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County bill seeks to limit sex trafficking n Law applies civil penalties for hotels giving hourly rates

BY JAMIE

ANFENSON-COMEAU STAFF WRITER

Prince George’s County officials hope to strike another blow against human sex trafficking in county hotels and motels.

County Bills 79 and 80 were passed unanimously by the Prince George’s County Council on Nov. 19, its last meeting before the new council is sworn in Dec. 1.

Both bills were amended prior to passage, based on recommendations from business organizations.

CB 79 prohibits lodging establishments from offering

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Students at Highland Park Elementary School participate in a run/walk on Friday to raise money for the arts and science after school programs.

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On the run for education

Highland Park Elementary community effort to boost art enrichment after-school classes BY

ALICE POPOVICI STAFF WRITER

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bout 400 students from Highland Park Elementary School in Landover — joined by parents, teachers and staff — ran laps around the school on Friday in a race-themed fundraiser to raise money for science and art enrichment programs.

The goal of the fundraiser, organized by school staff and members of the ParentTeacher-Association, was to raise $10,000. The total amount raised by the school fundraiser

was $1,733.60 as of Monday afternoon, school staff said. The amount included $1,060 raised on the fundraising website www.crowdrise. com.

The school currently offers a Lego Robotics after-school class and a Mad Science afterschool class — which give students additional instruction in the science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM, subjects — but the fees for the classes are too expensive for some students, said Principal Wanda Robinson. She said the funds raised will subsidize the $129 robotics class and the $108 Mad

Science class, as well as add art enrichment classes.

“We’re trying to increase the kids’ opportunities to learn more about STEM,” Robinson said, adding that the fundraiser would also pay for subscriptions to two educational magazines for children. “We don’t have regular art instruction and we have a lot of kids who are talented in that area. We want to be able to bring those talents out.”

Robinson said the school began offering

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Resident uses venue to offer voice for female artists BY

ALICE POPOVICI STAFF WRITER

Laurel resident Deb Randall said she wanted to provide a forum for women’s voices and their stories in the theater while offering female playwrights and actors a space to refine their craft.

Now 50 plays later, 13 years of which have been at the Venus Theater in Laurel, Randall and Venus Theater were recognized by the City of Laurel with a proclamation declaring November 2014 “Venus Theater Appreciation Month.”

In the proclamation, Mayor Craig Moe urged the community to support the nonprofit organization and attend its plays.

After starting Venus Theater and staging her performances in rented spaces in Washington, D.C., Baltimore and New York City for about five years, Randall, 48, said she was glad to find the building on C Street in 2006 and bring the

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Flooding should be an issue of the past, or at least not as prevalent for Laurel area residents near Route 1 as the Maryland State Highway Administration prepares a project officials hope will reduce the amount of road closures due to heavy rainfall.

The project will improve drainage on a half-mile stretch of U.S. Route 1, between Ammendale Road and Ritz Way in Laurel, officials said.

The $10 million project will replace an aging pipe with a small bridge that will allow water to flow underneath, add

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Venus Theater founder Deborah Randall, on the stage in Laurel, where they are doing their 50th production.

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nonprofit to her hometown.

“I really, really felt a deep pull, need, to bring this back to Prince George’s County because that’s where I grew up,” Randall said. And although she said Venus Theater is still relatively unknown and “largely misunderstood” in the community, she is happy to be where she is.

“I feel like we’re finding our way,” Randall said.

Katie Jeffries, 27, a performer in three Venus Theater plays, said she is sometimes so close to the audience that she could reach out and touch them allowing people to engage more directly with her performance.

“As an artist, that’s why I do this, and that’s a very powerful experience,” said Jeffries, of Washington, D.C. She said her work at Venus Theater has stretched her as an actor both because of the proximity of the audience in the small space and the complex roles she has performed.

“She picks pieces that really push you outside your comfort zone,” Jeffries said of Randall.

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Prince George’s residents with criminal records may have an easier time getting their foot in the door with a potential employer now due to new legislation passed by the county.

“This is an historic bill that will make it easier for our returning citizens to seek employment,” said Robert “Bob” Ross, president of the Prince George’s chapter of the NAACP. County Bill 79, the “ban the box” bill, a reference to

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NOV. 27 Teen Advisory Board, 4:30 p.m., Hyattsville Library, 6530 Adelphi Road, Hyattsville. Earn service hours while making your local library a great place for teens.

Suggest programs, plan activities, enjoy snacks, meet new people and become a leader. Ages 13-18. Contact 301-985-4690.

NOV. 28 Black Friday Sale, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Brentwood Arts Center, 3901 Rhode Island Ave., Brentwood. Holiday shopping is meant to be a stress-free, enjoyable experience. That’s why you should delight in our Black Friday Sale, which supports local artists. Everything in our fine craft store from handmade jewelry to ceramics and other collectibles, will be 20 percent off. Contact 301-277-2863; TTY 301-2772863.

NOV. 29 Tom’s 13th Annual 5K Reindeer Run,

9 a.m., West Laurel Community Building, Brooklyn Bridge Road, Laurel. The race is in memory of Tom Linsenmeyer.

Pre-registration can be made on line at tomsreindeerrun.org or by calling John Linsenmeyer for more information at 443 896-7561. Race check-in and on-site registration is from 8 to 8:45 a.m. The 5K run benefits Sarah’s House, which is a supportive housing program for families near Fort Meade. Prizes and refreshments will follow the race and Santa will make his first holiday appearance. Contact 443896-7561.

NOV. 30 Dominion Brass Concert, 7 p.m., Wallace Presbyterian Church, 3725 Metzerott Road, College Park. The public is invited to a Christmas concert performed by The Dominion Brass. The concert is free, but canned food donations to the College Park Food Bank or monetary donations to World Vision will gladly be accepted.

The Dominion Brass is a large brass and percussion ensemble made up of professional musicians and music educators from the Washington, D.C., area. Contact 301-935-5900 or frank@wallacepca.org.

DEC. 1 FAFSA Workshop, 6 p.m., Glenarden

Library, 8724 Glenarden Pkwy., Glenarden. Please join us to learn about college

financial aid process. A representative from the University of Maryland Educational Opportunity Center will present information about completing the FAFSA application to secure financial aid for college. Future college students and parents of students will find this workshop very useful as you prepare to enroll in college in 2015. Contact 301-772-5477/240-6963844.

Korean Percussion Ensemble, 7:30 p.m., The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center’s Dekelboum Concert Hall, Stadium Drive and Route 193, College Park. All are invited to come and enjoy this great event. Contact 301-405-2787 or tickets.theclarice@umd.edu.

Winter Big Band Showcase, 7:30 p.m., The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center’s Kay Theatre, Stadium Drive and Route 193, College Park. In this annual event, director Chris Vadala brings together three ensembles in innovative interpretations of classic and contemporary jazz works, including movements from Duke Ellington’s “Nutcracker Suite” and other holiday favorites. Cost is $25 public, $20 NextLEVEL, $10 student. Contact 301-405-2787 or tickets.theclarice@ umd.edu.

DEC. 2 New Venture: Ready, 11 a.m. to 1:30

p.m., 7100 Baltimore Avenue fourth floor, College Park. This free workshop & counseling is for those who are interested in starting their first business, but want to find out more information on what to expect before they begin. Our consultants will share with you everything to anticipate when starting a new business including: information on the legal and licensing requirements, the business plan, the different financing options, preparing a marketing strategy and all the perks and drawbacks that come with the life of an entrepreneur. Contact 301-403-8300, Ext. 22 or sbtdc-training@umd.edu.

Teen Time, 4 p.m., Fairmount Heights Library, 5904 Kolb St., Fairmount Heights.

Teens make friends, have fun. Learn life and leadership skills. Come and spend time at your favorite library. Play games, hear guest speakers participate in discussions and engage in personal development. Ages 13-19. Contact 301-883-2650.

Savage Bluegrass, 7 p.m., Elsie’s Bar and Restaurant, US Route 1 South, Laurel.

Contact 301-317-7796.

Books at Bedtime, 7 p.m., Greenbelt Library, 11 Crescent Road, Greenbelt.

Infants and Toddlers. Come start your

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STEM-tastic: Engineering Eggstravaganza, 6 p.m., New

Carrollton Library, 7414 Riverdale Road, New Carrollton.

Ages 8 and up. Do you like to build things? Do you like to break things?

Join us for some egg-citing experiments and engineering challenges.

Contact 301-459-6900.

MORE INTERACTIVE CALENDAR ITEMS AT WWW.GAZETTE.NET bedtime routine with us. Sing-a-longs, stories, and quiet play activities will be presented to encourage engagement between caregivers and children. Focus on age appropriate social/emotional, communication, and literacy skills. Please pick up your ticket at the information desk before the program. Presented by the Prince George’s County Infants and Toddlers Program. Contact 301-345-5800.

