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By Bonnie Hobbs

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The proposed extension of Uni-versity Drive from Fairfax Bou-levard to Eaton Place has notbeen particularly popular with

either the Fairfax City Council or local resi-dents. But changes have now been made tothe design, VDOT has weighed in and Cityresidents will have their say at the Council’sJune 13 public hearing.

The City’s Comprehensive Plan recom-mends the road extension as part of an ex-panded roadway grid to provide more travelroutes and better connectivity within theNorthfax area. The initial proposal includednew sidewalks, on-road bike lanes, light-ing, landscaping and reconstruction of thetraffic signal at the intersection of Univer-sity Drive and Fairfax Boulevard.

The extension would have turn lanes oneach side leading to Eaton and Fairfax Bou-levard. And the alignment would travelthrough part of the existing Fairfax Shop-ping Center and car dealership. Althoughmany people would like to walk from theirUniversity Drive neighborhood to a revital-ized Northfax east area, they’re worriedabout increased and speeding traffic and,therefore, pedestrian and bike safety onUniversity Drive south of Fairfax Boulevard.

In January, Council members didn’t ap-prove the project, but voted to advance itto the 30-percent design stage. Doing soenabled them to receive more informationbefore deciding whether to continue withthe extension or cancel it.

As a result, VDOT evaluated five otherdesign alternatives for the road. It thenstated which alternatives fell within theguidelines under which the City received$10 million in federal, Smart Scale fundsfor this project, and which didn’t.

THESE ALTERNATIVES were:❖ Adding a mid-block roundabout to pro-

vide traffic calming, mid-block;❖ Offsetting the interchange to the west

so it wouldn’t be a through connection toUniversity Drive south of Fairfax Boulevard;

❖ Including either full or half-channelizedentrances on one or both ends of the exten-sion to limit traffic going into and out ofNorthfax;

❖ Reducing the roadway to two lanes, re-moving the dedicated bike lanes and replac-ing them with on-street sharrows, and de-leting the center two-way turn lane; and

❖ Adding a dog-leg bend in the road.At City Council’s May 23 work session on

this issue, Transportation Director WendyBlock Sanford shared the results of VDOT’sanalysis of the design options. She saidVDOT concluded that – because the newroad must maintain connectivity with Uni-versity Drive to the south – an offset inter-

section or channelized entrances are notconsistent with the City’s stated intent onits original application for Smart Scale fund-ing for this project. However, the other op-tions – the roundabout, dog-leg or roadwayreduction to two lanes – are acceptable.

“So we then worked on a revised design,”she said. “We removed the on-street bikelanes and added a 10-foot-wide, shared-use,bike/pedestrian path. But we could changeit; this is definitely a work in progress. Wealso added on-street parking in the centeron what we’re calling New Street No. 2.”This configuration also removes the two-way center turn lane, provides mid-blocktraffic calming with a roundabout and of-fers access to adjacent parcels.

Brooke Hardin, director of CommunityDevelopment and Planning, explained howthis new design fits into the Comprehen-sive Plan. “The road could extend along thefrontage of the Marriott Residence Inn andcould turn at Fuddrucker’s,” he said. “Andwe have a Fairfax Shopping Center, 6-acreredevelopment proposal which, if approved,would fit in this area.”

“The property central to Northfax wouldbe bifurcated by this street, but it wouldleave enough of a parcel – roughly about1.2 acres – to be developed,” continuedHardin. “To the west, there are about 2.7acres to develop; and if there were some[land] consolidation there, it could be a 4.5-acre site. There’d be about a 35-foot set-back from Fairfax Boulevard for an ease-ment.”

In response, Councilman Jon Stehle said,“I think this is a great example of commu-nity engagement and the City and VDOTworking together.” And Councilman DanDrummond asked what would happen tothe $10 million if the Council doesn’t ap-prove this project.

“It would go back into the Smart Scaleproject funding pool,” replied Sanford. Ju-risdictions must compete for Smart Scalemoney, and Sanford said Fairfax receivedmost of its favorable scoring for this project“based on our land-use, environmental andeconomic-development issues.”

Councilwoman Ellie Schmidt called the

redevelopment of Northfax “very importantto the future of the City. But it will defi-nitely increase traffic on the other end ofUniversity Drive, which still causes me con-cern.”

“We forwarded this information to theproperty owners, and one responded, say-ing this is an improved design,” saidSanford. “With a roundabout, people couldenter the [Northfax] site without trafficbacking up for someone turning left.”

Schmidt asked if Fuddrucker’s is going torebuild and reopen, and Hardin answered,“As far as we know, they’re proceeding withtheir application.” A major road project isoccurring nearby, but Public Works Direc-tor David Summers said, “We hope to havethat part of Route 123 open for them bythis winter.”

MEANWHILE, Drummond asked for a newstudy of the potential traffic increase onUniversity Drive south of Fairfax Boulevard,and Stehle agreed, as did Mayor DavidMeyer. Sanford said the roundabout shoulddecrease it by making the connectivity lessdirect.

She also noted that, to take advantage of

the Smart Scale funds, the project must beawarded by Dec. 31, 2020. And Summerssaid the bid process would take about sixmonths. Furthermore, he added, “It wouldtake about one year to move the utilitiesand nine months to one year to acquire thenecessary right of way.”

“The public-hearing process could takefour to six months, and six months fromnow would be the design public hearing,”he continued. “This project would be donein 2021 and would take all that year to con-struct, and this road wouldn’t be operationaluntil 2022.”

So, said Meyer, “We’re talking almost fiveyears before this road opens and would haveany potential impact, positive or negative,on the traffic there.”

In the immediate future, though, is thepublic hearing next Tuesday, June 13, dur-ing the Council’s 7 p.m. meeting. Follow-ing the hearing, Council will consider ap-proving or canceling the project. If ap-proved, a design public hearing will be heldat the 60-percent plan-development stage.The matter will then return to Council lateron for awarding of the construction con-tract.

Drawing showing the revised design of the proposed University Drive extension.

University Drive Extension Public Hearing Is June 13VDOT weighs inon the road’srevised design.

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olly McCracken doesn’t sweatthe small stuff these days asshe prepares to graduate

Fairfax High School June 15 then pursuea degree in education at Longwood Uni-versity in Farmville, Va.

McCracken, 18, held a stress manage-ment workshop for 30 teenagers last yearin the very room in which she received anew pin for her sash from Girl ScoutTroop 4288 leader Andrea Loewenwarteron Sunday, May 21.

According to the Girl Scouts Nation’sCapital council roster, Greater Washing-ton boasts 59,425 Girl Scouts in gradesK-12. Officials say more than 5,500 se-nior and ambassador Girl Scouts are eli-gible for scouting’s top achievement —

the Gold Award — which few obtain dueto an arduous seven-step process to meetstrict guidelines of the GSCNC.

