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Photo by Sharon Allen Gilder/The Almanac online at potomacalmanac.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.comMarch 13-19, 2013 Potomac Almanac ❖ March 13-19, 2013 ❖ 1 This Week in Potomac News Future School Sites There are currently 13 future school sites owned by the Board of Education, including the 20-acres of property on Brickyard Road.
On Tuesday, March 12, after the Almanac’s presstime, the board Photo by was scheduled to discuss and vote on a new business item called “Guidelines for Leasing, Licensing, or Using MCPA Property That is Being Held as a Future School Site.”
Susan Belford “Whereas, there has been litigation which has raised issues relating to leases executed by the Montgomery County Public Schools system of future school sites,” according to a memoran- dum written from Board Vice President Phillip Kauffman to the board, “there is a need to address policies and procedures gov-
/The Almanac erning the leasing, licensing, or other uses of property (land and buildings) that is being held by the Montgomery County Public Schools system as a future school site.” The resolution to be voted on Tuesday would direct the board’s Policy Committee to examine the current guidelines and proce- dures and allow the Policy Committee “to make a recommenda- The new Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center will open Nov. 1. tion to the Montgomery County Board of Education regarding whether any future guidelines or a policy should be adopted for guiding any decision making related to the use, lease, or license Funding ‘Second Chances’ for Animals of the school system’s real property being held as a future school site.” Well-Being) is doing everything in their power to be MCPAW supports certain that as many “agreeable friends” as possible county’s Animal Services have another opportunity to find loving homes. Budget Conferences “These animals deserve a second chance to share and Adoption Center. their unconditional love with an individual or fam- And Public Testimony ily,” said Allan Cohen, MCPAW chairman of the board. Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett will present his By Susan Belford For more than two years, the organization has held recommended operating budget for FY 2014 and highlight his The Almanac events to raise additional revenue to support the new budget priorities at a news conference on Friday, March 15 at Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption 10:30 a.m. at the Executive Office Building auditorium at 101 “ nimals are such agreeable friends. They ask Center. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held on no questions, they pass no criticisms,” stated Oct. 15 and the building will open on Nov. 1. See Week in Potomac, Page 11 A writer George Elliot. The state-of-the-art facility under construction at MCPAW (Montgomery County Partners for Animal See Funding, Page 11
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he stage at the freshly renovated Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper TClub was rockin’ with country music Friday and Saturday, The Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club’s marquee announces Maggie Photo courtesy of www.maggierosemusic.com March 8 and 9 as Potomac’s own, 24-year- Rose. Maggie Rose old Margaret Rose Durante, professionally known as Maggie Rose, commanded the “I’ve known Maggie since she was a kid,” lyrics, “’cause I’m not about/to wear that new single titled “Better.” “The silver lining stage with her six-piece band during her said club owner Rick Brown. “She’s one of dress/if it’s not/cut to impress,” from her of dating losers is you learn a lesson. I wrote return engagement to her Maryland roots. the top 10 country acts and she sold out.” song, “Mostly Bad.” The album is predicted this when I was going through a kind of a He said he wants the club to be a perfor- for Top Ten status according to someone rough time and it gave me a sense of assur- mance center with everything including who is used to creating successful founda- ance,” Rose said. “I just wanna feel good, comedy and a variety of sounds from blues tions, Tom Natelli, Rose’s business partner, feel alright/Feel anything but what I feel and jazz to Motown, reggae, salsa and coun- family friend, and CEO of local Natelli build- tonight/I just wanna move on/with my life/ try. ers. “Now she’s known to country radio and and put the pieces back together/I just “It’s so great to see people I grew up with, they love her. Maggie and her band are wanna feel better.” people I sang Christmas recitals with, and emerging as one of the most interesting The ballad-like song closes with, “I know people I sang the National Anthem with at country acts,” he said. there’s gonna come a time when he’s gone Congressional Country Club,” Rose said as Rose was interviewed Friday on local and it’s okay.” Rose said the lyrics were she greeted the packed house. She sang a country music radio WMZQ and the station drawn from an ended relationship where blend of original songs sprinkled with cover aired her songs. she felt deceived. “He made me question
Photos by favorites such as “Some Nights” by the Her high energy and sultry, sassy style has my judgment. I wanted to show the other group fun. broad appeal. Rose’s road and production side so the song is quite a departure from The rising country singer-songwriter was manager Ronny Palmer said, “She’s got the some of my other songs. It’s a different song, the 9th Most Played Country Female last ‘it’ factor. She’s amazing, but she’s got atti- different mood, a healing song.” Sharon Allen Gilder year and was named one of Country tude, and is fan friendly, and is absolutely On March 29, she will perform for the fifth Weekly’s “Ones to Watch in 2013.” Her first amazing on stage — she owns the stage.” time at the legendary Grand Ole Opry on single, “I Ain’t Your Mama,” aired on coun- Natelli said Rose has developed the repu- the stage’s six-foot wooden circle that has try radio June 25, 2012 and quickly rose to tation in Nashville for having perfect pitch. felt the footsteps of revered legends and a Top 25 hit. “She has an innate quality in her voice. It’s continues to be a springboard for aspiring Her debut album, “Cut to Impress.” on not easy to describe, but gives you a warm, artists. Many thoughts and emotions sur- which she wrote almost half the songs, is comfortable feeling and the texture in her rounded Rose when she first stepped on the being distributed by Sony Music Nashville voice makes it easy to listen to,” he said. Opry’s stage. “I was pretty bombarded, it is Maggie Rose signs autographs. on March 26. The title is derived from the Rose donned her guitar to perform her See Rising Nashville, Page 8 The Man Behind Bethesda Blues and Jazz Supper Club
