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Photo by Carole Dell online at potomacalmanac.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.comFebruary 27 - March 5, 2013 Potomac Almanac ❖ February 27 - March 5, 2013 ❖ 1 People Student Wins DAR Essay Contests test and she will receive Anna wrote, “Her father later reflected on Anna Gray writes her award on March 23. the extraordinary circumstances of his of forgotten Her essay will now be en- daughter’s daring ride. He was over- tered in the Eastern Divi- whelmed that a child of 16 could accom- Revolutionary hero. sion contest and could ad- plish so much. He stated in his memoir vance to the national ‘there is no extravagance in comparing her By Susan Belford level. ride with that of Paul Revere and its mid- The Almanac Anna’s composition, night message.’ Unfortunately the troop was Anna Gray “Teen Rides Forty Miles in unable to stop the burning of Danbury on hirteen-year-old Anna Gray discov- Storm To Save Town” was April 26, 1777. The 7th Duchess Militia Tered the story of unsung hero Sybil written as a newspaper article for the joined the Continental Army, though, in the Ludington when she googled Danbury Post Historic Special on the Revo- Battle of Ridgefield and was able to push “Revolutionary War women” — and as Anna lutionary War of 1777. Under the name of the British back to their boats the next day.”

explains her choice, “She was the most in- “Annie Grayson, Staff Writer” she wrote the Anna also included that George Washing- Photo by teresting of the women I had not heard of.” story of a young woman who most likely ton and the French Comte de Rochambeau Sybil Ludington was a 16-year-old girl who had many of the same feelings, thoughts visited Sybil’s house to thank her for her volunteered to gallop 40 miles through a and aspirations as Anna does today. bravery. Her birthplace, Fredericksburgh cold damp night on horseback to warn Sybil wanted to be independent and to changed its name to Ludingtonville and stat- Harvey Levine American troops that the British were ap- help her country, as well as her father, a ues of her stand in Lake Glenieda and out- proaching. colonel, in the fight against the British. side the Danbury Library. Anna states, The assignment was to write about “For- When an exhausted messenger relayed the “Sadly, after she died, she was only a quickly gotten Patriots Who Supported the Ameri- news that the British were soon planning fading memory.” can Struggle for Independence” for the to attack and burn Danbury, Conn., Sybil, a The DAR American History Essay Contest Daughters of the American Revolution skilled horseback rider, volunteered for the was established to encourage young people Pisarra and (DAR) annual American History Essay Con- dangerous mission. She rode from village in grades 5-8 to think creatively about the test. Anna, a seventh grade student at the to village shouting for the militia to meet nation’s history and to learn about it in a Weiler Wed Fourth Presbyterian School in Potomac, read at her house, since her tired father was new light. Essays are judged for historical On Sunday Feb. 17, Tony her winning essay to the Goshen Mill DAR mustering the troops. After her journey, she accuracy, adherence to the topic, organiza- Pisarra, the president of the Chapter on Feb. 11, where she accepted a arrived back home to find that the men had tion of materials, interest, originality, spell- Potomac Theatre Company, certificate and monetary award. That same all responded and were waiting for orders ing, grammar, punctuation and neatness. married Trish Weiler. Rabbi day, they announced that her essay had also in her front yard. She was thrilled that they Anna is the daughter of Karen and Corey Stan Levin officiated. won the Maryland State Society DAR con- had listened and immediately responded. Gray of Bethesda.

2 ❖ Potomac Almanac ❖ February 27 - March 5, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Potomac Almanac Editor Steven Mauren 703-778-9415 or [email protected] News See www.potomacalmanac.com This Land Is Our Land Next steps not certain in controversy, but board asserts land belongs to school system.

By Ken Moore some of the gates to Nick Maravell’s Organic The Almanac Farm and his daughter’s Brickyard Educa- tion Farm on Brickyard Road last Tuesday, ith a resolution Monday night, Feb. 19. WFeb. 25, the Montgomery “As you may be aware, Mr. Maravell has County Board of Education no right to be on the property. On. Aug. 17 made clear what it already thought it had he was sent a letter saying he could access made clear. the property only to harvest existing crops. The Board of Education voted unani- On Sept. 21, he was told that he and all of mously Monday, Feb. 25, that Resolution his equipment needed to be off the prop- 138-11 authorizing the land agreement with erty as of the end of December,” said Dana Montgomery County for construction of ball Tofig, public information officer for MCPS. fields at the future Brickyard Road Middle “Security and maintenance personnel ar- Photos by School site “is of no force and effect,” ac- rived [Feb. 19] to inspect the property, cording to Board of Education documents. which belongs to the Board of Education “The board wishes to resolve any per- and is not leased to anyone at this point.

