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For some people this year, the mad shopping rush of Black Friday begins, as it did last year, on Thanksgiving.

For some, it starts even earlier. In fact, Santa has been at Westfield Montgomery mall in Bethesda for more than a week, since Nov. 14, probably before the Thanksgiving turkeys came out of the freezer to thaw.

Patti Green, senior director of marketing for the mall, said Westfield Montgomery will be open Thanksgiving from 8 p.m. until midnight, although Sears will open earlier, at 6 p.m.

“A lot of the shoppers just have enthusiasm about getting the [shopping] started early,” she said. “... We are really just responding to what the retailers are doing.”

On Black Friday, the mall will be open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., but some of the anchor stores are open all night.

Green said Thanksgiving is typically one of the most-shopped holidays. This year, Maryland retailers are expecting holiday sales to see a 3 percent to 3.5 percent increase from last year, The Gazette reported.

Retailers and mall owners also are looking to new stores and events to bring in customers. Pike & Rose, a new development in the White Flint area of North Bethesda, has several new stores, including Gap, Francesca’s and the iPic movie theater.

Westfield Montgomery’s newest store is a Microsoft store that opened Saturday and started offering Black Friday deals Monday.

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Riya Vijayan, 4, a student at Bethesda Country Day School, places canned food in a box to be donated to Manna Food Center on Friday. Behind her is Matthew Moran, 4. The school’s students collected more than 1,000 cans of food this month.

County police are warning Bethesda residents about a string of organized, daytime burglaries, some of which have involved perpetrators posing as employees of the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission.

The incidents may be the work of so-called “transient criminals,” who tend to come to the area from out of state, stay in motels for a few weeks while they commit a series of crimes, then head back to where they came from, Capt. David Falcinelli, commander of county police’s Second District, which includes Bethesda, wrote in a letter to residents this week.

The criminals tend to use women as lookouts, coordinate using walkie-talkies and will in some way mark the homes that should be broken into later when the owners are gone. If confronted, the burglars often pretend they’re looking for someone who used to live at that address and apologize, Falcinelli wrote.

The thieves may also wear WSSC uniforms as a pretense to lure the homeowners to their basements, after which an “entry team” will search upstairs for jewelry and silverware. Another ruse involves two women who approach a home and ask to use the phone; while one is making a call, the other will take things while the owner is distracted, Falcinelli wrote.

Residents should be on the lookout for suspicious cars parked in their neighborhoods — particularly those with license plates from Ohio, Pennsylvania and North Carolina — and should try to write down the tag number and descriptions of the occupants and call police, Falcinelli wrote.

More than a dozen incidents were reported in September and October, according to police.

The burglary at Carol Berkley’s home on Whittier Boulevard Oct. 17 is typical of the pattern police have seen. The back door was pried open in the middle of the day, and her silver and other valuables from around the house were stolen. Several drawers had been overturned and emptied and a cabinet had been

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A bigger Westbard may not be a better Westbard, according to many people who showed up at a public meeting Tuesday to help shape the future of the Bethesda neighborhood.

Planners presented a concept for the neighborhood that they will now revise and expand upon before taking land-use and zoning proposals to the county Planning Board. The current concept shows that the

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Cyclists and runners who use the Capital Crescent Trail year-round may be able to leave their snow tires and spikes at home this winter.

Parks Department staff are going to clear snow from the trail this winter — a move that trail advocates have been requesting for years.

The county is launching a pilot program to remove snow from the portion of the trail from Bethesda Avenue to the Washington, D.C., line. Snowplows will start clearing this roughly 3.5-mile paved segment of the trail within 24 hours of when snow starts falling, according to the department.

Due to environmental concerns, the trail will not be salted or pretreated to help melt snow and ice, according to the Department

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A runner negotiates snow and ice in February at the Dalecarlia Tunnel on the Capital Crescent Trail in Bethesda.

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number of residential units in the area could almost triple — adding 1,685 to 1,927 units to the 1,104 already there.

Without any changes to the current zoning, 554 to 971 more units could be built.

Some neighbors who spoke at the meeting questioned why Westbard needed to change that much. The audience of about 200 people audibly reacted against renderings of buildings close to the road along Westbard Avenue, next to the 15-story Westwood Tower.

The Westbard area is roughly bordered by River Road, Massachusetts Avenue and Little Falls Parkway.

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The Coalition for the Capital Crescent Trail, an advocacy group, has asked for the trail to be plowed for years, The Gazette reported in 2010. Last winter, Councilman Roger Berliner (D-Dist. 1) of Bethesda asked the county’s parks and transportation departments to look into removing snow on the trail.

The pilot program also includes automated counters to provide updated numbers on how many people use the trail. The most recent count of trail users was in 2007; it found that about 500 people use the trail near downtown Bethesda during the busiest times, according to the Department of Parks.

Besides seeing plenty of recreational users, the trail is a popular bicycling commuter route linking Bethesda and Georgetown. ewaibel@gazette.net

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A Christmas Carol, 1:30 p.m., F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 603 Edmunston Drive, Rockville. Hope Garden Children’s Ballet Theatre presents this original ballet based on the holiday classic by Charles Dickens, with choreography by artistic director Fran Ichijo and featuring guest artists from Bowen McCauley Dance, The Kirov Academy of Ballet and Skyview Gymnastics. $19-$22. 301-466-1906.

Suitland String Youth Ensemble, 7-8 p.m., Washington D.C. Temple Visitors’ Center, 9900 Stoneybrook Drive, Kensington. A group of young violinists and cellists from the Washington, D.C., area will present a concert of Christmas ensemble music. Free. wdcvisitorscenter@gmail.com.

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The Nutcracker, 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m., The Puppet Co. Playhouse, Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, also 1-1:45 p.m. Nov. 29. Music from Tchaikovsky’s famous ballet with marionettes and costume characters. $10. boxoffice@thepuppetco. org.

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Suicide Grief Support Group, 5 p.m., Jewish Social Service Agency, 6123 Montrose Road, Rockville. A bereavement support group for those who have lost a loved one to suicide. Free; pre-registration required. 301-816-2708.

Community Dinner, 6-8 p.m., Good Hope Union United Methodist Church, 14680 Good Hope Road, Silver Spring. A dinner for anyone interested in a good meal with beneficial information and fellowship from sponsors. Free. 301-879-8100.

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Greater Olney Toastmasters Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Medstar Montgomery Medical Center, 18101 Prince Philip Drive, Olney, every first and third Tuesday. Improve presentation and speechwriting skills while growing leadership skills. Free for first-time guests. akharbison@gmail.com.

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Solving Sibling Problems: How to Guide Your Kids from Fighting to Friendship, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Parent Encourage-

TUESDAY, DEC. 2 Women Business Owners of Montgomery County, 8:15-9:30 a.m., Silver Diner,

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The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease, 1:30-2:30 p.m.,

Holy Cross Senior Source, 8580 2nd Ave., Silver Spring. For anyone who would like to know more about Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Free. 800-2723900.

Note From Home Drive, 6-8 p.m., Branded ’72, 387 E. Gude Drive, Rockville.

Help Operation Interdependence, a nonprofit, send thank you notes to troops.

Coloring pages will be available for children to color. bhargava@oidelivers.org.

Learn How Acupuncture Works, 7-9 p.m., The Gilbert Clinic, 7315 Wisconsin Ave., Suite 760E, Bethesda. Learn what acupuncture is, how it works and what studies show about safety and effectiveness, especially for pain from illness or injury. Free, RSVP requested. info@thegilbertclinic.com.

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The Truth about Consequences: Discipline without Punishment, 9:45-11:45 a.m.,

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Electoral Reform: Registration, Suppression and the New Jim Crow?, noon-1

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‘I never got a hug at the end of a deal’ Former businesswoman from Rockville helps mission of Bethesda cancer nonprofit n

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PEGGY MCEWAN STAFF WRITER

Hope Connections was there when she needed it and now Carole Kopit is helping others learn about the Bethesda nonprofit that exists to support cancer patients and their caregivers.

In fall 2011, Kopit’s husband of 47 years, who had worked in education, was diagnosed with stage-four lung cancer. The diagnosis turned her life around — and so has her experience with the nonprofit.

“It was my first time as a full-time caregiver, in spite of raising two daughters,” said Kopit, of Rockville. “We had to find doctors, learn about treatments, schedule appointments.”

And she also had to face the reality that the diagnosis was terminal.

“The shock of getting that initial diagnosis is very isolating,” she said.

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“If no one knows about us we can’t do our job,” says Carole Kopit of Rockville, new outreach coordinator for Hope Connections for Cancer Support in Bethesda.

Connections for Cancer Support, a Bethesda nonprofit that helps patients

and their families deal with the emotional and physical aftermath of a cancer diagnosis. So she signed up for the Hope Connections email and joined a weekly caregiver group.

“I am a big proponent of support groups,” she said. “The experience of sharing takes away the isolation.”

During the 15 months Kopit cared for her husband, Hope Connections was a source of strength for her. She stayed on the weekly email list, reading about a group she had come to love.

Early this year she read that the group was looking for an outreach coordinator and thought, “That would be a good position for me,” she said.

Kopit had worked in sales for 38 years and decided that experience would enable her to help Hope Connections.

“Our mission is to see that no one faces a cancer diagnosis alone,” she said. “The challenge is to make sure people know about us.”

Paula Rothenberg, president and CEO of Hope Connections, said having Kopit working with the organization is exactly what it needs to get the word out about the free programs it offers.

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“She’s amazing,” Rothenberg said.

“Carole has a passion for what we do.

She’s lived it. She taken part in our programs.”

Kopit said she doesn’t try to sell people on Hope Connections — she just wants them to know it is there.

Sooner or later, she said, a person with cancer or a relative ends up at their workplace’s human resource department to talk about insurance coverage.

So the main part of her job is visiting area human resource offices and just telling them about Hope Connections, what it offers, where it is and that all programs are free.

If she can, she said, she leaves Hope Connections brochures for employers to share with their workers.

“If no one knows about us we can’t do our job,” Kopit said.

Working for Hope Connections has been the single best experience of her life.

“I’ve been is sales and marketing most of my life, I’ve closed some big deals, but I never got a hug at the end of a deal,” she said. “[Here] I get the thankyous and often a hug.”

Filmmaker returns to Bethesda for shoot Russell E. Yaffe, a graduate of Walter Johnson High School who is now a New York City filmmaker, returned to Bethesda this month to shoot “My Brother Is a Zombie.”

Locations included Wyngate Elementary School, the YMCA Ayrlawn Program Center, Brookville Market and a home in the Maplewood-Alta Vista area.

When living in Bethesda, Yaffe also took filmmaking classes at Imagination Stage in town. For 15 years, he has run CDBC, a nonprofit summer basketball clinic in Bethesda.

“My Brother Is A Zombie” tells the story of Abigail, an 11-year-old tomboy whose younger brother, Norman, is the most annoying brother in the world. He’s also a zombie, according to a news release. The film explores what happens when an older sibling must care for a younger sibling with his own set of special needs.

The film is now in post production. Producers are raising money through a crowdfunding website, indiegogo.com/projects/my-brotheris-a-zombie.

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PEGGY MCEWAN STAFF WRITER

It was a traditional coffeehouse in many ways, with coffee to drink, an overflow of students sitting on the floor and dim lighting. But instead of bongos and berets, a prevalent accoutrement was the smartphone, which many of the performers used for prompts to help them remember their poetry.

For the second time this semester, students at Albert Einstein High School in Kensington filled the school’s Little Theater at lunchtime Friday to hear their peers perform. The monthly Open Mic Coffeehouse is sponsored by the staff of the school’s literary magazine, Relativity, to help raise funds to publish the annual magazine.

It is also a way to promote the magazine and showcase the school’s creative talent, said Joanna Pappafotis, an English teacher and one of Relativity’s sponsors, in an email.

The theater, which accommodates about 100 students, was full as the lights dimmed and students, who had signed up in advance, prepared to take their place on the stage.

“This is a big deal for me,” said Sarah Pruski, a 15-year-old sopho-

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Senior Wilber Medina performs an original rap piece during Friday’s OpenMic coffeehouse at Einstein High School in Kensington. Sponsors and staff of the school’s literary magazine began the monthly coffeehouse to raise money for the magazine. more, as she prepared to perform a poem she wrote. “I usually don’t like going to huge social things but there’s something about performing and being around all these artistic folks [that] is supporting.”

Amal Haddad, 14, a freshman who just joined the staff of the literary magazine, performed a slam poem, “Rigged Game” by Dylan Garity. She was the

first to use her phone to help her remember the words. But she was not the last.

Amal said she signed up to perform at the October Open Mic but the performers ran out of time. This month, she was one of the first to go.

Last month, she said, many students recited poetry, as did most of this month’s presenters, but there were a

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couple of piano performances and one surprise performance.

“One guy got up and started talking about the history of Ethiopia,” she said.

“It was nice.”

Admission to the coffeehouse is free, limited only by the number of students who can fit in the room. “[Last month] we had to close the doors and turn over 50 students away due to the size of the room,” Pappafotis wrote. “We don’t want to [move it] to the auditorium because we would lose the intimate coffeehouse feel.”

The group makes money by selling doughnuts and cookies — coffee and water are free — which are donated by the school’s alumni association.

Last month everything was free and the students just asked for donations, said Jillian McGuffey, a 17-year-old senior who is in charge of fundraising for the literary magazine.

But only about $16 was raised, so the students decided to charge for the snacks this time.

If the event was financially iffy, its overall success was not. Students performed up through the last bell signaling the end of lunch.

“I think it’s amazing, an incredible idea,” said Sarah Singh, 16, a junior.

“Einstein is a performing arts school — this gives [students] an outlet and experience.”

The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, National Capital Area Chapter recently announced the members of its 2015 Student of the Year fundraising competition.

Twelve students from Montgomery County or attending county schools are members of the 15 teams dedicated to raising money to support blood cancer research.

They are Jessica Bosch and Gabby Corral, Connelly School of the Holy Child in Potomac; Eden Gray, Walt Whitman High School in Bethesda; Lexi Catalano, Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart in Bethesda; Madison Kirchgessner and Grace McGill, Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School in Washington; Jack Laubach, Georgetown Preparatory High School in North Bethesda; Emily Moore, Julia Sheehan and Clare Toner, Academy of the Holy Cross in Kensington; Patrick Paolini, Quince Orchard High School in Gaithersburg; and Patrick Sheehan, Gonzaga College High School in Washington.

Students will begin their fundraising in January and have six weeks to collect the most money and be named Student of the Year. The winner will be announced at a gala Feb. 25.

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The Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rotary Club has given the Germantown nonprofit Hope for Lives in Sierra Leone a $3,000 grant to help its efforts fighting the Ebola virus in Sierra Leone.

Thomas “Bobby” Smith founded Hope for Lives in Sierra Leone after visiting his home country three years ago and realizing he could help to improve the lives of its citizens. This year, with the recent outbreak of Ebola in the country, Smith has been focusing his efforts on sending necessary medical supplies.

