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Taegan Myers andLydia Peabodyhold their diplo-mas afterChurchill HighSchool’s gradua-tion on Tuesday,May 30 at DARConstitution Hall.

Taegan Myers andLydia Peabodyhold their diplo-mas afterChurchill HighSchool’s gradua-tion on Tuesday,May 30 at DARConstitution Hall.

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Graduation, Pages 2-4BRAVO To PresentTwo MusicalsNews, Page 6

Bridge DedicatedTo Former PrincipalNews, Page 10

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Churchill Seniors Celebrate Their Graduation

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Whitman Graduates March into Their Future

Walt Whitman High School’s graduation ceremony was held on Monday, June 5 in DAR Constitution Hall.

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Hamir Rana, Preetha Vikram, Yun Qi, andArmon Sari

Josh Strauss, Robert Kraff, Olivia Meyers, andAbigial Meyers

Hermon Powers, Suraphael Mbonisi, DaisyBraxton, and Elnoria Powers

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Graduation 2017

Graduates Bid Farewell to Wootton

Julianna Solomon, senior classsecretary, praised PrincipalKimberly Boldon for stepping upand guiding the school after thedeath of longtime principalMichael Doran.

Principal Kimberly Boldonpraised the hard work of thegraduates and the parents whohelped guide them through theirhigh school years.

Nahom Yiman, senior classtreasurer.

Darren Bogart, seniorclass president, encour-

ages his classmates withsummary of other historic

graduation speeches.

Students from Thomas S. Wootton High School gradu-ate on Wednesday, May 31.

Suhajma Samia watches her classmates walk acrossthe stage.

The 2017 senior class graduates from Thomas S. Wootton High School graduate at the Daughters of the Ameri-can Revolution’s Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C.

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I was looking for a joy — andI have truly found it at St.James Episcopal Church inPotomac,” said newly installed rec-tor, Meredith Tobin Heffner. “I wascalled to be the Hand of God thereand I am thrilled because I cantruly feel the sense of the HolySpirit in this church.”

Heffner’s path to joining thepriesthood and becoming a rectorhas been non-traditional. Afterreceiving her Bachelor of Arts fromSmith College, she became a legalassistant for Wilmer, Cutler andPickering in Washington D.C.Next, she entered the field of fi-nance and banking — and thenmoved on to the National Associa-tion for Professional Saleswomenas its vice president. Her next po-sition was as sales manager forDataPlus in D.C. However,throughout her career and whileshe and her husband raised their

family, she served her church, St.Alban’s Episcopal Church inAnnandale, Va. as an active volun-teer.

However, after Sept. 11, 2001,she decided she needed to fosterher desire to serve the church com-munity through the ministry. Shewanted to “share God’s word andlove, as well as encourage lifetransformation through Christ.”Her experience working with bothindividuals and families throughthe church had changed her life— as well as theirs.

She enrolled in the VirginiaTheological Seminary in Alexan-dria and received her Master’s inDivinity in 2008. She served forclose to nine years as associaterector at St. Mark’s, Alexandria,Va. She has continued to train asa seminarian supervisor and as apreaching fellow at the VirginiaTheological Seminary.

“My ministry objective is to lead,share, love, build and inspire,”Heffner said. “I want to lead bysharing God’s love, building a com-munity that works together to dis-cern and live through God’s calland inspires people of every agein their faith journeys. My passions

The Rev. Meredith Tobin Heffner (right) at her installationMay 20 as the fifth rector of St. James’ Episcopal Church,Potomac. The Right Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde (left),bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington presided.

New Rector at St. JamesMeredith TobinHeffner sharesher faith journey.

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BRAVO Productions Ex-ecutive Producer LaurieLevy Issembert hasshared her passion forteaching children about musicaltheatre with her daughter, Valerie,who is BRAVO’s artistic directorand currently directing “GodspellJr.” with 16 middle school stu-dents. “Godspell Jr.” will be per-formed at the Randolph Road The-atre, 4010 Randolph Road in Sil-ver Spring for four shows on June10-11.

“Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr.”is a different variation on thetheme of a “Mom and Pop” opera-tion. Co-Director Tammy WyattRoberts is navigating the challengeof directing her own daughter,Rachel, who is one of the double-cast Ariels. Ellie Harper is the otherAriel and both of these little mer-maids lead a cast of 30 elemen-tary school children for two showsthe weekend of June 17-18 at theRandolph Road Theatre.

“The only challenge”, said Rob-erts who is also a professional CPAand actress, “is balancing paren-tal approval with directorial cri-tique so that Rachel knows I’mproud of her even though I mayhave suggestions to better her per-formance.” Daughter Rachel re-flects on the special experience bysaying “it feels like I am puttingmore into the group effort becauseI can help my mom instead of onlybeing a cast member.”

Potomac native Dan Binstock il-lustrates the “pop” part of theorganization’s family tradition asmusic director. BRAVO’s final per-formance is on Father’s Day withBinstock’s daughter, Alexa, playingUrsula, the manipulative sea witch

to make a more conscious effortto treat my daughter like everyoneelse, but now it’s become natural.”Daughter Alexa reports “some-times he’s tough on me, but it’sreally fun and a special bondingexperience for us. We always lis-ten to new songs and sing whendriving.

I’ve always watched my dad playpiano since I was a little girl andI’ve always thought, ‘I wish I couldbe singing to his music.’ It finallycame true with ‘The Little Mer-maid’ and he’s helped me learn tolove musical theater as much ashe does.”

BRAVO Productions is a musicaltheatre program designed for chil-dren in grades 1-12. The programfocuses on teaching the art ofmusical theatre – as well as im-parting a love for this American artform.

Levy Issembert said, “We makesure that the children are havinga blast while they learn to worktogether as a cohesive and sup-portive cast.

While they are learning the toolsof the craft — music, lyrics, cho-reography, staging and blocking —they are also becoming the nextgeneration who will keep theBroadway tradition alive, if notonstage, then as well-versed au-dience members. Upcoming audi-tions for BRAVO’s future fall pro-ductions will be posted soon onwww.bravoproductions.org andon Facebook.”

“Godspell Jr.” and “The LittleMermaid Jr.” will be performed onJune 10 and 11 and June 17 and18. Tickets for both performancesare available online atwww.showtix4u.com (and searchBRAVO). The cost is $21 until June9 and $25 at the door. No late seat-ing.

Rachel Roberts plays Ariel in “Disney’s The Little Mer-maid Jr.” on Saturday, June 17 at 4 p.m. and Sunday, June18 at 4 p.m.

Ellie Harper plays Ariel on Saturday June 17 at 7:30 pmand Sunday, June 18 at 1 p.m. “Disney’s The Little Mer-maid Jr.” will be performed at the Randolph Road The-ater, 4010 Randolph Road, Silver Spring, June 17-18.

BRAVO Offers Two MusicalsPresenting “Godspell Jr.” and “Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr.”

“Godspell Jr.” will be performed at the RandolphRoad Theater, 4010 Randolph Road, Silver Spring, onJune 10-11.

BRAVO’S “Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr.” includes, fromleft, Music Director Dan Binstock, Alexa Binstock(Ursula), Rachel Roberts (Ariel), and Co-Director/Chore-ographer Tammy Wyatt Roberts.

in the Disney underwater tale.Close friend, Jordyn White, isdouble cast in the same role.Binstock, a lawyer by day, said,

“It’s always interesting to drive upto rehearsal wearing my ‘dad hat’and then immediately switch into‘music director’ mode. At first I had


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B oard Certified GeriatricPharmacist Dr. Jen Wolfewill speak on the dangersof unwanted side effects, drug in-teractions and serious falls due tomedication-related problems, onThursday, June 15, at 7 p.m. in atalk titled, “Transform YourHealthcare Experience.” The pro-gram is hosted by Potomac Com-munity Village at the Potomac Li-brary.

