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Lt. Gov. declares victory during a victory party at Photos by Michael Lee Pope/The Connection Highline RxR in Crystal City. U.S. Sen. joins the Democrats’ primary night celebration.

Democrats Play the Long Game Democratic Primary for Governor ❖ Ralph Northam: 300,000 votes, 56 percent Voters choose candidates who have been planning their campaign for ❖ Tom Perriello: 240,000 votes, 44 percent years rather than upstarts newly energized against Trump. Democratic Primary for By Michael Lee Pope Lieutenant Governor The Connection ❖ Justin Fairfax: 250,000 votes, 49 percent ❖ Susan Platt: 200,000 votes, 39 percent ❖ low and steady wins the day. That’s Gene Rossi: 60,000 votes, 12 percent the message Democrats sent this Sweek at the polls, selecting two seasoned federal prosecutor Gene Rossi, candidates who have essentially who once mentored Fairfax at the federal been running four-year campaigns for their courthouse in Alexandria. Since losing to ticket in November. Herring in 2013, Fairfax set out on a cam- Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam has been plan- paign to help raise money and support for ning a run for the Executive Mansion for candidates across the state, building up a years, lining up almost every elected offi- steady stream of endorsements along the cial in the state before anyone else even way. By the time his rivals announced their thought about entering the race. candidacies after Donald Trump won the And Justin Fairfax, a former federal pros- White House, Fairfax had already lined up ecutor, has been steadily planning a cam- an overwhelming list of endorsements from paign for lieutenant governor since 2013, elected officials across the state. when he lost the Democratic primary for “In the last year, we’ve driven over 40,000 attorney general to . Now U.S. Rep. addresses the crowd at the Democrats’ victory party. miles with our message of economic secu- Northam and Fairfax are ready to barnstorm rity and opportunity,” said Fairfax in a writ- the state and take on the Republican ticket. represents Fairfax County. “On social issues, out a moderate record in Congress by vot- ten statement following his victory. “We’ve Attorney General Mark Herring had no op- he’s where he should be. And on business ing against federal funding for abortions met thousands of passionate Virginians who position in the Democratic primary. issues he’s where he should be.” and receiving the endorsement of the Na- agree with our message and want our fu- “I’m a fighter,” declared Northam at his tional Rifle Association. His campaign for ture for .” victory party, which packed a sweltering PERRIELLO’S CAMPAIGN tried to chal- Congress was the polar opposite, moving The Democratic campaign for lieutenant Highline RxR in Crystal City. “I’m ready to lenge Northam from the left, pushing a plat- all the way to the left and receiving sup- governor struggled for attention, crowded lead the fight. Are you ready to join me? form that would raise taxes on the wealthy port from U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders and U.S. out by the hotly contested race at the top Let’s get it done!” to pay for free community college. On the Sen. Elizabeth Warren. Many of Northam’s of the ticket as well as the soap opera qual- Northam won a decisive victory, taking 56 campaign trail, he was critical of taking supporters held deep suspicion about ity that dominated the Republican primary percent of the vote. He swept Northern Virginia money from Dominion, the utility that Perriello’s dramatic shift across the politi- for lieutenant governor. On the campaign and Hampton Roads in addition to places like wants to build two controversial pipelines cal spectrum. trail, the three candidates stuck to the is- Winchester, Fredericksburg and Williamsburg. through Virginia. Perriello opposed the pipe- “I think his record in Congress did hurt sues and conducted a relatively issues-based Former U.S. Rep. Tom Perriello secured 44 per- lines, but Northam repeatedly dodged tak- him, especially with the women’s health debate about how to handle the opioid cri- cent of the vote with a strong showing in col- ing a position on the issue. Campaign fi- groups and the gun safety groups,” said Del. sis and how to expand access to higher edu- lege towns, including Charlottesville, nance records show Northam has received (D-86), one of the more cation in Virginia. All three of the Demo- Lynchburg, Harrisonburg and Blacksburg. But more than $100,000 from Dominion and liberal members of the House Democratic cratic candidates for lieutenant governor it was no match for the lieutenant governor, its executives during his political career. caucus who represents Herndon. “But also opposed Dominon’s plans to build to pipe- who spent more than $2.5 million flooding the “We need to wean ourselves away from he hasn’t really been active in Virginia un- lines in Virginia. airwaves with commercials portraying the lieu- fossil fuels. We’ll do that,” said Northam as til he showed up running for governor. I “We must unite as Democrats for victory tenant governor as a hard-working doctor who pipeline opponents conducted a raucous think that’s probably what hurt him more in November,” said Platt in a written state- stood up to Big Tobacco to implement a smok- protest outside the victory party. “We’ll con- than anything.” ment conceding the race to Fairfax. “We ing ban in restaurants. tinue to work with renewable energy. We’ve cannot allow Virginia Republicans to roll “Talk about a centrist Democrat, Ralph is made great progress with solar and wind.” FAIRFAX spent more than $250,000 in a back rights for women and spread Donald exactly where our party should be,” said Northam supporters portrayed Perriello campaign against two opponents, a long- Trump’s hateful and dangerous agenda Senate Minority Leader , who was an opportunist, someone who carved time political operative Susan Platt and a across the commonwealth.” www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ June 15-21, 2017 ❖ 3 News Republicans Play Establishment Card Close primary campaigns for “The primaries left our governor and lieutenant campaign with a very governor send GOP candidates strong cash on hand to November ballot. figure and a robust ground game that made By Michael Lee Pope The Connection Ed Gillespie John Adams more than 800,000

