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After jumping into the freezing water ofLake Anne, Juliana Toth of Viennascrambles to grab a towel and run insideto get warm. The temperature of thewater was around 33-degress during theannual fundraiser.

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More than 260 people participatedin the Polar Dip on Saturday.

Freezin’ for a Reason at Lake Anne

Juliana Toth, Caroline Miller and CaseySchlenkey team up to participate in the7th Annual Freezin’ for a Reason VirginiaPolar Dip at Lake Anne in Reston on Satur-day. The annual event is held as a localfundraiser for Camp Sunshine, a camp forchildren with life-threatening illnessesand their families. Over 260 people par-ticipated in the event helping to raise over$87,000 of the $100,000 ultimate goal.

Dressed as Dr. Seuss characters; StacyWade as Thing 1, Kate Lewis as the Cat inthe Hat and Vanessa Flory as Thing 2 jumpin the frozen water of Lake Ann in Restonfor the 7th Annual Freezin’ for a ReasonVirginia Polar Dip. Flory convinced herfriends to participate in the event thisyear, with 2014 being her fourth time toparticipate.

Those not brave enough tofully jump into the frozenwaters of Lake Anne par-ticipated as “ChickenDippers” by sticking theirfeet into the water insteadfor the 7th Annual Freezin’for a Reason Virginia PolarDip. Over 260 people par-ticipated in the annualevent raising over $87,00for Camp Sunshine.

Team Mathiashad severalgroups of par-ticipants takingpart in the 7thAnnual Freezin’for a ReasonVirginia PolarDip and raisedover $10,000for Camp Sun-shine.

Team Viking members, Duff and Polly Means, jump intothe frigid waters of Lake Anne to help raise funds forCamp Sunshine along with another 260 participants.Team Viking raised $1500.

Team Justice League participates in the 7th AnnualFreezin’ for a Reason Virginia Polar Dip at Lake Anne inReston.

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Sully District Transportation Commissioner Jeff Parnes (on left) makes apoint while Young Ho Chang, a VDOT consultant, listens. In background,at right, is Supervisor Pat Herrity (R-Springfield).

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By Bonnie Hobbs

The Connection

It’s said that nothing’s certain butdeath and taxes – but most of thetime, traffic congestion on I-66 canbe added to that list. So VDOT’s seek-

ing input from the public on how best toalleviate it.

Last Thursday, Jan. 30, in the OaktonHigh cafeteria, VDOT revealed 10 conceptsidentified by it and by the Department ofRail and Public Transportation to increasecapacity within the I-66 Corridor. It alsopresented options for more travel-modechoices, improving troublesome inter-changes, addressing spot safety needs andmaking travel more efficient.

“This is the first of many meetings,” saidPaul Nishimoto, VDOT project managerwith Mega Projects. “We’ll also meet withthe local politicians and, eventually, a deci-sion will be made about which conceptsshould go forward.”

He said no timeline has been establishedyet for when this decision will happen. Fur-thermore, said Nishimoto, “We also needto decide how these concepts could befunded.” But whichever concepts are cho-sen will then be subjected to a Tier II Envi-ronmental Impact Study (EIS).

THE 10 CONCEPTS (see sidebar) weredeveloped during the Tier I EIS to addressexisting and future transportation needs inthe I-66 Corridor from Route 15 in PrinceWilliam County to I-495 in Fairfax County.

In addition, in June 2013, innovative andworkable ideas were sought from citizensand the private sector. The suggestions in-cluded creating a public-private partnershipto implement the multi-modal improve-ments.

Several private-sector firms expressedinterest in developing and operating tolllanes along I-66, and some wanted to con-struct – but not operate – a bus rapid tran-sit (BRT) system in the Corridor. It was sug-

gested that this system operate in managed(toll) lanes and that both buses and tollroads could potentially be replaced by afuture extension of Metrorail.

At Oakton High last week, local officialsand residents alike came from several ar-eas of Fairfax County to see display boardsof the 10 concepts and discuss the propos-als with VDOT representatives and consult-ants. Among them were Supervisor PatHerrity (R-Springfield) and Sully DistrictTransportation Commissioner Jeff Parnes.

“Since 2008, I’ve advocated for an ex-press-lanes-type project,” said Herrity. “Itgives you additional capacity, congestion-free mass-transit and carpooling. And if youdon’t want to pay to take the express lanes,you’ve still got a faster way to get to work.It’s all about choices.”

He said I-66 is such a gridlocked Corri-dor that, if it’s fixed, it’ll also improve manyother roads in Fairfax County that driversare using instead to avoid the I-66 traffic.For example, said Herrity, “I use BraddockRoad all the time when I should use I-66.And the express lanes on I-495 have been ahuge success and also relieved congestionon the side streets.”

Adding that BRT could also be part of thesolution, Herrity said express lanes provide

“a guaranteed speed to run express buses.But for rail to be practical, you need TysonsCorner densities, so it wouldn’t work wellin places like Centreville and Fairfax Cor-ner.”

He suggested that express lanes could beimplemented via a public-private partner-ship. “It’s a good way to finance the project,”said Herrity. “We need creative solutions.My hope is that we see an express-lanesproject underway as soon as possible so wecan improve the lives of our citizens.”

While noting that the long-term solutionto I-66’s congestion is rail, he said expresslanes “can be done quickly and are sup-ported by the Board of Supervisors as theinterim solution.”

Parnes, though, doubted that VDOTwould take action anytime soon. After all,he said, the idea of fixing I-66 has beenlooked at in the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s,to no avail.

“Thirty-five years of study – and we stilldon’t have the process going forward,” hesaid. Calling the 10 new proposals “justconcepts to be advanced,” Parnes said, “Wedon’t know which ones will go forward orwhen a decision will be made. We’re stillup in the air.”

Regarding his own preferences, he said,

“I favor rapid transit down the I-66 Corri-dor – VRE to Gainesville, bus rapid transitor light rail or Metrorail to Centreville.”

In the interim, said Parnes, “I can sup-port BRT or managed lanes, but I can’t en-vision them ripping up the managed lanesand putting Metrorail in their place. They’dhave to be complementary. I’m looking for-ward to VDOT’s solution – it’s been a longtime coming.”

