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Shoppers and sightseers line up

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former astronaut and U.S. Sen. John Glenn in Potomac

Sunday, March 11.

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By Peggy McEwan

The Almanac

Family and friends celebrated thelife of Potomac resident, builderand developer Farid Srour Sunday,March 11 at Normandie Farm.

Srour, 100, died Sunday, March 4 at homeas he had wished, according to his sonJames Srour.

By any measure, Farid Srour had a longand successful life, though the road was nota smooth one, especially in his early years.His life was the American Dream, a gift henever forgot, James Srour said.

“He was very proud to be an American,he believed in freedom and the Constitu-tion, which he knew,” he said.

Farid Srour came to this country fromSyria in 1946, at the age of 26. He was ex-perienced in carpentry and had a strongentrepreneurial drive. He was talented inmathematics and language and wanted toattend college and become a medical doc-tor.

He attended Washington Missionary Col-lege, now Washington Adventist University,in Takoma Park, while working as a handy-man, laborer and cab driver.

While there he met his future wife,Kathleen, who was his English teacher.

new life in America. Srour never did becomea physician though three of his four chil-dren did. He did graduate from college and,later in life, received an honorary medicaldegree from Washington Adventist Univer-sity.

Srour’s three sons all spoke at the memo-rial but daughter, Leila, who is a physiciancurrently working in Nepal, was not ableto come back for the service.

After working, successfully, as an insur-ance salesman, Srour gave that up on theadvice of a friend to get into real estate. Inthe early 1960s he started FS Peoples Real-ity, a company that specialized in real es-tate and land development.

He lived his later life and died in a househe built in Potomac.

“He taught us a lot of things,” David Sroursaid at the service. “… the value of things,the value of family, of hard work, that no-body owes you anything and to look for agood deal. I never ignored anything he said.

He was a good man who made the best ofhis situation.” Farid Srour’s, youngest child,Bobby, shared his memories Sunday too,telling a story of his father’s ability to enjoylife. He learned to ski in his 60s and con-tinued that and windsurfing until he was90. He also took his young children waterskiing on the Potomac River at Seneca,Bobby said. One time, watching his fatheron the water, Bobby Srour said he looked

back and saw such joy on his father’s face.“It was enjoyment in his whole being,”Bobby Srour said. “I seek to model the wayhe enjoyed life.”

Srour’s grandchildren honored him withmusical selections and reminiscences. Re-counting memories of his love for them, hisred Cadillac convertible, his love for cook-ing and feeding them healthy food.

His humility was also a theme in thememories his family shared.

“My father was a proud man,” JamesSrour said. “Proud of what he did and proudof his family.”

But, as he grew older, he would say, “Iam not a smart man. I could not have doneall of this on my own. God gave me miracleafter miracle. He was responsible for all mysuccess.”

He and his wife Kathleen were willing toshare their success with many in the com-munity donating time and money to numer-ous organizations including Shady GroveMedical Center, Washington Adventist Uni-versity, Montgomery College, Loma LindaMedical School, the Seventh Day AdventistChurch, Montgomery County Police andEmergency Medical Service, according tothe family.

“Poppa’s life was a long and beautifulstory,” grandson Jonathan Srour said.

“Farid’s passing is a great loss to thosewho knew him but also to the PotomacCommunity,” long-time friend Allan Cohensaid in an email.

Potomac Developer, Philanthropist Dies at 100Family, friends mournloss of Farid Srour.

Farid Srour

By Peggy McEwan

The Almanac

Cars lined the streets for blocksaround and crowds stood forhours in front of the brick and

stone house in the Palisades neighborhoodin Potomac. They were there to attend theestate sale at the home of U.S. Sen. JohnH. Glenn, Jr. and his wife Annie.

Glenn lived a long full life and artifactsfrom his many years and occupations wereon sale. He was a Marine Corps aviator, anengineer, astronaut and United States sena-tor from Ohio. He died Dec. 8, 2016. In1962, he was the first American to orbit theEarth.

The sale ran from Thursday to Sunday oflast week and attracted more than 1,000visitors, according to Karen Jones, ownerof Washington Estate Services, which ranthe sale.

“Many of the people were collectors,” shesaid. “They were interested in memorabiliahaving to do with the senator, mostly hisastronaut days. They wanted a piece of his-tory.”

With so many people wanting to get intothe house and see what was on sale, visi-tors had to be let in about 25 people at atime, Jones said.

“It was terrible, the line,” she said. “It was

a problem handling security.”One woman, who asked not to be identi-

fied, said she was at the sale Thursday at10 a.m. She said she had to wait then andwhen she got in she only had time to lookquickly at the library and a few other roomsbecause she had to pick up her son.

She was glad she went and bought a fewbooks that first day. She was back againSunday with her father-in- law to see if theycould get in.

“They let in about 30 people and theynever came out,” she said of her Thursdaywait.

