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Kevin Butler cherishes a mo-ment with James, 1 1/2, at the community pool in Springfield.

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By Jenneth Dyck

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After the climatic deluge from rainstorms throughout the last weeks,Springfield had a few days ofblazing sun one would expect at

the end of July. Nestled between the neigh-borhood and Saratoga Shopping Center, theSaratoga Pool provides a respite from theheat and haze.

“This is kind of my kids’ first exposure towater,” said Lucy North, who recentlymoved from New York. “It’s great becausebeing around friends or other kids their ownage has made them stretch themselves intheir ability and what they’re willing to try.”

According to System Operations ManagerWes Griffin, Saratoga Pool was built in the70s by Van Metre, which also built the localneighborhood.

“They sold the pool to the community forone dollar with the understanding that theirdepartment members can come to the poolat no cost,” said Griffin.

Now the private pool is run by SaratogaRecreation Group volunteers, who maintainand open the pool every year, despite lim-

ited funds to repair damages.“We rely heavily on the memberships to

keep it going. . . . Everything we get frommemberships goes right back into the poolto keep it running,” said Griffin.

Many of these pool members are fami-

lies with children who are able to makefriends in the community and learn toswim. Michelle Hutchison, mother of two,says her son recently passed his swim test

at the pool.“We’re here like every day,” she said, “so

they’re basically fish.”

Local pool continues to be a source of community for its members.

Saratoga Pool a Hot Spot to Cool Off This Summer

Avery Holbrook, 5, enjoys her timeat Saratoga Pool during a hotSaturday afternoon.

Lydia Hutchison, 5, sucks in a breath as she cannonballs into the pool.

Although this is Isaac North’s first summer at the Saratoga Pool, he’smade lots of new friends, which has helped him and his siblings “stretchthemselves in their abilities and what they’re willing to try,” accordingto his mother, Lucy North.Thomas North floats contentedly in the community pool’s shallow end.

Avery Holbrook, 5, enjoys her time at Saratoga Pool during a hot Satur-day afternoon.

After the pool’s completion in the 1970s, it was sold to the communityfor $1.

Photos by Jenneth Dyck/The Connection


Opinion

By Supervisor Dan

Storck

(D-Mt. Vernon)

At the July 10 Board ofSupervisor’s meeting,, Ivoted against theCounty’s first-ever Op-

erational Energy Strategy. While Istrongly believe the County needssuch a strategy, the goals and planwere not aggressive enough tomake a real positive difference to either ourCounty budget or our environment.

The Energy Strategy set goals and targets forreducing energy use in County buildings, ve-hicles and operations, increasing some efficien-cies, and saving money while also reducinggreenhouse gas emissions. However, the strat-egy did not go far enough in advancing effi-ciencies, assessing future impacts or provid-ing community and governmental leadership.As a County, we can and must do more to savepeople, places and property. Yes, the watersare rising, particularly here in the MountVernon District, our rivers, bays and marshesare seeing sea-level rise. We are experiencingmore extreme weather events from derechos

to snowmageddons. Without strong, aggres-sive actions to stop or at least slow down glo-bal warming and protect our environment,these conditions will continue to worsen forourselves, our children and our grandchildren.

Our time to act is now!The County needs more aggressive goals and

actions for our Operational Energy Strategy,but it also needs a Community Climate ActionPlan and to begin resiliency planning for thechanges coming. I believe that by adoptingstronger energy efficiency and savings goals,the County will not only lead the way in im-proving the quality of our environment, butalso realize a rapid return on investment re-sulting in millions of dollars in future cost sav-

ings. During my time on the School Board, wesuccessfully engaged an Energy Saving Perfor-mance Contractor which saved the schoolsmore than $10 million in 3 � years. I am veryproud of this achievement as these cost sav-ings continue to increase as each day passes.

The environmental stewardship of our planetis a moral, social, political and financial issue,requiring action by all individuals, communi-ties, businesses, religious institutions, socialleaders, and especially by public officials. Mythanks to the many community groups whoembrace this challenge every day, working hardto education others and make our communi-ties more sustainable and better places to live.It is an honor to serve you.

When a Good Plan Must be Better“The environmental stewardship of our planet isa moral, social, political and financial issue,requiring action by all individuals, communities,businesses, religious institutions, social leaders,and especially by public officials.”

