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Modern luxury homes are increas-ingly featuring a new amenity—orrather, they’re bringing back an oldhome feature with a modern twist!The porte-cochere, (literally “coachgate”) is an instantly recognizablehome feature that has enjoyed arevival in popularity in recent years.The porte-cochere is best describedas a “drop-off garage”, much like thekind you find at resorts or hotels,and they’re infinitely useful in thatthey allow homeowners to arrive andunload safe and dry in inclementweather. Historically, the porte-cochere was created with the horse-drawn carriage in mind; modernporte-cocheres are usually erectednear the front doors of the home. So,why the sudden increase in popular-ity? In many modern luxury homes,the garage and parking area is off-setfrom the main home construction,which for visiting guests or unload-ing, parking can be inconvenient,especially if the weather is cold orrainy. A porte-cochere provides thehomeowner with a well-situated,handy area to welcome visitors,unload everything from weekly gro-ceries to luggage from your mostrecent weekend getaway or familyvacation, or a sheltered entrance tothe home for days where the sun,snow or rain makes parking in themain garage an unappealing pros-pect. Today’s stylish porte-cochere isblended with the home’s front exte-rior, ensuring convenience, safety ininclement weather and adding a dis-tinctive flair to a home’s overallappearance, each of which add dollarvalue to the home’s resale price.

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Opinion

By Susanne Lee

WMCCA President

Now more than ever, theapplication of sound sci-ence is critical to deci-

sions impacting our Potomac Sub-region. Last week, MontgomeryCounty Councilmember RogerBerliner, chair of the council’sTransportation and EnvironmentCommittee, opened thecommittee’s first work session onthe proposed Glen Hills SewerPolicy Text Amendment by empha-sizing the need for the council toexamine carefully the science un-derlying the use of sewer and sep-

tic in low densityareas. Glen Hillsresidents, many ofwhom are scientists,

engineers, and technology special-ists, have provided invaluable fact-based analyses throughout theconduct of the Glen Hills study andnow on the proposed text amend-ment.

The week before, the Washing-ton Suburban Sanitary Commis-sion (WSSC) voted to sign a con-sent decree that will require amajor overhaul, replacement, orperhaps even relocation of thePotomac Water Filtration Plantcurrently located along the C&OCanal on River Road. For morethan 18 years WSSC had been il-legally releasing millions ofpounds of sediment and other pol-lutants, including aluminum usedas a sediment coagulant, annuallyinto the Potomac. WSSC’s actionswere a direct result of the plant’sinability to deal with increasingamounts of sediment and debriscoming from the Watts Branchstream as a result of the enormousdevelopment in the City ofRockville and North Potomac, theheadwaters of the Watts Branch.

The headwaters also reach up intoGlen Hills, another reason to limitsewer infrastructure expansionthere. Implementation of the rem-edies will require sound scienceand extensive engineering deci-sions. A critical element must beaddressing the root of the problem— continuing overdevelopment inthe Watts Branch headwaters, yetthe proposed previously proposedMid-River intake does nothing toclean up any of the Watts Branchsediment pollution.

More recently, the proposed treecutting at Swains Lock camp-ground on the C&O Canal raisesquestions regarding the hard sci-ence behind what trees are truly athreat to camper safety. HopefullyUSEPA will finally undertake atrue scientific study of the healthimpacts of artificial turf. Finally,

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Open ForumEach year, West Montgomery County

Citizens Association (WMCCA) devotesat least one meeting to a more completediscussion of issues it follows and offersthe public a chance to bring topics for-ward which concern them. Through thisprocess, WMCCA has been able to helpmembers with problems such as devel-opment proposals, illegal tree cutting,parkland encroachment and ConditionalUses (formerly Special Exceptions). Spe-cial guests on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at7:15 p.m., will include a representativefrom the Potomac Community Villageand advocates for providing bus trans-portation to Tobytown. WMCCAdirectors and committee chairs willcover a range of current WMCCA efforts,including the Glen Hills sewer study,Old Anglers Inn wedding venue, artifi-cial turf playing fields, the BrandywineSenior Living facility, Swains Lock treecutting, and the proposal for a solar fa-cility on the Brickyard Road school site.As always, the public is invited. Themeeting is held at the Potomac Commu-nity Center. If schools are closedbecause of inclement weather, the meet-ing will be cancelled.

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A house under full renovation onHorseshoe Lane in Potomac wasengulfed in fire just before dawn

on Tuesday, Nov. 3. The fire was undercontrol by 7 a.m. but firefighters contin-ued to work on hotspots.

The house was under construction, afull renovation, and appeared to be un-occupied, according to Pete Piringer ofof Montgomery County Fire and Rescue.There were no injuries.

Cabin John Park Volunteer FireDepartment’s Company 30 on Falls Roadwas the first to arrive, with units fromStation 10 on River Road also on thescene.

A news helicopter covering the fire

A house under full renovation on Horseshoe Lane in Potomac wasengulfed in fire just before dawn on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Teams offirefighters worked on hotspots in the attic after most of the firewas out.

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There were no injuries; thehouse was unoccupied forrenovation, according to PetePiringer of Montgomery CountyFire and Rescue.

made an emergency landing in a fieldnearby on Brent Road, with both occu-pants of the helicopter fine, no injury andno crash, according to Piringer.

The house was gutted by the fire and suffered partial collapse.

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Westboro Baptist Church mem-bers from Topeka, Kansas,will be picketing outside

Churchill High School during dismissalon Tuesday, Nov. 10, according to Mont-gomery County Public Schools.

Police have plans in place for assistingin the normal dismissal of students. Allstudents will report to school on Nov. 10;

school officials do not want a counterprotest and said the event is not an ex-cuse for missing school.

