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Kentlands is a neo-traditional, or new urbanist, community. The community design is based on the concept that the most pleasant living environments were nineteenth century villages in which homes were grouped around a town center with shops, community buildings, and schools. New urbanism has developed architectural communities going back to this design.

Lakelands is a similar, and neighboring, community built on property which was also once owned by Otis Beal Kent. Lakelands has its own distinct character. Both communities are within walking distance of restaurants, grocery stores, and shops.

Kentlands and Lakelands were built on the estate of Otis Beall Kent. His mansion is now the cultural arts center for Gaithersburg, Maryland. The barn, which is now the Arts Barn, houses a rich center for community theater and artists' workspace as well as offices and a pleasant shop selling the works of local artists. The former barn loft is now a 99-seat theater for the performing arts. Kentlands is thought to be the largest and most successful neo-traditional project in North America.

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● Tiffany Perry's photographic essay―Scenes from Sugarloaf

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● Louis Solomon and Dick Van Orden—Alzheimer's...

● Shari Kersch—"Artistic" Tendency

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● School’s Out for Arts Presents “Amazing Feats of Comedy” and “Billy B. In Concert”

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readers and contributors from Lakelands and added both the Market Square area as well as Lakelands to our coverage areas. As we have now added Gaithersburg city news, we have expanded. Kentlands Dot Us® focuses primarily on Kentlands, while KentLakes™ adds Lakelands, and Maryland 20878™ is the over-all publication with city news and information for the area covered by the 20877 and 20878 zip codes. We thank our readers and advertisers for their interest which has led to our expansion.

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● City Hall Gallery Presents “Encaustic Artwork” by Jackie Hoysted

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● Arts Barn Hosts Inspiring Gospel Night & "The Dining Room"

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Kentlands is one of the first, and probably the best known, of the archetypal towns and villages of country and city which are actually built by architects who design, not just buildings, but entire communities and the towns in which they exist. Lakelands is a similar, adjacent, community with a character of its own.

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'Snow Problem

There has, of late, been a renewed interest in the neighborhood watch, primarily to complain about the snow problem in February. Most complain about the lack of clear sidewalks, some complained about the time during which the sidewalks were cleared—it woke their children. This is a bit like being in a life boat after your ship has sunk and complaining that there is no running water.

The sidewalks in front of community property were cleared by small bulldozers that ran along the sidewalk. One chopped the ice by smashing down the scoop while the other moved behind it and picked up the smashed ice. One crew descended on the task at 11:00 p.m. Sunday night. That strikes us as a pretty heroic attempt at snow and ice removal. It looked like an alien spaceship with a satellite crew landing.

There is no question that this was an extremely unusual snow and ice storm. We don’t know anyone who has ever seen anything quite like it. Unless people were able to get out immediately after it fell, it was nearly impossible to clear. Those with pick axes spent hours trying and in some cases only succeeded in getting ice chips flying in their faces.

To some extent, people have to take responsibility for walking carefully during times like those and teaching their children to walk carefully. Of course, while many people worked hard to attempt to clear their walks with varying degrees of success, others didn’t even try. That is annoying.

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HOO-RAY For Hollywood!

By Graceann Maciolek

Every couple of years, I treat myself to a trip to Hollywood to visit friends and take part in a film event called Cinecon. The films are great, but that’s only a small part of the enjoyment for me. I was so excited to

leave for Hollywood that I was awake at 2:30 a.m. I sometimes stay up until that hour, but I very rarely wake up then. I ended up watching some bad TV and trying not to think about how long it was until I would get to leave for the airport. I felt like a five-year old waiting for Santa to finally show up on Christmas morning. The shuttle arrived at 7am and hustled me off to the airport, where I had a very smooth sail through security, though the guard found my inhaler and CD collection of great interest.

This was the smoothest flight I’ve ever experienced. Not even a touch of turbulence, and beautiful clear skies that actually allowed me to see the points of interest that the pilot was so conscientiously pointing out. The Grand Canyon and Lake Mead were beautiful, and I could even see Las Vegas glittering off in the distance. I had pleasant, interesting company for the duration of my flight, and I barely looked at

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Tossing the Rulebook

By Charles Sullivan, ABR, CRS, GRI, MBA

Brisk March winds portend the arrival of milder April weather and the locally rediscovered national pastime, baseball. In one of my favorite baseball movies, Bang the Drum Slowly, a gag featuring the game of TEGWAR is presented as a diversion pranksters use to fleece unwitting fans who want to hang out with big-league ballplayers in hotel lobbies. TEGWAR stands for “The Exciting Game Without Any Rules.”

Some signs are starting to appear in Kentlands that TEGWAR may be played on your corner next. Kentlands owes its very existence, and its charm, to the happy marriage of two phenomena: the vision of two Florida-based designers to create a twenty-first century Williamsburg and the City of Gaithersburg’s willingness to rewrite the rulebook (the Alfandres and Chevy Chase Bank may be thought of as the preacher – they provided the altar but not the rings).

Kentlands, Gaithersburg’s version of Williamsburg, works well on many levels. Yes, there have been stumbles along the way, most prominently on the northern end of the community (e.g., Upton’s), but for the most part people love the residential portion of the plan, especially the townhomes and detached homes. We see proof of their affection for Kentlands by their willingness to pay top dollar per square foot, their acceptance of zero lot lines and tiny yards and a school with portables, and their acquiescence to rigorously enforced standards for exterior finishes. Kentlands is still “the” model for new urbanism (as a Google search will confirm).

When Kentlands was on the drawing board in the early 1980’s, the City of Gaithersburg agreed to trash the existing zoning code and install in its place a much more flexible set of rules under the rubric of “mixed use zoning” that essentially allowed the City Architect and Planning Board considerable

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my book because I was so interested in what my neighbor was saying.

When You Go to Hollywood, Movie Stars Meet You at the Airport

As I was passing through the doors that lead to the luggage carousel, I was suddenly aware of numerous flashbulbs popping around me. I assumed it was the German couple I’d seen earlier, who had been photographing the “Welcome to Los Angeles” sign, but as it turns out, Tony Shalhoub was standing at the door, patiently waiting for his daughter (who, apparently,was on my flight). Emmy winner, outstanding actor – yes, all that is true – but today he’s just a Daddy who is looking forward to seeing his little girl again. They were joined at the carousel by Mr. Shalhoub’s wife, Brooke Adams, and their younger daughter, and we all waited together for what seemed an interminable length of time for our luggage to make its appearance. Many people snapped photos and bothered him for autographs, but I satisfied myself with making eye contact, smiling, and congratulating him on his recent Emmy win for his work on Monk. I was... click to continue

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leeway in approving property uses, features, and designs that would not be permitted anywhere else within city limits. Thus evolved live-work units on Main Street, camouflaged piggyback condos, townhome decks overlooking movie theatres, front-yard ice rinks, and more.