By Kenneth R. “Ken” Plum

State Delegate (D-36)

The only common require-ment for holding electiveoffice is that one be a reg-

istered voter in the state meaningthen of course that you must be atleast 18 years of age.

You do not need to be a residentof the district you hope to repre-sent although you will have tomove into the district if you win.The concept of a citizen legislatureis that it is made up of people fromall walks of life in the communitywho can collectively speak for thecommunity at large. Supposedlythere would be no professionalpoliticians—just regular everydayfolks. Such an approach shouldwork out well to have the commu-nity broadly represented.

In the past, because of laws andpractices, most legislatures havebeen filled mostly with old whitemen. Recent years have seen ashift including in Virginia as morewomen are running for office andgetting elected. This year has morewomen, young people, and peopleof color running than ever before.

With the diversification of whosits in the legislature the challengebecomes taking people of manydifferent backgrounds, perspec-tives and constituencies and bring-ing them together to work for con-sensus on legislation to get a ma-

jority vote. While skills acquiredin business and civic activitiesteach many of the soft skills of in-terpersonal relationships and teambuilding that are transferable to alegislative body, there are uniquedifferences that are important torecognize.

Most legislatures with which Iam familiar have orientation pro-grams to acquaint new memberswith where the bathrooms are,rules of order in committee meet-ings and on the floor, and operat-ing procedures around the capitol.Putting legislation together, devel-oping a strategy for its passage,and keeping constituents backhome happy are most oftenhandled by the political party cau-cuses or helpful mentors.

Another source of in-servicetraining I have found invaluableare conferences put together byprofessional associations, specifi-cally the National Conference ofState Legislatures (NCSL). I am attheir national conference thisweek.

NCSL keeps up with what is hap-pening in state capitols around thecountry and through publications,conferences and consultancykeeps legislators informed. Theassociation is truly non-partisan,although its leadership—chosenfrom among state legislators

In-Service Trainingacross the country—maintain theirparty allegiance while the staff isable to stay out of the partisanship.

Virginia of course had the firstrepresentative legislature in thewestern world beginning in 1619.Not everyone followed the Virginiamodel however in writing theirconstitution of organizing their leg-islatures. I continue to be amazedas I work with colleagues fromaround the country as to the num-ber of different ways that legisla-tive bodies can organize them-selves and do their business. No

one has a corner on the best wayto do the people’s business, but wecan learn from taking a look at howother states conduct their business.

NCSL refers to the states as thelaboratories of democracy. Thedescription is appropriate as weall face mostly the same chal-lenges. Our responses are differ-ent, however. By getting togetherfor what some would call a con-ference, but what I think is moreappropriately called in-servicetraining, we can do a better jobfor the people we represent.

Commentary

To the Editor:No matter where we stand on

the political spectrum, the possi-bility that anyone interferes ortampers in our elections is unac-ceptable. Meanwhile, gerryman-dering continues to mess with allour elections.

Gerrymandering is drawing vot-ing districts to expand the impactof some votes and shrink others.In 2019, Virginians will elect 100state delegates and 40 state sena-tors. In 2020 another national cen-sus will be taken, and in 2021 theincumbents elected in 2019 (withmore influence from the majorityparty) will draw voting maps that

favor their own re-election. Hav-ing incumbents draw their owndistricts is a serious conflict of in-terest. Unless we find a fairer way,this process will be repeated in2029, 2031, and so on.

You can help by (1) identifyingwhich candidates favor fair redis-tricting, (2) voting for them, and (3)checking out OneVirginia2021.org.where you (like more than 80,000other Virginians) can send a mes-sage to your representatives de-manding an independent commis-sion to apportion districts fairly.

Karen ScarfoneClifton

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Appointments are not requiredfor immunization visits in Mont-gomery, Arlington and Fairfaxcounties. The Alexandria HealthDepartment, however offers ser-vices by appointment only.

“We would certainly encourageparents to make an appointmentnow,” added John Silcox, FairfaxCounty Health Department. “Ap-pointments fill up quickly, andthere are some walk-in appoint-ments, but the closer you get toschool the more crowded our clin-ics get.”

Fairfax County has five clinicswhich offer vaccines. “School-re-quired immunizations are alwaysfree at our clinics, whether a per-son has insurance or not,” saidSilcox. “We highly encourage par-ents to call the clinic that is mostconveniently located to them É sothat they have you vaccines in timefor school.”

