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News

By Peggy McEwan

Potomac Almanac

Winston Churchill HighSchool student Jacob(Jake) Cassell was a

ray of sunshine to those who knewhim.

The memorial service in honorof the rising junior at the schoolwho died from injuries he receivedin an accident while riding his bikeJuly 30 was as full of Jake’s joyand sweet spirit as with sadnessat his passing.

“I didn’t really personally knowhim, but I always saw him in thehalls and he was always so happy,”Malia Bush, a rising junior atChurchill said outside the serviceFriday. “It’s just devastating thatthis happened. Everybody knewhim.”

If you saw him, he was yourfriend, Kofi Asante, Jake’s teacherat McLean Bible Church said.

“He was sweetness, caring andcompassionate. He was alwayseager to lend a helping hand,”Asante said. “He will surely bemissed.”

Jake was very active in hischurch and recently returned froma mission trip to the DominicanRepublic, according to an obituaryon Legacy.com. There he helpedother members of his church leada Vacation Bible School for youngchildren.

Photo of Jake Cassell greeted family and friends at thememorial service for the 16 year old at WinstonChurchill High School Friday.

Remembering JakeStanding room only crowdattends memorial service forChurchill student Jake Cassell.

“Most of us camein our jerseys toshow love. Healways showed love.… We thought[wearing ourjerseys] would be agood way to honorhim.”

— Josh Pilarski,rising junior,

Churchill football player

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News

By Alex Hamer

Potomac Almanac

Local residents in Bethesdaand Silver Spring were given theopportunity to learn how to ridee-scooters, become aware of the

laws and safety concerns surrounding thescooters and even a free helmet in trainingsessions hosted by the Montgomery CountyDepartment of Transportation.

Following the rise in popularity of sharedbikes, electric scooters have overtakendocked bikes to become the most popularmethod of shared transportation.

According to a report by the NationalAssociation of City Transportation Officials,38.5 million trips were taken on shared e-scooters in 2018, while 36.5 rides weretaken on docked bikes.

With increased popularity comes in-creased safety concerns. But training mighthelp, as a report from the CDC stated thatapproximately one in every three e-scooteraccidents involved a first-time rider.

At the training, safety was a central themethat brought e-scooter companies Lime andLyft to the event as they allowed people toride their scooters around cones set up aparking lot, with Lime handing out freehelmets to participants to emphasize theimportance of safety.

“We’re really trying to get people com-fortable using our scooters,” Lime Opera-

tions Manager John Usry said, “get peoplefamiliar with how to use them, where tofind them and rules of the road.”

The training session was the second thecounty has hosted, Gary Erenrich of theDepartment of Transportation said.Erenrich, who is spearheading the county’se-scooter pilot program, noted that even

though Lime and Lyft have only been in thearea for the past month, they have alreadymade a big impact.

“During the peak of when Lime has beenhere we’ve had 900 rides a day,” Erenrichsaid, “and we know from studies that a lotrides would’ve been in a car, so look at allthe traffic we’re taking off with just a fewscooters.”

Part of the reason for e-scooter’s rapidgrowth has to do with cost and convenience,Usry said. In crowded downtown areas, e-scooters are often able to travel short dis-tances faster than cars, don’t have the samedifficulties finding parking as a car and with

Lime’s rate of one dollar to unlock thescooter and 24 cents a minute often provecheaper than an Uber or Lyft ride.

Many who attended the session had neverridden an e-scooter before, nor were theyaware of the local laws surrounding theirusage. Those laws include only being al-lowed to ride on the road, not the sidewalk,a 15 mile-per-hour speed limit and ridersare prohibited from riding from 10 p.m. to5 a.m.

One new rider was Silver Spring residentTerri Torain, who said had an enjoyable firstexperience riding an e-scooter. Torain, whofrequently uses public transportation, saidas a result of the training session is muchmore likely to use an e-scooter as an alter-native to riding the bus now that she feelscomfortable riding a scooter. Torain’s onlycomplaint about the session was the legalrequirement to ride on the street instead ofthe sidewalk which she felt would be moresafe, at least until bike lanes become moreconsistent throughout the county.

