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Primary Elections A pileated wood- News, Page 2 pecker forages midst Monday’s snowstorm in a Potomac backyard. anac Why Care about Ten Mile Creek? Opinion, Page 4 State Basketball Playoffs Delayed Sports, Page 7

Photo Mary Kimm/The Alm Photo online at potomacalmanac.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.comMarch 5-11, 2014 Potomac Almanac ❖ March 5-11, 2014 ❖ 1 News June primary will likely settle many Slates Set for Primary Elections county races.

Compiled by Ken Moore Green Party candidate Tim Willard. The Almanac Board of Education he filing deadline for candidates While the Board of Education also has at- who plan to run for their party’s General Assembly: Potomac is large and district members, it works differ- nominations was Feb. 25, and divided between District 15 ently than for County Council. While can- T and 16 with one state senator many races for local and state didates for Board of Education in a given offices are now set. The Primary Election is and three delegates per dis- district must live inside the boundaries of scheduled for June 24. Currently there are trict. the district, all voters in the county will vote no elected Republicans from Montgomery to choose members for each district and the County, so in many cases the winners of the County Coun- at-large member. Democratic primary on June 24 will be the cil, District 1 Members of the Board of Education serve likely winner in November. Here is a list of Roger Berliner staggered terms; this year voters will choose candidates in some offices representing the holds County one at-large member, and the members of Potomac area. Council’s District 1 districts 1, 3 and 5. Each race with more In coming months, the Almanac will pub- seat, which serves than two candidates will be listed on the lish more information on the candidates and Potomac. Duchy primary ballot; voters will choose one in issues. (The Almanac sent emails to candi- Trachtenberg announced in each district and the top two vote-getters dates requesting information for future use; February that she will challenge Ber- will go on to the general election in No- candidates should email liner for the Democratic nomination vember. [email protected] if for the County Council seat. Running for the at-large seat for the they did not receive that email.) Board of Education are Edward Amatetti, County Council, Shebra Evans, Merry Eisner Heidorn and County Executive At Large Jill Ortman-Fouse. For District 1, Judy County Councilmember Phil Andrews and , Docca and Kristin Trible have filed. For Dis- former County Executive Douglas M. Nancy Floreen, trict 3, Patricia O’Neill will face Laurie Duncan will challenge incumbent Isiah George L. Leventhal and Hans Riemer, all Potomac residents are represented on Halverson. For District 5, Mike Durso will Leggett. Democrats, serve on the County Council as County Council by District 1 and the four face Larry Edmonds. Republican Jim Shalleck will challenge the four at-large members. Each seeks to at-large members. The Board of Education is a nonpartisan the Democratic primary winner in return, and Democrats Beth Daly and Vivian Republicans Robert Dyer and Shelly November’s election. Malloy have also filed intent to run. Skolnic are also running, in addition to See Slates Set, Page 9

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2 ❖ Potomac Almanac ❖ March 5-11, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Potomac Almanac Editor Steven Mauren 703-778-9415 or [email protected] News See www.potomacalmanac.com