Alas, in some respects Kentlands has proven to be too popular for its own good. Since there is virtually no undeveloped land of any consequence, various schemes have been hatched to create something out of nothing. Some of these designs work quite well aesthetically and don’t rile the neighbors. For example, a few townhome owners in Midtown have petitioned, and received approval, to build a bedroom atop a detached garage and link the main home with the ancillary bedroom via a skywalk spanning the backyard. The result is startling (if not Williamsburg), yet invisible from the street. Only a few adjoining neighbors are aware of the new construction.

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Growing Up In Gaithersburg

The Final Snow and The Follies

By Marien Helz

It couldn’t have been the case—not always—but it seemed that the last snow of the season was always at the end of the third week of March, around the

20th or 22nd, as though Winter were waving a final goodbye before the cherry trees would bloom and then drop their snowy petals over the Washington area in April. The last snow seemed gentle and soft. It never amounted to much, but it was lovely, and we had fun putting on boots and walking through it one more time. It tended to be slippery enough that people avoided driving—which made walking seem that much more special and silent. At night, the street lights and lamps in windows glowed as feathery flakes floated slowly down.

During one such snow, my brother, sister, and I were out walking and went past the theater which was on a little side road beside the bridge. I had seen my first movie—Bambi—there when I was three. Since the town was small when I was growing up in Gaithersburg, there had been only one theater and it had been closed for several years. A woman had bought and restored it, and was going to reopen it so that we would once again have a theater in town. The grand opening was the night we found ourselves walking past it in the snow. The proprietor was standing in the lobby, dressed to receive people with a huge bouquet of flowers beside her. Because of

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Scenes from Sugarloaf—Photographic Essay

By Tiffany Perry

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the snow, there were no people to receive—just three children walking by. Young though I was, I understood the heartbreak that her vacant stare into the snowy night conveyed, and I glanced quickly away to avoid witnessing that much pain.

The third weekend of March was also the time of The Follies, which was the name of the school play that Gaithersburg High School put on each year. One of the first times my siblings and I saw The Follies was when we were old enough to walk over by ourselves to the gym on Summit Avenue where it was performed. We were in the late elementary school years, and thought that the Ed Sullivan imitation was perfect as the master of ceremonies promised “A very good sheeeeeeew tonight…”. I have seen excellent productions of Broadway musicals put on by high schools, but our school always put on The Follies, written by the students.

Although there is a lot to be said for high schools that do outstanding productions of well known plays, having ours written by students lent a dimension to it that could not have been there otherwise. Songs were taken from musicals, but they were worked into a plot and a humor that applied specifically to our school and our town. When we were in senior high school, and it was our turn to take part in the show, both my brother and I were on the committee that wrote it. There was an energy generated in exploring wit in the writing, in fine tuning the work together in rehearsals. In his senior year, my brother played a professor—prophetic, since ten years later he became a professor and has been one ever since.

Much attention has been given to the importance of athletics in school, but the significance of the school play may have become somewhat overlooked in the years since I was in high school. I think that we’ll always remember the long chilly walk into the fairgrounds on fall nights where we watched football games—

One two three four five six seven All of Gaithersburg goes to heaven When they get there they will say Rockville went the other way.

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"Artistic" Tendency

by Shari Kersch

I have never been much for art. As a teenager, my artistic talent was limited to painting the wall of our garage with the popular 1970's "Smiley Face." It didn't take much expertise to paint a huge yellow circle with black oval eyes

and a grin. My classes in high school were more a lesson in futility than a lesson in art. I resented being forced to do something for which I had no talent. I would have preferred to give a lecture to thousands of people rather than create a horrible concoction labeled, "ash tray."

Thankfully, college brought an end to art classes. Earning a degree in nursing was about as far as I could get from the art realm. I studied the intricacy of the human body and could trace the flow of blood leaving and returning to the heart, but I didn’t have to trace art history. I could label every bone of the body but I didn't have to draw a picture. I memorized hundreds of diseases and their effects but I didn't have to remember what artist painted Madonna with the Long Neck. I could dissect a human body, but I didn’t have to analyze the sculpture of Saint Teresa of Avila in Ecstasy. Studying the brain of a cadaver was far more interesting to me than interpreting a painting or sculpture. I was in my element, and for a while I forgot about the world of art.

In my late thirties, I was catapulted into the world of art once again. Jason came along and stole my heart. Art modalities were his passion. He loved working with colors and shapes to form a creative piece that even I could appreciate. With a pen and paper, he fascinated himself, and me, for hours. Jason was ambidextrous—he could craft drawings equally well with either hand. His right and left brain competed for the glory. I was captivated by his unusual abilities.

When it comes to the stories of famous artists and their eccentric behaviors, Jason was no exception. He walked

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Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders (ADRD)

by Louis P. Solomon and Dick Van Orden

This is a difficult subject — difficult to understand because of its complexities and difficult to talk about because many of us face the consequences of Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders (ADRD) as we grow older, and we don’t like to think about it now. Nevertheless, we need to think about it now. “Forewarned is forearmed!” If we take preventive actions now we may be able to prevent its onset, or at least to delay its damaging effects. And we should certainly pass this information along to our children, who are entering the dangerous period of onset of ADRD.

Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is the leading cause of memory loss and dementia, with related disorders that include, but are not limited to: Parkinson’s Disease, vascular dementia, Lewey Body disease, and Frontal Lobe dementia. Since AD is by far the biggest cause of memory loss and accounts for about 60% of dementia cases, we will only address AD at this time.

LET’S LOOK AT SOME OF THE FACTS.

1. AD is a disease of aging and affects mostly those over the age of 65.

2. As life expectancy in the U.S. has increased to 77.9 years, the incidence of AD has increased in the same proportions and at the same rates.

3. Age is the greatest risk factor for AD. One in ten individuals over 65 and nearly five in ten over 85 have Alzheimer’s. (Source: Alzheimer’s Association).

4. Approximately 4.5 million Americans now have AD. (Source: AD Association).

5. AD is a progressive disease, Its first clinical stage is

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precariously on high, narrow passages, never fearing the danger. He ran with wild abandon as a free spirit whenever he had the chance. Most of the time, he was silent, yet I sensed that a genius was locked in his body. I knew that he was always thinking, that his mind was perpetually in motion. I also knew, from my medical training, that Jason suffered from a disorder called autism. I was often embarrassed in public when he made odd gestures with his hands, often accompanied by grunting noises and other eccentric social behaviors. I was embarrassed, yet captivated at the same time. He possessed attributes that I didn’t have. With him I felt like a complete person.

Jason has a fraternal twin, Jordan. Jordan is also bright but, without autism, he fits better into the social mainstream than his brother. As twins, developing simultaneously in the womb, closeness was inherent, even if their personalities were opposite.