DEC. 3 Prince George’s County District III Coffee Circle, 9 to 11 a.m., Wegmans,

Woodmore Towne Centre, Glenarden.

First Wednesday of each month. Contact 301-602-6857.

The Nutcracker: Presented by Connect the Dots Dance Company, 6 p.m.,

Hyattsville Library, 6530 Adelphi Road, Hyattsville. Connect the Dots Dance presents selections from “The Nutcracker.”

Come join us for an evening of familyfriendly ballet. Contact 301-985-4690.

Members of Leadership Prince George’s, Inc. Holiday Mixer, 6 p.m., Bus-

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This holiday season’s ICE! exhibit features lovable 1960s cartoon character.

SPORTS Three Prince George’s County football teams have reached the state semifinals and play this weekend to earn a ticket to M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore to play for a state championship. Check online for coverage of their games.

boys & Poets, 5331 Baltimore Ave., Hyattsville. Members of Leadership Prince George’s, Inc. will hold their annual Holiday Mixer and Teddy Bear Donation Drive. This holiday gathering is a cornerstone event for LPG. It fosters good will, partnerships and networking. The holiday event also provides an opportunity for community leaders to take positive action to help children through the dedication of time and resources. Visit www. leadershipprincegeorges.com.

UPCOMING EVENT Spencer Taylor and HWy QC’s 68th Anniversary Celebration, at 4 p.m., Dec.

6, Mount Calvary Baptist Church, 5120 Whitefield Chapel Road, Lanham.

Come hear the Mighty Clouds of Joy, Canton Spirituals, The Swanee Quintet, Pilgrim Jubilee Singers, The Violinares and the Sensational Nightingales.

Contact 301-459-7372.

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County to improve Cottage City seek more police coverage workforce diversity Policing, engagement among resident concerns n

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BY JAMIE ANFENSON-COMEAU STAFF WRITER

Prince George’s County government can do more to reflect the diversity of its residents by improving ties to immigrant communities and strategizing minority recruitment, according to a recent report.

The New Americans Task Force, comprised of elected officials, business and nonprofit leaders and community members, began its work in January, and interviewed officials from county government, the school system and public safety, at the request of County Executive Rushern L. Baker III (D).

“Overall, I think we’re getting better, but we’re not yet where we need to be. I think it’s going to take some time,” said State Sen. Victor Ramirez (DDist. 47) of Cheverly, co-chair of the New Americans Task Force.

“Ultimately, we want people to feel welcomed, we want our government to reflect the people who live here, and we want to give everyone the opportunity to be part of this.”

Specific recommendations from the report include prioritizing diversity recruitment, forming targeted advisory groups in the Asian, African and Latino communities and improving the

county’s collection of workforce data by including racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds in its statistics.

“For instance, we couldn’t figure out, because of the way the county gathers data, how many African immigrants were in the pool. The African population was collapsed into the African-American population,” said Patricia Arzuaga, co-chair of the task force. “It’s important to capture those numbers in the data.”

In June 2013, Baker was criticized by elected officials and community groups for not appointing a Latino to the school board after gaining the authority to appoint three members.

At the time there were no Latino members of the school board.

Baker said few Latino candidates applied for the positions.

“What that showed us was we’ve got to diversify, and expand the pool of qualified applicants,” Baker said.

Baker said the report would be used to guide hiring practices in the future.

“What we’ll do with this report is actually use it as part of our retreat for our department directors deputy chief administrative officers, and look at this report, and incorporate it going forward,” Baker said. “We’ll use the information in this report for each and every department to think about how we can incorporate some of the suggestions.” janfenson-comeau@ gazette.net

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Passes will be available free to all residents

BY JAMIE ANFENSON-COMEAU STAFF WRITER

Hyattsville residents will soon be able to ride the University of Maryland, College Park buses and make use of the shuttle buses that pass through the city on their way to the Metro and the university.

Hyattsville approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the UM Department of Transportation Services on Nov. 17 to provide passes for residents to ride the university’s bus system.

The program will cost the city up to $6,000.

Councilman Patrick Paschall (Ward 2) said he’s heard from residents, particularly in the University Hills neighborhood, that would like to participate.

“It’s a good program, and something that I think is going to greatly benefit University Hills residents and other residents in Hyattsville,” Paschall said. “It’s part of the city’s investment in sustainability and infrastructure.”

The agreement had been tabled in October after the city learned the Department of Transportation Services wished to put an age restriction on the passes, not allowing anyone under the age of 18 to ride the bus.

Similar agreements with College Park and Greenbelt have no age restriction, according to officials from both cities.

Speaking at the council’s Nov. 3 meeting, DTS Director J. David Allen said the university was concerned large numbers of middle-school aged children might use the bus to attend College Park Academy, which is along Bus Route 113, the route that passes through Hyattsville.

“We are not a public service, we have some 19-year-old bus drivers and we don’t feel we were in the position to supervise middle school students,” Allen said.

College Park Academy, a public charter school, does not have its own bus service.

Allen said that if the number of Hyattsville students attending the academy was less than 35, the numbers would be low enough that the age restriction could be eliminated.

On Nov. 17, Jim Chandler, assistant city administrator, reported College Park Academy informed the city it had 25 students living within Hyattsville’s municipal boundaries, and the university would remove the age restriction.

“We’re glad we were able to have this worked out and participate in this program,” Chandler said.

The program will go into effect Jan. 1 and run until Dec. 31 of that year.

The council will decide whether to renew the agreement at the end of the year, depending on participation levels.

Chandler said residents would be able to pick up a pass after providing proof of residency at the Hyattsville Municipal building.

Passes will be free to residents in the first year, Chandler said. janfenson-comeau@ gazette.net

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Natashia Davis said she hasn’t seen much of a police presence in her neighborhood — either patrolling or checking in with community members — since she moved to Cottage City about a year ago. But Davis said she grew more concerned after a man was found shot in August in a nearby park.

Now Davis, along with about 15 other residents on the Cottage City Advisory Group are asking the town to provide 24-hour police patrols and better engage with residents.

Commissioner Chair Richard Cote (Ward 1) said police do patrol regularly, and that Cottage City is a safe community.

“Just because they don’t see the police car doesn’t mean it’s not there,” he said after the meeting.

Several residents who spoke at a Nov. 12 Town Hall meeting said they are frustrated that they cannot get adequate police patrols for the amount of money budgeted for the department — about $600,000 — and that most of the town commissioners repeatedly ignore their concerns.

“I think the murder has really heightened the concern of the community,” Davis said.

“My main issue is the community policing...I just want to see their presence.”

On Aug. 30, Everett Robert Brown, 20, was found by Maryland-Capital Park Police officers on the Anacostia River Trail and pronounced dead as a result of gunshot wounds, according to the Prince George’s County Police Department.

The murder is still under investigation. Brown was the son of Sheila Butler, a Cottage City Commissioner (Ward 4).

“I think we need to see more patrols because we’re paying $600,000,” said Anna Angolia, a

former commissioner. “I want to see a police officer — every shift.”

Robert Patton, the Cottage City police chief, said the department is currently shortstaffed — it has four officers, not including the chief, but is budgeted for five — and is looking at possible candidates for the position.

Patton said the hiring process depends on a number of variables, including the candidate’s prior experience, and he would not be able to estimate how long it would take until another officer is on board.

Patton said he plans to work with the advisory group to address their concerns. He said between 2 and 6 a.m. every morning the town relies on the services of county police.

Resident Yolanda Hawkins admonished Cote for what she

Consumer protection office opens in county Prince George’s residents looking to get their money back after a bad Black Friday buy can now stop by a new consumer protection office in Largo operated by the Maryland Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division.

The office, at 9200 Basil Court, Suite 301, gives residents who may not want to file a complaint online an in-person option, said Alan Brody, a spokesman for the attorney general’s office.

Brody said residents will be able to share their concerns with volunteer mediators, who work with consumers and businesses to resolve complaints.

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Resident Ann Young said she was disappointed that a memorandum sent by the residents in October had not been addressed by officials yet.

The memorandum asks commissioners to be more receptive to resident concerns, to provide more information on agenda items prior to Town Hall meetings and to increase police coverage to 24 hours.

Hawkins, who said Advisory Group members have talked with other residents to gather feedback, said the memorandum was drafted after their verbal requests to commissioners were ignored.

Cote said he plans to address the residents’ concerns in a future meeting. apopovici@gazette.net

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Participants say course will help with careers BY

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Tsegho Mabiaku of Lanham sees more than columns and mathematical formulas in the spreadsheet software Excel, but also an opportunity to help others, which is why he teaches a free class on the software every Monday at the New Carrollton Branch Library.

