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June 11-17, 2008 ❖ Volume LII, Number 24

PotomacStorm-ShockedNews, page 2

Whitman, WoottonGraduates Move OnNews, page 3

‘On Gold Pond’Takes to StageTheater, Page 8

Saving the Bay,One Oyster at a Time

News, Page 2

Power lines at the corner ofBrickyard Road and HorseshoeLane burst into flames and fellto the ground, setting the groundon fire after a series ofthunderstorms ripped throughthe area on Wednesday, June 4.

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Blow Out

A firefighter surveys a blazestarted by a downed power line atthe intersection of Brickyard Roadand Horseshoe Lane after thunder-storms ripped through the area onWednesday, June 4. The next day, the power line was being repaired.

Thunderstorms ripthrough area causingwidespread poweroutages, downedtrees and propertydamage.

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A cleanup crewremoves debris froma downed treeacross River Roadthat damaged afence on Congres-sional CountryClub’s property onWednesday, June 4,after the first of twopowerful thunder-storms movedthrough the area.

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See Storm, Page 12

By Aaron Stern

The Almanac

Traffic lights turned black, trafficsnarled, and thousands lostpower to their homes in andaround Potomac after a series of

severe thunderstorms rolled through Vir-ginia and Maryland on Wednesday, June 4.

The first series of storms came throughshortly after 2:30 p.m and lasted less thanan hour, and was followed by another sys-tem that came through around 8 p.m.

“It’s just been very, very crazily busy sinceWednesday,” said Tommy Jones, deputychief of the Cabin John Park Volunteer FireDepartment, on Friday afternoon as he andthe other firefighters of his station finallygot a chance to slow down. Jones said thatwhile the storms took down many powerlines throughout the area — some of whichbecame live and started fires once powerwas restored — there were no injuries thatresulted.

THE STORMS caused some minor housedamage around the area and resulted inpole fires, tree fires, and at least two minorhouse fires in Potomac, Jones said.

Mary Moe was driving on Bradley Boule-vard when a felled tree delayed traffic, andshe lost power to her home off of Persim

Saving the Bay, One Oyster at a Time

Jamie Attanasio with her parents, Ann and Kevin Attanasio. Jamie grewapproximately 2,300 oysters as part of her volunteer work with theChesapeake Bay Foundation.

Cold Spring Elementaryfourth-grader raises over2,000 oysters to help savethe Chesapeake Bay.

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By Aaron Stern

The Almanac

When Jamie Attanasio heard herolder sister talk last year aboutthe ravaged health of the Chesa-

peake Bay, lessons that she had learned inher AP Environmental class at ThomasWootton High School, Jamie decided shewanted to do something.

“She loves the Bay and she said, ‘Youknow, Mom, I want to do something to save

the Bay,’” recalled Jamie’s mother,Ann Attanasio, who at first thoughther youngest daughter’s statementwas nothing more than the passingfancy of a fourth-grader.

Not so.A quick trip through the Chesa-

peake Bay Foundation’s Web site andJamie had found her ticket to helping tosave the Bay — oyster gardening. As theBay’s health has declined in recent decades,oyster populations have declined in the Baydue to poor water quality and over-harvest-ing.

Yet the mollusk is of great value to theBay’s health. Oysters eat by sucking in wa-ter, filtering out their food, and depositingtheir waste directly on the Bay or river bot-tom, leaving the water that they sucked in

See Chesapeake Bay, Page 15


See Wootton, Page 13

See Whitman, Page 13

News

By Aaron Stern

The Almanacº

Life can take an unexpectedtwist at any moment, andeven something as carefullylaid out and regimented as

the four years of high school canquickly take an unexpected turn.

Ask Emanuela Kucik. Before theschool year began last fall her father

suffered ab r a i nh e m o r -rhage thatleft in acoma for40 days.Today heis alivebut suf-fered per-m a n e n tb r a i ndamage in

the event, Kucik said.Beyond the tragedy of the incident,

it also taught her a lot, Kucik said.“You might slip, you might even fall,

but never let the unknown make you[fall] off-course,” Kucik said as shespoke at the Walt Whitman High

School graduation on Thursday, June 4 atD.A.R. Constitution Hall in Washington,D.C.

It was a thought that Seth Goldman, thefounder of Honest Tea and Whitman’s com-mencement speaker, echoed. On a trip toChina to visit a renowned herbal tea field,Goldman once found himself stuck on thewrong side of a river. Across the river wasthe tea that he wanted to get to, yet to beable to bring back the amounts that hewanted would require a bridge that wouldhave destroyed a pristine environment.

“Sometimes there is no bridge,” saidGoldman, as he imparted several points ofwisdom to the outbound seniors.

The first bit of advice came courtesy ofthe late Kurt Vonnegut, who once delivereda commencement speech in which he ad

NeverBreakWhitman’s graduateslook to the future.

Olivia Dobbs plays a song for hergraduating class at Whitman HighSchool’s graduation.

“Life isn’t alwaysstraightforward— it doesn’t haveto make sense toanyone but you.”

— Seth Goldman, co-founder of Honest Tea

By Aaron Stern

The Almanac

Four years of highs and lows havecome to an end for Thomas S.Wootton High School’s class of 2008,

but the future that they will help shape hasjust begun.

“Four years ago the thought of gradua-tion never entered our minds,” saidWootton’s senior class secretary StevenZhang, as he addressed his classmates at

‘Show Us What the American Community Can Be’Graduation behindthem, Wootton’s classof 2008 is poised totackle the problemsof the future.

Wootton High School class officers; Jordan Roder, Steven Zhang andChristine Yeh listen to speakers of their school’s graduation ceremonyon June 4 at DAR Constitution Hall.

Steve Coll, a Wootton alumni andaward-winning journalist, was thecommencement speaker for theWootton HS Class of 2008 Com-mencement Program on June 4.

Walt Whitman High School graduated its 2008seniors last Wednesday at Constitutional Hall.Walt Whitman High School graduated its 2008seniors last Wednesday at Constitutional Hall.

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Retired judge DeLawrence Beard was thefirst African American appointed to theMontgomery County Circuit Court andserved as the Chief Judge for the last 10

years before retiring in January. He is a Potomac resi-dent.

What community are you a member of,what brought you to it and how long haveyou been here?

I live in Potomac and my wife Lillian and I havelived in Potomac since 1971 but we moved to Mont-gomery County in 1969. I came here to obtain a le-gal education and attend law school. I had been toWashington previously when I was in the service.

Family:I met my wife through a mutual friend and we

met in 1966 and got married in 1967 and last yearwe celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary and re-newed our vows in Hawaii.

Where did you get your education and inwhat areas?

I attended the University of Missouri in Columbiaand I got a BA with a major in political science. ThenI moved to the D.C. area in 1965 and got a job as asalesman with IBM. I got my law degree form theUniversity of Baltimore in 1970 and I got a master’sof Law from Georgetown University Law Center in1977. My wife and I graduated at the same time.

How would you describe yourself?I’m not very much on introspection. That’s a hard

task. I would describe myself as being very lucky. Ithas been my good fortune to have a number of friendsand colleagues who have always been a source ofencouragement and support.

What do you consider to be your biggestachievements?

My professional goals wouldn’t have been obtain-able without getting through law school. OtherwiseI really don’t know. I don’t think I’ve done anythingearth shattering but I have met with a certain amountof professional success. I’d rather rely on otherpeople’s evaluation of my successful.

Activities/interests/hobbies?I don’t really have a hobby but I do like to read a

lot of things that are related to the profession, bio-graphical books or historical matters. My favoritemusic is jazz.

Favorite local restaurant or place in thecommunity?

