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A Biweekly Newspaper June 3, 2005 Volume 2, Number 7 Mercury SpoĴ ed At Dickerson Incinerator A Mystery History in Barnesville? By Rande Davis The RRF will operate just two Steps taken to analyze and test See Page 17. incinerators for the time being until the environment in and around the Early Sunday morning, an employee tests and analyses can be performed incinerator will be taken throughout at the Resource Recovery Facility (RRF) to make sure that there is no envi- in the coming weeks. The EPA’s toxic in Dickerson spo ed some liquid Mer- ronmental problem in restarting the characteristic leach procedures (TCLP) cury at the incinerator site, triggering a will be utilized to monitor any pos- series of HAZMAT events that resulted sible impact from this incident. in shu ing down one of the three burn- More standardized testing of ers on site. employees’ blood and of the build- A er notifying the Maryland ing and offi ces will continue so as to Department of Environment (MDE) safeguard workers at the site. LaDana a HAZMAT team from Montgomery does not think there is any signifi cant County Fire and Rescue came to the concern for the general public outside An All-County tribute on Page 23. site to assess the situation and begin of the facility. However, analyses will the process of isolating the incident and continue so as to be on the safe side. initiating the cleanup process. The incinerator most likely will not be It is not uncommon for mercury to The Montgomery County Resource Recovery back in operation for at least a couple show up at the incinerator through trash Facility, where the mercury was recovered. of more weeks. collection, according to Joseph LaDana, Emphasizing again that it is not Montgomery County’s senior on-site en- burner. Residual ash from Sunday uncommon for mercury to show up, gineer. What made this unusual was the night’s burn did not indicate any Mr. LaDana could only speculate as large quantity. Offi cials have estimated particular problem and tests in area to the source of such a large amount. the amount of mercury to be at about ponds as of Friday, May 27, showed An individual or company that was twenty pounds. Mercury is a heavy that there were no traceable levels “dumping” a large quantity of prod- substance and twenty pounds would of mercury in the water. Any proce- ucts that include mercury through the be approximately what could be held dure of testing fi sh will have to wait residential trash removal system is a An Eagle Scout tribute on Page 23. in two hands cupped together, stated enough time for the mercury to show strong possibility at this point. Trans- LaDana. up in their system. fer stations and beauty spots have col- The incinerator has carbon fi ltering Mercury is a very toxic and heavy lection facilities that should have been system to address this type of environ- substance that ordinarily does not used rather than simply dumping the mental pollution concern. In the fi nal pose a major threat unless it is inhaled mercury-containing product. Most analysis, the incident is not expected to in a vaporized state. Individuals are fi rms handling large quantities of mer- be of major concern. The burner was o en exposed to it through fl orescent cury are generally well versed in their only operating at seventy percent capac- lighting, fi llings, thermometers and disposal procedures. At this point the ity Sunday morning, and as a safety even in the new children’s running cleanup in and around the incinerator pre-caution, an increase in carbon was shoes that have fl ashing lights, accord- site will be completed within the com- introduced to mitigate any potential ing to LaDana. ing days and the operation at the RRF eff ects. should be back to normal soon. Is this how many people it takes to put on Monocacy’s Monocacy Aqueduct: As Good As New fi nest bull roast? Not nearly. By Rande Davis persons Roscoe Bartle and Connie See Family Album on Page 2. this seven-arched structure is the larg- Morella, the federal dollars required est of the eleven all-stone aqueducts A large group of supporters of the to pull this project off was earmarked on the 100 miles of the canal. Monocacy Aqueduct and the C&O Ca- in the national budget. A partnership of the C&O Canal nal Association showed up on Saturday, Association, American Society of May 21 to celebrate the renovation of the Civil Engineers, and National Trust aqueduct, which is the end result of a six —Continued on Page 16 for Historical Preservation joined million dollar, seven year project. forces to rebuild what was to be Built in 1833, the aqueduct was designated in 1998 as one of the engineered by Benjamin Wright, “father most endangered historical sites in of American engineering,” who learned the nation. this trade through on-the-job training Through bi-partisan political on the Erie Canal in New York. Built The cemetery wall is repaired, Route support spearheaded by Senator to maintain an unimpeded path for the 28 is open, Big Woods Road returns Paul Sarbanes and Congress- C&O canal over the Monocacy River, to normal. If they do this again they’re going to need a new banner. June 3, 2005 The Monocacy Monocle Page 2 Family Album

State Delegate Rick Weldon, Frederick County Director of Tourism John Fiesler, Vice President, Board of County Commissioners Mike Cady, and Frederick County Commissioner John Lovell, at the Monocacy Basket Bingo was operated by the The Aqueduct rededication. Upper Montgomery County Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary.

U.S. Senator Paul Sarbanes at the MGs queued up at White’s Ferry. Monocacy Aqueduct rededication.

Photo by Ed Lunsford

The Craft y Ladies and Gents at the Students from Monocacy Elementary Poolesvile Memorial United Methodist School at the Monocacy Ge ing ready for the show, speciﬁ cally John Poole Middle School’s Church Bull Roast. Aqueduct rededication. performance of Sahara Nights.

