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This Monday a monthlyfundraising dinner at TheOld Brogue in Great Fallswas held in support of the

Blue Star Mothers organization.This monthly event brings people with

open hearts together to do good for thosewho serve for peace and their families.

For more than a decade, Bob Nelson,former CIA officer and now a Realtor, hasbeen hosting a variety of fundraisingevents for the service members. Thesemeetups have brought more than $2million to those who are in need of suchsupport.

Nelson’s good friend, Nathan RossChapman, was the very first servicemember to be killed in an ambush ineastern Afghanistan on Jan. 4, 2002.Nelson decided to launch the monthlyMilitary Appreciation Monday initiativein memory of Chapman.

“He left behind two young children,”Nelson said. “People like him never gotmuch recognition. I thought about himall the time. One day I heard a commer-cial on the radio for a group called OurMilitary Kids. At that moment I’ve de-cided to do fundraisers for different mili-tary support organizations”.

ON MONDAY, AUG. 12, the event wasco-hosted by Blue Star Mothers, a non-profit that provides support for motherswho have sons or daughters in activeservice in the U.S. Armed Forces.

“We support each other, we do a lot ofwork with our veterans,” said DonnaLong, president of Chapter 5 of the BlueStar Mothers. “We send ‘We care’ pack-ages to U.S. military units across the

world to let them know how much weappreciate their work. This is a way of say-ing thank you.”

Both of her sons are Marines. One is serv-ing in Japan and another is in North Caro-lina. She understands what it means to bea mom of those who are deployed. Evenwhen the children are not at war, the moth-ers often deal with stress. Deployment towar creates new issues for them to handle.

“You can receive bad news at any time.Any moment somebody could be knockingon the door saying that your child has diedin combat,” Long continued. “A lot of people

just don’t understand that stress.We do understand.”

Gary and Shelly Kaihara havebeen cosponsors of the Military Ap-preciation Monday from the verybeginning.

“I never served in the military,”Gary Kaihara said, “but there hasalways been something that I sup-ported. If I’m in a better positionto support the military and al-though I can’t do anything as faras serving, this seems like a goodway to support them.”

Two guests at the dinner havefascinating stories.

Bob Shawn, at the age of 99, isone of the country’s oldest surviv-ing World War II, the Korean War,and the Vietnam War veterans.Sharing the dinner — and his story— with him made many partici-pants feel honored.

Robert Jones, a retired MarineCorps sergeant, joined the dinnerwith his wife, Pamela Relph. Helost the bottom of both of his legsin 2010 while serving in Afghani-stan as a combat engineer. He isnot letting the loss stop him from

living an active life. Jones rode a bike acrossAmerica to raise money for veterans’ chari-ties; ran 31 Marathons in 31 days; got abronze medal in the London Paralympicsin 2012.

MILITARY APPRECIATION DINNERSare held on the second Monday of everymonth at the Old Brogue in Great Falls.

If you would like to join next time for theMilitary Appreciation Monday, just call theOld Brogue at 703- 759-3309, make a res-ervation for either the 5:30 or 7:30 seat-ing, and order from the Old Brogue menu.

Bob Nelson hosts another Military Appreciation Monday at the Old Brogue.

Saying Thank-you to Blue Star Moms in Great FallsVeteran of World War II Bob Shawn with his wife, right, and RobertJones, former sergeant in Marine Corps, with his wife Pamela.

Gary and Shelly Kaihara became the cosponsors of the event more than10 years ago.

Donna Long, president of theBlue Star Mothers, demonstratesWe care package.

Robert Jones, former sergeant in Ma-rine Corps, with his wife Pamela.

“We send ‘We care’packages to U.S. militaryunits across the world tolet them know how muchwe appreciate their work.”

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Wexton TooExtreme forthe 10thTo the Editor:

Congresswoman JenniferWexton (D) claims to represent the10th congressional district as amoderate seeking broad-basedappeal to win in this swing district.Yet, following repeated unan-swered inquiries to her office overa period of six months, I finallyreceived this response regardingher position on the impeachmentof the President of the UnitedStates: “I am very concerned by...[his] disdain for the law” andclaims, with unwavering confi-dence, “ten separate attempts…toobstruct justice” and “links be-tween the Trump campaign andthe Russian government“ despitefacts to the contrary. She statesthat “firing FBI Director JamesComey” represents “the president’sflagrant disregard [for the law]”and as evidence of “normalizingof authoritarian tactics” despitethe President’s constitutional au-thority to appoint and removemembers of the Executive Branch.Members of Congress have a moralobligation to help educate con-stituents using facts. Yet, nothingshe writes in her response is ob-jective nor factual. Rather, the po-sition she takes is full of immature,emotional dribble and a series ofextreme talking points fed to herby the Democratic party. Jennifer

Wexton is not the moderate shepretends to be when elections rollaround. The 10th CongressionalDistrict deserves strong, indepen-dent-minded leadership and Jen-nifer Wexton has none of what weneed. This is one of many positionsthat she has taken that are too ex-treme for the 10th.

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‘Summer Break’that Wasn’t

To the Editor:The final school bell rings and

rushing to get out of school I cansense a feeling of relief oneveryone’s face that summer breakis finally here.

