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Photo contributed online at potomacalmanac.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.comMarch 9-15, 2016 Potomac Almanac ❖ March 9-15, 2016 ❖ 1 2 ❖ Potomac Almanac ❖ March 9-15, 2016 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Potomac Almanac Editor Steven Mauren 703-778-9415 or [email protected] News See www.potomacalmanac.com Churchill To Present ‘Blast from the Past 27’ Musical performances to revolve around “elements” theme. By Susan Belford The Almanac

arth, wind, fire, water — these el- ements have influenced culture Ethroughout history as well as music since society’s early begin- nings. “Blast From the Past 27 – Elements” will present a testimony to their power through vocals and dance performances of songs such as “We Didn’t Start the Fire” by Billy Joel, “Rain” by the Beatles, “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” by Marvin Gaye Anna Votaw serves as a Blast and Tammi Terrell, “Great Balls of Fire” by Company manager. She has per- Jerry Lee Lewis and “I Feel the Earth Move” formed in Blast for the past 4 years by Carole King. and is a member of Churchill’s “Blast From the Past” has been a long- Showstoppers. standing musical success at Winston Churchill High School (WCHS) showcasing the talents of the student cast and techni- cal/production crew, as well as the dedica- tion of the director, technical director and the parents. Blast Director Matt Albright addresses Blast performers before re- The show requires the efforts of 150 stu- hearsal. dents who serve not only as singers, danc- larger piece of the artistic puzzle we as art- every minute because I will never be able ers, band members, carpenters, sound and ists try to create. As they become intrinsi- to be a part of this production again. It’s audio technicians and choreographers — cally committed to the production, they wonderful but sad — and I’m so glad I could but who search for just the right costume, learn the true value of communication and be a part of it.” dedicatedly practice dance moves and sup- artistic exploration with their peers. Blast Since the founder and lead singer of the port one another and their teachers when 27 is a student-run production from student band Earth Wind and Fire died this year, yet another snow day is called by Montgom- musical arrangements, choreography, light the Blast Band and the Churchill Pianist Anthony Ratinov is the ery County. The extravaganza is packed with and sound design to vocal performance.” Showstoppers will be performing “In the Blast Band’s student conductor. energy and enthusiasm – and has been a Albright explained that he would not have Stone” and “Shining Star.” Contemporary “not-to-be-missed” show within the been able to develop the show without the tunes, such as “Fireball” by Pitbull, “Burnin’ were four years old, and both enjoy writ- Potomac community for 27 years. help of his student leaders as well as Pro- Up “ by the Jonas Brothers and “Burn” by ing arrangements. Matt Albright, Churchill’s choral instruc- duction Designer and Technical Director Ellie Goulding will be interspersed with “I enjoy teaching the music after I write tor, is directing “Blast” for the third time. Benjamin Schnapp and Lighting Designer crowd-favorites such as “Cry Me a River,” the arrangement. It’s very satisfying to lis- “Each year, I am astounded by the amaz- Kristofer Sanz. Most of the student leaders “River Deep, Mountain High,” and “Ring of ten to the harmonies of the vocalists,” ing talent and creativity of our students,” are graduating seniors who have performed Fire” — representing a variety of music Hwang said. he said. “That is why as a teacher, I believe in previous productions. genres. Besides writing the band arrangements, students should gain the experience of cre- Company Manager and Vocal Captain Many of the vocal arrangements were cre- Ratinov serves as the student conductor. ating Blast themselves. Not only can we fos- Anna Votaw said, “This year’s Blast is so ated by senior Natalie Hwang and the band “We have 15 band volunteers who have ter intellectual and creative pursuits, but we different for me because, as a senior, I ap- arrangements were done by senior Anthony allow them to become an integral part of a preciate it so much more. I have to savor Ratinov. Both have studied piano since they See ‘Blast’ Embraces, Page 13 Local DAR Chapter Provides Patriotic Service

most likely the popular Hungerford’s Tavern, which Hungerford’s Tavern stood at the corner of South Washington and Jefferson streets in Rockville. According to the chapter encourages Hungerford’s Tavern Daughters of the American Revolution website, “On Saturday, June 11, 1774, at new members. Hungerford’s Tavern, the leading men of lower By Susan Belford Frederick County met with Henry Griffith as mod- The Almanac erator and Archibald Orme as clerk and resolved unanimously: ‘That it is the opinion of this meeting n June 7, 1974, the Hungerford’s Tavern that the most effectual means for the securing of Photo Contributed OChapter of the Daughters of the American American freedom will be to break off all commerce Revolution (DAR) was founded in with Great Britain and the West Indies.’ Dr. Thomas Potomac. Ever since the organization was begun, they Sprigg Wootton, Nathan and Zadek Magruder, Rich- have provided patriotic service to the nation, the state ard Brooke, Henry Griffith, Evan and Richard Tho- and community. Their motto, “God, Home and Coun- mas, Dr. William Baker, Thomas Cramphin, Jr. and try” serves to define their mission: dedication to pro- Allen Bowie were appointed to carry the resolution moting patriotism, preserving American history and to Annapolis.” In January, delivering stuffed animals to the Montgom- securing America’s future through better education. “Two years later, on September 6, 1776, a resolu- ery County Family Justice Center are (from left) Jackie Why was this DAR chapter named for Hungerford’s tion introduced by Dr. Thomas Sprigg Wootton was Cronin, Acting FJC Director Thomas Manion, and Patty Tavern? The birthplace of Montgomery County was See Local DAR, Page 13 Vitale. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Potomac Almanac ❖ March 9-15, 2016 ❖ 3 Opinion POTOMAC Warning Signs ALMANAC www.PotomacAlmanac.com

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Turf An independent, locally owned weekly The following open letter was addressed newspaper delivered State Del. Aruna Miller. to homes and businesses. On behalf of the hundreds of 1606 King Street households in Montgomery Alexandria, Virginia 22314 County who are members of the Free digital edition delivered to West Montgomery County Citizens your email box. Go to Association, we are grateful for connectionnewspapers.com/subscribe your leadership on HB 883 seek- ing warning signs on artificial turf PUBLISHER fields owned by local governments Mary Kimm [email protected] or school systems. @MaryKimm We hope the county goes much further in its action re- EDITORIAL PHONE: 703-778-9415 garding artificial turf E-MAIL: Letter fields, including but [email protected] not limited to banning EDITOR any further installa- Steven Mauren, 703-778-9415 tion of artificial turf playing fields [email protected] until extensive, unbiased tests are SPORTS EDITOR completed and more is known Jon Roetman, about the effects of known toxins 703-752-4013 [email protected] found in the plastic rugs and the @jonroetman artificial grass blades which make up synthetic turf. CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Susan Belford, Carole Dell, The health and environmental Cissy Finley Grant, Carole Funger, risks posed by these playing fields Colleen Healy, Kenny Lourie, have been reported in national and Ken Moore regional reports by several repu- Contributing table media outlets these past two Photographers years, so it is high time our locally Winter’s Finale? Harvey Levine, Deborah Stevens elected government officials take The day after the last Art/Design: action. West Montgomery County Laurence Foong, John Heinly snow, which fell on Production Manager Citizens Association has for years March 4, branches are Geovani Flores advocated for a moratorium on the dusted along the installation of all such playing Potomac River at the ADVERTISING fields until their impact on human C&O Canal National For advertising information health and the environment is [email protected] Historical Park. thoroughly examined and those 703-778-9431 reports are released to the public. ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES We already know that toxic sub- Photos by Display Advertising: stances in crumb rubber have been Kenny Lourie 703-778-9425 Deborah Stevens [email protected] introduced onto dozens of our The Almanac public high school playing fields Andrea Smith 703-778-9411 Classified Advertising without the benefit of any compre- [email protected] hensive safety studies, and that the conversion from safe, healthy, Debbie Funk National Sales & real Estate natural playing fields to expensive 703-778-9444 artificial turf fields continues to be [email protected] pushed by certain members of the David Griffin Montgomery County Public School Marketing Assistant administration without any regard 703-778-9431 to these health concerns. [email protected] We agree with the Children’s Jerry Vernon Environmental Health Center of hope that you will shepherd it We are writing to you concern- combination of high speeds on Executive Vice President [email protected] the Icahn School of Medicine at through the entire House legisla- ing the recent fatal crash at the River Road, limited visibility due Mount Sinai, which urges a com- tive process to full passage. intersection of River Road (MD to the nearby crest of the hill, wide CIRCULATION: 703-778-9426 plete moratorium on the use of We thank you for your leader- 190) and Pyle Road/Braeburn travel lanes, and proximity to the [email protected] artificial turf generated from re- ship, and stand ready to help in Parkway in Bethesda that took the Beltway make this intersection cycled rubber tires until more is any way that we can. lives of three members of our com- particularly dangerous. As this is Potomac Almanac is published known about the effects of crumb munity. As representatives of the a major entry point for a local high by Local Media Connection LLC rubber and artificial green blades Carol Van Dam Falk area at the state and county lev- school, we must take all possible found in synthetic turf. Executive Board Member els, we believe that traffic and pe- steps to address the unsafe condi- Five Time First Place West Montgomery County destrian safety issues at this inter- tions. Award-Winner The signage bill is extremely Public Service mild considering the health and Citizens Association section must be more comprehen- Residents and members of the MDDC Press Association environmental ramifications of sively addressed. Whitman High School community We appreciate that you have are again calling for a traffic light Four Time fake turf, but we have to start Address Newspaper of the Year somewhere. agreed to evaluate this intersec- at this intersection via a petition An Award-winning Newspaper We hope you will be successful tion again. Safety at this intersec- that already has over 2,000 signa- in Writing, Photography, Editing, Intersection Graphics and Design in your efforts to convince your tion has been a priority of the lo- tories. We ask that you conduct a colleagues on the Ways and Means The following open letter was addressed cal community since at least 2008. to Gregory C. Johnson, administrator, Committee to support HB 883 and Maryland State Highway Administration. Local residents report that the See Letters, Page 5 4 ❖ Potomac Almanac ❖ March 9-15, 2016 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News