“This is one of the more useful tools as an analyst — what we’re doing today,” Mabiaku said on Nov. 17 as he explained to eight people in the class how to write a basic formula. “You’re going to need it at one time or another if you work with Excel.”

Mabiaku, 38, who works as a budget analyst for the federal government, said the spreadsheet skills are useful not only to financial industry professionals, but anyone who wants to put together a basic budget.

He said the software can help organize data ranging from basic household finances to the budgets of large corporations.

Despite how in-demand the skills are in the professional world, he said Excel is rarely taught in college or master’s business programs such as the one he completed at Strayer University. Strayer is a Virginiabased institution that offers online and campus-based classes in business-related fields.

“This is the first time I’ve learned Excel so I’m just like a

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Tsegho Mabiaku of Lanham helps Vicki and Mark Svensen, of New Carrollton, while teaching a weekly Excel class Nov. 17 at the New Carrollton Library. rookie,” said Vicki Svensen, 58, of New Carrollton, who works as a travel agent. “I think I could use it for my job.”

Svensen said the spreadsheet skills will make it easier to do accounting if she is booking a large group of travelers on a cruise, for instance.

Mabiaku, who came to the United States from Nigeria in 2003 and said he taught himself Excel partly by using the software on the library’s computers, said he is thankful for the

community resources he had and wanted to share his knowledge with others.

Since May he has taught two 10-week Excel classes with about 10 students each — Nov. 17 was the last day of the second class — and plans to restart the class in February.

“It’s extremely important,” Mabiaku said. “To get to the place where you can actually help people get to the next level in life — it’s fulfilling.”

Stephen Barker, a senior-

level librarian and coordinator of the computer lab, said news about the class has mostly spread by word-of-mouth since it began, and library patrons frequently comment on Mabiaku’s patience and his accessible teaching style.

“This is a very valuable thing to the community because there’s a lot of people who can’t get to the community college, can’t afford the fees,” Barker said. “They’re learning just for the sake of learning ...

I think the informal nature appeals to a lot of students.”

Fran Gibson, 54, of New Carrollton said the class may help her jumpstart a new career.

Gibson, who retired in 2013 from human resources and administrative positions, said she is considering a possible job in finance.

“He’s a good teacher,” she said. “Very patient with us.” apopovici@gazette.net

Plans to set up a health clinic inside the Fairmount Heights Municipal Center have been put on hold after council members and residents say the town’s mayor agreed to building renovations without their consent.

Mayor Lillie Thompson Martin sent a letter of intent to the Prince George’s Health Department on Nov. 13 indicating that the town would provide “physical space and the establishment of a medical practice” in the municipal center. Fairmount Heights has been identified by the department as a “health enterprise zone” for its scarcity of doctors.

At the Nov. 19 town meeting, council members said they had not seen the letter before and had not voted to move forward with the project.

“I thought we would be doing a great disservice to the citizens of this town by entering into an agreement that, if it failed, it would fall on the backs of the taxpayers of this town and that’s unfair to them,” said Councilwoman Andina Keith.

Keith said the letter was not reviewed by the town attorney, the mayor did not hold public hearings and no feasibility study had been done on the project.

Martin said there was still more to be done before the municipal center could be modified and the submitted document was simply a letter of intent.

Council members passed a motion to table plans for the health clinic until all concerns were met. Martin, who said she submitted the letter Nov. 13 in order to meet a deadline, was the only person to vote against the motion.

“We’ve run into so many issues bringing people into one accord about this issue,” Martin said. “My only desire here is to make the town a better place.”

Residents said their voices needed to be heard because the municipal center has been considered a “hub” for residents since it opened in 1994.

“I’m just glad members of the council did what they were supposed to do and not allow the town to get into a situation with so many unknowns,” said resident Sylvia Syphax, 66.

Martin said the cost to construction cost had not been determined, but the project would be funded by a $100,000 bond bill, which the town was awarded in July. Martin said the town may receive $150,000 from the county’s health department for the project.

Resident Daisy Capers, 71, said she started a petition to push the town to take action on establishing the health clinic, but after the town meeting, she said she lost confidence in the council.

“That letter was to seal the deal,” Capers said. “Now we don’t have to wonder if we’re going to get a health care facility.

It’s not going to happen.”

Councilwoman Patricia Waiters said tabling the plans did not mean council members did not want a health clinic in the center.

“We want to make sure we move forward correctly,” Waiters said. kpetersen@gazette.net

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POLICE BLOTTER This activity report is provided by the Prince George’s County Police Department as a public service to the community and is not a complete listing of all events and crime reported.

Theft from vehicle, 7900 block 15th Ave, 5:33 p.m.

Theft, 6300 block Breezewood Drive, 5:55 p.m.

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Vehicle stolen, 6300 block Landover Road, 5:53 a.m.

Theft from vehicle, 7600 block Seans Terrace, 6:37 a.m.

Theft from vehicle, 600 block Sheridan St., 6:49 a.m.

Theft from vehicle, 7200 block Glenridge Drive, 9:00 a.m.

Theft from vehicle, 8500 block Rhode Island Ave, 10:07 a.m.

Theft, 10100 block Baltimore Ave, 4:19 p.m.

Vehicle stolen, 1400 block Langley Way, 6:09 p.m.

Assault, 7700 block Annapolis Road, 7:25 p.m.

Residential break-in, 2500 block Falling Brook Terrace, 8:02 p.m.

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NOV. 17 Vehicle stolen, 2200 block Queens Chapel Road, 3:59 a.m.

Theft, 2400 block Lake Ave, 5:47 a.m.

Vehicle stolen, 2500 block Queens Chapel Road, 7:13 a.m.

Theft, 5000 block Apache St., 8:21 a.m.

Assault, 6900 block Good Luck Road, 9:35 a.m.

Residential break-in, 4400 block 40th St., 12:32 p.m.

Theft, 5000 block Rhode Island Ave, 1:23 p.m.

Theft, 4700 block Cherry Hill Road, 1:26 p.m.

Theft, 6100 block 85th Ave, 2:09 p.m.

Residential break-in, 4500 block Banner St., 3:33 p.m.

Residential break-in, 4100 block Cottage Terrace, 3:34 p.m.

Assault, 2300 block University Blvd, 7:14 p.m.

Robbery, 3800 block 64th Ave, 7:18 p.m.

Theft, 7100 block Rossburg Drive, 8:54 p.m.

Theft from vehicle, 1600 block Amherst Road, 10:29 p.m.

NOV. 18 Theft from vehicle, 6700 block

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Residential break-in, 8700 block 58th Ave, 10:54 a.m.

Theft from vehicle, 4700 block Harvard Road, 12:29 p.m.

Theft, 8400 block Annapolis Road, 12:33 p.m.

Theft from vehicle, 4100 block Utah Ave, 2:45 p.m.

Theft, 4300 block Underwood St., 4:21 p.m.

Residential break-in, 4500 block Banner St., 6:54 p.m.

Assault, 4800 block 68th Ave, 8:17 p.m.

Vehicle stolen, 2400 block University Blvd, 9:58 p.m.

NOV. 19 Robbery, 8400 block Annapolis Road, 6:27 a.m.

Robbery, 3100 block Queens Chapel Road, 7:21 a.m.

Commercial property break-in,

5000 block 46th Ave, 8:30 a.m.

Theft from vehicle, 8800 block Patricia Court, 9:36 a.m.

Theft from vehicle, 4400 block Sheridan St., 11:51 a.m.

Residential break-in, 8100 block New Riggs Road, 12:17 p.m.

Residential break-in, 6700 block New Hampshire Ave, 12:19 p.m.

Theft, 6300 block New Hampshire Ave, 12:30 p.m.

Theft, 5800 block Greenbelt Road, 12:47 p.m.

Theft, 5800 block Greenbelt Road, 1:28 p.m.

Theft, 5800 block Greenbelt Road, 1:29 p.m.

Assault, 4100 block Bunker Hill Road, 1:39 p.m.

Residential break-in, 5700 block Timber Creek Terrace, 1:57 p.m.

Theft from vehicle, 7300 block 18th Ave, 3:30 p.m.

Theft, 7600 block Riverdale Road, 5:40 p.m.

Theft from vehicle, 5500 block Karen Elaine Drive, 6:39 p.m.

Assault, 3000 block Hospital Drive, 7:23 p.m.

Residential break-in, 5700 block 16th Ave, 7:50 p.m.

Vehicle stolen, 8200 block 14th Ave, 8:20 p.m.

NOV. 20 Robbery on commercial property, 3300 block Chillum Road,

3:27 a.m.

Theft from vehicle, 6500 block

41st Ave, 6:50 a.m.