kicked-off with the lively movies in the theatre in ments, LLC. He has been recognized as “Re- Potomac’s Rick sounds of Irvin Mayfield & the ‘50s. altor of the Year” by the Maryland and DC Brown brings music, the New Orleans Jazz Or- The theater opened its Association of Realtors and honored by the chestra. More than 400 doors in 1938 as the Boro National Council on the Aging as its “Com- dining and dancing people swayed to the New Theatre, featuring the lat- munity Leader of the Year.” Orleans jazz orchestra while est in audio/visual tech- Even though he is one of the few in his into new venue. they dined on jambalaya, nology. Ticket prices were family who is not a professional musician, shrimp scampi, blackened 35 cents for regular ad- he is thrilled with entering the world of grouper and jumbo lump mission and 20 cents for music. “I saw this beautiful building with a By Susan Belford crab cakes. Dessert included matinees. After the first 400-car parking garage attached, and I just The Almanac New Orleans favorites such year, it was renamed the knew that this would be the place to bring as vanilla bean beignets and Bethesda Theatre and re- jazz and blues to Bethesda, my home town. ethesda’s new venue for music lov- a flourless chocolate torte. mained in business until Very few places in Bethesda can hold 500 Bers and dancers opened its doors to Executive Chef Scott Mullen the early 1980s when it people.” Brown’s father, John W. Brown sell-out crowds on March 1. The has crafted a menu “to reflect was converted to a restau- made his living as a jazz drummer — and Bethesda Blues and Jazz Supper Club is my fascination with the Rick Brown rant/movie theater and still performs in the D.C. area. His brother, bringing first-rate music of all genres to the novel combinations of fresh re-opened as the Bethesda jazz pianist Larry Brown leads the Wammie heart of Bethesda. Launched by Potomac sweet and savory ingredients.” Cinema & Drafthouse. The facility was Award-winning Larry Brown Quintet — a resident Rick Brown in the historic Bethesda Proprietor Rick Brown‘s family history opened in 2007 as an Off-Broadway the- jazz group which has performed at The Theatre , the renovated art-deco Supper includes many nostalgic moments spent at ater, but closed after a year. Kennedy Center, Blues Alley, The Meyerhof Club will feature not only blues and jazz — the Bethesda Theater. His mother, Florence In January 2012, Brown bought the prop- and other jazz venues in the area. Larry but music from country to Motown in a set- DeSando graduated from Bethesda Chevy erty with a group of Founding Club Mem- Brown is the director of Entertainment for ting that provides a new opportunity for ap- Chase High School on the stage in 1947 bers — area businessmen and women who the Bethesda Blues and Jazz Club and per- preciating high-quality music , fine dining before she moved to New York to work at were attracted to Brown’s vision to create a forms with the Bethesda Blues and Jazz and dancing in the heart of Bethesda. the Copacabana. As a child, Brown, a 3rd world-class Blues and Jazz Supper Club. Orchestra. The Bethesda Blues and Jazz Supper Club generation Washingtonian, attended many Brown is the founder of BBB Realty Invest- See Rick Brown’s Vision, Page 8 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Potomac Almanac ❖ March 13-19, 2013 ❖ 3 LOVE Technology & eliminate the hassles! Schools Specializing in Smartphones, Tablets & Personal Computers iWhat.biz provides technology training & support & we come to you! Holy Child Stages 30% off through March 31st! ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Regular rate: $99 per hour By Susan Belford Visit iWhat.biz to schedule your appointment now The Almanac or call 703-594-1145 for more details ore than 90 students Technology is everywhere and we are here to help you make sense of it all! Mparticipated in the cast and crew for “Beauty and the Beast,” presented March 1 and 2 by The Connelly School of the Holy Child. The result was “incredible and amazing,” said director Elsbeth Reaves Fager. Besides acting in the play, stu- dents created costumes, built and Mrs. Potts (India Upton) painted sets, choreographed and Chip (Caroline dances, played in the orchestra Henschel). and sang in the chorus. German Lopez, a Holy Child employee, cre- Birdie” at the Langley Theatre and ated a set which could be easily “Oliver” at the Little Theatre of moved for changes in scenery. Alexandria. She said, “Beauty and “German was so helpful and spent the Beast was such a complicated hours after school building the set. show. It was a great accomplish- His artistic talent and vision truly ment for Holy Child to take on made the show,” Fager said. such a challenge — and I think it Fager brought in students from turned out to be a wonderful show. nearby schools to play the male Our audience was mesmerized for roles, since Holy Child is an all- 2 and a half hours.” girl’s school. Actors came from The “One of the turning points in Heights, Gonzaga, Georgetown our rehearsals was when we had Prep, Langley, and Sherwood. The Carter Lynch, a New York actor Beast was played by Isaac Schiller, who was on tour with ‘Beauty and a senior at Georgetown Prep. John the Beast’ last summer come to Anderson, who attends Langley critique our rehearsals,” said Fager. High in McLean, Va., played a hu- “He really brought a spark to our morous, pompous Gaston. Other cast. We were dragging a bit, but male actors were Andre Myers, he brought so much positive en- Charlie Gilak, Nick Townsend and ergy to us.” Joseph Hunt. “He inspired everyone in the “The students from the commu- cast to work harder,” said Tahana nity brought a lot of experience Augustin who played Madame de and confidence to our stage and la Grande Bouche. “He helped us we are grateful for their talent and enjoy it more, even though we willingness to join our cast,” Fager were working very hard — prac- said. ticing the days before the perfor- Maria Berkowitz starred as mance until 9 p.m. each night.” Belle. She has been in many local India Upton, who played Mrs. productions in addition to per- Potts said, “Having Mr. Lynch here forming with the Holy Child cho- was so helpful, because he gave rus and in other school plays. Her us the background of the story and list of acting achievements in- the history. He made it all click for cludes “What I Did Last Summer” us — and gave us the belief that at the Alden Theater, “Bye Bye we could do it.” PetConnect Rescue “Adopt Me, Please...” Buddy Boy became homeless after his family dumped him at a high-kill shelter, where at 7 years old he faced certain death. PetConnect Rescue saw his plight and saved him. Often, mature dogs like Buddy are wonderful companions because they are trained, housebroken and appreciative. Buddy is a hound mix, (look at those ears) and would be great for someone who wants an easy-going, lovable pet. He is gentle and sweet, loves dogs, people and kids. Buddy is up-to-date on his shots, crate-trained, housebroken and walks nicely on a leash. He has been neutered and is heartworm negative and just waiting for his new home. Those wishing to learn more about Buddy, please call Diane at 703-618-2502 and/or fill out our online application at www.petconnectrescue.org. To donate or volunteer, please visit PetConnect Rescue’s Website above.
