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A Biweekly Newspaper May 30, 2008 Volume V, Number 4. Clarksburg Getting Ready to Celebrate 256th Anniversary

he Clarksburg Historical So- Clarksburg was first settled in back then, Clarksburg actually rivaled Rockville and Poolesville as one of the Ryan Pike becomes our area’s newest ciety, Inc., with the help of 1752 by William Clarke, who came largest towns in Montgomery County. Eagle Scout. See Local News Tother groups and individu- here from Lancaster, Pennsylvania to One of the most popular events on Page 14. als, is preparing for its June 7 Clarks- trade with the Seneca Native Ameri- burg Day festival. This year’s event cans. His son, John, built a family during Clarksburg Day is a walking helps mark the 256th anniversary of home at 23346 Frederick Road (Route tour of twenty sites within the old sec- the township. 355), and it is from this family that the tion of Clarksburg. The Clarke family town was named. home, built in 1797, and the Horace Clarksburg was a Wilson house, built circa 1800, are thriving town in the mid- just two of the highlights of the tour. 1800s having a general Dr. Horace Wilson was a highly-ac- store, tanneries, leather- complished resident having been a making machines, black- physician, state delegate, and senator. smiths, and wheelwright The home actually has been the home shops. Andrew Jackson to many doctors over the years. Students from Poolesville Elementary stopped in Clarksburg While the main events will be held School presented this banner of to dine at a tavern called on Wims Road next to Clarksburg appreciation to the wounded soldiers Dowden’s Ordinary High School, there will be a special visiting from Walter Reed Army on his way to become Medical Center. See more pictures on president. It may sur- Page 24. Clarksburg Day 2008 will be bigger and better. prise many to learn that -Continue on Page 19. in spring 2009 as Soccerplex Plans part of the launch of Women’s Profes - Expansion of sional Soccer. An earlier league ended Stadium play in 2003. The Freedom will play By Kristen Milton at the facility at least three years, Hef- he Maryland Soccer Foun- felfinger said, but dation hopes to nearly the league requires Why are five PHS students in the bush double the stadium seat- better than one in the hand? Read T a 6,500-seat stadium ing at its Boyds soccerplex by next seating capacity, Local News on Page 19 spring in anticipation of play by a new and the Boyds soc- women’s professional soccer league. cerplex currently The plans were revealed during the offers only about group’s May 1 annual report to the 3,400 seats. Montgomery Planning Board. The Heffelfinger foundation, which holds a forty-year said bids for the The Maryland Soccerplex in Boyds lease on the 162-acre facility in a pri- work and associated vate/public partnership, is required by fencing were already being sought, the facility to make itself available for that lease to provide an annual report and she hoped to bring plans before larger events. Heffelfinger noted that to the board on its finances and future the board this summer for approval. the improvements would not require plans. A community meeting would be held debt service on the part of the founda- The expanded seating plans were in the meantime, she said, to inform tion. “This will be paid by others,” she the biggest development in a presen- neighbors of the new plans and seek said, without specifying the source of tation by executive director Trish Hef- input. the money. felfinger. Heffelfinger said Washing- “That’s sort of a major improve- Later in the May 1 discussion, ton Freedom, a team chaired by John ment,” Heffelfinger acknowledged. board member Allison Bryant alluded Hendricks—whose wife Maureen is a They moved Clarksburg Day to However, the soccerplex lease had to funding issues when he asked soccerplex board member—will begin a new location this year, but it’s anticipated eventual stadium expan- not that hard to get there. See our playing at the Maryland Soccerplex sion to 7,500 seats, she said, allowing -Continued on Page 25. special Guide beginning on Page 16. May 30, 2008 The Monocacy Monocle Page 

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John Poole Middle School students held a car wash and concert to send the concert band and director Robert Fogleman to a band festival competition at King’s Dominion

The annual Potomac Hunt Races on Partnership Road successfully dealt with a saturated race course as this pack of jumping horses attests. Photograph by Ed Lunsford

Herb Brown is first to take the putting competition challenge during the PHS Booster Club’s Jake Perkins Golf Tournament. Others pictured: Charles Self, Chet Anderson, and Chip Dunn.

The Jake Perkins Annual Golf Tournament to benefit Poolesville High School athletic programs through its booster club was played at Bretton Woods Country Club. Pictured are Bill Jamison, Jodi Brooks, Kathy Kenly, Frank Jamison, John Warren, and Sue Kramek. May 30, 2008 The Monocacy Monocle Page 