Theft from vehicle, 4000 block

38th St., 7:28 a.m.

Theft from vehicle, 5000 block Berwyn Road, 8:20 a.m.

Theft from vehicle, 8700 block 50th Place, 10:06 a.m.

Theft, 1200 block Valley Drive, 4:10 p.m.

Theft from vehicle, 8400 block Potomac Ave, 5:02 p.m.

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Robbery, 5400 block 55th Place, 8:42 p.m.

Vehicle stolen, 8300 block Baltimore Ave, 9:14 p.m.

Robbery, 800 block Berkshire Drive, 11:07 p.m.

NOV. 22 Robbery, Van Buren St./20th

Ave, 12:25 a.m.

Vehicle stolen, 4700 block

68th Place, 5:52 a.m.

Vehicle stolen, 9500 block Baltimore Ave, 7:56 a.m.

Vehicle stolen, 7700 block Riverdale Road, 11:01 a.m.

Theft from vehicle, 6300 block New Hampshire Ave, 12:34 p.m.

Vehicle stolen, 6200 block Annapolis Road, 1:57 p.m.

Theft from vehicle, 7500 block Annapolis Road, 2:18 p.m.

Theft from vehicle, 7500 block Annapolis Road, 2:26 p.m.

Theft, 1800 block Metzerott Road, 3:16 p.m.

Theft from vehicle, 5300 block Hamilton St., 7:20 p.m.

Robbery, 3700 block Cooper Lane, 9:30 p.m.

Robbery, Lewisdale Drive/23rd Ave, 11:14 p.m.

NOV. 23 Vehicle stolen, 6100 block 62nd Place, 3:47 a.m.

Theft from vehicle, 2000 block University Blvd, 3:54 a.m.

Vehicle stolen, 6200 block 20th Ave, 4:46 a.m.

Vehicle stolen, 8600 block 20th Ave, 9:47 a.m.

Vehicle stolen, 5600 block

Longfellow St., 11:30 a.m.

Theft, 900 block East West Highway, 12:02 p.m.

Theft from vehicle, 9500 block Baltimore Ave, 12:49 p.m.

Vehicle stolen, 6400 block Auburn Ave, 2:49 p.m.

Theft from vehicle, 5900 block 85th Ave, 3:42 p.m.

Assault, 6700 block Darby Road, 6:34 p.m.

Residential break-in, 1500 block Kanawha St., 8:32 p.m.

Robbery, 6200 block Fernwood Terrace, 11:45 p.m.

District 3 Headquarters, Palmer Park, 301-772-4900. Chapel Oaks, Cheverly, Glenarden, Fairmount Heights, Kentland, Landover, Palmer Park, Seat Pleasant, Forestville, Suitland, District Heights and Capitol Heights.

NOV. 17 Vehicle stolen, 5500 block Marlboro Pike, 2:34 a.m.

Theft from vehicle, 1700 block Addison Road S, 7:42 a.m.

Assault, 8600 block Central Ave, 9:20 a.m.

Assault, 2400 block Vermont Ave, 9:48 a.m.

Robbery on commercial property, 7100 block Martin Luther

King Highway, 10:04 a.m.

Theft, 2300 block Oak Glen Way, 10:26 a.m.

Theft, 6500 block Pennsylvania Ave, 11:13 a.m.

Residential break-in, 6200 block Walbridge St., 11:38 a.m.

Theft from vehicle, Nb Donnell Drive/Eb Pennsylvania Ave, 12:19 p.m.

Vehicle stolen, 6600 block Wilkins Place, 12:30 p.m.

Vehicle stolen, 1100 block Abel Ave, 1:08 p.m.

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KIRSTEN PETERSEN STAFF WRITER

Unemployed and raising four children, Lakeisha Davis, 28, of Oxon Hill said she couldn’t afford to spend Thanksgiving with her family in Cincinnati.

But Davis said her Thanksgiving plans got “happier” when she received a turkey and non-

perishable food from the Glassmanor/Oxon Hill Transforming Neighborhoods Initiative.

“That’s a blessing for people like me and others to receive food like that because it’s a struggle, especially when you have children,” Davis said. “It’s a tremendous blessing.”

Members of the TNI team, which work to uplift communities like Glassmanor/Oxon Hill that have coped with high crime rates and quality of life issues, put together 16 Thanks-

giving baskets with donations collected during the “Stuff-ATruck” food drive Nov. 15 at the Rivertowne Commons Shopping Center. Basket recipients were identified by District IV community police officers, said TNI team member Nicole Jackson-Young.

Barry Stanton, the deputy chief administrative officer for public safety and the team leader of the Glassmanor/Oxon Hill TNI area, said for all the work TNI does in the commu-

nity, it’s important for the team to also give back during the holidays “For me, it shows the community that the government was concerned about their wellbeing,” Stanton said.

Jackson-Young estimated that 700 to 900 pounds of food were collected during the drive.

“I’ve always kind of wanted to help out and contribute,” said Adrien Starks, 52, of Fort Washington, who volunteered at the food drive with the Acco-

keek-based Order of the Eastern Star Marjorie T. Lancaster Chapter #84.

“As an individual it’s difficultm” Starks said. “With a group, I feel like I’m able to make a bigger impact on our community.”

Anthony Redmond, 42, of Clinton volunteered with his daughter, Arianna, 11, at the food drive. He admitted to being skeptical when he sees a beggar on the street, but he said Arianna has encouraged him to

change his tune.

“If we don’t, who else will?

Nobody else will,” Redmond said. “All it takes is one person to start it off.”

Some of the food donated will benefit the Tanner Community Resource Center, which has a food pantry operated by members of St. Paul United Methodist Church in Oxon Hill.

Kellie Easton, the life skills project director at the center, said 50 Fort Washington-area residents come to the food pantry every week.

“The need is great so it’s going to help a whole lot,” Easton said. “There are all types of people who are hungry in this area, so every single day counts. The more we’re able to serve, the better.”

Arianna said it’s important to give back to families in need because well-to-do families may need a helping hand one day too.

“The hungry have gone through struggles that I think other people should understand as well,” Arianna said.

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Jayda Reed, an eighth-grader at Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School, said she never had an interest in robotics before taking part in a new program with the University of Maryland College Park.

“I’ve never built a robot before,” said Jayda, 13, of Bladensburg. “It’s cool because you’re doing your own creation and you’re learning about all the different things you can do with the robot.”

Jayda said her favorite part is creating robots to fight against robots from other teams.

MLK Middle in Beltsville is one of seven schools in the county currently taking part in a program with the University of Maryland’s College Park Scholars program, which sends college students to advise and teach robotics at nearby Prince

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Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School students Jaheen Williams, 12, and J’vore Morris, 13, work on designing a robot Nov. 20.

George’s County schools.

Other schools participating include Greenbelt Elementary and Eleanor Roosevelt High

School in Greenbelt; College Park Academy and Northwestern High School in Hyattsville; Hollywood Elementary

and Paint Branch Elementary School in College Park, and Parkdale High School in River-

dale.

Matthew Aruch, assistant director for science, technology and society programs, said they noticed many students were coming in with robotics club experience, and decided to offer a Science, Technology and Society course, which sends university students to teach robotics to groups of PGCPS students.

“It’s a nice opportunity for them to get off-campus and apply a lot of the skills they’re learning in their technical classes and give it real meaning,” Aruch said.

Aruch said that leading the school robotics groups allows the university students to develop teaching and leadership skills.

Elementary and middle school students use Lego Mindstorms robotics kits, while high school teams are coached to take part in regional competitions for the FIRST Robotics Competition.

Peter Cheung of Upper Marlboro, a sophomore at the University of Maryland, College Park, assisted Jayda’s group in

Greenbelt honors first responders The Greenbelt American Legion Post 136 held its annual Public Safety Awards Nov. 7, recognizing members of local law enforcement and public safety agencies.

“The American Legion is proud to honor the brave men and women who support our local citizens,” said Michael Moore, Post 136 commander.

“They are the first on the scene, the first to jump in to any kind of fire or police situation, and they are first in our hearts.”

Honorees for 2014 included Officer Matthew Manning, U.S. Park Police (Greenbelt Barracks) Officer of the Year;

Corporal Jeanine Gillette, Greenbelt Police Officer of the Year; Jackie Curley, Greenbelt Police Career Service Awardee; Brian Townsend, Greenbelt Public Works Employee of the Year; Kenneth Hall, Public Works Special Recognition Award; John Kronor, Greenbelt Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad #35 Firefighter of the Year; Jane Schmidt, Berwyn Heights Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad #14 Emergency Medical Technician of the Year, and Everett Hoffman, Berwyn Heights VFD&RS Firefighter of the Year.

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Chief Danny McCoy said the volunteer department was honored to have its awards presented by Paul Martein, a 50-plus-year volunteer with the department and long-time member of the American Legion.

