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THE PALISADES
A Newsletter of the Palisades Citizens Association, Representing the Greater Palisades Area
Volume 21 • Number 9 • July, 2010
Special Parade Edition!
T
he 44th Annual 4th of July Parade sponsored by the
Palisades Citizens Association stepped off into history at
noon on Independence Day, 2010, and proceeded without a hitch
past a huge and enthusiastic crowd of observers estimated in the
thousands. The day was as fine weatherwise as could be hoped
for: hot, but not too muggy and the heat was accompanied by a
cooling flow of air.
All the Parade stalwarts were on hand! The Bagpipers were
superb! The United Horsemen were awesome! The Different
Drummers were dynamite, and provided great marching music
for the masses! The Millwood Mob was magnificent! This being
election year, the local political establishment was out in force,
from the Mayor down, as were their minions! Never has so much
candy been thrown, stickers stuck, favors handed out and signage
proliferated!
As always, local participation was highly inventive and nothing if not high-energy! Kids of all ages checked their dignity
at the Safeway as they paraded, cavorted, strutted and gyrated
their way towards Cushing Place. At Palisades Park, energy was
equally high under and around the big top, groovving to the wonderful band “Tenacious” as they belted out hit after hit, Ms. Hope
Leigh, a wonderful young voice, did a fine job with the National
Anthem, and PCA President Bill Slover handed out an endless
series of well-deserved awards. As always, the real heroes were
the Lions, who served several thousand drinks at the picnic, and
the Grand Lodge Masons who grilled and served over 4,000 hotdogs, laboring over the red-hot grills and under the white-hot sun.
As always, the Parade was a miracle of come-together, selfless hard work by hundreds of volunteers, Parade Marshalls,
T-Shirt sellers, and the support of many of our wonderful local
businesses, without which it simply could not have happened.
See complete listings on the following pages!
A huge salute to the PCA, the Parade leadership, and all who
contributed in so many different ways.
THANK YOU!
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And a Huge PCA Shout Out To -Our
regular, beloved performance groups: Alma Boliviana; DC’s Different Drummers; The United Horsemen’s
Association; and Washington Scottish Bagpipers
Our T Shirt Volunteers, who this year sold almost 800 T-shirts under the leadership of Maria Garcia: Bill & Cassie Barnard,
Eliza & Kate Button, Meriwether Beatty, Megan Campbell, Joan Danoff, Mary Evans, Nancy Feldman, Kathryn McDonnell, Anne
Ourand, Frankie & Fred Pelzman, Julie Russell, Spence Spencer, Linda Starke, Mat Thorp, Barbara Vandegrift, Art Watson and Steve,
Lisa & Sage Wolf
The Lions, who served 200 gallons of drinks after the picnic.
The Grand Lodge Masons, who grilled 3,000 hot dogs.
Maria Garcia, who organized T-shirt sales, hosted all the meetings and hung signs and posters.
Mat Thorp, who organized and collected the prizes; and Mat, Julie Koczela, Mary Stapp and Joel Achenbach who
did such a great job judging.
Kathryn McDonnell, who designed the winning T-shirt.
Fred Pelzman and Janice Kaplan, who provided valuable PR assistance.
Spence Spencer, who served as El Jefe, the Big Enchilada, the Go-To Guy and Chief Cook and Bottle Washer (also known as Picnic
Chair.
Justin Rouse and Vince Cain from the Dept of Parks and Rec, who provided invaluable help on the the day of.
Lt. Eric Hayes, Office McElwee and all the officers from the Second District, who helped immensely with the parade.
Hope Leigh, who sang such a fabulous National Anthem. Wonderful!
Our picnic volunteers: Kathryn McDonnell, Margie Palm, Sam Spence, Sarah Spencer, Todd Stein.
Our Parade Marshals: Ken Buckley, Stephen DuPont, Mary Ann Floto, Christine Hackett, David Mitchell, Anne Ourand, Ben
Rowland, Todd Stein and Steve Waller
Food Delivery: People who picked up and delivered food from Safeway to the rec center: Frank from Parker’s Exxon, Nick Carson,
Ted Vlach and Ken Buckley.
AND YOU!
Our estimated 3,000 neighbors and guests who attended the Parade!
PS: Feeling left out? Join us in helping launch the 45th Annual PCA 4th of July Parade in 2011. We are always looking for more
musical acts, great neighborhood floats and participation of all types!!!!!
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PARADE AWARDS 2010
“Patriotism at Play”
Patriotic, creative, and energetic families, groups, and schools from the Palisades, and other neighborhoods, provided rich
entertainment at the Parade, and Palisades and Tenleytown businesses provided generous awards for our marchers. The
Dream Team (Julie & Jack Koczela, Mary Stapp & Joel Achenbach, and Mat Thorp) used their wisdom and ignorance,
along with haste and deliberation, to make the following awards.