I am a rising senior in highschool and to this day I still do notunderstand the reason behindsummer assignments. The argu-ment many teachers may use is tokeep our minds fresh over thesummer or to make sure studentshave a background on the subjectbefore coming into the class on thefirst day. The reality of it is thathigh school students’ summerbreaks are never real breaks. Com-ing into sophomore and junioryear the dreadful SAT and ACT aretwo tests you cannot move out ofthe way. The summer is a verypopular time to study for these twotests since during the school year,

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As you can see, being a highschool student means the summershave little “break” to offer, whichmeans that summer assignmentshave little priority. Walking intoclass on the first day you can oftensee over half the class starting witha zero because of these summerassignments. The fact is that thecontent in summer assignmentsare often repeated in class anywayso the easiest fix for students andteachers is to get rid of them.

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I heard, hundreds of childrencame back from school one day toan empty house, their parents hav-ing been taken into custody with-out warning for being undocu-mented immigrants. The presidenthas claimed that undocumentedimmigrants are a threat to the

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Vinson Hall Retirement Community inMcLean. celebrated National Night Outon Tuesday, Aug. 6. The communitypitched a big tent and invited Vinson Hall

residents, community first responders, nearbychurches, and other neighbors to visit and enjoy acook-out. Vinson Hall views National Night Out as

an occasion to say thank you to the first respondersand other neighbors who support the communityevery day. Vinson Hall dining staff grilled hamburg-ers, hot dogs, and BBQ chicken for more than 200attendees. Members of the Fairfax County PoliceDepartment and the McLean Volunteer Fire Depart-ment stopped by to enjoy the festivities. The PoliceDepartment brought with them Lennie, a six-monthold golden retriever who is being trained to be firstresponder K9. Delegate Rip Sullivan also attendedand presented Vinson Hall with a signed copy of JointResolution 787, commending Vinson Hall on 50 yearsof service to McLean seniors. Vinson Hall is celebrat-ing its 50th Anniversary this year.

Residents, neighbors,first responders enjoythe night out.

Vinson Hall CelebratesNational Night Out

Vinson Hall residentsand staff picturedwith Fairfax CountyPolice officers andFirst Responder K9,Lennie, a six monthold golden retrieverwho is in training tobe a service dog.

Del. Rip Sullivan (D-48) presented Vinson Hall RetirementCommunity with signed copy of Joint Resolution 787,commending Vinson Hall for 50 years of service toMcLean seniors.

Fairfax County Police officers look on during remarksmade at National Night Out. Vinson Hall hosts NationalNight Out as a way to say thanks to the many first re-sponders who support the community every day.

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By Marilyn Campbell

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As a new school year loomslarge over the horizon, thehectic reality of packing

lunches, buying school suppliesand making space for new back-packs comes into focus. Makingtime for home organization candecrease stress before theschool bus arrives.

The kitchen is often the ofnucleus or command center ofa family’s home, especially dur-ing the school year. To helpquell the chaos, ShannonKadwell of Anthony Wilder De-sign/Build suggests centraliza-tion. “A snack station andbreakfast center can be great forletting the kids get food on theirown while you get together mealsand lunches,” she said. “The snackstation [can be] a drawer in thekitchen that kids can go into atanytime to get healthy snacks.Granola bars, nuts, crackers, driedfruit, can be pre-measured for in-dividual servings for easy grab andgo.”

Getting dressed in the morningcan become a source of tension,but Sallie Finney Kjos of GreyHunt Interiors says that she incor-porates an elegant design solution

into the bedrooms of her clientshomes that helps ease the day-break anxiety.

“Get a basket for each kid androll their outfits for the day, tiethem together and place themupright in the basket,” she said.“Give your kid independence andlet them pick out their ownclothes. Not only will their outfitsmatch, but you’ll know that theydidn’t create a mess finding theperfect shirt.”

In fact, baskets can offer a ver-satile and chic method of organi-zation throughout one’s homesays, Courtney Thomas of homeaccessories store, The Picket

Fence. “They are available in end-less sizes and styles,” she said.“Baskets are an easy and often in-expensive way to contain clutter.Larger ones are perfect for blan-kets and pillows, smaller oneskeep toys corralled, and there areeven baskets with file hangers tokeep … papers organized. If bas-kets aren’t your style, we also loveusing vintage boxes and crates toserve the same function.”

Getting creative with clear con-tainers can help maintain orderwithout sacrificing a home’s aes-thetic, says Thomas. “You can find

This kitchen and dining area by Anthony Wilder Design/Build includes a workstationconcealed behind doors (shown open and closed) to keep the family organized.

Home OrganizationFor a New School Year

options that are much more styl-ish than the traditional plastictub,” she said. “Since they are see-through it’s easy to see what’s in-side and find what you need. Usemason jars for pencils and cray-ons.” A coffee table can servedouble duty as both a home ac-cessory and a clandestine storagespace, says Kjos. “They can be acatch all for busy families,” shesaid. “Consider topping them witha few decorative boxes to holdneeded items.” Over the course ofa school year, a home’s mud roomcan become a black hole of back-packs, soccer cleats and lacrossesticks. “Having a locker with a

door for each child gives themudroom a clean, organizedfeel,” said Kadwell. “The kidsdon’t need to be neat and tidyinside their own spaces.”