Then some Marines in uniform arrivedand they went in, she said.

“The Marines were mostly interested inhis war years,” Jones said.

Glenn was commissioned in the MarineCorps in 1943. He flew 59 combat missionsduring World War II, according to his pro-file on the NASA website.“After the war, he was a member of MarineFighter Squadron 218 on the North Chinapatrol and served on Guam. … In Korea heflew 63 missions with Marine FighterSquadron 311. As an exchange pilot withthe Air Force Glenn flew 27 missions in theF-86 Sabre. In the last nine days of fightingin Korea, Glenn shot down three MiGs incombat along the Yalu River,” according tothe website.

The estate sale offered many items asso-ciated with his careers with NASA, in theMarine Corps, and the U.S. Senate.

“There was a lot in the house,” Jones said.“From practical things to precious things.There were people who stood in line for twohours and stayed all day.”

That did not bode well for those outsidewaiting to go in, yet many waited.

Kathy Gillis of Kensington waited. Shesaid she wanted a little memorabilia.

The crowds were a perfect opportunityfor neighbor Jason Bretz, 14. He opened a“Hot Beverage Stand” at the end of hisdriveway to serve the waiting crowds onSaturday and Sunday mornings.

He said he met Glenn and he was veryfriendly.

“I took him Christmas cookies and fudge,”Jason said. “He would share.”

Among items offered in the sale an-nouncement on estatesales.net were: “Won-derful library. Beautiful decorative items:Tiffany crystal and porcelain, Baccaratstems, Herend figurines and ‘Chinese Bou-quet’ (orange) occasional pieces. Lalique,Moser, Steuben, Val St. Lambert, Beswick,Halcyon Days, etc. Early American furnitureand primitives (tinware, pewter, pine lapdesk, pie safe, early wooden baker’s racks,bowls, candleholders). Eagle figurine col-lection. Swarovski animals and birds. Many,

Souvenir seekers and sightseers crowdsale at home of former astronaut.Exploring Glenn’s Life

many items associated with flight and avia-tion. Congressional and presidential items.Lovely women’s clothing and accessories.Jewelry. Overflowing kitchen. Menswear.Tools. Christmas. Office supplies and furni-ture. Memorabilia from foreign travel. Lin-ens. Garage. Teak patio furniture, includ-ing Kingsley-Bate like-new folding chairs.Gardening items. Decoys and duck figures/artwork. Practical household items. Histori-cal, interesting and unique throughout …a very special sale!”

Enterprising neighbor Jason Bretz,14, sells hot coffee and donuts topeople waiting to visit the enterthe estate sale at the home of thelate U.S. Sen. John Glenn.

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The following is from the C&O Canal Trust (Seewww.canaltrust.org/2018/02/work-at-swains-is-fi-nally-beginning/

Two years ago, we announced therehabilitation of Swains Lockhouseand successfully raised $75,000 forthe project. Well, the wheels of his-

toric preservation sometime turn slowly, andwe encountered several delays while we lookedfor a contractor who could restore Swains toits former glory in a fiscally-responsible man-ner. We persevered and are thrilled that con-struction began on the rehab!

The contractor will begin with a demolitionof existing first floor, followed by an installa-tion of new first floor joists to make the floorstructurally sound. From there, they will jackup and level the second floor; add new LVLlaminated joists to brace the weight of the sec-ond floor and roof structure; and jack up, align,and secure the roof structure. This will pro-vide a structurally-sound base for their next

project: to install a brand new standing seammetal roof, just as the Lockhouse would havehad in 1916.

When complete, Swains Lockhouse will joinour award-winning Canal Quarters program asthe seventh lockhouse that is available to guestsfor overnight stays.

Swains will be unique in that it will be thefirst multi-purpose Canal Quarters lockhouse,due to its larger size thanks to a 1890s expan-sion. Part of the building will house the CanalQuarters program, with accommodations forup to eight guests. When not in use as a CanalQuarters residence, the newer part of the build-ing will become a designated space for theCanal Classrooms program. Students on edu-cational trips to the Park will be able to par-ticipate in learning activities in this space, onlysteps away from the canal, Lock 21, and thePotomac River.

Each lockhouse currently in the Canal Quar-ters program was rehabilitated and furnished

to depict a specific time period between 1830-1954. Each tells a story of a period of Canalhistory, and visitors are able to spend up tothree nights in the lockhouses. SwainsLockhouse will interpret 1916, when the ca-nal was transitioning from a transportationroute to a recreational space for the public.

Swains Lockhouse is well known locally dueto the Swain family, generations of whom livedin it from the early 20th century. They oper-ated Lock 21 until the canal closed to naviga-tion by boats in 1924. After the Park Servicetook over the property, the Swain family ran arefreshment stand and boat rental from thelockhouse, until it closed in 2006.

The Swains Lockhouse will feature electric-ity and running water when it opens as a Ca-nal Quarters lockhouse.