A flier from the church criticizes theschool for having a Gay-Straight AllianceClub. Its members protested outside WaltWhitman High School in April 24, 2009,resulting in a counter protest byWhitman students.

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Blood, Sweat & Tears will perform atthe opening night of the JewishCommunity Center of Greater

Washington’s (JCCGW) annual book festi-val on Thursday, Nov. 5 at 8:15 p.m. at theAMP by Strathmore in the new Pike andRose.

At 6:30 p.m., prior to theperformance,author Liel Leibovitz will discuss his bookabout another rock-star legend, LeonardCohen. In his book, “A Broken Hallelujah:Rock and Roll, Redemption, and the Life ofLeonard Cohen,” Leibovitz explores howCohen’s timeless voice continues to affectyear after year.

Now in its 46th year, the 10-day LessansFamily Annual Book Festival will present 20local authors, book signings and children’sprograms throughout the day and evening.This year’s festival also features a range ofcultural programs, from live music to origi-nal theater performed by local actors.

“The exciting thing about this festival isreally our focus on storytelling. In the past,we focused solely on Jewish literature. Thisyear, we really expanded to think intention-ally about how we as a community tell ourstory. We are exploring storytelling throughmusic (the opening night and the Air ForceBand) and poetry, through experimentaloriginal theater with Flying V, and throughdifferent types of books from memoirs tofiction,” said Jennifer Smith, director of Artsand Culture for the JCCGW.

On Sunday, Nov. 8 at 3 p.m., The FlyingV Local Theater Company will present “TheBleeding Heart Show: A Collection of NewPlays inspired by Indie Rock.”

This performance features five originalplays presented for the first time by localactors. Other programs will include freemovie night, a special Veteran’s Day per-formance of the U.S. Air Force Band and apresentation by author and physician LeeMandel (retired Navy Captain) whose book,

“Unlikely Warrior: A Pacifist Rabbi’s Jour-ney from the Pulpit to Iwo Jima” providesa look at the life of the first U.S. MarineCorps Jewish chaplain, Roland Gittelsohn.

Six authors presenting at the Book Festi-val are local residents: Michelle Brafmanfrom Glen Echo; Rabbi Stuart Weinblatt,from Potomac; Dion Nissenbaum fromWashington, D.C.; Laura Gehl, from ChevyChase; Erica Brown, from Silver Spring; andLisa Moses Leff from Washington, D.C.

Weinblatt, founding rabbi of Congrega-tion B’nai Tzedek in Potomac, has writtenan accounting of his personal struggle withnon-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. In “Living in theShadow of Death: A Rabbi Copes with Can-cer,” he weaves together themes of illnessand uncertainty with the solace andstrength he derives from his spirituality andfrom Jewish teachings and traditions. Alongwith a dose of humor, he creates an inspi-rational account of living from illness toremission.

“My book is a message of encouragementand hope. So many either face cancer, orhave family and friends who have cancer,that I hope the message will be one thatpeople will be able to embrace,” Weinblattsaid.

Tickets can be purchased online atjccgw.org/bookfestival or by calling 301-348-3805.

Most of the presentations will be at theJCCGW, 6125 Montrose Ave., Rockville,with the exception of Chaya Deitsch andLeah Lax whose programs will be held atthe Kentlands Art Barn, 311 Kent SquareRoad, Gaithersburg, and the opening night,held at AMC Strathmore at Pike and Rose,11810 Park Avenue, North Bethesda.

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Business

By Susan Belford

The Almanac

Champagne and hors-d’oeuvres flowed on theevening of Oct. 9 at the

grand opening of Morley — a newshopping destination in Bethesda

Row. The store is “a luxury lifestyleboutique from Delray Beach, Fla.bringing the best of coastal livingand beach chic to the heart ofBethesda.”

Morley carries jewelry, handbagsand everyday apparel as well assilks, cashmere and elegant chic

attire. The store was launchedAug. 1 by owner Carrie Delafield.

“With three daughters born oneyear apart (now ages 11, 12 and13), I wanted to stay at home, in-stead of leaving every day to prac-tice law,” she said. “Thirteen yearsago, I started an online baby cloth-ing business and then moved intospecialty monogramming. Wemoved from Darien, Conn. to

Delray Beach, Fla., and I openedPeriwinkle and Morley, named formy grandfather — and mymother’s maiden name. Both havebeen very successful and when Iwanted a third store, I decided tocome to Bethesda. It feels wonder-ful to be here – and we have hadan outstanding response from areawomen and men who are lookingfor unique – but truly comfortableand wearable.”

Delafield is right at home in theD.C. area, since her mother, LynnMorley Martin served in the U.S.House of Representatives, from1980 to 1991 where she becamethe first woman elected to a con-gressional leadership post as thevice-chair of the House RepublicanConference. In 1991, she was ap-pointed by George H.W. Bush tobe the U.S. Secretary of Labor.

Potomac resident Linda Clinchand North Potomac resident Bar-bara Stewart were among the firstto shop at Morley. “I love the peri-winkle blue and white wrap that Ibought — it’s so comfortable,” saidClinch.

Stewart purchased a necklacethat she has worn with many out-fits. “I love that the sales person-nel are so warm and friendly andreally help you find the perfectthing,” she said.

The grand opening featured jew-elry designers Lola and DominiqueMalortigue, a mother and daugh-ter team who create necklacesfrom freshwater pearls on pre-mium leather as well as semi-pre-cious and precious stone neck-laces. They gather their pearls andgems from around the world anddesign and create each piece to beunlike any other. They have soldtheir jewelry in France, the Carib-

bean and the U.S. At least 36movie stars have purchased theirjewelry. “Our jewelry is a familyaffair. We make everything athome and we try not to resembleany other jewelry on the market,”Lola Malortigue said. “We spend alot of time collecting bone, Indianamulets and antique pieces to addto our jewelry.”