FOR MORE INFORMATION on the I-66improvement project, go towww.helpfix66.com and click on “I-66 Cor-ridor Improvements.”

More lanes, bus rapid transit, rail,spot improvements proposed.How to Fix I-66?

VDOT’S 10 PROPOSEDIMPROVEMENT CONCEPTS❖ General Purpose Lanes: Construction of

additional highway lanes open to all traffic.❖ Managed Lanes: Conversion of the existing HOV

lane into either a one or two lane (in eachdirection) facility that would operate as a high-occupancy toll facility where only high-occupantvehicles would be exempt from paying a toll.

❖ Metrorail Extension: Metrorail service extendingwest from Vienna to either Centreville orHaymarket.

❖ Light Rail Transit: Light rail service extendingwest from Vienna to either Centreville orHaymarket.

❖ Bus Rapid Transit: Separate guideway bus rapidtransit extending west from Vienna toHaymarket; service could extend east of Vienna.

❖ VRE Extension: Extension of existing VRE servicefrom Manassas to Haymarket.

❖ Improve Spot Locations/Chokepoints:Improvements that address operationsconstraints at discrete locations (chokepoints)such as individual interchanges or specificjunction points within the interchanges (i.e.,merge, diverge or weaving areas).

❖ Intermodal Connectivity: Availability of a fullrange of travel modes within the corridor, aswell as availability and functionality ofconnections between travel modes. For example,both lane and transit improvements could bedone together.

❖ Safety Improvements: Safety improvements thataddress both location-specific and corridor-widesafety concerns. These could include adding anauxiliary lane between two, heavily traveledinterchanges.

❖ Transportation Communication and Technology:Continued enhancements to ITS technology forall modes in the corridor, including travelerinformation, corridor and incident management,and transit technology.

VDOT Project Manager Paul Nishimoto discusses the I-66 Corridor withtwo people attending the informational meeting.

Photos by Bonnie Hobbs/The Connection

Toward themeeting’s end,residents look atthe 10 improve-ment conceptsproposed for I-66.


Healthful meals by Emily DoermanSalmon and Asparagus - 2 servings. Preheat oven to 425∫ F. Trim as-

paragus and combine asparagus with 1 tbsp minced garlic, 2 tbsp lemonjuice, 1 tsp olive oil, and a little salt and pepper. Roast 15 minutes, untiltender. Combine 1/4 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt, 1 tbsp horseradish, 1tsp dried dill, a little salt and pepper. Spread over tops of two raw salmonfilets. Line a baking dish with foil. Lay salmon filets on foil. Roast for 8 - 10minutes. Let sit for 4 minutes before eating.

Stuffed peppers - 2 servings. Preheat oven to 400∫ F. Sauté choppedonions and ground meat (turkey, chicken, or lean beef) in a pan on the stoveuntil meat is cooked. Combine cooked meat with 1/3 cup tomato puree, 1tbsp Italian herb blend, veggies or grains or both. Stuff with peppers. Op-tional: stuffing may be with a little cheese.

Mini frittata “muffins” - 4 servings. Preheat oven to 375∫ F. Butter andflour 4 muffin cups in a muffin pan. Mix together 3 eggs and 1/4 cup milk.Mix until blended. Add 1/3 cup of chopped vegetables and/or chopped meat.For flavoring, add 2 tbsp salsa or 1 tbsp Italian seasoning blend. Pour mix-ture into the prepared muffin cups. Bake 16 - 18 minutes, until eggs are set.Eat on its own or on a toasted whole wheat English muffin.

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Shirley Martin of Viennahas a pacemaker and ison warfarin, a blood thin-ner, and Vitamin K, found

in dark leafy greens, can lessen theeffectiveness of warfarin. Martinalso has high cholesterol. “I haveto be concerned about eating toomany greens while I’m on warfarinor too many fats,” said Martin. “Ialso try to keep from gainingweight.”

For an aging individual, physi-ological or medical changes canhave profound effects. Not surpris-ingly, change is part of the agingprocess. Not bad changes, neces-sarily, but changes none-the-less,from changes in sleeping habits tochanges in health and changes inphysiological and mental makeup.

Eating and diet habits affect thewell-being of all age groups, but,for seniors, age-appropriate issuesarise, as well. Hampered mobilityor arthritis may influence food

preparation procedures. Diabetesor high blood pressure may impactingredient inclusion. And, occa-sionally, cooking for “one” maytake the joy out of eating. Foodsmay interact with drugs’ effective-ness. Sensory changes, such as lossof smell and taste, may hinderfoods’ appeal.

“As we age, our sense of smelland sense of taste decrease,” saidCulinaria Cooking School dietitianand chef Emily Doerman. “Thiscan make food less enjoyable.

“As it is importantto enjoy the foodyou eat, incorpo-rate a variety ofherbs and spices toincrease flavor,”said Doerman.“Herb and spiceblends are an easyway to add flavor toa dish, and enhancethe enjoyment ofeating.” Doermanflavors up disheswith lemon juiceand balsamic vinegar, as well aswith spices and herbs.

SOME SPICE BLENDS, such asMrs. Dash, do not contain salt,while others are very heavy in so-dium, Doerman said. “Be sure tocheck the ingredients label first. Ifyou are not sure if you should limityour sodium intake, talk to yourdoctor or dietitian.”

Processed and prepared foodstend to be higher in sodium and/or fat than dishes made fromscratch. Processed foods, such ascold cuts and frozen entrees, con-tain a high percentage of an adult’srecommended daily maximum.

Doerman believes freshly-pre-pared foods are healthier and canbe prepared on a budget and withease of preparation. Doerman rec-ommends eating, and cookingwith, fresh ingredients, makingextra servings to freeze when pos-

sible.She likes mess-free food prepa-

ration and cooking, as well, usingparchment or foil for easy clean-up, and using as few pans and prepbowls as is feasible.

If chopping produce is a chal-lenge or a nuisance, cooks can buyingredients from a fresh producedepartment of a grocery store.When the budget is tight, buy fro-

zen vegetables, meat and seafoodrather than fresh. If standing forlong periods is tiring, try using theoven rather than standing over thestove’s cooktop to cook.