We are still raising money to furnish SwainsLockhouse, and we hope you will make a giftto preserve this important piece of C&O Canalhistory here: www.youcaring.com/saveswains

Work on Swains Lockhouse Begins

Construction UnderwayConstruction of the Watered Structures Locks 5-22 Project is underway. Visitors willstill be able to access points upstream and downstream of the Tavern, including alltrails and overlooks. Construction is expected to last until Spring 2019. This projectconsists of work at the following areas in the Palisades District of the C&O Canal:Swains Lock (MP 16.9 Breach), Great Falls Tavern (Level #20 and Lock #19), OlmstedIsland (Lock #18 and Lock #17), Carderock (Culvert #15), Lock #10 (Rock Run Culvert)and Level #7. During construction, visitors will be directed to follow local detoursaround the work areas. More information is available from the National Park Service atwww.nps.gov/choh/planyourvisit/repair-watered-structures-project.htm.

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Association. Second Wednesday,7:15-9 p.m. at Potomac Community

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Town Hall Meeting. 7:30-9 p.m. atWhite Oak Recreation Center, 1700April Lane, Silver Spring. TheMontgomery County Council willhost a town hall meeting. Residentsare encouraged to ask questions onany issue. Among the issues likely tobe raised are those concerningschools, transportation, public safetyand the County’s capital andoperating budgets. Visitwww.montgomerycountymd.gov/council/.

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Strategies. 1 p.m. at MontgomeryHospice, 1355 Piccard Drive, #100,Rockville. Free. For more informationand/or to register, call theAlzheimer’s Association 24/7Helpline at 800-272-3900.

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Community Library, 6400 DemocracyBlvd., Bethesda.

Montgomery County PublicLibraries is offering free STEMSmart programs in which childrenages 10-14 will have the opportunityto learn about Science, Technology,Engineering and Mathematics(STEM) and do hands-onexperiments led by retired scientists.Children can participate in allsessions or select sessions of interest.Registration is required for eachsession. Call 240-777-0006 or visitmontgomerycountymd.gov/library/.

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Palm Sunday, March 25 — Services8 and 10:30 a.m. Procession withpalms and a dramatic reading of thePassion of Christ. After the 10:30service, a brunch at noon (free-willoffering) will be hosted by St. James’Youth Group.

Good Friday, March 30 — noon to 3p.m., Vigil (come and go as you areable at the vigil); 7:30 p.m. GoodFriday Liturgy.

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By Marilyn Campbell

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While hundreds ofthousands of stu-dents, teachers,parents and sup-

porters prepare to descend uponthe Washington region later thismonth, one woman is working toensure that they have places tostay while in the nation’s capital.

Cindy Sherman, a mother offour adult children, was struck bythe bravery and tenacity of the stu-dents who demanded change inthe wake the deadly shooting atMarjory Stoneman Douglas HighSchool in Parkland, Fla. Her awehas resulted in a philanthropic ef-

fort that has led to free-of-chargehousing.

“I watched these kids on CNNand admired them so much,” saidSherman who lives in Bethesda.“I wanted to make sure that whenthey came to D.C. they had hous-ing with easy access to publictransportation so they could go bybus, Metro or even walk to themarch.”

Sherman began contactingneighbors and friends to ask ifthey had an extra room and bedto spare. She was taken aback thereaction. “I got an overwhelmingresponse from people from allover the area,” she said. “I found50 beds on my block alone.” saidSherman.

She has secured accommoda-tions for about 500 teachers andstudents, and while the number isgrowing there is still a need formore accommodations. Shermanencourages anyone with space tospare for the march to visit:www.marchforourlives.com.

Housing Students and Teachers for MarchLocal woman spearheads effort to find shelter for those coming for March 24 rally.

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dents that animals must not be left outsideunattended. Furthermore, leaving animalsleft outside unattended in these conditionsmay be considered an act of cruelty and petowners could be charged accordingly.

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In January, 2018, 32 Potomac homes sold between $3,650,000-$300,000.Potomac REAL ESTATE

Address ...............................BR FB HB .Postal City ...Sold Price .....Type........Lot AC .Postal Code...... Subdivision....... Date Sold

1 10007 BENTCROSS DR .......... 6 .....9 .... 5.....POTOMAC ....... $3,650,000 .......Detached ....... 2.78 ............. 20854 .............FALCONHURST ............ 01/04/18

2 11008 PICASSO LN ................. 5 .....4 .... 1.....POTOMAC ....... $1,580,000 .......Detached ....... 0.99 ............. 20854 ........POTOMAC OUTSIDE ....... 01/31/18

3 12951 THREE SISTERS RD .... 5 .....5 .... 1.....POTOMAC ....... $1,500,000 .......Detached ....... 9.86 ............. 20854 ......BEALLMOUNT GROVE ..... 01/19/18