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301-315-8200 to register. SUNDAY/MARCH 17 Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Montgomery County Fairgrounds, 16 Chestnut St. More than 20 dealers will have gems, minerals and more for sale; plus s exhibits, raffle, workshops and more. Visit www.glmsmc.com/show. $6/ person 12 and older; free for children and scouts in uniform. English Country Dance. 2:30-5:30 p.m. at Ballroom Annex at Glen Echo, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. All ages and abilities can get instruction and then take turns around the dance floor. $10/person. Visit www.glenecho.org for more. Waltz Dance. 2:45-6 p.m. at Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. All ages can take a lesson and then dance to live music Megan Dominy and Bradley Foster Smith in Imagination by Some Assembly. $10. Visit Stage’s “From Here to There.” www.waltztimedances.org for more. Argentine Tango. 6:30-11 p.m. at Ballroom Annex, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. $15 with lesson; $10/dance ‘From Here To There’ only. DJ Rene mixes the music. Visit “From Here to There,” a play about building bridges, is an imaginative, visual, www.glenecho.org for more. and creative piece of theatre involving puppetry, comedy, live music, and poetry. Contra and Square Dance. 7-10:30 Using simple boxes, sonic tubes, and construction paper, two actors, who enjoy p.m. at Spanish Ballroom, 7300 doing very different things, create a make believe world that bridges together their MacArthur Blvd. Lesson at 7 p.m. opposite interests. Performances are followed by a “free play” session, in which the followed by live music by Sassafrass actors invite the children to join them onstage to explore some of the materials and Stomp. $13/nonmember; $10/FSGW build their own bridges or towers. member; $5/17 and under. Visit www.fsgw.org for more. From Here to There runs in Imagination Stage’s Christopher and Dana Reeve Studio Theatre, March 6 - April 14 at 10:30 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. Appropriate for MONDAY/MARCH 18 ages 2-5, tickets are $10-$12, with a $5 lap seat for children under 12 months. The Strengths of Autism. Learn Purchase tickets online at www.imaginationstage.org, at the Imagination Stage box about the latest research findings in office, or at 301-280-1660. Imagination Stage is located at 4908 Auburn Avenue, non-social strengths (e.g., a detail- Bethesda. focused cognitive style) and difficulties (e.g., inflexibility/desire Email community entertainment events clarinet, electric guitar, double bass for sameness) in autism spectrum to [email protected]. and piano. The Mansion at disorders. Call 301-468-9343. Strathmore 10701 Rockville Pike, Deadline is Thursday at noon. Photos and THURSDAY/MARCH 21 artwork encouraged. Visit www.strathmore.org. Stand-Up Comedy. 8-9:30 p.m. at Seminars. 6-8 p.m. at Hopkins & ONGOING VisArts, 155 Gibbs St., Rockville. Porter, 12944-C Travilah Road, Mommy & Me (& Daddy, Too). Headline is Mike Lawrence and #204. Workshops will discuss Third Tuesday each month. 10 a.m. features Kat Timpf. $15. 301-315- additions, ways to open up a floor at Rockville Town Square. Visit 8200 or www.visartscenter.org. plan and more. Free. Space is limited rockvilletownsquare.com/events/ Balboa DJ Dance. 8:30 p.m., lessons to 15 participants. Call 301-840-9121 mommy-and-me. The Library, First start; 9-11:30 p.m., dancing at to register. Floor: March 19, Nov. 19 and Dec. Ballroom Backroom at Glen Echo Music in the Mansion. 7:30 p.m. at 17. On the Square: April 16, May 21, Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. $10/ Mansion at Strathmore, 10701 June 18, July 16, Aug. 20, Sept. 17 person. Visit www.gottaswing.com. Rockville Pike. Mattias Jacobsson will perform Johannes Sebastian Bach’s and Oct. 15. SATURDAY/MARCH 16 The Puppet Co. at Glen Echo Park “Lute Suites” on the guitar. $30. Visit presents Jack and the Beanstalk, Open House. 9 a.m.-noon at www.strathmore.org for more. Montgomery County Extension, March 14-Apr. 21, Thursdays and FRIDAY/MARCH 22 Fridays at 10 and 11:30 a.m. Agricultural History Farm Park, Saturdays and Sundays at 11:30 a.m. 18410 Muncaster Road, Derwood. Opening Reception. 6-9 p.m. see and 1 p.m. Call 301-634-5380 or visit Hosted by the Montgomery County “Mirror to the World 2013” at www.thepuppetco.org Master Gardeners. Sessions include Photoworks Gallery at Glen Echo SAVE THE DATE FOR: Art Exhibit. Photoworks Gallery at starting a vegetable garden, caring Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. Through Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur for tools and more. Seed will be April 28. Free. 301-634-2274. Blvd., presents “Signs of Life” by available for purchase and trading. Performance. Doors open at 8 p.m., The World’s Fanciest Rummage Sale Elizabeth Steuart. See natural and Free. Visit http://growit.umd.edu/ performance at 8:30 p.m. at Mansion man-made elements woven together ClassesAndEvents/ at Strathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike. BENEFITING in compositions reminiscent of a Montgomery%20County%20Classes.cfm. Urban Arias will perform three short stage set. Through March 18. Visit Free Special Event. 2-4:30 p.m. at operas, including Gabriel Kahane’s www.glenechophotoworks.org. Clara Barton National Historic Site, “Craigslistlieder,” songs set to actual Theater Performance. Potomac 5801 Oxford Road, Glen Echo. Enjoy Craigslist ads. $20/online; $22/door. Theatre Company presents “Blithe a free performance of “Clara Barton: Visit www.strathmore.org for more. Red Cross Angel,” then explore the Spirit” at Blair Family Center for the SATURDAY/MARCH 23 Arts, Bullis School, 10601 Falls Road. historic home and hear stories about Sunday, April 7th, 12-4pm Performances are Fridays and Clara Barton. Free. Reservations “Beautiful Moments.” Juliya The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner Saturdays at 8 p.m.; Sundays at 2 required. 301-320-1410. Invanilova and Olga Bolgar will p.m. through March 24. $20/adults; Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show. 10 present artwork at Glen Echo Yellow Donations are needed!!! $18/students, seniors. 301-299-8571 a.m.-6 p.m. at Montgomery County Barn Gallery, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., for reservations. Fairgrounds, 16 Chestnut St. More noon-5 p.m. Free. 301-371-5593. Make your spring cleaning count this year. than 20 dealers will have gems, Theater Performance. 3 p.m. Natya Please Donate new (or like-new) items for Sale Now WEDNESDAY/MARCH 13 minerals and more for sale; plus Bharati presents Rahul Varma’s Jazz Vocalist. 