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Emilie Gregory, 14, of Great Falls— a dancer with Classical BalletTheatre of Northern Virginia —
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City Ballet School.
Fatal Crash onWalker RoadNews, Page 8
One Step To ‘One Fairfax’News, Page 3
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Income Inequality, 1979 to 2012Inequality is measured here by the Gini coefficient, which ranges from 0 (perfect equality)
to 1 (perfect inequality: one person has all of the income).
Source: IPUMS.Note: Data for 2012 represent a 2008 through 2012 average.
Median Hourly Wage by Race/Ethnicity, 2000 and 2012
Source: IPUMS. Universe includes civilian noninstitutional
full-time wage and salary workers ages 25 through 64.
Note: Data for 2012 represent a 2008 through 2012 average. Values are in 2010 dollars.
NewsGreat Falls Connection Editor Kemal Kurspahic
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By Ken Moore
The Connection
Jeff McKay didn’t mince wordswhen discussing racial, socialand economic inequi ty inFairfax County.
“There are different opportunities in thiscounty depending on where you live anddepending on what school you go to,” saidthe Lee District supervisor.
Hybla Valley Elementary in Mount Vernonis by many measures the most equity-chal-lenged elementary school in Fairfax County.Fully 90 percent of students are poor, thatis qualify for “free and reduced meals;” 48.7percent of students are limited English pro-ficient. While 80 percent of students areLatino, just 2.4 percent are white.
Less than four miles away, at WaynewoodElementary School, also in Mount Vernon,the story is different. There are very fewpoor students; just 2.1 percent qualify forsubsidized meals. White students make up87 percent of the students body; 1.8 per-cent are Black; 4.46 percent are Latino. Just3.4 percent of students have limited profi-ciency in English.
On the other side of the county, many el-ementary schools in McLean, Great Falls andVienna have a tiny percentage of poor chil-dren; less than one percent in some cases.
At Churchill Road Elementary School inMcLean, there are almost no students poorenough to qualify for subsidized meals; 0.82percent; just 8.8 percent of students are lim-ited English proficient. 51 percent of stu-dents are white, 32 percent Asian, 2.47 per-cent Black and 7 percent Latino.
At Wolftrap Elementary in Vienna, thereare also almost no poor students with just1.22 percent poor enough to qualify forsubsidized meals. White students make up71.25 percent of students; 8.8 percent ofstudents are Latino; 13.2 percent are Asian.Less than one percent are Black.
But in Herndon, at Hutchison Elementary,78 percent of students are poor. The samepercentage, 78, of students are poor at Dog-wood Elementary in Reston.
THIS MONTH, the Board of Supervisorsand the School Board passed a joint resolu-tion called “One Fairfax: a communitywhere everyone can participate and pros-per.” The idea is to address inequity in op-portunities across the county.
“This puts it in writing, makes it deliber-ate and sends a strong message to our com-munity that our leadership in this countybelieves strongly in equity, in social justiceand in One Fairfax, where no matter where
asking ourselves here,” said McKay.“This all sounds really good, and the dis-
cussion is all really good. The devil really isin the details,” said Springfield SupervisorPat Herrity (R).
“I think we need to do a better job atmeasuring the effectiveness of the programsand services. That’s part of what I’m get-ting at,” he said.
“How do you define the lens of equity?”he asked.
The last few years, the county imple-mented several initiatives to address dis-parities in a variety of areas including juve-nile justice, education, employment, selfsufficiency, health and child welfare.
In 2015, the Board of Supervisors adoptedthe Strategic Plan to Facilitate EconomicSuccess. School leadership and communityrepresentatives “identified racial and socialequity as an integral component to improv-ing educational and life outcomes foryouth,” according to county documents.
“Linking people to opportunities includ-ing workforce development, education,employment and affordable housing helpsensure lifelong learning, resilience, and eco-nomic success,” according to county docu-ments.
Lynbrook Elementary and Sangster El-ementary are both in Springfield, and areless than 7 miles apart. But the distance indemographics is massive. Lynbrook’s stu-dents are 85 percent poor enough to qualifyfor subsidized meals and 72 percent of themare limited in English proficiency; less than3 percent of students are White; 83 percentare Latino.
At Sangster, only 2.4 percent of studentsare poor enough to qualify for subsidizedmeals; only 3.6 percent are limited in En-glish proficiency; two-thirds are White.
“Racial gaps in wages have grown overthe past decade. From 2000 to 2012, Whiteworkers saw their median hourly wage in-crease significantly, while Latinos andBlacks experienced slight wage declines,”according to county documents. “People ofcolor earn lower wages than Whites at ev-ery education level. Wages rise with educa-tion, but gaps by race remain.”
Hunter Mill Supervisor Hudgins says “it’staken a long time” to get this far.