Diana Conway ceived ambiguity and clarify the status of The staff was not able to access the prop- Resolution 138-11,” according erty because locks had been to the documents. “There is no placed on the gates by Mr. This resolution is “to ensure Maravell. Our staff removed that it is clear that the board lease with the locks, inspected the prop- lease with Montgomery County erty and put on our own A water main break creates a flood of water on River Road Satur- is cancelled and is no longer in anyone.” locks,” Tofig said. day, Feb. 23. effect,” said Superintendent — Patricia O’Neill, That night, the Board of Joshua P. Starr. “At this point, member, Board of Education held a special work no entity but Montgomery Education session to announce that Pipe Break Floods River Road County Public Schools has right Montgomery County Execu- to be on the property.” tive Isiah Leggett ºwrote a let- n eight-inch “relatively small” “Just to be abundantly clear. This prop- ter to the board that “the county has de- Awater main break caused spouts erty belongs to the Montgomery County cided not to proceed with the development of bubbling water on River Road Board of Education. There is no lease with of any recreational facilities on the site.” Saturday morning, Feb. 23. anyone,” said Board of Education member The School Board accepted the surren- Workers for WSSC had the pipes fixed Patricia O’Neill. der of the lease, declared the lease rescinded by Saturday night 12 hours later, accord- “This is a future school site,” said O’Neill. and of no force and effect. ing to WSSC spokesperson Lyn Riggins. “Clear?” Leggett issued a press release that day. No forensics are done on water main “That is very clear,” said Board President “I today wrote to the Montgomery County breaks of that size, she said. In an aver- Christopher S. Barclay. Public Schools to inform them we are ter- age year, 1,700 to 1,800 breaks may oc- Next steps for the 20-acre property on minating our sublease with them to use the cur to the 5,600 miles of pipes in this Brickyard Road are uncertain. 20 acres of public land on Brickyard Road area. At the board meeting Monday, Sophia to construct soccer fields for County kids. Alerting WSSC to leaking pipes or bro- Maravell, director of Brickyard Educational “I strongly believe public land should be ken pipes is helpful, she said. “Sometimes Farm, testified along with two other sup- used for public purposes, not for private people will call television or news sta- porters. commercial gain. Montgomery County tions first, but ‘call us,’” she said. She asked the Board of Education to families need more soccer fields, especially Mobile applications available on the “open the Brickyard Road School site for Down County. Under the Potomac Master WSSC website give residents the ability competitive proposals so that the Brickyard Plan, this tract was specifically mentioned to report issues to WSSC from cell phones Educational Farm proposal can be seriously to be used for recreational uses and and other such devices and can help considered,” she said. ballfields, if not used for a school. The sub- WSSC pinpoint locations of problems She asked the board to open the process lease would have fulfilled that. quickly since global positioning devices “so the land does not remain unattended “I want to thank the hundreds of people can be accessed by WSSC. The water lifts sod at a drive- and prone to soil degradation this spring. who supported this project, including indi- See www.wsscwater.com way. The possibilities of serving Montgomery viduals on Brickyard Road itself. I want to County Public School students on this land thank Montgomery Soccer, Inc., our would- are enormous and within our reach,” be-partner in this valuable public-private Maravell said. partnership, for caring so deeply about find- “While there are no walls in this class- ing places for kids to develop themselves, Club Friday To Host Open House room, there are infinite possibilities,” testi- physically and mentally. fied Elizabeth Levien, a teacher at Blair High “I will continue my support for finding lementary and middle school stu- Barlock, acting director of the Potomac School. She said 67 Montgomery County other options to expand ballfields in the Edents are invited to Club Friday’s Community Center. schools are located within 10 miles of the County and to uphold the public interest of Open House on Friday, March 1, Club Friday will feature a moon farm. Montgomery families,” wrote Leggett. from 7-10 p.m. Parents are invited, too. bounce, obstacle course, DJ music, “Take advantage of this wonderful trea- Admission is free. bingo, raffle, art project, snack bar and sure we have in our backyard,” testified MONTGOMERY COUNTY Circuit Court “This is a chance for all to experience games. Patrick Detzner. “Please, make the best use Judge Robert A. Greenberg was expected the fun and excitement Club Friday The Potomac Community Center is lo- of this.” to rule this week on the legality of the members enjoy every Friday night from cated at 11315 Falls Road. Call 240-777- School Board’s lease of the 20-acre prop- October through March,” said Linda 6960. SCHOOL BOARD security officers locked See School Board, Page 4 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Potomac Almanac ❖ February 27 - March 5, 2013 ❖ 3 LOVE Technology & eliminate the hassles! News Specializing in Smartphones, Tablets & Personal