Back-to-school organizationcan extend to the laundryrooms, continues Kadwell. “Setup drop stations to have kidsdrop off clothes that are in need

of washing,” she said. “Have binsin an easy to get to space for thekids that are labeled whites, darksand towels. Kids can place theirclothing in them according to thelabels. This helps cut down thelaundry time by having them al-ready sorted.”

A family calendar to keep trackof deadlines, appointments, andevents is a must-have, continuedKadwell. “[Place it] at a level kidscan see,” she said. “This can be awhole wall that you can paint witha magnetic chalk paint and createa paneled wall effect.”

Accessories anddesign elementsto create asmooth start.

“Baskets are an easyand often inexpensiveway to contain clutter.”

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In the end, Chief EdwinRoessler’s prayers were an-swered. “The investigationis ongoing but we don’t

have any evidence that a crimeoccurred – we’re thankful that thiswas a non-event.”

But the “non-event” caused a lotof commotion and disruption inMcLean last week, in the anxiousdays after multiple mass shootingsaround the country.

On Tuesday, a former employeeof a business in the USA Todaybuilding sent a “suspicious” grouptext message to some of his formercolleagues but there were no di-rect threats, according to Fairfax

County Police.The following

day, an employee inthe building over-heard two co-work-ers discussing thetext message andasked another em-ployee for addi-tional information.

There was a language barrierand through the use of a cellphone translator program, themessage was interpreted as apresent threat of a man in thebuilding with a gun. Building se-curity relayed the informationthey received to our dispatch

center, promptingthe emergency re-sponse. Our inves-tigation deter-mined that no onewas actually seenwith a gun and wedo not have anyevidence that the

subject who sent the text mes-sage was at the building on

Wednesday.No evidence of criminal activity

was found after officers searchedan office building located at 7950Jones Branch Drive in McLean.Officers were initially calledshortly before noon when an em-ployee of the building reported aman with a gun. No gunshots oracts of violence were reported butofficers, along with members of

our Special Operations Division,meticulously searched the build-ing while employees sheltered inplace until they could be safelyevacuated.

A person of interest was identi-fied in an unrelated area of thecounty and officers spoke withhim, however, criminal charges arenot expected. According to ChiefEdwin Roessler Jr.

Miscommunication Leads to SWAT Action, Evacuation“We’re thankfulthat this was anon-event.”

— Chief EdwinRoessler Jr.

CongregationBeth Emeth(CBE) hasannounced theappointment ofZach Moskowitzas Youth Director.His appointmentcomes as theprevious YouthDirector, JennyRubin, moves toa full-timeposition with theUnited Syna-gogue of Conser-vative Judaism(USCJ) youthprograms.Moskowitz started as YouthDirector on July 22, and willalso teach in Beth Emeth’sReligious School starting inthe fall.

“We are thrilled to haveZach join our staff in this full-time role,” says MelissaHeifetz, the synagogue’sExecutive Director. “He hasthe skills, enthusiasm andcommitment to our youthprograms to bring us to thenext level.”

Moskowitz is excited to betaking up the position ofYouth Director. “I literallygrew up in the halls of BethEmeth, where both of myparents have spent yearsteaching children at alllevels,” he says. “From BethEmeth Early Childhood Center(BEECC) through Confirma-tion, Beth Emeth was mysecond home. I was an activemember of the synagogue’syouth groups from middleschool through high school,making lifelong friends along

the way. I realize all of theamazing things that BethEmeth’s youth programs didfor me, and it is my goal toprovide excitement, commu-nity, and a strong Jewishidentity for the next genera-tion. I look forward to begin-ning this new journey in ourBeth Emeth community.”

Moskowitz has been BethEmeth’s Kadima (middleschool youth group) Advisorfor 6 years, as well as servingon the regional youth pro-gram staff supporting USCJprograms for middle schoolthrough high school. He wasalso CBE’s Interim YouthDirector in 2015. In additionto his roles with Beth Emethand regional youth programs,he has worked as a childcareprofessional for the past fouryears through the FairfaxCounty Program, School AgeChild Care (SACC).

To learn more, visitbethemeth.org.

Congregation Beth EmethNames New Youth Director

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ONGOINGSelf Portraits. Business hours through mid

August at Starbucks, Great Falls Center, 9863Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. See self portraitsby Forestville Elementary School, third gradeartists in the meeting room at Starbucks. Theshow curated by FES Art Teacher, ReneeRiddell, is presented by Great Falls Studios incooperation with Great Falls Starbucks. Visitwww.greatfallsstudios.com for more.

Registration Open: NVSO. The NorthernVirginia Senior Olympics features more than 60events that challenge the mind as well as thebody. New games this year: jigsaw puzzle andline-dancing. The games run Sept. 14-28. Therewill be no on-site registration. Paperregistrations, available at most local recreationand senior centers, must be postmarked by Aug.24. Online registrations must be completed byAug. 31 at www.nvso.us.