“Now we have the harder part of puttingthe policy together and hoping it can workwell throughout all of our agencies and allof our communities and in a way that thecommunity can understand what we aretrying to do.”
you are born, no matter what neighborhoodyou happen to grow up in, you have equalopportunity to succeed,” said McKay.
The policy passed by the two boards di-rects the development of a racial and socialequity policy and strategic actions to ad-vance opportunities and achieve equity thatincludes intentional collective leadership,community engagement, equity tools andinfrastructure to support and sustain sys-temic changes, and shared accountability.
“We don’t have the opportunities we needfor all people in the county. And we talkabout that in the context of everything fromcareer and technical education, to pre-school,” said Braddock Supervisor JohnCook.
“We have had community members whohave worked for a long time to figure out
how to bring this to the forefront of theboard,” said Hunter Mill SupervisorCatherine Hudgins.
“It’s not only the right thing to do, it’s thesmart thing to do,” said Dranesville Super-visor John W. Foust.
“I can think of no more important state-ment that we can make at this time, at anytime, to our community,” said McKay.
“You know if you don’t have access to ser-vices you’re not going to have outcomes forthe child or adult,” said Deputy County Ex-ecutive Pat Harrison.
THE BOARD DEBATED the joint resolu-tion at its meeting on July 12.
“If you don’t have the right opportunities,you’re not going to improve the outcomes.And that’s the fundamental question we are
Agreeing on a policyto create opportunityfor all.
One Step To ‘One Fairfax’“It’s not only the rightthing to do, it’s thesmart thing to do.”
— Dranesville SupervisorJohn W. Foust
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Opinion
Intense scrutiny on the safety and maintenance record of the Washingtonregion’s Metro system is resulting in con-tinuing revelation of lapses, and ongo-
ing inconvenience with repair schedules shut-ting down entire lines and the end of late nightservice.
Reporting on Metro accidents, derailmentsand incompetent and/or inadequatemaintenance might even lead commut-ers to choose to climb in their cars in-stead. Wouldn’t it be safer to drive, ifMetro can’t get its act together to even inspectthe tracks?
No, not even close.Riding commuter rail is 10-30 times safer
than driving, according to several studies, andeven small increases in transit ridership resultin significant decreases in overall commutingdeaths
Public transit overall has lower crash rates
per unit of travel, reports Todd Litman in ananalytical research paper, A New Transit Nar-rative, published in 2014 and cited by the Na-tional Center for Transit Research. Intercity andcommuter passengers have about 1/20th thetraffic fatalities per 100 million passenger-miles as automobile travel, he writes. Urbanrail passengers have about 1/30th the fatali-
ties as car travel, and bus passengersabout 1/60th the traffic fatalities per100 million passenger-miles as auto-mobile travel.
“Transit travel has about one-tenth the traf-fic casualty [injury or death] rate as automo-bile travel, and residents of transit-orientedcommunities have about one-fifth the percapita crash casualty rate as in automobile-ori-ented communities,” reports Litman. “Peopletend to underestimate automobile travel risksand exaggerate public transit risks.”
Meanwhile, Virginia has 1,063 structurally
While Metro lapses can’t be excused, it’s muchsafer than driving; maintenance-related safetyissues also plague area bridges and roads.
Laser Focus on Safetydeficient bridges, according to the AmericanRoad and Transportation Builders Association,citing data from the U. S. Department of Trans-portation Federal Highway AdministrationNational Bridge Inventory, 2015. Maryland’snumber of structurally deficient bridges is 306,and the District of Columbia has 10 structur-ally deficient bridges, according to the samereport.
In fact, a bridge used by 78,000 vehicles aday, including thousands of Northern Virgin-ians commuting daily into D.C., the MemorialBridge, is so corroded it has major weight re-strictions, buses are not allowed to use it, andit would likely have to be closed within a fewyears, had Congress not recently allocated $90million to the National Park Service for emer-gency action towards a $250 million rehabili-tation project.
Risk and safety are complex issues. You’resafer taking Metro than driving, much saferon a commuter bus. And one thing we do know,if you are riding in car, buckling your seatbeltmakes you much safer.
— Mary Kimm
Editorial
By U.S. Rep. Gerry
Connolly (D-11)
Last week, for the firsttime ever, the Centersfor Disease Control
and Prevention was forced toissue a domestic travel warn-ing to pregnant women plan-ning to visit Miami, a popu-lar getaway destination. Thismarks a sad milestone in ourcountry’s history. What wasonce seen as a threat fromforeign travel has nowreached our communities,jeopardizing our collectivehealth and safety, especiallythat of newborns. To date, more than a dozencases of the Zika virus have been traced to lo-cal mosquitos in Florida, which reports nearly400 cases of Zika associated with foreign travel.There have been 50 reported cases of Zika inVirginia, all linked to foreign travel, as of earlyAugust.