Wolfe prescribes a Comprehen-sive Medication Review for anyonetaking medications, saying, “Medi-cation side effects are the numberone cause of falls for seniors. A fallcan dramatically change the qual-ity of your life, how and where you

might have tolive it, andeven endangerit.”

In her con-sulting role,Wolfe empha-sizes to her cli-ents that thekeys to being

empowered and taking charge ofone’s own health are speaking upduring your doctor visits, askingquestions, and observing reactionsto medications. PCV’s June 15meeting takes place from 7-9 p.m.at the Potomac Library, 10101,Glenolden Drive, Potomac. All arewelcome to attend this free event.

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include mission, preaching, teach-ing and pastoral care.”

In her new church, she hopes tohelp each member of her congre-gation learn more about who heor she is and what they are calledto do and be. Her personal goal isto do her best at “being the handsof God.”

During her few moments ofspare time, Heffner enjoys ances-try research, reading, boot campathletic training and spending

time with her husband, Doug,three grown children and her cat.Last fall, she trained for and com-pleted 148 miles of the Camino deSantiago Pilgrimage in Spain – TheWay of St. James. She said, “Iwalked about 13 miles a day withthree friends — it was an amaz-ing journey and an exceptionallymoving and spiritual experience.At the time, I had not yet been of-fered this rector position. So now,walking the Way of St. Jamesmakes it a doubly powerful expe-rience.”

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ONGOING2017 Canal Boat Excursions. At

Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center,11710 MacArthur Blvd., Potomac.April-October, Saturday and Sundayat 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 3 p.m.June-August, Friday, Saturday andSunday at 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3p.m. To confirm the boat ride foryour visit, call 301-767-3714 fordetails as special circumstances mayaffect this schedule. Prices: $8 foradults (ages 16-61), $6 for seniors(ages 62 +), and $5 for children(ages 4-15). Children aged three andunder ride free. In addition to theboat fee, there is an entrance fee tothe park of $10.00 per single vehicle.

Tally Ho Toastmaster’s Club. Firstand third Mondays each month,7:30-8:30 p.m. in the PotomacCommunity Center, 11315 FallsRoad.

Children’s Storytime. Wednesdaysand Saturdays, 10 a.m. at Barnes &Noble Booksellers, 4801 BethesdaAve., Bethesda Listen to employeesread children’s stories. Free. Visitwww.store-locator.barnesandnoble.com/event/4824850-21.

VisArts Cocktails and CanvasClass. at VisArts in the Painting &Drawing Studio, 155 Gibbs St.,Rockville. Price $40. Visitwww.visartsatrockville.org/cocktails-and-canvas for more.

Thang Ta. Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m. atSutradhar Institute of Dance andRelated Arts, 1525 Forest Glen Road,Silver Spring. Learn the ancient art ofthe sword and spear. $25.www.dancesidra.org.

Weekly Blues Dance. Thursdays8:15-11:30 p.m. in the Back RoomAnnex at Glen Echo Park, 7300MacArthur Blvd. Capital Bluespresents rotating DJs and instructorswith beginner workshop 8:15-9 p.m.,no partner necessary. $8 for all.capitalblues.org

Weekly Swing Dance. Saturdays, 8p.m.-midnight. The DC LindyExchange presents a swing dancewith live music in the SpanishBallroom, Glen Echo Park, 7300MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo.Beginner swing dance lesson at 8p.m., followed by dancing. Admission$16-$18, age 17 and under $12.www.glenechopark.org.

Argentine Tango with Lessons.Most Sundays, 6:30-11 p.m. in theBack Room Annex at Glen Echo Park,7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo.Argentine Tango lessons followed bya Milonga most Sunday evenings.Beginner lesson 6:30-7:30 p.m. andintermediate lesson 7:30-8:30 p.m.Cost is $15/lesson and includes theMilonga. For just the Milonga, cost is$10 and the open dance with DJ runs8:30-11 p.m. No partner required.www.glenechopark.org, 301-634-2222.