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submitted a grant specifically for medical supplies and gloves for the nurses and doctors who are working with the Ebola patients in Sierra Leone,” said George Nash, president of the BethesdaChevy Chase Rotary Club.

The club previously gave Hope for Lives a grant to build a library at a secondary school in Sierra Leone. Nash said the organization’s success with that project helped show it was worthy of another grant, especially with the current state of Sierra Leone.

“We as a foundation recognize the urgent need to assist in the Ebola crisis,” Nash said.

To receive a grant from the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rotary Club, organizations must apply and provide a detailed plan of what they will do with the

“Hope for Lives Sierra Leone submitted a grant specifically for medical supplies and gloves for the nurses and doctors who are working with the Ebola patients.”

George Nash, president of the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rotary Club money.

“Normally we like to have Rotarians in our club or in others around the world to sponsor, basically vouch for, [the group receiving the grant],” Nash said, explaining that someone from the Rotary should know personally or professionally the people running the organization receiving money.

Smith is a member of an experienced shock trauma team at the Emergency Shock Trauma unit at Suburban Hospital in Bethesda, where Rotary member Monique Sanfuentes is the director of community health and wellness. Sanfuentes was able to vouch for Smith’s hard work.

Nash also felt good about

giving Hope for Lives the grant because of Smith’s connection to Sierra Leone.

“He has people over there that he can trust and work with,” Nash said.

Smith and Hope for Lives have been sending containers filled with medical supplies such as gloves, gowns, masks and disposable stethoscopes to Sierra Leone for the past couple of months. This time around, Smith wants to put the focus on keeping safe the men and women treating Ebola patients.

“Instead of sending the container to the government, we want to reach out to medical personnel and send it straight to them,” Smith said, adding that the people getting infected now are the people treating the patients and those burying the

dead.

Currently, members of Hope for Lives are going through training with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta to become qualified to travel to Sierra Leone and help treat patients.

On Nov. 18, Smith made a presentation to the Rotary about his organization and about the Ebola crisis. Nash said it was interesting to hear Smith’s side.

“It’s very sad and tragic to hear how widespread the Ebola crisis is in his homeland. It’s touching to see what he is willing to do for his people and put himself at risk going back there,” Nash said. “It gave a personal side to the story that we don’t really understand.” sschmieder@gazette.net

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Bill would align county pay hike with state’s KATE S. ALEXANDER STAFF WRITER

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Workers who saw their pay go up Oct. 1 with the new increase in Montgomery Coun-

ty’s minimum wage could see their next pay increase next summer.

Council President Craig L. Rice planned to introduce a bill on Tuesday to align the county’s schedule for increasing its minimum wage with the state’s, moving the effective date of the new wages from October to July

of each year.

As passed, Montgomery County’s new law will gradually increase its minimum wage every October through 2017, when it will reach $11.50 per hour.

Maryland’s law, passed during the 2014 legislative session, raises the statewide minimum wage every July through 2018, when it will reach $10.10 per hour.

Rice’s bill would move the effective date of future county minimum wage increases to July, three months earlier. He said it’s an effort to make it easier for employers to handle the increases.

On Oct. 1, the county minimum wage increased to $8.40 per hour.

At a weekly meeting with the press on Monday, Rice said his intent is to coordinate with the state, so businesses have a firmer grasp on what to do.

Under Rice’s proposal,

Montgomery County still would reach a minimum wage of $11.50 per hour by 2017.

On July 1, 2015, under the bill, the wage would increase to $9.55 per hour. On July 1, 2016, the wage would increase to $10.75 per hour.

Matthew Hanson of Working Families and an organizer with Raise Maryland — the movement to raise the statewide minimum wage — expressed support for the proposal.

“I think this makes sense and obviously we’re supportive of legislation or fixes that speed up minimum wage increases for workers,” he said. “Workers will obviously appreciate getting pay increases sooner rather than later.”

No other council members had cosponsored Rice’s bill as of Monday.

The bill is tentatively scheduled for a public hearing on Jan. 20 at 1:30 p.m. kalexander@gazette.net

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TERRI HOGAN STAFF WRITER

All that hard work is paying off, says Del. Anne R. Kaiser.

The District 14 Democrat from Calverton was named House majority leader last week

by Speaker Michael E. Busch (DDist. 30) of Annapolis.

“Anne Kaiser has worked tirelessly for the House Democratic Caucus and demonstrated leadership capabilities on crucial legislative priorities,” said Busch in a news release.

Kaiser, 46, who has been a delegate since 2003, will continue chairing the House Ways and Means Education Subcommittee.

She said she is humbled, and thinks she received the new appointment by “letting her work speak for itself.”

“I think it’s a combination of my ability to be a team player, a leader on important issues and my willingness to study and delve deep into complex issues,” she said. “I’m not afraid of hard work and I really like to dive into the issues that affect our state’s fundamental quality of life. I’m thankful that Speaker Busch has given me the opportunity to grow my influence in our citizen legislature.”

As majority leader, Kaiser said she expects to advocate for core Democratic issues such as civil rights, equality, fairness in the state’s tax structure and great public schools.

Kaiser succeeds Del. Kumar Barve (D-Dist. 17) of Gaithersburg as majority leader. Barve was named chairman of the Environment and Transportation Committee.

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KATE S. ALEXANDER STAFF WRITER

Kevin Walling of Bethesda has resigned as chairman of the Montgomery County Democratic Central Committee.

At a closed-door meeting of the Central Committee Thursday, the committee accepted Walling’s resignation.

In an email The Gazette obtained

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senior programming.

Registration for programs and classes opened Nov. 17.

Residents are encouraged to register early, as many programs fill up quickly. Registration is available online, by mail, by fax or in person at the recreation offices at 4010 Randolph Road, Silver Spring.

Copies of the guide are available at recreation centers, park facilities, aquatic and senior centers, and public libraries.

Residents can receive the guide by mail with an annual subscription for $5 for five issues.

The guide and subscription information are at montgomerycountymd.gov/rec.

For more information, call 240-777-6840.

executive director of the Literacy Council of Montgomery County.

She previously was the council’s deputy director. Earlier, she was assistant director of development and communications at the Montgomery Coalition for the Homeless and the development and operations manager at the Court Appointed Special Advocate Program of Montgomery County.

talking it out.”

In his email, Walling said the committee needs to focus on rebuilding trust, saying that much of what was discussed in closed meetings has been shared outside the committee.

“These kinds of conversations hurt our party and we need to get to a place where we can have frank discussions about mistakes and how to move forward without reading about them in the press or in blogs the next day,” Walling wrote. “It’s clear that this will likely continue if I stay on as chair of

The nonprofit Literacy Council, founded in 1963, helps adults learn to read, write and speak English better so they can improve the quality of their life and their ability to participate in the community.

A native of the Netherlands, Verbiest holds a master’s in international nongovernmental organizations and a bachelor’s in Oriental languages and communication.

Danielle Verbiest of Germantown has been named

The county’s Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Committee is seeking entries for its literary arts contest and visual arts show in observance of King’s life.

Both contests are open to all elementary, middle and high school students in the county.

The 2015 theme is “Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: His Words and Ideas in Our Time.”

Literary contest entries must be 150 words or less, and must be in poetry or essay format. Entries will be judged on understanding and appreciation of King’s ideals, clarity and originality of expression, and adherence to the 2015 theme. The submission deadline is Dec. 12.

Participating schools may submit up to three entries each.

Entries submitted from Gaithersburg-area schools will also be entered into the city’s annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Literary Arts Contest and awardees will receive a certificate from the city and a monetary award from The Gazette.

Entries for the visual arts show can include prints, posters, collages, murals, photographs and all other two-dimensional art. Entries should also portray the 2015 theme. Students should work with their art teacher on more specific submission criteria. The deadline is Dec. 5.

There is no limit on the number of visual arts entries from each school.

Entries for both contests should be sent to: MLK Entries, Montgomery County Office of Human Rights, 21 Maryland Ave., Rockville, MD 20850.

The top three winners from all literary entries will be invited to read their essays and receive an award presented by the county executive and The Gazette as part of the countywide King celebration Jan. 19 at the Music Center at Strathmore in North Bethesda. All visual arts submissions will be exhibited at the program and at the Executive Office Building in Rockville during Black History Month in February.

For more information, contact James Stowe, director of the County’s Office of Human Rights, at 240-777-8491 or email human-rights.commission@ montgomerycountymd.gov.

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this committee, which will only hurt our party in the future.”

“Mistakes were made,” Walling wrote, adding that he accepts full responsibility for them. He did not detail what those mistakes were.

Bradbury said Friday the party will hold an open election for a new chairman at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.

In the interim, Vice Chairman Arthur Edmunds (District 14) will serve as acting chairman. kalexander@gazette.net

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requests for comment.

Montgomery County’s Democratic party is going through a transition and the committee is working to incorporate its 11 new members and define its path forward, at-large committee member Chris Bradbury said Thursday.

“We’re focused on building a stronger party, keeping our Democratic values and representing the people that elected us,” he said. “I think the committee is stronger now than it’s probably ever been. It’s a matter of us all

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The American Red Cross is conducting a holiday blood drive to ramp up donations at a time when they typically drop off, as people are busy with holiday festivities and travel.

Also, winter weather and seasonal illnesses such as the flu can mean fewer donations, according to a news release.

All donors are needed, especially those with O negative, A negative and B negative blood, the nonprofit said.

Appointments can be scheduled by downloading the Red Cross blood donor app, at redcrossblood.org or by calling 800-733-2767.

In Bethesda, donations may be made from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Dec. 3 at Suburban Hospital, 8600 Old Georgetown Road.

before the meeting, Walling told members of the committee that he intended to step down as chairman.

“As you can imagine this was a difficult decision to Walling make, but I believe it is in the best interests of our local party,” Walling wrote.

Walling, who was elected as committee chairman in July, did not return

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KEVIN JAMES SHAY STAFF WRITER

Montgomery County Councilman Marc Elrich told renters last week that he plans to introduce legislation on rent stabilization, while new Councilman-elect Tom Hucker called for a “strong discussion” of the issue.

Elrich (D-At Large) of Takoma Park, who has been on the council for eight years, has tried to float rent stabilization proposals in the past, but without support from colleagues. But he noted that rents continue to increase above the county’s voluntary guidelines for many people, and more controls are needed than just a voluntary program.

“I know that [rent stabilization] will be a hard sell,” Elrich said during a Nov. 19 meeting organized by the Montgomery County Renters Alliance at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in downtown Silver Spring.

Some council members and property management representatives have argued that rent control measures could stifle economic development and the ability to maintain and improve properties.

Hucker, a Silver Spring Democrat, is slated to be sworn in as District 5 councilman the first week of December. He said other jurisdictions, including Takoma Park and Washington, D.C., have made rentcontrol laws work. While the issue deserves to a review by the council, he said it might be easier, at least initially, to work on proposals such as ending month-to-month lease fees.

“We can take more manageable bites,” Hucker said.

Many residents at the meeting said their rents increased by more than the 1.5 percent voluntary guideline issued by the county this year.

The guideline changes annually based on inflation; in 2013, it was Elrich 4 percent. County officials say most landlords abide by the voluntary guideline.

Matt Losak, executive director of the Renters Alliance — a Silver Spring nonprofit that formed in 2010 in response to a county Hucker tenants report — said he has heard of doubledigit increases for some.

“Landlords in buildings in every part of Montgomery County believe they can raise rents as much as they want,” he said.

Renters make up about one-third of Montgomery County’s housing population, according to U.S. Census Bureau data. That number is expected to increase as more developers build higher-density, urban-style projects.

Elrich helped pass Takoma Park’s rent control law as a council member there.

He said the need for affordable housing in the county is “an endemic problem of inequality that someone has to address.”

Hucker agreed that providing truly affordable housing “really hasn’t been a priority for the county.”

Some residents complained about having to pay for utilities and other fees once considered part of the rent, as well as visi-

“I know that [rent stabilization] will be a hard sell.”

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tors’ cars being towed off unfairly.

Predatory towing is the largest single complaint by residents, said Eric Friedman, director of the county’s consumer protection office. He urged people to file complaints with the office if they think they have been unfairly towed. He said some parties have gotten back more than their original towing fees.

Other residents said they had signs taken down about tenants’ meetings they tried to organize. Tenants have the right to post signs of their meetings wherever property managers post signs, said Rosie McCrayMoody, manager of the county’s landlordtenant office. Tenants also cannot be legally discriminated against for organizing or attending a meeting, she said.

Elrich said he was not happy about recently being told he was being removed from the council’s planning, housing and economic development committee, though he is scheduled to become chair of the public safety committee. He said he still will attend planning committee meetings.

“And I’m not going to be quiet,” Elrich said. kshay@gazette.net

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Author Beau Phillips will tell behind-the-scenes stories about rock legend Pink Floyd at 7 p.m.

Monday at the Bethesda Library, 7400 Arlington Road.

Phillips is head of marketing at MTV Networks, a position that lets him meet many rock stars. His new book, “I Killed Pink Floyd’s Pig,” takes fans behind the scenes with the iconic group. Phillips also tell stories about the Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin and Paul McCartney, among others. The talk is free.

For more information, call 240-777-0970.

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KATE S. ALEXANDER STAFF WRITER

Montgomery County received about $96 million less income tax revenue than expected for November and officials believe automatic federal budget cuts were partly to blame.

County Finance Director Joseph Beach said Montgomery County gets income tax distributions from the state about once a month. Some months, the state sends estimates, but each November, the county receives actual revenues, he said.

In November, Montgomery expected to receive $443.1 million, but got only $346.7 million, a shortfall of $96.4 million.

“We are in dialogue with the [state] Comptroller’s Office to try and understand what was behind this. The obvious theory and explanation is that it was caused by a change in federal tax policy, the increase in the capital gains tax, as well as the impact of sequestration,” Beach said, referring to automatic budget cuts automatically triggered in March 2013 when Congress could not agree on a plan to reduce the federal deficit.

County Executive Isiah Leggett (D) warned in 2013 that the federal budget cuts could deal a significant blow to county revenue.

Although the $96.4 million income tax revenue loss is a fraction of Montgomery’s $4.36 billion tax-supported budget, Beach said it is the equivalent of several county department budgets combined.

With an expected $380 million in reserves by the end of the current fiscal year, Beach was confident the county will not have a budget shortfall heading into next fiscal year, which begins July 1. But the loss could curtail spending.

A letter to the County Council said the county has seen continued weakness in revenue growth.

The letter is from County

Executive Isiah Leggett (D), but it was signed by Chief Administrative Officer Timothy Firestine, on the county executive’s behalf, while Leggett was out of the country.

“It is clear to me that this latest news requires us to be particularly cautious about undertaking new initiatives or adopting legislations with a fiscal impact, no matter how worthwhile or broadly supported,” the letter says. “Such measures simply cannot be sustained in this fiscal environment without putting our other priorities at risk.”

