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Photo by Deborah Stevens/The Almanac www.ConnectionNewspapers.comSeptember 13-19, 2017 onlinePotomac Almanacat potomacalmanac.com ❖ September 13-19, 2017 ❖ 1 News POTOMAC HOME & GARDEN SHOW Addie’s Restaurant Opens In Park Potomac.

By Susan Belford The Almanac

ddie’s Restaurant is open for busi- ness in Park Potomac. Formerly Alocated in an old yellow house close to the Strathmore Center, it is now in a larger and more modern space POTOMAC HOME, A ONE-STOP SHOPPING FOR — and yet it maintains the same feel as the previous restaurant because of owner Jeff THE ULTIMATE IN CONVENIENCE AND SAVINGS. Black’s continued dedication to make the The Home Show on September 16 and 17, 2017 restaurant a tribute to his grandmother, will be more complete than ever, offering you the Addie Black. best selection of products and services for your home! A large photo of Addie displaying her “catch of the day” while wearing high heels Sponsorship by Harris Teeter and bell bottoms is front and center next to the long “Texas” bar that serves as a gath- VENUE: BOLGER HOTEL CONFERENCE CENTER ering place for the Happy Hour crowd. A A photo of Addie Black, the 9600 NEWBRIDGE DRIVE, POTOMAC, MD 20854 map of Texas, Black’s home state, is also owner’s grandmother, displaying displayed and a wall of memorabilia from her “catch of the day” while wear- WWW.POTOMACHOMESHOW.COM Addie’s era is featured in one of the smaller ing high heels and bell bottoms. dining rooms to keep the feel of Jeff Black’s PRIZES FOR THE FIRST 100 VISITORS “grandma’s house.” Happy Hour food ranges from smoked mus- MONTGOMERY MALL SHOPPING CARDS The restaurant was launched three weeks sels and salads to burgers and a raw bar. HARRIS TEETER SHOPPING GIFT CARD ago and is already a popular dining loca- The dinner menu offers selections rang- tion for lunch, Happy Hour and fine din- ing from a customized Tower of Seafood to ing. The Happy Hour menu, served from 3- Yellowfin Tuna, Beef Tournedos, Crab and 7 pm Tuesday through Friday, features vin- Shrimp Puffy Tacos and Chesapeake tage sodas such as Nehi Grape, Root Beer and Big Red and $6 glasses of wine and beer. See Addie’s, Page 10

2 ❖ Potomac Almanac ❖ September 13-19, 2017 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Potomac Almanac Editor Steven Mauren 703-778-9415 or [email protected] News See www.potomacalmanac.com Farewell To Summer

Dog Swim at Photos by Deborah Stevens/The Almanac River Falls Pool.

Zeus River Falls pool closed its season with an annual dog swim on Sunday, Sept. 10.

Steven Abramson with Buddy Bodie Ellie Churchill To Dedicate Baseball Field to Long-time Coach