Winners
Their Prize
Friends of Palisades Library Pirates
$50 Gift Certificate St. Patrick’s School
$100 Gift Certificate Middle C (Best Brass Section)
Two #30 Gift Certificates
Patriotic Pirates
$100 Gift Certificate
Lab School
$50 Gift Certificate Claire Davis Family (Inkwell
$40 Gift Certificate & Constitution)
The Millwood Mob
Four $10 Gift Certificates Troop 61, Boy Scouts of America
One Day’s Boat Rental
“Best Singing:” The Little Red Oil Painting, “Iris,” Schoolhouse
Dancing Boys (“Free on the Fourth”)
$40 Gift Certificate and Ten $5-off certificates
“Best New Idea: Candy Bags:” $25 Gift Certificate Troop 61, Boy Scouts of America
“Best-Decorated Bike”: Jocelyn and Zara $70 Haircut and Blow-dry Dolphins Swim Team
Two $25 Gift Certificates Claire Davis Family (Inkwell and One $25 Gift Certificate
Constitution)
St. Patrick’s School
20% Off for more than $150 Three Worthy Volunteers
Three bottles of champagne Dancing Boys (“Free on the Fourth”)
$40 Gift Certificate Palisades Rec Center “Co-op Frogs”
$30 Gift Certificate Palisades Village: “Neighbors
Five $100-off coupons Helping Neighbors” for glasses
Palisades Village: “Neighbors
Eighteen $25 Gift Certificates
Helping Neighbors”
Hill Crest Community Organization
$50 Gift Certificate
The Lab School
Carrying Case for Videos,
Books, etc.
The River School
Two $25 Gift Certificates
The Millwood Mob
One $25 Gift Certificate
Miscellaneous Dog Owners
A bunch of dog treats
“Best Protest”: Spring Valley
$100 Gift Certificate
Clean/Cover Up
Ballman’s Flower Power and
Six Bottles of Wine
World Peace Truck
The Lab School
Two pounds coffee blend
and a Coffee Mug
Habitat etc Two $25 gift certificates
Dolphins Swim Team Stir Crazy Corn Popper
Claire Davis Family (Inkwell and Safe Deposit Box, etc.
Constitution)
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and the Generous Donor Was . . . !
Ann Hand
Artisans Art and Frame
Bambu Restaurant
Black Salt Fish Market
Chu Cleaners
DC Boathouse
Figs Café
Fletcher’s Boathouse
Fred Pelzman
The Home Made Pizza Company
Kemble Park Tavern
Le Reve Hair Design
Listrani’s
Listrani`s
macARThur
MacArthur Beverage
MAC Market
Mimi’s Convenience
Opticians at Palisades Pharmacy
Palisades Pharmacy
Parker’s Exxon
Potomac Video
Pro Feed, Inc.
Pro Feed, Inc.
Pro Feed, Inc.
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Robert Whale Selections, Ltd. Starbucks
Tenleytown Hardware
Tenleytown Hardware
Wachovia Bank
The Palisades News is published eight times each
year (October - December, February - June) by:
The Palisades Citizens Association
P.O. Box 40603 • Palisades Station
Washington, D.C. 20016
www.palisadesdc.org
President
Bill Slover
202-363-7771
First Vice President
Todd Stein
202-362-5714
Second Vice
President
Christine Hackett
202-362-4818
Treasurer
Bill Barnard
202-966-2167
Secretary
Danielle Darby
202 686-5256
PCA Administrator
Anne Ourand
363-7441 phone/fax
palisadesdc@hotmail.com
Editor: Art Watson
arthur.watson.1@
gmail.com
202-363-8882
Contributing Editor:
Fred Pelzman
Contributors to This
Issue:
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Clare Rock
Frederik van Bolhuis
Material must be
submitted to the editor by the middle of
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in the next month’s
edition
Membership
Individual $25; Senior (over 65) $20;
Household $40; Sponsor $100; Patron $250;
Life $500
To join or for additional information,
contact PCA Administrator:
202-363-7441 or
palisadesdc@hotmail.com
Thanks To Our Wonderful Local Business
Sponsors in 2010!
L
ocal Palisades businesses provide essential financial and in-kind support to
the Palisades Citizens Association and to the Parade every year. The Parade
would simply not be possible without their help. Please patronize our Local
Business Supporters, and tell them we sent you!
Our Platinum Business Supporters
Et Voila!
Our Lady of Victory Catholic
Church
BlackSalt Fish Market & Restaurant
Sibley Memorial Hospital
Grand Lodge of the District of
Columbia
Safeway
Our Gold Business Supporters
The World Famous Parker’s Exxon
John I Haas, Inc.
Pro Feed DC
VCA MacArthur Animal Hospital
Hanlon Design Build/Chryssa
Wolfe
Palisades Pharmacy & Wellness
CVS
MacArthur Liquors
Grand Oaks
Our Silver Business Supporters
Bambu Restaurant
St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church &
Day School
Mauck Zantzinger & Associates
Palisades Veterinary Clinic
DC Living Real Estate LLC
Dennis O’Leary, DDS
Mac Market
Listrani’s Italian Gourmet
The River School
Mindy’s Catering
Our Bronze Business Supporters
Makoto Restaurant
Mimi’s Convenience
Chen’s Gourmet
Standard Properties
St. David’s Episcopal Church
American Painting Fine Art
Lil Omm LLC
Howard Eales, Inc.
David Cumins Mitchell T/A Design 1
Abramson & Associates, LLC
Palisades Deli Market
Inga’s Once is Not Enough
Interplan
Ivy’s Salon
Whole Foods
Additional support provided by Park’s Fabricare Center and the Institute for
Spiritual Development
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THE PALISADES
P.O. Box 40603 • Washington, DC 20016