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At Our Lady of Mercy: The Rev. Donald P. Worch,the Rev. Bill Byren with Roo, Pope Francis (cutout) and

the Rev. Christopher J. Seith.

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By Susan Belford

The Almanac

It’s the year 1905, and residents of Scot-land, just off Seven Locks Road inPotomac have recently purchased prop-

erty and completed the building of a smallwhite church — the Scotland A.M.E. ZionChurch. That church is now 110 years old– designated a historic Montgomery Countylandmark that stands as a tribute for all whocommitted themselves to making certainthat the church would always remain as aremembrance of their heritage. The churchhas been enlarged for increasing popula-tions – yet it remains stalwart as it servesthe community and stands as an icon amongthe older generations and the younger.Many of the members no longer reside inScotland, but the church stands as a re-minder of Scotland — the community thatmany grew up in and where many of theirrelatives still remain.

On Sept. 13, the Scotland AME ZionChurch will celebrate the 110th anniversaryof the founding of their church. Their themeis “Honoring our Past, Treasuring Our Fu-ture” based on Jeremiah 29:11. All mem-bers, former members and community resi-dents are invited to attend.

Two worship services will be held – one

at 11 a.m. and an-other at 3 p.m. At thefirst service, the Rev.Dr. Clifford D.Barnett will be theguest preacher.Barnett is the pastorof Warner TempleA.M.E Zion Church,located inWilmington, N.C.,and a native son ofScotland Church. At 3 p.m., choir directorJoshua Sommerville and members of hisW.I.L. Community Gospel Choir will minis-ter in song.

In between services, from 1-3 p.m., a mealwill be served at the Bette Carol Thompson– Scotland Neighborhood Recreation Cen-ter in the Scotland Community.

Members of the church were asked onMay 26, 2015 to save $1 a day for 110 days– so that each person could donate $110 totheir church in honor of the 110th anniver-sary on Sept. 13. The goal of the church isto raise $11,100.

The Steward Committee meets regularlyto plan the celebration and to gather infor-mation for the 110th Anniversary SouvenirCommemorative Journal. They are selling

Church To Celebrate 110 Years“Honoring Our Past, Treasuring Our Future”

The Rev.Adrian V.Nelson II

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By Susan Belford

The Almanac

Almost everyone has in some waybeen touched by suicide. Anyonewho has experienced such a lossis left with painful feelings of

“Why?” “How could I have helped?” “Whydidn’t they tell me?” “Why did they tell meand why didn’t I do more to help them?”

According to the American Foundation forSuicide Prevention (AFSP), “Suicide is the10th leading cause of death in the UnitedStates and the third leading cause of deathamong young people between the ages of10 and 24. About 40,000 people are lost tosuicide annually in the U.S. — someone diesfrom suicide every 12.98 minutes. Ninetypercent of those who die from suicide hada diagnosable psychiatric disorder at thetime of their suicide.”

The saddest statistic is that many suicidesare preventable.

Evan Rosenstock ended his life on May20, 2013. He was 16 years old and a stu-dent at Churchill High School. Because ofhis death, his mother, Potomac residentSusan Rosenstock and Evan’s best friendErik Roberts co-founded www.Umttr.org.

“The pain changes your life,” Rosenstocksaid. “We have choices about what to dowith that pain and thankfully to Erik Rob-erts, who co-founded the organization withus, for helping me make a difference so oth-ers can avoid that pain of such an unspeak-able loss. Evan was 16 and only had de-pression for 4 months after a back surgery.Because of his life, friendship and kindnessto others, Umttr brings together a commu-nity of people worldwide who create a com-passionate culture fostering the idea that‘everyone matters’.”

Rosenstock and her Umttr team will beparticipating in the Out of the DarknessWalk and also sharing information abouttheir organization with the public. They willalso sell t-shirts with the proceeds going tothe AFSP. Umttr’s focus is on empoweringschools and youth athletic organizationswith the funds, information, and toolsneeded to create an environment wheremental well-being and caring support areat the forefront of teens’ daily interactions.They educate teens on the five signs ofemotional suffering (withdrawal, agitation,hopelessness, decline in personal care,change in personality), introduce suicideprevention programs to schools and holdcommunity events and fundraisers.

On Sept. 20, the 3.4 mile “Out of theDarkness Walk,” sponsored by the AFSP willbegin at 10 a.m. at the Rockville Town Cen-ter to raise funds for suicide prevention.More than 800 walkers are expected to walk

for those they have lost — and to join to-gether to save lives. Registration is at 9 a.m.at Rockville Town Center at 30 MarylandAve. and the walk will begin at 10 a.m. andfinish at noon. Register for the walk by go-ing on-line to http://afsp.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=3446.To volunteer or serve as a sponsor, contactMegan Kimmel at 301-467-5936 or emailher at [email protected].