4 8600 NUTMEG CT .................. 5 .....5 .... 0.....POTOMAC ....... $1,390,000 .......Detached ....... 2.03 ............. 20854 ......GREAT FALLS ESTATES ..... 01/25/18

5 2 RIVER FALLS CT .................. 5 .....4 .... 1.....POTOMAC ....... $1,375,000 .......Detached ....... 0.38 ............. 20854 ............... RIVER FALLS .............. 01/02/18

6 9708 BEMAN WOODS WAY . 4 .....4 .... 2.....POTOMAC ....... $1,345,000 .......Detached ....... 0.16 ............. 20854 ....................AVENEL ................... 01/10/18

7 7517 HACKAMORE DR ......... 5 .....3 .... 1.....POTOMAC ....... $1,183,000 .......Detached ....... 0.35 ............. 20854 ............... RIVER FALLS .............. 01/26/18

8 7204 LOCH EDIN CT ............. 5 .....5 .... 1.....POTOMAC ....... $1,172,500 .......Detached ....... 2.27 ............. 20854 ............MAZZA WOODS ........... 01/19/18Copyright 2018 MarketStats for ShowingTime. Source: Bright MLS as of February 15, 2018.

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From a Sub Zero refrigerator and Bosch dish-washer hidden behind an oak cabinet frontto a backsplash and center island coveredwith slabs of marble, the options for creat-

ing a dream kitchen can seem endless, say local de-signers, but they are also very personal.

“A seldom used $15,000 La Cornue stove whichmight impress friends may define one person’s ideaof a dream kitchen, while the definition of a dreamkitchen for another person might include a morepractical approach to form and function,” said inte-rior designer Joseph Van Goethem. “For example, mywife is an excellent cook, so her dream kitchen is allabout spices, dishes and cookbooks.”

Hand-painted Italian tile used for the backsplashwas one of the luxuries that Van Goethem incorpo-rated into the design of his own kitchen in McLean,Va. “It infuses the kitchen with color and visual in-terest beneath the cabinetry. We chose a Silestonecountertop over neutral stone for its durability, stainresistance and ease of maintenance.”

For counters toppings, quartz and butcher blockare two materials that interior designer CarolynElleman says are at the top of her list. Strong anddurable, butcher block is made by connecting longwooden boards. Maple and cherry wood are two ofthe most popular materials for such countertops.

“As natural stone or granite seems to be not usedas much, we have seen a spike in the use of quartzand butcher block,” said Elleman, who is an interi-ors specialist at Case Design/Remodeling, Inc.

A versatile island is a kitchen must-have for JeanP. Freeman, professor of interior design at MarymountUniversity. “The real rave right now in kitchens issomething that I introduced to the Pedini [kitchendesign firm] eight years ago while designing my ownsustainable house in McLean, Va.,” she said “It wasto have an island with most of the essentials locatedon it. The idea of having an island with a sink, dish-washer, cook-top and plentyof storage below has beentaken by storm.”

Such a design techniquereduces the need for over-head cabinetry, advises Free-man. “The island idea usescabinets with only pull-outdrawers for dishes, glasses,pots and pans. The drawersare so convenient and easyto organize. There are alsodrawers within drawers forflatware and other utensils; and with all the counterspace, there is room for eating and having extra help-ers when preparing meals,” she said.

Drawers can be made to accommodate refrigera-tion units and microwaves, advises Freeman. “Evenwarming ovens are available in drawers,” she said.“There are many new and dynamic, convenient andmuch more interesting options on the market thanmost people are aware of.”

Features that improve functionality top the must-haves list of designer Melissa Fielding of Nicely DoneKitchens and Baths.

“I love tray dividers. They can really revolutionizethe kitchen because you can maximize the space foryour cook and serve ware,” she said. “Another one ofmy highly recommended items are kitchen drawersbecause things like that favorite mixing bowl or largepan, come towards you instead of having to reachup to get them.”

Keeping trash out of sight is a top priority for Field-ing.

“One item that I really feel is a must-have is a wastebin drawer,” she said. “Otherwise you have this beau-

tiful kitchen and then youhave a wastebasket as aneyesore. With a waste bindrawer near your prep area,you can put in items like on-ion skin as you’re cookingrather than having to walkacross the kitchen. They al-low a kitchen to be beautifuland functional.”

Steam-convection ovensand showpiece ranges thatare ornate enough to become

the focal point of the kitchen are two desirablekitchen features, suggests Michael Winn of WinnDesign + Build. “Steam-convection ovens are a greatway to cook,” he said. “These are functioning as asecond, or even primary, ovens and even replacingmicrowaves.”

Wynn also believes in relocating electrical outletsfrom a kitchen’s backsplash to an area under thecabinetry to create a seamless and clean appearance.“This is especially the case with the popularity ofslab backsplashes [that is] continuing the counterup the backsplash,” he said.

