Olneygaz 081413 by The Gazette

FOUR-DIMENSIONAL

VisArts exhibits combine divergent styles, views. A-11

The Gazette OLNEY

DAILY UPDATES ONLINE www.gazette.net

Wednesday, August 14, 2013

25 cents

Big ﬁsh, big bucks for area anglers Crew catches ﬁrst-place white marlin in Ocean City tourney n

TERRI HOGAN STAFF WRITER

PHOTOS BY DAN GROSS/THE GAZETTE

Maryland amusement ride inspector Chad Georg (right) walks through the funhouse with ride supervisor Stephen Bergeron at the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair on Thursday.

BEFORE THE THRILLS,

n BY

Safetyﬁrst

Ride inspector says mechanical failures are rare

KATE S. ALEXANDER

STAFF WRITER

efore thousands of fairgoers hop on the Ferris wheel or enter the funhouse at the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair, inspectors spend days combing over every midway ride to ensure each is in safe working order. Maryland’s Department of Labor Licensing and Regulation conducts about 6,000 ride inspections each year to ensure the safety of Marylanders who use amusement rides, said Rob Gavel, supervisor of the department’s Amusement Ride Safety Unit. State inspectors arrived at the Montgomery County Agricultural Fairgrounds on Aug. 5, when most rides were still in transport trailers.

“When they are like that, you get to see the rides ... parts of the rides you don’t get to see once they are fully assembled,” Gavel said. Gavel spoke Thursday as his team was ﬁnishing inspections in advance of Friday’s opening. Inspectors checked for proper assembly, that the foundation of each ride was secure, that the nuts and bolts holding rides together were properly torqued, that all pins were in place and that safety devices worked. Each ride also was turned on and run to ensure proper speeds and that fences were in the correct place, he said. “We have to see it run before we put a certiﬁcate on it,” Gavel said. Gavel said no major issues or concerns were found among the approxi-

Women wielded crosscut saws, hot saws and axes for performances

Montgomery College introduces ﬁrst ‘massive open online course’ n

BY KARA ROSE STAFF WRITER

The Lumberjills chopped, sawed and rolled their way into the 65th Montgomery County Agricultural Fair for the ﬁrst time on Friday.

NEWS

POLICE LINK FRAUD CASES North Bethesda crimes took place at same shopping center.

A-4

LINDSAY A. POWERS STAFF WRITER

Maryland amusement ride inspector Chad Georg checks over the funhouse at the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair on Thursday. n Visit our website for more stories and photo galleries

See SAFETY, Page A-10

The four women donned black and pink T-shirts that read “Chics With Axes” and competed in a series of events against each other during the 30-minute performance, including hot saws, crosscut saws, ax throwing, wood carving, the underhand chop and log rolling. The women are part of Timber Tina’s World Champion Lumberjills, which travels throughout North America

competing and performing. The crew is the first all-women’s logging sport entertainers. The group was started about 18 years ago, and the women do their own set-up and tear-down for the show. Patty Christinat of Connecticut served as an emcee for the performance. She ﬁrst took an interest in logging sports when she joined her woodsman team in college in Maine. Christinat

competed at a collegiate level for about two years before joining the professional circuit, which she has been in for the past seven years. She said she was drawn to the hobby because of how unique it is. Christinat said it is empowering to chop through a piece of wood. Her favorite event is the underhanded chop where she

See LUMBERJILLS, Page A-10

SPORTS

A WHOLE NEW REALITY Coaches say there has been an increase in high school athletes transferring to new schools.

B-1

Automotive Calendar Celebrations Classiﬁed Community News Entertainment Opinion Sports Please

RECYCLE

See FISH, Page A-10

Online, in class

ONLINE: www.gazette.net/mocofair

Lumberjills bust their chops at county fair n

On day two of fishing, 37 minutes of reeling led to $1.2 million in prize money. An 83-pound white marlin put local anglers Mike McCarthy of Brinklow and Bill Britt of Sandy Spring and the rest of the crew aboard the OdinSpear in first place in the 40th annual White Marlin Open, known as the world’s largest billfish tournament. The tournament took place Aug. 5-9 in Ocean City. According to www.whitemarlinopen.com, 262 boats were entered, with prize money totaling more than $2.4 million. There are categories for blue marlin, tuna, dolphin, wahoo and shark, but the white marlin is the prized fish of the tournament.

“The white marlin is the premier catch,” McCarthy said. “That is because there are fewer of the species, and it is very difﬁcult to hook them.” McCarthy, Britt and friends hauled in the winning white marlin, weighing 83 pounds, which earned them $1,201,742.93. They also had the second-place wahoo, weighing in at 66 pounds, and worth $20,588.33. McCarthy said the crew gets 30 percent of the winnings. The six anglers will divide the rest, which comes to about $145,000 each. He said that everyone was happy with their cut. He plans to use his share to pay for his children’s college tuitions. Britt planned to do the same. “With two kids in college, this will certainly come in handy,” he said. The two local men were onboard OdinSpear, along with friends with whom they

Montgomery College is offering a new English prep class with no price tag, no class-size limit and only one prerequisite: an Internet connection. Joining in a growing group of colleges offering such a course, and setting out as the ﬁrst community college in Maryland to produce its own, Montgomery College has added its first massive open online course (MOOC) — an English prep class that is, as the name would suggest, pretty big and completely open. “It’s free and available to anyone in the world who has Internet access,” said Emily Rosado, an associate professor at the college who will lead the online course involving video lectures, assigned readings and discussion boards. “MOOCs are kind of all the rage right now,” she said. Rosado said she has experience teaching several English classes, including freshmen English, introduc-

tion to literature and introduction to journalism — but this class represents a large jump for her in terms of class size. “It’s a little scary,” she said. As of Monday, about 215 students were enrolled, including people living in England, New Zealand and the United Arab Emirates. The college also plans to reach out to high school students in Montgomery County Public Schools, Rosado said. While she said it is exciting to have international students, Rosado said the college wants especially to offer Montgomery County and other Maryland students a class that can help students avoid remedial classes and ensure they ﬁnish their degree. The class is aimed toward preparing a student for a college-level English course, whether it’s a person who has been out of school for a while, someone in the military testing out an online course or a high school student looking for some extra preparation before heading to college, she said. Students at the college

See ONLINE, Page A-10

B-13 A-2 B-7 B-10 A-4 A-11 A-8 B-1

Check out our Services Directory ADVERTISING INSIDE B SECTION

1889693

THE GAZETTE

Page A-2

Wednesday, August 14, 2013 o

1894709

EVENTS EVENTS

GALLERY

Send items at least two weeks in advance of the paper in which you would like them to appear. Go to calendar.gazette.net and click on the submit button. Questions? Call 301-670-2078.

Hannah Adkins, 16, of Laytonsville is crowned 2013 Fair Queen at the county fair. Go to clicked .Gazette.net.

in Music.” $30-$40, includes book. 301-2370767.

Olé!

THURSDAY, AUG. 15 Full Moon Club: Blue Sturgeon Moon, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Brookside Nature Center, 1400 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton. Take a short hike through the meadows and woods. $5. Register at www.parkpass.org. 40 Dollar Fine, 7:30-10:30 p.m., The Golden Bull, 7 Dalamar St., Gaithersburg. A mix of alternative country, roots rock and swing. $8. events@golden-bull.com.

FRIDAY, AUG. 16

A&E The Brews Brothers shed light on the world of hops and beer.

For more on your community, visit www.gazette.net

Storytime: Fish Swim, 1-1:45 p.m., Meadowside Nature Center, Lake Needwood Boathouse, 15700 Needwood Lake Circle, Derwood. Take a storytime cruise around the lake. $2 per adult, $6 per child. Register at www.parkpass. org. Twilight Trek, 7:30 p.m., Seneca Creek State Park, 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg. A relaxing hike to look for animals. Free. scspnaturalist@gmail.com. Jr. Cline and The Recliners, 7:30-10:30 p.m., The Golden Bull, 7 Dalamar St., Gaithersburg. $8. events@golden-bull.com.

Owls, Hawks and Eagle Lunchtime and Talk,

ANTON KOSHKAREV PHOTOGRAPHY

FRI

Rooftop Live, 155 Gibbs St., Rockville. Blues concert for age 21 and up. $10. nicole@ rockvillerooftoplive.com.

SUN

Carl Henn Millennium Trail Bike Ride, 10 a.m.-noon, Lin-

coln Park Community Center, 357 Frederick Ave., Rockville. A 10.6-mile loop around Rockville for all ages. Free. rockvillebikerides@gmail.com.

MORE INTERACTIVE CALENDAR ITEMS AT WWW.GAZETTE.NET

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 14 Making the Most of a Networking Event, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Maryland Women’s Business Center, 95 Monroe St., Rockville. Strategies to use before, during and after a conference or

networking event. $25. 301-315-8096. Tyke Hikes: Our Finned Friends, 10:30-11:15 a.m., Meadowside Nature Center, 5100 Meadowside Lane, Rockville. Hear a story, take a nature hike and make a craft to take home. $5. Register at www.parkpass.org.

Vintage Flicks: “The Adventures of Robin Hood,” 6:30 p.m., Damascus United Methodist

Church, 9700 New Church St. Free. 301-2530022. Fire Without Matches, 7-8 p.m., Brookside Nature Center, 1400 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton. Learn how early people made ﬁre. $5. Register at www.parkpass.org. An Evening with Music Legend Ricky Skaggs, 7-9 p.m., Rosborough Cultural Arts

Liz talks shelf life in the quest for beverage knowledge.

noon-12:30 p.m., Meadowside Nature Center, 5100 Meadowside Lane, Rockville. Observe the birds during their feeding time and ask questions. Free. 301-258-4030. Crab Feast, 7:30 p.m., Rockville Rooftop Live, 155 Gibbs St., sixth ﬂoor. Crabs and sides, with live music and an art project. $80. www. visartsatrockville.org.

WeekendWeather

SUNDAY, AUG. 18

BestBets The Morrison Brothers Band, 6:30 p.m., Rockville

Is it safe to drink bottled water after its expiration date?

LIZ CRENSHAW

SATURDAY, AUG. 17

Cirque Italia returns to Montgomery County with performances Thursday through Sunday at the Takoma Academy in Takoma Park. Pictured above is the Matador. Visit www.cirqueitalia.com.

ConsumerWatch

Center at Asbury Methodist Village, 301 Odenhal Ave., Gaithersburg. Skaggs will share stories from his memoir, “Kentucky Traveler: My Life

Discover Dragonflies, 11 a.m., Seneca Creek State Park, 11950 Clopper Drive, Gaithersburg. Join the naturalist for a brief hike to spot live dragonflies and damselflies around the park. Free. scspnaturalist@gmail.com. Crab Feast, 2-5 p.m., Rockville Moose Lodge 1540, 13755 Travilah Road, Rockville. $35 for allyou-can-eat crabs; $12 for fried chicken and side dishes, not including crabs. 301-424-2453. Storytime: Nature Music, 3-3:30 p.m., Brookside Nature Center, 1400 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton. Listen to a story about wild animals. Free. Register at www.parkpass.org.

The weekend’s a mixed bag — grab some sun when you can.

FRIDAY

TUESDAY, AUG. 20 Five Steps to Super Proﬁts, 10 a.m.-12:30

p.m., Maryland Women’s Business Center, 95 Monroe St., Rockville. Proﬁt-increasing strategies. $15. 301-315-8096. Volunteer Open House, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Gaithersburg Upcounty Senior Center, 80 Bureau Drive. Interages seeks adults 50 or older to work with preschoolers through high-schoolers. Free. 301-949-3551.

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

Get complete, current weather information at NBCWashington.com

GAZETTE CONTACTS The Gazette – 9030 Comprint Court | Gaithersburg, MD 20877 Main phone: 301-948-3120 | Circulation: 301-670-7350

DAVIDUS CIGARS HAS DAVIDUS MOVED •

We’re closer than you think.

HUGE DELUXE DIAMOND DIAMOND CROWN CIGAR LOUNGE LOUNGE • HI-DEFINITION HI-DEFINITION TELEVISIONS TELEVISIONS COMPLIMENTARY COMPLIMENT COMPLIME NTAR ARY Y WIRELESS INTERNET INTERNET INT ERNET • REALLY REALLY COMFORTABLE COMFORTABLE LEATHER LEATHER CHAIRS • CIGAR GIFT PACKS PACKS • GIFT CERTIFICATES CERTIF CERT IFICAT ICATES ES

ASHTON

1906836

COUPON

20% OFF

ANY CIGAR PURCHASE A ATT OUR NEW ASHTON STORE ONLY Expires 9/30/13

3 01 301-260-0788 01-260-07 -260-0788 88 WWW.DA WWW. WWW.DAVIDUS.COM DAVIDUS. VIDUS.COM COM

Annapolis Annapol Ann apolis is • Ell Elli Ellicott icott City City • FFrederick rederi rede rick ck • G Gaithersburg aithers aithe rsbu burg rg • Olney • Re Reiste Reisterstown isterstown rstown • R Rockville ock ckvi ville lle • U Urbana rbana • W Westminster estmin stminster ster

1906835

25 Olney -Sand - Sandyy Spring -Sandy S pring Rd at th thee Ashto A Ashton shton n Village Vi llag Vill agee Center 108 & New Hampshire H Hampshir ampshiree Ave.

“A roll with a hole is not a bagel” bagel” Get 6 FREE Buy 12 Bagels Buy 6 Bagels

Get 3 FREE

Not valid with any other offers. With coupon only. Expires 9-30-13

OLNEY

“The Neighborhood Meeting Place” 3490 Olney-Laytonsville Rd. • 301-570-4048

People come see me for my good rates... they stay for my good neighbor service! Tim Breidenstein, Agent 2939-B Rte 108 Olney, MD 301-774-7144

Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there.® statefarm.comTM

Statefarm Insurance Companies Home Offices:Bloomington, Illinois

“The Olney Professional Park”

AUTO • LIFE • HOME • HEALTH

1907524

get a regular coffee for FREE

We prepare our dough daily and bake them fresh throughout the day. Come taste the difference.

1906861

Buy Any Egg Sandwich,

1842578

Not valid with any other offers. With coupon only. Expires 9-30-13

Begin to prepare for a potential disaster before it happens by crate-training your dog and practicing evacuation drills in the car. Designate neighbors who can help you transport multiple animals if you have just one small car.

Brookeville Animal Hospital 22201 Georgia Avenue

301-774-9698 1906814

1906837

www.stjes.org

THE GAZETTE

Wednesday, August 14, 2013 o

Page A-3

Mort’s paintings reach new heights at Air and Space Museum TERRI HOGAN

Acclaimed artist Greg Mort’s portrait of Carl Sagan is

on display at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Air and Space Museum, as part of its new “High Art — A Decade of Collecting” exhibit. “As an amateur astronomer, I am greatly honored to have Sagan’s portrait, who is one of my heroes, included in this major exhibition at the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum,” Mort said. “Hopefully it will serve as a reminder of the excitement he inspired about science and space exploration.” Mort, of Ashton, painted the portrait nine years ago, and it was accepted into the museum’s collection in 2004. It is one of 50 paintings in the exhibit, which features a collection of paintings acquired by the museum and Smithsonian during the past decade. The portrait’s creation started with Mort’s chance meeting with Sagan’s widow, Ann Druyan, at a White House event. That led to the portrait commission and ended with several of Sagan’s family members going to Mort’s Maine studio for the unveiling and approval. Although several of Mort’s other paintings are at the National Air and Space Museum as part of its permanent display, he said this is a special thrill. The portrait has been under consideration by the U.S. Postal Service to become a stamp honoring Sagan. “High Art” opened July 26 and runs until December. Mort also was honored when his 2008 oil painting “One World” was recently moved from the U.S. Embassy at the U.N. in New York City to the White House. “It is a huge honor to have my ‘One World’ painting move from the U.N. to the White House,” Mort said. “My hope is that ‘One World’ will continue to send a special environmental message and build awareness about humanities shared responsibility.” Fifty years ago, President John F. Kennedy formalized the Art in Embassies program, which has helped lead to exhi-

Theater CEO is honored Amy Marshall, managing director of the Olney Theatre Center, has been named a 2013 Most Admired CEO winner by The Daily Record. The newspaper award recognizes Maryland business executives for their professional accomplishments, community involvement and commitment to inspiring change. Marshall also was nominated for the 2013 Greater Olney-Sandy Spring Athena Award, in recognition of her success in expanding the theater’s artistic and business development.

Golf tournament for the sake of Happiness Col. Zadok A. Magruder High School of Rockville will host Golf Fore a Cause, a tournament to beneﬁt the Happiness Foundation and Family and Youth Initiatives, on Aug. 23 at Blue Mash Golf Course, 5821 Olney-Laytonsville Road, Laytonsville. The shotgun start is at 1:30 p.m. The cost is $125 or $400 per foursome. Food and bever-

munity Recreation Center, 2004 Queensguard Road, Silver Spring. • Sept. 5, Bethesda-Chevy Chase Regional Center, 4805 Edgemoor Lane, Bethesda Registration is not required.

Market kicks off Farm to Fabulous dinner series

PHOTO FROM GREG MORT

Ashton artist Greg Mort works on a portrait of Carl Sagan that was commissioned by Sagan’s widow and acquired by the Smithsonian Institution in 2004, the year it was ﬁnished. The painting is on display at the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum as part of its new “High Art — A Decade of Collecting” exhibit. ages are included. The Happiness Foundation was established in memory of Magruder students Haeley McGuire, Johnny Hoover and Spencer Datt, who died in a drunk-driving crash in 2011. The organization’s message is that people should have fun, live life to the fullest and stay safe by not drinking and driving. To purchase tickets, contact Rick Palmer at dcs.palmer@yahoo.com. For more information on the Happiness Foundation, go to www.wearehappiness.org.

Olney Help seeking help Food drives are often conducted during the holidays, but the need continues year-round, say volunteers at Olney Help. The nonprofit’s pantry supply is getting extremely low, while requests for both food and financial assistance are up significantly this year, they report. “We are most in need of juices, canned fruit, pancake syrup, canned meats, canned corn, canned pasta, peanut butter, jelly, powdered milk and any low salt/low sugar items for diabetics,” said volunteer Ruth Filbert. “We would also appreciate donations of gift cards to Harris Teeter, Safeway, Shoppers and Giant [Food].” The organization, founded

in 1969, provides short-term emergency help with food and financial needs to residents of Olney, Brookeville, Sandy Spring and Ashton. The nonprofit also is seeking volunteers on a permanent basis, for one or two days a month. “Most volunteers with Olney Help find it extremely fulfilling, and have been with us many years,” Filbert said. Food donations can be dropped off at the collection box at Just Hair, 15 Olney Sandy Spring Road in Ashton. Taxdeductible donations may be made to Olney Help, P.O. Box 430, Olney MD 20830. To donate food, volunteer or request assistance, call 301-774-4334 and leave your name and phone number. Calls are returned Monday through Friday. For more information, go to www.olneyhelp.org.

Getting rid of graffiti Montgomery County has a private-public partnership with the nonprofit Graffiti Abatement Partners, through which residents can report graffiti vandalism and request that it be removed. The nonprofit, which calls itself GRAB, said in a statement that its “focus is two-fold: re-

move graffiti immediately and develop long-term strategies to engage both private and public sectors to target youth susceptible to at-risk behaviors.” Residents can report graffiti at graffitifree.org or 301-6074772.

Forums planned on insurance exchange Montgomery County’s regional service centers and Department of Health and Human Services will hold a series of free community forums on the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Speakers will discuss the law’s impact on residents ages 18 to 64, including information about insurance coverage, preparing to enroll in the new insurance exchange starting Oct. 1 and potential ﬁnancial assistance available through the Maryland Health Connection. All the forums will be 7-8:30 p.m. The schedule: • Monday, Silver Spring Civic Building, 1 Veterans Plaza. • Aug. 21, East County Regional Center, 3300 Briggs Chaney Road, Silver Spring. • Aug. 22, Upcounty Regional Center, 12900 Middlebrook Road, Germantown. • Sept. 3, Mid-County Com-

The Art of Luxury Eyewear

NOW OPEN

Board Certified in Pediatrics 15 Years Experience in Pediatrics Holistic Approach Regular & Sports Physicals • Vaccinations Nutrition Care Counseling Infant Care Counseling

Appointments 9am-5pm Monday-Friday • 240.389.1722 Walk Ins Welcome • www.olneykidsdoctor.com 17810 Meeting House Road, Suite 150 • Sandy Spring, MD 20860 1906856

DEATHS Mary Christine Colbert Mary Christine Colbert, 73, of North Bethesda, died Aug. 8, 2013. Thornton Funeral Home, P.A. of Indian Head handled the arrangements.

Save with Nationwide’s home & car discount. Insure both your home and car with Nationwide

. Eye Examinations . Contact Lenses . Luxury Designers . Sports Sunwear Specialists

Nitya Ramachandran, M.D.

The Olney Farmers and Artists Market announces a kickoff event as the start of its new series of gourmet dinners, Farm to Fabulous. The Tribute to 5-Star Chefs will be held Sept. 25 at Brasserie Beck in Washington, D.C. It will be catered by a group of chefs who also will participate throughout the year in the series of gourmet dinners held at private homes and featuring local and international food specialties. The menu for the kickoff dinner includes hors d’oeuvres from award-winning chefs Jeff Buben; Francesco Ricchi of I Ricchi; Scott Drewno of The Source; Ismar Reyes of the Four Seasons Hotel; Jason Tepper of the Inn at Little Washington; and Sushi King Kaz Okcochi. Wine will be poured by Majestic Fine Wines expert Elyse Kudo, and a special beer is being made by Ashton brewer Joey Montgomery. Chef Robert Wiedmaier, complemented by Baltimore Four Seasons Executive Chef Oliver Beckert, will create dinner, and pastry chefs Doug McNeill of the Four Seasons and colleague David Rexford will prepare dessert. Future dinners include Bounty on the Bay on Sept. 29; the Best in Barbecue on Oct. 19; Pati’s Mexican Table in January; a Taste of Italy on March 9; and a Star Gazing Vegetarian Dinner in April. Tickets are available at www.olneyfarmersmarket.org or at the market from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays.

and get a special money-saving discount on your homeowners insurance AND another money-saving discount on your auto insurance. Call today.

Nationwide Is On Your Side®

Scott Schrier

3423 Olney-Laytonsville Rd, Suite 4

Vision Care Center

(301) 774-0801

Olney Village Center 301.570.5701

www.eyeworksolney.com

Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company and affiliated Companies Home Office: One Nationwide Plaza, Columbus, OH 43215-2220 Nationwide is a registered federal service mark of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company ®

1906859

Back to School Special... Trial Program

> VÕÀ>Ìi` V iVÌ v iÜ] Û Ì>}i] > ` ÀivÕÀL Ã i` vÕÀ ÌÕÀi Ü Ì >ÀÌ] } vÌÃ > ` V iVÌ L iÃ }> Ài

50% OFF

£ äÈnÈÓ

only

7i` iÃ`>Þ ->ÌÕÀ`>Þ ££ x U -Õ `>Þ ££ { U Ãi` `>Þ > ` /ÕiÃ`>Þ

£Î " iÞ -> `Þ -«À } , >` U -> `Þ -«À }] U Ó{ä°În °£Î£n

offer expires September 30, 2013

includes:

3 Private Lessons & FREE Uniform Benefits of our program:

Ages 4 to Adult No Obligation

1906845

Self Discipline • Self Confidence • Respect • Commitment SCOTT T EAGUE’S 1906855

1906863

PEOPLE & PL ACES

bitions of American art around the world by displaying artworks in the State Department’s diplomatic facilities, including embassies and ambassadors’ residences. Mort said the painting hung in the ofﬁce of Susan Rice, the U.S. ambassador to the U.N., for the past three or four years. “She is now the national security adviser, and she requested that the painting follow her to the White House,” Mort said. “I got a call asking if that was OK, and of course I said yes.” Mort had some of his works on display in the White House during the Clinton administration, but said having a painting at the White House is always an honor. “The painting, which shows a globe of the Earth on a doorstep, seems very appropriate for the White House,” he said. He said he hopes to see his painting on display, although he has no immediate plans to do so. “It will be fun to see where it is hanging,” he said. For more information about Mort and his work, go to www. gregmort.com.

Academy of Martial Arts

Olney Village Center • 18312 Village Center Drive

301-774-4995

The Gazette

C COMMUNITY OMMUNITY NE N NEWS EWS www.gazette.net

Cardin visits WSSC plant

Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Page A-4

County police investigating fraud cases

Royal couple

Senator says aging infrastructure presents a danger to public health n

STAFF WRITER

kalexander@gazette.net

1906839

LINDSAY A. POWERS STAFF WRITER

KATE S. ALEXANDER

On the heels of emergency water restrictions imposed in Prince George’s County this July because of a failing water main, U.S. Sen. Benjamin L. Cardin met Tuesday with the bi-county Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission to talk options for fixing the aging infrastructure. WSSC serves 1.8 million residents in Prince George’s and Montgomery counties. During a tour of the Patuxtent Water Filtration Plant on Tuesday morning, Cardin (D) of Pikesville was briefed by WSSC CEO and General Manager Jerry N. Johnson on the agency’s plans to upgrade its water and sewer infrastructure and on its alternative energy programs, according to a WSSC news release. Cardin chairs the Senate’s Water and Wildlife subcommittee. More than one-fourth of WSSC’s 5,600 miles of water infrastructure is 50 years old or older, with most somewhere between 25 and 50 years old, spokesman Jim Neustadt said during a phone interview. This year, the agency will replace 51 miles of pipe, and will increase to eventually replace 55 miles each year, Neustadt said. WSSC also maintains 5,400 miles of sewer lines. Cardin said the aging infrastructure presents a clear and present danger to public health and security, according to a release from his office. While the federal government cannot meet the need alone, Cardin talked in detail about the Water Infrastructure Resiliency and Sustainability Act, scheduled for introduction in September, according to the release. The legislation would alleviate many of the problems facing Maryland and the nation. The act provides matching grants to local communities for upgrading water infrastructure systems, the release said. Under the bill, communities across the country would be able to compete for federal matching dollars to help finance water infrastructure projects. Cardin’s office said the bill is meant to complement, not replace, the longstanding federal funding for water infrastructure: the Clean Water State Revolving Fund and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund, which are long overdue for reauthorization. The programs provide funding to communities for water infrastructure maintenance and improvement. Neustadt said WSSC receives very little federal funding today. “As a rule, we do not get a lot,” he said. The only recent federal aid he recalled was a $500,000 federal grant to pilot anaerobic digestion, a project now in the agency’s capital plan.

Police say crimes are related

BILL RYAN/THE GAZETTE

Hannah Adkins, 16, of Laytonsville is queen and Dunchadhn Lyons, 17, of Olney is king of the 2013 Montgomery County Agricultural Fair. They were crowned Sunday.

Fair camp builds journalists n

Students using technology to document event BY

RYAN MARSHALL STAFF WRITER

In a restaurant banquet room near the Montgomery County Agricultural Fairgrounds, teenagers gathered in a circle and fired questions at each other. The only real rule was that questions had to be original and weren’t allowed to follow up on the previous question. The teens also had to be ready to speak quickly, as their turn came around the circle in rapid-fire sequence. The activity was a warm-up exercise to help students in a video journalism camp by Montgomery Community Media at the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair. It was early Tuesday morning, the first full day of the camp. Instructors Mandi Wyndham and Mandy Dalton worked to pull some of the shyer campers out of their shells. Dalton exhorted them to keep their voices up, the better to be heard when they ask people questions on the crowded fairgrounds. After their introduction and some training, the eight campers would be turned loose on the fairgrounds Tuesday and Wednesday with small, hand-held cameras to create video packages of scenes from the fair. The camp would focus on so-called “man on the street” interviewing, said Wyndham, training and volunteer services coordinator for Montgomery Community Media. On Tuesday afternoon, the campers were sent on a scavenger hunt to get footage of various items around the fairgrounds and help them get familiar with the equipment. On Wednesday, they were scheduled to interview fairgoers, with Thursday set aside for editing their work. Tuesday morning, Dalton and Wyndham talked about tips for interviewing, such as asking open-ended questions to avoid simple “yes” or “no” answers. Dalton warned them not to worry if some people stumbled a bit as they formulated their answers. “That’s what editing is for,” she said.

Windham advised them to find high-traffic areas where there would be plenty of people to interview, such as the midway or the food booths. She and Dalton also went over how to approach interview subjects. Body language is important in getting people to talk to you, and it is easier to approach people if you’re smiling and friendly, Wyndham said. “A smile is the universal hello,” she said. Jamar Foster, 13, of Germantown said the class is a great opportunity to broaden his exposure to the world of broadcast journalism. He’s served as an anchor on the morning news report at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School in Germantown, a run-down of what’s happening at the school and in the community. Foster said he likes watching the news on TV to know what’s going on in the world and be able to discuss it. Monique Costa, 13, of North Potomac is an intern with Montgomery Community Media and is one of the students helping out with the camp. She said she got her internship after taking a citizen journalism class in school. Monique said her work has helped her make friends and be more sociable. When she started, she was reluctant to go up to people and just start talking to them, she said. Along with the social benefits, Costa said she found a passion for the way film editing turns different images into a story. Students in the camp are issued Bloggies, small handheld cameras that shoot still pictures and video. Students also could use their personal smartphones or tablets, if they preferred. The explosion in phone and camera technology the past few years has helped make a class like this possible, Wyndham said. She probably could have taught the class five years ago with hand-held Flip cameras, but definitely not 10 years ago, she said. Today’s phones even have apps to help students shoot and edit video. “Smartphones are awesome,” she said. rmarshall@gazette.net

Montgomery County Police are looking into two incidents at the Montrose Crossing Shopping Center in North Bethesda in which people were tricked into giving strangers large amounts of money. In the most recent case, on Aug. 6, a 77-year-old man handed over $10,000 to two men who persuaded him to withdraw the money from a SunTrust Bank in Bethesda, said Cpl. Rebecca Innocenti, a county police spokeswoman. Innocenti described a scene “scripted” by the men. One said he didn’t trust banks, while the other — acting as a stranger — said he did trust banks and withdrew money to prove it. The victim was then asked if he trusted banks and to withdraw money to prove it, as well. The man then handed over his money after the strangers told him to prove he trusted them, Innocenti said. “It’s all been planned out before they approach you,” she said. On July 26, a man and a woman approached a 68-yearold woman and told her they would invest her money and make a profit for her. The woman withdrew $1,700 from the Bank of America at 12099 Rockville Pike and gave it to them before they walked away.

Innocenti said the cases are related, given that they both happened at the same shopping center. “We know that a lot of times these suspects work in groups of people,” she said. Innocenti said people who commit these frauds try to confuse their victims. “They don’t even know what happened,” she said. “It just happens so fast and they’re so convincing.” Police described one man in the Aug. 6 incident as roughly 5 feet 9 inches and 40 to 45 years old, wearing a brown jacket and a hat. The other was about 6 feet tall, with short hair and wearing a white shirt. The man in the July 26 incident was described as 6 feet tall and 30 to 35 years old, wearing a white, button-down shirt and brown pants. The woman was described as short and wearing capri-style pants, according to police. Police have asked anyone who might have been a victim or has information regarding the people behind the fraud to call the Financial Crimes Section at 240-773-6330. Anonymous tips can be left for Crime Solvers of Montgomery County toll-free at 866-411-8477 or at https://www.tipsubmit.com/ WebTips.aspx?AgencyID=758. lpowers@gazette.net

Entrepreneur in training

BILL RYAN/THE GAZETTE

Caroline O’Neil, 12, of Ashton displays jewelry she had for sale during Kids Day on Sunday at the Olney Farmers and Artists Market.