Doerman is a registered dieti-cian [R.D.] and chef in privatepractice and with Culinaria. Sheteaches a diversity of healthy-eat-ing classes at Culinaria, from“healthful 30-minute dinners” todiabetic-friendly meals, and on togluten-free dishes.

Gluten, notes Doerman, is only“bad for people with a gluten in-tolerance.”

After completing her dietetic in-ternship at the University of Con-necticut, Doerman’s interests tooka turn to the culinary field and shedecided to merge her dual pas-sions. In Dubai, she completed theprofessional culinary program atthe International Center for Culi-nary Arts.

In her nutritional counselingsessions, Doerman takes into ac-count the physiological and medi-cal needs of her clients, tailoringdiets to them.

The recipes Doerman providedto the Connection take little time

to prepare and takewell to substitutionof ingredients. Herstuffed pepper recipewas designed to beflexible, incorporat-ing foods of yourchoice. Peppers canbe stuffed withveggies, meat, rice orquinoa, or a combi-nation of those.

Whole grains con-tain more vitaminsand minerals than

processed grains, such as whiteflour or white rice, do.

Doerman combined salmon withasparagus for a nutrient-rich easy-prep dinner. A four-ounce piece ofsalmon contains approximately 50percent of an adult’s recom-mended intake of omege-3 fattyacids.

Omega-3 fatty acids, found infatty fish such as salmon, tuna, and

sardines, offer many health ben-efits. These healthful fats can helpimprove blood cholesterol levelsand have anti-inflammatory prop-erties. The USDA Dietary Guide-lines for Americans recommendconsuming at least eight ounces ofa variety of seafood, includingfatty fish, every week.

Asparagus is very nutritious, agood source of fiber, with 2.7grams per 5-ounce serving. As-paragus also contains antioxi-dants, including beta-carotene,and phytochemicals.

Antioxidants in colorful veg-etables and fruits, such as toma-toes, blueberries, and butternutsquash, help prevent some typesof cell damage caused by free-radi-cals in the system.

For healthful, nutrient-densesnacks, think Greek yogurt toppedwith fruit, a slice of two of avo-cado with multi-grain crackers,vegetable pieces accompanied byhummus and whole-wheat pitabread with fat-free yogurt dip,Doerman said.

MAINTAINING A DIET abun-dant with fruit, vegetables, fish,nuts, and whole grains protectagainst many chronic medical con-ditions, including diabetes andheart disease. These foods mayprotect your blood vessels. At ev-ery meal, try to fill about half yourplate with fruits and vegetables.

“You don’t have to spend a lotof time or money to eat healthy,”said Doerman. “Just try to keephealthful, nutritious ingredientson-hand.”

To register for one of EmilyDoerman’s healthful cookingclasses, seewww.culinariacookingschool.comor call 703-865-7920. Culinaria islocated at 110 Pleasant Street, NW,in Vienna.

To learn more about Doerman’sexpertise and services, visitwww.EmilyDoerman.com or emailher [email protected]’s phone number is 703-447-5513.

Chef and Registered Dietician EmilyDoerman puts the finishing touches onher plate of flavorful baked salmon androasted asparagus.

These mini egg and vegetable frittatas arebaked in muffin tins in the oven.

Healthful Meal Ideas for SeniorsDieticiancreates mealsthat are nutrient-dense and easyto prepare.

“As we age, our sense of smell andsense of taste decrease … This canmake food less enjoyable. As it isimportant to enjoy the food you eat,incorporate a variety of herbs andspices to increase flavor.”

— Culinaria chef and dietician Emily Doerman

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Two Die in MerrifieldArea Crash

Around 1:50 a.m., on Monday, Feb. 3, a police of-

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By Bonnie Hobbs

The Connection

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors lastweek approved $1.4 billion to fund trans-portation projects for FY 2015 to FY 2020.

Among them were two road projects in Vienna, plusone transit project in the local area.

In fall 2012, Fairfax County Department of Trans-portation (FCDOT) staff held nine public meetingscountywide regarding county residents’ transporta-tion needs. It also conducted an online survey.

With the passage of House Bill 2313 by the Vir-ginia General Assembly in spring 2013, FairfaxCounty was designated to receive an infusion of statetransportation dollars. So FCDOT held additionalpublic meetings in fall 2013 to garner communityinput to prioritize the unfunded transportationprojects residents had requested in 2012.

The Supervisors’ approval of these and other trans-portation-project priorities, last Tuesday, Jan. 28,culminated a nearly two-year outreach called theCountywide Dialogue on Transportation. The Board’saction will move many of these much-needed trans-portation improvements from the planning stage to

the construction phase over the next six years.Below are the Vienna projects that will now move

forward:❖ Electric Avenue and Cedar Lane, northbound

left-turn laneThis project is a spot improvement to add 250 feet

of left-turn lane on northbound Cedar Lane at Elec-tric Avenue. It includes curb and gutter, plus drain-age improvements on the east side of Cedar Lane, a5-foot-wide concrete sidewalk, crosswalks, and a newmast-arm signal. Amount approved: $1.61 million.

❖ Old Courthouse Road and Besley RoadThis project will improve the alignment of the Old

Courthouse Road S-curve at Besley Road. The workincludes raising the road elevation to improve drain-age and limit flooding. It addresses safety issues forvehicles, pedestrians and bicycles and reduces flood-ing problems. Amount approved: $3.3 million.

❖ Vienna Metro Feeder Bus Service ExpansionThe money allocated includes funds for route-level

planning. This project is to be implemented in fourphases. The entire project will eventually entail pur-chasing buses, adding new routes and improvingservice levels on the existing routes that serve theVienna Metrorail station. Amount approved: $46.8million.

Vienna Road Projects Take Step Forward


The Pet Connection, a bi-annual themededition, will publish Feb. 26.

We invite you to send us storiesabout your pets, photos of you and/or yourfamily with your cats, dogs, hamsters, snakes,lizards, frogs, rabbits, or whatever other crea-tures share your home or yard with you.

