October 24, 2008

A Biweekly Newspaper October 24, 2008 Volume V, Number 13. A Community in five of our students. Tragi- All sorts of things were going on cally, one of those students, in the Up County. See the Family Mourning Joins sophomore Ryan Didone, Album on Page 2 for more. passed away. Today was a dif- Together for ficult day at school, but with Comfort the help of counselors and a By Rande Davis crisis team, students were able to get through it. We want to The community of Damas- keep you updated on some cus was in shock with the news things we have done to help of the death Ryan Didone, 15, our students deal with this the son of Montgomery County incident.” A mural was created Police Captain Thomas Didone. for students to sign, allowing them to express their thoughts. Ryan Didone Ryan was in a car accident on -Continued on Page 9. October 19, 2008. He was trans- Students were also encouraged ported to the Maryland Shock 2008 Ballot absentee ballot. It would also Trauma Center in Baltimore, allow qualified voters to vote This could only be happening in a where he died of his injuries. Questions on State at polling places in or outside school. See School News on Another passenger, Brittany And County Issues the voters’ election districts or Page 5. Jones, 16, was also taken to wards or during the two weeks the shock trauma center. The By John Clayton immediately preceding an elec- driver, Zachary Kimble, 17, tion. was taken to a local hospital There are several ques- This isn’t the first trip with what police described as tions on the November 4 ballot down the pike for early voting. non-life-threatening injuries, which will require our atten- In 2006, during former Gov. as were two other passengers, tion. The following is a summa- Robert Ehrlich’s administration, Christopher Nicholson, 17, and ry of the questions, as derived the Maryland General As- Kristin Newport, 15. from the Maryland State Board sembly passed legislation that Reports state that the car of Elections. authorized early voting, and in which he was traveling with Question 1 is entitled subsequently overrode Gover- four friends veered from a rural “Elective Franchise – Early nor Ehrlich’s veto. However, road near Damascus, struck a Voting and Polling Places.” the Maryland Court of Appeals tree, and caught fire. While the This is an amendment to the struck down the law as un- Recognize this location? See the accident is still under investiga- state constitution that would constitutional, and this ballot Daytripper on Page 3. tion, the Montgomery County allow the General Assembly question attempts to change the police reported that alcohol was to enact legislation that would state constitution to allow the not involved. allow any qualified voter who legislation. Ryan Didone was a sopho- chooses to do so to vote by There seems more at Damascus High to be more debate School. A candlelight vigil was over early voting held at the Damascus High than “absentee School sports stadium on the voting on re- evening of October 20 so that quest,” as it is the community could express sometimes called. its heartfelt condolences to the Opponents are family of Ryan and the other concerned over passengers involved in the ac- the increased cident. potential for voter The Damascus High fraud, and there School administration posted Members of St. Marks Methodist doesn’t seem to be a message to their parents on Church in Boyds celebrate the any question that October 20: “As you are prob- church’s 67th Reunion. More in ably aware, there was a car Family Album on Page 2. Slot machine gambling is one of the issues on -Continued on Page accident last night involving the Maryland ballot. 17. October 24, 2008 The Monocacy Monocle Page 

The John family The tenth grade Global competing in Ecology class under the Sugarloaf the leadership of Mr. Mountain Short, Mr. Sparrow, and Vineyard’s Annual landscaper Bernie Mihm Grape Stomp. planted trees around the front of the town hall.

The president of the Town St. Mark’s Methodist Church of Poolesville in Boyds celebrated the church’s recent reopening Commissioners, and rejuvenation with a 67th Eddie Kuhlman, Reunion worship service and accepts a luncheon. Pictured are Paul $1,150,000 proffer Hawkins (Administrative Board Chairman), Betty payment from Hawkins (historian), Mike Connelly Kimberly Turner (church of Winchester secretary), and Perry Duffin Homes. (lay minister). October 24, 2008 The Monocacy Monocle Page 

Daytripper residents have actually visited ciding on the loca- the mountain. An informal tion now called poll, conducted by a Monocle Camp David in Sugarloaf reporter, revealed that less than Frederick County. half of the adults and a quar- In 1946, Gordon Mountain ter of the teenagers from the Strong purchased By Jack Toomey Poolesville area have actually the mountain been to the top of the moun- and established a When a family plans a tain, yet over a quarter of a mil- foundation that day trip, chances are that they lion people visit each year. would ensure that consider a destination that is The Swiss explorer who the natural beauty an hour or two away from our named the mountain and of the mountain area. The Shenandoah Valley, whose name has been lost would be enjoyed the museums of Washington, to history, thought that the for the rest of or Gettysburg are all places mountain looked like a lump of time. that families have driven to A family enjoys a picnic at the top of the sugar, thus the name that has A visitor to and enjoyed. But right in our mountain. endured over time. During the Sugarloaf Moun- backyard is a pleasant location most popular overlooks. The eighteenth century, a diarist tain will probably notice two where a family can spend most East Overlook is encountered described a place on the moun- buildings at the base of the of the day exploring, hiking, first and is located on a rock tain where chestnuts could be mountain. One is the head- picnicking, and observing outcropping. Some picnic tables devoured in great numbers. quarters of the Stronghold nature. are located here, and a visitor General Braddock used the Foundation while the other is Sugarloaf Mountain was can look out over eastern Mont- mountain as a way station on the residence of the caretaker. first observed and then named gomery County. On a very his march northward during Some brave souls prefer to park by a European explorer in the clear day, a sightseer can see the French and Indian War. here and walk up one of many early 1700s. Less than ten miles the Washington Cathedral in The Union Army used Sugar- of the trails that lead to the top from most places in the Upper northwest Washington. There is loaf Mountain as a signal post of the mountain or to start out County, its peak can be seen ample parking here for either a during the Civil War. In 1944, on a rather arduous bicycle from as far away as Frederick, quick look, to stay awhile and President Franklin Roosevelt, trip to the top. Most prefer to Rockville, and Carroll County. contemplate the countryside, or who was seeking a weekend re- drive up a paved road that Even though the mountain is to use one of the picnic tables treat, visited the mountain and winds around the mountain close to many of our homes, it considered buying it before de- and eventually leads to the two is surprising how few of our -Continue on Page 27. October 24, 2008 The Monocacy Monocle Page 

careful and thoughtful opinions, Both politicians have fol- Commentary and his long experience and Commentary lowed a twisting path on slot dedication in town affairs is very machines. As mayor of Baltimore, substantial. While short of words, Decision Time O’Malley opposed slot machines, Close Election— he has the ability to focus discus- By John Clayton or at least opposed them in the For All the Right sion with poignant insight that city, although he eventually gets to the heart of an issue. As a This is our last issue before offered some support for the Reasons commissioner, he has extensive the election, but in this commen- Ehrlich initiative. During his By Rande Davis experience in planning and a tary, I am going to abandon the campaign for governor, he openly remarkable record in working presidential race, which will do touted slot machines to help The race will be close, and for educational issues through just fine without me, and look rescue the state budget, educa- while there will be one loser, the his volunteer work with the at the more local and immediate tion, and racetracks. Bob Ehrlich electorate will win. No, I am not Poolesville Cluster. issue of video lottery terminals, pushed for slots as governor, talking national politics; I am Mr. Klobukowski has strong or in the common vernacular, slot with the support of some, but not referring to town elections. experience in town matters and, machines. enough, Democrats. With three incumbents and in particular, educational matters Over the past few years you Currently Governor O’Malley one former commissioner run- as the commission representa- would have needed a scorecard has the unenviable task (well, ning, the issue of experience tive with the Poolesville Cluster, to keep track of Maryland politi- he wanted the job) of cutting is off the table. As a group, the often taking his personal time cians over the slots issue. As we programs to make the budget town can be assured that all four to address the Board of Educa- approach the vote on the referen- whole, and he is hoping that slot candidates have a proven record tion to make sure the needs dum, it is hard to not be cynical machine revenues will eventually of hard work and dedication. of the Poolesville students are about who is for slot machine help. He faces opposition from If in making your decision you well understood. He has been gambling in Maryland, and who State Comptroller Peter Franchot, think the town is mismanaged, a driving force as the commis- is against it. Apparently, when many other people in his own financially insecure, non-re- sion representative on the Parks you are governor and you are party, and increasing opposition sponsive to the public and their Board. Mr. Klobukowski has also trying to close the state’s budget, from state Republicans who were needs and desires for the town, distinguished himself as being slots revenue is irresistible. When previously in favor of slots under you would be wrong in voting involved in other civic concerns your opponent is governor and Bob Ehrlich, including Bob Eh- against any of the gentlemen. in the township such as working trying to close the budget, all bets rlich himself, who recently came Going forward in these economic with the scouts. His willingness are off. This has been the case for out against the initiative. times will present challenges, to put in long personal hours is both Robert Ehrlich and Martin and a cautious and conservative O’Malley. impressive. Because of large con- -Continued on Page 23. approach to any new spending stituencies within the town, both will be advisable. Hoewing and Klobukowski may As someone who has be safe for reelection. Contributing Writers Dominique Agnew watched the current as well as Mr. Johnson has been an the former commissioners for [email protected] innovator and leader in financial Carol Rae Hansen, Ph.D. over four years, I can assure any matters especially in constructing Published and Edited by [email protected] and all that the town is in solid a much-improved budget system John Clayton and Rande Davis Maureen O’Connell financial status, and the decisions which is still being used. Still, [email protected] Curtis Osborne made are a collective vote in the his decision to leave office less John Clayton best interest of the town. There Production [email protected] than four months after reelection Frederic J. Rohner Financial are no hidden agendas coming is troubling. A series of fam- [email protected] from this group. What you see 301-349-0071 Jeffrey S. Stuart ily health issues would be very [email protected] is what you get, and what you understandable if that were the [email protected] have gotten has, in most cases, Rande Davis Jack Toomey sole reason. Past statements of [email protected] been received approvingly by the personal animosities toward any Advertising Circulation Contibuting Photographer general public. other commissioner don’t cut it. 301-349-0070 Hilary Schwab Of course, any decision made [email protected] That’s not a reason to step down, [email protected] by the commission or by any par- it is a reason to stay. 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Box 372 Monocle is not responsible for unsolicited material. of the Sign Review Board always Poolesville, MD 20838-0372 All contents of this publication are protected by copy- got a fair hearing. 301 349-0071 • FAX 301 349-5646 right and may not be reproduced in whole or part for any -Continued on Page 28. reason without prior consent of Monocacy Press, LLC. Mr. Hoewing provides October 24, 2008 The Monocacy Monocle Page  on a skateboard, but also for the has launched Andy Mac™ prod- way he conducts his business School News ucts including footwear, skate- and his life. His determination boards, helmets and pads, and JPMS Hosts World- to reach the pinnacle of profes- appears in “MTV Skateboarding sional skateboarding, as well as Renowned Skateboarder for featuring Andy Macdonald” his “lead by example” anti-drug video game from THQ. Anti-Drug Assembly approach and his commitment Global Ecology Program John Poole Middle School to youth reading programs, held a very special anti-drug as- has made him a role model for Gets Grant from ExxonMobil sembly that surely caught the at- today’s youth and led him to be Poolesville High School has tention of the students. The pre- recognized by former President received a $500 grant from the senter of the program was Andy Clinton, among others. ExxonMobil Educational Alli- MacDonald, an eight-time World His fundamental message ance program in support of its Cup Skateboarding Champion to the students was about set- Global Ecology Program. RKN and X-Games gold medalist. He ting goals and pursuing dreams. Corporation, located in Bethesda, is known around the country and He left a signed skateboard and Maryland, worked to secure this the world not only for his talents signed shirts which will be prizes grant for Poolesville High School. that students can win This is one of 4,000 grants made by earning Timber Wolf available to schools across the Tickets. The kids listened country through the support of and loved the program, Exxon/Mobil retailers, with fund- especially watching him jump over four teachers -Continued on Page 19. at the end of the program. Mr. MacDonald also gave out signed T-shirts and a Correction free opportunity to per- sonally skate with him. JPMS student, Dylan Belcher (left), introduced The freshman princess world-renowned skateboarder, Andy Beyond skateboarding, for Poolesville High School’s MacDonald, to his fellow students during an Mr. MacDonald has written homecoming was Nitsa anti-drug use assembly. Dylan recently took an autobiography, “Drop- Skenderis. We sincerely second place in a skateboarding competition for ping In with Andy Mac, The apologize for the error. eight mid-Atlantic states. Life of a Pro Skateboarder,” October 24, 2008 The Monocacy Monocle Page  Local News In The Garden What kind of bulbs do you and a half to three months, want to bloom? There are many hold off flowering until about different varieties of bulbs avail- Saint Patrick’s Day. For a con- Where Have able to grow, but some are easier tinuous blooming of paper- than others: crocus, hyacinth, lily- whites, stagger their planting All the Flowers of-the-valley, daffodils (the mini time by a week or two. You variety), narcissus (also called pa- can have flowers blooming all Gone? perwhites), and amaryllis. Tulips winter and into early spring. By Maureen O’Connell require a little more planning and When we force bulbs, effort, but they are well worth the we are tricking them into As the warm Indian summer extra bit of work. thinking that they are out- days of late October wane, the When should you plant doors and going through flowers in our outdoor garden your bulbs? That depends on their normal growth cycle. are just about gone. Tucked here How to pick a bulb. As I men- if you want them for a special The spring bulbs that we plant and there, I might spot a dab of tioned in previous columns, al- event, such as Christmas, or to outdoors in the fall naturally start color as a leggy chrysanthemum ways buy large, top quality bulbs spread their bloom time over the their journey to bloom during the bloom or a determined pink zin- from a reputable grower or gar- drab winter months. With this cold winter months. Most bulbs nia refuses to get ready for bed den center. They should be firm in mind, develop a time frame used for indoor bloom must also for the winter. But despite, or in to the touch and free of mold. In which will give the bulbs the go through a chilling period. spite of, the calendar, you can checking the bulb selections at appropriate length of time to Crocuses need fifteen months of have indoor blooms from early some discount stores recently, bloom. The theory behind the cold; hyacinths, eleven to four- winter to early spring by forcing I noticed some of the bulbs had forcing process is to expose the teen weeks; muscari, fourteen bulbs now—think lipstick pink spots of mold. Don’t buy them. bulbs to fall, winter, and early to fifteen; mini daffodils, fifteen tulips, lemon yellow daffodils, They are on their way to rotting. spring conditions over a short- to seventeen; tulips, fourteen tall, brilliant, white stems of When you get your bulbs home, ened period of time. Sometimes to twenty. Amaryllis and pa- narcissi, or a giant, regal, red plant them soon, or store them in the bulbs fool you and bloom perwhites need no pre-chilling. amaryllis. In speaking of get- a paper bag in a cool, dry location when they want and not accord- If you buy bulbs specifically ting bulbs to bloom indoors, it’s until you are ready to plant. ing to your schedule. I have had intended for indoor forcing, they usually referred to as forcing Planting the bulbs. Bulbs can paperwhites bloom in less than either need no chilling time, or bulbs. That word forcing seems a be planted in soil, soil-less grow- their normal three-to-four week they have already been pre- bit harsh; I prefer to say that I’m ing mediums, or water. I have window, and I have had amaryl- cooled by the nursery or garden coaxing them into bloom. -Continued on Page 20. lis, which usually bloom in two center. October 24, 2008 The Monocacy Monocle Page 