Contra and Square Dance. Fridaysand Sundays 7-10:30 p.m. in theSpanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park,7300 MacArthur Blvd. The eveningcan include square dances, mixers,waltzes and other couple dances. AllContra and Square dances are taught,no partner necessary. Lessons at 7p.m., followed by the called dancewith live music at 7:30. $13 fornonmembers, $10 for FSGWmembers, $5 ages 17 and under.www.glenechopark.org, 301-634-2222.

Late Night Comedy. Fridays (openmic night) and Saturdays(established comedians) at Benny’sBar & Grill, 7747 Tuckerman Lane,Potomac. Benny’s is open 8 a.m.-1a.m. Fridays and Saturdays.

www.BennysBarGrill.com.Drop in Art Activities. Every

Saturday 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in theCandy Corner Studio at Glen EchoPark, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., parentsand children can explore a new artform or theme. $10/child, parentcombo. Drop-in only. www.pgip.org.

Mommy & Me (& Daddy, Too).Third Tuesday each month. 10 a.m.at Rockville Town Square. Meet for amorning out with active learning andcreative play with lunch specials,story time, arts and crafts, sing-a-longs, prizes and more.rockvilletownsquare.com/events/mommy-and-me.

Live Music & Dancing. Fridays andSaturdays, 7-11 p.m. in Margery’sLounge, Normandie Farm Restaurant,10710 Falls Road. Dance to the musicof Barry Gurley. 301-983-8838www.popovers.com.

Chocolate Factory Tours. Fridaysand Saturdays, 2-5:45 p.m. atSPAGnVOLA Chocolatier, 360 MainSt., Gaithersburg. Take a short tourof The Truffle Factory facilities. Free.www.spagnvola.com.

Glen Echo Park Films. Saturdays andSundays. Arcade Building, 7300MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Filmsabout the Park’s history are shown onrotation in the lobby. Free. Visitwww.glenechopark.org for more.

SilverWorks Studio & Gallery.Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdaysand Sundays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. GlenEcho Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd.,Glen Echo. SilverWorks Studio &Gallery is a working silversmithstudio and includes an ongoingexhibition, as well as sales of thework of artist-in-residence BlairAnderson. Free. Visitwww.silverworksglenechopark.com.

Art Glass Center at Glen Echo. Allday Wednesdays; Fridays, 10 a.m.-2p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.;Sundays, noon-4 p.m. Art GlassCenter, Glen Echo Park, 7300MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Ongoingexhibitions feature work of residentartists. Sculpture, vessels, functionalart and jewelry for sale. Classes aretaught year-round for beginner,intermediate and advanced students.Visitwww.artglasscenteratglenecho.orgfor more.

Yellow Barn Studio & Gallery.Saturdays and Sundays, 12-5 p.m.The Yellow Barn Studio & Gallerypresents free exhibitions of emergingartists’ work. Each weekend featuresthe work of a different artist. Mostartwork is also for sale.www.yellowbarnstudio.com.

Acoustic Open Mic. Wednesdays, 7-11 p.m. at Benny’s Bar & Grill, 7747Tuckerman Lane. Everyone welcometo perform. Wine bottles are 50percent off. www.bennysbargrill.com.

Potomac Games Group.Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. at PotomacCommunity Recreation Center,11315 Falls Road, Potomac. Theworld is in the midst of a Golden Ageof new board and card games forplayers of all ages. Free. ContactRandy Hoffman at 412-983-5411 [email protected].

Textures in Glass Exhibit. Varioustimes through June 3 at the WaverlyStreet Gallery, 4600 East-WestHighway, Bethesda. Visitwww.creativeglassdesign.com formore.

Art Exhibit. Throughout May at thePotomac Library, 10101 GlenoldenDrive. Featuring the art of Potomacresident Dr. Meenakshi Mohan, aneducator, painter, and art critic. Visitwww.montgomerycountymd.gov/library/, or call 240-777-0690.