The Montgomery County Out of the Dark-ness Walk is one of more than 350 Out ofthe Darkness Community Walks being heldnationwide this fall. The walks are expectedto unite more than 150,000 walkers andraise funds for suicide prevention efforts.

One of the walkers will be CurtSouthworth: “I teach math at Churchill High

School, and participate with our UMTTR(You Matter) and Sources of Strength clubs.As a teacher, it is heartbreaking to lose astudent to suicide, so the idea ofsuicide prevention and aware-ness is very important to me. Iposted my struggles with depres-sion on Facebook along with mydonation page for the Out of theDarkness Walk. I received anoverwhelming outpouring of sup-port in comments, likes and $750in pledges. The most heartwarm-ing comments came from formerstudents who told me about their ownstruggles with depression and thanked mefor sharing my story and treating them withcompassion while they were at Churchill.

It reminds me that I care as much about mystudents’ well-being as I do about their matheducation. I don’t want to lose anyone to

suicide, ever, and I have to beout about my own battle in or-der to be a source of strength tomy students.”

Speakers at the RockvilleWalk will include AaronGilchrist from WRC TV and sev-eral experts on mental illness.“These walks are about turninghope into action,” said AFSPCEO Robert Gebbia. “Suicide is

a serious problem, but it’s a problem we cansolve. The research has shown us how tofight suicide, and if we keep up the fight,the science is only going to get better, ourculture will get smarter about mentalhealth, and we’ll be able to save morepeople from dying from depression andother mental health conditions.”

Paws for Prevention will be representedon the walk and walkers are encouraged tobring their four-legged friends. There willalso be a Community Resource Fair as wellas Survivor Activities that include wearingHonor Beads in different colors to acknowl-edge one’s personal connection to the causeand help identify with others who knowwhat it feels like.

There will be additional activities withinthe Remembrance Area. Team shirts, pins,posters, etc. honoring yor loved ones arewelcome. If walkers raise $150 by Sept. 26they will receive 2015 Out of the DarknessWalk t-shirt.

“We walk to support those who sufferfrom mental health conditions and raise themoney for research and prevention pro-grams that will save lives,” said RyanNewcomb, regional director of the D.C.National Capital area for AFSP.

Join ‘Out of Darkness’ Community WalkAnnual eventsupports suicideprevention.

Susan Rosenstock and son Evan. Participants at least year’s Out of the Darkness Walk.

“The painchangesyour life.”

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By Susan Belford

The Almanac

On Aug. 31, the first dayof school, students atOur Lady of Mercy

School in Potomac made a prom-ise that will remain in their heartsand memories.

Two-hundred and thirty frompre-kindergarten to eighth gradepromised to “walk with Francis”by participating in monthly serviceto others throughout the year. Asa school, they also challenged St.John the Evangelist School in D.C.to see which school will be themost successful.

The children created a bannerwith signed footprints which sur-round a heart. They lined up for aphoto with the cardboard cutoutof the Pontiff and recited the fol-lowing “Walk with Francis”Pledge: “Together, with our prayerpartners, we pledge to Walk withFrancis by participating in monthlyservice projects that spotlight theCorporal Works of Mercy. Individu-ally, we pledge to incorporate theSpiritual Works of Mercy in ourdaily lives.” The new pastor of OurLady of Mercy, the Rev. Bill Byrneand his dog Roo greeted themalong with the Rev. Don Worch,the Rev. Chris Seith and the newschool principal, Debbie Thomas.

From Sept. 22 - 24, Pope Franciswill be here in D.C. on his first visitto the U.S. He will be the first Popeto speak before a joint session ofCongress. He will visit the WhiteHouse, meet with U.S. bishops atthe Cathedral of St. Matthew theApostle and celebrate Mass fromthe east portico of the Shrine ofthe National Basilica of the Im-maculate Conception. During theMass, he will canonize JuníperoSerra, an 18th-century Franciscanfriar who founded missions in Cali-fornia.

Walk with Pope Francis Students at Our Lady ofMercy School take pledge.

The footprint banner was signed by all of the students.

A cutout of Pope Francis atOur Lady of Mercy School.

Eighth grade Mercy students Ellie Brewer, Maggie Bakerand Henry Sullivan

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Scotland A.M.E. Zion Church’s Anniversary Committeeincluded (front row, from left) Cheryl Harris, MaryCrawford, Arie Robinson, Janet Ross, (back row, fromleft) Carroll Smith, Chuck Williams, Granville Thomasand Barbara Smith. Not pictured: Earl Prather.

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advertisements/business ads —and members and former mem-bers can also send in photos, trib-utes, congratulatory notes andpatron contributions for publish-ing in the book. Send in your con-tributions to the Anniversary Bookto Janet Ross [email protected].

“This celebration will be like arevival,” said Steward Committeemember Cheryl Harris.

Ross said, “We have a wonder-ful reason to celebrate — 110years. We don’t know how manypeople to expect, but we know thereunion will be great because itwill give us an opportunity toreminisce with former residentsand old friends.