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Know in advance the most vented by taking the time to evalu- can also be obtained by visiting the Reprinted with permission from the direct route to an equine surgery ate your horse’s environment and AAEP’s horse health website, www. American Association of Equine Practitioners. center in case you need to transport by removing potential hazards. myHorseMatters.com. If you own horses long enough, the horse. Mentally rehearse your emergency sooner or later you are likely to 4. Post the names and phone action plan. In an emergency, time confront a medical emergency. From numbers of nearby friends and is critical. Don’t be concerned with lacerations to colic to foaling difficul- neighbors who can assist you in an ties, there are many emergencies emergency while you wait for the that a horse owner may encounter. veterinarian. You must know how to recognize 5. Prepare a first aid kit and serious problems and respond store it in a clean, dry, readily acces- promptly, taking appropriate action sible place. Make sure that fam- while awaiting the arrival of your ily members and other barn users veterinarian. know where the kit is. Also keep a Preparation is vital when con- first aid kit in your horse trailer or fronted with a medical emergency. towing vehicle, and a pared-down No matter the situation you may version to carry on the trail. face, mentally rehearse the steps First aid kits can be simple or you will take to avoid letting panic elaborate. Here is a short list of es- take control. Follow these guidelines sential items: from the American Association of Cotton roll Equine Practitioners (AAEP) to help Cling wrap you prepare for an equine emer- Gauze pads, in assorted sizes October 24, 2008 The Monocacy Monocle Page  Poolesville Election Guide Link Hoewing Roy Johnson Jerry Klobukowski Eddie Kuhlman To serve as your commissioner for the I have had the pleasure of serving as Experience, open-mindedness, and My name is Eddie Kuhlman, and I am past twelve years has been an honor and a a Town Commissioner for four years. We a solid reputation for the betterment of seeking reelection as Town Commissioner. I privilege, and I ask for your support in my have accomplished a great deal in that time, Poolesville have served the town with integrity, dedication, bid for reelection. including the successful construction of a I decided to seek reelection this year and distinction. Your commissioners have made Through hard work and dedication, new town hall (fully paid for and without when, two days before the close of filing significant progress on major issues, and I want I have earned your trust and confidence. the need for loans), maintaining a balanced to be on the November ballot, only two to continue working with the other commis- As Educational Liaison Commissioner, you budget and surplus of over $850,000, and of the incumbents had filed. It would not sioners to attain further successes. have seen me at our schools’ PTA meetings, Here are some highlights of accomplish- continuing to secure the critical infrastruc- bode well for Poolesville if there were more presenting retirement proclamations to ments gained by the present commissioners: ture of the town—its sewer and water vacancies than candidates. I also believe that school staff, and testifying before the Board Secured three additional wells, more than system—by repairing the sewer lines and people should be given a choice, and no one of Education and County Council in support doubling the number of wells in the last eight eliminating leakage, and bringing online was stepping forward to offer the voters a of Poolesville Cluster issues, like our high years several new wells. choice. school’s Magnet Program, school HVAC Completed a sewer main relining of the We will face some serious fiscal The year 2007 was admittedly a improvements, general maintenance, and se- entire Wesmond subdivision to prevent costly pressures going forward as grants are cut bad one for the Johnson family. We were curity issues. At County Council meetings, I I&I (inflow & infiltration) back by the state and the county, and the overwhelmed with significant health issues, After more than ten years of saving and press for the needs of our library, our volun- economy causes a slow down in property leaving little time to address town affairs. planning, constructed a new town hall teer fire department, and the Germantown tax and income tax revenues. I have man- In April, I stepped down from office, sus- Stopped the county from relocating the Police Substation. I am proud to represent aged a several-million-dollar budget in my pended my successful consulting business, Public Services Training Facility just outside of our citizens at Eagle Scout and Girl Scout cer- job as a senior manager at Verizon, and I will and spent the remaining eight months of town limits emonies. As the commission’s Parks Board continue to look for ways to do more with 2007 attending to Carol’s problems first Separated the Water & Sewer budget Liaison, I have worked hard with the board less. I helped restructure town water rates and then my own. We won those personal items from the General Fund to ensure: the equitable and optimal usage so that those who use more pay more and so battles and, this year, I found myself with Hired a new town engineering firm (cost of our parks and fields, that our parks are savings) that the general taxpayer is not burdened by time to resume other interests. well maintained, that renovated parks meet Continued working with county police so having to pay for the water used by others. During my previous terms in office, I ADA standards, and also to determine the Poolesville remains one of the safest communi- I moved to eliminate spending, such as a was often called “The Quiet One” because future types of parks our town will need. I ties in the county proposal for a $75,000 street sweeper earlier I avoided unnecessary rhetoric, tried to cut am proud of helping to bring about our new Purchased 3.77 acres of land for future this year. I believe that we can continue to to the issues, and displayed good decision- Town Hall; it points to the progress made to recreational use maintain a strong budget without changing making skills. On my own, I completely meet current and future needs. Secured a waiver from paying the County tax rates or undermining important future overhauled the town’s budget development The current economic environment will Impact Fee for new town hall (saving around programs such as parks, including a pos- and tracking procedures. Since that time, $30,000) impact Poolesville with less revenue coming sible skate park. I am focused on the charac- budgets have always been balanced, the Continued monitoring county plans for from the county and state in the coming ter and values we hold as a close community budgeting process simplified, and current, the Woodstock Equestrian Park year. The state grants available will probably in the middle of a beautiful Ag Reserve. We accurate information always available to all. Future issues are: decrease as well. Unlike other municipali- can’t take for granted that the Reserve will I strongly believe that the budget, from Budget, what will happen to Poolesville ties, we are fiscally sound and strong. Our remain as open and undeveloped as it is development to implementation, is the most with the state and county budget healthy reserves can help reduce some today. Plans are being pushed, for example, important commissioner duty of all. It sets Maintaining the quality of life Poolesville impacts; however, each future budget line to expand an existing equestrian park on our priorities, guides our decision-making, residents expect will need to be critically examined to ensure Orderly implementation of new develop- Route 28 in Beallsville, and there is a danger and provides the blueprint for the year. we continue to maintain our town and ments that these plans could result in larger facili- The current budget shows many unfunded sustain the quality of life that we have come Continue monitoring our infrastructure ties, more traffic, and more people crowding projects and no plan to fund any of them. to expect while maintaining a reasonable tax needs, especially water and sewer into our area. The Town’s Master Plan also For example, fifteen or twenty years ago, rate. Also, I would request that speed camera Once the recreation survey results are must be revised during the coming several the old commissioners had the foresight to revenue, meant for pedestrian safety, be used known, what happens then. years, and it too is an important part of realize the town needed an adequate town to improve within the town. School enrollments (elementary and helping preserve the small town nature of hall facility. A project was established and Having a sustainable, high-quality wa- middle school enrollments are projected down, Poolesville. I was the planning commission funding was implemented. That’s why the will these schools be in jeopardy) ter supply for current and future residents, chairman several years back and helped new facility was built—without a mortgage Maintain open communications with reducing inflow and infiltration to our sewer create the park system we have today in and without any increase in taxes. More county and state elected officials system, and improving the Fisher Avenue previous master plans. I also helped create than half of the cost of the building was in Keeping Poolesville a wonderful place streetscape are among my priorities. the vision that is in our Master Plan today. place ten years before the current site was to live I am unwavering in my belief that Its focus on the rural, small-town character even decided upon; that’s foresight and I enjoy serving my town as a commis- Poolesville is not only an exceptional gem in of Poolesville is a vision to which I am very planning. Today, we have lots of projects sioner, and I take the responsibility very seri- the county’s Agricultural Reserve, but also much committed. under discussion, but there is no plan and ously. As president of the commissioners, I have in the county as a whole. We have the ability pushed a positive agenda forward, and we have I believe my leadership and commit- no funding, only talk. I’d like the opportuni- to control our destiny. More importantly, succeeded in getting things done. ment will help ensure that our community ty to once again tie the three pieces together: there’s a deep sense of community where Most candidates state they have done this remains a small and beautiful place to live. needs, planning, and funding. people are more than just acquaintances. We or that while in office, but the truth is it’s a team I have one more goal. Currently, about are always ready to pitch in to help—wheth- effort. Without the support of your commis - 40 or 50,000 of our tax dollars are used er it is driving them to the doctor, watching sioner colleagues, one person cannot get things annually to subsidize users of our water their homes while they’re away, or shoveling done. I have the honor of serving with four fine and wastewater systems who do not pay their sidewalk after a snow storm. gentlemen, we don’t always agree, but we get Poolesville property taxes. I think that is things accomplished through discussion and I am one hundred percent committed wrong. All three of the incumbents disagree teamwork. I respect my fellow commissioners to serving and improving our wonderful and have voted to continue that practice in and feel they respect me. town and the best interests of all Poolesville both of the last two budget cycles. There is unfinished work, and I ask you residents guide all of my decisions. Please Vote for them to continue giving our to please vote for Eddie Kuhlman, so I can support me at the polls on November 4. tax dollars to non-taxpayers, or vote for me continue working with the other commissioners Served – 3 Terms to keep our tax dollars solely for Pooles- serving Poolesville. Wife – Pamela, married 36 years ville’s benefit. Please feel free to call me at 301-972-8621 Daughter – Lara, Son –Matthew to discuss issues of interest to you. Grandchildren – Hayley, Morgan, and Ashley October 24, 2008 The Monocacy Monocle Page 