Junior Golf Fairfax Camps, Clinics andCompetition. Burke Lake Golf Center islocated at 6915 Ox Road, Fairfax Station.Pinecrest Golf Course is located at 6600 LittleRiver Turnpike, Alexandria. Twin Lakes GolfCourse is located at 6201 Union Mill Road,Clifton. Oak Marr Golf Complex is located at3136 Jermantown Road, Oakton. Visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/golf/junior.

❖ In one-session introductory Junior Golf clinics,kids and teens learn basic golf rules, etiquette ofthe game, get familiarized with different typesof clubs and acquire skills for putting andchipping in a social and relaxed environment.Clubs and practice balls provided. Clinics areoffered at Burke Lake, Oak Marr and Pinecrestgolf courses for $15 each in August.

❖ Golf camp week-long sessions are still open –campers learn putting, chipping, iron and woodsplay from certified instructors in a friendly,group atmosphere. Course etiquette and bestsafety practices will teach kids and teensfundamentals while they socialize and have fun.Clubs are not required but suggested. Allcampers will receive a certificate and golf funpack upon camp completion. Burke Lake GolfCenter and Twin Lakes Golf Course offer halfday summer camp, Pinecrest Golf Course offersboth half and full day summer camp options.Oak Marr Golf Complex offers half day springand summer camp through Everybody GolfSchool.

❖ Course-ready juniors will enjoy the Junior ClubChampionship, Aug. 16, 8 a.m.-noon at BurkeLake Golf Center. Golfers participate in an 18-hole individual stroke competition. Competitorswill be separated into three divisions with first,second, and third place prizes available in alldivisions. Lunch provided. Call 703-323-1641 toregister.

Art Exhibit: Vienna Arts Society Reception.Through Aug. 31, 3-5 p.m. at Vienna Art Center,Windover Building, 243 Church St. NW, Vienna.The Vienna Arts Society invites the public to areception celebrating two exhibitions. The“Healing Wall” is created by troops on the mendat Fort Belvoir Hospital. “The Open Door”features a judged photography exhibition. Freeand open to the public. Visitwww.ViennaArtsSociety.org or call 703-319-3971.

Oak Marr Farmers’ Market. 8 a.m.-noon atOak Marr RECenter, 3200 Jermantown Road,Oakton. Every Wednesday through Nov. 13, rainor shine. Vendors include produce, meats, eggs,cheeses, pies, cured and smoked meats,popsicles, sorbet, bread, croissants, falafelsandwiches, humus, and pesto. Call 703-281-6501 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farmersmarkets/oak-marr for more.

McLean Farmers Market. Fridays, through Nov.15, 8 a.m.-noon at Lewinsville Park, 1659 ChainBridge Road, McLean. Sixteen local farmers andproducers will sell fresh produce and fruits;meats; breads and pastries; jams; dairy productsand eggs; herbs; flowers, coffee, and more. Visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farmersmarkets/mclean.

Great Falls Farmers Market. Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 778 Walker Road, Great Falls. Music,vendors, fresh produce, fresh prepared food,delightful bakery, spices from around the world,wild-caught fish, grass-fed, free-range meats,organic-fed poultry and eggs. [email protected] for more.

Oakton Farmers Market. Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1

p.m. at Unity of Fairfax Church, 2854 HunterMill Road, Oakton. Year-round weekly farmersmarket in Oakton. Local produce, meats/eggs,dairy, baked goods, and more. Admission is free.Visit community-foodworks.org.

THURSDAY/AUG. 15Nottoway Nights: The Seldom Scene. 7:30

p.m. at Nottoway Park, 9537 Courthouse Road,Vienna. Thursday evenings, through Aug. 22.Bring a picnic and a blanket or chair. For lastminute weather cancellations call 703-324-7469one hour prior to the program start time.

THURSDAY-SUNDAY/AUG. 15-18Grand Opening: Blend 111. At Blend 111, 111

Church St., Vienna. An independently ownedbistro, Blend 111 serves farm-to-kitchen organicfood, coffee, cold pressed juices, and organicFrench and Spanish wines. They will launchtheir permanent menu along with new prix-fixelunch and dinner options. Drink and foodspecials all week. Blend 111 is open Wednesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Call 703-232-1640 orvisit blend111.com for more.

FRIDAY/AUG. 16Summer on the Green: Big Bad JuJu (rock

and dance covers) . 6:30 p.m. on Vienna’s

Town Green. Friday nights through Aug. 23.Bring chairs and/or blankets. No alcoholicbeverages are permitted. Consider leaving petsat home. In the event of rain, check the weatherline at 703-255-7842. Learn more atwww.viennava.gov/DocumentCenter/View/3997.

Chillin’ on Church. 6:30-9:30 p.m. on ChurchStreet between Dominion and Mill roads. Livemusic, food trucks, and beer and wine sales.Blankets and lawn chairs are encouraged, butpets are not. You must be 21 years or older witha valid photo ID to purchase alcoholicbeverages. Chillin’ on Church is presentedcourtesy of Ben and Jerry’s. Admission is free.

