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McLeanMcLean Golf buddies Kirk and Skip: Golfpro Kirk Lucas of McLean takes
Skip pretty much everywhere hegoes, including to work, whichin Lucas’s case is a golf course.
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Falls Church Mayor David Tartercrossed county and McLean bordersto advocate for the expansion of
Mount Daniel Elementary School, a schoolhe called “a cornerstone of our small com-munity.”
“We take pride in our school system,” saidTarter. “This is of critical importance to ourcity.”
But to get to Mount Daniel requires tripson McLean streets, including North Oak, aFairfax county street not easily navigatedby school buses.
“There is simply not enough room on thatstreet,” said Gayle Matthews, who lives onNorth Oak, a 26-foot-wide street.
Falls Church City Public Schools (FCCPS)has operated Mount Daniel ElementarySchool on a 7.31-acre property located in aresidential neighborhood at 2328 NorthOak Street since 1952.
The Falls Church school system seeks anexpansion that would increase the squarefootage of the building from 44,118 squarefeet to 79,491 square feet; the expansionwould allow the school to enroll up to 660students. About 436 students are enrollednow and the school is above capacity.
“Most of us can’t get comfortable with anexpansion of this size,” testified DavidWuehrmann, who lives on North Oak.
The McLean Citizens Association Boardof Directors adopted a resolution in 2015and this year opposing the potential expan-
sion because it was “excessive and incom-patible with the neighborhood.”
“It is a lot of intensity for this small site,”testified Mark Zetts, chair of MCA’s plan-ning and zoning committee.
About 17 speakers testified Thursday, July22 before the Planning Commission, bothfor and against.
Falls Church City Public Schools have re-located kindergarten students and hope theexpansion would allow it to operate theschool for its first and second graders.
“We work hard to be good neighbors,”
By Ken Moore
The Connection
The Planning Commission has de-ferred Sunrise’s proposed appli-cation to build an assisted liv-ing facility at the corner of Kirby and
Westmoreland in McLean this September.About 40 residents who attended the
McLean Citizens Association meeting onWednesday, July 8, applauded when theboard voted unanimously to opposeSunrise’s proposed assisted living facility.
“In 15 years, I’ve never seen so much op-position in any case,” said Mark Zetts, chair-man of MCA’s planning and zoning commit-tee. “We’ve been inundated with emails.”
Sunrise’s corporate headquarters are inMcLean, and the company operates morethan 300 Sunrise Senior Living communi-ties in the U.S., Canada and the United King-dom, according to its website.
The facility would have a maximum of73 units and 90 beds, according to MCAdocuments, in a 40,309-square-foot build-ing. Approximately 90 employees wouldwork at the facility, although a maximumof 25 employees would be on the site atany time, according to the documents.
“In the 102-year history of the McLeanCitizens Association, few issues have drivenneighborhood anger like the proposed lo-cation of the 90-bed Sunrise Assisted Liv-ing facility at the corner of Kirby andWestmoreland roads in McLean. After study-ing the proposal for almost two years, MCAvoted to oppose the multiple zoning adjust-ments that Sunrise needs to build on thislot,” said MCA president Jeff Barnett.
Sunrise Development Inc. seeks a Medi-cal Care Facility Special Exception permitto construct and operate an assisted livingfacility at 1988 Kirby Road, at the intersec-tion of Kirby Road and WestmorelandStreet.
Homeowners associations, includingL’Ambiance of McLean, Mayfair of McLean,Autumn Chase, Foxhall Road, and civic as-sociations El Nido, Marlborough-Nantucketand Franklin Area Civic Association all op-pose the application, according to MCAdraft documents.
“Given the mass it represents, we believeit should be on a full five-acre site,” saidZetts.
The Planning Commission was scheduledto hear public feedback on the applicationon July 28.
said Justin Castillo, chair of the Falls ChurchCity School Board.
Castillo expressed ways Mount Danielhopes to alleviate concerns of the neighbor-hood, including having shuttles duringnighttime events, keeping the number ofnighttime events to 10 during the schoolyear, helping plow the streets during snowstorms, ensuring that all Mount Daniel par-ents know the impact the school has on theneighborhood, and more. The school sys-tem reduced its original plans to expand theschool so it could enroll up to 792 students.
“I am here to say we are serious aboutmaking sure we abide by our promises,”Castillo said.
“We know we must comply with our con-ditions and we will continue to work withour neighbors,” said Mayor Tarter.
More than four dozen advocates for theexpansion stayed past midnight to listen tothe Commission hearing.
The Planning Commission is scheduledto make its recommendation to the Boardof Supervisors with its vote on Thursday,July 29.
Decision regarding expansion ofFalls Church City school that operates oncounty land expected this week.
Right of Way to Education?
More than 17 speakers testified for and against aproposed expansion of Mount Daniel ElementarySchool, The Planning Commission is scheduled tomake its decision on Thursday, July 29.
Photo by Ken Moore/The Connection
Numerous McLean homeowners and civic associations have opposed aspecial exception to build an assisted living facility at the corner ofKirby Road and Westmoreland Street. The Planning Commission hasscheduled a public hearing on the proposal for Thursday, July 28.
Assisted living facility applicationrescheduled for September.Commission to Hear Sunrise in Fall
Photos by Ken Moore/The Connection
Mount Daniel is a Falls Church City Public School butoperates at 2328 North Oak Street, a Fairfax Countystreet.
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By Victoria Ross
The Connection
No one knew it at the time, butSen. Timothy M. Kaine’s (D-Va.) public appearances moderating roundtables in North-
ern Virginia last Thursday, July 21 wouldbe his last day of relative political anonym-ity before being catapulted to politicalprominence 24 hours later as HillaryClinton’s pick for her vicepresidential run-ning mate.
Trailed throughout the day by a phalanxof political reporters, Kaine remained re-laxed, composed and engaged (but neverboring) during his two events.
While the first event – a roundtable dis-cussion on immigration in Arlington - wasclosed to the media, the second event onreligious freedom and civil rights held atthe All Dulles Area Muslim Society in Ster-ling was open to the press, and dozens ofreporters, representing nearly every promi-nent media outlet, planted themselves inone of the conference rooms at the center,setting up cameras, adjusting boom micro-phones, juggling tripods and waiting.
“Why don’t they talk to us?” asked 13-year-old Faateha Syed, a young Muslimwoman from Reston, who seemed baffledas the media throng descended on Kaine ashe entered the room.
