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The staff at the Montgomery County Humane Society fell in love with this cat, Tippy. He was adopted by a family even though he is older than the age that PotomacPotomac adopters typically look for.

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A gathering of furry — and human — friends: Louie, a Wire Hair Fox Terrier; Caspar, a West Highland Terrier; Biscuit, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel; and Fin, a Border Terrier. The humans, sisters Angela Corio and Diana Cunningham, are holding the menagerie of dogs at October’s Blessing of the Animals, Feast of St. Francis near his statue at St. Raphael’s Catholic Church in Rockville. Animal Services and MCPAW Working To Make a Difference Pets/page 2 Fun and Education Potomac With Animals Pets/page 3 Photo Contributed

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Summer on the River Texting while what? A stand-up paddleboarder on the Potomac River just above Seneca Green Heron along the Potomac River just above Riley’s Creek on Sunday, July 13. Lock on Sunday, July 13.

2 O Potomac Almanac O July 23-29, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Potomac Almanac Editor Steven Mauren 703-778-9415 or [email protected] News See www.potomacalmanac.com Dissecting Comedy Potomac author releases third book, “Poking a Dead Frog.”

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Photocontributed f you picked up a book titled “Poking a Dead Frog,” might it be about biol- ogy, herpetology or even paleontol- ogy? Mike Sacks’ latest book is about noneI of these. Instead it is a collection of his “Conversations with Today’s Top Com- Dogs Miss Itsy, Miss Bitsy and Miss Mitsy were victims in an animal edy Writers.” cruelty case and recovered at PetConnect’s Muddy Paws Farm. His title came from a quote by E.B. White Mike Sacks who wrote in The New Yorker: “Humor can be dissected, as a frog can, but the thing Humor Writers About Their Craft.” dies in the process and the innards are dis- He has had articles published in GQ,The ‘We All Fell in Love’ couraging to any but the pure scientific New Yorker, Time, Esquire, McSweeney’s, mind ... [Humor] won’t stand much pok- Vanity Fair and other magazines. ing. It has a certain fragility, an evasiveness Sacks is married with a 5-year-old daugh- MCHS and PetConnect help place animals which one had best respect.” ter who “can’t believe all the green space Sacks writes “... the crux is that the pro- when she comes to Potomac to visit her in the Potomac area in homes. cess can be fascinating to a certain type of grandparents and to see where daddy grew person. Not the type who wants comedy up. We took her to Cabin John Park – noth- By Kara Coleman According to the Humane Society of dissected to the point of death, neces- ing like it in Manhattan.” The Almanac the United States 2013 Annual Report, sarily, but the type interested in un- His father, Jerry Sacks, said, 118,328 animals were cared for last year derstanding the art and business be- “Michael’s mother and I are not ippy was a black and white cat by the Humane Society and its affiliates, hind comedy; of what it takes, ex- surprised that Mike has who the Montgomery County through disaster relief, cruelty interven- actly to make a career out of at- written for so many THumane Society estimated to be tions, wildlife rehab centers and more. tempting to induce laughter fine magazines. At either 8 or 9 years old when he arrived But that number doesn’t count the local from complete strangers with Churchill, he wrote there. Since he was far removed from rescue groups around the country who only the words or images that and edited for Erehwon, being a kitten, Tippy didn’t fit the pro- work to protect, shelter, and rehabilitate you create ... And, as you the literary magazine file of a traditionally adoptable animal. animals and adopt them out to homes, will read here, it is a that won numerous na- But his personality charmed the MCHS including many in the southern Mary- tough, yet fascinating tional awards. Strange to employees. land area. life.” think that he’s gone from “He was such a great cat that he was PetConnect, a group based in Potomac, In “Poking a Dead Erehwon to now working at allowed to wander,” said Howard White, is a mixed-breed rescue group who, like Frog,” Sacks com- Vanity Fair magazine in New director of external affairs for MCHS. “He MCHS, focuses on dogs and cats. piles a wealth of re- York, and to teaching at many uni- sort of became the mascot of the place PetConnect’s mission, according to Di- vealing interviews with versities, including NYU, Yale, and and had the run of everything. We all fell rector of Operations Catherine Edwards, renown comedy writers in- Humber College in Toronto. in love with Tippy.” is to pull animals from shelters where cluding Amy Poehler, Mel Brooks, “He’s become a mentor and adviser White said that the Humane Society’s they are in danger of being euthanized. George Saunders, Bill Hader, Dan to many young writers who want to get CEO wanted to adopt Tippy, and had con- “We started as a grassroots effort in Guterman, Adam Resnick and James into the field of comedy writing. From vinced her husband to come meet the cat. 2005,” said Edwards. “We helped with Downey. His book looks into the ups and the latest book, we particularly enjoyed the By the time the couple arrived at the shel- Hurricane Katrina efforts, and we pull downs of comedic writing – as well as be- interviews with screenwriter and novelist ter so that she could introduce her hus- from local shelters as well as other hind-the-scenes in TV shows like Saturday Bruce Jay Friedman, as well as the inter- band to Tippy, he had already been states.” Night Live. view with 97-year-old Peg Lynch. Peg in- adopted. MCHS has a no-kill philosophy, accord- “This book was a great excuse to converse vented the modern sitcom form. Beyond “People don’t always stop to think, ing to White. He says that the Humane with the best comedy writers of our time. that, she’s incredibly sharp and still incred- ‘Maybe my lifestyle will be better with Society works with other shelters and After talking with some of the writers for ibly funny.” an older, more sedate cat than a kitten,” groups in the area, taking dogs and cats more than 20 hours, I became friends with Growing up, Sacks did not aspire to be- White said. “In some ways, Tippy was the that the other shelters don’t have space them. It was an amazing opportunity to in- come a comedian, although he did see a lot least likely to be adopted and in some for and placing them into adoptive fami- terview someone like Mel Brooks – after all, of comedy in D.C. as a youth. However, he ways he was the best one to adopt.” lies or foster homes. MCHS currently has I watched his movies at the theaters at was a fan of Letterman, SNL, Monty Python The MCHS had previously been re- between 18 and 20 staff members and White Flint,” Sacks said. and sit-coms and has always been interested sponsible for the county’s animal shel- is looking for volunteers to foster ani- Sacks is the son of Elaine and Jerry Sacks in the process and the writing. ter, but that partnership ended in March. mals. who reside in Potomac. He graduated from His wry sense of humor is displayed at Now, the MCHS is primarily concentrat- “Spring means kittens and puppies,” Churchill High School and Tulane Univer- the end of his book by his author’s photo. ing on placing dogs and cats with fami- White said. “People don’t have their cats sity and now lives in New York City where Instead of the typical glossy glamour-shot, lies, although White said that the group fixed, and suddenly as a result, you have he is a writer for Vanity Fair magazine and the photo is of actor and friend Jon Hamm does occasionally take in other small also a published humor author of “Your (“Mad Men”) sitting at a typewriter in his furries, such as rabbits. See Finding Homes, Page 5 Wildest Dreams, Within Reason” and “And Here’s the Kicker: Conversations with 21 See Poking, Page 5 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Potomac Almanac O July 23-29, 2014 O 3 Bulletin Board POTOMAC ALMANAC Email announcements to www.PotomacAlmanac.com [email protected]. 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‘Poking a Dead Frog’

From Page 3 exactly where you’ll be at all times and where exactly you’ll be in the future, get a job in an office t-shirt. complex in Gaithersburg, Md., which I did for a few He sums up his choice to become a writer: “Choos- years. It’s not fun. So just enjoy yourself and keep ing a career as a writer is like joining the circus. You’re your head down and keep moving forward and when off the path and into the woods. If you must know you trip, get up. Keep doing it. Repeat. That’s life.”

