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Lee District Lord & Lady Fairfax, Richard Knapp and Michele Duell, with Springfield District Lady & Lord Fairfax, Nancy-jo Manney and Mike Supervisor Jeffrey McKay (D-Lee). Thompson, with Supervisor Pat Herrity (R-Springfield). County Honors Lord & Lady Fairfax

very year since 1984, two indi- a great program that helps teachers get free viduals from each of the nine books, while her dedication to pedestrian EFairfax County magisterial dis- safety led to the installation of Fairfax tricts, as well as two from the at- County’s first HAWK Signal. Her work with large “domain” of Board of Supervisors the Springfield Civic Association helped give Chairman Sharon Bulova are honored for a voice to residents and their needs within their service to their communities or for local government, and her active support particular acts of heroism. For their dedica- of her FCPS neighborhood elementary tion, these community caretakers are schools contributed to student enrichment named Lord and Lady Fairfax for the year. initiatives. The 2017 honorees were feted at a re- ception at the County Government Center on the morning of June 6. Following this Springfield District gathering, the Lords and Ladies were es- Lord Fairfax: Mike Thompson, a Senior corted into the Board Auditorium where Vice President at a public relations company their accomplishments were publically ac- in Alexandria, is heavily involved in Spring- knowledged and each received a certificate field and Fairfax County, and has held mul- declaring their status. At-large Lady & Lord Fairfax, Jane Miscavage and John J. “Jeff” Lisanick, tiple committee positions. Among these The Lords and Ladies will be making a with the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chairman Sharon Bulova. positions, he serves as the secretary of the few more appearances during their reigns, Fairfax County Park Authority board and including at the signature celebration for former client at New Hope Housing’s as the Vote Yes Meals Tax Campaign Man- was elected to the Board of Visit Fairfax in Fairfax County’s 275th anniversary, which Eleanor U. Kennedy Shelter. Desiring to give ager. Currently, Jane Miscavage continues 2016. Serving on the Fairfax County Ath- will take place in the area surrounding the back to the homeless community, he joined to serve our schools as Vice President of the letic Council since 2009, he has helped up- Historic Fairfax Courthouse in central the Consumer Advisory Council (CAC) as Fairfax County Council of PTAs. date the county’s field and gym allocation Fairfax, on June 17. Just to add another an original member in 2012. Since being policies. “jewel in the crown” of this event which elected Chair of the CAC in 2013, he has Additionally, he worked with the Depart- promises fun and festivities for the whole been a member of the Governing Board with Lee District ment of Neighborhood and Community family, the real Lord and Lady Fairfax will a goal of preventing and ending Lord Fairfax: Richard Knapp is a truly Services and started a countywide soccer be joining celebration all the way from homelessness. Jeff took his passion to end dedicated citizen of Fairfax County, work- program, which brought in professional Great Britain. Nicholas Fairfax, 14th Lord homelessness to a new level in July 2015 ing tirelessly to reinvigorate and preserve trainers to work with young players from Fairfax of Cameron, and Lady Annabella will when he was hired by New Hope Housing Fairfax’s past while also bettering the fu- underserved communities. Among multiple help celebrate the founding of our county as the Residential Coordinator of the same ture of the Route One Corridor. This is dem- awards, Mike has received a Distinguished from when the area was part of lands owned shelter in which he was once a client. He onstrated by his hard work on the Old Partner Award from Fairfax County’s De- by his ancestor, the 6th Lord Fairfax of now serves as the Coordinator of Residen- Mount Vernon High School Reutilization partment of Community and Recreation Cameron. In announcing the visit by Lord tial Services, overseeing seven different Task Force and its Steering Committee, help- Services, and was named the Community and Lady Fairfax (the originals), Chairman sites. ing bring a landmark back to life. His co- Champion of Springfield District. Bulova laughed that the noble guests Lady Fairfax: Jane Miscavage has been an chairmanship of the Embark Advisory Lady Fairfax: West Springfield resident seemed a bit confused by the fact that there incredible asset to both Fairfax County Pub- Group has revealed a great guiding hand Nancy-jo Manney has served as president were more peers in whom they lic Schools and our community at large. In in easing transit in Lee District, and his con- and CEO of the Greater Springfield Cham- would be meeting. “Only here in Fairfax,” 2007, Jane began serving as a founder and tinued work with the Pinewood Lake HOA ber of Commerce since 1998. She is a mem- she told him. “We’re special.” manager of the Food Allergy Support Group and as the Lee representative on the South- ber of the Virginia Association of Chamber — Andrea Worker of Northern Virginia, where she helped over east Fairfax Development Corporation of Commerce Executives, the Coalition of 400 families access up-to-date allergy re- shows dedication to his neighbors. Northern Virginia Chambers, Virginia search and health care professionals. Her Lady Fairfax: Michele Duell’s commitment Chamber of Commerce and US Chamber of At-Large – commitment to children and families con- to improving the standard of living for the Commerce. Nancy-jo is also vice president tinued through her service to #IamFCPS, a residents of Lee District is hard to match. of the Transportation Association of Greater Chairman Bulova grassroots organization that advocated for Her service with the Friends of Richard Byrd Springfield and helped plan the 2017 Lord Fairfax: John J. “Jeff” Lisanick is a a fully funded 2017 FCPS budget, and later, Library saw the creation of Educators’ Night, Springfield Days Festival. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection ❖ June 8-14, 2017 ❖ 3 Learn more at News www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Three Republicans Running for Governor Offer Dueling Tax Plans Cut taxes or raise taxes? GOP primary debate offers an unusual array of options.

