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Potomac HomeLifeStyleHomeHomeLifeStyleLifeStyle Potomac Page 8 Sports 13 ❖ Ride2RecoveryRide2Recovery News, Page 3 Calendar, Page 6 ❖ Classified, Page 14 Classified, ❖ Real Estate, Page 10 Real Estate, RememberingRemembering EvanEvan RosenstockRosenstock News,News, PagePage 44 Veterans, including who have lost limbs, use adaptive bikes to tackle steep hills on River Road, and were clocked going more than 45 miles per hour, as part of a Walter FalconeFalcone ToTo PerformPerform Reed program, Ride 2 Recovery. BenefitBenefit ConcertConcert News,News, PagesPages 33 CondoCondo RenovationsRenovations HomelifeStyle,HomelifeStyle, PagePage 8484 Photo by Mary Kimm/The Almanac online at potomacalmanac.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.comSeptember 11-17, 2013 Potomac Almanac ❖ September 11-17, 2013 ❖ 1 2 ❖ Potomac Almanac ❖ September 11-17, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Potomac Almanac Editor Steven Mauren 703-778-9415 or [email protected] News See www.potomacalmanac.com Cycling Fuels Wounded Veterans’ Rehabilitation Local physical By the Numbers: R2R therapist works 1,890 Bikes given to participants with Ride2Recovery. 200 By Ken Moore Adaptive bikes built by R2R The Almanac 38 Project Hero programs nationwide ycling Potomac’s River Road is 12 not for the weak. Hills on River Retired Veterans on staff Road can drop the equivalent by Photos C 5,000-plus of 10 stories in a mile, only to lead cyclists to the next steep climb of equal Riders in the R2R program height. On Labor Day, one group of cyclists Mary Kimm 200 was reaching speeds of 50 miles per hour Riders per Challenge on the descents and then attacking the next hill. Some members of the group had no 27 Total Challenges (as of April 2013) legs. /The Almanac Labor Day weekend, Dr. Barbara Springer, 11,000-plus a physical therapist and retired Army officer, Total miles traveled trained and rode on River Road with a group 26 of veterans, taking part in challenge rides States traveled through on Challenge Rides requiring 300-350 miles of training each week. A veteran with three amputations rides River Road in Potomac with a This week, Springer flies to Germany to group from Ride2Recovery. an integral part of rehabilitation at select educate the German military what the military facilities to enhance physical, psy- Ride2Recovery and its Project Hero pro- R2R Challenge event was on,” according to chological, spiritual and social recovery.” gram is accomplishing with America’s vet- Ride2Recovery’s press materials. The program expanded from the first erans. The program enhances “the physical and Challenge ride to seven Challenges annu- “I see people at the bedside when they psychological recovery of our nation’s ally, including one in Europe, with 200 rid- first come to the veteran’s hospitals,” said wounded, ill and injured service members ers and 20+ staff riding 350-500 miles. Springer, of Potomac. “And when they reach and veterans through the sport of cycling,” The physical, mental, emotional and so- this stage of their rehabilitation, it’s eye according to Springer, who has written sci- cial benefits is all vital to the rehabilitation opening.” As of June 11, 2012, 48,505 U.S. entific articles about the medical benefits process. The benefits to injured active duty Military personnel had been wounded in of cycling on the rehabilitation process. and retired service members was palpable action in Iraq and Afghanistan, according “Ride 2 Recovery’s most notable endeavor and incredible, said Springer and Debora to a scientific paper by Springer. is Project HERO (Healing Exercise Rehabili- Sprano, spokesperson for the program. Ride 2 Recovery was founded in 2008 tation Opportunity) which uses staff mem- “When they get here, they can reestab- when a recreational therapist with the Vet- bers and volunteers to promote cycling as lish the camaraderie with liked-minded erans Administration thought cycling would people. They bond over that,” said Sprano. be an alternative therapy to rehabilitation Dr. Barb Springer, of Potomac, “When they were wounded, they were re- programs for PTSD, TBI (Traumatic Brain physical therapist and retired moved from their unit and taken away from Injury) and physical injuries. Army officer, leads the pack their brothers.” He called John Wordin, former manager riding the steep hills of River One participant said: “The R2R events of the Mercury Cycling Team, and “the first Road on Labor Day. See Cycling Fuels, Page 15 Making a Joyful Noise for Her Alma Matter It’s honest music. I write from experience.” Holy Child alumna Stephanie Falcone She admits it might be a little weird to think of a country musician coming from a will perform a benefit concert for city known more for politicians and lobby- Contributed ph ing than tractors and pick-up