THE GAZETTE

Wednesday, August 14, 2013 o

Page A-5

Charter school’s funding shortfall prompts concern Montessori school needs to raise about $150,000

LINDSAY A. POWERS STAFF WRITER

As Community Montessori Charter School heads into its second school year, some county and school system officials are concerned about fundraising efforts to complement Montgomery County Public School funds in the school’s budget. As of July 26, Crossway Community — the nonprofit that operates the county’s only charter school — was continuing to raise the roughly $150,000 needed to complement about $66,000 the school system contributed to the 2012-2013 school year budget, according to Kathleen Guinan, the nonprofit’s CEO. The nonprofit has no deadline to come up with the funds, said Larry Bowers, the school system’s chief operating officer. The organization will need to raise a similar amount of money for the 2013-2014 school year budget, Bowers said. Guinan said at a July 22 meeting with the County Council’s Education Committee that the school has the support of “highly reliable sources” in the county to help it raise the funds it needs. “We have consulted with these sources and have every confidence we will be able to meet our financial obligations,” Guinan said. So far, she said in late July, the school’s sources had included parent contributions, grants and fundraisers. Guinan has not been reached for further comment since a July 26 interview. Yet Councilwoman Valerie Ervin said at the meeting she had heard from parents who are “feeling a lot of pressure” when it comes to fundraising. “I’m just getting a sense of the enormity of the burden that this puts on the families that have to then raise the money to keep you guys going — that’s my concern,”

said Ervin (D-Dist. 5) of Takoma Park. Bowers said the school system knew when it approved the school’s application that securing the private funds would be a challenge but that the nonprofit had committed to getting the money. Asked by Ervin what happens when the school is unable to bridge the gap, Bowers answered, “the board of education has not had that conversation.” Bowers said later in an interview he is “concerned” about the school’s ability to raise the funds it needs to fill the gap the school system does not pay for. The Board of Education and Superintendent Joshua P. Starr will need to sit down and talk about the “sustainability of the model,” Bowers said. Ervin said in an interview that there were plans for her to sit down with Starr and school board members sometime in September to discuss issues that came up during the meeting as well as others. The school’s ability to fill the funding gap is “clearly a problem,” she said. “For the conversation to take place after the charter has opened, leaves a lot of questions,” Ervin said. The school system does not cover all of the charter school’s expenses. The school does not receive any school system funds for its 3-year-old students and receives funds only for some of its 4-yearolds who are income eligible. During its first year, the school’s student body consisted of roughly 70 children ages 3 and 4, and about 104 students ages 3, 4 and 5 will attend the school this upcoming academic year. Guinan said during the meeting that the school is working to recruit more 4-year-olds who are income eligible and who the school system would pay for.

Vroom, vroom

Izik Havens, 4, of Olney checks out the motorcycle of Sgt. Adam MacLeod of the Maryland-National Capital Park Police at the 20th annual National Night Out on Aug. 6 at Fair Hill Shopping Center in Olney. The event raised $3,500 for police and other services, according to Jon Hulsizer, executive director of the Olney Chamber of Commerce, which organized it. TOM FEDOR/THE GAZETTE

Utility makes move on natural gas market Competitors afraid this will give utility monopoly advantage

BY KATE ALEXANDER AND MARLENA CHERTOCK STAFF WRITERS

Washington Gas Light Co. wants to get into the business of providing compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling, a move that has private industry and consumer advocates crying foul. The utility has asked Maryland’s Public Service Commission for permission to open two of its CNG fueling stations to the public and build custom compression facilities as part of a pending request to increase its rates and generate about $30 million more in revenue. Its case is still pending. At issue is a regulated utility moving into a market where service is already provided by third-party businesses, and asking ratepayers potentially to subsidize the move, Maryland People’s Counsel Paula Car-

lpowers@gazette.net

We are interested in talking to people who meet one or more of the following criteria: Study 5 Study 1 • Teach in a public or private elementary • Work full-time or part-time or secondary school • Currently have a job • Are a principal in a public or private • Contribute to one or more pension elementary or secondary school plans including 401(k)s and IRAs • Have a smart phone or tablet computer Study 6 • Have had contact with the police in the Study 2 last 12 months • Have either a Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree or Ph.D. • Received any Scholarships or loans for Study 7 college or graduate studies • Have at least 2 people living in a • Work in any field of computer science household who are not related to anyone or mathematics else Study 3 • Have children 0 to 17 with Disabilities • Are an Adult who is disabled • Are an Adult who is unable to work for health reasons Study 4 • Hunt game or other wildlife • Fish recreationally • Observe, feed or photograph wildlife

Please call Kevin at

301-763-4979 to see if you qualify

1907525

Study 8 • Have a Post Office box address • Live in a rural area Study 9 • Use census data, economic data, or demographic data in their work • Manipulate data or conduct statistical analysis for decision making or grant writing

The Census Bureau is looking for people to try out new questionnaires. Participants will receive a stipend of $40

1911802

1906830

mody said. Maryland’s Office of People’s Counsel opposes Washington Gas Light’s request, she said. “Why should a regulated gas distribution company with a monopoly go into a competitive business?” Carmody asked. “This is a competitive business. It is not part of providing gas service to customers and customers should not be paying for it.” Competitors in the CNG market fear that allowing Washington Gas Light into the game will give the regulated utility unfair advantage in an already competitive market. Brett Barry, policy and regulatory adviser from Clean Energy, said Washington Gas Light is asking to overstep its authority. Clean Energy provides natural gas fuel to transportation customers. “They’re able to utilize their monopoly powers to undercut the free market,” Barry said. “The utility is granted its monopoly status to fulﬁll gas distribution duties and not to start competing in nonregulated activities. It’s

just inappropriate for them to be involved like this. It’s beyond the scope of their responsibility.” Those who favor allowing Washington Gas Light to provide public CNG fueling — including the staff of the PSC — say it will foster greater use of natural gas vehicles. Washington Gas Light did not return multiple requests for comment. Fueling station providers like Clean Energy receive the fuel they sell from utilities like Washington Gas Light, Barry said. Clean Energy has over 450 fueling stations in the nation. “Every time we have to put in a natural gas fueling station, we have to go to the utility and ask what the pressure and line is,” Barry said. “So we’re tipping them off to our potential customers and they can poach them from us.” Carmody said there is a national trend of regulated utilities seeking to penetrate the CNG market and the National Association of State Utility Consumer Advocates has taken a stand

against it. The association passed a resolution in June against allowing monopolies like Washington Gas Light to enter the market. Traditional ratepayers could end up subsidizing the stations that perform poorly and the stations could cause an overlapping of monopoly and competitive utility roles, the resolution said. “Natural gas refueling stations should be a competitive business. As such, retail ratepayers should not be required to subsidize, either directly or indirectly, any gas distribution utilities’ natural gas refueling stations,” the resolution stated. In Utah and Pennsylvania, where utilities have been allowed to compete, private investment has decreased, Barry said. “We really want to maintain a level playing ﬁeld,” he said. “When you have a monopoly enter the market it discourages investment. It actually has a negative effect.” kalexander@gazette.net mchertock@gazette.net

Page A-6

THE GAZETTE

Wednesday, August 14, 2013 o

TOM FEDOR/THE GAZETTE

Tara Pollock of Gaithersburg, a member of The Humane Society of the United States’ animal response and rescue team, holds a puppy as dogs that the society rescued from an Arkansas property were transferred on Aug. 7 to area pet adoption agencies in Gaithersburg.

Humane Society lends a paw to Arkansas pups n

Rescued dogs looking for new homes in D.C. area BY

ELIZABETH WAIBEL STAFF WRITER

1906996

126968G

An uber-fluffy brown and gray puppy no bigger than a loaf of bread snuggled sleepily into Ashley Mauceri’s arms. She carried the pup from a large kennel trailer to volunteers from the Humane Society of Calvert County, who hope to ﬁnd the dog a new home. The puppy was one of 95 animals seized from an apparent hoarding case in Arkansas in July. Mauceri, manager of cruelty response for The Humane Society of the United States, helped Arkansas State Police remove the dogs from a trailer and the surrounding yard where they lived, often without veterinary care. “The majority of them lived outside, without shelter,” Mauceri said. Now, 48 of the dogs are in the Washington area, where pet adoption agencies will try to find new homes for them. They stopped at the Humane Society’s ofﬁce in Gaithersburg on Aug. 7 so the agencies could pick them up and take them to

temporary homes in shelters or foster care. Some puppies snuggled deep into the arms of the people carrying them, looking weary from the long ride from Arkansas to Gaithersburg. Others wagged their tails and tilted their noses upward to bestow doggie kisses on their new friends. Humane Society employees and reporters snapped photos of the pups as they made their way to cars for the next leg of their journey. The Humane Society of the United States, a national organization separate from the Montgomery County Humane Society, helped find shelters and adoption agencies with room for the dogs. While society employees typically try to find shelters close to where the animals were picked up to minimize travel time, Mauceri said, they sometimes have to look farther afield to find room for them all. “Some places are just inundated with animals,” Mauceri said. “... The partners here have a better chance of finding them their forever homes.” Matt Williams, chief communications officer for the Washington Animal Rescue League, said his organization has been fairly successful at finding homes for dogs, in part because the Washington area tends to be pet friendly. The league took about a dozen of the dogs brought in from Arkansas on Aug. 7. “The D.C. area is a great place to adopt out animals,” he said. The Humane Society of Calvert County took in 10 dogs. Kirstyn Northrop Cobb, an adoption counselor, said they seem to be doing well, although a few seem a bit nervous. “We have every age range from about 8 weeks to ... about 10 years old,” she said. “We have every size, shape, color and hairstyle.” Cobb said the organization generally brings in dogs from municipal shelters in the area, although it has worked with the Humane Society before to take animals from farther away. Last week, she said, it took in a group of dogs from Texas, but that is unusual. “When situations like this arise, we are happy to help out,” she said. The other two rescue groups that received dogs are Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation in Arlington, Va., and the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals of Anne Arundel County. According to the Humane Society, all of the dogs should be available for adoption in the coming days. ewaibel@gazette.net

THE GAZETTE

Wednesday, August 14, 2013 o

Page A-7

One day. One outﬁt. ‘Make it work.’ n

Seven teams had a day to complete an outﬁt for fair competition

MARLENA CHERTOCK STAFF WRITER

There’s a calm in the air that comes through sewing. It’s 9 a.m. on Saturday and seven teams of three have nine hours to complete an outfit for Project G Street at the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair, a competition based on the “Project Runway” television show. Sewing machines hum steadily, stop, hum and stop again in the Heritage Hall Garden Room as the teams with names like Triple Thread and Team Seam adjust thread and fabric. Sometimes they use dental floss for its strength. One team member serves as the model — and the teams pin fabric to torsos and measure busts and waists. G Street Fabrics & Home Decorating Center, a fabric store in Rockville, sponsored the event and donated fabric. Team members brought materials like sewing machines and scissors to the building on Friday night. They also bought more fabric and patterns with a $25 gift card to the store. The prizes are $300 to G Street Fabrics for first place, $200 for second and $100 for third. Teams are required to base their design off Betsey Johnson, this year’s theme. Johnson is known for elaborate dresses with whimsical designs and lots of tulle. The American designer’s 71st birthday was the day of the competition. It’s the second year of the competition, and five teams from last year returned for the daylong challenge. Karen Witt, who organized the competition, announces the time every hour. Sometimes she channels “Project Runway”’s “time to make it work.” Witt wanted to have a sewing competition at last year’s fair because the fair theme was “sew it, grow it, show it.” “We’re trying to do something to bring young people in,” she said. “This has a lot of young people excited.” A steady stream of visitors watch piles of fabric transform to outfits throughout the day. At 5:15 p.m., models put on makeup and do their hair. Once Witt announces 5:30 p.m., the sewing machines speed up and models run to the bathroom to finish getting ready. Some teams are still sewing part of their outfit. “Can we vote to have an extra half-hour?” asked Gaia Eirich of team Greater Columbia Fantasy Costume Guild. The team, Crazy Mamas from Aberdeen and Damascus, iron Emily Hogan into her cheetah print dress at 5:50 p.m. At 6 p.m., Witt tells the teams to put their scissors down. Led by 2012 Fair King and Queen, Michael Cropp and M-E Burton, 18 and 16, respectively, the teams parade to the Home Arts building for the runway. About 40 people watch the models walk the runway

BILL RYAN/THE GAZETTE

Caroline Shorb, 13, of Germantown, works on the dress that Rebekah Shorb, 15, of Germantown, will model for Project G Street at the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair. as three judges — Ellen White, who works at Hancock Fabrics, a local fabric store; Macine Williams, who helped create a judging school at Virginia Cooperative Extension; and Daphne Sadiki, a sewing instructor at G Street Fabrics, discuss seams and workmanship. “It doesn’t have to be couture but it has to be desirable,” Williams said. At 6:30 p.m., the judges announce The Sewists won ﬁrst place, Team Seam won second and the Columbia team took third. The Sewists, from Silver Spring, created an asymmetrical dress, layering stripes in various directions. They used orange cheetah print fabric for ties. Team member Natalie McGill still wears the pants made in last year’s competition. Sarah Gingold, another member of The Sewists, is comfortable creating wearable art. She’s made her own clothes since high school and owns a wearable art sewing studio called Think Outside the Store in Silver Spring. “I try to teach kids you don’t have to make clothes look like they normally do,” Gingold said. Laura Lay, another member of the team and the arts education director at Create Arts Center in Silver Spring, is the current resident artist at the studio. Team Seam took the birthday theme very seriously and created a mismatched dress, complete with a cupcake headband and fabric present. “We hope our dress is delicious,” said Team Seam member Allison Fuentes. Team Seam came in ﬁrst place last year. This year’s entry included spliced together plaid fabric and different colored tulle. The team wrapped an empty shoe box in pink fabric to create a present for their

model to hold. The Columbia team went for a light blue dress with layered purple lace under the bust and a matching clutch purse. The team is well-versed in sewing. It creates elaborate costumes for events like BaltiCon, a regional science ﬁction and fantasy convention. “When you’re doing costumes there’s no set pattern,” said Marianne Pease, a member of the team costume guild. “You’re always improvising.” Some of the youngest sewers in the room are not new to the skill. Christine and Emily Evans of

OPEN HOUSES August 14th Come in for a Free Trial Class

Where dreams begin...

5:30 PM 8:00 PM

August 24th 10:00 AM 2:00 PM

Concepts in Motivation Enrolling Now All ages, All Levels Ballet • Tap • Jazz • Hip Hop Modern • Pointe • Lyrical First Steps (2-4 yrs old)

New Marley Floor & Student Study Lounge

Olney Studio of Dance

18200 Georgia Ave., Olney, MD (in the Hillcrest Center)

301-774-3535

(See our other locations at Damascus & Mt. Airy)

1906653

w w w . c m d a n c e . c o m

1906858

Silver Spring, 14 and 16, respectively, of team Triple Thread, took a fashion production course last year at James Hubert Blake High School in Silver Spring. During last summer’s competition they didn’t know how to sew zippers so they had to use stretchy fabric. This year they delegated jobs to their mom, Kathy Evans. They cut out pink, yellow and purple ﬂower petal patterns and had their mom sew them on a blue dress. Beyond Expectations is a team of teenagers. Faith Patino, 16, of Gaithersburg takes private sewing lessons from White, one of the judges. She said White encouraged her to enter the competition. Patino, Angelica Patino, 14, and Shadee Perry, 18, cut out blue and pink tulle in feather shapes and sew it onto black fabric. The Shorb sisters from Germantown won second place in last year’s competition. Rebekah, 15, and Caroline, 13, learned the skill by participating in 4-H sewing competitions during the year. They made a blue maxi dress with long black stripes. The Crazy Mamas, from Aberdeen and Damascus, created a Marilyn Monroe-type outfit using cheetah print fabric and black lace. Their model Emily Hogan, 21, competes in baton twirling. Her mother, Mary Hogan, makes her outfits. Mary has been involved in 4-H sewing since she was 6. “I’ve been making costumes forever,” Mary said. “Somebody likes to sit down and read. My favorite thing is sewing.” The outﬁts will be displayed in the Home Arts building through this week. mchertock@gazette.net

TOM FEDOR/THE GAZETTE

Cathy Shepard, the bookkeeper and ofﬁce manager for the Montgomery County Agricultural Center, calls running the annual fair “a yearlong process.”

Bookkeeper handles a mountain of fair data n

Shepard has a lifelong relationship with annual event BY

KATIE POHLMAN

SPECIAL TO THE GAZETTE

From exhibiting animals and baked goods to bookkeeping, Cathy Shepard has grown up with the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair. Shepard, the ofﬁce manager and bookkeeper, made her fair debut when she was 8, when she showed animals ranging from dairy cows to sheep with her 4-H Club. “It was a family tradition,” she said. Now her siblings and her daughter are involved with fair activities. As Shepard grew older, she started volunteering and working at the fair during the summer. Being ofﬁce manager and bookkeeper is now her full-time job. One of her main duties is entering all contest entries into the fair’s computer database, a time-consuming task, Shepard said. “It’s a yearlong process,” she said. Beginning each January, Shepard begins to catalog the fair’s activities and receive

entries. While most are submitted electronically, she and her team must review each entry separately or it can’t be entered into the system. Once all the entries are recorded — by this time the fair is almost ready to open — Shepard’s work is still only half done. As contests are held, the results come rolling in. That information has to be entered into the system, too. The process of entering results and rewarding prizes, which Shepard oversees, lasts until sometime in September, she said. Shepard and her team then have a couple of months to catch their collective breath and tackle other administrative work. The current system, installed about ﬁve years ago, is much easier to handle than its predecessor, which gave previous bookkeepers trouble, she said. “We used to have separate indoor and outdoor databases that would have to merge,” Shepard said. “But sometimes when they merged, information would be lost.” Now, all contest data are entered into one database instead of separating indoor and outdoor fair contests. kpohlman@gazette.net

The Gazette OUROPINIONS

Forum

Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Page A-8

Six cents for Pepco

What amounts to only 6 cents on a monthly Pepco bill is anything but a penny ante change in Maryland policy. The addition will pay for “grid resiliency” projects — projects meant to strengthen the utility’s electrical grid to withstand unusual weather events. It’s a first for the state. Florida put such a “tracker” in place, and other states are considering similar surcharges. Before, Pepco — and by definition, its shareholders — would have been expected to fortify its power lines to protect against big winter and summer storms. Now, some projects will be forward-funded with those pennies, transferring the responsibility to ratepayers. The 6-cent surcharge will increase to 19 cents in 2015 and 27 cents in 2016, raising $24 million for the company. This is on top of a general rate increase that will add $2.41 a SURCHARGE month to the average Pepco SHOULD BE customer’s bill. ELECTION ISSUE Power companies have been asking for similar charges for some time, and the Public Service Commission — the state agency that approves utility rates — has turned them down previously. In Pepco’s 2012 rate case, the PSC said it opposed the surcharge, in part, because it would reduce incentives for innovation and efficiency. The flip-flop follows a September 2012 report from a state task force that looked at how utilities can improve reliability in the face of ravaging storms that favored such charges. Curiously, less than a year before, the PSC fined Pepco after a series of stunning power failures. After hundreds of thousands lost power after the June 29, 2012, storm, Gov. Martin O’Malley (D) promised, famously, that he would keep his boot up the company’s backside until power was restored. Montgomery County and other interested parties have filed appeals to the PSC’s rate decision, in part because of the grid surcharge, meaning the policy change is likely to face judicial review. (Pepco also is unhappy with the results of its rate request and has filed its own appeal.) It should be a policy change also reviewed by voters. Utility regulation arcana is rarely grist for the campaign trail, but the surcharge looks and smells like a tax and voters should think of it like one. When gubernatorial and General Assembly candidates ask for your vote, you should ask them — a penny for their thoughts — what they think of the surcharge and why.

Be skeptical and aware; stay safe

A spate of despicable crimes in recent weeks in which senior citizens were victims should make you boiling mad. According to Montgomery County Police: • At Montrose Crossing Shopping Center in North Bethesda, two strangers conned a 77-year-old man into withdrawing $10,000 from his bank account and giving it to them. The swindlers — both men — used a peculiar scripted dialogue about “trust” and the man fell for it. • On another day, a 68-year-old woman encountered a man and a woman at the shopping center and was sweettalked out of $1,700. The con couple claimed they’d invest her money and make her a large profit. • The Washington Post reported that last week, two men at a Home Depot parking lot in Fairfax County, Va., asked a 68-year-old man for help and directions, then got him to withdraw a large sum of money and give it to them. There also is no end to mail, email and phone scams. A recent one in Montgomery County is based on a “Medical Alert” device. The caller tries to ferret out credit card information from the person who answers. Police urge people to always ask questions, which often drive scammers away. Morton A. Davis, the program coordinator of Keeping Seniors Safe, a Montgomery County police program, adds: • Don’t leave keys in the car at a gas station. At the mall, have your keys in your hand, not buried in your purse, when you head toward your car. • If you get tricked, tell police right away; don’t worry what your children or grandchildren will say later. Davis has heard about numerous scams, like the jury coordinator calling to get your Social Security number or the free trip you’ll get after sending taxes on the prize to a post office box. Davis talks to groups (at least 15 people) on ways to think more astutely about keeping safe. Call him at 240773-5625 or 240-242-3742. If only the community could appeal to the morals and conscience of cold-hearted people behind sleazy attacks, but the plea is unlikely to find its mark. Instead, it’s best to emphasize common sense and, unfortunately, skepticism. Too many unsolicited alluring offers and sad tales turn out to be false.

The Gazette Karen Acton, President/Publisher

LETTERS TOT HE EDITOR

Let’s not hatch problems with chickens The cartoon “Chicken Zoning” [Aug. 7] makes light of the proposed relaxation of Montgomery County agricultural zoning restrictions for keeping chickens. The County Council also has made light of the matter, but there are very valid concerns that warrant serious consideration. NBC News recently reported that “Hundreds of chickens, sometimes dozens at a time, are being abandoned each year at the nation’s shelters” due to the backyard chicken fad. For the past few years, I have helped local shelters and sanctuaries try to accommodate neglected and abandoned chickens.

Frequently, we have to resort to transporting them hours away in order to ﬁnd suitable placement — if that is available. Just this past week one local shelter was inundated with 54 chicks in poor health. Providing appropriate care for these animals is laborious, expensive and time consuming. There is a dearth of area veterinarians with expertise and experience to treat them. Roosters are not to be allowed, but what will become of those who inadvertently are sent from mail-order hatcheries, as commonly occurs? Unless there is a ban on slaughter, unskilled amateurs will cause animals to suffer gruesome and horrific

Parents who allow underage drinking courting risk Regarding your July 17 article, “Bethesda parent ﬁned for furnishing alcohol to underage teens in March party”: Well-intentioned parents who allow teens to consume alcohol in their home are sidestepping the medical risks of underage drinking, such as potentially fatal or permanently brain-damaging alcohol poisoning, impairing adolescent brain development, and rape or other risky behaviors that can lead to serious or permanent injuries, not to mention the legal risks and the mixed messages teens

get when adults violate adult host laws. Parents who enable underage drinking can rationalize, “I drank in high school and I turned out OK” or “I won’t let them drive” or “It’s a rite of passage” or other hollow points — or they can realize their children deserve better than an example of breaking a law in place for their welfare and putting them at risk for preventable, life-altering tragedies. To these parents I say, don’t underestimate the inﬂuence you have when your

children, their friends, and their friends’ parents think, “Hey, if those ‘cool’ parents are ﬁnding safe, healthy and responsible ways for their teen to be popular, maybe we should do the same.”

own, did not have anything better to do. I remember back then that many in our community were complaining. There were calls for a teen curfew and even for the movie theater to be shut down. But what has emerged just a few short years later has been a remarkable turnaround. Through a strong publicprivate partnership between the county and Peterson Cos., the atmosphere along Ellsworth has undergone an amazing transition. The vision of a family-friendly area has been realized. No longer do my wife and I drive to Bethesda or Columbia for dinner or a movie. Now we seek out opportunities to walk to down-

Robert Rand, Managing Editor Ken Sain, Sports Editor Andrew Schotz, Assistant Managing Editor Dan Gross, Photo Editor Jessica Loder, Web Editor

Dennis Wilston, Corporate Advertising Director Neil Burkinshaw, Montgomery Advertising Director Doug Baum, Corporate Classiﬁeds Director Mona Bass, Inside Classiﬁeds Director

Support for outlets at Cabin Branch

town Silver Spring, grab dinner, listen to all the great music (my wife is a true fan of the Tuesday night Zumba dance), and of course let our now two kids run around in the fountain. As a community we are often very quick to rise up and complain, but often too slow to show our appreciation and compliment people for a job well done. In this case, I applaud the County and Peterson Cos. for forging a strong partnership and for all their hard work and effort they have put into turning around the atmosphere in downtown Silver Spring and making it family friendly.

Bruce Altevogt, Silver Spring

Sarah Long, Clarksburg

Patty Winters, Derwood The writer is the coordinator of the Brave and Bold Coalition, which formed in the wake of a May 2011 crash that killed three teenagers. The 20-year-old behind the wheel, driving drunk, was convicted of vehicular manslaughter.

Kudos for the Silver Spring turnaround Just four years ago, right before our first child was born, my wife and I met up with some friends in downtown Silver Spring. It was a nice summer evening and we wanted to relax and enjoy one of our last nights out before our son arrived, so we all walked to Ellsworth Drive and sat outside and had dinner and drinks. Like many of our previous experiences we left that evening shaking our heads and wondering what was going on in our neighborhood. In a matter of 1.5 hours police had to break up two ﬁghts and there was the usual harassment that you would have to deal with from high school kids, who, through no fault of their

Mary Finelli, Silver Spring

I have lived in Clarksburg for 11 years. Like so many of my Clarksburg neighbors, I have been waiting a long time for something that will stimulate retail and business in our community. That time has finally come. The County Planning Board gave its unanimous support to Clarksburg Premium Outlets at Cabin Branch, a proposal that will bring upscale shopping and familyfriendly dining to Clarksburg. This project is ready to go now. Utility infrastructure, traffic evaluation and environmental impacts on the site already have been vetted, while zoning and subdivision approvals have been granted. Water and sewer construction and road improvements are underway. Unfortunately, there is a risk that the County Council could hold up the Cabin Branch application for an indefinite period of time, until a competing proposal in Ten Mile Creek comes before them. The approval process for that proposal will take years and there are no guarantees that the plan will ever be approved. It is fraught with uncertainty and ultimately will need to overcome major environmental, zoning and master plan hurdles. Its location at Md. 355 and Stringtown Road presents tremendous traffic issues in our neighborhoods, not to mention potential damage to our precious Ten Mile Creek watershed. Given that, I urge the County Council to move the Cabin Branch proposal forward. The Clarksburg community has waited long enough.

9030 Comprint Court, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 | Phone: 301-948-3120 | Fax: 301-670-7183 | Email: opinions@gazette.net More letters appear online at www.gazette.net/opinion

Douglas Tallman, Editor Krista Brick, Managing Editor/News Glen C. Cullen, Senior Editor Copy/Design Meredith Hooker, Managing Editor Internet Nathan Oravec, A&E Editor

deaths. Cockﬁghting and related vices also will likely increase. Arlington County is considering a similar proposal. Animal control agencies already are stretched without trying to ensure that untold additional numbers of farmed animals are responsibly cared for. This is especially true given that additional ducks, rabbits and goats also would be allowed with the Montgomery proposal. Who will pay for the extra resources that would be required? Anyone who genuinely cares about the well-being of these animals should oppose the proposal.

Jean Casey, Director of Marketing and Circulation Anna Joyce, Creative Director, Special Pubs/Internet Ellen Pankake, Director of Creative Services

POST-NEWSWEEK MEDIA Karen Acton, Chief Executive Ofﬁcer Michael T. McIntyre, Controller Lloyd Batzler, Executive Editor Donna Johnson, Vice President of Human Resources Maxine Minar, President, Comprint Military Shane Butcher, Director of Technology/Internet

Wednesday, August 14, 2013 o

THE GAZETTE

Maryland’s environmental austerity Every generation has its doomsThe green lobby’s great dream day scenario. The invention of is converting us from fossil (carbon) gunpowder was supposed to end fuels to renewables (wind, solar, civilization. In 1798, the Rev. Thomas hydro, biomass, etc.). In 2004 Gov. Malthus convinced the world that Robert Ehrlich Jr. and the legislature overpopulation was outstripping forced Maryland’s electric power food production leading to apoca- companies (Pepco, BG&E, Potomac lyptic famines. Edison, Delmarva, etc) to get 7.5 perWhen I was a kid people built cent of their energy from renewables underground bomb shelters and by 2019. schoolchildren practiced “duck and Not to be outdone, in 2008 Gov. cover” against the coming nuclear O’Malley increased the mandate to holocaust. Later it was pesticides and 20 percent from renewable by 2022 food chemicals that were supposed with an additional requirement that to wipe us out (I remember spending solar be 10 percent of the renewthree months on a brown ables. These targets won rice diet). wild applause from the Now it’s global warmenvironmentalists and ing, renamed climate looked good in O’Malley’s change because, maybe, re-election brochures, but the planet isn’t warming were utterly fanciful. after all. This July was the Today, (2012 data) first since 2009 without a Maryland’s electric 100-degree day. power comes from coal Apparently the ice (42.7 percent), nuclear caps are melting and sea (35.9 percent), natural levels are rising. (Curigas (13.1 percent) and ously, the Chesapeake MY MARYLAND renewables (7.9 percent). shoreline is sinking faster Not only are renewables BLAIR LEE than the bay is rising. Is trending down from their that climate change, too?) 9.3 percent share in 2011, What no one really but only a tiny fraction knows is whether climate change are so-called “good renewables” is man-made or simply part of na- (wind and solar). ture’s eternal flux. Nor do we know Two thirds of Maryland’s rewhether mankind, by itself, can renewable energy is hydro (dams and verse climate change. water) with most of the rest comBut the folks who run Maryland ing from burning wood, trash and aren’t waiting to find out. They’ve chicken litter. Bottom line, slightly committed our state to an envi- more than 1 percent of Maryland’s ronmental austerity program that, energy is coming from wind and sofrankly, doesn’t make any sense. lar. Repeat, 1 percent. For instance, thanks to the Clean energy’s real superstar O’Malley administration’s “war on isn’t wind/solar, it’s natural gas, sprawl,” the single-family detached which increased from 3.6 percent home will soon be a luxury afford- of Maryland’s energy (2006) to 13.1 able only to the rich. Maryland’s new percent (2012). Thanks to deep-well septic tank ban, stormwater con- hydraulic shale drilling (fracking), trols, nutrient controls and refusal to natural gas is abundant and cheap provide infrastructure (schools and (prices are down 50 percent), underroads) outside public water/sewer cutting coal and nuclear prices. districts are designed to “redirect” Natural gas fracking is replacing growth back to the cities. coal-burning power plants, restoring In other words, our grandchil- American manufacturing and busidren will live in condos and apart- ness by cutting energy costs, lowerments clustered around Metro stops ing trade deficits by serving as an in the “sustainable, walkable com- attractive export, boosting the econmunities” the social engineers have omies of North Dakota and Western designed for them. Pennsylvania and promises to make Even worse, last month Gov. America energy independent from Martin O’Malley committed us to foreign oil. renewable energy goals that are as But, although Western Maryland likely as the O’s playing the Nats in sits on top of the rich Marcellus Shale the World Series. deposit, Maryland government pro-

1868575

hibits fracking pending environmental regulations which, just released, appear to be the nation’s harshest. Instead of fracking, Maryland is turning to offshore windmill farms which need carbon fuel back-ups, lack transmission lines and, according to a new report, operate at half their projected capacity. But, most importantly, wind and solar are much more expensive than natural gas. Nevertheless, last month O’Malley once again increased Maryland’s renewable mandate to 25 percent of the power companies’ energy supply by 2020. He also wants us to reduce our electric power consumption by turning off lights, using efficient appliances and turning down the A/C (during global warming?). According to O’Malley and the greenies, Maryland is going to teach the world a lesson by single-handedly adopting harsh energy restrictions that cripple our industries and punish our citizens without making any impact, whatsoever, on climate change. Maryland is 1.8 percent of the U.S. population and the U.S. population is 4.4 percent of the world population. While the rest of the world’s economies belch out smoke and pollutants Maryland is going to “lead by example,” says O’Malley. And this guy wants to be president? But here’s what really gets me: it’s the oceans of red ink, not sea water, that most threaten our grandchildren. The global warming alarmists don’t care a fig about the global debt crisis, which is totally man-made. If O’Malley and Maryland really want to “lead by example” against a coming apocalypse that we can actually do something about, they should get the state’s fiscal house in order. Real leadership would be convincing an unwilling public that without fiscal austerity, we really are doomed. Blair Lee is chairman of the board of Lee Development Group in Silver Spring and a regular commentator for WBAL radio. His column appears Fridays in the Business Gazette. His past columns are available at www.gazette.net/blairlee. His email address is blairleeiv@gmail. com.