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but they still have an innocence about At Your Service them. He enjoys helping and watching them grow and develop an apprecia- Singing in a Round tion for the arts. Bill has also enjoyed By Marcie Gross the great support from the school. However, he says that his biggest Life imitates art. Do you remem- satisfaction is that many of the parents ber singing “Row, Row, Row Your at the school today were his former Boat” in a round as a child? It’s the students. He is overjoyed when they same words over and over again – a come in to visit and express their hap- cycle – and everyone loves it because piness that he is still at Poolesville El- it is fun. Well, for Mr. Bill Harris, the ementary and teaching their children. well-known and loved music teacher Mr. Harris loves to teach all at Poolesville types of music. He feels it is impor- Elementary School, tant to teach the his life is like a multicultural round. He started aspects of mu- with a love of music sic. In addition, singing. Music has patriotic songs been a constant in such as “The Star his entire life, and Spangled Banner” now he has started teach children the singing again. history behind Not only does he the music, too. have music in his Bill also exposes own heart, but has the children to a brought music into li le music theory, the hearts of others music history, through teaching and some sight and performing. Al- reading. The kids low me to tell you seem to love it the story of a man Bill Harris all. Somehow, Bill who let music guide even fi nds time to his way. work with Poolesville High School on Bill Harris is a native Washing- their productions. tonian. He says that he inherited his Bill is not only a music teacher. Published by Monocacy Press, LLC Grandfather’s legacy as a singer. As a This man loves to travel and has been P.O. Box 175 young boy, Bill was happy to sing in fortunate enough to travel all over the Poolesville, MD 20837 the Children’s Choir and had his fi rst world. Of course, he picked up musi- 301 349-0070 • FAX 301 349-5646 solo at nine years old. He gives great cal facts and artifacts along the way. John Clayton credit to his church choir directors and When asked what his favorite President and Publisher The Monocacy Monocle is teachers including Be y Holton and types of music are, Bill narrowed Managing Editor an independently owned and Joy McLean, who were and remain it down to the following: Classical, (301) 349-0071 operated publication of Mono- big infl uences on his life. He is proud mainly the Romantic Period from the [email protected] cacy Press, LLC which is solely to have been exposed to all types of 1800s including works by Beethoven responsible for its content. music growing up in the Washington and Brahms; American Folk; Opera; Rande Davis Monocacy Press LLC does not area. Bill loved studying voice and Jazz; Classic Gospel; and of course, Vice President espouse any specific political took piano lessons at 16 years old. Broadway, musical theater. view, and any editorial opinions When it was time for college, Bill Bill says he feels very blessed to Publisher and Editor le to go to Illinois. His family encour- have had such a wonderful career in Advertising and Circulation expressed in The Monocle are the aged him to have a trade in addition music. Yet it is not over. Even though (301) 349-0070 opinions of the editorial staff. to singing. At school, he majored in he is approaching retirement age, he [email protected] The Monocle does not endorse Music Education and had a minor in is now reviving his own performing any product or service, and is not Theater. Bill said he always enjoyed career. His life has come full circle. Bill Dominique Agnew responsible for any claims by theatrical compositions. is back to his roots as a singer with the Maureen O’Connell advertisers. Bill returned to the area in 1974 as St. John’s Episcopal Church in Bethes- Marcie Gross Articles and le ers submi ed a member of the Montgomery County da. I’m sure he’d love it if you came to Debby Lynn for publication must be signed Public School system. He began his see him. Jack Toomey and may be edited for length career at Poolesville Elementary back Bill Harris’ life IS like a musical or content. The Monocle is not in 1975 making this his thirtieth anni- round. He has dedicated his world Contributing Writers versary here. He lived in DC part time to learning about music and teaching responsible for unsolicited until he found a full time home in others and enjoying every minute of Other Departments material. Germantown in 1982. Over the years, it. Everyone he has met has benefi ted [email protected] All contents of this publication Bill has noticed some changes such from that! advertising@monocacymonocle. are protected by copyright and as growth in the communities. The may not be reproduced in whole children have become more savvy, or part for any reason without prior consent of the publisher. June 3, 2005 The Monocacy Monocle Page 6 June 3, 2005 The Monocacy Monocle Page 7 In the Garden England and France for several weeks June – The Garden in June and July; I will miss my good friends in my garden. At its Best If you did all your garden home- By Maureen O’Connell work in early Spring, you can now give yourself a good pat on the back. June is the most glorious month But don’t rest on your laurels too long. of the year for my garden. There is a The well-being of the garden becomes rich, sweet scent on to the air. There increasingly important as wear and is a freshness to the foliage, which is tear take their toll over the season. young and unblemished. It is the time So o en a garden that looks great in to stand back and see the fruits of June, resorts to a chaos of weeds and careful winter planning and spring’s stringy-looking plants that seem to hard labor. Most of the garden pests be just hanging in there; people go have not yet arrived in Barnesville. I on vacation and the garden falls into count it a good year if the Japanese neglect. If you know that you will be beetles can hold off their appearance away in the middle of summer, plant until the fourth of July. The scorch- low-maintenance foliage plants. Flow- ing heat and humidity of July are a ers don’t exist without constant care. month away. It is an absolute delight Your garden might lack great swaths to visit the garden in early morning of color, but it will be green and not and evening to check on how every- brown. one is doing. The thug plants have not My garden is divided into three yet smothered their neighbors and the areas. My lower garden can be a bit tall spires of the delphiniums have not of a problem child. One-half is in full yet toppled over. All the individual shade when the dogwood trees are in plants, pulling along side of each full leaf, and the other half receives other, are working together to make morning sun and a ernoon shade. the whole. As much as I love to travel, Over the years as the trees grew taller I regret being away from my garden during their peak days. I will be in —Continued on Page 21. June 3, 2005 The Monocacy Monocle Page 8 For the Dog Lovers, There is a Big Board Festival, Too state Route 270 south of the Frederick Conrad Potemra. This is a new feeder On June 11, 2005 in Baker Park, County line at Routc 121 and Route program for boys and girls from kin- Frederick, there is the Walk-N-Wag 355. dergarten through the eighth grade. 2005 Festival. This is family fun as For further information on the The camp is from June 20 through Plan Ahead for the “Wedding you walk your pet dog around the event, please contact Clarksburg Day June 25 at West Willard fi elds. Train- from Hell” park while live entertainment, food, co-organizers, Ms. Eloise Woodfi eld ing will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The Brunswick Community Play- animal rescue groups, dog contests, (301-253-3807. [email protected]) or The cost is $50.00 and the only re- ers presents its fi rst interactive come- children activities, and more will be Ms. Joann Woodson (301-428-0190, quirement is to bring your own stick. dy murder mystery at Dessert Theater featured all around the park. Fes- [email protected]). Call 301-233-4730. on Saturday, June 4 at 8:00 p.m. and tivities begin at 9:00 a.m. and you can Sunday, June 5, at 2:30 p.m. at Bruns- contact Brigi e Farrell at 301-694-8300, Summer Camps and Sports The Poolesville Summer Recre- ation Program Begins wick City Park ext. 202 or [email protected]. Programs The Poolesville Athletic Associa- The annual County Recreational program for children six years old to Center Stage Fans and Art Lovers Clarksburg Day — A Time to tion Summer Baseball Camp starts twelve years old will begin on June Everywhere Remember June 20 through June 24. The ages are 20 and run through July 29. It is held The annual Frederick Festival The event, which will take place from seven years old to fourteen years at Stevens Park from 9:30 a.m. to of the Arts is scheduled for June 4 in Clarksburg, Maryland on June 4, old. Cost of the camp is $180.00 and noon and from1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and 5 in the downtown area from 2005, between 10 a.m. and 4 a.m., is includes all aspects of the game and The cost is only $10.00 per child. On 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Saturday an annual festival sponsored by the will be under the direction of high a weekly basis, they will play ten- and from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Clarksburg Historical Society that school baseball coach Will Gant. The nis, pickle ball, basketball, lacrosse, Sunday. This is one of our area’s most features the history, educational and camp will be at Halmos Park and you so ball, baseball, soccer, and capture popular festivals featuring over 125 businesses, churches, and merchants should call 301-972-7047 right away if the fl ag. There will be other games professional artists coming from over in the historic section of Clarksburg. you are interested. throughout the summer as well. twenty states. There is a wide vari- It will be fun for the family and for all The girls volleyball team will be Every Wednesday from11:45 a.m. to ety of multi-genre performing art- ages. An antique car exhibition will be at the Poolesville Baptist Church from 2:30 p.m. will be pool day—the cost is ists, children’s cra s, and interactive featured. Planned is a Living History June 20 through June 23 for girls in $4.00. Forms can be obtained through activities. There will be family-stage Encampment at Dowden’s Ordinary sixth grade up to ninth grade. This is the Poolesville Town Hall. performances as well as culinary arts. Park, a tour of the old two-room perfect for beginners and experienced Admission is $6.00 or $5.00 with cou- school, and opportunity for people to players. Contact rosemaryferrino@cle pon (available at www.frederickarts. get together, and of course, good food. archannel.com. org). Free Trolley tour of town. Boys and girls can learn lacrosse Clarksburg is located off Inter- from PHS graduate and college player —Continued on Page 9. June 3, 2005 The Monocacy Monocle Page 9

