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2 ❖ Potomac Almanac ❖ March 28 - April 3, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Potomac Almanac Editor Steven Mauren 703-778-9415 or [email protected] News See www.potomacalmanac.com County Awards “Talent Showpocalypse 2012’ Brickyard to MSI Farmland to be turned over for soccer fields in August.

By Ken Moore The Almanac Objections? The County subleased 20-acres of ontgomery County farmland on Brickyard Road to MSI for the development of four soccer fields Executive Isiah and parking. Leggett officially Objections to the proposed sublease M must be submitted in writing by Friday, awarded 20-acres of farmland on Brickyard Road to April 13, at 5 p.m. Send comments marked “Attn: Brick- Montgomery Soccer, Inc. to de- yard Comments” to: velop into four soccer fields. MSI Cynthia Brenneman, Chief will develop the fields under a sub- Office of Real Estate Department of General Services lease from the County. 101 Monroe Street, 9th Floor This is exactly what Leggett has Rockville, MD 20850 Outcats perform in Walt Whitman High School’s “Talent Showpocalypse 2012: Run said he will do for more than a [email protected] for Your Lives” on March 24. From left are: Calvin Schalch - guitar, Ryan Savage - year. In March 2011, neighbors 240-777-6001 bass, Solomon Parker - vocals, Joey Williams - drums, Stephen Rodan - piano, Lara and civic organizations in Potomac White - vocals, and Abby Lederman - vocals. learned that Leggett had already site, from the Board of Education decided, without public input or on April 19, 2011, for use as soc- notice, to take control of the 20- cer fields, parking lots and other acre school property on Brickyard amenities. Road to turn it over for develop- Last January, the county issued The Whitman Drumline are ment into soccer fields. a Request for Qualifications and Aaron Ammerman, Jake The action will displace Nick Development Proposals for the Askarinam, Aaron Gordon, Maravell, a nationally recognized development, construction, main- Lucas Karron, Ryan Savage, expert in organic farming, who has tenance and operation of soccer Joey Williams, Jacob Zeisel, spent the last 30 years growing fields. But the County says it re- Joey Anderson, Jackson organic and GMO-free soybean ceived only one “qualified re- Behre, Ben James, Colin and corn seeds on the property. sponse” to the RFP, according to Rankin, Palchen Wangchuk last Friday’s notice and the selec- and Jordan Wolff. THE NINE-YEAR LEASE of the tion committee concluded its pro- land from the county to MSI be- posal review and negotiations with gins on Aug. 16, 2012 and expires MSI for the development of fields. Photos by Deborah Post Stevens/ in April 2021, according to County “The Brickyard deal was a po The Almanac documents. The County leased the land, technically a future school See Brickyard, Page 4 Churchill Student Honored as Everyday Hero County Council President Roger Berliner told Teenager honored for Duncan and four other “Every Day Heroes” how saving the life of a cardiac grateful he and the county are. “You are the people that make us proud. You didn’t think about it, ‘Should victim on the soccer field. I get involved, should I help?’ You instantly took over,” Berliner said. In such circumstances, “None of us can be sure By Ken Moore how we would act. We do know you acted as he- Photo by The Almanac roes,” said Councilmember Phil Andrews. “We owe you, we honor you, you honor us for what you do

uncan Seguin, 16, saved his co-referee’s life for our county.” Ken Moore Dat a Labor Day soccer tournament in Olney Fire Chief Richard Bowers served as the master of last fall. ceremonies last Wednesday and said that the fire Last Wednesday, March 21, Montgomery County service and community is strengthened by actions of honored the Winston Churchill High School junior people like Duncan Seguin. /The Almanac in a ceremony for “Everyday Heroes” at the Public Bowers described the actions that Duncan took, Safety Training Academy in Rockville. and played the 911 tape that offered a glimpse how “There clearly is a choice when there is danger Duncan and two parents on the sideline acted to- when one goes from the ordinary to the extraordi- gether, instantly, to save the referee’s life even though nary,” said County Executive Isiah Leggett. “It is a the three had never met. real pleasure for me to take part in this ceremony “This is a cardiac save,” Bowers said. Duncan Seguin, 16, receives the “everyday hero” award that recognizes the finest in human nature; the will- from Chief Richard Bowers and Councilmember Phil ingness to do whatever one can to save a life.” See Everyday Hero, Page 6 Andrews. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Potomac Almanac ❖ March 28 - April 3, 2012 ❖ 3 News POTOMAC ALMANAC www.PotomacAlmanac.com Brickyard Awarded To MSI Newspaper of Potomac A Connection Newspaper From Page 3 An independent, locally owned weekly newspaper delivered litical fix from the beginning,” to homes and businesses. said Keith Williams, president of Civic Association of River 1606 King Street Alexandria, Virginia 22314 Falls and a member of the Brick- yard Coalition. “We will con- Free digital edition delivered to your email box. Go to tinue our legal and public ef- connectionnewspapers.com/subscribe forts to provide an open and transparent process for the best PUBLISHER use of the Brickyard property.” Mary Kimm MSI will pay an annual fee of 703-778-9433 [email protected] $1,500 to lease the property @MaryKimm and will be responsible for the

EDITORIAL design, construction, operation PHONE: 703-821-5050 and maintenance of the soccer E-MAIL: fields. [email protected] The cost to develop the land EDITOR into soccer fields is at least $1.6 Steven Mauren, 703-778-9415 [email protected] million, according to county documents. SPORTS EDITOR The plan includes two phases, Jon Roetman, 703-224-3015 starting with two full-size soc- [email protected] cer fields and more than 100 @jonroetman parking spaces, with two more ASSOCIATE EDITOR smaller soccer fields to be built Steve Hibbard, 703-778-9412 in phase two. [email protected] The public must send any ob- CONTRIBUTING WRITERS jections to the proposed sub- Cissy Finley Grant, Carole Dell, Kenny Lourie, Ken Moore, lease by Friday, April 13 at 5 Susan Belford, Colleen Healy p.m. This drawing represents plans for the 20-acre Brickyard site, including four soccer fields, “Standard operating proce- Contributing two full-size and two smaller, 125-150 parking spaces and a possible playground. Photographers dure is that we don’t comment Harvey Levine, Deborah Stevens during this period,” said Patrick Art/Design: Lacefield, director of the Mont- then modifies the term in a way the Council’s ability to approve Brickyard site to the county for Laurence Foong, John Heinly, gomery County Office of Public In- that … might not be in the terms of land disposition, accord- private soccer fields. The public John Smith Production Manager formation. County’s best interest,” according ing to council documents. learned of the action just days be- Jean Card The public has been objecting for to Michael Faden, the Council’s According to the County Attor- fore the vote. Geovani Flores more than a year about being kept senior legislative attorney. ney, the expedited bill violates the But the County Executive had Special Assistant to in the dark about plans for the Also in March, the Brickyard County Charter by “authorizing already decided to turn the land the Publisher property and about the lack of pub- Coalition — with more than 400 the County Council to unilaterally over to a private soccer organiza- Jeanne Theismann 703-778-9436 lic process on alternatives for the individual and civic organization veto a disposition of property.” tion and county officials had been [email protected] land. Local farm and organic food members— filed legal notice with “Although we conclude that Bill discussing the proposal with Mont- @TheismannMedia advocates have decried the loss of the Montgomery State Treasurer 11-12 violates the separation of gomery Soccer Inc. and school of- an irreplaceable resource for grow- of a possible $40 million monetary powers mandated by the County ficials for at least two years with- ADVERTISING ing heirloom seed. Others cited the claim against the Montgomery Charter, we do not mean to imply out any public notice or engage- For advertising information e-mail: loss of an opportunity to use the County Board of Education for that the Council is without the ment. [email protected] operating organic farm for educa- leasing the Brickyard Road prop- authority to exert control over how The Brickyard Coalition is an