Page A-9

LETTERS TOT HE EDITOR

Van Hollen, Edwards have opportunity on immigration

As the House of Representatives works on immigration reform legislation, I believe that Chris Van Hollen, Donna Edwards and others who represent districts with such wonderful diversity have a unique opportunity to assist their fellow legislators to examine the issue through prisms other than “documented vs. undocumented.” We, in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties, have witnessed the economic development and job creation that our immigrant neighbors have brought to our communities. Many of us live here because we delight in the rich tapestry of national cuisines, clothing, music, architecture and languages, which we enjoy on a daily basis. Many of us are troubled, however, by the actions of our government, which deports fathers, mothers, longtime friends, neighbors and co-workers. These actions literally tear families apart, depriving children of their parents and parents of their children. Van Hollen and Edwards should not

simply vote “the right way.” That is not enough to adequately represent their constituents. This current immigration debate will deﬁne who we are as a nation and people. We expect our representatives to take a vocal lead in shaping the debate and publicly challenging the antiAmerican proposals and immoral posturing of their colleagues, all the while proudly highlighting the positive impact diverse communities make right here on Washington’s doorstep. Montgomery and Prince George’s counties’ faith communities and local service organizations have traditionally assisted immigrants to learn English and adapt to a new country. If we provide a smooth, non-punitive path to citizenship for our immigrant neighbors, these faith communities and organizations will leap to assist the government in the citizenship and acculturation process that will only further improve our economies, strengthen families and create stronger, safer communities.

Peter M. Persell, Silver Spring

WRITE TO US The Gazette welcomes letters on subjects of local interest. Please limit them to 200 words. All letters are subject to editing. Include your name, address and daytime telephone number. Send submissions to: The Gazette, attention Commentary Editor, 9030 Comprint Court, Gaithersburg, MD 20877; fax to 301-670-7183; or email to opinions@gazette.net.

Details from fire still smoldering I am upset by the last article [“For Darnestown man, effects of 2011 fire still smolder,” July 17] that does not state that two eyewitnesses and an “Official Incident Report” clearly state the equipment at Pepco’s substation exploded and started the brush fire at the exact time of the reported power outage. Chief Bowers told the Darnestown Civic Association that the fire was likely caused by bikers or illegal landscape dumping, never acknowledging the longstanding power reliability problems or

that morning’s power outage, which can be proven to be tied to this ﬁre. Why is Montgomery County Fire and Rescue withholding the truth (evidence) and protecting Pepco by not stating the evidence they have shown to some of us? If they do not have anything to hide and stand on their past honesty (reputation), they should open up the ﬁles to the public for review as the Maryland Public Information Act requires or how can we trust the Fire Department in the future?

Don Buck, Darnestown

THE GAZETTE

Page A-10

SAFETY

Continued from Page A-1 mately 48 rides at this year’s fair. “This company is excellent,” he said. Powers Great American Midways has provided the rides for the last seven or eight years, owner Corky Powers said. His rides travel to fairs and carnivals from New York to North Carolina and are inspected at each stop, Powers. That can be as many as about 40 times in one season. While Maryland conducts its own inspections, states

ONLINE

Continued from Page A-1 BILL RYAN/THE GAZETTE

Patty Christinat, of Connecticut, carves a log during the women’s Lumberjill competition at the 65th Montgomery County Agricultural Fair on Saturday.

LUMBERJILLS

Continued from Page A-1 stands on top of a secured log and chops between her legs. Christinat competed against Jen Michaud of Maine in the event. Michaud also tried her hand in the ax-throwing competition against Sarah Perry, and each had their own approach to throwing the ax. Both women gripped low on the handle with both hands, and tossed the ax nearly effortlessly from over their heads, hitting the stump target, ringed for ﬁve points, four points, three points, two points and one point from the inside out. Perry and her daughter, Kate Perry of Nova Scotia, competed against one another in the logrolling event, in which the two stood atop a red cedar log that was 12 inches in diameter in a large, square pool and attempted to knock the other off without touching. The event required tremendous balance and quick reﬂexes as the two ran forward and backward atop the log, occasionally dipping their sneaker into the pool to splash the other and throw them off the log.

1906860

Sarah Perry said she started logging at 9 years old when she joined the log-rolling team instead of soccer. She stuck with it throughout the years and has taken part in more competitions than she can remember, including the Lumberjack World Championship. She has been log rolling for about 30 years, and all six of her kids have competed. “I can’t imagine going into a gym and getting on a treadmill when I can just jump on this,” Sarah Perry said pointing to the log, chuckling. “It takes everything. Every part of your body is working. When you are competing, there is a lot of mental strategy, as well.” The women have been on the road all summer, and just ﬁnished a show in New Hampshire before arriving at the Montgomery County fair on Thursday. They have traveled to Kentucky, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Kansas. Upon wrapping up their performances at the fair on Sunday, the women were to travel to Connecticut and will be on the road through October, Christinat said. krose@gazette.net

who take a developmental, or remedial, course often don’t graduate, she said. Bernard Sadusky, executive director of the Maryland Association of Community Colleges, said Montgomery College is the ﬁrst community college in the state to produce its own MOOC. About 10 other Maryland community colleges are currently using MOOCs in some fashion, he said, while one is in the process of developing

FISH

Continued from Page A-1 have fished for at least 10 years, formerly on The Kingfisher. “It’s just so much fun,” McCarthy said. “We’ve been fishing for at least 10 years with the same crew — just a group of friends with a passion for fishing.” Boats can fish three of the five days. The OdinSpear fished Aug. 6, 7 and 9. McCarthy said crewmate Tommy Jones pulled in the white marlin on Aug. 7 inside Washington Canyon, about 85 miles southeast of the Ocean City Inlet. It was the only

Wednesday, August 14, 2013 o

such as Pennsylvania require Powers to employ inspectors. In addition to ride operators and supervisors who oversee the rides each day, welders and other mechanics are there to repair any problem. Powers said he has seven inspectors on staff. “It’s about safety first,” Powers said. With seven grandchildren who enjoy the rides, Powers said his standard of safety is high. If a ride is not up to snuff, he will not even set it up, he said. Advances in technology have allowed for built-in safety features on many rides. Powers said he has rides that

won’t start until all safety harnesses are in place or until weight is properly balanced. Should something happen, most rides have safety features that slow them to a halt, he said. For all of the features and inspections, human error remains a signiﬁcant variable. Powers encouraged everyone to obey the signs for height and weight restrictions and follow all rules. Gavel said of the 1,690 attractions the state inspected last ﬁscal year — many attractions receive multiple inspections a year — there were only six accidents involving serious injury and 10 incidents, such

as slips, trips or falls. Gavel — an inspector with Maryland for more than ﬁve years — said mechanical failures on rides are rare. Powers estimated that the vast majority of incidents on rides are human error — a patron tripping on the way to a ride or twisting an ankle while jumping off. Every one of Powers’ rides was inspected by the state before the fair opened Friday and operators and supervisors will inspect them daily, he said.

its own. “This is not widespread, but they’re testing the water,” Sadusky said. Some colleges use a MOOC as a class requirement that is also combined with classroom instruction, he said. Montomery College’s course, he said, has a “different slant” in that the college is aiming to help students avoid remedial classes. A meeting in September for community college presidents will include a presention from Montgomery College on its new course, he said.

Rosado said the class will focus mainly on writing skills. “By the end, they should be able to write an academic essay,” she said. With at least a couple hundred students to teach, Rosado said she plans to be as interactive as possible but the size of the class will require the students be more independent and learn from interaction among themselves. In addition to watching Rosado’s pre-recorded videos, the students will be assigned readings and participate in discussion boards.

“They are going to do lots of peer assessments,” she said, adding grading will be based on the completion of an assignment. The English prep course is a pilot, Rosado said, but there other faculty members at Montgomery College who have expressed interested in creating other similar online courses. “We’re all about access at Montgomery College,” Rosado said. “There’s no better access than a free course.”

“We didn’t know that it was over 80 pounds, so when they put it up on the scales, we were all pretty psyched.” Mike McCarthy, angler white marlin they caught during this year’s tournament. “It was about 30 seconds before ‘lines out,’” he said. “We called it in, and then it took us 37 minutes to get it into the boat.” He said they knew it was a decent size. Calculations onboard using the girth and length of the ﬁsh estimated it

to be about 79 pounds. “We didn’t know that it was over 80 pounds, so when they put it up on the scales, we were all pretty psyched,” he said. Britt has ﬁshed other tournaments for more than 25 years. He said his boat was aware of the leader board,

kalexander@gazette.net

lpowers@gazette.net so their emotions turned from hopeful to ecstatic. The crew placed third with an 80.5-pound white marlin in 2010. “But it was not the same money, or the same feeling,” McCarthy said. By the end of the week, three other white marlins came in at about 77 pounds apiece. The winning marlin was smoked and donated to the Ocean City food bank. To add to the success of their week, the boat’s owner, Deacon Burke, brought in the 66-pound wahoo on Aug. 9. The wahoo was cut up and divided among the crew. thogan@gazette.net

BREWS BROTHERS

HOP TO IT

A look at what brings a bitterness to your favorite beers.

The Gazette’s Guide to

Arts & Entertainment

Page A-15 www.gazette.net

BOHRER ACTIVITY CENTER | GAITHERSBURG

Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Page A-11

VISARTS | ROCKVILLE

Picture

PERFECT LEON GERSKOVIC

At left, Gordana Gerskovic is shown outside of “The Story of the Creative” exhibit hosted by the Angel Orensanz Foundation for the Arts in New York City the last week of July. Below, one of Gordana’s ﬁne art photography pieces, “Natura.”

JOSETTE GESTIN

A collage called “Playtime 2” by Rockville artist Josette Gestin, will be on view at VisArts in Rockville through Sept. 8. During her two-month Fleur and Charles Bresler Residency at VisArts, Gestin explored the connections between play, creativity and a meaningful life.

Past, present

AND FUTURE

Four new exhibits reﬂect a range of ideas and materials

VIRGINIA TERHUNE STAFF WRITER

Three large, colorful paintings by artist Josette Gestin of Rockville show children playing jump rope, hopscotch and other games outdoors, activities that are becoming extinct in today’s society because of TV and the Internet. “These games are disappearing, because there’s no one there to teach them,” said Gestin about her exhibit at VisArts in Rockville. Her work and the work of three other artists will be on view through Sept. 8 at the arts center. Their twoand three-dimensional pieces reﬂect thoughts and feelings about technology, environment, memory and connections to other people. A native of Brittany, Gestin has exhibited her paintings in France, Italy,

PHOTO FROM CHING CHING CHENG

A mixed-media piece called “Argus 127” by California artist Ching Ching Cheng is on view at VisArts in Rockville through Sept. 8. Her interest in the relationship between memory, pictures and facts manifests itself in sculptures made from bits of books.

See VISARTS, Page A-17

BOOKS

Guess who’s back?

Bethesda author releases second book BY

GORDANA GERSKOVIC

Gaithersburg photographer to showcase work at Bohrer Activity Center n

BY CARA HEDGEPETH STAFF WRITER

hen Gordana Gerskovic moved to the United States in 1997, she was 23 and spoke no English. Against the strong urging of her parents, she had dropped out of university in her native Croatia where she had been studying theology. Last month, Gerskovic was invited to showcase her photographs as a part of “The Story of the Creative” exhibit at Angel Orensanz Foundation for the Arts in New York City. Fifteen of her photographs will be on display as a part of an exhibit at the Bohrer Activity Center in Gaithersburg through Sept. 22. “Sometimes you need to relax and

let life lead you,” Gerskovic said. “And mine led me to the U.S.” Growing up, Gerskovic shared a one-bedroom, fifth-floor apartment with her parents and brother. She said the family was “very conservative and also very poor.” “We didn’t have money to buy a camera. To buy a simple toy would be a big deal,” Gerskovic said. So instead, Gerskovic resorted to collecting her own toys in the form of whatever she could ﬁnd on the streets around her apartment building. “What I would usually do ... I would

See PERFECT, Page A-17

CARA HEDGEPETH STAFF WRITER

A year after the release of his first book, “Mighty Mac,” Bethesda author and Kingsview Middle School English teacher Marc Waldman released a sequel, “Mac is Back,” the first week of July. “The second book is a better book because of the mistakes I made on the first one,” Waldman said. “I learned what works and what doesn’t work.” “Mac is Back,” reunites readers with the story’s hero, McKinley Arthur Coolidge — aka Mac. After foiling a potential terrorist attack on Washington, D.C., in “Mighty Mac,” this time around, Mac is protecting local children from a new

See AUTHOR, Page A-17

PHOTO BY JANE MUIR-HOWDEN

“Mac is Back,” the second book from Bethesda author and teacher Marc Waldman, went on sale the ﬁrst week of July.

THE GAZETTE

Page A-12

Wednesday, August 14, 2013 o

One singular act, many sensations The Silver Spring Stage’s 2013 OneAct Festival continues this weekend with

a showcase of local playwrights, including comedies“The Quiltbag” by Charlotte Raskovich and “Your Trafﬁc Report Hurts My Feelings” by Kevin Kostic and dramas “Those Are Your Only Options” by Erica Smith and “The Navigator” by Brian Doyle. The festival, PHOTO BY HARVEY LEVINE which runs to Aug. 25, features an exciting collection of all new works, with each weekOne Act Festival entry “The Widow of Tom’s Hill” stars end showcasing different one-acts. PerforJoseph Coracle as The Sailor and Hazel Lazano as Aideen. mances are scheduled for 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Woodmoor Shopping Center theater, 10145 Colesville Road, Silver Spring. For more information, visit www.ssstage.org.

PHOTO FROM REVENSON

Lil’ Rev will perform with other visiting ukulele players at a free outdoor concert on Wednesday at the gazebo at the Mansion at Strathmore in North Bethesda. The concert caps a four-day uke and guitar camp hosted by musicians Marcy Marxer and Cathy Fink of Kensington.

Me, uke and everybody we know An annual four-day Uke and Guitar Summit culminates tonight at Strathmore with the free summer outdoor concert, UkeFest 2013, at 7 p.m. at the Mansion in North Bethesda. The summertime tradition that launched a thousand musicians once again hopes to bring the community together in song, as orchestrators Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer join musicians Gerald Ross, Lil’ Rev, Stuart Fuchs and The Hula Honeys for an evening of tunes. Strathmore will endeavor to announce any weather-related changes by 4 p.m. Wednesday, but encourages participants to follow up-to-the-minute announcements. Guests also encouraged to bring blankets or low beach chairs. No pets, please. For more information, visit www. strathmore.org.

Dennis Crayon’s “Cowboys.”

OLNEY THEATRE CENTER

The National Players present “The Odyssey,” Aug. 16-17, a the Olney Theatre Center.

Incredible journey The National Players, America’s longest-running touring company, will bring Homer’s epic tale “The Odyssey” to the Historic Stage of the Olney Theatre Center this weekend. Adapted by Olney’s associate artistic director and director of education Jason King Jones, who also directs, “The Odyssey” shows at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 16-17 at the theater, 2001 Olney-Sandy Spring Road, Olney. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for children. The show, which details Odysseus’ 10-year voyage home following his victorious departure of Troy, is recommended for ages 10 and older. For more information, visit www.olneytheatre.org.

FROM GAITHERSBURG ARTS BARN

TRIO

Dynamic

Currently on view at the Gaithersburg Arts Barn are works by painters Dennis Crayon and Mary Exline and sculptor Kenneth Gwira. The exhibit of oil and acrylic paintings and woodwork continues to Sept. 29 at the gallery, 311 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 1:30-5:30 p.m. Saturday. Crayon, as a contemporary realist painter, uses modern composition aesthetics but paints using classical technique. Exline enjoys the interplay of abstracted forms with natural elements, such as trees and blades of grass. Gwira, a Ghanaian sculptor, was self-taught, and is inﬂuenced by elements of Ghanaian culture and modern art. Most artwork is for sale. For more information, visit www.gaithersburgmd.gov/artsbarn.

THE GAZETTE

Wednesday, August 14, 2013 o

Page A-13

Straight-faced: Legendary comic Tim Conway visits region Legendary comic Conway aims to clown around in our backyard

NATHAN ORAVEC STAFF WRITER

It may sound self-defeating, but it’s hard to tell whether or not to take Tim Conway seriously. When his wife of 29 years, Charlene — who graciously had set up an interview — calls to inform that the comedy legend is on the line, Conway’s voice subsequently takes over with a deadpan, “We just hired that girl.” “She’s actually my wife,” he clarifies after an uncertain pause. “I know it sounded like a full office.” In point of fact, and as disclosed in an earlier email from Charlene, immediately following the interview Conway and Company will be en route to another office entirely — the dentist’s. There, the comic who had colleague, friend and long-suffering straight man Harvey Korman in stitches throughout 11 years of “The Carol Burnett Show,” would be “holding his terrified wife’s hand.” It begs the question: Does Conway, himself, have any phobias? “No I don’t think so,” he said. “Maybe that’s my phobia.” It’s certainly not stage fright, though before ever setting foot on a Hollywood back lot or cracking a joke, the funny man had his mind set on a completely different track. A horse owner and thoroughbred enthusiast, Conway, 79, actually had dreamed of racing himself. “I started out wanting to be a jockey,” he said. “But it got to the point where even the horses were asking me to get off.” Chances are good that audiences at “The Tim Conway Show with Louise

DuArt,” on Thursday, Aug. 22, at Frederick’s Weinberg Center for the Arts, will not feel the same way. The variety program, billed as a “rare live performance” in press materials, has been a laugh riot 12 years in the offing — eight of which the late Korman joined in the fun. “People would come up and say, ‘Could you do a show?’ And I went and did a show, and I continue to do it. It’s nothing I had planned,” Conway said. “When you have a TV show and things of that nature, people pick up on it.” Somewhat underselling things, “a TV show,” or even “things of that nature” could refer to any number of projects to which the Willoughby, Ohio, native lent his considerable talents. A staff job at a Cleveland television station at the dawn of the 1960s paired him with lifelong pal and largerthan-life television personality Ernie Anderson (perhaps best known as the late-night horror host Ghoulardi). That job gave way to a move to New York City and a reoccurring bit on “The Steve Allen Show,” which, in turn, paved the way for Conway’s first taste of true fame as Ensign Charles Parker on the smallscreen adaptation of “McHale’s Navy.” Not incidentally, that gig yielded yet another good friendship with the show’s star, Ernest Borgnine. Conway would go on to enjoy two self-titled television programs, the 1970 CBS sitcom “The Tim Conway Show,” and — a decade later — a variety program on the same network under the same banner. On the silver screen, he often was partnered with the equally erudite Don Knotts for a series of family films, among them “The Apple Dumpling Gang” and “The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again.”

THE TIM CONWAY SHOW WITH LOUISE DUART n When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22 n Where: Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 West Patrick St., Frederick n Tickets: $57.50-$67.50 n For information: 301-600-2828, weinbergcenter.org

But arguably Conway’s most indelible work arrived when comedienne extraordinaire Carol Burnett came calling in 1975 with that unmistakable Tarzan yell, and The Old Man, Mr. Tudball and “The Family’s” Mickey Hart were born. Conway’s work on that show garnered the actor six Emmy Awards, and too many on-camera crack-ups to count — a high-water mark in a career that has spanned more than four decades. On stage today, the latest iteration of “The Tim Conway Show” features a gaggle of its namesake’s guffaw-inducing characters — often improvised — combined with DuArt’s uncanny talents as an impressionist (her roster includes Joan Rivers, Judge Judy and Barbaras Walters and Streisand, to name only a few). The perfect storm of silliness continues to sell out casinos and theaters throughout the country a few months out of every year. “I was looking for someone to travel with me,” Conway said of the collaboration’s genesis. “Her tape was on top of the pile. I didn’t even look at the rest. She was perfect.” What lies in store for audiences accustomed solely to Conway’s brand of comedy from the big and small screen? “Well, they can expect very little,” he joked. “And we don’t promise any-

Comedy legend Tim Conway.

EXCEPTIONAL ARTISTS

thing — so it works out nicely.” If experience truly is the best teacher, then Conway’s career among luminaries from Knotts to Burnett to Korman has been a master class in comedy. And the greatest lesson? “I would say communication with an audience. We all start out in this business wondering how we’re going to get the audience [on our side]. But once you get them [hooked,] it’s actually very easy.” “That’s why I’ve never really understood people who throw up before going out on stage,” he continued. “I usually throw up during the show. It’s a nice surprise.” It’s nice to get out in front of an audience, Conway said, and while material may require constant reinvigoration, laughter never grows stale. “I think that’s the bottom line for performers,” he said. “I think that’s why most entertainers do it.” Like Burnett, herself, whom Conway said he had seen just weeks before. “She does these sorts of tours, as well. … It’s a way of giving back to the people

who put us here.” And continue to do so. Conway’s home-video phenom, the diminutive everyman “DORF,” reached platinum status years ago and regularly garners new viewers from his website, www. timconway.com. Unbeknownst to them, children across the globe, too, are encountering the star in some form every day. Throughout the years, he has provided voice work for a dazzling array of animated projects, from “Scooby Doo” to “SpongeBob Square Pants,” where he notably portrayed Barnacle Boy (old chum Borgnine voiced his counterpart, Mermaid Man). But beyond the dentist’s ofﬁce, the future for Tim Conway looms tall. “Well, I’ve got to mow the lawn — and soon,” he said. “It gets to where I can’t see out the window.” But seriously: “I’m writing a book, which will be out in October,” he said. “It involves a lot of things we’ve been talking about — how to approach an audience and things like that. I was just working on that when you called, as a matter of fact. Or when I called. Someone called.” It certainly wasn’t Mrs. Ah-Wiggins. And the title? “So far, it’s called ‘What’s So Funny,’ which may be a kind of dangerous title, because readers will say, ‘Well, certainly not this book.’” Luckily, there’s still time to win over that crowd, starting with the Weinberg performance next Thursday. “I’m anxious to meet people and do the show,” he said. “I generally stay [in town] for a few days afterward. And come over to people’s houses. And eat whatever they have.” He’s joking. We think. noravec@gazette.net

To catch a thief: Authors chronicle life and crimes of notorious criminal BY

ELLYN WEXLER

SPECIAL TO THE GAZETTE

Jim King wanted his children to know their father’s career consisted of more than eating donuts. The retired Montgom-

BOOKS ery County police detective ensured that legacy by writing a book about his most compelling case. King, who lives in Clarksburg, and his writing partner, Minneapolis-based photojournalist Jack Burch, tell the story of Bernard C. Welch Jr., “master thief, ruthless con man and cold-blooded killer,” in “Ghost Burglar,” released in November by Savage Press, a small niche publisher in Wisconsin. Welch, wrote Burch in the book’s preface, “managed to flummox police departments and federal agencies across half of the United States for more than 25 years, stealing tens of millions of dollars, robbing countless individuals, and living in the open by posing as a wealthy antique dealer and investor.” King described Welch as “a sociopath, with no normal human feelings, no conscience or morality. He was also a serial rapist.” A high school dropout, imprisoned for burglary in his youth, Welch used “prison as a college of criminal knowledge, [where he studied] the art of burglary as a business.” King said Welch knew the “tells” of a vacant house — like lights out in the kitchen, usually located at the rear of the house — and which antiques were valuable. Welch’s break-ins were consistent: solo operations sufﬁciently far away from his Great Falls, Va. home; entry via a back door between 5 and 9 p.m., standard time; several houses a night, Monday through Saturday. His Mercedes and his clothing blended in with the high-income areas where he worked. Although law enforcement and the media dubbed Welch the Standard Time Silver Burglar at the time, the co-authors chose a catchier name for their book title. It was co-opted from King’s statement to the Washington Post comparing the search for Welch to “chasing a ghost.” King was a primary investigator on the unofficial task force of ofﬁcers from Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C., that worked the case between 1975 and 1980. A year before

Welsh’s arrest, the veteran cop figured out Welch’s identity as well as his method of unloading the stolen property. “I sent wanted posters with his picture to antique auction houses up and down the East Coast,” said King, acknowledging he did not suspect that Welch sold his stolen wares in Duluth, Minn., the site of his second home. “In those [pre-Internet] years, communication among jurisdictions was limited.” A robbery gone wrong led to Welch’s apprehension. Welch shot Dr. Michael Halberstam when he came home unexpectedly, and the near-dead heart surgeon managed to hit Welch with his car. After the emergency room released Welch, he was taken to the District of Columbia Police Department headquarters, where he refused to talk. King, notified of what had transpired and worried that Welch might be released, rushed to D.C. to make the identification. Although through the years, King had considered writing about the case, it was Burch who initiated the process some six years ago. As a staffer in a Minneapolis TV news department, Burch had followed Welch’s crime spree and noted the local connection. Welch would drive to Duluth annually to sell what he had stolen in the Washington area to auction houses, jewelers and coin dealers. Burch initially contacted King to interview him as a source, but quickly realized the advantages of co-authorship, including King’s hands-on experience and his talent as a wordsmith, King said. “Jack and I wrote independently, trading chapters back and forth online,” said King, and they also visited each other’s homes.

w No ing! w Sho

F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre

Burch presented publisher Michael Savage with “a bunch of stand-alone chapters.” King recalled Savage’s promise: “When I get done ironing out these dents, it will look like the body of a Ferrari.” Savage cut the manuscript from 500 to 260 King pages. King, an alumnus of Northwood High School in Silver Spring, enlisted in the U.S. Navy after a failed attempt as a University of Maryland student. Military service completed, he returned to Maryland to ﬁnish his degree in sociology and psychology, with

a specialization in criminology. He supported himself by driving a taxi as well as an “eye-opening” stint as a caseworker at the Lorton Reformatory. Lorton, he said, made him recognize “that by the time most men get to prison, it is too late for them to change.” While still pursuing a degree, King joined the Montgomery County Police Department. “The degree was a gilt-edged invitation to join the police,” he said, noting that the county was recruiting college-educated officers at the time. At first, he admits, “It was a job … $7,005 a year!” He spent two decades on the force, his first five years in a patrol car, then a promotion to Detective Corporal. King retired from the police department on disability at age 45, subsequently becoming a se-

curity specialist for Montgomery County Public Schools. Prior to this book, King had published articles about art and antique theft and security in trade magazines such as American School and University, and International Archive of Art and Antique Theft. “Ghost Burglar” won an IPPY [Independent Publisher Book Award] bronze medal on May 29 in New York City. And there has been talk of a treatment by a well-known ﬁlm producer. Since retiring from MCPS in 2012, King has been busy being bookish.Online,heblogsonwww. ghostburglar.com and maintains a “Ghost Burglar” Facebook page;

Saturday, August 24th Noon - 5:00 PM Performances at 2 and 3 PM Free Class For Ages 3-6 3:30 PM

Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical For Ages 2 - Adult NOW OPEN 5-7PM Tuesday - Thursday

High Holy Week

Advertise for 3 consecutive weeks and get your 4th week FREE

729 Cloverly Street • Silver Spring, Maryland 20905 In Cloverly Towne Center (next to Safeway)

Call the Directories Dept. 301-670-2500 or email us at class@gazette.net

301-879-ELITE (3548)

www.elitedancestudioandsupply.com

1859523

High Holy Days Call 301-670-7106

240-314-8690

www.rockvillemd.gov/theatre

Victorian Lyric Opera Company With Live Orchestra Thursday, August 29 at 8 p.m.

Tickets $16-$24

“Ghost Burglar” is available for $13.97 at www.savpress.com or 218-391-3070.

OPEN HOUSE

Attention Synagogues

603 Edmonston Dr. Rockville, MD 20851

“Utopia, Ltd”

he does readings to promote the book. For the Maryland Writers Association, Montgomery County Chapter, he serves as publicity chairman and mentors a 28-year-old author. Twice a week, he volunteers at Novel Places, an independent bookstore in Clarksburg. And sitting beneath a tree on his property, he composes his own stories in his favored genre: science ﬁction. So, yes, King kids, there’s no question that your father continues to do way more than eat donuts.

Spend the High Holidays with Olney Kehila! Rosh Hashanah ~ September 5 at 10am - Main Stage Kol Nidre ~ September 13 at 7pm - Actors Hall Yom Kippur ~ September 14 at 9:30am - Historic Stage All services will be held at the Olney Theatre Center We are an independent, inclusive congregation and we welcome non-members. For ticket information go to olneykehila.org or call 301-200-1818

GD26590

1890610

1906994

Ex-cop pens true crime tale

1890550

THE GAZETTE

Page A-14

Wednesday, August 14, 2013 o

Let’s go to the hop What gives most beers their aromas and often bitter flavors? It’s hops from the hop plant, Humulus lupulus, a cousin to cannabis which derives its Latin name from the same root as the wolves to which the plant’s wild growth is likened. Originally from China, hops used in beer are the productive female flowers, called cones. The first recorded use of hops in brewing dates from 822 AD at a French monastery.

BREWS BROTHERS

In the United States the hop industry started in upstate New York in the 1800s and, after a destructive blight, moved to the upper Midwest, finally settling in the Pacific Northwest. The Pacific Northwest is renowned for bittering hops, compared to the more aromatic noble hops of Europe. Hops grow well in cooler climates but also will grow in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area. The taste and bouquet in beer are obtained from the hop oils which cannot be duplicated

Professional Services Call 301-670-7106

THE BANKRUPTCY CENTER The Law Offices Of Erik G. Soderberg, Esq.

STOP Foreclosure, Garnishment, Repossession, Lawsuits & Creditor Harassment

FREE CONSULTATION * PAYMENT PLANS We are a debt relief agency.We help people file for bankruptcy relief.

GD26847

301-279-0303 ext. 368 Also representing clients in Personal Injury and DUI cases.