Big Board Continued Lost Montgomery: A Photography stown, over thirty sites will be open 301-762-1492 or visit www.montgom- From Page 8— Exhibit by Michael Dwyer with special activities, demonstra- eryhistory.org. At the Waters House at Pleasant tions, tours, and exhibits. Make ice Calleva Outdoor Camp Fields in Germantown, this unique cream, create a grave rubbing, take a Braddock’s March 1755 REMINDER photography exhibit documents hay ride, listen to gospel music, and March 2005 marks the 250th anni- The most premier summer pro- Montgomery County’s lost architec- more! MCHS will have all its facili- versary of General Braddock's fateful gram for the older kids is the Calleva tural heritage with black and white ties open for this great event which is march to Ft. Dusquesne during the Outdoors Outerquest camp. This is images of buildings in the county that coordinated by Heritage Montgomery. French and Indian War. In April 1755, a high adventure traveling camp de- pre-date1850. Most of these structures Saturday and Sunday, June 25 and 26 Braddock and his troops, along with signed to optimize the young adults’ were photographed in the mid-1970s from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. For more a young offi cer named George Wash- knowledge, respect, and appreciation and would be diffi cult to recognize information contact Heritage Mont- ington, traveled through Maryland for the great outdoors. For details as they have since been replaced by gomery at www.heritagemontgomery. and Virginia to reach Ft. Dusquesne, about Camp Outerquest check out developments. A few are large, archi- org or call 301-515-0753. located near present-day Pi sburgh. www.calleva.org. tecturally signifi cant homes but most This exhibit at the Beall-Dawson are the modest dwellings, barns and Among My Souvenirs House explores the march as it trav- Want a Summer to Remember? outbuildings of farmers. This exhibit An exhibit of souvenirs, keep- eled through Montgomery County The Barnesville School is tak- will run to September 10. The Waters sakes, and mementos at the Beall- and runs through July 3.. Hours are ing registrations now for their Early House, located at 12535 Milestone Dawson House. This exhibit looks Tuesday through Sunday, 12:00 p.m. Childhood Camp to be held through- Manor Lane is open on Wednesdays at an o en-overlooked category of to 4:00 p.m. Admission to the exhibit out the summer. For pre-kindergarten and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 decorative arts: the souvenir. Whether is included with museum admission. all the way up to eighth grade, they p.m. For more information, call 301- kitschy or quality, practical or point- For more information call 301-762- will have sports, nature, academics, 515-2887 or visit the website: www. less, purchased for ourselves or for 1492 or visit www.montgomeryhis- drama clubs, and much more. You montgomeryhistory.org the unlucky friends and family le be- tory.org should contact Audra Hough at 201- hind, souvenir goods serve as physical Summer Sounds in the Park 972-0341 to get the details of this pro- Eighth Annual Montgomery County reminders of where we’ve been and As part of a series of free concerts gram entitled a Summer to Remember Heritage Days of who we were when we got there. that will be presented at three parks at the Barnesville School. Mark your calendars for this free This exhibit runs through July 31. The throughout Montgomery County Baseball camp starts in the Tusca- countywide event which celebrates hours are Tuesday through Sunday, (for more information: www.mont- rora area on June 20 through June 23 Montgomery County’s rich historical 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission gomerycountymd.gov/rec or 240-777- from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. You can and cultural past. From Sandy Spring $3.00 for adults, $2.00 for students and 6821), Whalen Park in Poolesville will call the Tuscarora High School at 240- to Seneca and Chevy Chase to Hya - seniors; MCHS members have free 236-6400 to get more information. admission. For more information call —Continued on Page 21. June 3, 2005 The Monocacy Monocle Page 10

and from dance to sculpture. There Center Stage years ago), alumni returned and a need at MES, this camp keeps the children will even be a wizard workshop. For was seen to create a chorus for those engaged in creative activity every more information, visit www.black- of high school age, as well. Dozens of moment. Says Julie Bellet, “It’s really rockcenter.org. There Is Sweet Music singers became hundreds. Then there a jam-packed week.” The children was the twenty year reunion. will each learn a monologue and his/ By Dominique Agnew Children’s Chorus Camp Deciding on the highlight of the her own show tune, and as a group Every child has a singing voice. concert is nigh impossible. Was it when they will learn a jazz dance routine. A million years ago, Join other members of the Frederick the two hundred plus singers surround- Two guest teachers will be on hand Somebody stood, Children’s Chorus in this week-long ed the audience and sang accompanied to help with the jazz dance and At the edge of the world, camp and experience the thrill of sing- only by the bongo drums? Perhaps it the music. When the children are At the edge of a wood, ing with others. When not composing was when roughly thirty alumni singers not working one-on-one with their complex rhythms on African drums from the past twenty songs, they will be working on their or singing, the children will have fun years joined the Cham- art projects in a variety of media. with lively, active games. The week ber Singers (the ninth The week will culminate on Friday will end with a fully-staged perfor- through twel h grad- with an art show and a live performance. For children aged eight to ers) for a set including mance. For grades three through eleven years old, there are two diff er- Mozart’s “Ave Verum.” eight, this camp takes place from ent sessions at two separate locations. It could very well have June 27 through July 1, 9:15 a.m. to The fi rst session will take place at the been the encore of the 3:00 p.m. For more information, Tuscarora Recreation Center from world premiere of “We contact Beth Poss at 301-407-0617. June 27 through July 1, the second at Raise Up Our Voices” the Oakdale Rec Center from July 11 a er the standing ova- Black Rock Center for the Arts through July 15. Both sessions run tion brought out the The Black Rock Center for the from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. For more young singer to begin Arts in Germantown will off er a information, contact the Frederick her shy li le tune, and wide variety of camps for various Children’s Chorus at 301-845-2451 or The 2005 FCC Training Chorus the chorus responded, ages and at various times. There are www.fredcc.org, or contact Frederick once a week classes for artists of all County Parks and Recreation at 301- ages and week-long half day or full And took a big breath 696-2936. Music is a haven, day camps for children. A variety of As deep as she could There’s comfort in a song, genres are covered throughout the And let out a shy li le tune. And this choir is like a family, summer from singing to painting, A place we all belong! So opens the song “We Raise Up We raise up our voices in song… Our Voices” commissioned specifi - cally for the twentieth anniversary of the Frederick Children’s Chorus. Composed by Amy F. Bernon, much of the text comes from a le er a parent of a singer wrote to the chorus’s direc- Summer Camp tor, Judith DuBose, in which he extols Smorgasbord the virtues of children performing music and especially singing in a chorus. Also, the mo o of the Frederick As we have discovered, the Mono- Children’s Chorus is “raising young cacy area is rich in artists and artisans voices in song.” This is refl ected in many of whom have recollected for us the refrain: in their interviews fond memories of We raise up our voices in song, taking part in the arts as children. For To the wide sky and the distant this issue, we present three camp ideas star, in the area in which our children can We sing the stories of who we are. also develop fond memories based on And with harmony high and with the arts. Perhaps in twenty or thirty melody strong, years when our children are inter- We raise up our voices, raise up viewed for Center Stage in the Monocacy our voices in song! Monocle, they will reminisce about the art camp they enjoyed in Barnesville, The concert Saturday, May 21, Germantown, or Tuscarora. 2005 fi nished a year in which the chorus celebrated its twentieth anniver- Theatre and Arts Summer Workshop sary by revisiting old favorites per- Located at the Sugarloaf Drama formed in years past. Twenty years Company in Barnesville, this week-long ago, Judy DuBose saw a need for a camp emphasizes theatre and the arts, children’s chorus in the Frederick area the la er with an emphasis this year and founded the Frederick Children’s on traditional American cra s. Run by Chorus. A handful of elementary and Beth Poss, director of the Drama Club middle school age children grew into at Monocacy Elementary School, and dozens. At the ten year reunion (ten Julie Bellet who began the Drama Club June 3, 2005 The Monocacy Monocle Page 11 June 3, 2005 The Monocacy Monocle Page 12

Spring Sports Collage

Greg Brooks. Long jump. Photo by Tom Amiot

Baseball.

Reuben relay.

Boys’ relay team.

Coach Mathias.

Boys’ relay team. Eric Agnew. June 3, 2005 The Monocacy Monocle Page 13

Spring Sports Collage

Photo by Tom Amiot Soft ball. Coach Sco Mathias.

Ryan Lawrence

Superstar Jamie Morningstar.

Photo by Tom Amiot Tennis.