The one that my wife and I use to go to wasKincaids downtown. They’re closed for remodeling.We use to like to go to Flaps because it was a readilyaccessible, friendly, good food place that was greatto go to.

What would you change about your com-munity if you could?

I’ve seen a number of changes in the area that Ithink on balance they’ve been for the better but withthe growth comes a little traffic, but it’s tolerableand it’s just a little aggravation. I like the area. Theway it looks. Most of the people who I come in con-tact with have a general feeling of civility and friend-ship.

Who is a historical figure you would liketo meet?

There is no body that stands out. There are a num-ber of historical figures that I’ve thought about fromtime to time to talk to about what they did with theirlives. I can give you three people that I would loveto talk to. One would be Frederick Douglass thenAbraham Lincoln and probably Alexander the Great.

What community “hidden treasure” doyou think more people should knowabout?

Nope. I can’t think of any hidden treasures becauseit’s all great.

When you were younger, what did youwant to be when you “grew up?”

I really have no idea. I remember when I was 15or 16 and one of my teachers in high school said tothe class that you ought to have some idea of what Iwanted to do in life and I thought “you must be kid-ding, I’m 16.” But it was way back and society was abit different back then. Some people plan ahead 20years but many are influenced by what they do andwhat they see.

What are some of your personal goals?Now that I’m retired I plan to continue to teach at

Washington College of Law and AU where I’ve beenteaching for 19 years on a part time basis. I plan tostart doing mediation in the near future and to sitpart time in the various courts in the state.

Favorite movie or book?The book that I read that impacted the most be-

cause it was the first book where I somehow injectedmyself into the book was “Germinal” by Emile Zola,and it was about the mining community in Franceand I can only characterize it by talking about thestress of the book and it’s about the lines of theunderclass and the way they perceived the world andthe way they felt. It was the first time in a book whereI ever felt I was there. Of course there are other tractsthat had similar effects but they weren’t the first time.That book had a lot of impact upon me.

Describe how you would most enjoyspending a single day?

When I can, I like to give a certain amount of timeto reading. I’d like to listen to some music. I don’tplay although I tried to play a flute many years ago.My wife and I travel a bit both within the U.S. andabroad.

DeLawrence Beard

Getting to Know …

Potomac Watershed SummitOn Tuesday, June 17, from 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., the 3rd Annual

Potomac Watershed Trash Summit will be held at the World Bankin Washington, D.C. This event provides a venue for congressional,state and local elected officials, citizens and youth leadership tocollaborate on strategies to eliminate trash from our waterways,communities, streets and public lands – including regional publicpolicy, model Best Management Practices, business actions, andpublic education. For more information and to register go to: http:// w w w. h a r d b a r g a i n f a r m . o r g / t r a s h _ i n i t i a t i v e /TrashSummitAnnounce08.pdf

C&O Urges Caution in StormsThe National Park Service is issuing an advisory recommend-

ing that during periods of high wind park visitors exercise extracaution when walking or biking on the towpath and trails in C&OCanal National Historical Park. “Our staff has worked diligentlyto clear trees brought down by the recent storm so that at least anarrow lane on the towpath is passable,” Superintendent KevinBrandt said. “The storm however left many large branches in theforest canopy that could fall during periods of high wind.”

The National Park Service estimates between 400 and 500 treesfell across the towpath and park trails as a result of the storm lastWednesday. Park maintenance crews have been assessed the dam-age and worked throughout the weekend to clear the debris.

Council To Interview CandidatesThe Montgomery County Council has set interview dates with

12 applicants seeking to fill two vacancies on the MontgomeryCounty Planning Board.

The term of Allison Bryant, a Republican, will expire on June14. Bryant has served two terms and is not eligible for reappoint-ment. The other vacancy was created by the death of board mem-ber Eugene Lynch, a Democrat, on Jan. 31. Lynch’s term will ex-pire on June 14, 2011.

Interviews are open for public observation. They will be con-ducted at the Council Office Building at 100 Maryland Ave. inRockville. The interview schedule is as follows: On Thursday, June12, from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Patrick Ryan, Benjamin Ross, Gerald Roper,Goldie Rivkin, Cary Lamari and Marye Wells Harley will be inter-viewed in half hour intervals in the preceding order. On Thurs-day, June 19, from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Carol Placek, Alan S. Bowser,Joseph Alfandre, Paula Bienenfeld and Amy Presley will be inter-viewed in half hour intervals in the preceding order. On Tuesday,June 24, William Mooney will be interviewed either at 8:30 or9:30 a.m.

Members serve four-year terms and are limited to two full terms.The positions can be filled by a Democrat; a Republican; a voterwho declines to affiliate with a party; or by a member of anotherparty officially recognized by the Montgomery County Board ofElections.

Week in Potomac

CorrectionThe caption for the photo above, from last week’sAlmanac, “At Whitman’s Prom,” was incorrect. Thepictured couple should have been identified as PaulKominers and Nikki Massoud.

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Becky is a female, 5-year-old, 45pound, spayed, Aussie Cattle Dog/Shep-herd(?) mix. Becky is a joyful, playfuldog that is full of personality. She hasgood house manners and likes nothingbetter than playing with other dogs.Becky will make a great addition tosome adopter’s home.

Whisper is a male, 6-year-old, 50pound, neutered, Shepherd mix. Whis-per has a certain endearing quality thatmakes him irresistible. He knows somecommands, loves treats, being pettedand will give doggie kisses in return.Gentle Whisper will make an affection-ate companion for a lucky family.

Partnership for Animal Welfare (PAW) is an all-volunteer, not-for-profit group. Toadopt an animal, volunteer or make a tax-deductible donation, visit www.paw-rescue.org, call 301-572-4PAW or write to PAW, P.O. Box 1074, Greenbelt, MD 20768.

Bucknell University has released thedean’s list for outstanding academicachievement during the spring semesterof the 2007-08 academic year. A studentmust earn a grade point average of 3.5or higher on a scale of 4.0 to receivedean’s list recognition. Students fromPotomac are: Tracey L. Bachman,Potomac, daughter of Gary andCatherine Bachman and a 2004 gradu-ate of Saint Andrews Episcopal School;

College Notes

Katherine A. Relle, Potomac, daugh-ter of Brian and Mary Lou Relle, and a2007 graduate of Winston ChurchillHigh School; Mark D. Schuessler,Potomac, son of Douglas and AndreaSchuessler and a 2007 graduate of SaintAlbans School; Rachel E. Sherbill,Potomac, daughter of Raymond andBarbara Sherbill of Potomac and a 2005graduate of Winston Churchill HighSchool.


Me & My Dad

Rett Embrey with Grace, age 8, and Wyatt, age6, Embrey. This picture was taken at sunsetafter a day on a friend’s local farm over Memo-rial Day weekend.

Jeffrey Koch of Potomac with sons Garrett, 7,and Connor, 5.

Father Andy Rieger who grew up in River Fallsis giving his son Gavin pointers in the financialmarkets at his office in Alexandria, Va. Gavin isalmost 3 in this picture taken on Dec. 18, 2007.

Father Andy Rieger who grew up in River Fallsis introducing three-year-old Gavin to his three-day-old brother Colin on March 8, 2008. Theylive in Fairfax, Va. and visit Granddad and NanaRieger in River Falls.

Timothy Dye, age 9, Millicent Dye, age 9, andAlan Dye took a boat tour of Stingray City inGrand Cayman in March. Not sure they wouldever see another stingray up close, they kissedit goodbye.