“Didone” Continued From Page 1. to wear white on Wednesday to US House District #8 Election Guide express support and unity for the sophomore class. In a the neighboring school district of Clarksburg, Mark Dixon, president of the Clarks- Steve Hudson Chris Van Hollen burg High School PTSA, canceled Fellow Montgomery County Citizens: I will continue to work hard to effec- a previously-scheduled meeting When the founding fathers created tively represent the values and priorities of of CHS PTSA and issued the fol- Captain Thomas Didone starts the Congress, they envisioned a place where the people of Maryland’s 8th District in the lowing statement to the Clarks- ordinary citizens could sacrifice a little of United States Congress. lighting of candles during the vigil burg High School community: their time and share their abilities for the We must put America back to work for his son, Ryan. common good. through the modernization of our transpor- “In light of last night’s tragic I am a husband and father of four, tation systems, major investment in clean accident involving youth from cross enthusiast. a U.S. Naval Commander, a surgeon, a energy technologies, scientific research, and our local community, I am can- Community clergy spoke lawyer, a community volunteer, and an the green economy of the future. I support celing tonight’s PTSA meeting at comforting words to the families international humanitarian—and I am run- tax relief for middle income Americans. of the students in the accident ning for Congress. I opposed President Bush’s decision Clarksburg High School…It has There is one lesson I learned in my life to go to war in Iraq. The war in Iraq has not been very long since students and the people in the crowd, that stands above the rest, the importance distracted America from fighting those who who previously were assigned but the community that came of community involvement and that one did attack our nation on September 11, 2001. to Damascus High School were together to comfort, instead was person can indeed make a difference. Any- We must finish the job against Osama bin comforted by Captain Didone. thing worth having is worth fighting for. We Laden and Al Qaeda who continue to regain signed up to attend Clarksburg have an obligation to leave our community, strength along the Afghan-Pakistan border. High School…I am also asking He reflected on how the setting state, and country a little better off than we America’s national security depends not our community to wear their was appropriate since it was there found it. only on the might of our military but also on Clarksburg school colors to show that Ryan had played little league This is the true nature of leadership the power of our example. We must rebuild football as a linebacker with and public service. This is the core of our our credibility and moral standing around the Damascus Community how shared American values. This is why I have the world. much we support them as we crowds that would cheer for him. every confidence in the continued great- We must end our dependence on fossil reflect on the students involved He spoke of how Ryan was a spe- ness of the United States. We must seek to fuels for national security, environmental, and how they have affected our cial kid—mainly because he grew challenge those among us who have the and economic reasons. I helped lead the up in Damascus. “As I look out at ability to contribute to a brighter future. successful effort to cut wasteful subsidies lives as well. In the coming days, America is ready for real leadership. If we to the oil and gas industries and redirect the CHS PTSA will let students, all the people in the community are to continue to prosper as a nation, it those funds toward renewable energy and staff, and parents know how best and all the people along the way is paramount that we choose our future energy-efficient technologies. I am a primary to channel our support for the who had the opportunity to touch leaders with a clear understanding about sponsor of the House effort to require a my son from the heart, with love, what type of character they possess and national renewable electricity standard and Damascus Community.” whether or not they are “worthy to serve a driving force behind the passage of the The gathering of well over with wisdom, with kindness, you the public.” I have no desire for political new law raising the fuel efficiency standards 2,500 people shuffled into the can’t help wonder why, why it power or prestige of title. I just want to fix for automobiles. As the Co-Chair of the stadium bleachers with the only happened here. There has to be a this UNPRECEDENTED mess that the DO Chesapeake Bay Task Force, I secured an message, there has to be a lesson. NOTHING 110th Congress has made. If I’m historic increase in federal support for the sound being footsteps and soft, fortunate enough to earn your vote and the Bay’s clean-up effort. respectful murmuring. Each Ryan was a good kid, these are privilege to serve, hopefully I can help to I worked for the successful passage of person held a candle to be lit in good kids, but bad things can make things right, so we don’t pass on these the College Cost Reduction and Access Act remembrance of Ryan Didone. happen to good kids.” monumental mistakes to our children. making college more affordable by cutting The message of driver aware- Many politicians just show up for in half the interest rates on federal student Bundled in warm clothing to votes on pay raises, collect PAC money, and loans. I am also the chief sponsor of the ward off the cool autumn breeze, ness became Captain Didone’s waste billions of our dollars on things we do Keep Our Promises to America’s Children the sky was filled with omi- lesson. “We have to continue to not need, including bailing out corrupt and and Teachers Act, which would require the nously dark clouds. Across the do more; we have to try to make mismanaged financial firms. Federal Government to fully fund No Child something good out of tragedy. I will not tolerate this! I’ll bring integ- Left Behind and special education programs. field on fencing was a sign placed rity, reason, and selfless bipartisan duty to We must fix our health care system. by students: “101 In Memory of We don’t know what God’s mes - the House of Representatives. I introduced legislation to reduce the cost Ryan Didone – RIP.” The 101 was So please, for our nation’s future, of prescription drugs, and I am working to -Continued on Page 28. Ryan’s racing number as a moto- when you vote, consider the man and not strengthen the Medicare program. I worked just the party. hard to pass the Children’s Health Insurance My credentials and positions are Program (SCHIP) to provide health care to posted online at www.stevehudson2008. ten million children from working families. com I fought for the Veterans Affairs Appropria- The issues may change, but character tions bill which included the largest increase does not. I’m Steve Hudson, and I would in funding for veterans’ health care in the appreciate your vote on November 4. VA’s seventy-seven-year history. Thank You I championed the new lobbying and ethics reform law which public interest groups have widely praised as a “land- mark” bill banning Members of Congress and their staff from receiving gifts, meals, and travel from lobbyists. It also incorpo- rates my measure to provide greater disclo- sure of campaign fundraising practices. October 24, 2008 The Monocacy Monocle Page 10

Equestrian heavily damaged fields may re- field-by-field review of your what your pastures can provide quire a year or more to recover. water quality safeguards, optimally. Almost all farms Step two: Build sacrifice your pasture management and benefit significantly from even Better Manage paddocks. You can build one or water systems, fencing, an small infusions of planning, more sacrifice paddocks of one analysis of soil erosion, your labor, and money invested in Your Fall-Winter acre or less, on high ground, soil quality, and plant identi- pasture management. Choose and cover them with bluestone fication. the right fields for the season, Pastures 3. Longer Term (the 2009 consider carefully your optimal By Carol Rae Hansen, Ph.D. or wood chips for only a few hundred to a few thousand growing season) stocking levels by season in Director, Equine Therapy Associ- Starting in mid-March, various fields, your pasture ro- ates dollars in two to five days. Sacrifice areas are essential in you will be ready to focus on tation schedule, the soil profile refinements: pasture manage- and depth of the water table, Keep your fingers crossed, safeguarding your investment in pastures and hay. Equines ment strategies and designs along with field drainage, and you may still have thirty days for paddock and field im- the soil type. You will also want to put into effect some vital should be confined to these paddocks for three days after provements, including cross to permanently improve your steps to protect your pastures fencing and portable electric management practices: deal- and secure fine quality grazing every heavy rain, as equines will destroy up to forty per- sub-field divisions. You will ing with manure and parasite for your equines in the months also be able to focus on tall contamination, harrowing, ahead. This article sketches out cent of their pasture each year. Where pasture is limited, that fescue management, consider mowing, weed control, and a plan for enhancing, building, new seed varieties and vari- making hay; disease and insect and safeguarding your most is, less than two acres per equine, equines should also be ous financial incentives for control; fertilizing, liming, and precious equine resource: your improved water quality and aerating; enhancing shelter; and pastures. turned out for exercise in sac- rifice paddocks when pastures stream protection, the location repairing and improving fenc- 1. Short-Term (mid-October of ponds and water sources, ing. Congratulations on your to mid-November) are not growing—from mid- fall to mid-spring. They can be shelter belts, and the manage- planning. Your equines and Step one: Reseed. Last year, ment of poisonous plants. neighbors will thank you. prudent pasture managers turned out to graze, preferably twice a day, for a total per day Focus your grazing plan on enjoyed an extra bonus. When early-summer, not spring, to the fall rains came on October of two to six hours, depending upon the availability of pasture minimize the dangers of colic 24, fields already seeded and and laminitis. composted/strawed enjoyed land and the shape that it is in. Grass will provide only a 4. Your Five Year Plan a full month of sufficient rain Your goal is to consider or dew, along with an aver- portion of their nutrition; full age daily temperature of 55° feeding twice a day of hay and degrees, to germinate and concentrates, with vitamins grow rapidly. The result was and minerals, is also required very good production in 2008, daily. Ask Mr. Franceschi and as long as pastures rested six to Ms. Laudwein for “Sacrifice nine months before they were Lots” from the Horse Outreach grazed to ensure good root Workgroup, which explains development, depending upon how to site and build sacrifice elevation, soil composition, soil paddocks. fertility, and type of grasses. Step three: Invest prudently Your challenge is to do the in hay. Before you buy, consult same this year. How? First, an- Department of Agriculture spe- alyze where repair is needed. cialists for advice on measuring Then, consult Eddie Frances- the nutritional value of various chi, Resource Equine Conserva- hays, their quality, and how to tionist at the Soil Conservation best store hay to maintain its Office 301-590-2855, and or optimal “shelf life.” Equine Nutrient Management 2. Mid-Term (mid-Novem- Specialist, Amanda Laudwein, ber to March 15, 2009) at 301-590-9638 for advice on Follow all of the steps rapidly-germinating seed ap- above, and invest this period in propriate for each field. Spread planning for your pastures’ fu- seed adequately and cover ture. Do your soils and soil fer- with compost or straw; water tility analyses, look into plant daily, if possible, on small or growth physiology, investigate especially vulnerable sections, forage species selection, and including high traffic areas or plan your 2009 pasture reno- where fall/winter rains will vations. This is also the right induce erosion. Remove your time to review your Nutrient animals from these areas, and Management Plans for 2008 and rest fields six to nine months; 2009 to 2010. This requires a October 24, 2008 The Monocacy Monocle Page 11

or her. Youth Sports In the second meet of the season, Poolesville visited Clarksburg. On the girls’ side, Local Cross Poolesville senior Jenny Reid (21.15) placed first, setting a Country course record, but Clarksburg’s Jenna Smith, junior Lauren Sum- Teams Very ner, Kelsey Smith, and Dawes placed second through fifth. Competitive Freshman Megan Gerdes fin- By Jeff Stuart ished sixth for Poolesville. Senior Sabrina Richter finished thir- Last season, both the Clarks- loss ever. both. Wilson led the Falcons, teenth, senior Devin Hamberger, burg High School boys’ and girls’ On the boys’ side, Blair also finishing third and Widmayer fourteenth, and sophomore Erin cross country teams finished the won, 23-35. Narang, Unruh, and came in fifth. Poolesville hosted Knuth, fifteenth. The Coyotes season unbeaten: 5-0. Clarksburg Dailey placed third, fourth, and a tri-meet with Springbrook and won, 21-40. was the only school in any divi- fifth, respectively, but senior Einstein on October 7. The girls The Coyotes also won on sion where both the boys’ and Rutvij Pandya finished first and beat Springbrook, 24-33, and lost the boys’ side, 23-32. Poolesville girls’ teams went undefeated. senior Gregory Vogel, second, for to Einstein, 15-45. Gerdes (24:16), again claimed the top spot as ju- For the girls, it was their sec- the Blazers. Blair claimed both who finished seventh, was the top nior David Wilson (17.26) placed ond straight year undefeated; the boys’ and the girls’ division finisher for Poolesville. Kristyn first, also setting a course record, they had never lost a meet. Both crowns going into the Montgom- Hirschbaum was eighth, Rich- but Narang and Unruh claimed teams began their 2008 seasons ery County Championship. ter finished tenth. For the boys, second and third for the Coyotes. with victories at Springbrook on The Falcons opened their Wilson placed second, setting a After the Falcons junior Sam Tuesday, September 9. Senior season on September 13 at the new school record with a time of Widmayer placed fourth, Daley, Jenna Smith (22:21) led the way Brunswick Invitational. “This 17:43 breaking his own record by Wong, and Cruz took the next with a victory in her first ever is my eighteenth year coaching 52 seconds. three spots for Clarksburg. Junior race. The girls placed six runners cross country at Poolesville,” said Widmayer finished fifth, and Josh Greenwald took eighth for in the top seven. Senior Kelsey Head Coach Jim Vollmer.” I have Ken Shimomoto ninth. The Fal- the Falcons, Hunter Hegman fin- Smith, freshman Nancy Dawes, my largest team ever, twenty- con boys narrowly lost to Spring- ished ninth, and Adam Altami- sophomore Lauren Pandes- four boys and thirteen girls.” brook, 27-29, and dropped a 23-33 rano finished tenth. Carter, and junior Allison Choi The boys were fifth out of sixteen decision to Einstein. Close scores In a tri-meet with Einstein placed second, fourth, fifth, sixth, teams. The girls finished seventh throughout the division indicate and Paint Branch at Einstein on and seventh, respectively, for the out of seventeen teams. David that the County Championship September 23, the Coyote girls Coyotes en route to an 18-44 win. Wilson placed seventh with a meet should be hotly contested. beat Einstein, 18-45, and Paint The boys were led by Junior Jatin time of 17:24. Branch, 27-30. Sumner (22.34) Narang (17:56) who pulled away On October 1 in a tri-meet finished first for the Coyotes this in the final minutes to place first. with Paint Branch and Blair time. Jenna Smith was second. Sophomore Russ Daley, senior at Paint Branch, the girls beat The boys beat Einstein, 34-31 David Unruh, Kelvin Wong, and Paint Branch, 24-32, but lost to and Paint Branch, 30-36. Narang Paul Cruz finished fourth, fifth, Blair, 19-40. Reid (22.00) placed finished second for Clarksburg. sixth, and eighth. The boys won, second, ahead of the Blazers’ Unruh, Dailey, and Wong fin- 24-31. Elaine Chung. The boys lost a ished fifth, eighth, and ninth, Running is an individual heartbreaker to Paint Branch, respectively. sport, but for a team to be suc- 28-29, and to Blair, 23-32. They Sadly, all good things must cessful in cross country, the run- were very competitive against ners must perform well as a unit. come to an end. The Coyotes Each team runs seven athletes, hosted Blair on October 7. The but only the first five runners per mocorunning.com website team to finish will count in the predicted a win by both strong team scoring. Low score wins. Blazer boys’ and girls’ teams. The The first overall finisher of the Blazer girls lived up to that pre- race receives a one, the second, diction beating the Coyote girls, a two, the third runner, a three, 23-35. Sumner (20.49), again, and so on, according to order of placed first for the Coyotes. Jenna finish. These place scores for the Smith took fourth, Kelsey Smith, first five finishers on a team are eighth, and Dawes tenth, but ju- added together to determine the nior Roxanne Oroxom and Elaine team score. While the sixth and Chung finished second and third seventh runner on the team may for Blair. Freshman Myla Sapp, not score, he or she may push sophomore Theresa Regan, and back a placing runner on another sophomore Masha Lafen, fin- team by finishing in front of him ished fifth, sixth, and seventh, respectively. It was the girls’ first October 24, 2008 The Monocacy Monocle Page 12