“They’re not here for us. They’re here forhim,” an older Muslim woman replied.“They want to know if Senator Kaine is go-ing to be our next vice president.”
Despite the intense media scrutiny andpolitical speculation swirling around Kaine,roundtable participants said they were im-pressed by Kaine’s focus and genuine inter-est in them and their concerns.
Syed Moktadir, president of the ADAMScenter, said he appreciated Kaine’s willing-ness to spend time discussing issues andchallenges moderate Muslims face every
day.“He gave each of the panelists here a voice
to talk about the issues confronting Mus-lims,” Moktadir said. “The ADAMS Centerhas a history of openness, moderation andcivic engagement. Senator Kaine did a greatservice highlighting the importance of tol-erance and religious freedom.”
DURING THE FORUM at ADAMS, Kainetook the opportunity to extol Clinton’s vir-tues and assail Republican Presidential can-didate Donald Trump’s policies and preju-dices – without once saying Trump’s name.
When discussing bans on Muslims enter-ing the United States and mass deportations
– two of Trump’s policy promises – Kaineasked the group: “Do you want a trash-talk-ing president or a bridge-building presi-dent?” He noted that he and his Democraticcolleagues in the U.S. Senate “beat” a billthat would have greatly tightened screen-ing procedures on refugees from Syria andIraq, essentially banning them from enter-ing the U.S.
“So the refugees are our enemy now? Weshouldn’t tolerate intolerable prejudice,”Kaine told the group. “The bottom line isthat it’s not easy to come into our countryas a refugee, at all. But the notion of ‘noSyrian can ever come here’ is antitheticalto our values – especially when the inno-
cent civilians and families seeking refugein our country are fleeing the very violenceand terror we saw in France and Lebanonthat they experience every day in Syria.”
In addition to discussing the plight of refu-gees, Kaine delved deep into the hot-but-ton issues of police profiling and Black LivesMatter. He noted the success Richmond had
Senator Tim Kaine spends last day beforeVP pick showing why Virginia matters.The Virginia Way
Sen. Timothy M. Kaine (D-VA) listens to student Hidayah Martinez Jaka,who talked about her personal experiences with intolerance and preju-dice towards Muslims, during a roundtable discussion Kaine hosted withleaders of the Northern Virginia interfaith and civil rights communitieson Thursday, July 21 at the All Dulles Area Muslims Society (ADAMS)Center.
Photos by Victoria Ross
During an interfaith and civil rights roundtable discussion hosted bySen. Timothy M. Kaine (D-VA) at the All Dulles Area Muslims Society(ADAMS) Phillip Thompson of Fairfax, chair of the Northern VirginiaNAACP, talks about Black Lives Matters and says he is deeply troubled bythe recent spate of police-related violence. Johnson is seated next toFaateha Syed (left), a 13-year-old ADAMS member and Joan Bell-Haynes(right), pastor of United Christian Parish in Reston.
Mohsin Alikhan, president of theMcLean Islamic Center, talks to areporter after an interfaithroundtable forum hosted by Sen.Timothy M. Kaine (D-Va.) at the AllDulles Area Muslim Society centeron Thursday, July 21. During theforum, Alikhan asked Kainewhether he would still visit thecenter when he’s vice president.Kaine, who had not yet beentapped as Hillary Clinton’s runningmate, smiled and said that hewould visit “regardless of title.”
Sen. Timothy M. Kaine (D-Va.) receives a warm welcome from SanoberYacoob (left), an executive staff member of the All Dulles Area MuslimsSociety Center, and Syed G. Moktadir (center), president of the society,as he enters the center to host a roundtable forum with leaders of theNorthern Virginia interfaith and civil rights communities on Thursday,July 21.
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with strategies like community policing rather thanzero-tolerance policies that surfaced after 9-11.
“I’ll tell you one little insight…One of the bestthings we did when I was Mayor of Richmond washire a police chief who had the idea of communitypolicing, who said "Let’s put offic-ers on bicycles…let’s make thempart of the community…" We don’thave to recreate the wheel, wehave the model.”
But unlike the famous real es-tate mogul on the other side of thepolitical aisle, Kaine said, he be-lieves our nation becomes greaterby unity, not more division.
“Do we pull together as a nationor try to divide the nation? Virginiahas some history with divisiveness,but when we started a change inVirginia and put [divisions] behindus and started to let everybody bearound the table, we started doing really, really well.And that’s what’s at stake here in this election.”
When Joan Bell-Haynes, pastor of the RestonUnited Christian Parish, asked Kaine what people inthe room should do to help the country get past itsracial and religious divisions, Kaine said he was sup-porting Hillary Clinton, and called her the kind“bridge-builder” that we need.
AT TIMES, Kaine gave mini history lessons on the
First Amendment and Freedom of Religion. He alsoshowed his philosophical, thoughtful side, relating astory about one question he often asked as a Jesuitmissionary in Honduras.
“As human beings, we have an instinctive appre-ciation of diversity in nature. I would ask people ‘Doyou have a favorite flower? ‘And most people do have
a favorite flower. Then I would ask‘Do you want every flower to bethat flower?’ Of course not,” Kainesaid, smiling. “That would be bor-ing.”
Although Kaine did not invitediscussion of the VP buzz sur-rounding him, several participantsnoticed a sign behind where hewas seated that read: “What ifsomeone from your communitybecame a national figure? InAmerica anything is possible.”
Mohsin Alikhan, president of theMcLean Islamic Center, askedKaine whether he would still visit
when he’s vice president.Kaine shook his head, and humbly answered “Of
course I’ll come…regardless of title.”After the event, Kaine took media questions, but
deflected any speculation about his chances as HillaryClinton’s pick. He did tell the press pack, however,that “I’m being considered because of Virginia. Vir-ginia matters.”
Senator Kaine Hosts Interfaith Forum
”Senator Kaine dida great servicehighlighting theimportance oftolerance andreligious freedom.”—Syed Moktadir, president of
the ADAMS center
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Opinion
The first day of school each year isfraught with anticipation and anxiety. Many local students will beconcerned about what they wear,
who they will see, what it will be like. They’vealready had multiple shopping trips, online andotherwise, to be sure they have the suppliesand extras they need.
We live in an area where many, if not most,families have the means and desire to do al-most whatever it takes to give their childrenthe best chances for success.
But for thousands of students, families lackthe financial resources to equip them for suc-cess on the first day of school and beyond.