By Michael Lee Pope “Let me tell you something,” Wagner said The Connection during the debate. “It’s easy to say that when you’re sitting here and you’ve never ou know that old saying that noth- been in state government.” ing is certain in life but death and To solve the problem, Wagner is propos- Ytaxes? Here in Virginia, there’s an ing raising the gas tax to pay for buildings other certainty: Every year is an roads. The proposal echoes an earlier era election year. in Virginia politics, when Gov. Harry Byrd This year features a primary fight between suggested using the gas tax as a way to fi- three Republicans running for governor, nance building roads while avoiding debt. each with his own separate and distinct tax In Wagner’s plan, raising the gas tax would plan. avoid higher tolls on roads in Northern Vir- “Well this is really more of a conversa- ginia and Hampton Roads. Plus the proposal tion than Republicans usually have about Ed Gillespie Corey Stewart Frank Wagner is built on a sliding scale, which would mean taxes,” said Stephen Farnsworth is a pro- Age: 55 Age: 48 Age: 61 the tax would actually decrease when gas Experience: Chairman of Currently: Chairman of the Bachelor’s Degree: U.S. Naval fessor at the University of Mary Washing- the Republican Board of Supervisors, Prince Academy prices rise. ton. “You have a candidate willing to in- National Committee William County Military service: nine years in “We have an $18 billion deficit in the Vir- crease taxes, a candidate willing to abolish and counselor to the Bachelor’s Degree: Georgetown U.S. Navy ginia Retirement System. We have a Rainy President in the George University’s School of Place of birth: Ruislip, England the income tax and then, I guess, the W. Bush administration Foreign Service Profession: businessman Day Fund for a recession that should be at Goldilocks plan, which is in the middle.” Bachelor’s Degree: The Juris Doctorate: William $2.4 billion. It’s down to less than $300 The Goldilocks in this campaign is former Catholic University of Mitchell College of Law million right now.” America Profession: attorney Republican National Committee Chairman Place of birth: Mount Holly Ed Gillespie. Back in March, he outlined a Township, New Jersey REPUBLICANS USUALLY run on cutting proposal that would lower the state income Profession: lobbyist taxes. And although Gillespie has a moder- tax rate on people who make more than ate plan for cutting taxes, another candi- $17,000 a year from 5.75 percent to 5.15 Top Gillespie Donors date in the race has an extreme proposal, percent. For someone making more than ❖ $1.5 million from Let’s Grow Virginia, a Henrico-based PAC, funded in part by Hilton Worldwide one that some Republicans are calling un- $60,000 a year, that would mean about and Carly Fiorina’s super PAC workable. Prince William County Board of ❖ $100,000 from Dwight Schar, a McLean-based homebuilder with NVR Homes Supervisors Chairman Corey Stewart wants $400 less in taxes a year. Gillespie’s pro- ❖ $50,000 from Florida-based private prison company GEO Group, which operates Lawrenceville to eliminate the income tax. posal relies on revenue growth rather than Correctional Center, Virginia’s only private prison spending cuts to pay for the tax cuts. ❖ $50,000 from Edward St. John of the Maryland-based commercial real-estate agency St. John Prop- “Virginia hasn’t had a significant surplus “Our rates were set in 1972,” said erties Inc. in revenues, unanticipated unaccounted for ❖ Gillespie during the one and only debate of $40,000 from Richard DeVos of the Michigan-based investment management firm Windquest Group revenues, in 10 years,” said Stewart during (husband of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos) the primary season. “They have not come the televised debate. “Ed’s plan is com- down in 45 years, and other states around pletely dependent on that. It hasn’t hap- us have been moving.” Top Wagner Donors pened. It’s a charade.” The idea is classically Republican: cut ❖ $205,000 from Wagner’s Senate campaign committee, funded in part by the Virginia Senate Re- Stewart’s solution? Ask state departments taxes and predict that will turbo charge the publican Caucus and the Republican Party of Virginia to identify how they would slash their bud- ❖ $23,000 from William Magann of the Portsmouth-based concrete contractor W.F. Magann Corp economy, creating jobs in the process. It’s ❖ $10,000 from Stephen Ballard of the Virginia Beach-based general contractor S.B. Ballard Inc gets 30 percent, and then use those cuts as the kind of trickle-down economics that ❖ $10,000 from Kenneth Allen Hall of the Virginia Beach-based Hall Pontiac GMC a menu to reduce spending. fueled the rise of President Ronald Reagan ❖ $10,000 from Virginia Beach-based commercial real estate firm Pembroke Enterprises “My tax plan is dependent on a cut in back in the 1980s. Gillespie is selling the spending,” he said. “We are going to reduce tax cut plan as a clean break from the last Top Stewart Donors the rate from 5.75 percent to 4.75 percent four years of Democratic leadership in the ❖ $429,000 from Stewart’s Prince William County committee, funded in part by the Republican Party in a single year.” Executive Mansion, a move to the center of Virginia and the Republican Party of Prince William County Within a decade, Stewart says, the income right for a state that’s sharply divided. ❖ $35,000 from Christopher Ekstrom of the Texas-based private equity firm Ekstrom Properties LLC tax would be eliminated altogether. ❖ “It would also result in hard-working Vir- $30,000 from Manassas-based information technology company Progeny Systems Corp “That’s wishful thinking,” said Republi- ❖ $20,500 from Charles Robbins of the Newington-based home health care company CR Associates ginians who have had stagnant wages but ❖ $10,000 from Ahmet Aksoylu, an Oakton-based Realtor with Aksoylu Properties can strategist Dan Scandling. “That’s not rising costs over the past three, four, five going to happen because what are you go- years when our economy has been stagnant Gillespie’s plan would save $1,300 a year $65,000. On the campaign trail, Wagner has ing to replace it with? Are you going to do having nearly $1,300 more in our pockets for families that make more than $100,000 attacked Gillespie’s plan as an irresponsible something on property taxes and push it all to spend as we see fit.” a year. But that’s well under the median giveaway to the rich — one that isn’t rooted onto the localities? I don’t think that’s go- household income in Virginia, which is in experience in government. ing to go over very well.” ONE IDEA that’s not classically Republi- can is raising taxes. But that’s what state Sen. Frank Wagner (R-7) wants to do with the gas tax. He’s proposing a plan that Board Names Superintendent Finalist would raise the gas tax in an effort to raise money for building roads while avoiding he Fairfax County School Board has selected Dr. Scott rowing the field for second interviews. A committee of 19 staff high-cost tolls that have become prevalent TBrabrand as the finalist for the position of superinten and community members interviewed semi-finalists and pro- in Northern Virginia and Hampton Roads. dent of Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS), pending