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/The Almanac Franchot speaks at the opening reception for the Montgomery Mary Healey, director of the new County Animal Services and Adop- Montgomery County Animal Ser- tion Center on Friday, Feb. 28. vices and Adoption Center, speaks Franchot called County Executive to the crowd about how her staff is Kenny Kelley, MCPAW vice president, presenting a painting of the new Ike Leggett “the best elected offi- motivated by the love of animals. animal center to Allan Cohen. The painting is by artist Emily Wetzel.º cial in .” Welcoming New Animal Services and Adoption Center McPaw’s efforts recognized. ontgomery County Executive M , County Council President Craig Rice, Council members Phil Andrews, Nancy Navarro, and Montgomery County Police Chief J. Thomas Manger celebrated the completion of the new Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center at a preview opening reception on Friday evening, Feb. 28, it was standing room only as visitors toured the new space. Allan Cohen, president and founder of McPaw, accepts An official ribbon-cutting ceremony and a proclamation from County Councilmember Phil tours of the facility was scheduled for Sat- Andrews and County Executive Ike Leggett at the urday, March 1. opening preview of the new Montgomery County The shelter is a new 49,160-square-foot Montgomery County Police Chief Thomas Manger Animal Services and Adoption Center on Friday, Feb. facility designed to facilitate local families introduces Mary Healey, director of the new Mont- 28. Andrews and Leggett will face each other, and adopting local animals. It includes public gomery County Animal Services and Adoption Cen- former County Executive Doug Duncan, in the June adoption areas, private animal holding and ter. Democratic primary for County Executive. treatment areas, classroom, conference room and office space. Located at the north- west corner of the intersection of Muncaster Mill Road and Airpark Drive in Gaithersburg, the facility will operated pri- marily by the Montgomery County Police Department Animal Services Division. Details About the Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center: ❖ Address: 7315 Muncaster Mill Road, Derwood ❖ Phone Number: 240-773-5900 ❖ Call 9-1-1 to report an animal emergency McPaw Board member Lynn Novelli ❖ Call 301-279-8000 to report an animal-related Lizette Chanock, founder and was a recipient of a “gold coin” of non-emergency president of PetConnect Rescue recognition from Maryland Comp- Hours of Operation with Mike Courlander, PetConnect troller Peter Franchot at the open- ❖ Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 12-7 Rescue board member at the ing reception for the Montgomery p.m. County Executive Isiah Leggett and ❖ Wednesday: Closed opening reception for the new County Animal Services and Adop- ❖ Saturday and Sunday: 12-5 p.m. Montgomery County Animal Ser- Allan Cohen, president and tion Center. Novelli here with Anne ❖ After hours call 301-279-8000 vices and Adoption Center on founder of McPaw. Maher, wife of Maryland Comptrol- Animal Services and Adoption Center website is www.montgomerycountymd.gov/animalservices. Friday, Feb. 28. ler Peter Franchot. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Potomac Almanac ❖ March 5-11, 2014 ❖ 3 Opinion POTOMAC ALMANAC Why Care about Ten Mile Creek? www.PotomacAlmanac.com Newspaper of Potomac A Connection Newspaper Ginny Barnes WMCCA President An independent, locally owned weekly newspaper delivered Next Meeting to homes and businesses. or several months the County Council The public is invited to the West Montgomery County Citizens Association General Meeting on March 12, at 7:15 p.m. at the Potomac Community Center. If schools are closed because of inclement weather, 1606 King Street Fhas been grappling with a Limited Mas- the meeting will be cancelled. Alexandria, Virginia 22314 ter Plan Amendment for Ten Mile Creek. The February meeting was cancelled due to a snowstorm, but speaker Callum Murray, Area 3 Com- The Clarksburg Master Plan, adopted in 1994, munity Planning Leader, Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission (MNCPPC) was able Free digital edition delivered to your email box. Go to staged development in Clarksburg so when to reschedule and speak at the March 12 meeting. Once a year, we ask for an update on the Potomac Subregion Master Plan. Luckily, the planner who connectionnewspapers.com/subscribe triggers were met on stages I - III, the last stage saw the community through the process of updating the plan is still at MNCPPC but the territory he cov- could not go forward without assessing impacts ers has expanded to include not only the Potomac Subregion but the Agricultural Reserve as well. The PUBLISHER of the first three stages on Ten community has faced some unforeseen challenges in recent years, most notably the two and a half years Mary Kimm Mile Creek. Even 20 years ago, of fighting to keep a soccer complex from being built by the county on the 20-acre Brickyard Road school 703-778-9433 WMCCA site. Remaining within the confines of a well-executed Master Plan takes vigilance. While the staff at [email protected] planners realized the high water MNCPPC works to assure it, there are mechanisms and processes over which they have only a voice and @MaryKimm quality of this stream; one of not full control. It is imperative that citizens play our part and keep track of how the Master Plan is being three that empty into the Little Seneca Reser- fulfilled. Mr. Murray will give us a good view of our progress and possible pitfalls. As always, the public EDITORIAL is welcome to attend. PHONE: 703-821-5050 voir which was built in the 1980s to act as an E-MAIL: emergency water supply in times of drought [email protected] should the Potomac River flow drop too low EDITOR to withdraw the massive quantities needed to grass swales to capture and infiltrate runoff cil to protect our “last best stream” and place Steven Mauren, 703-778-9415 supply our regional drinking water. instead of sidewalks and storm drains to di- a higher value on water quality than it ever [email protected] What does this have to do with our commu- rect it. Our Master Plan provides a precedent has before by lowering density on development SPORTS EDITOR nity? A lot. In the 20 intervening years, sev- for making decisions based on protecting wa- sites while also implementing additional cri- Jon Roetman, eral scientific and technological advances have ter resources. teria like extended forest and wetland buffers. 