Boys’ Lacrosse. June 3, 2005 The Monocacy Monocle Page 14

man from Poolesville named Larry. her to stay late one night, or come in Focus on Business His cousin had a beauty shop in early one morning, or even go to your Poolesville and Brenda ended up buy- home, she is happy to do so. Brenda Stylin’ With Brenda ing it from her back in 1976 – thus the loves what she does and especially By: Marcie Gross name Bren-Lar Hair Care. Twenty- enjoys being with the people in and nine years later, Brenda still owns and around town. She cherishes the rela- If you have ever seen the movie loves that very shop. tionships she has made over the years “Steel Magnolias,” you may remem- When you open up the shop’s and thanks the town of Poolesville for ber that Dolly Parton’s character had door, you’ll soak up the warmth of its generosity and support throughout a beauty parlor. All of the women in the inviting atmosphere. With the the past twenty-nine years. Brenda town had their hair done there while pink Victorian wallpaper and hunter looks forward to introducing herself they congregated and cha ed about green accents, it exudes a friendly, to new clients and making people feel their lives and town goings-on. Well, country feeling. Brenda operates special. believe it or not, we have a hometown a full service salon and loves to do beauty parlor right here in Poolesville. hair for kids, women, and men. She I’m sure you’ve seen it, but have especially enjoys doing “event hair” you gone in to meet Brenda Soud- for weddings and proms. Brenda says ers of Bren-Lar Hair Care? Well, you that she “keeps up with the current should! She’ll welcome you inside, styles.” She travels to trade shows, you’ll chat for a while, and you’ll most recently to New York City, to come out looking and feeling ready to learn about the newest styles and techniques in the hair business. A subscription to The Monocacy face the day. Monocle costs $30.00 a year plus tax, Brenda grew up not too far from Brenda is a true artist at heart. or $31.50. Act now and your loved here in Damascus, Maryland. When Not only is she creative with hair, but ones out of the area won’t miss an- she was a li le girl, she styled her she also enjoys ﬂ oral arranging, doing other word. Call 301-349-0071 for details. baby dolls’ hair all of the time. Brenda all sorts of cra s, and she is a tre- Or simply e-mail us at said, “I loved doing that and knew mendous baker. She makes wedding [email protected]. that is what I wanted to do when I cakes, too! Brenda recently moved out Be er yet, send a check to: to Martinsburg, West Virginia, so she Monocacy Press, LLC grew up.” Brenda began working as P.O. Box 175 an apprentice hair stylist under her comes to town on Thursdays, Fridays, Poolesville, MD 20837-0175 mentor, Be y Long, at her beauty and Saturdays. She is very ﬂ exible shop. Later on, she started dating a with the schedule, so if you need for June 3, 2005 The Monocacy Monocle Page 15 June 3, 2005 The Monocacy Monocle Page 16

Aqueduct Continued from to bring a ention to the need to reno- Things to Do Page 1— vate national historical sites. When June 3 June 7 Kevin Brandt, superintendent of funds through Senator Sarbanes’ bill Poolesville Elementary School John Poole Middle School the C&O Canal National Historical seemed doomed to lie in waste in the PTA Meeting Spring Dance Park, stated, “the successful preserva- Senate, Congressman Roscoe Bartle 7:00 p.m. Media Center 7:30 p.m. at school tion of the iconic Monocacy Aqueduct supported the aqueduct with a com- provides an excellent example of what plementary house bill that preserved Poolesville High School June 9 we can accomplish when we work the funds in the budget. Class of 2005 Graduation Poolesville Elementary School together toward a common goal.” Park Superintendents Douglas Strathmore Hall Spring Concert The aqueduct is about as long as Ferris and Kevin Brandt along with Information: 301-972-7900 Information: 301-972-7960 the Washington Monument is high. the C&O Canal Association’s Carl Lin- The history of the structure includes den (through its Monocacy Aqueduct Monocacy Elementary School June 13 the tragedy of cholera on laborers, the Commi ee) were able to put together Annual PTA Picnic Frederick County Schools are out. total futility of Confederate forces to a blue-ribbon delegation of support- 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. fulfi ll an order by General Robert E. ers, which ultimately resulted in the Information: 301-972-7990 June 14 Lee to blow it up, decades of neglect, successful and dramatic repair of the Flag Day and yearly fl oods that included a near- aqueduct. total disastrous fl ood in 1996. Along with the C&O Canal in June 4 The crown jewel of the C&O canal general, the aqueduct represents one Clarksburg Day June 15 has seen fortuitous intervention over of the most potentially strong tourist 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Montgomery County Schools are out. the years at critical moments of need a ractions in the area. Interested area Poolesville Library for its survival. In 1938, President residents should plan to visit the site June 4 and 5 Summer Reading Sign-Up Franklin D. Roosevelt declared the now that the restoration is completed. Frederick Festival of the Arts Summer Reading Club canal a national park. In 1954, Justice For those seeking even more infor- Downtown area – regional art festival Paul Douglas walked the entire length mation, a copy of the just published Over 125 artists on display June 17 of the canal to build public support book, Monocacy Aqueduct on the Chesa- 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Basket Bingo for its preservation. During the Nixon peake & Ohio Canal by Robert J. Kapsch UMCVFD – Call 301-605-0548 Administration, the Federal High- and Elizabeth Perry Kapsch is avail- June 6 Doors Open: 5:30 pm/Games: 7:00 way Administration strengthened able through Medley Press at the John Poolesville Public Library p.m. the structure through a series of steel Poole General Store and Museum in Book Discussion Group $15.00 in advance; $20.00 at door bands. In 1998, First Lady Hillary Poolesville. (301-972-8588) “The Art of Travel” – Alain De Bolton Clinton visited the site in her program 7:30 p.m. June 3, 2005 The Monocacy Monocle Page 17