School football game Friday. Fes- Chuck Stevens coached at the school for 25 years. tivities begin at 4:30 p.m. with a welcome by Sorkin followed by a By Peggy McEwan mentor.” “brilliant tactician.” He said he video presentation prepared by The Almanac Stevens was the school’s first learned to always be prepared Chris Nazarian, Class of 1985 and baseball coach, starting the pro- himself, a lesson he still follows. a talk by Mike Zarchin, former ormer students and staff gram when the school opened in Stevens taught physical educa- Churchill assistant principal and Fof Winston Churchill 1964. During his 25 years as coach tion and driver’s education at friend of Stevens. High School will gather his teams won 214 games includ- Churchill until his retirement in Sorkin’s four children and other Friday, Sept. 15 to dedicate the ing the state title in 1979, the 1990. “The ballfield was an exten- family members are expected to be school’s baseball field in honor County Championship in 1978 and sion of the classroom for Coach at the school for the dedication. of the late Chuck Stevens, they competed in the County play- Stevens,” Sorkin said. The celebratory weekend will known as the founder of offs every year between 1978 and Stevens was inducted into the end with an alumni baseball game The plaque to be installed Churchill baseball. 1986. Maryland State Baseball Coaches on the newly named Steven’s Field at the Churchill High “His baseball record speaks He was also an assistant football Hall of Fame in 1992 and the on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to School baseball field in for itself,” said Scott Sorkin, coach and coached the junior var- Churchill Hall of Fame when it was noon. honor of Chuck Stevens. A Churchill class of 1986 and sity team to an undefeated season started in 1995. For more information visit the dedication ceremony will head of the alumni group that in 1977. The Dedication Ceremony will Facebook page Churchill Chuck be held Friday during the organized the naming. “He was Sorkin said he remembers take place at half time of the Stevens Field or email Scott Sorkin Churchill-Gaithersburg just an incredible man and Stevens as well prepared and a Churchill vs. Gaithersburg High at [email protected]. football game. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Potomac Almanac ❖ September 13-19, 2017 ❖ 3 News POTOMAC Honoring Those Who Support C&O Canal ALMANAC www.PotomacAlmanac.com

Newspaper of Potomac “Park After Dark” A Connection Newspaper An independent, locally owned weekly newspaper delivered fundraiser this Saturday. to homes and businesses.

By Susan Belford 1606 King Street Alexandria, Virginia 22314 The Almanac Free digital edition delivered to your email box. Go to he C&O Canal is a place to catch connectionnewspapers.com/subscribe one’s breath, to relax and meditate, enjoy nature, the changing of the T PUBLISHER seasons, the flora and birds. This Mary Kimm Canal is a mecca for those who love to walk, [email protected] run, bike, hike bird watch, fish, kayak, photo- @MaryKimm graph, canoe and more. It is Potomac’s play- Jim Heins EDITORIAL ground located in its own backyard. Ami Aronson PHONE: 703-778-9415 E-MAIL: Potomac residents go daily, weekly or just Canal Association, founded in 1954 by Dou- [email protected] once in awhile but it is estimated that the C&O selected for this honor,” she said. “The glas. Canal Park is the most visited U.S. national Bernstein family are 6th generation Washing- “I became interested in volunteering for the EDITOR Steven Mauren, 703-778-9415 park — and that over 5 million visitors come tonians and I have lived in Potomac for more Association when they had the floods in 1996 [email protected] every year. than 16 years. My family and I use the canal and they really needed help,” he said. “Now I The National C&O Canal Park access is made on an almost-daily basis. I run all the trails, volunteer at least 300-500 hours every year. ASSISTANT EDITOR Mike Salmon possible by the dedication of members of the my son loves to fish there and we all enjoy In 1999, they developed the bike patrol pro- [email protected] Canal Trust and the C&O Canal Association, that it provides us with a place that is safe and gram and my wife and I were two of the origi- CONTRIBUTING WRITERS the volunteers who give their time and energy, restores the human spirit in these troubled nal bike patrollers.” Susan Belford, Carole Dell, and the organizations and individuals who times. My grandfather Leo, who founded our “The attitude or all of us who volunteer in Cissy Finley Grant, Carole Funger, donate funds to support the many projects family foundation loved history. He would have the Park is that we love the Park and this is a Colleen Healy, Kenny Lourie, Peggy McEwan, Ken Moore which are needed to keep the canal beautiful, been particularly pleased that the award we good way to give back that we enjoy,” said safe and usable. Two will be honored at the received is named after Supreme Court Judge Heins. “These volunteers are just a wonderful Contributing Sept. 16, “Park After Dark” event which will Douglas, who virtually saved the canal for all group of people to know. Most are members Photographers Harvey Levine, Deborah Stevens be held from 6-10 p.m. inside the Park at the of us. Just think what it would have been like of the Canal Association and volunteering to- Historic Tavern. if it were a super-highway. We are happy to gether makes us a close-knit family. I like the Art/Design: The William O. Douglas Stewardship Award carry on our grandfather’s legacy and to give problem-solving of how to install a 200 pound Laurence Foong, John Heinly, Ali Khaligh will be presented to the Bernstein Family Foun- back to this special park.” bench, dig footings, mix and put in 300 pounds Production Manager dation in honor of their enduring commitment Volunteer of the Year Jim Heins has an ex- of concrete — and the finished result.” Earlier Geovani Flores to the C&O Canal. The Canal Pride Award for tensive history serving the C&O National Park. this year, Heins was honored by the National Volunteer Service will be presented to C&O Visitors might see him installing heavy benches, Park Service as the recipient of the 2017 ADVERTISING Canal Trust volunteer Jim Heins. painting the mule barns, pounding in more Hartzog Award for Enduring Service. For advertising information [email protected] Potomac resident Ami Aronson will be ac- than 200 directional signs or leading a group A few tickets are still available for Park Af- 703-778-9431 cepting the William O. Douglas award on be- of Garden Club members through Riley’s Lock ter Dark, “Cheers to 10 Years.” To purchase tick- half of the Bernstein Family Foundation. “I am House to RedStone Mill. The former MCPS ad- ets for the event or to make a donation, go to ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES Display Advertising: so proud that the Bernstein Foundation was ministrator is a long-time member of the C&O www.canaltrust.org/parkafterdark. Kenny Lourie 301-325-1398 [email protected]