a grape grower noticed one day that his spots turns yellow. with a systemic fungicide. This should In the Garden roses had powdery mildew, he knew it You can prevent fungal diseases by protect your roses from most diseases. was immediately time to spray sulfur on spraying with a fungicide, but it will not A systemic one is better, as it will not be his grapes to prevent them from getting cure the condition. What do you do? I washed off by rain. Spray as needed for A Bed of Roses the same disease. Roses also warn of heavily prune the stems that have black insects. Here again a systemic solution By Maureen O’Connell other diseases and growing problems spot. Don’t worry; you won’t kill the is preferable. I use Orthenex Insect and before they affect the grapevines, and bush by pruning, but if you leave it the Disease Systemic spray. I have over I was recently in Napa, California. they serve as a habitat for some benefi- way it is, the fungus will spread to all eighty rose bushes, so I need a large The floor of the Napa Valley encom- cial insects that eat other undesirable the leaves and defoliate the entire bush. sprayer. If you have only a few bushes, passes the towns of Napa, Yountville, insects. It will weaken and then die. If you prune a ready-mixed spray bottle will be suf- Oakville, Rutherford, St. Helena, and Maintaining healthy roses in the it, it will delay flowering, but the bush ficient. Last year, Bayer came out with a Calistoga. The valley’s rolling hills and Napa Valley is easier than in Monocacy will set new leaves and re-grow. new product called Bayer All-In-One. It rhythmic lines of grape vines are home country because of the valley’s moderate Set up a health maintenance pro- is a three-way systemic product that fer- to many of California’s legendary vine- climate. During the spring and summer gram now for your roses. Once a month tilizes and provides insect and disease yards, from the large estates of Beau- months, the temperatures are in the from now until September, fertilize control. It is not a spray. You pour lieu, Beringer, Louis Martini, Stag’s seventies and eighties, and there is low with a rose-specific fertilizer, such as humidity. It is an ideal climate to grow Rose Tone. Spray about once a week Leap, and Sterling Vineyards to the -Continue on Page 21. small family-owned Cakebread Cellars, all flowers, especially roses. When I Hill Family Estate, and Bourassa Vine- was there, however, the area was in the yard. Driving the thirty-mile distance midst of a heat wave; the temperatures on the scenic Silverado Trail from Napa were in the low one hundreds. to Calistoga, you pass on both sides Our climate can be notoriously of the narrow, winding road beauti- difficult to grow and maintain healthy ful well-landscaped vineyards. They roses. Our hot, humid weather favors have perfectly-spaced row after row many rose fungal diseases, and the of grapevines growing on Y-shaped Japanese beetles can destroy entire stakes. I noticed that almost every vine- gardens. Generally, late May and June yard, both small and grand, had rose are the best months for roses in our area. bushes in multiple shades of red, pink, The weather is warm, but not extremely yellow, and white planted at the end of hot, and the beetles don’t arrive until each row. There were also rose bushes about the fourth of July. Well, this year planted at the vineyard’s entrance, up is going to be the exception. The month the driveway, and around the parking of May has been the wettest in fifty-five areas and the manor house. There were years. The rain continued for days, so roses everywhere in the towns. The plants’ leaves were wet for a long period Napa Valley was a large bed of roses. of time. The temperatures have jumped I was curious as to why there were around from the eighties to the forties roses strategically planted near the and fifties and back again to the eight- rows of vines and how they main- ies—all ingredients for a perfect storm of tained them. At one of the vineyards, I fungal diseases. This year, I was travel- asked one of the gardeners these ques- ing a bit in the early spring and did not tions. He told me that in the Napa Val- follow my own advice to spray with a ley and throughout the wine regions fungicide as soon as leaves appeared on of France, you will see roses planted my rose bushes. Consequently, about along the edges of the vineyards. one half of my roses have a bad case of Traditionally, they have served as an black spot. It is caused by the fungus early warning system to protect the Diplocarpon rosae. The symptoms start grape vines, the equivalent of a miner’s with small, round, black spots, ranging canary. Roses and grapevines are both in size from a sixteenth to a half inch in susceptible to the fungus powdery diameter, appearing on the upper sides mildew. Roses are more sensitive, so if of the leaves. Leaf tissue adjacent to May 30, 2008 The Monocacy Monocle Page  in the Montgomery County govern- Commentary ment, but it’s mighty small, compara- tively. What if the whole county council were representing only the Up-County Worlds Apart and nothing but the Up-County? That By Dominique Agnew would be mighty fine. Of course, the Down-County would say, Where’s our How many times has it occurred representation? Well, my friends, I have that visitors from the Down-County re- a solution. If I may put forth a Mod- gion of Montgomery County have come est Proposal (not in the style of Swift, to the Ag Reserve and exclaimed over mind you, but Modest, nonetheless). its beauty? They never realized what a The Down-County can have its county jewel it is. How many people does that council (and it can eat it, too). We will leave who don’t come to our area, who no longer join them, for, you see, we don’t appreciate what it represents, and will have our own county—a county who could care less about it—whether where we make the rules, a county it exists or not? Too many, sadly, is the where we choose our destiny, a county answer. It’s as if they live in a different where silly laws for city people won’t world and don’t understand our world, apply (cats must be on a leash when our beliefs and values, and our way of outside—whatever), a county where life. people who want city laws should move Maybe the time is now. back to the city (or suburbia in that We who live in this area (most of other county, the Montgomery one). the Monocle readership) are fighting for The time is upon us, my friends, for our lives, it seems. Everybody wants a secession. a piece of the Ag Reserve—and not al- Ah, you need a moment for reflec- ways for the best of reasons. There have tion and contemplation, yes? Let me been created a few organizations (For a help you. I Propose that the Ag Reserve Rural Montgomery, for example, or the break off from the rest of Montgomery Montgomery Countryside Alliance, to County and become its own, proper name another) which actively combat county. Why not? For that matter, I those who wish to encroach upon and urge those in Frederick County who are sully the richness of the natural beauty like-minded, namely the southern and we’re trying to preserve. It has been said southwestern regions along the Po- before, no one ever takes a develop- tomac, to join us. Do you think our new I immediately began to consider ment and turns it back into a farm. Once county needs a name? I thought so too, Commentary the possibilities. What if I had been farms are developed, they are devoured and so, to commemorate the greatest unable to swerve due to oncoming forever. Much money has been raised landmark in our new county—Sug- traffic or perhaps just not having and spent in an effort to protect the Re- arloaf Mountain—I Propose: Sugar Road Hazards enough time to react? In that case, serve, to educate the Down-Countians County. If you want to say it with atti- By John Clayton I could have hit the two of them, about this natural resource. Wouldn’t tude: Sugah County. If you want to say or perhaps just startled the hawk it be nice if we didn’t have to protect it? it with sweetness: Sugah County—this I was almost hit by a snake on enough to drop the snake. Had I been Maybe that money could be raised to pronunciation has a different inflection, Barnesville Road the other day. I was in a convertible—or had a sunroof nurture something else beautiful (oh, a little less sass, perhaps. For sure, there driving along, minding my own busi- open—things could have gotten very maybe the arts or music). are other details to be worked out, but ness, when a large bird that appeared interesting. I pictured the snake drop- The time is now. you can’t expect me to solve everything, to have some sort of elongated tail or ping into the car and subsequently Not only does the Down-County can you? Then we’ll end up with Despot set of feet like an exaggerated heron slithering safely away, leaving a now disregard the Up-County and its County (which doesn’t roll off the came hurtling toward my vehicle from white-haired cardiac arrest victim and beauty, it looks upon it as a sort of tongue quite so neatly, does it?). the right side. I subsequently realized a mystery that no CSI team is ever go- dumping ground. Montgomery County The time has come. that it was a bird carrying a snake, and ing to crack. needs a penitentiary. The Down-County Despot County aside, I do have a that the bird was most likely a hawk. This led me to another thought, says: Not in my backyard. Let’s put it few thoughts. We may need a little bit The former is a slam dunk; I am quite which was to suggest to the Barnes- in Clarksburg, there’s plenty of room of income. Hmm, that power plant that sure it was a snake. The latter is based ville Mayor and Commissioners that there. Montgomery County police offi- happens to be in Sugar County, well, on my limited knowledge of wildfowl: perhaps one could train hawks to cers need a shooting range. The Down- if you live outside of Sugar County, I believe hawks will do that sort of swoop down on speeding cars and County says: Not in my backyard. Let’s you’ll have to pay a little surcharge to thing, the flash of color seemed about drop snakes on them. This, in my put it in Poolesville, they have room. purchase our power. Schooling? Why, right, I see hawks quite frequently in humble opinion, would help allevi- Montgomery County thinks it needs welcome staff and students to the Sugar that general area, and the bird had ate the very legitimate problem of another highway and another bridge County Public Schools. Where will we that muscular look that hawks have. people speeding through Barnesville. across the Potomac (what it really needs put our state-of-the-art music and arts So for the purpose of this story, it was In fact, it might help alleviate traffic is for people to walk and ride trains— center? Well, once we bus the prisoners a hawk, even if it was an owl. altogether altogether, as most people look at Europeans). The Down-County from the Clarksburg Penitentiary to the The hawk and I both swerved, don’t like snakes, and even those of us says: Not in my backyard. Let’s put it in new center of Montgomery County and neither of us being challenged by that are accepting of them still don’t Dickerson, there’s hardly anybody there drop them off there, then we’ll have a oncoming traffic, and the hawk briefly to be bothered by it. nice-sized facility to convert. swooped back whence he came, and then turned back and continued upon The time is upon us. The time has come—for a Revolu- -Continued on Page 22. Naturally, we have representation tion. his original flight pattern, which was to get to the other side. May 30, 2008 The Monocacy Monocle Page  started out as a forum where women in running the site. Both women vol- on the site concerning where mem- Focus on Business could talk about all sorts of subjects unteer the time they spend working bers live or how they can be contacted without having to leave their families on the site. Although there are some outside of the Women’s Nest. to do so. The site has evolved into a ads, they only cover the web fees and For more information or to The Women’s whole community for women with maintenance of the site. Melissa calls become a member, visit www.thewo- many different topics to explore in- her work on the site a “giving back mensnest.com and reach out to other Nest: For Women, cluding education and careers, moms to the community.” Their dedication women to “escape the chaos of daily without moms, teen talk, women’s and time have already proven worth- life.” Obviously! health, to name just a few—and she while, after only a few months in exis- By Dominique Agnew worked in the free help from a medi- tence, the Women’s Nest has already cal expert and a financial expert. won the prestigious Top 100 WAHM Local Boyds resident, Melissa The book club on the site invites Site of the Month for April 2008. Foster, has made a dream a reality: published authors to take part in ex- Membership is free, and Melissa in creating the website The Women’s clusive discussions with members. In monitors the site closely for safety. Nest, she has provided a resource April, Lisa See, author of Snow Flower “I take every step possible to ensure for women of all backgrounds and and the Secret Fan, was the guest the safety of women on the site,” she lifestyles to come together and chat, author, and coming up on June 2, Ann says. There is no personal information rant, rave, praise, share, laugh, and Hood, author of The Knitting Circle cry whenever it works into their busy and Comfort, will talk to members. schedules—without having to leave The site also features free email home, work, or family to do it. to all members, fun contests, and a The initial website was launched swap shop. Melissa adds that the site on November 17, 2007, then it went is open to change and expansion as live with a new site on February 17, the members need or request it. She 2008, but the idea began germinating is very accessible to the members. five or six years ago when Melissa had “We’re trying to fill all the needs of wanted to start a center in Bethesda women,” she says. “We’re growing where women could come for free as the community grows.” At press legal and financial advice. A few years time, there are over six hundred active went by, and Melissa was instead able members with that number increasing to start a virtual center for women. At every day. first, Melissa set up the website as a Of course, Melissa can’t do it all way to connect with female friends. It single handedly and has enlisted the help of Beth Grimmett who assists her May 30, 2008 The Monocacy Monocle Page  small trinkets inside the hidden box. you all the information you’ll ever Health When you find one of these boxes, need. Also visit the Leave No Trace you simply sign the log book, and organization for tips on how to be as take a trinket, provided you leave one low impact on and around the trails at Hiking for Your Health behind. What you take and leave is www.lnt.org. Happy hunting, and I’ll also to be included in the log book. see you on the trails. Can Be as Fun as a You then go back to the online forum The information contained in this Scavenger Hunt and update your profile saying that article is for general reference only you’ve found that cache. and not intended to be used as a sub- By David Barga While this seems fairly straight- stitute for consulting a licensed medi- forward, some can be more difficult cal professional. The writer assumes Hiking is an excellent way to to find than others. Some are highly no responsibility for actions taken keep active during warmer months. complex including multiple finds and by the reader and the results of those The problem is not everyone enjoys a bit of math or basic knowledge of actions. David Barga is co-owner of hiking for the sake of hiking. Geocach- history. As mentioned before, many MUDO USA in Poolesville. He can be ing is an excellent way to take a walk are ammo box-type caches, though reached at [email protected] through the woods to the next level. some are as small as a dime, and only It takes getting lost in the wilder- include a scroll-type sign in sheet. ness and mixes it with a worldwide The good news is it is a very friendly scavenger hunt. The result is hours of game, and there is no misconception fun, a solid workout plan, and a better about what you’re getting yourself awareness of the world around you. into. All the caches are well de- Geocaching is essentially a hunt scribed and rated by difficulty. Even for “caches” as they are called. People the easier ones are hidden, so some hide caches in various parks and loca- searching is involved, but the easy tions that are either mildly or mas- ones are simple enough that it can sively off the beaten trail. Participation be a wonderful way for the whole in this game requires nothing more family to get out, breathe some fresh than a handheld GPS unit. If you wait air, spend a little time on the trail, and for a sale you can pick up one of these have an all-around great time. units for no more than $200.00. After It is important that you respect the cache is hidden, usually an ammo the environment that you travel box or a plastic tube, its coordinates through to get to these caches. A visit are posted in an online forum. There to www.geocaching.com will give is always a sign-in sheet, and usually May 30, 2008 The Monocacy Monocle Page  May 30, 2008 The Monocacy Monocle Page  May 30, 2008 The Monocacy Monocle Page  May 30, 2008 The Monocacy Monocle Page 10 Local News Barn Renovation Plans Move Forward By Kristen Milton