In our affluent area, there are many poorfamilies, families who are barely making it,families who are not able to indulge their chil-dren in a shopping spree before school begins,families who are already having trouble mak-ing up for the meals their children would begetting at school.
In Fairfax County Public Schools, more than27 percent of more than 184,000 students arepoor enough to qualify for subsidized meals.That’s more than 50,000 children in FairfaxCounty who are going through the summerwithout their usual access to breakfast andlunch. For many of those children, having afully equipped backpack on the first day ofschool is out of reach.
In the City of Alexandria, about 60 percentof the Alexandria Public Schools students arepoor enough to qualify for subsidized meals.That’s more than 8,000 of the city’s 13,000-plus students.
In Arlington, more than 32 percent of thecounty’s 23,000-plus students are poor enoughto receive subsidized meals; more than 7,000students.
Help these students get started on the rightfoot by contributing to one of the many localbackpack drives.
Virginia sales tax holiday for school suppliesand clothing is Aug. 5-7, 2016. Purchases ofmost school supplies, clothing and footwearare exempt from the Virginia sales tax. Each
eligible individual school supply item must bepriced at $20 or less, and each eligible articleof clothing and footwear must be priced at$100 or less. See www.tax.virginia.gov/con-tent/sales-tax-holiday.
Where to give in Fairfax County❖ Fairfax County Collect for Kids is a
public private partnership that provides localchildren from economically challenged fami-lies with the school supplies they need to be-gin the school year, and has provided morethan 100,000 supply kits and backpacks since2010. Collect for Kids is made possible througha partnership with Kids R First, Fairfax CountyPublic Schools, the Fairfax County Office ofPublic and Private Partnerships, Apple FederalCredit Union and numerous community-basedorganizations (some listed here) and busi-nesses in the Fairfax County area who are work-ing together to provide supplies in a more cost-effective and efficient way. Seecollectforkids.org/resources.
❖ Cornerstones is working to providebackpacks and other necessities to 3,500 Restonand Herndon area students. You can buy back-packs and other items online and have themdelivered to Cornerstones. Or deliver the back-packs to Cornerstones Administrative OfficeAug. 8-12, 2016, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.,11150 Sunset Hills Road, Suite 210, Reston. Inaddition to backpacks, Cornerstones also re-quests donations of new underwear for elemen-tary school age children, and Payless gift carddonations ($25) so young clients can get a newpair of shoes. Contact Cornerstones at 571-323-9568 or [email protected]. Visitwww.cornerstonesva.org/donations/drives/back-to-school/
❖ United Community Ministries’ an-nual Back to School campaign is underway. Do-nations are needed by Friday, Aug. 5. A gift of$40 completely outfits one student. Please dropchecks and backpacks off at UCM’s main of-fice (7511 Fordson Road, Alexandria, 22306)weekdays from 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. If your groupneeds to make special arrangements for a large
donation, please contact Emily Griffin. Formore information, contact Emily [email protected] or by 571-255-8973 or visit www.ucmagency.org/back-to-school-2016.html.
❖ Britepaths, formerly OUR DAILY BREAD,participates in the Collect for Kids Back toSchool Program each summer and is workingto help more than 2,500 students in centralFairfax have everything they need to succeedthis fall. Cash donations help purchase sup-plies at a steep discount. Please donate by Aug.5. Donate backpacks or calculators by Aug. 5.Larger size backpacks especially needed. Do-nate cash through Aug. 31. Checks are wel-come. Make checks payable to “Britepaths.”Please include “Back to School” in the memoline of the check. Mail to: Britepaths 4080Chain Bridge Road, 2nd Floor, Fairfax, VA22030. If delivering in person, Monday-Friday,10 a.m.-2 p.m., except for holidays. Call aheadat 703-273-8829. Visit www.britepaths.org formore.
❖ FACETS is seeking to equip more than300 students in need with backpacks filledwith supplies. Use the checklist at the linkbelow as a guide for purchasing backpacksand supplies. Place purchased supplies inbackpacks or other bags and deliver to FAC-ETS. For financial donations, please cut andmail form by Aug. 12. Drop off suppliesthrough Aug. 12, 2016, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon-day-Friday, 10640 Page Ave., Suite 300,Fairfax VA 22030. Contact FACETS at 703-272-3710 or [email protected] orvisit facetscares.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/SchoolSupplyFlyerFY17.pdf
❖ Northern Virginia Family Service.Mail checks (payable to NVFS, with BTS in thememo line) to: Northern Virginia Family Ser-vice, Attn: Back to School, 10455 White Gran-ite Drive, Suite 100, Oakton, VA 22124. Dona-tions of new backpacks and new school sup-plies (we unfortunately cannot accept theseitems after use) will be accepted on July 29,3-6 p.m.; and Aug. 1, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at 13926Metrotech Drive, Chantilly, VA 20151 (betweenBuon Appetito and Cafein; please note store-front windows are whitewashed). Contact PamBoyle at 571-748-2537 or visitwww.nvfs.org/backtoschool.
Many opportunities to contribute; tax-free back-to-school shopping is Aug. 5-7 across Virginia.
Help Children Arrive at School Prepared
Making a Case for Pet AdoptionLucky kittens Flame and Pixie found a home inReston with Jesse and Margo. These little oneswere born in Abingdon, Va. and dropped off atan overcrowded shelter that euthanizes allunadopted cats every Thursday. Fortunately, theFeline Foundation of Greater Washingtonswooped in and a series of volunteers shuttledthe babies to Reston. They stayed with a fosterfamily until Feline Foundation of Greater Wash-ington (FFGW) June Adoption Fair at Just CatsClinic, where they met Jesse and Margo.
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By Kevin O’Brien
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Four years ago, local golf pro Kirk Lucas ofMcLean and his two young daughtersstrolled into Home Depot and walked outwith a new pet. It just so happened that the
SPCA, the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty toAnimals, was holding an event at the hardware store.They had brought some pets to Home Depot hopingsome shoppers might bring a pet home with them.
Lucas adopted the dog, which is part beagle, partCattle Dog, and named him Skip. They quicklyformed a bond, with Skip accompanying Lucas prettymuch everywhere he goes, including to work, whichin Lucas’s case is a golf course. “He got acclimatedto people hitting golf balls and sort of the whole golflifestyle, and then he started going everywhere withme. So, if I go to Home Depot, I’ll take him. Or if I goto Tractor Supply, I’ll take him – all the places wheredogs are somewhat welcomed. And I just never puthim on a leash. I never needed to,” Lucas said. Lucas
reports that Skip has become a fixture on the golfrange. It’s a perfect way for a dog that doesn’t like tobe cooped up to spend his day.