epublicans chose their party’s contacts during the two frontrunners in two hotly Republican Primary for cluding a commitment to cut taxes, raise primary powered by over Rcontested primary fights for take-home pay, reform state government, governor and lieutenant gover- Governor improve education and encourage business 6,000 volunteers.” nor, but their candidates emerged from the growth and job creation.” ❖ Ed Gillespie: 160,000 votes, 44 percent — Chris Leavitt, June election with battle scars and depleted ❖ Corey Stewart: 156,000 votes, 43 percent campaign accounts. Former Republican ❖ Frank Wagner: 50,000 votes, 14 percent VOGEL emerged from a primary fight that campaign manager for Ed Gillespie National Committee Chairman Ed Gillespie often seemed more like a soap opera than entered the campaign a frontrunner. But he Republican Primary for a political campaign. Rival candidate state spent more than $2 million fighting back Sen. (R-17) accused her of a who was also unchallenged in the an unexpectedly strong challenge from Lieutenant Governor plot to accuse him of infidelity, a claim Vogel primary. For Adams, it was a case of Prince William County Board of Supervisors ❖ Jill Vogel: 150,000 votes, 43 percent strongly denied. Late in the campaign, being in the right place at the right Chairman Corey Stewart, who came within ❖ Bryce Reeves: 140,000 votes, 40 percent Reeves sent a controversial piece of direct time. Del. Rob Bell (R-58) was con- 5,000 votes of scoring an upset victory that ❖ Glenn Davis: 60,000 votes, 17 percent mail criticizing Vogel for voting in favor of sidered the frontrunner in the race, would have upended Republican politics in appointing a gay judge in Fairfax County. but then he decided to withdraw from Virginia. State Sen. Jill Vogel (R-27) beat appealed to many of the same interest Ultimately, she was successful in persuad- the race and focus on his reelection back two challengers, one of whom accused groups — white nationalists who oppose ing voters to support a moderate candidate, campaign to the House of Delegates, her of engineering a false claim of infidel- immigrants and support Confederate monu- someone who often sounded like she was where he is expected to become chair- ity against a rival. Lawyer John Adams was ments. Gillespie spent much of the primary already running a general election strategy man of a key committee next year. unopposed for attorney general. avoiding answering questions about his of appealing to Democrats even though she Virginia Beach lawyer Chuck Smith “I can’t wait to lead a unified ticket to views about the Trump administration. Now wasn’t yet through the Republican primary. was also planning to run, but he failed victory in November and wage a campaign he has to move past his narrow victory in “The biggest issues of our day should not to submit the required number of sig- that makes us all proud,” said Gillespie in a the primary and leverage his ability to be partisan issues,” said Vogel in a written natures. That left Adams unchal- written statement following the election fundraise in a battle against a Democratic statement after primary. “As this campaign lenged in the primary. results. “We will not only elect a Republi- Party united against Trump. continues building momentum, I eagerly “I am confident that Virginians can governor, but lieutenant governor and “The primaries left our campaign with a look forward to earning the support of in- want an attorney general that will attorney general.” very strong cash on hand figure and a ro- dependents and Democrats who also wish enforce and defend the laws of our Stewart served as chairman of the Donald bust ground game that made more than to put principle over party and focus on solv- commonwealth, not pursue a politi- Trump campaign in Virginia until he was 800,000 contacts during the primary pow- ing our problems.” cal agenda,” said Adams in a written fired from the campaign for participating ered by over 6,000 volunteers,” wrote Chris McGuireWoods lawyer John Adams was statement after the primary. “There’s in a protest at the headquarters of the Re- Leavitt, Gillespie’s campaign manager in a unchallenged in the primary, which means a clear difference between me and publican National Committee in Washing- post-primary memo. “The primaries also he spent the last few months building a cam- Mark Herring, and I look forward to ton, a rally organized by Trump supporters placed Ed Gillespie squarely in the center- paign war chest to take on incumbent sharing that with every voter over the who were concerned the party’s support for right of Virginia politics. On the Democratic Democratic Attorney General Mark Herring, next five months.” the reality TV star would be lukewarm. His side, the long, expensive and bitter primary campaign hit many of the same themes as forced Ralph Northam to spend over $4 the Trump campaign, including Stewart’s million, reducing his cash on hand to half outspoken opposition to undocumented of ours, and, more importantly, pushing him Brabrand Confirmed as Superintendent immigrants and unyielding support for Con- far to the left politically.” The Fairfax County School Board has Program of Studies to federate memorials. In the end, the chair- For the most part Gillespie tried to ignore voted to confirm Scott S. Brabrand as di- align with new state man of the Prince William County Board of Stewart and another Republican primary vision superintendent of Fairfax County and national stan- Supervisors came less than a percentage rival, state Sen. Frank Wagner (R-7). He Public Schools (FCPS) for the period July dards. He served as point away from securing the nomination. agreed to only one televised debate, and 10, 2017, to June 30, 2021. an assistant principal “There’s one word you’ll never hear from declined to answer questions about Trump. Brabrand returns to FCPS after spend- at Herndon High and me, and that’s unity,” said Stewart during a The centerpiece of his campaign is a tax cut ing five years as superintendent of an associate principal defiant speech in Woodbridge. “Whether it that would reduce the income tax rate from Lynchburg City Schools. This year, he was at Lake Braddock Sec- Brabrand is the political establishment on the right 5.75 percent to 5.15 percent. On the cam- named Region V Superintendent of the ondary School before with the Republicans or the political estab- paign trail, Wagner said that was an irre- Year by the Virginia Association of School being named principal at Fairfax High lishment on the left with the Democrats, in sponsible move that would threaten to un- Superintendents. School in 2005. fact establishment Republicans and estab- dermine the cash-strapped state budget. But Brabrand began his career in FCPS as Brabrand is a graduate of Georgetown lishment Democrats are one in the same Gillespie and his supporters view tax cuts a social studies teacher in 1994, a ca- University’s School of Foreign Service, thing.” as a clear way to frame the Republican case reer changer who was inspired by doing where he earned a bachelor of science. for taking the Executive Mansion from volunteer work in the schools. During his He earned a master’s degree in educa- STEWART’S CAMPAIGN was built on the Democrats. five years teaching at Herndon High tion from George Washington University, reputation he built in Prince William “Virginia needs a new direction, and with School, he founded a Model United Na- and an education specialist certification County, where he became a national fire- Ed Gillespie at the helm, the commonwealth tions Club at the school, mentored new from Virginia Tech. Brabrand completed brand against undocumented immigrants will get back on the right track,” said Re- teachers and proposed a new teacher his doctorate in educational administra- and sanctuary cities. Although he never had publican Governors Association Chairman education initiative, and redesigned the tion as part of Virginia Tech’s Educational the name recognition that Trump enjoyed Gov. Scott Walker of Wisconsin. “Ed has a county’s U.S. and Virginia government Leadership and Policy Studies Program. from his decades in the spotlight, Stewart substantive vision for Virginia’s future, in-