Katherine Nelson said her first experienceriding an e-scooter proved to be challeng-ing. Nelson, an avid biker, said it was anadjustment going from balancing on a bikesitting down to balancing standing up onthe scooter. She said she “really appreci-ated” the practice session as it allowed herto get a feel for manually slowing down andspeeding up on the scooter in tight areasand she slowly mastered the accelerant andbrake equipped on the scooter’s handlebars.For Nelson, with the hassle that comes withparking combined with her newfound con-fidence riding a scooter, she sees herselfriding an e-scooter frequently in the future.

“My motto in life is why walk when youcan fly,” Nelson said, “and I feel like I canfly on one of these.”

To find out more go tomontgomerycountymd.gov

As e-scooter become more popular rideshare, increased awareness.

Surge in E-scooter Use Prompts Safety Training

Laura Miller Brooks of Lime teaching Christine Thebo how to operate anelectric scooter Saturday, July 27 at the Montgomery County DemocracyBoulevard transit site, right near Montgomery Mall.

Chad Washington of Lime is instructing Neil Waldman how to operate anelectric scooter Saturday, July 27 at the Montgomery County DemocracyBoulevard transit site, right near Montgomery Mall.

“During thepeak of whenLime has beenhere we’ve had900 rides a day,and we knowfrom studiesthat a lot ofthose rideswould’ve been ina car, so look atall the trafficwe’re taking offwith just a fewscooters.”

— Gary Erenrich,MCDOT

Gary Erenrich works for MCDOT.


Home LifeStyle

By Marilyn Campbell

The Almanac

As a new school year loomslarge over the horizon, thehectic reality of packing

lunches, buying school suppliesand making space for new back-packs comes into focus. Makingtime for home organization candecrease stress before theschool bus arrives.

The kitchen is often the ofnucleus or command center ofa family’s home, especially dur-ing the school year. To helpquell the chaos, ShannonKadwell of Anthony Wilder De-sign/Build suggests centraliza-tion. “A snack station andbreakfast center can be great forletting the kids get food on theirown while you get together mealsand lunches,” she said. “The snackstation [can be] a drawer in thekitchen that kids can go into atanytime to get healthy snacks.Granola bars, nuts, crackers, driedfruit, can be pre-measured for in-dividual servings for easy grab andgo.”

Getting dressed in the morningcan become a source of tension,but Sallie Finney Kjos of GreyHunt Interiors says that she incor-porates an elegant design solution

into the bedrooms of her clientshomes that helps ease the day-break anxiety.

“Get a basket for each kid androll their outfits for the day, tiethem together and place themupright in the basket,” she said.“Give your kid independence andlet them pick out their ownclothes. Not only will their outfitsmatch, but you’ll know that theydidn’t create a mess finding theperfect shirt.”

In fact, baskets can offer a ver-satile and chic method of organi-zation throughout one’s homesays, Courtney Thomas of homeaccessories store, The Picket

Fence. “They are available in end-less sizes and styles,” she said.“Baskets are an easy and often in-expensive way to contain clutter.Larger ones are perfect for blan-kets and pillows, smaller oneskeep toys corralled, and there areeven baskets with file hangers tokeep … papers organized. If bas-kets aren’t your style, we also loveusing vintage boxes and crates toserve the same function.”

Getting creative with clear con-tainers can help maintain orderwithout sacrificing a home’s aes-thetic, says Thomas. “You can find

This kitchen and dining area by Anthony Wilder Design/Build includes a workstationconcealed behind doors (shown open and closed) to keep the family organized.

Home OrganizationFor a New School Year

options that are much more styl-ish than the traditional plastictub,” she said. “Since they are see-through it’s easy to see what’s in-side and find what you need. Usemason jars for pencils and cray-ons.” A coffee table can servedouble duty as both a home ac-cessory and a clandestine storagespace, says Kjos. “They can be acatch all for busy families,” shesaid. “Consider topping them witha few decorative boxes to holdneeded items.” Over the course ofa school year, a home’s mud roomcan become a black hole of back-packs, soccer cleats and lacrossesticks. “Having a locker with a

door for each child gives themudroom a clean, organizedfeel,” said Kadwell. “The kidsdon’t need to be neat and tidyinside their own spaces.”