Finding Homes for Animals Potomac Village Deli Catering From Page 3 Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner Catering a litter of kittens and you don’t know what to do with them. We would really love people who are willing to take them while we look for forever homes.” 301•299•5770 PetConnect has a foster program as well, but four years ago, the group was given a five-acre farm by Photo Contributed www.potomacvillagedeli.com an anonymous benefactor. The farm, Muddy Paws Farm in Mount Airy, is home to many of the dogs that PetConnect takes in. “We have seven to 12 dogs up there, on constant rotation,” Edwards said. She said that the Muddy Paws caretaker, Tammy Mathis, has experience as a vet tech, and several area high school students with Tippy was adopted out to a family even Home of Your an interest in a veterinary career volunteer at the though he is older than the age that farm each summer. adopters typically look for. PetConnect is 100 percent donation driven, according to Edwards. The group doesn’t receive any fund- gomery County at least once a month, and they try Corporate & Residential ing from the government, and Edwards said that vet- to host microchip clinics once a month as well. erinary bills are its biggest expense. She said that “Everybody should have vaccines. Everybody PetConnect rescued a shih tzu named Buzz from a should have microchips,” White said. “Microchips are Catering Headquarters high kill animal shelter. When Buzz started cough- like magic. If your dog or cat goes missing, the shel- ing, Mathis took him to the vet, where he was diag- ter can contact you.” nosed with an upper respiratory cough and was given Both MCHS and PetConnect claim that they are in an antibiotic. Over the period of a couple of days, need of volunteers to foster animals. Buzz’s cough developed into pneumonia, which re- “The more fosters we have, the more animals can Serving the quired critical care. Buzz’s vet bills added up to about be saved,” Edwards said. “If we work together, we $3,500. Edwards said that Buzz is now on the road can do more than anyone working individually.” Community to recovery and to being adopted by a family. For more information or to volunteer with the Edwards said that PetConnect pulled about 750 Montgomery County Humane Society, visit for over animals to safety last year, including adopting out mchumane.org or call 240-252-2555. 35 Years 448 dogs and 221 cats. For more information or to volunteer with According to White, MCHS tries to set up rabies PetConnect, visit petconnectrescue.org or call 1-877- clinics in economically disadvantaged areas of Mont- 838-9171. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Potomac Almanac O July 23-29, 2014 O 5 Potomac Almanac Sports Editor Jon Roetman 703-224-3015 or [email protected] Sports See www.potomacalmanac.com Dubick Shares World Lax Championship Experience

Two-time All-American is committed to University of Maryland. tion would be in order to be a great lacrosse player, one should have some combination ouis Dubick has been an offensive of smarts, skills, and athleticism. playmaker since joining the LChurchill boys’ lacrosse team as a Q: Who is your favorite music freshman. Whether scoring goals (he net- artist? Why? ted a career-high eight against Damascus Dubick: Probably Avicii, because I don’t last season) or distributing to teammates really know anyone else. I’m the last guy to (he produced a career-high 10 assists put his phone in the speakers during pre- against Springbrook as a sophomore), game. Dubick has amassed 346 points Photo by Harvey Levine/The Alm in three seasons. Q: What is your favorite movie? Q&A The two-time US Lacrosse All- Why? American, who is committed to Dubick: “Zero Dark Thirty.” It was really the University of Maryland, has helped lead cool to see such a big day in the lives of Churchill to three consecutive 4A/3A West Americans put into film. region championship game appearances, and a pair of region titles. Dubick recently Q: What is your favorite food? participated in a Q and A via email. Dubick: Hot dogs and baked beans, it has been my go to since I was a little kid. Q: Did you recently take part in the

World Lacrosse Championship with anac Q: Do you enjoy video games? If team Israel? What was that experi- so, which is your favorite? ence like? Dubick: I rarely have time to play video Dubick: Yes, I flew out to Denver to help Churchill rising senior Louis Dubick is committed to the University of games in between the shooting, workouts, coach my little brother Eliot’s Bethesda La- Maryland. games, and coaching, but when I do get a crosse U9 team. While I was out there I was team is something that really means a lot that we have won during my first three chance, FIFA is always the game that is in. fortunate to play in four exhibition games to me. years. The teams were composed of great with team Israel. I participated in exhibi- guys that worked so hard, and that would Q: What is your favorite hobby tions against the Netherlands, England, Q: At what age did you start play- do anything for one another. [Everyone outside of lacrosse? Turkey and Finland. The Turkey game was ing lacrosse? When did you realize worked] hard and that paid when winning Dubick: Favorite hobby outside lacrosse especially fun, as one of my Churchill assis- playing college lacrosse was a the regional championship — that feeling is definitely golf. After lacrosse season it’s tant coaches, Bertan Unal, plays for Turkey possibility for you? is something I will never forget and hope nice to get a change of pace in. It’s a very and was covering me for part of the game. Dubick: I started playing lacrosse when I to experience again next year. relaxing game and always a good time to The whole atmosphere at the World Festi- was around 2 or 3 years old. I first realized just hang out on the course. val was amazing. The festivities were non- playing college was a possibility when I Q: What kind of traits, physical or stop when it came to youth games, tourna- made the Baltimore Crabs U-13 team, one mental, does it take to be a good Q: What location is the farthest ment games and lacrosse related vendors. of the prestigious clubs located in Baltimore. lacrosse player? you have traveled from the Wash- It was an experience I will never forget. Dubick: I think the mental part of lacrosse ington, D.C. metro area? Q: Do you play any other sports at is much more important than the physical Dubick: This is a really weak answer, but Q: You’re committed to the Univer- Churchill? part. Yes, depending on what you play, it is Los Angeles. Unfortunately, I have never sity of Maryland. What made Dubick: I have also been on the golf team important to possess physical tools like been out of the country. Maryland the right fit for you? at Churchill for all three years and look for- quickness, speed, or strength. However, Dubick: Maryland was the perfect fit for ward to being the captain this year. players like myself, who aren’t the biggest Q: Are you a pro sports fan? If so, me: close to home, great coaching staff, all or fastest, can still outsmart the defense by who are your favorite teams? the guys are really tight knit, the academ- Q: What is your favorite memory being in the right spot or making the right Dubick: I enjoy watching pro sports. My ics are top flight. Being a third-generation from your first three years of high play. One can have the physical tools, but if teams are the Ravens and Wizards. I am legacy at Maryland (my dad and grandfa- school lacrosse? they aren’t smart with the ball or use their much more of a college guy, though. I love ther both played at UMD), the chance to Dubick: My favorite memory from my first physical attributes to their advantage, they the Terps. play for an NCAA national championship three years of high school lacrosse for sure fall back in the pack of lacrosse players. I and being on the “Maryland State” lacrosse has been the two regional championships guess the appropriate answer to the ques- — Jon Roetman