“We also provide personal shop-pers to help our customers pulltogether the perfect outfit thatthey can wear for many occasions– and that includes finding just theright jewelry and handbags to givethe outfit a finished appearance.”said Delafield. “We want to makeeveryone comfortable shoppinghere by providing a warm, wel-coming atmosphere and diverselines of apparel that they won’tfind anywhere else in the area.”

Morley is located at 7114Bethesda Lane, Bethesda, and thephone number is 301-664-6440.The website is www.morleybethesda.com.

Casual Apparel Boutique Opens in Bethesda RowMorley’s “best of coastal living.”

Linda Clinch of Potomacholds up one of her favor-ite blouses at Morley.

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Email announcements [email protected] date, time, location, descriptionand contact for event: phone, email and/or website. Photos and artwork welcome.Deadline is Thursday at noon, at least twoweeks before event.

THROUGH JAN. 8, 2016Deadline for Entries. The Bethesda

Arts & Entertainment District isaccepting entries from Maryland,Virginia and the District of Columbiafilmmakers for the annual BethesdaFilm Fest. Visit www.bethesda.org formore.

THURSDAY/NOV. 5Great Decisions: Human

Trafficking in the 21st Century.12:30-2 p.m. at Potomac Library,10101 Glenolden Drive, Potomac.Great Decisions, a national programof the non-partisan Foreign PolicyAssociation is sponsored by Friendsof the Library, Potomac Chapter.Most months there is a guest speaker.The program is free and open to thepublic; bring a brown bag lunch. Acopy of the 2015 Briefing Book is

available at the Information Desk.The book cannot be checked out; ittakes about an hour to read therelevant article. Books can beordered at fpa.org.

SATURDAY/NOV. 7Community Meeting. 9 a.m. at

Swain’s Lock Hiker-Bikercampground. In light of communityconcerns about planned tree cuttingat the Swain’s Lock Hiker-Bikercampground in Potomac,Montgomery County CouncilmemberRoger Berliner, who chairs theCouncil’s Transportation,Infrastructure, Energy andEnvironment Committee andrepresents the affected areas, alongwith National Park ServiceSuperintendent Kevin Brandt, will behosting a “community conversation” soresidents can learn firsthand why thepark service believes action may berequired to protect the public atSwain’s Lock Hiker-Biker campground,Marsden Tract campground, andRiley’s Lockhouse day-use area. Visitwww.montgomerycountymd.gov formore.

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It’s Official: The Start of the Fox Hunting Season

The Potomac Hunt Club hosted its annualOpening Meet on Oct. 31 — the formal startof the fox hunting season. The event in-

cluded a Stirrup Cup — passing of refreshments —as well as a blessing of the hounds, horses, foxesand riders. Horses and riders were turned out in for-mal hunt attire including top hats and tails (in someinstances) and braided manes.

Potomac Huntsman Brian Kiely leads the pack to a new covert during the opening meet.Jt. Master Irvin L. “Skip” Crawford follows.

Jt. Master Vicki Crawford

Retired Huntsman Larry Pitts passes the horn to newhuntsman Brian Kiely. Honorary Whipper-in BrianHagen looks on.

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ONGOINGChildren’s Storytime. Wednesdays

and Saturdays, 10 a.m. at Barnes &Noble Booksellers, 4801 BethesdaAve., Bethesda Listen to employeesread children’s stories. Free. Visitwww.store-locator.barnesandnoble.com/event/4824850-21.

Adult Single Night. Saturdays, 9 p.m.at at Benny’s Bar & Grill, 7747Tuckerman Lane, Potomac. Find aDJ, open dance floor, and othersingles. No cover charge. Visitwww.bennysbargrill.com.

“Women Chefs: Artists in theKitchen.” Through Nov. 8, duringgallery hours at the Mansion atStrathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike,North Bethesda. Twenty-one visualartists create portraits of 22 femalechefs, who will also give cookingdemos. Admission to the exhibit isfree. Visit www.strathmore.org formore.

“MPT Salutes Vietnam Veterans”Traveling Exhibit. Through Nov.9, 9 a.m.- 9 p.m. Monday-Thursday,10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 1-5p.m. Sunday at Rockville PublicLibrary, 21 Maryland Ave., Rockville.The exhibit is making its way aroundMaryland through next June tocelebrate the military service ofMarylanders during the VietnamWar. The exhibit features bothcurrent-day and wartime images of10 or more men and women alongwith their recollections of incidentsfrom the war, and opportunities fordisplay visitors to craft messages toveterans. Free. Visit www.mpt.org/vietnam.

Lobsterfest. Through Nov. 10. Orderlive Maine lobsters at $15 each tobenefit the Potomac Kiwanis Club.Pick up lobsters on Nov. 14 atPotomac Presbyterian Church, 10301River Road. To order, email JackieCronin [email protected] or call301-527-1235.

Heather Harvey Art Exhibit.Through Nov. 15, gallery hours atVisArts at Rockville, 155 Gibbs St.,Rockville. Heather Harvey presents asite-specific work and a paper-basedseries. Free. Visitwww.visartsatrockville.org.

“Photo Slam: The Exhibition.”Through Nov. 29, gallery hours atPhotoworks at Glen Echo Park, 7300MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Imagesfrom the Photo Slam 2014 byPrescott Moore Lassman, Pablo deLoy, Valerie Makepeace and Tanguyde Carbonnieres will be on display.Free. Visitwww.glenechophotoworks.org.