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES tion for school children. erty to the county. The notice is the Executive effects a disposition umbrella organization of civic Display Advertising: required if citizens want to sue and of County-owned property,” ac- groups and residents and includes Kenny Lourie 703-778-9425 MEANWHILE, The Brickyard seek monetary damages from the cording to the County Attorney. the West Montgomery County Citi- [email protected] Coalition filed a Maryland Public school board or any officials. The bill, sponsored by six of the zens Association, the Civic Asso- Andrea Smith 703-778-9411 Information lawsuit in Montgom- These actions were filed near the nine members of County Council, ciation of River Falls, and the Classified Advertising [email protected] ery County Circuit Court last one-year anniversary of the Board including Council President Roger Brickyard Road Citizens’ Associa- Wednesday, March 21, 2012. The of Education’s vote on March 8, Berliner, who represents Potomac, tion. Debbie Funk Coalition seeks under the Freedom 2011 to lease the 20-acre property along with George Leventhal, The Brickyard Coalition filed National Sales & real Estate 703-778-9444 of Information Act to compel to Montgomery County. Marc Elrich, Phil Andrews, Hans requests for documents, including [email protected] Leggett and David Dise, director Riemer and Nancy Navarro, would email correspondence between Jerry Vernon of the Department of General Ser- TUESDAY’S EXPEDITED BILL take effect on the very day it be- county and school officials, under Executive Vice President vices, to provide all public records would modify the procedures for comes law. Leventhal, Riemer and the Freedom of Information Act, [email protected] relating to the Brickyard site. disposition of county property and Elrich are three of the four at-large and learned that the County Ex- And in other action Tuesday, would require the Council to ap- members of Council, and so also ecutive had been planning for Potomac Almanac is published March 27 after the Almanac prove disposition of certain prop- represent Potomac. years to deliver the 20 acres of by Local Media Connection LLC presstime, the County Council con- erties. “The Council declares that this public land to a private corpora- tinued a public hearing on emer- “Specifically, Bill 11-12 would legislation is necessary for the tion for development into soccer Five Time First Place Award-Winner gency legislation introduced modify County Code by: tighten- immediate protection of the pub- fields. Public Service March 13 that would allow the ing up the current property dispo- lic interest,” according to the bill. “If this is permitted to happen, MDDC Press Association Council to approve any sale or sition process (which includes an it will set a terrible precedent and Four Time lease of County property before it opportunity for Council comments THE BRICKYARD COALITION no community within Montgom- Newspaper of the Year becomes final. but not approval) so as to preclude formed in response to the surprise ery County will be safe from such An Award-winning Newspaper in Writing, Photography, Editing, “The purpose of this require- the broad exemptions found in notice in March 2011 that the schemes, secret planning and pri- Graphics and Design ment is to avoid a situation where current County regulations.” Board of Education would termi- vate developments on public [a County] Executive gains ap- Currently, Council legal staff and nate the lease of organic farmer land,” said Curt Uhre of the Brick- proval to dispose of a property and the County Attorney disagree over Nick Maravell in order to lease the yard Coalition.

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William Lewis, a senior from Potomac, has recently been named to the honor roll for the winter term at The Loomis Chaffee School.

Solana Lazarte of Potomac, a student at Winston Churchill High School, has been nominated to represent Mary- land as a National Youth Correspondent to the 2012 Washington Journalism and Photo by •Beautiful efficient Heat Media Conference at George Mason Uni- versity. Lazarte has been awarded the opportunity to join a select group of 250 students from across the country to par- Ali Bratun ticipate in an intensive week-long study of journalism and media. Lazarte was chosen based on academic accomplishments and a demonstrated interest and excellence in journalism and media studies. 10%* Three Potomac residents have Literary Award recently been named to the dean’s list at Boston University for the Fall semester. Students recognized for this honor in- Winner 3/31/12 PA clude: Rahel A. Fainchtein, Zoe M. Washington Episcopal School first- Kabelac, and Deanna M. Myer. grader Ore Adedeji, age 6, was named a winner of the 2012 Bethesda Literary The following student from Colgate Festival’s Youth Writing Contest. She University is a recipient of the Dean’s was one of 10 award recipients selected Award for academic excellence during from more than 700 entries. The topic the 2011 fall term at Colgate University. of her essay, “If I were a grown-up for a ❖ Juliane Viktoria Wiese of day,” discussed her proposal to lower Potomac is studying philosophy. Wiese taxes. “I hope to become President of the is the daughter of Dr. Arthur M. Wiese USA or be a famous singer when I grow and Mrs. Christiane Wiese and a gradu- up,” said Ore. This summer Ore will at- ate of The Academy of the Holy Cross. tend a gifted and talented writing program at Montgomery College. She, Grace Han has been named to the her family and her teacher, will attend fall 2011 Dean’s List at University of the the Essay Reading & Awards Reception on April 22 at the Doubletree Bethesda See School Notes, Page 13 Hotel.