Tell us the story of a special bond between achild and a dog, the story of how you came toadopt your pet, or examples of amazing featsof your creatures. Can your dog catch a Frisbee10 feet in the air, or devour an entire pizzawhen you turn your back for less than aminute?

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Have you helped to train an assistance dog?Do you or someone in your family depend onan assistance dog?

Or take this opportunity to memorialize abeloved pet you have lost.

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Opinion

It’s possible that this is not the right billexactly, and in general, we favor localcontrol. But it is wrongheaded of publicschools to force families into a take-it-

or-leave-it position.Families that homeschool their children are

likely saving localities more than$10,000 a year in operating costs andtake some pressure off overcrowdedschools. It makes sense that these stu-dents should not only have access to sports, ifthey can meet the requirements, but theyshould also have access to other extracurricu-lar activities and even some classes.

Public schools need to provide for the bestfor all students in their jurisdiction.

This is HB63.

Are We Barbarians?Testimony stated that on occasion the cloth-

ing of the person in the electric chair wouldburst into flames and the man throwing theswitch for an execution feared the person be-ing executed might burst into flames as well.

There have been problems acquiring thedrugs needed for lethal injection for execution,so the Virginia House of Delegates passed thefollowing: HB1052 Method of execution. Pro-vides that if the Director of the Department of

Corrections certifies thatlethal injection is notavailable as a method ofexecution, electrocutionshall be used instead.House: VOTE: PASSAGE

(64-Y 32-N)How local Northern Virginia delegates voted:YEAS: Albo, Comstock, Hugo, LeMunyon and

Rust.NAYS: Brink, Bulova, Filler-Corn, Herring,

Hope, Keam, Kory, Krupicka, Lopez,Plum, Sickles, Simon, Surovell andWatts.

Please No Huntingon Sundays

For those who enjoy a hike or a ride throughthe Virginia countryside, it’s good to know thaton Sundays during hunting season, one canstill enjoy the outdoors without worrying aboutbeing mistaken for a deer. On Saturdays, vigi-lance, bright colors, loud talking and some-times even jingle bells hung on clothing orsaddles helps provide a sense of safety. Thisbill already passed the House of Delegates, andwill likely proceed in the Senate.

Few Thoughts on General Assembly ActionYes, allow homeschoolers accessto programs in public school.

Editorials

More than 50 volunteers who are helpinglocal residents sign up for health care in-surance were recognized by state and localleadership last Saturday. To date, these Cer-tified Application Counselors (CACs) havehelped more than 500 individuals with thenew Marketplace system, overcoming bar-riers of language, technology and under-standing the new health care law. The vol-unteers were thanked for the commitmentand service:

U.S. Rep. Jim Moran (D-8) offered a his-torical perspective to the Affordable CareAct, reminding the audience that there wasinitial push back regarding Medicare in 1939and Social Security in 1965, which are nowconsidered “third rails” of our society. Theretiring Congressman predicted a similar ac-ceptance for the Affordable Care Act, origi-nally passed in 2010, to fundamentallychange our society.

U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly added that evenin affluent Loudoun, Fairfax and Arlingtoncounties, more people declare bankruptcydue to healthcare costs than any other rea-son. He mentioned that the Act will nowprovide health care for the many veteransin our community.

Del. Ken Plum (D-36) shared with the vol-unteers that even with a Democratic-ledgovernor and Senate, Medicaid expansionin the Commonwealth will be a struggle, andif it is passed, will not take effect right away.

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Rep. Gerry Connolly and Rep. Jim Moran thank Northern Virginia FamilyService’s Health Access team for their leadership in helping NorthernVirginians successfully enroll in the new health care system: Cyndy Dailey,NVFS director of health and mental health services; Terry Goplerud andKen Sharma, NVFS Marketplace coordinators; and Carmen Aponte, NVFSMarketplace assistant.

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tersection with Old Lee Highwayand ran off the road, striking atree.

The driver and one passengerwere pronounced dead at thescene and a second passenger wastransported to a local hospital withlife-threatening injuries.

While the crash remains underinvestigation, it does appear thatalcohol and speed are factors inthe crash – police report says. Nextof kin have not been located yetbut all three occupants are adultmales.

Oakton BankIs Robbed

Fairfax County police are look-ing for the man who robbed abank, last Friday afternoon, inOakton.

The incident occurred Jan. 31 atthe BB&T Bank at 2941 ChainBridge Road. Police say the suspectentered the bank around 12:19p.m., implied he had a weaponand demanded money.

The bank teller complied andthe robber fled with an undis-closed amount of cash. No one wasinjured. The suspect was describedas black, in his 20s, of mediumbuild and wearing a black jacket.

Anyone with information isasked to contact Crime solvers at1-866-411-TIPS/8477, e-mailwww.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org, text“TIP187” plus a message toCRIMES/274637 or call police at703-691-2131.

Music ContestFeb. 22

The 52nd Annual James A.Bland Music Contest, sponsoredby the Vienna Host Lions Club, willbe held Saturday, Feb. 22, at 1p.m., at the Vienna Assembly ofGod Church, 100 Ayr Hill Ave.

The contest will include vocal-ists and instrumentalists who’lleach present a song or piece of nomore than eight minutes and willbe judged by local experts in theirfield.

Cash prizes will be awarded tofirst- and second-place winners ineach category. The first-place win-ners move up to the next level ofcompetition.

For more information and anapplication, contact Lion NancyVolpe at 703- 938-7716, 703-851-1313 or [email protected] deadline is Monday,Feb. 17.

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fet. 6-10 p.m. The Ritz-Carlton, 1700Tysons Boulevard, McLean. Entyse, WineBar & Lounge will offer an impressivechocolate buffet with seven differentdessert options crafted by their pastrykitchen. Satisfy your loved one’s sweettooth with their dessert creations. $25per person, seating on first come, firstserve basis

Valentine’s Day Latin Style. LaSandia Mexican Kitchen, 7852L TysonsCorner Center, McLean. Show someLatin Love this Valentine’s Day with a 3-Course dinner and signature beverage orcocktail for $29 per person. A taste ofwhat’s on the menu: Shrimp and CrabEmpenadas, Chile Relleno, Pasilla LavaCake, and more. Call for reservations703-893-2222.