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By Susan Belford The Almanac

he Bullis School introduced its innovative high-tech Gerald L. TBoarman Discovery Center to the student body and staff on the first day of the 2017-2018 school year, Tuesday, Sept. 5. A ribbon-cutting ceremony with student representatives from each grade (K-12) launched the new learning center which features 20-plus classrooms and labs, study and lounge areas, a student center, a Telepresence Room, Digital Media Studio and more. The state-of-the-art building was designed by Duda|Paine Architects of North Carolina and built by Coakley & Williams Construc- tion, Inc. The building is LEED certified, making use of bio-retention ponds and other design elements to conserve energy and Student representatives from each increase water efficiency. Besides the new grade (K-12) launched the new classrooms, the building includes a state- learning center at a ribbon-cutting of-the-art Fabrication Lab, an Entrepreneur- ceremony. ship Center, a multi-use studio theater with retractable seating, a Bullis Innovation Bullis, the school is able to maintain small Technology Lab (BITLAB), a student cen- class sizes while expanding the size of the ter, bookstore and café, and a rooftop ter- student body. race. With the additional classroom space at See Discovery, Page 11

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Dark colors, such as those in this room by Susan Nelson of Home on Cameron, can add warmth to a space.

Photo courtesy of Anthony Wilder Design Build/Photo by Morgan Howarth Blues and greens are great in bedrooms because of their calming effect, says Dana Schwartz, designer at Anthony Wilder Design/Build. The Psychology of Color Photo courtesy of Using color to set the mood in a space. Susan Nelson