Chuck Williams said, “As onewho lived in the community, Iwould say that Scotland has hadplenty of challenges and ups anddowns — and it’s a joy to be ableto celebrate our past and the future.”

The current pastor of the Scotland AME ZionChurch, the Rev. Adrian V. Nelson II, said, “It’s amaz-ing to think of a church in existence for 110 years,especially with what the founders were experienc-ing in the community in 1905 and later.

We almost lost Scotland in the 1960s because

Montgomery County officials thought it should becondemned. Our history makes this anniversary evenmore important. Members of the church are plan-ning to continue our legacy of service to the commu-nity as we go forward — a legacy that was startedback when the church was founded.”

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By Susan Belford

The Almanac

Imagine seeing Hurricane Sandy hittingHavana, Cuba, a colorful local train inSantiago, Chile, the tango in BuenosAires, Argentina, a column of Spain’s

Alhambra, South Beach, Tangier Island, theC&O Canal all in a single day.

The opportunity is right around the cornerfrom Potomac. Visitors to the OASIS Art Gal-lery in Bethesda’s Montgomery Mall will travelaround the world and the area through Jack

Rosenberg’s photographyexhibit. The tour is throughthe eyes of Rosenberg, aphotographer who doesn’tjust focus on snapshots ofbuildings or scenery. Hecaptures the gritty faces ofpeople, the high waves andhorrific winds of a hurri-cane, and one-of-a-kindimages of the canal.

“I believe that art shouldtake you somewhere; take

you to an imaginary place or time that doesn’texist, but makes your imagination start rev-ving and searching for a time or place that onlyis in your mind as a viewer of the image,” hesaid.

Rosenberg, a retired orthodontist and an avidtraveler, has always loved photography. Be-cause of his dental background, he has an eyefor “details and small parts of the whole. Thisvisual attraction to the smaller parts of the

whole has carried over to many of my images.”Rosenberg has brought 50 photos to the gal-

lery – a variety of pieces that include doors,windows, landscapes, flowers, abstract imagesand faces from numerous foreign countries aswell as from the U.S. – and also from outsidehis home in Potomac. Many of his photos looklike paintings because of the textures he dis-plays through his camera lens. He has trans-formed his photo of a bicycle with flowers

taken in Spain into a painting by printing it oncanvas — a technique which expands the phototo brush-stroke quality — and makes it seemas if an artist painted it.

“I prefer to be non-specific in my choices ofphotographic themes and therefore my imagestend to be quite eclectic,” Rosenberg said. “Ilove to see saturated, bright colors and this isreflected in my images. I also try to see thecolors in my black and white (or monochrome)images. To me, the shadows and highlights ofa monochrome image can, with certain sub-jects, be much more powerful than a colorimage of the same subject.”

Even though Rosenberg has been displayinghis art only for a few years, he has already re-ceived prestigious awards. He was named firstplace winner in FOTOWEEKDC’S 2012 People’sChoice International Awards Competition. Hewon first place and honorable mention in the2014 Photographic Society of America – Mid-Atlantic International Cups Division and wasalso awarded finalist and honorable mentionin the 2013 Washington Post Travel Photo Con-test. He has also shown his work in many juriedart exhibits.

The OASIS Art Gallery is a new project ofthe Washington Metropolitan OASIS. Locatedinside Macy’s Home Store at Westfield Mont-gomery Mall, 7125 Democracy Blvd., Bethesda,the free gallery is open 30 hours a week – from10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.Rosenberg’s artwork will be on display untilSept. 30. His photographs are for sale with 30percent of the proceeds benefiting OASIS andits programs. To see more of Rosenberg’s art,go to his website atwww.my-2nd-life.com.

OASIS is a national education organizationdedicated to enriching the lives of adults age50 and older through lifelong learning, health,wellness promotion and volunteer opportuni-ties. To learn more about OASIS, call 301-469-6800, press 1 and x211, or visit online atwww.oasisnet.org/washington.

Around the Corner, Around the WorldPotomac’s Jack Rosenberg exhibits his images at OASIS Art Gallery.

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ONGOINGNando’s Spicy Saturday Nights.

6:30-8:30 p.m. on Saturdays throughSept. 26 at Fountain Square Plaza.Local bands perform. Free. Visitwww.downtownsilverspring.com.

Yoga on the Plaza. 7 p.m. onWednesdays through Sept. 30 atFountain Square Plaza. Take amixed-level vinyasa flow yoga classfrom Grace Yoga instructors. Free.Visit www.downtownsilverspring.com.

Seasonal Walk. Through Sept. 30, 7a.m.-7 p.m. at Safeway, DowntownSilver Spring, 909 Thayer Ave. Walkthe sidewalk trails throughresidential and retail areas of SilverSpring and into Takoma Park. Follow5 km or 10 km routes. Trails suitablefor wheelchairs and strollers. Free.See www.sugarloafers.org.