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WEDNESDAY/AUG. 1Springfield Nights. 7 p.m. at Burke

Lake Park, 7315 Ox Road, FairfaxStation. Featuring: Ruthie & theWranglers (American Roots). Bring apicnic dinner, blankets, your dog,and lawn chairs and relax withfriends and family. Beer and foodwill be available for purchase. Call703-451-8873.

Kings Park Concert Band. 7:30-8:30p.m. at Mason District Park, 6621Columbia Pike, Annandale. KingsPark Concert Band; program ofmarches, band classics, Broadwayand movie show tunes. Seatingprovided in the amphitheater orbring your lawn chair. Free. Call 703-569-3090 or visit kingsparkband.org.

THURSDAY/AUG. 2Bocce Picnic and Play. 11 a.m.-1

p.m. at Green Acres Center, 4401Sideburn Road, Fairfax. Featuring afree Bocce Picnic and Play event.Green Acres is the host site for the2018 NVSO bocce competitionscheduled on Thursday, Sept. 20.Medalists from past NVSO boccecompetitions are expected to be onhand at the picnic Aug. 2 to helpintroduce bocce to those who mightbe new to the sport. Participants mayalso register for the NVSO at thepicnic. All registration for the seniorgames ends Aug. 24 . You must be atleast 50-years-old by Dec. 31, 2018,to compete in the NVSO. To registerfor the free RSVP picnic or to becomea NVSO volunteer, call volunteerspecialist Carly Hubicki at 703-403-5360 or visit www.rsvpnova.org.

Evenings on the Ellipse with TheGibson Brothers. 5:30-7 p.m. atthe Fairfax County GovernmentCenter, 12000 Government CenterParkway, Fairfax. The Evenings onthe Ellipse summer concert series is afamily-friendly event featuring awide range of musical genres.Paradise Springs Winery and TheWinery at Bull Run will be providingcomplimentary tastings; glasses ofwine and full bottles available forpurchase. A Farmers Market (2:30-6:30 p.m.) will also be on site sellingfresh fruit and savory snacks. Rain orshine. Free. Visit fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

FRIDAY/AUG. 3B-I-N-G-O. 7 p.m. at Fire Station 3,

4081 University Drive, Fairfax. Enjoyfree coffee, entertaining callers, afriendly atmosphere, $1,000guaranteed jackpot, treasure chestprogressive raffles, and good foodavailable for purchase. All proceedsgo to purchasing fire and rescueequipment. Visit www.fairfaxvfd.comor call 703-273-3638.

SATURDAY/AUG. 4Car Wash. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Next to

Patient First, 10100 Fairfax Blvd./LeeHighway (across from the firestation). Proceeds benefit the FairfaxHigh School Cross Country Team.Email [email protected].

Workhouse Brewfest. 1-8 p.m. atWorkhouse Arts Center, 9518Workhouse Way, Lorton. More than30 Virginia craft breweries, artisandistilleries, and Virginia wineries willbe on tap at the third annualWorkhouse Brewfest, which will alsofeature live performances by 12bands, food trucks, access to 12 air-conditioned art galleries and 65 artiststudios. Visit workhousebrewfest.orgfor tickets.

Mount Vernon Nights. 7 p.m. atWorkhouse Arts Center, 9518Workhouse Road, Lorton. This seriesof free, public concerts features avariety of musical performancesreflecting Fairfax County’s diversity,culture and community spirit. Bring apicnic dinner and a blanket and enjoyone of Fairfax County’s specialsummer traditions. Visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances/mt-vernon-nights.

AUG. 4-SEPT. 2Art Exhibit: Free Beer (and other

lies). At Arches Gallery atWorkhouse Arts Center, Building 9,9518 Workhouse Way., Lorton.Featuring works by John Hartt, whois known for his quirky oil paintingswhich have been described asstrangely comforting. His latestkooky collection, “Free Beer (andother lies),” explores some of theconcepts and stories surroundingbeer, drunkenness and lies as onlyHartt can interpret them. Visitwww.workhousearts.org. For moreinformation about John Hartt, visitwww.jortt.com.

SUNDAY/AUG. 5History Challenge Day. 1-4 p.m. at

the Fairfax Station Railroad Museum,11200 Fairfax Station Road, FairfaxStation. Choose from a selection ofquizzes on a variety of topics for achance to win a prize. Differentversions will be available for all agesand groups and interests. Ages 16and older, $4; 5-15, $2; 4 and under,free. Visit www.fairfax-station.org,www.facebook.com/FFXSRR, or call703-425-9225.