Computers LET’S TALK iWhat.biz provides technology training & support & we come to you! Real Estate School Board 30% off through March 31st! Re-asserts Regular rate: $99 per hour Visit iWhat.biz to schedule your appointment now Land Control From Page 3 or call 703-594-1145 for more details erty to the county for sublease to Technology is everywhere and we are here to help you make sense of it all! by Michael Matese Montgomery Soccer Inc. for soc- cer fields. Home is Where Nearly two years ago in March 2011, Nick Maravell, neighbors the Comfort Is and civic organizations in Potomac You think of your house as a refuge learned that Leggett had already from the outside world; we all do. decided to take control of the 20- That’s part of what buyers are looking for and one of the best ways to market acre school property on Brickyard a house is to make the buyer feel as if Road to turn it over to a private they must have that sanctuary. You organization for development into can help that feeling along by creating at least one space that tells a buyer, soccer fields, which county offi- “Come right in here, put your feet up cials say were desperately needed. and relax.” With warmer weather, you The Board of Education voted with can create an outdoor space that will a few days notice to lease the prop- tell buyers, “This is it; you’re home. No need to look further.” Whether you’re erty to the county for that purpose. selling or buying, that ambience of Nick Maravell had leased the 20- peaceful serenity is of the utmost acre site from the Montgomery importance. County School Board for more For sellers, find a space outside that’s than 30 years, running an organic calm and has a great view, and then farm, which produces heirloom start decorating. Start with a simple set up, wicker chairs and a sofa with GMO-free corn, and soybean seed. thick cushions in a nice neutral color. More recently, his daughter, Splash those neutrals with muted Sophia Maravell has run the Brick- throw pillows, maybe even a small blanket and add a simple area rug in yard Educational Farm on the site muted tones and a subtle pattern to as well, bringing in local school place under the furniture. Place low children to learn about farming. wattage lamps on end tables and you’re set with your haven from the Montgomery County Council outside world! held a town meeting in November at the Potomac Community Cen- For buyers, evaluate a home and its ter, and advocated that the County rooms not just for what they are right now, but for what they could be. Executive and Board of Education What’s now a home office with stan- reconsider. dard windows could be a quiet family “The way this matter has un- den that looks out into the backyard with the installation of an infinity win- folded has been ugly and costly to dow; the supplementary laundry room everyone involved,” five upstairs could easily become a reading councilmembers wrote in a letter nook, perfect for quiet weekends and rainy days at home. With a few cost- to Leggett and Board of Education efficient upgrades, an spacious bath- President Shirley Brandman. “We room could become a home spa. Take a do not think this result is neces- look at the room you’ve got to work with, and evaluate what peace and sary or inevitable.” comfort look like to you! George Leventhal (D-at large) wrote a letter of his own. “This For professional advice on all aspects of buying and selling real estate, call: turmoil has not only tainted our MICHAEL MATESE constituents’ opinion of represen- Long & Foster Realtors tative government, but it has also completely shut down communi- 301-806-6829 cation,” he said. [email protected]

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Yolanda Prinsloo and her students will show their art this month at The Art Gallery of Potomac. Back row, from left, are Stephanie Shih, Nancy Loh, Mark Claus, Donna Shields, and Swati Gupta, then front row, Scott Spangenberg, Esther Chow, Yolanda Prinsloo, and Javier Padilla. Art Gallery Hosts ‘Yolanda Prinsloo and Friends’ his month The Art Gallery of Potomac pre- linist Jose Cueto. Tsents “Yolanda Prinsloo and Friends.” The The Art Gallery of Potomac is located at 9945 Falls show will be in anticipation of spring arriv- Road in Potomac. It has relocated within the same ing and will include artwork by: Swathi Gupta, shopping center and is now next to Big Wheels Bikes Darinka Zic, Paula Belman, Ed Balkovich, Gary Wind, behind Walgreens. Phone 301-765-7617. Gallery Donna Shields, Javier Padilla, Stephanie Shih, Nancy hours are Wednesday through Sunday, noon until 4 Loh, Sandra Duval, Geraldine Duval, Scott Roberts, p.m. For more information go to Scott Spanenberg, Esther Chow, and Betsy Baden. www.potomacartists.org. or The show runs Feb. 27- March 31. An opening re- www.theartgalleryofpotomac.com ception will be on March 2, 5-7 p.m. with music by premier recitalist Jacqueline Niemat and with vio- — Colleen Healy