Skip has developed quite a routine as Kirk’s side-kick and constant companion. Every morning andevening, Kirk takes Skip out for a run. During theday, while Kirk gives golf lessons, Skip does his ownthing. At 11 o’clock, when the maintenance workerseat lunch, Skip wanders over to hang around withthem. “He’s figured out how to con some lunch outof people. So 11 o’clock, it’s, go con the maintenanceguys into giving me some lunch, which they happilyshare with him,” Lucas said. To Skip’s delight, thereare two maintenance dogs that Skip plays with. Af-ter lunch, Skip comes back to the range and will greeteverybody and just kind of hang out at the rangewhile we hit balls. It’s just sort of something thathe’s accustomed to, golf, so he doesn’t get in anyone’sway,” Lucas said. Skip has acquired something of afan club, with kids from the summer golf camp par-ticularly fond of him.
According to Lucas, “On the days where he doesn’tcome to the course, he’s very unhappy. He just lovesit.” And it sounds as if the golfers miss Skip when heisn’t around almost as much as Skip misses beingpart of the action.
Local golf pro’s sidekick isman’s best friend.
Best Golf Buddy
Skip shakes Kirk’s hand.
Skip gives lessons too.
Skip cools off with a drink of water on ahot and humid day.Kirk and Skip cooling off.
Photos by Kevin O’Brien/The Connection
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By Joan Brady
Like many geriatrics, senior dogs inour area are illness survivors andliving with a range of conditionsincluding arthritis, hip dysplasia
and chronic back pain. But nothing keepsthem from enjoying their people, traveling,taking walks, napping and eating as manysnacks as are made available.
While primary canine focus is limited towhat goes on in their own backyards, someare paying attention to the election. And, Ifable to talk, they would offer some adviceto the presidential candidates.
Sasha Marusin is concerned about theenvironment, “Pay attention to climatechange, it’s important for animals and hu-mans.” Max Kennedy has an opinion aboutTrump’s proposed wall, “No walls (or
leashes!), we all want to run free.” DaisyGilbert wants both candidates to do a bet-ter job of getting along, “I accept and loveeveryone. You should find a way to do thesame.”
And, quoting Senator Ted Cruz, BuddyEmami offers advice to voters for Novem-ber, “Vote your conscience.”
Senior Dogs:Untold Stories
Pet AdoptionPet adoption resource:Fairfax County Animal Shelter: http://
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/animalshelter/Friends of Homeless Animals:http://foha.org/Petfinder: https://www.petfinder.com/Learn more about volunteering with your pet:
http://www.fairfaxpetsonwheels.org/
Penny Hargroves: Age 12,Dachshund, Great Falls
Penny has two, two-legged sisters whoadore her. Whenthe girls werelittle, mom, CindyHargroves, wouldsend Penny towake up theyoungest by
licking her face.The girls taught
Penny to fetch a tissue for themwhen they sneeze. Her biggestadventure was when shecrossed the stepping-stones atDifficult Run.
Sasha Marusin: Age 14,Border Collie, Great FallsSasha likes to hike withthe family, when sheisn’t napping. Mom,Robin Marusin, says thatif Sasha could talk, shewould likely say herbiggest regret was nothaving puppies.
Teddy Beekman: Age 13,Coton De’ Tulear, Great FallsTeddy volunteers withFairfax Pets on Wheels;visiting a local adultdaycare center and a localsenior living facility severaltimes a month. Given hiswonderful life, he doesn’tlikely have many regrets,but he would have enjoyedhaving a four-legged sibling,says mom, Karen Beekman.
Lily Stowell: Age 14, Austra-lian Shepherd, Great FallsA retired agility champion, ifLily could talk, mom, KathyStowell, thinks she wouldlikely ask, “Why won’t youlet me use the toilet, so Idon’t have to go outside?”
Max Saunders: Age 11,Boxer, Great FallsMax enjoys riding inthe car and his dailytrips with his dad toStarbucks and GreatDogs in Great Falls.Mom, DanielleSaunders, says that ifhe could voice hisbiggest regret, it likelywould be that thefamily got a puppylast year.
Cancer survi-vor, Buddy, hasno regrets. Helives a happylife with hissister, HoneyEmami. Somewords have tobe spelled infront of Buddy,lest his expec-tations getraised, includ-ing any refer-ence to hisfavorite, GreatFalls p-a-r-k.Living up to hisname, he isapparently agreat buddy.
Buddy Emami: Age 11, Beagle,Great Falls
Honey Emami:Age 11, Boston Terrier,Great Falls
There is somedispute as towhether Honeyhas had run-inswith badgers orraccoons, butfor sure therehave been twobig fights. Ayoung Honeyprevailed in thefirst. But it washer brother,Buddy-the-beagle whotook credit,bringing thetrophy to momand dad. If shecould voice herregret, mom,Karen Emami,thinks it wouldbe that shedidn’t kill thebadger that gotaway.
Ginger McNair:Age 11, Plott Hound/Boxer Mix, RestonOne of Ginger’s bestadventures wasgetting to play with awild fawn who wan-dered into his yard.Fast thinking dad,Doug McNair, cap-tured their exchangeon video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18VAGzOL8sk
Daisy Gilbert: Age 10,Yellow Lab, Great FallsBeloved by her youngtwo-legged siblings,Daisy does all kinds oftricks for them. Sherolls-over, gives hugsand balances a treaton her nose. Sheespecially loves goingto West Virginia whereshe gets to play withher biological sister.
Max Kennedy: Age 12,Huskey, RestonMax won the heart ofhis foster mom, TallieKennedy, and neverleft. Despite his loveof the beach, creeksand ponds, he hatesbaths. A picky eater,Max will only eat if hisfood includes a top-ping of cheese.
Fred and Hank Brady: 14 and 12, respectively, Beagles,Great Falls. Fred and Hank have both visited all 48 of thecontiguous U.S. states. Now super-seniors, they spend more time sleep-ing than awake. Given their druthers,they would prefer to spend everywaking moment eating.
Screen Grab from Doug McNair’s video.
Ginger and fawn playing together.