VisArts Faculty Show. Through Sept.27, During gallery hours at 155 GibbsSt., Rockville. A juried show ofcurrent VisArts faculty includingBarbara Brower, Web Bryant, GinaCopanzzi, Janet Greer, Ann Hobart,Yunjeong Hong, Elizabeth Michaels,Eric Westbrook, Jenna Wright. Free.Visit www.visartsatrockville.org.

“Blooming” by Wanjin Kim.Through Oct. 3, Tuesday-Saturday,12-6 p.m. at Waverly Street Gallery,4600 East-West Highway, Bethesda.Artist Wanjin Kim’s “Blooming”exhibit is a “conversation” betweenher small figurative sculptures andlarger hanging wire sculptures. Free.Visit www.waverlstreetgallery.com.

Dane Winkler: “Gusset.” ThroughOct. 4, Gallery hours at VisArts atRockville, 155 Gibbs St., Rockville.Sculptor Dane Winkler usesindustrial and natural materials,installation, kinetics, performance,sound and video to explore life andnostalgic experiences. Free. Visitwww.visartsatrockville.org.

Christian Benefiel: “Sea ofTranquility, Ocean of Doubt.”Through Oct. 4, Gallery hours atVisArts at Rockville, 155 Gibbs St.,Rockville. Christian Benefiel fills thegallery with a site-specific installationthat teeters between completedobject and in-progress construction.Free. Visitwww.visartsatrockville.org.

“HomeLands.” Through Oct. 18,during gallery hours at PhotoworksGallery, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. RobbHill’s new black and white photoexhibit focuses on the themes ofhome, land, and loss. Free. Visitwww.glenechophotoworks.org.

(come back TO) Rockville! ThroughOct. 18, gallery hours at VisArts atRockville, 155 Gibbs St., Rockville.Artists Naoko Wowsugi and GrahamCoreil-Allen are commissioned tocreate original projects investigatingand initiating social networks,invisible communities and hiddenpublic places. Free. Visitwww.visartsatrockville.org.

Cooking Demonstration andTasting. Wednesdays, Sept. 16-Nov.4, 6 p.m. at The Mansion atStrathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike,North Bethesda. Local chefs providedemonstrations and tastings.Registration required. Visitwww.strathmore.org.

Art Walk in the Park. First Fridaysthrough October. 6-8 p.m. Glen EchoPark. Enjoy pottery, calligraphy, glasswork, and much more. Visitwww.glenechopark.org for more.

THROUGH SEPT. 13Silver Spring Restaurant Week.

Fifteen participating restaurants areoffering patrons special prices andmenus. Diners may choose between:$12 two course lunch, $17 three-course lunch, $17 two-course dinner,$27 three-course dinner. Visitwww.silverspringrestaurantweek.com

THURSDAY/SEPT. 10Janelia Soul Performance. 8 p.m. at

Villain & Saint, 7141 Wisconsin Ave.,Bethesda. Afro-pop and Reggaesinger Janelia Soul will perform.Tickets are $10-12. Visitwww.villainandsaint.com.

FRIDAY/ SEPT. 11Reception for “Quilting for

Change.” 6-9 p.m. at Artists &Makers Studios, 11810 ParklawnDrive, Rockville. Celebrate launch ofinternational quilt exhibit. Free. Seewww.artistsandmakersstudio.com.

“The Musical of Musicals (TheMusical!)” 8-10 p.m. at Arts Barn,311 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg.The play is structured in five acts,each a short musical parodying andpaying homage to the style of acomposer or composer/lyricist team,all dealing with roughly the sameplot: “I can’t pay the rent!” Ticketsare $22, $12 for children 14 andunder. Visitwww.gaithersburgmd.gov.

The Nighthawks Concert. 8 p.m. atAMP by Strathmore, 11810 GrandPark Ave., North Bethesda. TheNighthawks combination of blues,rock and swing is performed throughcovers and original songs. Tickets are$20-30. Visitwww.ampbystrathmore.com.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY/SEPT. 11-13“The Gypsy Baron.” 8 p.m. on Friday

and Saturday, 2 p.m. on Sunday at F.Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 603Edmonston Drive, Rockville. TheVictorian Lyric Opera Companypresents a operetta follows a pair of

lovers surrounded by Gypsies andother lively characters. Tickets are$24 for adults, $20 for seniors, and$16 for students. Visit www.vloc.org.

SEPT. 11-28“Quilting for Change” Exhibit. 9

a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday at Artists& Makers Studios, 11810 ParklawnDrive, Rockville. “Quilting forChange” is a collaboration betweenThe Advocacy Project, Quilt forChange, and Solar Sister. Visitwww.artistsandmakersstudio.com,

SATURDAY/ SEPT. 12Potomac Library Book Sale. 10

a.m.-1 p.m. at 10101 GlenoldenDrive, Potomac. Sponsored by theFriends of the Library, PotomacChapter. Runs most months. Mosthardbacks are $1 and paperbacks are$.50. Visitwww.montgomerycountymd.gov.