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n injured American bald eagle eagle in a carrier for transport to the Owl fractured mid-shaft from an impact, pre- ery of flight. was recovered in the area of Moon Raptor Center, a wildlife rehabilita- sumably caused by a motor vehicle. “Another thing we learned from the ra- ARiver Road and Riverwood Drive tion center in Boyds specializing in birds of The coracoid is an important bone for diographs is that there was some trauma to on March 3 at approximately prey. Gill named the eagle, “Trust.” flight because it supports the shoulder dur- Trust’s cranial air sacs from the impact. Air 8:45 a.m. According to Montgomery County In a posting on the Owl Moon Raptor ing the pull of the downstroke. sacs are part of a bird’s respiratory system. Police, Animals Services Division Officer Center’s website, owlmoon.org, Natasha Therefore, the prognosis for her return- We think she can recover from this, but it is Jennifer Gill responded to the area and was Lewandrowski wrote: “... we brought Trust ing to full flight is guarded. We have affecting her breathing, and there is still a met with a resident who had observed the to Bennett Creek Animal Hospital, where wrapped that wing to her body to immobi- small amount of internal bleeding evident eagle walk into the woods. we took radiographs, and Dr. Debbie Deans lize it for at least three weeks, so the frac- in her mouth, so she is not completely ‘out Gill located the eagle; it appeared to have examined her to get a clearer picture of her ture can heal. We will remove the wrap of the woods’ yet. She is, however, alert and an injury that prevented it from flying. Gill injuries. periodically to do physical therapy and keep on her feet.” wrapped the eagle in towels and Maryland We learned that she has a fracture in her the joints mobile. We are not certain that For video of Trust preparing for his ride Department of Natural Resources Officer left shoulder. The coracoid bone, which runs our efforts will be successful, but we will to the rehabilitation center, visit https:// Danny Thomas assisted Gill in placing the from her shoulder to the breastplate was give her the best possible chance of recov- m.youtube.com/watch?v=JRYZdU3AhvA. Letters to the Editor

From Page 4 sues associated with the nearby crosswalk. As we seek to improve traffic safety, ev- gress; Isiah Leggett, County Executive; We regretted SHA’s initial determination to erything must be done to also ensure that Nancy Floreen, Council President; Roger traffic safety study that examines all poten- not make any significant pedestrian safety students walking to and from Whitman can Berliner, Council Vice President; tial options — including a traffic light — improvement upgrades. We do not think do so safely. Councilmembers Marc Elrich, Tom that could make that intersection safer for that fresh paint will be sufficient to address Thank you for your consideration of this Hucker, Sidney Katz, George all users. We ask that you conduct this study the serious safety challenges posed by an matter. We look forward to your prompt Leventhal, Nancy Navarro, Craig as quickly as possible. unsignalized crosswalk frequently used by reply. Rice, Hans Riemer; and state Delegates We understand that the District 3 team high schoolers where the posted speed is William (Bill) Frick, Ariana Kelly, and recently reviewed the pedestrian safety is- 45 mph. Chris Van Hollen, Member of Con- Mark Korman; and state Sen. Susan Lee