Back-to-school organizationcan extend to the laundryrooms, continues Kadwell. “Setup drop stations to have kidsdrop off clothes that are in need

of washing,” she said. “Have binsin an easy to get to space for thekids that are labeled whites, darksand towels. Kids can place theirclothing in them according to thelabels. This helps cut down thelaundry time by having them al-ready sorted.”

A family calendar to keep trackof deadlines, appointments, andevents is a must-have, continuedKadwell. “[Place it] at a level kidscan see,” she said. “This can be awhole wall that you can paint witha magnetic chalk paint and createa paneled wall effect.”

Accessories anddesign elementsto create asmooth start.

“Baskets are an easyand often inexpensiveway to contain clutter.”

— Courtney Thomas,The Picket Fence

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Remembering Jake Walk/Bike forSafe Streets

On Saturday, Aug. 17,Walk/Ride for Safe Streetsfor Montgomery Countyevent in remembrance ofJake Cassell and JenniferDiMauro.

If you’re BIKING: meetat 10 a.m. at Medical Cen-ter Metro for group ride toghost bike site and rally.

If you’re WALKING:meet at 10:30 a.m. atGrosvenor-StrathmoreMetro for a group walk tothe rally at TuckermanLane.

10:30 a.m. Ghost bikeinstallation at Beech Av-enue and Old GeorgetownRoad.

11 a.m. Rally for safestreets at the BethesdaTrolley Trail crossing ofTuckerman Lane

www.facebook.com/actfortransit

Jake was also active in Boy Scout Troop 233in Bethesda. Members of his troop beganthe memorial service Friday with the pre-sentation of the colors and Mike Schecter,a troop member was among those sharingmemories of Jake at the service.

Jake had completed all the requirementsfor Eagle Scout except for his Eagle Project.One member of the troop said they weregoing to complete Jake’s project for him.

“Maybe we can get him a badge,” he said.Members of many of Churchill’s sports

teams attended the service in their jerseys,honoring Jake as he had supported themas the Churchill Bulldog mascot, the em-bodiment of school spirit.

“Most of us came in our jerseys to showlove,” said football team member JoshPilarski, a rising junior. “He always showedlove. … We thought [wearing our jerseys]would be a good way to honor him.”

Gladys Moreno said after the service thatshe knew Jake for years. Her son and Jakestarted grade school together and werehappy to be reunited at Churchill.

She particularly liked the video of Jakedancing that was shown during the service.“He liked to dance a lot,” she said. “It was avery nice service.”

Churchill Principal Brandice Heckertwrote on the school’s website: “Jake, a ris-ing junior, was the spirit in our building and

community.ºThis past year he was at almostevery event as our mascot, and he wasproud to be a Bulldog. He will be greatlymissed. Keep the Cassell family in yourthoughts.”

A Walk/Ride for Safe Streets, in remem-brance of Jake and Jennifer DiMauro willbe held Saturday, Aug. 17. DiMauro, 31, ofNorth Bethesda, was a pedestrian who washit by a car July 20 while crossing the streetat the intersection of Tuckerman Lane andKing’s Riding Way, near the GrosvenorMetro Station. She too died of her injuriesSee box.

According to police:“Preliminary investigation has revealed

that the bicyclist was traveling south on thesouthbound sidewalk of Old GeorgetownRoad (approaching Beech Avenue) when hefell from the sidewalk and into the road-way.º The bicyclist was then struck by a2018 Volkswagen Atlas that was travelingsouthbound Old Georgetown Road. Thedriver stopped and remained at the scene.

The bicyclist, identified as Jacob Cassell,age 17, of Wyngate Drive in Bethesda, wastransported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries.º He succumbed to hisinjuries early [the next] morning [Aug. 1].

“The driver of the Volkswagen, … age 39,of Kentstone Drive in Bethesda, was unin-

jured.“The circumstances surrounding this col-

lision remain under investigation. “Investi-

gators are asking anyone who witnessed thisfatal collision to contact the Collision Re-construction Unit at 240-773-6620.”