BANKRUPTCY THE LAW OFFICES OF

RICHARD B. ROSENBLATT, PG CHAIRMAN OF THE MD BANKRUPTCY BAR ASSOCIATION 1998-1999

LOAN MODIFICATION

www.rosenblattlaw.com

301-838-0098

GD26848

• Chapter 7, 11 & 13 • General Litigation • Tax Debt • Divorce • Traffic/DUI-MVA • Criminal FREE CONSULTATION • PAYMENT PLANS SE HABLA ESPAÑOL

AT THE MOVIES

Imagine the pitch for Disney’s ‘Planes’ Weyerbacher Brewery’s Double Simcoe Double I.P.A. BREWS BROTHERS

with any other plant. The bitterness, used to balance the rich sweetness of the malted barley, comes from alpha acids in the hops. Beta acids and tannins help stabilize the beer, add flavor and act as preservatives by warding off bacteria. Newer hop varieties are hybridized to emphasize aroma, flavoring or bitterness characteristics. Hops pitched at the beginning of the brewing boil add dryness and bitterness; those added closer to the end of the boil have greater influence on the aroma and flavor. Hops also can be added during fermentation in a procedure called “dry hopping” which can heighten both the aroma and flavor, far greater than hops infused into the brewing boil which largely evaporate during the brewing process. The bitterness of beers is measured in International Bitterness Units (IBUs) which give a guide to the chemical intensity of the bitterness. Budweiser has about 11 IBUs, Sierra Nevada Pale Ale has 37 IBUs, with Dogfish Head’s 60 Minute, 90 Minute and 120 Minute IPAs having 60, 90 and 120 IBUs respectively. IBUs however are a poor benchmark for judging bitter taste since the bitterness can be balanced by a sufficient malt backbone. Humans cannot differentiate bitterness levels above 100-120 IBUs. Most beers have a mixture of several hop varieties to broaden their aroma and flavor profile. In recent years, a trend has developed toward ever hoppier brews, including the now rela-

Ray Mollenhoff 301-503-1313 NEW REDUCED PRICE NOW $529,000 OPEN SUNDAY 12-4

tively ubiquitous Double/Imperial IPAs. Flying Dog Brewery in Frederick has created a onetime series of beers, each based on single hop variety, which are worth looking for. Examples of beers which highlight particular hops are below. Pilsner Urquell (4.4 percent alcohol by volume, ABV) is made by the Plzenský Prazdroj Brewery in Pilsen, Czech Republic. This original pilsner beer exclusively uses Saaz hops. It has a earthy aroma with a hint of citrus. The light malt front continues in the middle, joined by a touch of citrus. The finish adds slight floral hops. In the aftertaste the malt wanes and the hops linger. Ratings: 8/8. Sierra Nevada Pale Ale (5.6 percent ABV) is produced by the Sierra Nevada Brewery in Chico, Calif. The pale ale uses a variety of Magnum, Perle and Cascade hops but the Cascade aroma and flavors predominate. It has a grapefruit and light pine nose. The mild malt and creamy front segues into a subdued grapefruit middle. The finish has a eruption of pine to medium while the grapefruit grows a pinch. The restrained dry aftertaste provides a genial bitter hop that persists. Ratings: 7/7.5. Two Hearted Ale (7 percent ABV) by Bell’s Brewery in Comstock, Mich., exclusively uses the Centennial hop. Two Hearted Ale has a bitter and pine bouquet. The soft creamy and wispy pine front lasts in the middle and finish. The finish adds tempered grapefruit and lemon zest notes with all the flavors extend through the aftertaste. Ratings: 7.5/7. Double Simcoe (9 percent ABV) from the Weyerbacher Brewery in Easton, Pa., uses a prodigious volume of Simcoe hops. Double Simcoe has a bitter hop, grapefruit and pine nose. The modest pine front increases in the middle blending with a muted grapefruit, both continuing into the finish. The grapefruit increases and comes to the forefront in the aftertaste as the pine fades. The aftertaste has a trace of alcohol but is quite well blended in this medium bodied brew. Ratings: 8/8.

MICHAEL PHILLIPS

‘PLANES’

CHICAGO TRIBUNE

n 2 stars

Scene 1 The pitch meeting. Disney executive on one side of the table, “Planes” director Klay Hall and screenwriter Jeffrey M. Howard on the other. The executive: So … it’s “Cars.” Hall: Yes ... Howard: That’s right … The executive: But with planes. Pause. Howard: Yes. Right. “Cars,” with planes. And some cars. And a truck or two. The executive: Fine. Great. I have a 10 o’clock, but ﬁne. Thanks. Lorraine can validate your parking on the way out.

Scene 2 The follow-up meeting. The executive: We like it. We like what we’re seeing with the storyboards, fellas. “Planes” may be going straight to video, but we like to feel good about where things are going, even if this isn’t a Pixar project the way “Cars” and “Cars 2” were. Those were some toys, right? How many billions? Too many for me to count. My son can’t get enough of Lightning McQueen. Here’s a photo. Lights instantly dim, and the executive runs through an elegant slide show of his son in the bath playing with cars from “Cars.” The executive: This summer, you know what I want? I want that kid to be doing the same with your crop duster, Dusty, the one who wants to compete in the around-theworld air race against the Mexican, the Indian, the French Canadian — all the ethnic stereotypes you have in that script of yours, Jeffrey. Howard: We want that too! We’d like that too. Hall: It’s “Cars,” but with planes, see? The executive: Yes, I see. Hall: The town’s called Propwash Junction, sort of like Radiator Springs in “Cars.” And the eyes! The eyes of the planes are going to look exactly the same as the eyes of the cars in “Cars.” And “Cars 2.” I assure you, we won’t try anything new. Nothing. The executive: Uh-huh. Pause. The executive: But fresh, I hope. I hope it’ll feel fresh. Hall: We’re thinking Dane

n PG; 91 minutes n Cast: Dane Cook, Brad Garrett, Stacy Keach n Directed by Klay Hall

Cook for the voice of Dusty; Brad Garrett as the crop duster’s trusty fuel truck, Mater — sorry, Chug, that’s it, Chug, his name is Chug. And in the Doc role, the one Paul Newman voiced in the ﬁrst “Cars,” we have Stacy Keach as Skipper, the crusty mentor with the dramatic World War II back story, the one that seems to come from an entirely different picture. The executive: I liked those storyboards. Real History Channel stuff. Howard: Because John (Lasseter, the Disney/Pixar giant who executive-produced “Planes” and helped cook up the story) is a nostalgic fellow, we’re going for some of that stuff from his moviegoing youth. You know: “Those Magniﬁcent Men in Their Flying Machines.” “The Great Race.” That sort of thing. The executive, losing interest, checking his iPad: Right. Hall: But with heart. The executive: Very impor-

tant. What is it that Walt said? For every laugh, a tear? Teach an animator to draw and he’ll draw for a lifetime? Something like that. OK, we all have deadlines and stockholders to fear. Thomas will validate your parking.

Scene 3 The executive: So, we’re going to release “Planes” theatrically after all. Hall: Great! The executive: And we’re going ahead with the sequel. Howard: Great! The executive: Life is funny, guys. A lot funnier than your movie. Just kidding. Well done. “Planes” has practically no visual distinction, it’s a complete knockoff, but I think it’ll get by with the kids. My son can’t wait to see it. We saw “Turbo” the other night, by the way, and this is “Ratatouille” compared to “Turbo.” Hall: Great to hear. The executive: And it’s great to be able to say. And Leslie’s got your parking validation. See you soon. Lights out.

AFTER SCHOOL

A C T

I V I

T I

E S

Your Y our 1st Step Starts Here! Her e!

REDUCED $455K - Laytonsville

All Levels:

Classes Start SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

Beginning, Intermediate & Advanced Special Classes in Pre-Ballet for younger Children Annual Student Performances Phyllis Blake RTS

TWINBROOK_SCHOOL_BALLET_13

Great Value-Largest model ;4 levels @ 4000 sq/ft Williamsburg Village; 4bdrm, 2 full bths & 2 powder rms; Fam Rm w/ bar & wd stove; screened sunporch; lrg lot; 17621 Prince Edward Dr., Olney North on Ga Ave; Left on Queen Mary, Right on Boleyn; Right Queen Eliz; Left Prince Edward to 17621.

Classical Ballet Training for Children & Adults

Registration begins August 15th Call for registration appt.

Twinbrook School of Ballet

REGISTERED TEACHER

301-770-3038 • www.twinbrookballet.com 12801 Ardennes Ave., Rockville, MD 20851

1906995

Goshen Estates/Laytonsvile- Rambler on 1 AC park like setting; Kit w/ granite counters ; NEW 19K Geothermal HVAC system

(301) 670.7106

Long and Foster, Real Estate Inc

301-236-4300

1859528

IMIGANATION_STAGE_2X2

THE GAZETTE

Wednesday, August 14, 2013 o

Page A-15

‘Medieval Story Land’ lacks magical punch Story falls short in unsuccessful parody

Parodies, when done correctly, can be highly entertaining. One needs only to look at “Monty Python and The Holy Grail” or even John Landis’ 1977 cult

THEATER REVIEW BY WILL C. FRANKLIN classic “Kentucky Fried Movie” for great examples of the form. Creating a successful parody is a lot harder than one might imagine. Every detail, from the writing to the acting to even sound and lights, has to be spot on. Everything has to click. If something is missing — well, it brings everything else down. This brings us to the story, presented by the Washington, D.C.-based Red Knight Productions, of how the one true Todd was able to save all of Medieval Story Land from the Dark Black Darkness. I’ll give you a second to let that one sink in. “Medieval Story Land,” written by Red Knight’s artist director Scott Courlander, ﬁrst played to audiences at the

PERFECT

Continued from Page A-13 see a rock and I would just bring it home,” Gerskovic said. When her collection started to overwhelm the family’s already cramped apartment, Gerskovic said her parents told her to stop bringing things home; there wasn’t enough room. So Gerskovic started cutting photos from newspapers and magazines. “I didn’t know I wanted to be a photographer, I just knew I liked doing these things,” Gerskovic said. Just one year shy of completing her degree, Gerskovic decided she belonged in the U.S. “Both of my parents were very sad ...” Gerskovic said. “My mom was very disappointed and sad and that was difﬁcult.” But Gerskovic took a risk and

VISARTS

Continued from Page A-13 Austria, Oklahoma and most recently in Philadelphia. When she and her husband, a medical researcher, moved to Rockville three years ago, she decided one way to connect with the community was to apply for a two-month residency at VisArts. Her three Playtime paintings all show the familiar block pattern for hopscotch, which she said is played around the world. “It’s played with the same [design], but with different rules,” she said at an artists’ reception Friday. Gestin said she wants her paintings to connect to people’s lives and not be something that just hangs on a wall. “It’s important to ﬁnd meaning in the world that we’re living in,” she said. Gestin has organized a public hopscotch event during VisArt’s open house on Sept. 8, which will take place at VisArts and in Rockville Town Square. Children will have a chance to learn and play international variations of games such as hopscotch, cat’s cradle, and cootie catcher. Gestin also has written and illustrated a children’s tale, “The Story of Lulu,” which is posted on her web page.

AUTHOR

Continued from Page A-13 unsuspecting villain — Santa Claus. “The book takes place during the holiday season and I always like the idea of nothing appears as it seems,” Waldman said about why he chose Santa Claus. “ ... Santa is kidnapping presents and Mac is hot on his trail.” There may be a new villain, but Waldman said in book two, Mac is still struggling with some of the same eighth-grade woes that plagued him in “Mighty Mac.” “The bully in book one hasn’t taken the hint and is still bothering him,” Waldman said. It was shortly after “Mighty Mac” went on sale last June that Waldman said he started to feel pressure to write a second book. “WhenIwrotetheﬁrstbookand I actually got a deal [with Comfort Publishing], after I got through the excitement, I’m sitting around one day and I panicked,” Waldman said. “I thought, ‘Oh my gosh, I have to

2012 Capital Fringe Festival. It is currently being remounted at the Gaithersburg Arts Barn, featuring an all-new cast led by director Jason Schlafstein. The story revolves around Todd the Elf from Elf City. We learn over and over again that although Todd is quite strong, he has “elf rocks for brains.” Todd’s father hates him because Todd’s mother died giving birth to him. We’ll discuss this more in a minute. Todd is greeted by a mysterious wizard — The Millennium Wizard — who tells him he is the one true Todd who must take this sword called Phoenix Falcor and save all of Medieval Story Land from the Dark Black Darkness. On his quest, Todd meets the Red Knight, who harbors a cowardly secret, and Whisker-Toe, the extremely feminine bearded dwarf. Later in the play there would be some discussion as to whether it’s “dwarf” or “dorf” for some reason, but much like the play, I digress. Todd continues to meet random people, even making a bridge troll his “slave” after besting him in a challenge of wits. “Medieval Story Land” is not without its merits. The lighting used at the Arts Barn in Gaithersburg is well done. Actors are used as set pieces for a majority of the show and that is done rather masterfully.

relocated to Gaithersburg where she started taking English classes at Montgomery College. She eventually earned an associate’s degree in graphic design. In the U.S., Gerskovic found herself collecting things on her walks, much like she had as a child in Croatia. “I started doing the same thing, bringing things back,” she said. But even as she began to photograph the objects she found, Gerskovic said she was hesitant to share her work. “I was very secret about it,” she said. “I didn’t want people to laugh, like, ‘What does she know?’ People started questioning me ... does she have a boyfriend? A secret job?” Gerskovic said it was a local radio program that eventually convinced her to pursue her dreams of becoming a professional photographer.

MEDIEVAL STORY LAND n When: To Aug. 25, call for speciﬁc dates and times n Where: The Arts Barn, 311 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg n Tickets: $16, $14 for Gaithersburg residents, $9 for students through 12th grade n For information: 301-258-6394, gaithersburgmd.gov/artsbarn

Teddy C. Nagel, who played the one true Todd out of many Todds in the show, isn’t bad. In fact, he has a Fran Kranz vibe going, but unfortunately without the sharp Joss Whedon dialogue. Sadly, the writing is what inevitably kills this show. When the biggest laugh of the night comes when percussionist Vaughn Irving — who does a wonderful job, by the way — provides a quick “meow” for the stuffed cat, you might have lost your way a little bit. “Medieval Story Land” is billed as being “Forrest Gump meets Lord of The Rings.” I’m sorry to say it is neither. Other than Todd being dumb, there is no connection to “Forrest Gump.” Other than the group going on a quest,

“One day, I was in my car and listening to [National Public Radio],” Gerskovic said. “Diane Rehm was talking about how in this country, you can be whatever you want to be ... if you believe, if you work really hard ... you can do it. I just started crying and crying. And that’s how it happened. I was a photographer.” After taking some photography courses at Montgomery College, Gerskovic realized not only did she love the art form, but she had an eye for it. “Everybody is taking photographs,” Gerskovic said. “There are a million photographers who are taking photographs, who are taking portraits and landscapes and still life. My love for photography is taking photographs of surfaces and the shapes and the different things around me.” And just like when she was a child, Gerskovic is able to see the

Also on view at VisArts are paintings, prints, sculptures and other works by the late Neena Birch of Potomac, who died in August 2012 after a battle with cancer. An artist for more than 40 years, she was a member of the Washington Printmakers Gallery in Silver Spring and exhibited around the country. Her husband, Ronald Birch, an attorney, said she began painting when they married and moved to Fairbanks, Alaska. They lived there for 14 years. “I think it was the majesty and scale of Alaska that started her,” said Birch, who attended the reception Friday with friends and family. Birch later earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from George Washington University and a certiﬁcate of Botanical Art and Illustration from the College of Art and Design in Washington, D.C. Always creating, she left more than 900 works of art, which she kept track of in notebooks. Going through her works after she died brought back memories of family life for her husband and children. “We are a very close family, and there were no surprises,” said Ronald Birch, who delighted in some of her more humorous works, including “Grassland Dreams,” a little bed textured with a grassy surface where animals

and humans live. “It was more like we rediscovered her,” said her daughter, Sonnie Birch, who found works she hadn’t seen in years. Artist Ching Ching Cheng from Los Angeles expresses in her mixed-media works her interest in the photographic and video technology that produces personal memories. In one installation she creates a vine-like structure with petals made from videotape, ﬁlm negatives and blueprints. She also glued together pages from old books to form blocks that she carved and shaped to look like box cameras, with print still visible, evoking the idea of stories through pictures. Also featured are two installations by Baltimore artist Martin Weishaar, who works with card-

write a second.’” But this time around, with some experience under his belt and armed with feedback from readers young and old, Waldman said he felt more prepared. “There is a formula,” Waldman said. “Writing the second book was easier.” Just like he had with “Mighty Mac,” Waldman said he outlined all of his ideas for “Mac is Back.” “The outlines were a little more detailed, a little more focused,” he said. Waldman said improvements in the outlines led to improvements in the story. “In ‘Mac is Back,’ the storylines are a lot tighter,” Waldman said. “‘Mac is Back’ is a lot tighter and ﬂows a lot better than ‘Mighty Mac.’” As he wrote the second book, Waldman also took into account the critique he received from readers. “Kids and grown-ups were telling me they liked the pacing,” Waldman said. “They liked that Mac is a guy you can root for and

that there is a lot of action.” The author said readers can expect much of the same in the second book. They can also expect a similar message. After the release of “Mighty Mac,” Waldman said he hoped young readers would feel like “anything is possible” after they read Mac’s story. “Dream big and go big, that’s what I want people to take away from it,” he said last year. Waldman said the message in “Mac is Back” is more or less the same. “There’s nothing you can’t do,” Waldman said. “I think Mac embodies that.” Entering his 12th year of teaching at Kingsview, Waldman said this message is one he, too, tries to live by. “I dream big,” he said. “The neat thing about writing a book is that if you can write it down, it can happen. There are some things in [the book] that Santa Claus can do that can never happen, but you can write about it, so why not? Mac is a superhero, we’re not going to be able to ﬂy but hopefully

VISARTS EXHIBITS n When: Though Sept. 8 n Where: VisArts, 155 Gibbs St., Rockville n Tickets: Free n For information: 301-3158200; www.visartsatrockville. org, www.josettesimongestin. com, www.chingchingcheng. com, www.martyweishaar.com

RED KNIGHT PRODUCTIONS

2012 Capital Fringe Festival participant “Medieval Story Land,” a parody of the fantasy genre, is being remounted at the Gaithersburg Arts Barn through Aug. 25. there is no parallel to “Lord of The Rings.” In fact, it more closely resembles “The Wizard of Oz” than anything else. Some of these things, however, could be forgiven if not for Todd’s alcoholic and verbally abusive father and Todd’s dreams from his dead mother. Watching the waning minutes of this show felt like someone had crammed all the jokes they could think of into an hourlong event (it actually ran an hour and 20 minutes) but forgot they wanted

beauty in everyday objects. “It can be something small: a leaf, a part of a building ... things around us that we don’t see because we sit in the car and go from point A to point B,” she said. “I walk around and I see all of these things and I think everyone else sees them, but apparently not ... I found out that I have some special way of seeing things.” Thanks to the support of her husband, who she said told her: “ ... It’s a crazy idea, but I’m in,” Gerskovic is now pursuing photography fulltimeandwillbecomethenewest member of the Artist Foundry Gallery in Dupont Circle on Aug. 1. Gerskovic said she feels she is living proof that the American dream is a very real possibility. “It doesn’t really matter where you’re coming from,” she said. “ ... If you work, it’s going to happen.” chedgepeth@gazette.net board. Originally from upstate New York, he earned a Master of Fine Arts degree in drawing and painting at American University in Washington, D.C. His installation shows two cardboard mountains with gaping holes and tunnels that bring to mind coal mining and the practice of taking the tops off mountains. On the mountain sides are wooden frame-like structures and pipes that evoke fracking, a method of shooting chemicals and water into layers of rocks to tap pockets of natural gas. Weishaar said the work can be seen as something whimsical, but also something more serious. Encircling one mountain are letters — evoking the “Hollywood” sign in the hills above Los Angeles — that ask, “What side are you on?” The words are from the lyrics of a song written by the wife of a coal miner in Harlan County, Ky., during the Depression, when coal miners were struggling to unionize. Weishaar said his goal is not to take sides but to stimulate discussion. “I’m not necessarily trying to preach, but it is something that’s happening,” he said. vterhune@gazette.net people will think about challenging themselves.” As for Waldman, a father of two — Jake, 4 and Sarah, 2 — he said his next challenge will be a fourth “Mac” book. The third one is already done. “I started writing the [third] book in November or December,” Waldman said. “The third book is ﬁnished; it’s called ‘Mac and Cheese.’” The third book in the series is about Edgar Allan Poet, a bad guy writing cheesy poems and planting them in the Washington Post as clues for Mac. With the ﬁrst three books already behind him, there seems to be no stopping Waldman. “I’m starting to think about book four,” he said. “I kind of know where I want to go with it.” “Mac is Back,” Comfort Publishing, starting at $8.99, is available online at Amazon.com and Barnesandnoble.com chedgepeth@gazette.net

to shoehorn in a point to all this at the last second. It doesn’t work and it insults your audience. Overall, this isn’t a completely terrible experience. For children and youth who enjoy Renaissance fair-type things, this is probably something they would enjoy. For adults, however, $16 is probably a little too much to spend on such Dark Black Darkness. wfranklin@gazette.net

IN THE ARTS DANCES Hollywood Ballroom, Aug. 14, free International Tango Routine lesson at 7:30 p.m., Social Ballroom dance at 8:15 p.m. ($15), Aug. 15, 29, Tea Dance from 12:30-3:30 p.m. ($6); Aug. 23, Drop in lessons from 7:30-9 p.m., West Coast Swing Dancing with Dance Jam Productions at 9 p.m. ($15); Aug. 24, Latin Night with Mr. Mambo, workshops from 8-10 p.m., dancing from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. ($18 for workshop and dance; $15 for dance only after 10 p.m.); Aug. 25, free East Coast Swing lesson at 7 p.m., Social Ballroom Dance at 8 p.m. ($16); Aug. 28, free International Tango Routine lesson at 7:30 p.m., Social Ballroom Dance at 8:15 p.m. ($16), 2126 Industrial Highway, Silver Spring, 301-326-1181, www. hollywoodballroomdc.com Glen Echo Park is at 7300 MacArthur Blvd. Blues, Capital Blues:

Thursdays, 8:15 beginner lesson, 9-11:30 p.m. dancing to DJs, Glen Echo Park’s Spanish Ballroom Annex, $8, www. capitalblues.org. Contra, Aug. 16, Ron Buchanan calls to Love Mongrels; Aug. 23, Janine Smith with In Wildness; Aug. 30, Louie Cromartie with Honeysuckle Rose, 7:30 p.m. lesson, 8:30 p.m. dance, Glen Echo Park Spanish Ballroom, $10, www.fridaynightdance.org. Contra & Square, Aug. 18, Ann Fallon and the Narrowminded Naysayers; Aug. 25, Delaura Padovan with a Graham DeZarn Joint, 7:30 p.m., Glen Echo Park Spanish Ballroom, $12 for general, $9 for members, $5 for students, www.fsgw.org. English Country, Aug. 14, Caller: Michael Barraclough, 8 p.m., Glen Echo Town Hall (upstairs), www.fsgw.org. Scottish Country Dancing, 8-10 p.m. Mondays, steps and formations taught. No experience, partner necessary, T-39 Building on NIH campus, Wisconsin Avenue and South Drive, Bethesda, 240-505-0339. Swing, TBA, lesson at 8 p.m., dancing at 9 p.m., Glen Echo Park, $15, www.ﬂyingfeet.org. Waltz, Aug. 18, Waverly Station, 2:45-3:30 p.m. lesson, 3:30-6 p.m., dance, $10, www. waltztimedances.org.

MUSIC & DANCE Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club, Griff Kaz, 7:30

p.m. Aug. 14 ($10); Temika Moore, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 15 ($20); Graﬁtti: Dennis Chambers, Gary Grainger, 8 p.m. Aug. 16 ($25); Jazz Funk Soul with Jeff Lorber, Everette Harp & Chuck Loeb, 8 p.m. Aug. 17 ($40); I & I Riddim, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 18 ($10); Matt Ulery’s Loom/CD release event, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 21 ($10), 7719 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda, 301-634-2222, www.bethesdabluesjazz.com

The Fillmore Silver Spring, The All Stars Tour with Every Time I Die, Chelsea Grin & More, 2:50 p.m. Aug. 14; Technicians of Distortion Tour featuring Philip H. Anselmo & The Illegals, 8 p.m. Aug. 18; The Cult - Electric 13, 8 p.m. Aug. 20, 8656 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, 301-960-9999, FillmoreSilverSpring.com, www.livenation.com. Strathmore, Free Summer

Outdoor Concert: UkeFest 2013, 7 p.m. Aug. 14, call for venue, Locations: Mansion, 10701 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda; Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda, 301-5815100, www.strathmore.org.

ON STAGE Adventure Theatre, “Dr. Seuss’s Cat in the Hat,” to Sept. 2, call for prices, times, Adventure Theatre MTC, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, 301-634-2270, www. adventuretheatre-mtc.org. Do or Die Mysteries, “Art of Murder,” Saturdays, to Aug. 26, 6:30 p.m. buffet, 7:30 p.m. show, $47.50 buffet and show, Flanagan’s Harp and Fiddle, 4844 Cordell Ave., Bethesda, 443-422-3810, www.ﬂanagansharpandﬁddle.com Imagination Stage, “Lulu and the Brontosaurus,” Sept. 25 to Oct. 27, call for prices, times, Imagination Stage, 4908 Auburn Ave., Bethesda, www.imaginationstage.org Olney Theatre Center, “A Chorus Line,” to Sept. 1, call for prices, times, 2001 OlneySandy Spring Road, Olney, 301-924-3400, www.olneytheatre.org. The Puppet Co., “Circus!” to Sept. 1; Tiny Tots @ 10, select Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, call for shows and show times, Puppet Co. Playhouse, Glen Echo Park’s North Arcade Building, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., $5, 301-6345380, www.thepuppetco.org. Round House Theatre, Bethesda, “The Beauty Queen of Leenane,” Aug. 21 to Sept. 15; 4545 East-West Highway, Bethesda. 240-644-1100, www.roundhousetheatre.org. Round House Theatre, Silver Spring, TBA; 8641 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, $15 for general admission, $10 for subscribers, patrons 30 and younger and seniors, 244-644-1100, www.roundhousetheatre.org. Silver Spring Stage, OneAct Festival, to Aug. 25, 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Woodmoor Shopping Center, 10145 Colesville Road, Silver Spring. www.ssstage.org. The Writer’s Center, Poets Bateman, Riegel, and Sukrungruang, 2-4 p.m. Aug. 18, 4508 Walsh Street, Bethesda, 301654-8664, www.writer.org.

VISUAL ART Adah Rose Gallery, Randall Lear and Ellyn Weiss, to Oct. 6, vernissage on Sept. 21, 3766 Howard Ave., Kensington, 301-922-0162, www. adahrosegallery.com Glenview Mansion, Women’s Caucus for the Arts, Greater Washington, to Sept. 30, Rockville Civic Center Park, 503 Edmonston Drive, Rockville. www.rockvillemd.gov. Marin-Price Galleries, “Abstraction,” to Sept. 10, 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, 7022 Wisconsin Ave., 301-718-0622. VisArts, Nancy Bullough: Neena Birch: Retrospective Response and Reception, to Sept. 8, Kaplan Gallery; Marty Weishaar, to Sept. 8, Common Ground Gallery; “Ching Ching Cheng,” to Sept. 8, Gibbs Street Gallery, 155 Gibbs St., Rockville, 301-315-8200, www.visartsatrockville.org.

Page A-16

THE GAZETTE

Advertorial

Wednesday, August 14, 2013 o

1889694

COLUMNIST REGRETS HOW FAST HIS HIGH SCHOOL PLAYING DAYS FLEW BY AS NEW SEASON BEGINS, B-3

SPORTS OLNEY | SILVER SPRING

www.gazette.net | Wednesday, August 14, 2013 | Page B-1

Free agency comes to high schools Coaches say there has been a dramatic increase in student athletes transferring to new schools n

TRAVIS MEWHIRTER STAFF WRITER

In a matter of just a few tumultuous months last year, Aquille Carr was a member of four different schools ranging from New Jersey to Jacksonville to Baltimore to Prince George’s County. At the end of this year, Quince Orchard’s Adam McLean will have attended his third high school, as will Wheaton’s Michael Patterson, DuVal’s Michael Cunningham, and dozens more. Still others will be at their second, some even their fourth. Transferring at the high school level, what was formerly a last-resort practice, has ostensibly become the new norm, rampant to the point that, as ESPN high school basketball writer Dave Telep put it, “it’s almost abnormal if kids are not transferring, which is really sad. We’re in this cycle where guys are looking for the next best opportunity.” But why now? “Times are changing,” he elaborated. “Things are going downhill and there’s no stopping it. With private schools and prep schools and charter schools, it really is the wild wild West.”

‘The LeBron Effect’ TOM FEDOR/THE GAZETTE

Thomas S. Wootton High School offensive lineman Logan Portes performs drills with teammates on Aug. 7

two faces

In 2010, for a full 75 minutes, a 25-year-old LeBron James sat in front of a platoon of ESPN cameras broadcasting to 13.1 million viewers to announce one

See AGENCY, Page B-2

THE

Wootton’s offensive lineman

DAN FELDMAN

STAFF WRITER

homas S. Wootton High School offensive lineman Logan Portes lined up at tight end last season when an official told him his No. 74 jersey made him ineligible for the position. Portes ran to the sideline, where he quickly changed into a spare No. 99 jersey, and headed back to the field in time for the play. “The proverbial Superman goes in the booth and changes his outfit,” Wootton coach Tyree Spinner said. Portes, a senior, has been Su-

AT TIMES PORTES IS COMIC BOOK VILLAIN BANE, AND AT OTHER TIMES HE’S A TEDDY BEAR

perman for Wootton’s offensive line the past couple of years. But if Portes is being compared to a comic book character, Batman villain Bane might be more apt. First of all, Portes does an incredible Bane impression, whether it’s mimicking lines from “The Dark Knight Rises” or using a Bane voice/persona to describe his own life. Plus, he pushes around defenders like the oversized villain. “He’s a nasty, aggressive offensive lineman, which I love completely,” Spinner said. “He’s not going to make a lot of noise coming there, but when he gets

there, you’re definitely going to know that he’s there. “He reminds me of Bane on the field.” Off the field, Portes tries to play the good guy Clark Kent role. Portes has more than 20 stuffed animals — a big dog named “Spot,” a bunny named “Grace” and many teddy bears whose names he could probably summon if pressed to do so. He says he loves playing football with a young neighbor. And as often as he can, he works with Wootton’s team in the Rockville Football League’s Middle School League. Last year, juggling his own

practice schedule, Portes said he attended middle school practices about every other day. Usually, he offers pointers to the offensive linemen, holds the bag for drills or does whatever else is needed. Once, Portes lost his voice while yelling from atop the press box, where he was filming a game, because he was constantly shouting encouragement to the younger players. He’s gotten so close to the team, Portes said he offered to room with an incoming freshman during a varsity team camp this summer in order to make the young player feel more comfortable. Most of all, Portes said he tries to instill sportsmanship with the

See LINEMAN, Page B-2

Academy players tabbed for national combine Ebobisse and Gasper travel to Oregon for elite U.S. soccer camp n

NICK CAMMAROTA STAFF WRITER

Montgomery County’s soccer tradition seemingly grows by the month. Whether it’s professional players such as D.C. United’s Ethan White and Collin Martin (both Bethesda-Chevy Chase graduates) or former Our Lady of Good Counsel standout Kevin Alston (who plays for the New England Revolution) all the way to Gedion Zelalem — the former Walter Johnson midﬁelder plucked and placed into Arsenal’s youth academy program who is making quite an impression on the Gunners’ preseason tour. All of those players, and many more, have developed out of one of the best soccer counties in Maryland and two more local standouts

Ebobisse

Gasper

just wrapped up a ﬁve-day national combine at Nike’s World Headquarters in Portland, Ore. The event is part of U.S. Soccer’s expanded Training Center program and invited 64 of the country’s more talented 15- to-17-year-old players to train under U.S. Soccer Director of Scouting Tony Lepore. Seniors Jeremy Ebobisse and Chase Gasper, both of Bethesda-Olney Academy, were

FILE PHOTO

Seneca Valley High School’s Kevin Joppy (left) tackles Winston Churchill quarterback Jonathan Lee in a game last season. Joppy transferred to Quince Orchard this summer for his senior year.