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banned interracial marriage and had Court’s decision in the landmark case. The about.” 1606 King Street th Icriminal penalties for violators. dedication marked the 50 anniversary of the Judge Allen’s written decision begins: Alexandria, Virginia 22314 Mildred Jeter, an African-American 1967 ruling that overturned all state laws re- “A spirited and controversial debate is un- Free digital edition delivered to woman, and Richard Loving, a white man, stricting interracial marriage. The ceremony derway regarding who may enjoy the right to your email box. Go to were married in 1958, were convicted and was held at the former site of the Virginia Su- marry in the United States of America. America connectionnewspapers.com/subscribe banished from living in Virginia for 25 years preme Court of Appeals, where the case was has pursued a journey to make and keep our to avoid serving a one-year prison sentence. heard before it reached the U.S. Supreme citizens free. This journey has never been easy, NEWS DEPARTMENT: On June 12, 1967, the U.S. Supreme Court, in Court. The Lovings’ story is told in a movie of and at times has been painful and poignant. [email protected] Loving v. Virginia, overturned the convictions the same name. The ultimate exercise of our freedom is choice. Kemal Kurspahic of Mildred and Richard Loving, declaring the On Valentine’s Day, 2014, Judge Arenda Our Declaration of Independence recognizes Editor ❖ 703-778-9414 ban on interracial marriage unconstitutional. Wright Allen, ruled that Virginia’s ban on same- that ‘all men’ are created equal. Surely this [email protected] Chief Justice Earl Warren wrote the opinion: sex marriage is unconstitutional. In the open- means all of us. While ever-vigilant for the Tim Peterson “Marriage is one of the ‘basic civil rights of ing of her order, Allen quotes Mildred Loving wisdom that can come from the voices of our Community Reporter man,’ fundamental to our very existence and in a statement she made in 2007 on the 40th voting public, our courts have never long tol- 703-314-0789 survival. … To deny this fundamental free- anniversary of Loving v. Virginia: erated the perpetuation of laws rooted in un- [email protected] dom on so unsupportable a basis as the racial “We made a commitment to each other in lawful prejudice. One of the judiciary’s noblest Kyle Kincaid classifications embodied in these statutes, our love and lives, and now had the legal com- endeavors is to scrutinize laws that emerge Editorial Assistant classifications so directly subversive of the mitment, called marriage, to match. Isn’t that from such roots. [email protected] principle of equality at the heart of the Four- what marriage is? ... 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Debbie Funk National Sales th 703-778-9444 Fairfax County Celebrates its 275 Anniversary [email protected] David Griffin By John C. Cook As a special treat, the actual Lord (10550 Page Ave, Fairfax). There is no rain date Marketing Assistant Supervisor (R-Braddock) 703-778-9431 and Lady Fairfax will be attending for this event. This is a rare, and sure to be [email protected] the celebration as our honored special, event so please consider taking part in t seems no matter where you guests all the way from England. the festivities. For more information about this Editor & Publisher go in Fairfax County, you can’t The Lord and Lady Fairfax will also celebration, and to register for other events Mary Kimm I th go more than a few hundred personally present the annual Lord observing the county’s 275 Anniversary Cel- [email protected] yards without finding something of and Lady Fairfax Awards to their ebration, you can go online to www.fxva.com/ @MaryKimm historic or cultural significance. 2017 recipients. The Lord and 275/. Executive Vice President Fairfax County is rich in nearly all Lady Fairfax Awards recognize I hope you will attend the County’s 275th Jerry Vernon historic eras — be it colonial, civil community members for their vol- Anniversary Celebration this Saturday, and 703-549-0004 [email protected] war, or 20th century, and played a unteer work and civic engagement. help fill your summer with not only ways to significant role in each. As the supervisor for Two residents are chosen from each magiste- explore the county you call home, but also Editor in Chief the Braddock District, I want to make sure all rial district by each supervisor. gather with friends and neighbors for activi- Steven Mauren Managing Editor of my constituents — and all county residents In addition to this visit from abroad, attend- ties that are culturally enriching. You are sure Kemal Kurspahic — take full advantage of this. This year marks ees can enjoy meals from a variety of on-site to find something about your county that you Art/Design: the county’s 275th Anniversary, and on June food trucks, and the event will feature speeches didn’t know before. Laurence Foong, John Heinly, Ali Khaligh 17, Fairfax County will hold a commemora- from county officials and guests throughout the Most importantly, I hope you enjoy a safe Production Manager: tive celebration honoring just how far the day. Parking is available at the Historical Festi- and happy summer with all of your friends and Geovani Flores county has come. val on the Safety Complex; Parking Garage B neighbors. Special Assistant to the Publisher On June 17, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in the area Jeanne Theismann surrounding the Historic Fairfax Courthouse Faith Notes [email protected] @TheismannMedia located in central Fairfax (4000 Chain Bridge Send notes to the Connection at south@ at 12:30 p.m. th Road), Fairfax County’s 275 Anniversary Cel- connectionnewspapers.com or call 703-778-9416. Deadline ebration and Historic Fair will take place. The is Friday. Dated announcements should be submitted at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 8304 Old CIRCULATION: 703-778-9427 celebration will include historically themed least two weeks prior to the event. Keene Mill Road, Springfield, offers casual worship ser- Circulation Manager: vices on Saturday evenings at 5:30 p.m. featuring Ann Oliver family-friendly activities and demonstrations, St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church, contemporary music. More traditional services take [email protected] live musical performances, and more than 80 6720 Union Mill Road, Clifton, conducts Sunday place on Sunday mornings at 8:15 and 11 a.m. Sun- historical organizations and attractions show- masses at 7:30 a.m., 8:45 a.m., Latin mass at 10:30 day School is from 9:45-10:45 a.m. for children and casing their sites and neighborhoods. The a.m. and 12:30 p.m. It also offers a Saturday vigil at adults. The church also offers discussion groups for 5:30 p.m. and a Thursday Latin mass at 7 p.m. Addi- adults. 703-451-5855 or www.poplc.org. county’s Fire and Rescue Department will dis- tional mass offered Monday-Friday at 6:30 a.m. play antique vehicles, and attendees can en- (except on Federal holidays) and 8:45 a.m. 703-817- Franconia United Methodist Church, 6037 joy other historical displays covering events 1770 or www.st-andrew.org. Franconia Road, Alexandria, offers traditional Sunday such as the Revolutionary War as well as World church services at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. plus Sunday Clifton Baptist Church, 7152 Main St.Clifton, is School classes for all ages at 9:45 a.m. Childcare is War I and II. 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Send notes to the Connection at south@ Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, connectionnewspapers.com or call 703-778-9416. Texas. Baker is the son of Lisa and Richard Baker Deadline is Friday. of Alexandria. He graduated in 2004 from Thomas Edison High School and earned a bachelor’s degree University of Virginia School of Law graduate in 2011 from Bridgewater College (Bridgewater, Katie Barber, class of 2015, will clerk for U.S. Va). Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in the 2018 term. Yolanda Sanchez Malone, of Alexandria, was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Olivia Mytty, of Alexandria, qualified for the Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective spring 2017 dean’s list at Belmont University all-discipline collegiate honor society. Sanchez (Nashville, Tenn.). Malone was initiated at University of Southern California. Allison Love, of Alexandria, graduated cum laude from SUNY Potsdam with a Bachelor of Sci- Genevieve C. Francis, of Alexandria, earned ence degree in geology. a Master of Science degree in occupational therapy from The University of Scranton (Scranton, Pa.). Robert Holbrook, of Alexandria, VA 22310 graduated from Champlain College (Burlington, Hayalneh Gessessew, class of 2019, from Al- Vt.) with a B.S. in computer information systems. exandria, was named to the dean’s list at Bucknell University (Lewisburg, Pa.) during the fall semes- Martin VanderHoeven, the son of Marianne ter of the 2016-17 academic year. Marsolais and Edward VanderHoeven of Spring- field, was awarded a Bachelor of Arts degree from Damon Susanke, of Fairfax, received an Earlham College (Richmond, Ind.). VanderHoeven award at The Citadel’s 2017 Joint ROTC Awards. majored in international studies at Earlham and received College Honors. Alicia Muir, of Fairfax, was initiated into the George Mason University chapter of The Honor Jody Briggs, of Springfield, majoring in game Society of Phi Kappa Phi. art and animation was named to the Champlain College (Burlington, Vt.) dean’s list for the spring David Schatz, of Fairfax, was initiated into the 2017 semester. George Mason University chapter of The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi. Brooke Barwick, of Alexandria, majoring in public relations was named to the Champlain Col- Melissa J. Kaufman, of Fairfax, earned a lege (Burlington, Vt.) dean’s list for the spring Master of Science degree in educational adminis- 2017 semester. tration from The University of Scranton (Scranton, Pa.). John Holbrook, of Alexandria, was recognized at the ROTC President’s Review held at McDaniel Lingjiang Han, of Fairfax, was awarded a College (Westminster, Md.). Holbrook, a sopho- $2,500 scholarship from Virginia Credit Union. more at McDaniel College, received the Military Lingjiang was selected on the basis of scholastic Order of the World Wars Award. achievement, community service, extracurricular activities, an essay, and work to help cover the cost U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Samuel J. of education. A junior at the University of Virginia, Baker graduated from basic military training at she is studying accounting and finance.