703-224-3015 [email protected] taken place that allow the county to look Ten Mile Creek is benefiting from our expe- Save Ten Mile Creek Coalition proposed a more @jonroetman closely at natural resources, their interrelation- rience and from a full 20 years of monitoring far-reaching full protection plan, which the ship with one another and how these can in- data collected through the Countywide Stream Council did not discuss. But they have been CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Susan Belford, Carole Dell, form responses to development trends. Under Protection Strategy run by the Department of moved by public concern and a joint commit- Cissy Finley Grant, Carole Funger, the Federal Clean Water Act, Montgomery Environmental Protection (DEP). Since the tee is recommending a compromise plan that Colleen Healy, Kenny Lourie, County was compelled to develop a stream County Council work sessions on Ten Mile will allow development within the confines of Ken Moore monitoring program in 1994. Until then, the Creek began early in the new year, DEP aquatic much reduced impervious levels on three sepa- Contributing county had not even put a thermometer in a biologists and regional water quality experts rate properties. Photographers stream to look at temperature changes caused have provided councilmembers with scientific In the coming weeks they will take a final Harvey Levine, Deborah Stevens by heavy rainstorms since the 1970s. It takes data that shows conclusively how levels of vote and determine the future of the Ten Mile Art/Design: time to gather and analyze scientific data from imperviousness from roads, rooftops, parking Creek watershed, Little Seneca Reservoir, and Laurence Foong, John Heinly Production Manager monitoring and see the trends. In the late lots, etc. degrade streams with sediment and the sole source aquifer on which many Geovani Flores 1990s, GIS data also became available which chemicals from runoff. Engineered stormwater upcounty residents depend. The question is: allowed resources like forest cover, wetlands, techniques and facilities are not enough to pro- will it be enough, how will we know, and is Special Assistant to the Publisher biodiversity areas, and steep slopes to be tect highly sensitive streams. Since the DEP such a compromise worth the risk? Jeanne Theismann mapped. With this tool, overlays were made began evaluating the health of streams, biolo- 703-778-9436 to find sensitive areas containing one or more gists have mostly monitored ongoing degra- ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT [email protected] @TheismannMedia significant environmental features. The dation in streams throughout the county. They On Feb. 14, the Potomac Riverkeeper and Potomac Subregion Master Plan Revision was have learned the hard way that once a stream Chesapeake Bay Foundation filed a Complaint the first plan review to make use of the new declines, it is unlikely to be brought back to in Federal Court against Washington Suburban ADVERTISING For advertising information mapping and initial monitoring data. The en- health and attempts at restoration are far more Sanitary Commission (WSSC) for illegal dis- e-mail: vironmental assessment of Potomac’s innumer- costly than preserving our waters through charges and other violations of the Clean Wa- [email protected] able resources created the underpinnings for sound land use and adequate forest buffers. ter Act. The WSSC has dumped more than 30 ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES the final Plan, adopted in 2002. Subsequent Ten Mile Creek is the highest quality stream million pounds of sediments and aluminum Display Advertising: water monitoring data shows that water qual- we have left, a regional reference stream which into the Potomac River in four years. Kenny Lourie 703-778-9425 [email protected] ity in streams, starting in jurisdictions like scientists speaking to the County Council called At our January meeting, Potomac Rockville and Gaithersburg and passing “a jewel in the crown” of Montgomery County. Riverkeeper Matt Logan updated our member- Andrea Smith 703-778-9411 through our subregion on their way to the It has become a rallying cry for clean drinking ship on the hazards to the public water supply Classified Advertising [email protected] Potomac River, are improved by our low den- water and the Save Ten Mile Creek Coalition, for over 4.3 million residents of the region. The sity zoning, considerable forest cover, and even begun in the Spring of 2013, has grown to 30 water filtration plant on River Road in Potomac Debbie Funk by the way roads are constructed. Many have organizations — all urging the County Coun- is the site of discharges named in the suit. National Sales & real Estate 703-778-9444 [email protected] Bulletin Board Jerry Vernon Executive Vice President Email announcements to almanac@ include: Children of Divorce Support at hundreds of locations across the summer camps children ages 7 and [email protected] connectionnewspapers.com. 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An Award-winning Newspaper highly skilled professionals and to variety of interests including ice centers, government buildings and Congressman will in Writing, Photography, Editing, share with others who are facing skating, tennis, golf, gardening, libraries while supplies last. hold a meeting for residents of the Graphics and Design similar challenges. Limited space is outdoor adventure, nature, and Summer Camp Registration Now 8th congressional district. Questions more. Summer camps are available Open. Photoworks at Glen Echo available for some workshops and See Bulletin, Page 9 groups. New programs just added for tots to teens at all skill levels and Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., has 4 ❖ Potomac Almanac ❖ March 5-11, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Happy St. Catrick’s Day! You’ve heard about St. Patrick who drove the snakes out of Ireland‚ but did you know about St. Catrick, who saved the kittens out of shelters? Now’s your chance to find out! Join Lost Dog & Cat Rescue Foundation for a St. Catrick’s Day celebration, and learn how you can help save lives.