Ballet “Precedence.” 2 p.m. at ErnstCommunity Cultural Center, NVCCAnnandale Campus, 8333 Little RiverTurnpike, Annandale. Virginia BalletCompany and School will present aprogram that includes modern dance,ballet, and flamenco. All seats arereserved, and tickets are priced bylocation, with orchestra center $30,orchestra sides $20, and Balcony $15(all plus a $3 processing fee). Ticketsmay be purchased atwww.vaballet.org or at the door. Call703 249-8227.

TUESDAY/AUG. 7Farm to Fairfax Market. 10 a.m.-2

p.m. at Old Town Square, 10415North St., Fairfax. The market, willbe producers-only – meaning that allvendors at the market may only sellwhat they raise on their farms ormake from scratch using localingredients as much as possible. May-September, weather permitting. Call703-385-7893.

Erin’s Epic Stories. 10:30 a.m. at OldTown Square, 10415 North St.,Fairfax. A variety of children’sactivities and entertainment in OldTown Square at the pergola,Tuesdays June-August. Weatherpermitting. Free. Visitwww.fairfaxva.gov/government/parks-recreation/old-town-square.

Dwelling Detectives. 7-9 p.m. atBurke Centre Library, 5935 Fred OakRoad, Burke. Local ArchitecturalHistorian, Susan Hellman, will

provide tips on researching historicbuildings, including resources to usein this area and steps to uncover thetruth about one’s house. Free. [email protected] or visitwww.burkehistoricalsociety.org.

WEDNESDAY/AUG. 8Springfield Nights. 7 p.m. at Burke

Lake Park, 7315 Ox Road, FairfaxStation. Featuring: The ColinThompson Band (Blues/Rock). Bringa picnic dinner, blankets, your dog,and lawn chairs and relax withfriends and family. Beer and foodwill be available for purchase. Call703-451-8873.

WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY/AUG. 8-9Studio Ghibli: Spirited Away.

Wednesday, 7 p.m. (Japanese withEnglish subtitles); Thursday, 11 a.m.(English dubbed) at Angelika FilmCenter – Mosaic, 2911 District Ave.,Fairfax. The Angelika Mosaic willfeature animated films from thecelebrated Studio Ghibli praised fortheir originality, stunning animation,

and ambitious storytelling. All ticketsare regular admission. Visitwww.AngleikaFilmCenter.com.

THURSDAY/AUG. 9Evenings on the Ellipse with

Robin and Linda Williams. 5:30-7 p.m. at the Fairfax CountyGovernment Center, 12000Government Center Parkway, Fairfax.The Evenings on the Ellipse summerconcert series is a family-friendlyevent featuring a wide range ofmusical genres. Rain or shine. Free.Visit fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Hometown Thursdays: LessonZero. 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Old TownSquare, 10415 North St., Fairfax.Third Thursdays in May-September.The new series will host local bandsfrom the Fairfax area. Meet up withfriends, grab dinner at one of themany restaurants in downtown, andlisten to great music. A free, family-friendly event for all ages. Visitwww.fairfaxva.gov/government/parks-recreation/special-events/hometown-thursdays.

FRIDAY/AUG. 10B-I-N-G-O. 7 p.m. at Fire Station 3,

4081 University Drive, Fairfax. Enjoyfree coffee, entertaining callers, afriendly atmosphere, $1,000guaranteed jackpot, treasure chestprogressive raffles, and good foodavailable for purchase. All proceedsgo to purchasing fire and rescueequipment. Visit www.fairfaxvfd.comor call 703-273-3638.

Movies Under the Moon: Moana. 8p.m. at Van Dyck Park, 3740 Old LeeHighway, Fairfax. Enjoy a nightunder the stars in Van Dyck Parkwith family and friends with a moviefor all ages to enjoy. Free admission,bring chairs and blankets.

SATURDAY/AUG. 11Community Family Safety Day. 10

a.m.-2 p.m. at 11230 Waples MillRoad, Fairfax. Sponsored by JubileeChristian Center, Focus FamilyMartial Arts, and other localbusinesses and organizations. Freeactivities, including: inflatables,demonstrations on how to keepchildren safe, and sno-cones. Foodvendors will be on-site. Call 703-383-1170 or visit www.jccag.org.