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From Page 3 ment game at William H. Farquhar referee, while Duncan Seguin, stopped pumping his Middle School. who was co-officiating the game chest.” Parents thought something When the referee ventured into as a linesman, began chest com- Young gave the report to wasn’t altogether right when the one half of the field, he collapsed, pressions on the referee’s heart. the EMTs when they ar- game started last Sept. 3, 2011, said Young, a physical education Young offered coaching to both as rived. “He’s not breath- said Lindsey Young, a parent of teacher with Loudoun County they worked as a team to save the ing,” she said. one of the U-15 players. She and Public Schools and a nurse. referee’s life. “I really felt he was not others noticed that the head ref- “I tried to get breaths in first, but “As soon as the referee collapsed, going to make it. Every eree kept to the center half circle I couldn’t,” said Young. Duncan immediately went into time we would take a while officiating the Olney Boys Chris Trainer, another parent, action,” said Fire Chief Bowers. breath, he would become and Girls Club Labor Day Tourna- tried breathing life back into the “Duncan never hesitated or blue or purple. It was definitely emotional,” she said. The referee was defibril- Duncan Seguin lated twice in the medic unit on the way to the hospital, many of the players, parents and LET’S TALK before immediate heart surgery. “heroes” involved. One of the play- Assistant Fire Chief Scott Gra- ers wrote a paper about the expe- ham read a letter the referee wrote rience, said Young, while all the Real Estate to Duncan after his recovery. parents continue to e-mail each “You impacted my life as much other. as anyone has before,” he wrote. Duncan’s parents, meanwhile, “I was a few minutes from death.” were just proud. Days later the referee said his “He’s one of the joys of our lives. cardiologist told him that his blood When he had to make the right vessels were almost entirely decision, he did,” said his father, blocked and that he had a 15 per- Matthew. cent chance of living without With humility, said his mother Duncan’s and the parents’ actions. Ellen. by His doctor told him if he had sur- “When his father and I picked Michael Matese vived without the CPR, he would him up, we asked how it went. He likely have had massive brain in- said, ‘Oh, it was OK …’ Then, lit- juries. erally, ‘Oh, I think I saved The Appraiser Their quick action saved his life somebody’s life today.’” And What and his quality of life. Duncan said his father, who “I’m overwhelmed about what served as a combat medic, taught He Does you did,” he wrote. him first aid and that everyone A synonym for appraiser is ‘evalu- should learn such skills. “You ator’ and that’s a great definition for YOUNG DIDN’T THINK about never know when you’ll need it,” an appraiser. They’re an essential part of the process when it comes to Duncan’s age when he started the he said. selling your home and can be invalu- compressions, she said. Duncan, who hopes to study able even before you have an offer. “He was willing, he had to do chemical engineering, saw the ref- Some sellers like to get an appraisal done before they market, just to it,” she said. “That shows a lot eree after he had healed. “It was establish a base line. The thing to about they type of human being quite emotional,” he said, “it was keep in mind though is that apprais- he is. Now, knowing his age, defi- a big stress relief to know he was als and appraisers can vary. Key to nitely, it’s an awesome thing for OK.” the process is the experience and OUR LADY OF MERCY CATHOLIC CHURCH expertise of the appraiser. Are they him to do.” Younger sister Danielle showed knowledgeable of the area you live in, Rev. Msgr. William J. English, Pastor “If my son who is 15 did that, how proud she was of her brother meaning, do they know the history of I’d be so proud. You don’t see many during the ceremony. “It’s hard to a neighborhood? If you live in an STATIONS OF THE CROSS older section of town, one where the people that age willing to do some- live up to someone who does all original builders built a garage with a Friday, March 30, 7:30 p.m. thing like that,” she said. this kind of stuff. It is kind of a guest house over it to live in while Bi-lingual (Spanish/English) That day is still on the minds of hobby for him.” building will factor into the home’s Friday, April 6, 11:00 a.m. value.

What kind of comparables are they SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION using? With luxury homes, they may Saturday, March 31, 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. need to travel outside your immediate Wednesday, April 4, 6:30-8:00 p.m. area and make adjustments, but still must have a working knowledge of the market of all areas. HOLY WEEK MASSES Palm Sunday, April 1 Keep in mind, if you have three Saturday, 5:00 p.m. Photos by appraisals, you’ll more than likely have three opinions as to price. Your Sunday, 7:00, 8:30, 10:45 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. Realtor can help guide you with their Holy Thursday, April 5 knowledge and experience in the hir-

Mass of the Lord’s Supper, 7:30 p.m. Ken Moore ing of appraisers, so just ask the question! Good Friday, April 6 Celebration of the Lord’s Passion For professional advice on all 3:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. aspects of buying and selling Holy Saturday, April 7 /The Almanac real estate, call: Easter Vigil 7:30 p.m. begins outside MICHAEL MATESE Easter Sunday, April 8 Long & Foster Realtors Sunday 7:00, 8:30, 10:45 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. 301-806-6829 [email protected]. 9200 Kentsdale Drive ~ Potomac, Maryland 20854 Phone: 301-365-1415 Website; www.olom.org Duncan Seguin with his family, mother Ellen, father Matthew and sister Danielle.

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zBy Mike Potashnik pressed with the high quality of Israeli pre- who first introduced Bordeaux varieties into Today there are more than 220 wineries and Don Winkler mium wines and encourage our readers to Israel and helped launch Carmel, the in operation throughout Israel from the International Wine Review try them. What better time to do that than country’s first and largest winery. Golan Heights to the Negev. A small group Passover? In the 20th century, Israel’s wine industry of 10 commercial wineries, including ver the past six months, the Although wine was produced in the land received another boost, this time from Carmel and the Golan Heights Winery, pro- International Wine Review of Israel in Ancient times, Israel’s modern Cornelius Gough of UC Davis who visited duce 75 percent of the country’s wine and Ohas tasted more than 200 Is- wine industry dates back to the mid-19th the Golan Heights. His advice led to the are widely distributed in the United States. raeli wines in preparation of century with the visit of Baron Edmond de planting of grapes in the Golan Heights and However, the majority of Israel’s winer our Report #32 “The New Wines of Israel,” Rothschild, owner of Bordeaux’s Château to the establishment in 1993 of the Golan to be published later this year. We’re im- Lafite Rothschild. It was Baron Rothschild Heights Winery, producers of Yarden. See Recommendations, Page 12