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Damien and captain “As a kid, me and my dad The Garcia Sons pouncing on top of Dad at home, 2005, “Like father, like daughter.” Thearan, “My dad’s my used to play tag. He’d all raised in Springfield, since birth. Foreground - Chris- Gabby and Abigail hand in best mate, and he always drive.” Dusty and Keifer tian, 21; left - Erik, 37; top - Nick, 24 and Dad, ageless. hand, side by side ...always. will be.” Michael of Springfield.

Heath Marquardt of Springfield writes: My dad and papa taught me how to be a gentlemen. Sitting at papa’s I love how we don’t have to say it out loud “The fun of fishing is catching them with house, just talking. that I am your favorite child. Robert, your kids.” Noel, Eli and Megan spend Susan & son Wayne Pereyra of Springfield. time fishing in Canada.

“Dad we are the reason today is so spe- The Three Franks: Steve, Mister and cial.” Kyle, Dada Tintin and Kendra of Michael of Springfield, ready for a Father’s Linley Michael of Springfield: RIP dad, gone but not Springfield, living it up. Day weekend. forgotten.

“I have a Father’s Day every day,” says proud dad Neil Chirsty hanging with his cool family.

Paul and baby Teagan of Springfield, visiting grandpa Linley for the first time.

8 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ June 15-21, 2017 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Photos by Thomas Connection Kendziora/The Albo Retirement Prompts Hotly Contested House Race Democrat Kathy Tran to Volunteer Rob Shafer reaches for the bread for two face Republican Lolita new sandwiches. By the end of the day, the group Mancheno-Smoak. will make roughly 4,000.