Chaise Lounge. 8 p.m. Wolf Trap,1635 Trap Road, Vienna. Love andKisses, Swings and Misses A Valentine’sDay Celebration Smooth ’60s-inspiredbig-band jazz featuring a sultry femalevocalist and a sophisticated “sound thatis musically tight and always swinging”(Fanfare Magazine). Tickets: $25. http://www.wolftrap.org

Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides.5:30-9:30 p.m. Reston Town Center,Market Street, Reston. Spend Valentine’sDay the old-fashioned way this year bytaking a stroll in a horse-drawn carriagethrough the streets of Reston Town Cen-ter. Pick up location by Talbots onMarket Street. All proceeds benefit Vol-unteer Fairfax. Tickets: $5/person.Children under 5 ride free.

❖ Saturday/Feb. 15Valentine’s Wine Dinner. 8 p.m.

Paradise Springs Winery, 13219 YatesFord Road, Clifton. Enjoy a 4-coursemeal paired with your favorite ParadiseSprings wines. $119/person; $109 forwine club members; $149 VIP seating inBarrel Room. 703-830-9463.

“Music of the Heart.” 8 p.m.George Mason University Center for the

Arts, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax.Take part in an evening of romanticmusic that blends popular and classicalstyles with pianist Peter Nero. Tickets are$30-$60. Tickets are half price for youththrough grade 12. Visit the box office(open Tuesday through Saturday, 10a.m. to 6 p.m.) or charge by phone at888-945-2468 or visit cfa.gmu.edu.

Partner Yoga. 2-3 p.m. WorkhouseArts Center, 9601 Ox Road, Lorton. Part-ner poses are a great way to learn moreabout how to communicate more effec-tively with your partner and have funwhile improving your body health. $20per couple, no experience is necessary—both beginners and master yogis areinvited to join. Register online: http://www.workhousearts.org/

A Valentine’s Sweetheart. 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. Workhouse Arts Center, 9601 OxRoad, Lorton. The Workhouse is offeringa Seasonal Camp for kids, ages 6-10. AValentine’s Sweetheart will give kids theopportunity to learn how to bake sweettreats, draw and paint portraits, and par-ticipate in other Valentine’s Dayactivities. Tuition is $65 per child andincludes the materials fee. Registeronline: http://www.workhousearts.org/

Date Night: Chef’s Table. 7-9 p.m.Workhouse Arts Center, 9601 Ox Road,Lorton. A casual cooking class with a pro-fessional chef, where participants will beworking in pairs to create menu items. Atthe end of the class, the participants willbe served a tasting portion. Tuition is $85per person, which also includes a glass ofwine and all materials fees. Please registeronline at least 2 days prior to event date.http://www.workhousearts.org/

Ballroom Social Dance. 7:30 p.m.Workhouse Arts Center, 9601 Ox Road,Lorton. Get on the dance floor with yourValentine at the monthly Ballroom SocialDance. Each month features a shortmini-lesson covering a specific style ofdance at 7:30 p.m. (February will beSwing) and then the dance floor is openfrom 8-10:30 p.m. $5 for the mini less, $10admission to the dance.

Valentine’s Day Chocolate Buffet.7-10 p.m. The Ritz-Carlton, 1700 TysonsBoulevard, McLean. Entyse, Wine Bar &Lounge will offer an impressive chocolatebuffet with seven different dessert optionscrafted by their pastry kitchen. Satisfy yourloved one’s sweet tooth with their dessertcreations. $25 per person, seating on firstcome, first serve basis

What to Do This Valentine’s Day Romantic events happeningin the Fairfax County area.

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WEDNESDAY/FEB. 5Midday Movie Musicals: “Pippin.”

1 p.m. McLean Community Center,1234 Ingleside Avenue, McLean. Thismonth’s pick by Technical DirectorJennifer Garrett is the latest in aseries of favorite movie musicalspersonally chosen by The Alden staff.

FRIDAY/FEB. 7-SATURDAY/FEB. 8“THIS.” 8 p.m. Vienna Community

Center, 120 Cherry Street, SE, Vienna.“THIS” is a bright, tart, andmelancholy comedy that captures theuncertain steps of a circle of friendsentering the choppy waters of middleage. Contains adult language; fortheatre-goers over 16.www.viennatheatrecompany.org/

La Cage aux Folles. 8 p.m. AldenTheatre, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean.Georges, the owner of a popular dragnightclub in San Tropez, and Albin,the club’s star, have lived inunwedded bliss for twenty years.Jean-Michel, the son they have raisedtogether, throws the happy householdinto hilarious turmoil by announcingthat he is going to marry the daughterof an ultra-conservative politician.www.McLeanPlayers.org or 866-811-

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SUNDAY/FEB. 9 McLean Orchestra Celebration. 4

p.m. St. Luke Catholic Church,McLean. Tickets: $60-$160. http://mclean-orchestra.org/tickets/

Joshua Redman Quartet. 8 p.m. TheBarns at Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Road,Vienna. One of modern jazz’s mostheralded saxophonists, JoshuaRedman will be performing alongsidejazz pianist Aaron Goldberg, bassistReuben Rogers and percussionistGregory Hutchinson. Tickets $42-$45.www.wolftrap.org/

La Cage aux Folles. 2 p.m. AldenTheatre, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean.Georges, the owner of a popular dragnightclub in San Tropez, and Albin,the club’s star, have lived in

unwedded bliss for twenty years.Jean-Michel, the son they have raisedtogether, throws the happy householdinto hilarious turmoil by announcingthat he is going to marry the daughterof an ultra-conservative politician.www.McLeanPlayers.org or 866-811-4111.

“THIS.” 2 p.m. Vienna CommunityCenter, 120 Cherry Street, SE, Vienna.“THIS” is a bright, tart, andmelancholy comedy that captures theuncertain steps of a circle of friendsentering the choppy waters of middleage. Contains adult language; fortheatre-goers over 16.www.viennatheatrecompany.org/

Great Falls United MethodistChurch Sermon Series: UpsideDown. 10 a.m. Great Falls UMC,10100 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls.