Silver Spring Jazz Festival. 3-10p.m. at Veterans Plaza at theintersection of Ellsworth and Fenton.Al Chez and the Brother of Funk BigBand will headline this annual event.Marcus Johnson & The Union JamBand, Halley Shoenberg, DaniCortaza, and the Jazz Academy ofMusic will also perform. Free. Visitwww.silverspringdowntown.com.

Reception for “Quilting forChange.” 5-8 p.m. at Artists &Makers Studios, 11810 ParklawnDrive, Rockville. Celebrate the launchof an international quilt exhibit. Free.Visit www.artistsandmakersstudio.com.

“It’s a Grand Night for Singing” ACappella Showcase. 6-8 p.m. atCity Hall Concert Pavilion, 31 S.Summit Ave., Gaithersburg. Singingunaccompanied by instruments takesthe stage. Find the Arlingtones,Harbor City, Harmony Express,Singing Capitol Chorus and Sons ofthe Severn. Free. Visitwww.gaithersburgmd.gov for more.

Matt Schofield Concert. 8 p.m. atAMP by Strathmore, 11810 GrandPark Ave., North Bethesda. Guitaristfeatured in the top 10 British blues

players of all time performs. Ticketsare $20-30. Visitwww.ampbystrathmore.com.

SUNDAY/SEPT. 13Parks Half Marathon. 7-10 a.m. Run

from Rockville to Bethesda.Showcases Montgomery County’spark system. Sponsored byMontgomery County Road RunnersClub. Registration is $67 until Aug.and $73 Sept. 1-9. Visitwww.mcrrc.org.

The Carnival of Chocolates. 11a.m.-3 p.m. ay Rockville TownSquare. Unlike the more formalCarnival of Chocolates from previousyears, The Dwelling Place is bringingthis year’s event “to the streets” withfamily-friendly fun with tastings fromlocal chocolatiers, a kids fun run(100 yard dash), live music, games,and two children’s story times. Freeto attend, registration for the FunRun is $10, and tokens for tastingsare $1. Visitwww.dwellingplaceinc.org for more.

PawPaw Festival. 12-4 p.m. at RockCreek Regional Park, 5100Meadowside Lane, Rockville.Meadowside Nature Center willcelebrate the native fruit with music,storytelling, crafts, games, facepainters, raptor talks, expert adviceon pawpaw cultivation, and pawpawtasting station. Find both pawpawfruit and trees for purchase.Admission is $5. Visitwww.montgomeryparks.org.

TUESDAY/SEPT. 15Diana Ross Concert. 8 p.m. at The

Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane,North Bethesda. Watch R&B artistDiana Ross perform. Tickets are $69-249. Visit strathmore.org for tickets.

WEDNESDAY/SEPT. 16Symphony of the Goddesses

Concert. 8 p.m. at The Strathmore,5301 Tuckerman Lane, NorthBethesda. Watch the Symphony ofthe Goddesses perform over 28 yearsof music from The Legend of Zelda

live. Tickets $45-100. Visitwww.strathmore.org.

THURSDAY/SEPT. 17Trio Concert. 7:30 p.m. at The

Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane,North Bethesda. These Juilliard-trained, Marsalis-mentored, clarinet-and sax-playing brothers andguitarist Alex Wintz round out thetrio for an evening of show tunes andfavorites from the AmericanSongbook. Tickets $30. Visitwww.strathmore.org.

Chris Trapper Performance. 8 p.m.at Villain & Saint, 7141 WisconsinAve., Bethesda. Singer Chris Trapperis most known for his song “ThisTime,” which was the number oneselling song on the GrammyNominated soundtrack for “AugustRush.” Tickets are $17-20. Visitvillainandsaint.com.

SEPT. 17-OCT. 7Latin-American Film Festival.

Various times at AFI Silver Theatreand Cultural Center, 8633 ColesvilleRoad, Silver Spring. Watch filmsfrom Latin America, Spain, andPortugal. Tickets are $10-13. Visitwww.afi.com/silver/laff/.

SATURDAY/SEPT. 19Fall Concert. 11 a.m.-12 p.m. at the

Arts Barn, 311 Kent Square Road,Gaithersburg. Cathy Fink and MarcyMarxer perform instrumentsincluding guitar, banjo, and more.Tickets are $12. Visitwww.gaithersburgmd.gov.

Redwood Restaurant Crab Feast.1-5 p.m. at 7121 Bethesda Lane,Bethesda. Find live music from localbands, an outdoor grill servingAmerican classics, and local beer andcrabs. General admission tickets are$39, VIP tickets are $59 andchildren’s tickets are $15. Visitwww.redwoodbethesda.co.

“Between the Bullet and theHospital: Clara Barton and theCivil War.” 4 p.m. at Clara BartonNational Historic Site, 5801 OxfordRoad, Glen Echo. A talk by a parkranger will include photos from theCivil War era to explore the dangersClara Barton faced and to highlighthers accomplishments. Free. Call301-320-1407.