SATURDAY/AUG. 1731st Annual Great Falls Race. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at

Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center, 11710MacArthur Blvd, Potomac, Md. The Great FallsRace was one of the original extremewhitewater competitions, and more than 30years later it will still be one of the mostchallenging. The premiere event of the PotomacFestival is a sub-60 second sprint down throughthe powerful cataracts dropping nearly 60vertical feet. Only experts may compete, but theentire paddling community is welcome to watchand volunteer. Racers must register online priorto noon on Friday, Aug. 16. $25 earlyregistration; $35 starting Aug. 12. Visit

potomacfestival.org/race.html for more.Wagon Ride at Riverbend. 10-11:30 a.m. at

Riverbend Park, 8700 Potomac Hills St., GreatFalls. Travel by the Potomac River and throughthe woods while learning about Riverbend Park’swildlife and the American Indians who oncelived here. For participants age 2-adult. $7 perperson. Children must be accompanied by aregistered adult. Call 703-759-9018 or visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/riverbend.

Stand-Up Paddleboarding Skills. Noon-2 p.m.at Riverbend Park, 8700 Potomac Hills St., GreatFalls. Raise paddleboarding skills to the nextlevel with “Stand-Up Paddleboarding II.” Thiscourse includes a quick review of skills andsafety before new strokes, board maneuvers andsafety topics are taught and developed. Forpaddleboarders age 13-adult. $50 per person; allequipment will be provided. Requiredprerequisite: Stand-Up Paddleboarding I orequivalent experience. Call 703-759-9018 orvisit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/riverbend.

SUNDAY/AUG. 18Breakfast Buffet. 8 a.m.-noon at Vienna

American Legion Post 180, 330 Center St., N.Vienna. Get omelets, scrambled eggs, blueberrypancakes, bacon, sausage, biscuits and gravyand more. Adults $10, children 12 and under$4. Call 703-938-6580.

Wood Carving Lessons. Noon-3 p.m. at ColvinRun Mill, 10017 Colvin Run Road, Great Falls.Whittle out some time for “Wood CarvingLessons” at Colvin Run Mill with the NorthernVirginia Carvers. No reservations are required.These lessons are designed for participants 12-adult. There is a nominal charge for woodblanks. Or enjoy a “Grinding Demonstration.”See and hear 19th century technology at workwhile watching the miller grind flour or meal.Demonstrations will take place as conditionspermit. No reservations are required. Tours ofthe mill cost $8 for adults, $7 for students 16and up with ID, and $6 for children and seniors.Call 703-759-2771 or visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/colvin-run-mill.

TUESDAY/AUG. 20Kids on the Green: Beech Tree Puppets. 10

a.m. on the Vienna Town Green. The Kids on theGreen series is a weekly collection of interactiveanimal shows, magicians, puppet performances,and more, running through Aug. 20. Free. Visitviennava.gov for more.

THURSDAY/AUG. 22Nottoway Nights: Billy Coulter. 7:30 p.m. at

Nottoway Park, 9537 Courthouse Road, Vienna.Thursday evenings, through Aug. 22. Bring apicnic and a blanket or chair. For last minuteweather cancellations call 703-324-7469 onehour prior to the program start time.

FRIDAY/AUG. 23Summer on the Green: Wayne Tympanick

Trio (jazz). 6:30 p.m. on Vienna’s TownGreen. Friday nights through Aug. 23. Bringchairs and/or blankets. No alcoholic beveragesare permitted. Consider leaving pets at home. Inthe event of rain, check the weather line at 703-255-7842. Learn more at www.viennava.gov/DocumentCenter/View/3997.

SUNDAY/AUG. 25Album Release Party. 7-9 p.m. at Jammin’ Java,

227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Ricky Parrell is goingto release his debut album “Keys To My Life”featuring Randy Brecker of The Brecker Bro. andJustin Stanton of Snarky Puppy. $10. Call 703-501-2657 or visit rickyparrell.com.

MONDAY/AUG. 26Back to School. Fairfax County Public Schools

first day of the 2019-2020 school year. Visitwww.fcps.edu/calendars/2019-20-standard-school-year-calendar.

SATURDAY/AUG. 31Woodstock 50th Party. 7-11 p.m. at Jammin

Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Woodstock50th and Rock ‘n Roll heaven with The Rockits,Randoll (Elvis) Rivers and guests. Sixty songsfrom the ’60s. Dine, drink, and dance. $10advance. Call 703-281-4679 or visitwww.jamminjava.com.

Live Music: Bentwood RockersThe Shepherd’s Center of Oakton-Vienna (SCOV) hosts a benefit performance with the Bentwood

Rockers. Enjoy some fabulous foot-stomping Bluegrass music. Friday, Sept. 6, 6:30 p.m. (doors open5:30) at Jammin Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. $20-$25 at www.jamminjava.com. To volunteer,donate or learn more, visit www.scov.org.

Photo courtesy of the Bentwood Rockers

The Bentwood Rockers, from left, Dave Goldman, Alan Cohen, KenTackett, Pat Markham, and Stafford Markham.

Chillin’ on ChurchLive music, food trucks, and beer and wine sales. Blankets and lawn chairs are encouraged, but pets

are not. You must be 21 years or older with a valid photo ID to purchase alcoholic beverages. Chillin’ onChurch is presented courtesy of Ben and Jerry’s. Admission is free. Friday, Aug. 16, 6:30-9:30 p.m. onChurch Street between Dominion and Mill roads.