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If you want to hang out witha furry friend, but cannotcommit yourself full-time,
consider fostering a baby inneed of a loving transition totheir fur-ever home.
If you can spare some love, Ican tell you first-hand, it will beone of the most fulfilling experi-ences you can have. It has in-spired my teen boys to spendvaluable summer hours volun-teering to help with puppy in-takes – getting the pups vacci-nated, fed, cleaned and ready togo to their foster homes, untilthey are placed with their per-manent adoptive parents. Myyounger son has even started aninternship at a veterinarian hos-pital with Dr. Adams of GreatFalls. This promises to be a life-long passion.
We have fostered seven pup-pies with two local rescue orga-nizations in the past year, andwe are going to do it over again,after Delta is adopted. When wefostered with Homeward TrailsAnimal Rescue in Arlington, wenever had a pup for more than10 days. There is a waiting listof pre-screened potential adopt-ers, so these babies get adoptedquickly.
Closer to home, Wolf TrapAnimal Rescue is a nonprofit,run by an amazing group ofyoung volunteers and headedby Dr. Amber Burton, whosemission is to save puppies andkittens at risk of being
euthanized in high-kill, over-crowded shelters in Mississippiand other states in the South.In only a year, WTAR has savedmore than 900 dogs and kittens.
WTAR has a two-week fosterprogram, which gives the pup-pies and kittens enough time toacclimate to being loved andfeel secure enough to go to theirpermanent homes. It also helpsWTAR ensure the young ani-mals are healthy and ready foradoption.
Fostering brings you in contactwith generous-hearted animal-lovers, wonderful people whoopen their hearts and homes tosave an innocent life. You, inturn, get oodles of loving licksfrom the most adorable pups andkittens that make you forget yourproblems. What is not to loveabout this experience?
There are many ways you canhelp these compassionate, ener-getic, amazing animal ambassa-dors:
❖ Volunteer/adopt - WTAR’snext adoption event is beingheld at the Tyson’s CornerPetsmart.
❖ Foster a puppy at the Sun-day, Aug. 7 event 11a.m.-noon.
❖ Donate – to help this wonder-ful local non-profit extend its helpto save more lives, please on Sat-urday, Aug. 6 (noon-4p.m.) http://wolftrapanimalrescue.com/calen-dar/
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By Danielle Grae
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Some of our nation’s security forces re-ceive no benefits upon retirement— K-9s. Twenty-eight retired K-9s are pa-tients of McLean based 501c not for
profit Paws of Honor, which pays 100 percentof its retired K-9s’ veterinary expenses. Paws ofHonor opened six months ago, and accordingto the organization’s founder and president,Bod Youngblood, Paws of Honor expects toserve 60 to 80 dogs by the end of the year.
“We believe these pets should be taken careof and not just discarded at the end of theirservice life. I mean, they’ve been jumping outof planes, they’ve gone to Afghanistan. They’retired, they’re sore, and they’re worn out”Youngblood said.
Youngblood had the idea for Paws of Honorwhen he saw K-9s injured in the aftermathof the 9/11 attack on the Pentagon.
“They mostly came in with burnt paws.They had respiratory issues from the smokeand the jet fuel. They hadn’t been sleepingin two or three days,” Youngblood said.
Human officers receive benefits for theirentire lives, whereas K-9s receive no benefitswhen their service is over. Without Paws ofHonor, owners must choose to take on thefinancial burden, give away their partner oreuthanize it.
Youngblood estimated each retired K-9costs on average $1000 per year in veteri-nary expenses. The K-9s live on average twoto three years after retirement.
K-9s participating in Paws of Honor haveworked for the CIA, FBI, Pentagon, Secret Ser-vice, Homeland Security and state policeforces.
“They keep our soldiers safe,” Vice Presi-dent of Paws of Honor and COO of Old Do-minion Animal Health Center Cassie Brownesaid. Youngblood said retired K-9s at Paws ofHonor have done multiple war tours, jumpedout of planes and automobiles, parachutedand searched for explosives.
One retired K-9 in the program is Buddy,owned by his former partner, Detective forthe Loudon County Sheriff Department DavidOrr. Orr worked as an Explosives DetectionCanine Handler for Loudon County from May2012 until Buddy retired in 2016 at six-and-a-half years old due to seizures.
“What [Paws of Honor does] is invaluable.I don’t know of any departments that actually coverany medical expenses for K-9s when they retire. Andthat’s where Paws of Honor comes in to fill that void”Orr said.
Youngblood hopes Congress will extend health carebenefits to retired K-9s, but until then Paws of Honorneeds to raise enough funds to care for its patients.
Paws of Honor is based in McLean in Old Domin-ion Animal Health Center, which has donated space
and veterinarians. Paws of Honor is seeking dona-tions. Without further donations, the organizationmay be forced to turn away retired K-9s. Paws ofHonor plans to hold fundraisers where the publicwill be able to meet some of the retired K-9s and seethem perform tricks. Tickets will be on sale in Au-gust. Paws of Honor also receives donations atwww.pawsofhonor.org and features photos and back-ground stories on some of its K-9s.
Foster Fur Life
Retired Explosives Detection K-9 Buddy proudlydisplays his collar.
Paws of Honor providesveterinary care forretired K-9s.
Honoring Brave Companions
Photos by Danielle Grae/The Connection
Retired Explosives Detection K-9 Buddy and hispartner Detective David Orr of Loudon Countyoutside on a beautiful day.
Retired Explosives Detection K-9 Buddy proudlydisplays his collar.
Sachin Muralidhar, vet intern and animalrescue volunteer, with WTAR foster pup(Delta) and adopted rescue (Sparky).
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Homeowners can improve theenvironment and contributeto the health of their neigh-borhood by planting a native
tree in their front yard this fall or next springwith the help of the McLean Trees Founda-tion.
“Homeowners who plant trees enhancethe character, quality, health and beauty ofour community,” said Joyce Harris, Chair-man of MTF. “Additionally, homeownersbenefit economically from planting trees.Trees increase property values by 10 to 15percent and reduce heating and coolingcosts. Homes with trees sell faster thanhomes without trees.”
Homeowners can learn more about treeswhen they participate in the McLean Neigh-borhood Tree program, the first homeownertree-planting program in Fairfax County.
The program encourages homeowners tobecome actively engaged in the selection,planting, and care of their trees.