In addition to lost income tax revenue, the county has seen third-quarter sales of existing homes drop about 9 percent from last year. The letter says the drop, coupled with an increase in mortgage interest rates, has reduced recordation tax revenue related to residential refinancing. Recordation taxes are imposed when property changes hands or is refinanced.

County staff will have updated projections on how the $96.4 million in lost revenue will affect current and future budgets by Dec. 9, when the staff is scheduled to brief the council on the annual fiscal plan.

County Staff Administrator Steve Farber said that until the November income tax payment, the county was running a few million dollars ahead of income tax revenue projections.

An outstanding question for the county is what the $96.4 million revenue loss says about what it can expect in future income tax collections.

A pending U.S. Supreme Court case on taxing out-ofstate income, known as Comptroller v. Wynne, is a looming question.

Beach said the Supreme Court’s decision could have a significant impact on future budgets. The county conservatively set aside about $85 million in the current budget in anticipation of a ruling.

Beach said the latest word on a ruling in the Wynne case suggests the county can expect the court to rule by June. kalexander@gazette.net

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BY KATHERINE SHAVER THE WASHINGTON POST

Suburban Maryland’s water utility found that more than half of the valves needed to shut off large water pipes in emergencies were “unusable,” mostly because of severe corrosion, utility officials said last week.

The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission, which supplies drinking water to Montgomery and Prince George’s counties, found that 60 percent of 350 large valves inspected so far didn’t work, mostly because of years of rust buildup. Broken valves are being repaired as they are discovered, officials said.

The aging valves draw less public attention than WSSC’s decaying water pipes, but they are a critical part of the water-delivery system, particularly in emergencies. Utility workers turn the valves, often hundreds or thousands of times, to isolate broken water pipes and limit the amount of potential flood damage and wasted water.

The valves also divert water around problem areas to keep taps running and toilets flushing while the utility makes repairs or does preventive maintenance.

The valves, particularly aging ones, require regular “exercising” to limit rust buildup and ensure that they will work when needed.

If a valve fails, particularly on a large transmission main, water can gush for hours from a broken pipe, and the utility may have to use valves farther from the problem area, which shuts down a larger part of the network. That can lead to widespread water outages.

Gene Counihan, who represents Montgomery on WSSC’s six-member board of commissioners, said he was “stunned” to hear how many valves didn’t work.

“That’s a serious problem,” said Counihan, who expressed his concern to WSSC officials at a Nov. 19 board meeting. “It means that when we want to use a valve to turn off the water, 60 percent of the time we’re unable to.”

Some Maryland residents felt the brunt of the valve problem in July 2013, when WSSC told more

than 100,000 people in southern Prince George’s to stock up on water because a stuck valve would necessitate a widespread water outage.

Utility officials said they would have to shut off the water for five days — in the middle of a heat wave — because a badly corroded 48-year-old valve wouldn’t let them divert water around a weakening 54-inch main that was at risk of blowing open.

The warning caused businesses to shut down, firefighters to activate contingency plans and stores to run dry of bottled water for two days before WSSC said it had fixed the valve, enabling the utility to isolate the vulnerable pipe and keep water running during repairs.

WSSC has almost 64,500 valves in its 5,600 miles of water lines. About 1,700 of those are on the large, high-volume transmission mains that cause the most damage when they break. Utility officials acknowledge that they neglected the valves for about a decade after they suspended the exercising program in the early 2000s because of budget cuts.

WSSC resumed valve maintenance a few years ago and stepped it up after the 2013 outage scare in Prince George’s.

Utility officials said they plan to exercise about 430 large valves annually, putting the large valves on a four-year inspection cycle.

Jerry N. Johnson, WSSC’s general manager, told the board, “We do have a handle on that now.”

POLICE BLOTTER The following is a summary of incidents in the Bethesda area to which Montgomery County police responded recently. The words “arrested” and “charged” do not imply guilt. This information was provided by the county.

Carjacking • 7800 block of Hampden Lane, Bethesda, at 7 p.m. Nov. 5. The subjects threatened the victim with a weapon and took the vehicle.

Strong-arm robbery • 5200 block of Westport Road, Chevy Chase, at 8 p.m. Nov. 7. The subjects threatened the victim with a weapon and took property.

• Whittier Boulevard and Wilson Lane, Bethesda, at 4:30 p.m. Nov. 10.

The subjects assaulted the victim and took property.

Commercial burglary • Two incidents at Euro Motorcars, 5206 River Road, Bethesda, on Nov. 4 or 5 and Nov. 6 or 7. Took property.

• Arby’s, 11710 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda, between 1 and 6:45 a.m. Nov. 8. Forced entry, took property.

• Louis Vuitton, 5400 block of Wisconsin Avenue, Chevy Chase, at 8:11 a.m. Nov. 10. No forced entry, took nothing.

Residential burglary • 9200 block of Beech Hill Drive, Bethesda, between 9:45 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Nov. 11. Forced entry, took property.

• 9200 block of Fernwood Road, Bethesda, between 10:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Nov. 11. Forced entry, took property.

Theft • 4900 block of Cordell Avenue, Bethesda, between 7 and 10 p.m.

Nov. 7. Took property from an unknowing victim while shopping.

Vehicle larceny • County garages at 4910 Auburn Ave. and 4935 St. Elmo Ave., Bethesda, on Nov. 3. Took tires from three cars.

• Grosvenor Lane and Fleming Avenue, Bethesda, between 3:30 and 6:15 a.m. Nov. 7. Unknown entry, took property.

• Seven incidents at Virgilia Street and Connecticut Avenue, Chevy Chase, at 2:30 a.m. Nov. 10.

No sign of forced entry; subjects arrested.

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Rick Monk of Bethesda pedals his children Maddie, 4, and Samuel, 1, in Montgomery County’s annual Thanksgiving parade Saturday morning in Silver Spring. Monk and several others were representing Kaspers Cargos, Bicycle Copilots, who provide rides on their adapted bicycles for children with disabilities who cannot pedal themselves.

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ELIZABETH WAIBEL STAFF WRITER

A child’s concern that some kids might not have toys was the beginning of an annual toy drive in Kensington.

Andrea Roe, a member of the Moms Club of Kensington Park, said the club started a toy drive after she took her children to the nonprofit A Wider Circle one year to donate some toys for families who did not have the resources to buy gifts themselves. Her son, who was about 4 at the time, was very sober after seeing the room of donated toys.

“My son was horrified,” Roe said. “He was like, ‘Mom, you mean there are kids out there who don’t have toys?’”

Roe said the toy drive is a good way to give children whose families come to A Wider Circle a normal life, even if they are in difficult circumstances. The Silver Spring organization has several programs to support families during the December holidays, including sponsorship programs, gift

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Brian Houdek (left) and Joe Kotapish of A Wider Circle arrange items collected in a toy drive by the Kensington Moms Club at Kensington Baptist Church on Monday. The donated toys, books and coats will be given to needy children. card drives and a “North Pole” with toys, books and winter clothing for children.

This is the second year for

the Moms Club to organize the toy drive. This year, the group partnered with Kensington Baptist Church to collect toy

donations.

Roe said that she didn’t know exactly how much was donated, but the people from

A Wider Circle who picked up the donations said it looked like several thousand dollars’ worth of toys, including bikes, books, stuffed toys, games, a skateboard and a toy pony.

Some items were new, while others were gently used and might otherwise go to a resale store.

The toy drive collected items Monday morning and a few weeks prior to that through a donation box at Kensington Baptist Church.

Bill George, the church’s pastor, said the toy drive was an opportunity to share hope during a busy time of the year.

Church members are already talking about ways they can partner with the Moms Club to help the community more.

“Sometimes we miss the need and the poverty because we live in what is considered dto be a really affluent area,” George said. “... It’s a way that we can reach out and be a lighthouse to our community.”

People can still donate toys and other items to A Wider Circle directly by visiting awidercircle.org or emailing alana@ awidercircle.org. ewaibel@gazette.net

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LINDSAY A. POWERS STAFF WRITER

A Montgomery County judge ruled last week that a youth soccer organization can continue its lawsuit in the county courts over the use of two artificial turf fields.

Montgomery Soccer Inc. filed the suit July 1 in Montgomery County Circuit Court, claiming the county Board of Education had unfairly entered into agreements with other groups for the turf fields at two public schools.

The lawsuit is filed against the school board.

One field at Richard Montgomery High in Rockville and another — yet to be installed — at Churchill High School in Potomac are at the center of the legal battle.

Attorneys for Montgomery County Public Schools asked in August for the court to dismiss the case, arguing that Circuit Court was not the right arena for the dispute, among other reasons.

According to a transcript of a Nov. 18 hearing, Judge Durke Thompson said that Montgomery Soccer “can continue to pursue their remedy in the court system.”

The soccer group was pleased with the judge’s decision, Doug Schuessler, its executive director, said Friday.

“The judge in this case delivered a clear message that this case should not only go forward, but the courts are the proper jurisdiction to hear the case,” he said.

Schuessler said in a previous interview that his group had the best proposals to use the fields and should have been chosen over its competitors in part because it serves a broader group of players around the county with more economically disadvantaged youths.

The school board this summer awarded the Richard Montgomery field-use agreement to Bethesda Soccer Club, and the Churchill agreement to Bethesda Lacrosse and the Potomac Soccer Association. Montgomery Soccer was awarded Gaithersburg High’s field.

Montgomery Soccer has said it thinks the school board did not consider the different submissions for the agreements. Rather, it approved a recommendation and did not share how the submissions were evaluated based on a point system, which was described in the school system’s requests for proposals.

The organization alleges, among other things, that school officials involved in the selection process did not rely on a point system, were misleading and, at one point, wouldn’t talk about Montgomery Soccer’s proposal for the Churchill field because they said there was another, better offer.

The next step in the case, Schuessler said, was to meet a request from the judge to file an amended complaint that lists the groups that won the two field agreements as defendants.

Schuessler was not certain on Monday if it had been filed yet.

In an Oct. 22 letter, school board President Phil Kauffman wrote that school officials reviewed the case and determined it “lacks merit.” He requested in the letter that the Montgomery County Council vote on a $1.3 million appropriation for the Churchill field.

The council was set to make a decision on the funds in July, but held off after the school board requested a delay in light of the suit.

Montgomery Soccer also has appealed to the state Board of Education, but had not received a reply as of Monday, Schuessler said.

School system attorney Judith S. Bresler wrote the state school board that the process used to determine who won the agreements was fair and the state board should deny the appeal.

She also said in her motion that Montgomery Soccer’s “financial offer was not as good as those of its rivals.” The groups that won the two agreements include players from “less wealthy areas of the County,” she wrote, and Montgomery Soccer includes players from wealthier areas. lpowers@gazette.net

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LINDSAY A. POWERS STAFF WRITER

A forum at Kennedy High School in Silver Spring last week highlighted the challenges youths face in El Salvador, as well as Montgomery County students’ stories about coming from Central America to the U.S. Nestor Alvarenga, Latin American community liaison in the county’s Office of Community Partnerships, said in an interview that “it made sense” to hold the forum in light of the current situation in which children are fleeing violence in Central America and given the county’s large population of immigrants from El Salvador.

The “Forum on Central American International Students’ Experiences” was held Nov. 19

by the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services, Montgomery County Public Schools, the Charles W. Gilchrist Center for Cultural Diversity and the Committee in Solidarity with the People of El Salvador. Several dozen people attended.

The event speakers included several county students and Roberto Escobar, director of education promotion for the National Youth Institute of El Salvador.

Kennedy High student Linny Portillo — whose comments were translated from Spanish to English — pointed to two major reasons why people migrate from El Salvador: the tough economy, as well as crime and violence.

Portillo, who came to the U.S. last year, said students in her home country grow up with “the American dream” to travel to the U.S. and create “a better future” for themselves and their children.

Escobar said — in comments

also translated from Spanish to English — that youth in El Salvador are facing multiple hardships, including “disintegration” within many families and a sense of fear and lack of “social cohesion” in densely populated urban communities.

He also said there are few educational opportunities.

Responding to an area principal who said he sees Latino students at his school struggle academically, Escobar described the limited education students get in El Salvador. The country’s school system, he said, is built around preparing students for work as laborers on farms and in sweatshops and doesn’t teach a high level of knowledge or skill.

Montgomery Blair High School student Kevin Leon Matute said, in Spanish translated to English, that he waited about 10 years in El Salvador to join his mom in the U.S. When he moved to the States, he said, it wasn’t what he expected and learning

English has been more difficult thanhethoughtitwouldbe.There was “a lot missing” in the education in his home country, he said.

Brandon Renderos, another Kennedy student, said he moved from Guatemala to the U.S. in 2011 to live with his dad after his mom and stepfather lost their jobs amid what he described as “an economical crisis” in his home country.

“The first months [in the U.S.] were really hard because I started school like a week after I came

here and I didn’t know any English,” he said after the event.

Asked how local residents can help, Escobar said they can organize fundraisers, collect clothes and support small business owners in Central America.

He said youths also need help developing their “emotional intelligence,” as well as with their academics.

Portillo said students from Central America need help thinking about their future to become more enthusiastic

about school work. Matute said students need people around them to motivate them and help them realize their aspirations.

Role models within the Latino community could work with youths, Alvarenga said.

“The students were the most valuable part [of the forum] for me to be honest because we hear directly from them what’s working, what’s not working and what can be improved,” he said. lpowers@gazette.net

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LINDSAY A. POWERS STAFF WRITER

Some parents are concerned that school administrators might not be disciplining students severely enough under Montgomery County Public Schools’ new code of conduct and the district’s efforts to reduce suspensions.

School officials, however, say students are facing consequences for bad behavior even if they aren’t suspended. Serious offenses are still often handled with a suspension, officials say.

Concerns around the guidelines were discussed Nov. 19 during a meeting of the Montgomery County Council of PTAs’ health and safety committee.

The county PTA does not have an official position on the code.

In light of the issues raised, committee members want to gather more information about how the code is working in schools.

The code, which is being used for the first time this school year, guides administrators on disciplining students. The new guidelines stem from state regulations aimed in part at reducing suspensions and expulsions and giving administrators greater discretion to determine discipline.

Susan Burkinshaw, co-chair of the health and safety committee, said she’s heard concerns about the guidelines from teachers, PTA leaders, other parents and school resource officers, who are police officers who work in schools.

Burkinshaw said she’s concerned that students are learning they can be disrespectful to administrators, teachers and school resource officers and not face serious consequences.

Burkinshaw said she has spoken with school resource officers who think they were not being asked to handle some serious incidents.

Asked to comment on concerns about the code, Capt. Paul Starks, a Montgomery County police spokesman, said, “That is an MCPS issue.”

“We respect their [the school system’s] internal protocols and will work cooperatively with them in the best interest of all parties,” he said in an email Friday.

Burkinshaw said it seems that schools want to “internally” discipline some students with repeated offenses, to avoid reporting out-of-school suspensions or referring students to police.