County offi cials and the gas company, golf course—a relative term if there Mystery History and it was agreed to move the struc- ever was one. Police BloĴ er The Barnesville Train ture to Barnesville. Over the last few years, I have It took over a year to plan the tried to learn the game of golf. I Past and Present Station move because Pepco, the C&P phone started about as close to ground By Jack Toomey By Jack Toomey company, state roads offi cials, and zero—skill wise—as one could be. private movers all had to devise a Short of a few humbling moments on Present Police Reports The li le brick building looks plan to move this building over a the driving range and the possession May 10, 1 a.m., 20100 block of like it has always been there. Every series of county and state roads. There of a seriously fl awed so ball swing, Fisher Avenue Poolesville. Two adults day, forty or more freight trains rush was even some concern that the old I brought very li le that is athleti- and three juveniles were arrested by by, and every morning and evening, bridge over Seneca Creek on Route 28 cally useful to the task. However, the undercover offi cers for possession commuter trains stop there; but this might not support the weight of the mental hurdles are that which make of CDS (controlled dangerous sub- structure, which is used by commut- building. or break the hacker, and apparently stance.) ers on cold and rainy mornings, has Finally, on February 16, 1977, the the expert as well. May 5 at 2:20 a.m., 22700 block of not always been a train station. old gas metering building was li ed My goal is not to provide a per- Wildcat Road in Germantown, Forced The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad onto a heavy truck, and the move sonal journal of my ups and downs entry, nothing taken. started construction on the branch was accomplished in six hours. More on the course (I will not encumber May 16, 19800 block of Beatriz to Washington in 1866. Train service than two hundred citizens turned your time with that great shot on a Avenue in Poolesville, between 12:00 from Point of Rocks to Washington out on a cold rainy day to watch the par three), but to discuss the various p.m. and 1:00 p.m. Entry made, no began in 1873 and railroad stations arrival of the new train station. The hurdles that one encounters and hope- force; no property taken. were built along the line. The fi rst Poolesville High School band played, fully surmounts in the pursuit of any May 16, 17400 Comus Road in Co- station that served Barnesville was Father George Reid of St. Mary’s goal, be it critical or trivial. mus, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. actually built about a half mile east of Catholic Church blessed the building, I would hope that anyone reading on. Forced entry, property taken. the present-day location and bore the Mayor Elizabeth Tolbert spoke, and this might try or retry something that May 17 at 4:50 p.m., an unknown name Sellman Station. It was located John Menke unveiled a plaque. While had vexed them in the past. Yes, if I suspect and two known suspects got in a tiny community named a er Wil- the festivities were going on, a train can become minimally capable with a into a verbal altercation in the 13700 liam Sellman who was a landowner bound for Harper’s Ferry stopped and golf club against all that tells me not block of W. Old Baltimore Road in and early resident of the area. In 1906, the passengers got off to watch the to even try, then perhaps you should Boyds. The altercation turned physi- another station was built nearby. By ceremony. There was plenty of work give it a try as well. Or maybe it’s cal, and then the unknown suspect; 1920, it was decided to build a new to be done a er the moving of the swimming, or bicycling, or learning W/M, 20-30, 5’10”, 175, blonde hair, station at its present-day location, building such as painting, fi nishing, Spanish, or fi nally reading Moby Dick. wearing a white t-shirt, blue jeans and and the 1906 station was turned into a and gardening. Mr. Menke said, “All Whatever it is, give it a try. a baseball cap; displayed a knife and general store. of the work was done by members At this point in my life it feels threatened the victim with it. The vic- This was the heyday of the rail- of the community, and a er it was counterintuitive to keep doing some- tim was not injured. The identity of road. There were mid-day trains to fi nished, there was a li le party with thing that I don’t do well. By this age the other two suspects is known and take people to Rockville and Wash- the wood stove burning, and all of (50+) one has generally sorted out the investigation is continuing. ington for shopping and business, the train crews whistled when they one’s likes and dislikes and capabili- Past Police Reports returning them to Barnesville in time passed by.” ties or lack thereof. I have generally May 27, 1897. Thomas England, for dinner. By 1950, passenger service Today, the li le red building sits been successful in my professional a well known citizen of Montgom- declined because of the improvement on the foundation of the 1920 station. ventures and I prize competency and ery County, was brutally assaulted of the highway system, airlines, and Few commuters who use the station accuracy in the things I do. Golf, and tortured near his home north of the proliferation of the automobile. on a daily basis know the history of for me, pre y much leaves all that Rockville. He was found in an uncon- The third Barnesville station was torn this quaint old building. Jay Jurata, behind. scious state by his sisters a er fi ends down in the late 1950s, and the spot a Poolesville resident who takes the I took lessons a few years ago with roasted his feet over an open fi re. remained vacant while commuters train to his offi ce in Washington, said, a PGA professional, and they helped, England had refused to divulge where were forced to stand outside while “I had no idea, that’s very interesting; but I did not continue and the decline his treasure was hidden. Four men waiting for their train. I don’t think many people around in my game has been signifi cant. On seized him near his home and bound, By 1975, an eff ort was started to here know that.” my fi rst few a empts to play this year, gagged, and blindfolded him and then construct a shelter to protect com- Wouldn’t you agree that the li le I was excruciatingly bad, which I may applied torches to his feet. muters from the elements. While this red train station looks like it has al- recount when the emotional wounds May 28, 1972, Two Germantown debate was going on, John Menke, the ways been there? heal a li le more. Since then, I have juveniles were arrested and charged president of the county council at the begun taking private lessons (at my with se ing a four alarm fi re that time who rode the train everyday, no- Learning own expense) from Mike Aldrich, the destroyed the large Liberty Milling ticed a small red brick structure on the head pro at Poolesville Golf Course, Company at Germantown. It was said property of the Washington Gas Light Encountering the and a columnist for the Monocle. I will to be one of the largest fi res in the his- Company in Rockville. He recalled in Impossible try to relay the approaches and ideas tory of the county. a recent interview, “It was on the east he applies to the task. The process of June 4, 1963, A crudely made side of the tracks, and I saw it every By John Clayton tearing me down in order to build me Molotov cocktail was hurled through day. It was a neat li le building.” It back up has begun. a window of a church near Poolesville was learned that it was the fi rst gas This title sums up my rather causing extensive damage to the metering structure, built in 1933, used pessimistic a itude to developing a building’s interior. to monitor Washington’s natural gas decent golf swing and actually play- Correction: With regard to our May June 9, 1915, C.S. Dove of Middle fl ow. Because of its historical signifi - ing a reasonable game of golf. In this 20 Mystery History, Thompson’s Corner Brook was whipped at Rockville for cance and because it was the right size column I will discuss my progress in is at Comus Road and Slidell Road. wife beating. Judge Arthur Mace for a train station, community leaders trying to overcome various personal Henderson’s Corner is at Route 27 and banded together with Montgomery hurdles to develop competency on the Route 355. Thank you, Arthur Virts of Boyds, for the clarifi cation. —Continued on Page 19. June 3, 2005 The Monocacy Monocle Page 18

School News parting gi . It will be engraved with proceeds went to the cost of renting ers Claire Jones and Abigail Tjorne- a bobcat, the school mascot. The dedi- Strathmore Hall. Parking is at the hoj on fl ute and eighth grader Sarah June 15 is the last day of school cation is June 10 at 10:00 a.m. Metro lot, connected to the concert Yendrey on clarinet. These students for MCPS students—right around the John Poole Middle School hall. It is imperative that families fi rst participated at the county level corner. Orientation for Incoming Sixth a ending graduation pay for parking and qualifi ed to compete at the state Monocacy Elementary Graders at JPMS with a SMART card which must be level by receiving the highest possible June 3 will be a busy day for MES An orientation meeting for new purchased in advance. Call the high rating on their solos. students. There will be a cultural arts sixth grade students at JPMS and their school with questions at 301-972-7900. assembly with a performance by Eric parents will be on June 8, 2005 from Tired of tossing your empty inkjet Bea y entitled “Are We There Yet?” 6:45 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. The purpose printer cartridge and old cell phones The school patrols will join other is to provide information on middle in the trash and adding to the waste patrols from the county at the Patrol school, expectations of the admin- problem? PHS has a solution. Send Picnic at the Montgomery County istration and faculty, brief overview in these items to the school in plastic Fairgrounds where they will enjoy of curriculum, a tour of the school, bags, and a company will collect them rides and eat lunch. Finally, the day and other adolescent developmental and pay the school to have the oppor- will end with a PTA-sponsored school information. tunity to recycle them. picnic which will take place at 7:00 Poolesville High School John Poole Musicians p.m. June 3 at 2:30 p.m. is graduation Come listen to the music of the for seniors at Strathmore Hall. School Receive Top Ratings school band and chorus as they pres- will be closed so that the entire staff Three students from John Poole Abagail Tjornehoj, Sarah Yendrey, and ent their spring concert on June 7 at Middle School participated in the is able to a end. A special thank you Claire Jones. 7:00 p.m. to Sandra Wolf-Meei Cameron and Maryland State Solo competition on The fi h grade class will be pre- all those who helped with the San- May 14 and all received a fi rst division senting a boulder to the school as a dra Cameron Concert as part of the rating. The students are seventh grad- June 3, 2005 The Monocacy Monocle Page 19