By Marilyn Campbell Lighter, neutral colors help lighten a space and make it feel larger, said hen it comes to interior de- Dana Schwartz, designer at Anthony sign, color has the power to Wilder Design/Build. “Darker, moodier col- Wmake or change the feel of ors can help a room feel cozier and create a an emotion; therefore create the space you are other ways to insert color into a room.” a room. Whether cheerful dramatic effect.” wish to feel. This is a perfect example where When choosing colors for an outdoor and inviting for a kitchen or serene and “Neutrals like white, black, gray and beauty is truly in the eye of the beholder. space, play off natural elements. Air and comfortable for an office, the right shade brown are valued for their flexibility,” added Make sure to carry that color throughout water tones such as blues, soft greens and can be transformative. Amanda Mertins, president, Patina Polished the space, creating a cohesiveness within light neutrals bring a sense of tranquility “Colors trigger emotional reactions, as- Living in Alexandria. “You simply add or the space.” and calm to a space because they are remi- sociations, and memories,” said Jerome subtract color to liven up or calm things The amount of natural light a room re- niscent of water views and blue skies, ad- Short, Ph.D., associate professor of psychol- down. Choosing room colors depends on ceives can also play a role in color selec- vises Madeline Fairbanks at Country Casual ogy, George Mason University. “The red your personal taste and the room’s pur- tion, says Cooley. “In a basement space, lim- Teak. spectrum colors tend to elicit more arousal pose.” ited sunlight can sometimes cause a damper “Create a calm, cool retreat by mixing and the blue spectrum colors tend to elicit Warm colors such as red and orange of- on one’s mood,” she said. “A pop of color blues and whites that remind us of waves, more calmness. People’s favorite colors of- ten elicit a range of feelings from warmth even in a bathroom can enlighten and lift water and sand to sooth the nerves and in- ten boost their mood and disliked colors to anger, said Short. “This may be due to one’s emotion. Adding a pop color creates vite relaxation,” she said. “Earth and fire lower their our associations with an oasis or a place of bright escapism.” tones like rich browns, oranges and reds can mood.” blood, face flushing, or Color can be added to a room in a variety energize and animate a space and bring Part of design- “Neutrals like white, stop signs,” he said. of ways, advises designer Susan Nelson of inviting warmth outdoors. Warm colors are ing a space is us- “Cooler colors like blue Home on Cameron in Alexandria. “Typically thought to stimulate the senses and whet ing color to create black, gray and brown are and green often elicit walls are painted, but it’s important to re- the appetite, so are perfect for outdoor mood and feel, valued for their flexibility. feelings from relax- member that accessories and furniture … spaces where guests will be entertained.” says interior de- ation to sadness. This signer Nadia You simply add or may be due to our as- Subaran of Aidan sociations with a blue Design. In fact, subtract color to liven up sky [and] grass.” she employed this When it comes to in- technique when or calm things down.” terior design, “red is designing a — Amanda Mertins, president, Patina known to pump kitchen space for Polished Living adrenaline, so keep red a recent client. to a minimum in nurs- Her goal was to eries or bedrooms,” create a room that would be a calming place said Schwartz. “Blues and greens are great for the homeowner to derive inspiration for in bedrooms because of their calming ef- party planning, so she chose a light shade fect. Yellows and oranges have an energetic of blue. effect, great for communal spaces like kitch- “The vintage aqua in the china pantry was ens, dining rooms, and bathrooms.” meant to evoke a calm and happy space to “Choose a color that inspires you or a envision and plan for gatherings and social color that you love,” said designer Melissa events,” said Subaran. “We wanted the aqua Cooley of Case Design/Remodeling, Inc. in the cabinetry and on the ceiling to in- “Choose a color that is reminiscent of your Photo courtesy of Susan Nelson spire creativity. It’s a highly functional space, childhood, favorite car or perhaps flowers,” In this room by Susan Nelson of Home on Cameron, the soft gray and but it’s also one that celebrates that which she said. “It will help create a positive emo- lavender tones provide a backdrop for the brightly colored sofa and is being housed and organized.” tion upon entering the space. Color creates accessories.