By Michael Lee Pope The Connection Making Sandwiches

n paper, the 42nd District in the House of for Martha’s Table ODelegates is a solidly Democratic district. Kathy Tran Lolita Terry McAuliffe won the district in 2013 Mancheno-Smoak with 50 percent of the vote for governor. Mark Warner Sydenstricker United Methodist won the district in 2014 with 50 percent of the vote for the U.S. Senate. And Hillary Clinton swamped Democratic Primary for community in Springfield comes Donald Trump in the district last year, securing 57 percent of the vote. But Republicans have held the House of Delegates District 42 together to help less fortunate. district for decades because of the popular longtime ❖ Kathy Tran, 4,000 votes, 54 percent incumbent, Del. Dave Albo (R-42), who fashioned ❖ Tilly Blanding, 3,400 votes, 46 percent By Thomas Kendziora being able to see where the himself as a “Northern Virginia Republican.” The Connection sandwiches go and who the But Albo’s last-minute decision against seeking re- business owners,” said House Democratic Leader people are that are being fed, it election in May has now opened up the seat, which David Toscano and Caucus Chairwoman Charniele hen dozens of vol- makes it that much more excit- is at the top of the list for Democrats seeking to pick Herring after the primary. “More than half are Wunteers showed up ing,” senior pastor Don Jamison up Republican-held seats in districts that Clinton won women, about a quarter are people of color, and at at the Sydenstricker said. last year. least six are members of the LGBTQ community.” United Methodist Church caf- The current group is led by This week, Democrats selected Kathy Tran as their The Republicans decided to select their candidate eteria on Wednesday morning, Mike Robertson, who’s been in- candidate for the general election. Tran, who immi- in a caucus rather than a primary, choosing engineer they were surrounded by some volved for roughly a decade. All grated as a refugee from Vietnam with her family as Lolita Mancheno-Smoak over two other candidates. 500 loaves of bread, 80 pounds he did was open bread at first, a child, spent years working in a variety of positions Mancheno-Smoak won with 45 percent of the vote of cheese and scattered tubs of but now he’s in charge of get- in the federal government. against two challengers, Steve Adragna and Michael ham and a homemade peanut ting everything ready for She beat longtime social worker Tillie Blanding, Drobnis. She’s a familiar face to voters in Fairfax butter and jelly blend. Wednesday; this involves who came out of retirement to run for the House of County because she waged an unsuccessful campaign Two hours later, the room was roughly three hours of prepara- Delegates. Tran joins an unprecedented number of for the School Board in 2011. empty, and roughly 4,000 sand- tion on Tuesday before everyone first-time candidates running as Democratic candi- “Lolita has been an active member of our party wiches were on their way to the comes together. dates for the House of Delegates, a political land- and more importantly an active member of the com- homeless in Washington, D.C. “[My favorite part is] the chal- scape largely shaped by the controversial election of munity for many years,” said Republican House The sandwiches are first do- lenge of having everything Trump last year. Speaker Bill Howell after the caucus. “She’s been an nated to Martha’s Table, which ready for Wednesday morning, “They are farmers and teachers, law enforcement advocate for education and business, and will be a distributes them in vans getting enough bread and officers and stay-at-home parents, veterans and small worthy successor to Del. Dave Albo.” throughout the district. This enough meat and enough sup- mission partnership has been plies to sustain this for two or Area Roundups going for over three decades, three hours,” Robertson said. and it continues to grow. The 40 or 50 volunteers on When the project started, 250 hand are there for a variety of sandwiches was considered a reasons—religious, social, Greater Springfield Chamber Awards good day, longtime volunteer moral, etc. But everyone who Rob Shafer said. That number shows up on the first Wednes- Scholarship to Robinson Senior is nearly 20 times larger now, day of each month is ready to and with the group convening make an impact. once a month, the donation to- “A lot of times, groups like this he Greater Springfield Chamber of Com- Kurien graduates from Robinson Secondary School tal for 2016 nearly eclipsed don’t get the attention … but it’s Tmerce has awarded Kurien Thomas of on Thursday, June 15. This fall he plans to begin 50,000 sandwiches. small groups like this that make Fairfax Station, a scholarship in the amount pursuit of a B.S. in commerce with a specialization “It’s grown as I’ve learned a difference,” volunteer Mary of $2,000. Kurien is a senior at Robinson Secondary in marketing at the University of Virginia. more and more about it, and Susan Searlin said. School, a member of Future Business Leaders of This is the 12th year the Chamber’s Foundation America, a volunteer at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy has awarded scholarships to deserving students in Center and co-founder of Bloom Foundation – a lo- the Greater Springfield area. Criteria for the schol- cal non-profit organization that aims to increase ca- arship include maintaining a GPA of 3.0 or higher, reer exploration opportunities for middle school stu- residency in the Greater Springfield area and plans dents in Fairfax County. to pursue a business related major while in college. School Notes

Send notes to the Connection at The following students graduated year format (MAT). [email protected] from James Madison University: ❖ Megan Bell, of Clifton, earned ❖ or call 703-778-9416. Deadline is Miranda Poloncak, of Lorton, a degree in education, 5th year for- At 10 a.m., all sandwich-making stops for a prayer. Friday. Dated announcements earned a degree in education, 5th year mat (MAT). should be submitted at least two format (MAT). ❖ Kristen Campbell, of Fairfax Many volunteers cited increased involvement in their weeks prior to the event. ❖ Taylor Mutchler, of Fairfax Sta- Station, earned a degree in psycho- church as one of their motives to participate in tion, earned a degree in education, 5th logical sciences (MA). sandwich days. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ June 15-21, 2017 ❖ 9 Home LifeStyle

entails much research, a regime of deci- sions. But, more importantly: where do you Remodeling a Home in Stages turn for ideas that will give definition and focus to a collage of emerging preferences, images and wish-lists? It was easy for the Kellehers, who turned David Foster helps to David Foster. Foster, president of Foster Remodeling clients design in Solutions in Lorton, had finished the Kellehers’ 1,500-square-foot basement in phases, and at their 2003. The positive experience had left the couple with the sense that they had found own pace. their “go to” guy for home improvements; better yet, Foster’s process had actually got- By John Byrd ten easier to implement in the intervening years.

evin and Priscilla Kelleher have oc- Photo by “Fifteen years ago, we were offered Kcupied their 5,200-square-foot sketches of designs for the lower level,” Springfield home since 1992 when Kelleher said. “Today, Foster’s designers they bought it new. At the time, the builder model three dimensional space on CADD provided an array of finish work choices. Larry Golfer system software. This allows you to in- The couple selected the Corian kitchen stantly assess different views of the room counter surfaces, a food preparation island you’re remodeling so you can clearly visu- of their preferred size and style. The floor- alize how each perspective will affect the ing, cabinet-facings, window styles were all whole. It’s a great tool for space planning.” a testament to personal taste. The 5-foot-9-inch x 36-inch food prep island includes a microwave Which — combined with a wholly new Situated on nearly an acre that backs into drawer and custom storage. Kitchen surfaces are Cambria Berwin quartz interior design scheme — was exactly the the woods, this is the spacious home where finished with an OGE edge. kind of the improvements the Kellehers the couple raised two daughters who have were seeking. subsequently fled the nest. ing that we thought seriously about remod- space and dead corners; yet not enough In fact, the footprint of the kitchen, break- Great memories. eling our kitchen,” said Kevin Kelleher who storage. We also wanted more natural light, fast nook, family room, foyer and, even, the But 18 years is a long time to be regu- retired from the Army several years ago and and better views of our pretty wooded set- grand stairs at the entrance retain their ex- larly re-assessing the same floor plan, con- now works in government. “My wife even- ting.” isting measurements down to the centime- templating the same unyielding look. tually decided she really didn’t like the Of course, such observations typically ter. It’s only the positioning of key compo- “It was when the appliances started fail- Corian countertops. There was a wasted describe the beginning of a process that nents, their design, their storage capacity