A Germantown barn would retain its horse troughs and stalls but be The outbuildings at the Waters House otherwise transformed by a $3.2 million Special Park in Germantown. construction project creating a new heritage visitor center at Waters House Special Park, according to plans pre- the coalition, which received state and sented this month to the Montgomery county funds to perform the feasibil- County Planning Board ity study, was confident of its ability to A decade after work began at the raise both construction money and the four-acre park, located in the Milestone estimated $142,000 annual operating Manor subdivision, a coalition of four cost. “We’re basically going to invest in area organizations believes it is time to your property and we’re happy to do expand usage of the site for historical, it,” Abrams said. cultural, and community events. Cur- Work envisioned for the barn rently, the Waters House is leased to the includes archival space, genealogical Montgomery County Historical Society research areas, a kitchen, and restrooms and hosts exhibits, a Santa holiday visit, on the ground floor, displays, a gift and other events attracting approxi- shop, a café, and offices on the next mately three thousand visitors a year. level, all topped by a classroom/com- That attendance may more than triple munity meeting room in the loft area. with the new heritage center. The outdoor area or barnyard, Speaking at the planning board’s which faces the other outbuildings, May 15 public hearing, longtime histori- was presented as the future location cal society director Mary Kay Harper for weddings, craft fairs, and concerts said the Waters House outbuildings, although the group said they would not including the wooden 1914 barn, a corn be on a scale to compete with Black- crib, carriage house, and loafing sheds, Rock Center for the Arts, also located in were always anticipated as the next step Germantown. in the property’s development. That is Architect David Bagnoli said the why the society arranged to have utili- renovations would make use of beauti- ties, sprinklers, and a security system ful views that would be unaffected by installed years ago, Harper said. the new Clarksburg elementary school Board members expressed concern opening next year on the adjacent site, about funding at the hearing but unani- whose parking the barn would share. mously approved the concept while re- “One of the things that really cap- quiring additional market and financial tured our imagination,” Bagnoli said, studies as well as a shift in focus away “is the real sense of majesty and gran- from a traditional visitors’ center. deur you get when you walk…up that Joey Lampl, parks cultural resource bank barn bridge.” manager, said the lack of visibility at the The coalition hopes those views site, as well as the ever-increasing use of will be enjoyed by some eleven thou- the internet, would make it unlikely to sand visitors a year, according to the be a stop for those in need of informa- feasibility study. Visitors would include tion on lodging or county attractions. student tour groups, researchers, and An emphasis on heritage was therefore historical enthusiasts, as well as attend- preferable, she said. Planning vice- ees at weddings, Heritage Day, and chair John Robinson said the coalition other anticipated community events. would need to be largely self-sufficient Abrams said she hopes the climate- in the coming years as the project got controlled archival space would lead to off the ground. “We’re in absolutely no area historical collections migrating to position to help you [financially],” he the new space, creating “a focal point said. “We’ll be hard pressed to mow for county history” at the now-vacant the grass.” Board member Jean Cryor barn. recommended the group find “a sugar daddy” in the form of a developer in need of a community project or other large donor. Fran Abrams, interim director of the Arts and Humanities Council, said May 30, 2008 The Monocacy Monocle Page 11 The other ensembles besides the about the marching band as they are Center Stage two bands, some of whom play in about the game. His experience with the the marching band, are the orches- Redskins’ band will be put to good use tra and the jazz band. Mr. Orifici has realizing this goal. He has also taken CHS Band: great plans to expand the number of band members on a trip New York this ensembles. He would like to split the past year, and plans more such trips. On Marching Forward orchestra into two orchestras, beginning a bigger scale, he has put into motion By Dominique Agnew and advanced, and he would like to a trip to China for fall 2008. In China start a percussion ensemble and a string every year, there is a big parade the It has been two years since Clarks- quartet. More musicians involved in size of a Macy’s Day Parade or a Rose burg High School first opened its doors The Clarksburg High School Band. the program would help, and this has Bowl Parade that is part of the Shang- to new students; two years since Chuck been his biggest concern. As compared hai Tourism Festival. He’s received the Orifici helped open those doors as the with Northwest High School, it seems okay from the CHS administration, now band and orchestra director; and two experienced. The bands have been in- to be a harder sell to have students take he hopes MCPS will also agree to the years during which Chuck Orifici has vited to perform at various community music. This is not to say the program trip. been steadily building a music program. functions and events. The residents of isn’t growing, because it It has been a busy two years—and it’s Clarksburg “see the school as an impor- certainly is. The march- just the beginning. tant part of the community,” he says. ing band almost doubled After having taught at Northwest These have been wonderful opportu- its second year, and next High School for eight years—a great ex- nities for the musicians to hone their year will see an in- perience, “I really, really liked teaching performance skills. As a reflection of crease in the musicians’ there,” he says—Mr. Orifici made the this, for the second year in a row, they numbers by forty. Mr. move to CHS to shorten his commute have been invited to perform for Clarks- Orifici has a few cards from New Market and to take part in burg Day on June 7. Both bands, the up his sleeve to help the unique opportunity to open a new intermediate and the advanced bands, interest more students. high school. “I thought it would be a lot will perform in the high school cafete- Most importantly, he of fun to open a new high school,” he ria. The music they will perform will will make the marching says. As with any move, there are some cover pieces from competition this past band a more important good things that come with the move year (where they performed fairly well, part of football games, and some good things that you have to the orchestra receiving superior marks and will increase its give up when you move. of one, and the bands earning twos), visibility by also taking Of course, what can beat teaching marching band music for next year (Mr. it to the away football in a brand-new facility with state-of-the- Orifici likes to get music to the students games. He would like to art equipment? Also, the administration for the following year beforehand, so see the crowds as excited at CHS is very supportive of the arts they can spend the summer practicing and was good about getting the instru- it), and crowd pleasers like marches. ments and music that were needed. Mr. Orifici, himself a product of Unlike his office at Northwest, he has Montgomery County Public Schools, a room with a view. “I have windows graduated from Springbrook High now,” he points out. There were times School and St. Mary’s University. His when he left for work early at North- instrument of choice is the trumpet, and west, then went home late and never after his university studies, he played saw the sun. in the Redskins marching band for two What has been one of the most en - years. He would have liked to continue joyable aspects of the new position has performing but found the commute been the influence and support of the from Frederick to Washington, D.C. Clarksburg community—the way the long, and he has his hands full with school and the community are closely teaching the next generation of musi- linked—something he had never before cians. May 30, 2008 The Monocacy Monocle Page 12 June 7 Our ball control was really on against Things to Do Clarksburg Day Festival Youth Sports Blair. Dee Miller was also strong for Rides, Music, Games, Vendors, Tours us.” The Falcons continued to advance Free Falcons Coed, Boys Volleyball in the county championship bracket May 30 Clarksburg High School Teams Advance in Playoffs with a quarterfinal win over Paint All Things Celestial 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Branch on Friday, May 9. Game scores Hope Garden Children’s Ballet The- Clarksburg Sees Improvement were 25-15, 23-25, 25-14, 26-24. “We atre Music Entertainment Night played well tonight and again well By Jeff Stuart Spring Recital Cugini’s Restaurant enough to make it to the next round. I Poolesville High School Featuring: Oncelers feel the team is doing what we need to In her eleventh season at 7:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. to midnight get through. The match Tuesday will Poolesville High School, coed vol- be a tough one. We have good chem- leyball Head Coach Fran Duvall is ex- May 31 June 8, 15, 22, 29 istry right now. Mark Fales joined perienced and used to winning, both United Memorial Methodist Church Clarksburg Farmer’s Market the team this year as a senior and has at the high school and club levels. Spring Flea Market Clarksburg Town Center had a big impact, but we do not really Last fall, the Poolesville girls’ team, Parking lot of Selby’s Market Local produce each Sunday have any superstar, just a lot of hard- which she also coaches, went through 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. working players who all contribute to the regular season undefeated (14-0) our success. It is a nice bunch. They before dropping a 22-25, 25-21, 25-22, Carash Benefit June 12 play hard and support each other. We 26-24 decision to Boonsboro in the JPMS Students Travelers Poolesville Library have had several step up in the past 1A West Region semifinal. In 2006, Pike and Valega Dentistry Sign-ups for Summer Reading Pro- few weeks,” said Duvall. “Waters, the girls’ team reached the 1A South Fisher Ave. gram Club our senior hitter, has been attacking Region final. Her girls’ teams reached 10:00 a.m. and serving well. Fales has played the state finals in 2002, 2003, and 2005, June 13 consistently well all year. Jenny Better and the state semifinals in 2004. June 1 Basket Bingo and Ashley have done a great job of That’s a lot for this year’s coed Circle School 25 Year Celebration UMCVFD Fire Hall running our offense. Cecilia Blanc, team to live up to. “Last year we went Seneca Academy – Rte. 118 Beallsville Megan Kenneweg and Jessica Chit- 7-6 and lost in the first round of play- Darnestown Doors: 5:30 p.m. Games: 7:00 p.m. tenden have also been contributing to offs,” said the coach, “but our coed Tours and Visits our success.” The Falcons advanced to program has seen its own successes. 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. June 14 through June 21 the county semifinal on Tuesday, May We have won three division titles and Carroll Manor Fire Dept. 13, but they lost three straight games lost in the county finals three times— June 2 54th Annual Carnival at Sherwood (13-1) who lost only so no titles, but we have been there Book Discussion Group Adamstown to Damascus in the regular season. before.” Poolesville Library 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. “They are a very strong team and just Undaunted, the 2008 Falcon Long Way Gong – Memoir of a Boy outplayed us. We did not play with coed team kept pace with last fall’s Soldier June 16 the energy we usually do,” said the girls’ team. They won their first eight By Ishmael Beah Registration Day coach. matches before losing at Damascus. 7:30 p.m. Poolesville Summer Recreation Pro- Many girls play varsity girls’ They finished the regular season 10-2. gram volleyball in the fall, coed in the There is no state or region champion- June 6 Stevens Park – Poolesville spring, and on club teams through- ship. Montgomery County remains Princess Bride 9:30 a.m. out the winter and summer. Better, the only county in the Washington, Weinberg Center for the Arts Kenneweg, Blanc, Lena Stypeck, D.C.-area competing in coed volley- 8:00 p.m. and Christine Antosen also play for ball. But on Wednesday, May 7, the Duvall’s Metro American Juniors club squad swept a three-game county June 7 & 8 team. playoff set from Blair. “We played Relay for Life Annual Walkathon With the boys’ volleyball season decent enough to beat an okay team, Poolesville High School Sports Field running at the same time as coed, and that’s always good,” said Du- Opening Ceremony: 2:00 p.m. hanging on to boys that come out for Closing Sunday morning vall. “Ashley Funk played very well and so did Kobby Waters. Kobby has improved a great deal this season. -Continued on Page 26. May 30, 2008 The Monocacy Monocle Page 13 Local News PHS Senior Earns Full Scholarship By Dominique Agnew