Some academy players return to high school teams n

Coaches worry about future impact of one-year-old academy rule BY JENNIFER BEEKMAN STAFF WRITER

invited to participate. “At ﬁrst, the sight of seeing the list of names from the nations’ best academies, and even residency, was quite overwhelming and made me quite anxious,” said Ebobisse via email. “Although everyone is ultimately competing for a spot on the [United States Under 18] National Team, the sessions remain at high level and team oriented, with players pushing each other to play better and quicker.” Ebobisse, who played three seasons at Walter Johnson, recently committed to play soccer at Duke University, but will forgo his senior season with the Wildcats. Via a rule instituted last season, a player is not allowed to play for both their high school team and for an academy. “The state title remains as one of two trophies that has eluded me throughout my youth career, so deciding not to help my team

In 2007, U.S. Soccer created the Development Academy as a way of producing the next wave of National Team players. In February 2012, U.S. Soccer announced that the academy season would move from seven months to 10 months and players within the system were not allowed to participate in high school sports. Vegas Kastberg was a sophomore at Walt Whitman High School at the time. The Vikings’ then two-year starting central midﬁelder was intent on earning an NCAA Division I scholarship, so, when he was faced with that difﬁcult decision, he chose the academy system. Players are told that is the best way to get noticed by college recruiters. Whitman striker Emmanuel Kennah did the same. Both will be back in Vikings colors this fall. “Playing for your school is something you can’t really replace. The kids on the team are my best friends in school. I couldn’t see half the games [because of academy practice], but [when I was there] it was painful to sit on the bench because I just wanted to jump in,” Kastberg said. The Development Academy is similar to systems in

See COMBINE, Page B-2

See ACADEMY, Page B-2

THE GAZETTE

Page B-2

Wednesday, August 14, 2013 o

AGENCY

COMBINE

sentence: where he would be “taking is talents” the next season. The Decision, as it has come to be known, has had obvious effects, most notably the consecutive NBA Championships James has lead the Miami Heat in winning. But there has been a quiet one begat down at the grassroots level: the “LeBron effect,” as one Montgomery County football coach labeled it. “Everybody wants to take their talents elsewhere.” “I think a lot of it has to do with what they see in the media,” Seneca Valley football coach Fred Kim said. “Look at the NBA, it’s the cool thing to do. LeBron James with The Decision. Back in the ’70s and ’80s, you saw guys stay with a team for their entire careers.” Kim argues that James created a ‘Look at me generation’ of athletes who go not where their loyalties lie, but where the best incentives — recruiting options, exposure, championships — are offered. “Sometimes they’re seeking a better academic situation, sometimes it’s where they are athletically,” said former Princeton Day Academy basketball coach, Van Whitﬁeld. “Some are looking for a higher level of competition and some are looking for a better match for their skill set.” Whitfield should know. He took in six transfers just last season alone. This, in turn, has led to public school coaches resorting to a strange practice: recruiting their own kids. “We’re just trying to keep our kids in our school,” Henry A. Wise football coach DaLawn Parrish said. “I don’t think when you get into coaching a public school your mind is set on recruiting kids. If you wanted to do that you would go to a private school or a college.” But with cluster systems, the rise of private schools, consortiums, magnet programs, shared housing and various other loopholes, transferring has become a far less arduous process, and a far more common one. “They’re no longer loopholes if everybody’s doing it,” Telep said. “It’s a way of life.”

mates at WJ push for another has become, and will continue to be, a source of discontent as I watch them from the stands this season,” Ebobisse said. “… Although I will be missing out on the chance to bring honor to my school, I am looking forward to a competitive season of academy soccer as my team prepares to make a run to ﬁnals week in our ﬁrst year.” Ebobisse said he’s hopeful Walter Johnson will be able to win a state championship this season. Meanwhile, the central striker will continue to hone his game in hopes of being selected for the under-18 national team where he played as part of a 4-23-1 formation at the combine. Gasper, who attends Gonzaga College High School, is committed to play soccer at the University of Virginia next season. Both Ebobisse and Gasper are coached by Matt Pilkington at Bethesda-Olney. “My biggest take-away from the camp so far has been the hunger you need to go to the next level,” said Gasper, a left back, via email. “Playing with

Continued from Page B-1

When Seneca Valley running back Kevin Joppy made his move to Quince Orchard for his senior season, there were certain inevitable drawbacks. But for the most part, “everybody still hangs out with Joppy,” Kim said. “We still love him, the kids still talk to him every day.” If that were to happen when Kim was suiting up in a Seneca uniform, “it was ‘Oh my God,’” he said. “He’d have the scarlet letter on him and he’d get his butt kicked. When I was at Seneca, the only time there was a transfer was when someone came in from out of town. Seneca Valley was the only team I ever wanted to play for. If you wanted to play for Gaithersburg, that was sacrilegious.” What saddens Telep is that “you used to hear ‘I want to win a state championship,’” he said. “Now you hear ‘I want to maximize exposure.’” If that sense of community, or even family, pride has not vanished altogether, it has certainly dwindled. Ten years ago, when Parrish was coaching DuVal, there

ACADEMY

Continued from Page B-1 soccer-rich nations, Whitman coach Dave Greene said. But athletics and scholastics are tied closely together in the United States; Greene said it might be more beneficial to work around the fact that this country is an education-first nation. Aside from wanting to spend his senior year on the field with his best friends, Kastberg’s decision not to pursue Division I soccer played a major role in his decision

FILE PHOTO

was a member of a family on his team while his brother competed for Eleanor Roosevelt. “I said ‘That’s crazy,’” Parrish recalled, laughing. “Back in the ’80s, everybody wanted to play where their uncle played or their father played. You didn’t think about moving around. Now there’s so much moving around where I don’t know how much loyalty to a school there is, which is unfortunate. It’s rare you see a community school anymore.” Kim could only point to two in Montgomery County that he would count as traditional, community schools: Damascus and Poolesville. “You don’t ever hear a Middletown kid going to DeMatha or Bullis,” Kim said. “You’d get your [butt] run out of town.” Middletown, Kim said, “is an anomaly.”

Economy down, movement up This past season, former Sherwood basketball coach Dondrell Whitmore took on more transfers than he ever had in his seven years at the Warriors’ helm — three, two of which came by way of private school. “A lot of these guys came from privates and times are hard, man,” said Whitmore, who has since stepped down. “I noticed [the transfers] along with the recession. I see it happening more this year.” Many of the transfers, says Whitmore, are opting for the cheaper public schools in

to leave the academy system. He said he hopes to play at New York University in 2014-15. Sharpening of skills, exposure to college recruiters and prestige are the Development Academy’s biggest draws. But in general, many Montgomery County coaches said U.S. Soccer underestimated players’ desire to represent their schools and play with and for their peers. While the soccer-rich county did lose a bit of top-level talent, the league was overall relatively unfazed by the ruling. Winston Churchill coach Arnold Tarzy

lieu of the more expensive private schools such as DeMatha. Kim reported a similar theory, pointing to the recessed economy as a major factor in the increasing movement among high school athletes. “People are moving,” he said. “People are looking for more affordable places to live, using shared housing. The economy is down, and that’s had an effect. With the economy so tough, people aren’t buying houses. When you bought a house, you’d be rooted, you couldn’t just pick up and go, whereas if you get an apartment with a one-year lease as opposed to a mortgage, you can move again.” And when that lease is up, and the parents are raising a budding football player, what’s to stop them from moving into state ﬁnalist Quince Orchard’s district? Say it’s a basketball player, why not traditionally powerful Springbrook? “I think a lot of times it is and often appears to be that student athletes want to be in line with programs receiving scholarships,” Whitﬁeld said. Maybe it’s in the name of that coveted scholarship to help offset the cost of college. Maybe it’s a generational thing or parents wanting what’s best for the kids. Maybe it’s a desperate exposure grab or a loss of pride in the local system. But “sometimes,” says Parrish, “the grass is not always greener on the other side.” tmewhirter@gazette.net

said the academy will take one of his players this fall, but that he is expecting 90 student-athletes to show up to today’s ﬁrst day of tryouts, the largest number in recent history. The county also probably hasn’t felt the brunt of the ruling yet. A common fear among high school coaches is what might happen three years down the road when players who are in sixth and seventh grade now and never experienced high school soccer have nothing to compare the academy system to. “One hundred percent we

1894731

1894729

1890455

ncammarota@gazette.net

Poolesville High School’s Cody Zinnser catches a pass and scores during a game last season. Coaches say Poolesville and Damascus high schools are community schools, where there is rarely any local kids who transfer to another school.

will start feeling the effects more in three or four years. They realized they lost some players who wanted to play at high school, that’s why the [Development] Academy is starting younger and younger, now they have pre-academy for U-13, U-14,” said former Clarksburg coach Jeremiah Spoales, who stepped down following the 2012 season. Clarksburg was a program hit hardest by the ruling last fall. The Coyotes lost three elite-level players. Such losses take more of a toll at schools where soccer doesn’t draw as many athletes as

FILE PHOTO

Walter Johnson High School’s Jeremy Ebobisse celebrates a goal against Montgomery Blair. Ebobisse plans to skip the high school season this year to focus on his academy team.

LINEMAN

Continued from Page B-1 eighth graders. “I can’t stand people who aren’t good sports,” Portes said. Portes said he doesn’t trash talk during games. More often, he strikes up a conversation with the opposing defensive lineman. “What’s the point of making a guy upset and wanting to beat you more?” Portes said. “That’s just how I am.” Yet, Portes has played passionately enough to garner interest from Wagner College and Towson University. Neither has offered a scholarship, but Portes

it does in areas such as Bethesda and Potomac, Spoales said. Greene said U.S. Soccer’s decision is understandable as it was virtually impossible for high school athletes to give 100 percent to both academy and high school teams simultaneously. But the truth is, Greene added, few of this area’s players will go on to play Major League Soccer. There are plenty of opportunities to play high level club soccer, coaches agreed. In fact, some athletes who aren’t starters in the Development Academy might get more exposure elsewhere.

1894730

1894728

‘There’s a loss of community’

all these high quality players shows you how competitive the game is, and how hard you need to work in order to differentiate yourself from everyone else.” According to Ebobisse, a typical day of training at the Nike camp included a 15-minute dynamic warm up followed by passing patterns in three separate groups. The sessions culminated in a small-sided game or full-field scrimmage. After that, the players have a pool session, lunch at headquarters and then return to the hotel for more team activities. All of it is geared toward producing the next great talent for the men’s national team. Both Ebobisse and Gasper said that playing an American style of soccer has been heavily emphasized, as well as having the players test and respond to using a wide variety of Nike products. “The main thing I can take out of the experience is learning to adapt to a new environment in order to succeed,” Ebobisse said. “With 64 players coming from different regions, everyone quickly dropped the style they developed in their clubs, and quickly adapted to the U.S. way.”

said they’ve indicated the start to his season will be crucial, especially considering he’s moving from left tackle to guard and center — the positions the 6-foot-2, 275 pounder projects to play in college. “I need to have the best three-game streak I’ve ever had,” Portes said. No matter what Portes does following his senior year, he knows how he’ll spend some of his free time. “I’m sure I’ll come back to Wootton when I graduate and see football games,” Portes said. “And eighth grade games.” dfeldman@gazette.net

Numbers will likely never be an issue for Montgomery County high school soccer and one year out from the ruling there has been little change. “I do think the impact will show. You’re potentially taking the best players from each team, obviously the level of the league is going to drop. Not to where it’s a nothing league, it will still be competitive. But regardless, you would still have [a high school] jersey on and the intensity is still there,” Kastberg said. jbeekman@gazette.net

THE GAZETTE

Wednesday, August 14, 2013 o

Page B-3

Enjoy it now, high school sports go by way too fast The 2013 fall season will go by quickly, student-athletes shouldn’t leave any regrets

KENT ZAKOUR STAFF WRITER

Growing up, my parents always told me to enjoy my childhood because it would go by quickly. So, naturally, I ignored them thinking that I had all the time in the world. But they were so right (Don’t tell them). While some days have seemed to take forever throughout my 27 years of life — I am beginning to lose some of my hair, but my boss tells me I am

still young — the weeks, months and years have gone by quickly. Today marks the first official day of public high school fall sports practice throughout the KENT ZAKOUR state of MaryASSISTANT SPORTS land. Exactly ten EDITOR years ago, I was a senior at Col. Zadok Magruder High School, preparing for my final season of competitive football under the late Eddie Ashwell. I was eager with anticipation, but dreaded the lengthy two-a-day prac-

tices and hot days. I couldn’t wait for practice to be over, but lived for my brothers and best friends on the ﬁeld and eagerly anticipated Friday nights. Before I knew what happened, the season — all 10 weeks of it — was over along with my football career. After the season was over, I had the opportunity to play at a NCAA Division II or Division III school, but I opted to forgo all the offseason work and practices for the college life at a big school at Penn State. It was the biggest mistake of my life. There’s not a day that goes by that I don’t regret not playing college football. So, in Happy Valley, I did the next best thing: Become a sports writer. I’m

blessed that I received the opportunity to come back and work for my hometown paper — the same one that wrote about me as a lineman and wrestler — for the past ﬁve years. It’s been interesting — for better and worse — covering student-athletes that have experienced many of same things I did in high school. While changes to the newspaper landscape have undoubtedly been felt at The Gazette over the past decade, we still strive to provide the best high school sports coverage in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties. Jennifer Beekman (girls’ soccer, tennis), Nick Cammarota (boys’ soccer, cross country), Dan Feldman (football) and Travis Mewhirter (vol-

leyball, ﬁeld hockey, golf) will provide you with day-to-day coverage of your favorite high school teams. Sports editor Ken Sain and I will pinch hit when needed, and I will also be keeping tabs on the local colleges. Over the next three weeks we will be highlighting all of the high school sports and teams in the area. In the Aug. 28/29 papers our football preview will run with the other sports either the week before or the week after. kzakour@gazette.net

The Gazette’s sports staff is on Twitter. Follow us @Mont_Sports and @PG_Sports. Use hashtag #mdpreps this fall to stay connected for scores from Montgomery and Prince George’s counties.

County golfers lead Maryland to win Schaap, Feldman help state defeat Virginia n

TRAVIS MEWHIRTER STAFF WRITER

PHOTO FROM J.GUAY/SHODANPHOTOS

Walt Whitman High School graduate Ian Ross competes at the International Canoe Federation Junior & U-23 Sprint World Championships in Canada where he ﬁnished 8th overall in the U-23 C1 1000 meters.

Whitman grad sprinting toward Olympic consideration in canoe Ross likely to contend for spot on Team USA in 2016 Olympics in Brazil n

BY JENNIFER BEEKMAN STAFF WRITER

Typically, throwing up is a sign that something is wrong. But don’t be alarmed if you catch 2011 Walt Whitman High School graduate Ian Ross getting sick behind a tree before heading to the start gate for a major sprint canoe race. It usually means he’s ready to go. “There’s always a puke before the race. I get super nervous. Most people think that’s [weird]. But it’s nervous energy, kind of like butterﬂies, and once I get them out, I feel ready to go,” Ross said. Whatever Ross is doing, it’s working. The 6-foot-5 Bethesda native has positioned himself as a prime candidate to represent the United States at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Brazil. On Friday, Ross, 20, followed up an eighth-place ﬁnish in the C-1 (one-person canoe) 1,000-meter race at the International Canoe Federation 2013 U-23 Sprint World Championships in Canada with a gold medal performance in the 5,000 meters at the U.S. Sprint National Championships in Oklahoma City. Ross was seeded to win the 1,000-meter race by a wide margin — he won the event at the U.S. National Team Trials in April

— but it was cancelled due to thunderstorms and flash flooding that cluttered the course with debris. Ross is next scheduled to compete against the world’s best, regardless of age, at the 2013 ICF Sprint World Championships from Aug. 27 through Sept. 1 in Germany. “When I was at Junior Worlds in Russia, I got killed. This time it was a much closer regatta. It was a really positive experience to take away, I can see I’m getting better, I see the results,” Ross said. Ross has reached an entirely new level of paddling since moving to Georgia two years ago to train under 2009 USA Canoe/ Kayak Sprint Coach of the Year Claudiu Ciur at the Lanier Canoe and Kayak Club; he also attends college at the University of North Georgia. In 2011 Ross got third at U.S. Nationals in the C1 1,000 meters. A year under Ciur’s tutelage and he was the 2012 champion by 15 seconds. He dropped another 12 seconds this year. One major improvement has been Ross’ physicality, he and Ciur agreed. In addition to remarkable endurance, paddling requires a tremendous amount of core and leg strength — canoe athletes kneel in the center of the boat. Ross’ height, and subsequently his reach for productive strokes in the water, are an advantage and he is finally growing into his lengthy frame, Ciur said. Paddlers tend to enter their peak years in their late 20s, Ross

said, and much of that has to do with the time it takes to build the endurance and musculature necessary to compete at the highest level of paddling. “Those guys [at senior worlds] are just bigger. They have spent hours and hours in the weight room and it takes while to get to that point. You can’t just blow up in a year. It takes years and years of smart lifting to get really fast,” Ross said. The opportunity to get on the water year-round has also helped propel Ross forward. His strong catch — the beginning part of his stroke where the paddle enters the water — helps him build speed but he said he is working on his exit in order to improve his ability to maintain that speed and conserve more energy. In addition to achieving his own personal goal, Ross said competing at the Olympics is something he would like to do for his father, who once missed the cut by .08 seconds. Ross actually comes from a family of paddlers, both sprint and white water. His younger brother, Whitman senior Gavin, was a member of the 2013 Junior World Championship Team and the two have started to look at racing together in a C2 event in Rio as a real possibility, the elder Ross said. “[World’s] is another step for us, another test to see where we are and how to move forward to get ready for Olympic qualiﬁcation,” Ciur said. jbeekman@gazette.net

KEEPING IT BRIEF Rockville graduate misses cut for fourth straight time at PGA Championship After 18 holes of the PGA Championship, Danny Balin sat just two shots back from Tiger Woods. The Rockville High School graduate was just a few birdies away from being even with the world’s No. 1 golfer with 54 holes to play in a major champi-

onship. At the close of day one of the PGA, golf’s fourth and final major tournament — which Balin has qualified for four straight years — the assistant professional at Burning Tree Country Club was 3-over par, just below the cut line. But day two at Oak Hill Country Club would not be so kind as Balin shot 8-over par in his final 13 holes to card a 78, ballooning his score to 11-over and seven above the cut.

Of the 21 club pros in the tournament, none made the cut, and Balin finished sixth among them. Notables on the PGA Tour that Balin finished in front of were former U.S. Open champion Lucas Glover; Shaun Micheel, who won the PGA at Oak Hill in 2003; and Masters and U.S. Open champion Angel Cabrera (he withdrew after the first round). — TRAVIS MEWHIRTER

Errol Clarke spoke of nerves on Saturday. His, so he claimed, are battle-tested, tried and true from the spring golf season at DeMatha Catholic High School and a full schedule during the summer junior tour circuit. On Sunday during the final round of the Capital Cup, hosted by TPC Potomac at Avenel, there would be no golfer facing a greater test of nerves than Clarke. Standing over a 15-foot par putt on the 18th green after scrambling from shin-high rough with his Maryland squad up three matches to one over Virginia in the Ryder-Cup style event, the DeMatha senior had the opportunity to all but seal up the fifth straight tournament victory for the home state. With roughly 20 or so players, fans and officials watching, Clarke hit the ball down the hill, perfectly along the break and into the heart of the cup while his Virginia opponent, Yoo Jin Kim, three-putted for bogey to lose one down. “I still can’t breathe right now,” said Clarke, who provided three points in Maryland’s eventual 13-11 victory throughout the two-day, 54hole event. “I’m just enjoying this feeling right now. I was feeling really nervous. I was re-

GREG DOHLER/THE GAZETTE

Luke Schaap tees off Saturday afternoon during the Capital Cup Golf Tournament at the Woodmont Country Club in Rockville. ally nervous over the putt. I just tried to put a good stroke on it.” Clarke’s victory was preceded by a dominant 2 and 1 win from Thomas S. Wootton’s Justin Feldman and a 3 and 1 victory from Winston Churchill’s Luke Schaap as well as a 3 and 2 win from teammate Peter Knade. Though at ﬁrst it wouldn’t appear that Feldman, who made the turn four up, would need a similarly nerve-wracking putt to close out Virginia’s Ian Hildebrand, it would eventually be drawn out all the way out to the 17th, a 190-yard par-3 hole over water. Feldman, after missing left and chipping off a down-slope, faced a 6-foot sidewinder of a putt that would either seal the match or extend it to the 18th. Just as he did with his 10-foot birdie putt on the 16th, he ran it right in, follow-

ing it up with a subtle ﬁst pump and a not so subtle deep inhale. “That was the biggest putt of my life right there,” he said as he walked off. Schaap, a sophomore who, like Clarke, would ﬁnish undefeated in the tournament, used the 17th as his closing grounds as well, though he needed no outlandish grinding par or a 6-foot save. “I just like playing with a team because golf is so individual,” Schaap said after Saturday’s play in which he and Clarke went 2-0. “It’s fun to play as a team.” The trio of local golfers went 7-1-1 in the tournament. “I really enjoyed this tournament,” Clarke said. “I really enjoyed this tournament. This is — and you can quote it — this is the hardest match I’ve ever had.”

THE GAZETTE

Page B-4

Wednesday, August 14, 2013 o

Sherwood High provides county a ﬁeld of dreams Sandy Spring school calls on help from Ravens’ painters to prepare for competition

NICK CAMMAROTA STAFF WRITER

Michael Gilmore likely has spent as much, if not more, time on Sherwood High School’s primary athletic field than anyone else. The president of Growing Solutions, LLC in White Marsh and his company keep the field in spectacular condition, mainly during the summer months, by cutting the Bermuda grass, aerating, fertilizing and edging. It’s a labor-intensive process that goes toward keeping Sherwood’s surface looking and feeling like one of the better fields in the county. But for all of that time spent in the shadow of the metal bleachers at the Sandy Spring school, Gilmore has yet to witness a game there. “This time of year, our schedules are packed. By the end of the week, we’ll work on upwards of 40 golf courses and a dozen fields and by the time the games roll around, we’re looking to crawl into a shower and go home,” Gilmore said with a laugh. “And when you see the

TOM FEDOR/THE GAZETTE

Sherwood High School’s stadium field is maintained Growing Solutions, LLC, and is one of the top surfaces in the county. field start to get a little dinged up, you start to take it personal. It’s like one of your kids getting picked on.” Two seasons ago, the Warriors’ field

received a signiﬁcant upgrade when a new surface of Bermuda grass was installed. The grass has made a big difference in the way the ﬁeld plays and with

its cut being less than an inch tall, the field hockey and soccer teams love the true, natural bounces the surface provides. Sherwood Assistant Athletic Director Kip Frace is responsible for the field’s maintenance on the school’s side of things and has been for 20-plus years. Frace used to be the one mowing the field until Sherwood hired Growing Solutions and now Frace serves as Gilmore’s point man. Gilmore will let Frace know when to turn the sprinklers on and in what sections of the field, as well as various other finer details involved with caring for the surface. “I think the biggest thing is we take a lot of pride in our field,” Frace said. “It’s expensive to have it done, but at the same time it’s necessary if you want to have good product. We look at it more from a safety factor, too, where you don’t have a lot of pot holes or places where the grass doesn’t grow.” Growing Solutions also maintains Poolesville’s field, as well as the soccer pitch at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and Gilmore said a lot of the credit for the work done at Sherwood must go to the parents and the booster clubs. “They all come together and do their

best to put out the best they can for students. It’s fun to work with them,” he said. One such area where the parents and booster club greatly aided the look and feel of Sherwood’s field was in the end zones during last year’s playoff run by the football team. Frank Sherman, a parent, had a contact within the Baltimore Ravens field team and invited Ravens painting professionals to come in and paint the end zones blue with big white block letters that said “Warriors.” They also professionally lined the field and sidelines. This season, Frace said, the Ravens’ paint crew will again come to Sherwood and help out one time to paint the football, soccer and field hockey lines before turning those duties over to the coaches, who solicit help from a team of parent volunteers. With the football season a mere 23 days away, there’s little doubt that Sherwood’s field will be ready to look its best ahead of the home opener. “A lot of hard work goes into it and we spend a lot of money on it,” Frace said. “So it’s nice to have people look at it and say, ‘You know what, that’s a pretty nice looking field.’” ncammarota@gazette.net

Wheaton’s quarterback forces opening up the playbook BY

TRAVIS MEWHIRTER STAFF WRITER

Wheaton High School’s offense on the football ﬁeld is going to be decidedly different this season. For starters, coach Ernie Williams has a player under center who can throw a football. “The playbook was nowhere near as open as it will be this year,” Williams said. “We haven’t had anybody who could really throw. We ran six or seven plays last year. We expect the offense to be wide open this year.” Such is the effect of Michael Patterson, a senior quarterback in his second year at Wheaton who came by way of Henry A. Wise and Brooklyn-based Bushwick. As early as last fall, even Patterson, who earned the starting role as signal caller in the fourth week

TOM FEDOR/THE GAZETTE

Wheaton High School football player Michael Patterson watched his teammates lift as coaches recorded strength test results on Monday. of the eventual 4-6 season, didn’t know all that much about the position. He had never played it before. In fact, Patterson hadn’t played high school football. “I said ‘I have to do what I got to do. This is my life,’” he recalled of his decision to go out for the team last August. “I always had

sunk the Falcons, 33-20. The win kept Wheaton in a rare playoff hunt — the Knights were doused by John F. Kennedy a week later, 33-14, while Patterson went 8-16 for 92 yards and another touchdown — and nearly knocked the Falcons right out of it. “He’s one of the best athletes in the county,” Williams said. “There’s no question, from an athletic standpoint, he’s one of the best in the county. We really expect him to blossom at that position.” Patterson has labeled himself a “game changer,” not just under the Friday night lights but on the basketball court as well, where he eclipsed double-digit scoring in six games. “I was basically one of the game changers,” he said. “When I would come in the game, everything changed. If we were down by a lot we would be down by a little. I just bring a lot of intensity.” The quarterback, who also couples as a free safety, expects

FEATURED LENDER/BROKER

NMLS 1522

Call this provider today for your mortgage needs! BEFORE CALLING YOUR BANK OR MORTGAGE LENDER, PLEASE ASK AMERICA TRUST FUNDING FOR A GOOD FAITH ESTIMATE.

MOST AGGRESSIVE MORTGAGE RATES IN WASHINGTON METRO AREA. RATES START @ 2.75%-APR 2.914 and 5/1 ARM loans to $625,500 VA/FHA RATE 30 YEARS FIXED @ 3.75%-APR 3.897

HELIO SOUZA

that those tools that Williams spoke of — arm strength, speed, athleticism — will be vastly improved upon entering the preseason. He ran track in the spring, competing as a sprinter and high jumper, and has hit the weight room this summer, beeﬁng up his frame. “I’ve really been impressed,” Wheaton basketball coach Sharief Hashim said. “He’s going to play a major role for us. He’s a good kid, just does all the right things.” First, Patterson will play a major, if not the most critical, role for Williams and the football team. Even as one of the very few who can throw, Patterson still approached this off-season with the mindset that nothing was guaranteed. “I got to battle for my spot,” he said. “Nothing is ever handed to me.” tmewhirter@gazette.net 1890471

To advertise email: amasick@gazette.net

a good feeling about football. It’s amazing — the tackling, having the starting spot, everything.” Given that Patterson, a 6-foot-2, 180-pound athlete who hadn’t suited up in pads and a helmet since his peewee days, he was predictably wild at ﬁrst. “My ﬁrst impression of him

was that he was a strong athlete but he was very green,” Williams said. “We didn’t have a quarterback, and there was no question, with his tools, he would be the starting quarterback. He has an extremely strong arm, 6-1, 6-2, athletic, and he can run.” That skill set didn’t just make life easier on Williams, it ﬁnally allowed running back Ayinde Warren to get a breather for a snap here and there. “It took a lot of pressure off Ayinde,” Williams said. “Before [Patterson], it was just hand the ball off left, hand the ball off right.” Poolesville, in the eighth week of the season, may have been caught a touch off guard by Wheaton’s expanded aerial playbook. In the ﬁrst possession of the second half, Patterson found Travon Barber for a 66-yard touchdown to give the Knights a 19-13 lead they wouldn’t relinquish. Patterson threw for three touchdowns and 103 yards on just six attempts and the Knights

CALL(301) 881-5555 FOR FREE CONSULTATION

SPECIAL LOAN PROGRAM NMLS #13003 95% FINANCE AND www.americatrustfunding.com NO MORTGAGE INSURANCE

***OTHER LENDERS PROMISE GREAT SERVICE, AMERICA TRUST FUNDING GUARANTEES IT*** We make sure you will get the best interest rate.

1865487

Second-year quarterback looks to expand upon last year n

THE GAZETTE

Wednesday, August 14, 2013 o

Page B-5

Holy Cross’ Ries resigns, helps start new Elite lacrosse club MC Elite hopes to develop top talent and compete with best teams n

BY KENT ZAKOUR STAFF WRITER

When Jennifer Palmiere moved to Montgomery County several years ago, she was shocked at the relatively low level of competition within Montgomery County’s youth, club and high school girls’ lacrosse programs. Growing up, she was an accomplished midﬁelder at Lenape High School in Southern New Jersey and eventually started for four years at James Madison University, where she earned All-Colonial Athletic Association ﬁrst team honors. In college, several of her teammates, friends and potential Dukes’ recruits came from Northern Virginia or the Baltimore area. So, naturally, she assumed the entire Washington, D.C. region consistently produced high level lacrosse players.

It wasn’t and has not been the case. Former Academy of the Holy Cross athletic director and lacrosse coach Jenna Ries, who resigned in April, but ﬁnished the school year, has also been attempting to help change that. With Palmiere’s daughters playing the sport and coming up through local recreational programs, she eventually became connected with Mary McCormick, the director of the Rockville Girls Lacrosse Club, and began coaching in the organization, which ﬁelds middle school-aged teams. As Palmiere’s daughters, Katie, a sophomore at Quince Orchard High School, and Ellen, a seventh grader at Lakelands Park Middle, grew, she also began to search for elite level high school-aged club teams. “It got to the point where my daughters were getting older and we began looking, but there was nothing within the county that was really offered at the level we wanted. ... I didn’t understand why I had to drive out to [a place like Howard County].”

FILE PHOTO

Longtime area girls’ lacrosse coach Jenna Ries gives instructions to players during a 2012 game.