Focus on Business (near Selby’s Market) has now begun care for those as young as six weeks thing new, her sister Rhonda joined to off er Montessori classes for chil- old to those fi ve years of age. her and the result was the purchase of Welcome New Business dren three to fi ve years of age. This We welcome the new owners of this females-only facility which off ers Owners and Changes program seeks to develop skills and Curves in Poolesville located in the twenty-two exercise stations. Mem- By Rande Davis habits to foster an interest and plea- Poolesville (Town Hall) shopping bers come at their convenience and center. This team is truly a family can begin their exercise routine from The area business community area aff air with sisters, Cheryl Paul-Jones any station randomly. has a number of newcomers, and also and Rhonda A aya, joined by Cheryl’s The ladies continue to rule in some businesses making signifi cant daughter, Nicole Washington. The new-business ownership with Kumud changes in their operations. team owns another Curves exercise now the owner of Poolesville Subway. Steve Goldberg of Hearthside facility in the Bahamas. Mother and Al Rosenwieg has retired from his full Antiques has opened a garden center daughter commute from Northern time work, but friends can still greet just behind his location in Poolesville Virginia, while Rhonda hails from him over at the Ge y Station. While which faces both Fisher Avenue and Frederick. Curves specializes in thirty- Kumud is new to Subway, she looks Norris Avenue. Called Hearthside minute workouts that emphasize forward to continuing the service and Home & Garden, they off er an array strength and aerobic training. Nicole, quality to which the Subway customer of home and garden plants, perenni- who is currently due with her second has become accustomed. With the als and annuals, and hanging plants; Cheryl and Nicole of Curves. child, was fi rst a racted to Curves new store hours from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 he also off ers a unique, one-of-a-kind a er gaining sixty pounds during p.m., she looks forward to serving you selection of antique exterior design sure in meaningful work. Montessori her fi rst pregnancy. She lost all that breakfast, lunch, or dinner—dessert, and decorating items. His hours of is recognized as a leader in self-dis- and more and kept the weight down too, since they have ice cream. operation are from Thursday through cipline and sociability. The academy during this second pregnancy. Her Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. will continue to off er its standard full success gained the a ention of Cheryl Police Reports Continued from Children’s Towne Academy at nursery school program for ages two who has been an executive in the med- Page 17— the Poolesville Shopping Center through three and has standard child- ical billing fi eld. Looking for some- ordered that Dove be given fi een lashes on a charge of brutally assault- ing his wife Ruby Dove. Judge Mace declared that he intends to treat all similar cases this way. June 12, 1955, An eighteen year old high school senior was killed in an automobile crash in upper Montgom- ery County. The car struck a tree and burned killing the driver. The youth had just a ended his senior prom at the Shoreham Hotel in Washington, DC and was scheduled to graduate this week. June 3, 2005 The Monocacy Monocle Page 20

ing to improve your swing! wedges to provide the best results and it should be that way. The reason Golf Tips with Think about ge ing fi t for a set of given your skills. for this is that most golfers average Mike Aldrich clubs in the same way that you would Driver – The modern balls spin 10-12 yards between each club, and up in selecting a suit. The fi rst step is less, requiring higher initial launch to 30 yards between a pitching wedge fi nding the right size, material and angles. Launch angle can be con- and a sand wedge. Many golfers (not look. Then you still need a li le help trolled by sha fl ex and lo . me) also carry lob wedges, to maxi- with hemming the pants, adjusting Fairway woods – More players mize the number of times that they the seat of the pants and the sleeve are adding to the traditional 3-wood. can take a full swing during a round. length. Or, you could start a strict ex- Five-woods and 7-woods are found in The next time that you are with Custom Fit Clubs – One ercise regimen, and hope that eventu- the bags of many tour players, not just your favorite PGA Professional, ask Ingredient in ally you will fi t into that 40-Regular lady and senior golfers. him to take a look at your clubs. Odds Jacket and 32x32 slacks. In my case, Utility clubs – These versatile are that you could help your game Successful Golf I would have to grow about 3 inches clubs are used for long shots out of considerably by making sure that your and lose about 60 pounds. Each year, many diff erent situations, but some clubs “fi t like a suit”. PGA Mike, “I’m not sure that your thousands of diff erent golfers, each designs are intended for good lies and clubs are right for you.” with their own shape, size, and style tee shots, while others shine out of the Mike Aldrich is the PGA Head Golf Joe Student, “Ah, well… I’m not try to use clubs “off the rack” while deep rough. Professional at Poolesville Golf Course. good enough to worry about that!” these same golfers would make sure Irons – The old 3 to 9 iron set is all He is a protégé of Manuel De La Torre, Mike, “I really think you could do that their suit fi ts perfectly. but obsolete. Lo ed utility clubs and one of Golf Magazine’s “Top 50 Teachers.” be er with a set of clubs that match There are several considerations fairway woods are much easier to hit Mike is a highly sought-a er instruc- your game.” in fi ing someone for clubs. A basic than #2, #3 or even #4 irons. I chal- tor, working with some of greater D.C.’s Joe Student, “Maybe when I fi x fi ing will get you the correct sha lenge you to fi nd a major manufac- top amateurs and PGA Professionals. my swing.” material, length and fl ex, the best lie turer who still makes stock #1 irons; Poolesville Golf Course off ers custom club The mentality of many of my stu- angle for your ball fl ight, and the right many cannot even provide them on a fi ing, top quality merchandise, and a dents is that they must become a great grip size. A be er fi ing will also take custom basis. great golf course, all at bargain prices. The golfer before being fi t. I’m going to let into consideration your set composi- Wedges – Gone are the days of facility is only 30 minutes from Gaithers- you all in on a huge secret. If you are tion. This includes choosing the right carrying a pitching wedge and a sand burg, Rockville, and Frederick, MD. like 99.9% of golfers, no ma er how fourteen clubs to carry; driver, fair- wedge. A gap wedge is practically a good you get, you will always be look- way woods, utility clubs, irons, and standard item in every golfer’s bag, HyaĴ stown Man Wins Free Foot Long Sub