Some students punished through in-school suspensions, she said, “continue to be dis-

ruptive in the buildings” and are “great burdens on the teachers.”

If schools don’t appropriately address students’ behavior, she said, they might not get needed resources outside the district, such as mental health services.

Burkinshaw said she agrees with the school system’s goal to have a “rehabilitative and not punitive” disciplinary system, but doesn’t think it’s working.

“Are we really doing this to be rehabilitative or keep reporting numbers down?” she said.

Beth Kennington — a committee member who spoke as a parent and not a committee representative — said after the Nov. 19 meeting she is hearing that, under the new guidelines, behavior that led to punishment or suspension doesn’t any more.

She said she has heard concerns from parents, school staff and school resource officers.

“I think many are frustrated with the lack of discipline and some are feeling that the schools are being run by their misbehaving students,” she said.

Kennington said she thinks the code isn’t creating a safe environment in students’ minds and doesn’t allow for strong enough punishments for serious incidents such as bringing a weapon to school or bullying.

The school system’s Student Rights and Responsibilities policy previously included several student actions that called for a mandatory recommendation of expulsion and mandatory referral to police.

Those actions included, among others, making a bomb threat, a violent physical attack, and distribution of controlled dangerous substances.

The new code includes a “matrix” with a series of behaviors and a corresponding range of possible discipline for administrators and staff to consider. The levels of action increase in severity from 1 to 5.

Christopher Garran, the school system’s associate superintendent for high schools, said students still face consequences if they are not suspended. The new code allows for more discretion at the school level, he said.

“It takes time, I think, to change our perspective,” he said.

“So we see suspensions now as one consequence, along with a lot of others, when we might, in the past, have seen that as the go to.”

The new code is “restorative,” Garran said, and involves a progression of consequences if a student continues to misbehave.

Schools most often suspend students who commit more serious offenses, such as those related to drug distribution and violence, he said.

The idea that principals avoid calling police, he said, “is abso-

lutely not true.”

Garran said the system wants to improve its efforts to help connect students with outside resources. All students caught possessing or using drugs or alcohol are now referred to an external assessment.

In recent discussions he had with high school principals, Garran said, most supported the code. Much of their feedback pointed to a need to help staff members “understand the shift in philosophy,” he said.

Jill Ortman-Fouse, who will join the school board in December, said she recently spoke with a school system official about plans to get feedback on the code. The official — who she did not want to name — said the system plans to form a group next semester to determine how to collect input, Ortman-Fouse said.

She said she sees a focus on addressing the “root causes” of students’ behavior.

School board Vice President Patricia O’Neill said the board wants community feedback and will discuss the code with principals at the end of the school year.

“We want to hear first and foremost from principals because they’re the ones that have to give out the discipline and they’re living intimately with this,” she said.

She said she’s seeing changes in discipline affecting cases of insubordination and disrespect, rather than more serious categories.

“I think there are a lot of rumors out there among some community members, and not all of that is necessarily true,” O’Neill said. lpowers@gazette.net

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Business hall of fame inducts three from county Three Montgomery County businessmen are among the four new inductees into the Washington Business Hall of Fame established by Junior Achievement of Greater Washington, the Greater Washington Board of Trade and Washingtonian magazine.

They are Dennis Ratner of Bethesda, who founded the Hair Cuttery in 1974 and is now founder, CEO and stylist with Ratner Cos.; Peter Barris, managing general partner with New Enterprise Associates of Chevy Chase; and Sudhakar Kesavan, chairman and CEO of ICF International in Rockville.

They are to be honored at a dinner and ceremony from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the National Building Museum in Washington.

of developing the drugs.

“This is a transformational moment for people with [cystic fibrosis] ... that will enable us to accelerate our mission as never before,” Robert J. Beall, president and CEO of the foundation, said in the release.

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Fox Hill, a retirement community in Bethesda, named David Denton of Gaithersburg general manager.

Previously, Denton, 50, was executive director at Asbury Denton Methodist Village in Gaithersburg.

He holds a bachelor’s in health services administration with a minor in gerontology from Ithaca (N.Y.) College and is a licensed nursing home administrator in California and New York.

Lockheed Martin promotes two

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Cystic fibrosis group sells royalties for $3.3B Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Therapeutics, a nonprofit affiliate of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Bethesda, has sold for $3.3 billion its royalty rights for cystic fibrosis treatments developed by Vertex Pharmaceuticals of Boston to Royalty Pharma of New York.

The new capital will help the foundation expand its efforts to develop new therapies and provide patient care, according to a news release.

The sale is an example of the foundation’s venture philanthropy model, through which it has raised and invested hundreds of millions of dollars to help find treatments for the lung disease. The foundation provides upfront money for drugmakers to help absorb their financial risk

Lockheed Martin of Bethesda promoted Patricia L. Lewis, 52, to senior vice president of human resources and Jennifer M. Whitlow, 42, to senior vice president of communications, both effective Jan. 1.

Both also were elected corporate officers.

Lewis, who joined Lockheed in 2011 as vice president, human resources for the Electronic Systems business area, is vice president, human resources for Information Systems & Global Solutions. Earlier, she worked for IBM and DuPont. She holds a bachelor’s in industrial relations management from the University of Bridgeport (Conn.).

Whitlow is vice president of corporate communications. Previously, she was vice president of media relations and chief spokeswoman. Before joining Lockheed in 2010, she worked for United Technologies and Cessna Aircraft. She holds a master of business administration from Carnegie Mellon University’s Tepper School of Business and a bachelor’s in aviation business administration and aviation safety from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

WeddingWire wins chamber award WeddingWire of Chevy Chase won the Verl Zanders Emerging Business of the Year award from the Montgomery County

Chamber of Commerce at its annual awards dinner Thursday in North Bethesda.

Bethesda accounting firm acquired O’Connor Davies of New York, an accounting and consulting firm, acquired Grubman Anand of Bethesda.

The deal is designed to strengthen O’Connor Davies’ stake in affordable and supportive housing services, according to a news release.

With the acquisition, O’Connor Davies now has eight offices in four states.

Bethesda ad agency promotes two August, Lang & Husak, a Bethesda advertising agency, promoted Melissa Meyers to creative director from associate creative director.

She succeeds Chuck Husak, who was promoted to chief creative officer.

Meyers

Northwest Biotherapeutics raises $35 million Northwest Biotherapeutics of Bethesda, which develops cancer vaccines, raised a total of $35 million in two deals.

C.F. Woodford Equity Income Fund of the U.K. bought $25 million in stock and Northwest took out a $10 million mortgage on its recently acquired U.K. facility, according to a news release.

The money will help the company expand and accelerate its phase 3 clinical trial of its treatment for brain cancer.

United Bank celebrates new office United Bank last week held a ribboncutting ceremony to mark the grand opening of its recently renovated United Bank Financial Center in downtown Bethesda.

The new 16,000-square-foot office is at the corner of Chase and Wisconsin avenues. Its financial services include retail banking, home mortgages, brokerage, wealth management, small business lending and commercial lending.

United Bank has $7.2 billion in assets and 56 offices in Virginia, Maryland and Washington.

Among the other new retailers there are Lululemon Athletica and True Religion Apparel. The mall also overhauled its food court in the past year, with a new level added above the dining area for a 16-screen ArcLight Cinemas movie theater and several full-service restaurants, including Crave and Blaze

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Continued from Page A-1 Several residents questioned how roads could handle any more traffic in the already congested area. The area is served by only four bus lines, and one of them does not run on Sundays, one of them has a shorter route on the weekends and one of them runs only in the mornings and evenings.

Others wondered whether schools would have room for the additional children or whether there would be enough parks. Some said redevelopment would make the area look like downtown Bethesda, pushing out their favorite local stores and making gas stations scarce.

“What you’re doing by adding density is creating a wasteland,” said one Kenwood resident, who did not give his name.

Representatives from Equity One, the company that bought the Westwood Shopping Center and some surrounding properties early this year, have said they want to redevelop the property with a mix of uses, but have not submitted any applications.

Marc DeOcampo, a Montgomery County planner, said

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“A lot of jewelry was taken,” she said, adding that it was clear the thief or thieves knew which items were valuable and which items were not.

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Pizza. Also, Chipotle Mexican Grill opened in the expanded food court.

The mall also is hosting the Rockville Brass Band for a concert Sunday. Bethesda Row is posting some weekend-afterThanksgiving sales from its stores on its website’s events page. The shopping area also is planning a holiday market with outdoor tents Dec. 5 through 7. ewaibel@gazette.net the current concept purposely kept heights lower than what some landowners wanted.

Right now, zoning allows buildings of up to 45 feet in most of the sector plan area, planner Paul Mortenson said.

The concept planners are currently working with would allow buildings up to 50 feet tall in most areas. One area on River Road could see buildings up to 75 feet tall, and two sites could have buildings up to 80 feet tall.

The sector plan will influence how much can be built and where roads or amenities might go. There are still several rounds of planning and review before a plan is adopted. And, after it is approved, there is no guarantee that the area will take shape as planners envision it. Planners included an urban park in the 1982 plan, for example, but single-family homes were built there instead.

Planners are expected to make some initial recommendations for Westbard to the Planning Board in March. After several more regulatory steps, the finished plan could be adopted by the County Council and Planning Commission in May 2016. ewaibel@gazette.net

the floor in her kitchen, and her friend noticed the back door had been pried open. Afterward, the two walked around the house and noticed the extent of the damage.

“It was very upsetting,” Berkley said.

Other incidents were reported on nearby Clearwood Road and Landon Lane, as well as in other neighborhoods that are close to Wilson Lane and Bradley Boulevard, according to county police. dleaderman@gazette.net

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Galuska, Kenny Mr. Brian Galuska of Laytonsville and Mrs. Karen Negrey of Salisbury announce the engagement of their daughter Dana Elizabeth Galuska of Gaithersburg to Ryan Matthew Kenny of Gaithersburg, son of John and Katherine Kenny of Laytonsville.

Galuska is a 2008 graduate of Gaithersburg High School and a 2012 graduate of Towson University where she earned her bachelor’s in accounting. She earned her master’s in educa-

tion in 2014 from Johns Hopkins University. She is a fifth-grade teacher in Montgomery County Public Schools.

Kenny is a 2008 graduate of Gaithersburg High School and a 2012 graduate of Towson University. He received two bachelor’s degrees, one in economics and political science and another in philosophy. He is now working at PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Mahoney, Rudd Brenna Mahoney and Robert “Bob” William Rudd were married Aug. 16, 2014, at the Gatekeeper’s Museum in Tahoe City, Calif.

The bride is the daughter of John and Fabia Mahoney of Bethesda. The groom is the son of Jim and Nancy Rudd of Pawley’s Island, S.C. Ginger Ames was the officiant for the ceremony, which was held overlooking Lake Tahoe and was followed by a reception on the grounds of the Gatekeeper’s.

Maia Mahoney Donahue, sister of the bride, was matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Megan Bond, cousin of the bride, Julia Meier, Erin McCreless, and Kim Brewitt (in absentia).

Shaela Rose Mahoney, niece of the bride, was flower girl.

Elliot Jessup, Ryan Howat,

Chris Moriarty, Ethan McCoy, and Jonny Wallace were groomsmen. Devin Mahoney and Quinn Mahoney, brothers of the bride, were ushers.

Mahoney graduated from the Sidwell Friends School in Washington, D.C., in 2001 and from Cornell University in 2005 with a bachelor of science degree in biology. She received her doctorate degree in marine ecology from the University of California, Santa Cruz.

Rudd is a 2002 graduate of Centennial High School in Roswell, Ga. He graduated in 2006 with a bachelor’s in finance from the University of Colorado, Boulder. He is a development manager at SolarCity in San Mateo, Calif.

The couple is planning a honeymoon trip to Sri Lanka.

They live in San Francisco.

Lawson, DeMarino Yvonne Lawson and Josh DeMarino announce their engagement after eight years of dating.

Lawson, of Radford, Va., graduated from Towson University in 2012 after studying mass communication with an interest

in journalism.

DeMarino, from Pasadena, graduated from Douglas Education Center in 2008 with an interest in special effects makeup.

They plan a June 2016 wedding.

Agape African Methodist Episcopal Church, 7700 Brink Road, Gaithersburg, conducts Sunday morning worship service at 11 a.m. Sunday School is at 10 a.m. Communion celebration on first Sundays, men leading worship on second Sundays, youth leading worship on third Sundays. “You’ll Get Through This” Bible Study from 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays. 301924-8640; agapeamec.org.

Damascus United Methodist Church, 9700 New Church St., Damascus, offers traditional Sunday morning worship services at 8:15 a.m., a youth contemporary worship service at 9:30 a.m. and a service of liturgy and the word at 11 a.m. with Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. for all ages during the school year. damascusumc.org.

Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 7730 Bradley Blvd., Bethesda, offers services at 8:30 and 11 a.m. each Sunday, with Sunday School for all ages scheduled at 10 a.m. Child care is offered from 8:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. A fellowship and coffee hour follows the 8:30 a.m. service. 301-365-5733, elcbethesda. org.

Emmanuel Lutheran Church will offer a special service of thanks at 10 a.m. on Thursday for Thanksgiving. For more information, visit 301-365-5733 or visit elcbethesda.org.

Hughes United Methodist Church, 10700 Georgia Ave., Wheaton, offers an informal Sunday morning worship service at 9 a.m., followed by a traditional worship service at 10:30 a.m. Child care is available from 9 a.m. to noon. Hospitality time is at 9:45 a.m. in the Garden Entrance. El Buen Samaritano offers a Spanish service at Noon. Communion is Celebrated the first Sunday of the month. For more information, call 301-949-8383. Visit HughesUMC.org.

Kemptown United Methodist Church, 3716 Kemptown Church Road, Monrovia, conducts a contemporary service at 8 a.m. followed by a traditional service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday mornings, with children’s Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and adult Sunday school at 11 a.m. For more information, call 301253-1768. Visitkemptownumc.org.

Liberty Grove United Methodist Church, 15225 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville, conducts Sunday morning worship services at 8:30, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday school, nursery through adult, is at 9:30 a.m. 301-421-9166. For a schedule of events, visit libertygrovechurch.org.

MOMS In Prayer (MIP), moms and grandmas praying for children, teachers and local schools meet throughout the county at various times/days and locations. Groups currently meeting first and third Tuesdays/Fridays, second and fourth Tuesdays/Thursdays, as well as evening groups. Email MoCtyMIP@gmail.com for information or visit momsinprayer.org.

Neelsville Presbyterian Church, 20701 Frederick Road, Germantown, offers worship services at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. on Sundays. Sunday School for all ages at 9:40 a.m. For more information, visit neelsville.org or call 301-972-3916.

Trinity Lutheran Church, 11200 Old Georgetown Road, North Bethesda, conducts services every Sunday, with child care from 8 a.m. to noon and fellowship and a coffee hour following each service. Call 301-881-7275. For a schedule of events, visit TrinityELCA.org.