Oasis Art Gallery Exhibit. ThroughNov. 30 at The Oasis Art Galleryinside Macy’s Home Store atWestfield Montgomery Mall, 7125Democracy Blvd., Bethesda. ArtistsLieta Gerson and Lindan Silvers willdisplay their work. Free. Visitwww.oasisnet.org/washington.

“Originale.” Through Nov. 30, 10a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 12-6p.m. on Sunday at Persiano Galleryand Design Center, 188 Market St.,Potomac. Artist Yolanda Prinsloopresents artwork in graphite andpaint. Free. Visitwww.persianogallery.com for more.

“Project 837, Part 2.” Through Dec.13, gallery hours at VisArts, 155Gibbs St., Rockville. An exhibitionseries intended to start aconversation about the definition ofhome and homelessness. The

exhibition includes contemporaryartists, the public, activists andorganizers for workshops, galleryexhibition and symposium. Free. Visitwww.visartsatrockville.org.

“Organic Elements.” Through Jan.17, during gallery hours at TheWriter’s Center, 4508 Walsh St.,Bethesda. “Organic Elements” is agroup exhibition featuring theabstract work of six local artists: LisaBohrer, Susan Carey, MarukaCarvajal, Lesley Clarke, KatieJoselow, and Kay Walsh. Free. Visitwww.writer.org/programsart-on-view.

Paint Night. 5:30-8 p.m. on first andsecond Mondays of the monththrough December at Sweet Frog,100 Lexington Drive, Silver Spring.Spiritual Unicorn art sponsors a nightof painting. Tickets are $10 forchildren and $15 for adults. Visitwww.spiritualunicornart.com.

VisArts Cocktails and CanvasClass. at VisArts in the Painting &Drawing Studio, 155 Gibbs St.,Rockville. Price $40. Visitwww.visartsatrockville.org/cocktails-and-canvas for more.

Thang Ta. Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m. atSutradhar Institute of Dance andRelated Arts, 1525 Forest Glen Road,Silver Spring. Learn the ancient art ofthe sword and spear. $25. Visitwww.dancesidra.org.

Weekly Blues Dance. Thursdays8:15-11:30 p.m. in the Back RoomAnnex at Glen Echo Park, 7300MacArthur Blvd. Capital Bluespresents rotating DJs and instructorswith beginner workshop 8:15-9 p.m.,no partner necessary. $8 for all. Visitcapitalblues.org for more.

Weekly Swing Dance. Saturdays, 8p.m.-midnight. The DC LindyExchange presents a swing dancewith live music in the SpanishBallroom, Glen Echo Park, 7300MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo.Beginner swing dance lesson at 8p.m., followed by dancing untilmidnight. Admission $16-$18, age 17and under $12. Visitwww.glenechopark.org for more.

Argentine Tango with Lessons.Most Sundays, 6:30-11 p.m. in theBack Room Annex at Glen Echo Park,7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo.Argentine Tango lessons followed bya Milonga most Sunday evenings.Beginner lesson 6:30-7:30 p.m. andintermediate lesson 7:30-8:30 p.m.Cost is $15/lesson and includes theMilonga. For just the Milonga, cost is$10 and the open dance with DJ runs8:30-11 p.m. No partner required.Visit www.glenechopark.org or call301-634-2222 for more.

Contra and Square Dance. Fridaysand Sundays 7-10:30 p.m. in theSpanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park,7300 MacArthur Blvd. The eveningcan include square dances, mixers,waltzes and other couple dances. AllContra and Square dances are taught,no partner necessary. Lessons at 7p.m., followed by the called dancewith live music at 7:30. $13 fornonmembers, $10 for FSGWmembers, $5 ages 17 and under. Visitwww.glenechopark.org or call 301-634-2222 for more.

Late Night Comedy. Fridays (openmic night) and Saturdays(established comedians) at Benny’sBar & Grill, 7747 Tuckerman Lane,Potomac. Benny’s is open 8 a.m.-1a.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Visitwww.BennysBarGrill.com.

Drop in Art Activities. EverySaturday 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in theCandy Corner Studio at Glen EchoPark, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., parentsand children can explore a new artform or theme. $10/child, parentcombo. Drop-in only. Visitwww.pgip.org for more.

Mommy & Me (& Daddy, Too).Third Tuesday each month. 10 a.m.at Rockville Town Square. Meet for a

morning out withactive learning andcreative play withlunch specials, storytime, arts and crafts,sing-a-longs, prizesand more. Visitrockvilletownsquare.com/events/mommy-and-me.

Live Music &Dancing. Fridaysand Saturdays, 7-11p.m. in Margery’sLounge, NormandieFarm Restaurant10710 Falls Road.Dance to the music ofBarry Gurley. Call301-983-8838 or visitwww.popovers.com.

THURSDAY/NOV. 5Adventurer’s Group.

1-2 p.m. at MargaretSchweinhaut SeniorCenter, 1000 ForestGlen Road, SilverSpring. Share youradventures withstories, pictures,videos. Call 240-777-8085 for more.

Pickleball Demonstration. 1-3 p.m.at Margaret Schweinhaut SeniorCenter, 1000 Forest Glen Road,Silver Spring. Learn to playpickleball, a cross between tennis andbadminton. Call 240-777-8085 formore.

25th Anniversary of Americanswith Disabilities Act. 1-3:30 p.m.at Mid-County CommunityRecreation, 2004 Queensguard Road,Silver Spring. Special performancefrom “Spinny” Johnson (formerGlobetrotter), arts ‘n’ crafts, DJ anddancing, face painting, sensitivityawareness activities, raffle items,giveaways and more. VisitActiveMontgomery.org and usecourse code #9966 to register.