Members of Winston Churchill High Schoollacrosse team enter the school for the me-morial service for Jake Cassell, a risingjunior and the person behind the ChurchillBulldog mascot at the school. Jake diedfrom injuries sustained in a biking accident.

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Entertainment

Flowers (and a skipper) from Plant Masters at the Potomac Village Farmers Market. Thebounty of summer produce including peaches, corn, tomatoes, melons and more, comesto the market in the parking lot of Potomac United Methodist Church on the corner ofFalls and S. Glen roads every Thursday, 2-6:30 p.m. 9908 S. Glen Rd., Potomac. AlsoPizza Brama, seafood, baked goods, art and more.

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

ONGOINGMontgomery Agricultural County

Fair. Through Saturday, Aug. 17, 10a.m.-midnight at the MontgomeryCounty Fairgrounds, Gaithersburg.Fair fun includes rides, food,competitive exhibitions, agriculturaleducation and more. Visit babyanimals at the moo-ternity ward.Tickets $12 online, $15 at the gate;11 and under free. $10 onsiteparking; free parking and shuttlefrom Lakeforest Mall. Visitmcagfair.com for more.

Summer Read and Learn. Thisyear’s theme for The MontgomeryCounty Public Libraries’ (MCPL)2019 Summer Read and LearnProgram is “A Universe of Stories,”encouraging children of all ages todream big, believe in themselves, andcreate their own stories. Space isfeatured in celebration of the 50thanniversary of the moon landing.Children from newborn to 12 yearsold and teens, 13-17 years of age, areinvited to sign up online or at anybranch through Aug. 31. Participantswho read and/or take part in funlearning activities can earn prizes(while supplies last); vouchers to aFriends of the Library, MontgomeryCounty (FOLMC) bookstore; or raffleentries. Visitwww.montgomerycountymd.gov/library.

Wings of Fancy. Exhibit hoursthrough Aug. 31 are 10 a.m.-1 p.m.weekdays and 10 a.m.-5 p.m.weekends. Hours will be 10 a.m.-5p.m. daily Sept. 1-22 at BrooksideGardens South Conservatory, 1800Glenallan Ave., Wheaton. A livebutterfly and caterpillar exhibit.Visitors will be surrounded byhundreds of live butterflies fromNorth America, Costa Rica, Africaand Asia. Learn about theirmetamorphosis, the role butterfliesplay in healthy ecosystems, and howto ensure these insects thrive. Call301-962-1400 or visitwww.montgomeryparks.org/parks-and-trails/brookside-gardens.

THURSDAY/AUG. 15Baby and Toddler Storytime. 10:30

a.m. at Potomac Library, 10101Glenolden Drive, Potomac. Astorytime experience for the youngestlibrary users and their caregivers.These 20-30 minute storytimesintroduce a diverse collection ofbooks, songs, rhymes and bouncesdevelopmentally appropriate. Call240-777-0694.

Stay and Play. 11 a.m. at PotomacLibrary, 10101 Glenolden Drive,Potomac. Open play program at thePotomac Library. Library provides thetoys and music, participants bring thesmiles. This program is for childrenaged 0-6 years old along with theirfamilies. Call 240-777-0694.

Appetizers and Art. 5:30-8 p.m. Meetat Astro Brewing, 8216 Georgia Ave.,Silver Spring. Learn about SilverSpring’s public art with free artworktours. Montgomery Planning willprovide appetizers for attendees.Drinks and main entrees are availablefor individual purchase. The art walkis free; however, registration islimited. Visitwww.silverspringdowntown.com/art-walk-tour to sign up.