Brenner Levin, 5 1/2, and Jansyn Levin, 3, withtheir father Mark Levin of Potomac, Md. in thecockpit of a Cesna aircraft on a family trip tothe Smithsonian National Air & Space MuseumUdvar-Hazy Center in March 2008.

Three generations of the Healy family enjoy their vacation in HotSprings, Va. Surrounded by the Allegheny Mountains are Brendan Healy,10 months, his dad Edward, his grandfather John, and his big brothers,Sean, 5, and Declan, 2.

Owen Rieger, 1 1⁄2 years old, is being introduced to the joys of water inhis yard this April 4 in California. Granddad Chuck Rieger lives in RiverFalls in Potomac.


LET’S TALKReal Estate

byMichael Matese

For professional advice on allaspects of buying and sellingreal estate, call:

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CONTINGENCYSALE - PROSAND CONS

As a home seller, you may bereluctant to accept an offer thatis contingent on the sale ofanother property. However,such a sale can be structured tominimize the risks.

You can reserve the right torequire the buyers to meet anycontingencies within a shortperiod of time, (24-72 hours), ifyou get a second offer. This issometimes referred to as a con-tingent sale with release clause.

Other prospective buyers aremore likely to make a backupoffer under these circum-stances. If the current buyer isunable to remove the contin-gencies within the specifiedtime, you are free to be releasedfrom the first sales contract andaccept another offer.

Contingent sales can be suc-cessful if you and your realestate agent address the poten-tial risks and hold the buyers totheir contractual obligations.Each situation is different, how-ever, so go over the terms withyour real estate agent beforeaccepting a contingent offer.

To submit an item for the Civic Calendar,e-mail [email protected] fax the submission to 703-917-0991.

THURSDAY/JUNE 12Newcomer’s Lunch. The Potomac

Area Newcomers Club will be holdinga Pot Luck Lunch at 11:30 a.m. at amember’s home. Call Alexa at 240-678-4561 or visitpotomacnewcomers.com.

Newcomer’s Coffee. A coffee for newand prospective members will beheld at 10 a.m. at a member’s home.Call Alexa at 240-678-4561 or visitpotomacnewcomers.com.

SUNDAY/JUNE 13Li-Ming Toastmaster will have

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Civic Calendar

By Aaron Stern

The Almanac

Jackie Robinson broke thecolor barrier in baseball,offering hope to millionsand giving a face to ra-

cial equality in sports. But it isanother heroic feat of Robinson’sthat could just as easily capture themind and heart of a second-grader: he once stole home.

His hat flying from his head ashe slides into home plate, his rightleg extended just in front of thediving catcher’s unsuccessful tag,that iconic image capturedPotomac Elementary School sec-ond-grader Drew Rumfola’s imagi-nation.

“That’s why I chose that picture,

because he’s stealing home,” Drewsaid as he explained his artwork.On Wednesday, June 3 Drew andother second-graders fromPotomac Elementary exhibitedtheir mixed-media productionsfeaturing various historical fig-ures, the products of a three-weekartist-in-residence program withmixed-media specialist MarcieHubbard.

Hubbard and second-gradeteacher Joy Bishop helped each ofthe students pick historical figuresthat were inspiring to them —choices ranged Thomas Edison toMuhammad Ali, Teddy Roosevelt,Pocahontas, Kobe Bryant and RosaParks, among others. Over five ses

Potomac Elementary second-gradersdisplay their art at Potomac Library.

News

First Opening

See Students, Page 8

Potomac Elementary sec-ond-grader Skylar Jordanstands in front of hermixed-media artworkdepicting Rosa Parks (top)at the Potomac Library.

Drew Rumfola chose theiconic image of JackieRobinson stealing home forhis piece.

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sions, Hubbard helped them createworks of art that utilized a variety oftechniques. Rumfola’s Robinson piece,for instance, features the iconic imageof Robinson sliding home that was pro-jected onto a piece of clear plastic, thenfixed to construction paper that waspainted, had fabric attached to it, andChinese characters placed in two corners.Rumfola attached the characters to makethe piece more shiny, he said.

“They were excited and they were re-ally pretty easy to work with,” saidHubbard. “They were enthusiastic, sothat was great.”

Last week’s celebration on Wednesdaywas attended by the second-grade par-ents and featured refreshments andsnacks courtesy of the Jordan family —likely the first opening that many of theyoung artists had experienced.

“We have risen to a new level and weare really proud as a teacher and as par-ents of what they’ve done,” said Bishop.

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Students Display Art at Library

Potomac Elementarysecond-graders Jack Dager,

Michael Burch, and JoeySher were among several

students who showed theirartwork at Potomac Library

on Wednesday, June 3.

By Aaron Stern

The Almanac

Those who have seen the 1981film “On Golden Pond” willlikely remember the witty dialogue and intricate relationship

between the films principal characters,which included performances by KatherineHepburn and Henry Fonda. Both won acad-emy awards for their performances, as didErnest Thompson, who wrote the screen-play for the film based off of his own 1978play.

Veering between the humorous and thedramatic, Thompson’s work tells the tale ofNorman and Ethel Thayer, an elderly couplewho spend their summers at their cottageon Golden Pond in Maine.

“It’s a love story about angst and conflictand humor among the generations and howthe generations relate to each other,” saidNorman Seltzer, who will direct Thompson’sclassic for the Potomac Theatre Companythis weekend and next at the Bullis School’s

Blair Family Center for the Arts.The show features two veterans of local

theater, Dick Hollands and Leah Mazade —who Seltzer described as one of the bestactresses in community theater — asNorman and Ethel Thayer.

Playing a complex character once inhab-ited by the likes of Hepburn has its chal-lenges.

“There’s a lot going on with Ethel,”Mazade said. “She’s in a place where herworld is gradually being shaken, so [thehard part is] trying to get the arc of thatcharacter.”

“It’s a terrific cast,” said Tony Pisarra, whoplays the boyfriend of the Thayers’ daugh-ter. “One of the things that’s nice with theplay is that there are really meaty role for

Potomac TheatreCompany presentsiconic father-daughter tale.

‘On Golden Pond’ To Open This Weekend

older actors, so it’s a chance to work withsome people who really know their wayaround the stage.”

To recreate the Thayers’ idyllic and rusticsummer home has taken a great deal ofwork, including building and stainingwooden floors and walls.

“We stained the pieces of wood and putit together like a real floor, it’s just fabu-lous,” said longtime Potomac Theatre Com-pany member Elie Pisarra-Cain, who hashelped to build the set that was designedby Andrew Holland and the construction ofwhich was led by Andrew Beck.

The best part of the show is that it willappeal to an audience of wide ranges, saidSeltzer.

“It’s very simple in many ways, but at thesame time I think it will probably ring a lotof familiar bells for a lot of people,” Seltzersaid.

“I know it’s been going well and it’s sucha wonderful story, everyone should comeand see it,” Pisarra-Cain said. “It just makesyou feel good.”

On Stage

Dick Hollands as Norman Thayer and Toni Carmine as his 40 year-olddaughter, Chelsea.

Dick Hollands asNorman Thayer

Leah Mazade asLeah Thayer

Toni Carmine asChelsea ThayerWayne

Tony Pisarra asBill Ray

Zachary Pinkhamas Billy Ray

Joe Kelly asCharlie Martin

Cookie Anagnosonas the telephoneoperator

‘On Golden Pond’The Potomac Theatre Company’s

production of “On Golden Pond” runs thisweekend and next, June 13-15, and June20-22. Friday and Saturday shows begin at8 p.m., Sunday shows at 2 p.m. Allperformances are held in the Blair FamilyCenter for the Arts, located on the BullisSchool’s property at 10601 Falls Road.

