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Drew Rumfola chose the
iconic image of Jackie
Robinson stealing home for
his piece.
First Opening
By Aaron Stern
The Almanac
Jackie Robinson broke the
color barrier in baseball,
offering hope to millions
and giving a face to racial
equality in sports. But it is
another heroic feat of Robinson’s
that could just as easily capture the
mind and heart of a secondgrader:
he once stole home.
His hat flying from his head as
he slides into home plate, his right
leg extended just in front of the
diving catcher’s unsuccessful tag,
that iconic image captured
Potomac Elementary School second-grader
Drew Rumfola’s imagination.
“That’s why I chose that picture,
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THURSDAY/JUNE 12
Newcomer’s Lunch. The Potomac
Area Newcomers Club will be holding
a Pot Luck Lunch at 11:30 a.m. at a
member’s home. Call Alexa at 240-
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Newcomer’s Coffee. A coffee for new
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SUNDAY/JUNE 13
Li-Ming Toastmaster will have
meeting from 10:20 to 11:45 a.m.
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Photos by Aaron Stern/The Almanac
Potomac Elementary second-grader
Skylar Jordan
stands in front of her
mixed-media artwork
depicting Rosa Parks (top)
at the Potomac Library.
Potomac Elementary second-graders
display their art at Potomac Library.
because he’s stealing home,” Drew
said as he explained his artwork.
On Wednesday, June 3 Drew and
other second-graders from
Potomac Elementary exhibited
their mixed-media productions
featuring various historical figures,
the products of a three-week
artist-in-residence program with
mixed-media specialist Marcie
Hubbard.
Hubbard and second-grade
teacher Joy Bishop helped each of
the students pick historical figures
that were inspiring to them —
choices ranged Thomas Edison to
Muhammad Ali, Teddy Roosevelt,
Pocahontas, Kobe Bryant and Rosa
Parks, among others. Over five ses
See Students, Page 8
LET’S TALK
Real Estate
by
Michael Matese
CONTINGENCY
SALE - PROS
AND CONS
As a home seller, you may be
reluctant to accept an offer that
is contingent on the sale of
another property. However,
such a sale can be structured to
minimize the risks.
You can reserve the right to
require the buyers to meet any
contingencies within a short
period of time, (24-72 hours), if
you get a second offer. This is
sometimes referred to as a contingent
sale with release clause.
Other prospective buyers are
more likely to make a backup
offer under these circumstances.
If the current buyer is
unable to remove the contingencies
within the specified
time, you are free to be released
from the first sales contract and
accept another offer.
Contingent sales can be successful
if you and your real
estate agent address the potential
risks and hold the buyers to
their contractual obligations.
Each situation is different, however,
so go over the terms with
your real estate agent before
accepting a contingent offer.
For professional advice on all
aspects of buying and selling
real estate, call:
MICHAEL MATESE
Washington Fine
Properties
301-806-6829
Michael.Matese@wfp.com
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