Jason and Jordan were six pounds each at birth. Their development in the beginning months was textbook perfect. Jason began saying, "bye bye" and waving before his brother. By age eighteen months, however, his acquired skills faded and then disappeared. While Jordan was developing social and vocabulary skills, Jason was locked in a ... click to continue

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identified as Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), and the subtype of MCI associated with AD is called amnesiac MCI, which affects an individual’s memory.

6. Approximately 80% of people with amnesiac MCI develop Alzheimer’s Disease within six years.

7. In those patients (the 80%), the MCI stage lasts approximately seven years. It then progresses to mild AD (two years), moderate AD (two years), and severe AD (3 years). (Note that the duration of each stage is only approximate, since their boundaries are somewhat indistinct and each individual may have different reactions to treatment.)

8. Some 95% of the diagnoses of AD do not occur until it has moved into the moderate stage, many years after the first symptoms. This is probably because physicians lack information on modern techniques for detecting MCI and do not conduct routine tests.

9. AD is the fourth leading cause of death among adults in the U.S., and is the third most expensive disease in this nation, after heart disease and cancer. (AD Association)

10. While there is today no ...click to continue

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School Supply Donations Sought

The City of Gaithersburg Education Committee, in conjunction with the Division of Human Services, is kicking off a semester-long school supply collection drive. As part of the GREAT program (Gaithersburg Recognizing Educational Achievement Today), the committee collects school supplies for distribution to Gaithersburg area schools between January and June. After surveying educators several years ago regarding tangible needs, it was found that supplies for teachers and students are much needed during the mid- and latter parts of the school year.

Items specifically needed include: Stickers, scissors, glue sticks, folders, 3-ring binders, 3-ring cloth zipper binders, pencil pouches for binders, crayons, paper, small pencil sharpeners, and colored pencils.

Donations may be brought to the Human Services office in the Wells/Robertson House at 1 Wells Avenue (next to City Hall) between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Please call Human Services program manager Maureen Herndon at 301-258-6395 x2 or visit the City’s website at www.gaithersburgmd.gov for more information.

School’s Out for Arts Presents “Billy B. In Concert”

The City of Gaithersburg continues its “Schools Out for Arts” program, an opportunity for learning when Montgomery County Public Schools are closed, with zany musician Billy B. The show will take place at 1:30 p.m. on March 27, 2007 at the Gaithersburg Arts Barn, 311 Kent Square Road in Gaithersburg. Tickets are $5 for residents and $6 for non-residents.

Billy B. In Concert features family friendly entertainment, exhibiting a performance filled with upbeat tunes and crazy dance movies. Through strong pep and energy, Billy guarantees to please crowds both young and old with a unique arrangement of his flamboyant best.

Tickets may be purchased online at www.gaithersburgmd.gov using RecXpress or by calling 301-258-6394.

City scholarships

High school seniors who are residents of the City of Gaithersburg are encouraged to apply for a W. Edward Bohrer, Jr. Memorial CHARACTER COUNTS! Scholarship. Since the program’s inception in 1999, forty high school seniors have received more than $78,000 to help with their college tuition.

“I’m proud to say that CHARACTER COUNTS! has become an integral part of our community,” said Gaithersburg Mayor Sidney Katz. “I think it’s important that as a City we continue to support, encourage and reward ethical behavior through programs like this scholarship fund.”

Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the selection committee, and are based on the embodiment of the Six Pillars of CHARACTER COUNTS!, personal merit, financial need, and the student’s commitment to further education. Previous scholarships have ranged from $1,500 to $3,000. Applications are available through school guidance counselors, principals, senior class sponsors, and on the CHARACTER COUNTS! page of City’s website at www.gaithersburgmd.gov. The deadline for applications is 3 p.m. on Friday, March 23, 2007.

This program is funded in part by the W. Edward Bohrer Memorial Fund, DRS Signal Solutions, Lockheed Martin, and Rodgers Consulting, Inc. For more information please contact the Gaithersburg Human Services Division at 301-258-6395 ext. 3.

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Nominations for Environmental Awards

As part of its annual celebration of Green Week, this year scheduled for April 16 through 21, the City of Gaithersburg will present awards to citizens, businesses and organizations that demonstrate outstanding efforts to improve Gaithersburg’s environment.

Nominations are currently being sought for the Sixth Annual Gaithersburg Environmental Awards. The scope includes protection, conservation, pollution prevention, enhancements, and education, some examples of which are tree planting and management, stream monitoring and restoration, environmental education, energy and water conservation, and much more.

The awards are open to any citizen, business or organization based within Gaithersburg’s City limits, or schools with at least 10 percent of their students being City residents. The City’s Environmental Affairs Committee will evaluate the entries based on program effectiveness, innovation and endurance.

The deadline for application is Monday, April 2, 2007. The awards will be presented by the Mayor and City Council at a special ceremony on Monday, April 16, 2007. Application forms are available online at www.

gaithersburgmd.gov/environment. For more information contact the Environmental Affairs Division at 301-258-6310.

Works by Montgomery College Faculty

The City of Gaithersburg proudly presents the collective works of painting and sculpture by faculty members of Montgomery College. The works will be displayed at the Gaithersburg Arts Barn, 311 Kent Square Road in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The exhibition runs from January 19 through March 18, 2007, with an artists’ reception on Thursday, February 1 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

The Rockville faculty of Montgomery College has exhibited both nationally and internationally. Among the members on display are Komelia Okim, who is internationally renowned for her expertise in jewelry and metal smithing. Ms. Okim recently returned from China where she was an honored guest speaker at The International Folk Art and Crafts Forum. David Krueger, another honored guest, was represented in the permanent collection of the Palmer Museum of Art in Pennsylvania. Also included are Sumita Kim, who has recently created six paintings for the Radiology Department of the Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, D.C., and Michael Farrell, whose work was recently accepted by the DC Commission of the Arts and Humanities for inclusion in the City Hall permanent art collection.

Montgomery College, known for its diversity and inclusiveness, displays its philosophy through a diverse range of both mediums and styles. Included within this exhibition are painting, pastel, printmaking, metal smithing, mixed media, and sculpture, along with realism and abstraction.

For viewing hours, please contact Gallery Director Andi Rosati at 301-258-6394 or visit the City online at www.gaithersburgmd.gov/artsbarn.

St. Patrick's Day

What: 7th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade

When: March 17, 2007 10 a.m. to Noon

Where: Washingtonian Center (I-370 at Washingtonian Blvd.) Gaithersburg, MD

Sponsors: City of Gaithersburg, The Harp & Shamrock Society, Montgomery County Recreation Department, Peterson Corporation.