Beyond the House by Sung MinLee. 4-5:30 p.m. at VisArts atRockville, 155 Gibbs St. Sung-MinLee and her students from VisArts’Recycled Art class will make a quiltedblanket incorporating fabric elementswith collage, painting, drawing andother mixed media elements. Thepublic is encouraged to participate.Free. Visit www.visartsatrockville.org

NOV. 5-NOV. 30Artists & Makers Studios

November Exhibits. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.at Artists & Makers Studios, 11810Parklawn Drive, Suite 210.,Rockville. “These Go To Eleven,” anexhibit featuring the works of 11metro Washington, DC artists curatedby Stephen Boocks, will be displayedin the two main galleries. A secondexhibit, “Merry Monuments: ABrighter District” by artist MaryGallagher Stout will be shown in thenew gallery hall. Free. Visitwww.artistsandmakersstudios.com.

FRIDAY/NOV. 6The Weight Concert. 8 p.m. at AMP

by Strathmore, 11810 Grand ParkAve., North Bethesda. A tribute groupfor “The Band” performs. Tickets are$35-45. Visitwww.ampbystrathmore.com.

Submission Deadline ForBethesda Songwriting Contest.12 a.m. This competition is seekinglocal songwriters. The adjudicatedcontest will award one songwriter aGrand Prize of $10,000. The awardalso includes a young songwritercategory for which a songwriteryounger than 18 will have the chanceto win $2,500. Applicants are invitedto submit three original songs. Eachsong must have lyrics. Instrumentalcompositions are not accepted. All

genres are accepted. Maximum songlength is 4:30 min. Visitwww.bethesda.org.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY/NOV. 6-8St. Mark Orthodox Church Ethnic

Food Festival and Bazaar. 11a.m.-6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday,12-4 p.m. on Sunday at 7124 RiverRoad, Bethesda. Find Russian andEastern European foods such aspiroghi, piroshki, halupki, blini,pirog, and chicken Kiev. Also perusebaked goods, jewelry, pottery,handcrafted items, icons, religiousbooks & gifts, and more. Free. Visitwww.stmarkoca.org.

SATURDAY/NOV. 7Potomac Fiber Arts Gallery Sale.

9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at St. MarkPresbyterian Church, 10701 OldGeorgetown Road, Rockville.Members of the Potomac Fiber ArtsGallery offer handcrafted, one-of-a-kind wearable art, jewelry, yarn,fabrics, notions and gift items.Bargain tables include gallery-qualityitems and artists’ overstock ofequipment, materials and supplies,books, and more. Free. [email protected] formore.

Cider Days Festival. 1:30, 2:30, and3:30 p.m. at Locust Grove NatureCenter, 7777 Democracy Blvd.,Bethesda. Learn about cider, applevarieties, and apple history. Samplelesser-known apple types, and tryyour hand at pressing cider. Ticketsare $7. Visitwww.montgomeryparks.org/festivals.

Workshop: Pop-Up Homes byJenna Wright. 2-3 p.m. at VisArtsat Rockville, 155 Gibbs St. JennaWright is interested in the notion ofthe American “dream house” and“cookie cutter” homes incontemporary Americancommunities. During her workshop,visitors will construct paper housesfrom templates. Over the course ofthe exhibition this “community” ofpop-up homes will grow and expand,creating a site-specific installation.Free. Visit www.visartsatrockville.org.

Lecture and Book Signing. 2-4 p.m.at The Spanish Ballroom Annex atGlen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthurBlvd., Glen Echo. Photographer JeffJacobson will discuss his work as partof the Elsie Hull Memorial LectureSeries. Tickets are $15 for studentsand $25 for adults. Visit Visitwww.glenechophotoworks.org.

Postcard Making: “News FromHome.” 4 p.m. at VisArts atRockville, 155 Gibbs St. CuratorsYeim Bae and Yunjeong Hong willintroduce creative ways of makingpostcards while exploring theconcept of “home” with the audience.Free. Visit www.visartsatrockville.org.

An Evening of Jazz & Theology.7:30-9:30 p.m. at Bradley HillsPresbyterian Church, 6601 BradleyBlvd., Bethesda. Pastor Bill Carter,jazz pianist, will lead a discussion, aswell as perform. Free. Visitwww.bradleyhillschurch.org.

Washington Saxophone Quartet.7:30 p.m. at Emmanuel LutheranChurch, 7730 Bradley Blvd.,Bethesda. As part of Emmanuel’scelebration of the 25th Anniversary oftheir Sanctuary, the WashingtonSaxophone Quartet will performclassical and contemporary music.Free. Call 301-365-5733 for more.

40th Anniversary Event:Flamenco, Music, Poetry. 7:30-10 p.m. at The Writer’s Center, 4508Walsh St., Bethesda. The Writer’sCenter and Letras Latinas present anevening of Flamenco dance, music,and Spanish and English poetryinspired by Federico Garcia Lorca’s“Theory and Play of the Duende.”Readings by Cacayo Ballesteros andRod Jellema. Tickets are $15 fornonmembers and $10 for members.Visit www.writer.org.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY/NOV. 7-8Open Studios Weekend. 12-5 p.m. at

Washington ArtWorks, 12276 WilkinsAve., Rockville. Resident artistsworking in painting, sculpture,pottery, jewelry, fibers, glass, andphotography open their studio doors.Find food trucks, music, games, andmore. Free. Visitwww.washingtonartworks.com.

Vishwa Rangana. 7:30-8:30 p.m. atCitydance Studio Theater AtStrathmore, 5301 N. TuckermanLane, North Bethesda. More than 20Sri Lankan dancers will perform totraditional music. Tickets are $25.Visit www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2260130.