Mallory Green, a senior at Poolesville High School and Poolesville resident, received a full two-year scholarship from the Mack- lin Business Institute at Montgom- ery College. Part of her application process was writing an essay about a business figure who has had an influence on her; she wrote about her father, Peter Green, in an essay entitled “He Means Business.” “My father always taught me that in order to get anywhere in life you have to work hard,” she wrote, “and you have to focus on your goals.” Mallory has also worked hard. While excelling in honors classes, she was also the goalkeeper for the junior varsity and varsity soccer teams (captain for two of those years), she participated in the wrestling team for three years (also captain), and she was involved with the PSTA staff appreciation and the Sandy Cameron Music Benefit Fund concerts for many years. The Gordon and Marilyn Macklin Business Institute (MBI) at Montgom- ery College is a distinctive honors program that provides a wide range of innovative, high-quality business education opportunities. MBI was founded in 1999 as a sophomore-level honors business program and has since achieved great success. MBI’s students have successfully transferred to top business schools and secured valuable scholarship assistance. After much planning, MBI is expanding to a two-year honors program which will enhance the experiential learning opportunities and business education possibilities for its students. May 30, 2008 The Monocacy Monocle Page 14 should be hard because it is a crown- provide the labor needed to complete Local News ing achievement, the pinnacle of suc- the project. He also had to go before a cess in being a scout. The certificate Boy Scout Board of Review to defend that I am going to present is a Certifi- his project and speak about all the Ryan Pike cate of Distinction. Reaching the rank things he learned in scouting, such as of Eagle Scout is a significant achieve- responsibility and leadership. Achieves Rank of ment. It distinguishes Ryan from those Ryan, who is the son of Drs. D. who only aspire to the rank, but do Timothy Pike and Margaret A. Valega, Eagle Scout not achieve it; and, in doing so, he has is to be congratulated on this impor- By Rande Davis risen above his peers.” tant personal and civic accomplish- To become an Eagle, a scout must ment. In addition to this award, Ryan Poolesville’s Ryan Pike was hon- first complete requirements in twenty- also has many academic achievements ored on Sunday, May 18, 2008 at Boy one separate disciplines including life- to his credit, and the Monocle wishes Scout Troop #496’s Court of Honor saving, swimming, personal fitness, him well as he heads off to college in where he was promoted to Eagle. The financial management, citizenship, the fall. rank of Eagle is scouting’s highest and first aid, among others. rank, one which few ever achieve. The final step in The Poolesville High School se- becoming an Eagle nior started scouting when he was six Scout is a service years old. In presenting the certificate project. Ryan’s project that marks this prestigious achieve- was to build wooden ment, Poolesville Town Commissioner stairs leading from a Jerry Klobukowski commented on the parking lot to Halmos hard work, discipline, and dedication Town Park. He had to it takes to reach this goal. He stated, arrange meetings with “The trail leading to attaining the rank many town and Boy of Eagle should not be easy or com- Scout officials in order fortable, but challenging—one of hard to have the project ap- word, initiative, and perseverance. proved. After approval, It should test the scout’s ability to Ryan demonstrated translate and apply lessons that he has leadership skills by su- The Pike family, a family of scouts, celebrates Ryan learned in each rank from Tiger Cub pervising approximate- Pike’s achievement in making Eagle Scout. Parents to Life, particularly in organizational ly one hundred volun- Margaret and Tim, brother Connor, Ryan and skills and especially in leadership. It teers over three days to brother Alex. May 30, 2008 The Monocacy Monocle Page 15 May 30, 2008 The Monocacy Monocle Page 16 May 30, 2008 The Monocacy Monocle Page 17

SCHEDULE OF SPECIAL EVENTS CLARKSBURG HISTORICAL SOCIETY FOOD COURT FREE TROLLEY RIDES TO OLD CLARKSBURG FOR HISTORICAL WALKING TOUR Spinning Demonstrations, Artifacts, Historical Pictures, Historic Maps, Recreation Center Parking Lot Clarksburg Books, Souvenir Mugs, AND FREE GIFTS CHS Cafeteria Category Offering CHILDREN RIDES & GAMES Trackless Train, Blue Dog Moon Bounce, Disney Moon Bounce, Chicken, Hot Dogs, Kiddie Games All Day Festival Burgers, French CHS BAND PERORMANCE Concessions CHS CAFETERIA - 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Fries, Funnel Cakes JOE DOYLE BANJO & GUITAR Recreation Center - 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Uncle Charlie’s Barbeque and Slaw Carmen’s CHILDREN’S VARIETY SHOW Italian Ice Recreation Center - 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Italian Ice GLITTER THE CLOWN Magic Tricks and Balloons Ice Cream Plus Lots of Flavors CHS Cafeteria - 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Armands CLOSING CONCERT: Pizza SECOND LINE BLUES BAND Pizza Patio outside CHS Cafeteria - 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. May 30, 2008 The Monocacy Monocle Page 18 Youth Sports Durr, Defnet, Nesselt Run Lady Falcons to 2nd Place in Region 1A April 15, Senior Zach Etheridge was Zach Etheridge Leads Boys Track runner-up in all three of his individual events. He ran the 100-meter dash in By Jeff Stuart 11.4, the 200-meter dash in 23.9, and The and the 400m dash (1:02.4). Her 400- the 400-meter in 53.0. “Zach had a great oming off a state indoor track Poolesville boys’ track team finished meter time was a personal best. Harris day,” said Trumbull. “He is one of title and a second-place finish 0-5, but is very young, competitive, and C sprinted away from her competition the captains of the boys’ team because at last year’s 1A state outdoor champi- improving. A majority are freshmen in the 200-meter dash, winning in 27.0 of his hard work and ability.” Kevin onships, Poolesville’s girls’ team faced and sophomores with no previous track seconds. Reid ran a personal best in the Dickerson finished in fourth in the long a stiff dual meet challenge this season experience. “They can be competitive open 400, finishing third in 1:04.2. She jump with a leap of 18’-10.5”. “Q.O. and from Damascus and Paint Branch. The with most schools in a few years if they also ran her best time of the season in Damascus have two of the best teams in three teams finished in a three-way tie keep working as hard,” said the coach. the mile (5:37.5) to finish second overall. the county right now,” said Head Coach for the division title with 4-1 records. In the opening meet of the year against Junior Katherine Connor joined Reid in Mike Trumbull. “We had around eight Gaithersburg, Quince Orchard, and Paint Branch at home on April 8, sopho- the mile, and she ran a personal best of or nine season’s best today and several SenecaValley rounded out the division. more David Wilson led the team, finish - 5:45.0. Senior Jen Fink joined Durr, Reid, personal bests,” said Trumbull. “All I State indoor 1,600-meter champion ing first in both the 1600m and 3200m and Harris in the winning 4x400-meter ask is for these guys to continue to keep Jenny Reid, a junior, and 55m hurdles for the Falcons. “The 1600 and 3200 is relay. The relay team ran one their best showing up and giving their all. We are bronze medalist Olivia Durr, also a ju- always a tough combination to com- times of the year in 4:15. Sophomore nior, led the Falcons along with seniors plete in a dual meet,” said Trumbull. Saniya Godil finished in third place Holly Defnet and Ashleigh Nesselt, shot In the 1600 and 800 meter runs, sopho- in the 100-meter dash with a season’s put and discus specialists. more Ken Shimomoto best 14.2 seconds, and sophomore Ellie ‘‘We had a couple new additions to crossed the line twice Lalonde ran a personal best in the 3200- the indoor team,” Gazette indoor Coach in second place, while meter run, finishing second overall. of the Year Michael Trumbull said. ‘‘We another sophomore, Sam “We had many personal and seasonal hope we can peak at the right time in Widmayer, cruised to bests,” said Trumbull after the meet. outdoor.” a second place finish in “Many of the girls stepped up today Olivia Durr was chosen mocorun- the 400 meter dash. In and I am very proud of each athlete on ning.com’s athlete of the week of March the field, freshman Dan this team.” At Whitman’s Viking Invi - 23, posting a winning time of 1:05.82 Barotti finished third in tational on April 19, Harris won the 400 to place first in the 400m hurdles , and both the long and triple meters with a time of 58.78; Durr won finishing second in the 100m hurdles jumps. the 300m hurdles with a time of 45.07; (15.84) at Wootton High School’s Patriot Against Damascus Defnet put the shot 34-03; and the girls’ Invitational. The Falcons opened the and Quince Orchard on outdoor division season at home with 4x800mrRelay (Fink, Reid, Lalonde, and a 70-65 loss to Paint Branch on April Glowacki) posted a time of 10:21.32. 8. The week before, Damascus had On April 26, at the Penn Relays defeated Paint Branch at home, 76.5- Carnival in Philadelphia, Durr finished 62.5. Against the Panthers, sophomore eleventh overall in the 400 hurdles. She Karissa Harris ran the 100-meter dash ran a 1:03.65. The girls’ 4x400m relay in 12.6. Durr won the high jump with a team ran their event in an overall time jump of 5’-02”. of 04:12.75. On April 30, in the season’s On April 15, the Falcons defeated final meet against Gaithersburg, Durr Damascus at Quince Orchard by a slim won the 100m hurdles with a time of margin of 72-65. They defeated QO 15.0. Nesselt threw the discus 97’-09”. 79.5-57.5. Defnet won the shot put with The girls placed sixth at the County a throw of 30’-8.25”, while Nesselt’s put Track Meet on Saturday, May 8 at was 28’-5”. In the discus, Nesselt had Churchill High and on Saturday, May the winning throw of 93’8” and Defnet’s 10 at Whitman, with outstanding per - throw traveled 89’-5.5”. Both winning formances by Durr who finished first tosses were their best so far this season. in the 300m hurdles (44.98), second in Durr and Reid also contributed in the the 100m hurdles (15.20), and sixth in field events. Both cleared a height of the high jump (4’-08”). In the region 1A 4’-8”, with Durr walking away with meet on May 15 at Clear Spring High the victory on misses. “Taking first and School, the girls finished second with second in three of the five field events 93 points to Williamsport (129 pts). was really the difference us winning Harris finished first in the 100m (12.67) both meets. This was Jenny’s first time and second in the 400m (1:00.69). Durr high jumping, and I was very surprised finished first in both the 100m (15.26) and happy with her performance,” said and 300m hurdles (47.23), and third in the coach. the high jump (5’-00”). Jenny Reid was Durr, Reid, Harris, and junior fourth in the 1600 M, and 6th at 3200 Chelsea Glowacki led Poolesville in M. Jen Fink and Ellie Lalonde helped the track events. Durr ran away from the 4x800 M Relay team to a first place the competition in the 100m and 300m finish (10:26.78). The 4x400-meter Relay hurdles. Her 100 hurdle time equaled (Durr, Fink, Glowacki, and Harris) her best of the season so far and her finished second (4:15.900). Defnet and own record of 15.64 seconds. Glowacki Nesselt again added much-needed took home wins in the 800m run (2:31.9) points with their shot put, long jump, and discus placings. May 30, 2008 The Monocacy Monocle Page 19