Park After Dark. 6 p.m. at HistoricGreat Falls Tavern, 11710 MacArthurBlvd. Find food, music, a bonfire andmore at this outdoor educationalevent. Proceeds will benefit C&OCanal National Historical Park and itsCanal Classroom program. Tickets goon sale July 15 for $175 per person.Visit www.canaltrust.org.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY/SEPT. 19-20National Philharmonic: West Side

Story & Gershwin. 8 p.m Saturdayand 3 p.m. Sunday at The MusicCenter at Strathmore, 5301Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda.Listen to Leonard Bernstein’sSymphonic Dances from “West SideStory,” followed by GeorgeGershwin’s “An American in Paris”and “Concerto in F.” Free for ages 7-17. Adults must purchase a NationalPhilharmonic subscription package toattend. Subscription prices vary. Visitwww.strathmore.org.

SUNDAY/SEPT. 20Montgomery County Out of the

Darkness Community Walk. 10a.m.-12 p.m. at Rockville TownCenter, 30 Maryland Ave., Rockville.This walk, in conjunction with 200communities across the country thisfall, benefits the AmericanFoundation for Suicide Prevention.Visit www.afsp.org for more.

Entertainment

The National Philharmonic kicks off its 2015-2016 season with an all-American program featuring Leonard Bernstein’sSymphonic Dances from “West Side Story,” and George Gershwin’s famous Concerto in F with local D.C. resident andpianist Thomas Pandolfi as the soloist. The performances will run Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 19-20 at The Music Centerat Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. Admission is free for ages 7-17. Adults must purchase a Na-tional Philharmonic subscription package to attend. Subscription prices vary. Visit www.strathmore.org.

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Home LifeStyle

By Marilyn Campbell

The Almanac

Four Potomac mansions will open their doorsto the public next month for the 59th PotomacCountry House Tour.

The tour is sponsored by St. Francis EpiscopalChurch, and proceeds go to local charities that ad-dress homelessness, hunger, elderly care and issuesaffecting women and children.

“In exchange for a pleasurable afternoon spenttouring the homes and having lunch or shopping theboutiques and silent auction, tour goers get the sat-isfaction of knowing that 100 percent of proceedsbenefit the homeless, hungry and disenfranchised,”said Susan Dolan, house selection chair, PotomacCountry House Tour 2015.

Among the homes is Villa dei Leoni, an estate remi-niscent of an Italian villa.

“I fell in love with Villa dei Leoni the moment Ifirst drove by it,” said Dolan. “Its low, elegant linesand park-like setting on top of a hill overlooking thebucolic end of River Road had me frankly infatuated,and convinced that it was perfectfor Potomac Country House Tour.”

The villa’s serene appearancewas a collaborative effort betweenowners Donald and JohannaHoffman and builder HowardKandel, owner of the Kandel Con-struction Group. Transforming thehome into its current Old World-style took two-and-a half years.

“We started demolition the dayour client closed on the house andthe design was constantly evolv-ing,” said Kandel. “The scope, levelof detailing and level of qualitykept increasing as the project con-tinued. The bar was constantly being raised.”

“Originally, we were going to just clean up thehouse … by updating the bathrooms, kitchen andfloors and painting,” he continued. “After the firstweek or two, the owners decided they wanted a moretraditional house, something more ‘Old World.’ Ulti-mately, we completely gutted the inside, outside andgrounds.”

For example, the home’s red brick exterior wasreplaced with stucco in hues of cream. A custom-made, carved marble fountain was added to thecourtyard.

Light streams into the foyer through large windows

crowned with marble arches. The flooring is madeof cross-hatched marble in black, brown and cream.A 1,200-pound Italian table inlaid with marble, sea-shell and white pearl is the centerpiece of the foyer.

In the dining room, a crackle-glass mirror hangsabove the fireplace and is flanked by Schonbek crys-tal sconces. The walls were painted to resemblemarble.

A large, quartzite island sits in the home’s kitchen,which is accented by a sliding wall of cabinets andwhite oak floors, made to resemble flooring in theWhite House. Two full walls of windows offer views

of the pool and garden.The home’s lower level pays

homage to the WashingtonRedskins, complete with trophycases that display a collection ofhelmets and game balls. The lastjersey worn by late free safetySean Taylor hangs on the wall likeartwork. A slate stone floor andwallpaper made to look like tuftedleather help create a pub-like at-mosphere.

Landscape architect H. PaulDavis designed the grounds be-hind the home, which include apatio, grilling kitchen, terraced

gardens, fish pond, pool and a pool house/ guesthouse.

Other homes on the tour include the Hye LandHouse, English Country Manor House and HolidayCarriage House, which is used as a guest house forthe owner’s children and grandchildren as well as alower level workshop for the owner’s Custom Wreathsof Potomac boutique.