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Election issues

The general election is three weeks past, and still some issues remain unresolved. The Montgomery County Board of Elections held a meeting Nov. 17 to go over most of them.

THREE WEEKS LATER, QUESTIONS REMAIN UNANSWERED First, there’s the question over the procedures the Motor Vehicle Administration uses to register voters. We reported in August that two residents could not vote in the Democratic Party primary because their party affiliation had changed. It appears the change came at the MVA and the elections board has asked the Office of Legislative Audits to look into the agency’s equipment and the training of its personnel. In a democracy, few rights are as sacred as the right to vote.

Second, there’s the question of why Montgomery was the last jurisdiction in the state to report its election results.

Staff Writer Kate Alexander interviewed an election judge who described complicated procedures to close down a polling place. Those procedures delay the time election judges can drive election equipment to the board’s Gaithersburg offices, which in turn means election results take longer to report.

Polling places can dial in to the elections board’s com-

puter to report results, but the county has too few phone lines for 250 precincts. It’s the 21st century — one has to wonder why a county as advanced as Montgomery hasn’t figured out how to telecommunicate all the results into a central computer.

At the Nov. 17 meeting, election supervisor Margaret Jurgensen said the board could consider adding more phone lines. We think this is a good investment.

And finally, the Montgomery County Board of Elections last week asked for the Office of Legislative Audits to investigate repeated reports that noncitizens were voting in county elections. It’s the kind of news, we would have thought, that our colleagues at other media outlets would have grabbed for sensational headlines — probably they were too busy examining our school calendars.

These allegations have been made for years, and though no one has produced a smoking gun, we think this issue deserves investigation, if only to put it to rest.

We suspect, however, that election procedures could be too lax. A Maryland congressional candidate in 2012 was registered to vote in Maryland and Florida. In October, a Baltimore County lawmaker filed a suit claiming Frederick County voter rolls included 400 people who tried to get out of jury duty claiming they weren’t U.S. citizens.

As we said, in a democracy, few rights are as sacred as the right to vote. If someone has engaged in trickery, we need to know.

Thanksgiving 2014: Let the games begin On Friday, “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part I” opened in movie theaters nationwide.

PASS THE STUFFING — AND THE SALES FLIER It’s the third installment in a hit cinematic franchise, which details the vicious, bloodthirsty clamor of strangers in a dystopian society as they fight, tooth and nail, vying for a cluster of weapons in the middle of a field.

On Thursday — Thanksgiving Day — a similar plot will play out across this great, decidedly nondystopian country of ours. Only instead of a stockpile of clubs and hatchets that could mean the difference between life and death, the prize will be for items like toaster ovens or toys on the endcap of Aisle 4 at a nearby store.

Yes, this year, retailers large and small have fallen into step with Wal-Mart’s successful 2013 bid to bump Black Friday up 24 hours. At press time, more than 35 chains were listed as opening for business Nov. 27 on aggregate site theblackfriday.com.

It’s all part of a movement, some say, to offer customers a plethora — nay, a cornuco-

pia — of choices to best suit their holiday shopping needs, with sales and doorbusters galore extending throughout the weekend.

Or is it, really, all just part of the never-ending quest to bolster the almighty bottom line paired with the often inexplicable nature of humanity to, likewise, endlessly consume?

Interestingly, it was President George Washington — whose face is now emblazoned on the $1 bill — who decreed the first nationwide Thanksgiving on Nov. 26, 1789.

Almost 200 years later, it is said George H.W. Bush would be the first in the Oval Office to officially “pardon” a Thanksgiving turkey, a practice that continues to this day.

So why, increasingly, does it feel like Thanksgiving, itself, is in need of a pardon?

Look, ours is not to judge, as we understand why many will likely navigate the swarm sometime soon after (or before) dinner is served. After all, hot video game property “Skylanders Trap Team” is not going to play itself, and at the outrageously low price of $37.50, who could expect it to?

But, just a casual reminder while we’re all waiting in line, to simply reflect on the ability to do so — and to be grateful.

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LETTERS TOT HE EDITOR

Siena needs to come to the table The Rockville Planning Commission got it wrong.

Again.

[Recently] the commission voted again to approve the EZ Storage facility to be built at the entrance to David Scull Courts, less than 250 feet from Maryvale Elementary School and adjacent to the East Rockville residential neighborhood. Several residents of David Scull Courts gave compelling testimony on how the proposed structure would further isolate them from the community.

Nearly 400 people have expressed opposition to the stor-

age facility due to its enormous size, height, impact on welfare of residents and proximity to residential neighborhoods and a school zone. Unfortunately, four commissioners were unwilling to reverse their decision in order to protect the public welfare of residents.

Siena Corp. has continuously claimed they are a good corporate citizen and care about the communities they operate in. It’s time for them to prove it.

If Siena was serious about being a partner with the community they serve, they should immediately begin negotiations

with the residents of David Scull Courts and East Rockville to mitigate the concerns raised by residents over the last eight months.

If they really cared about the residents they profess to serve with their facility, they should care about how their facilities would impact the wellbeing of community members and the character and quality of Rockville’s residential neighborhoods.

They should come to the table with options for the community to consider based on the large volume of specific actionable concerns already in the

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Peter Witzler, Rockville

Missing an opportunity The media firestorm around our county’s board of education decision [this month] to remove the word “Christmas” from the school calendar provided a unique opportunity for Christians to have a public forum and express our faith.

We could have shown forgiveness perhaps realizing that

the board knew not what they did. We could have expressed solidarity with a marginalized community, our Muslim neighbors, who have tried for a decade to be able to have their sons and daughters celebrate their holy day in the same way our sons and daughters do.

We could have reaffirmed that our diversity and multicultural

Assault is more than ‘inappropriate’ Your article was far too kind to Roberto Clemente Middle School officials [“School officials to review lapses in communication,” Nov. 12]. The headline, by my way of thinking, should have included something about reckless endangerment of minors.

Additionally, it is curious to me why so many refer to inappropriate acts rather than calling a spade a spade and using more definitive language. Sexual aggression

toward a minor; sexual predator; sexual assault; sexual abuse; attempted sexual attack. Wouldn’t these words and phrases be more clear?

Inappropriate is cursing or raising your voice. Sexual touching is assault on a minor.

Not informing parents of this incident and the likelihood that it was not a “one and done” is reckless endangerment of our kids.

Melissa King, Clarksburg

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community was far too valuable to us to ever allow anyone to drive a wedge between us and our neighbors.

We could have simply refrained from all the name-calling and hateful remarks to the people we disagreed with. All these options would have been ways to “bear witness” to what Christianity is truly about …

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that of being a community of light, peace and mercy unto the nations.

Unfortunately, I think some of my Christian brothers and sisters missed this wonderful opportunity and even perhaps portrayed my faith in a negative light.

Susan Kerin, Rockville

Voting: For me, it was personal

The news is filled with speculation about the victory of Larry Hogan in the election [Nov. 4], and associated speculation about the reasons that moved individual voters to choose Mr. Hogan as our next governor.

I can’t speak for the rest of the voting public, but for me, it was personal. Readers might remember the 2010 election, won by Martin O’Malley. In that 2010 re-election campaign, the governor made a number of charges against his Republican opponent, Robert Ehrlich. These charges included the facilitation of tax breaks for large cable TV companies, as well as responsibility for increases of 72 percent in utility rates and 60 percent in property taxes.

After Mr. O’Malley’s re-election, I responded to these TV campaign ads by letter, asking the governor what he had done about these Ehrlich misdeeds during his first term, and/or what he planned to do to rectify

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public record.

To date, they have not made any effort to realistically address residents’ concerns. They have only made an effort to convince people that their concerns are not valid. That is not a model of good corporate citizenship Siena claims to follow. A good neighbor does what’s right for the community, even when they are not required to.

Our contact information is in the public record of these proceedings. But, I don’t think anyone should hold their breath waiting for a call.

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them in his second term (such as rolling back the utility rate and property tax increases).

I received a reply to that letter, apparently composed by some flack on the governor’s staff. The reply consisted mostly of irrelevant fluff, bolstered by an absolutely preposterous claim, to the effect that the O’Malley administration had reduced taxes on Maryland’s taxpayers.

That totally false non-responsive reply to my quite specific inquiries is the most important reason I voted against Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown on Nov. 4.

I don’t like getting evasive replies and false claims to legitimate inquiries. And I’m fairly sure that I’m not unique in expecting public officials to answer their mail in a responsive and truthful manner. The governor should keep this in mind as he considers a run for the presidency.

James C. Giglio, Wheaton

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Close the Clean Water Act loophole

Lee got it right When folks tell me that the Gazette doesn’t have a comics section, I reply, “Sure it does — Blair Lee’s column.”

However, I thought his Nov. 12, 2014, column about Larry Hogan [“Larry Hogan: the ‘goalie governor’”] was excellent analysis of the challenges facing the new governor.

Only one quibble: Either he or his proofreader need to bone up on the difference between “its” and “it’s.”

John J. O’Connell Jr., Olney

The Chesapeake Bay, pictured at Thomas Point Park in Annapolis.

In support of safe lawn care and ‘Dr. No’ Your Nov. 19 “Dr. No” cartoon was funny, but I’m glad Councilmember Leventhal and four co-sponsors say no to unnecessary poisoning.

Bill 52-14 will end repeated exposure to toxic lawn pesticides by restricting non-essential use. It allows pesticides for invasive species and noxious weeds, and doesn’t impact agriculture or golf courses.

My kids have played on pesticide-treated neighborhood grass every year of their childhood. After my son’s brain cancer diagnosis, I found a 2008 study linking medulloblastoma to lawn pesticides. In 2012, the American Academy of Pediatrics stated “epidemiologic evidence demonstrates associations between early life exposure to pesticides and pediatric cancers, decreased cog-

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Another son got hives from Roundup (glyphosate). I was angry no signs were posted.

The landscaper’s response: “People don’t want to see warnings posted every 7-10 days.” A 2014 NIH-funded study identified glyphosate as toxic to brain development.

Our regulatory system can’t keep up with science. The pesticide industry will deny risk — like the tobacco industry — for as long as possible. Years from now, attitudes on non-essential pesticide use will resemble attitudes about smoking: I can’t believe we did that.

Support Bill 52-14. Choose safe old-fashioned lawn care: aerating, fertilizing and mowing high.

Jennifer Quinn, Gaithersburg

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The Clean Water Act has brought progress to the Chesapeake Bay, but in order to continue the Bay on the path to success, we must protect all the waterways in Maryland, such as the Anacostia River.

A loophole in the Clean Water Act has left more than 59 percent of streams, including many that feed into the Chesapeake, vulnerable to pollution. All of Maryland’s waterways deserve protection.

Fortunately, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed restoring protections to all of the state’s waterways this past March. After almost eight months, the public comment period ended [on Nov. 14].

In the last few days, the submission of public comments were essential, as powerful polluters are waging an acrimonious campaign against the EPA’s rule. Despite this bitter opposition, over 740,000 supportive comments were delivered to EPA officials in Washington, D.C We pushed back against polluters in the last few days to restore safeguards to all of the waterways that support strong local economies and make our state beautiful. I thank and am grateful to the EPA for taking the steps needed to protect all of Maryland’s waterways.

T. Aurelie Konin, Johns Hopkins University, Silver Spring

‘Dr. No’ should be commended for views Gazette cartoonist Chris Curtis hit a new low with his cartoon depicting Councilman George Leventhal as Dr. No. (Gazette, 11/19/2014).

According to Mr. Curtis, Mr. Leventhal is against “fun” because he is against “puppies.”

Nothing could be further from the truth. What Mr. Curtis was referring to was Montgomery County Bill 50-14, “Animal Control — Retail Pet Stores,” introduced by the Councilman on October 14, 2014. This bill would prohibit county stores from selling pets obtained from puppy and kitten mills. Such mills are notorious for the cruelty they inflict on dogs and cats, who are condemned to live in cramped and filthy conditions while they are bred

over and over until their bodies wear out. Anyone who wishes to see videos of animals rescued from these terrible places can find them easily on the Internet, but be forewarned: the videos are difficult to watch, and heartbreaking.

Councilmember Leventhal is to be commended for doing his part to end the cruelty of puppy and kitten mills, and his fellow councilmembers should vote in favor of it.

As for Chris Curtis: he might want to start researching the issues before drawing his cartoons. Puppy and kitten mills are many things, but they are not “fun.”

Michael Gurwitz, Maria Schmit, Silver Spring

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All-Gazette soccer team. B-3

Posted online by 8 a.m. the following day.

FOOTBALL: DuVal at Northwest, 7 p.m. Friday.

The defending 4A state champion Jaguars will look to get back to the title game against a Prince George’s County opponent with a stout defense.

FOOTBALL: Glenelg at Damascus, 7 p.m. Friday

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G. BASKETBALL: Episcopal at SAES, 6 p.m. Tuesday

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Prep set to rule the pool

Public, private should unite Bullis School football coach Pat Cilento told me before the Episcopal game this season that a couple of coaches from top public school football teams in Montgomery County made a visit to the Potomac school.

KEN SAIN There had been SPORTS EDITOR some preliminary talks about possibly playing in the future. Then they saw the seven or so top college prospects on Bullis’ roster and the discussion came to an end. The Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association doesn’t award any playoff points for losing to good teams.

Before the season, Wise football coach DaLawn Parrish told me the top public high school football teams in Maryland, not every year but some years, could compete with the top private schools.

His point was that the top public school teams have skill players who are as good as the private schools’ top players. Where the Good Counsels and DeMathas have an edge is that they gobble up all the really big linemen.

If you went to Saturday’s championship game in the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference, you saw a whole lot of large men on both lines. Public schools may get an occasional Isaiah Prince at Eleanor Roosevelt (6-foot-7, 280 pounds), but they almost never get five of them.

Maryland, Virginia, Washington, D.C. and Texas are the only jurisdictions that segregate public and private high schools.

That could be ending soon. Liberty Christian Academy in Lynchburg, Va. filed a lawsuit over the summer after eight years of their requests to join the public high school association were denied. They are trying to force that state to admit private schools and allow them to compete for state championships.

The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court of West Virginia and LCA is claiming the Virginia High School League is in “blatant violation of antitrust laws.” A ruling in LCA’s favor might lead to changes in Maryland, D.C. and Texas.

Wouldn’t Damascus vs. Good Counsel or Douglass vs. DeMatha in football be fun for fans?

I grew up in Arizona where privates play publics all the time. St. Mary’s Catholic recruited away the best athlete from my school and he ended up quarterbacking against my Washington High Rams.

He lost and the Rams, led by future Colts quarterback Mike Pagel, went on to play for the state championship.

Yes, private schools would win a lot of state championships. Which public team is going to beat Landon or Georgetown Prep in lacrosse? Which public boys basketball team is going to make it to the state semifinals with Riverdale Baptist, Clinton Christian, DeMatha, Bullis, etc. all competing?