‘Inspiring Excellence’ atLongfellow Middle

Carole Kihm, Principal, LongfellowMiddle School:

Longfellow Middle School’s motto is ‘in-spiring excellence.’ Longfellow has re-ceived the prestigious Governor’s Awardfor Excellence in Education for nine outof the last ten years. We were alsoawarded the 2019 Purple Star Award be-cause of our program of excellence in serv-ing our military families.

The secret to our success is our collaboration among students,staff, parents, and community. We all work together for the suc-cess of our students.

We are focusing on three main goals: providing a welcomingand culturally responsive environment, having strong professionallearning communities, and providing high quality instruction. Weare also focusing on the Portrait of a Graduate skills of: Commu-nication, Collaborator, Global Citizen, Creative and CriticalThinker, and Goal-directed and resilient.

We have two short years to prepare our students for high schooland beyond and we want to set them up for success.

Another priority we have is ‘equity for all’ and making sureevery student has access to the highest level of courses he or shecan successfully handle.

We have open houses for our students and families Aug. 20and 21. We will have Back to School Night for parents on Sept.11.

Our PTA is phenomenal and our parents provide a monthly lunchfor our teachers, grants, and technology for the classroom.

I am starting my 12th year as principal and I still wake up everymorning at 4:30 and can’t wait to be at school. Longfellow is anincredible place to work.

Back to School Cooper Readiesfor Renovation

ArleneRandall,Principal,Cooper MiddleSchool:Cooper MiddleSchool’s themefor the 2019-2020 academicyear is ‘ThePower of Connections.’

This year we will focus oncreating positive relationships,building self-advocacy, andconnecting classroom experi-ences to our students’ communi-ties. The Cooper communitysupports the growth of allstudents to think critically andfunction as empathetic, respect-ful, and responsible globalcitizens.

Cooper Middle School renova-tion will begin sometime duringthe 2019-2020 school year. Dueto this renovation, there will be anew traffic pattern for Kiss andRide.

Back to School Nights areSept. 5 (grade 7), and Sept.11(grade 8) from 6:30-8 p.m.

Please visit the Cooper Websitefor the most up to date informa-tion. www.cooperms.fcps.edu

The following incidents were reportedby the McLean District Police Station:

AUG. 9LARCENIES:8400 block of Amanda Place, elec-

tronic device from vehicle1400 block of Balls Hill Road, medi-

cation from residence2900 block of Gallows Road, watch

from business8100 block of Lee Highway, liquor

from business2100 block of Powhatan Street,

checks from residence9000 block of Ridge Lane, tomatoes

from residence8100 block of Tysons Corner Center,

merchandise from businessAUG. 8MALICIOUS WOUNDING: 7900

block of Tysons One Place, 8/7/19, 6:55p.m. While taking trash to the compac-tor area of a building, the victim founda man already in the room. Withoutwarning the man began to cut the vic-tims arm with a knife. The victim didnot require medical treatment and theinjuries were described as superficial.The suspect was not located and is de-scribed as a black man with dreadlocks,in his 20s, 5’8” and very skinny. He waslast seen wearing all black clothing withholes in his jeans.

ROBBERY: 1400 Chain Bridge Road(T-Mobile), 8/7/19, 7:34 p.m. Fivepeople came into the store, stole mer-chandise and assaulted an employee.The suspects are described as black, intheir teens.

LARCENIES:2900 block of Gallows Road, bicycle

from locationAUG. 7LARCENIES:3100 block of Cantrell Lane, packages

from residence9300 block of Clanbrook Court, pack-

ages from residence1500 block of Cornerside Boulevard,

bicycle from location8000 block of Tysons Corner Center,

cell phone from location8000 block of Tysons Corner Center,

purse from locationAUG. 6LARCENIES:6600 block of Arlington Boulevard,

cash from business6600 block of Arlington Boulevard,

scale from location1400 block of Chain Bridge Road,

merchandise from business1900 block of Chain Bridge Road,

merchandise from business7000 block of Jefferson Avenue, purse

from location6800 block of Old Dominion Drive,

cash from business1800 block of Old Meadow Road,

cash and documents from locationAUG. 5COMMERCIAL ROBBERY: 1931

Old Gallows Road (7 Eleven), 8/2/19,8:53 p.m. A man walked behind thecounter taking money and merchandise.The suspect is described as a black manwearing all black clothing. No one wasinjured.

LARCENIES:6600 block of Arlington Boulevard,

credit card and knife from location1400 block of Balls Hill Road, wallet

from vehicle1900 block of Chain Bridge Road, cell

phone from location1900 block of Chain Bridge Road,

merchandise from business2000 block of Chain Bridge Road,

tires from vehicle2200 block of Journet Drive, cash and

keys from vehicle

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News

By Mercia Hobson

The Connection

Fairfax County Park Authority an-nounced it is asking the public tosubmit comments in writing byFriday, Sept. 6, 2019, regarding

the two applications under review for itsResident Curator Program at the historicEllmore Farmhouse, 2739 West Ox Road inHerndon. Curators are determined throughan open and competitive application pro-cess, based on several criteria, including aformal proposal, demonstrated experience,competency in historic preservation tech-niques, financial capabilities, and the in-corporation of public benefits. Completedapplications can be viewed online atwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/resident-cu-rator-program/ellmore.