= Foster Crew Members will answer questions about the most important thing you can do to help. = Adoption Center Coordinators will provide information about volunteering at PetSmart centers. = Our Transport Coordinator will explain how you can help with little more than some time and a car.

Join us at Lost Dog Café-McLean Saturday, March 15, 3-7 p.m. Enjoy snacks & soft drinks while learning how you can help. 1690 Anderson Road, McLean (near Safeway)

Charlie, delivered by St. Catrick, www.lostdogandcatrescue.org is available for adoption

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Another Delivery of Snow Snow-laden trees along the canal.

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Frozen A backyard swing carries the weight of another snowfall on Monday, March 3. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Potomac Almanac ❖ March 5-11, 2014 ❖ 5 Photos by Deb Stevens/The Almanac

In December 2013, 48 Potomac homes sold between Potomac REAL ESTATE $2,198,000-$453,500. December, 2013 Sales from $1,000,000 to $1,135,000

1 12500 Bracken Hill Lane — $1,135,000

3 11901 Trailridge Drive — $1,100,000

2 10301 Snowpine Way — $1,110,000

4 11317 Willowbrook Drive — $1,082,450

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7 5 8308 Hackamore Drive — $1,075,000 4 6 7705 Hidden Meadow Terrace — $1,060,000

Address ...... BR FB HB ... Postal City .. Sold Price ... Type ...... Lot AC . PostalCode ..... Subdivision ...... Date Sold

1 12500 BRACKEN HILL LN ...... 5 ... 4 ... 1 ..... ROCKVILLE ... $1,135,000 .... Detached ... 2.00 ...... 20854 ... STONEY CREEK FARM ... 12/13/13

2 2 10301 SNOWPINE WAY ...... 4 ... 2 ... 2 ..... POTOMAC ... $1,110,000 .... Detached ... 0.54 ...... 20854 .... POTOMAC OUTSIDE .... 12/06/13

3 11901 TRAILRIDGE DR ...... 4 ... 4 ... 1 ..... POTOMAC ... $1,100,000 .... Detached ... 0.38 ...... 20854 ...... WINTERSET ...... 12/05/13

4 11317 WILLOWBROOK DR ...... 6 ... 4 ... 1 ..... POTOMAC ... $1,082,450 .... Detached ... 0.37 ...... 20854 ...... OLDFIELD ...... 12/10/13

5 5 8308 HACKAMORE DR ...... 4 ... 4 ... 1 ..... POTOMAC ... $1,075,000 .... Detached ... 0.36 ...... 20854 ...... RIVER FALLS ...... 12/04/13

6 7705 HIDDEN MEADOW TER ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ..... POTOMAC ... $1,060,000 .... Townhouse . 0.08 ...... 20854 ...... RIVER FALLS ...... 12/18/13 6 7 12400 BEALL MOUNTAIN LN ...... 6 ... 3 ... 1 ..... POTOMAC ... $1,000,000 .... Detached ... 5.10 ...... 20854 . DARNESTOWN OUTSIDE 12/06/13 Copyright 2014 RealEstate Business Intelligence. Source: MRIS as of January 15, 2014. © Google Map data