Big Board decorating, face painting, and pirate Tinker Bell Coming to the voice of two little mermaids. and princess events. Watching the Poolesville—Really Relay for Life Kickoff for 2009 October Means Markoff’s kids proudly parade in their cos- It may have been some time since It’s hard to believe, but it’s time to kickoff the 2009 Poolesville Haunted Forest Time tumes is the real highlight. Pizza you last believed in fairies or that you slices, popcorn, and sodas will be on may have been wishing on a star for a Relay for Life annual fundraiser for For the thrill seeker who loves sale. This is not a drop off event; all long time that Tinker Bell would visit the American Cancer Society. This to be frightened, the best time of the children must be accompanied by a you some day. Well, the time is now. kickoff is for all who want to partici- year is October with the opening of parent. Cost per family is just $5.00. Margaret Kerry, the voice of Tin- pate, not just team captains. If you Markoff’s Haunted Forest, Friday ker Bell in Disney’s Peter Pan, will be are not on a team, they can help you through Sunday through Octo- A Community Based Orchestra returning to Poolesville on November get on one. The November 8 kickoff ber with a finale on November 1. in Gaithersburg 1 at Jo’s Frame Shop from 6:30 p.m. to will be a breakfast meeting starting Markoff’s Haunted Forest is among Montgomery Philharmonic, 8:30 p.m. She will be signing some great at 9:00 a.m. and goes to noon at the the top thirteen best haunted-theme Sandra Ragusa, Music Director, photos of America’s favorite pixie for a Poolesville Baptist Church. events in the nation. To avoid the will present a free concert at 7:00 $20.00 donation to benefit breast cancer Also RFL will have a large yard inevitable wait, a Fast Pass can be p.m. on Sunday, October 26 at the research. Bring your cameras, kids, sale to benefit the group at Whalen purchased at Bassett’s Restaurant Gaithersburg Presbyterian Church; and kids-at-heart and get close up to a Commons in Poolesville on Novem- with the purchase of a meal. 610 S. Frederick Avenue, Gaithers- Disney icon. ber 1. Tables cost just $10.00 for the The haunted forest takes thirty burg. Program will include Mus- Ms. Kerry, as a child actress, yard sale that will run from 9:00 a.m. minutes to walk through, but the sorgsky’s Night on Bald Mountain, appeared in Our Gang comedies and to 3:00 p.m. Set up will begin at 8:00 evening can also be filled through Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 in many films including Midsummer a.m. For more information on the many other activities set up to A Major, Op. 92 and C.P.E. Bach’s Night’s Dream, Rosalie, National Vel- yard sale or kickoff breakfast, contact entertain the crowd. The trademark Concerto for Flute, in D minor, H. vet, My Little Margie, and Riding High Chrissie Harney at 301-407-2252 or events are: Haunted Bus, Death 426, Wq. 22 with flute soloist, David just to mention a few of her career high- [email protected]. Jump, Bat Flight, Spider walk, and Lonkevich. For more information, lights. She has had a highly successful Fortune Teller. Before you go, be visit montgomeryphilharmonic.org Legendary Bluegrass Artists at voice-over career using twenty-one sure to check out www.calleva.org to or call 301-384-3797. Weinberg Center different dialects in over six hundred review all the gory details. Magic, Theatre, and Mystery on On Saturday, November 1 at animated shows. Stage at the Weinberg 8:00 p.m., Banjo picker and tenor Fruit Sale to Benefit CHS Instru- Walt Disney was searching for a The Weinberg Center for the singer Dr. Ralph Stanley will grace mental Music Program nimble mime/dancer/actor to be filmed Arts presents a captivating evening the stage of the Weinberg. Dr. Stanley Help support your Clarksburg performing live-action work for the tiny of entertainment and magic when is one of the founding fathers of High School Instrumental Music Pro- Tinker Bell. Margaret won the role and The Spencers’: Theatre of Illusion modern bluegrass. Hailing from rural gram by participating in our annual became the alter ego of the three-inch takes the stage on Wednesday, Octo- southwestern Virginia, Ralph and his fruit sale. This year we continue to sprite. The great animator, Marc Davis, ber 29 at 7:30 p.m. The husband-wife partner with Florida Indian River drew Tinker Bell’s antics based on team of Kevin and Cindy Spencer -Continued on Page 19. Groves to provide you with the Margaret’s acting. She also had been freshest fruit available. Your fruit can penetrate walls and levitate with will be harvested the very same day the best of them, but they do it with it’s shipped to us, ensuring that you world-class charisma and style, receive fruit that is hours off of the packing one of the biggest, most tree. Now that’s fresh. state-of-the-art illusion rigs in the The growers have informed us business. They’ve been named Per- that the weather this growing season forming Arts Entertainers of the Year has been ideal. Now’s the time to by events programmers an amaz- pick up a box of navel oranges that ing six times. Described as modern are sure to be bursting with flavor or day Houdinis—come find out what a box of sugar-sweet, Indian River they’re all about. Tickets range from red grapefruit. We also have excel- $20.00 to$30.00 for adults and $10.00 lent tangelos for those who prefer for students and children under 18. this as your citrus of choice. Don’t Lions Halloween Party at St. forget your friends, family, and co- Mary’s Pavilion workers. Everyone loves fresh fruit For over sixty years, the from Florida. You can order online Monocacy Lions have sponsored a at www.fruitorder.com, be sure to great Halloween party at St. Mary’s use school code: 256318 or contact Pavilion in Barnesville. Along with [email protected]. donut and cider refreshment, there 79th Annual Ham and Turkey will be candy and many games in- Dinner at St. Mary’s Pavilion cluding costume contest, tug-o-war, Save your appetite for the apple dunking, mummy wrap, bal- 79th annual ham and turkey din- loon pop, and much more. Festivities begin Halloween night right after ner on Saturday, October 25 from trick or treating around 7:30 p.m. noon to 7:00 p.m. Dinner events Poolesville Baptist Church Fun that benefit St. Mary’s Church Fall Festival are always terrific and highly The annual Poolesville Baptist popular, so don’t delay, go early. Church Fun Festival is on November PES Fall Festival 1 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the The Poolesville High School church. There will be games, prizes, Family Fun Festival will be on moon bounce, air slide, and candy– Friday, October 24 from 4:00 p.m. to lots of candy. All pre-schoolers to 6:00 p.m. on the playground. There fifth graders are welcome. will be games, cookies, pumpkin October 24, 2008 The Monocacy Monocle Page 13

Local News money is coming in to repay a loan fee system. It does give on I&I improvements, it has to be the town revenue, but spent in the category it is given it is designed to off- Commissioners’ and, except for a small portion, set the impact of new it cannot be spent on streetscape. development and is Public Forum Lower than expected revenues not designed to offset coming because of the economy existing demands. It re- Has Small is a concern. Del. Brian Feldman ally is not a one-to-one told me that we could expect a 1.2 kind of thing. I was on Turnout billion dollar shortfall in the state the planning commis- By Rande Davis budget, but the most direct answer sion when we adopted is that we don’t know yet because the fees. The way we The first public forum in the new three-fourths of the money is designed them was to town hall featured all four can- already programmed to be spent focus on certain kinds didates for the three positions in a certain way under the rules of of uses, so, for example, The four candidates for three Town of up this fall. The incumbents are the impact fee program. on park lands, is what Poolesville Commission positions at a voters’ Eddie Kuhlman, Link Hoewing, Klobukowski: The housing the allocation of im- forum. and Jerry Klobukowski. Former market and economy directly pact fees are for. There commissioner, Roy Johnson, is the impact us. Some of that money really is not a tradeoff fourth candidate. is to pay off loans and is a wash here, but I do think we While the low turnout of only sev - since the developers will develop have to monitor the tax the inflow over the last few years, enteen spectators was disappoint- parks and trails they are going to situation here. We are not as bad and a lot of the spending has been ing, the questions submitted from be expected to pay for that and off as other towns. Revenue comes done, but we still have a lot of the audience did focus on some although we will monitor what from income and property taxes, work, especially in the lateral lines key issues along with a few minor they do, we will still have to pay and so far we are not as bad off as (those going to resident homes). By concerns, and the responses from for that (infrastructure). It will in other places since we have few and large, the system is in much the candidates are reported here depend on what we see, not now, foreclosures, and as long as people better shape than it was; it’s very to assist voters not in attendance but in January or February of next, continue to be employed in this efficient compared to what it was. I with their decision this November. we will have a better idea of what area, we will be in relatively good think we are in pretty good shape. Poolesville voters should take note our budget will look like in the shape. As Eddie said, there will be Johnson: From 2001 to 2006, that Town elections are held sepa- coming year and at the close out of a big deficit at the state level, so we we have spent about six million rately from the general elections this year. will have to stay very focused on dollars on water and sewer proj- and will be held at the town hall, Johnson: One of the problems that. I do think there are still some ects, it is probably a never-ending not in the school locations. in using a lump sum to reduce good things we can do, and I want problem. This year, a lot of money Scott Hollander, president of the taxes this year is what do you do to focus on some of them going was being spent to bring on the Poolesville Area Chamber of Com- next year. Do you turn around forward. new wells. We did have one day merce, introduced the meeting by and raise taxes then? You could Question Two: What are your this year when we had a one-day emphasizing that this forum is one conceivably end up not having intentions regarding water and peak (period of heavy rain) of four of the special services sponsored enough money next year because sewer funding? million gallons of water going by the PACC. The moderator for you over-reduced taxes this year. Hoewing: There are a number into the wastewater plant which the evening was chamber member We all know that every level of of things we have done to im- is about 3.5 million more than we Brian Hundertmark. government in the country is prove the water sewer system in normally have. I know we have Each candidate was given an op- having financial difficulties, and the town. First, when I came into spent about 2.3 million dollars to portunity to make an opening and we expect the trickle down that office a number of years ago, we reline the Wesmond sewer piping. closing statement. Each candidate comes from the state and county were still in the throes of trying to We may be having to put money has submitted a statement on his is going to be reduced…unless we figure out how to ensure we had aside. candidacy which is in this issue’s can reduce programs in town, and an adequate water supply. We Klobukowksi: We have done election guide, and the responses I don’t know if there is any we can now have a system where we have a lot in I&I, and that is something to the questions are recapped in reduce, and there are more projects adequate supply as well, but we we will always have to watch the following. we need to fund that we cannot now have an emergency system because the earth moves, and The responses are given in the talk about tonight. We can’t cut designed so that if one of the wells breaks are going to occur. I think order the question was address to back on our capital projects, and goes out, we now have enough we need to work on the problem each candidate. Each candidate we certainly can’t cut back much water to cover the use of the town. of hooking up sump pumps to had two minutes to answer each of on our administrative budgets. We So there is [enough] to maintain the sewer line. the questions. will need to hear back from the the system and make sure they are Kuhlman: We have more than Question one: A million dollars in state and county next year for their sufficient. The second thing is that doubled our water supply in the impact fees from developers are share of money coming into town. the sewer system we have already last six years. When I first got due in shortly. Do you consider it Hoewing: Impact fees are expanded the plant, so we have elected in 2000 we had five wells, a good time to make a major tax income on the sales of houses more capacity for the new devel- and now we have twelve operat- reduction or should it all go to and not designed to be used for opment that will be coming, and streetscape? ongoing expenses, and we are one we have done a lot of good work --Continued on Page 14. Kuhlman: Impact fees come in four of the few towns that have suc- on the I&I leakage that comes into categories: water, sewer, parks, cessfully pioneered on an impact the old system…We have reduced and public buildings. Part of the October 24, 2008 The Monocacy Monocle Page 14 “Candidates’ Forum” Continued From Page 13. by Montgomery County institu- pool) do not pay property taxes, and I am willing to look at it tions, the three schools and the so the large users get off a bit, but again. The final answer is this, I pool. I have particular heartburn citizens are going to pay regard- ing wells with three more coming have kids at the high school. They in that our water and wastewater less because if we put a fee on are our kids. Yes, it is a little sub- on board from developers. On are subsidized by tax dollars. My onto the schools and the church- the sewer system, it is an ongoing sidy, but given that our kids go to heart burns because my three col- es, then they are going to need to school here, I am not as bothered project, there is a maintenance leagues refused to do anything increase taxes from people pay- item every year. The inflow and by that as I am that we have to about it. I will do something ing taxes or donating money. So make sure all users pay. I am infiltration is a constant problem. about it if I can get two more to you are going to get an increase When I first came to the com - comfortable that we did as good agree with me. there. Citizens get to write off a job as we could. We do need to mission, I asked our previous The money that isn’t collect- property taxes but you don’t get engineering firm what could be look at it again, and I am willing ed by the users is just subsidized to write off water fees. to do that. done about it. He said he could by our tax dollars. The rate to Hoewing: I was one of the do late night flow monitoring Klobukowski: We going to the pool and the schools should first to recalibrate how we do the pay the subsidy one way or the and some smoke testing. I got be increased by at least seventy water rates. I give Roy credit for upset because that is what they other. They are kids, and they to seventy-five percent, and they looking at this again, but I don’t use the pool, and if you look at had been recommending for the should not benefit from our tax give him credit for being accu- last twenty years. What can we it from the standpoint that the dollars. rate about what we did, though. county is operating the pool and do differently? They came back Kuhlman: I have heartburn We did collapse the number with the plan we implemented— they are paying all the operation- with this question, too, because of tiers so that actually there is al cost—the salary and benefits of going underground and relining if you look at it, the people being more from the larger users than the system. the employees, chemicals, mainte- subsidized is the families in town there used to be. We did reduce nance—we give some water and Question three: The current using schools. The true cost of subsidies substantially, and we water and sewer rates are subsi- still we have raised their rates. I producing one thousand gallons are not paying as much out of the produced the excel sheets on the dized by large users. If elected, of water is $7.67. No one in this general revenues as we used to. what if anything, would you do rates and their rates have gone room pays that rate. If you look at the users, yes, it is up. As a budget item, maybe we to alter this practice. The pool pays $12,000 per the schools and the pool. It is dif- Johnson: There are two should look at it, but right at the year, we already increased their ficult, but it is also the churches moment, with the increase they categories of large users: our rate $7800 per year. The people and businesses. It is difficult to restaurants in town, and I don’t are already paying, I think we are said to be subsidized are our discriminate against all the large pretty well compensated. believe we should do anything to families with students. Yes, the users by the comparison to the them, the largest are represented large users (schools, churches, rest. We did the best we could, October 24, 2008 The Monocacy Monocle Page 15