The Evaluation Team will hold a meet-ing open to the public concerning the ap-plications on Thursday, Sept. 12, 9 a.m. inthe Park Authority boardroom, 9th floor ofthe Herrity Building, 12055 GovernmentCenter Parkway, Fairfax, but there will beno opportunity for public comment at thattime.

In the first of the two cover letters andcompleted applications sent to Stephanie Langton,resident curator program manager, Applicant #1stated: “We have been coming to Frying Pan FarmPark for more than a decade with our four children....We would enjoy the opportunity to make theEllmore Farmhouse a place where children can learnand play again. Our children, much like the Ellmoreand Smith children, have had the opportunity tospend time learning about farming and caring foranimals through the 4-H... Living in the EllmoreFarmhouse would allow us more time to learn andshare with others about the original families andanimals that lived here on this property.”

Regarding skills, Applicant #1 stated: “I do nothave any specialized skills in historic preservationprojects outside of the general remodeling and con-struction skills I have learned over the years doingprojects on the houses I have lived in... I am a Me-chanical Engineer working in Aerospace... On a dailybasis, I am required to pay attention to details, fol-low strict standards, and know the requirements ofa task prior to acting on it.”

In the other cover letter and completed applica-tion, Applicant #2 stated: “After rehabilitation andrenovations are completed, ServiceSource proposesusing the Ellmore Farmhouse as a “launchpad” forone of our Long-Term and Community IntegrationServices (LTCIS) programs. A group of approximately15 people with disabilities and staff will gather atthe Ellmore Farmhouse from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mon-day-Friday... ServiceSource has a 47-year history ofproviding high-quality, innovative programming inNorthern Virginia. ln FY 2018, we served more than4,000 people with disabilities through long-term and

community integration services, senior services,employment supports, and other services.”

Regarding skills, Applicant #2 stated: “To reha-bilitate and renovate this historic property,ServiceSource has selected Pizzano Contractors as apartner for this project...Pizzano Contractors was anearly adopter in the “Green Building” movement andcontinues to demonstrate leadership in thisarea...Pizzano Contractors continue to include LEEDdesign and best practices in their projects… Addi-tionally, Pizzano Contractors has extensive experi-ence in renovating historic properties, includingformer residences, for modern times-a major assetfor the Ellmore Farmhouse project.”

According to the Park Authority, the farmhouse is atwo-story, 3,300-square-foot property within FryingPan Farm Park. Members of the Ellmore family occu-pied the two-story, 12 room home for more than 50years, operating a productive dairy farm there through1945. In February 2001, the Park Authority purchasedthe property for inclusion within Frying Pan FarmPark. The Resident Curator Program provides theopportunity for individuals, nonprofit and for-profitorganizations to secure long-term lease agreementsin beautiful public park settings. The curator leasesare without charge in exchange for a financial com-mitment towards approved rehabilitation of the ParkAuthority’s underutilized historic properties.

For additional information, visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/resident-curator-program. Or contact Stephanie Langton, manager ofthe Resident Curator Program, at 703-324-8791. Web:https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/park-news/2018/z-ir126.

Park Authoritywelcomes commentson curator applications.

Selecting a New Life forHistoric Ellmore Farmhouse

File Photo by Mercia Hobson/The Connection

Ellmore Farmhouse within Frying Pan FarmPark, 2739 West Ox Road, Herndon, Hunter MillSupervisory District, Owner: Fairfax CountyPark Authority.


Kenny Lourie is an Advertising Representative forThe Potomac Almanac & The Connection Newspapers.

By KENNETH B. LOURIE

I mean, he didn’t even examine me, which he rarely does. (The CT scan pretty much tells him what he needs to know, so he says.)

In addition (or is that subtraction), he didn’t even ask me the standard questions he typically does about my quality of life, activities of daily living and general health and welfare. In fact, near the presumptive end of our appointment, as peculiar and uncharacteristic of an appointment as it was, I felt compelled to blurt out the answers to all the questions that he didn’t bother to ask that for years he’s always asked: any pain, short-ness of breath, coughing, headaches, neuropathy, muscle weakness or any new or persistent symp-toms? All he could muster was a perfunctory “Do

And then the semi-out-of-the-blue-bombshell:

Followed by the offer to refer us to a book that

Helpful? Useful? I didn’t say it at the time because the entire

appointment was so odd and impersonal almost. But WHAT?! Palliative Care? What are you talking about? He has never brought up palliative care before. (Although way back when, he had given

You see, we know about palliative care. We’ve attended multiple conferences organized by LUNGevity, “the largest national lung cancer-fo-

care doctors often have spoken. Palliative Care is not hospice care but it’s a transitional level of care to be sure.

If I’m transitioning, I wish somebody would have told me, and not by asking about my famil-iarity with this type of care.

In a word, palliative care is a type of down-sizing, as best as I can describe its subtleties; separate and apart from hospice care which is, if

you get my euphemism (and hopefully someone is meeting you at the station)? But so far as I’ve been told, I’m not on the last train to Clarksville

In fact, I rarely take the train. Not that being on or off the train matters when one comes to the end of the line.