6 ❖ Potomac Almanac ❖ March 5-11, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Potomac Almanac Sports Editor Jon Roetman Sports 703-224-3015 or [email protected] See www.potomacalmanac.com State Basketball Playoffs Delayed Due to Weather

he Maryland state basketball playoffs Twere delayed two days due to inclem- ent weather. Region quarterfinal matchups originally scheduled for Monday will be played Wednesday, March 5. The Whitman boys’ and girls’ teams will host a doubleheader. The boys’ team, seeded No. 2 in Section I of the 4A West bracket, will face No. 6 POT030514-350 25x38 POT030514-351 25x38 Richard Montgomery at 5 p.m. Whitman defeated Kennedy 37-31 in the opening round on Feb. 28. The girls’ team, seeded No. 1 in Section I of the 4A West region, will host No. 5 Blair at 7 p.m. Whitman had a first-round bye. Blair de- feated Walter Johnson in the opening round, 54- 40. Photos by Harvey Levine/The Alm The Churchill girls’ team, seeded No. 3 in Sec- tion I of the 4A West region, will travel to face No. 2 Kennedy at 7 p.m. The Bulldogs beat No. 6 Richard Montgomery 77-39 on Feb. 28. Kennedy beat No. 7 Bethesda-Chevy Chase 60-38. The Churchill boys’ team ended its season with a 46-45 loss to Richard Montgomery on Friday. The Bulldogs entered the postseason as the No. 3 seed. The Wootton girls’ team, seeded No. 1 in Sec-

ond II of the 4A West bracket, will host No. 4 anac Gaithersburg at 7 p.m. The Patriots received a first-round bye. Gaithersburg defeated Ben Castagnetti and the Whitman boys’ basketball Clarksburg 71-52. team will host Richard Montgomery at 5 p.m. on Avery Witt and the Whitman girls’ basketball team The Wootton boys’ team lost to Magruder 74- Wednesday as part of a playoff doubleheader with will host Blair at 7 p.m. on Wednesday as part of a 58 in the opening round on Feb. 28, ending the the Whitman girls’ team. playoff doubleheader with the Whitman boys’ team. Patriots’ season.

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Potomac Almanac ❖ March 5-11, 2014 ❖ 7 Wellbeing Creating a Harmonious Family Life

one’s family members is also vital to family Local experts offer harmony. “We all do and say things with- out thinking all the time with our families,” tips for keeping said Rees. “They bear the brunt of all the weight we carry. Try to remember that in your family happy. the heat of the moment and put aside petty grudges.” By Marilyn Campbell

Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Rees Sometimes, says Rees, it’s small, often The Almanac overlooked actions that can have a major impact. “Little things matter so much in s Elizabeth Rees drove her daugh- family life,” she said. “Replacing the soap Ater and two of her daughter’s friends in the soap dish, or asking someone about to a library reading group recently, their day and really caring about the an- the Alexandria, Va., mother of three admits swer, or giving a hand when you see some- that she felt like a chauffeur at first. But one struggling. When my husband hears my she had a change of heart after hearing car in the driveway when I return from the sounds of laughter. grocery store and comes out to help carry “They were giggling and so sweet in the the bags … I notice and I feel cared for.” back,” said Rees, the associate rector at Letiecq said, “With myriad external stres- Saint Aidan’s Episcopal Church in Alexan- sors and pressures on family systems, it is dria. “Suddenly that moment of grace Elizabeth Rees, the associate rector at Saint Aidan’s Episcopal Church in really important that families … work to- turned it all around and I felt privileged to Alexandria, says laughter, forgiveness and gratitude are among the gether to model positive coping strategies be there. I think that sort of thing happens factors that create a harmonious family life. Here she is pictured on a and moderate conflict and anxiety levels. all the time if only we are paying attention.” family vacation with her daughter Maya, 3; her husband Holden Parents can model healthy conflict resolu- What are the keys to paying attention and Hoofnagle; her son Dylan, 7; and daughter Sophia, 10. tion practices and support their children’s creating a happier family life? Experts say positive coping and adaptation. This often it’s important to stop trying to do everything creating balance even more challenging. “I together and prioritize what they value takes a lot of work, learning skills that we 100 percent and make other things a prior- see children who are stressed to always be most,” said Colleen Vesely, Ph.D., an assis- may not have picked up from our own fam- ity. They offer their top tips for creating the best,” said Dr. Bruce Pfeffer, a Potomac, tant professor of early childhood education ily systems [such as] practice, cooperation balance. Md.-based child psychiatrist. and human development and family science and patience.” “With three young kids, a two-career Parents play a critical role in helping chil- at George Mason University. “Be purpose- “Learn and implement effective commu- marriage and way too many activities, I find dren create a healthy balance of work and ful. Children will likely remember quality nication skills,” said Rees. “Share what you this balance as hard as everyone else and play, he added, explaining that “parents time spent with a parent who was fully are feeling with those all-important ‘I state- am absolutely preaching to myself,” said must serve as rudders to guide their chil- present than whether the house was per- ments’ that we know about but find so hard Rees. dren [toward the] peace of mind that comes fect or the laundry folded.” to use in the heat of the moment. Stop what with a supportive home environment, em- Rees encourages stressed parents to give we are doing when there is something we EXPERTS SAY living in a competitive area phasis on gaining joy in life, along with themselves time alone as well. “I am part really need to listen to, and then really lis- like the Washington, D.C., region can make appropriate goals and achieving.” of a prayer and listening group on Tuesday ten with empathy and love. … Not just Michael Moynihan, head of the Upper nights. We come together and have a time thinking it, but saying ‘I love you,’ ‘I’m sorry,’ School at The Heights School in Potomac, of silence and share where we are in our ‘I forgive you,’ ‘thank you.’” Md., agrees. “The most significant obstacles lives. For me, that’s my chance for renewal, Manage expectations. “Reasonable expec- to harmonious family life today are over refreshment, and it makes me return home tations seem like a big piece of this, for our- scheduling and over connectedness … re- with a completely different attitude. … For selves, for our kids, for our partners,” said sulting in families that are pulled in many others, it might be a walk in the woods or Rees. “Remember to step back and think different directions for activities, and when coffee with a about what re-

Photo by they have those brief moments together, are good friend, or ally matters and often plugged into various electronic de- an hour at the try to place less vices,” he said. gym. It’s hard “The solution is to schedule importance on Make finding uninterrupted family time to make space the rest.”