Countless times, as a nation, we’ve cometogether to find cures when faced with similarhealth crises. American ingenuity eradicatedPolio and slowed the Ebola epidemic. So, likemany of you, I assumed Congress would meetthis crisis head-on like it has done in the past.Surely we would expeditiously provide fund-ing for this global disease. Instead, sadly, Con-gress adjourned for summer break.
Recognizing the urgent need to respond tothe spreading Zika threat, the Obama Admin-istration redirected close to $600 million in
existing funds as a stopgapmeasure for initial activities.However, that will not beenough to fully address thethreat. I support thePresident’s emergency re-quest for $1.9 billion in Zika-related funding. Unfortu-nately, a counter proposal of-fered by the House majorityis insufficient and saddled
with extraneous and divisive policy riders.The consequences of Congressional inaction
could be devastating. States and communitieswon’t have the funding they need to fight Zika.State and local officials manage mosquito con-trol and response operations. Here in Fairfax,we have consistently supported a program totrap and test local mosquitoes for viruses likeWest Nile and now Zika. Without additionalfunding from the federal government, we limitthe ability of at-risk communities to sustainactivities to reduce the spread of Zika oncetransmission begins.
Vaccine development may also be delayed.Creating a vaccine requires multi-year commit-ments from the government and private sec-tor to reprioritize and spend money on researchand development. The Secretary of Health andHuman Services recently warned that, “Lack
There have been 50 reported casesof Zika in Virginia, all linked toforeign travel, as of early August.
Responding to the Zika Threat
of funding will delay or prevent the perfor-mance of clinical trials … limiting the abilityof manufacturers to make vaccines at the scalerequired to protect populations against Zika.”
We also need to ensure that there is enoughdiagnostic testing capacity available across thecountry. This is especially critical now withconfirmed cases of local mosquito transmis-sions. Swift, accurate diagnostic testing is foun-dational to our ability to track and respond tothis threat.
I was among those calling on Congress tocancel its August break until we addressed thischallenge. We cannot simply swat away thisthreat. With the recent diagnoses of local Zikatransmissions in Florida, Congress should re-convene as quickly as possible to partner withour states and local communities in respond-ing to this growing public health crisis.
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Madeline Dorr, of McLean, is onthe spring 2016 dean’s list at the Univer-sity of Maine-Orono.
Dov Cohen, of Vienna, received abachelor of arts degree from The Collegeof Wooster during commencement exer-cises in May 2016.
Graham Liggan, of Great Falls, hasbeen named to the spring 2016 dean’slist at Auburn University.
Enas A. Musa, of Great Falls, re-ceived a master of liberal studies fromFort Hays State University spring 2016.
Robert Maffei, of McLean, gradu-ated from Manhattan College with aB.A. in Secondary Education in May2016.
Justin Cecil, a 2012 graduate ofLangley High School, received a B.A. inPsychology with a minor in theatre fromthe University of California Santa Bar-bara on June 11.
Neal Daniel Dawson, of Vienna,graduated from Averett University inMay 2016 with a master of businessadministration degree.
Great Falls resident Nikki Cheshiregraduated from Pennsylvania State Uni-versity, Summa Cum Laude with abachelor’s degree in communicationsand magna cum laude with a bachelor’sdegree in Spanish. She will attend Co-lumbia University’s School ofJournalism in the fall to pursue amaster’s degree in journalism and docu-mentary film production.
Katherine W. Cynkar, of GreatFalls, was named to the Rhodes CollegeHonor Roll for the 2016 spring semes-ter.
Courtney Laine Vereide , ofVienna, graduated magna cume laudefrom Elon University on May 21, 2016,with a Bachelors degree in English anda Classical Studies minor.
Brandon D. Kendrick, of Vienna,is on the spring 2016 deans list atHampden-Sydney College.
Robert P. Buttarazzi, of Vienna, ison the spring 2016 deans list atHampden-Sydney College.
Megan L. Graves, of Vienna, hasbeen named to the president’s list for the2016 spring semester at Elon University.
James “Blair” Glennon IV gradu-ated from Darden School of Business inMay 2016. He is a 2003 Langley HighSchool graduate.
Joseph Boyd Greener, of GreatFalls, graduated from Wake Forest Lawin May 2016.
Christie Sweet, of Vienna, majoringin health and exercise science, graduatedcum laude from Bridgewater College inMay 2016.
Rebecca Helene Cooper-McDannel received a Master’s degreein personnel management from EastCarolina University She is a 2007 gradu-ate of Langley High School in 2007.
Kevin Paul Keena graduated inMay 2015 with a B.A. in history and vi-sual arts from Hampden-SydneyCollege. He hails from Vienna.