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Schools

Sarah Marx, HomeschoolITS, of Chevy Chase wonthe Rising Critic Award.

Bethesda resident AndreaCarroll of Walt Whitmanwon Lead Actress in aMusical for “Aida.”

The Best Critics Team was the Homeschool ITS team.(Pictured) Sarah Marx of Chevy Chase, Emma Lilburne ofAlexandria, Elizabeth Angel of Fairfax. Leila Giles ofVienna, Alex Badley of Manassas, and Chelsea Cook ofBurke (holding trophy).

Winning the award for Best Musical was Walt Whitmanfor “Aida.” (Pictured) Stephen Kent, Catie Bartlett, AaronMouton, Elliott Rosenbaum, Mikayla Braun and AndreaCarroll.

Walt Whitman WinsBest Musical Cappie

By Bonnie Hobbs

The Almanac

Starry statuettes were evenlydistributed during Sundaynight’s ninth annual Cappies

Gala, honoring the best and thebrightest in high-school theater.

The Best Musical Cappie went toWalt Whitman for “Aida” during thethree-hour ceremony at TheKennedy Center in Washington, D.C.And Bethesda resident AndreaCarroll of Walt Whitman won LeadActress in a Musical for “Aida.”

In Northern Virginia, St. Stephen’s& St. Agnes in Alexandria and H-BWoodlawn in Arlington each wonfour Cappies. Westfield, Robinsonand West Potomac each won threeawards.

The Best Play award went toWoodlawn for “As Bees In HoneyDrown.” Chantilly’s Eddie Monkwon the Cappie for Lead Actor in a

Play for “The Andersonville Trial,”and Natalie Walker of St. Stephen’swon the Lead Actress in a PlayCappie for “Metamorphoses.”

James Madison’s Trey Ervine wonLead Actor in a Musical for “Fiddler

on the Roof,” and Andrea Carrollof Whitman won Lead Actress in aMusical for “Aida.” The Best Songaward went to West Potomac’s“Luck Be a Lady” from “Guys andDolls.”

This Cappies Gala was dedicatedto the program’s co-founder, BillStrauss, who died of cancer in De-cember at age 60. A published au-thor and playwright, himself, hisvision — along with that of co-founder Judy Bowns — was to cel-ebrate students of theater and jour-nalism via the Cappies, or Criticsand Awards Program.

Strauss was honored with a spe-cial tribute during Sunday’s gala,and his wife, Janie — a member ofthe Fairfax County School Board —was presented with an awardcalled, “The Show Must Go On.”

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To have community events listed free inThe Potomac Almanac, send mail to 7913Westpark Drive, McLean, Va. 22102, e-mail [email protected], orfax to 703-917-0991. Deadline is Thurs-day at noon for the following week’spaper. Photos and artwork encouraged.Unless otherwise noted, all events are inPotomac. If you have any questions, callMatthew Razak at 703-917-6457.

WEDNESDAY/JUNE 11Afternoon Tea. Enjoy the sounds of

local musicians while enjoyingafternoon tea in the Shapiro MusicRoom at the Mansion at Strathmore,10701 Rockville Pike, NorthBethesda, 1 p.m. Tea is $21. Call301-581-5108.

Focus Music. The Kennedys willperform at O’Brien’s BBQ, 387 EastGude Drive, Rockville, 8 p.m. Ticketsare $15 general/$12 Focus Musicmembers. Visit www.focusmusic.com.

Lunchtime Concert. Wednesdaylunchtime concerts will take placefrom 12 – 2 p.m. at the BethesdaPlace Plaza located at 7700Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda. Thisweek’s performer is Kenny HolmesBand (Variety Rock and Pop). Free.Contact 301-215-6660 or visitwww.bethesda.org.

Get Buggy. Storyteller Garly Lloydkicks of the 2008 Summer ReadingClub at Potomac Library, 10101Glenolden Drive, Potomac, 7 p.m.Pre-register at 240-777-0690.

English Conversation Club. TheEnglish Conversation Club is forpeople who want to practice speakingEnglish in a friendly setting at theBethesda Library, 7400 ArlingtonRoad, Bethesda, 2 p.m. Call 240-777-0970.

THUSDAY/JUNE 12Square Dance. Join Hot Squares for

an evening of traditional Americansquare dancing and general allaround merrymaking to live music inBumper Car Pavilion at Glen EchoPark, 7300 MacArthur Blvd, GlenEcho, 8-10:0 p.m. No danceexperience, lessons or partnerrequired. All dances are taught.Admission: $8. Contact Phone: 301-651-8971 or 410-268-0231.

Evening Concert. Thursday Nightconcerts will take place from 6-8 p.m.in Veterans Park located at the cornerof Woodmont and Norfolk Avenuesin Bethesda. This week’s performerwill be The Players Band (Ska/Reggae). Contact 301-215-6660 orvisit www.bethesda.org.

Baseball. Watch the Bethesda BigTrains take on the Herndon Braves at7:30 p.m. at Povich Field, 10600Westlake Drive in Cabin JohnRegional Park, Bethesda, 7:30 p.m.Tickets are $7 adults and $3 forchildren. Call 301-983-1006 or visitwww.bigtrain.org.

FRIDAY/JUNE 13Historic Homes Tours. Drop in for

guided tours which illuminate thehistory, architecture and personalstories of the Mansion at Strathmore,10701 Rockville Pike, NorthBethesda, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Free,reservations encouraged, 301-581-5166.

Dance. The CityDance Ensemble willpresent “The Songwriters,” aperformance based around America’sgreat songwriters, at the MusicCenter at Strathomre, 5301Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda, 8p.m. Tickets are $25-$100. Visitwww.strathmore.org.

Contra Dances. The Friday NightDancers presents Contra dancing aswell as some square dances andwaltzes in the Spanish Ballroom atGlen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthurBlvd., Glen Echo. There is a Contra

dance lesson from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m.followed by the called dance from8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Beginners arealways welcome. This week DaveSmukler calls to the Glen Echo OpenBand. Admission: $9. Contact Email:[email protected]

Cajun/Zydeco Dance. Dancing by theBayou presents a Cajun/Zydecodance with live music in the BumperCar Pavilion at Glen Echo Park, 7300MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo.Admission includes an introductorydance lesson at 8 p.m. followed bydancing until midnight to live music.Contact Email:[email protected].

Summer Reading Kick-Off. Dr.David Adamski, the “insect guy”will bring hisracinghissingcockroachesand showslides ofhis mothresearchfrom 1:30-2:30 p.m.at BethesdaLibrary,7400ArlingtonRoad,Bethesda. BigLearningCompany willprovide insect artactivities before andafter starting at 1 p.m. Call240-777-0970.

Baseball. Watch the Bethesda BigTrains take on the Thunderbirds at7:30 p.m. at Povich Field, 10600Westlake Drive in Cabin JohnRegional Park, Bethesda, 7:30 p.m.Tickets are $7 adults and $3 forchildren. Call 301-983-1006 or visitwww.bigtrain.org.

Art Walk. 12 galleries & studios openlate in Downtown Bethesda from 6-9p.m. Guided tours start at 6:30 p.m.at the Bethesda Metro Center. Call301-215-6660.

SATURDAY/JUNE 14Nature Hike. The Audubon Society

will hike the first 5.6 miles of theSeneca Creek Greenway Trail, fromRiley’s at River Road to Route 28.This natural surface trail may beuneven and muddy in spots.Members: $29; Nonmembers: $41.Registration required. Visitwww.audubonnaturlists.org.

CityDance Children. The MusicCenter at Strathmore, 5301Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda,will persent the CityDance Childrenand Youth Spring 2008 Concert,10:30 a.m. Tickets are $18. Visitwww.strathmore.org.