Contact: City of Gaithersburg at 301-258-6350, www.gaithersburgmd.gov or the Harp & Shamrock Society at 301-208-8833, www.hssg.org

Caregiver Support Group Held Twice a Month at Senior Center

A caregiver support group is now being held on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 2 p.m. at the Gaithersburg UpCounty Senior Center, 80A Bureau Drive in Gaithersburg. Facilitated by Social Worker Maggie Wesley, the meetings provide support and encouragement to people of all ages who are caring for spouses, parents, siblings, or friends who are ill.

There is no charge to participate, and membership in the Gaithersburg Up-County Senior Center is not required. For more information please contact Ms. Wesley at the Senior Center, 301-258-6380, or visit the City’s website at www.gaithersburgmd.gov.



Spring Activities

The City of Gaithersburg Community Museum announces an informative series of exhibits, lectures and tours covering a wide variety of local

historical topics ranging from railway post offices to the National Latitude Observatory.

Lectures:

● “The Historic District and How to Get What’s Coming to You….” presented by Judith Christensen, historian with the Gaithersburg Historical Association. This workshop for property owners in a historic district or site covers eligibility criteria, the process of filing, how to write an application, and how to apply for tax credits.

❍ Tuesday, March 27, 2007, 7:30 p.m.❍ City Hall Council Chambers, 31 South Summit Avenue

● “What it Was Like to be on the Home Front During World War II,” presented by author Eleanor Cunningham. Author and historical essayist Eleanor Cunningham describes growing up in Rockville during WWII. She will talk about deprivations suffered because of the war effort, of friends sent overseas, and about the joy of the war’s end.

❍ Friday, April 13, 2007, 11 a.m.❍ City Hall Council Chambers, 31 South Summit Avenue

● “How Railway Post Offices (RPOs) Served Gaithersburg,” presented by railway historian Frank Scheer. Mr. Scheer will describe the transportation and sorting of U.S. mail aboard trains. These RPOs served Gaithersburg when the B&O Station D.C. was the gateway to the country. The hour-long presentation features two films.

❍ Saturday, May 5, 2007, 2 p.m.❍ City Hall Gallery, 2nd Floor, 31 South Summit Avenue

The admission fee for all lectures is $5.

Montgomery Heritage Days – June 23 and 24, 2007

The Community Museum is delighted to once again participate in Montgomery Heritage Days with the following free activities:

● Saturday, June 23, 1 to 3 p.m. – Author and quilt maker Lauren Kingsland will be at the Community Museum to sign her new book, “The Extraordinary T-shirt Quilt – A Scrapbook You Can Sleep Under.”

● Sunday, June 24, 2 to 4 p.m. – Scientist, author and local historian Marshall Grotenhuis will be at the Community Museum to talk about his new book, “Asbury Methodist Village Revisited,” a history of Asbury Methodist Village and the United Methodist Church’s response to aging.

● Sunday, June 24, Noon to 4 p.m. – Gaithersburg Latitude Observatory Tour, 100 DeSellum Ave., Gaithersburg. Though no longer in operation, the Gaithersburg Latitude Observatory was one of six observatories around the globe that measured the wobble of the earth on its polar axis. It is the only National Historic Landmark in Gaithersburg.

Extended Museum Hours: Saturday, June 23, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, June 24, Noon to 4 p.m.

Upcoming Exhibits

Look for the following exhibits to debut at the Community Museum soon:

● February – June: “Summit Hall – The Early Roots of Gaithersburg”● June – October: “Oh The Stories We Tell,” Friendship Quilts designed by Montgomery County residents.

The Gaithersburg Community Museum is located at 9 South Summit Avenue. For more information and tickets to the lecture series please call

301-258-6160 or visit online at www.gaithersburgmd.gov/museum.


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Gaithersburg 4th Graders Encouraged to Enter “If I Were

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Fourth graders in the City of Gaithersburg are encouraged to share what they would do if they were Mayor in a statewide essay contest sponsored by the Maryland Municipal League and the Maryland Mayors’ Association. The theme for this year’s contest, to be explored in 275 words or less, is: If you were Mayor, what would you do to educate the youth in your community about municipal government? How would you get young people involved in the services you are providing to residents? One winning essay will be selected from each of the Maryland Municipal League’s 11 regional districts. Each winner will receive a $250 savings bond and a plaque. MML will also select two winners at random from each district to receive $25 Barnes and Noble gift cards. The City of Gaithersburg is taking the program one step further by selecting a winner specifically from our own community. Essays submitted to the statewide contest from students who are residents of Gaithersburg will be reviewed by members of the City’s Education Committee. One winner will be selected to shadow Mayor Sidney Katz, and the winning Gaithersburg essay will also be published on the City’s website and in its quarterly newsletter, the Communiqué. “I think this is a great opportunity to help young people understand what their local government does,” said Mayor Sidney Katz. “And it wouldn’t surprise me in the least if our students come up with some great ideas that we might even implement in Gaithersburg!” Deadline for entries is April 1. For more information visit the Human Services page on the City’s website at www.gaithersburgmd.gov , or call 301-258-6395.

City Sponsors Trip to See Phantom of the Opera at Kennedy Center

Make plans now to see the ever-popular “Phantom of the Opera” starring Howard McGillin at the Kennedy Center Opera house on Sunday, June 24, 2007. The City of Gaithersburg has a limited number of orchestra seat tickets for the 7:30 p.m. performance, so early reservation is recommended.

This seven-time Tony Award-winning musical features lavish sets and costumes, and some of the most incredible special effects ever created for the stage. For nearly two decades, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s production has been weaving its spell of magic over theater-goers around the world.

The bus departs at 5 p.m. from the Activity Center at Bohrer Park, 506 South Frederick Avenue, and will return to Gaithersburg at approximately 11 p.m. There will be time to eat dinner at the Kennedy Center should you choose. Cost is $84 for City residents and $90 for nonresidents, and includes the theatre ticket and transportation.

For more information and to register please call 301-258-6350 or use RecXpress online at www.gaithersburgmd.gov.

City Sponsors Bus Trip to American Girl Place New York

The City of Gaithersburg invites you to spend a day you’ll never forget at American Girl Place New York. Situated in the heart of the Big Apple’s most prestigious shopping, cultural, and business neighborhood, American Girl Place New York is more than a store, it’s a place for magical experiences and memories.

A deluxe motor coach will depart from the Activity Center at Bohrer Park, 506 S. Frederick Avenue, at 6:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 24. It is scheduled to arrive at American Girl Place New York at approximately 11:30 a.m.

The day includes lunch at the American Girl Café at 12:30 p.m., followed by admission to the American Girls Revue Show at 2 p.m. Participants are then on their own to shop and enjoy New York until the bus departs for Gaithersburg at 5 p.m. Return to the Activity Center is anticipated by 10 p.m.

The fee of $105 for City residents and $135 for nonresidents includes deluxe motor coach transportation, lunch, and the Revue Show.

For more information and to register please call 301-258-6350 or use RecXpress online at www.gaithersburgmd.gov.