Equip dream kitchens with mixed cabinetfinishes and ample storage for pots andpans, like the cabinets in this Potomachome by Case Design/Remodeling, Inc.

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Designer must-haves forbuilding a dream kitchen.

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Address .............................. BR FB HB . Postal City . Sold Price ... Type ......... Lot AC .. PostalCode ....... Subdivision ......... Date Sold

1 9416 GARDEN CT ................. 4 .. 2 . 1 ... ROCKVILLE ..... $705,000 ... Detached ....... 0.54 ......... 20854 . TIMBERWOOD OF POTOMAC 12/29/17

2 11807 SMOKETREE RD ......... 4 .. 3 . 0 ... ROCKVILLE ..... $695,000 ... Detached ....... 0.21 ......... 20854 ......... REGENCY ESTATES ........ 12/15/17

3 11431 GEORGETOWNE DR ... 5 .. 3 . 0 .... POTOMAC ..... $677,000 ... Detached ....... 0.30 ......... 20854 ......... REGENCY ESTATES ........ 12/28/17

4 11813 ROSALINDA DR .......... 4 .. 3 . 0 .... POTOMAC ..... $670,000 ... Detached ....... 0.21 ......... 20854 ......... REGENCY ESTATES ........ 12/29/17

5 11013 GAINSBOROUGH RD .. 5 .. 3 . 1 ... ROCKVILLE ..... $630,000 ... Detached ....... 0.21 ......... 20854 ............... FOX HILLS .............. 12/28/17

6 10657 MUIRFIELD DR ........... 3 .. 2 . 2 .... POTOMAC ..... $482,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.03 ......... 20854 ........ INVERNESS NORTH ....... 12/20/17

Copyright 2018 MarketStats for ShowingTime. Source: Bright MLS as of January 15, 2018.

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In December 2017, 38 Potomac homes

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December, 2017 Sales,$482,000~$705,000

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2 11807 Smoketree Road — $695,000

3 11431GeorgetowneDrive —$677,000

4 11813Rosalinda Drive

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5 11013Gainsborough Road

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6 10657 Muirfield Drive — $482,000


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When builder Russ Glickmantalks about staying home, hedoesn’t just mean for dinner, butremaining comfortably and safelyin your home for as long as youcan.

On March 15 at 7 p.m.,Glickman will bring hope and op-timism about aging-in-place in atalk entitled “Creating a Master-Plan to Live at Home Forever.” Thefree talk, held at OASIS at theMacy’s Montgomery Mall store, ishosted by Potomac CommunityVillage (PCV).

Raising a son born with cerebralpalsy, and watching him deal withthe challenges of everyday living,Glickman, who founded his firm,Glickman Design/Build in 1975,dedicates an increased focus of hishome remodeling talents and suc-cesses to the principles of “univer-sal design.”

In 2009, he began offering cus-tomized solutions for clients withspecial needs, including some ofthe difficulties often faced aspeople age.

The solutions he proposes aregeared to creating appealing liv-ing spaces that accommodatepeople of all ages and abilitieswhile maintaining a balance withstyle and aesthetics.

With a certificate for “aging inplace” from the National Associa-tion of Home Builders, Glickmanincorporates single-floor living,

widened door-ways and hall-ways, pocketdoors, curblessshowers andother stylishrenovat ionsinto his designand remodel-

ing projects.PCV’s March 15 program, free

and open to all, takes place from7-9 p.m. at OASIS, at Macy’s Mont-gomery Mall store, Westlake Drive,Bethesda.

Potomac Community Village isa non-profit all-volunteer networkof friends and neighbors geared toenabling older Potomac residentsto age in place in their existinghomes and remain independent bycreating social connections andproviding needed services. PCV’sservice area is the 20854 zip code.

PCV welcomes volunteers of allages, and from all zip codes, toprovide assistance with occasionaltransportation, errands, comput-ers and other electronic devices,friendly phone calls and visits, andsimple home repairs.

For more information, to volun-teer or to join, contacti n f o @ P o t o m a cCommunityVillage.org or 240-221-1370, or check outwww.PotomacCommunityVillage.orgor www.facebook.com/PotomacCommunityVillage.

Aging in Place?Learn about creating a planto live at home forever.

The Montgomery CountySolar Co-op has selected So-lar Energy World to installsolar panels for the 80-mem-ber group. Co-op membersselected Solar Energy Worldthrough a competitive bid-ding process over five otherfirms.

Co-op members selectedSolar Energy World becauseof their competitive prices,top quality equipment, andtheir efficiency in handlinglarge groups of installations.

The co-op is open to newmembers until May 4. Mont-gomery County residents in-terested in joining the co-opcan sign up at the co-opwebpage: www.sol

Solar Co-op Selects Installerarunitedneighbors .org/Montgomery.

Joining the co-op is not acommitment to purchasepanels. Solar Energy Worldwill provide each co-op mem-ber with an individualizedproposal based on the grouprate.

