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Open By Appointment on Sunday, August 1, 2010 in Kensington, Bethesda and Gaithersburg

Open by appointment.
Contact 301-215-6834, 301-907-7600 or email JT Burton to schedule an appointment


4016 Everett Street, Kensington $ 749,000
9305 W. Parkhill Drive, Bethesda – $ 695,000
11232 Waycross Way, Kensington – $ 674,900
9847 Campbell Drive, Kensington – $660,000
2 Campbell Court, Kensington – $ 659,000
10007 Connecticut Avenue, Kensington – $ 619,000
3816 Lawrence Avenue, Kensington $ 400,000
3709 Nimitz Road, Kensington – $ 389,000
10112 Tobacco Leaf Lane, Gaithersburg – $ 385,000
3109 Plyers Mill Road, Kensington – $ 349,000

Open House in Capitol View Park, Silver Spring MD – Sunday, August 1, 2010

10201 Grant Avenue, Silver Spring
Active
$324,000

Open Sunday, August 1, 2010 from 2-4

Welcome to this three bedroom, two bath split foyer located in Capitol View Park. This home offers light filled rooms throughout. Enjoy the refinished hardwood flooring and freshly painted interior and exterior. This home offers many double pane windows, ceramic tile flooring on the main living area and a new concrete driveway. The large lot has been beautifully landscaped and offers a private two-level patio. This great location offers easy access to downtown DC, Bethesda, and Kensington, as well as the Marc train, the area’s parks and much more!

Open House in Rock Creek Palisades on Sunday, August 1, 2010

11120 Woodson Avenue, Kensington
Active
$444,000

Open Sunday, August 1, 2010 from 1-4

Welcome to this remodeled five bedroom, two bath split level home located in Rock Creek Palisades. Among its many features, please take note of the beautiful hardwood flooring, updated double pane windows, granite countertops in the kitchens, two fireplaces and off street parking. Also note that this house can accommodate a wonderful au pair/in-law suite in the lower level if so desired offering bedrooms, bath, living room with fireplace, kitchen and an outside entrance. Centrally located, you are near the area’s schools, public transportation and much more!

County Offers Food Safty Tips due to Power Outages

From ALERT MONTGOMERY – sign-up for this free county service at https://alert.montgomerycountymd.gov

According to the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service, meat, poultry, fish and eggs should be refrigerated at 40° F and frozen food at or below 0° F, which may be difficult with a prolonged power outage.

• Keep the refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible to maintain the cold temperature. A refrigerator will only keep food safely cold for about four hours if it is unopened.
• A full freezer will hold the temperature for approximately 48 hours (24 hours if it is half full) if the door remains closed.
• Obtain dry ice or block ice to keep your refrigerator as cold as possible if there is a prolonged power outage. Residents should check with local retailers for ice supplies.
• Digital, dial or instant-read thermometers and appliance thermometers will help determine if the food is at safe temperatures. The refrigerator temperature should be at 40°F or below; the freezer, 0°or lower.
• To be sure a particular food is cold enough; take its temperature with a food thermometer.
• Never taste food to determine its safety!
• Food may be safely refrozen if the food still contains ice crystal or is at 40°F or below. Evaluate each food item separately. Be sure to discard any items in either the freezer or the refrigerator that have come into contact with raw meat juices.
• Food such as meat, poultry, fish, eggs, milk, soft cheeses, butter and leftover cooked meats, casseroles and pizza should be thrown out if they have been held above 40° F for over two hours.

For a complete chart and when to save and when to throw out certain foods, please visit the USDA’s food safety website at http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Fact_Sheets/keeping_food_Safe_during_an_emergency/index.asp.

Al Carr Fundraiser rescheduled - new date is 8/2/2010

The event tonight for Al Carr at Hong Kong Restaurant in Kensington is postponed due to the power outage throughout the region. We’ve rescheduled for NEXT MONDAY, August 2nd from 6pm-8pm.

Montgomery County Alert – Storm Updates, Closures, Outages

SUMMER STORM UPDATE FROM MONTGOMERY COUNTY
JULY 26, 8 A.M.

The latest update on conditions include:

* All Montgomery County Recreation facilities are closed today except for the Upper County Neighborhood, Germantown, East County Neighborhood and Marilyn J. Praisner Community Recreation Centers  and the Germantown Indoor and Olney Swim Centers.  All other Montgomery County Recreation sites are closed, including the main administrative office.

* All Montgomery County Recreation summer camps, summer fun centers and Recreation summer classes are cancelled for today

* Montgomery College Rockville campus will be closed today.  Takoma Park and Germantown campuses will be open.

* All activities in Montgomery County Public School buildings are canceled on Monday, July 26, due to widespread power outages. This includes all academic programs, summer camps, recreation programs and summer meals.

* Montgomery County’s Permitting Services will be closed to the public (255 Rockville Pike facility).

* About 187,000  Pepco customers in Montgomery County remain without power.

* 270 County traffic signals remain without power.

* Don’t travel if you don’t need to.

* Treat all dark intersections as four-way stops. Proceed cautiously.

* A shelter is open at the East County Recreation Center located at 3310 Gateshead Manor Way, Silver Spring.

* Mandatory water restrictions remain in effect for all Montgomery County and Prince Georges County residents on public water systems until water supplies are recharged.  This includes Rockville residents.  Residents on private wells are unaffected by the mandatory water restrictions.

* Residents and businesses are urged to use water only for essential indoor uses so sufficient water will be available for hospitals, emergency services and fire fighting.

* The County’s 311 call center has been activated and is available for non-emergency calls.