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Email community entertainment events Saturday, 2 p.m. on Saturday and to [email protected]. Sunday at 4545 East-West Highway, Include date, time, location, description Bethesda. The Round House Teen and contact for event: phone, email and/ Performance Company presents or website. Photos and artwork welcome. “Good Kids” by playwright Naomi Deadline is Thursday at noon, at least two Iizuka. “Good Kids” explores a casual weeks before event. sexual encounter gone wrong, and its public aftermath. Tickets are $26 plus a service fee. Visit ONGOING www.roudhousetheatre,org for more. “Jack and Phil, Giant Slayers.” Through March 13, 1:30-6 p.m. at SATURDAY/MARCH 12 Imagination Stage, 4908 Auburn Lego Build Challenge. Ave., Bethesda. In this contemporary 12-1 p.m. at adaptation of the classic fairy tale, Cabin John Mall, 11325 Seven Locks Jack is a sporty, popular kid whose Road, Potomac. The annual event mother is facing foreclosure on their challenges kids to design, create and house. Jack enlists Phil, his smart yet build with Legos. Entrants are then nerdy neighbor, to accompany him to given the opportunity to judge their a pawnbroker to trade in his peers’ creations and vote in three grandfather’s gold watch for quick categories: My Favorite; Most cash. Tickets start at $10. Visit Creative Use of Lego; and Most www.imaginationstage.org for more. Imaginative. Free. Call 301-299-0680 Student Art Show. Through March to register by March 11. Swing Dance: Rockabilly Round- 13, gallery hours at VisArts, 155 Up. Gibbs St. Students 14 and older may 8-9 p.m. drop-in beginner swing submit work to be considered for lesson, 9 p.m.-12 a.m. dance at participation in a student art show. Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park, $5 application fee. Apply by 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Thursday, Feb. 4. Visit The Rock-a-Sonics and Rockin’ Bones perform. Tickets are $18. Visit visarts.submittable.com. An image from “Chop My Money” to be featured in Bethesda Film Festival. Photo Exhibit: “The Shadow www.gottaswing.com for more. Knows.” Through March 14, Saturday 1-4 p.m., Sunday 1-8 p.m. Bethesda Film Fest Begins March 18 SATURDAY-SUNDAY/MARCH 12-13 at Glen Echo Photoworks, 7300 The fourth annual Bethesda Film Fest will feature five short documentaries made by local filmmakers on Friday and Maryland Youth Ballet: MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Find Saturday, March 18-19. Screenings will be held at 7 and 9 p.m. on March 18 and 8 p.m. on March 19 at Imagination “Graduation Ball.” silver gelatin master prints from 1 p.m., with Stage, 4908 Auburn Ave., Bethesda. The Bethesda Film Fest is produced by the Bethesda Arts & Entertainment Dis- an additional 5 p.m. performance on Photoworks’ Advanced Master trict. Tickets are $10. Remaining tickets will be sold at the door. Visit www.bethesda.org for more. Darkroom Class. Free. Visit Sunday at Robert E. Parilla ww.glenechphotoworks.org for more. Performing Arts Center, 51 Rachel Hamel: “Necessarily Mannakee St., Rockville. Maryland Invisible.” Through March 20, Youth Ballet celebrates 45 years with a about a girl’s school hosting a gallery hours at VisArts at Rockville, www.bennysbargrill.com. www.glenechopark.org or call 301- Sundays, noon-4 p.m. Art Glass 155 Gibbs St. Rachel Hamel’s small dance with visiting cadets set to the VisArts Cocktails and Canvas 634-2222 for more. Center, Glen Echo Park, 7300 music of Strauss. Tickets are $20 for sculptural paintings encourage visual Class. at VisArts in the Painting & Late Night Comedy. Fridays (open MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Ongoing and tactile encounters with distance, adults and $15 for children if bought Drawing Studio, 155 Gibbs St., mic night) and Saturdays exhibitions feature work of Resident in advance. Tickets are $25, for home, place, displacement, and Rockville. Price $40. Visit (established comedians) at Benny’s Artists. Sculpture, vessels, functional landscape. Free. Visit adults and $20 for children at the www.visartsatrockville.org/cocktails- Bar & Grill, 7747 Tuckerman Lane, art and jewelry for sale. Classes are door. Visit www.visartsatrockville.org for more. and-canvas for more. Potomac. Benny’s is open 8 a.m.-1 taught year-round for beginner, Art Exhibit: “Fields of Inquiry.” www.marlandyouthballet.org for Thang Ta. Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m. at a.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Visit intermediate and advanced students. more. Through March 27, 12-6 p.m. at Glen Sutradhar Institute of Dance and www.BennysBarGrill.com. Visit Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Related Arts, 1525 Forest Glen Road, Drop in Art Activities. Every www.artglasscenteratglenecho.org Glen Echo. “Fields of Inquiry” brings Silver Spring. Learn the ancient art of Saturday 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the for more. SUNDAY/MARCH 13 together the work of three artists the sword and spear. $25. Visit Candy Corner Studio at Glen Echo Yellow Barn Studio & Gallery. Artist Talk and Movie Screening. working the space of imagination: 2 www.dancesidra.org. Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., parents Saturdays and Sundays, 12-5 p.m. p.m. at VisArts at Rockville, 155 Mei Mei Chang, Pat Goslee, and Weekly Blues Dance. Thursdays and children can explore a new art The Yellow Barn Studio & Gallery Kathryn McDonnell. Free. Call 301- Gibbs St., Rockville. Cathy C. Cook’s 8:15-11:30 p.m. in the Back Room form or theme. $10/child, parent presents free exhibitions of emerging new project takes her to the largest 634-2222. Annex at Glen Echo Park, 7300 combo. Drop-in only. Visit artists’ work. Each weekend features “City Scapes.” Through April 2, migration locations for Sandhill MacArthur Blvd. Capital Blues www.pgip.org for more. the work of a different artist. Most Cranes and Whooping Cranes to Gallery hours at Waverly Street presents rotating DJs and instructors Mommy & Me (& Daddy, Too). artwork is also for sale. Visit Gallery, 4600 East-West Highway, create the “Cranes in Motion” project. with beginner workshop 8:15-9 p.m., Third Tuesday each month. 10 a.m. www.yellowbarnstudio.com for She will be on hand to discuss this Bethesda. “City Scapes” explores the no partner necessary. $8 for all. Visit at Rockville Town Square. Meet for a more. beauty and fragility of urban life project, and her film “Immortal capitalblues.org for more. morning out with active learning and Acoustic Open Mic. Wednesdays, 7- Cupboard: In Search of Lorine through the lenses of members of Weekly Swing Dance. Saturdays, 8 creative play with lunch specials, 11 p.m. at Benny’s Bar & Grill, 7747 The North Bethesda Camera Club. Niedecker” will be screened. Free. p.m.-midnight. The DC Lindy story time, arts and crafts, sing-a- Tuckerman Lane. Everyone welcome Visit www.visartsatrockville.org for Free. Visit Exchange presents a swing dance longs, prizes and more. Visit to perform. Wine bottles are 50 www.waverlystreetgallery.com for more. with live music in the Spanish rockvilletownsquare.com/events/ percent off. Visit Dixieland Jazz Jam Session. 3-6 more. Ballroom, Glen Echo Park, 7300 mommy-and-me. www.bennysbargrill.com. Art Exhibit: You and Me, You and p.m. at Normandie Farm Restaurant, MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Live Music & Dancing. Fridays and 10710 Falls Road, Potomac. I.” Through April 10, gallery hours Beginner swing dance lesson at 8 Saturdays, 7-11 p.m. in Margery’s at VisArts at Rockville, 155 Gibbs St., CAMPS, CLASSES & WORKSHOPS Celebrating its 10th anniversary at p.m., followed by dancing until Lounge, Normandie Farm Restaurant Normandie Farm Restaurant, the Rockville. Artist Calla Thompson midnight. Admission $16-$18, age 17 10710 Falls Road. Dance to the music Art Explorers Open Studio. Every examines culture through visual art. Potomac River Jazz Club will hold its and under $12. Visit of Barry Gurley. Call 301-983-8838 Saturday, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at The monthly traditional jazz jam session. Free. Visit www.visartsatrockville.org www.glenechopark.org for more. or visit www.popovers.com for more. Candy Corner Studio, 7300 for more. Admission is free for musicians and Argentine Tango with Lessons. Chocolate Factory Tours. Fridays MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Art students, $10 for patrons. Call 301- Art Exhibit: “Cranes in Motion.” Most Sundays, 6:30-11 p.m. in the and Saturdays, 2-5:45 p.m. at activities for parents and children. Through April 24, gallery hours at 762-3323, or prjc.org. Back Room Annex at Glen Echo Park, SPAGnVOLA Chocolatier, 360 Main Activities change weekly and there is Scrabble Scramble. VisArts at Rockville, 155 Gibbs St., 6-9 p.m. at The 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. St., Gaithersburg. Take a short tour no pre-registration; $10 per child. William F. Bolger Center, 9600 Rockville. As an artist and filmmaker, Argentine Tango lessons followed by of The Truffle Factory facilities. Free. Visit www.glenechopark.org/ Cathy Cook is inspired by nature. Newbridge Drive, Potomac. Play a Milonga most Sunday evenings. Visit www.spagnvola.com. saturday-art-explorers for more. scrabble to benefit The Literacy “Cranes in Motion” aims to promote Beginner lesson 6:30-7:30 p.m. and Glen Echo Park Films. Saturdays and Ceramic Classes. Various dates and Council of Montgomery County. public interest, awareness, and intermediate lesson 7:30-8:30 p.m. Sundays. Arcade Building, 7300 times. VisArts, 155 Gibbs St, Tickets are $75 for individuals, $150 appreciation of crane culture through Cost is $15/lesson and includes the MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Films Rockville. An opportunity to try the per pair, and $300 for a table of four. a multifaceted portrayal of the Milonga. For just the Milonga, cost is about the Park’s history are shown on new ceramic workshops. Visit Visit www.literacycouncilmcmd.org. natural history of this species. Free. $10 and the open dance with DJ runs rotation in the lobby. Free. Visit www.visartsatrockville.org/ceramics Visit www.visartsatrockville.org for 8:30-11 p.m. No partner required. www.glenechopark.org for more. for a list of class dates, times. more. Visit www.glenechopark.org or call SilverWorks Studio & Gallery. THURSDAY/MARCH 17 Children’s Storytime. Wednesdays 301-634-2222 for more. Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays “The History of Chocolate.” 7-9 and Saturdays, 10 a.m. at Barnes & Contra and Square Dance. Fridays and Sundays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Glen THURSDAY/MARCH 10 Noble Booksellers, 4801 Bethesda p.m. at Bolger Center, Franklin and Sundays 7-10:30 p.m. in the Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Ladies Night Out. 6-8 p.m. at Pike & Building, Room F-1, 9600 Newbridge Ave., Bethesda Listen to employees Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo. SilverWorks Studio & Rose, 11580 Old Georgetown Road, read children’s stories. Free. Visit Drive, Potomac. Potomac Community 7300 MacArthur Blvd. The evening Gallery is a working silversmith North Bethesda. Find complimentary Village is having Cookbook author www.store- can include square dances, mixers, studio and includes an ongoing food and drinks, plus discounts at locator.barnesandnoble.com/event/ Sheilah Kaufman speak about her waltzes and other couple dances. All exhibition, as well as sales of the participating retailers. Free. Visit book “The History of Chocolate.” 4824850-21. Contra and Square dances are taught, work of artist-in-residence Blair www.pikeandrose.com for more. Adult Single Night. Saturdays, 9 p.m. Free. Visit no partner necessary. Lessons at 7 Anderson. Free. Visit www.potomaccommuniyuvillage.org. at at Benny’s Bar & Grill, 7747 p.m., followed by the called dance www.silverworksglenechopark.com. Tuckerman Lane, Potomac. Find a with live music at 7:30. $13 for Art Glass Center at Glen Echo. All FRIDAY-SUNDAY/MARCH 11-13 DJ, open dance floor, and other nonmembers, $10 for FSGW day Wednesdays; Fridays, 10 a.m.-2 Round House Teen Company: FRIDAY-SATURDAY/MARCH 18-19 singles. No cover charge. Visit members, $5 ages 17 and under. Visit p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; “Good Kids.” 8 p.m. on Friday and Bethesda Film Festival. 7 p.m. and 9

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p.m. on Friday and 8 p.m. on Saturday at Imagination Stage, 4908 Auburn Ave., Bethesda. The fourth annual Bethesda Film Fest will feature five short documentaries made by local filmmakers. Tickets are $10. Visit www.bethesda.org for more.