FRIDAY/AUG. 16Nando’s Fiery Friday Night

Concerts. 6:30-8:30 on the RioLakefront at 209 Boardwalk Place,Gaithersburg. Dine al fresco and seei81 live on the Boardwalk Stage(near Union Jack’s). Visitwww.riolakefront.com/events/nandos-fiery-friday-night-concerts/

SATURDAY/AUG. 17Kensington Parkrun. 9-10:15 a.m. at

Rock Creek Trail at Beach Drive andCedar Lane. Kensington parkrun is afree, weekly, timed 5K run/walk onRock Creek Trail and is part of thelarger parkrun global community ofmore than 1300 events intended tobuild healthy and well-connectedcommunities. All ages and abilitieswelcome. Register before first time.Visit parkrun.us/kensington or [email protected]

31st Annual Great Falls Race. 9a.m.-1 p.m. at Great Falls TavernVisitor Center, 11710 MacArthurBlvd, Potomac. The Great Falls Racewas one of the original extremewhitewater competitions, and morethan 30 years later it will still be oneof the most challenging. Thepremiere event of the PotomacFestival is a sub-60 second sprintdown through the powerful cataractsdropping nearly 60 vertical feet. Onlyexperts may compete, but the entirepaddling community is welcome towatch and volunteer. Racers mustregister online prior to noon onFriday, Aug. 16. $25 earlyregistration; $35 starting Aug. 12.Visit potomacfestival.org/race.html

Meet a Kangaroo and Wallaby. 11a.m. at Potomac Library, 10101Glenolden Drive, Potomac. Meet alive kangaroo and wallaby. Learn allabout what they eat and where andhow they live with Roos2U. Ticketswill be handed out half an hourbefore the program; starting at 10:30a.m., first come, first served. Call240-777-0694.

Bands on the Boardwalk. 6-9 p.m.on the Rio Lakefront at 209Boardwalk Place, Gaithersburg. SeeGuys in Thin Ties live on theBoardwalk Stage. Live music everySaturday through September. Visitwww.riolakefront.com/events/concerts-on-the-boardwalk/

SUNDAY/AUG. 18Waltz Dance. 3:30-6 p.m. at the

Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park,

7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo.Introductory Waltz Workshop from2:45-3:30 p.m. Featuring theensemble Waltz Sisters. This versatileband will provide a mix of folkwaltzes with a few other coupledances, including Hambo,Schottische, Swing, Tango, andPolka. Admission is $13, $5 for full-time students with student ID. Nopartner required. Call Joan Koury at202-238-0230 or Glen Echo Park at301-634-2222, or visitwww.WaltzTimeDances.org.

WEDNESDAY/AUG. 21Book Discussion Group. 1 p.m. at

Potomac Library, 10101 GlenoldenDrive, Potomac. Book discussion foradults – Songs of Willow Frost byJamie Ford. Ask for the book at theCirculation Desk. No registrationneeded. New members welcome. Call240-777-0694.

Anti-gravity Galaxy Bottles. 3 p.m.at Potomac Library, 10101 GlenoldenDrive, Potomac. Come to thePotomac Library and create a minigalaxy in a bottle. Watch the gravity-defying glitter float UP as it settles.First-come, first-served due to limitedsupplies. Call 240-777-0694.

FRIDAY/AUG. 23Nando’s Fiery Friday Night

Concerts. 6:30-8:30 on the RioLakefront at 209 Boardwalk Place,Gaithersburg. Dine al fresco and seeThe J.J. Billings Band live on theBoardwalk Stage (near Union Jack’s).Visit www.riolakefront.com/events/nandos-fiery-friday-night-concerts/

SATURDAY/AUG. 24Kensington Parkrun. 9-10:15 a.m. at

Rock Creek Trail at Beach Drive andCedar Lane. Kensington parkrun is afree, weekly, timed 5K run/walk onRock Creek Trail and is part of thelarger parkrun global community ofmore than 1300 events intended tobuild healthy and well-connectedcommunities. All ages and abilitieswelcome. Register before first time.Visit parkrun.us/kensington or email

[email protected] Cream Social for Charity and

Exotic & Classic Car Show. 11a.m.-3:30 p.m. on the plaza at ParkPotomac Place condos, 12500 ParkPotomac Ave. Fun for the wholefamily. Join neighbors and friends inhelping underprivileged children goback to school feeling confident,proud and ready to learn. Bringbackpacks to win prizes. Ice creamtickets are $5 in advance (front deskat Park Potomac Place condos), $10at the event. Visitwww.facebook.com/events/2312574535464684/

Bands on the Boardwalk. 6-9 p.m.on the Rio Lakefront at 209Boardwalk Place, Gaithersburg. SeeJanglebachs live on the BoardwalkStage. Live music every Saturdaythrough September. Visitwww.riolakefront.com/events/concerts-on-the-boardwalk/ for more.