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Helping Animals Find Their Way Wink out runs her brother Elroy. For almost all of my life, Submitted Photo dogs have been in my life. In November 2011, my wife and I Since 2001 had to have our Australian Shepherd put to sleep because she had a massive kidney failure. We love the breed and knew we would be getting another Aussie in the spring. Our pastor told us that we wouldn’t pick a dog, a dog would pick us. When we went to the breeder to see Wink (she has one blue eye and one brown eye, so she looks like she is winking) we fell in love Adopt/Donate/Volunteer with Wink, but told the breeder we needed to talk it over. As “My modeling contract says I get a thousand dollars an we were getting ready to leave, Wink tried to get in our car. www.lostdogandcatrescue.org hour. I guess for that much money I can put up with these On the way home I said my wife, “I think Wink just picked us.” bright lights.” Of course we got Wink and she is part of our family. — Shuler, who lives with Harvey Levine — Robert A. Jones

PetConnect Rescue “Adopt Me, Please...” Meet Patsy, Penelope, Preston, Parker, Patrick, Paige and Piper. These little three-month-old

Submitted Photo bulldog-mix pups and their very thin and scared mother, Sugar Bear, were dumped at a remote high-kill shelter where concerned vol- unteers moved them to an outdoor kennel to keep them from being euthanized. They were cold and frightened and life looked bleak until PetConnect rescued them. Each pup weighs about 20 pounds; all have their shots and are wormed. They are rambunctious and loving and Redford Berinstein, a Michigan Mutt their difficult life has not put a damper on their enthusiasm. going on 16 with her younger siblings, Those wishing to adopt or foster the pups, please e-mail Melinda at Sonya, Jenna and Joel. She loves walk- [email protected] and/or fill out our online application at ing (slowly) along the canal and playing The sweetheart who wouldn’t stop Partners for Life: Kaylen (10 years in the snow. She hopes we’ll still get one www.petconnectrescue.org. playing: Kyra and her friend Sophie (8- old) running the lovely Solo (13-year- good snow day this winter! To donate or volunteer, please visit our Web site above. year-old female Bichon Frise mix). old female Afghan Hound). — Diane Berinstein This is Angus. He is a mix be- tween a chihuahua, rat terrier and a Jack Russell. Angus’ story begins in West Virginia. I was in college and thought it was a great idea to bring home a little dog. My friend and I went to the pound and saw him in a little cage with no toys and no room to run. He came right over to me and at that moment I knew he was my dog. The pound said he was abused and a little under weight. Now a year and a half This is the first day Kyra (12 years old) picked up her new later, he’s doing great. He’s super spoiled, has many toys to dog Jet (4-year-old male Afghan Hound). Even on the first day play with and plenty of yard to explore. Several activities they loved each other. Angus enjoys are playing ball, digging, chasing squirrels, helping grandma in her flower garden, and snuggling. We are truly blessed to have Angus. In this photo Angus was helping grandma in her flower garden when he decided he wanted a ride in the red wagon. — Katelyn Kumm

Bessie lives with Peter and Grace Kimm In Potomac. Emma Dixon with recently adopted kitties Rose and Cumin in Potomac. Rose is polydactyl and was adopted from Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation. She and her four siblings were rescued at 2 weeks old and bottle raised by Lost Dog volun- teers Jean Card and Stuart Moll. More cats and dogs available at www.lostdogandcatrescue.org. Cumin, the orange kitty, was adopted from Pet Connect. He and his brothers were res- cued from a high-kill shelter in South Carolina. More cats and dogs available at www.petconnectrescue.org

Almanac writer Ken Moore with Holden and Trilke.

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center.org or 301-315-8200. WEDNESDAY/MARCH 6 Introduction to the Wheel. 7-9 p.m. at VisArts, 155 Gibbs St., Rockville. Learn all about the potter’s wheel. $260. Register at www.visarts center.org or 301-315-8200. MARCH 6 THROUGH APRIL 14 Children’s Theater. Imagination Stage and Natasha Holmes, director The Land by Pauline Bowl (mixed woods) by and cofounder of Tell Tale Hearts Jakobsberg. William Peirce. Children’s Touring Theatre Company presents “From Here to There,” Tuesdays through Sundays at 10:30 Adding In, Taking Away a.m. and 11:45a.m. at Imagination Gallery Har Shalom presents “Adding In, Taking Away.” An opening reception Stage, 4908 Auburn Ave., Bethesda. will take place Sunday, March 3, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., featuring artists Patricia S. Affens, Appropriate for children ages 2-5. of Olney; Allan Akman, of Rockville; Pauline Jakobsberg, of Potomac; Charles Edwin Tickets are $10-$12 with a lap seat Myers, of Bethesda; and William Peirce, of Silver Spring. The exhibit runs Friday, for children under 12 months for $5. March 1 - Monday, April 22, 2013. Free and open to the public. Gallery Har Sha- Visit www.imaginationstage.org or lom, located at Congregation Har Shalom, 11510 Falls Road, Potomac. Call 301-280-1660. 301-299-7087 for hours and directions. THURSDAY/MARCH 7 Advanced Ceramics. 7-9 p.m. at VisArts, 155 Gibbs St., Rockville. For Email community entertainment events www.yourdogsfriend.info or call 301- those with prior ceramics experience. to [email protected]. 983-5913. $260. Register at www.visarts Deadline is Thursday at noon. Photos and Dare to Draw. 9:30-10:30 a.m. at center.org or 301-315-8200. artwork encouraged. VisArts, 155 Gibbs St., Rockville. Children in grades K-2 can enjoy this FRIDAY/MARCH 8 class. $75. Goes until April 20. Opening Reception. 