SATURDAY/MARCH 19 Signs of Spring: A Walk. 1-3 p.m. at Blockhouse Point Conservation Park, 14750 River Road, Potomac. Walk with Carrie Blair, a Virginia Master Naturalist, to discover swelling tree buds, which offer some information on color changes; scales opening, and tiny flowers emerging on trees and shrubs. This is a moderate hike with somewhat steep slopes. Free. Visit vnps20160319.eventbrite.com for more. Pianist Haskell Small. 8 p.m. at Westmoreland Congregational UCC Church, 1 Westmoreland Circle, Bethesda. Haskell Small, a pianist and composer, will perform The Visarts Student Art Show featuring students 14 and older Bach’s c minor partita will end on March 13. Free. Visit www.visarts.org for more. coupled with John Tavener’s “Pratirupa” as well his own “Small Improvisations.” www.nationalphilharmonic.org for from the evening support our Tickets are free, $20 suggested more. philanthropic programs such as artist donation. Visit stipends, inclusion classes, and camp scholarships. Tickets are $85 until www.washigntonconservatory.org for SUNDAY/APRIL 3 more. March 15, $105 after that. Visit Panel Talk with Artists, Scientists, www.visartsatrockville.org. and Conservationists. 2 p.m. at SATURDAY/ MARCH 26 VisArts at Rockville, 155 Gibbs St. SATURDAY/APRIL 16 Loston Harris Concert. 8 p.m. at Discussion of artist Cathy Cook’s AMP by Strathmore, 11810 Grand “Cranes in Motions”. Free. Visit Discussion: “The Language of Park Ave., North Bethesda. A jazz www.visartsatrockville.org for more. Flowers.” 11:30 a.m. at St. Francis pianist performs. Tickets are $35-45. Episcopal Church, 10033 River Road, Visit www.ampbystrathmore.com. Potomac. Free. Call 301-299-4296. Potomac Village Deli Catering APRIL 5-MAY 7 Art Demonstration: “Intimate Art Exhibit: “Intimate Landscapes.” 6-9 p.m. at Waverly MARCH 31-APRIL 9 Landscapes.” Tuesday-Saturday Street Gallery, 4600 East-West Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner Catering “Idle Playthings” and “Crimes of 12-6 p.m. at Waverly Street Gallery, Highway, Bethesda. Artist Loriann Fashion.” Various times at Gunston 4600 East-West Highway, Bethesda. Signori paints landscapes based on Theatre One, 2700 S. Lang St., Artist Loriann Signori paints Maryland’s hills and waters. Free. Arlington. First, in “Crimes of landscapes based on Maryland’s hills Visit www.waverlystreetgallery.com • • Fashion,” superheroes fight fashion and waters. Free. Visit for more. 301 299 5770 designers bent on world domination. www.waverlystreetgallery.com for more. Then, a group of toys come to life SATURDAY/APRIL 30 www.potomacvillagedeli.com and team up to save a family-owned Gardening Expo. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at toy store in “Idle Playthings.” Silver FRIDAY/APRIL 8 Spring-based Inclusive Theatre the Silver Spring Civic Building, 1 Companies are directed by trained Art Reception: “Intimate Veterans Plaza, Silver Spring. Find theatre professionals and feature Landscapes.” 6-9 p.m. at Waverly information on how to make the actors who have intellectual Street Gallery, 4600 East-West most of gardening. Also find disabilities or learning disabilities, or Highway, Bethesda. Artist Loriann activities for children. Free. Visit are on the autism spectrum. Tickets Signori paints landscapes based on www.extension.umd.edu/mg/ are $12.50 in advance, $15 at the Maryland’s hills and waters. Free. locations/montgomerycounty-master- door, and $5 for ArtStream students. Visit www.waverlystreetgallery.com gardeners. for more. Home of Your Visit www.art-stream.org for more. An Evening With Molly Ringwald. 8 p.m. at AMP by Strathmore, 11810 SATURDAY-SUNDAY/APRIL 30-MAY 1 FRIDAY-SATURDAY/APRIL 1-2 Grand Park Ave., North Bethesda. Art Exhibit: “Broad Strokes.” 12-5 St. Francis Thrift Sale. 8 a.m. -4 Teen idol-turned-jazz-singer Molly p.m. at Yellow Barn Studio Gallery– Corporate & Residential p.m. on Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Ringwald perform with her quartet. Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Saturday at 10033 River Road, Tickets are $35-45. Visit Blvd., Glen Echo. Meet Nancy Arons, Potomac. Call Church office- 301- www.ampbystrathmore.org for more. Kathy Byrnes, Jennifer Howard, and 365-2055 or Carol Jarvis- 301-299- Potomac After Hours. 9:15-11 p.m. Marybeth Paterson and see work 4296. at Potomac Community Recreation inspired by their adventures painting Catering Headquarters Center, 11315 Falls Road, Potomac. together, filtered through their Middle schoolers (6-8th graders) are individual perspectives. Free. Visit SATURDAY/APRIL 2 invited to attend “mystery night” and www.yellowbarnstudio.com. Lord Nelson Mass. 8 p.m. at The participate in a scavenger hunt. Admission is $5. Visit Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 SUNDAY/MAY 1 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. www.activemontgomery.org and use Serving the Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorale code #11953 to register. Reception: “Broad Strokes.” 4-7 perform Haydn’s “Lord Nelson Mass.” p.m. at Yellow Barn Studio Gallery– Community Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur The concert will feature the National SATURDAY/APRIL 9 Philharmonic’s nearly 200 voice all- Blvd., Glen Echo. Meet Nancy Arons, volunteer chorale, as well as soloists Flight of Fancy. 6:30-10:30 p.m. at Kathy Byrnes, Jennifer Howard, and for over Danielle Talamantes (soprano); VisArts, 155 Gibbs St., Rockville. Join Marybeth Paterson and see work Magdalena Wór (mezzo-soprano); VisArts for our signature fundraising inspired by their adventures painting 35 Years Robert Baker (tenor); and Kevin Deas event, Flight of Fancy, a participatory together, filtered through their (baritone).Tickets start at $29, free art experience featuring inspired individual perspectives. Free. Visit for children 7-17. Visit painting, aerial performance, live www.yellowbarnstudio.com. music, food and libations. Proceeds www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Potomac Almanac ❖ March 9-15, 2016 ❖ 7 HomeLifeStyle Making Sense of Your Lawn Tips from Geoff Rinehart of the U.S. National Arboretum. By Carole Funger The Almanac

t goes without saying that great lawns require not only high maintenance, but Ieffective pest management as well. And insects, disease-causing organisms,

Photo Contributed weeds, birds and other mammals are all po- tential pests in the garden. Recently, Geoff Rinehart spoke to Montgomery County Mas- ter Gardeners about lawns and lawn care and how to make your home turf more environ- mentally sustainable.

ABOUT TURF GRASS Maryland is part of what is termed the “Tran- sition Zone” when it comes to turf grasses. To Generally, the more often you mow your lawn high, especially in the the north, cool-season grasses such as tall and summer, the longer it will stay green. “fine” fescue, Kentucky bluegrass and peren- nial ryegrass grow easily and flourish. To the MOWING the mower blade. Rinehart recommends sharp- south, warm-season grasses like Zoysia and Unlike many plants, the growing point of ening the blade in mid summer and then again Bermuda grass thrive in the heat and sunshine. grass is at the bottom, not the crown. When in mid fall. Unfortunately, no one of these mowed properly, grass growth remains propor- Rinehart also recommends washing the Gardening types of grasses is perfectly tionate to the roots, leaving it less stressed and mower, something his team at the Arboretum suited to our area. able to draw up water more effectively from do after each mow to protect against fungal Maryland’s hot and humid the soil. Generally, the more often you mow disease and rust build-up. For the average ho- summers put stress on cool-season fescues and your lawn high, especially in the summer, the meowner to whom this may come as a shock, Kentucky bluegrass, while dry and cold win- longer it will stay green. he said once a year should be fine. ters cause warm-season Zoysia to go dormant To keep a good leaf/root proportion, differ- and turn brown. Perennial ryegrass germinates ent types of grass require different mowing WATERING quickly in the spring, but is highly susceptible heights that change with the season. Cool sea- When it comes to the all-important task of to disease and Bermuda grass seed has been son fescues should be mown lower in the watering your lawn, a good rule of thumb is classified in Maryland as a “Noxious Weed.” spring, but higher during the summer (around to water a total of 1 inch per week during June, Nevertheless, the predominant sod produced 2 and a half to 3 and a half inches), and fine July and August, and less in April, May and and sold in Maryland according to Rinehart, is fescues even higher (at 4 inches). The swarm- September. You can measure how long it takes Turf Type tall fescue, a mix of a few different season Zoysia, on the other hand, can be to water in that amount by using a rain gauge varieties that do well in sun and partial shade. mowed as low as 1 and a half inches in sum- or by placing cans out on the lawn. As with all These varieties have been adapted to maintain mer since it thrives in warmer temperatures. plants, water deeply and avoid run-off. good color and texture, are resistant to most Rinehart recommends following the One Not sure you’ve watered enough? Dig down diseases and can stand up to heavy traffic. Per- Third Rule. Never remove more than one-third two inches into the soil. If it feels powdery, haps most importantly, Turf Type tall fescues, of the grass leaf at any one time. And don’t you need more water. Footprints in turf grass once established, require less fertilizer and mow until the grass is above 4 inches. Mow- are also an indication that the lawn is in need water as long as good lawn maintenance prac- ing too low will stress your lawn. “Mowing too of water. Invest in a water timer and make sure tices are followed. low is why you see white areas in lawns in the to water in the morning and not at night, when When purchasing a grass mix, one of the mid-summer,” he said. wet grass sets up the perfect conditions for most important things you can do, according fungus to grow. to Rinehart, is to carefully read the label. Tall MULCH MOWING fescue is great for sunny areas, while fine fes- Yes, we’ve all heard for years that leaving DE-THATCHING/AERIFYING lost (adj): 1. unable to find cues are a better choice for shade. Consider grass clippings on the lawn can be bad for the Thatch is a collection of dried roots and the way. 2. not appreciated the amount of traffic your lawn gets and steer turf. Not true, says Rinehart. Discarding grass twigs, which does not break down easily. If you or understood. 3. no longer away from the “contractor’s mix.” Many clippings after mowing deprives the lawn of a have a tall fescue variety, you’ll rarely need to owned or known cheaper mixes contain grasses that germinate vital source of water as well nutrients such as de-thatch. However, other varieties like Zoy- quickly (like annual ryegrass), but die off in nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. “Think sia, need regular de-thatching. Regular aera- Adopt summer, leaving your turf grass vulnerable to of it as free fertilizer for your yard,” he said. tion benefits all types of grasses because it pests and disease. Grass clippings are made up of 80 to 90 per- helps get air down into dense soil, relieving Donate The University of Maryland plants and evalu- cent water and decompose quickly. And, the compaction, reducing runoff and increasing ates the different kinds and varieties of turf more finely chopped by your mower, the oxygen levels. It is best done in fall when soil Volunteer grass (available both commercially as sod and quicker they break down. Rinehart recom- temperatures have cooled, so that weeds don’t lostdogandcatrescue.org as certified seed) and recommends those that mends using a mulching mower to capture this seize the opportunity to grow. their research shows thrive in our climatic con- valuable resource. ditions. For more information on lawn care, fertilization Check out the National Turf Grass Evalua- CARE FOR YOUR MOWER and other questions, go to www.marylandturfgrass.org. tion Program recommendations at Sharp blades make the cleanest cuts, which www.marylandturfgrass.org for up-to-date in- is good for your grass because it reduces risk Geoff Rinehart is the ‘Grass Roots’ Program formation about tall-type fescues and how they of disease that could infect the lawn. As grass coordinator for the U.S. National Arboretum and can performed in trials. leaves toughen up in the summer, they can dull be contacted at Geoffrey.Rinehart @ars.usda.gov.