Topic for this week is: love the onesyou hate.

“New Era” Art Exhibit OpeningReception. 11:45 a.m. – 1 p.m. TheChurch of the Good Shepherd (UnitedMethodist) in Vienna. An art exhibitby South Korean artist Lyn J. Kang.

TUESDAY/FEB. 111964 The Tribute. 8 p.m. The Barns at

Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Road, Vienna.Salute the 50th anniversary of The Fab

Four’s first live U.S. performance inD.C. with some “Rock and Roll Music”from the “Best Beatles Tribute onEarth” (Rolling Stone). Tickets $38-$42. www.wolftrap.org/

THURSDAY/FEB. 13Code 20: Proceed to Improv. 7-9

p.m. Old Firehouse Teen Center, 1440Chain Bridge Road, McLean. A free,coffeehouse-style night of improv andopen mic performances hosted byStudio Rep. Audience members areencouraged to join in the improv orjam out during open mic.

Buckwheat Zydeco. 8 p.m. The Barnsat Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Road,Vienna. Free.

THURSDAY/FEB. 13- SUNDAY/FEB. 16Wildfire’s Special Valentine’s

Menu. $85 per couple. WildfireRestaurant, Tysons Corner, 2001International Drive, McLean. Guestscan indulge in all of their Wildfirefavorites, including Crab StuffedMushrooms, Spinach & ArtichokeFondue, Wildfire Chopped Salad,Roasted Prime Rib of Beef orParmesan Crusted New York Strip.Call 703-442-9110 for reservations.

“Mushroom in green,” by artist Lyn J. Kang. See more ofher work this weekend at her art exhibit opening recep-tion at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Vienna.

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By Ryan Dunn

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On Saturday, Feb. 1, ap-proximately 40 localartists and jewelers

from the Virginia and Washing-ton, D.C. metro area came tosell their work at the McLeanCommunity Center. “All theitems at the showcase are hand-made,” said Sam Roberts, Direc-tor of Special Events for McLeanCommunity Center (MCC).

“I find my work seems to ap-peal to a lot of folk who cometo these shows,” said MelanieFerrara, a jewelry artist basedin Arlington. The showcase fea-tured a variety of quality, hand-made jewelry collections anddesigns by exhibitors fromaround the region. The selec-tion of items and designsranged for every taste and bud-get at this year’s show. Many ofthe artisans were ready to take

Midge McHugh stands by her jewelry display at theMcLean Community Center in McLean.

Visitors to the McLean Community Center could viewthe artwork and design of more than 40 artists at theFebruary jewelry showcase.

Handcrafted Jewelry Returns To McLeanMcLean Com-munity Centerhosts jewelryshowcase.

Sam Roberts, director of special events forMcLean Community Center (MCC) hasworked at McLean Community Center sinceMarch 1989.

Artist Courtney Gillen standing by herjewelry stand at McLean CommunityCenter for the annual February jewelryshowcase. Her website iswww.courtneygillen.com.

custom orders and work with cli-ents regarding jewelry design, sizeand color. “The people that run thisevent are nice and educated andappreciate hand crafted things,”

said artist Courtney Gillen. “TheMcLean Jewelry Showcase servesas a great complement to our longrunning Holiday Crafts Show,” saidPaul Koulenberger, a member of

the McLean Citizens Associationand Friends of the McLean Com-munity Center. To learn moreabout McLean Community Cen-ter, visit www.mcleancenter.org.

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In 2012 SCOV’s services, personal enrichment andvolunteer opportunities reached more than 3,000older adults (50+) in the region. SCOV serves se-niors in the Oakton, Vienna, Dunn Loring, Merrifieldand portions of Fairfax and Reston areas.

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By Jon Roetman

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After the conclusion ofthe Conference 6 gym-nastics championshipmeet, Washington-Lee

head coach Joe D’Emidio wrappedup an interview with a reporter asMcLean coach Courtney Lessonapproached.

“I want to say congratulations toMcLean,” D’Emidio said. “They’vebeen going after us for a coupleyears.”

After finishing runner-up toWashington-Lee at regionals eachof the last two seasons, McLeanfinally finished ahead of the Gen-erals with a championship on theline as the Highlanders capturedthe Conference 6 title on Mondaynight at McLean High School.

McLean finished with a score of144.475, besting second-placeWashington-Lee’s total of 140.925.Each team earned a berth in the6A North region meet on Feb. 12at Lake Braddock SecondarySchool.

“They always have a really greatteam,” Lesson said, “so it’s hard tocompete against them.”

The Highlanders put on a strongperformance on Feb. 3, led by jun-ior Lizzy Brown-Kaiser, whoplaced second in the all-around.McLean posted the top team scorein three of four events and finishedsecond behind Washington-Lee onvault.

“We’ve never performed thiswell before,” Brown-Kaiser said.“This was definitely our best. Wedidn’t count a single fall for theentire competition. That’s a hugedeal. Definitely a confidencebooster and we’re all just sohappy.”

Brown-Kaiser produced an all-around total of 37.025, finishingsecond to Fairfax junior RachelBarborek.

“She did a great job,” Lessonsaid. “She’s really a team leaderand she inspires a lot of the girls.”

Brown-Kaiser tied for second onvault (9.4), placed second onbeam (9.425), finished third onbars (9) and took fourth on floor(9.15).

“I think we all really appreciateW-L as a strong competitor, but itfeels really good to finally move

past that and do what we’ve beenstriving for for several years,”Brown-Kaiser said. “… This wasdefinitely the best meet I’ve everhad. … The girl who got first,Rachel, is an amazing gymnast, soI’m just glad that I even got soclose to her.”

Brown-Kaiser wasn’t the onlyHighlander performing at a highlevel. Junior Jacqueline Greenplaced sixth in the all-around,qualifying for regionals with ascore of 35.675. She placed sev-enth on floor (9.05), ninth onvault (9.05), tied for seventh onbars (8.6) and tied for 11th onbeam (8.975).

McLean sophomore NathalieThomas finished first on floor witha score of 9.475 and freshmanCalista Pardue took fifth (9.1).Sophomore Delaney Gallagherplaced fourth on bars (8.8).