CAMPS, CLASSES & WORKSHOPSArt Explorers Open Studio. Every

Saturday, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at TheCandy Corner Studio, 7300MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Art

activities for parents and children.Activities change weekly and there isno pre-registration; $10 per child.Visit www.glenechopark.org/saturday-art-explorers for more.

Ceramic Classes. Various dates andtimes. VisArts, 155 Gibbs St,Rockville. An opportunity to try thenew ceramic workshops. Visitwww.visartsatrockville.org/ceramicsfor a list of class dates, times.

Registration is Open. forMontgomery County Recreation andMontgomery Parks SummerPrograms and Activities. [email protected] www.MontgomeryParks.org/access for more.

JUNE 7-JULY 12Photography Class. 7-9:30 p.m. at

Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthurBlvd. Digital Printing II- Fine B/Wand Color Printing class, six sessions.Visit glenechopark.org or call 301-320-1400 for more.

SUNDAY/JUNE 11Waltz Dance. 2:45-3:30 p.m. at

Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park,7300 MacArthur Blvd. IntroductoryWaltz Workshop, first lessons until3:30 followed by dance, band GoFigure. $10. Call 301-634-2222, goto www.WaltzTimeDances.org or e-mail [email protected] formore.

Zemer Chai: The Jewish Chorale. 4p.m. at Congregation Beth El ofMontgomery County, 8215 OldGeorgetown Road, Bethesda. Theconcert features the DC premiere ofthe evocative “Sing Our Song” byGerald Cohen with words by ElieWiesel. $40 reserved seating; $20general admission, $25 at the door.Visit www.ZemerChai.org for more.

THURSDAY/JUNE 15Cooking Demonstration. 1:30-3

p.m. at the North Potomac SeniorCenter, 13860 Travilah Road,Rockville. Cooking demonstrationusing only fruits and vegetables, partof National Fresh Fruit and VeggieMonth. Free. VisitActiveMONTGOMERY.org or call240-777-6995 for more.

Young Professionals Beer TastingEvent. 5-7 p.m. Seven LocksBrewing, 12227 Wilkins Ave.,Rockville. Learn how they make theirbeer and take a tour of the brewery.There will be complimentaryappetizers; discounted beer tastingsand beverages, door prizes and theopportunity to network. Visitwww.rockvillechamber.org.

JUNE 19-AUG. 9Toca Summer Soccer Camp. 6-8

p.m. at Avenel LP, 10051 OaklynDrive. Improving skills, makingfriends and staying fit. [email protected], or call 301-221-8305 for more.

THURSDAY/JUNE 22Señorita Sunshine’s USO Show. 1-

2 p.m. at the Damascus SeniorCenter, 9701 Main St., Damascus.Variety show with different elementsof surprise and intrigue. Free. VisitActiveMONTGOMERY.org or call240-777-6995 for more.

Bowling for Hope. 6:30-8:30 p.m. atBowlmor Lanes Bethesda, 5353Westbard Ave. Raising funds tosupport Hope Connections for CancerSupport’s free programs for peopleaffected by cancer in our community.In addition to bowling, a small silentauction; 50/50 raffle; Hands forHope Social Media Launch.Tournament players (4-6 membersper team) $100 per person, others$75 per person. Visitwww.hopeconnectionsforcancer.org.

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By Marilyn Campbell

While sustaining an injury isn’t onanyone’s list of fitness goals, arecent study by the Center forInjury Research and Policy shows an in-crease in gym-related injuries in recentyears. Corrective exercise is among thestrategies for recovering from workout-re-lated injuries, but fitness experts are alsoemphasizing prevention.

“Generally speaking, at some point it’sgood following an injury to perform cor-rective exercises to rehab injured muscles,”said Joel Martin, Ph.D., Exercise, Fitnessand Health Promotion Graduate Programcoordinator and assistant professor of Ki-nesiology at George Mason University.