McCracken met the challenge, plannedher project to design a mental healthtoolkit for stressed-out teens and joinedan elite group of 159 ambitious studentswho worked last year to improve the livesof others. She received recognition fromthe Woman’s Club of Fairfax, the RotaryClub of Fairfax, Daughters of the AmericanRevolution, City of Fairfax Mayor David L.Meyer and U.S. Rep. Gerald E. Connolly(D-11). Read about her journey online atwww.connectionnewspapers.com/news/2016/mar/31/fairfax-teen-hold-stress-management-workshop/.

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By Michael Lee Pope

The Connection

You know that old saying that noth-ing is certain in life but death andtaxes? Here in Virginia, there’s another certainty: Every year is an

election year.This year features a primary fight between

three Republicans running for governor,each with his own separate and distinct taxplan.

“Well this is really more of a conversa-tion than Republicans usually have abouttaxes,” said Stephen Farnsworth is a pro-fessor at the University of Mary Washing-ton. “You have a candidate willing to in-crease taxes, a candidate willing to abolishthe income tax and then, I guess, theGoldilocks plan, which is in the middle.”

The Goldilocks in this campaign is formerRepublican National Committee ChairmanEd Gillespie. Back in March, he outlined aproposal that would lower the state incometax rate on people who make more than$17,000 a year from 5.75 percent to 5.15percent. For someone making more than$60,000 a year, that would mean about$400 less in taxes a year. Gillespie’s pro-posal relies on revenue growth rather thanspending cuts to pay for the tax cuts.

“Our rates were set in 1972,” saidGillespie during the one and only debate ofthe primary season. “They have not comedown in 45 years, and other states aroundus have been moving.”

The idea is classically Republican: cuttaxes and predict that will turbo charge theeconomy, creating jobs in the process. It’sthe kind of trickle-down economics thatfueled the rise of President Ronald Reaganback in the 1980s. Gillespie is selling thetax cut plan as a clean break from the lastfour years of Democratic leadership in theExecutive Mansion, a move to the centerright for a state that’s sharply divided.

“It would also result in hard-working Vir-ginians who have had stagnant wages butrising costs over the past three, four, fiveyears when our economy has been stagnanthaving nearly $1,300 more in our pocketsto spend as we see fit.”

ONE IDEA that’s not classically Republi-can is raising taxes. But that’s what stateSen. Frank Wagner (R-7) wants to do withthe gas tax. He’s proposing a plan thatwould raise the gas tax in an effort to raisemoney for building roads while avoidinghigh-cost tolls that have become prevalentin Northern Virginia and Hampton Roads.

“I can’t remember a Republican candidatefor statewide office in Virginia running ona tax increase,” said Quentin Kidd, a politi-cal science professor at Christopher New-port University. “And there probably aren’ta dozen nationally in the last decade or twodecades who have run on a tax increase likeFrank Wagner is right now.”

Meanwhile, Wagner is suspicious ofGillespie’s tax proposal. Specifically he’scritical of how it’s been sold. For example,

“Let me tell you something,” Wagner saidduring the debate. “It’s easy to say thatwhen you’re sitting here and you’ve neverbeen in state government.”

To solve the problem, Wagner is propos-ing raising the gas tax to pay for buildingsroads. The proposal echoes an earlier erain Virginia politics, when Gov. Harry Byrdsuggested using the gas tax as a way to fi-nance building roads while avoiding debt.In Wagner’s plan, raising the gas tax wouldavoid higher tolls on roads in Northern Vir-ginia and Hampton Roads. Plus the proposalis built on a sliding scale, which would meanthe tax would actually decrease when gasprices rise.

“We have an $18 billion deficit in the Vir-ginia Retirement System. We have a RainyDay Fund for a recession that should be at$2.4 billion. It’s down to less than $300million right now.”

REPUBLICANS USUALLY run on cuttingtaxes. And although Gillespie has a moder-ate plan for cutting taxes, another candi-date in the race has an extreme proposal,one that some Republicans are calling un-workable. Prince William County Board ofSupervisors Chairman Corey Stewart wantsto eliminate the income tax.

“Virginia hasn’t had a significant surplusin revenues, unanticipated unaccounted forrevenues, in 10 years,” said Stewart duringthe televised debate. “Ed’s plan is com-pletely dependent on that. It hasn’t hap-pened. It’s a charade.”

Stewart’s solution? Ask state departmentsto identify how they would slash their bud-gets 30 percent, and then use those cuts asa menu to reduce spending.

“My tax plan is dependent on a cut inspending,” he said. “We are going to reducethe rate from 5.75 percent to 4.75 percentin a single year.”

Within a decade, Stewart says, the incometax would be eliminated altogether.

“That’s wishful thinking,” said Republi-can strategist Dan Scandling. “That’s notgoing to happen because what are you go-ing to replace it with? Are you going to dosomething on property taxes and push it allonto the localities? I don’t think that’s go-ing to go over very well.”

Three Republicans Running for Governor Offer Dueling Tax PlansCut taxes or raise taxes? GOP primary debate offers an unusual array of options.

Ed GillespieAge: 55Experience: Chairman of

the RepublicanNational Committeeand counselor to thePresident in the GeorgeW. Bush administration

Bachelor’s Degree: TheCatholic University ofAmerica

Place of birth: Mount HollyTownship, New Jersey

Profession: lobbyist

Corey StewartAge: 48Currently: Chairman of the

Board of Supervisors, PrinceWilliam County

Bachelor’s Degree: GeorgetownUniversity’s School ofForeign Service

Juris Doctorate: WilliamMitchell College of Law

Profession: attorney

Frank WagnerAge: 61Bachelor’s Degree: U.S. Naval

AcademyMilitary service: nine years in

U.S. NavyPlace of birth: Ruislip, EnglandProfession: businessman

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Top Gillespie Donors❖ $1.5 million from Let’s Grow Virginia, a Henrico-based PAC, funded in part by Hilton Worldwide

and Carly Fiorina’s super PAC❖ $100,000 from Dwight Schar, a McLean-based homebuilder with NVR Homes❖ $50,000 from Florida-based private prison company GEO Group, which operates Lawrenceville

Correctional Center, Virginia’s only private prison❖ $50,000 from Edward St. John of the Maryland-based commercial real-estate agency St. John Prop-

erties Inc.❖ $40,000 from Richard DeVos of the Michigan-based investment management firm Windquest Group

(husband of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos)

Top Wagner Donors❖ $205,000 from Wagner’s Senate campaign committee, funded in part by the Virginia Senate Re-

publican Caucus and the Republican Party of Virginia❖ $23,000 from William Magann of the Portsmouth-based concrete contractor W.F. Magann Corp❖ $10,000 from Stephen Ballard of the Virginia Beach-based general contractor S.B. Ballard Inc❖ $10,000 from Kenneth Allen Hall of the Virginia Beach-based Hall Pontiac GMC❖ $10,000 from Virginia Beach-based commercial real estate firm Pembroke Enterprises

Top Stewart Donors❖ $429,000 from Stewart’s Prince William County committee, funded in part by the Republican Party

of Virginia and the Republican Party of Prince William County❖ $35,000 from Christopher Ekstrom of the Texas-based private equity firm Ekstrom Properties LLC❖ $30,000 from Manassas-based information technology company Progeny Systems Corp❖ $20,500 from Charles Robbins of the Newington-based home health care company CR Associates❖ $10,000 from Ahmet Aksoylu, an Oakton-based Realtor with Aksoylu Properties

Gillespie’s plan would save $1,300 a yearfor families that make more than $100,000a year. But that’s well under the medianhousehold income in Virginia, which is

$65,000. On the campaign trail, Wagner hasattacked Gillespie’s plan as an irresponsiblegiveaway to the rich — one that isn’t rootedin experience in government.