Members of the Greenbelt City Council, Prince George’s County Council and Maryland General Assembly House of Delegates also attended the awards banquet and presented proclamations to award recipients.

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developing a “sumo wrestling” robot, one designed for offensive capabilities in pushing other robots around, since their last robot lost to another team.

“We’re learning as we’re teaching the children, and teaching is one of the best ways to learn,” Cheung said. “It’s great fun teaching these kids. They are so creative and inspiring.”

MLK science teacher Elizabeth Butler said the program is building confidence in her students in computers, programming and teamwork.

“This is an experience no textbook can give you, no online class can give you,” Butler said.

MLK student Alexandria Lewis, 13, of Laurel, said she hoped to put her robotics skills to good use.

“My dad’s an engineer, so maybe I can help him out in the future,” Alexandria said.

More on the program can be found online at scholars.umd. edu/robotics.

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As for art, Robinson said the school is hoping to partner with Mount Rainier-based organization ArtWorks Now on after-school classes.

Robinson said the school has shared an art teacher with other schools for the past two years, and was assigned its

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The bill prohibits most employers from requiring an applicant disclose their criminal

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own part-time art teacher in October. She said this teacher’s schedule allows him to see each class once per week.

“I think any additional opportunity the kids have to do art is important,” said Margaret MacDonnell of Cheverly, a Highland Park parent who helped organize the fundraiser along with school staff and other members of the school’s Parent-Teacher-Association.

“I think any additional opportunity to do hands-on science is important.”

Barbara Michelman of Cheverly, whose daughter attends Highland Park, said after-school enrichment programs give students “a more balanced education.”

“To me, arts education is as important as math or science, or reading or English,” Michelman said.

Taqara Lewis, 8, said the best thing about Rocky, a small robot she built from Legos with her partner in the Lego Robotics class, is that it can be programmed to play sounds. Vincent MacDonnellMonahan, 8, who collaborated on building a robot named Ravens, said there are a lot of “fun programs” for the robot.

“Once you make your robot you just have to program it to make lots of cool stuff,” Vincent said.

record or conduct a criminal record check on an applicant until after a first interview has been conducted.

“If we don’t give people second chances, then they don’t have the opportunity really, to live productive and meaningful lives,” said Councilwoman Mary Lehman (D-Dist. 1) of Laurel. “They’ll be much more likely to return to crime and drive up recidivism rates.”

The law provides exemptions for public safety, programs that provide services to minors or disabled adults, or to positions that, “in the judgement of the county, have access to confidential or proprietary business or personal information, money or items of value, or involve emergency management,” according to the legislation.

It does not apply in cases

where criminal background checks are expressly authorized by federal, state or county legislation.

David Harrington, president of the Prince George’s County Chamber of Commerce, said the chamber expressed concerns, but that those were addressed in the amending of the bill to clarify that it applies to prospective, not current, employees.

“We are in support of the intent of the bill, and that is to provide an opportunity for people to be able to speak their case for employment,” Harrington said.

Councilman Obie Patterson (D-Dist. 8) of Fort Washington sponsored the legislation.

Patterson said that during his former occupation as a parole commissioner, he witnessed the difficulty former convicts had in

obtaining jobs.

“It was almost impossible for these individuals to get a fair chance at even low-paying jobs,” Patterson said.

Patterson said that 11 states and over 50 jurisdictions, including Baltimore, Washington D.C., and Montgomery County, have passed similar legislation.

“We have learned from the Vice Intelligence Unit that there are hotels in Prince George’s County that have on its first floor, rooms where young women are brought in to be

dressed, to be showered, and clothed for prostitution,” said Jennifer Jones, chairwoman of the Prince George’s Commission for Women, a citizen’s advisory group. “Then on the

upper floors of that same hotel, johns are able to book rooms at hourly rates.”

CB 80 requires that hotel employees undergo training, including watching a training video that details how to spot signs of sex trafficking such as signs of coercion as well as a reluctance to provide identification.

The legislation was amended to allow the hotel industry to produce its own video, subject to its approval

by Prince George’s Police Department.

CB 79 was amended to remove all criminal penalties, including jail time and closing the facilities.

It also imposes a $500 civil fine on the first offense and $1,000 on subsequent offenses, at the urging of business associations.

“We’re a little disappointed, but I understand that compro-

mises are a part of the process,” said D. Michael Lyles, chairman of the county’s Human Trafficking Task Force, which helped draft the legislation.

“I find that civil fines can go a long way, and if we find that the civil penalties aren’t working, we’ll come back and ask for harsher penalties.”

Lyles said that the taskforce has been able to identifiy over 130 police incidents involving human sex trafficking, many involving minors, in 2013 and 2014.

The Maryland Human Trafficking Task Force reports law enforcement in Maryland arrested 94 sex traffickers and identified 200 victims since January 2013.

David Reel, president of the Maryland Hotel and Lodging Association, said that he wished the council took more time to consider recommendations from his organization that

would have narrowed the focus of the legislation to target those businesses that are actively abetting sex trafficking.

“There’s always been a couple of bad actors out there, and our position has been all along, shut them down, lock them up, put them away. We abhor human trafficking,” Reel said. “What we don’t want is for legitimate businesses to be adversely affected by these few bad actors.”

The council also unanimously passed a bill requiring additional licensing proof from massage parlors, which Lyles said are sometimes fronts for human sex trafficking.

The legislation is set to take effect April 1.

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BY EMILIE SHAUGHNESSY STAFF WRITER

Eleven years after the death of a Bowie man known for his dedication to his church and the community, his son stands in a building named after him and welcomes local seniors to a home-cooked Thanksgiving feast.

Joe Bates of Bowie, president of the Knights of St. John’s organization, has helped plan a Thanksgiving Dinner for Seniors at his father’s eponymous hall, the James R. Bates hall, at Ascension Catholic Church since about 2010, he said.

“It’s just helping people in the community and being able to give back,” said Bates, who said he feels like the tradition helps carry on his father’s legacy. “It’s an honor.”

The Knights, a Bowiebased charitable organization, have been holding the feast since 2003, the year that James Bates passed away, but had to move to the church hall four years ago when their guests outgrew the Knights building in Old Town Bowie, Bates said.

Around 75 Bowie-area seniors attended the event on Nov. 20 this year and socialized over a meal of turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, stuff-

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Other work will include fixing and replacing the drains under Route 1 and repaving the road, Gischlar said.

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ing and more.

Many of the Thanksgiving meal attendees live in Bowie and have been participating in the event for years, said Connie Young of Bowie, who said she used to attend the event annually with her husband before he passed away. Young said the fact that the Knights’ Thanksgiving meal is held a week early allows participants to spend the Holiday with their families.

“It’s great to get a beautiful Thanksgiving meal with friendly people,” Young said.

“I’ve been coming for years and everybody knows me and knew my husband. This was one of his favorite things to do.”

Lois Shelton of New Carrollton attended the event for the first time this year and agreed with Young that it can be a hassle to prepare a full Thanksgiving dinner.

“By the time you become a grandmother, you don’t want to cook a big Thanksgiving meal,” Young said. “Over the hills and through the woods, it’s nice for somebody to serve grandmother.”

Terry O’Brian, a member of Ascension who said he remembers James Bates well, said he has been attending the Thanksgiving feast for about five years.

“The food is good, the company is good and it works with my schedule,” he said.

spring of 2016.

“The frequent closings that we have to do with frequent rains should not happen anymore or should be significantly reduced,” Gischlar said. “[The project]’s going to significantly reduce the chance of flooding during moderate and heavy rainstorms.”

Marty Flemion, Laurel’s director of emergency operations and deputy administrator, said that he expects the drainage

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This month’s production of “Virus Attacks Heart,” a play about complicated human relationships by Australian playwright Shannon Murdoch, continues years of performances highlighting subjects such as women’s suffrage, poverty, domestic violence and significant women in history.

“She’s very, very talented,” Laurel Councilwoman Valerie Nicholas (Ward 1) said of Randall. “She’s done a lot of wonderful work in the theater community.”

Ada Ghuman of Laurel, president of the Laurel Arts District Committee said Venus Theater is “a treat” for residents, and she hopes word will spread and more people will

improvement work will relieve traffic backups in the city during floods, even though the halfmile portion is not within city limits.

“It can only help us,” Flemion said.

Gischlar said that currently SHA has to close Route 1 or parts of it about 10 times per year due to flooding.

SHA officials are asking motorists to be mindful of new traffic patterns.

start attending performances.

“As far as the arts district, it’s crucial to have a place that’s so unique and so outstanding,” Ghuman said. She said the theater’s performances, which highlight lesser-known female playwrights and actors, “are very valuable to understanding ourselves.”