Local News plastics,” according to Town Commis- The landscaping on the front of the the importance of helping the environ- sioner Jim Brown. Another important building will not begin until next year, ment. Mr. Mihm felt that “the stu- feature is the state-of-the-art parking when construction on the building dents did an absolutely fantastic job” Poolesville Town lot, constructed of a type of asphalt is complete and students are back in planting the trees, and was extremely called permeable pavement, that al- school and able to do the work. Mr. impressed by their enthusiasm. Hall Is a “Green” lows nutrients that would otherwise Mihm plans to use trees that will lose With the town of Poolesville flow into a gutter to be absorbed by some of their leaves in the winter, working together the way they have Endeavor the pavement. shading the building in the summer been throughout this process, the new The landscaping segment of the town hall will become a beautiful, By Katherine Connor and making it cooler, while allowing town hall area is under the direction sun to enter in the winter and warm efficient, environmentally-safe build- of Mr. Bernie Mihm and his com- ing that will leave a legacy far into the As visitors and residents alike it. This will reduce the energy usage pany, Fine Earth Landscaping. Mr. future. pass through the main street of of the building, but will maintain its Mihm is working very closely with Poolesville on their way to work, visual appeal. the Poolesville High School Global school, or other activities, they will The trees being planted around Ecology Program freshmen, who he pass the new town hall building in the town hall have says are going to do the actual labor of Whalen’s Commons. Not only does either been donated the job. He met with the students this the new building have aesthetic ap- by Mr. Mihm and his spring to begin the two-phase process peal, but it was also designed to be company, grown by of the job. The first meeting entailed both cost-efficient and environmen- the global students a screening of the possible plants that tally friendly. themselves as seed- could be used both in front and in The idea of a new town hall lings, or donated rear of the building, with the students building was originally conceived ten by a very generous learning about the characteristics that years ago, but construction only began Poolesville Elementa- each plant had to offer, and offering recently when the project received ry teacher, Ms. Grace input about which trees and plants enough funding. At the time of its in- Sheppard, who raised should be used. The second meeting ception, “green,” or environmentally money and used it to occurred in three two-hour chunks friendly, buildings were not yet heard supply some of the Students in the Global Ecology Studies Program during one day, when global fresh- of, but as the new building became trees and plants, as at PHS planted indigenous trees in the backyard of men came in three groups to plant the more of a reality, Town Manager well as helping her the new Poolesville town hall as both a community trees that were chosen for the rear of Wade Yost and Town Engineer John students understand service and an educational lesson. the building. PHS teacher, Mr. Ted Strong worked to incorporate envi- Gardiner, explained that the students ronmentally-friendly components into were put into three groups, with each the building plan. These include the group working for a two-hour period installation of multi-zone heating and during the day. He estimated that the air-conditioning controls, making it students planted about thirteen trees possible to heat or cool only occupied in that one day. Mihm stated that the portions of the building, instead of the trees planted behind the building whole thing. The windows are also were hollies and Leyland cypresses, the highest efficiency possible, and chosen because of their fast growth mercury-free “twisty” light bulbs will rates and their year-round evergreen be installed throughout the building. foliage. This will block car headlight The wood being used by the build- illumination from penetrating into ers, Bruchey Brothers of Frederick, “is the houses behind the building, and actually a mix of recycled wood fiber will keep it looking attractive all year. and other recycled materials, such as

“Clarksburg Day” Continued From there will be plenty of giveaways and Page 1. items to purchase. The Clarksburg Day Committee trolley that will take people from that consisted of members of the Clarksburg site to the historical locations in town. Historical Society, Clarksburg Lions Clarksburg Day will have festivities Club, representatives of the Montgom- from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., and with ery County Recreation Department, two venues offering indoor protection, it and many individuals representing the will proceed as scheduled rain or shine. business, education, and civic associa- There will be musicians, clowns doing tions. The committee welcomes all for magic tricks, a straw maze, kiddie rides, this special day of family fun, games, and games with plenty of food for all. musical entertainment, and food. Some of the most anticipated events The Monocle’s Guide to Clarksburg Day will be a performance by the Clarks- begins on page 16. burg High School band and a children’s variety show. For those interested in history, the Clarksburg Historical Society will have an array of pictures and information at its location. With over fifty vendors, May 30, 2008 The Monocacy Monocle Page 20 Commercial Display

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COMMERCIAL, FARMING, & RESIDENTIAL WELDING We service snow plows 301-349-2702 17612 Elgin Road – Poolesville May 30, 2008 The Monocacy Monocle Page 21 “A Bed of Roses” Continued leaves have many eaten holes in them. Youth Sports equate parking, a scoreboard, bleach- From Page 3. They are probably the work of night- ers, concession stand and equipment feeding caterpillars. They will not kill shed, your typical football field. To it around a plant, or for larger beds, or significantly weaken the bushes, but A New Youth Sports Mickey, it is all about the kids. mix it with water and pour around they are unsightly. As we head into the Timothy Mellott is also a man on the plants. One application lasts for six summer, they will disappear, and my Coalition Formed a mission, with an equal amount of weeks. It is not economical for a large Knock Outs will again be knock outs. As zeal but with a broader goal in mind. number of plants, so I do not use it for usual, my wonderfully reliably vigorous Written by Curtis A. Osborne Over the last several years, Tim has all my rose beds, I did try it on several, Rugosa roses, ‘Roseraie de l’Hay’ and watched as the southern Frederick Mickey Zimmer is a man on a and it lived up to its claims. Try it. ‘Blanc Double de Coubert’ are disease- County region, and Urbana in par- mission. For the past five years, FYSA In past columns, I have mentioned and pest-free and blooming their heads ticular, has grown with a lot of new (Frederick Youth Football Associa- ways to decrease maintenance of rose off. I am experimenting this year with developments sprouting up. How- tion) has not had a single home game. gardens. They are just guidelines. Some a new breed of rose, Kordes Roses. For ever, with the building of all of these Their whole entire schedule has been of the best-reputed disease and pest-re- over a century, W. Kordes & Sons has new developments, no green space played on the road because they have sistant plants can have bad years. This been hybridizing roses in the harsh has been set aside for the kids to play not been able to secure a field that spring’s weather has challenged the best climate of northern Germany. Their goal in. Each year, more kids sign up to they can call home. Mickey is trying of the best rosebushes. My much-touted is to introduce some of the finest, most participate in programs, but there is to change that. Knock Out roses do not have black spot, disease-resistant, cold-hardy, exhibi- not sufficient space to accommodate FYSA is a highly regarded but their otherwise healthy-looking tion-quality roses available. They are them all. This lack of field space has youth football and cheerleading or- all grown without pesti- caused immeasurable amount of hard- ganization that has been in existence cides or artificial growth ship for the local youth organizations. for over 17 years that used to have the enhancements. They Thus, with total community involve- same home field advantage as every- also claim to be superbly ment, Tim formed the Southern Fred- one else, but no longer. Most of their resistant to black spot. I erick County Youth Athletic Facilities participants come from the Adam- planted three this spring. I group. “The reason I started advocat- stown and surrounding area, feeding am anxious to see how they ing for new youth athletic facilities primarily into Tuscarora High School. react to Monocacy country was simply the observations I made Mickey is determined to get the kids a weather. over the last five years of coaching” home field in the next couple of years Hopefully, our weath- says Tim. “Every year, regardless of so that they, and their parents, will no er will improve, and true the sport I was coaching, I witnessed longer have to suffer. So he created to the old English saying, more kids coming out to play. It be- www.aplacetoplay.org. He hopes to may our gardens be a bed secure approximately ten acres, which of roses. -Continued on Page 25. will bring FYSA a home field, ad- May 30, 2008 The Monocacy Monocle Page 22 “Road Hazards” Continued School News From Page 4.

like to be surprised by them. I realize there are two obvious problems with Ivy Swope Wins this. First, this could harm the snakes, which are generally just minding their Award own business and want nothing more than to be totally insulated from the Ms. Ivy Swope, Poolesville High affairs of mankind, even if it means School Senior Class of 2008, was being eaten by a hawk or an owl. awarded the “Craft Achievement” Second, if the Town of Barnesville award from the National Student Tele- tried to hire birds and reptiles for traf- vision Awards. Ms. Swope won the fic control, they would doubtless run award for her entry, “PHS Live Rock afoul (sorry) of a Montgomery County from Falcon Café.” Ms. Joy Allison ordinance that forbids local jurisdic- Zucker-Tiemann, Trustee of the Na- tions from hiring traffic attenuation tional Academy of Television Arts and consultants. Hence, they would have Sciences, National Capital Chesapeake to be hired by the county, the Division Bay Chapter, attended the Poolesville of Reptilian and Avian Traffic Control- High School Awards Ceremony on lers (DRATC). They would inevitably Tuesday, May 21 where she presented unionize and the Montgomery County Ivy with the crystal Pillar. This award Council would grant them eight per- is the equivalent of an Emmy. cent annual pay increases, ensuring that their salaries would double every nine years, resulting in additional increases in our property taxes. Give me a little credit, okay? I’ve lived in Montgomery County for thirty-six years. I saw that one coming. May 30, 2008 The Monocacy Monocle Page 23