Classical Music. The BSO will performRachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 3at the Music Center at Strathmore,5301 Tuckerman Lane, NorthBethesda, 8 p.m. Tickets are $21-$84.Visit www.strathmore.org.

Swing Dance. Gottaswing.compresents a Groovie Movie SpecialEvent and Swing dance with the EricFelten Jazz Orchestra in the SpanishBallroom at Glen Echo Park, 7300MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Abeginning Swing lesson at 8 p.m. isfollowed by dancing to live musicuntil Midnight. Admission: $15.

English Conversation Club. Join inpracticing and improving yourspoken English with the help ofvolunteers leading discussions atPotomac Library, 10101 GlenoldenDrive, Potomac, 3 p.m. Call 240-777-0690.

Canal Bike Tour. Pedal along andenjoy the scenery and trails of theC&O Canal starting at 9 a.m. ContactPotomac Conservancy’s River CenterCoordinator, Bridget Chapin, [email protected] or 301-608-1188, x213, or go towww.potomac.org.

Book Sale. Sponsored by the Friends ofthe Library, Potomac Branch atPotomac Library, 10101 GlenoldenDrive, Potomac, 9 a.m. Mosthardbacks $1 and paperbacks $.50.Call 240-777-0690.

Laugh Riot. Enjoy five local comics andhave a chance to tell jokes yourself atthe Hyatt Regency Bethesda, 7400Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda, 8-10 p.m.Cost $10. Call 301-657-1234.

Carousel Tours. Carousel tours startat 12 p.m. at Glen Echo Park, 7300MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, and givevisitors a closer look at the 1921Dentzel carousel. Find out how it wasmade, how it works, and about therest of the amusement park

attractions that were builtaround it. Visit

www.nps.gov/glec.

ParkTour. Glen Echo Park, 7300MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, toursbegin at 2 p.m. and lead visitorsthrough a walking tour of the Park tolearn about its history and thecurrent programs in arts, dance andchildren’s activities. Admission isfree. Tours begin at the visitor’s deskin the Arcade Building..Visitwww.nps.gov/glec.

Nature Program. Come visit DiscoveryCreek Children’s Museum ForestTales exhibition at Glen Echo Park,7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo.Spend time with the entire familywhile participating in engagingscience and nature activities. In theformer Glen Echo Park stablebuilding, near the park entrance.Open 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Admission isfree for members and children under2, $5 for nonmembers. Call 202-337-5111 to make arrangements or visitwww.discoverycreek.org.

SUNDAY/JUNE 15Critiques and Coffee. A monthly

Sunday morning photo jam session atPhotoworks studio at Glen Echo Park,7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo.Bring photos to a morning critiqueled by a Photoworks faculty member.In the Photoworks Studio from 10a.m. to noon. Call 301-229-7930 orvisit www.glenechophotoworks.org.

Family Dance. Spend the afternoondancing with children in the BumperCar Pavilion at Glen Echo Park, 7300MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Each ofthe family dances features live musicand dance calling from 3-5 p.m.Admission: $5.

Waltz Dance. Waltz Time presents abeginning waltz lesson from 3 to3:30 p.m., followed by an afternoonof waltzes and other couples dancesin the Spanish Ballroom at Glen EchoPark, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., GlenEcho. Dancing from 3:30 to 6 p.m. tothe music of Rhapsody Dance Band.Admission: $8. Contact Email:[email protected].

Contra and Square Dance. TheFolklore Society of GreaterWashington presents traditionalAmerican dancing with a focus onNew England style contra dances,including square dances, countrymixers, waltzes and other coupledances in the Bumper Car Pavilion atGlen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthurBlvd., Glen Echo. All dances are

taught, and no partner is necessary.The newcomers’ welcome lesson is at7 p.m., followed by called danceswith Atlantic Crossing from 7:30 to10:30 p.m. Admission: $12nonmembers/$9 FSGW members.Contact Phone: 202-518-1299.

Baseball. Watch the Bethesda BigTrains take on the Red Birds atPovich Field, 10600 Westlake Drivein Cabin John Regional Park,Bethesda, 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $7adults and $3 for kids. Call 301-983-1006 or visit www.bigtrain.org.

Film. The award-winning Israeli film“Aviva Ahiuvati” (Aviva, My Love)will be shown at Potomac’sCongregation Har Shalom, 11510Falls Road, Potomac, at 8 p.m. andall are welcome to attend. Admissionis free. Call 301-299-7087 Ext. 315.

Carousel Tours. Carousel tours start

at 12 p.m. at Glen Echo Park, 7300MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, and givevisitors a closer look at the 1921Dentzel carousel. Find out how it wasmade, how it works, and about therest of the amusement parkattractions that were built around it.Visit www.nps.gov/glec.Park Tour. Glen Echo Park, 7300MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, toursbegin at 2 p.m. and lead visitorsthrough a walking tour of the Park tolearn about its history and thecurrent programs in arts, dance andchildren’s activities. Admission isfree. Tours begin at the visitor’s deskin the Arcade Building..Visitwww.nps.gov/glec.Nature Program. Come visitDiscovery Creek Children’s MuseumForest Tales exhibition at Glen EchoPark, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., GlenEcho. Spend time with the entirefamily while participating inengaging science and natureactivities. In the former Glen EchoPark stable building, near the parkentrance. Open 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.Admission is free for members andchildren under 2, $5 fornonmembers. Call 202-337-5111 tomake arrangements or visitwww.discoverycreek.org.

MONDAY/JUNE 16Duplicate Bridge. 7:30 p.m. at the

Jewish Community Center of GreaterWashington, 6125 Montrose Road,Rockville. The fee is $4 for membersor $6 for the general public. ContactSelma Sweetbaum at 301-348-3860or [email protected].

TUESDAY/JUNE 17Book

Discussion.Join MichaelBevel for adiscussion of L.Frank Baum’snovel, “TheWonderful Wizard ofOz” at BethesdaLibrary, 7400Arlington Road,Bethesda, 7 p.m. Visithttp://bustlesandbeaux.wordpress.comor call 240-777-0970.

Afternoon Tea. Enjoy thesounds of local musicians

while enjoying afternoon tea in theShapiro Music Room at the Mansionat Strathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike,North Bethesda, 1 p.m. Tea is $21.Call 301-581-5108.

MONDAY/JUNE 16Art Lecture. Fleur Bresler, who formed

one of the country’s leadingcollections of contemporary-turnedwood, will bring samples andreproductions of wood and glasscontemporary crafts from theRenwick Gallery. She will discuss thecollection, and the origins andpurpose of the Renwick. Event takesplace at the Mansion at Strathmore,10701 Rockville Pike, NorthBethesda, 11 a.m. Tickets are $10.Visit www.strathmore.org.Lunchtime Concert. Wednesdaylunchtime concerts will take placefrom 12 – 2 p.m. at the BethesdaPlace Plaza located at 7700Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda. Thisweek’s performer is Level 3 (VarietyRock and Pop). Free. Contact 301-215-6660 or visit www.bethesda.org.

Baseball. Watch the Bethesda BigTrains take on the Express at PovichField, 10600 Westlake Drive in CabinJohn Regional Park, Bethesda, 7:30p.m. Tickets are $7 adults and $3 forkids. Call 301-983-1006 or visitwww.bigtrain.org.

Book Discussion. Adult bookdiscussion at Potomac Library, 10101Glenolden Drive, Potomac, 1 p.m.The book is “Echo Maker.” Ask forthe book at the Circulaton Desk. Call240-777-0690.