Debbie Stevens family time such as meals a priority. “The solution is to schedule fam- for yourself, Parents are a ily time such as meals together — without but it can make together — without electronic child’s best role electronic devices — and to protect this time a big differ- models for deal- from other activities,” said Moynihan. ence in how devices to interrupt being ing with set- Rees suggests being present and engaged. you treat the backs. “Parents /The Almanac “So much of life is spent in work and prepa- people around present to each other.” must help their ration and accomplishments that it’s hard you.” — Michael Moynihan, children be resil- sometimes to live in the moment,” she said. When it head of Upper School, The Heights School ient when goals “Maybe some days the only time you have comes to build- are not met,” together is in the car. ... Try to remember to ing a harmoni- said Pfeffer. make the most of even those moments.” ous family life, which elements matter “Sometimes the best growth can be gained Diabetes Research Bethany Letiecq, Ph.D., an associate pro- most? “Love, obviously, is essential,” said by resilience after a disappointment.” Jake and his mother Jennifer fessor of human development and family Rees. “But that’s a big and amorphous word Reilly, a dietitian, attended the science at George Mason University, said and really has to be much more about how LAUGHTER HELPS A LOT, too. “Try not 4th annual Type 1 Diabetes “It’s also important to find joy in the mun- we live than what we feel when it comes to to take things so seriously and to see the Research Summit on Saturday. dane and to give one’s self and others a daily relationships. When we are stressed humor even in the mistakes and the impos- March 1. Hosted by the Juve- break ... to be patient, empathic and com- or worried or tired, our closest relationships sible moments,” said Rees. nile Diabetes Research Foun- passionate with yourself and with your are the ones that take the biggest hit. It is “There really is not one ‘right’ way to par- dation, the program high- coparent. ...But that doesn’t mean not hold- in those all-too-frequent moments that we ent a child or engage in family life,” said lighted the latest in type 1 ing everyone accountable to the family sys- have to work the hardest at things like kind- Letiecq . “Every parent-child relationship, diabetes education, resources tem, which is also critical.” ness, respect, thinking of how the other every family system is unique in terms of and technology. “Parents might consider the importance person feels.” what each person brings to the relation- of quality time versus quantity of time spent The willingness to forgive oneself and ship.”

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From Page 2 Susan C. Lee seeks election to the Senate, in addition to J’aime body, and candidates do not de- Drayton and Hugh Hill. clare any party affiliation. Any reg- Republican Meyer Marks will by Michael Matese istered voter will be able to vote challenge the winner. for the Board of Education in the Swimming Pool primary, even those registered as House of Delegates (D-15) Trends Independents. Delegates Kathleen Dumais, As summer nears (or even when Aruna Miller and David Fraser- its balmy memory is keeping you General Assembly Hidalgo seek re-election to their warm in wintertime), the thoughts of In the General Assembly, parts positions on Maryland’s House of many homeowners turn to thoughts of Potomac are represented by Dis- Delegates and Bennett Rushkoff of lounging by the pool and ways to improve the overall ambiance of your trict 16, which also covers will also compete for one of the pool area. Both traditional, in- Bethesda, and parts are repre- three seats. ground pools and more cost-effective, sented by District 15, which also Republicans Flynn Ficker, Ed above-ground options are both covers the upcounty area. Edmunds and Christine Thron are choices that add hours of endless enjoyment to a home while you’re slated to challenge the winners. living in it, and dollar value to homes State Senator (D-15) on the market. Sen. Brian J. Feldman will be un- House of Delegates (D-16) For both options, there are any opposed in June’s primary elec- In District 16, seven Democrats number of ways to spruce up the pool area of a home on the market, mak- tion. Republican Robin Ficker will have filed for the three available ing it ever more appealing to the pro- challenge him in the November delegate seats. Current delegates spective buyer. When it comes to election. Bill Frick and Ariana Kelly will decking material, paving stones are an option that is fast-growing in compete with Peter Dennis, Hrant popularity. Industry professionals State Senator (D-16) Jamgochian, Marc Korman, Karen cite advantages to paving stones such Longtime D-16 Senator Brian Kuker-Kihl and Gareth Murray. as their ability to outperform, outlast Frosh is running for Attorney Gen- Just one Republican has filed so and outshine stone set in mortar, grass, wood, concrete or brick when eral, opening his seat on the Mary- far to run for Delegate in District it comes to flexibility, durability and land State Senate. District 16 Del. 16, Rose Marie Li. strength. Paving stones are available in a variety of colors and sizes, lay Bulletin Board well if installed properly and are less susceptible to shifting, sagging, cracking and separating. From Page 4 Your Elected Representatives Above-ground pool owners, as Proposing to Spend Taxpayer with traditional in-ground pools, and comments from the audience will be Money?” is the topic of the should consider adding decking and taken. Montgomery County Civic Federation. Free. Visit fencing to the above-ground pool Potomac Village Deli Catering www.montgomerycivic.org for more. unit—with just a few minor upgrades FRIDAY/MARCH 7 that are cost-efficient, your afford- Democratic Primary Debate. 7:30 able pool option can add untold value Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner Catering a.m. at the Hyatt Regency, One TUESDAY/MARCH 11 to your home’s asking price. Once Bethesda Metro Center in Bethesda. Discussion on Sustainable you’ve taken the time to invest in the Features current County Executive Seafood. 7:30 p.m. at Our Lady of appearance and function of your pool Ike Leggett, former County Executive Mercy Catholic Church, 9200 area, not only do you have the cool- • • Doug Duncan and County Kentsdale Drive. Hear about fresh vs. est place to spend your hottest 301 299 5770 Councilmember Phil Andrews. They farmed fish, how to avoid seafood months, but you’ve got a sizzling fea- will address issues facing the county. fraud and get some new recipes to ture to display to buyers when your www.potomacvillagedeli.com $25/chamber member; $35/general. try. Free. home hits the market! Visit www.bethesdamagazine.com/ Montgomery-County-Executive- For professional advice on all aspects Democratic-Candidate-Debate/ for THURSDAY/MARCH 13 of buying and selling real estate, call: more. Information Session. 6:30-8 p.m. at MICHAEL MATESE VisArts, 155 Gibbs St., Rockville. Long & Foster Realtors High school students can learn about MONDAY/MARCH 10 the Youth Leadership Montgomery 301-806-6829 Meeting. 7:45-10 p.m. at County program. Free. Visit Council Office Building, 100 www.leadershipmontgomerymd.org [email protected] Home of Your Maryland Ave., Rockville. “How Are for more. Corporate & Residential Catering Headquarters