Ghuman said that the plays she has attended at Venus Theater have left a lasting impression, and she often thinks about them long after leaving the theater.

“Their plays are very unique and the actors are very good,” said Art Sills, 79, of Laurel, a frequent theatergoer who has an acting background. “There’s a lot of talent out there that doesn’t get exposed too much.”

“Virus Attacks Heart” performances begin at 8 p.m. through Saturday, and at 3 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are $20.

During construction, which began in October, there will be single-lane closures on Route 1 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 9 p.m. until 5 a.m. Sunday through Thursday. Construction is expected to continue until spring of 2016. Ammendale Road will be mostly closed throughout construction and motorists will be detoured to Ritz Way. apopovici@gazette.net

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Sadly enough, some nonpartisan elections have become anything but in Prince George’s County.

After all, it’s pretty obvious where the allegiance lies when a nonpartisan candidate teams up with only Democrats or receives endorsements only from the leaders of one party.

The Prince George’s school board race is the most recent glaring example.

Although the race is supposed to be nonpartisan, the county’s Democratic Central Committee endorsed four candidates for school board. According to a September story in The Sentinel Newspapers, the committee initially voted unanimously not to endorse in the race then reversed course.

“By reconsidering this now, we just look foolish,” committee member Theresa Dudley was quoted as saying. “It’s a nonpartisan race; we shouldn’t pick one Democrat over another Democrat.”

Dudley was right. Unfortunately, a majority didn’t agree.

Adding to concerns, all four committee-endorsed candidates — Carolyn Boston in District 6, Lupi Grady in District 2, Dinora Hernandez in District 3 and Sonya Williams in District 9 — also had been endorsed by County Executive Rushern L. Baker III, also a Democrat.

Some would argue that such party involvement is acceptable since the candidates themselves aren’t running as representatives of a political party. Touting the support from candidates of a single party in campaign material or websites could simply be a way of displaying endorsements. Others say that party endorsements help voters who favor the stances of a political party, but don’t have time to get to know the candidates. Voting along party lines can be a time-saver, in other words, even in nonpartisan races.

Making the situation even more challenging is the fact that Prince George’s County is so heavily Democrat, leaving few endorsement options for nonpartisan candidates.

With nearly 80 percent of registered voters in the county being Democrats — and with just about every seat being held by a Democrat — how do nonpartisan candidates get support from those at the top without appearing to lean toward one side?

While such issues make it difficult to avoid the appearance of representing a single party, that’s no excuse for avoiding the perception at all costs.

The intent of a nonpartisan election is to prevent partisan politics from interfering in the decision-making process. Ideally, candidates would be judged on their qualifications instead of getting votes by being listed on a political party’s official ballot, a guide that helps residents cast their votes along party lines.

If there’s any doubt about the effectiveness of such official ballots, just ask David Cahn, co-chair of Citizens for an Elected Board, an advocacy group focused on county education.

“To inject partisan politics into a nonpartisan election is reprehensible. It taints the whole process,” Cahn told The Gazette. “I served as an election judge, and it’s amazing how many people came into the polling place clutching the official Democratic ballots.”

And although it’s entirely possible that both candidates in a nonpartisan race may be from the same political party, such political interference makes it clear who party-line voters are supposed to back.

Critics point to more sinister reasons for the recent school board endorsements. Given the county executive’s aggressive efforts toward being involved in the school system, some claim his endorsements paired with those of the central committee were just a way for him to ensure his input would be more heavily considered in school board decisions.

Anything is possible, but this isn’t the first time a central committee has endorsed a candidate in a nonpartisan election. Unfortunately, it probably won’t be the last.

Perhaps it’s impossible to have a nonpartisan election in the county (although many seem to successfully pull it off in municipal elections), or maybe there should be strict rules limiting party influence.

Either way, something must be done. Continuing to call a race nonpartisan simply because the ballot doesn’t reflect the political party — even when all other signs indicate otherwise — is ridiculous.

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license and canceling our bank account.

However, she didn’t give up. She went to our bank then came to our house, asked for my wife with the wallet in her hand.

Though we spent the day canceling our cards, we were elated to know there are still people who are honest and care about others.

Thanks to an angel.

William Walker, Mitchellville

Why I voted against Brown The news is filled with speculation about the victory of Larry Hogan in the election 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, a 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 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

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Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown (left) concedes the Maryland governer’s race at his election night gathering in College Park on Nov. 4.

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 inqui-

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ries. 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

Where is the cure for cancer?

Cancer has taken the lives of two of my older sisters, one in 2012 and the other one in 2013. Where is the prevention and where is the cure?

What we see is a lot of treatments and many times, like my sisters, it prolongs the suffering they endured, as many of you know what I am talking about, and their lives end in death.

Ebola took center stage to eliminate its effect on people in our society.

It worked. Where is the center stage elimination for the thousands of people who have chronic diseases such as cancer, heart disease and strokes? I and many other people in this society continue to wait. In fact, we are sick and tired of waiting for prevention or a cure for cancer that is on a rampage in our society.

The most disappointing effect of it all is believing the current treatment for cancer is working until you hear from your family member that the cancer is back and then there is more treatment and more treatment until your loved ones are deceased.

It seems that the only success in this situation is improved income for heart and cancer doctors.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), according to their statistics, some 1,404,137 persons died from heart disease, cancer and stroke in 2010. Dividing said number by 365 days per year gives an average of 3,847 persons dying each day in this country. Where is the prevention or where is the cure?

Capt. Frank A. Bell Jr., United States Public Health Service (USPHS), retired, also known as “The Vitamin C Man,” has been researching what effect vitamin C has on the body along with others who believe in the positive effect of taking vitamin C. I’m also an advocate for vitamin C. Why are there so many people dying from these diseases, and what are the statistics now in 2014? What is being done about it to reduce the number of deaths?

Capt. Bell says “most experts believe that the main cause of chronic

disease is oxidizing stress from our environment,such as food, water, air, cars, pesticides, electronic rays, and etc.”

Look around you and see how many of your family members, friends, co-workers and other people you love and care for turn out with chronic diseases; even in daily conversation with strangers, the death of a loved one to cancer, heart disease or stroke has been mentioned.

If vitamin C can be a preventative measure for many, then why doesn’t the CDC cite it as an option to the news media? I quote from Capt.

Bell, “Why can’t CDC come up with a recommendation for prevention that works, so that many people in this society can make an effort to try it at least?”

How many more persons must face this in their lifetime? It could be you!

Jennifer Lowery-Bell, Upper Marlboro

‘Stand up for turkeys’ Thanksgiving tradition is about celebrating life — and a growing number of Americans are choosing to do so by serving delicious vegetarian foods that everyone, including the turkeys, can be thankful for.

Turkeys are smart, social and inquisitive birds with unique personalities. They’re devoted mothers who, given the opportunity, are inseparable from their babies. Sadly though, each year in the U.S., an estimated 252 million turkeys are killed for food —.more than 65 million of whom are killed during the winter holiday season

alone.

As undercover investigations inside turkey factory farms reveal, these birds are treated as little more than mere meat-producing machines from the moment they hatch. The vast majority of these highly social and intelligent birds spend their entire lives intensively confined inside massive sheds and will never set foot outside.

To make matters worse, there are no federal laws in the U.S. protecting turkeys (or other birds raised for food) from such cruelty.

The good news is that this holiday

Although Thanksgiving Day became an official American holiday in the mid-20th century, giving thanks lies at the very core of Islamic values.

Muslims are taught to be grateful to their Creator, and we do this through the practice of appreciating mankind and all of God’s innumerable graces.

The true practice of gratitude stems from the humbling realization that we owe the successes and accomplishments in our life to our Lord and Creator. We begin by appreciating the bounties and blessings in our

own lives, and by acknowledging that we are indeed blessed. From there, one can further show their gratitude to God by reaching out to those that are in need. There are countless ways that we can do this, and everyone is able to contribute something within their own means.

The idea of gratitude has been embraced through the Muslim festival called Eid-al-Adha since Abrahamic times. The holiday commemorates the readiness of the prophet Abraham to sacrifice his

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season, each of us can stand up for turkeys — and all animals — simply by leaving them off our plates. And it’s never been easier or more delicious.

As you gather with friends and family for Thanksgiving, show off your compassion by carving into a savory meatless roast, which are readily available at grocery stores everywhere.

For free recipes and more meal ideas, visit TryVeg.com today!

Erica Meier is executive director of Compassion Over Killing in Takoma Park.

Reminders of the importance of giving thanks

‘Thanks to an angel’

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My wife lost her wallet in Costco in the Woodmore Town Center. The employees went to work looking on the surveillance camera and saw the wallet left in the cart beside her pocket book.