7-9 p.m. ONGOING Register at www.visartscenter.org or “Crossing the Distance” brings The Puppet Co. at Glen Echo Park has 301-315-8200. together emerging contemporary announced its 2012-2013 season. Dare to Draw. 11 a.m. at VisArts, 155 artists in a cultural exchange. There are favorite fairytale Gibbs St., Rockville. Children in Presents a wide-range of media. princesses, and a special guest artist grades 3-5 can enjoy this class. $75. Located at VisArts, 155 Gibbs St., with a bilingual twist. 301-634-5380 Goes until April 20. Register at Rockville. Free. Visit www.visarts EXPERT REPAIR • GOLDSMITH ON SITE or www.thepuppetco.org. Alice in visartscenter.org or 301-315-8200. center.org or 301-315-8200. Wonderland, through March 10, Music, Dance, Artist Talk. 3-7 p.m. Opening Reception. 7-9 p.m. see B.G. Thursdays and Fridays at 10 and at Exhibit9, 10116 Lloyd Road. A Muhn’s “Accidental Reality” at 1079 Seven Locks Road • Potomac 11:30 a.m. Saturdays and Sundays at portion of the proceeds benefit Johns VisArts, 155 Gibbs St., Rockville. 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.; Jack and Hopkins cancer research. RSVP at Browse his paintings, which float Potomac Woods Plaza (next to Walgreens) the Beanstalk, March. 14-Apr. 21, 202-276-9419. between abstraction and Thursdays and Fridays at 10 and THROUGH MARCH 2 representation, presence and 301.838.9696 11:30 a.m. Saturdays and Sundays at absence. Free. Visit www.visarts 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Art Exhibit. Gallery B presents its center.org or 301-315-8200. February exhibition, featuring Pencils and Pasties. 7-10 p.m. at WEDNESDAY/FEB. 27 photographers Howard Clark, Martin VisArts, 155 Gibbs St., Rockville. Try Music Performance. Artist in Evans, Stephen Hoff and Dave your hand at sketching. Soda and Residence Wytold will perform on Montgomery. The exhibit will be on chips are free, beer and wine will be the electric cello at 7:30 p.m. at display at Gallery B, located at 7700 sold. $15. Visit visartscenter.org or Mansion at Strathmore, 10701 Wisconsin Ave., Suite E, Bethesda. 301-315-8200 to register. Rockville Pike. $15/person. Visit Gallery hours are Wednesday – www.strathmore.org for more. Saturday, noon-6 p.m. MARCH 8-24 SUNDAY/MARCH 3 Theater. Potomac Theatre Company THURSDAY/FEB. 28 presents “Blithe Spirit” at Blair Blues Dance. 8:15-11:30 p.m. at Strathmore Show: Pianist Alain Family Center for the Arts, Bullis Ballroom Annex at Glen Echo, 7300 LeFèvre. 4 p.m. The Canadian School, 10601 Falls Road. Fridays MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Capital pianist will perform the Washington and Saturdays at 8 p.m.; Sundays at Blues presents a beginner workshop premiere of Francois Dompierre’s “24 2 p.m. $20/adults; $18/students, at 8:15 p.m. with dancing starting at Preludes,” written for and dedicated seniors. 301-299-8571 to reserve. 9 p.m to blues music from every to the pianist by the composer. The corner of the genre. $8. E-mail Mansion at Strathmore 10701 SATURDAY/MARCH 9 [email protected] for more. Rockville Pike. Visit Dance Bethesda Concert. 8 p.m. at www.strathmore.org. Round House Theatre, 4545 East- FRIDAY/MARCH 1 Fused Glass Seder Plate West Highway, Bethesda. Seven Family Fun Night. 7-10 p.m. at Workshop. 2-6 p.m. at at VisArts, performers and choreographers have Potomac Community Center, 11315 155 Gibbs St., Rockville. Anyone age been selected to perform including Falls Road. Learn about Club Friday 12 and up can learn the basics of the Washington School of Ballet. with moon bounce, obstacle course, working with colorful sheet glass, $20/adult; $10/child 12 and under. raffle and more. For families with including selecting, cutting and Visit www.bethesda.org. elementary and middle school aged combining to build a complete piece. Seminar. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Hopkins & children. Free. 240-777-6960. $175. To register, visit Porter, 12944-C Travilah Road, Ceramics Class. 7-9 p.m. at VisArts, www.visartscenter.org or call 301- #204. Workshops discuss additions, 155 Gibbs St., Rockville. Cours in 315-8200. ways to open up a floor plan, more. ceramics is 8 weeks. $260. Register Waltz. 2:45 p.m. lesson; 3:30 p.m. Free. Space limited to 15 partici- at www.visartscenter.org or 301-315- dance to the music of Contratopia in pants. Register at 301-840-9121. 8200. the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. SUNDAY/MARCH 10 MARCH 1 THROUGH MARCH 31 $10. No partner required. Visit Dan Tepfer and Ben Wendel. 7:30 Exhibit. “Crossing the Distance’ brings www.waltztimedances.org or 301- p.m. Join the jazz duo of piano and together emerging contemporary 634-2222. saxophone for the release of their artists in a cultural exchange. MONDAY/MARCH 4 new CD. The Mansion at Strathmore Presents a wide-range of media. 10701 Rockville Pike. Visit Located at VisArts, 155 Gibbs St., Benefit Concert. 7:30 p.m. at Winston www.strathmore.org. Rockville. Free. Visit www.visarts Churchill High School Auditorium. Performance. 