To join the program, homeowners mustcomplete an application that can be foundonline. Once an application is received, MTFvolunteers visit the homeowner’s propertyto discuss the program, review the prop-erty, and recommend native tree species andplanting locations. If the homeowner de-cides to participate in the program after theconsultation, a $50 fee is charged to helpsupplement program costs.
Homeowners who want to plant trees thisfall in their front yard should submit appli-cations prior to Friday, August 12. Applica-tions received after this date will be con-sidered for spring planting.
More information can be found on MTF’swebsite: www.mcleantreesfoundation.org.
McLean Woman’s ClubHolds Wine-Tasting,Kicks Off50th Homes Tour
The Woman’s Club of McLean held a festivewine-tasting at Chain Bridge Cellars, in McLean,on Wednesday, July 13, from 5 to 7 p.m. to pre-view its 50th annual Holiday Homes Tour in De-cember. Club members and friends were joinedby other supporters – local businesses that areadvertising in the tour’s guide booklet, stores thatwill be marketing the tour and vendors who haveserved in the related MarketPlace in the past. Aspecial guest at the wine-tasting was PaulKohlenberger, president of the Greater McLeanChamber of Commerce.
The Holiday Homes Tour will take place on Thurs-day, Dec. 1, 2016, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., exactly50 years since the traditional event was conceivedof by a Woman’s Club member to raise money forlocal charities and nonprofits. In more recent years,the tour has been accompanied by the MarketPlace,a fundraiser that features sales of gifts and holidayitems, homemade goods, products of local vendors,a silent auction and refreshments.
As is customary, this year’s event will provide atour of four or five large, elegant houses inMcLean. Each home will be decorated for the holi-days and will highlight family life. TheMarketPlace will be held concurrently at TrinityUnited Methodist Church on Dolley Madison Bou-levard.
Woman’s Club members have been working ontour preparations since February, when they be-gan soliciting advertisements for the guide book-let/ticket. Additional efforts over the summer haveincluded selection of the homes, booklet/ticketpreparation, publicity arrangements and plans fordecoration.
All proceeds will be donated to local charities andnonprofits, such as Share Inc., Alternative House,the McLean Project for the Arts, Claude Moore Co-lonial Farm, the McLean Volunteer Fire Department,
Fisher House and the McLean Symphony, as well asused for scholarships and education.
Tickets (the booklets) will be available in earlyOctober at local businesses, including Mesmeralda’sGifts of McLean, Karin’s Florist of Vienna and GreatDogs of Great Falls. Or they may be obtained atone of the homes on the tour. For more informa-tion, visit www.mcleanwomansclub.org or call 703-556-0197.
—Laura Sheridan
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Lynn Hall (left) plants a Serviceberry tree in her front yard with the helpof Brenda Frank and Janet Gale, volunteers for the McLean Trees Foun-dation.
Store owners Doug and Meg House pourwine for tasting as visitors socialize andread about wines.
The chairman and co-chairman of theMcLean Woman’s Club’s Holiday Homestour pose with the owners of ChainBridge Cellars. From left: MichelleArcari, co-chairman of the tour; DougHouse, co-owner of Chain Bridge Cel-lars; Kathryn Mackensen, chairman ofthe tour; and Meg House, co-owner ofChain Bridge Cellars.
Photos by Laura Sheridan/Woman’s Club
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WEDNESDAY/JULY 27Volunteer Opportunities 55+.
Patrick Henry Library, 101 MapleAve. East, Vienna. Learn how you canmake a difference in your communitywith ReServe, an innovativenonprofit that connects continuingprofessionals 55+ with part-timeassignments in nonprofits and publicagencies. Free. 202-469-3477.reserveinc.org.
SATURDAY/AUG. 13Used Book Collection. 9 a.m.-1:30
p.m. SunTrust Bank, 515 Maple Ave.East, Vienna. Sponsored by theAAUW McLean Branch. Also, bringyour CDs, DVDs, software, children’sbook, records, and recent textbooks,
in good condition. Proceeds benefitscholarships for [email protected]. 703-527-4206.
ONGOINGThe Northern Virginia Long Term
Care Ombudsman Programneeds volunteer advocates forresidents in nursing homes andassisted living facilities. Contact LisaCallahan at 703-324-5861, TTY 711or [email protected] visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/olderadultservices/ltcombudsman/.
Fairfax County needs volunteers todrive older adults to medicalappointments and wellnessprograms. For these and othervolunteer opportunities, call 703-324-5406, TTY 711 or visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadultsand click on Volunteer Solutions.
Faith Notes are for announcements andevents in the faith community. Send [email protected] is Friday at noon.
St. Francis Episcopal Church,9220 Georgetown Pike in Great Falls,offers musical, educational, outreachand fellowship ministries in addition toworship services, including an 8 a.m.worship service without music and a 10a.m. worship service with nursery careavailable during the summer. 703-759-2082.
The Jewish Social ServicesAgency (JSSA) offers a wide variety ofsupport groups for those with emo-tional, social, and physical challenges.www.jssa.org/growth-learning.
HAVEN of Northern Virginia of-fers a variety of free bereavementsupport groups, meeting on a weeklybasis. 703-941-7000 orwww.havenofnova.org.
McLean Bible Church FitnessClass at Body and Soul Fitness. Gainbalance, energy and strength at 10 a.m.
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.Free childcare for registered [email protected].
St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church,1830 Kirby Road in McLean, holds tra-ditional services every Sunday at 8:15and 10:15 a.m. www.stdunstans.net.
Vienna Christian HealingRooms are open every Saturday, 1-4p.m., at 8200 Bell Lane. A team of Chris-tians is available to anyone requestingprayer. Free and open to the public.703-698-9779 orwww.viennachristianhealingrooms.com.
Chesterbrook United MethodistChurch is at 1711 Kirby Road, McLean.Worship service is at 11 a.m. 703-356-7100 or www.ChesterbrookUMC.org.
Emmanuel Lutheran Church,2589 Chain Bridge Road, Vienna, isholding Sunday evening worship servicein a less formal atmosphere and moreintimate setting to help you get readyfor the week ahead. Sundays, 6 p.m.Communion offered. No childcare. 703-938-2119 or www.elcvienna.org.
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By Caroline Watkins
The Connection
This past Friday, as the sunwent down, the Cana-dian reggae fusion bandMAGIC! performed for
free on the Tyson’s Corner Plaza. Theband is most-famously known fortheir hit “Rude,” which charted atNo.1 in several countries worldwide.