vided feedback to the board prior to the finalist selection. “I can’t remember a Republican candidate final Board approval at its meeting June 8. Brabrand currently Braband earned his bachelor of science in foreign service for statewide office in Virginia running on serves as the superintendent of the Lynchburg City Schools in degree in international economics from Georgetown Univer- a tax increase,” said Quentin Kidd, a politi- Lynchburg. Brabrand previously worked at FCPS in several roles sity in 1990, and his master’s degree in education from The cal science professor at Christopher New- including assistant superintendent, principal of Fairfax High George Washington University. In 2003, he completed his doc- port University. “And there probably aren’t School, assistant principal, associate principal, and teacher. toral work in educational leadership and policy from Virginia a dozen nationally in the last decade or two Brabrand was selected as finalist following a nationwide Tech. Prior to joining FCPS as an employee, he served as volun- decades who have run on a tax increase like search led by the firm of Hazard, Young, Attea and Associates. teer at FCPS while working as assistant manager for Bell Atlan- Frank Wagner is right now.” The board received input from parents, employees, and the tic. Meanwhile, Wagner is suspicious of community before candidates were brought forward. The board Following Board approval, it is anticipated Brabrand will be- Gillespie’s tax proposal. Specifically he’s initially interviewed candidates in early February before nar- gin a four-year term on July 10. critical of how it’s been sold. 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Dominion plans to spend on Two candidates try the two pipelines in Virginia could be put to better use. to ignore moderate “I’ve opposed these two pipelines,” he said during records and that first debate. “I believe for a fraction of that $6.7 bil- repackage themselves lion, we could put tens of thousands more people to as hardcore work on clean energy, energy efficiency, localizing food progressives. production and other mea- By Michael Lee Pope sures.” The Connection Photo by Michael Lee Pope/The Connection THE DEBATE over guns has egrets? Candidates for the also been a sticking point in Democratic nomi-nation for the Democratic primary. On governor have probably got a the campaign trail, Northam R has criticized Perriello for few. But Lt. Gov. has too few to mention. During a changing his position on the debate on NBC4 late last month, Julie Carey National Rifle Association, a asked the lieutenant governor what kind of group that once endorsed his mistakes he’s made that he regrets during campaign for Congress. Dur- a recent televised debate, Northam did not ing one of the televised de- talk about about his two votes for George bates this year, Northam W. Bush in 2000 and 2004. And he didn’t turned to Perriello and re- talk about taking money from Dominion, minded voters that he has the utility that wants to build controversial received support from the pipelines through the state. NRA during a time when “Well I tell you I don’t really have any Lieutenant Governor Ralph Northam and former U.S. Rep. Tom Perriello (D-5) debate concerns were mounting regrets, Julie,” said Northam. “But what I in Fairfax County. over gun control in America. did learn was when I started in Richmond “That was since 2010,” Ralph Northam Tom Perriello in 2008 as a senator … ” said Northam. “You served in Congress from Age: 57 Age: 42 2008 to 2010. That was after the Virginia And then Northam told a story about his Currently: Virginia’s 40th Lieutenant Governor; Served one term in U.S. Congress, Va. 5th district efforts to get a smoking ban passed in Rich- previously served in the Virginia Senate Bachelor’s Degree: Tech tragedy. What has changed about the mond after initial opposition from Republi- Bachelor’s Degree: Virginia Military Institute Juris Doctorate: Yale Law School National Rifle Association between 2010 Medical Degree: Eastern Virginia Medical School Place of birth: Ivy, Va. and 2017?” cans. One of the old verities of political life Place of birth: Nassawadox, Va. Profession: attorney in Virginia is that if you’re explaining, you’re Profession: pediatric neurologist Perriello responded that times have losing. And the lieutenant governor was not changed. “Well, you know, you and I have about to start explaining his support for Top Northam Donors both have all done guns. You know that. Republicans. And he wasn’t about to start You were a deciding vote after Virginia Tech ❖ $200,000 from venture capitalist Michael Bills of Bluestem Asset Management LLC on something that prevented Fairfax and explaining the $40,000 he’s accepted from ❖ $110,000 from Henrico-based Common Good VA, a committee set up by Gov. Terry McAuliffe in other communities from being able to de- Dominion and its executives during his run March 2014 to raise political donations during his time as governor for governor. So he changed the subject. ❖ $77,000 from Thomas DePasquale of the software company Outtask LLC mand fingerprinting on concealed carry per- ❖ “Not sure that qualified as a mistake,” $52,500 from Conrad Hall, retired president and CEO of Norfolk-based Dominion Enterprises mits. ❖ $50,000 from Washington-based DGA Action, a super PAC funded by Democratic Governor’s Asso- That was a deciding vote. There was responded Carey. “But let’s try you Mr. ciation Perriello on that.” never a moment where I was a deciding vote That’s when former U.S. Rep. Tom for the NRA.” Both of the candidates sup- Perriello (D-5) talked about an issue that Top Perriello Donors port free community college for Virginia stu- his critics have been focused on since the ❖ $500,000 from Sonjia Smith, Charlottesville philanthropist dents, although they differ on how to fi- ❖ day he announced his candidacy earlier this $250,000 from George Soros of New York-based Soros Fund Management LLC nance it. Northam says no tax increase ❖ $230,000 from the New York-based activist network Avaaz Foundation would be needed to finance his plan; stu- year: a vote he made during his time in ❖ $125,000 from Alexander Soros, New York executive and philanthropist (son of George Soros) dents would engage in public service to pay Congress to deny federal funding for abor- ❖ $75,000 from Courtney Smith, financial advisor with New York-based East Rock Capital tions in taxpayer-subsidized health insur- for free community college in high-demand ance plans under the . candidate has a more difficult transforma- atic,” said Farnsworth. “Perriello may be bet- areas. Supporters of Northam have been using tion? Opinions are divided. Virginia Tech ter able to explain away the very conserva- “If they become certified in one of these Perriello’s vote in favor of the Stupak-Pitts political science professor Robert Denton tive nature of his old congressional district.” areas, then they will give one year back in Amendment as a way highlight Northam’s says Perriello will have a more challenging Perhaps the more thorny issue for Northam public service at which time they will get long history supporting women’s reproduc- time selling voters on his new progressive is his position on the controversial pipelines