7:30 p.m. at Mansion at exhibits, raffle, workshops and more. “Bhopal” (a full-length play in Have a really big item to donate? Strathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike. Visit www.glmsmc.com/show. $6/ English) at the F. Scott Fitzgerald Contact Helen Kruger (703-748-4068) to make pick-up arrangements Inegriti Reeves performs jazz person 12 and older; free for children Theater, Rockville Civic Center Park, standards with original flare and and scouts in uniform. 603 Edmonston Drive, Rockville. Join us at this incredible event and get unbelievable items at ridiculous prices!!! modern harmonies. $15. Visit Young Strings Competition Tickets are $16-30. Visit You cannot afford to miss this event!!! www.strathmore.org. Concert. 5 p.m. The Symphonette www.natyabharati.org. at Landon School presents the finals Bethesda Film Fest. 8 p.m. at Small items and clothing drop-offs may be made to the front of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, THURSDAY/MARCH 14 of its annual Young Strings Imagination Stage, 4908 Auburn Tysons Corner with the Bell Staff. Please indicate that the items are for the Boys and Handbuilding with Clay. 4:30-6:30 Competition. Free admission for all. Ave., Bethesda. Features short Girls Clubs Rummage Sale. Donation receipts will be available at drop-off. p.m. 155 Gibbs St., Rockville. $260, At Mondzac Performing Arts Center documentaries by local filmmakers. through May 4. Register at 301-315- at Landon School, 6101 Wilson Lane. $10 online at www.bethesda.org. On-site moving company available for hire for large item purchases. 8200 or www.visartscenter.org. Call 301-320-1090 or visit 301-215-6660. For more information, visit our event site. www.landon.net/symphonette. Spring Concert. 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. at http://www.fairfaxbgcgw.org/index.php/rummage-sale FRIDAY/MARCH 15 Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts SATURDAY/MARCH 16 Admission: $5 per Person Strathmore Show: Ensemble. 7:30 Center, Montgomery College, Members of the Military FREE with Military ID p.m. Exploring the borders of Sculpture Class. 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Rockville. The Maryland Youth Ballet contemporary classical music, indie at VisArts, 155 Gibbs St., Rockville. performs. Tickets $18-25. Visit rock, and other diverse musical $180 for the class, through May 4. www.marylandyouthballet.org or forms, this ensemble combines flute, Visit www.visartscenter.org or call 301-608-232 for more. 6 ❖ Potomac Almanac ❖ March 13-19, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fun
Directed by Joanna Sherman Performed by Epic Actor’s Workshop, NJ & Bond Street Theatre, NY Saturday, March 23, 2013 @ 3:00pm F. Scott Fitzgerald Theater Rockville Civic Center Park 603 Edmonston Drive, Rockville, MD 20851 Donations are: Non-Members: $30, $20 Members: $24, $16 Contact: Christina Maffeo, 12, plays three Bingo Photos by Krishna Murti 240-252-4542 boards at one time. www.natyabharati.org
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Octavio, 10, and Catalina, 11, Scriven hold Phillip and Portia volunteered to operate hands with their new friend. the Bingo game. Club Friday at Community Center lementary and middle school students at- stacle course, DJ music, bingo, raffle, art project, Etended Club Friday’s Open House on March snack bar and games. The Potomac Community Cen- 1. The program features a moon bounce, ob- ter is located at 11315 Falls Road. Call 240-777-6960.
Eric Yao, 7, is making a Isabella Greer, 8, paints a background for a room soccer ball. Martin Weiss, 11 thermometer.
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Whitman Girls’ Basketball Ends Season in State Semifinals Six days after winning the 4A West region championship, the Whitman girls’ basketball team’s season ended with a 33-32 loss to Baltimore Polytechnic in the state semifinals on March 7 at UMBC. According to stats from the Washington Post’s Web site, Kim
/The Almanac Avery Witt, Durante led Whitman with 11 seen earlier points in the semifinal loss. Dani this season, Okon had eight points, Marissa and the Cannon scored five, Marie Hatch Whitman girls’ had four, Avery Witt finished with
Harvey Levine Harvey basketball three and Linn Bumpers added team reached one. the state Whitman finished the season semifinals. with a 21-5 record and won 12 of by Photo its final 14 games, including a 62- 38 victory over Bethesda-Chevy Chase on Feb. 4 that wrapped up Magruder at 3:30 p.m. on the Wootton will travel to face the 4A South division title. same day. Bullis will host Gonzaga Sherwood at 7 p.m. on the same Baltimore Poly went on to lose at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March day and Whitman will host to North Point, 62-56, in the state 14. The Bulldogs were scheduled Magruder at 3:30 p.m. championship game on March 9 at to face Flint Hill on Tuesday, after Bullis will host Holy Child at 4 UMBC. The Almanac’s deadline. p.m. on Thursday, March 14. The In girls’ lacrosse, three-time de- Bulldogs were scheduled to face fending 4A/3A West region cham- Bishop O’Connell on Tuesday, af- Baseball pion Churchill will travel to face ter The Almanac’s deadline. Season Openers Bullis at 5:30 p.m. on March 21. The Whitman, Churchill and Wootton baseball teams will open their respective seasons on March 21. OPEN HOUSES Potomac Village Deli Catering Whitman, which entered last year’s postseason as the No. 1 seed IN POTOMAC in the 4A West region and finished Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner Catering region runner-up to eventual state champion Northwest, will host MARCH 16 & 17 Poolesville at 3:30 p.m. When you visit one of these Open Houses, tell the Realtor you saw it in this 301•299•5770 Churchill, which last season Connection Newspaper. For more real estate listings and open houses, visit reached the region quarterfinals www.ConnectionNewspapers.com and click on the “This Week in Real Estate” link. Call Specific Agents to Confirm Dates & Times www.potomacvillagedeli.com and two years ago finished region runner-up, will host defending state champion Northwest at 3:30 Potomac (20854) p.m. Wootton will travel to face Blair at 7 p.m. 11225 River View Dr...... $2,395,000...... Sun 1-4...... Leslie Friedson.....Long & Foster..301-455-4506 Bullis will host St. Anselm’s Ab- 11421 Twining Ln...... $1,299,000...... Sun 1-3...... Leslie Friedson.....Long & Foster..301-455-4506 bey School at 4:30 p.m. on Thurs- 12812 Maidens Bower Dr...... $1,730,000...... Sun 1-4...... Peg Mancuso..WC & AN Miller..301-996-5953 day, March 14. Home of Your 13317 Beall Creek Ct...... $1,395,000...... Sun 1-4...... Peg Mancuso..WC & AN Miller..301-996-5953 Lacrosse 1726 Crestview Dr...... $839,000...... Sun 1-4..Marsha Schuman..Wash Fine Prop..301-299-9598 9705 The Corral Dr...... $2,685,000...... Sun 2-4...... Adaline Neely..Wash Fine Prop..301-580-2214 Corporate & Residential Season Openers The Churchill boys’ lacrosse (20850, 20852) team will open the 2013 season on Rockville Catering Headquarters March 21 with a home game 2405 McCormick Rd...... $459,500..Sun 10-12...... Dick Stoner...... Reist..240-366-7802 against The Heights at 7 p.m. Churchill won the 4A/3A West 11750 Old Georgetown Rd #2230..