School Notes Email announcements to demic excellence for the 2014 spring semester at Hannah Roop and Genevieve Austin were Michael Papirmeister graduated from [email protected]. Deadline Washington College. named to the dean’s list for the spring 2014 semes- Hofstra University in May 2014, earning a BA is Thursday at noon. Photos are welcome. ter at Wheaton College. in public relations. Muriel Enders, Meraz Mostafa and Members of the Colgate University class of Victoria Study made dean’s list at the University Nicolas S. O’Brien was named to first honors Arielle Barnett graduated Cum Laude 2014 received their diplomas May 19. Gradu- of Vermont. on the Clark University dean’s list for the spring with a B.A. in international relations and Span- ates include: Avery Albert, Rebecca 2014 semester. ish from Bucknell University. Murphy, Christopher Neumann, and Seven Montgomery County Public Schools stu- Caitlin Zolet of Potomac dents have earned college- and Yana Kost and Casey Ebner have been Nick Lee graduated from Messiah College university-sponsored National Merit Scholarships named to the Cornell University College of Arts and with a degree in communications. Vikram Kulkarni graduated May 17 from in the latest round of awards from the National Sciences’ dean’s list for spring semester 2014. Rice University with an M.S. in Physics. Merit Scholarship Corporation. The local recipients Wama Gbetibouo and Nina Mohebbi are Rachel S. Casper, Benjamin B. Talisman William Dorfman, Keith Henry, Jenna made the dean’s list at The Georgia Institute of Jonathan Smith, graduated May 17 from and Carson E. Lystad. Jach, Jarrett Levin, Victoria Nadel, Laura Technology. Rice University with a B.S. in Bioengineering. Sperling and Olivia Stanhope have been Adam Rosenberg and Amanda Shapiro named to the University of Delaware’s dean’s list Caroline Perry and Jennifer Sze made Rosina Falcone earned an M.S. in curricu- graduated from James Madison University on May for the 2014 spring semester. dean’s list at the University of Findlay for the lum and instruction from The University of 10, 2014. spring 2014 semester. Scranton on May 31. Max Greenberg made the deans list at Wid- Cristina Gonzalez and Tim Nardi earned ener University for the spring 2014 semester. See Schools, Page 7 Samuel Margolis was recognized for aca- degrees from Mount St. Mary’s University.

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From Page 6 Alice Xu was named to the honor list Emily Matthews has been named on an internship with Riddle’s Elephant Glass interactivity framework: explora- of Oxford College. to the spring 2014 dean’s list at Univer- and Wildlife Sanctuary in Greenbrier, tion and development of location sity of the Sciences. Ark. Ling is a recipient of a 2014 feedback, with Professor Michael Th- The following students participated in Jonathan Jang, Jennifer Klein, Lawrence University Summer Volunteer ompson this summer at Bucknell “The Big Event,” Salisbury University’s Kara Raphael, Jordan Siegel, Jenna Eisenberger, Haley Opportunity Grant. University. The Bucknell Program for community cleanup project: Amanda Jaymi Solomon and Jennifer Funger, Charles Garner and Olivia Undergraduate Research is a university- Leaird, Daniel Bell, Erica Weissman received a degree from Kleinman graduated from Wake For- Fourteen Montgomery County Public wide program providing summer Hoffman, Katlyn Horstkamp, Emory University. est University. Schools students have received National stipends to students to conduct research Najea Rodgers, Sergio Navarrete, Matthew Baris was admitted to the Merit Scholarships in the latest round of with faculty mentors. Kale, who is the Vincent Peratrovich, Sarah Crispen Muessle and Caroline University of Vermont’s honors college. awards sponsored by universities and son of Joseph and Jill Kale and a gradu- Armentrout, Sarah Radonick, Slowinski are members of the Alpha colleges.The latest winners are: Aditya ate of Winston Churchill High School, is Katherine Buckeridge, Melissa Lambda Delta honor society at Bucknell Maxwell Seigel received honors at D. Dash of Winston Churchill High a junior majoring in computer engineer- Wainaina, Miyanda Muntanga, University. McDaniel College. School, Uday Misra of Thomas S. ing at Bucknell. Brooke Ballenger, Hellina Wootton High School and Alice T. Zhou Hiletework, Brenna Noone, Amanda N. Corwin was named to Charles Castle were named to the of Thomas S. Wootton High School. Caroline Chiaramonte and Anna Patrick Lockwood, Kelsey King, the spring 2014 dean’s list at Colby Col- dean’s list at Fairfield University. Panyutin have been named to the Grant Chalfin, Jordyn Walker, lege. Joseph Kale is conducting an un- 2014 dean’s list at Loyola University Adam Dooly, Chris Mejia, Joniece Kath Ling is spending the summer dergraduate research project, Google Maryland. Hymes, Melissa Riley, Ryan Sartschev, Maytal Adato, Sarah Hoffman Vander Hoek, David Rueda, Michelle Callahan, Hillary Wasik, Kelsey Hickey, Samantha LET’S TALK Holt and Niki Karun.

Rebecca Bader graduated from the University of Hartford with a B.S. in Real Estate early childhood education.

Meredith Newman and Carl Sperling made the dean’s list for spring 2013-2014 semester at Rochester Insti- tute of Technology.

Rebecca Bader was named to the dean’s list at the University of Hartford. by Michael Matese Gregory Tabb received a diplomas from Fairfield University on May 18, 2014. What Every Joy Suslov received a master of arts in teaching at Rider University’s 149th Contract commencement ceremony. Should Have The following local students were Whether you’re writing your own named to the spring 2014 dean’s list at contract or using a preprinted Wake Forest University: Jane one, every contract should have Alexander, Emma Anderson, Chi specific basic elements. Include, Kit Cheong, Justin Cinkala, of course, the address of the prop- Allison Durham, Haley Funger, erty and contingencies, financing Jonna Rautsola, Hannah Suttle, terms and purchase price, and Daniel Wadler, Allison Ward and closing date. Caroline Warren. Other specific elements a contract must contain are: Jennifer Ainsworth Joseph Kale Disposition of deposit: Who and Katherine Lunceford have been gets the binder/good faith money named to the dean’s list at Bucknell University. if the contract is terminated? It varies with the circumstances, Lauren Garfinkle graduated from such as a home inspection that Ithaca College. does not meet the buyers satisfac- tion or the seller not being willing Sophie Jacobson graduated from to make the necessary repairs Washington University with a B.S. in (buyer gets the binder back) or electrical engineering. such as the buyer not being able to be approved. Amelia Oliver received New En- Seller’s Responsibilities: gland Small College Athletic Conference Include passing clear title of the All-Academic distinction for the spring property, maintaining the present 2014 season. condition until closing, making any agreed upon repairs. Arya J. Mortazavi graduated from What Stays: What fixtures and Colby College with a degree in econom- personal property remain after ics. closing? Make your list written, not verbal and be specific. If you John Strong graduated from Denison University. ask for the curtains for example, make sure you include the hard- Emilie Beller has been named to ware that holds them up. the dean’s list at Hartwick College. Final Walk Through: This is your chance to make sure the Roy Zhou was named to the merit house is in order before closing. list of Oxford College. When you write the contract, it should be specific about what Colleen Krizan and Celia exactly happens should the walk Lichtman have been named to the through be unsatisfactory to the dean’s list at Frostburg State University. buyers. For professional advice on all aspects Joshua Foreman, Lindsey Max, of buying and selling real estate, call: Gabrielle Siegel and Aubrey Tingler were named to the dean’s list MICHAEL MATESE of Emory College. Long & Foster Realtors

Dora Dmitriev was named to the 301-806-6829 dean’s list at Pratt Institute. [email protected] www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Potomac Almanac O July 23-29, 2014 O 7 Potomac REAL ESTATE Photos by Deb Stevens/The Almanac

1 10036 Chartwell Manor Court — $1,287,500 May, 2014 Sales from $1,120,000 to $1,287,500

In May 2014, 58 Potomac homes sold between $2,585,000-$515,000.