But if you’re going to be a state champion, shouldn’t you be the state’s best team?

I suspect the publics would surprise some folks. Don’t you think the Sherwood girls volleyball teams that were led by current Florida star Alex Holston would have beaten any private school? Sadly, we’ll never know.

There are too many “champions” in Maryland as every eight-team league crowns its own. In some sports, there are state tournaments for private schools. I’ve never been a fan of separate, but equal.

Bringing the privates in would level the playing field. No more fifth-year seniors, Takoma Academy. No more 40-game schedules, Capitol Christian. All teams would be playing under the same rules.

It would save money. Instead of National Christian traveling to southern Virginia to play a football game, the Eagles would be able to play schools only 10 minutes away.

Most importantly, it ends the separation and brings the two worlds together so that we have true state champions. ksain@gazette.net

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Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School s Jack Banaszak (left) Aryan Manglik practice on Friday afternoon.

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Just two years removed from being the county championship runnerup, the Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School wrestling team is in the midst of retooling its lineup. The Barons are set to return a young group of wrestlers this winter that gained some experience last season.

B-CC seniors Jack Banaszak (126), a state qualifier last season, and Robert Bridenhagen (220), a regional qualifier, are both returning for the Barons, which are hoping to surprise teams this year, coach Nick Arnone said.

Banaszak and Bridenhagen, however, are two of the few seniors for a B-CC team that will be junior-heavy this year, Arnone said. And because of the infusion of new wrestlers expected to round out the lineup, Arnone said, a lot of expectations aren’t being set this season.

“We have a lot of youth coming back,” Arnone said, adding that his lineup is balanced. “Overall, there are

a couple holes that we need to plug up, probably with some new wrestlers, some inexperienced guys. But we’re really not setting too many expectations on the season. I just kind of want to improve day-by-day and see how we pan out once we actually get into the competition.”

The team has the potential to be really good next year, once the juniors come of age, and the new wrestlers get even more experience, Arnone said. For now, Arnone’s goal is to make sure this team is competitive.

“It’s always a goal, to be competitive. I think we will be able to do that.

No question about it,” Arnone said.

“Our goal is just to be competitive. If we can be competitive and give ourself a chance, you never know what’s going to happen.”

When it comes to Montgomery County Public School wrestling, there’s three-time state tournament champion Damascus, and then there’s everyone else.

In addition to their seemingly annual county championship, the Swarmin’ Hornets captured a second consecutive state dual championship title last season, and placed fourth in the season-ending state championship. It was their best state tournament showing since 2007, and Damascus returns a sizeable amount

of last season’s roster of state qualifiers.

Damascus coach John Furgeson is bringing a new philosophy to the team this season in an attempt to capture the title this time around.

“We were ready to take [the title] last year and some of our kids weren’t ready for the challenge the second day of the tournament. So we’ve been focusing on that,” Furgeson said. “We went to Penn State and Virginia Tech the last couple years to try to ask them about their philosophy, and I thought we got some good information we’re going to try to bring back to the high school level — to try to get our kids ready for the end of the year push.”

The best of the rest entering this season appears to be Northwest, which returns a state runner-up and a handful of region qualifiers. But whereas Damascus appears to be untouchable almost every year, Northwest isn’t viewed as much.

Aside from Damascus and Northwest, it’s a toss up as to which team is expected to arise from a pack where there isn’t a consensus best team, including Walter Johnson, Paint Branch, Churchill, and Whitman. pgrimes@gazette.net

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The youth of the DeMatha Catholic and Good Counsel high school football teams suggested that Saturday’s Washington Catholic Athletic Conference title game was just the first of many key postseason meetings to come in future years.

This year’s contest went to DeMatha, as the Stags successfully defended last year’s championship by defeating the Falcons 24-20 at the University of Maryland, College Park’s Byrd Stadium

“This [championship] is a little bit more sweet,” DeMatha coach Elijah Brooks said. The Stags defeated St. John’s College 31-10 to claim the title last season. “Just because we were senior-heavy last year, and everyone kind of expected it. A lot of people didn’t know if we were going to make the playoffs this year.”

As has been the case in so many games for DeMatha this season, the Stags fell behind early and trailed the Falcons 14-0 in the first quarter. But like those past games, DeMatha found a way to fight back and overcome the early deficit.

Picking up where it left off in a 21-14 win over DeMatha on Oct. 3, Good Counsel was able to find

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Very few Washington, D.C. area high school swimmers in the past decade, with the exception of 2013 Good Counsel graduate Jack Conger and former Georgetown Prep standout Josh Hafkin (Class of 2007), have finished their tenures with five individual Washington Metropolitan Interscholastic Swimming and Diving Championship titles, let alone claimed that many by the end of their junior seasons.

The Georgetown Prep swimming and diving team enters the 2014-15 season with two such swimmers — Metros record holders Carsten Vissering (100-yard breaststroke) and Grant Goddard (100-yard butterfly). And that only scratches the surface of why this Little Hoyas squad could potentially be most-dominant team in recent history.

When this year’s senior class, led by Vissering, a University of Southern California recruit, Goddard (Harvard), Brandon Goldstein (University of Virginia), Adrian Lin (Yale) and Joey Snodderly (Indiana), arrived as arguably one of the most talented freshman classes ever, many area swimming pundits expected immediate success — the previous winter marked the first time in eight years that Prep hadn’t won Metros.

But five freshmen does not make a championship swim team, Little Hoyas coach Matt Mongelli said.

Everything came together for Prep last winter when the Little Hoyas won seven out of 11 swimming events to knock off three-time defending champion Gonzaga for its first Metros win since 2010. And Prep returns all its scorers this winter.

The Little Hoyas have someone in contention in every event, all the time. The addition of current sophomore Matthew Hirschberger midway through last season gave the Little Hoyas an extra spark in the distance freestyle events.

The Little Hoyas are not only poised to win another Metros title in February but it could be a historical one.

“We have some goals [for Metros], we want to lower some records, see how many events we can win,” Mongelli said. “We just want to go out and have fun. A lot of people have kind of put pressure [on this class] and they’ve handled it well over these four years.”

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Good Counsel High School’s Andres Castillo dives into the end zone over DeMatha’s Myles Olufemi during Saturday’s WCAC title game.

Boys: Prep, of course, tops this list. And Gonzaga will likely be its closest competitor at Metros.

But the defending Class 4A state champion, Richard Montgomery, despite graduating two of its top 3 swimmers, returns a slew of scorers capable of keeping the

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Continued from Page B-1 room to run the ball at the start of Saturday’s contest.

Following a 27-yard run

by Jonathon Lee on its first possession, Good Counsel scored on a 29-yard pass from quarterback Andres Castillo to Keon Paye. On the very next Good Counsel possession, a 74-yard drive of which 68 yards came on the ground, Mohamed Ibrahim scored on a 1-yard touchdown run.

While the Falcons scored on each of its two first-quarter possessions, DeMatha failed to record a single first down in the quarter and punted on its first three possessions of the game.

“We had been in this situation before,” Brooks said. “Ideally, you don’t want to start a game like that, especially a championship game, but our guys never wavered.”

The tide of the game seemed to turn one play after the third DeMatha punt at the start of the second quarter.

Castillo was intercepted by DeMatha defensive back Darryl Turner Jr., and three plays

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Northwest High School’s Caleb Gillis sacks Quince Orchard quarterback Carson Knight during Friday’s football game in Gaithersburg. in Gaithersburg.

The Cougars (10-2) may have made mistakes to fall short on that final drive, but

the Northwest defense did the job for most of the game. It was one of the key differences between a Jaguars team that won

later, DeMatha scored on a 3-yard run by Khory Spruill.

On its next possession, DeMatha kicker Keegan Meyer drilled an impressive 44-yard field goal. And once DeMatha received the ball again, after a shanked punt, quarterback Beau English threw a textbook pass to the left post of the end zone that only sophomore Anthony McFarland could catch in the midst of multiple Good Counsel defenders. McFarland’s touchdown gave DeMatha a 17-14 lead at halftime.

“That’s a play that we designed recently and it came through for us when we needed it,” English said. “We usually don’t practice it [with defenders around]. Usually it’s wide-open but we hit it when it counted.”

“I’m a humble dude, but I feel like when I’m on the field nobody can check me,” McFarland added. “I had to do what I had to [in order to] make the play, and the quarterback put it in the same position where I can get the ball.”

Good Counsel responded on its first drive of the third quarter as Ibrahim, who rushed for 193 yards the first time these teams met, broke off a 43 yard run. Castillo fol-

lowed that with a 10-yard touchdown scamper to put Good Counsel back ahead.

DeMatha responded immediately, though, putting together a 64-yard drive which English finished with a 1-yard touchdown run to put the Stags up for good.

“Our kids are not going to quit playing until the game’s over,” Good Counsel coach Bob Milloy said. “It’s just, [DeMatha’s] a good team and it was their day, and congratulations to them.”

Good Counsel had ample opportunities to make a comeback, but the DeMatha defense was up for the test. The Falcons best chance came late in the fourth quarter when Paye dropped a pass from Castillo after beating the defense deep.

Two plays later, Paye caught a 20-yard pass from Castillo only to fumble it away in DeMatha territory.

“We knew we could stop them, because we can stop anybody,” senior defensive back Darryl Marshall Jr. said.

“It feels so good [winning back-to-back titles]. Football is where my heart is. ... I love it.”

Continued from Page B-1 Rockets’ status as the No. 1 team in Montgomery County Public Schools.

Girls: Churchill is on pace to win its second straight Metros and third in four years. The Bulldogs avoided the graduation casualties experienced by some of their biggest rivals and return three swimmers who finished in the top 10 of individual scoring at last year’s championship.

Churchill also boasts the deepest lineup of divers — when diving doesn’t count towards teams’ points at states, the Bulldogs are more vulnerable. Poolesville is in good position to reclaim the Class 3A/2A/1A state title it missed last season with four top 11 individual scorers returning.

Contenders Boys: The usuals, Wootton, Whitman, Walter Johnson, and resurgent Blair should all be in top 5 range this postseason. In fact, Walter Johnson dropped off a little bit last year, but with the majority of its top scorers back, could top this list. Whitman returns it’s best swimmers and some young talent from a year ago could be ready to break

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Georgetown Prep’s Carsten Vissering is expected to be one of the top swimmers in the area this winter. out. The Patriots and Blazers each graduated some important parts of their lineups but seem to have swimmers ready to fill those holes.

Girls: It’s going to be tough for two-time defending state champion Wootton to match its recent results but the Patriots shouldn’t be out of contention.

Richard Montgomery could sneak in as the county’s secondbest squad with last year’s team intact. Walter Johnson pushed its way back into the top 3 last winter but might be missing some of that depth while increased depth around Morgan Hill could help Sherwood break back into the top 3.

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Northwest quarterback Mark Pierce did throw one interception, to QO safety Nate Hill, but it came in the final minute of the first half, once Northwest already held a 21-7 lead.

The Jaguars jumped on top of QO immediately at the start of the game as running back E.J. Lee broke a 72-yard touchdown run on the first play.

Ultimately, the Cougars fell short to Northwest in the region final for a second straight year, and by a similar margin. (Northwest beat QO 28-20 in 2013.)

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Darkhorses Boys: Einstein doesn’t have the numbers to truly compete for a title but senior Rory Lewis topped the list of individual scoring at last year’s state meet.

Churchill has fallen off a bit in recent years but the Bulldogs should never be overlooked.

Girls: Watch out for Northwest. The Jaguars have been building from the bottom up and they should definitely not be underestimated. Blair boasts some of the county’s best swimmers but might not have enough depth to truly contend. jbeekman@gazette.net

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With just 12 seconds remaining in the game, the Quince Orchard High School football team was just 7 yards away from potentially tying Northwest and sending the 4A West Region championship playoff game into overtime on Friday night.

QO quarterback Carson Knight lobbed a third-down pass in the direction of a wide open Kyle Green, only to see it graze off of the star running back’s finger tips in the end zone and fall incomplete.

On fourth down, Knight slipped on a play-action roll out, and the clock expired as the Jaguars defeated Quince Orchard 28-21 on the Cougars home field

ence],” Northwest coach Michael Neubeiser said.

Northwest (11-1) advances to the Class 4A state semifinals.

They play host to 4A South Region champion DuVal (9-3).

The Tigers are 10-2 on the field, but had to take a forfeit for an offseason workout issue. Their only losses came to Wilson (Washington, D.C.) and Wise.

DuVal is led by dual-threat junior quarterback Antoine Brooks, who scored the gamewinning touchdown in Saturday’s region championship against Eleanor Roosevelt.

The Jaguars sacked Knight five times and pressured him most of the night, including the key final plays. Northwest also held QO to less than 200 yards rushing, compared to the 300plus rushing yards by the Cougars had in the first meeting.

“And we didn’t turn the ball over,” Neubeiser said. “Other than giving them the touchdown on the high snap, we

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SOCCER

GIRLS PLAYER OF THE YEAR

COACH OF YEAR Greg Herbert Whitman 10th year

BOYS PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Clare Severe

Davey Mason

Second on team in goals (7) and assists (3), Lehigh University recruit is one of the fastest players in the state and barely loses a step with the ball at her feet. Arguably the county’s best player in any field position, she’s the reason there was no dropoff from the talented class that graduated last year.

Led Vikings to the Class 4A state championship, tallying a teamhigh 16 goals and 10 assists.

Scored twice in the championship game and carried Whitman throughout playoffs, bouncing back from an injury-plagued 2013 season.

Whitman Senior Midfielder/defender/forward

This is not about winning a second straight championship or an undefeated season, it’s about somehow improving despite losing the county’s best player to graduation. Managed extremely talented team searching for identity as best anyone could.

Whitman Junior Forward

GIRLS FIRST TEAM

COACH OF YEAR Adrian Baez Einstein

Baez led the Titans to an 11-2 season and their first Montgomery 3A/2A Division title since 2003.

The former Blair coach helped Einstein become one of only two county teams to defeat eventual Class 4A state champion Whitman.

BOYS FIRST TEAM

Emma Anderson

Juliana Comer

Kristen Darragh

Nia Dorsey

Abby Meyers

Corbin Brailsford

Kevin Hwang

Sepehr Hoghooghi

Neal Iannone

Matthew Mighty

Columbia University recruit scored game winner in state championship game, was involved in nearly every scoring play.

Few can outmaneuver a double- or tripleteam like Bulldogs’ leading scorer (12 goals); added 12 assists.

Division I recruit allowed 9 goals in 14 games and shut out 9 opponents.

While sidelined, 12-win team lost in first round of playoffs.

Moved out of natural forward position to solidify midfield and technically gifted player just that for three-year reigning WCAC champion.

Fast and fearless, Vikings’ top scorer (11 goals) worked hard in offseason to add muscle to 6-foot frame and became vital in offensive third.

Anchored one of county’s top back lines while also contributing on offense; Catholic University recruit.