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Poolesville Barber & Stylist At Rte. 107 and Rte. 109 Mon. 5pm-8pm Tues. through Fri. 9am- 8pm Sat. 9am - 3pm Sun. Closed 301-407-2544 June 3, 2005 The Monocacy Monocle Page 21 David Austin roses. They are quite than ever. A close second in this plant politely bloomed and stayed within June Continued From an eyeful when all are in full bloom. personality is Physostegia virginiana. their neighborhood. In 2004 they had Page 7— I didn’t think that this past winter Here again, he escapes the cull for his a medium growth spurt; in 2005 they and denser, I had the change the was too harsh, but my roses thought eight to twelve inch panicles of large look liked they consumed steroids. plants from some sun to total shade. diff erently. I had the most winter-kill snap dragon like fl owers fend off the They have quadrupled in size! The There are many plants for shady of many a year. This is when you ap- hot, humid weather and bloom in lilies desperately try to fi nd the sun, nooks, but many of them take longer preciate the indisputable hardiness of abundance until fall. His next door the peonies peek-out below the giant to mature than those in partial to full Rugosa and David Austin roses. I had neighbor, Sedum Spectabilis, “Au- roses and the irises will never again sun. The lower end of this garden is to severely prune old, dead and dam- tumn Joy,” waits until fall to totally see the light of day. The roses have anchored with six varieties of hosta. aged stems from all the roses. I was fl op over and smother anything in its formed a double-wide six foot high Scooting around them are ferns, lily- afraid that come June, there would be path. One of these days, these thugs hedge of pink, white, red and yellow of-the-valley (Convallaria majalis), very few fl owering buds. Well, true to are going to be the victims of my fl owers. It is a glu onous chaos of Jack-in-the-Pulpit (Arisaema triphyl- their colors, there are now hundreds shovel. buds. Where or where did I go wrong. lum), and the Christmas Rose (Hel- of buds ready to burst on to the scene. I added a new garden this year Continuity is one of the great chal- lebores niger). Of all of these plants, You can rarely over-prune a rose. to Middle Earth, “Molly”s Garden.” lenges in gardening. Over the past the hostas are the fastest growing. I continue to prune all summer, to Molly was our wonderful Golden several months I have o en referred to The only problem with this stretch of remove any damaged or frail-looking Retriever who died last year at age the garden as an evolutionary project. the garden was while the plants were stems and to maintain good shape. twelve. She loved to come every day You can think of the garden as a four establishing themselves, the shortest As they say in real estate par- with me on “our garden walks.” At act play with many diff erent scenes. and fastest route to the other side of lance, location is everything. Middle the edge of this sixteen by six foot There is Spring, Summer, Fall and the garden for Labs Max and Sam was Earth resides in the high rent district. patch is a rare white tree standard Winter. The garden may be dormant straight through the plants. Now that Its three beds have full sun all day and Wisteria. In early June she drapes her- some days, but it is never dead. Early the plants are taller and denser, the the best friable soil. The larger bed is self in pure white fl owers. I was not June is Act II, Scene one. Now is the Labs are now going around this area. becoming a victim of its own success. going to plant roses here, but when time to move off the stage some of I don’t know if Max and Sam have David Austin roses Peter Mayle and I was at Poole’s Store a few weeks Spring’s actors. The Bleeding Heart, fi nally understood my command of, Marco Polo cohabit here with the Pink ago, they received a new shipment Dicentra spectabilis, is now in his last “go around the garden, not through Fairy. Peter and Marco are quite civil of Jackson & Perkins roses. Well…I days, the Spring bulbs are ready to be it” or the area looks impassable. It is and polite. They are tall and stately now have planted in Molly’s Garden gently pulled from the soil, and the probably a li le of both. The middle of and never think of crowding their one pink Hybrid Tea, Memorial Day, irises have collapsed and slumped on this garden is fi lled with daylilies, se- neighbors, while the Fairy is ge ing a white Floribunda Fragrant Wave, their neighbors. The gap that is le dum, bleeding heart and astillbe. It is quite pushy. Mr. Sundial lived happily and another rose-pink Floribunda, behind can leave a toothless space in almost impossible to keep the astillbe behind for several years, every day Perfume Perfection. So much for my the planting. Fill in the bare spots with in good shape once the hot weather following the path of the sun. This will-power. They are planted evenly shallow- rooted annuals that will not arrives. You cannot water it enough. year you must hunt to fi nd him buried spaced in the middle of the border. compete for root-space with the pe- The upper end of this garden does not under the dense foliage and hundreds In the back are four tall violet-blue rennials. Some of my favorite choices have the best soil. Every year I add of buds of the Fairy. I think he needs a Salvia and three white Phlox David. In are pink and white New Guinea impa- leaf mulch; it is slowly improving. new home. As arrogant as the Fairy is, front of the roses are medium height tiens, Lantana, Heliotrope, Nicotiana, Peonies are the anchor here, but as the the fi rst prize for invasiveness goes to Shasta daises. Hugging the front of Verbena, and Profusion Zinnias. They dogwoods mature and shade the area, Mr. Tradescantia, the common spider- the border are the chartreuse blooms are all very tolerant of summer’s heat there are fewer buds on the peonies. I wort. From early May until the end of Alchemilla mollis, Ladies Mantle, and humidity. Now that you have haven’t dug them up, since the leaves of June, his tall grasslike leaves and and for a light touch of creamy yellow tidied-up the garden beds and applied remain green and quite bushy all sum- blue three-petaled fl owers grow and four Coreopsis verticillata Moonbeam the second dose of fertilizer, it is time mer. I fi lled in the gaps with hostas multiply in all directions faster than round out the picture. Oh, and of to sit back and enjoy the fruits of your and ferns; they are all doing well. any rabbit I know. I am reluctant to course there are two rosemary plants, labor. Enjoy the Play. It will soon be The other side of the lower garden dig him up, since his fl owers are very the emblem of fi delity and remem- time for Act III. is “on-the-sunny-side-of-the-street.” pre y, and they are the fi rst fl owers brance. In Hamlet, Ophelia remarks, Big Board Continued It is home to four twenty-year old Ru- to bloom in this garden. Every time I “there’s rosemary, that’s for remem- From Page 9— gosa Roses, the violet-red Rosarie de pass him though, I yank out a hand- brance.” Molly would have enjoyed host three unique musical presenta- l’Haie, the pure white Blanc Double ful of leaves but fear not. Next year this garden. tions: de Coubert, and twenty-two various they will return stronger and pushier The Upper Garden is out-of-con- Project Natale trol. In 2003, Jim dug a new garden for June 26, 7:00 p.m. This group me in what once was a horse pad- incorporates all the styles of jazz with dock. He outdid himself in prepar- a fresh and exciting concept. ing the soil; he triple dug and added many, many bags of peat moss and Bob Bertilla’s Big Hillbilly leaf mulch. The soil is now so rich Bluegrass and friable, that it drips from yours July 10, 7:00 p.m. An exciting mix fi ngers. I planted fourteen David of hard-driving bluegrass along with Austin roses, peonies, oriental lilies country, folk, and original material. and irises. I carefully checked each rose’s mature height and spread, and BanjerDan planted them accordingly. This was August 7, 7:00 p.m. A banjo play- a well-planned garden. I was not er/multi-instrumental performer with going to commit the novice’s error of an Americana mix, rooted in straight- planting too close together. Well, I am ahead bluegrass, branching through afraid that this garden is the victim of the folk and rock infl uences to create a EXTREME Success. The fi rst year they unique sound all his own. June 3, 2005 The Monocacy Monocle Page 22