2 13141 Brushwood Way — $1,275,000

3 9810 Glynshire Way — $1,260,000

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1 10036 CHARTWELL MANOR CT 3 .. 4 . 2 ...... POTOMAC ... $1,287,500 .... Detached .... 0.28 ...... 20854 ...... AVENEL ...... 05/30/14

2 13141 BRUSHWOOD WAY ..... 5 .. 4 . 2 ...... POTOMAC ... $1,275,000 .... Detached .... 2.02 ...... 20854 ...... TRAVILAH MEADOWS ..... 05/30/14

3 9810 GLYNSHIRE WAY ...... 5 .. 4 . 1 ...... POTOMAC ... $1,260,000 .... Detached .... 0.41 ...... 20854 ...... CLAGETT FARM ...... 05/19/14

4 10000 FLOWER GATE TER ..... 5 .. 4 . 1 ...... POTOMAC ... $1,200,000.... Detached .... 0.39 ...... 20854 ...... AVENEL ...... 05/12/14

5 22 MASTERS CT ...... 4 .. 2 . 2 ...... POTOMAC ... $1,200,000.... Detached .... 0.47 ...... 20854 ...... RIVER FALLS ...... 05/13/14

6 12216 SELINE WAY ...... 5 .. 4 . 1 ...... POTOMAC ... $1,180,000.... Detached .... 0.50 ...... 20854 ...... FALLSREACH ...... 05/23/14

7 11801 GLEN MILL RD ...... 5 .. 4 . 1 ...... POTOMAC ... $1,125,000 .... Detached .... 1.25 ...... 20854 ...... POTOMAC OUTSIDE ...... 05/01/14

8 10601 GAINSBOROUGH RD .. 4 .. 3 . 2 ...... POTOMAC ... $1,125,000.... Detached .... 0.29 ...... 20854 ...... WINDSOR HILLS ...... 05/29/14

9 12004 GREGERSCROFT RD ... 4 .. 4 . 1 ...... POTOMAC ... $1,120,000.... Detached .... 0.35 ...... 20854 ...... GLEN OAKS ...... 05/29/14 Copyright 2014 RealEstate Business Intelligence. Source: MRIS as of June 13, 2014. 9 12004 Gregerscroft Road — $1,120,000