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Arts Barn Hosts Watercolor Journeys & Laurie Messite Exhibit

The City of Gaithersburg proudly presents the artists of Watercolor Journeys and Gaithersburg resident artist Laurie Messite, on display at the Gaithersburg Arts Barn, 311 Kent Square Road. The exhibit runs from March 22 through May 20, with an artist’s reception on April 25 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Watercolor Journeys is comprised of award winning artists Debra Halprin, Christine Heyse, Margy Stancill, Karen Norman and Julie Smith, all of whom have works in private collections and galleries throughout the Mid-Atlantic States. Based on their mutual respect for one another’s artistic ability and their personal admiration for each other, the collection consists of paintings depicting places, people and scenes that are meaningful to the artists and pleasing to the viewers as well.

Indoor Flea Markets Announced for Winter & Spring

The City of Gaithersburg announces a series of Indoor Flea Markets at the Montgomery County Agricultural Center, 16 Chestnut Street, from January through April. The Markets, held on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., are scheduled for March 17, and April 21, 2007. Admission to the Flea Markets is free.

Vendors are sought to sell gently used and new items. Registration cost for residents selling used items is $15 per space. The cost for nonresidents is $20. Residents selling new items may register at a cost of $20 per space. The cost for nonresidents is $25.

Application forms are available online at www.gaithersburgmd.gov through the Department of Parks, Recreation and Culture. For more information please contact Sarah Messier 301-258-6350.

Comedy and Mystery

The Comedy and Mystery Society, combining astounding magic and sleight of hand with interactive theater and hilarious fun, announces its Winter/Spring 2007 season at the Arts Barn.

Award-winning magicians Bob Sheets, Alain Nu, and Mark Phillips invite you to join them as members of the exotic, strange and amusingly interactive Comedy and Mystery Society. As audience members enter the theatre, they’ll step into the secret and very kooky world of the CMS, a collection of zany characters not quite clever enough to take themselves lightly. This season’s periodic “Society Meetings,” - each with a different agenda, frequently with guest artists - will be held at 8 p.m. on April 13, and May 25 (Friday evenings) and March 21, and May 9 (Wednesday evenings).

The Arts Barn is located at 311 Kent Square Road in Gaithersburg. Tickets are $15 for residents and $18 for nonresidents for Wednesday performances, and $18 for residents and $21 for nonresidents for Friday performances. The family-friendly shows are perfect for ages ten and up. For information and tickets please call 301-258-6394. Tickets can also be purchased online at www.gaithersburgmd.gov/RecXpress.



Laurie Messite has studied sculpture at the Fine Arts Institutes in Chicago and New York. Her one-of-a-kind works consisting of recycled architectural and functional objects with contemporary materials challenge their standard customary limits. These “tables-as-art” sculptures are alive with color, warmth and whimsy, creating a gentle and thought-provoking collection so unique it must be experienced to be fully appreciated. Originally from a Mid-western family of artists and musicians, Ms. Messite was inspired early on by her father’s ability to create functional objects from everyday materials.

For viewing hours and more information, please call Andi Rosati, Arts Barn Director, at 301-258-6394 or visit the City’s website at www.gaithersburgmd.gov/artsbarn.

City Hall Gallery Presents “Encaustic Artwork” by Jackie Hoysted

The City of Gaithersburg proudly presents local artist Jackie Hoysted’s exhibit of encaustic artwork from February 6 through March 28, 2007. The collection will be presented at the City Hall Gallery, located at 31 South Summit Avenue in Gaithersburg.

The original collection, inspired by the need to create order in a confusing world, consists of works revolving around issues of identity as a female immigrant married to another immigrant of another race and ethnicity. The works themselves are created from various mediums, alternating between the traditional medium of oil and the ancient medium of encaustic wax, combined with digital imagery. In her first solo exhibition, Hoysted presents a variety of pieces that reflect

Young Artist Award

The City of Gaithersburg and the Kentlands Community Foundation proudly announce the 2007 winners of the Young Artist Award, a juried event providing talented musicians ages 12 to 18 with an enriching artistic and resume-building experience. From a large group of talented applicants, the recipients of top honors were chosen through judged competition. All winners will be presented in the Fourth Annual Young Artist Award Concert, Saturday, March 10, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. at the Arts Barn, 311 Kent Square Road.

Arts Barn Hosts Inspiring Gospel Night

The City of Gaithersburg presents Gospel Night on Saturday, April 14, 2007, at 7 p.m. at the Arts Barn, 311 Kent Square Road. This year’s event features the First Baptist Church of Gaithersburg Sanctuary Choir. With a 40 year history, this 40-member choir will offer an evening of exhilarating, energetic and



her world, ones that capture her imagination, thoughts and experiences.

Jackie Hoysted was born in Dublin, Ireland and has been a Gaithersburg resident for the past ten years. A few years ago, she replaced a successful career in information technology with the study of art at the Corcoran College of Art and Design in Washington D.C., and graduated with an Associate of Fine Arts Degree in December, 2005.

For additional information and viewing hours, please contact Gallery Director Andi Rosati at 301-258-6394 or visit the city’s website at www.gaithersburgmd.gov .

In the Instrumental Solo Category, the First Place winner is Natalia Merezhuk, violin. Second Place went to Ying Tang, violin, and Third Place went to Andrew Yu, cello.

In the Piano Solo Category, First Place went to Karen Kong. Arlene Gao was given Second Place, while Third went to Joshua Sommerville.

In the Vocal Solo Category, First Place went to Joshua Sommerville, tenor. Second Place went to Shaina Martinez, soprano, and Third Place went to Erica Weiner, alto.

Honorable Mentions were awarded to Mitchell Osherovich, boy soprano; Stephen Watson, violin; Shaina Martinez, guitar; Aimee Moores, violin; Kevin Lewi, cello; and Emily Weiner, flute.

Tickets for the concert are $10 for residents and $12 for nonresidents and may be purchased in advance by calling the Arts Barn at 301-258-6394 or online at www.gaithersburgmd.gov using RecXpress.

inspiring gospel music.

Admission for this performance is free, although donations benefiting the choir will be gratefully accepted. Tickets are required as seating is limited in the 99-seat theater. They will be available beginning March 9 by calling the Arts Barn at 301-258-6394. For information and directions visit www.

gaithersburgmd.gov/artsbarn .

Gaithersburg Arts Barn Presents “The Dining Room”

In partnership with KAT 2nd Stage, the City of Gaithersburg presents “The Dining Room,” running from March 16 through April 1, 2007. Shows will be held Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm and Sundays at 3 pm at the Arts Barn, 311 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg. Admission is $12 for residents and $14 for non-residents.