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The 2017 This Fairfax DC Design kitchen was House, enlarged to located in create a Potomac, space for Md., will entertaining be open to for a family the public of five. from Photo courtesy Saturday, of Nicely Done Sept. 30 Kitchens and until Baths Sunday, Oct. 29. Courtesy of 1970s Kitchen Gets Makeover the DC Design House hen a Fairfax family of quent clean-up. The design team Wfive decided that their removed a wall between the 1970s-era kitchen kitchen and dining room to create 2017 Design House Designers Revealed needed to be brought into the 21st a larger kitchen area. They also century they enlisted the help of incorporated two different he designers who will transform the 10th An- one of the most prestigious honors in the industry. Nicely Done Kitchens and Baths. backsplashes into the design: a Tnual DC Design House were announced re- The Washington, DC Design House, a nonprofit The homeowners also wanted marble subway tile with a marble cently. entity, began in 2008 as a design show house event more space for entertaining and to accent under the range hood and Among the 23 men and women who will give the for the Washington, D.C. area. Each year, local de- accommodate their large family. a cut stone surface at the glass Potomac, Md. home a makeover are Alexandria- signers donate their time and talent to makeover a “This was a particularly interest- cabinets. LED under-cabinet light- based designers Susan Nelson and Todd Martz; Lisa grand home that opens to the public for tours. Pro- ing project,” said designer Cathy ing accents the quartz counters. Tureson of Herndon; Margery Wedderburn of Great ceeds raised from tour ticket sales benefit Children’s Goss of Nicely Done Kitchens and “The cabinetry is a beautiful ex- Falls; Mary Amons of McLean; Josh Hildreth of National Health System. Baths. “It involved incorporating ample of reverse raised panel Reston; Keira St. Claire-Bowery of Cabin John, Md.; This year, the home is located at 9004 Congres- four different functions into one paired with eclipse glass doors,” and Bethesda, Md.-based designers Kelley Proxmire, sional Court in Potomac, Md., and will be open from uniquely-sized space.” said Goss. “The project resulted in Lorna Gross, Marika Meyer, Erica Burns, Karen Sept. 30 through Oct. 29. Tickets are $35. Visit Two adjacent rooms were com- a beautiful and ultra-functional Snyder and Camille Saum. www.dcdesignhouse.com. bined to allow space for an island, centerpiece to this Fairfax family’s The selection process is competitive and being cho- pantry, command center and a sta- home.” sen to design one of the home’s rooms is considered — Marilyn Campbell tion for cooking and the subse- — Marilyn Campbell

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www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Potomac Almanac ❖ September 13-19, 2017 ❖ 7 Potomac REAL ESTATE Photos by Deb Stevens/The Almanac In July 2017, 55 Potomac homes sold between $2,325,000-$448,000.

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1 9904 LOGAN DR ...... 6 .. 5 .. 2 ..... POTOMAC ... $2,325,000 .... Detached .... 0.78 ...... 20854 ...... POTOMAC OUTSIDE ...... 07/14/17

2 10009 BENTCROSS DR ...... 7 .. 6 .. 2 .... ROCKVILLE ... $2,050,000 .... Detached .... 3.26 ...... 20854 ...... FALCONHURST ...... 07/24/17

3 10915 MARTINGALE CT ...... 5 .. 6 .. 3 ..... POTOMAC ... $1,688,250 .... Detached .... 2.20 ...... 20854 ...... POTOMAC MANOR ...... 07/22/17

4 10509 BOSWELL LN ...... 5 .. 5 .. 1 ..... POTOMAC ... $1,650,000 .... Detached .... 0.40 ...... 20854 ... PT ROCKVILLE OUT RES. 3 .. 07/20/17

5 12508 ROLLING RD ...... 5 .. 4 .. 1 ..... POTOMAC ... $1,365,000 .... Detached .... 4.49 ...... 20854 ...... POTOMAC ...... 07/21/17

6 8021 RIVER FALLS DR ...... 5 .. 4 .. 1 ..... POTOMAC ... $1,350,000 .... Detached .... 0.34 ...... 20854 ...... RIVER FALLS ...... 07/10/17

7 13632 MAIDSTONE LN ...... 8 .. 5 .. 1 ..... POTOMAC ... $1,350,000 .... Detached .... 1.83 ...... 20854 ...... RIVERS EDGE ...... 07/07/17

8 8845 TUCKERMAN LN ...... 5 .. 4 .. 1 ..... POTOMAC ... $1,350,000 .... Detached .... 0.44 ...... 20854 ...... BEVERLY FARMS ...... 07/14/17 Copyright 2017 MarketStats for ShowingTime. Source: Bright MLS as of August 15, 2017. 6 8021 River Falls Drive — $1,350,000