So, last year, she, along with McCormick, and the help of several other area high school lacrosse coaches, founded MC Elite Lacrosse, a county-based organization specifically designed to raise the level of lacrosse in the county by attracting and developing the area’s top talent and compete with the nation’s best club teams.

year, I think, is going to be huge.” MC Elite is scheduled to begin its second season of existence this fall. Ries said MC Elite wants to become the girls lacrosse version of the Bethesda Soccer Club, which routinely sends players to national teams’ events and top college programs. In addition to preparing girls for the next level of lacrosse, Palmiere and Ries agreed that MC Elite will compare itself to the Maryland and District of Columbia Lacrosse Club, which consistently wins and fares well at national tournaments during the summer. “We need to develop and get in the position to beat the best club teams like M&D’s Black teams,” Palmiere said. “That’s the ultimate objective.” kzakour@gazette.net

º" i "v / i >À}iÃÌ

>ÀÜ>Ã iÃ iÀ V>½½

ÜÜÜ°v >}Ã «V>ÀÜ>Ã °V ",/ / -

Ó£ää >« > Ûi° iÝÌ Ì />À}iÌ®

Îä£ ÓÎä £ÓÎä

l ÇÇ "

[

Õ -iÀÛi - vÌ Ì E n >Þ -i v -iÀÛi

ÝÌiÀ À Ý«ÀiÃÃ -Õ iÀ ÕÀÃ Ç\Îä Ç\Îä * ," 6 Çnx Õ }iÀv À` À Ûi ,Ì° Îxx®

Yoches won 2000 county championship

Îä£ ÇÎn Óä£ä Õ -iÀÛi - vÌ Ì >Þ -i v -iÀÛi E iÌ> - «

BY JENNIFER BEEKMAN STAFF WRITER

The ﬁrst time 2000 Walt Whitman High School graduate and 2000 Montgomery County wrestling champion Aaron Yoches tried a combat sport outside of Olympic-style wrestling, he didn’t care for it. It was about eight years ago, his ﬁrst year away from the Case Western Reserve (Ohio) University wrestling team after spending four years on varsity and one season as an assistant coach. In need of an outlet, he said he joined a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class. Ranked as high as No. 6 nationally in the 184-pound weight division during college, Yoches wasn’t used to mediocrity. “Itwasaroundwhenwrestling season would have started and I was getting antsy. Once you’ve been so good at something, to move on to something similar and be awful, no one likes to suck at something, especially when you used to be good at it,” Yoches said. That was the end of his combative sport career. Well, for a couple of years, anyway. Five years ago Yoches was “looking for a way to stay in shape and not get bored” when he was referred to recently re-branded Edge MMA and Fitness in Colorado. There are not many opportunities to wrestle outside of college, Yoches said. This facility offered a variety of grappling and combative disciplines for him to experiment with and opened his eyes to a whole new world of opportunities to compete nationally and internationally. In mid-June, Yoches reached the pinnacle of Gi grappling by winning gold at the FILA World Championships for non-Olympic style wrestling held in London, Canada. In just his second major tournament since returning to the mats, Yoches won the April U.S. World Team Trials in Las Vegas in the 100 kilogram (approximately 220 pounds) weight division to earn a spot on Team USA. “I had no idea anything like this would happen. I got into it because I was looking for something to do,’” Yoches said. Gi grappling is similar to wrestling, Yoches said, but athletes wear pants and a jacket that look like karate garb and the clothing is used as leverage. The sport incorporates aspects of various combative sport disciplines, including Jiu Jitsu, since athletes come from different backgrounds, Yoches said. Once he overcame the initial hurdles of making the transition from pure freestyle wrestling to Gi — he also competes in No-Gi — Yoches said he began to relish the opportunity to push himself in training like the old days, to learn new techniques and challenge himself.

believes the growth of MC Elite and other local youth clubs and recreational teams will eventually allow the area’s high school teams to compete with the rest of the state on an annual basis. This spring, Sherwood became the first county representative to win a state semifinal game. “Getting girls to play club is very important,” said HollidayMohr, who played at Quince Orchard in the early 2000s. “It’s also important for the parents to see the benefit of having their kids start playing [at a young age] and [have quality instruction]. “Last year, I didn’t have many girls play club [at Quince Orchard]. The competition level is completely different. Sherwood, which has a lot of club players, we can contend with in the preseason, but in the season it was completely different. ... This summer, my girls got on club teams so the difference next

,7 - / ,

Ex-Whitman wrestler is a Gi wiz n

MC Elite, which is ofﬁcially afﬁliated with some of the county’s other youth lacrosse clubs, including Rockville and the Jackals, has three core objectives, according to its website, player development, college recruiting and superior coaching. “Everything is designed to be at a very, elite, high level,” said Ries, MC Elite’s director of college recruiting and the Jackals director of coaching and player development. Ries said she left the Tartans to focus more on her club lacrosse ventures with MC Elite, the Jackals and Champions of Tomorrow. The resignation was confirmed by Holy Cross President Katy Prebble. Former Holy Cross assistant Corey Samperton, who also coaches with the Jackals and MC Elite, is the Tartans’ new coach. Quince Orchard coach and MC Elite goalie and 2015 team coach Jennifer Holliday-Mohr

-/, / Õ -iÀÛi® 1906666

Á 1 °z >°^ 7>¨w "" /

"/ 6 7 / "/ , " , ", *, ", *1, - °

{{ÎÓ iVÌ VÕÌ Ûi°] °7°] 7>Ã }Ì ] ° °

^°>z -^¥¾zP^

nÇ ÕÀi>Õ À Ûi "«i Ó{ ÀÃ°® iÝÌ Ì V > `½Ã® -i v -iÀÛi®

££ÈÓä `` iLÀ ,`°] iÝÌ Ì É/>V i ®

Îä£ x{ä nÇää

" , 8* , - änÉÓnÉ£Î

Ç " 9

ÓäÓ ÎÈÎ { Èä

/ ,- 1, -i v -iÀÛi®

, /"7

9 1 - ,6 ", 8*, -- " / " -°

"/ 6 7 / "/ , " , ", *, ", *1, - °

" , 8* , - änÉÓnÉ£Î

< £n äx{

1890582

1894773

126218G

THE GAZETTE

Page B-6

Wednesday, August 14, 2013 o

Ex-Northwest star could start for Maryland Northwest boys’ soccer n

team poised for success

Coach: Whitﬁeld must improve tenacity to win job BY

Quackenbush named captain, expected to play center back for Jaguars n

DAN FELDMAN STAFF WRITER

Marcus Whitfield, as he describes it, has a very comfortable life in College Park. The University of Maryland linebacker is a fifth-year senior and believes he understands the Terrapins’ defense well. Though it’s their third system since he joined the team and he’s also played defensive end, Whitfield said this scheme suits him. He is near his hometown of Germantown, where he played at Northwest High School. That means he sees his family, including his 3-year-old son, after every home game. And entering fall practice, Whitfield sits No. 1 on the depth chart at outside linebacker. Yes, there are plenty of reasons for Whitfield to be content. But his coaches don’t want him to stay that way. “I’ve got to see him improve on his tenacity and sense of urgency,” Maryland outside linebackers coach Lyndon Johnson said. “I think he has all the tools physically that can help us, that can be very effective at the Will [weak-side] position. He’s just got to take one more step from having maniacal attitude.” It’s no accident Johnson has thought so much about how to improve Whitfield. “I have extremely high expectations for Marcus,” Johnson said. “Mine is probably a little bit higher than his. “He’s got some natural pass-rushing skills. I think he’s got, mentally, a great football mind. He learns things very fast. He can translate from the board to the field. But once he learns how to just kick it into that next gear, I think he can be a heck of a player.” Johnson said Whitfield plays with an edge under the right conditions. The best trick, Johnson said, is telling Whitfield second-string outside linebacker Alex Twine, a Quince Orchard High School graduate, is better. “With Marcus, I’ve just got to get that first nudge,” Johnson said, “and I think he’ll get running down the hill.” Whitfield’s biggest competition might not be Twine, but Yannick Ngakoue. Ngakoue, who lived

1883966

BY NICK CAMMAROTA STAFF WRITER

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND

Northwest High School graduate Marcus Whitfield is starting his fifth year with the University of Maryland football team an No. 1 on the linebacking depth chart. in Bowie while attending Friendship Collegiate Academy, is the top recruit in Maryland’s 2013 class, according to Rivals. As Maryland coach Randy Edsall customarily does with freshmen, Ngakoue begins practicing at the bottom of the depth chart, but that’s not necessarily a true indicator of his ability. Still — though he made clear the status could change at any moment — Johnson said Whitfield opened fall camp atop the depth chart for a reason. For his part, Whitfield isn’t taking anything for granted. “We all push each other here,” Whitfield said. “So, we’re all going to get better at the same time.” Well, he is taking one thing for

granted: his mother, father, sister, girlfriend and son showing up for every home game. They’ve consistently done that, even when Whitfield was injured. “It always puts a smile on your face,” Whitfield said. “Win or lose — you never want to lose a game, but that family support always helps.” Whatever role Whitfield plays on the field this season, he’s looking forward to helping Maryland’s young linebackers just as others helped him years ago. “It’s been fun,” Whitfield said. “Just kind of like my last ride. Go all out on this one.” dfeldman@ gazette.net

1906661

Northwest High School’s boys’ soccer team has reached four consecutive Class 4A West Region semifinals matches and quietly built itself into a perennial contender under the only coach the program has ever know, Kert Mease. The Jaguars finished tied for first with Quince Orchard in the 4A West Division regular season standings last season before bowing out in the regional final against Walter Johnson. For all the sustained success, however, their school’s name doesn’t appear in the Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association record book. There are no state championships or second-place finishes or semifinalsappearances.NoNorthwest mention of any sort in the boys’ soccer section. It’s something that yet another talented group of Jaguars is hoping to change entering the 2013 campaign. “We want to win a state championship and that’s the way it always is,” Mease said. “In Montgomery County, it’s never easy. Hopefully this year we’ll breakthrough.Ithinkwe’llbeformidable, but time will tell how it all meshes and that sort of thing.” The names that have graduated, however, are hard to ignore. Center back Mukor Harris, midfielders Diego Flores and Curtis Wynne and forward Ben Jacks all were integral pieces of last season’sclub.Thestatusofseniorgoalkeeper Joe Bogan also is in doubt for his senior season as the talented goalie might opt to play for his academy club as opposed to the Jaguars. That leaves a number of key spots on the pitch for which Mease must find adequate replacements. Central defense, however, is likely a spot where the club won’t see much of a drop off, even with Harris headed to play at Marshall. PatQuackenbushhasbeennamed this season’s captain by Mease. He played outside back last season and captained the junior varsity team

during his sophomore campaign. Throughout the summer, he’s worked to coordinate team training sessions via Facebook where he posts a time, date and place two days a week and players show up. Mease said Quackenbushislikelytoplayalongsidejunior WilfredZouantha,whoperformedwell as a sophomore last year. “We’ve just got to keep our eye on the title,” Quackenbush said. “Especially against Walter Johnson. We’re deﬁnitely looking forward to playing them and getting some revenge. Every year we seem to be a stronger squad and we’re hoping to bring in a young group of players who give it everything they have.” As if Quackenbush wasn’t busy enough leading the soccer team, he also serves as the school’s Student Government Association president. His primary duties include fundraising for various causes throughout the community, as well as meal delivery duringtheholidays,andorganizingbig school events and pep rallies. “[Mease] texted me two weeks ago and asked if I would be willing to be captain,” said Quackenbush, who hopes to study cyber security in college. “I want to try and lead the team and be someone who can speak up when we need it and try to help out without putting people down. I want to take a hit for someone and be willing and ready for the next play. It’ll be cool to be that top guy on the squad that everyone looks up to and listens to.” An added boost for the Jaguars’ attack this season is the return of Alejandro Campero. During his sophomore season in 2011, Campero was the team’s leading scorer, but he had to sit out last year because of academic ineligibility. Mease said Campero’s grades are better and he’s ready to provide some much-needed help up top for Northwest. Junior midﬁelder Phillip Grossman also could be in for a big season in his third year on varsity. “It’s a good group,” Mease said. “We have to replace some guys and see how things go, see how it meshes. But we’ve been pretty organized and strong defensively over the years. ... “It’s my 16th year coming up at Northwest, which is hard to believe. “ ncammarota@gazette.net

THE GAZETTE

Wednesday, August 14, 2013 o

Page B-7

Announcement:

The Montgomery County Police Department is reiterating the Safe Speed Camera Enforcement Program in conjunction with this year’s Back to School Safety Campaign. The goal of the Safe Speed Program is to encourage drivers to “Respect the Speed Limit” at known camera locations and while driving on Safe Speed Corridors. The Police Department is announcing all of the roads, corridors and locations that are being monitored by speed cameras in our program and hope that driver’s will be more aware of their speed.

Designated Speed Camera Corridors & Speed Camera Locations

16th STREET CORRIDOR -8500 Block @ Spring Street to -9200 Block @ Georgia Avenue Speed Monitoring Device Located: 8800 Block (North & Southbound) 8900 Block (Northbound) 9200 Block (Southbound)

GEORGIA AVENUE CORRIDOR -8800 Block @ Spring Street to -9200 Block @ 16th Street Speed Monitoring Device Located: 8900 Block (Southbound) 9000 Block (North & Southbound) 9100 Block (Southbound)

APPLE RIDGE ROAD CORRIDOR -9700 Block @ Montgomery Village Avenue to -10300 Block @ Watkins Mill Road Speed Monitoring Device Located: 9800 Block (East & Westbound) 10100 Block (East & Westbound)

GLEN MILL ROAD CORRIDOR -13500 Block @ Pheasant Drive to -14200 Block @Wootton Pkwy. Speed Monitoring Device Located: 13800 Block (Southbound) 14000 Block (Southbound)

ARCOLA AVENUE CORRIDOR -1200 Block @ Lamberton Drive to -2500 Block @ Georgia Avenue Speed Monitoring Device Located: 1800 Block (Westbound) 1900 Block (Eastbound) 2000 Block (East & Westbound) ASPEN HILL ROAD CORRIDOR -4400 Block @ Parkland Drive to -5000 Block @ Veirs Mill Road Speed Monitoring Device Located: 4600 Block (North & Southbound) BELLS MILL ROAD CORRIDOR -8000 Block @ Seven Locks Road to -9300 Block @ Falls Road Speed Monitoring Device Located: 8600 Block (Westbound) 8700 Block (Eastbound) BONIFANT ROAD CORRIDOR -10 Block @ New Hampshire Avenue to -1400 Block @ Alderton Road Speed Monitoring Device Located: 300 Block (Westbound) 500 Block (Eastbound) 1300 Block (East & Westbound) 1400 Block (East & Westbound)

GREG DOHLER/THE GAZETTE

John F. Kennedy High School point guard Robert Wilson passes the ball over a defender during a scrimmage at the school Friday in Silver Spring.

Peanut’s understudy ready to lead Kennedy’s boys’ basketball team With graduation of four-year starter, Cavs turn to junior Robert Wilson n

TRAVIS MEWHIRTER STAFF WRITER

Robert Wilson doesn’t get out much. Unlike most 15- or 16-year olds about to become big, bad, high school upperclassmen, Wilson isn’t soaking at a pool or lazing around houses playing video games. No, there is one spot where you will find the John F. Kennedy High School point guard nearly every day this summer, from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m., and that’s in the gym or the weight room. Wilson is slated to become Kennedy’s first new starting point guard in five years. He replaces the graduated, Marcus ‘Peanut’ Murray, who left some Sasquatch-sized shoes for him. But Wilson, a junior, didn’t just begin his training this past summer. He has been Murray’s apprentice for the past two years, making sure to guard him every single practice, studying his every move during games, waiting for the opportunity to come. “It was a great learning experience, watching him and learning the things he does, how well he sets up teammates before he would set up himself,” Wilson said. When Wilson’s first chance did come, in a Christmas tournament hosted by Sherwood this past season, the pressure of filling in for the sick Murray, who was coach Diallo Nelson’s first four-year starter, didn’t consume him. The sophomore averaged eight assists per game, dropped in a few points here and there and led the Cavaliers to the tournament title despite Murray, the team’s leading scorer, not playing. “He ran the offense,” Nelson said. “He didn’t try anything, making plays he’s unaccustomed to making, and that’s what he does best on the basketball court. He’s not flashy, he’s not dunking or doing anything nice. He reminds me of the NBA back in the ’80s with John Stockton. He’d have like, 15 assists, and you were like ‘What?’” Nelson said he knew that Murray, now playing for Assumption College in Massachusetts, would have four seasons and then be gone. So the grooming process for Wilson began early, as a freshman pulled up to varsity at the end of the year. “I look at Robert and I

“He had no better experience than playing basketball every day against one of the best point guards in the area.” — John F. Kennedy High School boys’ basketball coach Diallo Nelson on his new starting point guard, Robert Wilson think ‘OK,’” Nelson said. “I’ve been coaching for 14 years. I knew I wasn’t going to have Marcus forever. [Robert] has always been playing against older guys. His skill level is good and now he’s starting to grow. He had no better experience than playing basketball every day against one of the best point guards in the area. … You won’t ﬁnd anyone stronger, anyone quicker, anyone better than Marcus, and that’s going to make you better. That’s a fact.” What practicing daily against Murray could not help him in improving, however, was his height. Wilson stands just a hair taller than his former teammate. “Guards are going to try and body him up,” Murray said. “Whenever they tried to do that to me I was usually faster so I could just go around them.” Wilson conceded that Murray is quicker, but nobody seemed to doubt what the Cavs new starter can do as the full-time point guard. “I think he’s going to be good,” Murray said. “He always wanted to play against me, he was always checking me at practice. He just wanted to get better. He’s got heart. It’s about decision-making, and he makes good decisions.” The most invaluable lesson taken from Murray, though, may be that Wilson understands the thankless position that point guard is. As Nelson puts it, “When you win, the point guard gets some of the credit. When you lose, the point guard gets ALL of the credit. It’s like a quarterback in football. Every year, I’ve had good point guards, and he’s next in line.” tmewhirter@gazette.net

BRADLEY BLVD CORRIDOR -5300 Block @ Goldsboro Road to -5900 Block @ Huntington Pkwy. Speed Monitoring Device Located: 5600 Block (North and Southbound) 5700 Block (Northbound) 5900 Block (Southbound) BRIGGS CHANEY ROAD CORRIDOR -700 Block @ New Hampshire Avenue to -2500 Block @ Fairdale Road Speed Monitoring Device Located: 1000 Block (North & Southbound) CALVERTON BLVD CORRIDOR -2800 Block @ Cherry Hill Road to -3000 Block @ Galway Drive Speed Monitoring Device Located: 2900 Block (Eastbound) 3000 Block (East & Westbound) CASHELL ROAD CORRIDOR -16500 Block @ Emory Lane to -18200 Block @ Bowie Mill Road Speed Monitoring Device Located: 16700 Block (Southbound) 17200 Block (Northbound) CEDAR LANE CORRIDOR -9200 Block @ Rockville Pike to -10100 Block @ Clearbrook Lane Speed Monitoring Device Located: 9100 Block (East & Westbound) 10000 (Block East & Westbound) CENTERWAY ROAD CORRIDOR -8700 Block @ Snouffer School Road to -9900 Block @ Montgomery Village Avenue Speed Monitoring Device Located: 9100 Block (Eastbound) 9600 Block (Westbound) 9700 Block (Eastbound) CINNAMON DRIVE CORRIDOR -12900 Block @ Clopper Road to -18500 Block @ Mateny Road to Speed Monitoring Device Located: 18400 Block (Southbound)

GLEN ROAD CORRIDOR -9300 Block @ Falls Road to -13300 Block @ Query Mill Road Speed Monitoring Device Located: 9600 Block (East and Westbound) 10000 Block (Eastbound) GOLD MINE ROAD CORRIDOR -1500 Block @ James Creek Court to -2900 Block @Georgia Avenue Speed Monitoring Device Located: 1700 Block (Westbound) 2300 Block (East & Westbound) GOSHEN ROAD CORRIDOR -19100 Block @ Centerway Road to -21100 Block @ Brink Road Speed Monitoring Device Located: 19400 Block (Northbound) 19500 Block (Southbound) 19600 Block (Southbound) GROSVENOR LANE CORRIDOR -5500 Block @ Thornbush Lane to -6100 Block @ Cheshire Drive Speed Monitoring Device Located: 5600 Block (East and Westbound) 5800 Block (East and Westbound) HEWITT AVENUE CORRIDOR -2700 Block @ Rippling Brook Drive to -4500 Block @ Georgia Avenue Speed Monitoring Device Located: 3000 (East & Westbound) HINES ROAD CORRIDOR -3600 Block @ Georgia Avenue to -4300 Block @ Cashell Road Speed Monitoring Device Located: 4100 Block (East & Westbound) HOMECREST ROAD CORRIDOR -14400 Block @ Bel Pre Road to -15000 Block @ Longmead Crossing Drive Speed Monitoring Device Located: 14500 (North & Southbound) 14600 (North & Southbound) 15000 (Northbound) JONES BRIDGE ROAD CORRIDOR -3900 Block @ Connecticut Avenue to -4700 Block @ Rockville Pike Speed Monitoring Device Located: 4100 Block (East & Westbound) 4200 Block (Eastbound) 4300 Block (Westbound) 4400 Block (Westbound) 4500 Block (Eastbound) KEMP MILL ROAD CORRIDOR -11600 Block @Arcola Avenue to -12600 Block @ Randolph Road Speed Monitoring Device Located: 11700 Block (Northbound) KINGSTEAD ROAD CORRIDOR -10800 Block @ Oak Drive to -11800 Block @ Burnt Hill Road Speed Monitoring Device Located: 10900 Block (Westbound) 11400 Block (East and Westbound) 11700 Block (East and Westbound) LOCKWOOD ROAD CORRIDOR -10800 Block @ Columbia Pike (Route 29) to -11200 Block @ New Hampshire Avenue Speed Monitoring Device Located: 10800 Block (Southbound) 10900 Block (North and Southbound) 11000 Block (North and Southbound) 11100 Block (North and Southbound) 11200 Block (Southbound)

CONNECTICUT AVENUE CORRIDOR -9400 Block @ Culver Street to -9800 Block @ Saul Road Speed Monitoring Device Located: 9400 Block (Northbound) 9700 Block (North and Southbound)

MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE CORRIDOR - 5100 Block @ Duvall Drive to - 6000 Block @ Sangamore Road Speed Monitoring Device Located: 5600 Block (Westbound) 5700 Block (Eastbound)

CRABBS BRANCH WAY CORRIDOR -15900 Block @ Indianola Drive to -16100 Block @ Redland Road Speed Monitoring Device Located: 16100 Block (North & Southbound)

MAIN STREET CORRIDOR (Route 108) -9200 Block of Route 108 to -9700 Block @Woodfield Road Speed Monitoring Device Located: 9200 Block (East and Westbound) 9600 Block (East and Westbound)

DARNESTOWN ROAD CORRIDOR -13500 Block @ Haddonfield Lane to -14700 Block @ Germantown Road Speed Monitoring Device Located: 13600 Block (Westbound) 13700 Block (Eastbound) 14200 Block (Eastbound) DEMOCRACY BLVD. CORRIDOR -6200 Block @ Old Georgetown Road to -6500 Block @ Rockledge Road Speed Monitoring Device Located: 6400 Block (East & Westbound) DENNIS AVENUE CORRIDOR -700 Block @ University Blvd. to -2100 Block @ Georgia Avenue Speed Monitoring Device Located: 1400 Block (Westbound) 1700 Block (Eastbound) DICKERSON ROAD CORRIDOR -20800 Block @ Martinsburg Road to -22400 Block @ Mouth of Monocacy Road Speed Monitoring Device Located: 22000 Block (Northbound) 22400 Block (Southbound) DUFIEF MILL ROAD CORRIDOR -13800 Block @ Travilah Road to -14900 Block @ Muddy Branch Road Speed Monitoring Device Located: 14400 Block (North & Southbound) 14500 Block (Southbound) EAST VILLAGE AVENUE CORRIDOR -7800 Block @ Woodfield Road to -8900 Block @ Goshen Road Speed Monitoring Device Located: 7800 (East & Westbound) EDNOR ROAD CORRIDOR -6 Block @ Norwood Road to -900 Block @ New Hampshire Avenue -900 Block @ New Hampshire Ave. to -1700 Block @ Rocky Gorge Court Speed Monitoring Device Located 100 Block (East and Westbound) 300 Block (East and Westbound) 400 Block (East and Westbound) 500 Block (East and Westbound) 1200 Block (East and Westbound) 1800 Block (East and Westbound) 1900 Block (East and Westbound) EMORY LANE CORRIDOR -15900 Block @ Muncaster Mill Road to -16600 Block @ Georgia Avenue Speed Monitoring Device Located 16200 Block (East and Westbound) FATHER HURLEY BLVD. CORRIDOR -13100 Block @ Middlebrook Road to -19100 Block @ Germantown Road - 19900 Block @ Wisteria Dr. to - 22000 Block @ Crystal Rock Drive Speed Monitoring Device Located: 18800 Block (Eastbound) 19200 Block (East & Westbound) 19300 Block (East & Westbound) 20100 Block (Westbound) 20300 Block (Eastbound) 20800 Block (East and Westbound) 21400 Block (Eastbound) 22000 Block (Westbound) FOREST GLEN ROAD CORRIDOR -900 Block @ Renfrew Road to -1700 Block @ Admiralty Drive Speed Monitoring Device Located: 1600 Block (Eastbound) GAINSBOROUGH ROAD CORRIDOR -10200 Block @ Democracy Blvd. to -11600 Block @ Seven Locks Road Speed Monitoring Device Located: 10800 Block (Southbound) 11500 Block (North & Southbound) 1895315

MONTGOMERY VILLAGE AVENUE CORRIDOR - 18400 Block @ Midcounty Hwy. to - 19100 Block @ Stedwick Road -19400 Block @Club House Road to -20200 Block @ Wightman Road Speed Monitoring Device Located: 18700 Block (North & Southbound) 19500 Block (North & Southbound) 19800 Block (North & Southbound) 19900 Block (Northbound) 20000 Block (Southbound) 20200 Block (Southbound) MUNCASTER ROAD CORRIDOR - 17700 Block @ Horizon Terrace to - 19800 Block @ Olney-Laytonsville Road Speed Monitoring Device Located: 18600 Block (Northbound) 18800 Block (Southbound) OAKVIEW ROAD CORRIDOR -1200 Block @ Hedin Drive to -1600 Block @ New Hampshire Avenue Speed Monitoring Device Located 1200 Block (East and Westbound) 1300 Block (East and Westbound) 1400 Block (East and Westbound) 1500 Block (East and Westbound) 1600 Block (East and Westbound) OLNEY-LAYTONSVILLE ROAD CORRIDOR -3400 Block @ Georgia Ave. to -4200 Block @ Olney Mill Road Speed Monitoring Device Located: 3400 Block (Westbound) 3500 Block (East and Westbound) 4200 Block (Eastbound) OLNEY-SANDY SPRING ROAD CORRIDOR -1000 Block @ Norwood Road to -1900 Block @ Dr. Bird Road -2700 Block @ Prince Philip Drive to -3000 Block @ Spartan Drive Speed Monitoring Device Located: 1300 Block (Westbound) 1500 Block (Eastbound) 2900 Block (East and Westbound) PARKLAND DRIVE CORRIDOR -12600 Block @ Veir’s Mill Road to -13500 Block @ Grenoble Drive Speed Monitoring Device Located: 13000 Block (South and Northbound) 13100 Block (South and Northbound) PLYERS MILL ROAD CORRIDOR -2200 Block @ Georgia Avenue to -3200 Drumm Avenue Speed Monitoring Device Located: 2300 Block (Westbound) 2400 Block (Eastbound) 2600 Block (East and Westbound) 2800 Block (Westbound) 2900 Block (East and Westbound) 3100 Block (Eastbound) QUINCE ORCHARD ROAD CORRIDOR -1000 Block @ Cheyenne Drive to -1000 Block @ McDonald Chapel Drive Speed Monitoring Device Located: 1000 Block (Southbound) RANDOLPH ROAD CORRIDOR -1800 Block @ Kemp Mill Road to -2000 Block @ Glenallan Avenue -2700 Block @ Livingston Street to -3600 Block @ Connecticut Avenue -3700 Block @ Connecticut Avenue to -5000 Block @Putnam Drive Speed Monitoring Device Located: 1800 Block (Westbound) 1900 Block (West and Eastbound) 3200 Block (Eastbound) 3300 Block (East and Westbound) 4600 Block (East and Westbound) REDLAND ROAD CORRIDOR -17100 Block @ Founders Mill Drive to -17400 Block @ Roslyn Avenue Speed Monitoring Device Located: 17100 Block (Southbound) 17300 Block (North and Southbound)

RICHTER FARM ROAD CORRIDOR -13300 Block @ Great Seneca Highway to -14400 Block @ Clopper Road Speed Monitoring Device Located: 13500 Block (East and Westbound) 14400 Block (East and Westbound) RIDGE ROAD CORRIDOR -23400 Block @ Davis Mill Road to -24600 Block @ Sweepstakes Road -25500 Block @ Oak Drive to -26000 Block @ Bethesda Church Road -26500 Block @ High Corner Street to -27500 Block @ Bellison Road Speed Monitoring Device Located: 24100 Block (South and Northbound) 25800 Block (South and Northbound) 27000 Block (South and Northbound) 27300 Block (South and Northbound) RIVER ROAD CORRIDOR -9800 Block @ Persimmon Tree Road to -11300 Block @ Piney Meetinghouse Road Speed Monitoring Device Located: 9800 Block (Westbound) 10300 Block (West and Eastbound) 10400 Block (Eastbound) 10500 Block (Eastbound) 10600 Block (East and Westbound) 10700 Block (East and Westbound) RUSSETT ROAD CORRIDOR -4900 Block @ Arctic Avenue to -5300 Block @ Bauer Drive Speed Monitoring Device Located: 5100 Block (Westbound) 5200 Block (Eastbound) SANGAMORE ROAD CORRIDOR -4800 Block @ Sentinel Drive to -5400 Block @ Massachusetts Avenue Speed Monitoring Device Located: 5000 Block (Southbound) SCHAEFFER ROAD CORRIDOR -13700 Block @ Clopper Road to -14500 Block @ Central Park Circle Speed Monitoring Device Located: 14200 Block (East and Westbound) 14400 Block (Eastbound) 14500 Block (Westbound) SEMINARY ROAD CORRIDOR -2100 Block @ Burket Court to -2500 Block @ Forest Glen Road Speed Monitoring Device Located: 2400 Block (East and Westbound) 2500 Block (East and Westbound) SEVEN LOCKS ROAD CORRIDOR -6500 Block @ MacArthur Blvd. to -8400 Block @ River Road -8400 Block @ River Road to -10900 Block @ Bells Mill Road Speed Monitoring Device Located: 6700 Block (Northbound) 6900 Block (Southbound) 9800 Block (Southbound) 10900 Block (Northbound and Southbound) STONEBRIDGE VIEW DRIVE CORRIDOR -14300 Block @ Travilah Road to -15000 Block @ Muddy Branch Road Speed Monitoring Device Located: 14500 Block (Westbound) 14600 Block (Eastbound) STRATHMORE AVE -4400 Block @ Knowles Avenue to -5200 Block @ Rockville Pike Speed Monitoring Device Located: 4900 Block (East and Westbound) TENBROOK DRIVE CORRIDOR -9900 Block @ Forest Glen Road to -10500 Block @ Whitehall Street Speed Monitoring Device Location 10400 Block (North and Southbound) TRAVILAH ROAD CORRIDOR -12500 Block @ River Road to -14300 Block @ Darnestown Road Speed Monitoring Device Location 12800 Block (Southbound) 13500 Block (Northbound) 13600 Block (Southbound) 14100 Block (North and Southbound) TUCKERMAN LANE CORRIDOR -8000 Block @ Seven Locks Road to -9000 Block @ Falls Road Speed Monitoring Device Location 8700 Block (Westbound) WAYNE AVENUE CORRIDOR -100 Block @ Sligo Creek Pkwy. to -700 Block @ Cedar Street Speed Monitoring Device Location 100 Block (Eastbound) 300 Block (Westbound) 600 Block (Eastbound) WILSON LANE CORRIDOR -5700 Block @ Bradley Blvd. to -6700 Block @ River Road -6800 Block @ River Road to -7100 Block @ MacArthur Blvd. Speed Monitoring Device Location 5800 Block (Westbound) 6100 Block (Westbound) 6400 Block (Eastbound) 7000 Block (North and Southbound) WISCONSIN AVENUE CORRIDOR -5700 Block @ Oliver Street to -6600 Block @ Bradley Lane Speed Monitoring Device Located: 6000 Block (Southbound) 6300 Block (Southbound) 6400 Block (Southbound) WISTERIA DRIVE CORRIDOR -12000 Block @ Waring Station Road to -12600 Block @ Great Seneca Hwy. Speed Monitoring Device Located: 12500 Block (Eastbound) WOODFIELD ROAD CORRIDOR -23600 Block @ Kimblehunt Drive to -24400 Block @ Low Meadow Drive -25700 Block @ Valley Park Drive to -25900 Block @ Bethesda Church Road Speed Monitoring Device Located: 23800 Block (Northbound) 24200 Block (North and Southbound) 25800 Block (North and Southbound) Speed Camera Locations (Outside of established speed camera corridors) -13500 Block of Arctic Ave (Northbound) -18500 Block of Barnesville Road (Eastbound) -3100 Block of Bel Pre Road (Westbound) -3200 Block of Bel Pre Road (Eastbound) -17100 Block of Bowie Mill Road (East and Westbound) -7700 Block of Brookville Road (North and Southbound) -9200 Block of Brookville Road (Northbound) -9300 Block of Brookville Road (Southbound) -11800 Block of Claridge Road (Northbound) -11900 Block of Claridge Road (Southbound) -9300 Block of Colesville Road (North and Southbound) -10100 Block of Connecticut Ave (North and Southbound) -11100 Block of Connecticut Ave (Northbound) -11200 Block of Connecticut Ave (Southbound) -1300 Block Dale Drive (East and Westbound) -14000 Block Dufief Mill Road (Southbound) -4300 East-West Highway (westbound) -19400 Block of Fisher Ave (Southbound) -19500 Block of Fisher Ave (Northbound) -20100 Block of Fisher Ave (Southbound) -3400 Block of Gateshead Manor Road (Northbound) -17700 Block of Georgia Ave (Northbound) -19600 Block of Georgia Ave (Northbound) -15500 Block of Germantown Road (Northbound) -15700 block of Germantown Road (Southbound) -5600 Block of Grosvenor Lane (Eastbound) -3700 Block of Jones Bridge Road (East and Westbound) -13400 Block of Layhill Road (Northbound) -13500 Block of Layhill Road (Southbound) -21400 Block of Laytonsville Road (North and Southbound) -23500 Block of Log House Road (North and Southbound) -18100 Block of Mateny Road (North and Southbound) -8000 Block of Mid-County Highway (Northbound) -8100 Block of Mid-County Highway (Southbound) -12200 Block of New Hampshire Ave (North and Southbound) -25400 Block of Oak Drive (East and Westbound) -10500 Oaklyn Drive (East and Westbound) -22300 Block of Old Hundred Road (Southbound) -1500 Block of Peach Orchard Road (Southbound) -7600 Block of Piney Branch Road (Northbound) -7900 block of Piney Branch Road (Southbound) -15100 Block of Quince Orchard (Southbound) -15300 Block of Quince Orchard (Northbound) -4900 Block of Strathmore Ave (East and Westbound) -12700 Block of West Old Baltimore Road (Westbound) -12800 Block of West Old Baltimore Road (Eastbound) -13400 Block of Wisteria Drive (East and Westbound) -20200 Block of Wynnfield Drive (East and Westbound) -13400 Wisteria Drive (East and Westbound) -24100 Block of Woodfield-Schoolhouse Road (East and Westbound)

The Gazette

CELEB CELE CELEBRATIONS BRAT RATIIONS www.gazette.net

Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Page B-8

HEALTH CALENDAR SATURDAY, AUG. 17

Barry, Alvey Thelma and Denis Barry of Camarillo, Calif., and Wendy and Stony Alvey of Rockville announce the engagement of Denise Frances Barry to Bryan David Alvey. The bride-to-be was born in Ireland and grew up in California. She attended St. Bonaventure High School in Ventura, Calif., and graduated from California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, Calif. She works as a performance nutritionist for Athletes Performance in Los Angeles. Denise works with both individual athletes along with multiple major league teams, including LA Galaxy and LA Dodgers. The prospective groom was born in Northern Virginia and grew up in the Manor Woods area of Montgomery County, where he went to Rockville High School. He attended Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Va., graduating in 2002 with a degree in business administration. Bryan is a line production manager for reality TV shows, currently working in Los Angeles on the next season of Undercover Boss. The couple lives in Los Angeles with their dog, Addison Marie. An April 2014 wedding is planned.