Jacob M. Farrar graduated summacum laude with a B.S. in biology fromHampden-Sydney College in May 2016.He hails from Oakton.
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He is married and he and hiswife, Michele, have two children.Michele works as a Tax Managerfor Ernst & Young. Their daughteris a legal assistant and a law stu-dent at American University. Theirson is a medical doctor, complet-ing his residency. Rev. Dore hasbeen active in community organi-zations including Rotary and Capi-tal Area Partnership UpliftingPeople.
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Dean A. Reuterto Speak at theGreat FallsSenior CenterEvent
The Great Falls Senior Centerhas announced Dean A. ReuterVice President and Director of thePractice Groups for the FederalistSociety will be a guest speaker forthe constitution event on Sept. 6.Reuter has served in two federalgovernment agency Offices of theInspector General, as Counsel tothe Inspector General, and DeputyInspector General, responsible forpolicing the legal use of federalfunds granted and contractedthrough those agencies. As such,Reuter helped to conduct andoversee criminal investigationsacross the country. He is a gradu-ate of Hood College, and the Uni-versity of Maryland School of Law.
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HomeLifeStyle
By Marilyn Campbell
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Before school begins laterthis month, taking thetime to organize homeand school supplies can
take the stress out of the transi-tion from a laid-back summer to astructured, schedule-driven schoolyear. Local home design and or-ganizational experts share ideas tohelp parents add practical organi-zational tools to their home with-out sacrificing their sense of style.
“Organizing your home to makethis transition smooth can makeall the difference in the world,”said Chuck Khiel, vice president ofFRED Home Improvement inBethesda. “Giving thoughts to howspaces around your home are usedduring the school year can helpwith this organization.”
Using space efficiently and cre-ating designated spaces for itemslike backpacks, jackets, sportsequipment and clothing will keepa home organized and prevent theback-to-school necessities fromovertaking a home’s aesthetic. “Forexample, if you have a mudroom,specifying spaces for backpacks,shoes and sports apparel takes theguesswork out of where the kidsshould be storing their stuff whenthey enter your home,” said Khiel.“Consistently storing items in thesame place will become atimesaver in the morning as thekids are getting ready for school.”
Small home decor items can adda sense of style and serve a practi-cal purpose. “Get a decorativehook to hang their backpack upwhen you come in,” said Sallie J.Kjos of Grey Hunt Interiors inChantilly. “It doesn’t need to lookjunky or kiddish. Keep in mind,you want it all to be functional foryour kids, but flow with yourhome.”
From tests to homework, a newschool year often brings an on-slaught of paper, stacks of whichcan create an unsightly scene in ahome. “Storage is key,” said Kjos.“Get some fabric-covered boxeswith lids for your children to stackup next to their desk to put schoolwork in that has been graded incase they need to refer back to it.”
A pegboard is another inexpen-sive accessory that can be used toorganize piles of papers. “You canfind them at a hardware store,”said Arlington-based personal or-ganizer Bonnie Atwater of Orga-nized for You. “Get them cut to fit
into your particular space, likebehind a door or over a desk. Youcan also paint them a bright colorto add a touch of whimsy and putthem in a spot that’s easily acces-sible.
Making items visible but taste-ful can boost organization withoutcreating a design emergency. “Dryerase calendars and storage cubesin bright colors can go in yourkitchen, mudroom or any roomthat you want to serve as a com-mand central,” said interior de-signer Cyndi Ibach of Elegant In-teriors by Cyndi in Alexandria.“When school things are organizedin a location where everyone cansee them, everyone has access toimportant information.”
For school supply organization,Kjos suggests: “Instead of usingpencil holders, get your mason jarsout, fill with crayons, markers andpencil to make for a cleaner, moreorganized look.” Remember to addcharging stations to yourchildren’s desk or study area.
Keep school notices, permissionslips and other forms of paper inplain sight without creating clut-ter. Take an old [picture]frame…and staple ribbon across itin whatever your decor colors areand use paper clips for your childto put up homework assignments,certificates, or other reminders,”said Kjos. “You can hang this abovethe desk.”
Kjos also offers an innovativeway to organize lunch supplies foreasy access. “One of my favoriteorganizing for school tricks is in-side of my pantry door,” she said.“I use over-the-door shoe holdersand put all their dried food for
lunch boxes in there to make pack-ing lunches easier and to reduceall the boxes and clutter in mypantry.”
A neat, streamlined closet can
also take some of the stress out ofthe morning mad dash to findshirts, socks and shoes. “Get a cute
Practical and chic ideas for making a home back-to-school ready.
Stylish Solutions for Organized Homes
Fabric-covered labeled boxes can hold stacks of paperneatly on a bedroom desk.
