. State Theatre (220 N Washington St, Falls Church, VA 22046). 6 p.m. 703-237-0300. Najee: Live. The Birchmere (3701 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22305). $45. 7:30 p.m. 703-549-7500. Proof of full vaccination for Covid-19 or a negative test taken within the past 72 hours are required before entering the venue.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 Suzanne Vega: “An Evening of New York Songs and Stories”. The Birchmere (3701 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22305). $49.50. 7:30 p.m. 703-5497500. Proof of full vaccination for Covid-19 or a negative test taken within the past 72 hours are required before entering the venue.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 Adam Knudsen: Live and in Concert. Falls Church Distillers (442 S Washington St A, Falls Church, VA 22046). 6 p.m. 703858-9186.
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Casual Pint Hosting Tails & Ales Dog Adoption Event with Lost Dog & Cat
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School If your child is entering 7th grade they must have the Meningitis, HPV, and Tdap vaccines in order to enroll. Talk to your doctor and vaccinate them now!
The Casual Pint in Falls Church is hosting Tails & Ales Dog Adoption Event with Lost Dog & Cat Recue Foundation on Sunday, September 12 from noon – 4 p.m. Located at 6410 Arlington Boulevard in Falls Church, The Casual Pint is a franchised gastropub with 35 beers on draft and hundreds more available in its marketplace. For more information, visit either The Casual Pint – Falls Church or Lost Dog & Cat Rescue Foundation’s Facebook pages.
Lost Dog & Cat Recue Foundation Celebrating Its Twentieth Anniversary Lost Dog & Cat Recue Foundation is celebrating its twentieth anniversary with its Pave the Way campaign to raise funds and awareness for the next twenty years of pet rescue. The nonprofit organization has saved more than 40,000 lives since its founding in 2001. Funds raised in the campaign will benefit the Falls Church Rescue Care Center located at 6801 Wilson Boulevard in Falls Church. As part of the campaign, Lost Dog is selling commemorative engraved bricks that will be showcased along the shelter’s entrance and capstones that will be placed along a new “RCC Walk Path.” Donations can also be made directly to support the life-saving mission of rescuing homeless dogs and cats through rescue and adoption. To learn more, order a brick or capstone, or make a donation, visit www.LostDogRecue.org/PaveTheWay.
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Coleman PowerSports in Falls Church is hosting its annual auction on Saturday, September 18. The auction provides the opportunity to buy and sell motorcycles, dirt bikes, ATVs, scooters, watrcraft, boats, trailers, mowers, and more. The event includes a professional auctioneer, lunch, and savings up from 10 percent to 75 percent off on parts and accessories. Coleman PowerSports, the DC area’s oldest and largest power sports dealership, offers items by Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Ducati, Suzuki, Can-Am, Sea-Doo, Polaris, Slingshot, Vanderhall, Kymco, Triton, and Kendon. The dealership is located at 435 S. Washington Street. For more information, visit www.wherethepoweris.com.
Foundation Insurance Group Awarded Professional Agent of the Year Award Foundation Insurance Group was awarded the 2021 National Professional Agent of the Year Award by the Professional Insurance Agents Association. The award recognizes the agency’s commitment to serving clients and helping them to protect what is most important to them through business, personal, and life insurance. John Potthast started his Falls Church-based agency in 1994 as a ‘scratch agent’ for Erie Insurance. The company now has a staff of 50 and is currently The largest Erie agent in Virginia, and the fifth largest in the entire company. This award is presented annually based on professional accomplishment, dedication towards professional development designations, involvement in the industry and contributions to the community. Foundation Insurance Group has also been named the three-time winner of Erie’s Quality Agent of the Year Award, representing Foundation’s exemplary sales performance, profitability and commitment to customer service. To be recognized more than once, let alone three times, is exceptionally rare. The agency was also named to the Insurance Business America magazine’s Hot 100. For more information, visit www.FoundationInsuranceGroup.com. Business News & Notes is compiled by Sally Cole, Executive Director of Greater Falls Church Chamber of Commerce. She may be emailed at sally@fallschurchchamber.org.