$414,740.....Sat 11-6...... Bob Lucido...... Toll..410-979-6024 region championship last season, 11800 Old Georgetown Rd #1213..$462,335.....Sat 11-6...... Bob Lucido...... Toll..410-979-6024 Serving the ending Wootton’s six-year streak of titles. Standout attackmen Matt 11800 Old Georgetown Rd #1405...$554,335.....Sat 11-6...... Bob Lucido...... Toll..410-979-6024 Community Leonard (senior) and Louis Dubick (sophomore) return for the Bull- For an Open House Listing Form, for over dogs. call Deb Funk at 703-778-9444 or e-mail Wootton, the six-time defending [email protected] 35 Years 4A West division champion, will host Sherwood at 7 p.m. on March All listings due by Monday at 3 P.M. 21. Whitman will travel to face www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Potomac Almanac ❖ March 13-19, 2013 ❖ 9 Employment Home & Garden 301-983-1900 potomacalmanac.com CONTRACTORS.com Zone 5: Zone 5 Ad Deadline: Zone 5: Potomac Zone 5: Potomac Classified Ad Deadline: Tuesday 11 a.m. • 301-983-1900 Ad Deadline: Monday Noon • 301-983-1900 • Potomac Monday Noon
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10 ❖ Potomac Almanac ❖ March 13-19, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Writing What Four Funding ‘Second Chances’ for Animals By KENNETH B. LOURIE From Page 2 food and good health care for them. Many The program will be named “Purple Care” As far as anniversaries go – and I hope the northwest corner of Muncaster Mill days, there are as many as 200 animals at after the donor’s cat. this one “goes” a lot further; acknowledg- Road and Airpark Drive in Gaithersburg will the shelter. We want to help in any way “We are also incredibly pleased that many ing, dare I say, celebrating, my four-year feature public adoption areas, holding and possible to help find these animals good, animal lovers are already signing up for survival anniversary from “terminal” stage treatment areas, a veterinary clinic for neu- loving homes – and help them stay in these volunteer positions,” said Cohen. “We need IV (inoperable, metastasized) non-small cell ter/spay services, rabies shots and preven- homes.” people to exercise and socialize the animals, lung cancer, a diagnosis I initially received tative care, classrooms, conference rooms MCPAW board member and veterinarian help with adoptions and licensing, work in on February 27, 2009, along with a “13- and office space. The Adoption Center will Dr. John Wesson completed a residency pro- the gift shop and play with the puppies and month to two-year prognosis” from my house a minimum of 162 canines, 208 fe- oncologist, is certainly column-worthy. gram in Shelter Medicine at the University kittens. It’s a wonderful opportunity to give Not that I haven’t mined these emo- lines and 34 small animals. It will also have of California-Davis. He is passionate about back.” MCPAW provides animal lovers with tional depths before; end of years one, two a livestock barn for larger rescue animals. gathering best practices from other model many ways to donate. These include the and three if truth be told, but I’m sure I can Some of the funds that MCPAW is raising shelters to make the Montgomery County opportunity to purchase brick pavers that be given a pass, given the subject matter. will provide additional equipment for the facility run efficiently — and become one will be displayed within the entrance plaza And what matters more than a character- Spay and Neuter Center and will also en- of the best in the country. “Many animals of the new adoption center. Benches may ized-as-terminal cancer patient outliving his sure that their services as well as those of die in shelters each year, often as a result also be purchased and both pavers and prognosis – by years? Not too much, from the veterinary clinic are available to every of infectious diseases. We want to prevent benches can be engraved with a tribute to my perspective. Quite frankly, this is con- family in the county, regardless of ability to tent of a column I can get used to writing – the spread of disease and make certain the a beloved pet, a family member or friend, repeatedly, if need be, and I’m hoping the pay. MCPAW funds will also be earmarked sheltered animals are as comfortable as they or with a corporate logo and name. MCPAW need be. Oh, I don’t suppose I’ll be recy- to provide educational programs for Mont- can be. Even the design of a cage can make will honor and recognize individuals who cling material from previous anniversary gomery County citizens. a difference to the animal’s comfort. I’ve make significant contributions to the new columns, even though the sentiment would Cohen explained his organization’s vision: been opening the lines of communication center by providing naming opportunities be familiar: amazing good fortune, grati- “We will use some of the funds to provide a with other shelters and learning their se- for wings, clinics or other areas of the cen- tude, anxiety concerning an unpredictable comfortable, stress-free room for adoptive crets to success,” he said. “I want to raise ter. future, etc. Nevertheless, I’ll risk expressing parents to get to know the animals. This the awareness of the needs of our Animal Residents can also help MCPAW raise some feelings here that might be somewhat will be a room to play with the dogs or cats reminiscent of columns and anniversaries Services and Adoption Center among our funds for their support of the Montgomery gone by. to learn if the adoption will be a good fit. county’s residents.” Wesson is a Potomac County Animal Services and Adoption Cen- Being diagnosed with lung cancer two The Animal Services and Adoption Center resident who practices veterinary medicine ter by dining at Potomac Pizza in Potomac and a half months after my widowed will become a ‘Community Center for Pet in McLean, Va. or on Muddy Branch Road from 4 – 9 p.m. mother succumbed to her old age – Lovers,’ offering educational programs, vol- MCPAW has recently received a $10,000 on May 8. Potomac Pizza will donate a share thereby making my brother Richard and I unteer opportunities and children’s donation for the Spay and Neuter Clinic and of the dining bill to MCPAW. orphans, as it were (my father had died two activites. MCPAW also wants