Solar United Neighbors ofMaryland expands access tosolar by educating Marylandresidents about the benefitsof distributed solar energy,helping them organize groupsolar installations, andstrengthening Maryland’s so-lar policies and its commu-nity of solar supporters. Seewww.solarunitedneighbors.org/maryland/.


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202-687-1070

Submit entertainment announcementsat www.connectionnewspapers.com/Cal-endar/. The deadline is noon on Friday.Photos/artwork encouraged.

ONGOINGThesis Exhibit. Through March 17, 10

a.m.-5 p.m. daily at The CompassAtelier 2, 12276 Wilkins Ave.,Rockville. The Compass Atelier is anart school located within the Artists& Makers Studios art centers.Graduates of the Master ArtistProgram present their thesisexhibition, showcasing their artisticdevelopment and arrival asprofessionals in the local art scene.The event is free and open to thepublic. Visit TheCompassAtelier.com.

“The Princess & the Pauper – ABollywood Tale.” Through March18, various times in ImaginationStage’s Annette M. and Theodore N.Lerner Family Theatre, AuburnAvenue, Bethesda. In this Bollywood-inspired musical adaptation of theclassic Mark Twain novel,commoners work long hours tosupport the luxurious lifestyle of thepalace royals. Rani, a shydressmaker’s daughter, dreams ofruling the Sultanate with generosityand justice. Meanwhile, a corruptWazir plots to steal the throne, and aspoiled Princess Razia longs wistfullyfor freedom beyond the palace walls.Tickets start at $10. Visitwww.imaginationstage.org.

FRIDAY/MARCH 16Live Music: The National Parks. 8

p.m. at AMP by Strathmore, 11810Grand Park Ave., North Bethesda.The National Parks, a five-piece

ensemble hailing from Provo City,Utah, will play a show in support oftheir recent release, Places Deluxe.Visit www.ampbystrathmore.com.

SATURDAY/MARCH 17St. Patrick’s Day Showcase. 6 p.m.

at Focus Bethesda at Positano’sRestaurant, 4948-4940 FairmontAve., Bethesda. A St. Patrick’s DayShowcase featuring Siobhán O’Brien,Cletus Kennelly, Sean McGhee andKnow1Else. Tickets are $18 inadvance at www.focusmusic.org/buy-tickets and for members, $20 at thedoor.

Classical Music Concert. 7 p.m. atCedar Lane Unitarian UniversalistChurch, 9601 Cedar Lane, Bethesda.The National Institutes of Health(NIH) Community Orchestra willpresent “A Spring Concert” featuringseveral orchestral classics. Areception will immediately follow theconcert. Free, donations are welcometo benefit NIH charities. Visitwww.nihco.org/cms/.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY/MARCH 17-18National Philharmonic Concert.

Chevy Chase Rescue Squad, 5020Battery Lane (at Old GeorgetownRoad), Bethesda. The Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad AlumniAssociation will hold a shrimp andoyster feast fundraiser. $50 perperson. Call 301-442-4136.

Israeli Dance Festival DC. 3-5 p.m.at The Bullis School, 10601 FallsRoad, Potomac. The 9th annualIsraeli Dance Festival DC showcasesnine DC area dance troupescomprised of young children dancingin their first festival to veterans ofmany performances. Advancedpurchase: $15 adults, $10 students;at the door: $20 adults, $15 students.Call 301-332-2733 or visitwww.israelidancefestivaldc.com.

Waltz Dance. 2:45-3:30 p.m., lesson;3:30-6 p.m., dance, at SpanishBallroom at Glen Echo Park, 7300MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. TaylorAmong the Devils plays a mix of folkwaltzes with a few other coupledances, including Hambo,Schottische, Swing, Tango, andPolka. Admission is $13. No partnerrequired. Call 202-238-0230, 301-634-2222, go to www.WaltzTimeDances.org or [email protected].

Washington Conservatory ofMusic Chamber Concert. 5 p.m.at Westmoreland CongregationalUCC Church, 1 Westmoreland Circle,Bethesda. Washington Conservatoryfaculty members will present apotpourri of musical instruments,periods, and styles for both soloistsand ensembles, in this annual benefitconcert for the WashingtonConservatory student scholarshipfund. All donations support need-based scholarships. Free (donationswelcome). Visitwww.westmorelanducc.org/.

SATURDAY/MARCH 24Grand Old Ditch. 2-3 p.m. at Great

Falls Tavern, 11710 MacArthur Blvd.,Potomac. Join Judith Welles, localhistory author and C&O Canalvolunteer, as she talks abouthighlights and photographs of theC&O Canal. Topics include thecanal’s role during the Civil War,historic structures, and uniqueengineering marvels. Space is limitedto the first 20 people; to RSVP, emailMary Kate Gentile [email protected].