The Fairfax County School Board has selected Dr. ScottBrabrand as the finalist for the position of superintendent of Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS), pending

final Board approval at its meeting June 8. Brabrand currentlyserves as the superintendent of the Lynchburg City Schools inLynchburg. Brabrand previously worked at FCPS in several rolesincluding assistant superintendent, principal of Fairfax HighSchool, assistant principal, associate principal, and teacher.

Brabrand was selected as finalist following a nationwidesearch led by the firm of Hazard, Young, Attea and Associates.The board received input from parents, employees, and thecommunity before candidates were brought forward. The boardinitially interviewed candidates in early February before nar-

rowing the field for second interviews. A committee of 19 staffand community members interviewed semi-finalists and pro-vided feedback to the board prior to the finalist selection.

Braband earned his bachelor of science in foreign servicedegree in international economics from Georgetown Univer-sity in 1990, and his master’s degree in education from TheGeorge Washington University. In 2003, he completed his doc-toral work in educational leadership and policy from VirginiaTech. Prior to joining FCPS as an employee, he served as volun-teer at FCPS while working as assistant manager for Bell Atlan-tic.

Following Board approval, it is anticipated Brabrand will be-gin a four-year term on July 10.

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By Michael Lee Pope

The Connection

Regrets? Candidates for theDemocratic nomi-nation forgovernor have probably got afew. But Lt. Gov. Ralph

Northam has too few to mention. During adebate on NBC4 late last month, Julie Careyasked the lieutenant governor what kind ofmistakes he’s made that he regrets duringa recent televised debate, Northam did nottalk about about his two votes for GeorgeW. Bush in 2000 and 2004. And he didn’ttalk about taking money from Dominion,the utility that wants to build controversialpipelines through the state.

“Well I tell you I don’t really have anyregrets, Julie,” said Northam. “But what Idid learn was when I started in Richmondin 2008 as a senator … ”

And then Northam told a story about hisefforts to get a smoking ban passed in Rich-mond after initial opposition from Republi-cans. One of the old verities of political lifein Virginia is that if you’re explaining, you’relosing. And the lieutenant governor was notabout to start explaining his support forRepublicans. And he wasn’t about to startexplaining the $40,000 he’s accepted fromDominion and its executives during his runfor governor. So he changed the subject.

“Not sure that qualified as a mistake,”responded Carey. “But let’s try you Mr.Perriello on that.”

That’s when former U.S. Rep. TomPerriello (D-5) talked about an issue thathis critics have been focused on since theday he announced his candidacy earlier thisyear: a vote he made during his time inCongress to deny federal funding for abor-tions in taxpayer-subsidized health insur-ance plans under the Affordable Care Act.Supporters of Northam have been usingPerriello’s vote in favor of the Stupak-PittsAmendment as a way highlight Northam’slong history supporting women’s reproduc-tive rights.

“That amendment and the eventual com-promise was highly restrictive, said Perrielloduring the NBC4 debate. “And in workingwith reproductive justice advocates sincethen understanding just how much of a stepbackwards it was in that space.”

THAT EXCHANGE reveals a curious phe-nomenon in the race for the Democraticnomination this year. Both candidates aretrying to run to the left, abandoning theirpreviously moderate or even center-rightpositions on a number of issues. So which

candidate has a more difficult transforma-tion? Opinions are divided. Virginia Techpolitical science professor Robert Dentonsays Perriello will have a more challengingtime selling voters on his new progressivepersona.

“He has to explain that at the time I wasn’tcountering my beliefs, attitudes or valuesrelated to abortion,” said Denton. “But I waslooking at my constituents in the Fifth Con-gressional District and therefore trying torepresent them.” Others aren’t so sure. Uni-versity of Mary Washington professorStephen Farnsworth says Northam is in amore perilous position explaining his votesfor Bush.

“The anger that you see among Demo-crats really I think is going to create a sensethat the votes for Bush were more problem-

Dominion plans to spend onthe two pipelines in Virginiacould be put to better use.

“I’ve opposed these twopipelines,” he said duringthat first debate. “I believefor a fraction of that $6.7 bil-lion, we could put tens ofthousands more people towork on clean energy, energyefficiency, localizing foodproduction and other mea-sures.”

THE DEBATE over guns hasalso been a sticking point inthe Democratic primary. Onthe campaign trail, Northamhas criticized Perriello forchanging his position on theNational Rifle Association, agroup that once endorsed hiscampaign for Congress. Dur-ing one of the televised de-bates this year, Northamturned to Perriello and re-minded voters that he hasreceived support from theNRA during a time whenconcerns were mountingover gun control in America.

“That was since 2010,”said Northam. “You served in Congress from2008 to 2010. That was after the VirginiaTech tragedy. What has changed about theNational Rifle Association between 2010and 2017?”

Perriello responded that times havechanged. “Well, you know, you and I haveboth have all done guns. You know that.You were a deciding vote after Virginia Techon something that prevented Fairfax andother communities from being able to de-mand fingerprinting on concealed carry per-mits.

That was a deciding vote. There wasnever a moment where I was a deciding votefor the NRA.” Both of the candidates sup-port free community college for Virginia stu-dents, although they differ on how to fi-nance it. Northam says no tax increasewould be needed to finance his plan; stu-dents would engage in public service to payfor free community college in high-demandareas.

“If they become certified in one of theseareas, then they will give one year back inpublic service at which time they will getpaid,” said Northam. “So it’s not like they’reout there working for free.”

Perriello says a tax increase will beneeded, especially for those making morethan half a million dollars a year. He saysthat would allow people who attend freecommunity college to have the dignity tocome home at night and tuck their childreninto bed.

“We don’t need people giving back in ser-vice,” said Perriello. “We have a private sec-tor with jobs ready to hire people if we helpthem just a little bit to get that certificateand have the dignity of the kind of job theycan support a family with.”