8 O Potomac Almanac O July 23-29, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Home Sales In June 2014, 68 Potomac homes sold between $2,500,000-$419,000. Business This week’s list represents those homes sold in the $2,500,000-$759,000 range. For the complete list, visit www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Email announcements to almanac@ and Rockville Pike. SHA expects to com- Address ...... BR . FB . HB ... Postal City .... Sold Price ... Type ...... Lot AC . PostalCode ...... Subdivision connectionnewspapers.com. Deadline is plete the project and reopen Cedar Lane 10401 STAPLEFORD HALL DR ...... 5 ... 6 ... 3 ...... POTOMAC ...... $2,500,000 .... Detached ...... 2.08 ...... 20854 ...... KENTSDALE ESTATES Thursday at noon. Photos and artwork by Aug. 22. 8816 TWIN CREEK CT ...... 5 ... 4 ... 3 ...... ROCKVILLE ..... $2,440,000 .... Detached ...... 2.00 ...... 20854 ...... FALCONHURST welcome. 8615 FALLS RD ...... 5 ... 6 ... 3 ...... POTOMAC ...... $2,438,000 .... Detached ...... 0.92 ...... 20854 ...... FAWCETT FARMS The County Department of 11505 LAKE POTOMAC DR ...... 6 ... 6 ... 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $2,338,000 .... Detached ...... 2.08 ...... 20854 ...... LAKE POTOMAC The Montgomery County police, Office Transportation has put out a request 11210 MARWOOD HILL DR ...... 7 ... 7 ... 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,900,000 .... Detached ...... 0.99 ...... 20854 ...... MARWOOD of Consumer Protection, State’s Attorney’s for proposals from vendors to install so- 10519 RIVERS BEND LN ...... 5 ... 4 ... 2 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,700,000 .... Detached ...... 1.22 ...... 20854 ...... MARWOOD Office, Maryland Home Improvement lar panels on 12 county parking garages 10409 SHEPHERDS CROOK CT ...... 5 ... 4 ... 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,670,000 .... Detached ...... 0.94 ...... 20854 ...... POTOMAC OUTSIDE Commission (MHIC), Department of Natu- in Bethesda, Silver Spring and Wheaton. 10635 WILLOWBROOK DR ...... 4 ... 4 ... 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,665,000 .... Detached ...... 0.47 ...... 20854 ...... KENTSDALE ESTATES 11712 LAKE POTOMAC DR ...... 7 ... 5 ... 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,590,000 .... Detached ...... 2.00 ...... 20854 ...... LAKE POTOMAC ral Resources (DNR) and the police Proposals are due by Sept. 5, and one or 11844 BEEKMAN PL ...... 6 ... 7 ... 2 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,400,000 .... Detached ...... 0.92 ...... 20854 ...... GLEN MILL VILLAGE departments of neighboring jurisdictions more vendors will be picked in early 2015. 9726 MEYER POINT DR ...... 5 ... 3 ... 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,390,000 .... Detached ...... 0.47 ...... 20854 ...... AVENEL are joining forces to file criminal charges Construction would begin in the second 9706 CLAGETT FARM DR ...... 5 ... 4 ... 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,328,000 .... Detached ...... 0.20 ...... 20854 ...... CLAGETT FARM against unlicensed contractors who have quarter of that year. Visit 9441 TOBIN CIR ...... 5 ... 4 ... 2 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,288,767 .... Detached ...... 0.52 ...... 20854 ...... MCAULEY PARK victimized homeowners. Check the montgomerycountymd.gov/DOT-Park- 13805 LONGACRES PRESERVE CT ... 6 ... 4 ... 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,281,469 .... Detached ...... 2.69 ...... 20854 ...... DARNESTOWN OUTSIDE contractor’s’ complaint records with the ing/Files/SolarRFEP.html for bid forms. 10027 CHARTWELL MANOR CT ...... 5 ... 3 ... 2 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,265,000 .... Detached ...... 0.48 ...... 20854 ...... AVENEL Office of Consumer Protection at 240-777- 20 BEMAN WOODS CT ...... 3 ... 4 ... 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,247,500 .... Detached ...... 0.16 ...... 20854 ...... AVENEL 3636 orwww.montgomerycountymd.gov/ The Montgomery County Plan- 10604 CLOVERBROOKE DR ...... 5 ... 4 ... 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,190,000 .... Detached ...... 0.44 ...... 20854 ...... PINEY GLEN VILLAGE ocp/, the Better Business Bureau at 202- ning Department is considering a 13612 MAIDSTONE LN ...... 5 ... 4 ... 2 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,172,500 .... Detached ...... 2.06 ...... 20854 ...... RIVERS EDGE 10601 CROSSING CREEK RD ...... 4 ... 4 ... 1 ...... ROCKVILLE ..... $1,125,000 .... Detached ...... 0.33 ...... 20854 ..... EAST GATE OF POTOMAC 393-8000 or www.bbb.org/ private proposal to establish a new arts 7810 HIDDEN MEADOW TER ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,112,500 .... Townhouse ...... 0.11 ...... 20854 ...... RIVER FALLS washington-dc-eastern-pa/. center in Woodmont Triangle, backed by 12409 BEALL SPRING RD ...... 5 ... 5 ... 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,100,000 .... Detached ...... 2.25 ...... 20854 ...... BEALLMOUNT the owner of Union Hardware. A major 9801 HALL RD ...... 6 ... 4 ... 1 ...... ROCKVILLE ..... $1,100,000 .... Detached ...... 0.47 ...... 20854 ...... POTOMAC OUTSIDE Hands-on science, math, engineering part of the new arts center would be on 9501 WINDCROFT WAY ...... 4 ... 4 ... 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,065,000 .... Detached ...... 0.37 ...... 20854 ...... FALLSREACH and arts activities are coming to the Norfolk Avenue between Woodmont and 10408 WINDSOR VIEW DR ...... 6 ... 3 ... 2 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,050,000 .... Detached ...... 0.37 ...... 20854 ...... WINDSOR HILLS Davis library, made possible through a Wisconsin Avenue. Visit http:// 9105 CRANFORD DR ...... 4 ... 4 ... 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $999,250 .... Detached ...... 0.28 ...... 20854 ...... PINE KNOLLS partnership between Montgomery www.montgomeryplanning.org/ for 11833 HUNTING RIDGE CT ...... 5 ... 4 ... 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $975,000 .... Detached ...... 0.40 ...... 20854 ...... GLEN OAKS County the Kids International Dis- more. 10012 WEATHERWOOD CT ...... 5 ... 3 ... 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $965,000 .... Detached ...... 0.36 ...... 20854 ...... GLEN OAKS 10912 BELLS RIDGE DR ...... 6 ... 5 ... 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $947,000 .... Semi-Detached ..... 0.12 ...... 20854 ...... BELLS MILL ESTATES covery (KID) Museum. The program, 9501 ACCORD DR ...... 6 ... 5 ... 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $932,000 .... Detached ...... 0.50 ...... 20854 ...... POTOMAC OUTSIDE for children 6-14 years old, is expected to The Public Technology Institute 8512 HUNTER CREEK TRL ...... 5 ... 2 ... 2 ...... POTOMAC ...... $917,103 .... Detached ...... 0.34 ...... 20854 ...... FOX HILLS open next fall. There will be an $8 admis- (PTI) has honored Montgomery County 9328 WINTERSET DR ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $910,000 .... Detached ...... 0.35 ...... 20854 ...... WINTERSET sion fee and discounts for school groups with a 2013-2014 Technology Solutions 7 VICTORY CT ...... 5 ... 3 ... 1 ...... ROCKVILLE ...... $900,000 .... Detached ...... 0.76 ...... 20854 ...... BEVERLY FARMS and other organized visits. Award for its bikeshare station site iden- 9465 TURNBERRY DR ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $900,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.09 ...... 20854 ...... AVENEL tification and property verification 11206 TILDENCREST CT ...... 3 ... 2 ... 2 ...... POTOMAC ...... $895,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.06 ...... 20854 ...... POTOMAC CREST Montgomery County received a program. Call 240-777-7170 or visit 8809 QUIET STREAM CT ...... 5 ... 3 ... 0 ...... POTOMAC ...... $869,000 .... Detached ...... 0.35 ...... 20854 ..... EAST GATE OF POTOMAC “best in category” 2014 achievement http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/ 11217 FALL RIVER CT ...... 5 ... 4 ... 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $855,000 .... Detached ...... 0.32 ...... 20854 ...... PINE KNOLLS award for its ePermits apply online pro- bikeshare/index.html for more. 9625 TRAILRIDGE TER ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $830,000 .... Detached ...... 0.37 ...... 20854 ...... ROBERTS GLEN 10820 PEBBLE BROOK LN ...... 5 ... 3 ... 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $805,000 .... Detached ...... 0.31 ...... 20854 ...... FOX HILLS gram by the The National Association of 12005 TRAILRIDGE DR ...... 4 ... 2 ... 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $776,000 .... Detached ...... 0.25 ...... 20854 ...... FALLSREACH Counties. The award was based on the Groundbreaking recently took place for 10109 COLEBROOK AVE ...... 4 ... 2 ... 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $775,000 .... Detached ...... 0.24 ...... 20854 ...... BEDFORDSHIRE ePermits program’s “exceptional results a new North Potomac community 12246 SAINT JAMES RD ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $775,000 .... Detached ...... 0.36 ...... 20854 ...... GLEN PARK and unique innovations.” recreation center at 13860 Travilah 11615 MILBERN DR ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $775,000 .... Detached ...... 0.34 ...... 20854 ...... REGENCY ESTATES Road. The center will include a full-size 1407 STRATTON DR ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $765,000 .... Detached ...... 0.26 ...... 20854 ...... POTOMAC WOODS The Maryland State Highway and auxiliary gymnasium, weight and 10324 DEMOCRACY LN ...... 4 ... 2 ... 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $760,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.12 ...... 20854 ..... EAST GATE OF POTOMAC Administration (SHA) has established exercise room, social hall, kitchen, senior 9100 ORCHARD BROOK DR ...... 4 ... 2 ... 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $759,000 .... Detached ...... 0.30 ...... 20854 ...... POTOMAC COMMONS a comprehensive website and community lounge, arts and kiln 10 SCOTCH MIST CT ...... 5 ... 3 ... 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $750,000 .... Detached ...... 0.23 ...... 20854 ...... POTOMAC WOODS EAST 1013 SAMPLERS WAY ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $749,000 .... Detached ...... 0.26 ...... 20854 ...... ORCHARD RIDGE (roads.maryland.gov) that provides infor- room, game room and conference room. 2 BUNKER CT ...... 4 ... 2 ... 1 ...... ROCKVILLE ...... $749,000 .... Detached ...... 0.29 ...... 20854 ...... 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This traditional Closed Monday.“Sweet Indulgence,” Carousel Tours. 