In addition to performing “Rude,”the band played a variety of othercatchy island-inspired songs, such as“Lay You Down Easy,” “Red Dress,”and “No Way No.”
Friday’s concert, just like the other concerts of the2016 Summerfest Concert series, attracted a diversecrowd. From little children to star-struck teenagersto corporate employees stopping by for a happy hourdance party, fans of all ages rocked out to reggaetunes—despite the 90 degree weather.
Throughout the night, the lead singer, Nasri,walked off stage and sang right in front ofconcertgoers in the front row. At one point, Nasrimomentarily took a fan’s phone, using the popularSnapchat app to send a video of the band’s cover ofDrake’s “Hotline Bling”.
The relaxed vibe of MAGIC!’s songs was effortlesslyechoed through the band’s stage-presence. The crowdwas charmed by the band’s friendly banter betweensongs, and fans that stayed around post-concert wererewarded with selfies with the band.
Even when their security guard pointed at hiswatch, eager to get the band members on a plane toMexico City for their performance the following day,
band member Mark Pelli took a few more photos withpleading fans before exiting the stage.
“The concert had great vibes and the band hadgreat chemistry; they kept it entertaining and fun,”recent Langley High School graduate MattReichenbach commented. “It was nice hearing reggaeon a Friday night.”
In addition to MAGIC!, the concert series promotedby 94.7 Fresh FM Radio has featured a plethora ofbig-name artists over the summer, from RachelPlatten to Shawn Hook and Former American IdolContestants Lee DeWyze, Blake Lewis andConstantine Maroulis.
“It’s free, it’s close, it’s safe — I would definitelyrecommend the concert series to other McLean resi-dents,” University of Virginia student MadeleineEngel said.
Sorry you missed it? It’s not too late. Be sure tocatch acoustic singer Ingrid Michaelson perform nextFriday at 7 p.m. on the Plaza!
By Melanie Pincus
The Connection
McLean Central Parkheld thepenultimate install-
ment of the Alden Theatre’s 2016free summer concert series on Sun-day. Satisfaction, a Rolling Stonestribute band, played for nearly twohours as part of the “I Volunteer asTribute” themed series.
Tom Culligan, who attendedthe concert with his wife EileenCulligan, said they enjoy at-tending community events likethe concert series.
“I think it’s really importantbecause you have to live to-gether, and I think it’s just a signof support for the communityand for each other to have ev-erybody come out,” he said.“You get old, young, all races.It’s really a nice mix out here.”
Satisfaction performed in thenear-100 degree heat for acrowd located primarily inshady areas of the park.
“It was worth it, even thoughit’s 100 degrees. I was deter-mined to come,” said JulieSalins-Kennedy, who came fromGaithersburg, Md. to see Satis-faction. “I love rock and roll, Ilove to dance. It’s just fun tome.”
Salins-Kennedy said she hasseen Satisfaction four times,and has been a fan of The Roll-ing Stones since she was a teen-ager.
Some concertgoers said see-ing tribute bands brings backgood memories.
“It brings back the memoriesof the music that we grew upwith in high school and college,it brings back a lot of goodmemories. We enjoy listening toit,” Maura Young said.
Next Sunday, Still Surfin’, aBeach Boys tribute band, willtake the stage at McLean Cen-tral Park, concluding the fivepart series that has featured adifferent tribute band each Sun-day in July.
Alden Theatre sponsors freeconcerts at McLean CentralPark each Sunday in July
Tribute Bands Performin Alden Concert Series
The crowd at McLean Central Park was concentratedin shady areas during Satisfaction’s set. Many audi-ence members moved toward the stage to dance asthe evening progressed.
Photos by Melanie Pincus/The Connection
Satisfaction performs at McLean Central Park.Frontman Chris LeGrand, who plays Mick Jagger inSatisfaction’s shows, founded the group in 2001.
Fans of all ages enjoyfree, laid-back concert bychart toppingband, MAGIC!
MAGIC! onthe Tyson’sCorner Plaza
Residents of all ages weren’t afraid to bust a move.
Madeleine Engel and Tessie Darroch ofMcLean.
Lead singerNasri meetswith an enthu-siastic crowdmid-song.
Photos by Caroline Watkins/The Connection
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ONGOINGCirque du Soleil “Kurious.” July 21
to Sept. 18. Tysons II, The LernerTown Center, 8025 Galleria Drive,Tysons Corner. $39-$170. 1-877-924-7783. cirquedusoleil.com/kurios.
“Jesus Christ Superstar.” Aug. 5, 6,12, 13. 7:30 p.m. Vienna BaptistChurch, 541 Marshall Road SW,Vienna. Production by the ViennaYouth Players $14. viennava.gov.
Cindy Dibbs Exhibit. Aug. 1-31.Katie’s Coffe House, 760 WalkerRoad, Great Falls. Photographs from“Seasons.” 703-759-4673.
George Holmes: Landscapes andIllustrations. July 1-31. The FrameFactory, 212 Dominion Road NE,Vienna. [email protected]
Evenings on the Ellipse. 5:30-7 p.m.Thursdays through Aug. 25. FairfaxCounty Government Center, 12000Government Center Parkway, Fairfax.Fun music and good company.Paradise Springs and The Winery atBull Run will be offeringcomplimentary tastings of theirpremium reds and whites. If it rains,concerts will be moved inside to theGovernment Center Forum. http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances/
Paint the Town. Sept. 6-Oct. 1. 115Pleasant St. NW, Vienna. Vienna ArtsSociety members exhibition.ViennaArtsSociety.org.
Bingo Night. Sundays. 4 p.m. FlameRoom, Vienna Volunteer FireDepartment, 400 Center St. S,Vienna. $10. www.vvfd.org/bingo.html.
Great Falls Farmers Market.Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 778 WalkerRoad Great Falls. http://greatfallsfarmersmarket.org/
“The Way I See It” Exhibit. Aug. 2-Oct. 1. Vienna Arts Society Gallery,513 Maple Ave. W, Vienna. Restonresident Bob Kaminski will showcasehis work in abstract andrepresentational styles.ViennaArtsSociety. org. 703-319-3971.
“On the Street” PhotographyShow. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 2-Sept.3. Vienna Arts Society, 115 PleasantSt. NW, Vienna. Annual photographyshow with judge Denise Silva. Meetthe Artists Reception and Awards onSaturday, Aug. 6 from 4-6 p.m. [email protected].