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Submit entertainment announcements at www.connectionnewspapers.com/Cal- endar/. The deadline is noon on Friday. MS Biotechnology Photos/artwork encouraged. “Where Science is our Business” ONGOING Food Pictures. at Photoworks, 7300 One year with rolling admission MacArthur Boulevard. Foodies: A Juried Photography Exhibition, on Spring 2018 deadline is 11/15/17 display Sept. 15-Oct. 22. Meet the juror Debra Moser, Friday, Sept. 15. Contact the Program Manager for details Visit www.glenechophotoworks.org. Pups on the Patio. 4-7 p.m. every 202-687-1501 Thursday at Silver, 7150 Woodmont Ave., Bethesda. Guests can enjoy drinks, appetizers and dinner with http://biotechnology.georgetown.edu their pets outside on Silver’s patio. visit www.eatatsilver.com. 2017 Canal Boat Excursions. At Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center, Middle Eastern Festival 11710 MacArthur Blvd., Potomac. April-October, Saturday and Sunday Volunteers make the custard triangles for the 34th An- at 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 3 p.m. nual Middle Eastern Festival being held Sept. 22-24 at June-August, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3 Saints Peter & Paul 10620 River Road. Featuring authentic p.m. To confirm the boat ride for Middle Eastern food, music, giftware, raffles, pastries your visit, call 301-767-3714 for and jewelry, playground, moon bounce, face painting and details as special circumstances may affect this schedule. Prices: $8 for spin art. Free. Call 301-765-3400 or visit adults (ages 16-61), $6 for seniors peterpaulpotomac.org. (ages 62 +), and $5 for children (ages 4-15). Children aged three and philanthropy supporting the park. under ride free. In addition to the $200-$250. Call 301-714-2233 or THURSDAY/SEPT. 28 boat fee, there is an entrance fee to visit www.canaltrust.org/ Decade of Design Celebration. 6-9 the park of $10 per single vehicle. Poolesville Anniversary. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at The DC Design House, 9004 p.m. at Whalen Commons, 19701 Congressional Court, Potomac. This CAMPS, CLASSES & WORKSHOPS Fisher Ave., Poolesville. Celebration year’s Design House is dedicated to includes food, music, races, and Ann Lambeth, who was a supporter Art Explorers Open Studio. Every skateboard contest. Visit of the cause and the design Saturday, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at The www.poolesvilleday.com/. community, open Sept. 30-Oct. 29. Candy Corner Studio, 7300 $35, proceeds from boutiques and MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Art designer sales, with most items in activities for parents and children. SEPT. 16-17 designers’ spaces available to Activities change weekly and there is Artist Exhibit. Various times at The purchase, are donated to Children’s no pre-registration; $10 per child. Yellow Barn Studio & Gallery, Glen National Visit Visit www.glenechopark.org/ Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., www.dcdesignhouse.com/. saturday-art-explorers. Glen Echo. Artist Julie Gross will Ceramic Classes. Various dates and present her works. Call 240-626- times. VisArts, 155 Gibbs St, 4981 or email SATURDAY/SEPT. 30 Rockville. An opportunity to try the [email protected]. National Public Lands Day. 11 a.m.- new ceramic workshops. Visit 4 p.m. at Piney Branch, Rock Creek www.visartsatrockville.org/ceramics Park in Mount Pleasant., Participants for a list of class dates, times. SUNDAY/SEPT. 17 will remove invasive plants and pick Registration is Open. for Shawna Caspi in Concert. 7 p.m. at up trash in the area, which is Montgomery County Recreation and Focus Bethesda at Positano’s designated as one of Rock Creek Montgomery Parks Summer Restaurant, 4948-4940 Fairmont Park’s SOLVE sites, (Sustaining Our Programs and Activities. Email Ave., Bethesda. Shawna’s fourth Public Lands with Volunteer Energy.) [email protected]. album, “Forest Fire,” coming later Visit www.rockcreekconservancy.org. Visit www.MontgomeryParks.org/ this month. $15-18. 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From left are Karyn Simon, Lisa Raker, Amy Gleklen and Rhonda Kaufman.