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Mary Riley Styles Library Now F.C. School Board Reps Announce Open to Public ‘Office Hours’ While an official ribbon cutting is set for this Friday, Sept. 10, the newly renovated and expanded Mary Riley Styles Public Library is now open to the public at its 120 N. Virginia Ave. location. The “soft opening” began this Tuesday prior to the official grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony that is slated to be held at the main entrance to the library Friday at 10 a.m. As with all city buildings, masks are required for entry.
`Falls Church City Public Schools’ Board Chair Shannon Litton and Vice-Chair Laura Downs will be holding “office hours” at the Liberty Barbecue restaurant, 370 W. Broad, on Wednesday, Sept.15, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., they’ve announced. Residents are invited to drop by (no registration required) to ask questions and offer feedback in a casual environment. As this will not be a private setting, community members who prefer to have a private exchange with the School Board can email them.
Northam Hails Removal Of Lee Monument
‘Welcoming Week’ Boosts Afghan Refugees Sunday
Yesterday, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam issued the following statement after the formal removal of the Robert E. Lee monument in Richmond: “After 133 years, the statue of Robert E. Lee has finally come down—the last Confederate statue on Monument Avenue, and the largest in the South. The public monuments reflect the story we choose to tell about who we are as a people. It is time to display history as history, and use the public memorials to honor the full and inclusive truth of who we are today and in the future.” The Lee statue was erected in 1890, a generation after the Civil War, during a time in which southern states were working to reinforce white supremacist systems and structures across their governments, services, and societies. More than a year ago, the Northam Administration proposed removing the Lee Monument in Richmond. Court challenges prevented that action until last week, when the Virginia Supreme Court unanimously agreed that the removal could move forward. The 12-ton statue was removed Wednesday in a process that took approximately one hour. The statue will be placed in secure storage at a state facility until a permanent, appropriate location is chosen for its display. The 40-foot granite pedestal will remain for the time being. The pedestal’s final disposition will be determined following a community-driven effort to reimagine Monument Avenue, including the state-owned property surrounding the monument and the pedestal. The City of Richmond and the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts are spearheading the effort on behalf of the Commonwealth.
Welcoming Week Falls Church will welcome representatives of organizations supporting the settlement of Afghan refugees at Mr. Brown’s Park this Sunday, Sept. 12 (free ice cream while it lasts), and at a Sunset Cinema event in Cherry Hill Park on Sunday, Sept. 17. “We hope to inspire the community to think globally, serve locally, and get engaged,” organizers said.
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Back in their saddles follow ing an Aug. hiatus, members of the F.C. City Council reviewed a daunting work plan for the coming months leading to the adoption of the next annual budget in April 2012. City Manager Wyatt Shields presented the draft plan at this Tuesday’s Council work session.
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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC OF THE APPLICATION OF VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY FOR REVISION OF RATE ADJUSTMENT CLAUSE: RIDER US-4, SADLER SOLAR PROJECT, FOR THE RATE YEAR COMMENCING JUNE 1, 2022 CASE NO. PUR-2021-00119 •Virginia Electric and Power Company (“Dominion”) has applied for approval to revise its rate adjustment clause, Rider US-4. •In this case, Dominion has asked the State Corporation Commission (“Commission”) to approve Rider US-4 for the rate year beginning June 1, 2022, and ending May 31, 2023 (“2022 Rate Year”) •For the 2022 Rate Year, Dominion requests a revenue requirement of $15,473,000, which would increase the bill of a typical residential customer using 1,000 kilowatt hours of electricity per month by $0.11. •A Hearing Examiner appointed by the Commission will hold a telephonic hearing in this case on February 14, 2022, at 10 a.m., for the receipt of public witness testimony. •An evidentiary hearing will be held on February 15, 2022, at 10 a.m., either in the Commission’s second floor courtroom located in the Tyler Building, 1300 East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, or by electronic means. Further details on this hearing will be provided by subsequent Commission Order or Hearing Examiner’s Ruling. •Further information about this case is available on the Commission website at: scc.virginia.gov/pages/Case-Information. On August 2, 2021, Virginia Electric and Power Company (“Dominion” or “Company”) filed with the State Corporation Commission (“Commission”) an application (“Application”) for approval of its annual update filing, with respect to Rider US-4 (“2021 Annual Update”) for the Sadler Solar Facility, an approximately 100 megawatt (“MW”) utility-scale solar photovoltaic generating facility located in Greensville County, Virginia (“US-4 Solar Project” or the “Project”). On January 22, 2020, and April 13, 2020, respectively, the Commission approved Dominion’s construction and operation of the US-4 Solar Project, and also approved a rate adjustment clause, designated Rider US-4, for the Company to recover the costs associated with the construction of the Project. The Commission’s approval was subject to certain conditions and requirements, including a performance guarantee for the Project, which were accepted by the Company. On March 30, 2021, the Commission approved the first annual update to Rider US-4 and directed the Company to file its next Rider US-4 annual update on or after August 1, 2021. According to the Application, the US-4 Solar Project is generally proceeding on schedule and on budget. The Company states that the Project was placed into commercial operations on July 6, 2021. The total forecasted costs for the US-4 Solar Project remains at $145.6 million (excluding financing costs), or $1,456 per kilowatt at the 100 MW (nominal AC) rating, with cost variances from the original estimates, both upward and downward and within specific cost categories and subcategories. The updated budget forecast included in the Application reflects actual capital expenditures through December 31, 2020, and projected capital expenditures through 2021 and 2022, with monthly projections of capital expenditures used to determine the revenue requirement for the 2021 Annual Update. The Company states that as part of this 2021 Annual Update, it is requesting that the Commission approve the updated expenditures for the US-4 Solar Project, subject to subsequent true-up, and find that such expenditures are reasonable and prudent. In this proceeding, Dominion has asked the Commission to approve Rider US-4 for the rate year beginning June 1, 2022, and ending May 31, 2023 (“2022 Rate Year”). The two components of the proposed total revenue requirement for the 2022 Rate Year are the Projected Cost Recovery Factor and the Actual Cost True-Up Factor. The Company is requesting a Projected Cost Recovery Factor revenue requirement of $13,948,000 and an Actual Cost True-Up Factor revenue requirement of $1,525,000. Thus, the Company is requesting a total revenue requirement of $15,473,000 for service rendered during the 2022 Rate Year. For purposes of calculating the revenue requirement in this case, Dominion utilized a rate of return on common equity of 9.2%, approved by the Commission in Case No. PUR2019-00050. If the proposed Rider US-4 for the 2022 Rate Year is approved, the impact on customer bills would depend on the customer’s rate schedule and usage. According to Dominion, implementation of its proposed Rider US-4 on June 1, 2022, would increase the bill of a residential customer using 1,000 kilowatt hours per month by approximately $0.11. The Company indicates it has calculated the proposed Rider US-4 rates in accordance with the same methodology as used for rates approved by the Commission in the most recent Rider US-4 proceeding, Case No. PUR-2020-00123. Interested persons are encouraged to review the Application and supporting documents for the details of these and other proposals. TAKE NOTICE that the Commission may apportion revenues among customer classes and/or design rates in a manner differing from that shown in the Application and supporting documents and thus may adopt rates that differ from those appearing in the Company’s Application and supporting documents. The Commission has taken judicial notice of the ongoing public health issues related to the spread of the coronavirus, or COVID-19. In accordance therewith, all pleadings, briefs, or other documents required to be served in this matter shall be submitted electronically to the extent authorized by 5 VAC 5-20-150, Copies and format, of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (“Rules of Practice”). Confidential and Extraordinarily Sensitive Information shall not be submitted electronically and should comply with 5 VAC 5-20-170, Confidential information, of the Rules of Practice. Any person seeking to hand deliver and physically file or submit any pleading or other document shall contact the Clerk’s Office Document Control Center at (804) 371-9838 to arrange the delivery. Pursuant to 5 VAC 5-20-140, Filing and service, of the Rules of Practice, the Commission has directed that service on parties and the Commission’s Staff in this matter shall be accomplished by electronic means. Please refer to the Commission’s Order for Notice