SUNDAY/NOV. 8 Portfolio Review. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at

Photoworks at Glen Echo Park, 7300MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo.Photographer Jeff Jacobson willprovide 30-minute, in-depth portfolioreviews for photographers. Thirtyminutes is $150. Visit

Entertainment

Violinist Chen-Yun will perform Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 4 withthe National Philharmonic Nov. 28-29. Tickets start at $29 and arefree for children ages 7-17. Visit www.nationalphilharmonic.org.

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All proceeds benefit the parish and local charities.New and vintage furniture, collectibles, clothes, baby items,

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www.glenechophotoworks.org.Soul Line Dance Party. 2:30-5:30

p.m. at White Oak Senior Center,1700 April Lane, Silver Spring.Tickets are $5. Call 240-777-6944.

“Photo Slam: The Exhibition”Artist Reception and GalleryTalk. 5-7 p.m. at Photoworks at GlenEcho Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd.,Glen Echo. Celebrate the images fromPhoto Slam 2014 by Prescott MooreLassman, Pablo de Loy, ValerieMakepeace and Tanguy deCarbonnieres. Free. Visitwww.glenechophotoworks.org.

TUESDAY/NOV. 10Veterans Day Celebration. 1-3 p.m.

at Margaret Schweinhaut SeniorCenter, 1000 Forest Glen Road,Silver Spring. Free. Call 240-777-8085 for more.

The Dark Side of Rodgers andHammerstein. 1:30-2:30 p.m. atWhite Oak Senior Center, 1700 AprilLane, Silver Spring. Explore Rodgersand Hammerstein influence onAmerican musical theater with JulieKurzava, faculty member at LoyolaUniversity. Tickets are $15. Call 240-777-6944 for more.

Panel Discussion: Beliefs on Deathand Dying. 7-9 p.m. at UnitarianUniversalist Congregation ofRockville, 100 Welsh Park Drive,Rockville. Hospice Caring, Inc., inconjunction with the MontgomeryCounty Faith Community AdvisoryCouncil and the interfaith communityis offering a panel and discussion ongrief and dying to promotecompassionate understanding ofpeople of different faiths. Free. Visitwww.hospicecaring.org for more.

STYX. 8 p.m. at The Music Center atStrathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane,North Bethesda. STYX gives a benefit

concert for Autistic Adults andChildren (CSAAC). Tickets are $100-250. Visit www.strathmore.org

THURSDAY/NOV. 12“Coffee and...” 10-11:30 a.m. at

Corner Bakery, 10327 WestlakeDrive, Bethesda. PotomacCommunity Villages’ monthly “Coffeeand...” get-together is open to all.Talk about aging in place in one’sown existing homes andneighborhoods. Free to attend. Visitwww.potomaccommunityvillage.orgfor more.

Hugh Masekela Concert. 8 p.m. atAMP by Strathmore, 11810 GrandPark Ave., North Bethesda. Attend aconcert given by a Grammy-nominated jazz trumpeter. Ticketsare $35-50. Visitwww.ampbystrathmore.com.

FRIDAY-SATURDAY/NOV. 13-14Performance: “Bedroom Without

Walls” by Hye Young Kim. 10a.m.-4 p.m. at public space aroundVisArts at Rockville, 155 Gibbs St.Hye Young Kim explores thepossibility that anywhere can serve assomeone’s home. Free. Visitwww.visartsatrockville.org for more.

David London: “Magic Outside theBox.” 8 p.m. at The Writer’s Center,4508 Walsh St., Bethesda. MagicianDavid London combines magic trickwith storytelling, comedy, andpuppetry. Tickets are $25-80. Visitwww.MagicOutsideTheBox.com.

FRIDAY/NOV. 13Storm Large Concert. 8 p.m. at AMP

by Strathmore, 11810 Grand ParkAve., North Bethesda. Large bringscomedy, theater and music

backgrounds to the stage. Tickets are$30-45. Visitwww.ampbystrathmore.com.

Potomac After Hours. 9:15-11 p.m.at Potomac Community RecreationCenter, 11315 Falls Road, Potomac.Middle schoolers (6-8th graders) areinvited to attend “music night” withkaraoke, table tennis, and pool.Admission is $5. Visitwww.activemontgomery.org and usecode #11949 to register.

SATURDAY/NOV. 14Potomac Library Book Sale. 10

a.m.-1 p.m. at 10101 GlenoldenDrive. Sponsored by the Friends ofthe Library, Potomac Chapter. Runsmost months. Most hardbacks are $1and paperbacks are $.50. Visitwww.montgomerycountymd.gov.

Ingleside at King Farm AnnualBazaar. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Ingleside,701 King Farm Boulevard, Rockville.Ingleside, an assisted living facility,holds a third annual bazaarshowcasing the knits, crocheted andsewed work, sweets and bakedgoods, and other crafts made byresidents. Free. Contact JoanHarrison, Bazaar Coordinator, at301-330-1297 or email [email protected].

Workshop: Pop-Up Homes byJenna Wright. 2-3 p.m. at VisArtsat Rockville, 155 Gibbs St. JennaWright is interested in the notion ofthe American “dream house” and“cookie cutter” homes incontemporary Americancommunities. During her workshop,visitors will construct paper housesfrom templates. Over the course ofthe exhibition this “community” ofpop-up homes will grow and expand,creating a site-specific installation.Free. Visit www.visartsatrockville.org


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Editorial

In Search of Sound Science and TransparencyFrom Page 2

we look forward to learning much more aboutthe science and engineering behind the util-ity-scale solar facility that the MontgomeryCounty School Board is considering for the 20-acre Brickyard School site, formerly NickMaravell’s organic farm.