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Not Yet, Email community entertainment events to Free. 301-299-7087. www.w-e-s.org for more. [email protected]. Deadline is Contra Dance. 7:30 p.m. lessons start; 8:15 - Thursday at noon. Photos and artwork encouraged. 11:30 p.m. dancing in the Spanish Ballroom at Really CLASSES & WORKSHOPS Glen Echo, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Art Classes. Visit www.visartcenter.org or 301- Glen Echo Open Band provides music. $10/ By KENNETH B. LOURIE ONGOING 315-8200 for a list of the winter classes, such as adult; free for those age 17 and under. Visit While we’re exchanging pleasantries here, in Mommy & Me (& Daddy, Too). Third Tuesday the Art of Watercolor, Advanced Artistic www.glenechopark.org for more. each month. 10 a.m. at Rockville Town Square. Anatomical Drawing and Painting Studio. Salsa Dance. 8 p.m.-midnight in the Back Room semi real time – although this column will not be Located at VisArts, 155 Gibbs St., Rockville. Annex at Glen Echo, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., most read until March 6th (I need to submit it on Meet for a morning out with active learning and creative play with lunch specials, story time, arts New Classes. Photoworks, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. $12. Visit www.glenechopark.org. Monday, March 3rd as we go to press on and crafts, sing-a-longs, prizes and more. Visit Glen Echo, is holding new classes. Visit http:// Tuesday, March 5th), I feel the obligation, given glenechophotoworks.org/gallery/ or 301-634- rockvilletownsquare.com/events/mommy-and- SATURDAY/MARCH 15 how last week’s column ended, to update you me. 2226 for a list of classes and to register. on the results from my February 26th CT Scan. Art Exhibition. Classes are taught year-round for Summer Camp Expo. 9 a.m.-noon at Cabin John Ice Rink, 10610 Westlake Drive, Rockville. Meet Presumably, by the title you all have determined beginner, intermediate and advanced students. THURSDAY/MARCH 6 that as of this writing, Saturday, March 1st, I have Fridays 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m.-4 naturalists and experienced recreational p.m., and Sundays noon-4 p.m. At Glen Echo Blues Dance. 8:15 p.m. lessons start, dancing professionals to learn all about summer camps. not heard back from my oncologist. Typically, I from 9-11:30 p.m. in the Back Room Annex, Find the summer camps that are the perfect fit would have already heard from him, electroni- Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. Call 301-634-2273 or visit www.artglasscenteratglenecho.org. 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. $8. Capital for your children. On-site registration is cally. But so far, not a peep, electronic or other- Glassworks. Saturdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Blues presents the dances. Visit available. Visit www.parkpass.org for more. wise and believe me, I’ve been checking, as you Glassworks is the area’s first glass school. www.capitalblues.org for more. Theater Performance. 12:30 p.m. at might imagine. Classes are taught year-round for both new and Washington Episcopal School, 5600 Little Falls Parkway, Bethesda. A special pizza lunch with This non-communication has happened twice advanced students. At Glen Echo Park, 7300 FRIDAY/MARCH 7 before that I can remember. The first time, my MacArthur Blvd. Call 301-634-2280 or visit the cast in costume starts at 11:30 a.m. $8 for oncologist did not e-mail results to me because www.innervisionglassworks.com. Contra Dance. 7:30 p.m. lessons start; 8:15 - lunch. The 6th grade class is performing “The 11:30 p.m. dancing in the Spanish Ballroom at Wizard of Oz.” $6/adult; $5/student. Visit he said, as a presumptive courtesy, he doesn’t Photoworks. A resource for both student and professional photographers to develop their Glen Echo, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. www.w-e-s.org for more. like to share bad news in an e-mail. The second talents through classes, workshops, and Sligo Creek Stompers will provide music. $10/ Quarter Auction. 2 p.m. at Gaithersburg Activity time he neglected to send a post-CT Scan e-mail, exhibitions. Open Saturdays 1-4 p.m., Sundays adult; $5/age 17 and under. Visit Center, 506 S. Frederick Ave., Gaithersburg. A the news was good and sort of not worth men- 1-8 p.m., and during all scheduled classes and www.glenechopark.org for more. Quarter Auction is described as auction meets tioning, he said, because the news wasn’t bad; if workshops. At Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur bingo meets raffle. Doors open at 1 p.m. to register and pick up paddles and quarters, check that makes any sense at all. Either way, the Blvd. Call 301-634-2274 or visit SATURDAY/MARCH 8 silence is hardly golden. And the longer I live, the www.glenechophotoworks.org. out all the vendors and bid on the silent auction less patience I have for such irregularities. Theater Performance. See “Miss Nelson is Performance. 8 p.m. at Bethesda Blues & Jazz items. $15 in advance, or $20 at the door; Supper Club, 7719 Wisconsin Ave. Maggie Rose admission includes $10 in quarters and 1 And what complicates my interpretation of Missing” at Adventure Theatre at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. Based on the will perform. Visit www.bethesdabluesjazz.com/ bidding paddle. Additional paddles are $2 each, this most recent electronic silence is that I have children’s book “Miss Nelson is Missing” by for tickets. or 3 paddles for $5. For advance tickets, contact previously made it clear to my oncologist that my Harry G. Allard, Jr. Through March 9. Tickets Music Performance. 7:30 p.m. at Saint Mark Jamie at 301-990-8903, or jamiep@hospice not receiving these post-CT Scan results, how- can be purchased at www.adventuretheatre- Presbyterian Church, 10701 Old Georgetown caring.org. ever good, bad or indifferent they may be, is far mtc.org or 301-634-2270. Road, Rockville. Hear Carrie Newcomer Parents’ Afternoon Swing Dance. 2:30-5:30 more difficult for Team Lourie than actually Drop in Art Activities. Every Saturday from perform. $25/advance; $29/door; discounts for p.m. in the Ballroom Annex, 7300 MacArthur receiving them. So now, after we’ve established 9:30 a.m.-noon in the Candy Corner Studio at students with ID. Visit www.imtfolk.org or 301- Blvd., Glen Echo. All ages can dance. $8, 12 and 960-3655. under are free. Visit www.glenechopark.org. these communication guidelines (expectations, Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., parents Dance Bethesda Concert. 8 p.m. at Round Music Performance. 7:30 p.m. at Winston requirements even) it is a bit perplexing as to and children can explore a new art form or theme. $10/child, parent combo. Drop-in only. House Theatre, 4545 East-West Highway, Churchill High School, 11300 Gainsborough why we’ve not heard anything. But is it cause for Visit www.pgip.org for more. Bethesda. Watch as seven professional Road. Hear “Songs for a New World” performed concern? I’ll tell you what it’s cause for: unneces- Theater Performance. From Feb. 5-March 16, performers and choreographers take the stage. by a full orchestra featuring students and guest sary and barely controllable anxiety and stress see “Rumpelstiltskin” at Imagination Stage, $20/adult; $10/child 12 and under. Visit vocalists. Tickets are $20-$35. Visit concerning the interpretation of what any of it 4908 Auburn Ave., Bethesda. Showtimes are www.bethesda.org for more. www.youngartistsamerica.org or 301-272-8604. definitively means. Saturdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. Swing Dance. 8 p.m.-midnight at Spanish Swing Dance. 8 p.m.-midnight at Spanish Maybe it means nothing because there was and are appropriate for ages 5-10. Tickets start Ballroom at Glen Echo, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. Ballroom at Glen Echo, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. at $10. Visit www.imaginationstage.org or 301- $18. Visit www.glenechopark.org for more. Features music by George Bedard Band. $18. an internal computer problem that “sent” e-mails Visit www.glenechopark.org for more. into cyberspace, rather than their intended 280-1660 for tickets. Theater Performance. See “Sleeping Beauty” in recipients? Perhaps the staff Radiologist called in SUNDAY/MARCH 9 the Puppet Co. Playhouse at Glen Echo Park, SUNDAY/MARCH 16 sick that day or had to leave town unexpectedly 7300 MacArthur Blvd. Performances are Ballroom Dance. 