paid,” said Northam. “So it’s not like they’re tive rights. persona. Dominion wants to build in Virginia. De- out there working for free.” “That amendment and the eventual com- “He has to explain that at the time I wasn’t spite being asked multiple times on the cam- Perriello says a tax increase will be promise was highly restrictive, said Perriello countering my beliefs, attitudes or values paign trail, the lieutenant governor has yet needed, especially for those making more during the NBC4 debate. “And in working related to abortion,” said Denton. “But I was to take a stand one way or the other. than half a million dollars a year. He says with reproductive justice advocates since looking at my constituents in the Fifth Con- Northam says the multibillion projects could that would allow people who attend free then understanding just how much of a step gressional District and therefore trying to create jobs and boost the economy. “Obvi- community college to have the dignity to backwards it was in that space.” represent them.” Others aren’t so sure. Uni- ously we want the pipeline to be built with come home at night and tuck their children versity of Mary Washington professor science and transparency,” Northam said into bed. THAT EXCHANGE reveals a curious phe- Stephen Farnsworth says Northam is in a during the first debate in April. “We also “We don’t need people giving back in ser- nomenon in the race for the Democratic more perilous position explaining his votes need jobs in the commonwealth of Virginia.” vice,” said Perriello. “We have a private sec- nomination this year. Both candidates are for Bush. Perriello has made his opposition to pipe- tor with jobs ready to hire people if we help trying to run to the left, abandoning their “The anger that you see among Demo- lines a centerpiece of his campaign, and he’s them just a little bit to get that certificate previously moderate or even center-right crats really I think is going to create a sense pledged to reject campaign contributions and have the dignity of the kind of job they positions on a number of issues. So which that the votes for Bush were more problem- from the utility. Perriello says all that money can support a family with.” www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection ❖ June 8-14, 2017 ❖ 5 Fairfax Station, Opinion Lorton & Clifton

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To the Editor: for Fairfax families. My vote on June 13 will be for Tilly understands the challenges Tilly Blanding, the Democratic facing our district. She was a so- nominee for District 42. Tilly is a cial worker for almost three de- proven fighter and a community cades at Child Protective Service leader. She has the progressive where she found the solutions voice we need in Richmond. Tilly needed to protect children from has been working in this district dangerous situations. She also for almost 30 years, as a social helped found the first three Fam- worker, community organizer, and ily Resource Centers in Fairfax a volunteer for many of our County, trained people to become county’s great programs. foster parents, and oversaw 13 I have known Tilly for many community-based programs and years. I recently shared with her partnerships. She has lobbied in that I was laid off from my job af- Richmond for Medicaid expan- ter 25+ years of dedicated service. sion, livable wages, and protec- She asked if I still had health cov- tions for women’s rights for many erage because she knows that I years. Tilly has the tenacity and have Type 1 Diabetes, and I told the fortitude needed to fight for her I didn’t qualify for VA Medic- our Democratic values in Rich- aid. Her passion and conviction to mond. fight for Medicaid expansion will I know she has my support on help Virginians who need medical June 13 and I urge you to vote for care, people like me. I have over- Tilly Blanding, Democrat for Del- come my circumstance, but that egate, District 42. can’t be said for everyone. What about veterans, the mentally ill, L. C. Carter senior citizens, children and low- Resident of Fairfax County, income Americans? Tilly will fight District 42

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Fairfax Baptist Temple, at the corner of Fairfax County Parkway and Burke Lake Inspired to Run Roads, holds a bible study fellowship at 9 a.m. Sundays followed by a 10 a.m. worship service. dates — Steve Adragna, Michael Drobnis or Nursery care and children’s church also pro- Kathy Tran and Tilly Blanding wye Lolita Mancheno-Smoak — in the general vided. 6401 Missionary Lane, Fairfax Station, 703-323-8100 or www.fbtministries.org. Photo by Thomas Kendziora/The Connection election on Nov. 7. The Republican candi- for the 42nd District seat in Richmond. date will be chosen at a Primary Canvass on Grace Presbyterian Church offers By Thomas Kendziora exciting,” Blanding said. “We both attended June 10. Sunday school for all ages at 9:15, and a The Connection the Emerge Bootcamp Training a couple of blended worship service 10:30 a.m. every Sunday morning. Coffee and fellowship fol- months ago, and there were 30-something lows worship. Nursery care is provided from standing-room-only crowd was women from around the state in that train- Kathy Tran 9-11:45 a.m. 7434 Bath Street, Springfield. on hand for Wednesday night’s ing. So it’s very, very exciting to see women 703-451-2900 or www.gracepresby.org. Career: Department of Labor; National A42nd District Democratic forum coming in there and taking charge, especially Immigration Forum First Baptist Church of Springfield at the West Springfield Govern- after what happened to Hillary [Clinton], Education: Duke (undergrad); Michigan offers Sunday school at 9:15 a.m., followed ment Center—to listen to two women. the disappointment there. I think that’s why (Masters) by both traditional and contemporary wor- Candidates Tilly Blanding and Kathy Tran you see so many women running, not just Focus of First Bill: Increased investment in education ship services at 10:30 a.m. at 7300 Gary St., are competing for the party’s delegate nomi- in Virginia but around the globe.” Springfield. 703-451-1500 or www.fbcspringfield.org. nation. The district has been served by Re- Blanding and Tran discussed education, publican Del. Dave Albo for 24 years, but health care and state transportation, among Nelfred “Tilly” The Guhyasamaja Buddhist Center, he announced in April that he would not other issues, during the 90-minute debate, 10875 Main St., Fairfax City provides free seek reelection. The Democratic party views which was moderated by Mike Henry, chief Blanding classes to both newcomers and advanced this district as a prime flip target in Novem- of staff for Sen. (D-VA). While Career: Retired social worker practitioners of Tibetan Buddhism. The cen- Education: South Carolina State ter emphasizes working with the mind and ber. The district voted 57 percent for Hillary the two candidates agreed on most matters From left: Moderator Mike Henry and Democratic candidates Kathy Tran and Tilly Blanding debate a variety of issues during a forum at the West Focus of First Bill: Improved Pre-K educa- learning how to understand the workings of Clinton in November to Donald Trump’s 37 of policy, their differing styles were on dis- tion