Magic. An interactive magic show willbe offered at the Potomac Library,10101 Glenolden Drive, Potomac, 7p.m. Pre-register at 240-777-0690.

English Conversation Club. TheEnglish Conversation Club is forpeople who want to practice speakingEnglish in a friendly setting at theBethesda Library, 7400 ArlingtonRoad, Bethesda, 2 p.m. Call 240-777-0970.

Fill-in-the-Gap. 12-3 p.m. at theJewish Community Center (JCC) ofGreater Washington, 6125 MontroseRoad, Rockville. JCC staff willprovide quality programming whenschool is not in session. For fees andother details, contact Fara Gold at301-348-3887 or [email protected].º

Afternoon Tea. Enjoy the sounds oflocal musicians while enjoyingafternoon tea in the Shapiro MusicRoom at the Mansion at Strathmore,10701 Rockville Pike, NorthBethesda, 1 p.m. Tea is $21. Call301-581-5108.

WEDNESDAY/JUNE 18Olney Big Band. Return to the Swing

and Big Band era with the melodiesof Duke Ellington, Tommy Dorsey,Glenn Miller, and more when theOlney Big Band performs Outside atStrathmore in North Bethesda, 7 p.m.Food from Bruce’s BBQ Shack will beavailable for purchase. Free. Visitwww.strathmore.org.

THURSDAY/JUNE 19Classical Music.The BSO will performBeethoven’s Ninth atthe Music Center atStrathmore, 5301Tuckerman Lane,North Bethesda, 8p.m. Party on thePatio begins at 6p.m. Tickets are$21-$84. Visitwww.strathmore.org.EveningConcert.ThursdayNightconcerts

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A basic introduction to the potter’s wheel. Theseclasses allow students to throw at their own skill level.

Classes meet for six weeks from 3 - 6 p.m. on Tuesdays(June 24 - July 29)or Thursdays (June 26 - July31). Tuition ($162) includes tools and supplies. For

students attending middle and high school (age range:11 - 16). At Glen Echo Pottery, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., GlenEcho. Call 301-229-5585 or visit www.glenechopottery.com.

Pottery Classes for Teens

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A warm, affectionate, humorous play dealing withfamily relationships between generations

Directed by Norman SeltzerProduced by Barry Hoffman

June 13 – 22, 2008Fridays & Saturdays at 8, Sundays at 2

Fridays & Saturdays: Adults $18, Seniors & Kids $16Sundays: Adults $15, Seniors & Kids $13

Groups of 10 or more, 20% off if paid inn advance

All seats reserved. For reservations, call 301-299-8571

Blair Family Center for the Arts, The Bullis School

10601 Falls Road, Potomac, MD 20854

POTOMAC THEATRE COMPANYPresents

ByErnest Thompson

Last ChanceYoung Photographers, through

June 11. Photoworks at Glen EchoPark, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo,presents an exhibition of young photog-raphers’ images. Gallery hours areWednesdays and Sundays, 1-8 p.m. Call301-229-7930 or visit www.glenechophotoworks.org.

Young Photographers.Photoworks at Glen Echo Park, 7300MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, presents anexhibition of young photographers’ im-ages, through June 11. Wednesdaysand Sundays, 1-8 p.m. Call 301-229-7930 or visit www.glenechophotoworks.org.

OngoingThe Popcorn Gallery and the Art Glass

Center at Glen Echo Park, 7300

Fine Arts

MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, present,“Perspectives,” an exhibition of artglass sculpture and vessels by 10 studioand resident artists at the park,through June 29. The artists comefrom all over the world, and from theworlds of science, medicine, filmmak-ing, and dance, to name a few. Galleryhours are Saturdays and Sundays fromnoon to 6 p.m.

Call 301-634-2222 or visitwww.glenechopark.org.

Bethesda Painting Awards finalistswill be displayed at the Fraser Gal-lery, 7700 Wisconsin Ave., Suite E.,Bethesda through July 5. Galleryhours are Tuesday - Saturday, 11:30a.m. – 6 p.m. Reception: June 13, 6-9p.m. Call 301-215-6660.

Waverly Street Gallery, 4600East-West Highway, Bethesda, presents“On the Road Again,” a collection ofdynamic figurative and automotive oil

paintings by Chip Cecil, through July5. A reception will be held Friday, June13 from 6-9 p.m. Gallery hours areTuesday - Saturday 12 – 6 p.m. Call 301-951-9441 or visit www.waverlystreetgallery.com.

The exhibit “Good Advice” willsurvey almost 200 years of Americanadvice books, aimed at helping peopleto improve their lives from top to bot-tom. The exhibit will be on displaythrough Sept. 21, at the Beall-Dawson House, 103 W. MontgomeryAve., Rockville. Museum hours are 12-4 p.m., Tuesday to Sunday. Includedwith museum admission ($3 adults/$2seniors & students).

The Photoworks gallery is open ev-ery Sunday and Wednesday, 1-8 p.m., andduring all scheduled classes and work-shops at, Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthurBlvd., Glen Echo. Call 301-229-7930 orvisit www.glenechophotoworks.org.

Once a staple in Olney’s season, thesummer mystery play makes a come-back after a 25-year hiatus with AgathaChristie’s “The Mousetrap.” Theshow plays on the New Mainstage atOlney Theater, 2001 Olney-SandySpring Road, Olney. June 11 – July 6.Tickets are $25 - $48 with discountsavailable to groups, seniors, and stu-dents. Call the Box Office at301-924-3400 or visit olneytheatre.orgfor tickets.

“Backstage Broadway,”BethesdaºLittle Theatre’s original musi-cal revue will be at The Writer’s Center,4508 Walsh Street, Bethesda, June 13,14, 20, and 21, at 7:30 p.m., andJune 15 and 22, at 2:30 p.m. Ticketsare $15 adult, $12 senior/child andgroups of 10 or more, $10 each. Visith t t p : / / w w w . r e c g o v . o r g / R & W /blt.ºProceeds from the show benefit NIHcharities.

This summer, Montgomery Collegewill bring two musicals to the stage —“Evita” and “Disney’s Beauty andthe Beast” — for its Summer DinnerTheatre performances, starting June20. “Evita” performances will takeplace June 20-21, 27-29 and July5-6. “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast”will run July 18-19, 25-27 and Aug.1-3. Tickets for Summer Dinner Theatreare $37 for adults and $27 for children

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ages 12 and under. Prices include theperformance and a full dinner buffet. AtFriday and Saturday night perfor-mances, the doors will open at 6:30p.m., with a show time of 8:15 p.m. OnSunday, the buffet will open at 12:30p.m., with a 2:15 p.m. show time. Allperformances are held in the TheatreArts Arena on the College’s RockvilleCampus, located at 51 Mannakee Street,Rockville. To purchase tickets, visitwww.montgomerycollege.edu/sdt orcall 240-567-7676.

“World of Jewtopia” will be at theBethesda Theatre, 7719 Wisconsin Ave.,Bethesda, through June 22. Ticketsfor the June 5 performance are priced at$40; tickets for the remainder of the runare priced $40 to $75.

Tickets may be purchased at theBethesda Theatre box office and at allTicketmaster outlets; by phone at 301-657-STAR, 202-397-SEAT,703-573-SEAT, 410-547-SEAT, and800-551-SEAT; and online atwww.bethesdatheatre.com.

Imagination Stage, 4908 AuburnAve., Bethesda, will present “TheNeverending Story” from June 24-Aug. 10. Showtimes are Tuesday -Friday at 10:30 a.m., Saturday at 12:30,3:30 and 7 p.m., Sunday at 12:30 and3:30 p.m. Additional shows on Thurs-days July 24, 31 and Aug. 7 at 1:30 and

7 p.m. Ages 6-11. Tickets are $10-$20.Call 301-280-1660.