Live Comedy. 8-9:30 p.m. at TheHighwood Theatre, 914 Silver SpringAve., Silver Spring. ImprobableComedy presents Comedy as aSecond Language, bringing togetherstand-up comedians who are alleither immigrants or first generationAmericans, including Sriya Sarkar,Jepherson Guevara and RubiNicholas. $20 in advance / $25 at thedoor (student pricing available).Tickets atwww.improbablecomedy.com.

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Yesodot-DC’s High School age Israeli Dance troupe.

Israeli Dance Festival DCThe 9th annual Israeli Dance Festival DC showcases nine DC area dance troupes comprised of young children dancing in

their first festival to veterans of many performances. Sunday, March 18, 3-5 p.m. at The Bullis School, 10601 Falls Road,Potomac. Advanced purchase: $15 adults, $10 students; at the door:

$20 adults, $15 students. Call 301-332-2733 or visit www.israelidancefestivaldc.com.

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The National ParksThe National Parks, a five-piece ensemble hailing fromProvo City, Utah, will play a show in support of theirrecent release, Places Deluxe. Friday, March 16, 8 p.m. atAMP by Strathmore, 11810 Grand Park Ave., NorthBethesda. Visit www.ampbystrathmore.com.

Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 3 p.m. atThe Music Center at Strathmore,5301 Tuckerman Lane, NorthBethesda. The National Philharmoniccelebrates the genius of JohannesBrahms at Strathmore with aperformance by Grammy and SphinxCompetition award winner, Americanviolinist Melissa White, in “SpiritedBrahms.” Sunday features a KidsMeet the Instruments session from 2-2:30 p.m. Tickets are $23-$76 andare free for those 7-17. Visitwww.nationalphilharmonic.org orcall 301-581-5100.

SUNDAY/MARCH 18Irish Laborers on the C&O Canal.

1-2 p.m. at Great Falls Tavern, 11710MacArthur Blvd., Potomac. Canalhistorian Karen Gray will discuss thevital role of Irish and otherimmigrant laborers who constructedand worked on the C&O Canal.Programs at Great Falls Tavern arefree, but there is an entrance fee tothe park per vehicle. Call 301-767-3714.

Shrimp and Oyster FeastFundraiser. 1-5 p.m. Bethesda-


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By KENNETH B. LOURIE

According to my oncologist, it’s time, waypast time in fact (not so much ‘fact,’ more likehis experiences with other cancer patients)that I make more significant changes in mycancer treatment than I have diagnosis todate. What he means, specifically – and whatwe regularly discuss – is extending the intervalof my CT Scan, which currently occurs everythree months.

Not so much to minimize the radiationexposure, more so due to my continuing sur-vival. No one’s ready to characterize me as“N.E.D.,” (no evidence of disease), but neitherdoes it appear, based on the last five years –since I was hospitalized and began my alimtainfusions, that my tumors are growing and/ormoving; at least not as indicated with anyclinical significance.

Nevertheless, the prospect of waitinglonger to find out if any tumor action hasoccurred is unsettling. Currently, given that Iam generally asymptomatic, the primary waythat I learn if there’s been “progression,” is bythe computerized tomography of mylungs/upper torso. Rarely have symptomsmanifested themselves otherwise. And whenthey have, they’ve as often indicated nothingas something – and vice versa; meaning,sometimes no symptoms still showed growth.So it’s confusing, counter intuitive and contra-indicated, and I’m stuck in the middle.

While maintaining this quarterly scanschedule, I have extended the intervalbetween infusions however: from every threeweeks originally to every six weeks now.Which means I’ve reduced the amount ofchemotherapy I receive by 50 percent perquarter. Still the scans have showed “stable.”Given that I’m starting my 10th year post diag-nosis, perhaps it’s time to scan less and livemore?

Our concern has been that if the CT Scancontinues to be the first real indica-tor/confirmation that tumor growth hasoccurred – and if so, presumably differ-ent/more aggressive/life-sustaining tacticswould need to be employed (immunotherapycomes to print, which I have not yet utilized),why wait through the fourth month to findout? Maybe that month’s-long delay in scan-ning would matter in possibly nipping mytumor growth in the bud?

My oncologist’s thinking is that so littlechange has occurred during the past five yearsthat perhaps it’s reasonable to take advantageof my amazing good fortune and extend theinterval?

Moreover, with respect to my quality oflife, reducing the weeks of stress we experi-ence leading up to the scan, and of course thestress the week after, waiting for results, wouldenhance our lives; and eliminating that stressand improving the quality of our lives hasalways been an interest/concern of myoncologist.

And I appreciate his concern for our over-all well being; and I would like to have lesscancer-related impact on my life but, yes,there’s always a ‘but.’ If I extend the scaninterval, I might worry about what’s happen-ing in my lungs during the month after I wouldhave already been scanned? What if? I mean,it’s not as if we can’t go back in time, sort of.We can always restart, re-interval, re-scan, re-everything; so I’ve been reassured. Why notre-engage more with life and rearrange lessbecause of cancer?