Live Comedy. 8 and 10 p.m. at Cissel-Saxon American Legion Post 41,8110 Fenton St., Silver Spring. ComicSara Armour (Last Comic Standing)headlines Stand-Up Silver Spring,with Loy Lee, D Lo, and MaddoxPennington in the line-up. $16-$25,at improbablecomedy.com.

AUG. 24-OCT. 20Maryland Renaissance Festival.

Crownsville, Md. The MarylandRenaissance Festival celebrates its43rd season with nine weekends ofthrills, feasting, handmade crafts,entertainment and merriment. The27-acre Village of Revel Grove comesto life each autumn with more than200 professional performers on 10stages in the forests and glades withover 140 artisans exhibiting crafts intheir own renaissance shops, fivetaverns featuring cool libations, and42 food and beverage emporiums.Tickets Aug. 24-Sept. 8, $9-$20;tickets Sept. 14-Oct. 20, $12-$27.Group and multi-day discountsavailable. Children under 7, free.www.marylandrenaissancefestival.com

MONDAY/AUG. 26Learn Basic Knitting. 4:30 p.m. at

Potomac Library, 10101 GlenoldenDrive, Potomac. Knitting is a greatway to relax and spend time. Bring aneedle craft project in progress or usethe library’s limited supplies. Forages 8 and up. All skill levelswelcome. Meets once a month(except December). Call 240-777-0694.

WEDNESDAY/AUG. 28Turning Point: The Quest for a

Cure. 6-8:30 p.m. at MontgomeryCollege Cultural Arts Center, 7995Georgia Ave., Silver Spring.Leadership Montgomery, inpartnership with the BrightFocusFoundation, presents a specialscreening event of the captivatingnew documentary Turning Pointfrom filmmaker James Keach(Academy Award$-nominated GlenCampbell ... I’ll Be Me). Followingthe film screening, there will be apanel discussion with local experts toto talk about the film, the latestresearch and available localresources. A 30-minute reception willbe offered before the film begins,light refreshments will be provided.Admission is free but registration isrequired at www.eventbrite.com.

SATURDAY/AUG. 31Open House for Classes. Noon-4

p.m. at Glen Echo Park, 7300MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Join thefree Open House for Classes andexplore the many classes andworkshops offered at Glen Echo Park.Participate in a free workshop, meetinstructors, tour the Park, and trysomething new. Visit Resident Artists’studios, view demonstrations, andenjoy theater performances andfamily programs. Visitwww.glenechopark.org or call 301-320-1400.

Bands on the Boardwalk. 6-9 p.m.on the Rio Lakefront at 209Boardwalk Place, Gaithersburg. SeeAmong the Stars live on theBoardwalk Stage. Live music everySaturday through September. Visitwww.riolakefront.com/events/concerts-on-the-boardwalk/ for more.

SATURDAY/AUG. 31-MONDAY/SEPT. 249th Annual Labor Day Art Show.

Noon-6 p.m. at Glen Echo Park, 7300MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. TheLabor Day Art Show is an annualtradition that brings the communitytogether to appreciate local artistsand their work. Original artworkfrom over 200 artists is on displayand for sale, in media includingpainting, drawing, photography,jewelry, ceramics, glass, fiber arts,sculpture, furniture, and works onpaper.

A member and donor preview will takeplace in the Ballroom Back Room,Friday, Aug. 30, 6-7:30 p.m. It willbe followed by a public reception,7:30-9 p.m.; light refreshments willbe served. Visitwww.glenechopark.org or call 301-320-1400.

SUNDAY/SEPT. 1Waltz Dance. 3:30-6 p.m. at the

Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park,7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo.Introductory Waltz Workshop from2:45-3:30 p.m. Featuring theensemble Latter Day Lizards playinga lively mix of folk waltzes with afew other couple dances, includingHambo, Schottische, Swing, Tango,and Polka. Admission is $13, $5 forfull-time students with student ID.No partner required. Call Joan Kouryat 202-238-0230 or Glen Echo Parkat 301-634-2222, or visitwww.WaltzTimeDances.org.