Youth Sports ran a 10.6 in the opening meet of the 400m dash (50.21). He finished third Local News year against Einstein and Richard in the 100m and fourth in the 200m. Graham, Bein, Harris, Johnson Montgomery at Magruder on April Daughtry finished fourth at the 400m. Have Clarksburg Boys and 1. Small ran the event in 10.8. Myles Bein (15.15) and Mott (15.39) finished Town Finalizes Purchase of Girls On Top of 2A Track Daughtry posted a time of 11.05 in first and second, respectively, in the Recreational Property the 100m on April 8 against Spring- 110m hurdles. Graham (54’-06”) and The town recently closed on the Standings brook at Georgetown Prep. In the 200 Rob Thompson (45’-09”) placed first purchase of the 3.77-acre lot behind Boys Capture County Title, meters Avery posted a time of 21.78 at and second in the shot put. Kinney Selby’s Market that is being consid- Second in Region the Don Boyer Invitational hosted by placed fourth in the discus (12’-05”). ered for recreational services and park Middletown on April 12. Small ran the The 4x200m relay team (Bein, Daugh- facilities in the future. The State Board Girls Third in Region event in 22.13 against Springbrook. try, Graham, and Leaman) finished of Public Works on May 21 approved By Jeff Stuart Mark ran the 400 in 50.22 at the same second (1:30.23) as did the 4x400m a $288,000 grant that reduces the meet. That was the sixth fastest time squad (Daughtry, Leaman, Small, and final cost of the property to the town Clarksburg was the only school in 400 in the county this year. In the Naseem Zietoon, 3:26.92). The 4x800m to $218,000. While there has been in Montgomery County to claim both 110-meter hurdles senior Petros Bein team (Bentsi Johnson, Leaman, Tony widespread anticipation that the site the boys’ and girls’ division titles. recorded the second best time in the Wu, and Zietoon) finished third may include a skateboard park, that Both teams finished with perfect 6-0 county, 15.3, in the opening meet on (8:17.39). decision is just in its beginning stages records to land atop the Division 2A April 1. Morgan Mott, also a senior, On the girls’ side, the Coyotes of consideration. The commissioners, standings. The rest of the division in- ran the same event on the same day in boast a roster of forty-five and ‘‘about at President Kuhlman’s suggestion, cludes Magruder, Springbrook, Rich- 15.5. Michael Leaman ran the 300-me- 1,000 freshmen,” Mathias said. Basket- approved the establishment of a Park ard Montgomery, Einstein, Rockville, ter hurdles in 41.58 against Einstein ball stars Paige Harris and Turquoia Board sub-committee that will be and Northwood. The Coyote boys fin- and Rockville at Rockville on April 22 Johnson led the way. tasked with preparing a master plan ished second at the 2A state meet dur- to close out the regular season. The girls’ team finished ninth in for the use of the site. Both a commu- ing indoor season, and they welcomed The boys 4x100m relay placed the county meet but had some out- nity center and a skateboard park are back a number of strong athletes for fourth at the Penn Relays Carnival standing individual performances. considered for the future. the start of the outdoor campaign. with an overall time of 44.53 on April Johnson placed third in the shot put The sub-committee will be tasked ‘‘Right now, we’re healthy; if it stays 26 at the University of Pennsylvania (32-04). Harris was second in the long with visiting numerous community like that, I expect a good year,” Coach in Philadelphia, and the 4x400m relay jump (16’-07.50”), and third in the centers elsewhere in the area to report Scott Mathias said. ‘‘We’re way ahead posted a time of 03:28.38. Against triple jump (34’-11.00”). Nana Langa back on how such facilities are utilized of where we were last year. A couple Springbrook on April 9, Graham placed fourth in the 300m hurdle and how such uses may or may not of guys stepped up and did good finished second in the high jump, (48.78). be suitable for Poolesville. Commis- things in the indoor state meet. That jumping 5’-10”. In the region meet, the girls fin- sioner Jim Brown volunteered to join was new for them. Now, they can At the County Championship ished third with 76.5 points, behind Doug McKenney and Cal Sneed of the go into the next championship with meet, Avery Graham won the boys Middletown (141) and North Hag- Parks Board on this sub-committee. confidence.” And they did. The boys 100m dash in 10.91. Small finished erstown (86). Harris finished first in No specific timetable for concluding started the post season by claiming fourth in 11.21. In the 200m, Graham the triple jump (35’-10”), and second their report was established. Individu- the County Championship team title took second in 22.12, Small finished in the long jump (16’-06”). Johnson als wishing to learn more or voice an at Churchill High School on May 8. sixth (22.70), and Daughtry finished won the shot put (35’-02”). Nana opinion for consideration of either The Coyotes scored 95 points finishing eighth (25.78). Small took second in Langa was second in the 300m hurdles a town center or a skateboard park ahead of Quince Orchard (88.5). In the the 400m (49.72). Daughtry was fourth (48.86). Lauren Sumner was fourth in should watch for such opportunities Region 2A West meet at Westminster (50.29). In the field events Graham the 800m run. at future Park Board meetings. Meet- High School on May 15 and May 17, was second in the shot put (52’-06”), a The Relay Teams were outstand- ing schedules for all town government they finished second with 112 points nd in the last event of the day, Bel- ing. The 4x100m (Clark, Harris, John- events are available on the town web- behind Walkersville (115). tran finished fourth in the pole vault son, and Charnay Ryland) finished site at www.ci.poolesville.md.us. At or near the top of the Mont- (9’-06”). In the relays, the 4x800m first (49.99). The 4x200m ( Clark, Parks Board Makes Recommendation gomery County Track and Field team finished sixth (8:19.37), and t he junior Cayla Hunter, Johnson, and on Skateboard Park leader boards (mocorunning.com) 4x200m relay placed fourth (1:32.85). Ryland) finished second as did the Jerry Klobukowski, as the com- all spring for the Coyotes boys were In the region, Graham took first 4x400m (Clark. Langa, Ryland, and missioner liaison to the town Parks football stars Avery Graham and Mark in the 100m (11.15) and the 200m Sumner). The 4x800m (sophomore Board, reported on the recently-re- Small in the 100-meter dash. Graham (22.38). Small finished second in the Julianne Dirks, Langa, Sumner, and leased recommendation from the Jenna Smith) finished fourth. Park Board regarding a possible town skateboard park. The report from the board had the support of four parks board commissioners with the absten- tion of the others. Voting to support the recommendation were Tim Pike, Jerry Klobukowski, Kevin Carmack, and Butch Zachrel. The report rec- ommended approving the concept of a skateboard facility in town but recommended that such a project be developed through a phased-in process. Their take-it-slow approach could start with an above-ground

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The Walter Reed soldiers’ visitation committee hosted a day of leisure for wounded soldiers and raised money to benefit Fisher House, a residential facility that serves wounded soldiers and their visiting families at no cost. Pictured are: Carl Hobbs, Don Hoffacker, Clay McCarty (Disk Jockey), Mary Lou Hoffacker, Paul Kelly, Over one hundred motorcyclists came to Poolesville to escort the bus Valeree Dickerson (Master of Ceremonies), Roger Strippey, and Rich from Walter Reed Army Medical Center to the pavilion at White’s Ferry McKnight. for a fabulous day of fishing, camaraderie, and picnicking.

In addition to staff, thirty-eight soldiers with their families came to White’s Ferry for a day of fishing, food, and fun. In these two pictures the one group prepares to fish while the other got to it right away. There is no word on who caught the biggest fish.