and Hearing for further instructions concerning Confidential or Extraordinarily Sensitive Information. The Commission entered an Order for Notice and Hearing that, among other things, scheduled public hearings on Dominion’s Application. On February 14, 2022, at 10 a.m., the Commission will hold a telephonic hearing, with no witness present in the Commission’s courtroom, for the purpose of receiving the testimony of public witnesses. On or before February 10, 2022, any person desiring to offer testimony as a public witness shall provide to the Commission (a) your name, and (b) the telephone number that you wish the Commission to call during the hearing to receive your testimony. This information may be provided to the Commission in three ways: (i) by filling out a form on the Commission’s website at scc.virginia.gov/pages/Webcasting; (ii) by completing and emailing the PDF version of this form to SCCInfo@scc.virginia.gov; or (iii) by calling (804) 371-9141. This public witness hearing will be webcast at scc.virginia.gov/pages/Webcasting. On February 15, 2022, at 10 a.m., either in the Commission’s second floor courtroom located in the Tyler Building, 1300 East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, or by electronic means, a hearing will be convened to receive testimony and evidence from the Company, any respondents, and the Commission’s Staff. Further details on this hearing will be provided by subsequent Commission Order or Hearing Examiner’s Ruling. Electronic copies of the Application may be obtained by submitting a written request to counsel for the Company, Elaine S. Ryan, Esquire, McGuireWoods LLP, Gateway Plaza, 800 East Canal Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, or eryan@mcguirewoods.com. On or before February 14, 2022, any interested person may file comments on the Application electronically by following the instructions on the Commission’s website: scc.virginia.gov/casecomments/Submit-Public-Comments. Those unable, as a practical matter, to file comments electronically may file such comments by U.S. mail to the Clerk of the State Corporation Commission, c/o Document Control Center, P.O. Box 2118, Richmond, Virginia 23218-2118. All comments shall refer to Case No. PUR-2021-00119. On or before December 15, 2021, any person or entity wishing to participate as a respondent in this proceeding may do so by filing a notice of participation with the Clerk of the Commission at: scc.virginia.gov/clk/efiling. Those unable, as a practical matter, to file a notice of participation electronically may file such notice by U.S. mail to the Clerk of the Commission at the address listed above. Such notice of participation shall include the email addresses of such parties or their counsel, if available. A copy of the notice of participation as a respondent also must be sent to counsel for the Company. Pursuant to 5 VAC 5-20-80 B, Participation as a respondent, of the Rules of Practice, any notice of participation shall set forth: (i) a precise statement of the interest of the respondent; (ii) a statement of the specific action sought to the extent then known; and (iii) the factual and legal basis for the action. Any organization, corporation, or government body participating as a respondent must be represented by counsel as required by 5 VAC 5-20-30, Counsel, of the Rules of Practice. All filings shall refer to Case No. PUR-2021-00119. On or before January 11, 2022, each respondent may file with the Clerk of the Commission, at scc.virginia.gov/clk/efiling, any testimony and exhibits by which the respondent expects to establish its case. Any respondent unable, as a practical matter, to file testimony and exhibits electronically may file such by U.S. mail to the Clerk of the Commission at the address listed above. Each witness’s testimony shall include a summary not to exceed one page. All testimony and exhibits shall be served on the Commission’s Staff, the Company, and all other respondents simultaneous with its filing. In all filings, respondents shall comply with the Rules of Practice, as modified by the Commission’s Order for Notice and Hearing, including, but not limited to: 5 VAC 5-20-140, Filing and service, and 5 VAC 5-20-240, Prepared testimony and exhibits. All filings shall refer to Case No. PUR-2021-00119. Any documents filed in paper form with the Office of the Clerk of the Commission in this docket may use both sides of the paper. In all other respects, except as modified by the Commission’s Order for Notice and Hearing, all filings shall comply fully with the requirements of 5 VAC 5-20-150, Copies and format, of the Rules of Practice. The Commission’s Rules of Practice, the Commission’s Order for Notice and Hearing, the Company’s Application, and other documents filed in this case may be viewed on the Commission’s website at: scc.virginia.gov/pages/Case Information. VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY
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