4 p.m. at the Music center.org or 301-315-8200. Hear music by the Churchill Wind Center at Strathmore, 5301 Exhibit. See B.G. Muhn’s “Accidental Ensemble and the Capital Wind Tuckerman Lane. Young Artists of Reality” at VisArts, 155 Gibbs St., Symphony. Proceeds support the America and the Maryland Classic Rockville. Browse his paintings, middle and high school music Youth Orchestra presents “Madama which float between abstraction and programs within the Wootton- Butterfly” and “Miss Saigon.” Tickets representation, presence and Churchill cluster. $10/adult; $5/ range between $20-$40. Visit absence. Free. Visit www.visarts child; band and orchestra players www.strathmore.org for tickets. center.org or 301-315-8200. within the cluster are free. Tickets Soup ‘N’ Bowls Fundraiser. Noon-4 must be purchased online at p.m. at Landon School, 6101 Wilson SATURDAY/MARCH 2 www.capitalwindsymphony.org. Lane, Bethesda. Help raise money for Free Workshop. 1:30-3:30 p.m. at St. TUESDAY/MARCH 5 camp scholarships for children and Luke’s Episcopal Church, 6030 teens with chronic health conditions. Grosvenor Lane. Learn how dogs Dare to Draw. 5-6 p.m. at VisArts, 155 Silent and live auction, food and communicate in play settings and Gibbs St., Rockville. $75. Goes until more. $25/online or $30/door. Visit more. Free. To register, go to April 23. Register at www.visarts brainycamps.com or 202-476-5142. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Potomac Almanac ❖ February 27 - March 5, 2013 ❖ 7 Pet Almanac Field Notes: The Nose Rules By Carole Dell The Almanac

he other day I T watched my ca- nine companion, Zina, put her nose to the breeze and then bury it deep in the grass near the pasture fence. Her excitement re- minded me of the days when my German Shepherds were able to roam freely in the The nose dominates the face and fields before the housing development set has more importance than either in. Their nose-down, tail up odyssey fulfilled eyes or ears in a dog’s interpreta- every scent-driven need in their bodies. tion of his world. The more drop- Dogs are news junkies and scent is their lets of moisture on a dog’s nose, “Washington Post.” They interpret their seen here, the better smeller he The nostrils are moist and mobile. The folds on each side, shown here, world with a sniff as readily as we do with can be. The best noses can drip allow them to move and expel air. They quiver and rotate in order to our sight. Dogs can discern sex, age, health, like a runny nose on a child. Dogs seek out the direction of a scent. The moisture aids the nose in detecting and more from another dog’s simple stop interpret primarily with their nose. scent. If scent is airborne, the dog raises her nostrils to the breeze, if it at a tree, as well as learn what this canine They see shapes and can react with is buried in the ground, those nostrils can often come up with a nose-full had for dinner- proteins and amino acids fear or anxiety until they are able of dirt. are the clue. to smell the shape. Each year brings new skills to the trained over 22 square feet of nasal membrane Wildlife biologist Alice Whitelaw, direc- cavity. dog’s nose. They can discern cancerous le- packed in her moist, quivering nose, com- tor of Programs at Working Dogs for Con- As the particles of sniffed air enter the sions before they appear; detect diabetes pared to 3 square feet in ours. The dog’s servation in Three Forks, Montana, works dog’s nostrils they pass onto the lining of and sniff out invasive plants in impossible olfactory lobe, which decodes scent mes- with scenting dogs but still finds their skills the nasal membranes, the olfactory epithe- places. sages, dwarfs that of a person’s. a mystery. You can ask 1 in 10 people about lium, and travel to a pocket above this Sniffing is a dog’s most stimulating expe- “If humans are able to detect one drop of how a dog actually processes scent and their “shelf” where the scent molecules are rience, so what happens in that joyous mo- a specific substance diluted in a few drops answers can all be different, she said. We trapped to prevent them from being expired ment when a scent goes from nose to neu- of water, dogs would be able to detect one still don’t fully understand the dog’s scent- when the dog breathes out. ron? Your pet’s nose is made up of a very drop in 25 million barrels,” said Dr. Bonnie ing abilities. Her conservation program’s There they accumulate with each “sniff” complicated sensing system that enables her Beaver of Texas A&M University College of dogs are trained to detect everything from and interact with the olfactory receptors to decipher each smell and register it. Veterinary Medicine. a Gila monster to invasive snails to carni- which are transmitted by the nerves to the Imagine the deliciousness of the vast ar- vore scat (feces). brain. It is this process that allows a dog to ONCE A SCENT is registered in the ray of scents that waft across a whopping recognize and remember scents. At about memory, it is there for life. By the age of 225 million scent receptors in your German SCENT RETRIEVAL begins with sniffing, the same time, the dog’s normal breathing three months, 80 percent of a puppy’s ex- Shepherd’s nose and act as a lightning rod the kind we hear when our pet buries her continues through the nose and on down perience is indelibly imprinted on its brain, for odors. Compare that to the human nose in a bush. Sniffing is a disruption of to the lungs. scent being one of them. Thus, a traumatic schnoz, which must make do with a minus- the dog’s regular breathing pattern and con- Then, there is the “vomeronasal organ” event involving a particular smell early on cule five million receptors. sists of rapid inhalations and exhalations, an auxiliary olfactory sense organ located could be adversely relived when exposed And, not all noses are created equal. The which come in sets