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To have community events p.m. Tickets are $35 to $120. At listed free in The Potomac Alma- the Music Center at Strathmore, nac, send e-mail to 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North [email protected]. Bethesda. Visit Children Deadline is Thursday at noon for www.strathmore.org or call 301- Under 10 the following week’s paper. Pho- 581-5100. Eat Free tos and artwork encouraged. Call SATURDAY/MARCH 31 703-778-9412. Mon. & Tues. One Piano, Four Hands SUNDAYS THROUGH APRIL Concert. 8 p.m. Free-will Children’s Handchime donation. With Michael Adcock Choir. 11:15 a.m. and Jose Ramos-Santana. At Lunch Special 20% OFF Elementary-age children are Westmoreland Congregational invited to participate in a Church, One Westmoreland Circle, handchime choir at River Bethesda. Presented by the $ 95 Total Bill Washington Conservatory of 6 Road Unitarian Universalist For any Chicken, Pasta Good Anytime Congregation in Bethesda. Music. Visit www.washingtonconservatory.org. or Pizza menu item Includes Directed by master bell Every Day Alcohol ringer Brent Keith, the group SUNDAY/APRIL 1 will meet Sundays at 11:15 “Defending ‘Terrorists.’” Offer Expires 4/11/12 Offer Expires 4/11/12 a.m. at RRUUC in Room 25. 10:25 a.m. Kenneth P. Troccoli (Teens interested in assisting will discuss “Defending are encouraged to inquire.) ‘Terrorists’” at River Road Participants will learn to play Unitarian Universalist the chimes, perform as part Congregation in Bethesda. Troccoli of an ensemble, and is an Assistant Federal Public participate in musical group Defender in the Eastern District of activities. Contact Ann Virginia. His office represents Richards at 301-229-0400, indigent defendants charged with [email protected]. The THURSDAY/APRIL 5 criminal offenses in federal court Unitarian Universalist Kevin Costner and Modern West. 8 p.m. Tickets are in Alexandria. At River Road Congregation is located at $35 to $90. At the Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Unitarian Universalist 6301 River Road, Bethesda. Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. Call 301-581-5100 Congregation, 6301 River Road, Visit www.rruuc.org. or visit www.strathmore.org. Bethesda. Call 301-229-0400; Zumba at Village Yoga. Are www.rruuc.org you ready to party yourself Waltz Dance. 3:30 to 6 p.m. Admission is $10. With the band, into shape? That’s exactly what the Zumba program is all Destino da Rosa. Introductory waltz workshop from 2:45 to about. It’s an exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, Latin- “Tucked away in the back corner of Cabin John Shopping 3:30 p.m.; dancing from 3:30 to 6 p.m. Call Joan Koury at inspired, calorie-burning dance fitness-party that’s moving 202-238-0230 or Glen Echo Park at 301-634-2222, go to Center like a secret you want to keep to yourself” millions of people toward joy and health. Come join the fun www.WaltzTimeDances.org or e-mail at Village Yoga! Classes are held on Tuesday nights, 7:15 [email protected]. At the Spanish Ballroom at Glen p.m.-8:15 p.m., and Saturday mornings 11:30 a.m.-12:30 7745 Tuckerman Lane, Cabin John Shopping Center Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Potomac, MD p.m. Village Yoga, 10154 River Road, Potomac. Call 301- 299-1948. WEDNESDAYS, APRIL 4, 25 Beginner’s Yoga Classes at Village Yoga. Village Yoga is 301.983.5566 Mary Alouette. adding a new Beginner’s Yoga Class on Mondays, 8-9 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $12. Gypsy jazz vocalist Continues our Thursday, 7:30-8:45 p.m. Beginner’s Gentle will perform tracks from her debut album, Midas. At the Flow class as well. For all new local students - $10 for the Mansion at Strathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda. entire first week. Must be used on your first visit to the Visit www.strathmore.org or call (301) 581-5100. studio. Special for all yogis this month – 4-pack of classes THURSDAY/APRIL 5 for $48. Village Yoga, 10154 River Road, Potomac. 301- Slow Blues and Swing Dance. 9 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. 299-1948. www.villageyogayogi.com . Admission is $8. With DJ Mike Marcotte and Guests. Slow WEDNESDAY/MARCH 28 Blues lesson from 8:15 to 9 p.m. At the Back Room at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Call Donna Fashion Show. 6 to 8 p.m. View the Gerard Darel Spring/ Potomac Village Deli Catering Barker at 301-634-2231 or go to [email protected] or Summer collection at Bloomingdale’s. Enjoy a fabulous www.CapitalBlues.org. fashion presentation, refreshments, and raffle for a chance Preschool Storytime. 10:30 a.m. Stories, songs and rhymes to win a designer handbag. 10 percent of Gerard Darel sales for 3-to-6 year olds and their caregivers. No registration Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner Catering go to Montgomery County Partners for Animal Well-Being required. At the Potomac Library. (mcpaw) www.mcpaw.org. To be held at Bloomingdale’s, Kevin Costner and Modern West. 8 p.m. Tickets are $35 to 2nd Floor, 6300 Western Ave., Chevy Chase. Reservations at $90. At the Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman [email protected]. Lane, North Bethesda. Call 301-581-5100 or visit • • Red Star Red Army Chorus. 8 p.m. A company of 70 301 299 5770 www.strathmore.org. singers, dancers and musicians will transport audiences back to old Russia. Tickets are $25 to $65. For more SATURDAY/APRIL 7 www.potomacvillagedeli.com information or to purchase tickets, call 301-581-5100 or Julian Bond Presents. visit www.strathmore.org. At the Music Center at 6 to 8:30 p.m. “Crossing the Color Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. Line: From Rhythm ‘n Blues to Rock ‘n Roll.” Admission is Musician Nate Foley. 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $12. At the $25/adults; $10/students, and includes a dessert, wine and Mansion at Strathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike, North softdrink reception from 6 to 7 p.m. The presentation begins Bethesda. Call 301-581-5100 or visit www.strathmore.org. at 7 p.m. At River Road Unitarian Universalist Congregation, “Sandy Spring: Unity in the Time of Segregation.” RRUUC, 6301 River Road, Bethesda. Call 301-229-0400 or The stories of Sandy Spring residents who lived in www.rruuc.org. Video Games Live: Bonus Round. Montgomery County during the era of segregation in the 2 and 8 p.m. An all-new County has been recorded for future generations to see in a concert combining technology with symphonic music. Tickets Home of Your new documentary that will debut at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, are $25 to $76. At the Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 March 28, at the Sandy Spring Museum, 17901 Bentley Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. Visit www.strathmore.org Road, Sandy Spring. RSVP at 240-777-7968. or call 301-581-5100. Crossing the Color Line: From Rhythm ‘n Blues to Rock THURSDAY/MARCH 29 ‘n Roll. Julian Bond performs 6 to 8:30 p.m. Admission is $25/adults; $10/students. . At River Road Unitarian Corporate & Residential Slow Blues and Swing Dance. 9 to 11:30 p.m. Admission Universalist Congregation, RRUUC, 6301 River Road, is $8. With DJ Mike Marcotte and Guests. Slow Blues lesson Bethesda. Call 301-229-0400 or visit www.rruuc.org. from 8:15 to 9 p.m. At the Back Room at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Call Donna Barker at MONDAY/APRIL 9 301-634-2231 or go to [email protected] or Catering Headquarters Taxpayer Dollars Discussion. Time: 7:45-10 p.m. Wonder www.CapitalBlues.org. where your County taxpayer dollars might go and what you FRIDAY/MARCH 30 can do about it? Come hear the presentation on the County’s proposed capital and operating budgets at the next monthly Elikeh. Doors at 8 p.m., concert at 9 p.m. Tickets are $10/ meeting of the Montgomery County Civic Federation. advance; $12/door. Part of Friday Night Eclectic at the Meeting place: the County Council Office Building, 100 Mansion at Strathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike, Rockville. For Serving the Maryland Avenue, Rockville. Free parking in adjacent County further information or tickets, call (301) 581-5100 or visit Garage. The one-hour program, including question period, www.strathmore.org. Community will be followed by discussion of other important local issues. MARCH 30 AND MARCH 31 All County residents and representatives of civic organizations for over Thrift Sale. Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. welcome. Visit www.montgomerycivic.org. At St. Francis Episcopal Church, 10033 River Road, THURSDAY/APRIL 12 Potomac. For the benefit of St. Francis’ outreach program Viver Brasil: Feet on the Ground. 35 Years and local charities. Items include: Clothing, furnishings, 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 to jewelry and books. Also a Children’s Shop and an Upscale $55. A cultural survey of Brazil with contemporary dance, Boutique. vibrant costumes and pulsating percussion. At the Music Patti LaBelle. Friday, March 30 and Saturday, March 31 at 8 Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. Visit www.strathmore.org or call 301-581-5100. 8 ❖ Potomac Almanac ❖ March 28 - April 3, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Spring Fun