8 ❖ Potomac Almanac ❖ March 9-15, 2016 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Potomac Almanac ❖ March 9-15, 2016 ❖ 9 HomeLifeStyle High-end live-in quarters attract au pairs and Nanny Suites Add Value can increase property values. By Marilyn Campbell Jackie Wood-Gobuluk, The Almanac owner of Metropolitan Nannies in Herndon, Vir- hen Peggy Delinois ginia. Hamilton relocated to the The spaces most often W Washington, D.C. area and used for nanny suites are began working full-time the lower level or attic, after spending eight years as an at-home says Christopher Dietz of mother of two children, childcare was one Dietz Development. “We of her top concerns. She decided that a live- try to create a close in au pair was the best choice for her fam- mimic of the main house ily. and the primary kitchen “I like the live-in because I don’t have to and bathrooms of the worry about issues with transportation on main house,” he said. the caretaker’s part,” said Hamilton. “I don’t “We don’t do Formica or have to worry about them having compet- IKEA cabinets. We gener- ing obligations.” ally use … granite, Finding and keeping a live-in nanny in a marble or Silestone. You Photo by Morgan Howarth competitive childcare market can be a high don’t want people to say, Photo courtesy of Dietz Development Luxurious materials stakes game. To lure and retain experienced, ‘Wow, we can tell you The colors of this au pair suite bathroom are similar to create dream spaces for nurturing caregivers, many families shell really cut corners on this those used in the rest of the house. nannies and au pairs. out as much as $100,000 to create stylishly space.’” appointed living space for their au pairs. Maintaining a continuity in quality while tain continuity in both color and materials. the nanny and the family. “We made it so From kitchens with marble countertops and being budget conscious requires judicious A cathedral ceiling, granite countertops, and that the au pair has an independent way of stainless steel appliances to bathrooms with planning.“We may splurge on custom win- under cabinet lighting were key as he coming in and so they’re not working 24 luxury showerheads and rich wood dow treatments and a bedskirt and save on blended the rich aesthetic quality of the hours a day,” said Ward. cabinetry, local designers create living quar- things like furniture using retail pieces,” original home with the new space. “We used Contractors say the cost of adding a nanny ters so enchanting and thoughtfully de- said Marika Meyer, principal of Marika a higher end tile and materials that blended suite can range from $5,000 on a property signed that a nanny wouldn’t dream of leav- Meyer Interiors in Bethesda. with the rest of the house,” said Ward. “It where there is an existing bathroom and ing. When an Arlington, Va. family enlisted turned out to be like a high-end studio space for a bedroom to more than $100,000 “If you’re a live-in nanny, you want your architect J.P. Ward of Anthony Wilder De- apartment that you could get high rent for.” on properties where plumbing must be in- own space. In fact, nannies won’t take a job sign/Build, Inc. to design an au pair suite The au pair’s space has a separate en- from a family that won’t provide it,” said for their home, they wanted him to main- trance, something that offers privacy to both See Nanny Suites, Page 12

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1 9250 PERSIMMON TREE RD .. 6 .. 5 . 2 ...... POTOMAC ... $2,700,000 .... Detached .... 1.00 ...... 20854 ..... WILLIAMBURGS ESTATE .... 12/29/15

2 11308 GLEN RD ...... 6 .. 6 . 1 ...... POTOMAC ... $2,650,000 .... Detached .... 2.00 ...... 20854 ...... SADDLE RIDGE ...... 12/17/15

3 8840 BELMART RD ...... 5 .. 5 . 2 ...... POTOMAC ... $2,595,000 .... Detached .... 2.00 ...... 20854 ...... POTOMAC FALLS ...... 12/16/15

4 11804 PINEY GLEN LN ...... 6 .. 8 . 2 ...... POTOMAC ... $2,550,000 .... Detached .... 2.01 ...... 20854 ...... PINEY GLEN FARMS ...... 12/14/15

5 10008 BENTCROSS DR ...... 6 .. 5 . 2 ...... POTOMAC ... $2,500,000 .... Detached .... 2.00 ...... 20854 ...... FALCONHURST ...... 12/02/15

6 9935 POTOMAC MANORS DR 6 .. 7 . 2 ...... POTOMAC ... $2,300,000 .... Detached .... 1.33 ...... 20854 ...... POTOMAC MANOR ...... 12/28/15

7 11708 CENTURION WAY ...... 7 .. 7 . 2 ...... POTOMAC ... $2,100,000 .... Detached .... 2.00 ...... 20854 ...... PALATINE SUB ...... 12/23/15

8 12217 SCARLET TANAGER DR 6 .. 5 . 1 ...... POTOMAC ... $1,800,000 .... Detached .... 0.63 ...... 20854 .. ESTATES AT GREENBRIAR PR . 12/04/15

9 9420 RIVER RD ...... 4 .. 3 . 2 ...... POTOMAC ... $1,775,000 .... Detached .... 2.66 ...... 20854 ...... BRADLEY FARMS ...... 12/30/15