Democratic Candidates for Governor Run to the LeftTwo candidates tryto ignore moderaterecords andrepackage themselvesas hardcoreprogressives.

Lieutenant Governor Ralph Northam and former U.S. Rep. Tom Perriello (D-5) debatein Fairfax County.

Ralph NorthamAge: 57Currently: Virginia’s 40th Lieutenant Governor;

previously served in the Virginia SenateBachelor’s Degree: Virginia Military InstituteMedical Degree: Eastern Virginia Medical SchoolPlace of birth: Nassawadox, Va.Profession: pediatric neurologist

Tom PerrielloAge: 42Served one term in U.S. Congress, Va. 5th districtBachelor’s Degree: Yale UniversityJuris Doctorate: Yale Law SchoolPlace of birth: Ivy, Va.Profession: attorney

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Top Northam Donors❖ $200,000 from venture capitalist Michael Bills of Bluestem Asset Management LLC❖ $110,000 from Henrico-based Common Good VA, a committee set up by Gov. Terry McAuliffe in

March 2014 to raise political donations during his time as governor❖ $77,000 from Thomas DePasquale of the software company Outtask LLC❖ $52,500 from Conrad Hall, retired president and CEO of Norfolk-based Dominion Enterprises❖ $50,000 from Washington-based DGA Action, a super PAC funded by Democratic Governor’s Asso-

ciation

Top Perriello Donors❖ $500,000 from Sonjia Smith, Charlottesville philanthropist❖ $250,000 from George Soros of New York-based Soros Fund Management LLC❖ $230,000 from the New York-based activist network Avaaz Foundation❖ $125,000 from Alexander Soros, New York executive and philanthropist (son of George Soros)❖ $75,000 from Courtney Smith, financial advisor with New York-based East Rock Capital

atic,” said Farnsworth. “Perriello may be bet-ter able to explain away the very conserva-tive nature of his old congressional district.”Perhaps the more thorny issue for Northamis his position on the controversial pipelinesDominion wants to build in Virginia. De-spite being asked multiple times on the cam-paign trail, the lieutenant governor has yetto take a stand one way or the other.Northam says the multibillion projects couldcreate jobs and boost the economy. “Obvi-ously we want the pipeline to be built withscience and transparency,” Northam saidduring the first debate in April. “We alsoneed jobs in the commonwealth of Virginia.”

Perriello has made his opposition to pipe-lines a centerpiece of his campaign, and he’spledged to reject campaign contributionsfrom the utility. Perriello says all that money


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On June 13, every Virginia voterhas the opportunity to vote in thePrimary Election to choose thecandidates for their chosen party

for governor and lieutenant governor.Ralph Northam and Tom Perriello are vying

to be the Democratic nominee for governor.Ed Gillespie, Cory Stewart

and Frank Wagner are seekingthe Republican nomination forgovernor.

For lieutenant governor, Justin Fairfax, GeneRossi and Susan Platt are seeking the Demo-cratic nomination.

Bryce Reeves, Glenn Davis Jr. and Jill Vogelcompete for the Republican nomination forlieutenant governor.

In Fairfax County, there are primaries for

Democrats in two delegate seats as well, thethe 67th District and the 42nd.

In the 67th, three Democrats, John Carey,Karrie Delaney and Hannah Risheq face off forthe right to run against incumbent Del. JimLeMunyon (R).

In the 42nd, long-time Del. Dave Albo (R) isgiving up his seat; two Democrats and threeRepublicans are seeking to be on the Novem-ber ballot to replace him. The Democrats, TillyBlanding and Kathy Tran, will appear on theprimary ballot.

The Republican candidate for the 42nd Dis-trict will be chosen by GOP party canvass onJune 10 at South County Middle School, 10a.m. to 3 p.m. Eligible voters of the 42nd dis-trict will choose between Steve Adragna,Michael Drobnis and Lolita Mancheno-Smoak.

The filing deadline for independent and non-primary party nominees is June 13 at 7 p.m.for the November general election.

For in person absentee voting, availablethrough June 10, see www.fairfaxcounty.gov/elections/absentee.htm. For more informationon voting in Fairfax County including sample

ballots, see www.fairfaxcounty.gov/elections/upcoming.htm

Send Father’sDay Photos

Father’s Day is Sunday, June 18, and onceagain the Connection will publish a gallery ofFather’s Day photos. Every year at this time,the Connection puts out the call for photo-graphs of fathers and their children, grandfa-thers and their children and grandchildren.

Send in photos with the following informa-tion: the town where you live, the names ofeveryone in the picture, the approximate datethe picture was taken, the ages of the childrenand a sentence or two about what is happen-ing and where the photograph was taken. Besure to tell us your town name and neighbor-hood. Photos are due by June 12.

You can submit your photos online atwww.connectionnewspapers.com/fathersday.You can also email photos [email protected].

Vote On or Before June 13In-person absenteevoting continuesthrough June 10.

Editorial

By Andrea Worker

The Connection

Traditionally speaking, thereporter wanders the pe-rimeters of an event, then

dashes in to get the scoop with akey subject, a quote or two andmaybe a photo. Then it’s back to

the sidelines toscout out the nextnewsworthy mo-ment.

There were certainly a lot of tra-ditions being observed at theRamadan Iftar dinner at Fairfax

County Government Center onMay 31, organized by the Ameri-can Turkish Friendship Association(ATFA) and hosted by Board of Su-pervisors Chairman Sharon Bulova— but the reporter as pure ob-server was not one of them.

Instead, demonstrating the spiritof friendship that ATFA seeks topromote, this reporter was“adopted” for the event by the Kilicfamily of Vienna — father Erdal,mother Emine, daughter Yasemin,and son Cemal, who have been inthe country since 2015. While theactual assignment was attended

to, with interviews, photographsand hasty scribbling of highlightsfrom speeches, in between it all,however, Ermine kept urging“come, sit down with us, eat” asshe pointed to the plate she hadput together for the new “familymember.”

THE EVENING marked the thirdtime that Fairfax County officialshave hosted the joint communityoutreach. The Iftar is the eveningmeal when Muslims end theirdaily fast at sundown during theholy month of Ramadan. After abrief introduction and some in-sight into the meaning ofRamadan by Zeynap Cakmak ofClifton, Bulova welcomed the hun-dred-or-so attendees, comprisingall ages, ethnicities, and religious

beliefs.Citing “our diversity as the

greatest asset in Fairfax Countyand what truly makes us special,”Bulova said it was “appropriate”to host the dinner at the Govern-ment Center. “This is the gather-ing place for our community andwe welcome all of our neighborshere.”

Iman Mehmet Ayaz of the Insti-tute of Islamic-Turkish Studies inFairfax, thanked Bulova and thecounty for “making us feel in-cluded. These days it is extrameaningful to be welcomed andmade comfortable, here at the cen-ter of our government.” Ayazadded that having such a diversegroup at the Iftar dinner reflectedthe “true spirit of Ramadan.”