enrollment the mind, overcoming inner causes of suffer- Springfield Government Center on Wednesday.” ing, while cultivating causes of happiness. percent. Clinton won every precinct in the play. Blanding, for instance, made a point Under the direction of Lama Zopa Rinpoche, district except one, Fountainhead. to involve the room during her points (“Raise GOP to Hold the center is a place of study, contemplation Both candidates said they were inspired your hand if you’ve been in traffic”), while sis on improved education. place a premium on listening and inclusive- and meditation. Visit www.guhyasamaja.org to run in large part because of the 2016 elec- several of Tran’s talking points centered on “As a legacy, [my husband] and I want to ness during her campaign and beyond. Primary Canvas for more information. “My door will swing on open hinges to tion result. With the women’s march taking friends or family members. make sure that all our kids know that we’re 42nd District GOP Primary Canvass will Clifton Presbyterian Church, 12748 place one day after Donald Trump’s inaugu- Tran’s time working at the U.S. Depart- doing absolutely everything we can when people in my region,” Blanding said. “They be held, June 10, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Firehouse Richards Lane, Clifton, offers Sunday worship ration, there are a lot of newly energized ment of Labor and the National Immigra- our country is facing this moment of crisis,” can come to me because that’s what I’m be- Primary between the three candidates to be services at 10 a.m. and Cup of Fellowship at citizens who are taking a more active role tion Forum gives her experience dealing with Tran said in her closing statement. ing elected for: to help people.” the Republican nominee for the 42nd House 11 a.m. Nursery care is provided from 9:45- of Delegates seat is open to eligible voters of 11:15 a.m. Christian education for all ages is in politics at all levels, Tran said. Tran called legislation. She played a role in implement- Blanding spent three decades as a social The primary election for the Democrats the 42nd district. South County Middle at 9:45 a.m. 703-830-3175. the energy at the forum “undeniable.” ing the Workforce Innovation and Opportu- worker in the region. She came out of re- in this race is June 13, and the winner will School, 8700 Laurel Crest Drive, Lorton. “I think having two women running is very nity Act, and her vision includes an empha- tirement to enter this race, and said she will run against one of three Republican candi-

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Once the problem is identified, Robison

Photo courtesy of Geof and his team of trainers work to create an Getting Hurt in the Gym exercise program that is designed to de- crease pain and build fitness. should take the time to learn proper form One example that he uses to explain his Prevent and treat and seek the help of an exercise professional therapeutic strategy is knee pain, which he for advice as to how to perform various ex- says is one of the injuries he sees most of- workout injuries. ercises,” said Martin. “Investing the time to ten in clients. He observes the client’s move- learn how to move well at the beginning of ments to help determine the cause of the By Marilyn Campbell an exercise program will pay off in the long problem. “Maybe it’s coming from the foot, run.” f Robison because the foot is not strong enough, so hile sustaining an injury isn’t on Failing to do warm-up exercises before a your knees cave in when you squat,” he said. Wanyone’s list of fitness goals, a workout and increasing the intensity of the “Maybe your glutes [gluteal muscles] are recent study by the Center for exercise too quickly — either within the weak or maybe your quads [quadriceps] are Injury Research and Policy shows an in- exercise session or across multiple exercise Geoff Robison of Custom Kinetics weak. Strengthening these muscles can help crease in gym-related injuries in recent sessions — are among the leading causes in McLean shows a client how to stabilize the leg and help relieve knee pain.” years. Corrective exercise is among the of workout injury, says Martin. Not follow- use corrective exercise. Robison builds an exercise regimen that strategies for recovering from workout-re- ing safety procedures is another. For those dedicated to fitness, being told is designed to address a specific issue or lated injuries, but fitness experts are also “Some of the most serious exercise inju- to rest can be hard to hear, says Geoff injury. “One exercise that I might use is the emphasizing prevention. ries happen from not using common sense,” Robison of Custom Kinetics in McLean, but clam shell where clients lie down on their “Generally speaking, at some point it’s he said. “These can come in a variety of he says that it is possible to be active while side and open and close their knees,” he good following an injury to perform cor- forms, but may be due to trying to show recovering from an injury. “One of the hard- said. “When it’s a case of muscle overuse, I rective exercises to rehab injured muscles,” off, not wearing proper shoes or equipment est things for a runner with an injury to hear might use a foam roller or resistance bands said Joel Martin, Ph.D., Exercise, Fitness for the exercise mode, exercising in unsafe is that they have to stop running,” Robison to loosen and strengthen the muscles.” and Health Promotion Graduate Program environments, or not using a spotter for said. “But one of the worst things you can Bryant says that an injury can be an op- coordinator and assistant professor of Ki- heavy lifts.” do when you have an injury is lay down portunity to try a new type of workout. “For nesiology at . Even with safety measures in place, and not move. Movement, when done prop- example, if you’re a runner, but your knees “Depending on the stage of the healing Parker Bryant, a personal trainer based in erly, can be very healing. It can bring blood are bothering you, stop running for a while process the exercises may focus on getting Bethesda, Md., tells his clients that injuries flow and realign your body.” and try swimming to give your knees a rest,” blood flowing to the injured area, regain- can happen, even to the most cautious ath- Exercise can be used to help heal some he said. “After you’re been pain-free for ing strength in injured muscle or correct- letes. “For many common injuries, especially workout or sports related injuries, says more than a week, you’re probably healed. ing poor movement patterns that contrib- a muscle that’s sore because it’s been over- Robison. “Everyone who walks in our door When you do return to your normal exer- uted to the injury.” used, I usually advise clients to apply ice gets taken through an assessment,” he said. cise routine, don’t dive in with the same One of the most common causes of sports for about 20 minutes several times a day to “Whether it’s low back pain, a knee prob- intensity as before your injury. Gradually or workout related injuries is performing reduce any swelling and to rest the injured lem or shoulder pain, we find the root cause work your way back so that you don’t an exercise incorrectly, says Martin. “You body part,” he said. of the problem.” reinjure yourself.”