“They did really well,” Lessonsaid about the Highlanders’ per-formance. “They hit lots of rou-tines. Everyone stuck their beamroutine. They did really great. Theteam spirit was there. They hadeach other’s backs.”

W-L twin sisters Sophie andAnnie Hatcher each qualified forregionals in the all-around. SophieHatcher placed fourth with a scoreof 36.125. She finished second on

floor (9.25), fourth on vault(9.375), tied four eight on beam(9.075) and finished 12th on bars(8.425).

Annie Hatcher placed fifth witha total of 35.825. She finishedfourth on beam (9.225), tied foreighth on floor (8.95) and finished14th on bars (8.2). She placed firston vault with a score of 9.45.

Two weeks prior, D’Emidio saidAnnie Hatcher was a potentialstate-title contender on vault af-ter the senior won at the W-L Invi-tational.

“She’s right up there,” D’Emidiosaid Monday. “She’s coming along

really well. … She took first onvault. This is one of the hardestconferences … so she has a goodchance.”

W-L freshman Sylvia Shea’s all-around score of 34.875 fell justshort of the regional qualifyingscore of 35. She placed sixth onvault (9.15) and bars (8.625).

W-L’s team score was a seasonbest.

“We broke the 140 mark. We’vebeen trying to hit that all year,”D’Emidio said. “We did it at theright time. … We did fantasticvaulting. We still have some moreroom to improve for regions andwe’re going to shoot for [the re-gion title].”

Fairfax’s Barborek won the all-around conference title with ascore of 37.1. She placed first onbars (9.475), tied for second onvault (9.4), finished third on beam(9.275) and tied for eighth onfloor (8.95).

“I’d like to go,” Barborek said,“all the way to states.”

Brown-Kaiser placed second inthe all-around, followed byYorktown freshman JulietteMitrovich (36.2) and W-L’s SophieHatcher.

Yorktown placed third as a teamwith a score of 137.25. SouthLakes finished fourth (121.425),followed by Fairfax (117.775),Hayfield (114.525), Langley(109.575) and Madison (106.55).

Mitrovich had a strong showingfor Yorktown, placing fifth on vault(9.275), bars (8.65) and beam(9.2), and sixth on floor (9.075).Teammate Sophie Zidlicky, a jun-ior, placed seventh on vault(9.125) and freshman OliviaZavrel tied for eighth on beam(9.075)

South Lakes’ Jasmine Shuey fin-ished first on beam with a scoreof 9.55. The senior finished ninthin the all-around (34.075), includ-ing a third-place performance onfloor (9.2).

Langley junior Natalie Volpicellifinished 14th in the all-around(31.85), including a 12th-placefinish on vault (8.675) and a 13th-place finish on bars (8.25).

Madison junior Julie Collierqualified for regionals on beam,placing sixth with a score of 9.175.She finished with an all-aroundtotal of 32.85, good for 13th place.Collier finished 12th on floor(8.55), tied for 17th on vault(8.45) and took 25th on bars(6.675).

McLean, W-L Gymnastics Teams Qualify for RegionalsMadison juniorJulie Collierearns regionberth on beam.

McLean junior Lizzy Brown-Kaiser placedsecond in the all-around competitionduring the Conference 6 gymnastics cham-pionship meet on Feb. 3 at McLean HighSchool.

South Lakes senior Jasmine Shuey placedfirst on beam during the Conference 6gymnastics championship meet on Feb. 3at McLean High School.

The Madison gymnastics team placed eighth at the Conference 6 championship meeton Feb. 3 at McLean High School.

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Wellbeing

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By Marilyn Campbell

The Connection

When the clock strikes 9 onany given evening, 13-year-old twins Timothy andDanny Gulyn and their 11-

year-old twin brothers, Christopher andJonathan, know that it’s time for bed.Whether they are on vacation during thesummer or at their Arlington home on aschool night, the siblings follow a consis-tent routine that has them tucked-in at thesame time every day.

“I am a big believer in structure and rou-tine,” said the boys’ mother, Linda M. Gulyn,Ph.D., a professor of psychology atMarymount University in Arlington. “Bed-time should be absolutely rigid, the stricterthe better. We all need structure, but chil-dren need it especially.”

Researchers say going to bed at a regulartime can have a positive impact on a child’sbehavior and overall health. In fact, a re-

cent study of 10,000 children by UniversityCollege London found that a child’s behav-ior improved when a consistent bedtimewas established. Local childcare expertsagree, saying a regular bedtime routine,

such as a bath followed by reading, is animportant factor in establishing a consistentlights-out time.

Kathryn Cogan, Ph.D., a Bethesda-basedpsychotherapist, says that a lack of adequate

sleep can affect a child’s physicalhealth. “If they don’t get enough sleep,it affects their immune system andtheir ability to pay attention,” she said.

Child psychiatrist Dr. Bruce P. Pfeffer,of Pfeffer Psychiatric Associates inPotomac, said a structured bedtime ispart of what he calls “good sleep hy-giene,” which can impact a child’soverall wellbeing. “Often in my prac-

Local experts offersuggestions for helpingyoungsters get a goodnight’s sleep.

Consistent Bedtimes Linked to Improved Wellbeing in Children

Photo courtesy of Linda Gulyn

From left: twins Christopher and Jonathan, 11, and their 13-year-oldtwin brothers, Timothy and Danny, pictured with parents Linda andPeter Gulyn have a consistent bedtime and structured bedtime routine.Experts say a regular bedtime can have a positive impact on a child’sbehavior and overall health.

“Bedtime should bevery soothing.They take a bath, brushtheir teeth and put ontheir pajamas.A high-energy child willneed more lead time toslow their motor down.”

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Special Olympians Celebrate SuperbowlTom and Pat Ingoldsby of McLean held their traditional Syperbowl party for their son, Tommy,

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tice I see children with attention problems,behavior problems, irritability, who aren’tgetting enough sleep,” he said. “I’ve hadchildren fall asleep in class because of sleepdeprivation.”