Opening Reception: Free Beer(and other lies). 6-9 p.m. atArches Gallery at Workhouse ArtsCenter, Building 9, 9518 WorkhouseWay., Lorton. Artist John Hartt isknown for his quirky oil paintingswhich have been described asstrangely comforting. His latestkooky collection, “Free Beer (andother lies),” explores some of theconcepts and stories surroundingbeer, drunkenness and lies as onlyHartt can interpret them. Visitwww.workhousearts.org. For moreinformation about John Hartt, visitwww.jortt.com.

Mount Vernon Nights. 7 p.m. atWorkhouse Arts Center, 9518Workhouse Road, Lorton. This seriesof free, public concerts features avariety of musical performancesreflecting Fairfax County’s diversity,culture and community spirit. Bring apicnic dinner and a blanket and enjoyone of Fairfax County’s specialsummer traditions. Visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances/mt-vernon-nights.

MONDAY/AUG. 13Donation Deadline. During bank

hours at Sonabank, 10855 FairfaxBlvd, Fairfax. Sonabank is collectingschool supplies at all branches,including: notebook paper, three-ringbinders, spiral notebooks,composition notebooks, No. 2pencils, pencil pouches, coloredpencils, calculators, crayons, pencilerasers, dry erase marker, glue sticks,bottle glue, pocket folders, three-prong folders, pocket dictionaries,markers, highlighters, rulers, tissues,hand sanitizers, copy paper, stickynotes, backpacks and blunt-endsafety scissors. Visit sonabank.com.

TUESDAY/AUG.14Farm to Fairfax Market. 10 a.m.-2

p.m. at Old Town Square, 10415North St., Fairfax. The market, willbe producers-only – meaning that allvendors at the market may only sellwhat they raise on their farms ormake from scratch using localingredients as much as possible. May-September, weather permitting. Call703-385-7893.

Erin’s Epic Stories. 10:30 a.m. at OldTown Square, 10415 North St.,Fairfax. A variety of children’sactivities and entertainment in OldTown Square at the pergola,Tuesdays June-August. Weatherpermitting. Free. Visitwww.fairfaxva.gov/government/parks-recreation/old-town-square.

HometownThursdays:LessonZero

The new series hostsbands from the Fairfaxarea. Meet up withfriends, grab dinner atone of the many restau-rants in downtown,and listen to great music. A free, family-friendly event for all ages. Thursday, Aug.9, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Old Town Square, 10415 North St., Fairfax. Visitwww.fairfaxva.gov/government/parks-recreation/special-events/hometown-thursdays for more.

“High Desert, Colorado”pastel, 2018, by K. BestGillmann.

Closing Soon:Illuminated ’Scapes

Featuring 12 original pastels andpaintings by Kathleen Best Gillmann. Il-luminated ‘scapes are waterscapes,skyscapes, and landscapes where theeffects of light and color are key to thecomposition. The title was chosen to ref-erence medieval illuminatedmanuscripts which were often compli-cated and colorful like Gillmann’s work.Through Aug. 3, gallery hours at ArchesGallery, Bldg. W-9, Workhouse ArtsCenter, 9518 Workhouse Way, Lorton.Visit workhousearts.org.

Free Beer(and other lies).

Featuring works by John Hartt, who isknown for his quirky oil paintings whichhave been described as strangely comfort-ing. His latest kooky collection, “Free Beer(and other lies),” explores some of theconcepts and stories surrounding beer,drunkenness and lies as only Hartt can in-terpret them. Aug. 4 through Sept. 2, atArches Gallery at Workhouse Arts Center,Building 9, 9518 Workhouse Way.,Lorton. Opening reception on Saturday,Aug. 11, 6-9 p.m. Visitwww.workhousearts.org. For more infor-mation about John Hartt, visitwww.jortt.com.

Oh Bartender! There’s aPink Squid in my Beer byJohn Hartt; media: Oil onBoard; size: 8” x 10”


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By Mercia Hobson

The Connection

The winter losses of hon-eybee colonies over the2017 – 2018 seasonwere greater than ex-

pected. To address the problem andincrease the number of activelymanaged bee colonies, the 2018Session of the Virginia General As-sembly established the Beehive Dis-tribution Program.