Kenny Lourie is an Advertising Representative forThe Potomac Almanac & The Connection Newspapers.

By KENNETH B. LOURIE

I mean, he didn’t even examine me, which he rarely does. (The CT scan pretty much tells him what he needs to know, so he says.)

In addition (or is that subtraction), he didn’t even ask me the standard questions he typically does about my quality of life, activities of daily living and general health and welfare. In fact, near the presumptive end of our appointment, as peculiar and uncharacteristic of an appointment as it was, I felt compelled to blurt out the answers to all the questions that he didn’t bother to ask that for years he’s always asked: any pain, short-ness of breath, coughing, headaches, neuropathy, muscle weakness or any new or persistent symp-toms? All he could muster was a perfunctory “Do

And then the semi-out-of-the-blue-bombshell:

Followed by the offer to refer us to a book that

Helpful? Useful? I didn’t say it at the time because the entire

appointment was so odd and impersonal almost. But WHAT?! Palliative Care? What are you talking about? He has never brought up palliative care before. (Although way back when, he had given

You see, we know about palliative care. We’ve attended multiple conferences organized by LUNGevity, “the largest national lung cancer-fo-

care doctors often have spoken. Palliative Care is not hospice care but it’s a transitional level of care to be sure.

If I’m transitioning, I wish somebody would have told me, and not by asking about my famil-iarity with this type of care.

In a word, palliative care is a type of down-sizing, as best as I can describe its subtleties; separate and apart from hospice care which is, if

you get my euphemism (and hopefully someone is meeting you at the station)? But so far as I’ve been told, I’m not on the last train to Clarksville

In fact, I rarely take the train. Not that being on or off the train matters when one comes to the end of the line.

Nevertheless, as I review in my mind what my oncologist said this past Monday, I have to wonder if he was feeding me a line, throwing me a line or just reciting a line that is required of oncologists in their regular communications with their cancer patients – a sort of caveat emptor for long-time cancer survivors who are inexplicably still alive (as evidence of such sentiment, my

But I didn’t feel much like a miracle on Monday. I felt more like a dope. Like I was being told something I didn’t realize, sort of an emperor

never experienced before; during or after any of our appointments.

Previously, even at the initial Team Lourie meeting in late February 2009 when the hammer came down, I had – though having it in utter dis-

The particulars of which would be sorted out over the following weeks and months beginning

And boy were they ever sorted. Ten years and almost six months later, I’m still sorting.

having an off day? Obviously he knows that his words carry

terrible burdens for his patients and their families. But he can’t simply toss out the phrase palliative care like it has no impact. Its impact is huge.

It’s akin to being hit by a speeding train, the likes of which would prevent one from getting anywhere near Clarksville, let alone being on the last train.

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Overdose and PreventionVigil to CommemorateInternational OverdoseAwareness Day Aug. 29

The public is invited to attend the fourth annualOverdose and Prevention Vigil on Thursday, Aug. 29at 7 p.m. The vigil commemorates International Over-dose Awareness Day, a global event, aimed at rais-ing awareness of overdose and reducing the stigmaof drug related deaths. The event will be held in theExecutive Office Building cafeteria, located at 101Monroe Street in Rockville. A resource fair featuringsubstance abuse prevention and treatment informa-tion will be held at 5:30 p.m.

The theme for this year’s program — We’re All inThis Together — will be a gathering for education,remembrance and hope. Fatal overdoses have risensharply and many community residents have beenpersonally touched by addiction. One in five adultsexperience a mental health issue each year and yetthere remains stigma attached to the issues of men-tal illness and addiction which often causes peopleto suffer silently. Organizers hope by rallying togetheras a community, Montgomery County can combatthe isolation and shame that can stand in the way ofprevention, treatment, support and recovery.

Those wishing to have a loved one memorializedin a video can send up to eight photos, with name,date of birth and date of death [email protected] . Submis-sions are needed by Thursday, Aug. 22.

