The Falls Church Garden Club gave of their talent and time to beautify the patios at Merica House. The flowers are blooming, the herb garden multiplying and the tomatoes growing. Merica House was started in 1998 and is the home to seven disabled residents who live independently with the assistance of Medicaid and Section 8 at Skyline Plaza.

Marcus Simon: October Column
Imagine you live in a neighborhood with a homeowners association. You don’t get to choose whether to belong and you must pay whatever dues the association charges. Now imagine the