“An individual who submits anapplication to the Department ofAgriculture and Consumer Servicesfor a beehive unit through the Pro-gram will be registered as a bee-keeper with the Department … In-dividuals may receive no more thanthree basic beehive units per fiscalyear (July 1 thru June 30). Onlyresidents of Virginia who are 18years of age or older at the time theapplication is submitted are eligibleto receive a beehive unit throughthe Program.”

“The winter losses were 59.5 per-cent,” said Keith Tignor, State Apia-rist. This is the highest rate since2000 when the state began moni-toring winter losses. It is the fourthhighest reported in the nation fortotal winter all colony loss with onlyArizona, Tennessee and Louisianareporting higher losses according tothe nonprofit Bee Informed Partner-ship.

Virginia Department of Agricul-ture and Consumer Services said“VDACS staff found high levels of Varroa mites andnosema infections in wintering bees. Both of thesemaladies shorten the lifespan of worker bees, increas-ing mortality rates in winter months.”

VDACS cautions that applicants must comply withall state and local requirements related to beehivemanagement and other beekeeping activity as well

as contact the locality in which the beehive(s) willbe located to ensure compliance with all applicableordinances.

Applications for beehive units may be submittedelectronically to the at www.vdacs.virginia.gov/plant-i n d u s t r y - s e r v i c e s - b e e h i v e - d i s t r i b u t i o n -program.shtml

Where Have All the Honeybees Gone?Virginia General Assembly establishes theBeehive Distribution Program, after the shockingnumber of total winter colony losses.

Tim Field of Herndon checks his honeybee hives. Al-though his hives did not suffer colony loss, 60 percent ofreporting beekeepers in the Commonwealth of Virginiadid, the fourth highest loss percentage in the UnitedStates.

In an effort to in-crease the bee popu-lation in Virginiaafter a reported near60 percent totalcolony loss by report-ing beekeepers in theCommonwealth,individuals 18 yearsand older may re-ceive up to three freebee hives throughthe Virginia Depart-ment of Agricultureand Consumer Ser-vices Beehive Distri-bution Program.

Photos by Mercia Hobson/The Connection


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

By KENNETH B. LOURIE

Intestinal or otherwise. “All hands to the pump,” (Downton Abbey), emotionally speaking. The weight of it all is not too much to bear, but it is pretty close to it:

24-hour urine collection on Tuesday; Pre-chemotherapy lab work and quarterly CT

Scan on Wednesday (not often occurring on the same day but this cycle unfortunately they did);

Balance of Wednesday and Thursday waiting for lab results which ultimately determine whether I’m approved for chemotherapy on FRIDAY;

Thursday through Monday (or longer): waiting for scan results from previous Wednesday (my life doesn’t hang in the balance exactly, but it’s

Friday: my actual chemotherapy; Sunday through Thursday (post chemother-

apy): feeling lousy, hardly eating, irregular sleep, tired all the time (typical post-chemotherapy side effects)

“Phoning It In,” talking with my oncologist over the phone to discuss my scan, my treatment going forward, my life, etc.

6, two weeks of cancer “centricity.”

used the word hope and expressed per pen the written emotion so much in my previous two columns. When cancer or any other treatment for a serious disease, operation, recuperation, physical therapy and so forth is concerned, ultimately, what else is there?

Whether you’re following doctor’s orders and/or supplementing it with non-Western, holistic-type alternatives, rarely are there any guarantees other than as they say “death and taxes” and for a time

Nevertheless, hope springs eternal, as a former-ly long-suffering life-long member of Red Sox Na-tion can attest: three World Series Championships since 2004 after breaking/braking the “Curse of the Bambino,” (the 86-year drought since the Red Sox had last won the World Series in 1918 – Babe Ruth’s last season playing for the Red Sox).

And as I live on/write on nine years and nearly eight months past a “13-month to two-year” prog-nosis diagnosed back in late February 2009, I am eternally hopeful – and always forever grateful.

And in spite of my amazing, miraculous good fortune, the last thing I do, and I mean the absolute last thing I do, is take any of it for granted. That is why the emotion so often expressed in pen and in person is hope. I am never going to betray/dismiss who and/or what has power over my outcome/life expectancy.

I mean, at the end of the day (heck, at the beginning of the day), I am a mere mortal and don’t presume for a minute (or even a second) that

greatest advisory mankind has ever known: cancer. And though I am generally positive and optimistic, I am cautiously so.

