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Potomacpotomac PotomacPotomac Brenda Holt serves champagne at the Glen Echo Holiday Pottery Show to celebrate the Bazaars boutique’s 25th year. Abound Holiday Gift Guide, Page 4 Classified, Page 14 Classified, ❖ Sports, Page 12 ❖ Calendar, Page 8 Home Life Style Page 7 Ceccone Returns from Bubble Courts Torn ACL Back to Court? Sports, Page 12 /The Almanac News, Page 3 Holiday Mail PERMIT #86 PERMIT For the Heroes WV Martinsburg, PAID News, Page 2 Postage U.S. PRSRT STD PRSRT Photo by Susan Belford Photo online at potomacalmanac.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.comDecember 7-13, 2011 Potomac Almanac ❖ December 7-13, 2011 ❖ 1 News LET’S TALK Real Estate Photos by Photos Susan Belford /The Almanac by Michael Matese The Upper Montgomery Republican Women’s Club members Pat Fenati, Anne Ultimate Test Angstadt, Sylvia Darrow, Nettie Koepenick, Lynn Pivik and Patti-Jo Anne Angstadt and Patti-Jo Witham write The ultimate test for the best lux- Witham gather to the “holiday Mail for the Heroes” project. cards for service members. ury real estate is ‘Can it be dupli- cated easily?’ Does your home stand out? Can someone take what you’ve done and duplicate it with- out much effort? The best design- Holiday Mail for the Heroes ers and architects don’t copy, they tap into the surroundings of a are far away from home.” house for inspiration, something Potomac residents host “Card Messages such as “Thank you for that will make it unique, not some- Party” for U.S. service members. keeping us free,” “We are keeping thing that make it blend in. When you in our thoughts and praying for marketing your house, that one–of- a-kind- ness can be what makes By Susan Belford To make the project a fun and your safe return to the U.S.,” and buyers choose your house over the The Almanac joyful occasion, they chose to host “Thank you for your dedication and house across the street. a “Card Party” to enjoy the holi- commitment and putting yourself magine what it would be like day season with friends, but more in harm’s way for our freedom” Look around and take notes. What was it that drew you to the house? to be in the military in Af- importantly, to meet and work to- were penned along with “God Bless If you can’t remember, it might be ghanistan or another far- gether to produce “Holiday Mail You” and “We appreciate your sac- time to make some changes to your I away country during the for the Heroes.” More than 200 rifices.” Discussions among the card home before it’s market time. holiday season — or severely in- cards were penned in a short time, writers included how to phrase the The changes don’t have to be jured in a hospital with no family amidst the sounds of chuckles, feelings of pride and admiration extreme, just unique. Changing out or friends living close-by for sup- anecdotes and conviviality. that each person was feeling. regular French doors to one of a port — or stationed along a border “As a part of our “Caring for Last year, the UMRWC provided kind French doors are one simple in a desolate, perilous location. The America” service project, we care packages for the soldiers at thing you can do to make your Sylvia Darrow pens a note. home stand out from the other holidays could be difficult for U.S. choose to do something for the Aberdeen Proving Ground in con- homes on the market. Re-designing military service men and women. military each year,” said Patti-Jo junction with the Severna Park donates books to school libraries. a master bath to a spa/bath is However, Potomac residents, Witham, president of UMRWC. Republican Women’s Club. They To learn more about the Upper another. Sylvia Darrow and Anne Angstadt, “This year we are partnering with also supported the Fisher House Montgomery Women’s Republican Consult a designer for more ideas, along with members of the Upper the American Red Cross and Pitney with donations and the George Club, contact Patti-Jo Witham at making your house the one that Montgomery Republican Women’s Bowes to send a touch of home Washington Project, a program [email protected]. buyers want to own because no one Club are helping to ease the pain through thousands of cards to those dedicated to placing a portrait of To send messages of support to else has what it has! by sending holiday cards with car- who protect us. Our servicemen George Washington in every el- the military and veterans, join the ing messages to American service and women really appreciate our ementary school in our nation. The “Holiday Mail for the Heroes” pro- For professional advice on all aspects of buying and selling members, military veterans and cards and messages. It’s wonderful UMRWC is sponsoring two schools gram at www.redcross.org/ real estate, call: their families in the U.S. and to receive a holiday greeting along for the portrait. In addition, it holidaymail. Cards must be mailed MICHAEL MATESE around the world. with a vote of confidence when you sponsors a literacy program which by Friday, Dec. 9. Long & Foster Realtors 301-806-6829 [email protected]. Magical ‘Blast 23 Believe:’ Truly a Blast Act 1 songs support the themes of Believe in the Mighty Mighty Bosstones. The show con- Show ends Friday and Love, Believe in the Wonder of Children and tinues with the themes Believe in Magic (with Don’t Miss Our 2011 Saturday, Dec. 9 and 10. Believe in Yourself. Glittering costumes, fast- real magic) Believe in Heroes (with a genuine Holiday Special Editions paced choreography, an attractive, contempo- superhero) and Believe in a Better World. By Susan Belford rary set and sensational lighting enhance an Songs such as the Glee version of “Don’t Stop More Holiday Gifts and The Almamac assortment of familiar tunes including the Believin,’” Bonnie Tyler’s “Holding Out for a Entertainment on December 21, Lionel Richie/Diana Ross duet “Endless Hero,” and the ironic “Heal the World” sung deadline December 14. ou Can Do Magic” is just one of the Love,” melodically performed by Adam by Michael Jackson yields thoughtful and poi- Plus, be a part of the acclaimed “Yinspirational songs in this year’s Settlage and Ilana Abramowitz, Christiana gnant comment on the world. annual Children’s Connection, “Blast 23 Believe” — and the cast, Aguilera’s “Fighter”, enthusiastically deliv- The show will be performed on Friday, Dec. December 27, deadline crew, director, and orchestra delivered over ered by Genevieve Austin and Lady Gaga’s 9, and Saturday, Dec. 10 at 7:30 p.m. in the December 14. two hours of magic on-stage at the annual “Born This Way,” energetically danced and Bish Auditorium of Winston Churchill High Churchill Blast from the Past production. One sung by the full cast starring Annie Frentsos. School, 11300 Gainsborough Road. Questions? E-mail hundred and seventy-five students, their par- “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus” per- Purchase tickets on-line at [email protected] ents, Carlos Barillo, Chuck Underwood, Scott formed by Lindsay Feldstein, Mary Anderson www.wchsmusic.com or in the lobby box of- Suggestions? E-mail Selman and alumni made this extravaganza and a cast of young children added seasonal fice outside the Bish Auditorium. The box of- [email protected] over-the-top entertainment. spirit to the show. fice will be open one hour before each perfor- The two act performance opens with Mark The orchestra, directed by Chuck Underwood mance and through Friday from 10:50 – 11:50 Spang and full cast in a rendition of “I Believe opens the second act with a rousing version of a.m.. Tickets are $20 for reserved seating and I Can Fly,” capturing the theme of the show. “You Gotta Go/The Impression That I Get” by $14 for open seating. 2 ❖ Potomac Almanac ❖ December 7-13, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Potomac Almanac Editor Steven Mauren 703-778-9415 or [email protected] News See www.potomacalmanac.com Serve and Volley 1962: Potomac Swim Club opens at 10531 Oaklyn Drive. March 6, 2009: Hearing Examiner for Montgomery County hears Potomac Swim Club’s application to modify its existing special exception. June 1, 2009: Hearing examiner Martin L. Grossman issues 87-page report with recommendation to deny installation of a swim bubble (inflatable cover) but permit other requests such as building of an additional court, extended hours, among other items. July 2, 2009: Board of Appeals adopts Hearing Examiner’s report and grants modifications in part, but denies use of an inflatable tennis bubble at Potomac Swim Photo Photo Club. July 16, 2009: Potomac Swim Club appeals Board of Appeal’s decision to the Circuit by Ken Moore Court of Montgomery County. Jan. 7, 2010: Circuit Court Judge Michael J. Algeo reverses Board of Appeals decision regarding the “temporary inflatable cover” and remands the case back to Board for adoption of its opinion. March 31, 2010: Board of Appeals /The Almanac considers Circuit Court’s opinion at worksession. May 21, 2010: Board of Appeals enters ruling to permit installation of the tennis bubble. June 2011: Construction begins at Potomac Swim and Recreation Association, starting This bubble rose over tennis courts at Potomac Swim club on Oaklyn Drive in the last few weeks. Neighbors with 1,000 feet of sediment control fencing. say they weren’t notified of an ongoing appeal after the application for the bubble was denied in 2009. August 2011: Contractor engages in clearing and grading of the property, including removal of two existing tennis courts.
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