10701 Rockville Pike, North Sept. 30; 3:30 p.m., Oct. 1 through tall tale tells of Wiley who lives in fear of the Hairy Man who lurks in the solo exhibition of oil paintings by Bethesda. The Chuck Brown All Star April 30. Glen Echo Park, 7300 swamp. Best for ages 6-12. Maryland artist Jennifer Kahn Go-Go Band plays funk and soul as MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. These O “Sinbad: The Untold Tale,” April 8-May 31, 2015. When a Barlow. Free and open to the public. part of the Strathmore Free Summer tours give visitors a closer look at the mysterious cloud descends upon Baghdad, putting all of the adults to Visit www.strathmore.org/ Outdoor Concert Series. Visit park’s fully-restored 1921 Dentzel sleep, two children must go on a quest. Best for ages 5-12. fineartsexhibitions. www.strathmore.org for more info. carousel. Hear about the civil rights O “Double Trouble,” June 24-Aug. 9, 2015. Lottie and Lisa are 10- Theater. Through July 27. Fridays and protests and the story of how the year-old twins being raised separately by their divorced parents. When Saturdays, 8 p.m. Sundays, 2 p.m. at town rallied together to save the they meet and switch places, the adventure begins. Best for ages 5-10. F. Scott Fitzgerald Theater, 603 THURSDAY/JULY 31 carousel. Park history tours can be Edmonston Drive, Rockville. A Asanga Domask/Serendib Dance arranged by reservation only. Free. rendition of “The Music Man.” in Rhythm of Lanka. 9:30-11:30 Visit nps.gov/glec. Adults: $22; seniors and students: www.glenechopark.org or call 301- education/currentprograms.asp for a.m. at the Strathmore Backyard Thursdays $20. Visit http:// Weekly Blues Dance. 634-2222. more. Theater, 10701 Rockville Pike, North 8:15-11:30 p.m. in the Back Room rockville.ticketleap.com/the-music- Late Night Comedy. Fridays (open Outdoor Concert. 6-8 p.m. at Bethesda. The Strathmore Backyard Annex at Glen Echo Park, 7300 man/ to by tickets. mic night) and Saturdays Veterans Park, at the corner of Theater for Children presents a MacArthur Blvd. Capital Blues Art Exhibit. Through Aug. 8. “Botanica (established comedians) at Benny’s Woodmont and Norfolk Avenues. performance by a new dance presents rotating DJs and instructors 2014: The Art & Science of Plants” at Bar & Grill, 7747 Tuckerman Lane, Texas Chainsaw Horns play classic company dedicated to Sri Lankan with beginner workshop 8:15-9 p.m., the Brookside Gardens Visitors Potomac. Benny’s is open 8 a.m.-1 R&B and soul. Free. Call 301-215- traditional and folk dance. $8. Visit no partner necessary. $8 for all. Visit Center, 1800 Glenallan Ave., a.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Visit 6660 or visit www.bethesda.org. www.strathmore.org/education/ http://capitalblues.org for more. Wheaton. Drawings and paintings by www.BennysBarGrill.com. currentprograms.asp. Fridays, students and teachers in the Weekly Contra Dances. Drop in Art Activities. Every 7:30-11:30 p.m. Spanish Ballroom, Brookside Gardens School of Saturday 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the BEGINS THURSDAY/JULY 24 Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Botanical Art & Illustration. Exhibit is Candy Corner Studio at Glen Echo “Little Red & the Pigs.” Through WEDNESDAYS-SUNDAYS IN AUGUST Blvd., Glen Echo. The Friday Night free, although most works are Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., parents Aug. 31. at The Puppet Co., 7300 Great Falls Tavern, Mule-Drawn Dancers present Contra dancing as available for purchase. and children can explore a new art MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo. The Big Canal Boat Rides. 11 a.m., 1:30 well as some square dances and Children’s Theater. Through Sunday, form or theme. $10/child, parent Bad Wolf tells his story through rap. p.m., and 3 p.m. Boat rides along the waltzes. Contra dance lesson from Aug. 10, Imagination Stage presents combo. Drop-in only. Visit The show has lots of audience historic C&O Canal. Visit 7:30-8:15 p.m. followed by the called “The BFG” at the Lerner Family www.pgip.org for more. participation. Visit http:// www.nps.gov/choh/planyourvisit/ dance to live music from 8:30 to Theatre, 4908 Auburn Ave., Live Music & Dancing. 7-11 p.m. in www.thepuppetco.org for more. great-falls-canal-boat-rides.htm 11:30 pm. Beginners are always Bethesda. Best for ages 5-10. Based Margery’s Lounge, Normandie Farm welcome. Admission: $10 / $5 age on Roald Dahl’s book about the big Restaurant 10710 Falls Road, 17 and under. Visit friendly giant, this play incorporates Potomac. Dance to the music of Barry FRIDAY/JULY 25 SATURDAYS-SUNDAYS IN AUGUST www.glenechopark.org for more. puppetry, visuals and storytelling. Gurley on Fridays and Saturdays. Creativity Can Challenge. 11 a.m.- Glen Echo Park’s 1921 Dentzel Saturdays, 8 Tickets start at $10. Visit Weekly Swing Dance. Call 301-983-8838 or visit 1p.m. at Toy Castle, 11325 Seven Carousel 12-6 p.m. Rides on the p.m.-midnight. The DC Lindy www.imaginationstage.org or call popovers.com for more. Locks Road, Potomac. Cans filled historic carousel at Glen Echo Park. Exchange presents a swing dance 301-280-1660. Glen Echo Park Films. Saturdays and with supplies so children can create Visit www.glenechopark.org for with live music in the historic Faculty Invitational Exhibition. Sundays. Arcade Building, 7300 anything they want. Visit more. Spanish Ballroom, Glen Echo Park, Through Aug. 10. Saturdays and MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Films www.creativitycan.com or 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Sundays, noon-6 p.m. at the Popcorn about the Park’s history are shown on www.toycastlepotomac.com for Enjoy a beginner swing dance lesson Gallery and Stone Tower Gallery at rotation in the lobby. Free. Visit more. SATURDAY/AUG. 2 at 8 p.m. (included in admission), Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur www.glenechopark.org for more. Riley’s Rumble Half-Marathon. A followed by dancing until midnight. Blvd., Glen Echo. Features works by SilverWorks Studio & Gallery. half marathon through rural Admission is $16-$18; Aug. 30 Glen Echo Park Faculty members. Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays FRIDAY/JULY 25-MONDAY/AUG. 25 Montgomery County for experienced admission for age 17 and under $12. Free. Visit www.glenechopark.org. and Sundays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mimi Levine Retrospective. runners. Visit www.mcrrc.org. Visit www.glenechopark.org. Artist Talk. Fridays through Aug 17. 7- SilverWorks Studio & Gallery is a Reception and Gallery Talk: Sunday, 9 p.m. at Visarts, 155 Gibbs Street, Argentine Tango with Lessons. working silversmith studio and Aug. 10, 4-6 p.m. Photoworks Most Sundays 6:30-11 p.m. in the Rockville. Talk with different artists includes an ongoing exhibition, as Gallery, Glen Echo Park, 7300 SUNDAY/AUG. 3 Back Room Annex at Glen Echo Park, about their exhibits Free. well as sales of the work of artist-in- MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Waltz Dance. 2:45-6 p.m. Spanish 7300 MacArthur Blvd. Tango Visitwww.visartsatrockville.org/ residence Blair Anderson. Free. Visit Photoworks presents a retrospective Ballroom, Glen Echo Park, 7300 Brillante DC offers Argentine Tango gallery for a list of exhibits. silverworksglenechopark.org. of the work of Mimi Levine. Free. MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Waltz lessons followed by a Milonga most Kids Night. Wednesdays through Aug. Yellow Barn Studio & Gallery. Visit www.glenechopark.org. Time presents a beginning waltz Sunday evenings. Beginner lesson 20. 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Rockville Town Saturdays and Sundays, noon-5 p.m. lesson from 2:45-3:30 p.m., followed 6:30-7:30 p.m. and intermediate Square, 30 Maryland Ave., Rockville. The Yellow Barn Studio & Gallery by an afternoon of waltzes and other lesson 7:30-8:30 p.m. Cost is $15/ Musical performances and magic presents free exhibitions of emerging SATURDAY/JULY 26 couples dances to live music. No lesson and includes the Milonga that shows. Free. Visit http:// artists’ work. Each weekend features Grow it, Eat it Open House. 8:30 partner required. Admission $10. follows. For dancers who wish to rockvilletownsquare.com/events/ the work of a different artist. Most a.m.-1 p.m. at Montgomery County Visit www.glenechopark.org. attend just the Milonga, cost is $10 kids-night/ for more. artwork is also for sale. Visit Extension Agriculture Park, 18410 and the open dance with DJ runs Movies on the Square. Thursdays yellowbarnstudio.com for more. Muncaster Road, Derwood. Learn 8:30-11 p.m. No partner required. through Aug. 21. at sundown about starting or continuing a WEDNESDAY/AUG. 6 Visit www.glenechopark.org or call (roughly 8:30 p.m.) at Rockville garden, controlling pests, tool Live music. 7 p.m. at the Gudelsky 301-634-2222. Town Square, 30 Maryland Ave., THROUGH SATURDAY/JULY 26 maintenance, and more. Registration Concert Pavilion, the Mansion at Sundays Rockville. Bring a lawn chair and Contra and Square Dance. Bethesda Outdoor Movies. 9 p.m. required for food preservation class. Strathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike, 7-10:30 p.m. in the Spanish Ballroom family and friends for favorite films Takes place at corner of Norfolk and Free, but donations accepted. Visit North Bethesda. Vocalist and at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur under the stars. Free. Visit http:// Auburn avenues. Free. Visit http://extension.umd.edu/growit/ guitarist Cathy Ponton King performs rockvilletownsquare.com/events/ Blvd. The Folklore Society of Greater www.bethesda.org for schedule. montgomery-county-vegetable- as part of the Strathmore. Free movie-night/ for more. Washington presents traditional gardening-classes-and-events. Summer Outdoor Concert Series. American contra dancing. The Art Exhibit. Through Aug. 25. Visit www.strathmore.org. Saturdays 1-4 p.m., Sundays 1-8 p.m. evening can include square dances, THURSDAY/JULY 24 at Glen Echo, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., mixers, waltzes and other couple Tim & The Space Cadets. 9:30-11:30 SATURDAY-SUNDAY/JULY 26-27 Glen Echo. Mimi Levine: dances. All Contras and Square a.m. at the Strathmore Backyard Montgomery County Farm Tour FRIDAY-THURSDAY/AUG.8-16 Retrospective. Reception, Aug. 10. 4- dances are taught, no partner is Theater for Children, 10701 and Harvest Sale. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Montgomery County Agricultural 6 p.m. Free. Visit necessary. There is a lesson at 7 p.m., Rockville Pike, North Bethesda. The Help celebrate Montgomery County’s Fair. Come help celebrate www.glenechophotoworks.org. followed by the called dance with children’s musical group Tim and the agricultural heritage and taste local Montgomery County’s agricultural live music starting at 7:30. $13 Family Game Day. Tuesdays, through Space Cadets will perform songs at farm fresh foods. Sponsored by the heritage. Check website for specific Aug. 28, 3 p.m. at Potomac Library. nonmembers, $10 FSGW members, the Backyard Theater Stage. Tickets Department of Economic times and schedules. Visit Bring the family and enjoy a family $5 ages 17 and under. Visit are $8. Visit www.strathmore.org/ Development. Visit www.mcagfair.com for more. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Potomac Almanac O July 23-29, 2014 O 11 12 O Potomac Almanac O July 23-29, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Pet Almanac Summer 2014