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Send notes to the Connection at majored in management. security studies. and Primary Care, [email protected] or call 703-778-9416. Deadline is Fri- Michael Phillip Chaitovitz, of Alexandra Sickmen, of Fairfax Karuna Galla, MD day. Dated announcements should be Lorton, was commissioned as a second Station, made the spring 2017 submitted at least two weeks prior to lieutenant in the U.S. Army through the dean’s list at Coastal Carolina Uni- the event. Clemson University (Clemson, S.C.) versity (Conway, S.C.). Sickmen is located at 5618 Ox Rd, D-2, Fairfax Station, Army and Air Force ROTC. Blanchard majoring in communication. Alexander Robert majored in management. VA 22039, is closing effective 6/15/17. Blanchard, of Lorton, was com- Luke Allen, class of 2017, from missioned as a second lieutenant in Nakkara Hess, of Lorton, made the Clifton, was named to the dean’s list 3DWLHQWVDUHUHTXHVWHGWRFRQWDFWWKHRIÀFH the U.S. Army through the Clemson spring 2017 dean’s list at Coastal Caro- at Bucknell University (Lewsiburg, University (Clemson, S.C.) Army lina University (Conway, S.C.). Hess is Pa.) during the fall semester of the at the above address or call 703-291-0405 and Air Force ROTC. Blanchard majoring in intelligence and national 2016-17 academic year. to arrange for obtaining medical records or transfer to another physician.

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

Send notes to the Connection at learn and practice Hebrew in a fun connectionnewspapers.com/Calendar/ and interactive way while learning JUNE 8-10 or call 703-778-9416. The deadline is more about Israel. Free, however we Summer Book Sale. Various times at the Friday prior to the next paper’s ask that you try to attend regularly. the Burke Centre Library, 5935 Freds publication at noon. Dated RSVP [email protected]. Oak Road. Featuring books for adults announcements should be submitted at Smoke Free Bingo. 7 p.m. Every and kids and other media for summer least two weeks prior to the event. Friday. Fairfax Volunteer Fire vacations. Call 703-249-1520. Department, 4081 University Drive, Fairfax. Free coffee, entertaining ONGOING callers, $1,000 jackpot (with breaks FRIDAY/JUNE 9 for smoking friends). Meet the Author Storytime in the Park. Tuesdays . 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 www.fairfaxvd.com. 703-273-3638. through May 30, 10:30 a.m. at Old p.m. at Springfield Golf & Country English Conversation Groups Town Square. Fairfax. Visit Club, 8301 Old Keene Mill Road, weekly at George Mason, Burke fairfaxva.gov/parksrec or call 703- Springfield. Great Harvest Bread Centre, and Lorton Libraries Practice 385-7858. Company Jeff Connelly, will share and improve your English. Day and Senior Line Dancing 1-2 p.m. Little how they may be a national start times vary. Visit: RIver Glen Senior Center 4001 company, but they have the spirit va.evanced.info/fairfaxcounty/lib/ Barker Court, Fairfax. Line Dancing is and heart of a locally owned small eventcalendar.asp a gentle, social form of aerobic business. Also Keith Clemons, will be Funday Monday 10:30 a.m., every activity. Studies have shown it aids in speaking about the book he Monday at Old Town Hall, 3999 warding off Alzheimer’s disease. No authored. Call 703-922 6438/703- You Can Make a Difference University Drive, Fairfax. There will previous experience needed. Cost: $5 913-9844 or visit be music, movement, storytelling, per 8 week session. Email barbriba@ [email protected]. performances, crafts, and more. It is Music on the Plaza hotmail.com or call 703-524-3739. . 7 p.m. at the Old open to children of all ages, however Carolina Shag. Wednesdays. 6:30-10 Town Plaza, 3955 Chain Bridge especially for those who haven’t yet p.m. Arlington/Fairfax Elks Lodge, Road, Fairfax. Music and dance started school. Programs are free and 8421 Arlington Blvd., Fairfax. Free performances. Visit open to the public, donations are lessons at 7:30 p.m. No partners www.fairfaxva.gov for more. gratefully appreciated. There is needed. Dinner menu. $8. Under 21 ample free parking in the downtown free. nvshag.org. area, and stroller access at the rear of JUNE 9-11 FUN-Exercise Thursdays, noon-12:50 Old Town Hall on Main St. 703-385- Celebrate Fairfax. Various times at p.m. Grace Presbyterian Church 7858 www.fairfaxva.gov/culturalarts the Fairfax County Government Family Room, 7434 Bath St., Kingstowne Farmers Market Center, 12000 Government Center Springfield. Inova certified exercise opens. 4-7 p.m. every Friday Pkwy., Fairfax. Community-wide Cats benefit from being in a foster instructor leads a moderate level through Oct. 27, at Kingstowne Giant celebration with art, musical exercise class with music and current Parking Lot, 5870 Kingstowne performances, and rides. Everclear is home. We need long- and short-term events conversation. Muscle, Balance, Center, Alexandria. Freshly picked, on the main stage on Saturday night. Strength Training using stretch bands producer-only vegetables and fruit, Visit celebratefairfax.com/ for more. fosters for cats of all ages, mothers and weights both standing and from-scratch bread (including gluten seated exercises. Instructor donation free), baked goods, kettle corn, salsa, with litters and kittens on their own. is $5. [email protected] or 703- hummus, cake pops, fruit popsicles, SATURDAY/JUNE 10 499-6133. and ice cream. Email FootGolf National Qualifier Email [email protected]. Exercise Program Mondays and . 1:30-9 [email protected] Fridays at 9:30 a.m. year-round at p.m. at Pinecrest Golf Course, 6600 or call 703-642-0128 for more. Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 5114 Little River Turnpike. Pinecrest Golf Twinbrook Rd. Fairfax. The exercises Course will host the U.S. National are for strength, balance and Qualifier for the American FootGolf Consider CAMPS & CLASSES League. Visit maintaining limberness. Contact Art Camp. SCFB office at 703-426-2824 for Various times July 3-7, July www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/golf/ more information. 