Home Work
A Primer on Roofs
Some might say roofs are not a sexy topic. I beg to disagree. Roofs can be and often are the beautiful crowning glory of a home. Many roofs require careful craftsmanship and careful attention to detail.
Walt Whitman High Wins Five Cappie Awards
Tech skills triumph
Walt Whitman High won five starry statuettes for technical excellence at Sunday night’s 13th annual Cappie Awards at The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
Column: Apparent, Now More Than Ever
I last celebrated my father’s day six years ago, in 2006. Six months later, in early December, he finally succumbed to that which had been ailing him: old age for sure, the effects of two strokes for certain and the realization that it was, as we like to say in our family: “Enough already.”
The Father Factor
Fairfax County’s "Fathers In Touch" program teaches men how to be fathers.
Calvin Robertson slams his fist down on the table and barks instructions to the 11 fathers seated around the table at the South Gate Community Center in Reston.
The Power of Touch
Reiki masters credit the practice with promoting healing.
"May I touch you?" asks Marion Werner, a willowy woman with shoulder-length blonde hair. Her hands descend lightly on her patient’s chest.
Editorial: Primary Voting
Statewide primary on Tuesday, June 12.
On Tuesday, June 12, Virginia will hold a statewide Republican primary for U.S. Senate, plus numerous more local primaries for U.S. House of Representatives and localities.
Classified Advertising
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Column: Haven’t I Learned Anything?
I’m not going to beat myself up too badly; after all, I do have terminal cancer. However, I am disappointed in my behavior of late, especially as it relates to my status as a still-active (thank God!) cancer patient/survivor undergoing treatment.
Weather Alert: Fairfax County, Entire National Capital Area (Friday, June 1, 2012)
Severe Weather to Impact Area; Tornado Watch Until 9 p.m.
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch until 9 p.m. for Fairfax County and the entire National Capital Area. Thunderstorms, heavy rains, wind, large hail and potential flooding are also expected beginning this afternoon.
Humane Group Showcases County K-9’s
Dogs are cross-trained for patrol and drugs.
Friends of Montgomery County Animals (FMCA), a humane non-profit established in 1974, held its annual spring luncheon meeting on May 15 at the Potomac home of FMCA president Claire Proffitt. Nestled on 5 acres in a woodland setting where a variety of wildlife are wont to roam, Proffitt’s home welcomed more than 60 animal lovers including two police officers with their four-legged colleagues assigned to the Canine Section of the Montgomery County Police Department’s Special Operations Division.
Potomac Calendar May 30
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How To Beat the Heat in and around Potomac
Some advice on finding cool activities.
All of a sudden, summer has arrived. Who knew it would be 95 degrees on Memorial Day —†and the possibility that it will be over 100 by July 4? Here’s some ways to spend some lazy summer afternoons with your family — and not succumb to those high temperatures. Most of these “escape the heat” ideas are very near downtown Potomac.
‘Foodies and the Beast:’ Live at Founding Farmers
Chefs share their specialties.
Founding Farmers Restaurant in Park Potomac was the place to be on Sunday, May 20. The Park Potomac restaurant was the scene for “Foodie and the Beast,” the food and wine variety show hosted by Nycci and David Nellis on Federal News Radio 1500AM. The sold-out venue featured brunch, interviews with well-known chefs, a discussion with a local butcher about carving lamb, a drink-mixing lesson from Jon Arroyo, mixologist for Founding Farmers and more.
It’s Vehicle Day
The Greenzaid Early Childhood Center of B’nai Tzedek held its annual Vehicle Day on May 16. The children, ages 2-5, had the thrill of hands-on learning and animated discussions with each of the vehicle’s operators. They climbed through, pretended to drive and honked a lot of horns of the fire engine, ambulance, cherry-picker, school bus, trash truck, SUV and police car. The day was topped off by an ice-cream treat from the Good Humor ice cream truck.
Concert Honors Cantor’s 10th Year at Synagogue
Congregation B’nai Tzedek of Potomac held its Annual GALA, “Bima to Broadway,” on Saturday, May 12, in honor of Cantor Marshall Kapell’s 10th anniversary at the synagogue. With more than 300 in attendance, Kapell, joined by two other cantors, Elisheva Dienstfrey, from Agudas Achim in Alexandria and Josh Perlman, from B’nai Israel in Rockville, gave a concert featuring a selection of Broadway songs and some modern Jewish liturgical music. It was followed by a Grande After-Party, with DJ Julian from New York Entertainment, desserts, an open bar and dancing.
Raising Awareness
Troop #4741, a fifth-grade Junior troop from Bells Mill Elementary School, earned its Bronze Award by raising awareness of endangered species at an Art Night at VisArts in Rockville on Monday, May 7. The Bronze Award is the highest award given to junior troops. The girls worked together for two months to select their project, learn about different animals on the endangered species list, and create an original work of art and an informational paper on endangered animals. The girls presented their work at an ArtNight planned and run by the girls. The girls targeted adults for their outreach efforts as they believe that fewer adults are aware of or care about endangered animals.
Commitment to Child Safety
Snyder's support extends to national center.
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, a mixed private-government organization headquartered in Alexandria, Va., has the support of Redskins owner Daniel Snyder.
Safety Advice
The boat ramp into Seneca Creek at Riley's Lock is the the busiest boat ramp in Montgomery County, and on Memorial Day, a steady stream of people with motor boats, jet skis, canoes and kayaks used the ramp to begin their outings on the Potomac River. Corporal Daniel Yankie of the Maryland Natural Resources Police took the early season opportunity to remind boaters about wearing personal floatation devices (PFDs) and other safety measures. He checked registrations and chatted with boaters coming out of the water on Monday evening, May 28, writing a few citations and warnings. Yankie noted that the stretch of the Potomac River in Montgomery County that runs south of Blockhouse Point is the most dangerous area along the river, with the most drownings. The river northwest of Riley's Lock is calm and flat. The resources police also look for boaters who might be impaired from drinking during their excursions on the river. For more information on water trails, the location of boat ramps and boating regulations in Maryland, see http://www.dnr.state.md.us/boating.
Crowd Savors Strawberry Festival
Potomac United Methodist Church’s signature fundraising event supports charities.
There were strawberries a plenty in Potomac recently when the Potomac United Methodist Church held its 22nd annual Strawberry Festival.
Potomac Real Estate: Sales for April 2012, $1million~ $1.18million
In April 2012, 248 Arlington homes sold between $3,100,000-$70,000.
Potomac Real Estate: Sales for April 2012, $1million~ $1.18million