Change Smoke Alarm Batteries with Time Change
March 11, 2010 by Falls Church Times Staff · Leave a Comment
March 11, 2010
The Falls Church Volunteer Fire Department (FCVFD) reminds all residents that with the time change, this weekend is a good time to change the batteries in smoke alarms and CO detectors.
According to the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), more than 3,000 people die in home fires each year, and the majority of them have no working smoke alarm.
“The two times a year that we change time is good reminder to change batteries in all home smoke alarms and CO detectors,” said FCVFD Chief Paul Schomburg. “It is also a good time to just make sure that alarms and detectors are working properly.”
The USFA offers a few helpful tips on smoke alarms:
- Place properly installed and maintained smoke alarms both inside and outside of sleeping areas and on every level of your home.
- Interconnected smoke alarms are best, because if one sounds, they all sound.
- The U.S. Fire Administration recommends that every residence and place where people sleep be equipped with both ionization and photoelectric smoke alarms or dual sensor smoke alarms, which contain both ionization and photoelectric smoke sensors.
- Test smoke alarms monthly and change alkaline batteries at least once every year, or as instructed by the manufacturer. You can use a date you already know, like your birthday or when you change your clocks as a reminder.
For members of the community who do not have working smoke alarms and cannot afford one, Arlington County’s Operation Firesafe provides free smoke alarms to Arlington and the City of Falls Church families in need. If a resident does not have a working smoke alarm, call 703-228-4646 (TTY 703-228-4610) or complete the online form. A representative of the Fire Department will follow up and make an appointment to install your smoke alarm.
For more information, contact Frank Bellavia at 703-798-7313.
Sun vs. Snow: May the Best Force Win
March 10, 2010 by Falls Church Times Staff · 1 Comment
March 10, 2010
Crime Report for March 1-8
March 9, 2010 by Falls Church Times Staff · 1 Comment
Larceny from Building, Saigon Market, 6763 Wilson Blvd., March 1, between 12:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Unknown person(s) stole numerous items from the establishment.
Larceny, Koons Nissan, 1051 E Broad St., March 4, 6:45 a.m. Unknown person(s) stole scrap metal valued at $10.00 from a vehicle.
Larceny from Building, Mary Riley Styles Library, 120 N Virginia Ave., March 3, between 12:00 p.m. and 12:55 p.m. Unknown person(s) stole a book and binder from the establishment.
Larceny from Vehicle, 6700 blk. Wilson Blvd., March 5, 2:11 p.m. Unknown person(s) smashed the passenger’s side rear window and stole a Play Station, black computer bag, (4) games and (2) wireless controllers from the vehicle.
Larceny from Vehicle, 900 blk. W Broad St., March 5, between 9:00 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. Unknown person(s) stole a catalytic converter from a vehicle.
Larceny, Shoplifting, 7Eleven, 201 S Washington St; and 804 S Washington St., March 6, 6:52 a.m. Police arrested two 18 year old Falls Church residents for Shoplifting (Continuing Act) and Underage Possession of Alcohol.
Larceny, Shoplifting, CVS, 1150 W Broad St., March 6, 5:53 p.m. Police arrested three Washington, DC residents.
Urinating in Public, 6700 blk. Wilson Blvd., March 7, 2:08 a.m. Police arrested a 26 year old Washington DC man for Urinating in Public.
Motor Vehicle Theft, 900 blk. Ellison St., March 7, 8:32 a.m. Unknown person(s) stole a 2008 blue/black Yama Moped (VIN#LPRSA20A88A816528) from a residence.
Fraud, Rite Aid, 1003 W Broad St., March 6, 3:00 p.m. Unknown person(s) used a stolen credit card in the establishment.
Fraud, 1200 blk. W Broad St., March 8, 3:51 p.m. Unknown person(s) used victim’s ATM card information and withdrew over $1000.00 from numerous ATM machines.
FRIDAY 3/12: Falls Church Military History Forum
March 9, 2010 by Falls Church Times Staff · Leave a Comment
Ed Murphy will speak at the Falls Church Community Center at 10 a.m. March 12 on the topic “Tte Irish in the American Civil War.”