Mary Lou Hoffacker (center) is joined by friends Jan Strippey and Carol Many people came to share the afternoon with the visiting soldiers. Bische in setting up the food tables just prior to lunch. The Montgomery William Poole, Commander of American Legion Post #247 (right) and County career firefighters grilled hot dogs, hamburgers, chicken, and Russ Francuzenko chat with Staff Sergeant Lucretia Gayle of Queens, pork. They got rave reviews for that and their fresh-cut french fries. New York. May 30, 2008 The Monocacy Monocle Page 25 Psychology at California State Univer- “New Youth Sports” Continued From his attempts for various reasons. “It is Tidbits sity Northridge. She is an elementary Page 21 just unfair to the kids in the program. I schoolteacher. The groom is the son of am just a concerned parent trying to do Tarney Completes Basic Training came very obvious that we had a prob- Congratulations to John Tarney, Mike and Pam Neville, of Poolesville, what’s best for the kids and get them lem when multiple teams were sharing a 2007 graduate of Poolesville High Maryland, and Mark and Patricia a field they can call home. I am doing fields and kids were being turned away School, on his recent graduation from Vieler of Prosperity, South Carolina. this on my own and not as a representa- because of limited registration”. Basic Military training at Lackland He earned a bachelor’s degree in tive of FYSA” states Mickey. If a private The mission of SFCYAF is to advo- Air Force Base. He is attending Tech Biological Sciences from Cal Poly San landowner or farmer can donate a cate, identify and develop new youth School at Keesler Air Force Base in Luis Obispo. He is a Business Systems parcel of land to the program, he has the facilities for the existing youth sports Biloxi, Mississippi. ERP Design and Solutions Architect sponsors who will come in and develop for OptiSolar of Hayward, California. organizations in southern Frederick it. “JimCo has offered to grade the field County. One of the first things Tim Town Fishing Tournament a Big The couple now lives in Pasadena, and provide any top soil needed, Chuck did was to make it an inclusive grass Success California.In addition, Mike and Pam Wade Sod Farm has offered to sod roots effort and he was able to unite The annual Richard McKennan Neville have announced that their the field, Vulcan Materials Company all of the various sports organizations Fishing Tournament sponsored by the daughter, Lauren Neville, Poolesville has offered the gravel needed, Harris, that represented approximately 5000 Town of Poolesville was another won- High School graduate of 2004, will be Smariga & Assoc. Inc. has offered to families in that region. They got behind derful day. Everyone attending won graduating from Mount St. Mary’s do any design work needed and cover him to show a united front as opposed by virtue of having a great time, but University (Emmitsburg, Maryland) permit submittals, and Phoenix Systems to fractured groups going off on their those catching the largest fish were: with honors majoring in biology has offered a PA system” says Mickey. and double minors in chemistry and own to accomplish the same task. That “So if anyone wants to help by donat- Grand Prize French. She has accepted a fellowship was a very important first step because, ing the land” continues Mickey, “I will Jared Brooks at the University of North Carolina, as Tim noted, “there was a great degree make sure that the intent of the owner 21 1/4” Channel Catfish Chapel Hill. of tension between various sports or- to help the kids will be met”. ganizations fighting over the available SFCYAF is calling attention Ages 6, 7, 8 St. Nicholas Episcopal Church fields”. 1st Place Kelly Hottinger to the problem. Tim says “We have Begins Construction A telling fact that Tim present- discussed our mission with Parks and 2nd Place Graham King St. Nicholas Episcopal Church in ed is that from 2000 through 2007, the Recreation and a member of the Board 3rd place Tori Gruber Darnestown has begun construction Urbana region’s population has grown of Commissioners. At our last meeting, Ages 9, 10 on its new facility at the corner of 74.2%. Adamstown, Buckeystown and Charles Jenkins attended and provided 1st Place Jake Lowe Routes 118 and 28. The congregation the Ballenger Creek areas also have us with his thoughts and insights on our 2nd Place Hunter King will hold a “Blessing of the Bulldoz- seen exponential growth during that worsening problem.” 3rd Place Alli Gruber ers” on the evening of Sunday, June 1 time frame. Compound that with the The group has a crucial meet- Ages 11, 12, 13 to celebrate the occasion. After a brief continual delay in the development of ing coming up on May 20 with the 1st Place Daniel Hooper service on the construction site at the Urbana District Park and you have Board of County Commissioners and 2nd Place James Parise about 7:30 p.m., the congregation will a big problem on your hands. “Best the Board of Education. A sizeable 3rd Place Justin Hansen continue its celebration in an outdoor case” says Tim, “the UDP completion turnout by the community may help tent at the Seneca Academy, where date is spring of 2010. Even with the highlight the severity of the problem. Town Sponsors New Photo Contest the congregation now meets. The addition of the UDP we still are well “The goal of the meeting is to propose The Town of Poolesville is spon- Seneca Academy complex, located at behind in facility resources for youth a possible solution and find out how soring a dual photography contest for 15601 Germantown Road, adjoins the sports”. the BOCC and BOE react to our ideas” students at John Poole Middle School church construction site. Though Mickey is not neces- states Tim. It’s all about the kids. and Poolesville High School. The The church estimates that con- sarily a part of SFCYAF, he will prob- object of the contest is to answer two struction will last from six to eight ably help them in other efforts. His questions pictorially: “What I like best months, and when completed, it will immediate mission is to secure land for about Poolesville” and “What I don’t become the first new church erected FYSA. So far, he has been thwarted in like or want to see improved about in the Episcopal Diocese of Wash- Poolesville.” While encouraging cre- ington in over forty years. Delays in ativity, each entrant should provide construction were hard on the con- a narrative with his/her photograph gregation, but the congregation has “Soccerplex Plans” Continued on that answers either of the questions. “stable” with growing revenue and weathered the storm and has come Page 1. Winners will be eligible for monetary out of it with their faith not only potential for adding to needed re- prizes, and the winning photographs intact, but strengthened. “We had to serves. will be announced on Poolesville keep reminding ourselves that, while about expanding the foundation’s Besides the stadium plans, Hef- Day. Contest rules and entry forms the building was important to carry- board to broaden potential funding. felfinger said the soccerplex had are available to residents of the ing out our ministry, it is only a tool, “If Maureen [Hendricks] were not expanded its audience in the Latino Poolesville area only from town hall. and that the most important thing for on that board, would you still have a community as they hosted Real Mary- Vieler-Larson Wed us was to stay focused on the vision diverse giving source?” Bryant asked. land, a professional soccer team, and Erika Kristine Larson and David and ministry God has entrusted to “And if not, is that part of your strate- in the youth market with the intro- Alan Vieler eloped December 14, 2007 us,” Howard said. “After all, people gic plan?” Heffelfinger said the board duction of ‘Playtime at the Plex’ on and were married at San Francisco are true building blocks of the church, had recently added two new members Thursday afternoons. The latter drew City Hall. They will be celebrating not bricks and mortar.” Architectural with legal and public relations exper- an average of forty-five children a their nuptials over Memorial Day renderings of the current and future tise, but that a fundraiser, or “rain- week in April, its first month, she said. weekend at a reception at the Annapo- construction phases may be found maker,” was still being sought. Heffelfinger also lauded the three lit lis Yacht Club. The bride is the daugh- on the congregation’s website: http:// Commission secretary/treasurer synthetic turf fields completed in the ter of Diane and Ronald Larson of Los www.saintnicks.com/building.php. Patty Barney declared herself pleased last months of 2007. The fields were Altos, California. She earned bache- with the soccerplex’s overall financial active 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. each lor’s degrees in Liberal Studies and situation, saying the operations were night with soccer and flag football, she said. May 30, 2008 The Monocacy Monocle Page 26 “CSH PHS Volleyball” Continued quarterfinal match-up at Sherwood. teams completed their second season petitive and should have won at least From Page 12. Led by seniors, Brian Karn and Arash of competition. While they showed six, but we are still learning how to Azizi-Namini, and sophomore, Logan more experience in just their second win and hope next year is the break- Wilson, the Falcons had a strong year, season of varsity competition, the out year. Lena Kem, on back row, was coed can be a challenge. Two years but they lost to the Warriors, 25-16, 25- boys’ and coed teams won just two our only senior and a great leader ago, Duvall had three seniors, Jason 9, and 25-12, to end their season. “This matches each, but they are still young for the team. Cynthia Alfaro (outside Norton, Manny McEleny, and Steve is the first time in Poolesville boys and Head Coaches Dawn Dickin- hitter) and Taylor Randall (setter) con- Kerr leave the coed team for the boys’ history that they have made it past son and Terri Tippett feel they are tinue to make awesome strides and team. It was a move that she encour- the first round of the playoffs,” said improving. “I realistically feel we will lead the team next year as juniors. aged. ‘‘I think that coed teams vol- Coach Smith. “We will be losing seven should/could have been at least .500 Among the boys, Moses Lahey was leyball help to get the boys’ feet wet, seniors after this year, and all of them this year,” said Dickinson. “The boys our most consistent all-around player. but I’d rather see us go with JV and had a great impact on our success. just haven’t ‘learned’ how to win yet. Paul Acedera, a 130-pound wrestler in varsity boys’ volleyball in the spring. I Brian was consistently good all year. Last year, they didn’t win one game winter, and Jon Vu were great addi- think the county likes the uniqueness Arash, our captain, was very ener- and lost all their matches, except one, tions to the team. Khanita Suvarna- of having coed teams, but the girls get getic and one of our best all-around in three games. This year, the boys at suddhi was very consistent on back their team in the fall. I try to rotate six players. He definitely stood out. Max least ‘learned’ the game of volleyball. row.” boys into those three spots on the floor Ricker was our senior captain. Senior I only had two seniors on the team, and really try to develop them,” she Mickey Hagblade was one of our best Paul Lee who played back row and said. Nonetheless, that view does not all-around players. Peter Psaltakis Jeff Turner who by the end of the diminish Coach Duvall’s pride in the was a great back row passer, and season was playing a full rotation. existing coed team, or her enthusiasm Zack Samuelson, a first-year player, My biggest hitter was Derek Abbott. for volleyball in general, a passion she was our best all around hitter. Brett Defensively, we were led by Tai Chau shares with her children. Fran’s son, Bowers was a good hitter and very and Kevin Gu. My two setters were Dan, plays volleyball for Sacred Heart energetic.” Philip Kem and Kunal Arora. Bibu University in Connecticut. Her daugh- As for players to watch next year, Jijo also played outside hitter and was ter, Maureen, plays for Shippensburg Coach Smith singles out “Wilson, a a consistent server/defensive player. University in Pennsylvania. great setter, and Jason Chang, who Truong Truong, Spencer McCune, and The Poolesville boys’ volley- went from a practice player to joining Yongi Xu provided some excellent ball team, coached by Robert Smith, the team this year as a freshman, Matt front row play. John Ko filled in on finished the regular season with a Hunt and Edward Wang are great the defensive and serving end.” 9-3 mark. The boys picked up a five- back row players, and Jake Davis, “Coed volleyball did a great job game win over neighboring Quince who joined the team late and had a this year,” said Tippett. “They worked Orchard to advance to a county great impact on the front line.” hard to improve. Except against Da- Clarksburg’s spring volleyball mascus and Poolesville, we were com- May 30, 2008 The Monocacy Monocle Page 27 Big Board their walkathon around the running little as $125 for spandrel stones and Town Summer Recreation track that will continue throughout as much as $10,000 for the limited key Program Now Accepting All Things Celestial the night, there will be food, entertain- stones. Donors will receive an adop- Applicants Please join Hope Garden Chil- ment, and camaraderie to share. Even tion certificate acknowledging their The seven-week Poolesville sum- dren’s Ballet Theatre for its spring if you haven’t been involved in Relay support and a location map that will mer recreation program will begin recital, All Things Celestial, on May for Life before, this two-day event is enable them to locate their adopted on June 16 and will be for children 30, 7:00 p.m., at Poolesville High a good time to come by to learn and stone. All donations are tax deduct- six years old to twelve years old. The School, featuring local classical ballet to participate. It is never too late to ible. To adopt a stone, go to www. hours of participation are from 9:30 students, as well as special guest pro- sponsor a Luminara candle in honor catoctinaqueduct.org and select the a.m. to noon and 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. fessional ballet dancers. The recital is of someone you know whose life has “adopt a stone” button. at Stevens Park. The program will of- been impacted by cancer. free, and donations will be accepted. Here Comes the Judge—We Hope fer different sports each week starting Located in Poolesville at Health- Farmers’ Market to Open in The Montgomery County Board with tennis and basketball. As the pro- works, Hope Garden Ballet has been Clarksburg of Elections needs about four thou- gram develops through the summer, offering pre-professional as well as The Clarksburg community, local sand volunteer election judges to staff other sports offered will be soccer, recreational classes in classical ballet farmers and merchants, and New- almost 250 precincts during the No- baseball, lacrosse, cheerleading, and for boys, girls, and adults since 1997. land Communities will join together vember general election. To serve, a field hockey. There will be crafts and Artistic Director and Founder, Fran to create the first Farmers’ Market in judge attends training (three hours for games such as capture the flag, man- Ichijo, has been teaching ballet for the town. Nikki Lewis of Green Earth most judges), helps set up the polling hunt, pickleball, and flag football. thirty years using the Vaganova Sys- Goods will be the manager of the new place the night before the election, and Registration forms, a weekly tem. She shares her passion for dance venture. The market will be open in serves on Election Day. Most judges schedule of activities, and other with kindness and fun. Her dancers the Town Center on Sundays starting work at their precincts from early in information can be obtained from have gone on to become soloists and June 8 from 10 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. the morning to the closing of the polls, town hall. There is a $20.00 fee for all principals at ballet companies around Currently, Ms. Lewis’s Green Earth but some serve only from 6:00 p.m. to participants. the world. Visit www.hopegardenbal- Goods provides locally grown veg- about 11:00 p.m. Most judges receive a Traditional Summer Programs on let.org for more information. etables, fresh bread, and coffee as well stipend of $180. Tap Carwash Helps JPMS Students as healthy pet products. Both Green With this being a presidential elec- This is a reminder that all the Go to Europe Earth and Clarksburg Farmers’ Mar- tion year, turnout is expected to be traditional summer activities will start high. Interested persons can visit the Mr. Young, who teaches World ket are constantly on the lookout for this month starting with Vacation Montgomery County Board of Elec- History at John Poole Middle School new sources of supplies for unique, al- Bible School (watch for the Monocle tions website at www.777vote.org or hosts an eighth grade trip to Europe lergen-free, and gluten-free products. VBS directory) and the summer can call 240-777-8533. each year. With a spring 2009 trip More information about the Farmers’ entertainment programs in Whalen planned to Austria, Switzerland, and Market is available at the Green Earth Friends of the Circle School Join Commons. The music concerts get Goods, located in the historic Wilson Germany, the kids are gearing up to in a 25-Year Celebration started on June 29 with the Poolesville general store and original Indian work so as to raise the funds needed. The Circle School in Darnestown Project Band followed by Doug Bell Trading Post, at 23341 Frederick They will be doing work projects is celebrating twenty-five years! on July 13. There will be concerts right Road, Clarksburg or call301 916 2035. throughout the year and have even They are inviting all who have been on through September 14. The Movie For details on the Market, see www. come up with a special name for the involved with the school—students, Night offerings this summer are Surf’s clarksburgfarmersmarket.com. group: World Wide Explorers. Their parents, teachers and administrators— Up (July 12), Grease (July 19), Dream- first work project is May 31 where Adopt a Stone, Save an Aqueduct to join them on June 1, 2008 from 2:00 er (July 26), We Are Marshall (August they will have a carwash in the park- The Catoctin Aqueduct Restora- p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 15601 German- 2) and Over the Hedge (August 9). ing lot of Family Dentistry on Fisher tion Fund, Inc. has officially launched town Road. This is a great timed to Avenue in Poolesville. They will start the Adopt-a-Stone fundraising take a tour, visit with all teachers and at 10:00 a.m. and continue as long the campaign. The campaign will al- friends, and meet the new Head of cars keep coming. low donors to adopt stones that will School, Dr. Brooke Carroll. RSVP at The Princess Bride (1987) become part of the restored Catoctin www.senecaacademy.org or call 301- Director Rob Reiner’s far-from-av- Aqueduct. The goal of the campaign is 869-3728. erage fairy tale featuring swashbuck- to raise the remaining $120,000 neces- ling pirates, rhyming giants, rodents sary to begin the restoration of the of unusual size, and a six-fingered aqueduct. man will be shown at the Weinberg “This is an opportunity for peo- Center for the Arts on June 6 at 8:00 ple and organizations to have a lasting p.m. Tickets are $6.00 for adults and impact on the Catoctin Aqueduct by $4.00 for students and seniors. Visit adopting a stone that will be part of www.weinbergcenter.org or call 301- the restored aqueduct,” George Lewis, 600-2828. President of the Catoctin Aqueduct Restoration fund said. “Imagine visit- Poolesville Relay for Life ing the restored aqueduct and being With nearly a full year’s effort to able to point out, or possibly touch, prepare, the Poolesville Relay for Life the stone you adopted that helped teams are excited about the big event make the project a success.” Imagine on June 7 and 8 at the Poolesville giving such a gift or adopting one in High School athletic field. The event memory of a loved one. begins with a very special survivor’s Over one thousand large cut gran- luncheon at 11:30 a.m. and then the ite stones ranging in weight from 100 spectacular Open Ceremonies begin at to 3000 pounds can be adopted for as 2:00 p.m. While the relay teams begin May 30, 2008 The Monocacy Monocle Page 28