“The Dining Room” is a humorous and compassionate play by A.R. Gurney, author of “Sylvia,” “Later Life” and “The Cocktail Hour.” It skillfully combines the elements of humor and compassion through a series of overlapping vignettes, visiting a host of characters as they go about their daily business. Extensive in its 18 scenes, the play ranges from comical to serious, allowing it to explore the dynamic relationships of family life. With Jeff Westlake, Stuart Rick, Andy Greenleaf, Nancy Ostrove, Lennie Magida and Diana Cirone, and directed by Donna Jean Garrett, “The Dining Room” features a cast as diverse as its themes.

This show is suitable for ages 12 and older. For more information and tickets call 301-258-6394 or visit online at www.gaithersburgmd.gov/artsbarn.


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Announcement

Input Sought on FY 2008 Budget

Gaithersburg City Manager David Humpton will host a public forum to discuss the City’s Strategic Directions and the Fiscal Year 2008 Budget on Thursday, March 29, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. in the second-floor Gallery at City Hall, 31 South Summit Avenue.

“This meeting will provide an opportunity to learn about the City’s Strategic Plan, which outlines the Mayor and City Council’s highest priorities for the coming year,” said City Manager Humpton. “We ask our residents to come with suggestions for items that they feel should be included in the FY 08 budget.”

In May, City Manager Humpton will submit the proposed FY 08 budget to the Mayor and City Council. A formal public hearing and worksessions will follow, with adoption of the final budget in early June.

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Volunteers Sought for Mayor and City Council Compensation Committee

The City of Gaithersburg is looking for interested residents to serve on its

newly formed Ad Hoc Mayor and City Council Compensation Review

Committee. The Committee is charged with reviewing information concerning

the compensation of elected officials of other jurisdictions in the region,

examining the current work load of the Gaithersburg Mayor and Council, and

providing recommendations as to whether any compensation adjustments are

appropriate.

To be considered for appointment please send a letter of interest and a resume

to Mayor Sidney Katz at Gaithersburg City Hall, 31 South Summit Avenue,

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We are pleased to present columns by Graceann Maciolek. She is a writer who works for a large law firm. Her greatest loves are her cat of dubious intelligence, Spike, silent and early sound cinema, and road trips around the US (usually to silent film events or historic sites).

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actually annoyed on his behalf – he was just a Dad trying to get his daughter’s luggage so that they could go home and relax, and people wouldn’t let him alone.

If You’re Going to Meet Your Friend at Her Office – Make Sure that Office has a Couch

Once I finally got my luggage and rolled it out to the shuttle, I settled into the air conditioning for the journey into Los Angeles proper to meet my dear friend Patty at her office. The guard had been advised that I was arriving, and when he said “I’ve heard all about you,” I said “Oh you poor thing!” The elevator dinged and one of the most beautiful people in my World, International Buster Keaton Society President Patricia Eliot Tobias, stepped out into the hallway and was immediately enveloped into a most unprofessional hug. Since we were both starving, we went straight to her car, threw (or rather, heaved with great effort) my suitcase into the trunk, and she maneuvered us out into the traffic for some tasty lunch. I knew I was in the land of the famous when it was pointed out to me that Tyra Banks was in the next booth. Lunch was absolutely decadent, and I scarfed down every last bite – I was so hungry; I hadn’t had any real food since about 6:00 a.m., and it was now about 3pm on my home clock. Had the waiter tried to remove my plate prematurely, the poor young man may have lost an arm.

We returned to the office and Patty had to put in a few more hours’ work but, being the astute hostess that she is,

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she had arranged for me to have a quiet place to rest while I waited for her. I was feeling fairly wiped out by this time and curled up with my book, but only lasted about 15 minutes before I was sound asleep. I slept like a rock for close to two hours before finally stirring and feeling like a human again.

The Ocean – ‘Nuff Said

If you’ve been reading my columns all along, you already know of my love for the water. Patty is well aware of this deep affection, and decided to give me a treat by taking the long way home so that we could drive along the Ocean; the first time I’ve been near the Pacific in all my travels. She pulled off into a scenic overlook and took a picture of me looking rapturous, and then we traveled a bit further down the highway to a beautiful church called the Wayfarer’s Chapel. It’s made entirely of glass and is one of the most beautiful houses of worship I’ve ever encountered. We arrived just at sunset and had the place almost entirely to ourselves, too.

We followed that up by having dinner at a waterfront restaurant and then going to Patty’s home in San Pedro – and what a beautiful home it is! Patty and her husband Joe Adamson are highly-acclaimed film historians, and their abode is literally overflowing with memorabilia and beloved treasures. After I wandered the house looking at the walls for a while, we adjourned to the balcony and talked into the wee hours, with nothing but the insistent “ork, ork, ork!” of the seals in the harbor to interrupt us. We finally crashed at about 2:00 am or so.

I Have Happy Toes!

After a nibble of breakfast, Patty introduced me to one of her most decadent indulgences; the spa pedicure. Of course, I had to have the matching spa manicure, and I have never felt so utterly pampered in my life. What a marvelous



beginning to the day. We walked out to the car and I kept looking at my newly-adorable toes, including tiny little art designs. I couldn’t believe those feet belonged to me!

We took my new feet for a walk to the Point Fermin Lighthouse in San Pedro, and I ambled all around in order to take pictures and enjoy the view of the ocean and the village. The grounds are so lovely, and I had a wonderful time in the gift shop, too. Oddly enough, they had some St. Simons Island Lighthouse gear, which of course I had to purchase even though I was on the other side of the Country from that particular beacon.

In California, Distance is Relative

I was due to check in at the luxurious Renaissance Hollywood & Highland, where the movie stars stay when they attend the Academy Awards. I could see it, taunting me just little ways away on Highland Boulevard. Why, I’d like to know, was it going to take another 30 minutes to get there? I got a first-hand lesson in the joys of Hollywood/L.A. traffic (though Patty was driving, mercifully). Here’s a little tip – before you leave for any destination in Southern California, use the restroom. You never know how long it’s going to take you to get where you’re going, and you may be incredibly uncomfortable by the time you arrive. The hotel room was beautiful – but it had to wait just a few moments while I attended to an emergency. Once that was taken care of,

I could run to the window and assure myself that, yes indeed, there was the Hollywood sign. From my room on the 13th

floor, I could also see the Capitol Records building and the observatory made famous in the climax of “Rebel Without a Cause.”

Dinner with the DoNs – and Cinecon

I am blessed to be part of an elite group of beautiful women who share their joys and sorrows with one another. Most of them live in Southern California, so the only chance we have to gather in a large group is at an event such as Cinecon. We had dinner at the Hotel’s marvelous restaurant, Twist. I shared something called The Quartet, which is comprised of four appetizer-sized portions chosen by the chef. Sharing with Patty left me room for some most amazing caramel ice cream. I was surrounded by award-winning writers and historians – for some reason, the Sesame Street song “One of These Things is Not Like the Others,” bothered me with its haunting refrain. We dawdled over dinner until the last possible moment before some of us had to dash to the Egyptian Theater for the first film on the Cinecon bill in which we were interested. I had planned to see all the rest of the films that evening, but I only stayed for one and then hoofed it back to the hotel – I had only been in town for one day, but I was already tired!