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“Ballot Questions” Continued From facility within a specified area. Arundel County Circuit Court ford this activity.” They also say, Page 1. The amendment was revised on judges ruled that the misleading “The state’s policies and tax struc- wording could be remedied by early voting increases the cost September 11, 2008 following tures should work towards the inserting the word “primary” in and complexity of voting admin- squabbles over its wording. Op- same ends, not at cross purposes. front of the words “purpose of istration. There is also a concern ponents of slot machines and crit- Promoting an activity that may raising revenue,” as indicated that a voter who has cast his or ics of the wording of the amend- lead to financial ruin, the destruc- above, which is how the amend- her ballot early will not be able ment complained that the initial tion of families, and addictive ment will read when we fire up to react to information or events wording overplayed the benefit behavior is in conflict with other our touch screens. that occur between voting and that slot machine revenues would programs that promote financial Of course, the controversy election day. Proponents of early accrue to public education. The well-being, strong families, and over the wording is small beer voting attest that by making vot- amendment states clearly that healthy lifestyles.” compared to the furor over the ing easier for more people, more the video terminals are “for Support for slot machine fundamental issues of expanded people will participate in the the primary purpose of raising gambling has not just invoked gambling. Proponents of slot ma- democratic voting process. Fur- revenue for education of children the health of the horse racing chine gambling are hoping that ther, proponents believe, people in public schools, pre-kinder- industry and racetracks, but the it will revitalize and rescue the with non-standard hours or long garten through grade twelve, health of state finances in general. horse racing industry. Our neigh- commutes will benefit from more public school construction and Maryland is facing severe budget bors all around—West Virginia, opportunities to vote. Opinions improvements, and construction shortfalls, and the Gov. Martin Pennsylvania, and Delaware— seem to follow party lines, with of capital projects at community O’Malley administration, as the have slot machines at thorough- Republicans opposed and Demo- colleges and higher education Ehrlich administration before it, bred racetracks, which draw crats in favor of early voting. institutions.” Critics said that this has hoped that increased gam- money into the system and allow The second statewide ballot implied that these worthy public bling revenues in state coffers larger purses to support more at- question is an amendment to works were the sole beneficiaries would eventually help to stave off tractive racing events. Maryland the state constitution to allow of the gambling (after the win- draconian budget cuts, or worse, racetracks, operating without slot machines, or “video lottery ners are paid, of course), when the need for new taxes. Neither this companion cash cow, are at a terminals,” at five selected loca- in fact significant percentages of governor has received any as- disadvantage. The thoroughbred tions in the state: Anne Arundel, the take would go to operational sistance from his adversary from racing industry suggests that the Cecil, Worcester, and Allegany costs, i.e., the gambling industry, the other party. Ehrlich was for it health of the racetracks in turn Counties, and Baltimore City. and a lesser amount to the Mary- before he was against it; O’Malley bolsters the entire equine indus- Each jurisdiction would be al- land horse racing industry. In the was against it before he was for it. try, which supports the preserva- lowed to open one slot machine ensuing lawsuit, a panel of Anne Many of the other arguments tion of open land for agricultural for and against slot machine purposes, which by extension gambling in Maryland discuss strengthens our own Agricultural issues of morality versus freedom Reserve. This entire issue began of choice. Some say it is immoral as the question of slot machines to offer activities in support of at racetracks, but over time it the state’s needs that may lead to morphed into slot machines at such hardship for many, while different venues, with the racing others observe that the propriety industry being allowed to dip of state-sponsored gambling is their beak, or muzzle, as the case an issue that has already been may be, in gambling profits. decided with ubiquitous lotteries Opponents of slot machine and Keno games. If people want gambling, or perhaps the expan- to gamble, why should the state sion of gambling in general, have stand in the way? Other states are a long list of objections. Numer- doing it; why shouldn’t we keep ous studies have attested to the the money here? social ills and related costs that There are two questions af- accompany the expansion of le- fecting the Montgomery County galized gambling. Since the state Charter that require our attention, is admittedly using slot machine and one that got rained out. The gambling as a revenue genera- first one, Question A, appears tor that would otherwise have to to be a housekeeping issue. It be supported by taxation, many sweeps out several sections of the feel it is a form of taxation, and charter that have been rendered a severely regressive tax, rather inoperable one way or the other. than progressive tax. The League (I think we should all be grate- of Women Voters, in its official ful that someone keeps an eye statement on the ballot question, on this sort of thing.) Question C objects on the grounds of equity was pulled off the ballot due to a and fairness. “Research shows that gambling losses are often incurred by low- and middle-in- -Continued on Page 21. come individuals who can less af- October 24, 2008 The Monocacy Monocle Page 18