“We are absolutely thrilled with the three grandhomes on this year’s tour,” said Barbara Heywood,president, Women of St. Francis. “The tour is fun,provokes ideas and is entirely for the charities HouseTour has supported for decades.”

Potomac Mansions on TourEvent will benefitlocal charities.

Villa dei Leoni, which is set on a 10-acreproperty, is one of the homes on the 59thPotomac Country House Tour.

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Saturday, Oct. 3, and Sunday, Oct. 4,at St. Francis Episcopal Church, 10033River Road, Potomac. House Tour runsfrom 1-4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

The boutiques and silent auction areopen to the public both days from 11a.m. to 5 p.m. at St. Francis.

Tickets are $30 in advance, online atwww.potomaccountryhousetour.org or$40 day of ticket at St. Francis and ateach home. Admission to boutiques andsilent auction is free.

Timeless DesignIdeasHopkins & Porter’s designerswill host a home tour at11628 Glen Roadon Saturday,Sept. 12, 11 a.m.-4p.m. H&Pbuilt this house 18 years ago,and its staff will show howcreative design, construc-tion, and materials can agewith style. Refreshments will be served, and there will be a raffle for two hours offree Handyman Service and a wine lover’s gift basket. RSVP [email protected] or call Lamar at 301-840-1212 for more information.

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Say What?Since I referenced, and initiated last week’s

column with, one of my favorite cancer stories(the thoracic surgeon quote), I thought it timelyto update you with my newest – and mostrecent (July 31st, in fact) cancer story (yetanother doctor’s quote, from my oncologist).

Typically, I see my oncologist every threemonths, a week or so after my every-three-months CT Scan, to discuss the results and toexamine me in person. As the years havepassed, these post-scan examinations – giventhat the scan indicates the patient’s condi-tion/status, have been less about touching andfeeling and more about asking and answering.As my oncologist has explained to me, there’sbeen an evolution of sorts in the medical pro-fession with respect to these post-scanappointments. If the scan shows no/minimalgrowth and/or movement, the doctor doesn’tfeel the need to examine me to learn that,since he knows that already from the previousweek’s scan. Generally speaking, a physicalexam will likely not contradict/contraindicatewhat has already been interpreted by the radi-ologist. As an example, my oncologist doesn’tneed to feel if my lymph nodes are swollen ifthe scan shows they’re not.

Up until July 31st, though, I’ve always hadmy usual face-to-face appointment/ examina-tion. But not this July 31st. That’s when I had –after having it suggested by my doctor and hisstaff – my first phone appointment in lieu of anin-person one. If I had preferred meeting thedoctor in his office, it certainly would havebeen allowed; but presumably, since my scanresults were good/not problematic, there wasno real need, so I was happy to save myself the45-minute drive and phone it in.

Sure enough, at 11 A.M., my oncologistcalled me. I put the phone on speaker so thatmy wife, Dina, could hear/participate and thenwe began. It was identical to our usual in-per-son appointment. He asked me how I was“feeling; any new symptoms, any old symp-toms (neuropathy, fatigue, headaches, eat-ing/taste issues) which had gotten worse;” thenthe usual follow-up question, which led to mynew favorite story: “Are you (meaning me) ableto do the things in life that you usually do?”“Yes,” I responded. Then, out of the blue, heasks: “Can you use chopsticks?” (To myself, Irepeat: can I use chopsticks!?) Being a wiseguy and sort of guessing his intent (wanting tojudge my manual dexterity), I answered hon-estly and succinctly: “No,” I said, and stayedsilent, waiting, baiting him almost. Thereseemed to be some hesitation on his end as ifhe was processing new information from me –or so I thought, so I felt compelled a few sec-onds later to add: “But I’ve never been able touse chopsticks” and laughed out loud.

Now if truth be told, my doctor is Chinese,but we have never, ever had any kind of con-versation about Chinese food or anythingremotely Chinese, yet he felt it appropriatesomehow to throw out this chopsticks refer-ence. I’ve been laughing about it for weeks.I’m already looking forward to our next phoneappointment. Although, given the fact that thenext appointment – given any foreseen/unforeseen circumstances – will be scheduledthe week after the first PET Scan I will havehad in six and a half years (typically when wediscuss the results of the previous week’s scan),I imagine we’ll meet in person. Still, if the PETindicates no change to my current condition,perhaps I won’t be examined in person afterall, or even phone it in again. Maybe we’llcompromise and meet for lunch – at a Chineserestaurant?


News

Churchill FootballLoses OpenerTo Clarksburg

The Churchill football team played its firstgame under head coach Albert Song on Fri-day, but the Bulldogs will have to wait atleast one more week before the new coachearns his first win. Churchill lost its seasonopener to Clarksburg 27-8 on Sept. 4. TheBulldogs totaled 245 of offense. AndrewZuckerman carried 23 times for 127 yardsand a touchdown. Nino Tranquill carried10 times for 80 yards. Tranquill completed1 of 3 passes for 26 yards. Brett Miller was4 of 5 for 9 yards. On defense, JimmyRubino led Churchill with nine tackles anda forced fumble. Dylan Whittaker and TylerMarders each had six.