3-6 p.m. at Spanish Ballroom at and no replacement could be found – in a timely Thursdays and Fridays at 10 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.; Glen Echo, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. Dance to live Library Book Sale. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at manner, to read all the X-Rays, CT Scans, MRIs, Saturdays and Sundays at 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. music by Hot Society Orchestra of Washington. Beth Sholom Congregation, 11825 Seven Locks etc. that day and as a result, results and commu- Runs Feb. 13-March 23. $10. Recommended for All ages. $14. Visit www.glenechopark.org for Road. Find books for all ages. E-mail nication of said results have been delayed? grades Pre-K-6. Visit www.thepuppetco.org or more. [email protected] for more. 301-634-5380. Family Dance. 3-5 p.m. in Back Room Annex, Waltz Dance. 2:45-6 p.m. in the Spanish Maybe my oncologist is on vacation or out sick 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. $5/age 4 and Ballroom at Glen Echo, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. himself or had to leave town unexpectedly and Art Exhibit. See “Collective Ink: Recent Work of Eight Printmakers” in the Popcorn Gallery at older. No experience necessary. Visit Dance to live music by SomeAssembly. $10. Visit my scan results/his assessment/summary of them Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. This www.fsgw.org or 301-315-9461. www.waltztimedances.org for more. are sitting in his in box and were not sent exhibit will showcase art of print in all its Argentine Tango. 6:30-11 p.m. at Ballroom Music Performance. 3 p.m. at Music Center at because, as I would understand, he prefers to variety of technique. Free. Hours are Saturdays Annex, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. DJ Rene Davila Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North send out his own e-mails? Heck, there might and Sundays from noon-6 p.m. Runs Feb. 15- will mix the music. $15/person; $10/dance Bethesda. Escolania De Montserrat will perform. even be protocol/privacy issues that prevent such March 16. Visit www.glenechopark.org or 301- only. Visit www.glenechopark.org for more. Tickets are $25-$35. Visit www.strathmore.org communications from being forwarded unless all 634-2222. Contra Dance. 7 p.m. lessons start; 7:30 -10:30 or 301-581-5100 for tickets. Art Exhibit. See “Love is in the Air” at Photoworks p.m. dancing in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Music Performance. 3 p.m. at Winston Churchill parties agree in advance. In fact, never before Echo, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. AP and High School, 11300 Gainsborough Road. Hear have I received e-mails from any other oncolo- Gallery in Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. Exhibit runs Feb. 21-March 31. Features the Banty Roosters provides music. $13/ “Songs for a New World” performed by a full gist. It’s always been Dr. “H.” Or maybe, the images from more than 35 amateur and nonmember; $10/member; $5/age 17 and orchestra featuring students and guest vocalists. results are so bad that, despite our previous con- professional photographers living and working under. Visit www.glenechopark.org for more. Tickets are $20-$35. Visit versations on the subject, my oncologist is ignor- in the Washington Metropolitan Area. Hours are www.youngartistsamerica.org or 301-272-8604. Scrabble Scramble Fundraiser. 6-9 p.m. at ing my preference in order to tell me in person, Saturdays 1-4 p.m. and Sundays from 1-8 p.m. WEDNESDAY/MARCH 12 since he will be seeing me on Friday, March 7th Visit www.glenechophotoworks.org for more. Manor Country Club, 14901 Carrolton Road, for our regularly scheduled post-CT appoint- Theater Performance. See “Inside Out” at Talk. 6:45-8 p.m. at Meadowside Nature Center, Rockville. The Literacy Council of Montgomery 5100 Meadowside Lane, Rockville. Patterson County will host a SCRABBLE® SCRAMBLE to ment? Or maybe the results are so good, he Imagination Stage, 4908 Auburn Ave., Bethesda. Runs March 1-April 6. Performances are Clark will discuss “Invasive Plant Harvest: Art raise money for the organization’s adult literacy wants to tell me in person and see for himself the Tuesdays-Fridays at 10:30 a.m. and 11:45 a.m., from Alien Weeds.” Free. Register at programs. Tickets are $250 for a table of four, joy and relief his care has brought to a patient of and Saturdays-Sundays at 10 a.m. and 11:15 www.parkpass.org. Course # 267899. and all proceeds go directly to the Literacy his whom he originally characterized as terminal a.m. The story tells of two children who use Council. Dinner is included, along with a silent and gave a “13-month to two-year” prognosis? auction and raffle. E-mail their imagination and dress-up to turn their THURSDAY/MARCH 13 Or, as Paul Harvey never said: you don’t know room into a wonderland of mess. Interactive [email protected] or 301-610-0030. the rest of the story. show appropriate for ages 1-5. Tickets are $10- Blues Dance. 8:15 p.m. lessons start, dancing Argentine Tango. 6:30-11 p.m. at Back Room Consequently, what one experiences, as 12 with a $5 lap seat for children under 12 from 9-11:30 p.m. in the Back Room Annex, Annex, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. DJ Rene Davila 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. $8. Capital will mix the music. $15/person; $10/dance maybe you can tell from the previous paragraph, months. Tickets can be purchased at www.imaginationstage.org, at the box office or Blues presents the dances. Visit only. Visit www.glenechopark.org for more. is a non-stop rearranging and reinterpreting of 301-280-1660. www.capitalblues.org for more. Contra Dance. 7 p.m. lessons start; 7:30 -10:30 one’s medical circumstances, potential medical Theater Production. See “The Great American Theater Performance. 7 p.m. at Washington p.m. dancing in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen circumstances, real and/or imagined medical cir- Trailer Park Musical” presented by Rockville Episcopal School, 5600 Little Falls Parkway, Echo, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. cumstances, and anxiety over any and all of Musical Theatre at the Arts Barn, 311 Kent Bethesda. The 6th grade class is performing Coracree provides music. $13/nonmember; $10/ them. Square Road, Gaithersburg. Runs April 4-20. “The Wizard of Oz.” $6/adult; $5/student. Visit member; $5/age 17 and under. Visit Still, I’ve been through this kind of waiting Visit http://www.r-m-t.org/ or 301-258-6394. www.w-e-s.org for more. www.glenechopark.org for more. before for medical results. It’s not easy, but I can Art Exhibit. “Seeing it in Black and White” is on handle it. Nevertheless, it sort of seems like a exhibit at Gallery Har Shalom in Congregation FRIDAY/MARCH 14 THURSDAY/MARCH 20 Har Shalom, 11510 Falls Road, March 2-April waste of my ability to handle such things, given 28. The exhibit features prints, photography, Theater Performance. 7 p.m. at Washington Blues Dance. 8:15 p.m. lessons start, dancing the seriousness of what I may yet have to handle. glass jewelry and more. Hours are Monday- Episcopal School, 5600 Little Falls Parkway, from 9-11:30 p.m. in the Back Room Annex, Bethesda. The 6th grade class is performing 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. $8. Capital Kenny Lourie is an Advertising Representative for Thursday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Fridays from 9 The Potomac Almanac & The Connection Newspapers. a.m.-3 p.m. and Sundays from 9 a.m.-noon. “The Wizard of Oz.” $6/adult; $5/student. Visit Blues presents the dances. 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