3 8840 Belmart Road — $2,595,000 10 10706 BURBANK DR ...... 6 .. 4 . 3 ...... POTOMAC ... $1,775,000 .... Detached .... 2.12 ...... 20854 ...... POTOMAC MANOR ...... 12/22/15 Copyright 2016 RealEstate Business Intelligence. Source: MRIS as of January 15, 2016. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Potomac Almanac ❖ March 9-15, 2016 ❖ 11 HomeLifeStyle 2015 Home Sales In 2015, 343 Potomac homes sold between $6,150,000-$110,800. - For the complete list, visit www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Address ...... BR . FB . HB .... Postal City ..... Sold Price ... Type ...... Lot AC .. PostalCode ...... Subdivision ...... Date Sold 11100 CRIPPLEGATE RD ...... 7 ... 7 .... 4 ...... POTOMAC ...... $6,150,000 .... Detached ... 4.08 ...... 20854 ...... POTOMAC FALLS ...... 08/31/15 10214 IRON GATE RD ...... 8 ... 8 .... 2 ...... POTOMAC ...... $5,500,000 .... Detached ... 2.52 ...... 20854 ...... CAMBERWELL DOWNS ...... 01/30/15 9841 AVENEL FARM DR ...... 6 ... 5 .... 3 ...... POTOMAC ...... $3,350,000 .... Detached ... 2.00 ...... 20854 ...... AVENEL ...... 06/09/15 11509 DAHLIA TER ...... 6 ... 5 .... 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $3,275,000 .... Detached ... 0.62 ...... 20854 ..... MERRY GO ROUND FARM ...... 11/23/15 9311 RAPLEY PRESERVE DR ...... 6 ... 5 .... 3 ...... POTOMAC ...... $2,725,000 .... Detached ... 2.00 ...... 20854 ...... AVENEL ...... 03/02/15 9250 PERSIMMON TREE RD ...... 6 ... 5 .... 2 ...... POTOMAC ...... $2,700,000 .... Detached ... 1.00 ...... 20854 ...... WILLIAMBURGS ESTATE ...... 12/29/15 10300 RIVERWOOD DR ...... 5 ... 4 .... 2 ...... POTOMAC ...... $2,675,000 .... Detached ... 3.33 ...... 20854 ...... POTOMAC OUTSIDE ...... 03/31/15 11604 RIVER RD ...... 17 .. 13 ... 4 ...... POTOMAC ...... $2,650,000 .... Detached ... 2.03 ...... 20854 ...... POTOMAC OUTSIDE ...... 08/28/15 11308 GLEN RD ...... 6 ... 6 .... 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $2,650,000 .... Detached ... 2.00 ...... 20854 ...... SADDLE RIDGE ...... 12/17/15 8840 BELMART RD ...... 5 ... 5 .... 2 ...... POTOMAC ...... $2,595,000 .... Detached ... 2.00 ...... 20854 ...... POTOMAC FALLS ...... 12/16/15 11804 PINEY GLEN LN ...... 6 ... 8 .... 2 ...... POTOMAC ...... $2,550,000 .... Detached ... 2.01 ...... 20854 ...... PINEY GLEN FARMS ...... 12/14/15 10008 BENTCROSS DR ...... 6 ... 5 .... 2 ...... POTOMAC ...... $2,500,000 .... Detached ... 2.00 ...... 20854 ...... FALCONHURST ...... 12/02/15 8741 PERSIMMON TREE RD ...... 7 ... 5 .... 3 ...... POTOMAC ...... $2,350,000 .... Detached ... 3.05 ...... 20854 ...... BRADLEY FARMS ...... 04/13/15 10035 AVENEL FARM DR ...... 6 ... 5 .... 3 ...... POTOMAC ...... $2,327,500 .... Detached ... 1.08 ...... 20854 ...... AVENEL ...... 09/04/15 9727 AVENEL FARM DR ...... 5 ... 6 .... 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $2,300,000 .... Detached ... 2.00 ...... 20854 ...... AVENEL ...... 07/01/15 9935 POTOMAC MANORS DR ...... 6 ... 7 .... 2 ...... POTOMAC ...... $2,300,000 .... Detached ... 1.33 ...... 20854 ...... POTOMAC MANOR ...... 12/28/15 9821 AVENEL FARM DR ...... 4 ... 4 .... 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $2,220,000 .... Detached ... 2.00 ...... 20854 ...... AVENEL ...... 07/06/15 12310 GLEN MILL RD ...... 7 ... 6 .... 2 ...... POTOMAC ...... $2,100,000 .... Detached ... 0.96 ...... 20854 ...... POTOMAC OUTSIDE ...... 09/04/15 11708 CENTURION WAY ...... 7 ... 7 .... 2 ...... POTOMAC ...... $2,100,000 .... Detached ... 2.00 ...... 20854 ...... PALATINE SUB ...... 12/23/15 9806 HALL RD ...... 5 ... 6 .... 3 ...... POTOMAC ...... $2,070,000 .... Detached ... 0.46 ...... 20854 ...... HERITAGE FARM ...... 06/08/15 8529 RAPLEY PRESERVE CIR ...... 4 ... 5 .... 2 ...... POTOMAC ...... $2,050,000 .... Detached ... 0.46 ...... 20854 ...... AVENEL ...... 07/06/15 8525 RAPLEY PRESERVE CIR ...... 6 ... 6 .... 2 ...... POTOMAC ...... $2,025,000 .... Detached ... 0.56 ...... 20854 ...... AVENEL ...... 07/28/15 9408 WING FOOT CT ...... 5 ... 4 .... 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $2,000,000 .... Detached ... 0.37 ...... 20854 ...... AVENEL ...... 07/03/15 9417 FALLS RD ...... 7 ... 5 .... 2 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,975,000 .... Detached ... 0.62 ...... 20854 .... WILLIAMSBURG GARDENS ...... 09/30/15 11513 DALYN TER ...... 4 ... 6 .... 0 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,925,000 .... Detached ... 0.67 ...... 20854 ..... MERRY GO ROUND FARM ...... 05/26/15 10200 IRON GATE RD ...... 5 ... 7 .... 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,900,000 .... Detached ... 2.00 ...... 20854 ...... CAMOTOP ...... 04/29/15 10607 RIVERS BEND CT ...... 7 ... 7 .... 2 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,900,000 .... Detached ... 1.02 ...... 20854 ...... MARWOOD ...... 09/11/15 10605 RIVERS BEND CT ...... 7 ... 6 .... 2 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,895,000 .... Detached ... 1.31 ...... 20854 ...... MARWOOD ...... 01/29/15 12021 EVENING RIDE DR ...... 7 ... 6 .... 2 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,850,000 .... Detached ... 1.02 ...... 20854 ..... MERRY GO ROUND FARM ...... 05/22/15 8926 ABBEY TER ...... 5 ... 4 .... 3 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,820,000 .... Detached ... 0.28 ...... 20854 ...... AVENEL ...... 06/30/15 12217 SCARLET TANAGER DR ...... 6 ... 5 .... 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,800,000 .... Detached ... 0.63 ...... 20854 ... ESTATES AT GREENBRIAR PR ..... 12/04/15 9715 THE CORRAL DR ...... 6 ... 5 .... 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,775,000 .... Detached ... 2.33 ...... 20854 ...... POTOMAC MANOR ...... 04/10/15 9420 RIVER RD ...... 4 ... 3 .... 2 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,775,000 .... Detached ... 2.66 ...... 20854 ...... BRADLEY FARMS ...... 12/30/15 10706 BURBANK DR ...... 6 ... 4 .... 3 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,775,000 .... Detached ... 2.12 ...... 20854 ...... POTOMAC MANOR ...... 12/22/15 Photo by Morgan Howarth 4 BEMAN WOODS CT ...... 5 ... 5 .... 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,769,500 .... Detached ... 0.24 ...... 20854 ...... AVENEL ...... 12/29/15 9314 RAPLEY PRESERVE DR ...... 5 ... 5 .... 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,750,000 .... Detached ... 0.50 ...... 20854 ...... AVENEL ...... 12/22/15 Families create spa-like living quarters to attract and 9009 POTOMAC STATION LN ...... 7 ... 6 .... 2 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,735,000 .... Detached ... 2.00 ...... 20854 ...... POTOMAC OUTSIDE ...... 12/14/15 retain live-in nannies. 10817 ALLOWAY DR ...... 5 ... 4 .... 2 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,725,000 .... Detached ... 2.15 ...... 20854 ...... POTOMAC FALLS ...... 10/15/15 8911 BRADLEY BLVD ...... 5 ... 4 .... 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,710,000 .... Detached ... 1.01 ...... 20854 ...... POTOMAC OUTSIDE ...... 05/13/15 10711 BURBANK DR ...... 4 ... 5 .... 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,710,000 .... Detached ... 2.10 ...... 20854 ...... POTOMAC MANOR ...... 08/14/15 11716 LAKE POTOMAC DR ...... 6 ... 6 .... 2 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,700,000 .... Detached ... 4.76 ...... 20854 ...... BEALLMOUNT GROVE ...... 06/30/15 10611 MACARTHUR BLVD ...... 6 ... 8 .... 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,700,000 .... Detached ... 0.56 ...... 20854 ...... POTOMAC OUTSIDE ...... 11/20/15 8938 ABBEY TER ...... 5 ... 4 .... 2 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,685,000 .... Detached ... 0.31 ...... 20854 ...... AVENEL ...... 12/16/15 Nanny Suites 11800 FORUM HILL CT ...... 4 ... 5 .... 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,680,000 .... Detached ... 2.00 ...... 20854 ...... PALATINE ...... 09/10/15 10716 BARN WOOD LN ...... 5 ... 4 .... 2 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,665,000 .... Detached ... 2.66 ...... 20854 ...... RIVER OAKS FARM ...... 06/11/15 8908 IVERLEIGH CT ...... 7 ... 6 .... 0 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,635,000 .... Detached ... 2.00 ...... 20854 ...... FALCONHURST ...... 08/06/15 From Page 10 own entrance so the nanny can 10908 RIVERWOOD DR ...... 6 ... 5 .... 2 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,625,000 .... Detached ... 2.03 ...... 20854 ...... POTOMAC VIEW ESTS ...... 06/24/15 come and go freely.” 11105 CRIPPLEGATE RD ...... 5 ... 4 .... 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,600,000 .... Detached ... 2.87 ...... 20854 ...... POTOMAC FALLS ...... 04/14/15 10008 HEMSWELL LN ...... 5 ... 4 .... 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,600,000 .... Detached ... 0.46 ...... 20854 ...... MCAULEY PARK ...... 09/10/15 stalled or an small addition is re- A nanny suite can offer a good 12088 WETHERFIELD LN ...... 5 ... 5 .... 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,580,000 .... Detached ... 2.17 ...... 20854 ...... LAKE POTOMAC ...... 01/23/15 quired. “[A] bathroom is the big- return on investment. “The fact 10032 AVENEL FARM DR ...... 5 ... 4 .... 2 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,575,000 .... Detached ... 0.53 ...... 20854 ...... AVENEL ...... 06/26/15 11109 CRIPPLEGATE RD ...... 5 ... 4 .... 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,550,000 .... Detached ... 2.36 ...... 20854 ...... GREAT FALLS ESTATES ...... 07/22/15 gest expense because of the that it could be used as a nanny 12606 HILL CREEK LN ...... 6 ... 6 .... 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,545,000 .... Detached ... 2.00 ...... 20854 ...... STONEY CREEK FARM ...... 09/03/15 plumbing,” said Ward. suite is a plus, but it’s the same 10820 STANMORE DR ...... 4 ... 3 .... 2 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,525,000 .... Detached ... 2.67 ...... 20854 ...... GREAT FALLS ESTATES ...... 07/17/15 Because such an addition re- sort of thing as an in-law suite [so] 9723 BEMAN WOODS WAY ...... 4 ... 4 .... 2 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,515,000 .... Detached ... 0.20 ...... 20854 ...... AVENEL ...... 05/15/15 8020 RIVER FALLS DR ...... 6 ... 6 .... 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,482,500 .... Detached ... 0.35 ...... 20854 ...... RIVER FALLS ...... 09/15/15 quires a significant investment, Kai it offers the ability for multigen- 11724 LAKE POTOMAC DR ...... 6 ... 6 .... 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,460,000 .... Detached ... 2.08 ...... 20854 ...... BEALLMOUNT GROVE ...... 10/02/15 Tong of Hopkins and Porter Con- erational living with some level of 13304 BEALL CREEK CT ...... 6 ... 4 .... 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,450,000 .... Detached ... 2.37 ...... 20854 ...... BEALLMOUNT ...... 02/27/15 10000 HEMSWELL LN ...... 5 ... 4 .... 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,450,000 .... Detached ... 0.71 ...... 20854 ...... MCAULEY PARK ...... 08/07/15 struction in Potomac, Md. encour- privacy,” said David Howell, Ex- 9321 CRIMSON LEAF TER ...... 5 ... 4 .... 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,450,000 .... Detached ... 0.50 ...... 20854 ...... AVENEL ...... 08/31/15 ages clients to think long term. ecutive Vice President and CIO of 11308 GREENBRIAR PRESERVE LN 5 ... 5 .... 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,450,000 .... Detached ... 0.33 ...... 20854 ...... GREENBRIAR PRESERVE ...... 11/18/15 “One of the most important and McEnearney Associates in McLean, 9308 MERCY HOLLOW LN ...... 6 ... 4 .... 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,445,000 .... Detached ... 1.82 ...... 20854 ...... POTOMAC OUTSIDE ...... 12/18/15 9737 BEMAN WOODS WAY ...... 5 ... 4 .... 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,435,000 .... Detached ... 0.18 ...... 20854 ...... AVENEL ...... 10/12/15 useful realizations when consider- Va. “Because these suites are pretty 9908 SCOTCH BROOM CT ...... 4 ... 4 .... 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,425,000 .... Detached ... 1.28 ...... 20854 ...... NORMANDY FARM ...... 03/16/15 ing nanny suites is that, unlike uncommon in this area, it’s a real 7822 CADBURY AVE ...... 4 ... 3 .... 2 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,425,000 .... Townhouse . 0.05 ...... 20854 ...... PARK POTOMAC ...... 09/30/15 11717 CENTURION WAY ...... 6 ... 4 .... 2 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,422,000 .... Detached ... 2.00 ...... 20854 ...... PALATINE SUB ...... 10/28/15 your kitchen or draw for those 7804 PEARSON KNOLL PL ...... 4 ... 3 .... 2 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,420,000 .... Townhouse . 0.04 ...... 20854 ...... WHEEL OF FORTUNE ...... 01/16/15 bath or bedroom, who really need 10905 RIVERWOOD DR ...... 5 ... 4 .... 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,408,880 .... Detached ... 2.00 ...... 20854 ...... POTOMAC VIEW ESTS ...... 08/13/15 the nanny suite one.” 8805 MAYBERRY CT ...... 5 ... 4 .... 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,400,000 .... Detached ... 2.00 ...... 20854 ...... FALCONHURST ...... 05/04/15 “We try to create 6 GREAT ELM CT ...... 5 ... 4 .... 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,400,000 .... Detached ... 2.49 ...... 20854 ...... GREAT ELM ESTATE ...... 08/03/15 will only be a In fact, having a 7815 CADBURY AVE ...... 4 ... 3 .... 2 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,395,000 .... Townhouse . 0.05 ...... 20854 ...... PARK POTOMAC ...... 01/23/15 nanny suite for a nanny suite, par- 10609 STABLE LN ...... 4 ... 4 .... 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,390,000 .... Detached ... 0.40 ...... 20854 ...... RIVER FALLS ...... 03/16/15 a close mimic of 10020 ORMOND RD ...... 5 ... 4 .... 2 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,385,000 .... Detached ... 1.10 ...... 20854 ...... POTOMAC VILLAGE ...... 11/20/15 finite amount of ticularly one with 9907 SCOTCH BROOM CT ...... 6 ... 5 .... 2 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,375,000 .... Detached ... 0.74 ...... 20854 ...... NORMANDY FARMS ...... 07/16/15 time in your the main house high-end ameni- 11403 RIDGE MIST TER ...... 4 ... 4 .... 0 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,375,000 .... Detached ... 0.55 ...... 20854 ...... CLAGETT FARM ...... 08/26/15 12547 ANSIN CIRCLE DR ...... 4 ... 3 .... 2 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,355,000 .... Townhouse . 0.05 ...... 20854 ...... PARK POTOMAC ...... 08/10/15 lives,” he said. “As ties, can increase 7205 BROOKSTONE CT ...... 3 ... 4 .... 2 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,351,000 .... Detached ... 4.49 ...... 20854 ...... MAZZA WOODS ...... 07/23/15 your children and the primary a property’s value. 11600 LUVIE CT ...... 5 ... 4 .... 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,350,000 .... Detached ... 0.97 ...... 20854 ..... MERRY GO ROUND FARM ...... 08/26/15 grow, the nanny “I would say that 12308 GREENBRIAR BRANCH DR . 5 ... 5 .... 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,350,000 .... Detached ... 0.25 ...... 20854 ...... GREENBRIAR PRESERVE ...... 10/19/15 9481 TURNBERRY DR ...... 3 ... 3 .... 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,350,000 .... Townhouse . 0.18 ...... 20854 ...... AVENEL ...... 12/30/15 will move on, and kitchen and they may make a 12301 BEALL SPRING RD ...... 5 ... 5 .... 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,335,000 .... Detached ... 2.28 ...... 20854 ...... BEALLMOUNT ...... 02/26/15 the nanny suite is difference in price 10808 STANMORE DR ...... 4 ... 4 .... 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,330,000 .... Detached ... 2.24 ...... 20854 ...... GREAT FALLS ESTATES ...... 11/24/15 bathrooms of the 10405 BUCKBOARD PL ...... 6 ... 4 .... 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,325,000 .... Detached ... 0.39 ...... 20854 ...... RIVER FALLS ...... 05/26/15 destined to be- from 5 to 10 per- 11300 SPUR WHEEL LN ...... 6 ... 6 .... 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,325,000 .... Detached ... 2.00 ...... 20854 ...... SADDLE RIDGE ...... 10/30/15 come something cent as they … 7805 PEARSON KNOLL PL ...... 5 ... 4 .... 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,310,000 .... Townhouse . 0.04 ...... 20854 ...... PARK POTOMAC ...... 02/20/15 else.” main house.” would count as an 7808 MASTERS DR ...... 5 ... 4 .... 1 ...... ROCKVILLE ...... $1,310,000 .... Detached ... 0.43 ...... 20854 ...... RIVER FALLS ...... 12/22/15 9116 FALLS BRIDGE LN ...... 5 ... 5 .... 3 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,300,000 .... Detached ... 2.12 ...... 20854 ...... POTOMAC OUTSIDE ...... 01/15/15 In the Washing- — Christopher Dietz, additional bed- 10314 CUTTERS LN ...... 5 ... 3 .... 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,300,000 .... Detached ... 1.10 ...... 20854 ...... GLEN HAMLET ...... 03/27/15 ton, D.C. area, Dietz Development room,” said real 11101 TARA RD ...... 4 ... 3 .... 2 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,300,000 .... Detached ... 2.00 ...... 20854 ...... POTOMAC VIEW ESTS ...... 05/15/15 8553 HORSESHOE LN ...... 4 ... 3 .... 0 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,300,000 .... Detached ... 2.00 ...... 20854 ...... POTOMAC RANCH ...... 11/03/15 adding an au pair estate agent 7808 LINDSAY HILL TER ...... 5 ... 4 .... 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,295,000 .... Townhouse . 0.04 ...... 20854 ...... PARK POTOMAC ...... 10/22/15 suite to one’s Nancy Itteilag, of 6805 CANAL BRIDGE CT ...... 6 ... 5 .... 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,285,000 .... Detached ... 0.47 ...... 20854 ...... POTOMAC OUTSIDE ...... 09/14/15 home can make a property more Long and Foster Christie’s Interna- 7808 MASTERS DR ...... 5 ... 4 .... 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,280,000 .... Detached ... 0.43 ...... 20854 ...... RIVER FALLS ...... 07/01/15 10411 BOSWELL LN ...... 5 ... 5 .... 2 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,280,000 .... Detached ... 3.00 ...... 20854 ...... GLEN MILL KNOLLS ...... 10/22/15 appealing. “Particularly in neigh- tional Real Estate. 9712 GLYNSHIRE WAY ...... 5 ... 4 .... 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,279,000 .... Detached ... 0.20 ...... 20854 ...... CLAGETT FARM ...... 07/16/15 borhoods with lots of young, af- Ann Dozier Michael, an Alexan- 9820 AVENEL FARM DR ...... 5 ... 4 .... 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,275,000 .... Detached ... 0.50 ...... 20854 ...... AVENEL ...... 02/23/15 11404 RIDGE MIST TER ...... 5 ... 4 .... 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,275,000 .... Detached ... 0.26 ...... 20854 ...... CLAGETT FARM ...... 04/22/15 fluent families, nanny suites are a dria-based associate broker with 9812 TIBRON CT ...... 4 ... 4 .... 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,275,000 .... Detached ... 0.49 ...... 20854 ...... MASS AVE HIGHLANDS ...... 08/06/15 popular, although not essential, McEnearney Associates, has a cur- 7500 RIVER FALLS DR ...... 6 ... 4 .... 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,275,000 .... Detached ... 0.38 ...... 20854 ...... RIVER FALLS ...... 12/07/15 10900 LAMPLIGHTER LN ...... 7 ... 5 .... 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,260,000 .... Detached ... 0.20 ...... 20854 ...... BELLS MILL ESTATES ...... 07/02/15 amenity,” said David DeSantis, rent listing that includes a nanny 10910 LARKMEADE LN ...... 5 ... 4 .... 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,250,500 .... Detached ... 0.19 ...... 20854 ...... BELLS MILL ESTATES ...... 03/02/15 Partner and Managing Broker of suite. “When you have a property 9909 CONESTOGA WAY ...... 4 ... 5 .... 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,250,000 .... Detached ... 0.45 ...... 20854 ...... POTOMAC VILLAGE ...... 03/27/15 TTR Sotheby’s International Re- listed that can serve the various 11600 GLYNSHIRE CT ...... 5 ... 4 .... 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,250,000 .... Detached ... 0.31 ...... 20854 ...... CLAGETT FARM ...... 04/16/15 7802 PEARSON KNOLL PL ...... 4 ... 3 .... 2 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,250,000 .... Townhouse . 0.04 ...... 20854 ...... WHEEL OF FORTUNE ...... 04/20/15 alty. “Ideally these suites are some- needs of buyers, then that will add 7605 MASTERS DR ...... 5 ... 3 .... 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,250,000 .... Detached ... 0.34 ...... 20854 ...... RIVER FALLS ...... 07/30/15 what separated from the family value because you have a larger 11745 SPLIT TREE CIR ...... 4 ... 4 .... 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,250,000 .... Detached ... 0.29 ...... 20854 ...... WINTERSET/ FALLSGATE ...... 07/13/15 sleeping quarters and have their buying pool,” she said. Copyright 2015 RealEstate Business Intelligence. Source: MRIS as of December 15, 2015.