Chairman Sharon Bulova enjoys the offerings at theRamadan dinner with (left) Mustafa Akpinar, CEO withthe Rumi Forum for Interfaith Dialogue and InterculturalUnderstanding and (right) Emre Celik, president withRumi, organizers of the event.

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By Ellen Barker

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Located right in the parking lot of theFairfax County Government Center,the Government Center Farmers

Market is a relatively new and growingmarket — one of 11 farmers markets runby Fairfax County. It was first held in thislocation in 2014, making this year its fourthseason.

Three Way Farms has been here since thebeginning, Wayne Pierson says. He sees alot of potential for the market. His standsells fresh fruits and vegetables from War-saw, Va.

Fairfax resident Alison Tagg comes by themarket with her son about twice a month.“We got some really nice strawberries lastweek when we were here,” she said. Shealso recommends the salsa and breads.

The market meets on Thursdays 3-7 p.m.This unusual time frame is part of whatseparates the market from the typical 8a.m.-noon markets.

Elizabeth Kennedy of PK’s Kitchen com-ments on the difference between this farm-ers market and most others.

“You get the people coming from work,”she said. “With my products it’s actuallypretty good. You can get a salad and gohome to eat it.” Her stand offers a varietyof hummuses, chicken salads, and differ-ent vegetable salads.

The market is well-timed for people whowish to pick up fresh produce and home-

made goods for dinner on their way homefrom work. Unlike the majority of farmersmarkets, people working in the morningsdo not need to miss out on the opportunityto shop. Of the 11 markets run by thecounty, this is one of three that occur in theafternoon and evening.

According to Sally Tomlin, one of severalmarket managers, shoppers at this locationcan look forward to a variety of differentvendors. From the classic stand of freshfruits and vegetables to Chase Your TailBakery’s assortment of dog treats, this farm-ers market offers a great selection of home-made goods.

“It’s also very convenient to people in theGovernment Center and a lot of housingclose by,” Tomlin said. She also notes thatthere is plenty of parking.

Shoppers can also look forward to Eve-nings on the Ellipse, a concert series run-ning in July and August alongside the Farm-ers Market. Each concert is from 5:30-7p.m., beginning July 6.

For a full list of vendors, visit FairfaxCounty’s Farmers Market page atw w w. f a i r f a x c o u n t y. g o v / p a r k s /farmersmarkets/governmentcntr-mrkt.htm

The season began May 4 and will extenduntil Oct. 26, with a closure on June 8 forCelebrate Fairfax.

Virginia grown produce from Three Way Farms.

Buying Fresh atGovernment CenterGovernment CenterFarmers Market,Thursdays 3-7 p.m.,attracts neighborscoming from work.

Chase Your Tail Bakery, sellinghomemade dog treats.

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Pooches and their owners enjoy the pop-up dog park.

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he City of Fairfax held a doggone-good event – its second annualFido Fest – last Saturday, June 3.It was hosted by the Parks and

Recreation Department on the civic green

outside the Sherwood Community Center.Dogs enjoyed playing in small wading poolsand a pop-up dog park, and their ownersvisited vendors offering products and ser-vices for their pets.

Liam Drummond, 10, with Morgan,a 1-year-old Beagle-German Shep-herd mix.

Heidi Lacy, of Friends of HomelessAnimals, watches Buckley, a 4-year-old English coonhound, take a cooldrink.

Lizzie Dorsey, 12, holds Rosie, ashelter dog up for adoption.

Kristine Neuber’s goldendoodleservice dog, Grady, 5, helps herwith balance issues.

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Max, a Cocker Spaniel, and Riley, aGerman Shepherd, enjoy a dip in apool while Pamela Cristi and herdad Carlos Cristi watch.

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By Marilyn Campbell

While sustaining an injury isn’t onanyone’s list of fitness goals, arecent study by the Center for

Injury Research and Policy shows an in-crease in gym-related injuries in recentyears. Corrective exercise is among thestrategies for recovering from workout-re-lated injuries, but fitness experts are alsoemphasizing prevention.

“Generally speaking, at some point it’sgood following an injury to perform cor-rective exercises to rehab injured muscles,”said Joel Martin, Ph.D., Exercise, Fitnessand Health Promotion Graduate Programcoordinator and assistant professor of Ki-nesiology at George Mason University.

“Depending on the stage of the healingprocess the exercises may focus on gettingblood flowing to the injured area, regain-ing strength in injured muscle or correct-ing poor movement patterns that contrib-uted to the injury.”

One of the most common causes of sportsor workout related injuries is performingan exercise incorrectly, says Martin. “You

should take the time to learn proper formand seek the help of an exercise professionalfor advice as to how to perform various ex-ercises,” said Martin. “Investing the time tolearn how to move well at the beginning ofan exercise program will pay off in the longrun.”

Failing to do warm-up exercises before aworkout and increasing the intensity of theexercise too quickly — either within theexercise session or across multiple exercisesessions — are among the leading causesof workout injury, says Martin. Not follow-ing safety procedures is another.

“Some of the most serious exercise inju-ries happen from not using common sense,”he said. “These can come in a variety offorms, but may be due to trying to showoff, not wearing proper shoes or equipmentfor the exercise mode, exercising in unsafeenvironments, or not using a spotter forheavy lifts.”

Even with safety measures in place,Parker Bryant, a personal trainer based inBethesda, Md., tells his clients that injuriescan happen, even to the most cautious ath-letes. “For many common injuries, especiallya muscle that’s sore because it’s been over-used, I usually advise clients to apply icefor about 20 minutes several times a day toreduce any swelling and to rest the injuredbody part,” he said.

For those dedicated to fitness, being toldto rest can be hard to hear, says GeoffRobison of Custom Kinetics in McLean, buthe says that it is possible to be active whilerecovering from an injury. “One of the hard-est things for a runner with an injury to hearis that they have to stop running,” Robisonsaid. “But one of the worst things you cando when you have an injury is lay downand not move. Movement, when done prop-erly, can be very healing. It can bring bloodflow and realign your body.”

Exercise can be used to help heal someworkout or sports related injuries, saysRobison. “Everyone who walks in our doorgets taken through an assessment,” he said.“Whether it’s low back pain, a knee prob-lem or shoulder pain, we find the root causeof the problem.”

Once the problem is identified, Robisonand his team of trainers work to create anexercise program that is designed to de-crease pain and build fitness.

One example that he uses to explain histherapeutic strategy is knee pain, which hesays is one of the injuries he sees most of-ten in clients. He observes the client’s move-ments to help determine the cause of theproblem. “Maybe it’s coming from the foot,because the foot is not strong enough, soyour knees cave in when you squat,” he said.“Maybe your glutes [gluteal muscles] areweak or maybe your quads [quadriceps] areweak. Strengthening these muscles can helpstabilize the leg and help relieve knee pain.”