“The Blessing of a BrokenHeart” will make its Washington areadebut at the Jewish Community Centerof Greater Washington, 6125 MontroseRoad, Rockville, Wednesday, June 25,at 7:30 p.m., with a special guest ap-pearance by Seth Mandell. Tickets areavailable for $75 in advance, $100 atthe door, by calling The Koby MandellFoundation at 301-654-7045, or 1-888-622-5629.

A brand new version of L. FrankBaum’s “Wizard of Oz” will be pre-sented by Adventure Theatre in GlenEcho Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., GlenEcho, through July 20. PerformancesWednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at10 and 11:30 a.m. and Saturdays andSundays at 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Rec-ommended for K - Grade 6. Tickets $8;group rates available. Call 301-320-6668 or visit www.thepuppetco.org.

“Babe, the Sheep Pig” will runthrough Aug. 3 at Glen Echo Park,7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Per-formances on Saturdays and Sundays at11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Playing time isapproximately 1 hour. Recommendedfor ages 3 and up. Tickets $12. Call 301-634-2270 or visit www.adventuretheatre.org.

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from 6-8 p.m. in Veterans Park locatedat the corner of Woodmont andNorfolk Avenues in Bethesda. Thisweek’s performer will be GHz(Classic Rock). Contact 301-215-6660 or visit www.bethesda.org.

Banding at Adventure. Half day.Join the Audubon Naturalist Societyand MBC for this trip. LicensedBander Gemma Radko willdemonstrate the techniques ofnetting and banding birds atAdventure Banding Station on GlenRoad. A great opportunity to seefamiliar birds up close and personal.Reservations needed. Forreservations, directions and startingtime call the leader, Gemma Radko,301-514-2894.

Magic. Joe Romano will use sleight ofhand to unveil the magic in books atBethesda Library, 7400 ArlingtonRoad, Bethesda, 7 p.m. call 240-777-0970.

Blanket Making. For those who wantto make a difference in the life of asick or frightened child, Har Shalomoffers an opportunity to make ablanket or two, or more for local

youngsters who are patients in localhospitals at a Project Linus blanket-making session from 7 to 10 p.m.Call 301-299-7087, Ext. 314.Congregation Har Shalom is at 11510Falls Road, Potomac.

FRIDAY/JUNE 20Designers Tent Sale. Top D.C.

Designers offer 100’s of bargains atfirst annual Designers Tent Sale.Shop for furniture, accessories,lamps, window treatments,“designers’ mistakes.” and more from8-3 p.m. Proceeds will benefit Centerfor Family Development, 7007Bradley Blvd., Bethesda. Visitwww.designerstentsale.com.

Jazz Guitar. Earl Klugh will perform at8 p.m. at the Music Center atStrathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane,North Bethesda. Tickets are $45. Visitwww.strathmore.org.

Contra Dance. The Friday NightDancers presents Contra dancing aswell as some square dances andwaltzes in the Spanish Ballroom atGlen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthurBlvd., Glen Echo. There is a Contra

dance lesson from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m.followed by the called dance from8:30 to 11:30 p.m. This week GeorgeMarshall calls to Wild Asparagus.Admission: $9. Contact Email:[email protected].

Salsa Social. High Energy Productionspresents a Salsa Dance with a Salsalesson from 8 - 9 p.m., taught byKeith Givens, followed by dancing tolive music until midnight in theBumper Car Pavilion at Glen EchoPark, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., GlenEcho. Visit www.oohsalsa.com.

Baseball. Watch the Bethesda BigTrains take on the Orioles at PovichField, 10600 Westlake Drive in CabinJohn Regional Park, Bethesda, 7:30p.m. Tickets are $7 adults and $3 forkids. Call 301-983-1006.

SATURDAY/JUNE 21Baseball. Watch the Bethesda Big

Trains take on the Express at PovichField, 10600 Westlake Drive in CabinJohn Regional Park, Bethesda, 7:30p.m. Tickets are $7 adults and $3 forchildren. Call 301-983-1006 or visitwww.bigtrain.org.


The Potomac Tennis and Fitness Club

Juniors Summer CampOPEN TO THE PUBLIC

• Offering 8 weeks of Camp• Morning & Afternoon Classes: 9:00 am - 12 pm, 12:30 - 3:30 pm• 4 to 6 Students Per Pro• For All Levels• Ages 8-16

The Following Session are Available:June 16th - 20th

June 23rd - 27th

June 30th - July 3rd (no class July 4th)

July 7th -11th

July 14th - 18th

July 21st - 25th

July 28th - August 1st

August 4th - 8th

August 11th - 15th

MEMBER:$256 1/2 day class per week$204 1/2 day (July 4th week)$461 full day class per week$367 full day (July 4th week)

NON-MEMBER:$323 1/2 day class per week$258 1/2 day (July 4th week)$582 full day class per week$464 full day (July 4th week)

For Information Call (301) 983-1450THE POTOMAC TENNIS CLUB

10800 Potomac Tennis Lane • Potomac, MD(located next to Normandie Farm Restaurant)

www.potomactennis.com

mon Tree Road until around midnightWednesday.

“All in all we got through it,” she said.Some area residents were without

power for longer — by Friday afternoonas many as 500 Potomac residents wereestimated to still be out of power, accord-ing to Pepco’s online outage tracker.

More than 100,000 MontgomeryCounty residents lost power during thestorms due to damage done to powerlines and transformers caused by light-ning and straight line winds that accord-ing to the National Weather Servicereached as high as 59 miles per hour inthe County.

At least two tornadoes were reportedin Virginia during the storms, but nonewere reported in Montgomery County, ac-cording to the National Weather Service.

“Branches, limbs, leaves, everything.Roofing — whatever debris was blowingaround was going into the lines,” saidPepco spokesman Bob Dobkin.

POWER OUTAGES were extensiveenough to force Montgomery CountyPublic Schools to close on Thursday, June5.

Pepco crews worked around the clockfrom Wednesday evening into Friday af-

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Storm Downs Power Linesternoon to restore power to county resi-dents, with work crews called in from asfar away as New York and South Caro-lina, Dobkin said.

By Friday afternoon most remainingoutages were single homes or small clus-ters of homes where a single home or asmall transformer were hit. The standardprocedure for Pepco is to restore powerto transformers that serve the highestnumber of homes, then for work crewsto work their way down.

“It’s unfortunate if you’re the last onebut this is the most efficient way to doit,” said Dobkin.

The severe storms were followed by aweekend in which temperatures soaredinto the mid- and upper 90s, upping thedemand for electricity to cool homes.That increased demand was expected torequire peak production plants — coaland gas-fueled plants that remain offlineexcept in times of extremely high de-mand — to be called into service, Dobkinsaid.

While such storms are typical duringthe summer, Jones said that the last timehe recalled a storm with such force wastwo years ago. As bad as Wednesday’sstorms were, Jones said they could havebeen worse had there been significantflooding, which there was not.


Schools

Wootton Graduates Say Farewell to High School

Lauren Pace waves to family members while marching inthe processional at the beginning of the Wootton HighSchool graduation on June 4 at DAR Constitution Hall.

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More than 500 Wootton High School seniorswalked across the stage to get their diplo-

mas on June 4 at DAR Constitution Hall.

Wootton’s graduation in D.A.R. Constitu-tion Hall in Washington, D.C. on Wednes-day, June 4. Life back then was fraught withmuch more immediate, pressing matters,Zhen said. “Will we fit in? Will we be ableto make friends? Will we find a niche?”Zheng remembered wondering to himself,as so many others likely did as well.