Remembrance Throughout his entire life, Todd generously gave of his time and expertise to many people Todd Kiplinger and organizations. Serving as a By Maureen O’Connell trustee of the Kiplinger Founda- tion, he supported education, Todd Lawrence Kiplinger, the arts, and various community 62, died October 4, 2008 at his endeavors. home in Bethesda, Maryland. He On October 11, family and had metastatic melanoma. He is friends gathered at Montevideo, survived by his wife of twenty- the beautiful home of his father four years, Dana Stifel Kiplinger Austin, to celebrate Todd’s life. of Bethesda and his three daugh- Members of his family and long- ters, Tyler W. Taylor of Weston, time friends recollected many Connecticut; Rawleigh W.Morse, moments of his life that so en- also of Weston; and Cameron deared him to them. There were Todd Kiplinger of Bethesda. He tears and gentle laughter. Above is the son of longtime Poolesville all, what they remembered most resident Austin Kiplinger and about this wonderful human the late Gogo Kiplinger, who being was his limitless kindness died in 2007. He is also survived and loyalty. He will be missed by by his two granddaughters, many. Chloe Morse and Rowan Morse; In Todd’s memory, contribu- his brother, Knight Kiplinger tions may be made to the scholar- of Washington, D.C.; his sons- ship fund of McDonogh School, in-law, David Taylor and Chris 8600 McDonogh Road, Owings Morse; his mother-in-law Chloe Mills, Maryland 21117. Stifel; and several nieces and nephews. He was born in 1945 in Evan- ston, Illinois. Later, he and his family moved to Chevy Chase, Maryland and Seneca, Maryland. He attended Landon School and graduated from McDonogh School in Baltimore, Maryland. Following a family tradition, he graduated from Cornell Univer- sity in 1968. Most of his career, he worked with the family business, Kiplinger Washington Editors, Inc. Over his thirty-eight years at Kiplinger, he was involved in circulation sales, reporting, and managing the company’s port- folio of financial assets and real estate in D.C., Maryland, and Florida. October 24, 2008 The Monocacy Monocle Page 19 “Big Board” Continued From Page 12. he was awarded the National Medal Poolesville Memorial Methodist scheduled for November 8, 2008 from of Arts. Tickets are also available on- Church will be held at their McDon- 8:00 am to 3:30 p.m. It will be a day to guitar-playing brother Carter formed line at www.weinbergcenter.org. ald Center on Saturday, November recognize how “Dads Make a Differ- their band, the Clinch Mountain Boys, ence” in the lives of their children, and Fourth Annual Apple Fest 8 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Along in 1946. The band’s style draws heav- to encourage and honor responsible Dickerson Methodist Church with a wide variety of gift, crafts, and ily on the area’s musical traditions, and positive involvement of fathers at 20331 Dickerson School Road is arts perfect for the holiday season, including the minor key singing style with their children and families. The holding their annual Apple Fest on they will serve a luncheon and hold of the Primitive Baptist Church and conference will be held at Richard Saturday, October 25, from 3:00 to a silent auction. Mark your calendar the down-home family harmonies of Montgomery High School and will 6:00 p.m. Pony rides, hay rides, face and if you want to be a vendor for the Carter Family. The “Stanley Style” feature workshops addressing the painting, lots of food for all and much the event, contact Betty Jean Selby at of banjo playing is distinguished by challenges that all fathers face and more. An auction will be held at 4:30 301-972-7196. incredibly fast forward rolls led by the honoring the importance of fathers. p.m. For more information call Betty First Annual Fatherhood index finger. Tickets are still available The keynote speaker will be King at 301-874-3967 or Lynn Tipp at Conference to see this legendary act. Ralph Stan- Charles Mann, a co-founder of “A 301-972-8134. The Domestic Violence Coordi- ley was inducted into the Internation- Good Samaritan Foundation” which is nating Council in collaboration with al Bluegrass Music Hall of Honor in an organization committed to prepar- numerous Montgomery County agen- 1992, and in 2000 was the first person Christmas is Right around the ing youth for leadership in the com- cies is very pleased to announce the to be inducted into the Grand Ole Corner munity and workplace. He is also well First Annual Fatherhood Conference Opry in the third millennium. In 2006, The 2008 Christmas Bazaar at known as a former Redskins football player. Workshop topics will include: “School News” Continued From Montgomery County high school Jude. Our hope is that the program raising boys to become responsible men, the father’s role in building Page 5. students. At the event, the Fitzger- will continue to grow. self-esteem in their daughters, turn- ing provided by the ExxonMobil ald Scholars Program will honor Ford’s Theater Comes to ing “high risk” children into “high Corporation. students who are gifted readers Monocacy Elementary School promise” children, teen dads and The ExxonMobil Educational and writers of prose or poetry. The fourth and fifth grades at new dads, healthy parenting and the Alliance program is designed to Katie Reding was nominated to be Monocacy Elementary School were art of communication, and financial management tools. provide Exxon and Mobil retail- the Poolesville High School F. Scott entertained by a play from the Fitzgerald Scholar and Cat Tap- historic Ford’s Theater, as present- The conference will also include ers with an opportunity to invest a health fair from 8:00 a.m. to11:00 in the future of their communities pert was nominated to take part in ed in the school’s multi-purpose the conference. Recipients will be a.m. with free cholesterol and diabetes through educational grants to local room. screening to the first hundred partici- acknowledged at the conference schools. ExxonMobil believes local The two-character play, One pants. There will also be free vision retailers are best able to target wor- with a certificate, a copy of which Destiny, by Richard Hellesen, and blood pressure tests for all. For thy educational programs in their will be placed in the student’s revisits the events of April 14, additional information, please call communities. personal file, and an autographed 1865. The story is told through 240-777-7034. RKN met stringent eligibility book signed by Elmore Leonard. the voices of Harry Ford, business criteria before applying for and be- Leonard is this year’s Fitzgerald manager and one of three broth- ing awarded this grant, including Literary Award honoree for Out- ers who owned Ford’s Theatre, having a commitment to providing standing Achievement in Ameri- and the great comic actor Harry a superior buying experience for can Literature. Congratulations, Hawk, who was on-stage the night its customers at its Hilltop Exxon Katie and Cat. of the assassination of President location, 6100 MacArthur Boule- Students received their recog- Abraham Lincoln. Each perfor- vard, Bethesda, Maryland. nition through the efforts of their mance included a fifteen minute PHS Students Chosen for Special former English teacher, Mrs. Carol “talk-back” that offered students a Literary Accomplishments Solomon. conversation with the performers, Every year, the National Students Spent Summer and a chance to respond to what Council of Teachers of English Working to Help St. Jude they had seen and to reinforce and (NCTE) selects approximately Research clarify the message of the play. 500 students across the country John Poole Middle School as “Superior Writers.” This is the students participated in the 2008 highest scholastic writing award Quilt of Dreams Campaign with in the country. This year, only six Hancock Fabrics. Students from students in Montgomery County the Rec Extra Sewing Club at JPMS won the NCTE Award in Writing. worked during the year and over We are proud to announce that Ed - the summer to complete the crib ward Sullivan won the honor. His quilt. Participants from all over the achievement honors both Ed and United States submitted quilts that the quality of writing instruction were presented to patients at St. provided in his English classes. Jude Children’s Research Hospi- Congratulations, Ed. tal and its affiliated hospitals. In These students are quilting to help On Saturday, October 25, addition, some quilts were used St. Jude’s Children’s’ Research 2008, Montgomery College will in fundraisers to help raise money Hospital: Kathleen Eader, Kaitlin host the F. Scott Fitzgerald Liter- needed for the groundbreaking Aaby and Lura Auel. Not pictured: ary Conference and Creative research at St. Jude. Since its incep- Lacey Williams and Victoria Yerger. Writing and Poetry Workshop for tion five years ago, nearly 15,000 quilts have been donated to St. October 24, 2008 The Monocacy Monocle Page 20 “All the Flowers” Continued From Now give the bulbs a resting think about forcing bulbs until Page 6. addition to one’s room. period. Place the planted bulbs in about now—and October is too a cool, dark or dim place to initiate late to plant them for December found that paperwhites, crocuses, Odds and Ends root and shoot growth. You don’t bloom. Mine usually break out Fall is an ideal time to trans- hyacinths, and muscari do better have to hide them away in a dark in flower around Valentine’s Day in water and a pebbles or stone plant or divide hostas and peonies. cellar or cold frame. I place my or Saint Patrick’s Day. There are The rule of thumb is to do this medium, while tulips and ama- bulbs in a corner of my dining many varieties in shades of red, ryllis do better in soil. There are chore about one month before the room, away from the bright light pink, white, and multi-colors. They first predicted frost in your area. many options for planting con- near the windows. I keep my range in height from eighteen to tainers. You can put them in glass In my last garden column, I house quite cool, so the bulbs en- twenty-four inches. When in full wrote about the many beautiful or ceramic bowls, plastic-lined joy a proper resting temperature. bloom, they can be quite top- baskets, cache pots, or any other gardens in the Lake District of At the first sign of green growth, heavy, so don’t plant in shallow England. I offer my apologies to container that catches your eye. I move the bulbs to a warm room containers. Choose something like to plant paperwhites in tall, Peter Rabbit and his friends. Due to with bright, indirect light. When about half as tall as they, and place a printing error, the name of their fat, glass pillar candle holders. the foliage and buds are well de- some stakes in the container to These plants can grow very tall dear mistress was misspelled. Miss veloped, move the bulbs to a sun- support them. Potter’s first name is Beatrix. and leggy, and the stems have a ny windowsill, where the tempera- I buy all my forcing bulbs tendency to topple over if they ture is about 60º to 70º Fahrenheit. from Smith & Hawken, either from don’t have support. A tall vase When the flowers begin to bloom, their catalog or their store on Con- helps keep the stems upright. move the bulbs out of direct necticut Avenue in Chevy Chase. For a natural look, you can stick sunlight to prolong the blooms. Every year, my trip to their store three to four thin tree branches Check the water level daily. Keep starts to get me into the holiday in the stones or soil for support. the water just to about the bottom spirit. Those from a white birch tree of the bulb. After flowering, cut the With the uncertainty of the look very interesting. One of the flower stems back and plant out- economy and the resultant careful more attractive arrangements I doors in full sun. Forcing exhausts adherence to a budget for holiday made with paperwhites consisted a bulb, so don’t expect it to flower gifts, bulbs can make an inex- of bulbs planted in three to four again. The foliage will continue to pensive and appreciated gift for inches of potting soil in a small grow, and it provides an attractive your family and friends. They are rectangular pine box. I sprinkled plant all summer. especially ideal presents for people grass seed over the surface of the Specific bulbs. On a drab, cold in nursing homes, where a bright soil when the green stems were winter day, nothing can compare touch of flowers is a very welcome up and about three inches high. to the intense, sweet fragrance of I kept the soil evenly moist, and paperwhites. They can perfume about the time that the paper- an entire room. They are probably whites were to bloom, there was the easiest bulbs to force, and they a bright, green lawn at their feet. take the least time to flower. Stag- Bulbs need moisture, but they ger their planting time to keep a also need good drainage. If plant- continuous blooming-time, which ing in soil, place a few pieces of can last all winter. broken crockery or some medium Don’t forget the beautiful, size stones over the drainage hole, heady-fragranced flowering to prevent the soil from running hyacinths. Many people overlook out initially and clogging later. these bulbs for forcing. They come Fill your container half full of soil in a rainbow of colors and are and then adjust the soil level until quick to flower. Rooting a hya- the tops of the bulbs reach the rim cinth is best done in a forcing jar, of the container. Plant the bulbs which you can find in most garden with the pointed ends up, as close centers. It looks like an hour glass together as possible without letting with the top cut off. It allows the them touch. Keep the “noses” of bulb to sit just above the water, the bulbs exposed. You don’t want while its roots seek the water. Be to bury them. The pot should be sure to keep the level of the water loosely filled with soil. Don’t force close to the bottom of the bulb. the bulb into the soil. If you are The dramatic, beautiful forcing bulbs in water, lay a two amaryllis more than lives up to to three inch layer of decorative its name, which comes from the pebbles or small stones and place Greek word amarussein, which the bulbs on top. Gently twist means to scintillate or dazzle. Its them a bit into the stones. Add bloom is spectacular. At Christ- water. Bring the water up to about mas time they can outshine any the bottom of the bulb. Do not poinsettia. As much as I would like cover the bulb with water. It will to have them in bloom during the rot before it ever blooms. Christmas season, I usually don’t October 24, 2008 The Monocacy Monocle Page 21 “Ballot Questions” Continued From sent. Page 17. Local News belongs in stormwater systems or on the surface of the ground— While full testing of the court order related to issues with Town Receives not in the sanitary sewer system system will not be completed its supporting petition. Question which removes waste material any sooner than late this winter B is intended to make it more Progress from property. Clear water that or early next spring, one recom- difficult for the Montgomery gets into the sanitary sewers mendation already apparent will County Council to raise property Report on I & I must be moved and treated like be to place manhole chimneys taxes beyond a certain thresh- sanitary waste. Too much clear and pans in all manholes. While old. Under present county law, water overloading the system can there are hundreds of manholes Investigation often cause sewer backups result- throughout town, the cost to a normal voting majority on the By Rande Davis county council can only increase ing in waste material coming reline them with chimneys and back into homes or basements. pans is very cost effective in com- property tax levies up to a certain John Strong, town engineer It can be even more aggravating parison to the costs of allowing limit, which is derived from a from Huron Consulting, present- during major rain events. Huron inflow and infiltration. Also, the formula that follows the Con- ed a recap of progress to date in reported that in the five subdivi- analysis points to the majority of sumer Price Index (CPI), among their system-wide investigation sions in Wesmond and in other inflow and infiltration problems other things. (Look it up.) If the of Poolesville’s sewer lines for limited areas where the relining now coming from private prop- proposed property tax increase problems caused by inflow and for the system has been complet- erty and not town lines. Typical exceeds this threshold, a super infiltration. Inflow and infiltra- ed, the results have shown that causes of this are open pipe joints, majority of seven votes to two is tion are terms used to describe the work has been successful. failed pipes, foundation drain tile required for passage. This initia- ways that groundwater and In investigating for leaks and ties, and improperly connected tive, if passed, would require a stormwater enter the sanitary breaks in the system Huron use sump pumps. unanimous vote of all nine mem- sewer system. Inflow is water three types of monitoring: video, While investigation thus far bers of the county council, rather that enters the system through flow, and smoke. Last summer, has been of the main line system, than a super majority, to levy a improper plumbing connec- when smoke testing was per- video monitoring within the property tax that would exceed tions (i.e., downspouts or sump formed near Subway, a retailer lateral lines (sewer lines leading the annual limit. To put it another pumps that enter directly into called the fire department when from the main line connecting way, any one councilmember the sewer line) and infiltration smoke entered the store through private property systems) will could prevent such an increase is groundwater that enters the the toilet. As a result, the town begin to be able to identify which by his or her vote. This question system through leaks in piping. will make every effort to notify private properties are creating was placed on the ballot by local Inflow and infiltration are residents in advance of smoke problems. activist (or gadfly, depending on a problem since clear water whom you ask) Robin Ficker. tests, so that false alarms are not October 24, 2008 The Monocacy Monocle Page 22

Business Briefs Tidbits of the Past his home in Poolesville. He had students of the Barnesville school been stricken with influenza a performed a play, and the Wash- week before and pneumonia had ington Grove orchestra played. Portraits of Your Best Friend By Jack Toomey quickly developed. He was forty- Mrs. Eleanor Hays, president, Many of you know Hil- one years old and unmarried. October 1, 1923 The Silver presided. ary Schwab and her expertise in The funeral was to be held at the Spring Tigers defeated Boyds, 6 October 20, 1912 The photography. After all, many of home of Julius Hall. the Monocle pictures come from -2, in a game of baseball at the young men of Poolesville gave a The her camera lenses. Her Poolesville Boyds field. Johnny Bieir con- October 14, 1918 dance at the town hall in honor engagement of Miss Sarah Her- Day pictures and other work fused the Boyds batters with his of Misses Ethel Wilson of Berkley sperger, daughter of Mrs. Aaron around town get high praise. Her clever pitches. Springs, West Virginia, Helen Hersperger of Poolesville, and A. shot of the Poolesville Barber shop October 3, 1927 The mem- Zimmerman of Frederick, and Hempstone Griffith of Beallsville and Boyds market are classics for bers of the Poolesville Commu- two other young ladies who were was announced. The wedding is this area and are part of her note nity League met at the town hall visiting the town. to take place at the Presbyterian card collection of the Poolesville and elected officers for the fall October 25, 1925 The Church at Poolesville. area. She has another passion, term. Mrs. Robert Allnutt was 371-acre farm of Earl Wood, near however, and you probably share elected president and George D. October 18, 1914 Busi- Boyds, was sold to Sheriff Clay it with her: pets. Once again, she Willard as vice president. ness High School of Washington Plummer who said he would will be setting up shop at the His- October 6, 1924 The county defeated Briarley Hall Military hold the property as an invest- toric Medley District museum (the high school soccer season opened Academy at the Poolesville ment. old historic town hall) in prepara- with several games. Rockville football grounds. The visitors tion for pet portraits. defeated Poolesville, 3-0. were outweighed by twenty-five You can view some of her pounds but managed to outscore October 7, 1917 Dr. War- their opponents, 16–0. animal pictures on her website, ren Proce, a member of the board hilaryschwabphotography.com. of education, has moved his October 19, 1924 The Oc- Pictures of your pet make terrific family to Washington where they tober meeting of the Barnesville note or holiday cards. She will have taken an apartment for the Community League was held at also donate fifty percent of the winter. the Barnesville school building. sitting fees to the Historic Medley Dr. Thomas Pyle, principal of the District. November 22 from 9:00 October 13, 1918 Na- Poolesville School, gave a talk a.m. to 6:00 p.m. is on schedule than Metzger, a member of the on the teaching of morality. The for the shooting days, and while county commissioners, died at you can always walk in, you may first time it is brought home. Now want to contact Hilary at 301-349- some area restaurants have joined 2322 to set an appointment. with 20837Biznet.com to solve A New Twist for Novocaine the problem of where the car- Maybe you share a childhood ryout has gone. 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Even without Property Institute, creators of the alcohol, the taste refocused the CDPE program, “In almost my thoughts. Now, if he can only all cases, the best person for a come up with a margarita ver- homeowner in distress to speak sion. with is a well-informed Licensed Where Has that Carryout Realtor® that has the tools needed to help that homeowner find the Menu Gone? best solution for their situation. If you are like us, those car- “Foreclosure is a devastat- ryout menus from restaurants go straight to a special drawer only -Continued on Page 29. to be lost immediately after the October 24, 2008 The Monocacy Monocle Page 23 “Decision Time” Continued From Page 4. for how the revenues will help activity that will raise significant education and other programs are funds to help address an ongoing I assume Ehrlich is paying the at least optimistic, if not totally financial crisis. I think it is worth Democrats back in kind, but one overblown. One of the controver- saving horse racing in Maryland, should not question or criticize sies over how the initiative is writ- and I also believe this will have his motives without considering ten was that the wording made it a positive effect on the state’s the performance of those on the sound like all the money would equine industry and the preserva- other side of the political aisle. It go to education, which is clearly tion of open space and agriculture appeared that even though the not the case. In addition, many all across Maryland, including the Democrats as a whole wanted have questioned whether slots Monocacy area. The Maryland slot machine legislation, they revenue would increase spend- racing industry is on its deathbed, weren’t going to allow Governor ing on education, or whether it in part because the nature of the Ehrlich to accomplish it on his would simply allow money previ- game has changed, and the states watch. Both houses of the Mary- ously allocated to education to that surround us have responded land assembly have veto-proof be diverted elsewhere, although to that change. There doesn’t Democratic majorities; they can there’s no denying that in our seem to be any way to compete do whatever they want, assuming present situation, there are lots of without responding accordingly. they can agree on it. It wasn’t even elsewheres that could use more The social costs and chal- necessary to junk up the state con- money. lenges of expanded state-spon- stitution with a gambling amend- The social costs and chal- sored gambling are significant ment. The assembly could have lenges are well documented. and a legitimate concern, but the voted in slot machines without Gambling breeds crime and all state crossed that bridge some this referendum; in fact, I believe manner of low-life activities in time ago with all its other forms of that was their job—to vote it in or its wake. Finances and families legalized gambling. In our coun- vote it down. Apparently a major- can be devastated when people try, this is an accepted form of ity, even if they think we need slot cannot control their gambling. entertainment, and I don’t think machine revenues, didn’t want This clearly connects with the our state government should be their fingerprints on the trigger, moral concerns. Church leaders telling us that we aren’t allowed and they have passed it on to us are overwhelmingly opposed to to participate. voters. This takes passive-aggres- the expansion of state-sponsored So I’ll vote for it. I may hold sion to a new level. gambling. They are particularly my nose when I do it, but I’m still Arguments in support of slot vocal in low-income and minority going to do it. You’re darn tootin’. machine gambling are primar- areas where the impact of such ily about money and how it can gambling is proven to fall the be used for the benefit of the hardest. people (and horses) of Maryland. In the face of all this, when I Opposition is on three primary go to vote on November 4, I am fronts: How the money would be personally going to vote in favor distributed, the social costs, and of slot machine gambling for the morality of gambling—state- Maryland. After all of the politi- sponsored gambling in particular. cal noise is muffled, I think that it Critics claim that the gam- makes sense for the state to avail bling industry gets way too much itself of a legitimate recreational of the money, and that claims October 24, 2008 The Monocacy Monocle Page 24 Commercial Display