MARCH 31 Potomac Arts Night. 6 p.m. Moderated by Dalton Delan followed by wine and cheese. Featuring Linda Pastan, Michael Blumenthal and Duo Concertone, Zino and Natasha Bogachek. At The Art Gallery of Potomac, 10107 River Road, in Potomac Village. Open Wednesday through Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. Visit www.PotomacArtists.org. APRIL 4 TO APRIL 29 DC NOW. Gallery B is pleased to present its seventh exhibition, DC NOW, curated by Morton Fine Art. DC NOW features new artworks by nationally renowned, Washington, D.C. based contemporary artists Maya Freelon Asante, Billy Colbert, Rosemary Feit Covey, Laurel Hausler and Victoria Shahern. The exhibit will be on display at Gallery B, located at 7700 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite E, Bethesda. Gallery hours are Wednesday – Sunday, 12-6pm. NOW THROUGH APRIL 9 Forces of Nature. Photoworks Gallery APRIL 7 AND 8 at Glen Echo Park presents Forces of Artist Sam Miller. Will display an array of landscapes, portraits and abstracts. An Nature, an exhibition of black and artist’s reception will be held Saturday, April 7 from 4 to 6 p.m. At the Yellow white photography. The show’s Barn Gallery at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. Glen Echo. images record the visual beauty of the forces of nature on the natural and man-made worlds. Saturdays, 1 sketchbooks of six talented glass [email protected]. p.m. - 4 p.m.; Sundays & Mondays, 1 students. Open Fridays, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. - 8 p.m. Artist Talk, March 24, 2 p.m., Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., APRIL 1 TO 29 p.m. - 3 p.m. Visit and Sundays, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Artist Artist Felisa Federman. Mixed www.glenechophotoworks.org or talk and reception, March 17, 4 p.m. media on canvas and paper. Artist’s email [email protected]. - 6 p.m. Call 301-634-2273 or visit reception is Sunday, April 1 from 3 to NOW THROUGH APRIL 14 www.artglasscenteratglenecho.org. 5 p.m. She is a resident artist at The Art Gallery of Potomac. At River Works by John Paton Davies Jr. A MARCH 31 TO APRIL 1 Road Unitarian Universalist Singular View: The Art and Words of Paintings by Kathy Byrnes. The Congregation, Fellowship Hall, 6301 John Paton Davies, Jr., an exhibit of Yellow Barn Studio, Glen Echo Park’s River Road, Bethesda; call 301-229- monoprints from the archives of the resident painting and drawing studio, 0400. American diplomat and artist. At the presents works by Kathy Byrnes in Mansion at Strathmore, 10701 the Yellow Barn Gallery. Saturdays APRIL 10 TO MAY 5 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda. Call and Sundays, 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Call Quietude. Paintings by Loriann Signori 301-581-5100 or visit 301-371-5593 or visit and New Work by Gallery Artists. www.strathmore.org. www.yellowbarnstudio.com. Artist’s reception will be Friday, April NOW THROUGH MARCH 31 13 from 6 to 9 p.m. A demonstration APRIL 1 TO 24 will be held Saturday, April 14 from Artists-In-Residence. Featuring Vian Multimedia Artists Showcased. 4 to 6 p.m. At Waverly Street Gallery, Shamounki Borchert, Perry Fowler, Free. The assemblage and works on 4600 East-West Highway, Bethesda. Gregory Lambert, Daniel Wise and paper of Carolyn Jean; fiber work Call 301-951-9441. Visit Deborah Jaffe. The five artists will be and rug hooking of Roslyn Logsdon; www.waverlystreetgallery.com painting, creating artwork and giving and fiber work by the Tuesday demonstrations during the month of Quilters will be showcased. Artist’s MAY 8 TO JUNE 2 March. At the Yellow Barn Stone reception is Sunday/April 1 from The Wondrous Lotus. Photographs Tower, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. The Bruce Swaim by Duncan Whitaker and New Work Echo. Visit: Quartet will perform between 2 and by Gallery Artists. Artist’s reception is www.yellowbarnstudio.com. 3 p.m. At Glenview Mansion Art Friday, May 11 from 6 to 9 p.m. At NOW THROUGH APRIL 7 Gallery, 603 Edmonston Drive, Waverly Street Gallery, 4600 East- Rockville. Visit West Highway, Bethesda. Call 301- Excavations and Negotiations in www.rockvillemd.gov/arts or contact 951-9441. Visit Clay. Ceramic vessels by Michael Julie Farrell at 240-314-8682 or www.waverlystreetgallery.com. Poness and New Work by Gallery Artists. An artist’s talk will be held Saturday, March 17 from 4 to 6 p.m. At Waverly Street Gallery, 4600 East- Theatre West Highway, Bethesda. Call 301- 951-9441. Visit www.waverlystreetgallery.com THROUGH APRIL 7 “Rapunzel.” Witch NOW THROUGH MARCH 31 Wartsmith wants a Mind’s Eye: A Vision of baby and, after Contemporary Art. Featuring bargaining for little contemporary paintings by Annapolis Rapunzel, must go artist John Bodkin. At Gallery B, to great lengths to 7700 Wisconsin Ave., Suite E, keep the growing Bethesda. Gallery hours are Tuesday girl out of the to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. hands of a handsome prince. NOW THROUGH APRIL 1 Thursdays & Emerging Glass Artists. Works by Fridays, 10 a.m. artists Bryan Avila, Ana B. and 11:30 a.m.; “Rapunzel” Chepelinsky, Sarah Gilliam-Kincaid, Saturdays & Margaret Halpin, Katherine Siena Sundays, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. . prove that the “easy way” isn’t Hubley and Karen Lerohl Wilson. At Tickets are $10/adults and always the right way. Thursdays & the Art Glass Center at Glen Echo, children. Recommended for Fridays, 10 and 11:30 a.m.; 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. PreK-Grade 4. Running time: 45 Saturdays & Sundays, 11:30 a.m. Reception is March 17 from 4 to 6 min. Presented by the Puppet and 1 p.m. Wednesdays at 11:30 p.m. Call 301-634-2273 or visit Co. Call 301-634-5380. Visit a.m. (May only). Tickets are $10/ www.artglasscenteratglenecho.org www.thepuppetco.org. adults and children. Recommended: K-Grade 6. NOW THROUGH APRIL 1 APRIL 12 TO JUNE 3 Running time: 45 minutes. Artist’s Journey. Art Glass Center at “Pinocchio.” The trials and Presented by the Puppet Co. Call Glen Echo Park presents Artist’s tribulations of the little live 301-634-5380. Visit Journey, an exhibition including puppet. Pinocchio’s adventures www.thepuppetco.org. pieces brought to life from the www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Potomac Almanac ❖ March 28 - April 3, 2012 ❖ 9 10 ❖ Potomac Almanac ❖ March 28 - April 3, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Bulletin Board OPEN HOUSES ONGOING The City of Rockville invites cre- IN POTOMAC ators of original crafts to participate in the Market Place Craft Festival during Hometown Holidays, May 26 through MARCH 31 & APRIL 1 27. More than 60,000 people attend Hometown Holidays each year. The Market Place Craft Festival jury will select artists to fill approximately 70 available booths for this event. The ap- plication deadline is Friday, April 6. All original crafts are eligible, including, but not limited to glass, fiber and fabric, pottery, and jewelry. Applications are available to download at Swann Daingerfield Penthouse $789,500 www.rockvillemd.gov/events/hth. Ac- A rare opportunity to live in the heart of Old Town, Alexandria. cepted applicants will be notified Friday, April 13. Crafters may apply for a 10' by The elegant, historic Swann Dangerfield condominium has a spacious 10' booth or a 10' by 20' booth. Booth 20ft x 13 ft. living room with 11 1/2 foot ceilings and marble fireplace, fees are $300 and $500 respectively; dining room with 2nd fireplace, kitchen with sunny breakfast area, electricity in the booth requires an ad- spacious 2nd bedroom. Large Master Bedroom, Master Bathroom and ditional fee of $50. Contact Caitlin Conville at [email protected] Dressing Room. Balcony overlooking courtyard garden. Elevator, or 240-314-8604. private parking and large storage area. 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Internet: [email protected] All listings due by Monday at 3 P.M. www.dbsanca-family.org www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Potomac Almanac ❖ March 28 - April 3, 2012 ❖ 11 Community Annual Seder Summit Entertains and Educates From Page 2