24-28, and July 31-Aug. 4 at the pinecrestgc/ or call 703-324-8782. Fostering Cafe Ivrit (Hebrew Cafe). 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From left: Officers P. Edwards and M. From left: Albin Fuentes, Maycol, Jenni- Grace and Military Police Specialist Seth fer and Michael Artica spent the day Brown stand near the line up of military together as a family engaging with local Technician Kerri Bouse and Lt. Mike Engelhardt monitor and police cars eager to answer questions law enforcement and heading to the the unit and readily greet those who stop by. from the local community. barbeque station. Lorton Hosts Public Safety Day Community engages with law enforcement agencies at annual event. By Basma Humadi held throughout Fairfax County. two dogs and answered many hard-hitting Linda Alston happened to discover the event The Connection “Really what I want the community to questions from children such as “Can I pet by chance as she and her 16-year-old daugh- notice or be clear about is that law enforce- your dog?” Lt. Mike Engelhardt, a local ter were headed to the library. “She’s [my arbeque, face painting and moon- ment, public safety, sheriff and police — all firefighter, saw the event as a reminder for daughter] really enjoying it,” Alston said. bounces sounds like an ideal day of those entities that serve the community, community members to see what forms of “She got her face painted, she’s been talk- Bout for the family. Held in the are here for them. And we [local law en- public safety the community offers and as ing to the officer about the dog [he brought] backyard of the Lorton Library on forcement] can have fun too and share the a means to gain an appreciation for the ser- — she really loves dogs.” a sunny summer’s day, the second annual love, and come out and participate and just vices their tax dollars pay for. After leaving Pleased with her luck that day, Alston and Public Safety Day gave Lorton community have a nice day,” she said. the military when he was 32 and trying out her daughter gained an enriching experi- members a grounded network to familiar- The event was an interactive way for chil- different careers, he eventually came to join ence. “I would like to say it turned out to ize with local law enforcement members; dren and parents to establish a positive the Fire Department. be a really wonderful event and it seems state patrols, the sheriff’s office, local po- impression with local law enforcement and “I tried the business world and knew very like a success. Lots of people showed up and lice forces, firefighters and Public Safety meet the members who serve their commu- quickly that wasn’t what I wanted to do. I I would hope that they do this again,” she Communications — all in attendance. nity. A helicopter parked on the library back kinda liked being in the action and just the said. At the face painting booth, decorating yard for a short time and local community service to the community. This is the job, it As for the most requested face paintings children’s faces with a variety of butterflies, members got a small tour: a line-up of po- seems like, you can help the people out from children, Corasty noted there were a stars and footballs sat Sommer Corasty, an lice cars were parked in the library back when they’re having their problems and lot of stars and footballs. “We’ve had a lot employee for the Fairfax County Sheriff. yard where children could sit inside and you’re going to find most firemen feel that of stars, a lot of hearts, and we just got our Having worked at the office for 18 years, ring the siren; a firetruck was brought out way,” he said. first request for a rainbow. I haven’t seen Corasty regularly attends anywhere from and local firefighters offered a tour of the Though the event drew the attention of that all day. The boys, they love the foot- two to four Public Safety Days which are truck; and the K-9 unit brought out their many parents and their younger children, ball and the MVP,” she said. Home of the $6,850 Bathroom Remodel Learn About Adver sing From Now to WOW in 5 Days Guarantee Select your in the Connec on 10% down nothing until the job TWO POOR TEACHERS products from isis completecomplete forfor thethe Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling our Mobile and Digital Op ons! past 17 years Showroom and Design AAdverdver singsing iinn tthehe CConneconnec onon Center Fully Insured & aandnd upcomingupcoming sspecialpecial secsec ons:ons: Class A Licensed Since 1999 cconnectionnewspapers.com/advertisingonnectionnewspapers.com/advertising Free Estimates or call 703.778.9431 703-999-2928 Visit our website: www.twopoorteachers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection ❖ June 8-14, 2017 ❖ 13 Classified Entertainment WWW.CONNECTIONNEWSPAPERS.COM To Advertise in This Paper, Call by Monday 11:00 am 703-778-9411

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LOURIE Good is not Having been a cancer “diagnosee” now for Among good, where eight years and exactly three months — as I sit better is and type on May 27, 2017, a lifetime consider- expected. ing the original “13 month to two-year” prog- nosis I was given on February 27, 2009, I have Neighbors -Thomas Fuller learned much about cancer that I didn’t know. From Page 6 In fact, I’ve learned everything about cancer I In addition to the chairman, representa- know now because previously I knew nothing. LANDSCAPING LANDSCAPING Growing up I heard/experienced very little tives from all branches of county law en- about cancer. My parents were healthy as was forcement and safety agencies and other de- my immediate family (aunts, uncles, cousins). partments were on hand to show their GUTTER GUTTER And even though I spent many Sundays with neighborly support. Supervisor John Foust my parents visiting my grandparents in nursing homes, the diseases/afflictions I remember (D-Dranesville) was also in attendance, as hearing most about were diabetes, Parkinson’s, were Del. Vivian Watts (D-39), Del. Mark Leukemia and high cholesterol. Never cancer Sickles (D-43), and deputy county execu- or any condition that I associated with cancer. I tive for