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people broke their arms; one per- Folger McKinsey, the Mystery History son gashed his leg, and two people “Bentztown Bard” committed suicide (no wonder). of the Baltimore Sun After all that, they still had time actually wrote the ar- The True Meaning for the second part of a three-part ticle reprinted in the series on the history of Poolesville! Post on Poolesville. Of Giving Your Oh, and one more thing, they We report what he Two Cents’ Worth had two little tidbit filler items on said, but cannot By Rande Davis history, reminding the reader that vouch for it, since Russia fought against England, anyone with the first In reading Monday morning’s France, Sardinia, and Turkey in the name of Folger had Frederick Post, there was the wild- Crimean War and that Mt. Kili - to have been called est range of news stories imagin- manjaro is the highest mountain Folly. able—just on the first two pages on the African continent. Whew! At the time, the alone. Did you see it? Man, what Has the world ever been so new high school is going on here? Tough times, crazy? As they said in the sixties, could hold five hun- yes, but this is downright crazy. stop the world, I want to get off! dred students (rec- Before even getting to page three, In answering my own ques- ognizing Mr. Dewalt here is what we discovered: Iraq tion, the answer is yes. It was June J. Willard as a leader War Reported Finished (headline); 2, 1941. All this and Pearl Harbor in its development). two democrat senators pushed for was still six months away—so Mr. C. Merrick a negotiated peace while another spare me the reports of the good Wilson, the principal, leading democrat senator was old days and the longing for a supervised seventeen pushing for more military aid; quieter time. teachers, and the there were 10,000 abandoned pris- The Frederick Post reported PTA president was oners of war; concern over spotted the day would be partly cloudy Mr. Harry C. Rhodes. Front page of the June 2, 1941 Frederick Post. fever was caused by two deaths with a high of 80°. They covered The priest at St. in one month; a plane crashed twenty-three news items on the Peter’s was the Rev. outside of town, the Federal gov- near Cumberland, Maryland; the first two pages, and still had room Guy Crook. Christ Methodist had ernment had established a signal world’s largest ship was sunk; an left over for nine advertisements— Pastor Lewis Rudisill. The Pres- corps, which was attacked one author died at fifty-seven years of all at the cover price of two cents. byterians had the Rev. Dr. Pasma. day by the Confederate forces, age after writing thirty-two novels; Now we know where the phrase St. Mary’s was one of the largest whose captain was killed, but the president was severely at- getting your two cents’ worth Catholic churches in the county. whose lieutenant got away and tacked for over-managing defense comes from. The Baptist Church in Barnesville was hidden in the house of one matters and failing to delegate Before satisfying your curi- had been abandoned. of the Southern sympathizers of properly; a general reported killed osity on the details about all the From his article, we find that Poolesville. At night they would in the war showed up alive; aver- stories listed, I think a couple the land for the high school was put him to bed with the old age gas usage by automobiles items in the article on Poolesville on land that was called the “old -Continued on Page 26. was up twelve gallons a year; two were particularly intriguing. fields” in the Civil War days, just

property and evidence that other were on the prop- Local News horses had been malnourished erty. Curry was or mistreated. The next day, the arrested by officers officers returned to the property Local Man Charged of the Animal Ser- with a veterinarian who exam- vices Division and ined the remaining horses and With Animal charged with nine determined that three were in counts of animal Cruelty critical condition. A search war- By Jack Toomey cruelty including rant was then obtained, and the failing to provide officers took custody of the three A thirty-year-old Poolesville the animals with horses. They were found to be man was recently arrested and sufficient food and suffering from lameness, pro- charged with a host of offenses failing to provide truding back, rib, and hip bones, in regards to the alleged mis- necessary medi- and having a noticeable lack of Some of the horses that are now under the treatment of horses at a location cal care. A police fat and muscle. A fourth horse supervision of the Animal Services Division. near Dickerson. On October 3, spokesperson said was also found to be in need of Montgomery County Animal that Curry was care. monitored by the Animal Services Services officers were sent to the released on $25,000 Investigators found that the Division. The body of the de- area of the 19100 block of Mar- bond pending trial. property was leased by Robert ceased horse was taken to a state tinsburg Road in the Dickerson Four of the horses were W. Curry, Jr., age thirty, of the laboratory in College Park for a area for a report that horses were taken to the Days End Animal 19500 block of Kohlhoss Road, necropsy to determine the exact on the loose. The officers found Rescue Farm in Howard County Poolesville, and that Curry cause of death. one emaciated dead horse on the while the other horses are being owned thirty-one horses that October 24, 2008 The Monocacy Monocle Page 26

“Mystery History” Continued From Iraq. That’s right, the Bismarck (all age from 738 to 750 gallons per Page 25. The 10,000 prisoners aban- 50,000 tons) sank “from a direct year. colored “mammy,” a servant of doned: Germans captured during hit to her powder magazine.” The Broken arms and gashed leg: immense proportions, so that he the battle. officer responsible for the torpedo Lewis Baker of Middletown and would be hidden behind her if the The two senators demand- firing is reported to have chuckled Robert Fink of Thurmont, and the soldiers came to search for him. ing negotiation with Hitler: Sen. when asked what he was think- gashed leg was young Dorothy This they did, even ascending to Johnson (D-Colorado) and Sena- ing at the time of the firing. He Lutz who cut her leg on a nail after the bedroom and looking under tor Clark (D-Idaho): “Johnson told said, “Well, I kept thinking what being pushed by other students in the bed, but not on the other side reporters the sooner that peace a bloody fool the fellows back the playground. of the mountainous servant lying was established the better the at school would say [I was] if I Suicides: Carroll County there, who berated them loudly terms Great Britain and Germany missed.” farmer and an officer in the army. for coming that way into the bed- could agree to.” The one book per year author: So there you have it: all the room of a “puffectly respectable Senate Majority Leader, Sir Hugh Walpole of England. news that was fit to print—except colored lady.” The fleeing officer Senator George (D-Georgia) felt President Criticized: FDR one more rather intriguing last escaped eventually and was able the fall of Crete was not time was criticized by the chairman of point: Up in the upper right hand to rejoin his command at White’s for negotiation “but the time to Office of Production Management corner there was a little box with Ferry.” redouble efforts to supply Britain (OMP). Dr. W.E. Wickenden is this printed inside: Good Morn- Truth? Legend? Fancy? We with all types of planes in greater quoted as saying, “The President ing! Worrying about the past is can’t know for sure. We only quantity.” seems unable to delegate any wasting the present which should know that in the basement of Spotted fever concern: State major responsibility for defense be used for looking forward to the the old town hall (now Historic Director Dr. R. H. Riley said the planning.” future. Medley’s Poolesville Civil War Rocky Mountain fever deaths Missing General, Now found: Come on, America, we have Museum), which was built on the were caused by the bite of in- General B. C. Feyburg, Com- gotten through tough times walls of an old tavern, escaping fected ticks. mander of the British Imperial before. Take my two cents’ worth, confederate soldiers were also Plane Crashes: Pilot Ned forces in Crete. we will be alright. reported to have been hidden. Windfield Rogers, 24, of Brent - Gas Usage: Increased on aver- Now, to answer your ques- wood died when his plane tions on all that news on just two crashed in Swanton, Maryland. of James and Brenda Saylor of pages, we report: His passenger, William L. Thomas, Tidbits Hamilton, Ohio. The bride was Iraq War Reported Finished 23, was taken to Memorial Hospi- Town of Poolesville Receives escorted down the aisle to the (headline): refers to Great Britain tal in Cumberland, Maryland. Payment music of “Lara’s Theme” by her retreating in battle of Crete and World’s largest ship sunk: Mike Conley and Dan grandfather; and her sister, Me- Lyons from Winchester Homes gan, was the maid of honor. were on hand at the October The bride graduated magna 19 town meeting to present the cum laude from Chowan Uni- commissioners with the prof- versity, earning a B.A. degree in fer payment from the devel- English with a minor in commu- oper of the Preserve at Stoney nications, and is currently em- Springs in Poolesville. The check ployed by General Electric. After of $1,150,000 is to be used to high school, the groom served cover costs in sewer treatment nine years as a hospital corpsman ($750,000), well site ($350,000), in the United States Navy, with and for streetscape ($50,000). a tour in Iraq. He is currently Mr. Conley was very pleased employed by Advanced Derma- to be making the payment and tology. The couple will reside in recalled the long process that Hamilton, Ohio. began eight years ago in 2000. Winchester anticipates that the first model home will now be built and their sales office is readying for the future. Laura Turner/Saylor Wedding Sesquicentennial Chapel in Oxford, Ohio was the setting for the wedding of Lara DeEtte Turner of Beallsville and Ryan Patrick Saylor of Hamilton, Ohio. The bride is the daughter of Ellen Turner of Beallsville and Lara DeEtte and Ryan Patrick the granddaughter of Maynard Saylor “Junior” and Arlene Luhn of Poolesville. The groom is the son October 24, 2008 The Monocacy Monocle Page 27