trucks, but it’s Holy Child school this Friday. a kind of music that resonates with her. Typically she accompanies herself on gui- By Amber Healy “I grew up listening to country music, it tar, but sometimes she’ll bring along her The Almanac was the only thing we listened to in the car,” brother on drums, or another family friend said Falcone, one of seven children. She oto on guitar. he didn’t grow up in the bayou or sur- played guitar in high school but drifted And now she’s using her passion for a Srounded by fields, but Stephanie away from it for a few years, but in college Stephanie Falcone, a native of good cause: supporting Holy Child, her high Falcone’s heart is in the country — she picked it up again and felt compelled Potomac and 2008 graduate of school. When she was in town last year for country music, at least. to start writing music. Holy Child, will be performing at a the school’s annual fundraising gala, she Now a resident of Nashville, the Potomac Maybe it was the proximity to the coun- benefit concert for the school this and some school officials began talking native moved away to study studio art at try music capital of the world, or knowing Friday at Old Angler’s Inn. about the possibility of Falcone coming back Vanderbilt University. But that one form of some of the greats who have passed through and doing a benefit concert. art wasn’t enough for Falcone, who was also Nashville, but Falcone quickly found her- came out that way, she said. It was right around the time that Falcone’s a member of the school’s women’s swim self writing country music. “I think of it as more like pop-country,” first album was finishing up and she and team. She didn’t set out to do that, but it just Falcone said. “It’s a mix of country and pop. See Falcone, Page 5 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Potomac Almanac ❖ September 11-17, 2013 ❖ 3 News Week in Numbers 4 People have died in the Potomac River since June 26. On Thursday, Sept. 5, rescuers discovered the body of Mark Moore, 22 of Odenton, at 5:45 p.m., three days after river rescue teams were first dispatched to the river on La- You Matter bor Day, Sept. 2 at 8 p.m. when Moore was reported being swept away downriver after trying to wade in the water near the Great Falls overlook. Hoops tournament and fun day held in memory Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the Major Crimes Division at 240-773-5070. of Evan Rosenstock to raise awareness 3 of teenage depression. Others drowned this season: Shannon Christy, 23 of Greenville, S.C., died Thursday, July 11, kayaking the chutes of the Potomac River at Great Falls. By Ken Moore On Saturday, June 29, Vincent Crapps, 21, of the Third United States Infan- The Almanac Where and When try Regiment (The Old Guard) stationed at Fort Myer, Va., drowned on the 3x3 Basketball Tournament Potomac River near Bear Island after diving off cliffs on the Virginia side of and Fun Day the river. On June 24, Ngo Tekwe Forchick, 19, of Takoma Park, drowned hurchill and Bullis have Sunday, Sept. 15 after attempting to swim near Purple Horse Beach along the Billy Goat Trail joined together to host a Noon to 6 p.m. with three friends. C basketball tournament Bullis School and fun day this Sunday, Sept. 15 10601 Falls Road in honor and memory of Churchill See umttr.org 70% varsity athlete Evan Rosenstock. County Executive Isiah Leggett wants the county to recycle 70 percent of Rosenstock died of suicide on of team sports by the age of 13 the waste stream by 2020, according to county documents. On Wednesday, Sept. 4, Leggett announced that many bulk rigid plastic items can now be May 20, 2013. He was 16. because “it just isn’t fun anymore.” recycled including: laundry baskets, dish drainers, toys, lawn furniture, “We are looking to raise aware- “When they quit, gone is the wastebaskets, clothes hangers, tote boxes, crates, large buckets, pet carriers ness about teen depression and opportunity to teach important and garbage cans. All items dropped off for recycling at the County’s Solid suicide while inciting a cultural character building traits: self-con- Waste Processing Facility and Transfer Station, 16101 Frederick Road, should be empty, rinsed, if necessary, and free of loose dirt, soil, etc. See shift away from negativity, bully- fidence, resilience, teamwork, www.montgomerycountymd.gov/recycling for a complete list, and for items ing, and abuse both on and off the mental toughness, self control, not to be recycled. court,” according to the event respect for others,” said Young. website. Positive Coaching Alliance is a 5 Erik Roberts is just one of Evan’s national non-profit developing friends at Churchill who worked “better athletes, better people” by County Executive Isiah Leggett and County Councilmember George working to provide all youth and Leventhal announced a new program Sept.