“Depending on the stage of the healingprocess the exercises may focus on gettingblood flowing to the injured area, regain-ing strength in injured muscle or correct-ing poor movement patterns that contrib-uted to the injury.”

One of the most common causes of sportsor workout related injuries is performingan exercise incorrectly, says Martin. “You

should take the time to learn proper formand seek the help of an exercise professionalfor advice as to how to perform various ex-ercises,” said Martin. “Investing the time tolearn how to move well at the beginning ofan exercise program will pay off in the longrun.”

Failing to do warm-up exercises before aworkout and increasing the intensity of theexercise too quickly — either within theexercise session or across multiple exercisesessions — are among the leading causesof workout injury, says Martin. Not follow-ing safety procedures is another.

“Some of the most serious exercise inju-ries happen from not using common sense,”he said. “These can come in a variety offorms, but may be due to trying to showoff, not wearing proper shoes or equipmentfor the exercise mode, exercising in unsafeenvironments, or not using a spotter forheavy lifts.”

Even with safety measures in place,Parker Bryant, a personal trainer based inBethesda, Md., tells his clients that injuriescan happen, even to the most cautious ath-letes. “For many common injuries, especiallya muscle that’s sore because it’s been over-used, I usually advise clients to apply icefor about 20 minutes several times a day toreduce any swelling and to rest the injuredbody part,” he said.

For those dedicated to fitness, being toldto rest can be hard to hear, says GeoffRobison of Custom Kinetics in McLean, buthe says that it is possible to be active whilerecovering from an injury. “One of the hard-est things for a runner with an injury to hearis that they have to stop running,” Robisonsaid. “But one of the worst things you cando when you have an injury is lay downand not move. Movement, when done prop-erly, can be very healing. It can bring bloodflow and realign your body.”

Exercise can be used to help heal someworkout or sports related injuries, saysRobison. “Everyone who walks in our doorgets taken through an assessment,” he said.“Whether it’s low back pain, a knee prob-lem or shoulder pain, we find the root causeof the problem.”

Once the problem is identified, Robisonand his team of trainers work to create anexercise program that is designed to de-crease pain and build fitness.

One example that he uses to explain histherapeutic strategy is knee pain, which hesays is one of the injuries he sees most of-ten in clients. He observes the client’s move-ments to help determine the cause of theproblem. “Maybe it’s coming from the foot,because the foot is not strong enough, soyour knees cave in when you squat,” he said.“Maybe your glutes [gluteal muscles] areweak or maybe your quads [quadriceps] areweak. Strengthening these muscles can helpstabilize the leg and help relieve knee pain.”

Robison builds an exercise regimen thatis designed to address a specific issue orinjury. “One exercise that I might use is theclam shell where clients lie down on theirside and open and close their knees,” hesaid. “When it’s a case of muscle overuse, Imight use a foam roller or resistance bandsto loosen and strengthen the muscles.”

Bryant says that an injury can be an op-portunity to try a new type of workout. “Forexample, if you’re a runner, but your kneesare bothering you, stop running for a whileand try swimming to give your knees a rest,”he said. “After you’re been pain-free formore than a week, you’re probably healed.When you do return to your normal exer-cise routine, don’t dive in with the sameintensity as before your injury. Graduallywork your way back so that you don’treinjure yourself.”

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By Peggy McEwanThe Almanac

T he symbolism of naming abridge for Wootton HighSchool’s former principal Dr.Michael J. Doran was not loston anyone who knew him.

“The bridge symbolizes all he did to unitethe community,” said current Thomas S.Wootton High School principal KimberlyBoldon.

The bridge, just below the school onWootton Parkway, near the intersection ofGreenplace Terrace, was being renovatedby the City of Rockville when former stu-dent Jon Glaser, class of 2015, got the ideaof naming it for Doran.

“Dr. Doran created an environment ofexcellence … cheering each one of us onindividually,” Glaser said.

Doran died suddenly in August 2015 atthe age of 64.

“This helps us fill the gulf of emotions andhelps us move forward,” Glaser said.