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During the December 2014 Naturalization Court: Bottom row, from left, Vivian George and Diana Snouffer and, top Jackie Cronin at Veterans row from left, Beth Schenck, Jenni Cronin, Sandi Day at Woodmont Triangle From left: Pat Hermans, Sandi Reynolds, Jackie Cronin Reynolds, Kathy George and Jackie Cronin. in Bethesda. and Kathy Viessmann serve at Sophia House Shelter. Local DAR Chapter Provides Patriotic Service From Page 3 than 165,000 members in more than 3,000 project is serving dinner and bringing break- to connect to my ancestors, but now the passed by the Maryland Assembly dividing chapters throughout the United States, D.C. fast, books, gloves and cards to the ladies most meaningful part of our organization the western and south sections of Frederick and in 12 countries around the world. staying at the Sophia House Shelter. We is the lasting friendships I have made with County into Washington and Montgomery, Hungerford’s Tavern DAR has 35 members have recently initiated a collection of items both the local daughters and the state mem- the first counties in the state named for citi- who perform many service projects and ac- for the Montgomery County Justice Center bers,” cronin said. “We all share a commit- zens of the colonies. At this time it was di- tivities. Everyone in the organization must too.” Other projects include educating stu- ment to service and to keeping patriotism rected that elections be held and Charles prove lineal descent from a patriot of the dents and adults through Constitution Week alive and well in our society. I thoroughly Hungerford’s tavern was the place chosen American Revolution. Even though the displays and elementary schools and librar- enjoy the hands-on service projects the for these first Montgomery County elec- Hungerford’s Tavern DAR is one of the ies, placing wreaths at Veteran’s Triangle in chapter provides. Our members join to be- tions. On May 20, 1777, the first court was smaller chapters in Maryland, the members Bethesda for Memorial and Veteran’s Days, come part of something unique with an ir- held in Hungerford’s Tavern, which contin- accomplish a number of service projects sending boxes to active-duty military per- replaceable connection to the past.” ued to serve as the seat of government for each year. “Our most rewarding service sonnel, honoring living Vietnam veterans The organization meets on the third Mon- Montgomery County until the first court project is hosting a reception for newly with a ceremony and reception and serv- day of the month at the Potomac Commu- house was erected in 1779.” The current naturalized citizens at the Beltsville Federal ing as active leaders and supports of the nity Center in September, October, Novem- Montgomery County Courthouse is near its Courthouse,” said Membership Chairman Hungerford Resolves Society, Children of ber, April and May. In January, they meet previous location and Rockville’s Jackie Cronin. “We give a welcoming speech the American Revolution (C.A.R.) The with their Children’s Organization (C.A.R.) Hungerford Drive honors the tavern propri- to the new citizens as they take the oath of group also supports DAR-founded Schools, and in February, they meet on a Saturday etor who also served several years as a jus- citizenship in the courtroom and we pass DAR Approved Schools and American In- for a local historical fieldtrip. Anyone in- tice of the peace. out American flags and a Pledge of Alle- dian Schools. terested in joining should contact Cronin The National Society of the DAR has more giance card to all in attendance. Another “Joining the DAR originally gave me a way at [email protected]. Bulletin Board