of three to seven sniffs under the nasal bones close to the nose and to it many years later. Dachshund has 125 million scent-detecting each. Sniffing allows air to stay in the nasal used to detect pheromones. It is important The part of a dog’s brain used for analyz- cells and the Fox Terrier 147 million. They chambers and is believed to be initiated by in the role of reproduction and social be- ing smell is about 40 times larger than that were bred for hunting and digging while a bony structure not present in humans havior. These fluid-filled sacs are located of a human and 10,000 times more sensi- the Bloodhound has 300 million — so there called a “subethmoidal shelf,” which is See The Nose, Page 9 tive. That dog lying on our bed with us has is not much that can elude that sniff. found below the bones of the dog’s nasal Pets

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10 ❖ Potomac Almanac ❖ February 27 - March 5, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Potomac Almanac Sports Editor Jon Roetman 703-224-3015 or [email protected] Sports See www.potomacalmanac.com To Buy Or Not To Buy Churchill Girls’ Basketball Falls to B-CC By KENNETH B. LOURIE Both teams had a rough opening quarter, half — the first couple minutes looked re- That is my question. And though I can’t Bulldogs finish which produced five field goals, 16 turn- ally good — and then when stuff kind of quite quote Shakespeare the way I can quote overs and an 8-8 tie. But B-CC outscored stopped going their way, I think that [some The Three Stooges: “Moe, Larry, the cheese. with 17 victories. Churchill 10-2 in the second quarter and players] got a little more panicked. Noth- Moe, Larry, the cheese,” “’tis nobler” to ask it nonetheless. Still, if Hamlet had been diag- By Jon Roetman took an 18-10 lead into the locker room. ing due to lack of effort, it just didn’t click.” nosed with a terminal form of cancer, as I The Almanac The Bulldogs opened the second half with Churchill’s Erica Lindsay and Thronson have, perhaps he wouldn’t have been con- a 7-2 run and eventually got within one each had eight points. Japria Karim-Duvall templating suicide but rather allocating his he Churchill girls’ basketball team when an Alaine Thronson bucket cut the B- scored seven points and Katie Jenkins added monthly budget – as I do every day, with picked a bad time to have one of CC lead to 25-24 with 2:56 remaining in five. Churchill finished the season with a nearly every purchase. That’s my dream, T its worst offensive performances of the third, but the Barons scored the final 17-7 record one year after the graduation “perchance” or otherwise. five points of the period, including a of center Sarafina Arthur-Williams, who Given that I’m not heir to a fortune, but the season. rather fortunate to still be here, what dollars I The Bulldogs struggled for most of the banked-in 3-pointer by Mariama Tunkara signed with the University of North Caro- earn – and in turn spend, are dollars whose night, including a two-point second quar- as time expired. lina-Greensboro. The Bulldogs will lose se- expenditure has to make sense (at least add ter, during a season-ending 47-34 loss at B-CC scored the first eight points of the niors Jenkins, Lindsay, Thronson, Shira up, anyway). As a result, I’m always thinking Bethesda-Chevy Chase in the 4A West re- fourth quarter, part of a 13-0 run, and led Racoosin and Amory Tetteh. “what if,” as in “what if” I’m spending money gion quarterfinals on Monday night. by double digits for the final 5 minutes, 10 “I wish we had extended the season, es- now on relative incidentals, money that I Churchill produced its second-lowest point seconds of the contest. pecially for my senior class,” McMahon said. might need later for more important health “[B-CC was] playing really aggressive, up- “Losing those girls — I will get emotional and welfare-type costs? And I’m not discuss- total of the season and finished with 27 ing comfort foods, either. I’m discussing in- turnovers. tempo. They trapped well on the press and — they are just such a good group of girls. home care and/or miscellaneous other “It just was not there,” head coach Kate that obviously added to the frustration on [They are] all leaders [and] they laid their cancer-related expenses that can’t exactly be McMahon said. “We could not get any offense,” McMahon said. “The girls started heart out there tonight and I really wish it paid out of petty cash. Expenses that gener- rhythm on offense. We couldn’t hit a shot. to get a little panicked when they weren’t happened for them.” ally don’t take care of themselves anymore All [the credit] to B-CC, they played very hitting early. I thought they had come out No. 13 Churchill defeated No. 4 North- than cancer takes care of itself. Moreover, well.” much better at the beginning of the second west 45-43 in the opening round. though little I know about health and fitness and subsequent complications, I do know my Sports Briefs medical ABCs: Anything But Cancer. However, cancer has become the name of day to advance to the 4A West region semi- my game and living with it the greatest chal- Whitman Advances finals. Wootton Loses in lenge of my life. Do I ignore it? Do I give in The Vikings will host No. 3 Walter to it? Do I adjust to it? As much as I want to To Region Semifinals Double Overtime “live long and prosper,” and live as normally Johnson at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 