Photos courtesy of Sallie Kjos
Storing non-perishablefood for school lunches inover-the-door shoe holdersmakes packing luncheseasy and reduces clutter,advises Sallie Kjos.
“Organizing yourhome to make[the back toschool] transitionsmooth can makeall the differencein the world.”
— Chuck Khiel
decorative basket and stack theirclothes for the week by outfits soyou don’t have to do it everyevening,” said Kjos.
If constructing new storagespace is an option, consider dual-purpose units, advises Eric Tovar,president of Churchill Classics inPoolesville, Md. “Chalkboards andcorkboards in other areas of thehome provide a place to leave andread notes for each other so ev-eryone is aware of daily activities.”
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News
Officers responded to the 1100block of Walker Road in the GreatFalls area on Saturday, Aug. 6,around 7:32 a.m. for the report ofa single-vehicle crash. Officers lo-cated a yellow 2004 convertiblethat had been involved in the crash.The initial investigation determinedthat an adult male was driving thevehicle northbound on WalkerRoad, when for an unknown rea-son, the vehicle left the roadway,hit a dirt berm, overturned severaltimes, and came to rest.
The driver of the vehicle, a 28-year-old male, was transported toa local hospital with life-threaten-ing injuries and pronounced de-ceased by medical staff. There wereno other occupants in the vehicle.
Preliminary information sug-gests that speed appears to be afactor in this crash, according toFCPD Public Affairs Bureau pressrelease. The driver of the vehiclehas been identified as Henry H.Sterne, of Alexandria, and next ofkin has been notified. Detectivesfrom the Crash ReconstructionUnit responded and the investiga-tion is on-going.
Anyone with information aboutthis incident is asked to contact CrimeSolvers electronically by visitinghttp://www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.orgor text-a-tip by texting “TIP187” plusyour message to CRIMES(274637)**or by calling 1-866-411-TIPS(8477),or call Fairfax County Police at 703-691-2131.
Photo courtesy of FCPD
A 28-year-old Alexandria resident died in a single-vehiclecrash at the 1100 block of Walker Road in the Great Fallsarea on Saturday, Aug. 6.
Fatal Crash on Walker Road
Friday evening, Aug. 5, ArtsStudios & Galleries, with 27artists, hosted First Friday ArtWalk in the Village, offeringGreat Falls art admirers anopportunity to enjoy the arts,meet artists at work and enjoymusic while strolling throughthe Village Green.
Taking Art Walkin Great Falls
Great Falls artists opened their studios and galleries tothe public hosting First Friday Art Walk in the Village onAug. 5.
Judith Ledger Roty was one of theartists sharing her art with the commu-nity Friday, Aug. 5 at the Village Green.
Donna Robinson at work at VillageGreen Friday evening, Aug. 5.
Photos by Benjamin Kishore/The Connection
Emilie Gregory, 14, ofGreat Falls — a dancerwith Classical BalletTheatre of Northern
Virginia — received one of thehighest honors an artist her agecan receive: the offer of a full meritscholarship to train at the MiamiCity Ballet School. The scholarshipwill cover her full tuition andhousing so that she can train year-round with the renownedcompany’s Pre-Professional Divi-sion. Emilie earned this offer af-ter demonstrating her potentialduring the school’s summer inten-sive, held June 19-July 24
Although worried about beingso far from her home in Great
Falls, Emilie was excited about theprospect of learning theBalanchine technique and workingwith multiple, esteemed facultymembers. These included princi-pal faculty members GetaConstantinescu, Kathryn Moriarty,and Olivier Pardina; faculty mem-bers Rafi Maldonado-Lopez andMaribel Modrono; principal mem-ber Jeanette Delgado; and princi-pal soloist Nathalia Arja. Emilieenjoyed training, making newfriends, and watching Miami CityBallet company members re-hearse, and she excelled in the en-vironment, composed of fast-paced, rigorous days.
“Classical Ballet Theatre pre-
Emilie Gregory, a dancer withClassical Ballet Theatre inHerndon, selected to train withMiami City Ballet School.
Great Falls Dancer Offered Merit Scholarship
Emilie Gregory begantraining seriously when shejoined Classical BalletTheatre in Herndon fiveyears ago.