Maybe I’ve survived nine-plus years with aterminal form of cancer because I’m meantto? Why not leverage my many good resultsand better manage my cancer commitments?Perhaps it’s time to take control of my life andlive like I’m not dying? Heck, I’ve done alrightso far. Who’s to say I can’t do better?

If my oncologist characterizes me as histhird miracle, then maybe I should start livingmore miraculously?

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erly protect them from the elements. Thepenalty for this violation is a $500 fine.

The best advice during periods of extremeweather conditions is to bring pets indoors.Even animals that are accustomed to livingoutdoors can be susceptible to the dangersof extreme cold weather. Livestock animalsshould have a place to get out of the wind

and dry bedding must be provided to pro-tect them from frostbite./

ASD Officers will be on-call, patrollingneighborhoods and responding to any ani-mal-related emergencies.

If residents see an animal left outside thatappears to be in danger, call the AnimalServices Division immediately at 301-279-8000.

Who will be the first female President ofthe United States? Will it be an up and com-ing lawmaker, a household name, or some-one not heard of yet? In recognition ofWomen’s History Month, the MontgomeryCounty Commission for Women is invitingresidents to participate in its 2018 GirlPower Contest, “The First Female U.S. Presi-dent.”

Montgomery County residents age 5 to105 are encouraged to submit a short story,poem, drawing, or anything else that ad-dresses the contest theme. Submissions canbe intellectual, emotional, funny, spiritual,or serious.

Additional contest details can be foundat www.montgomerycountymd.gov/cfw/under 2018 Girl Power Contest Information.Creative entries are welcome, but entrantsshould refrain from using vulgarities andracist or sexist comments or images.

The Commission for Women will selectwinning entries from four categories: el-ementary school students, middle schoolstudents, high school students and adults.Entries will be judged on creativity and con-tent. Contest winners will be featured onthe Commission for Women website, andwill receive a swag bag, a photo with com-missioners, and an invitation to be a guest

of honor at a Montgomery County Commis-sion for Women event of the winner’schoice.

Submissions will be accepted throughMarch 31 and are limited to one per per-son. Written entries should be no more than500 words. Entries should include fullname, age, grade and school (if applicable),phone number, and email address. Entrieswill not be returned. Winners will be an-nounced by April 14.

For more information about the contestand the link to submit entries online, gotowww.montgomerycountymd.gov/cfw/and click on 2018 Girl Power Contest In-formation. Entries also can be submitted byemail [email protected] mail to 2018 Girl Power Contest, Mont-gomery County Commission for Women, 21Maryland Avenue, Suite 330, Rockville, MD20850.

Entries submitted by minors must includewritten permission from a parent or guard-ian and be the minor’s own work. All en-tries become the property of the Montgom-ery County Commission for Women andmay be used for publicity purposes.

For more information, call 240-777-8300or visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov/cfw

Enter 2018 Girl Power Contest

Montgomery County seniors who are atleast 65 years old (born on or before June30, 1953) and who have either owned andlived in the same home for at least 40 years(since June 30, 1978) or are retired veter-ans of the U.S. military may be eligible toreceive a tax credit of 20 percent over fiveyears on their county property taxes. Thosewho believe they may be eligible must ap-ply for the credit during each of the fiveyears.

The county’s Department of Finance hasestablished a website dedicated to informa-tion about the program. The site also hasthe application needed to apply for thecredit. The website can be accessed at:montgomerycountymd.gov/Finance/bill-42-16.html .

A paper version of the application is avail-able at the Department of Finance, whichis located at 255 Rockville Pike, Suite L-15,in Downtown Rockville. For more informa-tion, residents can call the County informa-tion at 311 (if calling from a location withinthe county) or 240-777-0311 (if callingfrom a location out of the county).

There is a short application form for thosewho received the credit in the past year.Later in March, the county’s Department of

Finance will be sending out form letters andshort form applications to all who receivedthe credit this year.

The applicant for a credit must be on thedeed for the property. Not all owners mustbe over 65, just the one that meets the re-quirements above. Not all owners must haveowned and lived in the dwelling for at least40 consecutive years — just the one thatmeets the requirements above. Not all own-ers must be retired from the U. S. armedforces — just the one that meets the require-ments.

The credit is granted for five consecutiveyears, and the credit is not available afterthat five-year period. There is only onecredit — if an owner is 65 or over and hasowned and lived in the same dwelling forat least 40 consecutive years and that owneris also a military retiree, the tax credit isstill a 20 percent tax credit on county prop-erty taxes only, for five consecutive years.

The tax credit will appear as a line itemdeduction on the annual tax bill in July2018. Homeowners can review their bill at:montgomerycountymd.gov/propertytax.

The site provides information by lookingup tax bills by address, by account numberor by bill number.

Property Tax Credits for Seniors

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