Marketplace May 30, 2008 The Monocacy Monocle Page 29 “Town Meeting” Continued that the town manager explore some Police Blotter: Past and Present From Page 23. compensatory options that could in- facility, and any further expansion clude an increase in rental fees and/or By Jack Toomey May 30, 1952 Police were search- would await the degree of usage and improvement in fencing that sur- ing for an escaped lunatic who was demand. The board was unable at this rounds their infrastructure at the base Present suspected of committing three ghastly time to comment on whether to have of the tower. murders in one night in the Leesburg paid supervision or to offer the use of Public Forum During the public forum, Rob- Theft from a construction site. area. He had escaped from a mental the ramps without any supervision. ert Pierce of Westerly Road read a May 5, 13400 block of Latrobe Lane, institution in Staunton, Virginia, but The board members were supportive statement presenting an explanation Clarksburg. Forced entry, property Loudoun County authorities had not of the 3.77-acre lot behind Selby’s as to why he may take administra- taken. been notified. Market as a potential site, however. tive action preventing approval of June 2, 1930 The home of William Opening of Town Hall Pushed Commercial burglary, May 7, the operation of a new well that will Moxley, located next to the Glen Echo Back to End of July Ben Lewis Plumbing, 23407 Frederick serve the Winchester development. Amusement Park, was destroyed by Due to inclement weather and Road, Clarksburg. Forced entry, noth- Homeowners in the vicinity of the fire. His wife and five children per- other factors, Bruchey Contracting ing taken. development have been provided a ished in the fire. Officials were search- requested that their contract for build- guarantee against water supply prob- Residential burglary, May 8. 17100 ing through the rubble to determine ing the new town hall be extended an lems from the operation of a new well block of Butler Road, Poolesville. the cause of the fire which might have additional twenty-seven days result- on the developer’s property. In the Forced entry to a residence. been caused by an overheated iron. ing in the completion of the building event that a homeowner is negatively The amusement park was closed out now set for the end of the July. The Narcotics offense. May 10. 19200 impacted by the Winchester well, the of respect for the family. commissioners agreed to the exten- block of Walters Lane, Poolesville. town would either drill a new well or sion. Police responded to a complaint of a June 10, 1938 Crowds gathered at connect the property up to town water Town Manager Wade Yost report- narcotics usage. the courthouse in Rockville in hopes at the expense of the developer. Mr. ed to the commissioners on fourteen Disorderly Conduct. May 8. of watching the opening day of the Pierce told the Monocle that the town items that required a construction 19500 block of Wootton Avenue and trial of Anne Lyddane and four other will require him to be connected to change in orders that will raise the 17400 block of Hughes Road. Police men. They were charged with con- town water. The letter rejects this op- cost of the original $1,079,500 contract responded to complaints of disorderly spiracy to murder the husband of Mrs. tion by stating “we lose our high qual- by $57,626.00. Most of the items listed conduct. Lydanne and a woman that he was ity well water, which will be mixed were in the original plans but were said to have been dating. with the Town water supply, contami- May 19 A fire destroyed a dairy not included in the contract agreement nated with chlorine, and sold back to barn in the 3200 block of New Design June 12, 1955 A Wilson High with Bruchey. us.” The letter further maintains that Road in the Buckeystown area. School senior was killed when his car Of the fourteen changes in work “the Commissioners have summar- struck a tree on Route 28 near Daw- order, the major cost changes included ily dismissed each of our reasonable sonville. Police said that the car was a $9,530.00 cost of placing the phone Past requests and forced us to engage an traveling at a high speed, and that and electrical cables underground attorney to protect our rights.” While May 30, 1931 Police were inves- the boy had just attended his school’s rather than the original plan that had the letter maintains that monetary tigating the shooting death of Beu- prom at the Shoreham Hotel. He was a power, phone, and cable tube on the compensation has not been requested, lah Reiffit who was killed when she on the way to a party in Dickerson. west side of the property. The lights it did not explicitly provide informa- attempted to wrest a pistol from the for the parking lot, originally sched- tion as to what other compensation is hands of her husband at their home uled for $12,500.00, were not included being requested. Mr. Pierce did state near Burdette, Maryland. It was said within the original contract with the that matters relating to three addition- that John Reiffit was threatening general contractor as they should al taps on his property are presently in suicide following a quarrel when Mrs. have been. Also, the architect deleted dispute. Town officials will not com- Reiffit was shot. a planned $17,800.00 generator with ment on the letter at this time since supporting pad from the contract legal proceedings are possible. An document which should have been administrative pre-hearing on June 10 listed. The installation and connec- is scheduled which may determine the tion of the gas line by Washington Gas extent of legal action to be taken. with a cost of $16,202.00 needed to be On miscellaneous matters, the added to the contract. commissioners voted to approve a While changes of orders are con - $1,000.00 scholarship to intern Joe Gil- sidered normal in construction proj- pin for his work in assisting the town ects, the commissioners asked town manager this past year. They decided manager Yost, along with the town to pass on Mr. Gilpin’s recommenda- attorney Alan Wright, to determine if tion for creating a permanent town any of the change of orders could be intern scholarship program for the charged back to the architectural firm. future. The commissioners suggested Verizon Seeks Additional Cell that the town manager may present Phone Antennas such a proposal for their consideration Verizon, which currently rents later in the year. The commissioners space for nine antennas on the town also approved the nomination of Paul water tower, has requested an addi- Shibelski to the Sign Review Board tional three hookups for that location. and Tim Whitehouse as the resident The company made the request with- member of the CEDC. out any proposal for further compen- sation, so the commissioners did not approve the request but directed that May 30, 2008 The Monocacy Monocle Page 30 May 30, 2008 The Monocacy Monocle Page 31 May 30, 2008 The Monocacy Monocle Page 32