to provide sup- a $20,000 grant named after a cat named Donations can also be sent to MCPAW, years earlier, almost to the day of my port for individuals and families with finan- “Purple.” The organization plans to estab- 9613 Eldwick Way, Potomac, MD 20854. mother’s passing) seemed a bit unfair, espe- cial difficulties so they don’t have to give cially considering how much my brother lish a program to encourage seniors to adopt Learn more about MCPAW at and I had sacrificed as we cared and con- up their pets because they cannot afford cats and teach them how to care for them. www.mcpaw.org. cerned ourselves with the last years of our parents’ less-than-ideal lives. But “fair” has This Week in Potomac never really entered into my equation. From Page 2 That’s not how I look at things. I look at things the way I’ve heard – on sports talk radio, anyway, how football players Monroe Street in Rockville. describe their attitude toward a starting The news conference is scheduled to be Photos by player being injured: “Next man up.” There broadcast live on County Cable Montgom- are no excuses. It’s not exactly poker, but ery. It will also be viewable on the county’s you play the cards you’ve been dealt. And so, in my four years of living with cancer website, www.montgomerycountymd.gov/ since February, 2009, I have not pursued ccm. Deborah Stevens justice, nor have I declared my independ- The County Council has scheduled pub- ence, but I have tried to live my life with lic hearings on the FY14 Operating Budget, good humor, and liberty and happiness – the FY14 Capital Budget and amendments when I could manage it. to FY13-18 Capital Improvements Program Not always have I achieved these goals (CIP) and WSSC’s FY14-19 CIP for April 9,
or maintained the balance necessary to /The Almanac 10, and 11, at 7 p.m., and April 10 and 11, counter the emotional weight and physical toll receiving a terminal diagnosis – and the at 1:30 pm. treatment protocol, can impose. I’ve had Individuals who want to testify should call my moments, to be sure, but overall, I’m 240-777-7803 beginning March 15. proud of how I’ve changed – for the better, Department of Health and Human Ser- Book Sale and persevered. Though cancer has proven vices Director Uma Ahluwalia will brief resi- Paul Wang stopped at Pauline Chan at the Potomac Library’s used over the years to be an equal-opportunity- dents on the Health and Human Services disease, my diagnosis has never caused me the library’s used book sale on March 9. All proceeds benefit portion of the recommended budget on book sale on Saturday the library. to feel doomed (a little gloomy, maybe). Wednesday, March 20. Moreover, I’ve always felt hopeful and as such have tried to be proactive, open and The event will begin at 6 p.m. in the au- ditorium of the Children’s Resource Center, compliant in order to give myself every pos- 10 near Carderock. The project expansion evaluates 44 his- sible advantage in this life yet to be lived. 332 West Edmonston Drive in Rockville. Woe is not me. Why is of no concern. Free parking is available. The Park Service will host a meeting in toric buildings located throughout Chesa- How it could have happened – is of no par- Potomac at VFW Post 5633, 11511 peake and Ohio Canal National Historical ticular interest. Reviewing my past trans- MacArthur Blvd., next Tuesday, March 19, Park for inclusion in the Canal Quarters gressions never mattered to my oncologist. Overnight on from 7-8:30 p.m. to solicit feedback from program. His only concern was the future and treat- the community. Visit www.canalquarters.org. ing me forward. For the most part, I have The Canal “The ability to allow visitors an overnight Public comment will be gathered until embraced that/his philosophy; except this The National Park Service is expanding interpretive experience in a lockhouse is April 21. Submit comments electronically time of the year: my still-living-with-cancer its Canal Quarters Interpretive Program, truly unique,” said Superintendent Kevin at http://parkplanning.nps.gov/choh or anniversary when I revisit the past – hope- fully as a prelude for the future. That’s my which allows visitors to stay overnight in a Brandt. “The park would like to ask the submit written comments to: Superinten- intent, anyway. historic building for a unique interpretive public to help explore different ways we can dent, C&O Canal National Historical Park, Kenny Lourie is an Advertising Representative for experience, such as Lockhouse 22 at expand this program to other historic ca- 1850 Dual Highway, Suite 100, The Potomac Almanac & The Connection Newspapers. Pennyfield, off River Road, and Lockhouse nal buildings and other canal stories.” Hagerstown, MD 21740. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Potomac Almanac ❖ March 13-19, 2013 ❖ 11 12 ❖ Potomac Almanac ❖ March 13-19, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com HomeLifeStyleHomeHomeLifeStyleSpring 2013 LifeStyle
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Designed with a stairs,” said Rill. “The idea behind bounty of large windows is light and connections to the outside.” windows, a new A covered porch surrounds the home and flows into an outdoor Potomac home pays living room that features a fireplace, which gives way to a terrace and homage to pool. “The porch allows the land- natural light. scape into the house,” said Rill, “There are no rooms in By Marilyn Campbell The Connection this house that don’t
hen architect James Rill of have large windows and Rill Architects, PC de- big natural light.” signed a family home in W — James F. Rill, Rill Architects, PC Potomac, recently, he had to think light in more ways the one. “The clients wanted a house that had a noting that a bay window in the presence, but not an ostentatious pres- breakfast room offers views of the ence, more of a subtle elegance,” said outdoor living room and pool. Rill. “While it is a large and formal house, the design is more organic than severe,” THE HOME WAS BUILT for a said Rill. “There are a lot of turrets and family that entertains frequently, soft lines, not hard lines. The gambrel- especially for charity, said Rill. “The style roof is not sharp, and the stone that homeowners were very giving
was used gives it a series of natural Photos by people,” he said. “Sometimes they materials so that it fits within the land- started making lunch and there scape.” would be 15 people. Guests would come to stay for two weeks and end
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There are windows in the stairwell of this Potomac home. “The stair- case is about light — they’re not just stairs,” said James Rill. “The idea behind the windows is light and connections to the outside.”