The dedication of the bridge, timed forthe completion of repairs, was held June 1at 3:30 p.m. The Wootton Drum Line per-formed and the school’s Patriot Ambassa-dors, PTSA and Booster Club helped deco-rated the bridge with crepe paper stream-ers and helium balloons.

The mood was both somber — many par-ents and teachers who worked with Doranwere there to honor a much-loved educa-tor — and celebratory with the excitementof knowing he would be remembered bystudents using the bridge going to and fromschool.

Two Rockville City Council members, Vir-ginia D. Onley and Julie Palakovich, whohelped push the resolution to name thebridge through the legislative process, alsospoke.

Onley said she did not know Doran butcame to know him through letters and emailshe received during the nomination process.

“I did not know Michael J. Doran and, as

I read about him, I became disappointedthat our paths never crossed,” she said. “Hewas described as a charming guy with aBritish accent that everybody adored, andhe adored the community.”

Onley also said she read that Doran endedthe school’s graduation ceremony with anIrish Blessing [he was born in Ireland] soshe ended her remarks with one too: “Maythe hand of a friend always be near you.And may God fill your heart with gladnessto cheer you.”

Samuel Doran, son of Michael Doran andKathy Lavinder Doran, spoke on behalf ofthe family, thanking the community fornaming the bridge for his father and draw-ing on his father’s life philosophy to forwandthe bridge analogy.

“My father always thought one of the fin-est aspects of public education is the abilityto bring a community together,” he said.“One of [the] central passions that drovemy father is that education is a bridge to abetter life.”

Samuel Doran and his mother unveiledthe signs, one on either end of the bridgereading: Michael J. Doran Memorial Bridge.

‘Education Is a Bridge to a Better Life’Bridge near WoottonHigh School namedfor former principal.

Kathy Lavinder Doran, widow ofDr. Michael Doran, with their sonSam Doran, left, stand with JonGlaser in front of the sign desig-nating the bridge on WoottonParkway below Thomas S. WoottonHigh School in Rockville as amemorial to Doran who served asprincipal at the school until hisdeath in 2015. Glaser was instru-mental in getting the bridgenamed for Doran.

By Peggy McEwanThe Almanac

It was the usual scene of leashtangles, butt sniffing and theoccasional face-off whenYappy Hour, Pints and Pups, washeld at the Irish Inn in Glen EchoMay 31.

Surprisingly, though, there wereno fights and little barking fromthe dogs as they wandered aboutchecking out the social scene. Mostof the noise came from their dog-loving owners chatting and enjoy-ing music by the 19th Street Bandwhich filled the restaurant’s frontparking lot its signature rock ‘n’rollsounds.

The happy/yappy hour was afundraiser for the MontgomeryCounty Humane Society and Sec-ond Chance Wildlife Center.

“We do a lot of Yappy Hoursduring the summer months,” saidChris Bumbaugh, president andCEO of the Humane Society. “They

are a fundraiser and a friend-raiser. Folks like to come and showoff their dogs. It is a celebrationof the animal-human bond.”

The Humane Society has beenserving Montgomery County for59 years. They work strictly withcats and dogs with the ultimategoal of adopting them into lovinghomes, Bumbaugh said.

Second Chance Wildlife Centerin Gaithersburg did not have anyclients at the event, the nonprofitworks strictly as a wildlife reha-bilitator, director Jim Monza said.

“We take in sick, orphaned orinjured wildlife, get them well andrelease them,” Monsma said.

He said they work with about3,000 animals per year and this istheir busy season when they get30 or more patients per day.

“They suffer just like everyoneelse,” he said. “The good thing iswe don’t need to find a home forthem.” Thinking about unusualanimals the center has taken care

of, Monsma said they once re-habbed a snail with a crackedshell. It took a long time, he said.Evidently snails are slow in everyway. While staff from the Irish Inngrilled burgers and chicken forsandwiches and served Guinness

and other beers, children jumpedin a bouncy house decorated ontop with, what else, a dog.