* To report “hot” wires or sparking wires, especially those across roadways, call 9-1-1.

* Residents can report downed trees in the public right-of-way by calling 3-1-1 from within Montgomery County or 240-777-0311 from outside the County.

* Residents are urged to check on their neighbors, particularly seniors or those with special needs.

* Pepco has indicated this will be a “multi-day restoration.”

Check www.montgomerycountymd.gov for updated information on Montgomery County facilities, services, and programs.

The National Weather Service has issued an EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING for the DC area until 10pm tonight.

Heat index expected to reach around 110 this afternoon. Below are some tips on surviving the heat.

County Offers Tips on Surviving the Heat

With summer heat in full swing, Montgomery County health officials are encouraging residents to find places where they can stay cool, and to take precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses.

Libraries, recreation centers and pools are good places to cool off, along with shopping malls and movie theaters. To quickly find the location of public facilities, go to http://www2.montgomerycountymd.gov/mymontgomery and type in your location. The website includes the locations of pools, parks, libraries, regional services center, recreation centers, Metro stations, hospitals and golf courses. Residents with questions about specific locations and hours of operation should call 311.

Those most at risk for heat-related illnesses are young children, the elderly, and people with health problems such as asthma, who are susceptible to heat-related illnesses, such as heat stroke and exhaustion.
By taking the following precautions, residents can remain safe and comfortable during the hot days of summer:

• Stay indoors, whenever possible. Be careful to avoid strenuous activities that can result in overexposure to the sun, such as sports and gardening. If you must do a strenuous activity, do it during the coolest part of the day, which is usually in the morning before 9 a.m. Visit nearby air-conditioned buildings in your community if your home is not air-conditioned. These may include senior centers, movies theaters, libraries and shopping malls. Elderly or disabled residents in need of a free fan should call 311 for more information.

• When outdoors, wear proper protection from the sun. Light-colored clothing, a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen protection are recommended.

• Drink plenty of water. Dehydration, cramps, exhaustion or heat stroke can result from not drinking enough fluids. Water is the safest liquid to drink. Avoid drinks containing alcohol or caffeine.

• Never leave pets or young children in a car, even with the windows cracked. Check frequently on elderly relatives or neighbors and other at-risk individuals. Watch for signs of heat-related illness such as hot, dry skin; confusion; hallucinations; and aggression.

Knowing the symptoms of heat exposure can prevent serious heat illness from becoming life threatening. Should any of the following occur, get out of the heat, loosen any tight or heavy clothing, and drink plenty of water: Drink plenty of water. Dehydration, cramps, exhaustion or heat stroke can result from not drinking enough fluids. Water is the safest liquid to drink. Avoid drinks containing alcohol or caffeine.

• Heat cramps: symptoms include painful muscle spasms, usually involving the abdominal muscles or legs;

• Heat exhaustion: first signs are cool, moist, pale or flushed skin, dizziness, nausea, headache and weakness; and

• Heat stroke: the most serious sign of overexposure. Symptoms include red, hot, dry skin, weak pulse, rapid breathing, and changes in consciousness. Seek emergency medical attention by calling 911.

provided by Alert Montgomery. Sign-up for this free county service at https://alert.montgomerycountymd.gov

Sunday, July 27 Opens by Appointment – Kensington, Silver Spring, Bethesda, Gaithersburg

Open by appointment.
Contact 301-215-6834, 301-907-7600 or email JT Burton to schedule an appointment


4016 Everett Street, Kensington $ 749,000
9305 W. Parkhill Drive, Bethesda – $ 695,000
11232 Waycross Way, Kensington – $ 674,900
9847 Campbell Drive, Kensington – $660,000
10007 Connecticut Avenue, Kensington – $ 619,000
5021 White Flint Drive, Kensington – $ 619,000
3816 Lawrence Avenue, Kensington $ 429,000
11120 Woodson Avenue, Kensington – $444,000
3709 Nimitz Road, Kensington – $ 389,000
10112 Tobacco Leaf Lane, Gaithersburg – $ 385,000
3109 Plyers Mill Road, Kensington – $ 349,000
10201 Grant Avenue, Silver Spring – $ 329,000

Visit www.thedittogroup.com to see more details on any of these properties.

Gary & Diana Ditto are Hosts of Special Reception for Democratic Delegate Al Carr (Dist. 18) - Mon., July 26 from 6-8 @ Hong Kong Restaurant in Kensington

Join Hosts:
Steve Allen, Mackie Barch, Liz Brennan, Gary & Diana Ditto, Kharma Finley-Wallace, Pete Fosselman & Duane Rollins, Tracey Furman, Barbara Scharman, Sean McMullen, Lydia Sullivan

at a special reception for
Democratic Delegate Al Carr (D18)
at
Hong Kong Restaurant
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Monday, July 26, 2010
6:00 to 8:00 PM

Hong Kong Restaurant
10510 Connecticut Ave.
Kensington, MD 20985

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Suggested contribution levels:
Individual Ticket: $25
Friend: $100
Host: $250
Sponsor: $500
Benefactor: $1,000
RSVP Online

If you are unable to attend, you can contribute online at http://www.alcarr.org/donate or by sending a check to: “Friends of Alfred Carr” – 3904 Washington St., Kensington, MD 20895.

Questions? Email: al@district18democrats.com or  call: (240) 389-DEMS (3367)

Our Summer Newsletter is now available online

Our Summer Newsletter is being mailed soon.  For a preview of your hard copy, you can download or read it online.  A Story About the Kensington Train Station is our lead article.