ENVIRONMENTALREPORT

By Ginny Barnes

Swains Lock Tree Cutting: With no publicnotice, the National Park Service (NPS) re-cently began the removal of up to 60 trees fromthe campground at Swains Lock.

Thanks to the quick alert by WMCCA Boardmember Barbara Brown, citizen activists wereable to mobilize and notify appropriate authori-ties. As a result, the same day cutting began itwas halted by C&O Canal National HistoricalPark (NHP) Superintendent Kevin Brandt whowas contacted by Councilmember Roger Ber-liner.

Nevertheless, eight trees became stumps and14 more were cut beyond saving. Another 42are still marked for removal. NPS staff believedthe trees pose a danger to campers. However,the trees also serve as a buffer and attenuatorof stormwater run-off entering the PotomacRiver, already severely impacted by sedimentpollution.

Councilmember Roger Berliner, who repre-sents the affected areas, along with Superin-tendent Brandt, will host a “community con-versation” on Saturday, Nov. 7, so residents canlearn firsthand why NPS believes cutting isnecessary to protect the public at Swains Lockcampground, Riley’s Lockhouse day-use area,and the Marsden Tract campground. The meet-ing begins at 9 a.m. and will start at SwainsLock and move on to the other two sites. The

Marsden Tract campground is just off the tow-path near the intersection of Brickyard Roadand MacArthur Boulevard.

Brickyard School Site: Montgomery CountyPublic Schools (MCPS) is proposing to build asolar panel farm on the Brickyard site (formallyNick’s Organic Farm) and two other schoolsites, one in Laytonsville and the other in Olney.Notices have been sent out announcing threepublic meetings to discuss the proposal. Themeeting closest for our community is Nov. 17,7 p.m. at Seven Locks Elementary School inthe multipurpose room.

While the proposal appears environmentallybeneficial, it still represents an industrial usein a residentially zoned community. The instal-lation of ground mounted photovoltaic systemsrequires significant infrastructure. There are alot of questions to be answered about such ununanticipated use, so attending the publicmeeting is vital.

Tobytown Bus Route: We have recentlylearned that County Executive Isiah Leggett haslong promised residents of the historically blackcommunity of Tobytown access to public trans-portation. The route was .00004 percent of theproposed $5.06B budget for FY16. Yet the mere$200,000 needed to fulfill his promise wasslashed. The RideOn route is critical to con-nect the rural neighborhoods of River’s Edge,Tobytown, and Potomac to the rest of the com-munity.

Many residents do not have cars and needthe bus to reach workplaces and shopping. Thisoverlooked neighborhood needs our support.Letters to County Executive Leggett([email protected]) andstate Del. Aruna Miller ([email protected]) will help obtain muchneeded and long overdue public transportationservice.

ARTIFICIAL TURF (AT)PLAYING FIELDS

By Carol Van Dam Falk

The battle to force the EPA to take a thor-ough look at the health and safety concerns ofartificial turf goes on, and momentum is build-ing. Last week, WJLA ABC 7 aired an in-depth,investigative report on concerns over artificialturf and reports of cancer that may be linkedto the toxins in crumb rubber. The reporterpointed out that it’s on as many as 12,000 fieldsnationwide, including more than 50 publicschool facilities.

The reporter interviewed a U-MD former andprofessional goalkeeper who said he’s tryingto move parks, schools, and other facilitiesaway from crumb rubber. Steve Powers toldABC 7: “If it turns out the fields I used to playon, the fields I used to coach on were a factorin me getting cancer, that’s a tough pill to swal-low.” Link to the full story: http://wjla.com/features/7-on-your-side/do-these-local-ath-letic-fields-cause-cancer.

Two weeks ago, the House Committee onEnergy & Commerce sent a letter to the Envi-ronmental Protection Agency, requesting an-swers to 10 questions related to crumb rub-ber, the agency’s knowledge of testing and can-cer rates. And now we have come to learn thatmanuals put out by the synthetic turf councilstate that fields need regular and likely expen-sive maintenance — instructions that mostschool facilities and public parks most likelydo not follow.

If you are as concerned as we are about theeffects of crumb rubber and want Montgom-ery County to enforce a full ban on all futureartificial turf installations, contact Montgom-ery County Executive Ike Leggett, Del. ArunaMiller, and U.S. Rep. Chris Van Hollen to ex-press your concerns.


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Students atSt. Andrew’sE p i s c o p a lSchool inPotomac werepart of a studythat examinedthe way happi-ness affectsm o t i v a t i o nand academicachievement.It was con-ducted as a re-sult of a part-nership be-tween St.Andrew’s Cen-ter for Trans-f o r m a t i v eTeaching andLearning andR e s e a r c hSchools Inter-national.

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ing and Learning. “The school hastruly believed there is a correla-tion between the happiness andthe achievement of its students,even in a strong, challenging andrigorous academic environment.”

The study addressed the wayhappiness affects academicachievement, and school factorsthat lead to student happiness.Research Schools Internationalresearchers Christina Hinton andLauren Schiller conducted thestudy and wrote about their find-ings for Time Magazine.

“Research shows that the bestpredictor of happiness is not in-

come, genderreligion oreven health,but rather re-lationships,”Hinton saidin a state-ment. “St.A n d r e w ’ sprovides an u r t u r i n gcommuni tythat teachesstudents tobuild caring,supportive re-lationships.There is noth-ing more es-sential to stu-dents’ well-being andh a p p i n e s sthan this.”

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used for the study included sur-veys from students and feedbackfrom teachers. “When schools talkabout their students being happythat might be interpreted by out-side communities that the school

Study Correlates Happiness and Good GradesSt. Andrew’sstudentsparticipate inpioneering study.