Film, Friends and Fine Food

Patty and I woke up to a delicious room-service breakfast (there’s something so marvelous about food being delivered to your room and being able to enjoy it while still in your jammies), and then slowly started moving about in preparation for our day. Patty was introducing the 1927 original, silent version of “Chicago,” which is now extremely well-known due to the long-running musical on Broadway and the Oscar-winning 2002 film. This film, and the play which inspired it (and before that, the real-life murder), was first, though, and it was expertly introduced by Patty, who has done some excellent research on the fact behind the fiction. The film was excellent, and very close to what we’ve come to know as the essential plot of “Chicago.” Some lines of dialogue have remained unchanged since 1927, and I found that fascinating.

I Found My Boys!

I have a posse of beloved friends – I call them “My Boys,” who take good care of me whenever I am able to attend this film event. I finally caught up with them after the afternoon films and we were able to have dinner together (spinach ravioli? NOT to be missed!) and then sit in a large group for the evening screenings. Being with them makes the world



seem like a more bearable place, somehow, and I treasure each and every one of them. They escorted me safely back to the hotel and I was carefully ensconced in my room before Midnight.

More Movie Stars Than You Can Count

I saw a few films in the afternoon on Sunday, but headed back to the hotel for some serious primping in preparation for the banquet, which is the cornerstone of Cinecon each year. This year’s guests included Ann Rutherford, Stella Stevens, Jane Withers, Kim Darby, France Nuyen, Rose Marie, Marsha Hunt, and Tab Hunter to name just a few of the more than 40 luminaries who graced the ballroom at the Renaissance.

We all looked wonderful, and I was able to have my picture taken with Ann Rutherford, who I’ve always adored and who is still cute as a little button. When I saw my photos, I was delighted to see that I looked as happy as I felt. I got to shake Rose Marie’s hand and when she said something sassy, I called her a “stinker.” That made her giggle.

We adjourned to the lobby to visit and relax for a short time before retiring for the night – it had been a long day and we were showing some wear (though I still

looked fabulous).

A Few Last Movies, and Too Many Goodbyes

The next morning, I slept in, but was able to get to the theatre for a couple of the afternoon films, after which there were many hugs and kisses and promises to call and write. I returned to my room and started packing up my gear (the vacation had seemed to stretch out ahead of me – how did the time go so swiftly?) and ordered one last delicious plate of fettuccine alfredo to be delivered by room service. I watched a film and generally relaxed, because I knew Tuesday was going to be a long, depressing day.

All Good Things…

I was up and had my luggage together, though I don’t think I’d ever be “ready” to leave such a wonderful place. The trip to the airport, and the flight home, were uneventful, but by the time I got back to my decidedly non-luxurious apartment I was completely wiped out. I looked at my mail, fed the cat, took a shower, and collapsed. I knew I’d have to go back to work (i.e., the Real World) in a mere 12 hours, and I needed all the rest I could get in order to prepare for that. The biggest problem with vacationing in a place so steeped in fantasy is that the real world smacks you with a dull thud upon your return. If I could keep a tiny bit of that glamour with me the rest of the year, I think I’d be a much more contented girl.



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Renaissance Hollywood & Highland Hotel:

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Charles Sullivan's Past Columns

We are pleased to present columns by Charles Sullivan, ABR, CRS, GRI, MBA.

Charles Sullivan, real estate consultant and founder of the Sullivan Team, is licensed to serve clients in Maryland and the District of Columbia. He is an owner of the Keller Williams market center in Gaithersburg. Prior to joining Keller Williams, Charles worked for Fortune 500 companies such as MCI, Giant Food, Centel, and Contel.

Charles resides in Gaithersburg with his wife, Shelly, who is also licensed and part of the Sullivan Team, and their three sons, Frank (16), Edward (14), and Steven (10). All three boys help the team with marketing and promotional campaigns.

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● Taxes on Out-of-State Property Sellers January 2005 ● Best Gift Ever–Real Estate Taxes February 2005 ● Seller Mistakes to Avoid in a Hot Market March 2005 ● Buyer Mistakes to Avoid in a Hot Market April 2005 ● Crazy Days in DC Real Estate May 2005 ● The Importance of Time June 2005 ● New Law on Capital Gains Withholding July 2005 ● Is the Housing “Bubble” Ready to Burst? August 2005 ● Homes I Would Buy September 2005 ● Tell Before You Sell October 2005 ● Twelve Rules of the Game November 2005 ● Santa's Been Good to the Kentlands December 2005 ● The Kentlands at 14: Aging Well January 2006 ● Truths, Half Truths, and Outright Baloney February 2006 ● Mature Kentlands March 2006 ● The Forward Observer April 2006 ● Rules of the Road May 2006 ● How Do I Price My Home? June 2006 ● So You Want to Sell Too? July 2006 ● The Future is Ours to See August 2006 ● Summertime Views September 2006 ● Ducks on the Pond October 2006 ● The Golden Age November 2006 ● I Told that Girl my Prospects Were Good December 2006 in Columns● Tea Leaves January 2007 in Columns● Surprise, Surprise February 2007 in Columns

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standalone structures that dwarf neighbors’ homes and are clearly visible from the street. Goodbye Williamsburg and hello Manhattan.

The City of Gaithersburg’s freedom to change the rules on the fly must be tempered with the discretion to wield its power wisely, lest the temptation of a few property owners wanting more floorspace compromises the aesthetic appeal on an entire community. For without aesthetic appeal, Kentlands is just another Montgomery Village.

The current eyesore under construction in Midtown will be fully visible from the street six months of the year. During the “green” months, no one may care. But during late fall, winter, and early spring, people will look at the new structure and say “Why?”

So please, no more garages morphed into high rises! The community does not need them and all residents will suffer in the long term if this trend continues.




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Marien Helz's Past Columns

Marien Helz is originally from Gaithersburg and began writing the Growing Up in Gaithersburg column for an HOA paper in 2003.

She published four books of poetry beginning in 1980 under her married name, and felt that when she began publishing prose articles, she needed a different pen identity, and began writing those works under her original name.

She holds a Master's degree in English and American literature from the University of Iowa, a Master of Fine of Arts degree from the world renowned Iowa Writers' Workshop [the only organization to receive the National Humanities Medal, presented by the U.S. government in 2003], a Master's degree from the University of Buffalo Reading Specialist Program, and a

PhD in English Research from the University of Buffalo.