Nevertheless, as I review in my mind what my oncologist said this past Monday, I have to wonder if he was feeding me a line, throwing me a line or just reciting a line that is required of oncologists in their regular communications with their cancer patients – a sort of caveat emptor for long-time cancer survivors who are inexplicably still alive (as evidence of such sentiment, my

But I didn’t feel much like a miracle on Monday. I felt more like a dope. Like I was being told something I didn’t realize, sort of an emperor

never experienced before; during or after any of our appointments.

Previously, even at the initial Team Lourie meeting in late February 2009 when the hammer came down, I had – though having it in utter dis-

The particulars of which would be sorted out over the following weeks and months beginning

And boy were they ever sorted. Ten years and almost six months later, I’m still sorting.

having an off day? Obviously he knows that his words carry

terrible burdens for his patients and their families. But he can’t simply toss out the phrase palliative care like it has no impact. Its impact is huge.

It’s akin to being hit by a speeding train, the likes of which would prevent one from getting anywhere near Clarksville, let alone being on the last train.

Don’t Monkee Around With Me

Submit civic/community announcements atConnectionNewspapers.com/Calendar. Photos andartwork welcome. Deadline is Thursday at noon, atleast two weeks before event.

DONATIONS NEEDEDSchool Supply and Backpack Drive. 8 a.m.-4

p.m. at the Parent Resource Center, 2334Gallows Road, Room 105, Dunn Loring. For thenearly 56,000 students in Fairfax County PublicSchools living at the poverty line, obtainingschool supplies can be difficult. FCPS ispartnering with roughly 20 nonprofits andbusinesses to ensure that students will have thesupplies they need this fall for its “Collect forKids” campaign. A $25 donation will fill abackpack with FCPS approved supplies for astudent. Organize a collection drive of newbackpacks in your community and bring to oneof the Collect for Kids drop off locations. Visitwww.collectforkids.org/get-involved or call 703-204-3941.

THURSDAY/AUG. 15Caregivers Support Group. 10-11:30 a.m. at

UUCF Unitarian Universalist Congregation ofFairfax - Program Building, 2709 Hunter MillRoad, Oakton. For caregivers to adult familymembers with dementia. First and thirdThursdays of every month. Hosted by Shepherd’sCenter of Oakton-Vienna, scov.org. Contactfacilitator Jack Tarr at 703-821-6838 [email protected].

WEDNESDAY/AUG. 214th Annual Clergy Breakfast. 8:30-10:30 a.m.

at Vienna Baptist Church, 541 Marshall Road,SW, Vienna. This once-a-year connectioncontinues to build fellowship and goodwillthroughout the year as attendees collectivelyaddress common issues. All faiths are welcome.RSVP by Aug. 16 at 703-281-0538 [email protected].

Public Comment Sought. The Office ofIntermodal Planning and Investment, theVirginia Department of Transportation, and theDepartment of Rail and Public Transportation,under the leadership of the CommonwealthTransportation Board (CTB), are developing aplan to study Virginia’s 179 miles of theInterstate 95 corridor between the WoodrowWilson Bridge in Alexandria, and the NorthCarolina border. The first comment period willend Aug. 21, 2019. For more information aboutthe study, or to view meeting materials andaccess the online engagement tool, visitVA95Corridor.org.

THURSDAY/AUG. 22Hispanic Connect NOVA. 8:30-9:30 a.m. at

8300 Boone Blvd. in the Partners’ ConferenceRoom, Suite 450, Vienna. Join the VirginiaHispanic Chamber for this recurring event seriesdesigned for chamber members and newcomersalike. Members, business owners, communityleaders, entrepreneurs and more connect withtheir peers, share ideas and gain usefulknowledge. Free for members, $10nonmembers. Register at www.vahcc.com/hispanic-connect-nova.

SATURDAY/AUG. 24Large Yard Sale. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at Unity of

Fairfax, 2854 Hunter Mill Road, Oakton. Unityof Fairfax will host a large, indoor, church yardsale with hundreds of items from manyhouseholds and a restaurant liquidation. Freeadmission. Visit www.unityoffairfax.org.

MONDAY & WEDNESDAY/AUG. 28-SEPT. 25Community Emergency Response Team

Training. 7-11 p.m. at at the Fire and RescueAcademy, 4600 West Ox Road, Fairfax. TheCommunity Emergency Response Team (CERT)Program trains county residents in basic disasterresponse skills, such as fire safety, light searchand rescue, team organization, and disastermedical operations. Emphasis on hands-on skilldevelopment and Fairfax County protocols andprocedures. Visit volunteer.fairfaxcounty.gov/custom/1380/#/opp_details/184989 to register.

THURSDAY/AUG. 29Beyond #MeToo: Strategies for Preventing

& Responding to Harassment. 9:30-11:30a.m. at Fairfax County EDA, 8300 BooneBoulevard, Ste. 450 Tysons. Presented by theMulticultural Chambers Alliance (Asian-american CC, NVBCC, The Virginia HispanicChamber). Free. Visit www.vahcc.com or call703-790-0303 to register.

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