This is the first time they havehad one of those, organizer BeckyPugh, owner of Bone Jour doggrooming salon in Bethesda, said.

It’s to keep the children happy.Many of the guests seemed to

know each other, mostly fromother Yappy Hours, many said.

Kirt Syomela of Bethesda wasthere with Sasha, a 7-year-old longcoated German Shephard. He saidhe has been to other people/dogevents.

“We are here to support Beckyand the Humane Society, he said.“We’re just dog people.”

So it went with Patricia McGarry,of Germantown with Indy andMeesha, “adopted mutts,” andKelli Gray, of Bethesda, withPebbles and female boxer.

Other Yappy Hours are sched-uled for June 28 at Union Jack’sat Rio, 9811 Washingtonian Blvd.,Gaithersburg; July 12 at DenizensBrewing Company, 1115 East-WestHighway, Silver Spring and August24 at Redwood Bethesda Row,7121 Bethesda Lane, Bethesda.Admission to each is $15 per per-son or $25 per couple, dogs free.

People and their dogs gather to raisefunds for county Humane Society.No Cats Allowed

Dogs and their people gather around Jellybean the mas-cot of Bone Jour dog grooming salon in Bethesda duringthe Yappy Hour at the Irish Inn in Glen Echo on Wednes-day, May 31.

The Washington Folk Festival featured morethan 450 local musicians, storytellers, danc-ers and craftspeople on Saturday, June 3 andSunday, June 4 at Glen Echo Park.

The annual festival, a celebration of the folk mu-sic, dance and craft traditions of the D.C. area, alsoattracted thousands of visitors, according to MaryBoeckman, assistant technical director of the eventwhich is held rain or shine.

“We generally get about 10,000 people,” she said.

“We lucked out this time, we’ve had great weather.”Five stages provided areas of entertainment, of-

fering an estimated 70 hours of live music and danceperformances. In addition to storytelling, danceworkshops and a crafts marketplace.

Glen Echo’s restored 1921 Dentzel carousel oper-ated extra hours each day at a cost is $1.25 per ride.The traditional carousel music dominated the park,adding background music to all the festivities.

— Peggy McEwan

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Having been a cancer “diagnosee” now foreight years and exactly three months — as I sitand type on May 27, 2017, a lifetime consider-ing the original “13 month to two-year” prog-nosis I was given on February 27, 2009, I havelearned much about cancer that I didn’t know.In fact, I’ve learned everything about cancer Iknow now because previously I knew nothing.Growing up I heard/experienced very littleabout cancer. My parents were healthy as wasmy immediate family (aunts, uncles, cousins).

And even though I spent many Sundays withmy parents visiting my grandparents in nursinghomes, the diseases/afflictions I rememberhearing most about were diabetes, Parkinson’s,Leukemia and high cholesterol. Never canceror any condition that I associated with cancer. Irealize now how lucky we all were. I wouldn’tsay I took good health for granted, but I mighthave taken it as a given. Not any more.

Everyday I wake up, as my father used tosay, is a good day; and ever since I was diag-nosed in early 2009, most days — all thingsconsidered, and I do consider all things, havebeen good days. I have been extraordinarilyfortunate in how my body and mind hasreacted to being diagnosed with a “terminal”disease: non-small cell lung cancer, stage IV.Rarely have I ever gone one step forward andthen two steps backward.

Oh sure, the early hairless days of heavy-duty chemotherapy (infused for six hours everythree weeks) were challenging, but it was aprocess I had to endure — so far as I knew (Iknow a bit more now and there are manymore choices/protocols than ever before).

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Nevertheless, many of the cancer patientsI’ve met seemed to have faced their demonsand are standing tall against the worst kind ofadversity. Bette Davis is often credited with thequote: “Old age is not for sissies.” Well, neitheris cancer. It seems to be for everybody, every-where. Unfortunately, cancer is an indiscrimi-nate, equal opportunity destroyer; all ages, allraces, all ethnic groups, all populations.

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