Emilie Gregory performs‘De Mi Alma,’ choreographyby Meghan Rudorfer, dur-ing An Evening with Classi-cal Ballet Theatre, held atthe Reston CommunityCenter on May 14, 2016.
pared me very well…,” saidEmilie, who noted that her Classi-cal Ballet Theatre [CBT] trainingalso had gained her a partial schol-arship to attend the intensive aswell as similar offers from otherballet companies. ”
Emilie began studying ballet se-riously in September 2011, whenshe joined Classical Ballet Theatre[CBT], founded over 25 years agoby Executive Director and ArtisticDirector Cynthia Donavin. At CBT,Emilie has enjoyed exceptionaltraining as well as classical andcontemporary performance oppor-tunities. Some of her favorite ex-periences include training for herYAGP solos with Kathy Beyer,former principal dancer with Bos-ton Ballet, and with MeghanRudorfer, former member ofMartha Graham 2; performing theDew Drop role in CBT’s 2015 “Nut-cracker”; learning new choreogra-phy from master instructors suchas Roni Koresh; and giving com-munity children free outreach per-
formances.A rising ninth grader at Langley
High School, Emilie will continueher local studies and daily Classi-cal Ballet Theatre training, and shecredits ballet for the time manage-ment skills and sharpened focusthat she will need to accomplish
this on a daily basis. She also willvolunteer through CBT’sChildren’s Series and other orga-nizations, opportunities she feelskeep her grounded. All the time,she will focus on her goal of join-ing a professional ballet companyin the future.
For more information about CBT andits training programs,call 703-471-
0750 or visit http://www.cbtnva.org/summer.
Photos by Katie and Tony de la Paz
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SHILLELAGHS TRAVEL CLUB100 East Street SE, Suite 202 • Vienna, Virginia 22180
703-242-2204 1-800-556-8646Please visit our Web site at: www.shillelaghtravelclub.com
for a listing of all our upcoming trips and socials.
Celebratingour 50th
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Nashville at the Opryland Hotel!, Sept. 1-6..................................$999Includes Motorcoach from Vienna, McLean Metro or Rockville, 5 nights hotel with 3 atOpryland, Daily Breakfast, luncheon cruise with entertainment & 1 Dinner, Sightseeing,Tours, Performance at Grand Ole Opry with Backstage Tour, Johnny Cash Museum,Delta Flatboat ride, Country Music Hall of Fame. - call for itinerary.
Thanksgiving in IRELAND, Nov. 20-27......................................$1999Includes air from Dulles on Aer Lingus, 6- nights hotel with full Irish Breakfast, 6Dinners, Whiskey, Beer & Cider Tastings, Daily Sightseeing, Porterage, 1-nightKilkenny, 4 nights Killarney, 1-night Kells - Call for full Itinerary.
Radio City Music Hall Christmas Show, Dec. 1 $185Includes Motorcoach from Vienna, Rockville & McLean Metro, Reserved seating for theChristmas Spectacular!, Free Time in NYC.
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Send announcements toconnectionnewspapers.com/Calendar/.Deadline is Friday at noon for thefollowing week’s paper. Photos/artworkencouraged.
ONGOINGCirque du Soleil “Kurious.” July 21
to Sept. 18. Tysons II, The LernerTown Center, 8025 Galleria Drive,Tysons Corner. $39-$170. 1-877-924-7783. cirquedusoleil.com/kurios.
Cindy Dibbs Exhibit. Aug. 1-31.Katie’s Coffe House, 760 WalkerRoad, Great Falls. Photographs from“Seasons.” 703-759-4673.
Evenings on the Ellipse. 5:30-7 p.m.Thursdays through Aug. 25. FairfaxCounty Government Center, 12000Government Center Parkway, Fairfax.Fun music and good company.Paradise Springs and The Winery atBull Run will be offeringcomplimentary tastings of theirpremium reds and whites. If it rains,concerts will be moved inside to theGovernment Center Forum. http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances/
Great Falls Farmers Market.Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 778 WalkerRoad Great Falls. http://greatfallsfarmersmarket.org/
SATURDAY/AUG. 13Used Book Collection. 9 a.m.-1:30
p.m. SunTrust Bank, 515 Maple Ave.East, Vienna. Sponsored by theAAUW McLean Branch. Also, bringyour CDs, DVDs, software, children’sbook, records, and recent textbooks,in good condition. Proceeds benefitscholarships for [email protected]. 703-527-4206.
Family Fun Jam at Jammin JavaCommunity fundraiser 1-2:30p.m.Live Music by Donaldsons’ Run,Dance & Sing Along, Contestsand Prizes, Food Available forPurchase. Proceeds benefit GrowingHope,a local organization thatsupports children with cancer andtheir families.$20 for adults, childadmission free.
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SUNDAY/AUG. 14Diamond Alley. 6-8 p.m. Great Falls
Village Centre Green, Great Falls. Adiverse mix of contemporary andclassic hits highlighting their unusualvocal talent. http://www.celebrategreatfalls.org/concerts-on-the-green/.
SATURDAY/AUG. 20.Vienna’s County Fair. Noon-4 p.m.
Freeman Store, 131 Church St. NE,Vienna. farm animals, crafts, a homegrown garden fruits and vegetablescompetition, a bike decorating
contest for kids, living history re-enactors, and old-fashioned musicand games. 703-938-5187.