There were countless highs and countlesslows in four years, said Christine Yeh, thesenior class treasurer.

“At Wootton I have learned so much aboutthe world and ultimately myself,” Yeh said.

“After 13 years of school together you’vearrived here at this time and at this place— and what a time, and what a place,” saidWootton principal Dr. Michael Doran.º

THE MEMBERS of the Patriot class of

2008 included 13 National Merit Scholars,five Maryland Distinguished Scholars, andtook 2,679 Advanced Placement Exams in29 subjects. This year’s class has also beenat the forefront of the school’s transition toan athletic power, as well. This year alonethey claimed 11 divisional titles, eight re-gional titles, and one state title, Doran said.

Graduating from four years of high schoolrequires commitment from the student, re-lentless dedication of the staff and admin-istration, and unwavering support from thefamilies.

“Your families have supported you in ev-ery way. I’m afraid for many of you they’llbe supporting you for several years tocome,” Doran said to a round of laughter.

Yet one member of the class of 2008 whoshould have been present sadly was not,said Doran. Rachel Smith, who last year

died of suicide, would have graduated lastweek.

“Remember life is so precious and cansometimes be so fleeting,” Doran said.º

THE HIGH SCHOOL tenures ended lastweek for the class of 2008, but their life’swork was only beginning, and that workwill determine the future of the Americancommunity, said Steve Coll, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and Wootton graduate(’76) as he delivered the commencementaddress.

Unlike the fast and loose American cul-ture of Coll’s 1970s, the students of todayhave grown up in a world defined by zero-tolerance policies, cell phone check-ins andFacebook monitoring.

The class of 2008 faces a world shapedby post 9/11 politics and a nuanced, deli-

cate global landscape whose political andenvironmental problems require multi-fac-eted solutions, Coll said.

“We need you now, we need you to teachus, to show us what the American commu-nity can be,” Coll said. “More than ever, weneed you to take up the challenges that ourgeneration has failed to address.”

Yet unlike his own generation, Coll saidthat the class of 2008 has grown up in eraof color blindness, tolerance, activism andrefreshing optimism.

“My message to you is to have at it. I thinkmany of us are ready and are going to getout of your way,” he said. Then he offeredone last piece of advice pertaining to thefuture, both near and far.

“In order to lead us into the future, you’vegot to get back from beach week in onepiece,” he said.

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Whitman Graduates Advised to ‘Bend with Life’vised his charges to take care of their

knees because they would need them. º

THROUGH ALL of the personal twists andturns that the last four years have takeneach member of Walt Whitman HighSchool’s class of 2008, their families, teach-ers and friends were a persistent networkof support.

As newly minted Whitman poet laureateJames Byers noted in a speech delivered inverse, the dedication of Whitman’s teach-ers and administration were instrumentalin the class of 2008 making it to gradua-tion.

“And you hope to see our names flaunted,in Book Review, not America’s MostWanted,” Byers said. He also suggested thatwhile highly accomplished, the class of 2008might have been more prone to mischiefthan others would have guessed.

“And we were naughty, to be frank, youstill haven’t discovered the senior prank,”Byers said, then paused and gave a long

sideways look at Whitman principal Dr. AlanGoodwin, to the crowd’s delight.º

THE FUTURE will hold all manner of chal-lenges, big and small for the new gradu-ates. The key to finding their way will befor each of them to be honest with them-selves in making decisions and establish-ing their goals.

“Life isn’t always straightforward — itdoesn’t have to make sense to anyone butyou,” Goldman said.

And sometimes that honesty has to beextended outwards in the form of courage— when change is needed sometimes it fallsupon the individual to initiate it. Goldmancited an old Chinese proverb: If we don’tchange the direction we’re heading, we’llend up where we’re going.

“If you see change that needs to happen,it will not happen unless you make it hap-pen,” Goldman said.

In bidding farewell to the class that ar-rived at Whitman the same year that he did,Goodwin said that he hoped the graduates

Allie Beck sported a pink star onher cap for the graduation cer-emony.

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Helping Chesapeake Baymuch cleaner than before. A healthy adult

oyster can filter up to 50 gallons of water aday, and state and federal agencies havesought to re-stock the Bay with oysters inrecent years, to mixed results.

Jamie, who next year will be a fifth-graderat Cold Spring Elementary School, attendeda seminar late last summer for volunteersinterested in the oyster gardening project.The mission for each volunteer was to takehome several spats — collections of infantoysters — and raise them through the win-ter so that the Chesapeake Bay Foundationcould use them to put into protected artifi-cial reef-like environments this Spring.

Two weeks ago Jamie hauled up her oys-ters out of the four pens that she had storedthem in under her great aunt and uncle’sdock on the Patapsco River. Using a tooth-brush to clean away the mud that had col-lected on each oyster, she counted out allof the oysters in one pen. Based on thatcount, per Chesapeake Bay Foundation stan-dards, Jamie estimated the total number ofoysters in her four pens at 2,308.

“I had 2,308 [oysters] and they said that1,200 was really good but we got aboutdouble that,” Jamie said.

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“Whenever we looked at the crates it wasa treat because there was always somethingnew,” she said.

Recruiting young, enthusiastic volunteersis vital to protecting the Bay, said StephanieReynolds who runs the oyster gardeningproject for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation.For one, the more healthy oysters there arein the Bay, the better, but for another, get-ting people involved early in life heightens

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Now, every time I hear “real-time” Ican’t help wondering exactly what trafficinformation I have been receiving for thepast 30 years. Was it fake-time traffic?Was it old-tyme? (No, that’s Schmidt’s-brand bread.) Was it given at the righttime? Was it even reported at a usefultime? And at what time, and under whatcircumstances, did “real-time” all of asudden become timely?

Certainly these are all questions abovemy pay grade, as the expression is sooften heard in Washington, butsomebody, somewhere has to beresponsible. When I consider (shudder atthe thought, actually) how much time,real or otherwise, I spend — and havespent — commuting (idling more thananything, it seems), and how frequently Ihave been listening to the radio — morespecifically listening to what I thoughtwere up to the minute and accuratetraffic reports; and now to find out, thatafter all those years, all those bullets Isweated, all those bathroom breaks Icouldn’t make, may have all been fornaught, and not because of the truth,either. But, because the traffic reporters,traffic observers, traffic readers, etc.,were providing useless traffic information(but in a timely fashion of course),fictionalizing what is, for many of us, theworst part of our day; someone shouldsuffer, other than us commuters, that is,for the unnecessary consequences ofthese traffic inactions.

Now I’m not naive enough to thinkthat had the traffic reports always been in“real-time” (meaning/inferring that thetraffic reports are for the currentcommuting situation at the time thereport is being given/heard), that mycommuting would somehow have beendrastically different. No, I’m many things,but stupid and delusional I’m not.However, as a former adolescent whogrew up watching George Reeves playSuperman on television — in black andwhite, no less — fighting for “truth,justice and the American Way,”misinforming the American public in themanner and the consistency I’vedescribed seems hardly truthful, just orthe American Way.

Learning that we’ve been deceived,(apparently) since the traffic is now “real-time” hurts. It makes me wonder, that ifthe American public can’t be trustedenough to be given honest, accurate andtimely traffic reports, of all things — forfear of whatever, then what otherinformation have we not been given? Onthe one hand, it’s only traffic; but on theother hand, maybe it’s symptomatic of amuch deeper problem. Trust is awonderful feeling; to be sure; when youcan be trusted. No matter the time.

Kenny Lourie is an Advertising Representative forThe Almanac & The Connection Newspapers.

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