public safety, David Rohrer. realize now how lucky we all were. I wouldn’t say I took good health for granted, but I might Watts, who was hosted by a local family have taken it as a given. Not any more. during a 2008 visit to Turkey, said it was Everyday I wake up, as my father used to “so sad what is happening in that extraor- say, is a good day; and ever since I was diag- dinary place.” With the tensions and un- nosed in early 2009, most days — all things rest in their native country, and the spike considered, and I do consider all things, have IMPROVEMENTS IMPROVEMENTS been good days. I have been extraordinarily in anti-Muslim sentiment that many Turk- fortunate in how my body and mind has ish immigrants have faced in their new reacted to being diagnosed with a “terminal” homeland, Watts is saddened that many disease: non-small cell lung cancer, stage IV. “must feel like no place is home. That’s why LANDSCAPING LANDSCAPING Rarely have I ever gone one step forward and then two steps backward. it is all the more important to be here as Oh sure, the early hairless days of heavy- part of the bridge to connect people.” duty chemotherapy (infused for six hours every Mustafa Akpinar, CEO of the Rumi Forum three weeks) were challenging, but it was a and an organizer of the event, agreed that process I had to endure — so far as I knew (I know a bit more now and there are many of late “it seems like we are all on double more choices/protocols than ever before). shifts on our mission to be part of the com- It reminds me of a long-ago M*A*S*H epi- munity, but we love diversity and we cel- sode in which “Hawkeye” met a South Korean ebrate it.” Back to the Kilic table, where woman after she drove — a Cadillac — into the Emine carefully described each of the deli- 4077th. She needed medical help for her fam- ily. Col. Potter ordered “Hawkeye” to return cacies that she had picked out for my en- TILE / MARBLE TILE / MARBLE with the woman back to her home. joyment, while still telling me that she, too, Begrudgingly he went along, mistakenly think- worries about the state of affairs in Turkey. ing she felt a sense of entitlement. After a short “But we are so glad to be here, where things time treating her family he learned how wrong he had been. Later that day, “Hawkeye” saw are so possible.” the woman walking up a nearby trail carrying Cemal, a smiling and anything-but-shy buckets of water on a pole. When he asked 11-year-old, was happy to talk about a wide her why she was doing that (getting the water range of subjects; why we are gathered here that way, from wherever); she replied: “Because that’s where the water is.” It struck — “to better learn to communicate with him — and apparentl — it struck me, too. As a each other” to cars — “Sorry, I am more for cancer patient/survivor, that has always been Lamborghini than Ferrari.” my approach/attitude. “Next man up,” a com- TILE / MARBLE TILE / MARBLE Yasemin spent her first year here study- mon sports refrain; no excuses, keep moving ing primarily in Turkish while she perfected forward. Over the years, I have met many cancer her English — which seemed pretty perfect patients; at the Infusion Center, at conferences, already. The 16-year-old student at Oakton at work and at play. And I may be biased (no High School is exploring the paths her fu- ‘maybes’ about it), but I have to say, we’re a ture might hold. “I like math, for sure, but fairly hearty and resilient bunch. Getting diag- nosed with a terminal disease — frequently out lately I am thinking about politics, or the of the blue, is not exactly the stuff of which law, something that I can do to help every- dreams are made. Quite the contrary. one have a better life.” She also loves to Nevertheless, many of the cancer patients write — “I am working on a book” — so I’ve met seemed to have faced their demons and are standing tall against the worst kind of journalism is also a possibility. adversity. Bette Davis is often credited with the quote: “Old age is not for sissies.” Well, neither ALL AROUND US, people were talking, is cancer. It seems to be for everybody, every- laughing, and just getting to know each where. Unfortunately, cancer is an indiscrimi- nate, equal opportunity destroyer; all ages, all other a little better. The Imam’s call to races, all ethnic groups, all populations. prayers after the meal was the only pause. Alfredo’s Construction Company, Inc. According to “Medical News Today,” “One The gathering continued for many, once in two people will develop cancer in their life- everyone had come back together. •Concrete Driveways times.” So getting cancer is either a matter of Time to go and actually write the story, •Patios •Sidewalks time, inevitable or a random-type miracle if it •Stone •Brick doesn’t affect you. For many of us who’ve been despite pleas from Emine, Yasemin and affected already, we’ve come to learn that can- Phone: Cemal (dad Erdal was off meeting and min- cer isn’t the automatic death sentence it used to gling with other groups) to stay a bit longer VA: (703) 698-0060 • MD: (301) 316-1603 be, especially for us lung cancer patients. The and chat. Duty calls, but not before receiv- www.alfredosconstructioncompany.com research dollars and enthusiasm going into defeating this scourge are at their most signifi- ing an invitation to attend a Turkish cook- cant in decades, perhaps ever. ing class with Emine and a class in Ebru, An expert is someone Now is not the time to give up hope. It’s the traditional Turkish “marbling” art form who knows some of the worst mis- time to embrace it. with Yasemin. No regrets on breaking with takes that can be made in his subject journalistic tradition on this one occasion, and how to avoid them. and learning some new ones with a room -Werner Heisenberg Kenny Lourie is an Advertising Representative for The Potomac Almanac & The Connection Newspapers. full of neighbors. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection ❖ June 8-14, 2017 ❖ 15 16 ❖ Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection ❖ June 8-14, 2017 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com