Technically gifted player with strong touch, vision. Had six goals, including four game-winners.

Committed to George Washington.

Strong, physical scorer tallied 13 goals and four assists, scoring in every game the Bulldogs scored

Helped Trojans to historic season that ended in region finals. Selected second team all-state by the Maryland Association of Coaches of Soccer.

Tremendous athlete with excellent instincts. Jaguars gave up 13 goals all season with the 6-foot-3 keeper in net.

Delaney Muldoon

Maddie Pack

Kate Reese

Stephi Shin

Sam Sullenger

Armel Tueno Nguimfack

Bryan Reyes-Aranda

Aaron Tanenbaum

Alla Tesfu

Carlos Valdez

Clutch scorer had nine goals and 10 assists this fall, leading Titans to division title. Finished with 32 goals over four seasons.

Teamed up with Mason to carry the high-powered Vikings offense.

Registered 12 goals and six assists after playing academy last season.

Key to a Wildcats offense that registered a county leading 36 regular season goals.

Selected to the allstate team.

Bengals captain and fourth-year varsity player anchored an inexperienced back line while tallying two goals and four assists.

Whitman Senior Forward

Holy Cross Senior Midfielder

Penn State lacrosse recruit’s physicality in the middle was a tough matchup for everyone, always dangerous in penalty area.

Churchill Junior Midfielder

Poolesville Junior Goalkeeper

Good Counsel Senior Defender

Good Counsel Junior Midfielder

Churchill Senior Forward

Doesn’t need pomp and circumstance, Syracuse University recruit was the reason Falcons’ defense held up despite losing one of nation’s best keepers.

Whitman Sophomore Forward

Quince Orchard Senior Midfielder

Good luck trying to push Loyola University recruit off the ball, major scoring threat tallied 11 goals, 13 assists in 10 games — she had wrist surgery midseason.

Sherwood Senior Defense

Quince Orchard Senior Forward/defender

Few can control the ball like one of county’s most valuable players to her team; four-year starter finished tenure with 21 goals, 14 assists.

West Point recruit’s blend of athleticism, smarts and skill are hard to match; spent half of tenure on defense but finished second on school’s all-time scoring list.

Blair Senior Defense

Shutdown center back helped Blazers win division and tie two of the area’s top teams in Whitman and DeMatha.

Quince Orchard Senior Midfield

Einstein Senior Midfield

Second Team and Honorable Mention are available online at Gazette.net

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Season record All games Montgomery Co.

Ken Sain 300-70 144-42

Prince J. Grimes 293-77 146-40

Kent Zakour 291-79 148-38

Eric Goldwein 290-80 145-41

Jennifer Beekman 288-82 142-44

Adam Gutekunst 288-82 149-37

The Gazette sports staff picks the winners of this week’s football games involving Montgomery County teams. All games includes picks made in Prince George’s County. Here are this week’s predictions:

This week’s schedule Glenelg at Damascus DuVal at Northwest Surrattsville at Fort Hill South Carroll at Douglass

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The Damascus High School football team found itself a bit discombobulated when University of South Carolina recruit Jalen Christian was carried off the field late in the first quarter of Friday night’s 3A West Region final against visiting Linganore with an ankle injury, Swarmin’ Hornets coach Eric Wallich said.

Important utility player Ari Cacopardo was also out with an injury by halftime. And that’s not where a team wants to be when playing for its first state semifinal appearance in four years.

While Damascus is best known for workhorse running back Jake Funk and Christian, it was senior La’Kye Alston who picked up the slack on both sides

of the ball to help the Swarmin’ Hornets hold off a late challenge from Linganore to win 14-13 in what Wallich said was one of the craziest games he’s ever been a part of — the stadium lights went off twice, the below-freezing temperatures resulted in slick field conditions plus the two key injuries. “[Alston] is such a playmaker, he’s one of our best kept secrets,” Wallich said of Alston. “He never came off the field. We rode him a bit [Friday]. We know if we can get the ball in his hands, [he can make something happen].”

With the win, seven-time state champion Damascus (12-0) moves on to the state semifinals for the first time since 2010. The Hornets are scheduled to host Howard County’s Glenelg at 7 p.m. Friday for a spot in the state championship game. Damascus won its last state title in 2007.

It was the approximately 30-minute break after the lights went out for a second time — the stadium also went dark during

halftime and took about 20 minutes before they powered back up — that almost did the Swarmin’ Hornets in. The teams went inside the school to keep warm with Damascus leading, 14-0. Upon the teams’ return to the field, Linganore scored 13 unanswered points and was a two-point conversion away from a win.

“That just took about 10 years off my life,” Wallich said of the final two minutes of regulation. “It was pure pandemonium when we saw [quarterback Nathaniel Musselman] was short.”

Things could have gone south for Damascus after losing Christian — he was on crutches by halftime but Wallich said he is currently unsure of the injury’s severity. But running back Jake Funk went to work — 34 carries for 138 yards and a touchdown — and Wallich said he was pleased with the way other players took on more prominent roles in support of him, especially Alston. jbeekman@gazette.net

Churchill Junior Forward

Whitman Senior Forward

Gaithersburg Senior Forward

Walter Johnson Senior Midfield

Northwest Junior Goalkeeper

Blake, senior Defense

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Kenji Williams incorporated dancers and musicians performing works inspired by cultures around the globe as part of his “Bella Gaia” production, coming to Strathmore Nov. 28.

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Out of more than seven billion people currently on Earth, only a few hundred have ever glimpsed the planet from above its surface.

Founder, director, and composer Kenji Williams is hoping to share that unique space traveler perspective with those who remain Earth-bound through his multimedia artistic production “Bella Gaia.”

First conceived in late 2005, the love letter to nature combines up-to-date NASA data visualizations of the Earth’s surface with music and dance, blending the sci-

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entific and artistic worlds in one beautiful, 90-minute performance, which debuts at Strathmore on Friday.

For Williams, a chance meeting with astronaut Mike Fincke at a barbecue in Star City, Russia, launched the concept. He asked Fincke how he’s changed since going to space, to which he responded that he underwent a life-

changing transformation seeing the planet from space, creating a deeper relationship with Earth once he returned.

It’s an experience Williams was inspired to pass on to everyone.

“We as humans have an amazing creative ability,” he said, “but we’ve lost some of this dialogue with the natural world, it’s not part of our modern reality. We have Earth Day and the environmental movement, but there’s nothing that really develops a relationship with the planet itself.”

For two years he worked on the concept, partnering with the Denver Museum of Nature and Science for the first prototype show in 2007 and working with NASA and the Earth Sciences Division at Goddard Space Flight Center to view imaging of data

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While Thanksgiving is a time for celebrating family and friends, it is also an opportunity to try some unfamiliar wines.

The classic meal of turkey, stuffing, and various side dishes provide a broad palate of flavors, textures and aromas as a starting point for selecting accompanying wines. As with any complex meal, look for wines that have good fruit flavors, refreshing acidity for balance and are not too tannic or oaky.

Young wines seem to work best for Turkey Day since the subtle flavors that develop in a wine properly cellared can be easily overpowered by the big flavors inherent in the typical holiday fare. The half-hour rule applies; remove the white wines from the refrigerator and refrigerate the red ones 30 minutes before serving and don’t feel the need to wash out the stemware between courses since the newly poured red wines will not be noticeably changed by a few leftover drops remaining in the bottom of the glass.

For the beginning of the meal consider a white wine from a small, family owned property in France’s Bordeaux appellation, the surprisingly affordable Chateau de Bonhoste Sec 2013 ($12). A blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon and Muscadelle, it displays vibrant citrus and floral aromas with grapefruit, peach and red apple flavors and refreshing acidity making it ideal as an aperitif or to accompany creamy soups. Also good with starters

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BY LOUIS MARMON is another wine from the same region, the Château La Rame 2013 ($16), a rounder version of Sauvignon Blanc than typically produced in other areas. It shows apple, apricot and stone fruit flavors with hints of spice and bright grapefruit acidity.

A classic “summer wine” that would still work during the fall food festivities is the Notico Alvarinho 2013 ($15) that has citrus and tropical fruit aromas which lead into crisp lemon, lime and peach accented with minerals and a palate cleaning finish.

Moving further into the meal, think about serving the Attems Pinot Grigio Ramato 2013 ($18) whose name (translated as “coppery”) is the term used for the wine during the Republic of Venice. Its orange hue is created by allowing the skins to remain in contact with the juice for 24 hours and the resulting wine is fuller and more substantial than other Pinot Grigios with honeyed floral and strawberry scents along with passion fruit, orange zest, stone fruit and lychee flavors.

Or try the Terras Gauda O’Rosal Albarino 2013 ($24) that includes some Loureira and Caino Blanco as well giving it herbal peach, beeswax and tangerine aromas that flow nicely into complex mineral accented peach, pear and grapefruit notes with a lengthy finish.

From the Tuscan region of Montalcino is a silky-smooth blend of Sangiovese and Merlot, the Luce della Vite Lucente

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DANCES Social Ballroom Dance, 8:30 p.m., “step of the evening” salsa minilessons at 8:15 p.m., $16, Nov. 26; 2126 Industrial Highway, Silver Spring, 301326-1181, hollywoodballroomdc.com.

Scottish Country Dancing, 8 to 10 p.m. Mondays, steps and formations taught. No experience, partner necessary, T-39 Building on NIH campus, Wisconsin Avenue and South Drive, Bethesda, 240-505-0339.

Glen Echo Park is at 7300 MacArthur Blvd.

Blues, Capital Blues: Thursdays,

8:15 p.m. beginner lesson, 9 to 11:30 p.m. dancing to DJs, Glen Echo Park’s Spanish Ballroom Annex, $8, capitalblues.org.

Contra, Nov. 28. Luke Donforth calls to Morrison Brothers with Jim Morrison on fiddle, Owen Morrison on guitars and Will Morrison on percussion; From 11:35 p.m. until 1:30 a.m., FND Techno Contra in the Annex: Brian Hamshar calls to DJ Improper’s mix. $7 as stand alone, $5 if purchased with the Morrison Brothers’ contra dance ticket, Glen Echo Park Spanish Ballroom, 7:30 p.m., $10, fridaynightdance.org.

English Country, Nov. 26, Bob Farrall, 8 p.m., Glen Echo Town Hall (upstairs), fsgw.org.

Swing and Lindy, Dec. 27, Daryl Davis. $18, $12, 17 and younger. Glen Echo Park Spanish Ballroom, flyingfeet.org.

Waltz, Nov. 30, Cabaret Sauvignon with Andrea Hoag (fiddle), Karen Ashbrook (hammered dulcimer & wooden flute), Dave Wiesler (piano & guitar), Paul Oorts (button accordion, mandolin, banjo & guitar), waltztimedances. org.

Irish Dancing, “Ring of Kerry Irish Dance class winter session began on Sept. 9. Dancers meet on Tuesday’s until mid-December at Ridgeview Middle School. Beginning class starts at 7 p.m., followed by the more experienced class at 8:05 p.m. Cost is $40. We do ceili and set dances and no partner is required to enjoy the lessons. For more information, email

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Jean at jtmwoods@gmail.com or visit ringofkerrydancers.org. Dancers must be at least 8 years old to senior. Anyone younger than 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

MUSIC Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club, The James Brown Experience, 8

p.m. Nov. 28; Big Nate National Tour, 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. Nov. 29; call for prices, 7719 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda.

240-330-4500, bethesdabluesjazz.com.

BlackRock Center for the Arts, Salsa and Bachata Dance Party, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5; 12901 Town Commons Drive, Germantown. 301-528-2260, blackrockcenter.org.

Fillmore Silver Spring, B.o.B with Kevin Gates, Nov. 26; 8656 Colesville Road, Silver Spring. fillmoresilverspring.com.

Strathmore, The Brian Setzer Orchestra Christmas Rocks Extravaganza, Nov. 26; call for venue, times.

Locations: Mansion, 10701 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda; Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda, 301-581-5100, strathmore.org.

ON STAGE Adventure Theatre-MTC, “Tiny Tim’s Christmas Carol,” through Jan. 1, call for prices, times, Adventure Theatre MTC, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, 301-634-2270, adventuretheatre-mtc.org.

Imagination Stage, “101 Dalmatians,” Nov. 19 through Jan. 11, call for prices, times, Imagination Stage, 4908 Auburn Ave., Bethesda, imaginationstage.org.

Highwood Theatre, “Improv Comedy Night,” Dec. 5, call for prices, times, The Highwood Theatre, 914 Silver Spring Ave., thehighwoodtheatre. org, 301-587-0697.

Olney Theatre Center, “Disney’s The Little Mermaid,” through Dec. 28, call for prices, times, 2001 OlneySandy Spring Road, Olney, 301-9243400, olneytheatre.org.

The Puppet Co., “The Nutcracker,” Nov. 28 through Dec. 30; Tiny Tots @ 10, select Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, call for shows and show times, Puppet Co. Playhouse, Glen Echo Park’s North Arcade Building, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., $5, 301-6345380, thepuppetco.org.

Rockville Musical Theatre, Fitzgerald Theatre, 603 Edmonston Drive, Rockville, 240-314-8690, r-m-t.org.

Round House Theatre, Bethesda, “The Nutcracker,” Nov. 26 through

Dec. 28, call for show times, 4545 EastWest Highway, Bethesda. $15 for general admission, $10 for subscribers, patrons 30 and younger and seniors.

240-644-1100, roundhousetheatre.org.

Lumina Studio Theatre, “Twelfth Night,” Silver Spring Black Box Theatre, 8641 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, 301-588-8277, luminastudio. org; theatreconsortiumss@gmail.com.

Silver Spring Stage, “Orson’s Shadow,” Jan. 9 through Jan. 31, Woodmoor Shopping Center, 10145 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, see Web site for show times, ssstage.org.

VISUAL ART Adah Rose Gallery, “Notes, References and Miscellaneous Debris,” Brian Dupont, through Dec. 28, 3766 Howard Ave., Kensington, 301-9220162, adahrosegallery.com Glenview Mansion, Charles Weiss, Lois Levitan, Laura Chassy, though Nov. 26, Rockville Civic Center Park, 503 Edmonston Drive, Rockville. rockvillemd.gov.

Marin-Price Galleries, Marla Korr, now through Nov. 27, 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, 7022 Wisconsin Ave., 301-718-0622, marin-price.com.

Montgomery Art Association, Laura-Leigh Palmer, through Nov. 30, Westfield Wheaton Mall, 11160 Viers Mill Road, Wheaton, montgomeryart. org.

VisArts, Steve Pearson: Manipular, Dec. 10 through Jan. 18; Happy NOT Sappy, Dec. 10 through Jan. 18; William Peirce, Dec. 10 through Jan. 18; Gibbs Street Gallery, 155 Gibbs St., Rockville, 301-315-8200, visartsatrockville.org.

Washington Printmakers Gallery, My 20 20 Vision, artist Terry Svat, Pyramid Atlantic Art Center, second floor, 8230 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, washingtonprintmakers.com.