McLean Farmers Market. 8 a.m.-noon. Fridays from May 6-Nov. 18.Lewinsville Park, 1659 Chain BridgeRoad, McLean. The market providesarea residents an opportunity topurchase locally grown or produced
Weekly Storytime. Wednesday andSaturday. 11 a.m. Barnes & Noble,7851 L Tysons Corner Center,McLean. Themes and Titles vary.
Gentle Yoga. Thursdays, 6:30 p.m.Emmaus United Church of Christ,900 E Maple Ave. E, Vienna.Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. UnitarianUniversalist Congregation of Fairfax,2709 Hunter Mill Road, Oakton.Gentle Kundalini Yoga, one freeintroductory session, seniordiscounts. Increase your flexibility,improve your breathing and health,reduce your stress. Ravi Kaur has 15years experience teaching yoga. $15per session.www.edimprovement.org. 571-213-3192.
Tai Chi Beginners’ Practice.Saturdays, 8-9 a.m. St. Luke’sCatholic School Gymnasium, 7005Georgetown Pike, McLean. WeeklyTai Chi practice. Group has met forover 20 years. Free. FreeTaiChi.org.703-759-9141.
FRIDAY/JULY 29Teen Park Takeover. 7-9 p.m.
Meadow Lane Park, 400 CourthouseRoad SW, Vienna. Tennis CourtDodgeball at Meadow Lane Park.Pop-up teen center fun for allregistered Club Phoenix members,those in grades 6-10. Participantsmust wear sneakers and be droppedoff by a parent or guardian. Free.703-255-5736.
SATURDAY/JULY 30Dine and Create till 8. 5-8 p.m. 262
M Cedar Lane, Vienna. Tweens andteens (ages 11-15) are invited to getcreative with paint brushes and acanvas and then enjoy dinner withfellow artists. Pre-registration isrequired. Register in person at theaddress or via Webtrac atviennava.gov. $30/$38. 703-255-
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p.m. Riverbend Park, 8700 PotomacHills St., Great Falls. Paddle abeautiful section of the PotomacRiver from a kneeling or standingposition. This beginner class has alow student/instructor ratio to allowfor plenty of personal instruction.PFDs and helmets provided.Maximum participant weight is 225pounds. 14 and up. $40/$42.www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/riverbend-park/.
SUNDAY/JULY 31The Morrison Brothers. 6-8 p.m.
Great Falls Village Centre Green,Great Falls. The premier country/rock act in the Washington D.C. area,soon to be a national contender.http://www.celebrategreatfalls.org/concerts-on-the-green/.
Still Surfin’. 5 p.m. McLean CentralPark, 1468 Dolley Madison Blvd.Beach Boys tribute band. Part of theAlden’s Sunday Summer Concerts.Free. aldentheatre.org. 703-790-0123.
Big Splash Party. 1-3 p.m. ViennaTown Green, 144 Maple Ave. E,Vienna. A non-stop fun event for theentire family. Includes giant waterslides, slip n slides, sprinklers,moonbounces, water games, sno-cones, music, and raffles. Free. 703-255-6360.
Kayak Tour-Seneca to Riverbend. 7a.m. Riverbend Park, 8700 PotomacHills St., Great Falls. This eight-mileriver journey begins in the lazywaters above the old Seneca Dam.After this the pace quickens throughriffles and small rapids as we weavethrough Seneca Breaks, then pastWatkins Island, and finally round thebend to Riverbend. Previous kayakingexperience is required. Kayaksprovided. One person per Kayak.www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/river-bend-park/kayaktours.htm
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“Statman.” Because of the seriousness of theunderlying diagnosis, lab work is always ordered“stat,” meaning top priority. “Statman” has thewherewithal to learn results quickly and notallow potentially negative results to affect hisday-to-day activities. Much easier said thandone.
“Stuperman.” Because of the exhausting sideeffect of some heavy-duty chemotherapy infu-sions, the patient is often dazed and confusedafter treatment. Add in some ongoing sleep dep-rivation – and anxiety, and the patient’s ability toget out of his or her own way is compromised.Yet, “Stuperman” endures, somehow. No longercan he leap tall buildings in a single bound,though.
“Iron-Deficiency Man.” Because somechemotherapy obliterates both white and redblood cells, cancer patients are often terriblyanemic and quite weak, and unable to fend forthemselves. In effect, there is no fuel in the tank.Still, “Iron-Deficiency Man” manages to com-plete his most basic tasks: eating and going to thebathroom. Not without a struggle, though.
“Sedentary Man.” Is able to stay in one placefor hours, hardly moving. Nevertheless, given theextreme fatigue and the challenge of movingeven 10 feet, “Sedentary Man” is still able towork the television remote, walk to the mailboxand pet the cats.
“Port Man.” Due to the recurring nature ofmost chemotherapy (every three weeks, gener-ally), often a device is implanted in the patient’schest to avoid potential vein collapse that regularintravenous injections – and their toxicity (lastingsix hours plus) – can cause. “Port Man” is able toendure the temporarily permanent implant andlive his life as if a foreign object has not beenembedded just under the surface of his skin. (Itwould certainly get under my skin.)
Thor/Thorazine. Because of the side effects ofdexamethasone, a drug prescribed to facilitatethe absorption of the chemotherapy infusion,serious hiccups result. Though not exactly thehammer, Thorazine, at 25MG, stops the hiccupsand saves the day.
“Chemosabe.” There’s no more importantperson in a cancer patient’s life than his or hercompanion. And though it’s equally important tonever feel like a lone ranger, for a cancer patientto be treated respectfully and affectionately car-ries benefits Tonto likely never imagined.
“Barco Lounger.” While being infused non-stop for up to seven hours, “Barco Lounger” canrecline in one chair, in one place, for the entiretyof his/her treatment. Moreover, while tethered toan I.V. pump, “Barco Lounger” is able to read,write, eat, drink, even go the bathroom (with afew minor adjustments) without ever stoppingthe infusion. Certainly, receiving the medicine isimportant, but so too is having some control overyour environment. “Barco Lounger” succeeds onall fronts.
Legendary Hollywood actress Bette Davis iscredited with having said: “Old age ain’t noplace for sissies.” As a 61 and half years-old,seven years and five months-long cancer survi-vor, I would welcome old age and the arrival ofyet another cancer-patient super hero: “SurvivorMan,” who lived years beyond his original “13-month to two-year prognosis.”
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