They immediately went to the parking lot but had no luck looking in the empty carts.

An angel by the name of Janet Brogdon found the wallet, called our phone but we were busy canceling the credit card, getting a new driver’s

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beloved son according to the will of God. Abraham readily acknowledged that everything that was given to him could just as quickly be taken back.

This admirable spirit of sacrifice is honored by millions of Muslims all around the world, and it serves as an annual reminder that each one of us owes that level of true gratefulness towards God. We should all strive towards attaining this profound level of gratitude.

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City Hall Bulletin Board MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEETINGS MONDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2014 7:00 P.M. NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2014 7:30 P.M. MAYOR AND COUNCIL WORKSESSION CANCELLED TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2014 7:30 P.M. MAYOR AND COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, JANUARY 6, 2015 7:30 P.M. MAYOR AND COUNCIL WORKSESSION TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2015 7:30 P.M. MAYOR AND COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2015 7:30 P.M. MAYOR AND COUNCIL WORKSESSION All meetings take place in the 2nd floor Council Chambers of City Hall, 4500 Knox Road, College Park, MD unless noted. All meetings are open to the public except Executive Sessions. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 240-487-3501 and describe the assistance that is necessary.

All Mayor and Council meetings can be viewed live on Comcast cable channel 71 or Verizon channel 25. Regular Council Meetings and Worksessions are rebroadcast in their entirety at the following times: Wednesdays at 8pm, Thursdays and Fridays at 6pm, and Saturdays at 10am Worksessions and Council meetings may also be viewed live over the internet. Those interested in watching the live meetings from their computer should visit the Mayor and City Council page on the City’s website at www.collegeparkmd.gov, and click on the menu item “Council Meetings Video”. You will be redirected to the Granicus, Inc. web site which will host the web streaming and archiving of Council meetings. Meetings that are streamed will also be archived for future viewing through the City’s website.

Meeting Agendas are posted on the City’s website on the Friday afternoon prior to the meetings www.collegeparkmd.gov – and are available at the City Clerk’s office. Meeting back-up materials will be posted to the website on the Monday prior to the meeting.

Meeting schedule is subject to change. For current information, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 240-487-3501.

COUNCIL ACTION

At their Regular Meeting on November 12, 2014, the College Park City Council took the following actions: • Awarded a two-year contract extension to ValleyCrest Landscape for right-of-way grass mowing in an amount not to exceed $46,497.78 per year for 2015 and 2016, for a total not to exceed $92,995.56, and authorized the City Manager to sign the contract.

• Approved the recommendations of the Education Advisory Committee for FY ’15 Education Grants to Hollywood Elementary, Paint Branch Elementary and Parkdale High School for $7,500 each, and to Berwyn Heights Elementary, Cherokee Lane Elementary and Hyattsville Middle School for $2,500 each, for a total of $30,000.

• Approved a Petition Request to remove traffic calming striping (by not replacing the pavement striping) in the 7300 block of Radcliffe Drive.

• Approved a motion to voice no objection to an application by Dana M. Lee, President/Owner for a Class B, Beer and Wine License for the use of DKL Investments, Inc., t/a Backyard Sports Grill, 7313 AB Baltimore Avenue, College Park, subject to the applicant entering into a Property Use Agreement with the City.

• Approved a contract, subject to approval of the City Attorney, to Hitachi Data Systems for expansion of CCTV/LPR along the trolley trail between Lakeland and Berwyn in an amount not to exceed $125,000 funded by a grant award from the Governor’s Office of Crime Control and Prevention.

• Approved City comments on an Historic Area Work Permit application for 4618 College Avenue.

Around Town!

WHAT DO YOU LIKE BEST ABOUT YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD AND COLLEGE PARK?

What do you like least?

How would you rate City services, and how could we improve?

What would you like to see in College Park in the next five years?

Let us know by completing the 2014 Resident Satisfaction Survey!

Your completely anonymous responses are greatly appreciated, and will help us improve the City.

The 2014 Resident Satisfaction Survey (English and Spanish) is available at www.collegeparkmd.gov/survey. All residents 18 years or older can complete the survey. Members of the same household will need to use a different computer to complete it online (the survey software does not allow two surveys from the same computer).

If you would prefer a paper survey in English or Spanish, call the City at 240-487-3501 to request a copy; or pick up a survey at: • City Hall, 4500 Knox Rd., Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

• Davis Hall, 9217 51st Ave., Mon-Fri, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

• Public Services, 4601-A Calvert Rd., Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

• Youth & Family Services, 4912 Nantucket Rd., Mon-Fri, 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Survey Deadline: December 19, 2014

COLLEGE PARK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION 2014 WINTER GALA

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2014 – 7:00 P.M. COLLEGE PARK MARRIOTT HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER Please join us in congratulating this year’s grantees at our annual Winter Gala. Enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, musical entertainment and a silent auction featuring items from local businesses, artists, and community groups. All proceeds support our grant-giving and outreach activities!

Individual tickets $45.00. For more information and to purchase tickets visit cpgala.grownpapertickets.com.

NOTICE OF FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR COMMUNITY EVENTS!

The College Park City Council has provided funds in the FY15 budget to help sponsor small community-based events. These “Micro-Grants” can be used to reimburse up to $500 to a community group or resident for certain eligible activities such as a community picnic in the local park, recreational activities for College Park youth and families, or social events for our senior population. To learn more, please view the policy, application and reporting requirements on the City’s website, or call the Department of Public Services at 240-487-3570.

CITY OF COLLEGE PARK OFFERS SHUTTLE-UM BUS PASSES TO RESIDENTS

Complimentary Shuttle-UM passes are available at City Hall, Davis Hall and Youth and Family Services. Residents need to live in the incorporated area of College Park. They will need to complete an application and show a photo ID and proof of residency. Residents can apply for the bus passes at: • City Hall from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Mon.-Fri. and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sat. • Davis Hall from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Mon.-Fri. • Youth and Family Services from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Mon.-Fri. UM students do not need a resident pass to ride Shuttle-UM. For information on Shuttle-UM routes and schedules go to www.transportation.umd.edu, or call 301-314-2255.

COMCAST/VERIZON CUSTOMER FEEDBACK REQUESTED

The College Park Cable Television Commission would like to hear about the customer experience when calling Comcast (1-888-739-1379) or Verizon (1-800-837-8161). We have an escalation process to help customers who may be experiencing problems they feel are not being addressed by the company.

If you would like to share your experience, please send an email to cabletv@collegeparkmd.gov or call 240-487-3501. The Cable Television Commission will review responses at their next meeting.

WALK SMART COLLEGE PARK

The University in partnership with the State Highway Administration (SHA) and the City of College Park, released the Walk Smart College Park campaign.

• Use the marked crosswalk • Wait for the walk signal • Look up from your phone and look both ways • Make sure you and your fellow Terps get home safely

The City of College Park launched an email listserv to make it easy for residents to automatically receive information about City government, events, new development, and other activities in the City.

To sign-up, go to www.collegeparkmd.gov, and click on the “Sign Up” button under Latest News.

Receive the latest information in these categories: City Council, General Interest, City Events, Public Works Information, Development News and City Job Listing.

You can specify the type of information you want to receive, change your selection, or unsubscribe at any time.

NOVEMBER IS… MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT WORKS MONTH

One of the primary reasons that MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT WORKS is because of our dedicated and hard-working employees.

The City is fortunate to have many long-term employees who have provided service to residents for decades. These employees carry the history of the City in their heads and have a deep knowledge that can’t be replaced. The following employees have 25 years or more of service to the City.

• Jeannie Ripley, Code Enforcement Manager, 45 years • William Ferguson, Crew Chief, 43 years • Willie Lynn, Crew Chief, 30 years • William Bass, Crew Chief, 29 years • George Saunders, Motor Equipment Operator, 29 years • Marvin Johnson Sr., Custodial Supervisor, 29 years • Terry Schum, Director of Planning & Economic Development, 28 years • Ray Gamble, Dispatch /Admin. Clerk, 28 years • Yvette Allen, Assistant City Clerk, 26 years • John Daves, Code Enforcement, 26 years • Charles Eason, Motor Equipment Operator, 26 years • William Fleming Sr, Public Works Supervisor, 25 years • Jim Miller, Parking Enforcement Manager, 25 years • John James, Supply Clerk, 25 years • Margaret Higgins, Director of Youth, Family & Senior Services, 25 years

Jeannie Ripley

William Ferguson

Willie Lynn

William Bass

George Saunders

Marvin Johnson

Ray Gamble

Terry Schum

John Daves

William Fleming

John James

Charles Eason

James Miller

Yvette Allen

Peggy Higgins

Joseph Nagro

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FREE BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2014 10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. COLLEGE PARK COMMUNITY CENTER 5051 PIERCE AVENUE Children of all ages are invited to visit with Santa! Enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast, create arts and crafts, and bring your camera to capture photos with Santa! Sponsored by the College Park Recreation Board and the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission. Reservations not required. For more information, please call 240-487-3570 or 301-441-2647.