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Fisherman’s Stew — a favorite served at the original Addie’s Res- taurant. Dinner for two can in- clude the Allen Brother’s Rib-Eye, Mediterranean Whole Roasted Sea Bass and a Whole Roasted Spatchcock Chicken. Addie’s Restaurant is The Seafood Tower offering is located at 12435 Park the most distinctive item on the Potomac Ave. menu — and unlike other restau- rants’ Seafood Towers. Served as food and the menu changes daily a three- tiered platter, the Tower depending on what fresh foods are can be ordered in three different available. “All the seafood is locally sizes and is created to be shared sourced,” she said. “We also have and enjoyed. Diners choose from our own barista and we serve Rise a list of 25 seafood selections Up Organic coffee roasted in which change on a daily basis. Easton, Md.” Some of the options include a Half- Chef Jeff Black moved to the chilled Lobster Tail, Tuna Tartare, D.C. area some 20 years ago from a Tempura Soft-Shell Crab, Mary- Texas to study culinary arts. Black land Blue Crab Claw, Razor Clams has grown his management com- and Nori and Hijiki Seaweed pany, the Black Restaurant Group Salad. There are also items on the which he owns and operates with Tower menu that do not include his wife Barbara Black and Jon seafood. Linck. They own six different res- Potomac residents Lisa Raker, taurants in the D.C. area: Black’s Rhonda Kaufman, Amy Gleklin Bar and Kitchen, Bethesda; Black and Karyn Simon had celebrated Market Bistro, Garrett Park; Black each other’s birthdays at the pre- Salt, Washington D.C.; Republic, vious Addie’s for many years. “We Tacoma Park; Pearl Dive Oyster were broken-hearted when it Bar and Black Jack, D.C.; and closed two years ago — but when Addie’s in Park Potomac. Each we heard it was re-opening at Park establishment’s menu and atmo- Potomac, we were thrilled,” said sphere is different. Raker. “The mussels and salads are Reservations are recommended terrific and we love the atmo- for the restaurant dining room. sphere. We will definitely return.” The restaurant is located at 12435 Waitress Renee Schoch ex- Park Potomac Ave., Potomac. plained that the restaurant serves Addie’s is closed on Monday. See only the freshest farm-to-table www.addiesrestaurant.com.