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14 ❖ Potomac Almanac ❖ March 9-15, 2016 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Potomac Almanac Sports Editor Jon Roetman 703-752-4031 or [email protected] Sports See www.potomacalmanac.com Whitman Boys’ Basketball Wins Region Championship Diboti-Lobe scores 29 in overtime win.

By Jon Roetman The Almanac

haq Diboti-Lobe used strength and determination to put the Whitman Sboys’ basketball team in position to win a region championship. After Clarksburg managed to force overtime, Diboti-Lobe used his perimeter shooting touch to regain the lead. When the final buzzer sounded, Diboti- Lobe and his Vikings teammates celebrated on the gym floor at Montgomery Blair High School as a result of their resiliency. Diboti-Lobe scored 29 points and Whitman won its second region champion-

Photos by Jon Roetm ship in three years, defeating Clarksburg 62- 61 in overtime during the 4A West tourna- ment final on Saturday, March 5. The Vi- kings will face defending state champion Meade in the state semifinals at 9 p.m. on Thursday, March 10 at the University of Maryland’s Xfinity Center.

Whitman overcame a nine-point fourth an/The Almanac quarter deficit and held a three-point lead late in regulation, but Clarksburg’s Andrew Kostecka knocked down a 3-pointer in the closing seconds to send the game to over- time. The Coyotes led by two in the extra period when Diboti-Lobe drilled a 3-pointer Whitman senior Shaq Diboti-Lobe scored 29 points with 1:42 remaining, giving the Vikings a during the Vikings’ 62-61 overtime victory over Jack McClelland and the Whitman boys’ basketball 62-61 advantage. Clarksburg in the region championship game on team earned a trip to the state tournament with a 62- Neither team would score for the remain- Saturday at Montgomery Blair High School. 61 overtime victory over Clarksburg on Saturday. der of the contest. Clarksburg’s final pos- session ended with a missed shot from the Whitman trailed 53-49 with less than 2 hit my free throws.” corner. minutes remaining in regulation when Diboti-Lobe knocked down a pair of foul Five days earlier, Whitman overcame a Diboti-Lobe took over for the Vikings. De- shots with 14.8 seconds remaining, giving four-point deficit with less than 30 seconds spite playing with four fouls since early in Whitman a 59-56 lead, but Kostecka’s 3- remaining to beat Bethesda-Chevy Chase in the third quarter, the senior guard worked pointer moments later forced overtime. the section semifinals. his way inside, banging against Clarksburg Despite having their comeback attempt

“They don’t give up,” Whitman head defenders while in search of high-percent- thwarted in regulation, the Vikings re- Photo by Harvey Levine/The Alm coach Chris Lun said. “... [W]e’re down age shots. Diboti-Lobe twice in a span of grouped and came out with the victory. seven, I think they pushed it to nine, and 40 seconds scored and drew a foul, and each Whitman improved to 17-9 and has won we called timeout and none of the guys time he converted a three-point play by 12 of its last 14 games. were over there screaming at each other. making his free-throw attempt — the sec- “We’re just a mentally tough team,” They just stayed calm. I said we’ve been in ond of which gave Whitman a 55-53 lead Whitman’s Max Oppenheim said, “and this situation before at B-CC and they re- with 55.3 seconds remaining. we’ve always kind of prided ourselves in the spond. It’s the makeup of the guys that we “I went into a mindset that I have to at- second half of the season about being able have: they do well in school, they hang out tack the rim,” Diboti-Lobe said. “I can’t take to go in and, despite what was thrown at off the court, and all that stuff really does any forced or bad shots. I have to attack us, we were able to get it done.” make a difference. They just came through the rim, I have to get to the rim, I have to Oppenheim, a 6-foot-7 junior who also

for us in a clutch spot tonight.” finish and I did that and I got contact and I finished the game with four fouls, scored anac eight points. Junior guard Jack McClelland also scored eight points for the Vikings, jun- ior forward Jack Berson finished with six and junior guard/forward Hannes Kogelnik Region Champs The Whitman added five. Betsy Knox and the Whitman boys’ basket- Kostecka led Clarksburg with 22 points. girls’ basketball team defeated ball team Whitman reached the state championship Clarksburg 63-39 in the 4A won the 4A game in 2014, losing to Wise 70-43. Lun West region championship West region led the Vikings to the state title in 2006. game on Saturday, March 5 at champion- “Roosevelt’s great, Perry Hall is good, Montgomery Blair High School. ship on Meade is [the] defending state [cham- It was the Vikings’ third region Saturday. pion],” said Lun, listing the other three title in the last four years. members of the state final four. “People are Whitman will face North Point probably going to look at us and think we in the state semifinals at 5 have no chance, but we’re going to show p.m. on Thursday, March 10 at up and compete as hard as we can.” Towson University. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Potomac Almanac ❖ March 9-15, 2016 ❖ 15 16 ❖ Potomac Almanac ❖ March 9-15, 2016 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com