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and their aesthetics that have changed — and dramatically. Details “Inches really count when you’re reno- Foster Remodeling Solutions is a full-service remodeler and maintains a 3,270-square-foot de- vating a kitchen floorplan,” said Dory sign and selection showroom at its headquarters in Clemens, the Foster architect who de- Lorton. On Oct. 4, Dory Clemens will be leading a signed the project. “This was largely about seminar in “Kitchen and Bath Design.” Call 703- making better use of existing space while 550-1371 or visit www.fosterremodeling.com. introducing a whole new interior design style.” kitchen were replaced with a wood grain For instance: porcelain tiling imported from Italy. ❖ Removing a mostly unused desk built- A comparatively new flooring material, Photo by in an interior wall elevation and shorten- the wood pattern is ink-jetted into the tile, ing the wall by 9 inches freed-up 32 square offering the warmth of wood — but with feet of floor space, allowing designers to much greater durability. nearly double the size of the kitchen’s food Meanwhile, ceilings and cabinet facings Larry Golfer prep island and dining counter. are bright white; the wall — a color that ❖ Space-wasting counter surfaces on West Pointer Kelleher describes as “Cadet two walls were replaced with a curvilin- Grey.” Throughout the play of lights and ear design that emphasizes the easy-flow- darks is further developed — like a three- ing circulation of the new plan. Wider, dimensional checkerboard. Dory Clemens at Foster Remodeling Solutions executed a kitchen up- taller (42-inch) cabinets increased storage The island base is a resonant walnut- grade in an 18-year-old Springfield home while staying within the foot- capacity by 40 percent. color; the quartz surfaces are vanilla-hued print of the existing production house plan. To create light and visual ❖ A seldom-open casement window was Cambria Berwin finished with an OGE edge. continuum, a small casement window was replaced with a divided-light replaced with a 4.5-foot-by-4.5-foot di- Clemens designed a quintessenza picture window. The food prep island and two-seat dining counter is vided light picture window that dramati- backsplash that combines gray (genesei) positioned to support work triangles in three directions. cally improves available light while offer- with white (bianco). The traditional raised- ing spot-on views of the leafy backyard. panel cabinet facings, in turn, lend a crisp the monotonous crush of white walls dis- “It draws your eyes up,” said Kevin linearity amid muted tones. appearing up into a distant ceiling. Kelleher, which makes the space feel more GRADUALLY, THE KITCHEN’S INTE- In the foyer the game of contrast contin- “We wanted more definition around the proportional and balanced.” He added: RIOR design evolved into a transitional- ues. The staircase balustrade and all risers stairway, and in what one generally sees “Foster’s lead carpenter, Brian, is really a style scheme emphasizing contrasting and treads are bright white, but there are looking up in a big room.” master at this kind of detailing. It’s hard to lights and darks. now black iron spindles in place of their To this request, Clemens introduce a see how anyone else could have done as To create greater visual cohesion to first wooden predecessors. shadow box effect by adding white picture well.” level living spaces, the wood flooring in Since the staircase and living room rise frame molding to walls that have been re- John Byrd ([email protected]) has been writ- the foyer and the white mosaic tiles in the two levels, the Kellehers wanted to reduce painted grey. ing about home improvement for 30 years.