Churchill will travel to face Einstein (0-1) at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 11.

Whitman FootballSuffers Lopsided LossTo Paint Branch

Facing a Paint Branch program thatreached the 4A North region final last sea-

son, the Whitman football team opened the2015 campaign with a 46-7 home loss onSept. 4.

The Vikings were limited to 162 yards ofoffense. Quarterback Michael Clayton com-pleted 6 of 15 passes for 58 yards and onetouchdown, and was intercepted once.

Gunnar Morton caught two passes for 33yards and a touchdown. He also carried 15times for 58 yards.

Whitman (0-1) will be back in action witha home game against private school Landon(1-0) at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 11.

Bullis Football LosesTo Mount SaintJoseph

The Bullis football team suffered a sea-son-opening 35-21 loss to Mount Saint Jo-seph on Sept. 5.

Bullis quarterback Dwayne Haskins, Jr.,who is committed to the University of Mary-land and is the No. 23 recruit in the nation,according to ESPN.com, completed 25 of44 passes for 351 yards and two touch-downs. Damani Neal had 12 catches for 117yards and a touchdown. Cameron Brownhad three receptions for 79 yards and ascore. Andres Lopez carried 11 times for 55

yards and a touchdown, and caught threepasses for 39 yards.

The Bulldogs will host Woodberry Forestat 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 18 in their homeopener.

Bullis has won three of the last four IACchampionships.

Wootton FootballBeats Kennedy

The Wootton football team defeatedKennedy 30-7 in its season opener on Sept.4.

The Patriots (1-0) will travel to faceSpringbrook (1-0) at 6:30 p.m. on Friday,Sept. 11.

Wootton FieldHockey Wins Opener

The Wootton field hockey team defeatedRockville 3-0 on Sept. 4.

The Patriots, who have advanced to atleast the region final in the last three sea-sons, faced Holy Cross on Tuesday, after TheAlmanac’s deadline. Wootton will travel toface Walter Johnson at 7:15 p.m. on Fri-day, Sept. 11.

Sports Briefs

Churchill’s Nino Tranquillrushed for 80 yards duringFriday’s loss to Clarksburg.

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Students Join ‘Walk with Pope Francis’The Rev. Christopher J. Seith,Principal Debbie Thomas, and theRev. William D. Byrne.

Students at Our Lady of Mercy School with their footprint banner — and the Pope Francis cutout.

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The Archdiocese of Washington initiatedthe Pledge in hope that it would take offnationwide, much as the ALS Association“Icebucket Challenge” did. Cardinal DonaldWuerf of Washington D.C. said, “The ‘Walkwith Francis’ Pledge offers people the op-portunity to demonstrate solidarity with theHoly Father and answer his call to bringChrist’s love, mercy and hope to others, es-pecially those on the margins of society. Thegoal is to allow everyone in this commu-nity to enter into a physical tangible way ofhelping others so that we can offer that asour gift to the Pope. Pledges can vary fromperson to person — it’s simple, flexible and

measurable. They can give money to char-ity, pray more, perform acts of service orpromote Church teachings.”

Our Lady of Mercy School students willbe participating each month in acts of ser-vice. The school will sponsor projects andeach class will also brainstorm ideas forservice — and many individual students andfamilies will also create their own mean-ingful volunteer opportunities.

The school has always been service ori-ented; students have been volunteering forservice for many years. According to VicePrincipal/8th grade teacher Frank English,“Last year, students assembled ‘breakfast-to-go’ bags for Cup of Joe, a Catholic Chari-ties service commitment in which the home-

less are given a breakfast bag to take themwhen they must leave the shelter each day.”They also assembled Thanksgiving andChristmas baskets, helped out in a women’sshelter and played basketball with SpecialOlympians.

Eighth grade students Ellie Brewer,Maggie Baker and Henry Sullivan eachspent part of their summer vacation serv-ing as volunteers. Ellie attended a campwhere the emphasis was on volunteerism,Maggie helped out at the Byron House andHenry served as a mentor for younger chil-dren through his Leadership Training Pro-gram.

When asked what they like about PopeFrancis, Ellie replied, “His mission as a

leader is to make changes and a differencein our world — and he is doing exactly that.Maggie said that “All people know abouthim and what a wonderful Pope he is,” andHenry said, “He is such a positive role modelfor the Catholic Church.”

Students will also create a video of theirservice projects during the year as a remem-brance of this special year. The banner willhang on the wall all year to remind studentsto “Walk with Francis.” As Thomas said,“The walk with Francis and the emphasison service projects will set the tone for theyear. We are excited that students will learnthe values that come from giving of them-selves — and that their pledge to do ser-vice will continue throughout their lives.”

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