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Photo Contributed www.ConnectionNewspapers.comLocal Media Connection LLC onlinePotomac at www.connectionnewspapers.com Almanac O Pet Almanac, Summer 2014 O 1 Pet Almanac ‘We Just Have To Be Dedicated and Focused’ County Animal Services and MCPAW work on making a difference in the area.

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llan Cohen has a lofty goal. Cohen, chairman of Montgom- ery County Partners for Animals Wellbeing (MCPAW), said that hisA organization would ultimately like to provide free spay and neuter services to every pet in Montgomery County. “Right now we’re in the process of tack- ling the feral cat population,” Cohen said. “The number of feral cats is huge. This is a big problem all over, but especially in Mont- gomery County.” Jeffrey Sauers/commercialphoto.com MCPAW was created as a partner with the The Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center opened its new facility in March. county to promote and supplement fund- ing for the Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center, which opened March 1. While the center is funded primarily by the county, MCPAW works to help meet the shelter’s other financial needs and provide animal education and resources to the community. The center is the only open admission shelter in Montgomery County now, according to center representative Katherine Zenzano. That means the shelter accepts Photo contributed any type of animal that is dropped off at During an adoption event earlier the shelter or that officers get called out to this month, Montgomery County pick up. Animal Services and Adoption Jeffrey Sauers/commercialphoto.com “We have dogs and cats, but we also have Center and MCPAW placed 16 dogs The Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center’s facilities ferrets, chickens, and even sugar gilders,” in homes. include a barn for farm animals. Zenzano said. The Montgomery County Animal Services mal Services Division. The group has ani- to work with the animals,” Cohen said. senior citizens adopt and care for animals. and Adoption Center took over the contract mal control officers on call 24 hours a day. Volunteers at the facility work in all dif- But the number one focus for the group that was previously held by the Montgom- Zenzano said that the officers respond to ferent areas, including working at the store right now is spaying and neutering. ery County Humane Society and is operated wildlife calls on a daily basis, and that they that MCPAW operates at the facility, walk- “From what I understand, a minimum of by the county Department of Police, Ani- sometimes send animals to the Second ing dogs, playing with cats, photographing 70 percent of kittens in the shelter right now Chance Wildlife Reserve in Gaithersburg. the animals, assisting trainers, greeting visi- are from feral colonies,” said Ellie Truman, The facility contains plenty of room for tors to the center, and helping with the who is spearheading MCPAW’s efforts to animals though. adoption process. spay and neuter feral cats. “The problem is “We’re one big facility, so we kind of break Zenzano said that earlier this month, the solvable, but it takes money, resources, and POTOMAC it down in two ways,” Zenzano said. “We shelter placed 16 dogs with families during people dedicated to it.” have animal services on the left side of the an adoption event. Truman said that a trap-neuter-release ALMANAC building, and the adoption center on the MCPAW offers an Explorer Post and Ex- program is prohibited under Montgomery right side. In the back, we have a barn, and ploring Club, a division of the Boy Scouts County regulations, so MCPAW is working a walking trail that volunteers can use for of America, to boys and girls who are inter- with Bethesda-based Alley Cat Allies to walking dogs.” ested in veterinary science and working come up with a solution. Truman said the Pet Almanac Zenzano said that because the shelter is with animals. The Explorer Club is for stu- group has selected a feral colony to spay is produced by so new, an exact number of current volun- dents in grades six through eight, and the and neuter as part of a pilot program, and Connection Newspapers teers is unavailable, but Cohen said that Explorer Post is for students between the the cats in that colony will be placed in fos- www.ConnectionNewspapers.com there are upwards of 300 people who have age of 14 and 20. The program runs ter homes until they are ready to be adopted Local Media Connection LLC filled out volunteer application forms. There throughout the school year, according to out to families. is currently a hold on new volunteer appli- Cohen, and participants can receive com- “We’ve proceeded cautiously, because we For more information, cations until all the received applications munity service hours for participating. want to be sure we’re in the perimeters,” call 703-778-9431 or email have been reviewed and volunteers have MCPAW is also working on finalizing Truman said. “We can make a real differ- [email protected] been trained. plans for Purple Care, a program to help ence. We just have to be dedicated and fo- “It’s great to see them come in and want place senior animals in homes and to help cused.”