Buongiorno, Shur Katie Buongiorno and Oren Shur were married on May 26, 2013, in Mission Viejo, Calif. The bride is the daughter of Kathy and Pete Buongiorno of Ladera Ranch, Calif. She earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of San Diego in 2006 and works as a political fundraiser and event planner, most recently for Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon. The groom is the son of Sandy Eisen of Olney and Avi Shur of Silver Spring. He graduated from Sherwood High School in 1999 and earned a bachelor’s degree from The George Washington University in 2003. He was recently Gov. Nixon’s campaign manager and currently works for the Democratic Governors Association. The couple resides in Washington, D.C.

AARP Driver Safety Course, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Suburban Hospital, 8600 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda. Learn defensive driving techniques, new traffic laws and the rules of the road. Appropriate for drivers age 50 and older. $12 for members, $14 for nonmembers, due at class; checks are to be made out to AARP. Bring driver’s license and a ballpoint pen. 301-896-3939. www.suburbanhospital.org. Babysitting Plus CPR, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 17 and Aug. 24 at MedStar Montgomery Medical Center, 18101 Prince Philip Drive, Olney. Two-day course prepares youth with the training every parent wants, including safety, childcare, safe play, first aid and CPR certification. Twoday class for ages 12 to 15. Includes babysitting basics and two-year CPR certification. $65; Registration required. 301-774-8881, www.montgomerygeneral.org.

SUNDAY, AUG. 18 Carl Henn Millennium Trail Bike Ride, 10 a.m. to noon,

ONGOING St., Damascus, offers traditional Sunday morning worship services at 8:15 a.m., a youth contemporary worship service at 9:30 a.m. and a service of liturgy and the word at 11 a.m. with Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. for all ages during the school year.

Liberty Grove United Methodist Church, 15225 Old

Langer, Zinsmeister

Beth Schrider and the late Peter Salas are happy to announce the engagement of their daughter, Dana Salas, to Drew Norris, son of Nancy and Raymond Norris. The wedding will be held at the Mount Airy Activities Grounds on Sept. 27, 2013. The couple resides in Mount Airy.

PLACING AN ANNOUNCEMENT

Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Ormon of Scituate, Mass., announce the engagement of their daughter, Erika Langer, to Sean Louis Zinsmeister, son of Dr. and Mrs. Bruce Zinsmeister of Potomac. The brideto-be is also the daughter of Mr. Victor Langer of Mendocino, Calif. The couple are both graduates of Tufts University. Erika received her master’s degree in health services research from Boston University and is currently a doctoral candidate in the History of Health Sciences at the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine. The prospective groom graduated from the Landon School in Bethesda in 2002 and went on to receive his master’s degree from the Sawyer School of Business of Suffolk University in Boston in 2011. He is employed by the software company Nitro Inc. in San Francisco as the senior marketing manager. The wedding will take place on Oct. 12, 2013, at Nestledown in Los Gatos, Calif.

Prostate Cancer Support Group, from 7-8:30 p.m. at

Suburban Hospital, 8600 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda. Ongoing, monthly support group is open to all prostate cancer patients, their families and friends and provides an opportunity to gain new knowledge and share common concerns. Guest speakers alternate with informal discussions among participants. Drop-ins welcome; for information call Susan Jacobstein at 301-896-6837. www.suburbanhospital.org.

Columbia Pike, Burtonsville, conducts Sunday morning worship services at 8:30, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday school, nursery through adult, is at 9:30 a.m. 301-421-9166. For a schedule of events, visit www. libertygrovechurch.org.

Providence United Methodist Church, 3716 Kemptown

Church Road, Monrovia, conducts a contemporary service at 8 a.m. followed by a traditional service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday mornings, with Children’s Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. and adult’s Sunday school at 11 a.m. For more information, call 301-253-1768. Visit www. kemptownumc.org. Trinity Lutheran Church, 11200 Old Georgetown Road, North Bethesda, conducts

services every Sunday, with child care from 8 a.m. to noon and fellowship and a coffee hour following each service. 301-881-7275. For a schedule of events, visit www.TrinityELCA.org. Chancel choir auditions and rehearsals, 7:30 p.m.

Thursdays at Liberty Grove Methodist Church, 15225 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville. Call 301-421-9166 or visit www.libertygrovechurch.org. “Healing for the Nations,” 7 p.m. every ﬁrst and third Saturday of the month at South Lake Elementary School, 18201 Contour Road, Gaithersburg. Sponsored by King of the Nations Christian Fellowship, the outreach church service is open to all who are looking for hope in this uncertain world. Prayer for healing available. Translation into Spanish and French. Call 301-251-3719. Visit www.kncf.org.

Geneva Presbyterian Church, potluck lunches at

11:30 a.m. the second Sunday of each month at 11931 Seven Locks Road, Potomac. There is no fee to attend. All are welcome to bring a dish to share; those not bringing dishes are also welcome. Call 301-4244346.

The Gazette prints engagement and wedding announcements, with color photographs, at no charge, as a community service. Copy should be limited to 150 words and submitted in paragraph form. Announcements are subject to editing for space. Please include contact information, including a daytime telephone number. Photos should be professional quality. If emailing photos, ﬁle size should be a minimum of 500 KB. Wedding announcements should be submitted no later than 12 months after the wedding. Send to: The Gazette, 9030 Comprint Court, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, or email kgroff@gazette.net. Montgomery County celebrations are inserted into all Montgomery County editions.

1894733

WHEN:

Tuesday, September 10th Drop by anytime from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

1894732

MONDAY, AUG. 19

RELIGION CALENDAR Damascus United Methodist Church, 9700 New Church

Salas, Norris

starts at Lincoln Park Community Center, 357 Frederick Ave., Rockville. Shared-use path is a 10.6-mile loop around Rockville. Rockville’s Bicycle Advisory Committee hosts guided bike ride for all ages. Rockville’s Millennium Trail is named in honor of the late Carl Henn, an environmental activist in Rockville who initiated RBAC to promote cycling in the Rockville community. Rain at start cancels the ride; wet pavement does not. Free. www.rockvillemd.gov, www. facebook.com/bikerockville.

1890466

WHERE:

JCA 12320 Parklawn Drive Rockville, MD 20852

1906600

Wednesday, August 14, 2013 o

THE GAZETTE

It Is Here! The Gazetteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s New Auto Site At Gazette.Net/Autos Dealers, for more information call 301-670-2548 or email us at sfrangione@gazette.net

Page B-9

Page B-10

Wednesday, August 14, 2013 o

Classifieds Call 301-670-7100 or email class@gazette.net

SILVER SPRING

Randolph Village Senior Apartments "Affordable Independent Living For Seniors 62+." Income Restriction Applies

WEDNESDAY OPEN HOUSE COFFEE SOCIAL 11AM-1PM AMENITIES: *Health Care Facility *Physical Fitness Center *Sun Filled Solarium *Community Media Room *Plenty of Parking Randolph Village Apartments

531 Randolph Road Silver Spring, MD 20904

*Library *Resident Socials *Beautifully Landscaped Grounds

877.907.5577 (Office)

301.622.7006 (Fax) Email: randolph@hrehllc.com

GAITHERHOUSE APARTMENTS

Se Habla Espanol

Senior Living 62+

• Emergency Response System • 24 Hour Maintenance • Transportation Via Community Van • Pet Friendly • Full Size Washer & Dryer

www.PinnacleAMS.com/GardensOfTraville

GERMANTOWN $0 Security Deposit For Approved Credit*

What A Deal, at Churchill!!

18201 Lost Knife Circle Montgomery Village, MD 20886

Visit us at www.homeproperties.com

RARE OPENINGS 2 BR, 2 BA NOW AVAILABLE

301-762-5224

Office Hours: M-F 9:00am - 6:00pm, Saturday 11:00am - 3:00pm

STREAMSIDE S T R E A M S I D E APARTMENTS A PA R T M E N T S 2 BR Apartment Special!

• Huge Floor Plans • Large Walkin Closets • Private Balcony/Patio • Fully Equipped Kitchen w/Breakfast Bar

• Minutes away from I-270, Metro, and MARC Train

21000 Father Hurley Boulevard Germantown, MD 20874

$898

14431 Traville Garden Circle Rockville, Maryland 20850

GAITHERSBURG

*LIMITED TIME OFFER

Apply online and get approved today+ + subject to credit approval

DON’T WAIT APPLY TODAY!

301-948-1908

1-888-812-9616

•New Appliances, Kitchens & Baths* •Large Kitchens & Walk-In Closets* •1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Apartments •Free Free Electric Included •Pet Friendly •Short-Term Leases •Free Parking •Minutes to I-270 & Metro Bus & Rail •Housing Choice Vouchers Welcome •Se aceptan vales de eleccio'n de *Select Apartments vivienda

• Swimming Pool • Garden-Style Apartment Homes • On-Site Laundry Facilities • Kitchen w/ Breakfast Bar • Private Balcony/ Patio • Free Parking • Small Pets Welcome

501-B3 S. Frederick Ave Gaithersburg, MD 20877

GAITHERSBURG

Cider Mill

ROCKVILLE

GAITHERSBURG

301-948-8898

340 N. Summit Ave. • Gaithersburg, MD

301-528-4400

www.churchillseniorliving.com

SILVER SPRING

Advertise Your apartment community here!

STRATHMORE HOUSE I A L S APARTMENTS SPEC E x t e n d e d H o u r s M o n d a y a n d We d n e s d a y t i l l 7

and reach over 206,000 homes!

Contact me for pricing and ad deadlines. Ashby Rice

2.5BA TH with W/D, Avail Now. $1600/mo + utils 301-774-2496

GAITH: spac 3lvl EU

TH w/ grg, 3br, 4ba, fin bsmt, deck, no pets, cl to 270 & mall $1700/mo + utils Call: 301-241-3263

BURTONSVILLE: GERM: SFH 4Br/2Ba 3br, 2.5ba TH, fpl, fin bsmt, $1725 + utils, avail 8/15 No pets. 202-236-4197

DAMACUS:

3br $1500, 2br $1250 +util NS/NP, W/D New Carpet, Paint, Deck & Patio. 301-250-8385

GAITH: 3br, 2.5 newly rmd ba 3lvl th fin bsmt xtra bd, hrwd flrs, $1875 Hoc OK 240-372-0532

GAITH: 3br, 3.5ba, fin-

ished bsmt, spacious back, close to 200/270 Avail Now $1600 + utils 301-570-8924

GAITH: 5-6BR 4BA, 2 fin lvls. SG Metro. Shops. NS/NP. $2095 Cr chk 240-751-7154 8103 Shady Spring Dr.

GAITH/AMBERFLD

Lux 3lvl EU/TH, Gar 2MBR, 2.5BA, LR DR, FR, FP,EIK, Deck $1900. 301-792-9538

GAITHERSBURG:

fin bsmt, h/w floors, fenced yard, fireplace. Near 270. $2450. 301-442-5444

GERM: Upgraded

TH 3Br, 1.5Ba $1400 + utils No smk, No pet Cred Chk & SD, Nr Metro/Shops. Call 410-414-2559 M V : All new remod 3br, 2.5ba, 3 lvl TH, deck, pool NS, NP, $1,550 + utils. Avail Sept 1. 301-990-9294

N.POTOMAC: 2br

1.5ba 2lvl end unit TH huge back yrd, Lg liv rm, dinrm, eat-in-kit, wood fpl, new carpet paint/Appl.Wootton HS $1,550 301-221-0697

POTOMAC: lrg 3 br,

2.5 ba, SFH, finished basement, living rm, dining rm, den w/fp, deck, carport, completely remodeled, close to 270, $3100/ month 240-372-8050

Guest House for rent, 1BR, 1BA, $1200/ month incl utils 240505-8012

GAITHERSBURG:

TH 3BR, 2.5BA, finish bsmt, comm pool, cl to Kentlands, $1950 + utils 301-222-7236

SPRINGDALE: SFH

3BR, 1BA, large rear yard. $1600/mo. Close to travel, shopping and more. 703-450-0345

I Buy Houses CASH! Quick Sale Fair Price 703-940-5530

GAITHERSBURG/ LILAC GARDEN 1 Bedroom, $999 + elec Available immed. 301-717-7425 - Joe

GAITH/MV: 2Br/2Ba Condo w/patio, W/D Comm Pool $1350/mo + utils, conv location Call: 240-477-0131 HYATTSVILLE:

BOYDS/NR Rt # 118

2br, 1ba, pvt balc, 2 wlk in closet, upgraded kit, prkng. $1415 utils incld 301-6423203 Michael Rhim

GAITH: basment apt.

rm for rent in condo, nr bus/shops, utils, cable, incld $500 301-9724535 Available 9/1

GAITHERS: 1BR in

GE RMA NT OWN :

GAITHERSBURG:

1Br, 1Ba, Shr Kit, cable/int, N/S N/P, $550/month includes utils 240-643-4122

bsmt Apt in SFH 2BR’s, foyer, bath, all appl, kitchen, pvt ent Male/Female. $1500 HYATTSVILLE: High G A I T H E R S B U R G inc util 240-899-1694 Rise Condo Aprt 2BR 1Br in an Apartment 1BA Lrg Balcony All $600/ mo util included GAITHERSBURG: Utils Incld, Avail Now. Ns Np, Nr Metro, Bus 1 and 2 Bedroom apt $1400/mnth 301-528- Shops. 240-603-3960 avail at $950 and 1011 240-447-5072 $1100 per month + GAITHERSBURG ROCK: 1Br, newly 1 furn room $400 & 1 elec. 240-793-9467 upgraded $1200/mo rm $500 util incl. nr KENSINGTON: utils incl excpt electric, Metro. Male. 240-305Bright. Newer, 1 BR. nr metro & I-270. N/S 2776 or 240-602-3943 Walk tran. W/D. Park- & N/P Avail Now ing. No Smok/Pets. Call: 301-461-0629 GAITHERSBURG: Avail. Sept 1. $1395 2 furn. BD, w/shared Call Jan 301-520BA. Close to 270/355. 5179. $500 & $550 utils incl. & inter access. ParkN.POTOMAC ing. Available now! ROCKVILLE: 1 BR BETHESDA: 1BR in 240-418-8785 Apt. $1185 incl util, 2BR apt, nr Mont. CATV, Free Parking Mall, $550. Female, GAITHERSBURG: Avail now. NS/NP N/S N/P 301-433-2780 Male, 1Br $299, Near or 240-507-2113 CALL: 301-424-9205 Metro & Shops. NS. Now. BOWIE: Furnished Available 301-219-1066 Rm in beautiful SFH, NS/NP Avl Sept 1st, GAITH: M ale/Fem to $550/mo w/util inc share 1 BR in TH. Call: 301-509-3050 ADELPHI, MD Near bus line. N/s, 1Bed, 1Bath condo. BURTONSVILLE: N/p. $450/m Util incl. Pking space. NP/NS Bsmt in SFH, 3 lrg 301-675-0538 $1050 plus Electric. rms, 1ba, prvt patio. 301-445-1131Avail 9/1 Shared ent, kit & laun- GAITH:M BRs $430+ dry. Cable ready, free 440+475+555+ Maid WIFI, NS/NP Female Ns/Np, nr 270/370/Bus Pref. $900/month utils shops, quiet, conv.Sec Dep 301-983-3210 incld 301-549-4748

SILVER SPRING $1250 1BD, utils in-

cl, washer & dryer,full kitchen call: 301-646-3493.

DAMASCUS: Bsmt

pvt entr, 1br, 1ba, kit, livrm, $850+ sec dep uti cable, parking, incl. Np/Ns 301-253-1370

GERMANTOWN

Mature Male , 1 Furn BR. All utils included. Near 61 Bus Line. Maria 240-671-3783

(301) 460-1647 1 Month

GE RMA NT OWN : SS:New Bsmt nr White

Pvt entr, pvt kit & BA, $900/mo inclds util & FIOS. Storage. 301370-7508 Avail 8/1 SFH unfurn. $650 utils incl. Male NS/NP, 1 mile frm I-270. Avail Immed 240-372-1168

kSmall Pets Welcome

Rm for rent in TH nr bus & shopping center $550/mo util include NP/NS 240-715-5147

GLENMONT:

nr metro/bus, MBR w/pvt BA $650, BR $525 shrd ba. Utils Incld. NP. 301-949-9381

Oak & MVA 1Br Full Kitch/Ba, cbl/Inet/Patio $700 all util inc avail immed. 240-515-7771

WHEATON: Male

pref non-smoker, 1BR, shr BA, near metro, $525/mnth util incl +dep 301-933-6804

kBalcony Patio kFamily Room kFull Size W/D in every unit

SS: New House 1br

Apt 1st floor pvt ent, kitch, Bath, parking $1300 utils incld, quiet 301-879-2868

T. PARK: Fem. Lg

Furn Rm, w/micro, fridge, cbl, W/D, Shared BA w/1 Fem. $580/m. 301-270-2880

TAKOMA

PARK:

NS room for rent $550/month AC, carpeted, PVT ent, nr shop,bus/metro. Utils Incld. 301-448-2363

G560397

Coastal getaway has over 350 ft of navigable water, ready to build and dock your boat! Must Go! $47K 828-233-4052

GAITH/SENECA 3 BR, HWY/370:

kSpacious Floor Plans

EE R204, 3004 Bel Pre Rd.,FR Apt. ent Silver Spring, MD 20906

(301) 670-2667 E X C L U S I V E WATERFRNT ESTATE: Beautiful

kSwimming Pool kNewly Updated Units

to advertise call 301.670.7100 or email class@gazette.net

LAUREL: 1 BR basement in TH, prvt bath, share kit $700/month utils incl. Close to 95 202-903-6599

ROCKVILLE: NS/NP, part furn nice 2 Br Bsmt Apt, with private entrance $850/mo + utils 301-424-4366

SIL SPG: 2nd FLR

Treasure Hunt

furn rm, pvt ba, pvt entr, micro & fridge, parking/cable/int $795/ mo 301-879-2868

GAITHER/AIR PARK: By Appt Only.

HH furn, (inside & outside). HH items, Please call: 301-9774123, leave message

SILVER SPRING: 1 BR furn $600. Access to Metro. Includes utilities. Call: 301-346-9518.

SILVER SPRING: 1

Br, shared kit & Ba, nr bus stop, shopping, NS, NP Avl Sept 1st Call: 240-277-8633

SILVER

DARNESTOWN:

Sat 8/17 10a-2p jewelry, diva clothes 14-22, big screen TV, furn, artwork, auto parts 15722 Ancient Oak Dr

SPRING:

Room for $480/mo, shared kit Ba, W/D, CABTV & Util, Please CALL: 301-404-2681

GERMANTOWN:Lo

SS: 1 BR furn bsmt

suite w/ tv, pvt ent, kit, ba, w/d, NS/NP $1050/mo incl util. K. Ghana 301-438-2414

S S /C L O V E R L Y :

Lrg MBr w/priv Ba, NP, quiet nbhd $700/mo + 1/3 util 240-644-9548

GP2343

ts of women’s clothes (14/XL), jewelry, books, lamps, purses, home decor, ’70s LPs, tools, speakers, computer tables, ornaments, pottery, kitchen items, men’s sweaters/ suits (42/38/L). 20512 Alderleaf Terrace

It’s

FREE!

GazetteBuyandSell.com

Wednesday, August 14, 2013 o

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS PG SELECT BLUE S O X BASEBALL TRY- Montgomery County Public Schools seeks proposals from organiPG zations to lease the following unoccupied school facilities: OUTS!

S S : Rain or Shine!

SPRING:

Sun Aug 18th, 10-3, Multi HH items, no children & checks 914 Annmore Drive

Community Yard Sale Aug 17 8AM-2:00PM stop by 9509 Wire Avenue to pick up a map and list of Yard sale participants Mens, Womens Clothing, shoes, purses and costume jewelery Toys, games, household items and furniture All priced to sell Come and join us.

Select BlueSox has e s tablished itself as one o f the premier travel b a s e ball organizationsin the State of Maryland, in just a few years. We offer travel/select, Cal Ripken and Babe Ruth baseball for ages 8U-14U. Our teams participate in the Cal Ripken/Babe Ruth Tournament Trail, where in 2012 and 2013, PG Select finished with (3) 2nd p l a c e Finishes and (3) MD State Championships and represented Maryland in the Mid-Atlantic Regionals.We also participate in various travel leagues includi n g the"invite only" leaguesCRAB, MABA, CBA, and the Northern VA Travel League.Our very successful regul a r season, with several tournament and leag u e Championships, has been followed by great post-season finishes. www.pgselectbluesox. com PG SelectTRY OUT DATES: RISING 9U 8/16 6PM, 8/17 9:30AM, 8/18 5PM SASSCER FIELD RISING 10U 8/25 4PM 8 / 2 6 6:30PM SASSCER FIELD RISING 11U 8/17 & 8/18 4PM SASSCER FIELD RISING 12U 8/11 5PM PG SPORTS PARK, 8/18 5PM SASSCER F I E L D RISING 13U 8/10 11AM, 8/18 1PM S A S S CER FIELD RISING 14U 8/11, 8/18, 8/25 2PM 8/13, 8/15, 8/20 6:30 PG SPORTS PARK Questions: c o m mish@pgselectbluesox.com or 202-4894660

PARKLAWN MEMORIAL:

enclosed garden of meditation turf-toppedcrypt (2) for $5000 Call: 706-651-7723

AIRPARK A I R PA R K A APPLIANCES PPLIANCES

Washers & Dryers from

13900 Each

Guaranteed!! 7901 Queenair Dr., #101, Gaithersburg Open Mon - Sun

GP2055A

Used U s e d & Re-Conditioned Re-Conditioned W Washers, a s h e r s , Dryers, D r y e r s , Refrigerators R e f r i g e r a t o r s & Stoves Stoves

9am - 5:30pm

301-963-8939

FOR SALE: A i r Hockey Table Great condition. Includes 4 hockey pucks & pushers & electronic scoreboard. Buyer to haul. Email: freebeachrunner@yahoo.com $150

FOR SALE: Stance

Plasma 2 Chair & Taskmate adjustable desktop. Value: $2,720, will sell both for one price: $1,500, Call: 301-681-9489

FURN & MISC MUST GO! 2 couches, coffee end tables and other items. 301249-2626 after 5pm

BROYHILL: Dining Room Set Table has LEATHER COUCH: 2 leaves extends to Brown 2 1/2 yrs old, 104", comes with table great condition. Orig. pad, 2 arm chairs, 4 price $1200, selling for reg. chairs, China $399. Couch ends reCabinet, Breakfront, cline. Email: and Server. Approxi- reallyseriously@hotma mately 10 yrs old but il.com in exc condition. $700 dclark85@verizon.net COMPLETE FURNISHING FOR ONE BEDROOM APT OR CONDO...LIKE NEW..

currently in professional storage, used less than 1 yr. includes bed room furniture, bedding (pillows, mattress, mattress cover), linens (sheets, pillow cases, bedspread) towels, dinning room table & chairs set, couch, recliner, accessory tables & lamps, writing desk, book case unit, dishes, cooking utensils (pots & pans, etc), flatware and much more. Must purchase entire unit inventory . May be viewed at the Storage Company Loc. $3000 ajsalam@comcast.net

ETHAN

MUST SELL: Stami-

na Aero Pilates Pro XP556 on stand. Includes rebounder & 3 DVD’s. 1 yr old, like new. $400 (orig $900) Call: 301-221-0083. G560331

Grosvenor Center - 5701 Grosvenor Lane, Bethesda, MD Fairland Center - 13313 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD Tilden Center - 6300 Tilden Lane, Rockville, MD

Upon completion of the selection and approval process, the successful Offeror / Offerors will enter into a lease agreement with MCPS for use of the premises. Proposals will be received by the MCPS, Department of Facilities Management located at 45 West Gude Drive, Rockville, MD 20850. The deadline for submissions is August 28, 2013. General questions concerning the RFP process should be directed to Peter_J_Geiling@mcpsmd.org. (8-14-13)

- Sr move mgmt, estate sales and downsizing business w/exclusive territory in Prince George’s. Contact jtilghman@yahoo. com or (301)760 4024.

17 @ 1pm for barbecue/cook-out as we launch a neighborhood bible study group. 4812 Silverbrook Way, Bowie, MD 20720. FMI Call (301) 219 7174.

MT DELEGATING SERVICES

Medical Technicians Classes

20 Hour Classes to Begin Soon! Classes will be given by Delegating Nurse. Job Assistance after Training through Agency. Call 301-346-8859 or 301-540-8977

LIVE IN NANNY/ PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN For HOUSKPR O’ most beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel... household & children, fruitful vine, splendor of heaven, blessed references are required Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, 240-242-5135 assist me in my necessity. O ’Star of the sea, help me and show me herein that you are my Mother. O’ Holy Mary, mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you It’s from the bottom of my heart to succor me in this necessity. There are none that can Buy It, withstand your power. O’ Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (3x). Holy Mother, I place this cause in Sell It, Find It your hands. (3x) (here state your request). GazetteBuyandSell.com The person must say this prayer for 3 consecutive days. After 3 days, the request will be granted. This prayer must be published after the favor is granted. ELENA’S FAMILY This prayer is never known to fail. LJG

FREE!

Daycare Welcomes Infants-

FOR SALE: Solid oak pedestal table w/ 6 chairs, exc condition, $498 asking price Call: 703-969-7805

It’s FREE! Buy It, GazetteBuyandSell.com

Hunt It’s

Buy It,

Sell It, Find It

GazetteBuyandSell.com

Daycare Directory August 7, 2013

are giving away FREE filled backpacks school supplies on Saturday, August 24 @ 10am. FMI call (443)306-2096 or email info@gracelifecenter.com. Grace Life Center, 8730 Cherry Lane, Suite 5A, Laurel, MD 20707.

Sell It, Find It

Treasure

Up Pre-K program, Computer Lab, Potty Train. Lic# 15-133761 Call 301-972-1955

ALLEN:

bedroom set dresser w/mirror; chest drawers w/book shelves; twin bed. $400 call 301-801-8102

sr needs live in helper, must drive, fine salary Call once and leave msg 301-871-6565

FREE!

FREE BACKPACK GIV E -A W A Y : W e CARING TRANSITIONS FRAN- Barbecue / Cook-Out: CHISE FOR SALE Join us on Sat. August

ROCKVILLE: lovely prvt apt in Pastors home exchange for few mid day errands + salary, must drive. Call once only & lv msg. 301-871-6565 ROCKVILLE: loving

Request for Proposal package is available from the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS), Department of Facilities Management website: http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/ departments/facilities/REM/pdf/rfpclsdschls.pdf.

GP2287

SILVER

Page B-11

Children’s Center of Damascus

Lic. #:31453

301-253-6864

20872

Olive Branch Daycare

Lic. #:160926

240-277-6842

20874

Nancy’s Daycare

Lic. #:25883

301-972-6694

20874

Bright Ways Family Daycare

Lic. #:138821

301-515-8171

20874

Miriam’s Loving Care

Lic. #:155622

240-246-0789

20877

Zhilla Daycare Center

Lic. #:150266

240-447-9498

20878

Steller Care

Lic. #:12783

301-947-6856

20879

Holly Bear Daycare

Lic. #:15123142

301-869-1317

20886

Blue Angel Family Home Daycare Lic. #:161004

301-250-6755

20886

Cheerful Family Daycare

240-912-7464

20886

Lic. #:159828

Deadline: August 30, 2013 Next Publication September 4, 2013 • Call 301-670-2538

Careers 301-670-2500

Medical Research Associate Implement & conduct vascular & venous research for clinical trials & studies & ensure that research is conducted in compliance with federal, state, local, & regulatory bodies, while effectively coordinating a portfolio of trials & continue to successfully grow the program. Participate in development & implementation of patient screening, recruitment, study enrollment, & participant follow-up tools & plans. Prepare clinical study reports & submit for publication. Complete required measures & milestone activities appropriate to the clinical course & monitoring of study & program subjects as required per protocol. Require MD degree in Medicine & 2 yrs. work experience in clinical research of vascular disease. Travel to different clinic locations. CVR Management, LLC has 1 full-time position in Prince George’s & Montgomery counties, MD. Email resume to hr@centerforvein.com

class@gazette.net DENTAL FRONT DESK

Central Station Monitor

Immediate opening. FT. Mon-Fri no evenings. We are looking for an individual with a good speaking voice who is detail oriented and has excellent computer skills to engineer our busy front desk. Please email all resumes to

Datawatch Systems, Inc., a Bethesda based national access control company has immediate openings for FT monitors during the day shift (6:00am-2:00pm or 7:00am- 3:00pm). Need detailoriented individuals with strong customer service, call center, or data-entry experience. Candidates must have excellent verbal communication skills. Metro accessible. Exc pay and benefits. Visit us at Datawatchsystems.com. Email jobs@datawatchsystems.com; DCJS#11-2294. EOE/M/F/D/V

dentalofficecoordinator@verizon.net

KENNEL ASSISTANT

PT. Animal hospital in Silver Spring has immediate opening for Kennel Assistant. Holidays and weekends required. Work References ONLY. Call 301-598-7300 or Email info@layhillanimalhospital.com

Product Demonstrators

Espresso machines, in store, Sat & Sun (some Fri) 12-4pm, Sept-Dec. Must stand on feet for 4hrs at a time & work at least 3 Sat a/mo Nov & Dec. Sales exp, confident & professional speaker, $21/hr + sales incentive. Chevy Chase, McLean, Alexandria, Arlington email: ahasselbring@productions-plus.com

Cleaning

Atlantic Maids NEEDS EXPERIENCED CLEANERS

DRIVERS LICENSE SPEAKS ENGLISH

301-990-1291

Customer Service Rep

Hight tech Gaithersburg company seeks self starter for permanent position. Must have strong typing and computer skills including excel spread sheets, excellent communication skills and be able to multi task. Benefit package. Please fax 301-527-9203 or email tchaikin@nscainc.com

Veterinary Technician

Responsibilities include client education, administering oral and injectable medications, placing IV catheters, radiology, animal restraint, as well as basic animal care. To apply and for detailed job description go to www.gazette.net/careers

Dental/ Medical Assistant Trainees Needed Now Dental/Medical Offices now hiring. No experience? Job Training & Placement Assistance Available 1-877-234-7706 CTO SCHEV

Page B-12

Wednesday, August 14, 2013 o

Careers 301-670-2500

class@gazette.net

Sr. Enterprise Systems Eng. (HHMI - Chevy Chase, MD): Req. Bach’s deg. in C.S., I.T., E.E., Bus. Admin, or rel. field & 6 yrs’ IT exp. managing Solaris, Linux & storage & backup. (In lieu of Bach’s deg. & 6 yrs’ exp., will accept 3 yrs’ academic studies toward Bach’s deg., or 3-yr foreign baccalaureate, & 8 yrs’ exp. as stated.) Stated or other exp. must incl.: Solaris & Linux w/ emphasis on RHEL; backup SW & HW, such as Commvault, Avamar, RecoverPoint, Data Domain, & Actifio; storage & SAN w/ emphasis on EMC solutions & Brocade SAN; & translating technical concepts into non-technical terms for both senior level mgmt & frontline staff. Provide support for Linux physical & virtual systems & Solaris servers. Apply online at https://janeliacareers.silkroad.com/. HHMI is an equal opportunity employer. Real Estate

Silver Spring

Work with the BEST!