“We decided to have an event for guys “The Seder isn’t just to impart ways that make the Seder more meaningful,” said Mark Eidelman, event dinner, it’s a house holiday. organizer and senior volunteer at Beth When preparing the Seder Sholom. “It’s incredible the sense of community the event has created, people are think of everyone involved, loving it and coming out of the wood- work to take part.” it must speak to all levels.” The Seder Summit has become so

— Rabbi Nissan Antine Photo courtesy of popular following last year’s success that organizers were unable to accommodate all requests due to space restrictions. Nearly most observed rituals in the Jewish faith. 265 guests took part in the summit, with The Seder includes symbolic foods such as participants representing the spectrum of horseradish, which instills a physical sense Judaism, from orthodox to reform to those of bitterness, followed by the relief of who never attend synagogue. Matza, the bread of freedom.

Geoff Chesman “It’s definitely a guys night out, it’s a way “The Seder isn’t just dinner, it’s a house to bond around spirituality and camarade- holiday. When preparing the Seder think of rie with the broader community in ways we everyone involved, it must speak to all lev- might not otherwise have a chance,” said els,” said Antine. “It’s reliving history, in Rabbi Nissan Antine, who has served at Beth order to really understand jubilation you Sholom for the past five years. must know the depths of despair. When the Lessons from the summit included inno- Seder is complete it feels like you have just Rabbi Nissan Antine offers practical advice and innovative ideas on vative ways to present the Seder, one of the participated in the exodus from Egypt.” how to make the Seder come alive. Recommendations of 10 Wines for Upcoming Holiday