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Send notes to the Connection at listing/mosaic-district/2326/. connectionnewspapers.com/Calendar/ or Funday Monday 10:30 a.m., every call 703-778-9416. The deadline is the Monday at Old Town Hall, 3999 Friday prior to the next paper’s publica- University Drive, Fairfax. There will tion at noon. Dated announcements be music, movement, storytelling, should be submitted at least two weeks performances, crafts, and more. It is prior to the event. open to children of all ages, however especially for those who haven’t yet started school. Programs are free and ONGOING open to the public, donations are Senior Line Dancing 1-2 p.m. Little gratefully appreciated. There is RIver Glen Senior Center 4001 ample free parking in the downtown Barker Court, Fairfax. Line Dancing is area, and stroller access at the rear of a gentle, social form of aerobic Old Town Hall on Main St. 703-385- activity. Studies have shown it aids in 7858 www.fairfaxva.gov/culturalarts Kingstowne Farmers Market warding off Alzheimer’s disease. No opens previous experience needed. Cost: $5 . 4-7 p.m. every Friday per 8 week session. barbriba@ through Oct. 27, at Kingstowne Giant hotmail.com 703-524-3739 Parking Lot, 5870 Kingstowne Fairfax Pets on Wheels New Center, Alexandria. Freshly picked, Photo by Quentin Porter Photo by George Steiger producer-only vegetables and fruit, Volunteer Orientation First In March, 1950, Scouts from Troop 182 At a campsite near the Potomac River Wednesday of each month. 7:30-9 from-scratch bread (including gluten p.m. 3001 Vaden Drive, Fairfax. An free), baked goods, kettle corn, salsa, show off their Electric Lie Detector; Cop- above Great Falls, two men are sitting by a orientation for new volunteers hummus, cake pops, fruit popsicles, per Electroplating and Minnie the Magnet. campfire. interested in visiting residents of and ice cream. Email nursing homes and assisted living [email protected] facilities with their approved pets or call 703-642-0128 for more. Celebrate County’s 275th Anniversary through the Fairfax Pets On Wheels program is held the first Wednesday CAMPS & CLASSES This coming weekend, Fairfax County will mark England. of every month starting at 7:30 p.m. Art Camp. Various times July 3-7, July its 275th anniversary with events celebrating the Throughout the event, there will be historically Visit www.fpow.org for each month’s 24-28, and July 31-Aug. 4 at the history of the county. The signature celebration of themed family-friendly activities and demonstrations, location. Prior to attending, please Woods Community Center, 10100 complete the online application the anniversary will take place on June 17, from 10 live musical performances, over 80 historical orga- Wards Grove Circle, Burke or the found at www.fpow.org/volunteer. second location is Burke Presbyterian a.m.-4 p.m. in the area surrounding the Historic nizations and attractions showcasing their sites and Please do NOT bring pets to this Church, 5690 Oak Leather Drive, Fairfax Courthouse located in central Fairfax. And neighborhoods, reenactors and living history dem- orientation. Also, see weather policy Burke. Lessons by Carol Zeitlin. Call th for possible cancellations. for this special day, Nicholas Fairfax (14 Lord Fairfax onstrations, talks on a variety of topics in the His- 703-250-6930 or visit www.fpow.org, 703-324-5424 or www.czartlessons.com for more. of Cameron), and his wife Annabel will be attending toric Fairfax Courthouse, Revolutionary War memo- [email protected]. the celebration as honored guests all the way from rial plaque dedication ceremony at 11 a.m. Carolina Shag. Wednesdays. 6:30-10 p.m. Arlington/Fairfax Elks Lodge, THURSDAY/JUNE 15 8421 Arlington Blvd., Fairfax. Free 385-7858 for more. animals. Visit www.fairfaxva.gov/ Town Square, 3999 University Drive, Historic Interpretation. 7-9:30 p.m. lessons at 7:30 p.m. No partners Navy Sea Chanters Concert. 6-7 rocktheblock for more. Fairfax. Summer in the City shows, at the Sherwood Community Center, needed. Dinner menu. $8. Under 21 p.m. at the Workhouse Arts Center, every Saturday into September, 3740 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax. free. nvshag.org. 9601 Ox Road, Lorton. Performing weather permitting. Visit Event topic is “Nicholas Fairfax, 14th FUN-Exercise Thursdays, noon-12:50 music from sea chanteys to Broadway SATURDAY/JUNE 24 www.fairfaxva.gov for more. Lord Fairfax of Cameron.” Email p.m. Grace Presbyterian Church tunes.Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ Mosby Spring Bus Tour. 8 a.m. at Independence Day Celebration. 5- [email protected] or visit Family Room, 7434 Bath St., parks/performances for more. the Truro Rectory, 10520 Main St., 9:30 p.m. at Lorton Workhouse, 9518 Fairfax275.org for more. Springfield. Inova certified exercise Father and Daughter Dance. 6-9 Fairfax. Local Civil War historic tour. Workhouse Way, Lorton. Community, Havana Lyceum Woodwind instructor leads a moderate level p.m. at Sherwood Community Call 703-971-4984 or email family friendly, music. Call 703-584- Quintet. 7 p.m. at Jewish exercise class with music and current Center, 3740 Old Lee Highway, [email protected]. 2900 or visit workhousearts.org. Community Center of Northern events conversation. Muscle, Balance, Fairfax. Girls celebrate Father’s Day Art and Lunch. noon-3 p.m. at the Virginia, 8900 Little River Turnpike, Strength Training using stretch bands with dads, grandads, big brothers, Village Gallery, 3950 University Fairfax. Fairfax Symphony presents and weights both standing and godfathers and family members, Drive, Fairfax. The Fairfax Art League SUNDAY/JULY 2 Simone Dinnerstein with the Havana seated exercises. Instructor donation dancing, games, prizes and food. will be hosting an Art and Lunch Yoga on the Square. 10 a.m. in Old Lyceum Orchestra. $35 or $25. visit is $5. [email protected] or 703- $30. Call 703-385-7978 or email event, lunch not provided. Free. Visit Town Square, 3999 University Drive, www.fairfaxsymphony.org or call 499-6133. [email protected] for more. www.fairfaxartleague.net or call 703- Fairfax. Bring a yoga mat and water 888-945-2468 for more. Exercise Program Mondays and Tap and Jazz Review. 2:30 and 7:30 587-9481. bottle. Weather permitting. Visit Fridays at 9:30 a.m. year-round at p.m. at Centreville High School, Chronology of the Civil War in www.fairfaxva.gov or call 703-385- Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 5114 JUNE 15-16 Clifton. The Fairfax Ballet Company Fairfax County, Part I. 2-4 p.m. at 7858 for more. Twinbrook Rd. Fairfax. The exercises presents “Decades on Shuffle: A Jazz, the Civil War Interpretive Center at Iced Coffee Benefit. All day at are for strength, balance and Tap and Modern Revue.” Call 703- Historic Blenheim, 3610 Old Lee participating Dunkin’ Donuts. $1 maintaining limberness. Contact 439-9788 for more. Highway, Fairfax. Preservationist, MONDAY/JULY 3 from all large iced coffees sold at SCFB office at 703-426-2824 for historian, and author Edward T. Funday Monday for Children. 10:30 participating Dunkin’ Donuts more information. Wenzel will discuss notable incidents a.m. in Old Town Square, 3999 Cafe Ivrit (Hebrew Cafe). restaurants in the Washington, D.C. SUNDAY/JUNE 18 from the first two years of war in University Drive, Fairfax. Mr. Skip: region will be donated to Children’s Wednesdays. 8:15-9:15 a.m. Jewish Yoga on the Square. 10 a.m. at Old Fairfax County. Visit fun and songs. Weather permitting. National. Visit Community Center of Northern Town Square, 3999 University Drive, www.fairfaxva.gov for more. Visit www.fairfaxva.gov or call 703- www.dunkindonuts.com for more. Virginia, 8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax. Bring a yoga mat, a water 385-7855 for more. Fairfax. Shalom (hello) Did you bottle, and yourself. Call 703-385- SUNDAY/JUNE 25 always want to converse in Hebrew? FRIDAY/JUNE 16 7858 for more. Join Na’ama each week for Father’s Day Jazz Brunch. noon- Burke Historical Society. 3:30-5 JULY 3-7 Music on the Plaza conversational Hebrew. You will . 