Youth Sports games in person or even swapping trading cards. Because it is a relatively new sport to many, explaining the in- tricacies is very important. Though the Spring Coed Volleyball “That was a huge loss” in the defen- intended to help out when I could, I sport is growing, it is starting to take sive ranks. Junior Lindsay Clarke was soon became a coach in 2001. Within a By Dominique Agnew on some of the characteristics of other injured in the preseason “and never year or so, I took charge of the pro- sports like soccer and baseball where recovered fully.” gram.” The program is over a decade Even though the coed volleyball the kids play year-round. Not too far Coach Tseronis is sad to see the old, founded by Kevin Pope. When in the past, kids played a variety of team lost in the fi rst round of playoff s two seniors, both captains, leave. he took over the program, the team to Sherwood (who would then lose sports and switched sports during the Kasey Marchwicki was only a second- was unoffi cially called the Bulldogs. change in seasons. In recent years, the in the fi nals to Gaithersburg), Coach year player, but she will be missed Ballenger Creek Middle School is also Fran Duvall was pleased with the trend has been for kids to specialize in for her leadership. “She was a very the Bulldogs, so he created names and one sport, which Coach Havern does season saying, “It was be er than I strong leader,” Tseronis adds. The logos, and the team decided on the thought it was going to be.” The end- not advocate. “Parents have asked me other captain, Megan MacGregor, is Bandits. At the moment, the program about starting a fall or winter team. of-season record was 5-8, but those taking with her when she graduates consists of two teams, one at the U-13 losses were all in fi ve games and by I won’t do it.” He believes that kids four years on the fi eld. “Her experi- level and another at the U-15 level. should get exposure to a multitude of two points. “This was good for them. ence will be missed.” They would also like to fi eld teams They were competing, and that’s sports. That, in and of itself, increases Coach Tseronis is looking forward at the U-9 and U-11 levels, as well as their skill-set and provides them with always a good thing.” to next year. During this, her fi rst re-establish a girls’ program. How- In a team lacking the experi- athletic skills that translate well into year, there was “a lot of transition.” ever, one of the problems that he is lacrosse. ence of senior club players, four girls She had to learn what motivates the facing, along with many other lacrosse did not play this season because of Come out and catch a Bandits players, and the players had to learn programs, is a shortage of participants game. You too will be turned on to the confl icts with their club team sched- what she expected. By the end of and coaches, particularly qualifi ed ules, Coach Duvall says, “The kids did exciting sport of lacrosse. For more the season, they had reached a nice coaches who have an in-depth knowl- information on the Ballenger Creek well. It gave me an opportunity to comfort level. She’s hoping for and edge of the sport, played it, and know play everybody.” Bandits, contact Chris Havern at expecting a lot of returning juniors how to coach it. The lack of partici- 301-694-3075 or www.eteamz.com/bc- Everybody included junior Katie and sophomores. “There’s gonna be a pants is probably due to the lack of Becknell and sophomore Inge Ras- banditslax. For the Western Maryland great year next year.” exposure to the game. If they ever saw Youth Lacrosse Conference, contact mussen, “both played really consis- it, they would want to play it. tently and stepped up the leadership.” Glen Goodman at 301-898-9273 or One of the benefi ts of the Bal- www.wmylc.com. Junior Manny McEleney added con- lenger Creek program is the relation- sistent play to the mix. Junior Russ Beware the Bandit! By Curtis A. Osborne ships that they have developed. Coach Allnu “got stronger as the season Havern adds, “Our program is, in fact, went on.” Junior Steven Reed was a Lacrosse is one of the fastest the feeder program for the Tuscarora really good blocker by the end of this, High School program. Prior to the his fi rst, season. Third-year player, ju- growing team sports in the nation. It is the oldest known sport in North building of THS, we fed our players nior Jason Norton, showed good skills to Frederick High. Knowing that we and hard work. America, a combination of basketball, soccer, ice hockey, and football. It is would be feeding into the new high With no seniors, the returning school, my fellow coach Pat Greene team can expect its experience to help also fast-paced which makes it an exciting sport for kids. and is higher- and I sought out current THS coach them next year, “[it] will be good for Bradley Gray. We have had many the future.” scoring than both soccer and hockey. This can only help the sport grow at discussions on how our programs can Girls’ Lacrosse Finale all levels of competition, but espe- be mutually supportive of one an- cially with youth programs like the other. An example of the ties between By Dominique Agnew Ballenger Creek Bandits. The Bandits our programs is the fact that current are affi liated with the Ballenger Creek Ballenger Creek players serve as ball Although the girls’ lacrosse team Recreation Council and they play in boys at the varsity home games.” This did not go as far in the playoff s as the Western Maryland Youth Lacrosse setup obviously is mutually benefi cial they would have liked, the season Conference, an indoor and outdoor to both programs and especially to the overall went well. First-year coach league with approximately fourteen younger kids. Betsy Tseronis says, “The girls are area feeder lacrosse programs run by The Bandits practice and play very athletic as a whole…and the girls Glen Goodman. During the indoor their home games at Ballenger Creek learned a lot.” Coach Tseronis has season, they play at either the Fred- Middle School. The teams run through reiterated repeatedly how young the erick Sportsplex or the All Star Sports effi cient, fast-paced, hard-hi ing, team is, not only in age (almost half Complex in Ge ysburg, Pennsylvania. well-controlled practices. When Coach the team is made up of sophomores) Ballenger Creek’s lacrosse program is Havern and Coach Greene patrol but in experience, as well. Two run by Coach Chris Havern, a long- the sidelines during scrimmages, not fi rst-time players, sophomore Gisèle time lacrosse enthusiast. only do they yell out instructions and Agnew and junior Emily Stovicek, Coach Havern has been the encouragement, but they also explain ended up being key players. coordinator for the Bandits program things to the kids. That teaching A few injuries also undermined for the past three years. “I knew of component is essential in any youth the team’s success. Sophomore Sarah the Ballenger Creek program because sport, but especially so in a sport like Bell suff ered an injury in the fi rst I looked into it several years earlier,” lacrosse where kids didn’t grow up game that took her out all season. says Chris. “Though I only initially watching it on television or a ending June 3, 2005 The Monocacy Monocle Page 23 Recent College Graduates Tributes Awareness award. Eric Agnew is All-County Zachary became an Eagle Scout Sara Hoewing Eagle Scout Zachary J. on February 25, 2005. An Eagle Court Poolesville High School senior Congratulations to Sara Hoewing, of Honor is a formal recognition of Eric Agnew is the fi rst boy from PHS Rhodas Honored a 1997 graduate of Poolesville High an Eagle Scout’s achievement to this to make the all-county indoor track School, as she earned her Doctor of Zachary Rhodas of Boy Scout prestigious rank. team since the inception of the team. Veterinary Medicine from Virginia- Troop 496 was formally honored at The evening included an impres- Says Coach Sco Mathias, “He had Maryland Regional College of Veteri- an Eagle Court of Honor on Monday, sive ceremony by the Order of the a tremendous indoor season.” He nary Medicine in Blacksburg, Virginia. May 23, at the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Arrow during which Indian ceremo- didn’t make all-county by being the Sara is the daughter of proud parents Izaak Walton League of America nialists show how the Boy Scout Oath fastest, but by being the most con- Link and Fran Hoewing (and grand- (IWLA). The rank of Eagle Scout is and Law exemplify the principles of sistent 800m runner in the county parents Ray and Reva) of Poolesville. the highest rank a boy can a ain as a Scouting, and a lighted Trail to Eagle throughout the championship season. Boy Scout. Approximately four per- ceremony. The Eagle Scout Challenge He placed second at counties, second cent of the boys in the Boy Scouting is presented that outlines the obliga- at regions, and third at states—not to program will become Eagle Scouts. tions and responsibilities of an Eagle mention placing in other events, as Zachary’s Eagle Project was to Scout. All Eagle Scouts in a endance well. restore and upgrade the Joseph Fitz- stand and recite the Eagle Scout Coach Mathias knew he was “a water Conservation Nature Trail at the Pledge along with the new Eagle talented kid” from watching him B-CC IWLA in Poolesville. . Scout. play soccer where he was captain of Zachary has earned There were presenta- the varsity team, but “to go from not thirty-four merit badges tions made by the Com- being a runner to all-county in one since becoming a Boy missioners of Poolesville, season is pre y remarkable.” Scout in March 2000. He Mr. Jerry Klubokowski; has a ended Heritage the American Legion, and GOSHEN summer Mr. William Poole; the camps for four years, Independent Order of and last year a ended Odd Fellows, Mr. Tony two high adventure Pirrone; the Bethesda- camps—Lenhoksin at Chevy Chase Izaak Wal- GOSHEN in Virginia and Eagle Scout Zachary Rhodas ton League of America, the Fontana Float trip at Mr. Ray Klecker; Zacha- the Daniel Boone Council in Western ry’s Scoutmasters from Troop 496, Mr. Sara Hoewing North Carolina. Bob Hernandez, Mr. Tim Brown, and Zachary was inducted into the Mr. Joe Betz; and his parents, Glenice Juliana Ruth Davis Boy Scout’s elite Honor Society, the and John Rhodas. Zachary’s father Order of the Arrow (O/A), in 2002, presented his son with a lifetime Congratulations to Juliana Ruth and he became a Brotherhood member membership in the National Eagle Davis as she graduated from Tow- in 2004. Leadership positions Zachary Scout Association (NESA), and his son University with a BS in English has held over the past fi ve years in- mother presented Zachary with an Literature. Juliana will be returning clude Patrol Leader, Den Chief, Troop American fl ag that had been fl own to TU next year to pursue a Masters Guide, Troop O/A Rep., GOAT Crew over the U.S. Capitol on the day he Degree in Professional Writing. A class Youth Coordinator, and the O/A Black became an Eagle Scout, along with a All-County Runner Eric Agnew . of 2000 graduate of PHS, she is the Hill Chapter Vice-Chief of Induc- certifi cate from the Architect of the daughter of Laura and Rande Davis of tions. Zach has also earned numerous Capitol. Eric has also had a successful Poolesville. awards and recognitions throughout Zachary is a sophomore in the academic career in the Global Ecology his years in the Boy Scouts, including Global Ecology Studies Program at Program and was inducted into the Two-Mile Swim, BSA awards, two Poolesville High School. A er gradu- National Honor Society as a junior. fi y-miler awards (one for hiking, ation in 2007, Zachary plans to a end He will be a ending Mount Saint one for paddling), the Paul Bunyan a military academy and pursue a Mary’s University in the fall with an Woodsman, and the Leave No Trace career in the armed forces. academic scholarship. Local Student Receives Award Stephanie Brown, the daughter of Malcolm E.D. Brown of Barnesville and Paula S. Brown of Gaithersburg has been awarded the Sons of the American Revolution Award. Stepha- nie is a junior at Randolph-Macon Academy in Front Royal, Virginia. The award was presented on April 23 during Family Weekend at Randolph- Macon Academy. The recipient of the award must exhibit a high degree of leadership, military bearing, and all- around excellence in aerospace science studies. Juliana Ruth Davis June 3, 2005 The Monocacy Monocle Page 24

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