SUNDAY/AUG. 21The 19th Street Band. 6-8 p.m. Great
Falls Village Centre Green, GreatFalls. The 19th Street Band hasfollowed the traditions of The CarterFamily and The Kingston Trio whilealso integrating modern elements ofAmericana, Country, and Rock ‘nRoll. http://www.celebrategreatfalls.org/concerts-on-the-green/.
Ellis Paul with Dave Navarro. 4 p.m.Jammin Java, 227 Maple Ave. E,Vienna. jamminjava.com.
SUNDAY/AUG. 28The Beat Hotel. 6-8 p.m. Great Falls
Village Centre Green, Great Falls.New Orleans Mardi Gras SwampFunk. http://www.celebrategreatfalls.org/
concerts-on-the-green/.
SATURDAY/SEPT. 1Paint the Town Reception. 4-6 p.m.
115 Pleasant St. NW. Vienna. ViennaArts Society members exhibition.ViennaArtsSociety.org.
SUNDAY/SEPT. 4The Alan Scott Band. 6-8 p.m. Great
Falls Village Centre Green, GreatFalls. A combination of driving,danceable rock combined with time-honored blues, funk, and Brit Popinfluences. http://www.celebrategreatfalls.org/concerts-on-the-green/.
SUNDAY/SEPT. 11Mike Terpak Blues Explosion. 6-8
p.m. Great Falls Village CentreGreen, Great Falls. http://www.celebrategreatfalls.org/concerts-on-the-green/.
‘Hello August’ Opens at Great FallsStudios Virtual Gallery
“Hello August” has opened at Great Falls Studios Virtual Gallery:Visit with a click and enjoy 40 works from 14 GFS member artists.Curated by Mike McDermott. http://www.greatfallsstudios.com/#!virtual-gallery/yg3u0
Mark your calendars and watch for news about upcoming GFSCommunity events: Oct. 14, 15, 16, 2016. Great Falls Studios An-nual Tour October 2016. Studios Tour Participant Exhibition atGreat Falls Community Library.
Dec. 3 & 4, 2016 Great Falls Studios Holiday ART FESTGreat Falls Studios member artists number over 100. Neighbors
and friends creating art in home studios and group studios along thewinding roads, in the woods and pastures, too, of our artful village.Learn more about Great Falls Studios at www.GreatFallsStudios.comand on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/Great-Falls-Studios-138530086206554/timeline/
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skills a must. Grow as a valued member of our team! Excellent salary and
benefits! E-mail: [email protected]
EducationalInternships
Unusual opportunity tolearn many aspects of thenewspaper business.Internships available inreporting, photography,research, graphics.Opportunities for students,and for adults consideringchange of career. Unpaid.E-mail [email protected]
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SATURDAY/AUG. 13Used Book Collection. 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
SunTrust Bank, 515 Maple Ave. East, Vienna.Sponsored by the AAUW McLean Branch. Also,bring your CDs, DVDs, software, children’s book,records, and recent textbooks, in goodcondition. Proceeds benefit scholarships forwomen. [email protected]. 703-527-4206.
THURSDAY/ AUG. 25Finance Committee Meeting of the Whole
7:30 p.m. at The McLean Community Center,1234 Ingleside Avenue. Governing Boardencourages residents of Small District 1A-Dranesville who have suggestions, comments orconcerns regarding the Center’s FY 2018 budgetto attend this meeting. At this meeting chairedby MCC Governing Board Treasurer PaulKohlenberger, the full board will continue workon the FY 2018 budget, which began with a staffpresentation at a July Finance Committeemeeting.
Call: 703-790-0123 or Visit: www.mcleancenter.org
WEDNESDAY/SATURDAY/SEPT. 7-10Quarterly Book Sale. Friends of the Tysons-
Pimmit Regional Library will hold QuarterlyBook Sale. Books and media for all interests andages. Wednesday 1 - 5 p,m.; Thursday 9 a.m. - 4p.m.; Friday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Bag sale/half pricesale - $7 per bag
Saturday, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Smaller scale weeklybook sale. 7700 Leesburg Pike Falls [email protected] 703-338-3307
MONDAY/SEPT.12Public Hearing on the FY 2018 Budget 7:30
p.m. t The McLean Community Center, 1234Ingleside Avenue. The hearing will giveresidents another opportunity to review andcomment on the Center’s FY 2018 budget.District residents who wish to speak at thepublic hearing are asked to call 703-790-0123,TTY: 711, to have their names placed on aspeakers’ list. In addition, written commentsmay be sent to the Governing Board by mail(address to: McLean Community Center, 1234Ingleside Avenue, McLean VA 22101), fax (703-556-0547) or E-mail([email protected]).