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Company president Repaired privacy. “There is a sundeck and Robert Kalmin says the by Michael Matese • Millings Installed spaces for a sofa and dining table, homeowners’ goal was to blend By Marilyn Campbell CABIN JOHN, MD., BASED firm but the fireplace is the focal point,” their interior and exterior spaces. • Apply Seal Coating The Connection Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc. said Frye. “We used really tall bam- “They wanted to make their exte- Green is the • Tar & Chip received kudos in the “Residential boo to shield the view from the rior landscaping a visual point be- New (Affordable) rom designing a kitchen Exterior, $100,000 and Over” cat- hotel across the street.” cause they entertain a lot,” he said. www.thurmontpaving.com with a concave glass tile egory for a backyard space that “The windows act as murals to the Luxury Item backsplash to creating a includes a pool and fireplace. “The A BETHESDA HOME addition exterior landscaping bring the out- Today, it’s not just about your home. It’s F about being your home being green. backyard with a fireplace homeowner wanted four separate garnered a top prize in the “Resi- doors in and the indoors out.” “Green” renovation is a trend that engi- and pool, some local home living spaces in the backyard,” said dential Addition Over $250,000” The owners requested an open neers, constructors and designers are remodelers were honored recently company spokeswoman Danielle category for A.R.T Design Build floor plan that allowed guests to encountering more and more each day. with the National Association of Frye. “He wanted a dining room, a Inc. with team member move freely between the kitchen Going green is not only an ecologically No One aware choice, but it is also one that is the Remodeling Industry’s (NARI) living room with a heat source, a Grossmueller’s Design Consultants, and the backyard. “They were very becoming economically sound, with many 2013 Regional Contractor of the place to sunbathe near his pool and Inc. specific about how they wanted green renovations providing tax deductions Year awards for design acumen. a place to play cricket on his lawn.” “The client wanted to expand people to meander from the out- and reduced energy costs, offsetting or negating the cost of their installation in Winning projects ran the gamut Frye said the Wilder team, which their one story house to have a side to the inside,” Kalmin said. immediate terms—and proving priceless Knows Potomac from historic preservation projects included architect George R. Bott separate area for [bedrooms] and “We had to relocate the powder over time, as green renovations reduce the to environmentally conscious con- and lead designer Anthony Wilder, create a more functional first floor room so that people are able to use harm of civilization on nature and ecology. Green construction is making a big splash in Photo courtesy of Morgan Howarth ceptions. developed a backyard plan that with more communal spaces, the the restroom without having to go today’s modern home market, with archi- kitchen, family room [and] dining anywhere else.” This backyard oasis, designed by Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc., won a Contractor of tects, builders and even luxury home con- Like room,” said Cindy G. McClure of An abundance of windows al- the Year Award in the “Residential Exterior, $100,000 and Over” category. The home- struction and sales joining in. Gone are the days of waste and inefficient energy con- Grossmueller’s Design Consultants. lows natural light to flow through- owner wanted a backyard space with a place to sunbathe near the pool, a dining room, a sumption—welcome to the new world of eco- The design team added a new out the home. “The kitchen has red living room with a heat source and a place to play cricket. friendly, green luxury! second floor to the home, which oak flooring and other colors and Laura Gilley accommodates a laundry room, a finishes that compliment the natu- a sitting room, screened porch and surrounds the durable, brown- What’s new on the green home front? HARRY BRASWELL of Harry Alternative energy sources, such as passive master suite, two additional bed- ral scenery outside,” said Kalmin. additional windows to allow an Braswell, Inc. in Alexandria, was toned quartzite counter. “Quartz- solar heating, along with things like photo- rooms and a bathroom. A stair abundance of natural light to named Contractor of the Year in ite doesn’t stain easily,” said Brown. voltaic solar panels that provide electricity tower and cathedral foyer create A MCLEAN KITCHEN by BOWA stream into the space. The new the “Entire House $500,001 to “It is strong like granite, but is more for off the grid homes. Wall insulation that’s made from alternative materials such PotomacHomes.com an open floor plan and connect the took top honors in the “Residen- kitchen also included a butler’s $1,000,000” category for the reno- expensive.” as cellulose, cotton or rock wool instead of first and second levels. tial Kitchen Over $120,000” cat- pantry and a family dining area. vation of a home that had not been The Braswell team also got a nod the insulation made with formaldehyde are “Elements of the old house, like egory. The homeowners were look- Baker, who founded BOWA with updated since the 1950s. for energy efficiency for this big innovations. Double paned windows are becoming standard, low E glass that deflects the wide chimney on the front and ing to create a free-flowing, light- his college friend Larry Weinberg, “The house was outdated, too project, which was named “NARI the heat out during the summer and reflects Planning to the contemporary 1960 style were filled space. says an open dialogue is essential small for the family’s needs,” he Green Project.” Brown noted that heat back into the room during winter are played upon and accentuated,” “Their kitchen was not as open to a successful remodeling project. said. the team installed energy efficiency also gaining in popularity. Heated floors, pellet stoves that heat with an alternative Sell your Property? said McClure. “The result is a func- as they would have liked,” said “The key is finding a person or The renovation included a lighting and energy star appli- source to the usual forced air systems are tional home that meets the needs Josh Baker, founder and co-chair- company that you communicate kitchen outfitted with cabinet-front ances. making big news in the home building mar- of today’s family, remained within man of BOWA. “They wanted to very, very well with and whose pro- appliances and porcelain sinks in- “The homeowners had specific ket as well. Maximum efficiency of heating and cooling units is an issue that builders budget and was completed on make it more integrated and use- cess is in line with how you like to cluding an apron farm sink and an criteria about wanting to meet are concerned with and high energy efficient ~ Meet with Laura first~ Photo courtesy of NARI time.” ful for the family.” do business,” he said. “This is a island sink in a pale aqua. “That [Leadership in Energy and Envi- ratings are paramount, being used to aug- This kitchen, designed by Grossmueller’s Design Consult- To accommodate a larger customer service business. It is not color is carried throughout the ronmental Design] certification ment solar energy instead of being the only ants, Inc. and A.R.T Design Build in Bethesda, was part of FAIRFAX-BASED FIRM RJK Con- kitchen, the design