Be trained individually by one of the area’s top offices & one of the area’s best salesman with over 34 years. New & experienced salespeople welcomed.

Must R.S.V.P.

GC3022

Call Bill Hennessy

3 301-388-2626 01-388-2626

bill.hennessy@longfoster.com • Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. EOE

MEDICAL ASSISTANT/LPN/RN

For a busy, growing 7 physician pediatric office. Applicant must be reliable, efficent. Be willing to work occasional evenings and Saturday’s. MUST have hands on patient care exp and a working knowledge of Word Based Computer systems with EMR knowledge a plus. Please fax resume to Attn: Anne and Jennifer at 301)540-0865.

Medical Receptionist

FT, scheduling & registration of patients, payments, phone calls, etc. Mon-Fri, 9-5, possibly 6pm. Salary based upon experience. Fax resume: 410-761-5484 or apply through gazette.net/careers Required: Previous medical office exp, flexible with work load, personable & polite, with good typing & computers skills, High school diploma or equivalent.

SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS FT/PT ROCKVILLE area. Must be "EXPERIENCED" & have a CDL w/PS endorsement. Call 301-752-6551

On Call Supervisor

Great job for students, retirees and stay at home moms. Work from home! Answer and handle phone calls from 5pm to 9am two evenings twice a month for staffing agency or one weekend a month. Must have Internet access, and a car. Fax resume to 301.588.9065 or email to cc2439@yahoo.com

CARPET CLEANING TECHNICIAN Hourly + Commission

CLEAN DRIVING RECORD

301-258-7300

Pharmacy/ Phlebotomy Tech Trainees Needed Now Pharmacies/ hospitals now hiring. No experience? Job Training & Placement Assistance Available 1-877-240-4524

Local companies, Local candidates

Teachers & Child Care Staff Locations in Montgomery Co.

Teachers: Nursery, PS/PK and Infant/Toddlers. BS ECE or EE required. Child Care Teacher & Aides: Infant- School Age. Health, Vacation, Training, Retirement, Pd Holidays, Free Parking, FT/PT Send resume to: sheselden@comcast.net Fax 301 424-9477

Private golf club has openings for Restaurant Grill Cooks, Golf Course Maintenance Staffers and Golf Shop Assistants. Positions will start off as seasonal /part time with the abiltity to move into permanent positions. Experience preferred. To apply and for detailed job description go to www.gazette.net/careers

Get Connected

Gazette.Net

CTO SCHEV

Program Assistant Bachelor’s degree required; experience in a professional office environment preferred. For detailed job description go to www.gazette.net/careers. Submit their cover letter and resume to jobs@childlife.org

Restaurant Staff µ Wait Staff µ Buss Persons µ PM Line Cook Full & Part time shifts available Apply In Person: Normandie Farm Restaurant 10710 Falls Rd, Potomac

Search Jobs Find Career Resources

GYMNASTICS INSTRUCTOR

3-18 hrs per week; $8-$18/hr. Some knowledge of gymnastics is required. Gaithersburg. Email: dozmofid@yahoo.com Automotive

CASHIER

FT/PT. Must be friendly, outgoing & able to multitask. Great benefits. Call Laurie at 301-840-9333. Rosenthal Acura

Veterinary Technician Assistant Now Hiring: Veterinary Technician Assistant, Veterinary Hospital Receptionist, Luxury Kennel Technician, Experienced Pet Groomer. Fax Resume to (301) 874-4963

Visit our Career Opportunities page at:

http://careers.coakleywilliams.com/

Current Opportunities Listed Below: Project Managers - Base Build & Interiors Superintendent - Base Build Project Engineer - Interiors Group (Job requirements & how to apply for each job are on the website) EOE: M/F/D/V

WE’RE HIRING WEEKEND CNAS, GNAS, AND HHAS!

Provide non-medical care and companionship for seniors in their homes. Personal care, light housework, transportation, meal preparation. Must be 21+. Must have car and one year professional, volunteer, or personal experience www.homeinsteads.com/197 Home Instead Senior Care To us it’s personal 301/588-9023 Call between 10am-4pm Mon-Fri

Healthcare

Office Manager

Medical practice looking for full time office manager with experien ce. Fax resume to 301-424-8337

Graphic Designer

Seeking a dedicated part-time or full-time graphic designer – skilled in both print and web design. The designer will assist in marketing campaigns for our eleven annual festivals. For deails and to apply go to www.gazette.net/careers

Medical Receptionist

Busy Ophthalmology office in Rockville, PT, answer phones, schedule & check in/out patients, data entry, etc. Must be have strong cust. service, verbal & written skills, be able to multi-task & work under pressure, Must be reliable, efficient, computer literate, selfmotivated & committed to exceptional care & service. Medical office exp. preferred. E-mail cover letter/resume to bbusey86@comcast.net

Part-Time

Work From Home

National Children’s Center Making calls Weekdays 9-4 No selling! Sal + bonus + benes.

Call 301-333-1900

Wednesday, August 14, 2013 o

Automotive

Page B-13

Call 301-670-7100 or email class@gazette.net

Selling Your Car just got easier!

Looking for a new ride? Log on to Gazette.Net/Autos to search for your next vehicle!

Log on to

Gazette.Net/Autos to place your auto ad!

As low as $29.95! AUGUST INVENTORY REDUCTION SALE MEANS BIG SAVINGS!!

YOU ALWAYS GET YOUR WAY AT OURISMAN EVERYDAY!

Red

9,995

10 Toyota Yaris $$

#353042B, 4 Speed Auto, Black, Compact

10,985

11 Ford Fiesta $$

#3370694A, Auto, Lime Metallic, 25.3 mi

12,985

OURISMAN VW

APR ON ALL MODELS 2013 PASSAT S 2.5L

2013 JETTA TDI

#V13749, Mt Gray,

#7200941, Power Windows, Power Locks, Bluetooth

MSRP $21,910

MSRP $25,530

#3131033, Automatic, Power Windows/Power Locks, Keyless Entry, Heated Seats, Bluetooth, Cruise Control

MSRP $19,990 BUY FOR

17,995

BUY FOR

OR 0% for 60 MONTHS

04 Acura TL $$

#372330A, 5 Speed Auto, Satin Silver

12,985

07 Toyota Camry Hybrid #372326A, $$ Sand, CVT

12,985

10 Toyota Corolla LE #P8718,Silver, $ 4 Speed Auto, $ 17.1K mi

13,955

2013 GOLF TDI

10 Toyota Corolla LE #367171A, $ 4 Speed Auto, $

10 Toyota Prius I #372338A, $ $ Red,

11 Nissan Rogue #366509A, $ Indigo Blue, CVT, $

10 Toyota RAV4 4WD #370718A, $ 4 Speed Auto, $

30.6K mi.

CVT Transmission

13,985

16,278

Mica, 14K mi

25.9K mi

14,495

17,985

28.8K mi.

Silver

14,985

17,985

$19,955 $13,985 2009 Toyota Venza............. $19,955 2010 Scion TC.................. $13,985 #374555A, 6 SpeedAuto, 40.6K mi, Golden #350125A, Silver, 4 SpeedAuto $19,985 $14,900 2010 Toyota Sienna............ $19,985 2012 Nissan Frontier S........ $14,900 #360321A, 5 SpeedAuto, 28K mi #R1652A, 5 Speed,Avalanche, 2WD PU $23,985 $17,555 2012 Honda CRV EX........... $23,985 2013 Toyota Tacoma........... $17,555 #364304A, Gray, 5 SpeedAuto, 13.1K Mi #367191A, 4 SpeedAuto, Red $24,500 $17,900 2012 Toyota Highlander....... $24,500 2011 Hyundai Santa FE........ $17,900 #R1677, 5 SpeedAuto, 15.9K mi, Blizzard Pearl #364207A, 6 SpeedAuto, Silver $24,900 $17,985 2012 Toyota RAV4 LTD......... $24,900 2010 Toyota Prius II............ $17,985 #364189A, 4 SpeedAuto, 1K Mi, Pearl #377527A, CVT Trans, Blue, 41.7K mi $26,985 $17,985 2011 Mercedes-Benz C300. . . $26,985 2009 Honda Civic Si........... $17,985 #450004A, 7 SpeedAuto, Red, 33.5K Mi #372316A, 6 Speed Manual, Silver

355 3 5 5 TOYOTA TOYOTA PRE-OWNED P R E - OW N E D G559642

DARCARS

See what it’s like to love car buying

1-888-831-9671 1-888-831-9671 15625 Frederick Rd (Rte 355) • Rockville, MD | OPEN SUNDAY

V VISIT ISIT U US S O ON N T THE HE W WEB EB A AT T w www.355.com ww.355.com

BUY FOR

OR 0% for 60 MONTHS

#4126051, Power Windows/Power Locks, Keyless Entry

MSRP $24,995

21,999

BUY FOR

2013 TIGUAN S

2013 CC SPORT

#9521085, Mt Silver, Pwr Windows, Pwr doors, Keyless

MSRP $27,615

MSRP $31,670

23,999

BUY FOR

OR 0% for 60 MONTHS

22,499

OR 0% for 60 MONTHS

2013 PASSAT TDI SE

#V13770, Mt White, Pwr Windows, Sunroof

OR 0% for 60 MONTHS

MSRP $25,790

21,699

21,599

2013 GTI 2 DOOR

#2822293, Power Windows/Power Locks, Auto

BUY FOR

2013 BEETLE CONVERTIBLE

UP TO 42 E A HIGHWPA Y

MSRP $25,030

12 Scion XB #R1695, $ 4 Speed Auto, $

17,999

OR 0% for 60 MONTHS

# 3011135, Power Windows/Power Locks, Keyless Entry, Heated Seats.

10 Toyota Corolla LE #370597A, $ 4 Speed Auto, $

UGUST SALES EVENT

NOW TWO LOCATIONS

2013 GOLF 2 DOOR 03 Toyota Highlander #363275A, $$ 4 Speed Auto,

%* 0 A

#P6015, CPO, Auto, Power Windows, Power Locks, Mileage at 230

26,999

OR 0% for 60 MONTHS

BUY FOR

21,999

OURISMAN VW WORLD AUTO CERTIFIED PRE OWNED 43 Available...Rates Starting at 2.64% up to 72 months

2010 Golf...............................#V131106A, Black, 27,062 mi........$13,991 2006 Jetta 1.9L TDI..........#138998A, Tan, 57,457 mi.............$14,791 2012 Jetta SE.....................#PR5036, Blue, 39,637 mi..............$15,493 2012 Jetta 4DR SE...........#P5091, Black, 25,598 mi..............$15,995 2009 GLI................................#V131017A, Gray, 36,479 mi..........$17,495 2010 Tiguan SE..................#P6005, Sandstone, 40,938 mi.......$17,692 2010 Routan........................#P7587, Black, 29,495 mi..............$18,500 2010 Tiguan Wolfsburg.....#614718A, Gray, 46,795 mi............$18,992

2012 Jetta TDI...............#414733A, White, 27,861 mi...........$19,991 2012 Jetta TDI...............#149435A, Coffee, 22,328 mi.........$20,591 2013 Passat S CPO..........#PR5084, Silver, 4,404 mi...............$18,994 2013 Passat CPO..............#PR5082, Silver, 3,140 mi...............$18,994 2010 CC.................................#FR7127, Black, 29,256 mi............$19,331 2010 GTI PZEV....................#520705A, Gray, 18,514 mi............$20,991 2012 CC Sport PZEV........#564501A, Black, 6,351 mi............$21,995 2013 Passat SE..................#PR6028, Black, 6,351 mi..............$26,591

All prices exclude tax, tags, title, freight and $200 processing fee. Cannot be combined with any previous advertised or internet special. Pictures are for illustrative purposes only. See dealer for details. 0% APR Up To 60 Months on all models. See dealer for details. Ourisman VW World Auto Certified Pre Owned financing for 60 months based on credit approval thru VW. Excludes Title, Tax, Options & Dealer Fees. Special APR financing cannot be combined with sale prices. Ends 08/31/13.

Ourisman VW of Laurel Ourisman VW of Rockville 3371 Fort Meade Road, Laurel

801 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD

www.ourismanvw.com

Rockvillevolkswagen.com

1.855.881.9197

301.424.7800

Online Chat Available...24 Hour Website Hours Mon-Fri 9 am-9 pm • Sat 9 am-8 pm

OPEN SU 12-5N G559639

Page B-14

Wednesday, August 14, 2013 o

Page B-15

Burdette

Brothers

SALES FULL SERVICE COLLISION CENTER Service on Saturday’s Open 8am-12pm

DARCARS NISSAN

2004 Ford Taurus SE

66K, PW, PL, PS.....................$6,975

2008 Chevy HHR Panel Truck

Auto, PW, PL, CD...................$8,950

2002 Ford Mustang Coupe

Innovation that excites

Search Gazette.Net/Autos for economical choices

DARCARS

See what it’s like to love car buying.

9,977

#E0205, 1-Owner, Keyless Entry, Keyless Start

MSRP: Sale Price: Nissan Rebate: NMAC Bonus Cash:

$23,345 $19,495 -$500 -$500

18,495

GOT A CLASSIC CAR?

AWD, PW, PL, CD................$13,375

2013 ROGUE S AWD

G559635

Sale Price: Nissan Bonus Rebate: Nissan Rebate: NMAC Bonus Cash:

$24,995 -$2000 -$500 -$500

21,995

CA H

ANY CAR ANY CONDITION

INSTANT CASH OFFER

(301) 288-6009

G559634

12,977

14,977

2007 Pontiac Torrent

2011 Chrysler Town & Country

15,977

#P8711A, 3rd row seat, Back $ up camera, Blind spot monitor

#346278A, Hardtop Convertible, Manual Trans, Leather

18,777

28k, V6, PW, PL, PS, CD, Leather, Remote Start..........................$14,975

2006 GMC Crew 2010 Nissan Pathfinder SE 4x4 #348005A, 1-Owner, 3rd Row Seat,Tow Hitch, Bluetooth

18,977

19,477

2013 PATHFINDER S 4X4 $31,445 $26,995 -$1000 -$1000

24,995

13K, Loaded, ,......................$22,725

2012 Toyota Tundra Crew 2010 Infiniti EX35 AWD #N0243, All-Wheel Drive, Back up camera, Moonroof

23,977

V8, 4x4, 8Ft Bedliner, PW, PL, CD...$31,475

2013 Toyota Tacoma

#347510A, Crew Cab Pickup, Long Bed, Tow Hitch, Backup Camera

27,977

www.DARCARSnissan.com

888.805.8235 • www.DARCARSNISSAN.com

15911 Indianola Indianola Drive Drive •• Rockville, Rockville, MD MD (at (at Rt. Rt. 355 355 across across from from King King Farm) Farm) 15911

Pricesinclude includeall allrebates rebatesand andincentives. incentives.NMAC NMACBonus BonusCash Cashrequires requiresfinancing financingthrough throughNMAC NMACwith withapproved approvedcredit. credit.Prices Prices Prices exclude payments arelisted calculated with exclude tax, tax, tags, tags, freight freight (cars (cars $780, $790, trucks trucks $725-$995), $845-$995), and and $200 $200 processing processing charge. charge. *Lease Prices valid only on VINS. See tax, tags, freight, $200 processing charge and payment at signing, and are valid with tier one approval through dealer forfirst details. Offerdue expires 08/19/2013. NMAC. Prices valid only on listed VINS. See dealer for details. Offer expires 10/22/2012.

301-831-8855 301-874-2100

888.824.9166 •• www.DARCARSNISSAN.com www.DARCARSNISSAN.com 888.824.9166

Rt. 355 • Hyattstown, MD

15911 Indianola Drive • Rockville, MD (at Rt. 355 across from King Farm)

BAD CREDIT - NO CREDIT - CALL TODAY!

10 Miles South of Frederick www.burdettebrothers.com

G559643

NEW 2013 PRIUS C II 2 AVAILABLE: #377452, 377569

2 AVAILABLE: #372370, 372379

17,390

AFTER $750 REBATE

4 DR., AUTO, 4 CYL.,

NEW 2013 COROLLA LE

36Month Lease

AARE R E YYOU O U RREADY E A D Y FOR FOR

SSOME O M E SSAVINGS? AVINGS?

2 AVAILABLE: #370547, 370604

WOW!

109/mo.**

4 DR., 4 CYL., AUTO

NEW 2013 SCION TC 2 AVAILABLE: #350129, 350132

36 Month Lease

AUTO, 4 CYL., 4 DR

NEW 2013 RAV4 LE 4X2 BASE

2 AVAILABLE: #372337, 372238

4 CYL., AUTOMATIC

139/mo.**

4 CYL., 2 DR., AUTO

NEW 2013 CAMRY LE

2 AVAILABLE: #364323, 364306

21,590

16K, 4 Cyl, Auto, PW, PL, CD.....$18,225

2013 Buick Verano

DARCARS NISSAN of ROCKVILLE

NEW 2013 CAMRY LE

2013 Chevy Cruze LT

DARCARS NISSAN NISSAN of of ROCKVILLE ROCKVILLE DARCARS

4 DR., AUTO, 4 CYL., INCL. $500 MANF. REBATE

AFTER $1,000 REBATE

2WD, 72k, PW, PL, CD, Cap. .$15,950

2012 Nissan Juke SV #360020B, All Wheel Drive, Moonroof, Bluetooth

NEW 22013 COROLLA LE AVAILABLE: #370614, 370411

19,390

Hard Top, Auto, 69k, Lhtr....$13,590

2009 Chevy Malibu LT

BASE, AUTO, 6 CYL, INCL $1500 MANF. REBATE

1989 Chevy Corvette Conv.

2 AVAILABLE: #360335, 360178

15,290

AWD,57k,NewTires,PW,PL,CD. $13,450

2004 Chevrolet Corvette

NEW 2013 SIENNA

SALES & SERVICE

#349617A, 1-Owner, Cruise, Keyless Entry, Keyless Start

W/ Moonroof, Rearview Monitor #13513 2 At This Price: VINS: 136239, 441966

#25013 2 At This Price: VIN: 688245, 686586 G559641

WE PAY TOP DOLLAR-FAST FREE PICKUP! SELL YOUR CAR TODAY! CALL NOW FOR AN

$23,110 $19,995 -$1000 -$500

18,495

MSRP: Sale Price: Nissan Rebate: NMAC Bonus Cash:

FOR CAR !

2009 Nissan Murano

2013 NISSAN ALTIMA 3.5 SV MSRP: $28,560

CALL NOW FOR INSTANT CASH OFFER

2009 Chevolet Malibu #N0248, 1-Owner, Nav, Bluetooth, CD

Nowling Sel

Auto, PW, PL, PS, CD..........$13,425

#13113 2 At This Price: VINS: 904882, 912542

With Bluetooth #22213 2 At This Price: VINS: 646990, 138140

ANY CAR. ANY CONDITION. FREE NEXT DAY PICKUP.

22,590

2009 Pontiac Vibe

2011 Chevy HHR LT

MSRP: Sale Price: Nissan Rebate: NMAC Bonus Cash:

WE PAY CASH FOR ALL CLASSIC CARS

(301) 637-0499

15,495

2013 ALTIMA 2.5 S

2003 YELLOW CHEVY BLAZER: 163K mil. New transm. Passed inspect. $2,500 obo. 240-515-4073

46K, 5 SPD, AC, PW, PL, CD..$9,975

13,977

$16,955 $15,495

#11614 W/ Bluetooth 2 At This Price: VINS: 352611, 361120

sunroof, CD , VA Insp. $3,500 240-5356814, 301-640-9108

#N0231, 1-Owner, 15K miles, Automatic

2014 NISSAN VERSA NOTE SV HATCH MSRP: Sale Price:

1996 HONDA ACCORD LX: auto 32K,

2011 Smart Fortwo Passion Coupe

V8, Auto, PW, PL, PS, CD......$8,450

2007 Chevy HHR LS

2012 Nissan Altima 2.5S

FOR

DARCARS

MONTHS+

On 10 Toyota Models

See what it’s like to love car buying

36 Month Lease $

159/mo.**

4 DR., 4 CYL., AUTO

G557425

1-888-831-9671

15625 Frederick Rd (Rte 355) • Rockville, MD n OPEN SUNDAY n VISIT US ON THE WEB AT www.355Toyota.com

PRICES AND PAYMENTS INCLUDE ANY APPLICABLE MANUFACTURE’S REBATES AND EXCLUDE MILITARY ($500) AND COLLEGE GRAD ($500) REBATES, TAX, TAGS, DEALER PROCESSING CHARGE ($200) AND FREIGHT: CARS $760, TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY AND SIENNAS $810 AND $975. *0.9% APR & 0% APR FINANCING UP TO 60 MONTHS TO QUALIFIED BUYERS THRU TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. TOTAL FINANCED CANNOT EXCEED MSRP PLUS OPTIONS, TAX, AND LICENSE FEES. 0% APR 60 MONTHLY PAYMENTS OF $16.67 FOR EACH $1000 BORROWED. 0.9% APR 60 MONTHLY PAYMENTS OF $17.05 FOR EACH $1000 BORROWED. APR OFFERS ARE NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER CASH BACK OR LEASE OFFER. NOT ALL BUYERS WILL QUALIFY.**LEASE PAYMENTS BASED ON 36 MONTHS, 12,000 MILES PER YEAR WITH $995 DOWN PLUS $650 ACQUISITION FEE, NO SECURITY DEPOSIT REQUIRED. SEE DEALER FOR COMPLETE DETAILS. OFFERS EXPIRES 08-31-13.

Page B-16

Wednesday, August 14, 2013 o

‘06 Subaru Legacy WGN $6,970

#KP01702 HTD SEATS, $1,472 UNDER KBB

‘08 GMC Savana Cargo Van $12,470

‘04 Dodge Dakota Quad CAB SLT $10,945

#KR11890 CLEAN!!! $691 UNDER KBB

#KP81097 PAMPERED 52K!! $2,625 UNDER KBB

‘11 Kia Soul

$15,970

#KP02183 SHOWROOM 20K! AT, MNRF, P/OPTS

‘10 Dodge Charger SXT $16,988

#KN46874 BLACK BEAUTY 39K!! $1,146 UNDER KBB

‘08 Saturn Astra XE

$8,988

#KP59427 H/BK, CLEAN, PANORAMIC MNRF

‘08 Ford Mustang Cnvtbl $13,488

#KP08213 SUPERSAVER!! $3,194 UNDER KBB

‘10 Honda CRV EX-L

$20,970

#KP07669 PAMPERED 24K! $1,450 UNDER KBB

HUNDREDS of USED CARS, TRUCKS, VANS & SUVs All Makes & Models! Visit FitzMall.com Today! W WHEATON H E AT O N U USED SED V VEHICLES EHICLES UNDER $10,995

1994 Ford Explorer 4x4..............................1,450

2000 Ford F-150 Supercab..........................5,500

#KP10186A,AC,AT,ABS, BEST VALUE!, “HANDYMAN”

#KX71474, AT, AC, BD LNR, “HANDYMAN”

1998 Olds Cutlass GLS...............................1,950

2000 Chevy Express 1500 Work Van............5,988

#KP44731,Clean 99K! AT, AC, LTHR, P/OPTS, “HANDYMAN”

#KA50006, SUPER CLEAN!! 82K AT, AC

2001 Toyota Corolla LE..............................1,950

2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser GT.......................6,988

#KP19174A, AT, AC, P/OPTS, BEST VALUE “HANDYMAN”

#AP03775, TURBO, LTHR, MNRF, SAB, MD INSP

1996 Chevy Beretta...................................1,950

2001 Toyota Sequoia SR5 4WD ...................7,988

#KP43971A, 77K Mi!!, LITTLE O’L LADY CAR! 1 OWNER “HANDYMAN”

2002 Pontiac Bonneville SE.......................1,988

#KP09664A, PSEAT, PW/PLC, CASS/CD COMBO, GREAT VALUE

2004 Chevy Trailblazer LT 4X4....................8,455

#KP27447, MNRF, PSEAT, PW/PLC

MORE VEHICLES continued

10,588

2006 Chevy Uplander LT.......................... #KG11601, AWD! PRISTINE 60K! DVD, PWR DOORS/SEAT/OPTS

2006 Buick Lucerne CXS..........................10,470 #KP37654, Luxury!, LTHR/HTD/Mem Seats, Harman Kardon CD, SAB

2005 Chevy Monte Carlo..........................10,700 #KP22294, “TONY STEWART”

2006 Toyota Camry LE..............................10,988 #KP07509, PAMPERED 85K!!, PSEAT, PW/PCL, CASS/CD, ABS

10,988

2000 Dodge Caravan..................................2,450

2002 Buick Lesabre LTD............................8,470

2008 Chrysler Sebring Cnvtb’l.................. #KP23531, TRNG LTHR/PWR SET, CD, P/OPTS, OFF-SEASON PRICED

1998 Toyota Camry LE................................2,488

2008 Saturn Astra XE..................................8,488

2005 BMW X3 3.01 AWD.................. #KP02511, SHARP! NAV, MNRF, LTH/HTD, STABILITY

1997 Subaru Legacy L WGN........................2,650

2004 Volvo SC90.........................................8,835

2005 Toyota Camry XLE................... #KP05193, MNRF, LTHR/PWR SEATS, 6-DISC CD, VALUE!

2005 Dodge Magnum SXT........................8,970

#CA45834A, ALL-WHEEL DRIVE! NAV, DVD, MNRF, LTHR

#KP13006, LTHR, MNRF, SPLR A STEAL!!, “HANDYMAN” #KP68229, PW/PL, AC, RUNS GREAT!, “HANDYMAN”

#KP41506, PW/PLC, TLT, DON’T MISS!!, “HANDYMAN”

#KP04510, AT, AC, PW/PLC, MORE! VALUE PRICED!, “HANDYMAN”

2001 Ford Explorer Sport 4WD...................2,950 #KP83311A, Great buy!, PW/PL, CD CHGHR, Alloys, “HANDYMAN”

2002 Ford Taurus SES................................2,990 #KP72468,NICE!,LTHR/PWR Seat,PW/PLC,Alloys,”HANDYMAN”

1998 SAAB 900 SE......................................3,498

#KP02717, CONVERTIBLE, FUN! AT, AC, P/OPTIONS, LITTLE NEEDED! “HANDYMAN”

3,988

2001 OLDS Alero GX................................... #KP51672, NICE CAR 92K!, MD INSP’D, AT, A/C, PW, ABS

2002 Dodge Caravan SE.............................4,450 #KP21761B, CLEAN, MD INSP’D, 3.3 V6, PW/PLC, CD

2004 Subaru Forester X.............................4,988 #KP38727, 5 SPD, GAS SAVER!, AC, P/OPTIONS, CC, “HANDYMAN”

2005 Buick Century...................................5,498 #KP00882, AT, AC, PW/PLC, CC “HANDYMAN”

G559638

UNDER $10,995

#KP05316, GORGEOUS 44K! 1 OWNER, LTHR, MNRF, POPTS #KP59427,H/BK,SHARP!,MNRF,AT,ABX,Alloys,Stabilitrak #FP39852A, SUPER CLEAN, 91K!!, LTHR, MNRF, P/OPTS #KP14663, PSEAT, ALLOYS, PW/PLC, CD

2003 Toyota Matrix XR WGN .......................8,988 #KP69845, AT, ABS, ALLOYS, P/OPTIONS, GAS SIPPER!

8,945

2004 Nissan Xterra SE ................................ #KP05169, S/C SPORT, 4WD, MNRF, NTG BDS, 6-DISC CD, P/OPTS, NICE!

2002 Mini Cooper.......................................9,745

#KP55813, Clean, 63K! NAV, MNRF, CD, ALLOYS

2005 Hyundai Tuscon GLS AWD...................9,788 #KP34280, NICE! PW/PLC/PMR, CC, CD

11,588

11,970

2006 Chrysler 300 TRNG .................11,970

11,988

2006 Subaru Legacy Outbk 2.5XT.... #KP09074, MNRF, LTHR, AT, CD-6, WELL KEPT!

2004 Acura MDX AWD......................12,477 #KP62182, SHARP! DVD, MNRF, LTHR, DON’T MISS!

2005 Mercedez C240W 4-MATIC......12,488

#KP65999, IMMACULATE! MNRF, LTHR/PWR SEATS, CD

2008 Chrysler 300-C........................18,988

#KP24175, AWD, LUXURY, MNRF, LTHR, P/OPTS

2009 Hyundai Sonata GLS................12,488

2012 Fiat 500 POP............................14,470

#KP77485, Beauty! MNRF, Wood Grain, P/Options

2010 Suzuki SX4.........................................9,988

#KP33971, SHARP! MRNF, PSEAT, PW/PLC, CD

#KN02825, AT, PW/PLC. CD Fac Warr

2008 Suzuki X-7 Luxury.....................14,588 2011 Chevy Impala LT......................14,770

#KP21874, Mnrf, Audiofile CD Chgr, Stability

2006 Toyota Camry XLE.....................12,488 2009 Toyota Corolla LE....................12,988

MORE VEHICLES continued #KX00199, SHOWROOM CONDITION, MNRF, FOSTGATE CD, SPLR

2008 Mercury Mariner.....................12,488

2007 Dodge Caliber SE................................9,890 #KD82010, PRISTINE 27K!! DEALER MAINTAINED AT PW, CD

MORE VEHICLES continued #KP65389, CLEAN, 50K! AT, PW/PLC, CD

#KN88726, MNRF, LTHR/PWER SEATS, CD, ALLOYS, P/Opts, CD Chgr #KP03156, H/BK, SHOWROOM COND.! AUTO, STABILITY, PW, CD, ABS, ALLOYS

2007 Honda Accord EX-L..................14,988 #KP32745, V6, MNRF, LTHR, CD CHGR, NICE!!

2012 Suzuki Kizashi Sport GTS.........15,988

#KN46874, NAV, PSEAT, MNRF, CD-6, IMMACULATE!

2011 Hyundai Sonata Limited...........18,988 #KP65991, MNRF, LTHR/HTD SEATS, P/OPTS, FAC WARR!

2009 Chevy Silverado 1500 Crewcab. 20,988 #KG36062, 4WD, PW/PLC, CD, BED LNR

2007 Ford F-150 Supercrew Lariat...22,470 #KP86231, 4WD TRUCK LOVER!!! NAV, MNRF, LTHR