ONGOINGThe Northern Virginia Long Term Care
Ombudsman Program needs volunteeradvocates for residents in nursing homes andassisted living facilities. Contact Lisa Callahan at703-324-5861, TTY 711 or [email protected]. Also visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/olderadultservices/ltcombudsman/.
Fairfax County needs volunteers to drive olderadults to medical appointments andwellness programs. For these and othervolunteer opportunities, call 703-324-5406, TTY711 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadultsand click on Volunteer Solutions.
Bulletin Board
Faith Notes are for announcements and events inthe faith community. Send [email protected]. Deadline is Fri-day at noon.
St. Francis Episcopal Church, 9220Georgetown Pike in Great Falls, offers musical,educational, outreach and fellowship ministries inaddition to worship services, including an 8 a.m.worship service without music and a 10 a.m. wor-ship service with nursery care available during thesummer. 703-759-2082.
The Jewish Social Services Agency (JSSA)offers a wide variety of support groups for thosewith emotional, social, and physical challenges.www.jssa.org/growth-learning.
HAVEN of Northern Virginia offers a vari-ety of free bereavement support groups, meetingon a weekly basis. 703-941-7000 orwww.havenofnova.org.
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NOTE: Objections to the issu-ance of this license must be
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By KENNETH B. LOURIE
I Can't WorryAbout It
'It' not being "the cancer", as "Forrest, ForrestGump" described the cause of his mother'sdeath (it was on a Tuesday, I believe). Rather, 'it'being everything else in life. There's a peculiarsense of indifference that comes over you afterreceiving a diagnosis of cancer. Moreover, thesense of urgency of all things not cancer-relateddissipates as well.
I mean, given your diagnosis, how can any-thing else really matter? And in terms of yoursurvival, there is nothing more important quitefrankly, so 'everything else' pales in comparison.This is not to say that you can't be bothered withanything, but I will admit to this: everything(most things) become a bother. Time-sensitivetasks may force your hand (almost literally), buteven then, it's often a half-hearted endeavor.
Don't get me wrong, it's not as if I'm so pre-occupied with my survival that I can't functionbeyond my cancer perimeters; I can. It's morethat whatever the task, it becomes challenging;more mentally than physically (thank God),although I do have my deficits. In most instanceshowever, I do finish what I start, but it's that startthat stops me.
It's almost as if I need an actual push to getme moving emotionally; not because I'm in painor lacking red blood cells/fuel from heavy dutychemotherapy; I'm just stuck. And it's not as ifI'm unaware of the consequences of my inac-tion, I certainly am. It's more that the 'cons-equences' be damned, one-quarter speedahead. It's as if I'm a ship leaving harbor, I needa tug boat equivalent to get me out to see what Ican accomplish.
Invariably, I get it done, not in the timeframe that a "normal"/healthy person might, butmore so in the time frame in which anextremely reasonable and accommodating per-son might expect. I make my appointments; I'mmindful of time, day and date; I'm aware ofpeople, places and things; and I'm cognizant ofrequirements, demands and expectations. Butnone of it seems to have a hold on me. It sort ofbrushes by.
I don't mean to be disrespectful or inconsid-erate (although I can understand how it mightappear or be interpreted as such), it's simplythat, at least from this cancer patient's perspec-tive, I can't, nor do I want to, get out of my ownway. It's somewhere between inexplicable, inex-cusable and unexplainable. Hardly am I suffer-ing, as many cancer patients are — and as I wasduring those early heavy-duty chemotherapyinfusions (six hours-plus per treatment, no appe-tite, no energy, no motivation, no hair, minimalhope). Nevertheless, this malaise/lack of enthu-siasm/lack of concern for the big picture con-sumes my days and nights. I'm too caught up —consciously and sub-consciously, with the smallpicture: my life as a stage IV, non-small cell lungcancer patient whose oncologist originally gavea "13 month to two-year" prognosis. Try puttingthat in your pipe and living normally.
As much as I have in fact lived my life inrelative good spirits, a cancer diagnosis puts asort of governor on the bounce that used to bein your step. How do you ever forget the cir-cumstance that might be killing, or at leastabbreviating, your life expectancy? Symptomsthat you really feel and any number of whichyou imagine, constantly tug on your figurativecape. You can try to be Superman, but the real-ity is, cancer is a hell of an adversary, and plead-ing with it to stop its insidious effects is time notwell spent. Still, giving into it and not living yourlife as if you weren't afflicted is much easier saidthan done, and it's pretty difficult even saying it.
The accumulation of all these things con-stantly weighing on you is the toll that it takes.The result is for me, oddly enough, even if Idon't worry about one thing, I worry about theother — and vice-versa. And that's the recurringproblem: you're damned if you do and damnedif you don't.
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