From Page 7 wine in need of time in bottle for a couple of years; it will drink well for 5-10 years. What Is a Kosher Wine? ies are family-owned and operated bou- Binyamina 2007 Merlot Reserve Kosher wines follow much the same processes tique wineries in the Galilee, the Judean Galilee ($20) 91 and techniques as most modern wineries employ. However, there are a series of kosher or kashrut Hills and elsewhere who are producing This is a terrific Merlot offering ripe plum requirements in both the vineyard and winery small quantities of handcrafted wines. Photo Contributed fruit and toasted oak aromas on the nose which must be adhered to and certified by the Israel wines are being made by talented and a soft lush palate with a velvet texture, appropriate authorities/rabbi in order for a wine winemakers, many trained at UC Davis in medium weight and perfect balance. The to be Kashrut or Kosher. In brief, to be considered Kosher, Sabbath-observant Jews must be California, others in France and Australia. tannins are soft and round, and the finish involved in the entire winemaking process and Many are passionate and aim to produce is long and elegant. Merlot is certainly one all the equipment, tools and winemaking storage wines that are uniquely Israeli, reflecting of the top wines being produced by facilities must be kosher. A wine described as “kosher for Passover” must have been kept free their special terroir. Israeli wineries produce Binyamina in the Reserve series. from contact with grain, bread and dough. a wide variety of single varietals and blends. Tulip 2007 Mostly Shiraz Upper Unlike ordinary kosher wines, mevushal wines Mike Potashnik and Don Winkler of Galilee ($26) 91 can be handled and served by non-Jews. the International Wine Review. The Tulip Shiraz is a delicious blend of However, kashrut law stipulates that for a wine Tasting Notes to be considered mevushal, it must be heated to Syrah (65 percent), Cabernet Sauvignon 185˚ F. Whereas in ancient times, mevushal And Ratings is un-oaked but has excellent texture and (35 percent), and Petit Verdot (5 percent). wines were boiled, these days they are flash acidity that extends through to a delightful It has a spicy cedar and blackberry liqueur pasteurized. Under this process, after the grapes WHITE WINES finish. nose. Aged for 14 months in 50 percent are crushed, and before fermentation, the temperature of the liquid/must is rapidly raised Gamla 2010 Chardonnay Reserve French and 50 percent American oak, it of- Galilee ($21) 89+ for under a minute and then quickly “in a flash” RED WINES fers a lovely palate of blackberry fruit, toast are chilled down. Aromatic and fragrant on the nose, the Psagot 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon and ripe tannins. Beautifully put together. 2010 Chardonnay displays clean and crisp Judean Hills ($30) 91 Psagot 2009 Edom Judean Hills age-worthy wines from the principal vine- melon fruit, excellent acidity and freshness, The 2009 Psagot exhibits an opaque ruby ($35) 92+ yard in the Forest at 900-1000 meters, it and light toasted oak. It is beautifully bal- purple color and aromas of black currants, Edom is composed of 61 percent Cabernet spends15 months in about 35 percent new anced and flavorful with a pleasant easy black cherry and toasted oak. Aged in Sauvignon, 17 percent Cabernet Franc, 15 French oak. Medium-bodied, it boasts dark drinking finish. French barriques for 13 months, it reveals percent Petit Verdot and 7 percent Merlot. cassis, black licorice and a floral bouquet. Golan Heights Winery Yarden 2009 rich and concentrated black fruit and earth Opaque ruby in color, it is aged for 14 On the palate, it reveals structured flavors Chardonnay Odem Vineyard Gali- flavors on the palate with spice notes. The months in French oak barrels, and has at- with lots of black fruit, but still a bit closed lee ($22) 89 wine is nicely balanced and structured with tractive aromas of pure black currant and (compared to the 2007 at this stage of de- The Chardonnay Odem Vineyard exhib- soft round tannins and a persistent finish. red berry fruit, vanilla and sweet oak notes. velopment) and needs 6-8 years of cellaring its a golden color with light tropical fruit It is drinkable now but will be even better On the attack it is soft with a velvet smooth for peak drinking. Excellent promise. flavors. Barrel fermented, it reveals good in a year or two and looks to have good mouth feel, and reveals an elegant and re- Dalton Winery 2009 Zinfandel constraint in the use of oak. The palate is aging potential. strained palate with silky tannins. This is a Upper Galilee ($25) 91 nice and creamy with notes of smoke and Segal’s 2009 Cabernet Sauvgnon gorgeous wine which tastes terrific now and The 2009 Zinfandel from Dalton’s Mount honeyed notes. Dishon Galilee ($20) 91 will improve in the bottle. Meron Vineyard displays a medium ruby Flam 2010 Blanc Judean Hills Dark ruby in color, this bottling exhibits Yatir 2008 Yatir Forest Judean Hills color and aromas of ripe plum and black- ($35) 89 peppery black and red fruit and big flavor ($75) 92 berry. It boasts a softly textured palate of The 2010 Blanc is a blend of 67 percent concentration with good acidity and per- The 2008 Forest is an opaque black ruby ripe fruit, cedar, round tannins and a firm Sauvignon Blanc and 33 percent fect balance. The wine is crushed in small colored blend of 58 percent Cabernet finish. A delicious wine. Chardonnay. It offers fresh and fragrant lots and fermented on the skins for 34 days Sauvignon, 32 percent Petit Verdot, 5 per- For more recommendations on Kosher wines aromas of melon and orchard fruit followed with gentle pump overs, followed by aging cent Merlot, 3 percent Malbec and 2 per- by crisp mouth filling fruit on the palate. It from the International Wine Review, visit www.i- in French oak for 20 months. This is a big cent Cabernet Franc. Always a selection of winereview.com. 12 ❖ Potomac Almanac ❖ March 28 - April 3, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Business Web Designer Assists Apparel Store Local expert builds athletic wear website. By Susan Belford The Almanac

ildwood’s Bella Vestiti Wgolf and tennis clothing store is just a short drive away from Potomac. But now, it is no further than one’s fin- gertips. Potomac’s Deb Dager of Deb D Web Creations has designed www.bv-golf-tennis.com which makes shopping easy and gives sports enthusiasts the opportunity to view and purchase golf and ten- Kirsten Butterfield and Debbie Dager nis apparel and gifts. Bella Vestiti owner Kiersten Butterfield opened the Sandbaggers, Sesto Meucci and Aerogreen make a store in 2004 to provide stylish tennis and golf wear fashion statement both on and off the course. to her customers. Butterfield has always had a ca- Shipping is free for items ordered on-line but they reer in sales and marketing, but because she was a can be returned to the store for full refund. The store tennis player and golfer, she spotted a need to bring is located at 10259 Old Georgetown Road in fashion into sport. “I seek out styles that are both Bethesda’s Wildwood Shopping Center and the phone functional and fashionable. I buy clothes made with number is 301-897-2777. the new technical fabrics. They contain SPF, lycra, Located in Potomac, Deb D Web Creations is a web and spandex. They are cool, comfortable, easy to design and development company which provides move in — and very packable for travel,” she said. custom websites to promote on-line business for in- “Our sports clothes translate into everyday life. They dividuals and corporations in the local area and easily go from the court or course to a luncheon, on around the country. They build attractive and func- a plane — to a meeting or anywhere.” tional websites and provide search engine optimiza- Dager and Butterfield discovered one another when tion for improving the volume or quality of traffic to they were introduced by close friends. “I was look- a website from search engines. ing for someone to build and maintain my website,” “I started my company three years ago because web said Butterfield. “I met Debbie and realized that she design is a passion for me,” said Dager. She has a is an expert in web design and could facilitate all of degree in computer science and 15 years of experi- it. Since she plays tennis and a little golf, she could ence with the Raytheon Corporation. Her clients in- also advise me on what athletic women are looking clude retail companies, accounting and architecture for. The website is perfect but since it is ever-chang- firms, sporting organizations and religious organi- ing, I needed someone who could stay on top of the zations, home and garden businesses, information changes and maintain it. We offer over 1,000 items sharing organizations and not-for-profit companies. on our website; thus, it always needs to be kept up- “Some interesting clients include Symmetry Turf who to-date.” installed the artificial turf for the Baltimore Ravens In addition to golf and tennis clothes, both the store and Mixed Healing Arts which combines acupunc- and the website feature Brighton belts, colorful floppy ture, chiropractic, massage, physical therapy, energy sun hats, stylish socks, visors and golf umbrellas. work, and medical care to treat pain, rehabilitate They stock Jamie Sadock, Donna Karen, Ralph injuries, enhance sports performance and create well- Lauren, Bolle, GG Blue, Fila, Tail, Nike and many being,” she said. Dager can be reached via e-mail at other clothing lines. Golf shoes by Walter Genuin, [email protected] or at 301-219-7826.

Church Hosts Nearly New Thrift Sale or the benefit of St. Francis Episcopal 10033 River Road, Friday, March 30, 8 a.m.-4 F Church’s outreach program and local chari- p.m. and Saturday, March 31, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. There ties, a thrift sale offering clothing, furnish- will also be a Children’s Shop and an Upscale ings, jewelry and books will be held at the church, Boutique.