Kentlands Mansion, Cathy Abramson (oil), Lynne Oakes (oil), and Elroy Williams (multimedia), through Dec. 5, 320 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg, 301-258-6425.

Arts Barn, 311 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg, 301-258-6394 “You Are Here,” exhibit by Dave Montgomery, now through Jan. 4. Takoma Park Community Center, 7500 Maple Ave., Takoma Park. photoartbeyond.com; 301-215-9224.

ET CETERA The Writer’s Center, 4508 Walsh Street, Bethesda, 301-654-8664, writer. org.

from their work through an artistic lens.

“It’s so rewarding not only to work with top scientists in the world,” he said, “but to clearly communicate their intentions from a different angle. I think they really see the value in using an artistic way to engage the public with their science and data.”

These visualizations include time lapse images of global events such as arctic ice melts over the last five years, active fires in the Amazon or flight paths of planes over a 24-hour period.

Williams believes the data, presented without any political agenda or religious leanings, shines through against the backdrop of original music and dance performances, which include glimpses of and examples from cultures around the globe.

“As an artist, to have real scientific data and information in my art really grounds it,” he said. “It’s not just pretty pictures; it’s both artistic and educational entertainment. For me, I can’t ask for anything more.”

Bella Gaia is extremely adaptable, and Williams has brought versions of the production to 10 minute sessions at conferences, 20-30 minute school programs and solo shows with just the projections, no music or dance. The Strathmore presentation is one of the largest, most complete productions of Bella Gaia so far, featuring several live dancers and musicians, including Williams on violin.

Because of its adaptability, the production is great for introducing a wide variety of audiences to the beauty of an Earth above our atmosphere, which could prove more inspiring than even the largest environmental protest or expansive Earth Day celebration.

“I think that’s the heart of what’s sometimes missing in the environmental movement — how do you make these large, complex, abstract global issues pertain to you and your family today,” he said. “We should all look for better ways to engage

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“Bella Gaia” founder and director Kenji Williams also composed the featured music and plays violin in the production. people in these larger issues.”

Williams recently worked on the release of the first Bella Gaia album, “Bella Gaia – Beautiful Earth,” and hopes to expand the product into a full brand eventually. He also hopes to create a unique space combining the best aspects of a planetarium, where some versions of Bella Gaia take place, and a traditional stage.

“The planetarium provides an immersive, panoramic view that really takes you through the space sequences, but it doesn’t have great sound or lighting,” he said. “In a traditional theater, made for live performance with a big stage, lighting and sound, you’re stuck with a square screen.”

Whether in a conventional theater, a conference room or a dome filled with stars, Bella Gaia attempts to fulfill William’s mission of building as many relationships as possible between humans and the earth underfoot that too many people today forget to appreciate.

“I am inspired by indigenous cultures in that they had rituals that would remind them of their place in the universe and natural world and strengthen that relationship,” he said. “Humans are a forgetful species; we need constant reminding, and ‘Bella Gaia’ is, in a way, a ritual to establish that connection.” kgroff@gazette.net

Malbec Ultra 2011 ($22) a black cherry and tobacco scented, complex and full-bodied effort from a property in Mendoza, Argentina, owned by the outstanding Chilean winery Vina Montes. Named for the wild geese that fly over the mountains separating the two countries, it begins with scents of violets, raspberries and candied cherries that flow effortlessly into balanced, spicy plum, cassis and blackberry flavors with hints of smoked meat, tobacco and oak.

Open this an hour or so before serving or cellar it for a future family gathering.

F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre

603 Edmonston Dr. Rockville, MD 20851

240-314-8690

www.rockvillemd.gov/theatre

Hope Garden Children’s Ballet Theatre

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Saturday, Nov 29 at 1:30 pm and 7 pm Tickets can be purchased online at www.hgcbtstore.org

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Giving back at Fillmore For the third year in a row, the Fillmore Silver Spring is opening its doors on Thanksgiving for those less fortunate.

Along with Shephard’s Table, the “Giving Thanks,” event will run from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. in Silver Spring. Seasonal treats, live music, and take away care packages will be available for those in need.

The venue will feature a live jazz band, dessert service and warm drinks including apple cider and hot chocolate. Donated products including food, toiletries, and clothes will be set out for attendees to assemble care packages by choosing the products they need

Pianist George Winston is set to perform at Strathmore on Sunday.

JOE DE TUFO

Linus, as played by George Winston Famed jazz pianist George Winston, a fan-favorite at Strathmore, will once again return to the Music Center in North Bethesda on Sunday to perform a two-hour concert.

You won’t see him dressed in tie and tails, however. No, usually Winston dresses a little more comfortably when performing, going so far as performing in flannel shirts, jeans and socks, since wearing shoes tend to tap loudly thanks to his “hard beat pound-

ing” left foot.

Winston has released 15 albums and six soundtracks, although the music of Vince Guaraldi (of Charlie Brown TV specials fame), has always been high on list of favorites. In fact, in 1996, Winston released “Linus and Lucy — The Music of Vince Guaraldi.”

Tickets for the show are $28$58. For more information, visit strathmore.org or call 301-5815100.

FILLMORE SILVER SPRING

On Thursday, the Fillmore Silver Spring will open its doors and provide food, treats, music and warmth to those in need. most.

Donations are being accepted from noon to 6 p.m. Monday

through Friday at the venue. Donations can also be dropped off while the venue is open for a show. All volunteer positions are currently filled. Those looking to participate in Giving Thanks are invited to set up donation boxes at their work, schools, churches and other organizations.

Additionally, those looking to lend their time are invited to pick up flyers at the venue box office for distribution and posting at shelters, food banks, clinics and other locations.

For more information, visit fillmoresilverspring.com or call 301960-9999.

Get your dinglehoppers ready “The seaweed is always greener in somebody else’s lake.” Of course, it’s plenty green over at the Olney Theatre Center, as “Disney’s The Little Mermaid,” continues its run for all you “Poor, Unfortunate Souls.”

Follow Ariel, Sebastian, Flounder, and the evil Ursula as you become “Part of Their World.”

Live-action actors work with puppets and special effects to make the show spectacular.

Of course, Disney’s version of “The Little Mermaid,” has a little happier ending than the original story written by Hans Christian Andersen, but at least in this version.

Prince Eric gets to “Kiss the Girl.”

Oops, sorry, SPOILERS! For those looking forward to traveling “Under the Sea,” tickets for the show “don’t cost much,

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Careers 301-670-2500

Restaurant Staff

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Immediate openings 5+ yrs exp.

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Silver Spring

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3 301-388-2626 01-388-2626

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Must be a certified food manager and have previous experience cooking in an institutional setting. Healthcare experience preferred. Please call Michelle Bentzel at 301-637-1877, stop by for an application, or visit our website at www.montgomeryhospice.org 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100 Rockville, MD 20850 EOE

LEASING CONSULTANT

PT position for multi family property in Gaithersburg area.

Saturdays required.

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DARCARS VOLVO OF ROCKVILLE 2004 Honda Odyssey EX

2012 Fiat 500 POP

11,977

$

#541010C, Manual, Convertible, 35K Miles, 1-Owner

2014 Hyundai Accent GLS

12,977

$

12,977

$

6,995

$

#G0031A, Automatic, Entertainment System, 3.5L V6

2010 Saab 9-3

12,977

$

12,977

#526022A, Comfort Sedan,1-Owner 4-Cyl, Automatic

10,995

$

13,977

$

10,995

$

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

11,995

#0SD001A, $ Auto, 1-Owner, EX-L Sedan, 2.4L Engine

2013 Toyota Corolla S

#526071A, Automatic, 19K Miles, 1-Owner, PZEV Coupe

14,995

$

2012 Nissan Altima

2013 Scion iQ Auto Coupe #E0492A, Automatic, 17K Miles, 1-Owner

12,977

$

14,995

$

2012 Audi A3 2.0T Premium

2012 Honda Civix LX

2008 Honda Accord

#429053B, Auto, V6, Laredo SUV

$

#426058A, Auto, 2.5T AWD Sedan

#E0430, Automatic, 1-Owner, 39K Miles

8,995

$

#G0046, 1-Owner, 33K Miles, Automatic, 2.2L

2010 Dodge Charger SXT #P9021A, Automatic, 4DR, Sedan

2009 Volvo S60

#441556A, Automatic, 1-Owner, Black, 38K Miles

2006 Jeep Cherokee

2012 Ford Fusion #441562A, Auto, 61K Miles, 1-Owner, SE Sedan

2009 SAAB 9-3

#E0503, Automatic, 1-Owner, 26K Miles, Sedan

2009 Chevrolet Cobalt

#G0044A, Special Edition, 1-Owner, 38k Miles

14,995

$

2012 Volvo XC60 3.2L SUV

#526035A, Automatic, 13K Miles, 1-Owner

17,995

$

2011 Lexus 350 GS

2011 Nissan Altima SL

14,977

$

#546106A, 2.5L Sedan, Automatic, 42K Miles

#P9172, 1-Owner, 34K Miles, Auto

19,995

$

#429025A, Auto, Volvo Certified, 1-Owner, 55K Miles, 3.2L

22,950

$

#N0559, Auto, 40k Miles, 1-Owner, Sedan

25,950

$

2007 Acura TL................................................................................ $14,995 2011 Mini Cooper CountryMan S............... $19,995 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe #546033A, Automatic, 1-Owner, 46K Miles

14,977

$

2012 Nissan Murano S

17,977

$

#448042A, Automatic, 32K Miles, V6, SUV

#G0040, Auto, 3.2L V6 Engine, Sedan

#526051A, Auto, 29K Miles, 1-Owner, True Blue

#N0553, Auto, Black, 1-Owner, 2.5L Turbo Engine

#526084A, Auto, 39k Miles, Volvo Certified, 1-Owner

2008 Volvo C70 Coupe.................................................... $16,995 2012 Volvo S60 T5 Sedan......................................... $20,950 2012 Chevrolet Express.................................................$19,995 2008 Mercedes Benz ML350............................... $21,950 #G0004, 2500 Cargo Van, Auto, 12K Miles, 4.8L Engine #526113A, Capri Blue, 59k Miles, 3.5L V6 SUV

2013 Subaru Forester...................................................... $19,995 2012 Volvo S60 T5 Sedan......................................... $25,950 #526513B, 1-Owner, 2.5X Premium SUV, 35K Miles #P9158, Volvo Certified, 1-Owner, 9K Miles, Flamenco Red

2009 Toyota Venza Wagon #546088A, Auto, Navigation, Leather, Pano Roof

18,977

$

2013 BMW Series 128i #E0369A, Automatic, Excellent Handling

20,977

$

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NEW2 AVAILABLE: 2015#570205,570142 COROLLA L

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$

22,690

AUTO, 6 CYL, BASE, 7 PASS.

AFTER $1,500 REBATE

NEW 22015 RAV4 4X2 LE AVAILABLE: #564043, 564034

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36

4 DR., AUTO, 4 CYL., INCL.

AFTER $500 REBATE

$

2015 COROLLA LE

PRICES AND PAYMENTS INCLUDE ANY APPLICABLE MANUFACTURE’S REBATES AND EXCLUDE MILITARY ($500) AND COLLEGE GRAD ($500) REBATES, TAX, TAGS, DEALER PROCESSING CHARGE ($200) AND FREIGHT: CARS $795 OR $810, TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY AND SIENNAS $810, $845 AND $995. *0.9% APR & 0% APR FINANCING UP TO 60 MONTHS TO QUALIFIED BUYERS THRU TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. TOTAL FINANCED CANNOT EXCEED MSRP PLUS OPTIONS, TAX, AND LICENSE FEES. 0% APR 60 MONTHLY PAYMENTS OF $16.67 FOR EACH $1000 BORROWED. 0.9% APR 60 MONTHLY PAYMENTS OF $17.05 FOR EACH $1000 BORROWED. APR OFFERS ARE NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER CASH BACK OR LEASE OFFER. NOT ALL BUYERS WILL QUALIFY.**LEASE PAYMENTS BASED ON 36 MONTHS, 12,000 MILES PER YEAR WITH $995 DOWN PLUS $650 ACQUISITION FEE, NO SECURITY DEPOSIT REQUIRED. SEE DEALER FOR COMPLETE DETAILS. 2014 COROLLAU & PRIUS PLUG-IN LEASES ARE FOR 24 MONTHS WITH $995 DOWN. EXPIRES 11/30/2014.

DARCARS NISSAN TWO LOCATIONS

Rockville

College Park

15911 Indianola Drive Rockville, MD 20855 888-797-1831 2015 NISSAN

2015 NISSAN

VERSA S+ CVT

MSRP: $14,980 Sale Price: $12,495 Nissan Rebate: -$500

$ 4

AT THIS PRICE

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OR

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$

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179/MO

39 MO LEASE DOWN 12K MILES/YR

AT THIS PRICE

MSRP: $23,505 Sale Price: $19,245 2015 NISSAN Nissan Rebate: $1,250 ALTIMA 2.5 S NMAC Bonus Cash: $1,000 Nissan Holiday Bonus Cash: $500

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AT THIS PRICE

$

MODEL #13115

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w/bluetooth MODEL #29014

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36 MO LEASE 12K MILES/YR

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MAXIMA 3.5 SV

24,995 OR

MODEL #25014

AT THIS PRICE

MSRP: $23,040 Sale Price: $19,495 NMAC Bonus Cash: $500

13,495 OR

4

2014 NISSAN

2014 NISSAN

PATHFINDER 4X4 S

AT THIS PRICE

129/MO

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OR

4

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4

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MSRP: $18,920 Sale Price: $15,495 Nissan Rebate: $1,000 NMAC Bonus Cash: $500 Nissan Holiday Bonus Cash: $500

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2014 NISSAN

2014 NISSAN

Additional Black Frida y Savings Available in Store!

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ROGUE SELECT AWD

16,495 OR

4

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4

9330 Baltimore Ave College Park, MD 20740 888-693-8037

$ 4

AT THIS PRICE

w/leather, heated seats, moonroof MODEL #16214

25,495 OR

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$

299

$

/MO 39 MO LEASE DOWN 12K MILES/YR

Additional y Black Frida Savings Available in Store!

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DARCARS NISSAN OF ROCKVILLE

DARCARS NISSAN OF COLLEGE PARK

www.DARCARSnissan.com

www.DARCARSnissanofcollegepark.com

Prices include all rebates and incentives. DARCARS Nissan DOES NOT Include college grad or military rebates in price! NMAC Bonus Cash require financing through NMAC with approved credit. Prices exclude tax, tags, freight (Cars $810, SUVs and Trucks $860-$1000) and $300 processing charge, Lease payments are calculated with tax, tags, freight, $300 processing charge and first payment due at signing, and are valid with tier one approval through NMAC. Prices and payments valid only at listed VINS. See dealer for details. Offer expires 12/01/2014.

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