“Sugarloaf” Continued From Page 3. and several counties in Virginia. “Sugarloaf is nearby, and I come in Montgomery County. On a recent visit to the moun- here several times a year.” The Stronghold Mansion, on the overlook. After leaving the tain, a Monocle reporter encoun- Sugarloaf Mountain, whose located about halfway up the East Overlook, the road leads to tered many visitors. One group summit is 1200 feet, encompasses mountain, is available for wed- the last place that is available for was having a leisurely lunch about 3330 acres and has over five ding receptions, parties, and other parking. There are two overlooks while celebrating the eightieth hundred species of plants. The functions. There is no admission here. One, the Potomac Overlook, birthday of Carol Fales, a family dominant trees are the oak with to the mountain, and it is open allows a sightseer to see the wind- friend from Bethesda. Mrs. Fales black gum, tulip poplar, eastern to visitors every day of the year ing path of the Potomac River remarked that when she was hemlock, and the black birch. from early morning to dark. No and well as Loudoun County younger, she and her children Wildflowers, which draw many motorcycles, camping, or fires are and on a clear day the Blue Ridge used to hike up the mountain, and visitors, are evident in the warm allowed. More information can be Mountains can be easily seen. It is she enjoys returning for special weather months. Wild animals obtained about activities by calling no wonder that the Union Army occasions. Mrs. Christine Dyker, of all sorts inhabit the mountain 301-869-7846 or visiting the web- chose this place to relay signals a resident of the Dickerson area and deer, red fox, and the raccoon site: www.sugarloafmd.com. to Washington. The West View for over fifty years, said that she can be seen. The trees are wild and the Roosevelt Overlook are has always enjoyed coming to with birds which include the great Directions: From Poolesville, also located within a few hundred Sugarloaf. Suzanne Palmer, of horned owl, woodpeckers, wild take Route 109 to Route 28 and turn yards of each other. It is said that Silver Spring, said that she and turkey, and the hawk. Song- left towards Dickerson. Go under the President Roosevelt, on his many her mother have always been birds and migratory birds also railroad underpass, turn right on Mt. forays into the Maryland country- attracted by the variety of wild are about. For those who might Ephraim Road, and go about four side, would sit in his car and con- plants that are not usually seen venture off of the marked trails or miles to the mountain park. template the rolling countryside in public places. Marcia Sprey, be tempted to reach under a rock From Clarksburg and German- beneath him. There are several of Buckeystown, also part of the or fallen tree there is a warning. town, take Route 355 north, turn left picnic groves scattered about the group celebrating the birthday, The mountain is the home of the on Route 109 in Hyattstown, and top sections of the mountain and said that she and her husband timber rattlesnake and copper- turn right on Comus Road by the also portable bathrooms. bike the trails on the mountain head, both poisonous snakes. The Comus Inn, and go about three miles A motorist cannot drive all and also on the roads in the area. Stronghold Foundation issues this to the mountain park. the way to the top of the moun- Patrick Clark of New Jersey and warning; “Look but don’t touch.” tain. The road ends at the parking Denae Marcellino, who lives in Sugarloaf Mountain is entirely areas for the West, Potomac, and Frederick, were also enjoying the inside Frederick County although Roosevelt Overlooks. In the up- day on the mountain and were the roads leading to the base are per parking area, a well-marked planning a hike to the summit. Jo- trail begins, and a healthy adult seph Gifford, who lives in Freder- or child should easily be able to ick, was enjoying the day and said, navigate this trail which leads to Marketplace the summit. This trail, called the Thomas or Green Trail, is about a quarter of a mile long and re- quires some stepping over rocks and occasional fallen trees but is not a difficult task for most peo- ple. Once at the summit, a visitor can see all the way to Washington October 24, 2008 The Monocacy Monocle Page 28 Local News Hometown Photography Book By Dominique Agnew

Culminating in a display at the Community Economic Develop- ment Committee (CEDC) booth This photo by Catherine Schur on Poolesville Day, the Town of themed Patriotism –Count the Poolesville held a photo competi- Flags took first place in a photo tion for Poolesville High School contest sponsored by the town of photography students entitled Poolesville. “What I Like.” The students created a work of visual pairings, who took part in the competition and whether they took part in the submitted two photographs to contest or not, their works went answer two questions: What do I into the book, My Hometown, like best about my hometown?, and which can be purchased at www. What could be improved in my blurb.com/bookstore (enter “My hometown? “The result,” says PHS Hometown” into the search). All photography teacher Nori Thorne, proceeds from the sales of the “was a wonderful pairing of im- seventy-five-page book will help ages: sweet and bittersweet, funny fund the photography course and sad, beautiful and ugly.” which really needs supplies, Poolesville senior Catherine especially cameras. If sales of My Schur won first place with her Hometown do well, Ms. Thorne work, “Patriotism—Look at the is seriously considering creating Flags.” Ms. Thorne says of Schur’s more books throughout the year. winning photo, “It just screamed There were sixty-five submis- hometown.” The second place win- sions in the contest, and from ner was senior Jessica Chittenden, November through January, the top and sophomore Brittney Price won three will be on display in Pooles- Commentary” Continued From ful, efficient, and open meetings. third. ville’s town hall. Page 1. Residents now have the opportu- Ms. Thorne and her photog- nity to speak their minds at the The students who received called governance. raphy class took the idea of the honorable mentions in the contest start of the town meeting rather paired photos one step further If awards were given for than having to wait one or two were Juan Pablo Chacon, Tyler Growing in Office, Mr. Kuhl- by creating a beautiful, full-color Holston, Dee Miller, Taylor Patton, hours for the close of the meet- hardback book. All the students in man would win. He will not win ing as was the previous practice. Jennifer Reid, Kaitlyn Shields, and many Mr. Diplomacy awards. photography class at Poolesville Amber Taylor. Although having the authority The rap on him all seems to come to restrict such presentations, he “Didone “ Continued From Page 9. down to his being, on occasion, has demonstrated restraint by you stay alive, the one thing to brusque. He would be the first not strictly enforcing those times, make sure there are no more than to acknowledge he has a “blue preferring to allow residents to sage is; we don’t know why it two kids in the car, make sure collar” perspective. That is not express themselves fully. happened; all I need you to do they come home on time, make a bad thing and, in fact, brings Concern over Johnson’s con- is to always remember that one sure they are not drinking, and an important viewpoint to the sistency and Kuhlman’s manage- small mistake can make the dif- parents if you make sure you tell table. He is upfront, straight, ment style is misplaced. Making ference. your kids you love them every direct, and there has been no the decision as to who will be cut “What I want the parents day, every night, then this will evidence of Hidden Agendas. from this team will not be easy, to know is that it doesn’t mat- make a difference and this will On the contrary, he enforces a and that’s a good thing. ter what you did yesterday, it make sense in our community. self-imposed practice of ensuring is what you do today and what We have a great village, we have resident complaints are pre- you do tomorrow that matters. a great community, and God sented to him blindly whenever Kids, it doesn’t matter what your bless everyone for being here and possible, without the knowledge parents do, it’s up to you to make loving my son.” of who the complainant may be. the right decisions because just As candles were lit and Of all the current commissioners, one small mistake, no matter “Amazing Grace” was sung, the none has distinguished himself how good you are, can make the tears and hugs were signs of love more for hard work, dedica- difference. I hope that you never and a special message from the tion, and possessing the savvy forget, never forget what hap- crowd to the families of the stu- to fully understand the issues pened because if you can keep dents in the accident—a message facing the town. When reelected this in your mind, and it is the that love is greater than death. by the commissioners to serve as one thing that makes you slow its president, he has run respect- down, the one thing to make October 24, 2008 The Monocacy Monocle Page 29 “Business Briefs “ Continued From forces to rally their combined October 31 Page 22. Things to Do strengths and outgoing personali- Annual Monocacy Lions Hallow- ties. This is how Glad-I-Yoga & een Party ing financial and emotional Now Through November 1 and 2 Friends got its start. “As time and St. Mary’s Pavilion - Barnesville process for a homeowner to go Markoff’s Haunted Forest money are of increasing concern Candy, donuts, cider, and lots of through, and in many cases they Friday-Saturday-Sunday all to consumers, we’d like to offer games do so alone and without help month one-stop quality affordable shop- Around 7:00 p.m. of any kind. An agent who has Opens at Dusk earned the CDPE designation has ping, letting people have fun and www.calleva.com for details enjoy the experience,” explains November 1 dedicated their time and effort to Maria Briancon, the group’s Tinker Bell Returns to Poolesville understanding the issues dis- Nightmare Manor – Haunted founder. Breast Cancer Benefit tressed homeowners are dealing Mansion Women crave a little retail Visit by actress who voiced over with. The CDPE professional is 19000 Darnestown Road therapy from time to time, a Tinker in Peter Pan an agent who understands the Beallsville break from their daily routines. Jo’s Frame Shop – Fisher Avenue, full range of solutions and is Weekends: Dark to 10:00 p.m. The November 9 and 10 Open Poolesville ready to help. House offerings will include de- 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. “While experiencing financial Pirates Adventure – Corn Maze distress is difficult for any fam- signer-inspired Costume Jewelry Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and On & Off the Mat (Yoga) Fun Fall Festival ily, the process of finding a real Sunday: noon to 5:00 p.m. Fashion Wear, Creative Memories Poolesville Baptist Church estate professional shouldn’t be. 19000 Darnestown Road Scrapbooking, Mary Kay Beauty Games, prizes, moon bounce, Selecting a CDPE agent ensures Beallsville Cosmetics, Southern Living at and lots of candy you are dealing with a profes- Home furnishings, and Fun & Pre-schoolers to 5th grade sional ready to address your October 24 Sun Travel Co. 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. needs.” PES Fall Festival Mary and Laura can be Whether you are searching Playground for a Chico’s inspired necklace Relay for Life reached at 301-590-5500 or via Halloween Parade and games to complete your new outfit, an Yard Sale email at [email protected]. 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. accent piece for the fireplace man- Whalen Commons – Poolesville Help Fund a Cure for Breast tle, or maybe even a quick get-a- 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Cancer October 25 The Women’s Nest, a com - away over the next long weekend, 79th Annual Ham and Turkey you are sure to satisfy your needs November 8 munity of women helping Dinner and budget at the Glad-I-Yoga & Christmas Bazaar women, is now offering four St. Mary’s Pavilion Friends Open House. Poolesville United Memorial different designs to help fund a Noon to7:00 p.m. If you would like additional Methodist Church cure for breast cancer. All four information about this event or 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. can be placed on mugs, mouse Tri-Annual Church Auction the studio’s Yoga and Pilates Holiday crafts, art, gifts, and pads, messenger bags, onesies, Poolesville Presbyterian Church classes, please feel free to visit luncheon and many other items. All profits Light Refreshments will be donated to breast cancer www.glad-i-yoga.com or contact Silent Auction: 5:00 p.m. Briancon at maria@glad-i-yoga. Relay for Life research efforts. Escape the chaos Live Auction: 6:30 p.m. com or 301-758-3983. 2009 Kickoff Breakfast of daily life—visit www.thewom- For all who want to participate ensnest.com. Frederick Moving Company October 26 Poolesville Baptist Church Area Small and Home Holding Seasonal Open Montgomery Philharmonic 9:00 a.m. to noon Businesses Plan Special House Gaithersburg Presbyterian We Help-U-Move is having Church Event Wouldn’t it be great to shop, an Open House on Thursday, Gaithersburg October 30 at their location at 301-384-3797 meet with friends, and relax over tea…all in Poolesville? 511 West South Street from 11:00 Look no further. Glad-I-Yoga a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This season- & Friends (other small businesses ally-themed event will feature a offering goods and services) costume contest with a two-night are getting ready to launch a stay at the Frederick Marriott as combined Fall Open House on a prize, lunch and refreshments, Sunday, November 9 from 2:00 and a few tricks and treats aimed p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Monday, at networking for business pro- November 10, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 fessionals in the real estate and p.m. There will be door prizes, mortgage industries. Prizes will sample hot and cold appetizers, be awarded hourly that are suit- and visits with friends–old and able to give to clients as house- new–all at your leisure. warming gifts. The grand prize While there are a number of for best costume will be a contri- home-based businesses operating bution to the winner’s favorite in Poolesville occasionally book- charity. ing house parties, only recently have these groups started joining October 24, 2008 The Monocacy Monocle Page 30 of any inappropriate contact by Police Blotter Aranguri (A.K.A. Gonzalez) with a juvenile. Those with information By Jack Toomey should call Detective Frank Darley Current in the Family Crimes Division at Detectives from the Montgom- 240-773-5400. ery County Police Family Crimes During the period of October 10 Division have been investigating to October 12, police responded to a series of sexual abuse incidents the following locations in Poolesville involving soccer coach Juan Jose (J.J.) for the report of disorderly persons: Aranguri, age 46, of the 5700 block 17600 block of Kohlhoss Road, 18000 of Luxemburg Street in Rockville. block of Elgin Road, 19500 and The first report of abuse oc- 19600 block of Wootton Avenue, and curred to a twelve-year-old female the19900 block of Fisher Avenue. victim who was a student at the October 5 Burglary 18900 block South America Soccer Academy of Peachtree Road, Dickerson. held at the Bretton Woods Rec - September 30 Burglary 18000 reation Center located at 15700 block of Edwards Ferry Road, River Road near Poolesville. The Poolesville. inappropriate contact occurred on July 9, 2008, when the coach began Past October 27, 1971 Montgom- to massage her legs after she had ery County Deputy Sheriff James developed leg cramps. Hall was found shot to death on It was learned during the latest the grounds of the Manor Country investigation that Aranguri has used Club near Norbeck. Hall had been the name Juan Jose Gonzalez in the working as a part-time security past. Because Aranguri has run a guard for the club on the night of soccer camp for approximately ten his murder. It was believed that Hall years and therefore has coached had surprised thieves in the act of many young people, and now that breaking into vending machines or they know he has used an alias, had intercepted burglars who had detectives again ask to be contacted broken by anyone else who has knowledge October 24, 2008 The Monocacy Monocle Page 31 October 24, 2008 The Monocacy Monocle Page 32 Hometown Convenience Attention to Detail from Start to Finish  Expert Kitchen Remodeling Financing  Available Expert Bathroom Remodeling  Professional Design Services  Remodeling for Aging in Place  Steam Showers & Saunas  Cabinets & Products for the do-it-yourselfer

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