Experts say that while older children alsoneed a good night’s sleep, the demands ofschool and extracurricular activities canmake getting needed rest more challeng-ing. “Failing to get adequate rest can be anextreme stress on one’s body and mind, re-sulting in a frantic attempt to complete aca-demic tasks in an active rather than con-templative manner,” said Michael S.Moynihan, head of the Upper School, TheHeights School in Potomac.

Cogan stressed that teenagers actuallyneed a similar amount of sleep as newborns,“generally 12-14 hours of sleep at nightbecause they are growing so fast, and theirbrains are growing so fast. Your brain worksbetter and functions better when you havea regular sleep schedule.”

For long-term success, experts like Pfefferand Moynihan underscore the importanceof a regular bedtime routine. It should “fol-low a short time of quiet reading, along withexercise,” said Moynihan.

ESTABLISHING A REGULAR BEDTIMEcan be challenging, but not impossible.Child development experts say that a struc-tured bedtime routine should include a fewkey components. “Build it into their dailyroutine and give them a lot of advancedwarning,” said Gulyn. “If I you just pluckup a kid from the middle of an activity andjust say ‘Go to bed,’ that is upsetting to achild and it is not fair. They need an oppor-tunity to make the transition psychologi-cally. If they’re playing a game and they geta bedtime warning, they can say ‘Ok, I needto finish this game before bed.’”

When it comes to bedtime, it is impor-tant that children know what to expect, she

Experts Argue forA Good Night’s Sleep

said. “You have to make it consistent everynight, even on Christmas. Give them achance to decide how they want to spendtheir last half hour so they can prepare psy-chologically.”

Pfeffer said, “It is important to establisha comfortable environment for very youngchildren. If they start as toddlers with anestablished routine, they are comforted asthey get older by reading a book and play-ing soft music in a room that is not filledwith light. Bedtime should be very sooth-ing. They take a bath, brush their teeth andput on their pajamas. A high-energy childwill need more lead time to slow their mo-tor down. ”

Len Annetta, Ph.D., a professor in theCollege of Education and Human Develop-ment at George Mason University, said,“High energy kids need to blow off steamand tire their muscles. Routine and consis-tency are critical. It’s not easy, but you haveto shut them down at the same time everynight and wake them at the same time ev-ery morning. It’s not a debate. The parentis in charge and has to stand firm on therules. Rewarding the child for getting to bedand staying in bed…helps the child knowyou appreciate their effort and are proudof their accomplishment.”

Kensington-based psychotherapist KarenPrince cautions, “Screen time makes itharder to fall asleep. Start the bedtime rou-tine a minimum of an hour before the ac-tual bedtime. It shouldn’t include television,video games or screen time of any sort.”

While a regimented bedtime may sounddranconian, it can actually be comforting.“Children thrive on structure and expecta-tion,” said Gulyn. “For many young children,this can be a time of uncertainty, insecurityand separation anxiety. Establishing a struc-tured bedtime routine brings comfort to thechild. If you have a structured routine andstrict bedtimes, it makes it easier for a childto get to sleep and rest better throughoutthe night.”

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Today I was eating a Tootsie Roll, and whilechewing it, felt something sharp against mygum. Knowing my candy, sharp I should notfeel, so immediately I stopped chewing inhopes of locating the sensation; which I did. Itturns out that I broke off the top half of a previ-ously (years ago) installed dental crown.Fortunately, the crown was still in my mouth, soI was able to retrieve it. Upon closer examina-tion of it and the now crown-less tooth, itappears that the crown and the tooth are com-pletely intact (undamaged) and perhaps a sim-ple re-cementing at the dentist’s office awaits, arepair achieved much less expensively thanreplacing the entire crown. (I can hope, can’t I?After all, I am a cancer patient; hope is what Ido.)

As soon as I realized what had happened, Ibegan to remember – and laugh. Approximately4 months into my initial chemotherapy infu-sions nearly five years ago in the first quarter of2009, I shared a dental concern with myoncologist. I had broken off the top half of atooth and it needed a crown. Concerned thatsomehow the chemotherapy would affect thecrown’s cementing, I had waited until this pointto ask my oncologist’s permission to have therepair. I offered to him that since I had onemore heavy-duty chemotherapy infusion sched-uled (boy was I naive), could I schedule thedental-crown appointment with my dentistnow? My oncologist looked up at me as I sat onthe examining table and hesitated and thenasked: “How long does a dental crown last?” Isimilarly hesitated and said: “I don’t know.About 10 years, I guess.” To which he replied,“Maybe you don’t need a dental crown.”Perplexed as to why he was advising me not toseek a medical/dental solution, I thought for afew seconds while I processed his answer: Whydid he ask about how long the crown lasts andhow come he’s not encouraging me get thecrown…Oh, I get it. He doesn’t think I have 10years. Then I laughed and said I understood. Afew weeks later, against my oncologist’s advice,I got the crown. And now five years later, thecrown has fallen off. Not only did it not last 10years, it barely lasted five years. Moreover, Ilasted five years, three years longer than theback end of the “13 months to two years” prog-nosis I was given by this oncologist. Not that Inecessarily wanted to prove him wrong and/orget my money’s worth out of this crown, butthe fact that I have outlived both my crown andmy original terminal prognosis has brought megreat joy. Not a sense of self-satisfaction per se,but more a sense of irony. Given the rather grimstatistics attached to a stage IV lung cancer diag-nosis, the relative significance of a dental crownrepair is practically zero. Still, it feels good.(Moreover, my philosophy was and is: given theextreme negative that a terminal cancer diagno-sis/prognosis imposes, anything the patient, inthis case me, can do to act/live normally, thebetter/more optimistic I’ll feel to counter theweight of a cancer diagnosis. Giving in to it isnot an option.)

So I’ll be calling my dentist this week toschedule a consult/fix. However, consideringthe fact that February 27, 2014 will be my five-year survival anniversary, an accomplishmentthat few – less than 5 percent – of stage IV, non-small cell lung cancer patients ever realize, itwill give me pause once again as to whether therepair is truly necessary. Now whether it turnsout to be a waste of time, energy and money, asmy oncologist originally presumed it might be,the repair is necessary for one main reason:peace of mind. It’s my life and I want to live it.The heck with the diagnosis/prognosis.

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

By KENNETH B. LOURIE

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