“The school has trulybelieved that there isa correlation betweenthe happiness andthe achievement of itsstudents, even in astrong, challengingand rigorousacademicenvironment.”

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is less academically challenging,”said Whitman. “That is an initialcultural response that we want todebunk. Our academic program ischallenging and relevant. Kids feelhappy and motivated when theycan connect meaning to what theyare learning.”

The study revealed that, on av-erage, students who reported be-

ing happier had higher grades.Specifically, a statistically signifi-cant correlation was found be-tween happiness and students’GPAs from elementary schoolthrough high school. The studyalso found that the quality of stu-dents’ relationships with teachersand peers was a good predictor oftheir happiness.

“It is important that teachers areapproachable so that students feelthat they can go to them whenthey’re not understanding a con-cept or for additional support,”said child psychologist StacieIsenberg, Psy.D. “The teacher (can)look at an individual student’s wayof learning and help them withthat in mind.”


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Fifteen days; a baker’s fortnight. That’show long it took my oncologist to tell methe “good/stable” results from my October14th PET Scan (my first one in over sixand half years, the results from which pre-cipitated a subsequent biopsy which con-firmed a malignancy). “Not that there’sanything wrong with that.” Of coursethere is. It’s hardly a participle that’s dan-gling here. It’s my life. And waiting, asthey say, is most definitely the hardestpart. And though I don’t want to look agift oncologist in the mouth, especiallyafter he’s shared such amazing news withme, nevertheless 15 days – and nights – iswell above and beyond the call of thispatient’s duty and/or patience. Heck, Godcreated the universe in less time.Certainly a radiologist and an oncologistcan get their facts and assessments straightand inform the patient before everybodyneeds a day of rest.

You can’t imagine (maybe you can)how much compartmentalization andmental gymnastics a cancer patient exer-cises in an attempt to endure the unen-durable: wading in and out of an emo-tional abyss that confronts all patientswho are being treated for a “terminal”disease. Are you living less and dyingmore – or vice-versa? Will you be a survi-vor or another victim? Whether it’s theinevitability, the lack of control, the help-lessness, the disappointment, the reactionof others to your disease/circumstances,the future imperfect, the present tense,the stress, the depression, the fear, thesleepless nights and draggy days; or thegeneral malaise and lack of interest/ moti-vation in much of what mattered pre-diagnosis and seems now to matter some-what less; generally speaking, cancer kills,and it’s difficult to put that in your pipe,whether you smoke it or not.

As I’ve thought through these last twoweeks, I’ve been reminded of a ThreeStooges episode when Curly had to boxan opponent against whom he was totallyovermatched. While sitting on a stool inhis corner of the ring preparing for roundone, his knee began twitching uncontrol-lably. Moe, his quasi-manager, noticed themovement and asked: “What’s the matterkid, you nervous?” To which Curlyresponded: “No. I’m scared.”

Since my mid-October scan, my emo-tions have run a similar gamut; exceptI’ve been both nervous and scared. Andthough I’ve managed to live my life inrelative calm while waiting, it wasn’t untilI received that call from my oncologistthat I realized just how uptight I hadbeen. Accordingly, the release of all myemotional underpinnings and rationaliza-tions which had kept me sane, was almostpalpable. I felt deflated – in a great way(unlike the fly-away blimp or Tom Brady,for that fact). I could finally relax andallow my subconscious to take a breakand stop holding me together. Granted,the cycle repeats itself in three monthswhen my next scan is scheduled. Butthat’s January’s problem.

Right now I am savoring/cherishing/acknowledging/appreciating this momentin October. I can’t say it’s the most funI’ve ever had, but as Jerry Seinfeld mightsay: it’s “something.” And “something” isa whole lot better than nothing.

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Wootton FieldHockey AdvancesTo Region Final

The Wootton field hockey team willface Bethesda-Chevy Chase in the 4ASouth region final for the third straight

season at 5 p.m. onWednesday, Nov. 4, atWalter Johnson HighSchool.

Wootton defeatedRichard Montgomery 2-0

in the Section II final on Nov. 2, improv-ing its record to 13-2. B-CC blankedWalter Johnson 1-0 in the Section Ifinal.

The Patriots will make their fourthconsecutive appearance in a regionchampionship game. Wootton won in2013 and advanced to the state final.

Wootton FootballBeats Churchill

The Wootton football team beat rivalChurchill 31-12 on Oct. 30.

The victory improved the Patriots’record to 3-6. The Bulldogs dropped to1-8.

Churchill running back AndrewZuckerman carried 28 times for 193yards and a touchdown. Jimmy Rubinoled the Bulldogs with 14 tackles.

Wootton will conclude the regularseason with a road game againstNorthwest at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov.6. Churchill will host Walter Johnson.

Whitman FallsTo Quince Orchard

The Whitman football team fell to 3-6with a 48-18 loss to Quince Orchard onOct. 30. Whitman quarterback JackMcClelland completed 22 of 47 passesfor 212 yards and a touchdown. He wasintercepted once.

The Vikings will conclude the regularseason with a road game againstBethesda-Chevy Chase at 6:30 p.m. onFriday, Nov. 6.

Volleyball PlayoffsTo Begin

The Churchill, Wootton and Whitmanvolleyball team will begin postseasonplay this week.

Wootton is the No. 3 seed in Section IIof the 4A West region bracket and willhost No. 6 Einstein at 5:30 p.m. onThursday, Nov. 5. Whitman, the No. 5seed in Section I, will travel to face B-CC at 6 p.m. on Nov. 5.

Churchill earned the No. 1 seed inSection I and received a first-round bye.The Bulldogs will host the winner of B-CC and Whitman at 6 p.m. on Monday,Nov. 9.

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