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Photo Contributed From left: Jill Phillips with Patagonian cavy, Joe Moore with Tinkerbell, Tyler Phillips BUILDING A PLACE with two chickens, Grant Phillips with dwarf horse, Raquel Phillips with baby bunny, Chelsea Phillips with Carmela the goat, John Phillips with Buffy the teacup piggy and FOR ND HANCES Marlena with chicken; River the labradoodle, Sneakers the Aussie whippet mix. 2 C — A COMMUNITY Fun and Education with Animals CENTER FOR PET LOVERS Squeals on Wheels: But to the Phillips, the zoo is more than a busi- MCPAW is the ness, it is a part of the family. All five of the Phillips dedicated partner children have been impacted by Squeals on Wheels. A family-run business. Tyler Phillips and Chelsea Phillips have followed in of the Montgomery their parent’s footsteps by starting their own animal County Animal By Abby Aldridge education businesses. Services and The Almanac After working on the administrative side of Squeals Adoption Center on Wheels, Tyler Phillips started Rent-A-Coop with and works to provide enhancements for the benefit or the last eight years,™ Squeals on Wheels, girlfriend Diana Samata in April of 2012. It provides a mobile miniature petting zoo and pony a hands-on educational experience for people of all of the animals. Support us by buying a brick! rides business, has brought joy and animal ages interested in taking care of their own chickens Now Open at Montgomery County Animal education to people of all ages. Started by or interested in watching chicks hatch through the Services & Adoption Center FJill and John Phillips, with the help of their five chil- “Hatch Your Own Chicks” program. When asked how 7315 Muncaster Road, Derwood, MD 20855 dren, Squeals on Wheels has become a Washington he came up with Rent-A-Coop, Phillips said, “It was D.C. Metro Area award-winning business. Through my mom’s idea. I was making chicken coops and sell- its many events, such as birthday parties, festivals ing them on Craigslist when we realized it could be and child education programs, people are able to in- turned into a business.” Currently Phillips keeps his teract with animals ranging from chickens and bun- chickens and coops on his parents’ land, but is look- nies to exotic animals such as the Patagonian cavy www.mcpaw.org — a relatively large rodent indigenous to Argentina www.mcpaw.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/brick_flyer.pdf — or the very rare miniature llama. See Fun and Education, Page 4

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Helping Animals Find Their Way Since 2001 Adopt/Donate/Volunteer www.lostdogandcatrescue.org www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Potomac Almanac O Pet Almanac, Summer 2014 O 3 Pet Almanac Keep pets safe during construction Remodeling with Pets in Mind projects created for man’s best friend. By Marilyn Campbell paint and glue can be toxic. It can be the The Almanac fumes, or if the dog or cat licks paint, it could be lethal.” ome remodeling projects of- “If any pet owners feel that their pet is ten come after considerable acting oddly or like they might have con- planning and expense. One sumed something that they shouldn’t have, factor that can be overlooked the best solution is to take them to the vet isH the family pet. While the end result of a to make sure that everything is OK,” she remodel is often a new, updated or enlarged said. living space, the road to that improvement Petit added that pets could become fear- is often filled with dust, debris and incon- ful because strangers are in the home. That venience — which can be upsetting and fright, she said, could either increase sepa- even dangerous to dogs and cats. ration anxiety or trigger a pet’s basic pro- Photo courtesy of BOWA Homeowners should be aware of the tection instinct, leading him to become ag- During a construction project, added traffic that comes with a construc- gressive. homeowners should keep pets tion project. “The biggest risk during a con- “There are a lot of things to consider,” said away from the construction site. struction project could be that the pet could Baker. “It’s not unlike thinking about small escape because workers might not be aware children.” bowls, as well as storage space for his sup- of doors or gates or windows being left plies and accessories. In fact, say builders, open,” said Carol Petit, hospital manager AND WHILE THINKING about pets, pet feeding stations can incorporate mod- at VCA Old Town Animal Hospital in Alex- some builders incorporate features into a ern conveniences and high-end materials. andria. home project designed specifically for a pet. “We can add custom cabinetry,” said “There are many more cars and trucks Photo by Morgan Howarth One set of clients “wanted to be able to Baker. “We can bring in a waterline to sup- going back and forth,” said Josh Baker, Architect George R. Bott of An- cordon off the tiled area off the side en- ply instead of having to refill the water bowl founder and co-chairman, BOWA in thony Wilder Design/Build, Inc. trance, to contain the dog when he comes in the kitchen. There is also potential auto- McLean. “The driveway should be off lim- was able to create a nook for the in wet or dirty,” said Danielle Frye of An- mation where the bowl is kept full.” its to pets.” dog’s food and water bowls, as thony Wilder Design/Build, Inc. in Cabin Mudrooms and garages can be designed Actually, the entire construction zone well as storage space for his sup- John, Md., referring to a recent kitchen and to include pet bathing spaces as well. “In should be off limits. “Pets, especially dogs, plies and accessories in an Arling- mudroom renovation. “It also provides a terms of showers, they’re custom built with will eat anything,” said Petit. “There are ton home. dedicated place where he can eat without a hand held sprayer so you can control the construction materials. They could eat left- damaging the new hardwood floors in the temperature,” said Baker. “We can also over food from construction workers, which Additionally, “dust can affect eyes and kitchen.” choose a height so you can reach it with- could be toxic or contribute to weight is- lungs just as it can in humans,” said Petit. Architect George R. Bott was able to cre- out hurting your back while you’re bath- sues, depending on the pet.” “Home improvement project materials like ate a nook for the dog’s food and water ing the dog.” Fun and Education with Animals From Page 3 istered nurse, but still works petting zoos and helps take care of the animals when ing for his own farm as his business contin- she is in town. Son Grant Phillips lives in ues to expand. Currently his business has Chevy Chase and works for Royal Bank of reached as far as Hartford, Conn. When Canada. On the weekends he helps out with asked about possible plans for the future the zoos by working events. Youngest Phillips says he is looking into expanding daughter Raquel Phillips is a rising senior further, down to the south and hopefully at University of Maryland, College Park and over to California. has worked events for Squeals on Wheels Chelsea Phillips landed back in the fam- throughout her college experience. As a ily business unexpectedly. After studying public health major, working with the ani- Louie is a 2-year -old Wire Fox Terrier and political science at the University of Texas, mals is a hobby rather than a career path, recently has shown his special talent riding a bike. Louie lives in Potomac in a neighbor- Phillips did not get the idea to start her own but she said, “I would be in a lot of debt if hood filled with his best furry friends. He mobile petting zoo until her parents came it were not for this petting zoo. Paying for also likes to “borrow” youngsters’ tricycles. down to her home in Austin for a visit. my rent and my school was very dependent — Angela Corio, Potomac Phillips said her parents received numer- on petting zoo money.” Working at Squeals ous calls from Austin locals who had seen on Wheels provided all of the Phillips chil- the Squeals on Wheels advertisement on dren with a way to pay for college. their car. From this, her business “Tiny Tails Whether Squeals on Wheels has been a to You” was created. career path or a hobby, each member of the “My parents have definitely helped a lot Phillips family has benefited in their own Photo Contributed Jill Phillips bottle feeding their with the business. It wouldn’t have been a way from the family business. new one month old Patagonian concept without them. My mom’s expertise Raquel Phillips said, “It was nice when cavy. helped a lot, definitely with questions about my parents went from having a 9-5 to hav- the animals and their health,” she said. ing their own schedules. They were always Patagonian cavy. The business grew so much that Phillips’ around and available to talk. Instead of For more information on how to become husband Joe Moore quit his job as an el- having to wait for dinnertime to tell them involved in Tyler Phillip’s “Rent-A-Coop” ementary school teacher to help out. “I was something, I could tell them right away.” visit http://www.rentacoop.com. For more pretty exciting to be self employed. Run- John Phillips recalls that his favorite information on Chelsea Phillip’s “Tiny Tails Meghan Little, son Brayden (4) and ning my own business with my wife memory in running Squeals on Wheels for to You” in Austin, Texas visit daughter Avery (2) of Potomac are socializ- sounded appealing,” he said. the past 8 years was the types of animals www.tinytailstoyou.com. To set up events ing a 3-week-old Golden Retriever puppy. Daughter Marlena Phillips currently he shared his master bathroom with: a baby or parties with Squeals on Wheels, visit — Linda Davies, Potomac works at the Duke Medical Center as a reg- wild turkey, baby geese and now a baby http://www.squealsonwheels.us.

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