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From Page 5 Potomac. Tendai A. M’ndange-Pfupfu was Sciences. Han is from North Potomac, ❖ Casey Ebner, a resident of named to the dean’s list at Colby College and is a doctor of pharmacy student. Potomac. in Waterville, Maine, for outstanding ❖ Elizabeth Kaufman, a resident academic achievement during the fall The following residents have been of Potomac. semester of the 2011-12 year. named to the Cornell University College ❖ Samantha Miller, a resident of A member of the Class of 2013, he is of Arts and Sciences’ Dean’s List for Fall Potomac. the son of Tamburai M’ndange-Pfupfu Semester 2011: ❖ Natalie Raps, a resident of and Laura Rubinstein of Potomac, and ❖ Laura Ardila, a resident of Potomac. is majoring in economics with a concen- Potomac. ❖ Nathaniel Rosen, a resident of tration in financial markets at Colby. He ❖ Jodie Chang, a resident of Potomac. attended Sidwell Friends School. 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14 ❖ Potomac Almanac ❖ March 28 - April 3, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Potomac Almanac Sports Editor Jon Roetman 703-224-3015 or [email protected] Sports See www.potomacalmanac.com Attackers Leonard, Dubick Lead Churchill Lax to Victory Duo combines for 10 goals in season- opening win against The Heights.

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ophomore midfielder Matt Moshyedi found the net first dur- S ing Churchill’s season-opening Harvey Levine offensive outburst. Senior midfielder Cameron Moshyedi applied the finishing touch. Junior attacker Matt Leonard scored a team-high six goals and freshman attacker Louis Dubick tallied four /The Almanac in his first varsity game. The Churchill boys’ lacrosse team, loaded with goal-scoring threats of all ages, took the first step in a season of high expecta- tions, beating The Heights 16-6 on March 22 on the campus of the Potomac private Churchill junior attacker Matt In his first varsity game, Churchill Cameron Moshyedi is a senior school. The Bulldogs led 7-0 after one quar- Leonard scored a team-high six freshman Louis Dubick scored four captain for the Churchill boys’ ter and scored the game’s first eight goals. goals in a season-opening win goals. lacrosse team. When it was over, six different Churchill against The Heights on March 22. players had found the net at least once. step on people. Even more impressive those kids know you’re here to play. … [As The Bulldogs entered the 2011 play- to me is he gets his hands free for the an older player], you want to make [a fresh- offs as the No. 2 seed in the 4A-3A West “We think we have a chance shot so quick. They talk about that quick man] feel welcome, but you want to make Region, but lost to Wootton in the semi- release in football for quarterbacks; he’s sure he earns his varsity spot.” finals for the second consecutive year. to make some noise. … We’re got a quick release shooting the ball. Dubick exudes confidence when talking With a strong group of returning play- much more fluid, we have a You don’t realize he’s shooting until the about his place on the team and said his ers, Churchill has its sights set high in ball is already past you.” teammates have treated him well. 2012. much higher lax IQ this year Churchill’s second-leading scorer in “I think they know I belong and I know “We think we have a chance to make the season opener was the newcomer that I belong,” Dubick said. “That’s just how some noise,” head coach Jeff Fritz said. — understanding game Dubick, who netted three of the Bull- I play — with a chip on my shoulder every “… We’re much more fluid, we have a dogs’ first eight goals. time. I think that I’m the best player out much higher lax IQ this year — under- situations a lot better. When Fritz spoke highly of Dubick’s ability. there, no matter what.” standing game situations a lot better. “Louis is a once-in-a-career kind of Matt Moshyedi scored three goals for When the game gets tight or when it gets the game gets tight or when it player,” the coach said. “He’s a sensa- Churchill. Cameron Moshyedi and senior late in the game, we’re much smarter tional freshman. He’s got so much up- midfielders Ricky Morse and Spencer Ralph with the ball.” gets late in the game, we’re side. I’m very pleased that he’s here.” each scored one. Leonard, who is orally committed to much smarter with the ball.” Two years ago, Leonard was a fresh- Cameron Moshyedi, Ralph and senior Towson, is one of the Bulldogs’ top of- man on the varsity. Now he’s a veteran defenders Tyler Wooster and Bryan Morritt fensive threats. The third-year varsity — Churchill boys’ lacrosse coach Jeff Fritz giving advice. are team captains. athlete scored three goals in each half “You definitely have to be part of the Churchill followed the win against The against The Heights, including one in the “Matt’s playing very well right now,” Fritz team first before you put yourself above Heights with a 15-2 victory against Blake closing seconds of the second quarter to give said. “… He shoots extremely well, he’s very others as a freshman,” Leonard said about on March 24. The Bulldogs will host Paint Churchill an 11-3 halftime lead. shifty, he gets a great first move and gets a pointers given to Dubick. “You want to let Branch at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 29. Sports Briefs run while walking one and striking out eight championships and reached the state cham- in 2010 and 2011. From 2009-2011, the Whitman Baseball in five innings. pionship game in 2007 and 2010. Bulldogs compiled a 42-5 record and Beats Poolesville, Castagnetti had two hits. Wootton will travel to face Quince Or- reached the 4A-3A West Region final Whitman will travel to face Sherwood at chard at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 28. each year, winning twice. Blair 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 29. Churchill will host Paint Branch at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 28. The Whitman baseball team won its Churchill Girls’ first two games of the season, beating Wootton Boys’ Poolesville, 7-0, on March 21 and Blair, Lax Starts 2-1 Whitman Girls’ 8-2, on March 23. Lax Wins 2 of 3 The Churchill girls’ lacrosse team opened Pitcher Ryan McGill earned the win The Wootton boy’s lacrosse team defeated the 2012 season with a 13-9 win against Lax Starts 1-1 against Poolesville, allowing six hits Montgomery County foes Sherwood and Bullis on March 21 and an 18-16 victory The Whitman girls’ lacrosse team lost while striking out two and walking none Clarksburg in the first week of the season, against Blake on March 23 before suffering to Sherwood and beat Magruder to be- over six shutout innings. but suffered a 17-3 loss to Washington, D.C., a 16-7 loss to Damascus on March 26. gin the 2012 season. Pat Hisle went 3-for-3 with a pair of private school Gonzaga on March 24. Monday’s loss to Damascus was The Vikings defeated Magruder 18-6 RBIs. McGill and Andrew Castagnetti The Patriots beat Sherwood 10-7 on Churchill’s first loss to a Montgomery on March 22 and suffered a 16-3 loss to each had two hits. March 21 and Clarksburg 17-3 on March County opponent since the Bulldogs lost to Sherwood on March 24. Michael Flack earned the win against 26. the Hornets on April 30, 2010. Whitman will host Clarksburg on Blair, allowing one hit and one unearned Wootton has won six consecutive region Churchill reached the state tournament March 29.

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