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By KENNETH B. LOURIE Ordinarily I wouldn’t have given the Lyrica television commercial too much attention. But there sat a spokesperson named Kenny, his name clearly printed in red script on top of a white oval located above his right breast pocket on his custom-work shirt, a middle-aged white man like me, holding his left foot across his right knee talk- ing about a medical problem that we both feel: the “shooting, burning, pins and needles of dia- An outdoor patio is located on the betic nerve pain.” It was odd seeing someone top of the building. named Kenny on television referring to a problem that not-on-television Kenny also has, though my symptoms are not from diabetes; they’re from eight and half years of chemotherapy. Discovery Nevertheless, as Babe Ruth said about the sound of his throat-cancer-ravaged voice on “Babe Ruth Day” at Yankee Stadium on April 27, 1947: “It feels just as bad.” Campaign to date, according to ISpot.tv, Center within the last 30 days, “Kenny’s Story,” as it’s identified, has had “74 commercial airings.” And From Page 5 though I don’t think for a moment that this Kenny could be confused with that Kenny, considering “I am just overwhelmed right now with the that he’s an auto mechanic who “grew into a realization that after 19 months of planning free-wheeling kid” and “enjoyed every step of and building, we are seeing the kid’s reac- fatherhood,” and I’m not ‘free-wheeling,’ not a father and know zero about cars, I do feel his tions to the innovative education they will pain – literally. be able to take advantage of,” Head of Now the fact that the words of advice are School Gerald L. Boarman said. “This build- coming from someone named Kenny does give ing will facilitate everything we want to do me pause however. Not that all Kennys have identical personalities or life’s experiences but and will provide kids with state-of the art knowing how little familiarity I have with this educational and growth opportunities. We product makes me distrust him somehow. My are so pleased with the way it has turned name is Kenny and I’m not prepared to make out, how it fits with our campus design and those statements. How can he? with the spirit of innovation that will take It reminds me of a long-ago M*A*S*H epi- sode when Major Frank Burns was feeling para- place here.” noid (as he said: “I’m only paranoid because The building has classrooms and labs for every one’s out to get me”) because he thought the lower, middle and upper schools. There “someone else is using my face.” None of which are lounges for seniors, meeting rooms for makes any more sense than my not believing spokesperson-Kenny just because his name hap- group projects and state-of-the-art labora- pens to be Kenny. tories that offer both outdoor and indoor But there’s no accounting for viewer reaction, spaces for science experiments. In the probably. That’s likely why there were a total BITLAB, students will be able to design and “1,271 airings” of Lyrica diabetic nerve pain com- mercials nationally over the last 30 days. “Kenny’s fabricate their inventions using 3-D print- Story,” at 74 airings, was a small percentage of at ers, woodworking and welding tools. least a dozen variations on this theme as well as a “Seniors in the STEM Capstone program parallel campaign to address Fibromyalgia, a simi- must complete an independent study pro- lar condition also treated by Lyrica. It’s odd, of the multiple spots that have gram,” said STEM teacher and BITLAB co- appeared on television, all of which show people ordinator Matt Zeigler. “They have the op- living active lives – and being grateful for using portunity here to be creative in their field Lyrica, only three: “Kim’s Salon,” “Michael,” and of interest — robotics, medical devices or yours truly are “given-named.” All the others: other topics — and to actually produce their “Coach,” “Grandpa,” “School Teacher,” “Keep the Beat Going,” “Helping Others”, as a few own inventions. I’m excited that all students examples, are not. at Bullis will have the opportunity to take I’m wondering if “naming”/invoking names in advantage of the BITLAB and all that it of- these spots does in fact personalize the experi- fers.” ence for viewers in a way that the pharmaceutical companies think is counter productive? Maybe Mark Walter, the Lower School STEM naming the spokesperson/sufferer causes a reac- teacher, is thrilled with his classroom which tion among Kims and Michaels that yours truly is includes an outdoor patio. “We will study feeling/writing about? life, earth and physical science. This setting Moreover, given that “Big Pharma” probably doesn’t want to limit its reach by excluding a seg- is perfect for studying weather, for grow- ment of the market because of name recognition ing plants and for teaching all aspects of possibly lends some credence to the presumption science. For instance, if we are studying that using a name to identify the individual in one weather, the kids can immediately run out- of these spots is rare because it’s unhelpful. As it side to study the barometer or to do an ex- relates to these spots and their names, perhaps less is more, given how many research/clinical periment. The kids get so excited when they dollars (hundreds of millions of dollars we’re are learning experientially.” often told) are invested in the process of bringing The building also has an outdoor patio FDA-approved products to market? Accordingly, I located on the top of the building, furnished suppose “Big Pharma” can’t afford to leave any potential stone/”presrciptee” unturned. with seating and a firepit. The café on the I certainly don’t know the answers to any of first floor provides a meeting place for stu- these questions. I can only wander – and wonder dents as do the lounges. There are many what is it that makes sense here and where I fit spaces available for individual study, meet- into their universe. The commercials have hit their intended target: me, a patient with “shoo- ing with teachers or for group work. In the ting, burning, pins and needles ... , but I have to rooms, the desks are movable and the chairs tell you: I don’t like “Kenny.” allow for book bags to be stored beneath and all are on wheels for group work or to Kenny Lourie is an Advertising Representative for change the layout of the classroom. The Potomac Almanac & The Connection Newspapers. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Potomac Almanac ❖ September 13-19, 2017 ❖ 11 12 ❖ Potomac Almanac ❖ September 13-19, 2017 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com