She splits her time between Kentlands and a classic village in the Buffalo-Niagara region of Western New York state where she is a college professor–a profession she began at the age of twenty-two. She lives with her husband, Franklyn (Lyn) Perry, and their Belgian Malinois Shepherd.

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● Happening September 2005 ● Wedding October 2005 ● Figurine November 2005 ● Gifts and Giving December 2005 ● Names January 2006 ● Moving to Gaithersburg February 2006 ● Children and Safety March 2006 ● Grave Danger―for Jonathan April 2006 ● Sugarloaf Mountain May 2006 ● Gardening June 2006 ● Mothers July 2006 ● Fathers August 2006 ● Real Class―True Grace September 2006 ● Harvest and Halloween October 2006 ● Trouble November 2006 ● Santa Claus December 2006 in Commentary● Treasures January 2007 in Commentary● Paperboy February 2007 in Commentary

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remember the packed bleachers where we watched our star basketball player who was only 5’9” but so fast that he zipped in between the tall players and scored before they knew where he was. Perhaps even more, however, we’ll remember writing the school play, driving around to pick up props for it, watching and being in the rehearsals, and seeing the performances play before a packed auditorium. The cohesive synergy became part of us. We’ll always remember the final snow, The Follies, and the fun.


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Michele Hiczewski has a degree in Commercial Art, but her life's profession has been in the office supply industry. She has been a purchasing agent at an office supply company since 1985, and has also worked retail, customer service and outside sales positions within the industry. Her other interests include yoga, music, animals, and occasionally riding a Harley Davidson.

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world of his own. He repeatedly flapped his hands, as he sat for hours and matched blocks by size and color, or drew geometric shapes on paper. His brother, Jordan, was protective and often spoke for him in public. On one occasion when they were seven years old, a clerk asked a question of both boys as their faces peered over the counter. The ever mindful verbal twin piped up quickly by retorting, "My brother is artistic so I will answer for both of us."

Jason was diagnosed with pervasive developmental disorder with autistic tendencies. This is an umbrella term used for the autism spectrum. No one knows what causes autism, although it is now estimated that a staggering one in five hundred children will develop this disorder. Autism has risen dramatically within the past few decades to epidemic proportions. People with autism typically have impaired social interactions, impaired communication, and restrictive and repetitive behaviors. To this day, there is no effective treatment or cure.

Despite his unique abilities, you may wonder why I have taken this burden upon myself—why I have put up with Jason’s silence and his social inadequacies. I put up with him because I love him dearly. And, I put up with him because he is my ten-year-old son.



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Louis Solomon's Past Columns

We are pleased to present viewpoint columns by Louis P. Solomon.

Most of Louis Solomon's career was spent in the military-industrial community working on anti-submarine systems. He has also taught at the university level and founded the firm, Planning Systems. His current interests include co-authoring books of fiction and non-fiction. Solomon holds an MS degree in Aero/Astro from MIT and a BA and PhD in Engineering from UCLA.

Solomon is an avid amateur small boat sailor and cruises his sailboat, Dream Maker, on the Chesapeake Bay and up and down the East Coast. He lives in the Kentlands with his wife, Leslie Marks.

Louis Solomon's past columns are available here in Adobe files. Click on the links below to access the Adobe files. If you do not have Adobe on your computer, you can download a free copy here:

● The Birth of a Column June 2005 ● Concepts of Responsibility and Courtesy July 2005 ● Living with Gusto August 2005 ● The Rise and Fall of Organizations September 2005 ● The Real Issue in Dealing with Katrina October 2005 ● Some Comments on the Supreme Court November 2005 ● Confusion: Mine December 2005 ● Working as Catharsis January 2006 ● Government Eavesdropping February 2006 ● Government Eavesdropping―How They Do It March 2006 ● The Coming Catastrophe―Our Helplessness and Our Response April 2006 ● The National Anthem May 2006 ● Alternative Power Sources with Dick Van Orden June 2006 ● The Energy Problem with Dick Van Orden July 2006 ● Nuclear Power (Fission) with Dick Van Orden August 2006 ● Hydrogen and its Uses with Dick Van Orden September 2006 ● Fuel Cells with Dick Van Orden October 2006 ● The Ultimate Automobile with Dick Van Orden November 2006● Nuclear Power (Fusion) with Dick Van Orden December 2006 in Viewpoints● Global Warming: True or False? with Dick Van Orden January 2007 in Viewpoints● A Potential Partial Solution to our Oil ... with Dick Van Orden January 2007 in Viewpoints


cure for AD, timely intervention and treatment can delay the progression of the disease significantly.

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So you can see that we of the aging population have a real problem on our hands. Is there anything we can do about it? Yes, there is! The answer is earlydetection and early treatment, both by physicians who are knowledgeable about the latest methods for detecting MCI and separating it from normal aging memory loss, and for following with the most effective treatments for each individual.

Detection usually means identifying the memory losses of normal aging as distinct from the MCI memory losses of AD. This can be done by a series of memory tests, under the direction of each individual’s physician, with training and assistance from experts. A screening test, developed and offered by the Medical Care Corporation (MCC), is administered in approximately 20 minutes by a nurse, physician’s assistant, or office manager using a computer link to MCC. The results are obtained shortly after the test is completed; they have been shown to be 97% accurate in separating MCI from normal aging and 99% accurate if taken when the AD has progressed to Mild Dementia. Information on the products of the Medical Care Corporation can be obtained from their websites: www.mccare.com and www.preventAD.com . Incidentally, these AD screening tests are covered by Medicare (up to $160), and physicians get well compensated for the time required.

If the tests indicate that the memory loss is due to normal aging, the physician usually recommends various lifestyle changes and diet changes to help prevent AD. Those will be shown below.

If the test show the incidence of Moderate Cognitive Impairment, the lifestyle changes will be supplemented with various medications that have shown promise in delaying to onset of more advanced forms of AD, and sometimes in improving the memory loss with the MCI being experienced. (Aricept and others.)

Here are some of the lifestyle changes being recommended to delay AD:

1. Engage in mental exercise. (Reading, writing, crossword puzzles, SU DO KU, etc.)

2. Physical exercise at least three times each week. (Jog or walk, weights, swim, etc.)

3. Maintain a balanced diet. (Low in calories and fats, especially saturated fats; high in Omega-3 fatty acids, like salmon, walnuts, green leafy vegetables.)

4. Control risk factors. (Blood pressure, cholesterol level, weight.) (BP should be less than140/85, cholesterol levels below 200 with LDL below 100, keep weight down.)

In addition, some physicians suggest taking supplements, such as:

Vitamin E (400iu or higher)

Vitamin C (250-500 mg/day)

Aspirin (Usually 81 mg, coated)

Types of supplements and dosages depend on the individual’s needs.

REMEMBER:

Early detection and/or early preventive measures can work wonders in delaying the later, most costly, most dangerous stages of Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders (ADRD)



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