Robison builds an exercise regimen thatis designed to address a specific issue orinjury. “One exercise that I might use is theclam shell where clients lie down on theirside and open and close their knees,” hesaid. “When it’s a case of muscle overuse, Imight use a foam roller or resistance bandsto loosen and strengthen the muscles.”

Bryant says that an injury can be an op-portunity to try a new type of workout. “Forexample, if you’re a runner, but your kneesare bothering you, stop running for a whileand try swimming to give your knees a rest,”he said. “After you’re been pain-free formore than a week, you’re probably healed.When you do return to your normal exer-cise routine, don’t dive in with the sameintensity as before your injury. Graduallywork your way back so that you don’treinjure yourself.”

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Serving the poor and homeless for more than 20 years,the Lamb Center is a day-

time, drop-in shelter offering hotmeals, showers, laundry services,and recovery and employmentcounseling. And last Wednesday,May 31, was the one-year anniver-sary of its new facility at 3160

Campbell Drive in Fairfax. Inhonor of the occasion, the center’svolunteers, guests, board membersand staff gathered before the cen-ter opened for the day to thankGod for the new building. Theyalso prayed for His continuedguidance, plus blessings upon allthose associated with the center.

Attendees held a prayer circle inside the building, too.

Celebrating the one-year anniversary of the LambCenter’s new building with a prayer circle in the parkinglot before it opens for the day.

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ONGOINGStorytime in the Park. Tuesdays

through May 30, 10:30 a.m. at OldTown Square. Fairfax. Visitfairfaxva.gov/parksrec or call 703-385-7858.

Senior Line Dancing 1-2 p.m. LittleRIver Glen Senior Center 4001Barker Court, Fairfax. Line Dancing isa gentle, social form of aerobicactivity. Studies have shown it aids inwarding off Alzheimer’s disease. Noprevious experience needed. Cost: $5per 8 week session. Email [email protected] or call 703-524-3739.

Carolina Shag. Wednesdays. 6:30-10p.m. Arlington/Fairfax Elks Lodge,8421 Arlington Blvd., Fairfax. Freelessons at 7:30 p.m. No partnersneeded. Dinner menu. $8. Under 21free. nvshag.org.

FUN-Exercise Thursdays, noon-12:50p.m. Grace Presbyterian ChurchFamily Room, 7434 Bath St.,Springfield. Inova certified exerciseinstructor leads a moderate levelexercise class with music and currentevents conversation. Muscle, Balance,Strength Training using stretch bandsand weights both standing andseated exercises. Instructor donationis $5. [email protected] or 703-499-6133.

Exercise Program Mondays andFridays at 9:30 a.m. year-round atLord of Life Lutheran Church, 5114Twinbrook Rd. Fairfax. The exercisesare for strength, balance andmaintaining limberness. ContactSCFB office at 703-426-2824 formore information.

Cafe Ivrit (Hebrew Cafe).Wednesdays. 8:15-9:15 a.m. JewishCommunity Center of NorthernVirginia, 8900 Little River Turnpike,Fairfax. Shalom (hello) Did youalways want to converse in Hebrew?Join Na’ama each week forconversational Hebrew. You will

learn and practice Hebrew in a funand interactive way while learningmore about Israel. Free, however weask that you try to attend regularly.RSVP [email protected].

Smoke Free Bingo. 7 p.m. EveryFriday. Fairfax Volunteer FireDepartment, 4081 University Drive,Fairfax. Free coffee, entertainingcallers, $1,000 jackpot (with breaksfor smoking friends).www.fairfaxvd.com. 703-273-3638.

English Conversation Groupsweekly at George Mason, BurkeCentre, and Lorton Libraries Practiceand improve your English. Day andstart times vary. Visit:va.evanced.info/fairfaxcounty/lib/eventcalendar.asp

Funday Monday 10:30 a.m., everyMonday at Old Town Hall, 3999University Drive, Fairfax. There willbe music, movement, storytelling,performances, crafts, and more. It isopen to children of all ages, howeverespecially for those who haven’t yetstarted school. Programs are free andopen to the public, donations aregratefully appreciated. There isample free parking in the downtownarea, and stroller access at the rear ofOld Town Hall on Main St. 703-385-7858 www.fairfaxva.gov/culturalarts

Kingstowne Farmers Marketopens. 4-7 p.m. every Fridaythrough Oct. 27, at Kingstowne GiantParking Lot, 5870 KingstowneCenter, Alexandria. Freshly picked,producer-only vegetables and fruit,from-scratch bread (including glutenfree), baked goods, kettle corn, salsa,hummus, cake pops, fruit popsicles,and ice cream. [email protected] call 703-642-0128 for more.

CAMPS & CLASSESArt Camp. Various times July 3-7, July

24-28, and July 31-Aug. 4 at theWoods Community Center, 10100Wards Grove Circle, Burke or thesecond location is Burke PresbyterianChurch, 5690 Oak Leather Drive,Burke. Lessons by Carol Zeitlin. Call703-250-6930 or visitwww.czartlessons.com for more.

JUNE 8-10Summer Book Sale. Various times at

the Burke Centre Library, 5935 FredsOak Road. Featuring books for adultsand kids and other media for summervacations. Call 703-249-1520.

FRIDAY/JUNE 9Meet the Author. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30

p.m. at Springfield Golf & CountryClub, 8301 Old Keene Mill Road,Springfield. Great Harvest BreadCompany Jeff Connelly, will sharehow they may be a nationalcompany, but they have the spiritand heart of a locally owned smallbusiness. Also Keith Clemons, will bespeaking about the book heauthored. Call 703-922 6438/703-913-9844 or [email protected].

Music on the Plaza. 7 p.m. at the OldTown Plaza, 3955 Chain BridgeRoad, Fairfax. Music and danceperformances. Visitwww.fairfaxva.gov for more.

JUNE 9-11Celebrate Fairfax. Various times at

the Fairfax County GovernmentCenter, 12000 Government CenterPkwy., Fairfax. Community-widecelebration with art, musicalperformances, and rides. Everclear ison the main stage on Saturday night.Visit celebratefairfax.com/ for more.

SATURDAY/JUNE 10FootGolf National Qualifier. 1:30-9

p.m. at Pinecrest Golf Course, 6600Little River Turnpike. Pinecrest GolfCourse will host the U.S. NationalQualifier for the American FootGolfLeague. Visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/golf/pinecrestgc/ or call 703-324-8782.