Revised schedule for the current lecture series
March 26 Jim Michaels — “Turnaround in Anbar”
April 9 Paul Sullivan — “Adventures of a Juvenile Aircraft Spotter”
April 23 Peter and Frank Garahan –- “The Liberation of Bitche” (tentative title)
May 7 Marilyn Moll — “General George Thomas: Virginia Yankee”
Prior Lectures in the 2009-10 series
September 25 Marilyn Moll — “U. S. Grant: The Right Commander”
October 9 Barry Tindall — “Letters from My Uncle: A WWII Odyssey”
October 23 Bill Toti — “In Defense of Captain McVay of the U.S.S. Indianapolis”
November 6 Walter Mess — “Special Forces and Secret Missions”
November 20 Tom Gudiness — “Doolittle’s Tokyo Raid, Part 3″
December 4 Wolfgang Samuel –”The Berlin Airlift”
December 18 David Klaus — “Ploesti, 1943″
January 15 Ed Murphy – “The Spanish Civil War”
January 29 Nancy Jordan — “Letters From A Union Private”
CITY MEETINGS: March 8 – 12
March 5, 2010 by Falls Church Times Staff · Leave a Comment
Monday 3/8: Planning Commission Work Session. Training Center, 7:00 pm.
City Council. Council Chamber, 7:30 pm. Agenda and documents.
Gifted and Talented Advisory Committee. Thomas Jefferson School Library, 7:30 pm.
Human Services Advisory Council. Administrative Conference Room, 7:30 pm. Agenda.
Tuesday 3/9: School Board Work Session. Council Chamber, 6:30 pm.
Regular School Board Meeting. Council Chamber, 8:00 pm.
Housing Commission. Administrative Conference Room, 7:30 pm.
Wednesday 3/10: Falls Church Cable Access Corporation. FCC Television Studio, George Mason High School, 7124 Leesburg Pike, 7:00 pm.
Environmental Services Council. Training Center, 7:30 pm.
City Council Appointments Committee. CANCELLED.
Citizens Advisory Committee on Transportation. CANCELLED.
Thursday 3/11: Joint School Board, City Council, and Planning Commission Work Session. Training Center – G Level, 7:30 pm.
Aurora House Citizens Advisory Committee. Aurora House, 420 South Maple Avenue, 7:30 pm.
Board of Zoning Appeals. Council Chamber, 7:30 pm. Agenda.
Friday 3/12: City Council Economic Development Committee. Administrative Conference Room, 7:15 am.
Meeting notices are obtained from the City and School Board on-line calendars and from the notice board at the east entrance of City Hall. Meetings may be subject to re-scheduling or cancellation.
SATURDAY 3/6: Falls Church Chamber of Commerce Awards Gala
March 4, 2010 by Falls Church Times Staff · Leave a Comment
The 2010 Falls Church Chamber of Commerce Awards Gala is Saturday Mar. 6 at the Arlington Hilton, beginning at 6 p.m. For more information, please visit www.fallschurchchamber.org.
FRIDAY 3/26: Deadline to Buy Mulch, Boost GMHS Athletics
March 4, 2010 by Falls Church Times Staff · Leave a Comment
The 17th annual George Mason High School Athletic Boosters Mulch Sale is under way; March 26 is the order deadline. Top-quality shredded hardwood mulch comes in 3 cubic ft. bags at $5 per bag. Delivery is free in Falls Church City and surrounding neighborhoods. Delivery date is Saturday, April 10.
Download an order form from the GMHS Athletics website (www.masonathletics.org) and mail it along with check payable to GMABA to Phil Duncan, 1069 W. Broad St., #776, Falls Church, VA 22046. Include your address, phone and e-mail. Paper copies of the order form are available at the Library and Community Center. More information: pduncan@civicatalyst.com, or call (703) 209-2005.
The mulch sale is the Athletic Boosters’ major annual fund-raiser to support a wide range of activities benefiting George Mason student-athletes and recognizing their accomplishments — including our scholarship program; awards dinners in the fall, winter and spring; equipment purchases; and trophy cases and championship banners.
SATURDAY 3/27: Enrollment Deadline for Rape Aggression Defense Classes
March 4, 2010 by Falls Church Times Staff · Leave a Comment
The City of Falls Church Police Department is offering a free Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) program of realistic self-defense tactics and techniques for women, 12 years of age and older. The course is offered in four 3-hour sessions. Classes will be held at St. James School (830 W. Broad St.) on April 5, 7, 12, and 14, from 6-9 p.m. Participants are required to attend all four sessions.
The R.A.D. System is a comprehensive, women-only course that addresses awareness, prevention, risk reduction, risk avoidance, and the basics of hands-on self-defense training. R.A.D. is not a martial arts program. Nationally certified R.A.D. instructors from the City Police Department teach the course.
The registration deadline is March 27. For more information and to register, e-mail ksdempsey@verizon.net or call 703-248-5061.