After all, I’m just not supposed to blow by (live through) my original prognosis as if it was an arbitrary statement. It was the real deal, and when

At this actual real-time Friday-morning mo-

my pre-chemotherapy lab results are acceptable for today’s infusion. (Otherwise, this fortnight will be extended by seven days.) As any cancer patient under treatment knows, one’s presence is never

you. Soon, I will be advised. In all the intervening moments, I am still

waiting to hear back concerning the results from my CT Scan on Wednesday. Hopefully (there’s that word again), we will hear before the weekend. It’s so much easier to suffer through/anticipate the fort-night when news is known sooner rather than later.

Fortitude For a Fortnight

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resources to the bereaved and seriously ill.Volunteers provide individual and group supportto those suffering from a loss. Volunteers mustparticipate in a 30 hour training. Training willbe offered in October 2018. To volunteer, callHaven at 703-941-7000.

Assistance League of Northern Virginia, avolunteer nonprofit, invites community membersto join the organization to participate in itsReading Express program. Volunteers provideone-on-one tutoring to first grade studentsduring the school year. To learn more contactVP Membership Mary Gronlund [email protected] or Program Coordinator LynnBarron at [email protected].

FRIDAY-SUNDAY/AUG. 3-5Tax-Free Holiday. During Virginia’s sales tax

holiday, qualifying school supplies, clothing,footwear, hurricane and emergencypreparedness items, and Energy Star andWaterSense products can be purchased withoutpaying sales tax. Visit tax.virginia.gov/virginia-sales-tax-holiday for details.

TUESDAY/AUG. 7Volunteer Information Session. 2-3 p.m. at

Burke Library, 5935 Fred Oaks Road, Burke.Learn about opportunities to help childrensucceed in the classroom at GrandInvolve’svolunteer information session for seniors. Emailinfo@grandinvolve or visitwww.grandinvolve.org for more.

Lions Dinner Meeting. 6:30-8:30 p.m. atAmerican Legion Post 177, 3939 Oak St.,Fairfax. Lions Club meets the 1st and 3rdTuesdays of each month. Guests are welcome tolean about the mission of the Lions Clubs “WeServe,” meet club members and learn to helpserve the community. Free to first time guests.Email [email protected] or visitwww.fairfaxlions.org for more.

SUNDAY/AUG. 12Spiritual Prosperity Workshop. 1:30-4 p.m. at

Unity of Fairfax, 2854 Hunter Mill Road,Oakton. Learn how to make changes in life usingspiritual laws of abundance in this workshopwith nationally-known author and speakerEdwene Gaines. Workshop is offered on a loveoffering (donation) basis. Call 703-281-1767 orvisit www.unityoffairfax.org/four-spiritual-laws-prosperity-workshop-s for more.

AUG. 13-SEPT. 9Pool Closure: South Run RECenter. Four

Fairfax County Park Authority RECenter poolswill be closing for regular, periodic cleaning andmaintenance next month. Consider trying outanother county pool during the temporaryshutdown. RECenter passes are valid at all ninePark Authority RECenters. Dates are subject tochange. Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/recenter for more.

TUESDAY/AUG. 21Lions Dinner Meeting. 6:30-8:30 p.m. at

American Legion Post 177, 3939 Oak St.,Fairfax. Lions Club meets the 1st and 3rdTuesdays of each month. Guests are welcome tolean about the mission of the Lions Clubs “WeServe,” meet club members and learn to helpserve the community. Free to first time guests.Email [email protected] or visitwww.fairfaxlions.org for more.

FRIDAY/AUG. 31Survey Deadline. In an effort to better target

opioid and other drug prevention efforts, theFairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board(CSB) is seeking opinions of young adults betweenthe ages of 18-25. The survey is anonymous andvoluntary, and asks questions about use of alcohol,prescription drugs, and heroin. Learn more aboutCSB’s Wellness & Prevention efforts in FairfaxCounty at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/community-services-board/prevention. Visitwww.surveymonkey.com/r/3Y37BBJ to take thesurvey.

THURSDAY/SEPT. 6ESL Class Registration. 7 p.m. at Lord of Life

Lutheran Church’s two campuses: FairfaxCampus, 5114 Twinbrook Road, Fairfax; orClifton Campus, 13421 Twin Lakes Drive,Clifton. Registration fee $15; Text book $25.Class meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7-9p.m.; start date is on Sept. 11 and ends Nov. 15,2018. Call 703-323-9500 or visitwww.lordoflifeva.org.

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