SUNDAY/JUNE 11Tiny Dancers Ballet Recital. 10:15

a.m. (Fairfax studio); 1:15 p.m and3:45 p.m. (Mosaic studio) at W.T.Woodson High School, 9525 Main

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Mozart in HavanaOn Sunday, June 18, Simone Dinnerstein with the Havana Lyceum Orchestra will beplaying at the George Mason University Harris Theatre, in Fairfax. Pictured here, pianistSimone Dinnerstein (center in white) is in Cuba with Havana Lyceum Orchestra mem-bers during the recording of “Mozart in Havana.”

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I’m more excited than everabout the new season atthe Center for the Arts —it offers so many different

ways to experience the perform-ing arts and the quality of the art-ists is extraordinarily highthroughout the lineup,” said RickDavis, dean, George Mason Uni-versity College of Visual and Per-forming Arts and Executive Direc-tor of Center for the Arts.

“I would encourage anyone whomay be used to traveling down-town or ‘across the river’ to seetop-level artistry to give us a trythis year — the world’s best is justaround the corner! The hall iscomfortable and welcoming, park-ing is convenient, and you’ll behelping to sustain the artistic and

cultural life of Northern Virginia,”added Davis.

The 2017-18 Great Perfor-mances season at George MasonUniversity’s Center for the Arts willshowcase more than 50 perfor-mances by both new and return-ing artists. One highlight of theseason includes an evening withBroadway star and Tony Awardwinner Kelli O’Hara as the head-liner for the annual “ARTS ByGeorge!” Benefit event that helps

funds scholarships for students atGeorge Mason University’s Collegeof Visual and Performing Arts(CVPA). Since 2006, theUniversity’s dedicated arts patronshave contributed $1.3 million to-ward student scholarships in theareas of dance, music, theater, vi-sual arts, film and video studies,computer game design, and artsmanagement. These donationshave also supported the programsat the Center for the Arts, includ-

ing the “Great Performances atMason” season.

The season gets into full swingwith events such as a contempo-rary dance performance by theever-popular Pilobolus; a mash-upof classical ballet and comedy byLes Ballets Trockadero de MonteCarlo; a new play by L.A. TheatreWorks commemorating the 50thanniversary of the assassination ofDr. Martin Luther King Jr.; a se-ries of performances by pianist

Jeffrey Siegel including one hon-oring Leonard Bernstein’s 100thbirthday; and four full-scale pro-ductions by Virginia Opera, North-ern Virginia’s own MetropolitanJazz Orchestra and the annualHoliday performances to celebratethe season.

“I am so pleased that we are ableto continue to bring the best of theperforming arts to the NorthernVirginia community through our‘Great Performances at Mason,’”stated Thomas Reynolds, Directorof Artistic Programming, Centerfor the Arts. “We strive to offer thegamut of genres appealing to thediverse tastes of our audiences. Ibelieve that we have.”

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PHILLIPS Programs invites contractors to submit sealed bids for providing

food service for its sites that participate in the U.S. Department of Agriculture

and proposals may be obtained at the address below beginning on May 22, 2017

from 8:30 am until June 05, 2017 at 4:00 pm.

Proposals presented in duplicate will be received by PHILLIPS Programs, 7010 Braddock Road, Annandale VA 22003, Attn: Julie Lien until June 23, 2017 at

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June 26, 2017 at 9:00 am with award to be made on or about July 3, 2017 at

9:00 am. PHILLIPS Programs reserves the right to check all outside references.

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TUESDAY/JUNE 13Women Only Golf Tournament. 9

a.m. at Greendale Golf Course, 6700Telegraph Road, Alexandria. It’sCaptain’s Choice on the front 9 andbetter ball on the back 9 for two-person teams. $45. Call 703- 971-6170 for more.

BHS Research Seminar. 7-9 p.m. atBurke Centre Library, 5935 FredsOak Road. “Using the WashingtonLibrary at Mount Vernon” is thetopic. Staff from the WashingtonLibrary at Mount Vernon willdescribe the resources available andprocedures for researchers at thisarchive. Visit www.burkehistoricalsociety.org for more.

WEDNESDAY/JUNE 14Alzheimer’s Documentary. 2-4 p.m.

at Harris Theater, George MasonUniversity, 4400 University Drive,Fairfax. “Alzheimer’s: Every MinuteCounts” documentary screening anddiscussion. Call 202-480-0706 oremail [email protected].

Tai Chai Class. 6:30-7:30 a.m. at OldTown Square, 3999 University Drive,Fairfax. Every Wednesday throughAugust, weather permitting. Free.Visit www.fairfaxva.gov or call 703-385-7858 for more.

THURSDAY/JUNE 15Historic Interpretation. 7-9:30 p.m.

at the Sherwood Community Center,3740 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax.Event topic is “Nicholas Fairfax, 14thLord Fairfax of Cameron.” Email

[email protected] or visitFairfax275.org for more.

Havana Lyceum WoodwindQuintet. 7 p.m. at JewishCommunity Center of NorthernVirginia, 8900 Little River Turnpike,Fairfax. Fairfax Symphony presentsSimone Dinnerstein with the HavanaLyceum Orchestra. $35 or $25. visitwww.fairfaxsymphony.org or call888-945-2468 for more.

FRIDAY/JUNE 16Music on the Plaza. 7 p.m. at the Old

Town Plaza, 3955 Chain BridgeRoad, Fairfax. Music and danceperformances. Visitwww.fairfaxva.gov for more.

THURSDAY/JUNE 17Fairfax County’s 275th

Anniversary. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at theSherwood Community Center, 3740Old Lee Hwy, Fairfax. Family friendlyactivities, live entertainment, historyexhibits, living history, historicalorganization booths and displays.Email [email protected] or visitFairfax275.org for more.

Father’s Day Golf Tournament. 8a.m. at Burke Lake Golf Course, 7315Ox Road, Fairfax Station. Compete inclosest-to-the-pin-contests, and prizeswill be awarded for the top threeplaces in all three divisions. $65 perteam.Call 703-323-1641 for more.

Kidz Korner Children’s Event.10:30-11:30 a.m. at Old TownSquare, 3999 University Drive,Fairfax. A variety of children’sactivities and entertainment. FreeVisit www.fairfaxva.gov or call 703-385-7858 for more.

Navy Sea Chanters Concert. 6-7p.m. at the Workhouse Arts Center,9601 Ox Road, Lorton. Performing

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music from sea chanteys to Broadwaytunes.Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances for more.

Father and Daughter Dance. 6-9p.m. at Sherwood CommunityCenter, 3740 Old Lee Highway,Fairfax. Girls celebrate Father’s Daywith dads, grandads, big brothers,godfathers and family members,dancing, games, prizes and food.$30. Call 703-385-7978 or [email protected] for more.

SUNDAY/JUNE 18Yoga on the Square. 10 a.m. at Old

Town Square, 3999 University Drive,Fairfax. Bring a yoga mat, a waterbottle, and yourself. Call 703-385-7858 for more.

