THE GAZETTE
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Gaithersburg father and son have been on the run for 16 years PEOPLE & PL ACES SYLVIA CARIGNAN
A father-son team from Gaithersburg has been recognized by the city for running marathons on every continent, including Antarctica. In 1997, Gordon Borkat offered to take his Jarrod on a trip to New Zealand and Japan, but only if Jarrod agreed to run a marathon. Since then, they have run with zebras and elephants in Kenya and penguins in Antarctica. They also have run in Hawaii and Rio de Janeiro and scaled the Great Wall of China. The Borkats received a proclamation Aug. 19 from Gaithersburg Mayor Sidney Katz, who said their accomplishment demonstrates a commitment to “fitness, family and community.” The proclamation designated Aug. 19, 2013, as “Jarrod and Gordon Borkat Day” in Gaithersburg. Jarrod said his worldwide journey was a unique experience. He and his father have become part of the Seven Continent Club, for runners who have completed a marathon on each continent. “A lot of people ask, ‘What’s important to you in life?’” Jarrod said. “Family, travel, spending time with friends and being fit.” Running with his father gave him the opportunity to connect all four, he said. “It’s been a fantastic 13 years,” Jarrod said. “It’s something that I will take with me for the rest of my life.”
Hospice Caring receives $6,000 grant Hospice Caring of Gaithersburg is the first regional grant
recipient from the eWomen Network Foundation. The foundation presents grants to nonprofits with initia-
tives for the health, wellness and safety of women and children in need. Hospice Caring received $6,000. The foundation recognized Hospice Caring for its nonmedical support services for those who are facing life-threatening illness or grieving the death of a loved one.
Story contest open to high school students The Gaithersburg Book Festival is hosting its fourth annual short story contest for high school students. The contest is open to students in grades 9 through 12 at a public, private or home school in Maryland, Virginia or Washington. Story submissions must start with one of the three lines provided by author Jon Methven at gaithersburgbookfestival. org. Stories must be no longer than 1,000 words and are due at midnight Feb. 21. Up to 12 short stories will be chosen as finalists. The first-, second- and third-place winners will be announced May 17 at the book festival. The winners will receive gift certificates, courtesy of Johns Hopkins University’s Montgomery County campus. The first-place winner will receive $100.
Motorcycle show includes rescue demonstrations America’s Capital Chapter of Nam Knights Motorcycle Club will host Emergency Services Appreciation Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 7. The motorcycle show, with Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service demonstrations and junior firefighter training, will be held at Battley Cycles at 7830 Airpark Road, Gaithersburg. The show is open to owners with bikes of all makes and models. Trophies will be awarded in the following categories: Best Custom, Best in Show, Best Sport, Best Touring, Best Oldie but Goodie and Best Paint. Entrants should arrive by 11 a.m. Judging will begin at 1 p.m. Admission is free and there is no entry fee for the motorcycle show. Free food and balloon sculptures will be available. Country music will be provided by Sweetwater Band. Donations will be accepted to support Nam Knight charities, which support emergency services personnel and their families when in need.
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Nam Knights’ mission is, in part, to honor the memory of U.S. veterans and police officers who have died while on duty, according to the nonprofit’s website. For more information, contact the Capital Chapter at 301919-1460.
Arts Barn hosts ‘Jungle Book’ musical The Arts Barn will host children’s performances of Disney’s “The Jungle Book” starting Sept. 7. The weekend performances are a Kensington Arts Theatre Second Stage production. Shows will be held at 11 a.m.
and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Sept. 22. Tickest cost $16 for Gaithersburg residents, $18 for nonresidents and $9 for students through grade 12. The Arts Barn is at 311 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg. For more information, call 301-2586394 or visit gaithersburgmd. gov/theater.
Campus congrats Joseph Ryan of Gaithersburg received three awards from the State University of New York at Fredonia: a $5,000 President’s Out-of-State Scholarship, a $3,500 Residence Life Scholarship and a $1,500 honors schol-
Labor Day closures across Montgomery County Many offices and facilities across the county will close or reduce open hours Monday for Labor Day. All Montgomery County government offices and libraries are closed all day as well as Montgomery County Public Schools administrative offices, state offices and courts. Parking is free at public garages, lots and curbside meters, and Ride On, Metrobus and Metrorail will follow Sunday schedules. The TRiPS Commuter Stores in Silver Spring and Friendship heights will not open. Metro Red Line stops Silver Spring, Takoma and Brookland will be closed for repairs from 10 p.m. Friday until 1 a.m. Tuesday. WMATA plans to offer
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Gordon Borkat (left) and his son Jarrod accept proclamations from Gaithersburg Mayor Sidney Katz on Aug. 19 at city hall.
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arship. Ryan, who graduated this year from Gaithersburg High School, plans to study music education at Fredonia.
Literacy council seeks volunteers The Literacy Council of Montgomery County will hold information sessions for volunteers interested in helping adults learn to read, write or speak English from 10:30 a.m. to noon Friday and from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Rockville Library, 21 Maryland Ave. After completing orientation, volunteers can select a two-part training session that fits their schedules. No foreign language skills are necessary. Tutors work one-on-one or with small groups, and typically meet with students in libraries or community centers at mutually convenient times. For details call 301-6100030, email info@literacycouncilmcmd.org, or visit literacycouncilmcmd.org.
DEATHS Robert A. Schaaf Robert “Rob” A. Schaaf of Rockville died July 9, 2013. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery in Akron, Ohio.
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