The event is hosted by S.O.U.L. (Surviving OurUltimate Loss), a support group for

families who have lost a child to a fatal overdose,in partnership with the Department of Health andHuman Services, the Circuit Court’s Adult Drug Courtand the City of Rockville. Free parking is availablein the jury parking lot located at the corner of EastJefferson (Rt. 28) and Monroe Streets.

For more information, call 240-777-1400.

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THURSDAY/AUG. 15Republican Talk. 6 p.m. at Barking Dog, 4732 Elm St.,

Bethesda in their upstairs private room. Maryland StateSen. Bob Cassilly of Harford County will be the specialguest. Hear the Republican perspective on the issues inAnnapolis. Free admission; each person may order and payfor their own beverage and food via separate check. Closeto the Bethesda Metro with public parking garages close by.Visit www.mcgop.com/special_mcgop_august_speaker_event to RSVP.

FRIDAY/AUG. 16Application Deadline. Montgomery County’s Community

Action Board is now accepting applications for itsCommunity Advocacy Institute. The Community AdvocacyInstitute is a free program that will teach residents basicadvocacy skills and provides hands-on opportunities toadvocate for important issues in the community. To qualifyfor the program, participants must be Montgomery Countyresidents with household incomes of $55,000 or less. Visitmontgomerycountymd.gov/communityaction.

TUESDAY/AUG. 20School Supply Donation Deadline. Helps Montgomery

County Coalition for the Homeless host a Back to SchoolFair for nearly 300 children they serve who are no longerhomeless, thanks to MCCH permanent housing programs.MCCH is still in need of school supplies and refreshmentsfor the event. Sign up to donate or volunteer atwww.signupgenius.com/go/30e0c48a4a922a6ff2-school3.

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

1 9809 NEWHALL RD ........... 7 .. 8 .. 1 .... POTOMAC ... $2,780,000 .... Detached .......... 1.08 ........ 20854 ....... POTOMAC OUTSIDE ....... 06/03/19

2 10706 RIVERWOOD DR ...... 5 .. 5 .. 3 .... ROCKVILLE ... $2,600,000 .... Detached .......... 2.00 ........ 20854 .... POTOMAC VIEW ESTATES ... 06/12/19

3 9905 RIVER VIEW CT ......... 6 .. 5 .. 2 .... POTOMAC ... $1,850,000 .... Detached .......... 1.04 ........ 20854 .............. MARWOOD ............. 06/12/19

4 10405 BRIDLE LN .............. 7 .. 4 .. 1 .... POTOMAC ... $1,830,000 .... Detached .......... 0.40 ........ 20854 ............. RIVER FALLS ............ 06/03/19

5 10240 DEMOCRACY BLVD .. 6 .. 5 .. 2 .... POTOMAC ... $1,800,000 .... Detached .......... 2.00 ........ 20854 ............... CAMOTOP .............. 06/21/19

6 9838 KENTSDALE DR ......... 7 .. 6 .. 3 .... POTOMAC ... $1,785,000 .... Detached .......... 2.00 ........ 20854 ........... FALCONHURST .......... 06/18/19

7 10623 WILLOWBROOK DR . 4 .. 6 ......... POTOMAC ... $1,785,000 .... Detached .......... 0.47 ........ 20854 ....... KENTSDALE ESTATES ...... 06/18/19

8 10709 STAPLEFORD HALL DR 6 .. 7 .. 1 .... POTOMAC ... $1,750,000 .... Detached .......... 0.96 ........ 20854 .............. BELL GLEN.............. 06/17/19

Copyright 2019 MarketStats for ShowingTime. Source: Bright MLS as of June 30, 2019.

In June 2019, 79 Potomac homes sold

between $2,780,000-$345,000.

June, 2019 Top Sales

1 9809 Newhall Road — $2,780,000

3 9905 River View Court — $1,850,000

4 10405 Bridle Lane— $1,830,000

6 9838Kentsdale Drive— $1,785,000

7 10623 Willowbrook Drive— $1,785,000

8 10709 Stapleford HallDrive — $1,750,000

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