27 The No. 2-seed Whitman girls’ basketball with a spot in the region championship The Wootton girls’ basketball team lost with my diagnosis as I would live without it, team defeated No. 10 Blair 46-43 on Mon- 76-68 in double overtime to two-time de- that compromised life expectancy/mortality game up for grabs. thing tends to rear its ugly, uncontrollable fending state champion and No. 1-seed head. The subconscious control it exerts over Gaithersburg on Monday night in the re- me is not so much scary as it is uncomfort- gion quarterfinals. able – and somewhat uncharacteristic of who Sarah Wallerstedt led Wootton with 17 I am and how I want to be. Unfortunately, I points. Sophie Ellis scored 14 points and can’t change the way I think now/how I’m Sheri Addison and Ellie Kobylski each had influenced any more than this life-long mem- 12. ber of Red Sox Nation can become a New York Yankee fan. It’s almost as if your person- No. 8 Wootton defeated No. 9 Magruder ality profile/tendencies are genetically trans- 67-46 in the opening round. formed because of the mutations in your cells brought about by the cancer being trig- gered somehow. You know what you’re School Notes

doing. You think you know why you’re doing Photos by it. But you still can’t stop yourself from doing Email announcements to almanac@connection newspapers.com. Deadline is Thursday at noon. Pho- it. This preoccupation seems to manifest itself tos are welcome. most when I am spending money. I always ask myself if I really need that item now. And Ali Bratun Emma Catherine Devine, a first year French if I do need it now, how long might I actually major at Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pa., has need it for. And how long I might need it for been named to the dean’s list for the fall 2012 se- determines the level of financial commitment mester. A graduate of Thomas Sprigg Wootton I’m willing to make. After all, are we talking High School, she is the daughter of Jack and days, weeks, months or years? Joanna Devine. Washington Episcopal Washington Episcopal Grade 6 students A few decisions that have consumed me of late, involving value versus actual need: School sixth-grade student (from left) Piers Greenan, Morinsola Marissa Yoder, a senior, was named to the dean’s list at the University of Mary Washington. Eight pack of soap. Yes, I need to be Ryan Kyle (mermaid) Tinubu, Sophia Mishurny-Santini, Libby clean, but at what cost and for how long? rehearses a song from the Scanlon, Juliet Faris, and Casey Davis The following area students have been named to A 150-count “Mega” pack of tall kitchen class’ production of “The consult the script as they rehearse the dean’s list for the fall 2012 semester at the bags. We use a bag a week, approximately. Little Mermaid Jr.” “The Little Mermaid Jr.” University of Vermont: Matthew Z. Bruns, a This purchase counts for three years. Who first-year; Zachary W. Byers, a first-year; benefits from that? Aswini Cherukuri, a first-year majoring in wild- Pills/supplements I buy. Do I supply myself WES To Present ‘Little Mermaid Jr.’ life & fisheries biology in the Rubenstein School of with one-month, two-month, three-month, Environment & Natural Resources; Jason M. or longer? Yes, the unit cost goes down but isney’s The Little Mermaid Jr. the public. Fish, a senior majoring in business administration will be performed by the sixth- The 60-minute musical, designed for in the School of Business Administration; Melissa my true cost may go up because my time D M. Guzikowski, a sophomore majoring in an- might be up. grade class of Washington Epis- middle-school aged performers, is based thropology in the College of Arts & Sciences; My AARP membership. One-, three- or copal School, on Thursday, March 14 at on the 2008 Broadway production and Meraz S. Mostafa, a sophomore majoring in five-year renewal. Again, the more years I 7 p.m., Thursday, March 15 at 7 p.m., the 1989 animated feature film. The geography in the College of Arts & Sciences; and prepay, the less the cost. But at what cost? and Saturday, March 16 at 12:30 p.m. sixth-grade cast contains 28 students led Matthew P. Ray, a senior majoring in zoology in Who’s the beneficiary? Me or my the College of Arts & Sciences. beneficiary? Tickets for each show are $5. The mati- by Performing Arts Director Ron What to do? Live like having cancer mat- nee performance is followed by a pizza/ Valenzia. Washington Episcopal School Samantha Dalton Spears has been named to ters or live like it doesn’t? Either way, “I’m a lunch meet and greet with cast members is an independent, coeducational day the fall dean’s list at Radford University. Spears, the daughter of Tomye Spears of Sprinklewood Lane, victim of soicumstance.” in full costume at 11:30 a.m. Tickets for school in Bethesda, for students age 3 to is a freshman communications major. Kenny Lourie is an Advertising Representative for this event are $8 including pizza and per- Grade 8, founded in 1986. For more in- The Potomac Almanac & The Connection Newspapers. formance. All performances are open to formation, visit www.w-e-s.org. Morgane Amat, class of 2014 at Connecticut College, has been named to the dean’s honors list. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Potomac Almanac ❖ February 27 - March 5, 2013 ❖ 11 12 ❖ Potomac Almanac ❖ February 27 - March 5, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com