7 p.m. at the Old 1:30 p.m. at Hilton Garden Inn p.m. at Pohick Regional Library, Drawing Plus Color and Craft Fun learn and practice Hebrew in a fun Town Plaza, 3955 Chain Bridge Fairfax, 3950 Fair Ridge Drive. By 6450 Sydenstricker Road. Susan Camp. 9:30-11:45 a.m. at Woods and interactive way while learning Road, Fairfax. Music and dance Fairfax NAACP. Visit Gray, curator of the Fairfax Museum Community Centre, 10100 Wards more about Israel. Free, however we performances. Visit fairfaxnaacp.org. and Visitor Center, will give a talk Grove Circle, Burke. Instructor Carol ask that you try to attend regularly. www.fairfaxva.gov for more. Havana Lyceum Orchestra. 5 p.m. called, “Get on Board for a Quick Zeitlin. Ages 5-8.Visit RSVP [email protected]. at George Mason University Harris Ride Through Fairfax History.” Visit www.czartlessons.com or call 703- Smoke Free Bingo. 7 p.m. Every THURSDAY/JUNE 17 Theatre, Fairfax. Fairfax Symphony www.burkehistoricalsociety.org for 250-6930 for more. Friday. Fairfax Volunteer Fire presents Simone Dinnerstein with the more. Drawing Camp. 12:30-3:15 p.m. at Fairfax County’s 275th Department, 4081 University Drive, Havana Lyceum Orchestra. $45, $38, Posipalooza: Positive Music Woods Community Centre, 10100 Anniversary. Fairfax. Free coffee, entertaining 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the $30. visit www.fairfaxsymphony.org Festival. 7 p.m. at the Unity of Wards Grove Circle, Burke. Instructor callers, $1,000 jackpot (with breaks Sherwood Community Center, 3740 or call 888-945-2468 for more. Fairfax, 2854 Hunter Mill Road, Carol Zeitlin. Ages 8 and up. Visit for smoking friends). Old Lee Hwy, Fairfax. Family friendly Oakton. Sloan Wainwright, Roger www.czartlessons.com or call 703- www.fairfaxvd.com. 703-273-3638. activities, live entertainment, history Tomhave, Sue Riley, and Glen 250-6930 for more. English Conversation Groups exhibits, living history, historical JUNE 21-JULY 18 Roethel will perform in a round-robin weekly at George Mason, Burke organization booths and displays. Snoopy and Belle in Fashion. format, engaging in banter, sharing Centre, and Lorton Libraries Practice Email [email protected] or visit Various times in Fair Oaks Mall, how songs were written, and creating TUESDAY/JULY 4 and improve your English. Day and Fairfax275.org for more. 11750 Fair Oaks Mall, Fairfax. A impromptu arrangements. $20. Visit Independence Day Parade. 10 a.m. Father’s Day Golf Tournament. start times vary. Visit: 8 celebration of Washington D.C.’s www.UnityOfFairfax.org. On Main Street in downtown Fairfax. va.evanced.info/fairfaxcounty/lib/ a.m. at Burke Lake Golf Course, 7315 political style, dolls will feature Visit www.fairfaxva.gov or call 703- eventcalendar.asp Ox Road, Fairfax Station. Compete in presidential outfits. Visit 385-7855 for more. Stories From Strawberry Park 10- closest-to-the-pin-contests, and prizes www.shopfairoaksmall.com. FRIDAY/JUNE 30 Holiday Crafts Day. 1-4 p.m. at the 11 a.m. Tuesdays in Mosaic, will be awarded for the top three Music on the Plaza. 7 p.m. at the Old Fairfax Station Railroad Museum, Strawberry Park, 2910 District Ave., places in all three divisions. $65 per Town Plaza, 3955 Chain Bridge 11200 Fairfax Station Road in Fairfax Fairfax. Enjoy a live interactive team.Call 703-323-1641 for more. FRIDAY/JUNE 23 Road, Fairfax. Music and dance Station. Crafts will highlight the Kidz Korner Children’s Event. performance each week. For ages 10 Rock the Block Concert. 6:30-9:30 performances. 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14 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ June 15-21, 2017 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Bulletin Business Directory Spontaneous Send notes to the Connection at WWW.CONNECTIONNEWSPAPERS.COM connectionnewspapers.com/Calendar/ or call 703- Confusion 778-9416. The deadline for submissions is the Friday To Advertise Your Business, Call Karen at 703-778-9422 prior to publication. Dated announcements should be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event. ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL LANDSCAPING By KENNETH B. LOURIE Good is not Since I have some alone-time; just me and VOLUNTEERS NEEDED good, where the cats, I thought I’d try to write my next col- Shepherd’s Center of Fairfax-Burke serves better is umn a few weeks ahead and take a bit of the those 50 and older who no longer drive. expected. time-sensitive deadline pressure off. 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Guest who I am or how I think. I guess my writing speaker will be Judge Jane Marum Roush, a dinner meeting with an Italian buffet. $38. Call nature is that I like to react to reality and then 703-764-8061 for more. address it in print, rather than anticipate it and then respond to it. Typically I prefer to be cur- rent in my thinking and honest in my prose. THURSDAY/JUNE 17 Apparently, I have nothing else to share so try- Wellness Workshop: MemoryBanc. 9:30 a.m. ing to explain that void is the semi point of this at Insight Memory Care Center, 3953 Pender column. Drive, Suite 100, Fairfax. Learn about the And I suppose, without being too self-indul- IMPROVEMENTS IMPROVEMENTS documents, accounts, and assets that should be gent, that if a stage IV cancer patient — yours organized as a caregiver and leave with a step- by-step guide to get it done. Contact Christi truly, who shares everything with you regular Clark, at [email protected] or 703- readers; highs, lows and in-betweens, has noth- 204-4664, or visit InsightMCC.org. LANDSCAPING LANDSCAPING ing of particular interest to share, perhaps it’s because I’m experiencing a comparatively easy fortnight between 24-hour urine collection, THURSDAY/JULY 20 pre-chemotherapy lab work, every-five-week Lunch N’ Life. noon-2 p.m. at Burke Presbyterian infusions, and quarterly scans followed by my Church, 5690 Oak Leather Drive, Burke.The quarterly face-to-face appointment with my guest presenter will be Elizabeth Gray, Esq. to speaking on legal issues for older adults. oncologist, so I have minimal cancer-related $10.Sponsored by Shepherd’s Center. Call 703- business to preoccupy my life. It’s almost as if 273-5730 or see www.scfbva.org for more. I’m unencumbered by my underlying problem: Mount Vernon Lee Chamber Scholarships. non-small cell lung cancer. And I have to admit, 6-7:30 p.m. at the Hilton Springfield, 6550 it’s a heck of a feeling to not have my conscious Loisdale Road. Meet the local high school and unconscious minding my business and re- seniors selected to receive business scholarships minding me that I have an incurable form of TILE / MARBLE TILE / MARBLE from Mount Vernon Lee Chamber. Call 703-971- cancer. Which of course I never need remind- 8900 for more. ing of; as opposed to ending a sentence with a preposition which obviously I do need to be MONDAY/JUNE 21 reminded of. Financial Considerations for Caregiving. 1 Getting back to the substance — if you can p.m. at Insight Memory Care Center, 3953 even call it that, of this column: my difficulty Pender Drive, Suite 100, Fairfax. The financial writing weeks ahead of publication. What’s costs of long term care and long term caregiving puzzling about this difficulty is how uncharac- are enormous. Explore options for this important teristic of my personality it is. I am not sponta- aspect of caregiving. Contact Christi Clark, at neous. I rarely do anything spur of the moment [email protected] or 703-204-4664, other than getting off the couch, changing the or visit InsightMCC.org. channel on the television, switching radio sta- TILE / MARBLE TILE / MARBLE tions in the car, deciding what to wear, eat- ONGOING ing/drinking/going to the bathroom and/or mis- Positive Parenting Strategies Course. At cellaneous other household-type duties and PHILLIPS, 7010 Braddock Road, Annandale. A responsibilities. Yet the problem I’m experienc- series of classes and in home consultations ing now — related to my June 14 column, is taught by PHILLIPS’ counselors. Open to all local that since I’m not being spontaneous, I’m families. Call Stacy Stryjewski at 703-658-9054. unable to create? Thermal Camera Loan Program. Learn where the energy is leaking out of the home with a How can that be a problem? 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