team, which just a construction business. The because they are dedicated to pro- source of heating and cooling these days. Condos, Homes, Estates— house,” said project manager Today, it’s keen (and affordable) to be green! a project that earned a 2013 Contractor of the Year award. struction, Inc. received top honors included BOWA’s George Hodges- entire process is important, not just Gretchen Brown. tecting the environment,” said in the category of “Residential Ad- Fulton, built an addition and added the end result.” A concave glass tile backsplash Braswell. For professional advice on all aspects She sells them all! of buying and selling real estate, call: MICHAEL MATESE Long & Foster Realtors Over 35 Years of Real Estate Success 301-806-6829 Recycle, Reuse, Remodel Repurposing materials helps others and keeps debris out of landfills. [email protected] For a Complimentary Consultation, removed and saved than others. eas throughout greater Washing- Humanity, an organization that GOODWILL their Adult Rehabilitation Centers. hosts Home Cleanup Days. Call Team LAURA By Joshua Baker Here are a couple of organizations ton, D.C. Refer to their website for provides safe and affordable hous- Founded in 1902, Goodwill ac- Each rehabilitation center offers Home Cleanup Day is a great op- For a free digital subscription to BOWA that accepted used materials. a full list of accepted items and their ing to low-income families. cepts gently used clothing, fur- residential housing and work, portunity to donate and recycle one or all of the 15 Connection “wish list” of the most needed items ReStore accepts appliances, furni- niture, housewares, working along with individual and group gently used household items, Newspapers, go to 301-299-0500 emodeling often affords A WIDER CIRCLE at www.awidercircle.org. ture, cabinets, roofing and flooring electronics, and other household therapy. This enables many to be toys and clothing, and dispose www.connectionnewspapers.com/ Ran opportunity to re- This organization provides basic- materials, exercise equipment, items. These items are then sold reunited with their families and of any debris or other unwanted subscribe purpose existing mate- need items to families transitioning HABITAT FOR HUMANITY – countertops, electronics, lighting at their retail locations, with the resume a normal life. Items com- clutter. A BOWA employee will Be the first to know – get your rials by donating to those less out of shelters and those living RESTORE and plumbing fixtures, among proceeds used to fund employ- monly donated include appliances, help folks unload their items and paper before it hits the press. fortunate. Ask your remodeler without life’s necessities. A Wider ReStore is a resale business that many others. All materials and ment, job training, and place- clothing, furniture, and household a Goodwill representative will be Complete digital replica of the print if there is a plan or policy for Circle furnishes the homes of more sells new and used building mate- items must be in good and work- ment services for the disadvan- goods. For more information on on hand to accept donations and edition, including photos and ads, saving materials than 1,000 children and adults each rials and home items to the gen- ing condition. Items may be taged and those with disabili- their donation program, please provide receipts. delivered weekly to your for re-use rather month. If you wish to donate fur- eral public. All donations are tax dropped off at ReStore locations ties. Visit www.dcgoodwill.org. visit www.satruck.org. To find a BOWA Home e-mail box. than sending it niture and other home essentials deductible and donated by indi- during their business hours or for Cleanup Day in your area, please Questions? E-mail: Top Producer For Over 35 Years to a land fill. that are in good condition (no rips viduals, local retailers, building larger donations you may sched- SALVATION ARMY BOWA HOME visit our http://info.bowa.com/ goinggreen Direct: 301-299-0500 Every project is or stains), you can drop off items contractors and suppliers. Donated ule a pickup. You can check out the Although the Salvation Army is CLEANUP DAYS communityblog/ @connection E-mail: [email protected] different. And at their Center for Community Ser- items are then sold at 50-90 per- Montgomery County store location involved in many community pro- As a thank you to the neighbors Josh Baker is founder of newspapers.com some materials vice in Silver Spring, Md. You can cent off the retail price, with all in Gaithersburg - www.habitat- grams, proceeds from items do- in the communities in which we BOWA; learn more at www.LauraGilley.com are more easily also schedule a pickup in most ar- proceeds benefiting Habitat for mc.org nated to their stores will benefit work, from time to time BOWA www.bowa.com. 301-765-0323
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1 9009 Congressional Court — $4,700,000
2 14000 River Road — $1,995,000
3 11212 River View Drive — $1,890,000
5 10935 Martingale Court — $1,500,000
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6 10901 Burbank Drive — $1,345,000 8 9528 Woodington Drive — $1,290,000
8 Address ...... BR FB HB .. Postal City .. Sold Price .... Type ...... Lot AC . PostalCode ..... Subdivision ...... Date Sold
1 9009 CONGRESSIONAL CT ...... 8 ... 7 .... 3 ..... POTOMAC ... $4,700,000 .... Detached ..... 2.10 ...... 20854 ...... BRADLEY FARMS ...... 01/15/13
4 2 14000 RIVER RD ...... 6 ... 7 .... 1 ..... POTOMAC ... $1,995,000 .... Detached ..... 3.41 ...... 20854 ...... POTOMAC ...... 01/23/13 3 3 11212 RIVER VIEW DR ...... 5 ... 4 .... 3 ..... POTOMAC ... $1,890,000 .... Detached ..... 1.84 ...... 20854 ...... MARWOOD ...... 01/30/13 6 5 4 10506 RIVERS BEND LN ...... 4 ... 6 .... 2 ..... POTOMAC ... $1,510,000 .... Detached ..... 0.94 ...... 20854 ...... MARWOOD ...... 01/31/13
5 10935 MARTINGALE CT ...... 6 ... 6 .... 1 ..... POTOMAC ... $1,500,000 .... Detached ..... 2.93 ...... 20854 ..... POTOMAC MANOR ..... 01/03/13
1 6 10901 BURBANK DR ...... 4 ... 3 .... 2 ..... POTOMAC ... $1,345,000 .... Detached ..... 2.23 ...... 20854 ..... POTOMAC MANOR ..... 01/25/13 7 10921 PICASSO LN ...... 5 ... 3 .... 0 ..... POTOMAC ... $1,315,000 .... Detached ..... 1.15 ...... 20854 ...... POTOMAC ...... 01/31/13 7 8 9528 WOODINGTON DR ...... 5 ... 4 .... 1 ..... POTOMAC ... $1,290,000 .... Detached ..... 0.53 ...... 20854 ...... CLAGETT FARM ...... 01/17/13 Copyright 2013 RealEstate Business Intelligence. Source: MRIS as of February 18, 2013. © Google Map data
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From Page 3 “There is solid mahogany custom- made cabinetry in the breakfast room and in almost every room of the house,” said Soren Jensen, cabinetmaker and owner of Danish Builders. “In the basement, the bedrooms and even the game room, there are solid, mahogany cabinets
are integrated into the architectural Photo by detail.” Rill says his clients appreciated detailed design, a quality that is
Lydia Cutter apparent in the ornate kitchen. “The counter top is marble,” he said. “The cabinets and cabinet front appliances are mahogany with
a glazed finish.” /Rill Architects The kitchen also has a custom- made mahogany door that leads to the butler’s pantry. “It has custom- made lead glass that was designed by an artist who designed it around the door,” said Jensen. Large windows in this Potomac home by Rill Architects offer views of the outdoor living room and the pool.
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