Father’s Day Jazz Brunch. noon-1:30 p.m. at Hilton Garden InnFairfax, 3950 Fair Ridge Drive. ByFairfax NAACP. fairfaxnaacp.org.

Havana Lyceum Orchestra. 5 p.m.at George Mason University HarrisTheatre, Fairfax. Fairfax Symphonypresents Simone Dinnerstein with theHavana Lyceum Orchestra. $45, $38,$30. visit www.fairfaxsymphony.orgor call 888-945-2468 for more.

JUNE 21-JULY 18Snoopy and Belle in Fashion.

Various times in Fair Oaks Mall,11750 Fair Oaks Mall, Fairfax. Acelebration of Washington D.C.’spolitical style, dolls will featurepresidential outfits. Visitwww.shopfairoaksmall.com.

FRIDAY/JUNE 23Rock the Block Concert. 6:30-9:30

p.m. at Old Town Square, 3999University Drive, Fairfax. Visitwww.fairfaxva.gov/rocktheblock.


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By KENNETH B. LOURIE

Having been a cancer “diagnosee” now foreight years and exactly three months — as I sitand type on May 27, 2017, a lifetime consider-ing the original “13 month to two-year” prog-nosis I was given on February 27, 2009, I havelearned much about cancer that I didn’t know.In fact, I’ve learned everything about cancer Iknow now because previously I knew nothing.Growing up I heard/experienced very littleabout cancer. My parents were healthy as wasmy immediate family (aunts, uncles, cousins).

And even though I spent many Sundays withmy parents visiting my grandparents in nursinghomes, the diseases/afflictions I rememberhearing most about were diabetes, Parkinson’s,Leukemia and high cholesterol. Never canceror any condition that I associated with cancer. Irealize now how lucky we all were. I wouldn’tsay I took good health for granted, but I mighthave taken it as a given. Not any more.

Everyday I wake up, as my father used tosay, is a good day; and ever since I was diag-nosed in early 2009, most days — all thingsconsidered, and I do consider all things, havebeen good days. I have been extraordinarilyfortunate in how my body and mind hasreacted to being diagnosed with a “terminal”disease: non-small cell lung cancer, stage IV.Rarely have I ever gone one step forward andthen two steps backward.

Oh sure, the early hairless days of heavy-duty chemotherapy (infused for six hours everythree weeks) were challenging, but it was aprocess I had to endure — so far as I knew (Iknow a bit more now and there are manymore choices/protocols than ever before).

It reminds me of a long-ago M*A*S*H epi-sode in which “Hawkeye” met a South Koreanwoman after she drove — a Cadillac — into the4077th. She needed medical help for her fam-ily. Col. Potter ordered “Hawkeye” to returnwith the woman back to her home.Begrudgingly he went along, mistakenly think-ing she felt a sense of entitlement. After a shorttime treating her family he learned how wronghe had been. Later that day, “Hawkeye” sawthe woman walking up a nearby trail carryingbuckets of water on a pole. When he askedher why she was doing that (getting the waterthat way, from wherever); she replied:“Because that’s where the water is.” It struckhim — and apparentl — it struck me, too. As acancer patient/survivor, that has always beenmy approach/attitude. “Next man up,” a com-mon sports refrain; no excuses, keep movingforward.

Over the years, I have met many cancerpatients; at the Infusion Center, at conferences,at work and at play. And I may be biased (no‘maybes’ about it), but I have to say, we’re afairly hearty and resilient bunch. Getting diag-nosed with a terminal disease — frequently outof the blue, is not exactly the stuff of whichdreams are made. Quite the contrary.

Nevertheless, many of the cancer patientsI’ve met seemed to have faced their demonsand are standing tall against the worst kind ofadversity. Bette Davis is often credited with thequote: “Old age is not for sissies.” Well, neitheris cancer. It seems to be for everybody, every-where. Unfortunately, cancer is an indiscrimi-nate, equal opportunity destroyer; all ages, allraces, all ethnic groups, all populations.

According to “Medical News Today,” “Onein two people will develop cancer in their life-times.” So getting cancer is either a matter oftime, inevitable or a random-type miracle if itdoesn’t affect you. For many of us who’ve beenaffected already, we’ve come to learn that can-cer isn’t the automatic death sentence it used tobe, especially for us lung cancer patients. Theresearch dollars and enthusiasm going intodefeating this scourge are at their most signifi-cant in decades, perhaps ever.

Now is not the time to give up hope. It’stime to embrace it.

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A MealAmongNeighbors

In addition to the chairman, representa-tives from all branches of county law en-forcement and safety agencies and other de-partments were on hand to show theirneighborly support. Supervisor John Foust(D-Dranesville) was also in attendance, aswere Del. Vivian Watts (D-39), Del. MarkSickles (D-43), and deputy county execu-tive for public safety, David Rohrer.

Watts, who was hosted by a local familyduring a 2008 visit to Turkey, said it was“so sad what is happening in that extraor-dinary place.” With the tensions and un-rest in their native country, and the spikein anti-Muslim sentiment that many Turk-ish immigrants have faced in their newhomeland, Watts is saddened that many“must feel like no place is home. That’s whyit is all the more important to be here aspart of the bridge to connect people.”

Mustafa Akpinar, CEO of the Rumi Forumand an organizer of the event, agreed thatof late “it seems like we are all on doubleshifts on our mission to be part of the com-munity, but we love diversity and we cel-ebrate it.” Back to the Kilic table, whereEmine carefully described each of the deli-cacies that she had picked out for my en-joyment, while still telling me that she, too,worries about the state of affairs in Turkey.“But we are so glad to be here, where thingsare so possible.”

Cemal, a smiling and anything-but-shy11-year-old, was happy to talk about a widerange of subjects; why we are gathered here— “to better learn to communicate witheach other” to cars — “Sorry, I am more forLamborghini than Ferrari.”

Yasemin spent her first year here study-ing primarily in Turkish while she perfectedher English — which seemed pretty perfectalready. The 16-year-old student at OaktonHigh School is exploring the paths her fu-ture might hold. “I like math, for sure, butlately I am thinking about politics, or thelaw, something that I can do to help every-one have a better life.” She also loves towrite — “I am working on a book” — sojournalism is also a possibility.

ALL AROUND US, people were talking,laughing, and just getting to know eachother a little better. The Imam’s call toprayers after the meal was the only pause.The gathering continued for many, onceeveryone had come back together.

Time to go and actually write the story,despite pleas from Emine, Yasemin andCemal (dad Erdal was off meeting and min-gling with other groups) to stay a bit longerand chat. Duty calls, but not before receiv-ing an invitation to attend a Turkish cook-ing class with Emine and a class in Ebru,the traditional Turkish “marbling” art formwith Yasemin. No regrets on breaking withjournalistic tradition on this one occasion,and learning some new ones with a roomfull of neighbors.

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