From The Public Works Dept...

9217 51st Avenue

240-487-3590

publicworks@collegeparkmd.gov

CITY DEPARTMENTS CLOSED NOVEMBER 27 AND 28, 2014

City departments are closed to observe the Thanksgiving holiday.

Refuse and recycling will be collected on your regular collection day, but there will be NO special collections for brush or bulky trash during the week of Thanksgiving.

CURBSIDE LEAF COLLECTION IS UNDERWAY

College Park will continue curbside leaf collection with the leaf vacuums until January 2015. Look for the posted signs to know when curbside leaf collection will occur in your neighborhood. Collection schedules are tentative; please refer to the city website (http://www.collegeparkmd.gov) or contact Public Works at 240-487-3590 for the most updated information. Weather conditions may affect collection (rain may delay collection; dry conditions may generate dust). We apologize for any inconvenience.

LEAF COLLECTION PROCEDURES DO:

• Rake leaves, grass, flowers, and light clippings to the curb (but not in the street) - you do not need to bag these items.

• Pile leaves away from cars and storm drains – piles blocked by obstacles will not be collected.

• Watch for the posted signs in your neighborhood to know when to rake your leaves to the curb. Visit the website for updates to the collection schedule.

DO NOT: • Include brush, branches, sticks, bamboo, vines, rocks, or debris (litter) in your leaf piles. These items may damage the leaf vacuums and delay collection.

• Use plastic bags for leaves and clippings. You also do not need to use paper bags or reusable containers during curbside leaf vacuum collection.

• Block storm strains or fire hydrants, as this can lead to storm water and emergency access problems.

• Pile leaves in the street. Leaves in the street can create a slipping hazard, parking problems, and clog storm drains.

TRAFFIC ALERT – UMD SPORTING EVENTS

Please be aware of pedestrians along city roads and expect heavier traffic throughout the day and evening for the following UMD events: • Friday, 11/28: UM men’s basketball vs. Monmouth (7:00 p.m.)

• Saturday, 11/29: UM football vs. Rutgers (3:30 p.m.)

• Sunday, 11/30: UM men’s basketball vs. VMI (6:00 p.m.)

• Wednesday, 12/3: UM men’s basketball vs. Virginia (9:15 p.m.)

• Saturday, 12/06: UM men’s basketball vs. Winthrop (2:00 p.m.)

• Wednesday, 12/10: UM men’s basketball vs. N.C. Central (7:00 p.m.)

COLLEGE PARK CONNECTED!

FREE HOLIDAY CONCERT

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2014, 4:00-5:00 P.M. COLLEGE PARK COMMUNITY CENTER 5051 PIERCE AVENUE, COLLEGE PARK Come and enjoy a variety of compositions performed by University of Maryland students. Light refreshments will be served. For more information call 301-441-2647.

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Pay City parking tickets online with no additional fees at www.collegeparkmd.gov !

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COLLEGE PARK DIRECTORY

City of College Park Main Number...........................240-487-3500 CITY HALL, 4500 Knox Road, College Park, MD 20740 Hours: M-F 8am-7pm; Sat. 1-5pm; Sun - Closed City Hall Departments City Manager/City Clerk...........................................240-487-3501 City FAX Number.....................................................301-699-8029 Finance.....................................................................240-487-3509 Human Resources.....................................................240-487-3533 Parking Enforcement Div. (M-F 8am-10pm/Sat. 1-7pm)......240-487-3520 Planning/Economic Development.............................240-487-3538 Housing Authority (Attick Towers) 9014 R.I. Ave....301-345-3600 Public Services Department, 4601A Calvert Rd.........240-487-3570 Animal Control, Code Enforcement, Public Safety and Recreation. Parking Enforcement is at City Hall.

24 Hour Hotline........................................................240-487-3588 For Urgent Code Enforcement, Noise Control, Animal Control Issues.

Public Works Department, 9217 51st Ave.................240-487-3590 Trash Collection, Recycling and Special Pick-ups.

Senior Program (Attick Towers) 9014 R.I. Ave.........301-345-8100 Youth and Family Services, 4912 Nantucket Rd.........240-487-3550 Drop-In Recreation Center........................................301-345-4425

MAYOR AND COUNCIL

Mayor Andrew M. Fellows 5807 Bryn Mawr Road..............................................301-441-8141 Councilmember Fazlul Kabir (District 1) 9817 53rd Avenue....................................................301-659-6295 Councilmember Patrick L. Wojahn (District 1) 5015 Lackawanna Street...........................................240-988-7763 Councilmember P.J. Brennan (District 2) 4500 Knox Road.......................................................301-220-1640 Councilmember Monroe S. Dennis (District 2) 8117 51st Avenue....................................................301-474-6270 Councilmember Robert W. Day (District 3) 7410 Baylor Avenue.................................................301-741-1962 Councilmember Stephanie Stullich (District 3) 7400 Dartmouth Avenue..........................................301-742-4442 Councilmember Alan Y. Hew (District 4) 9118 Autoville Drive.................................................240-391-8678 Councilmember Denise C. Mitchell (District 4) 3501 Marlbrough Way.............................................240-460-7620

OTHER FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS

EMERGENCY: FIRE-AMBULANCE-POLICE................................911 NON-EMERGENCY POLICE SERVICES Prince George’s Co. Police (Hyattsville Station).........301-699-2630 Prince George’s Co. Police Non-Emergency Svcs......301-352-1200 Prince George’s Co. Park Police................................301-459-9088 State Police (College Park Barrack)............................301-345-3101 University of Maryland Police....................................301-405-3555 College Park Community Center.....................................301-441-2647 5051 Pierce Avenue, College Park Branchville Vol. Fire & Rescue Squad...............................301-474-1550 4905 Branchville Road, College Park www.bvfco11.com College Park Vol. Fire Department...................................301-901-9112 8115 Baltimore Avenue, College Park www.cpvfd.org PEPCO - Power Outages, Lines Down...........................1-877-737-2662 WSSC: Water Mains........................................................301-206-4002 Prince George’s County Storm Drains..............................301-499-8523

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

The Tigers, led by junior quarterback Antoine Brooks, win the 4A South Region and earn a semifinal matchup with the defending state champions.

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

LAUREL | COLLEGE PARK | GREENBELT | HYATTSVILLE | LANDOVER | LANHAM

FOOTBALL: Surrattsville at Fort Hill, 7 p.m. Friday.

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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 KEN SAIN football teams SPORTS EDITOR in Montgomery County made a visit to the Potomac school.

There had been 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 (6foot-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 fifthyear 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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DeMatha Catholic High School’s Haywood Nobles (center) and teammates run to celebrate with their fans following Saturday’s victory over Good Counsel in the WCAC title game.

Slow starts, but big finish Young Stags defeat rival Good Counsel to win second straight WCAC championship n

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PRINCE J. GRIMES STAFF WRITER

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

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DeMatha Catholic High School football players hold the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference championship trophy up for fans after defeating Good Council Saturday. a way to fight back and overcome the early deficit.

Picking up where it left off in a 2114 win over DeMatha on Oct. 3, Good Counsel was able to find 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 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.

“I’m a humble dude, but I feel like when I’m on the field nobody can check me,” McFarland added.

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.

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. pgrimes@gazette.net

Laurel sophomore leads charge against Roosevelt swimming n

Gap between Roosevelt and the rest of the county may finally be closing

BY JENNIFER BEEKMAN STAFF WRITER

GREG DOHLER/THE GAZETTE

Eleanor Roosevelt wrestler Ricky Bryant (left) wrestles teammate Sean Schmaltz during Friday’s practice.

Roosevelt wrestling can be a dominant force Raiders are hoping to get back to top team in the county on the mat n

BY PRINCE J. GRIMES STAFF WRITER

Every year, the Eleanor Roosevelt High School wrestling team is in the conversation of the county’s best. But for the past few years, it’s only been an earlyseason conversation as Parkdale

has been the team to ultimately earn that title, winning the last three county tournament championships.

This year, however, is a rebuilding year for the young Panthers and Roosevelt has as good a chance as any team, if not better, to dethrone them.

“We’re looking at a pretty sound season coming up,” Roosevelt coach Mike McRae said.

Under his coaching for the past

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The 15-time defending Prince George’s County champion Eleanor Roosevelt High School girls swim team won’t be seemingly unbeatable forever, Laurel coach John Venit said. The Raiders have long dominated — and the boys have won nine county titles since 2002 — but the gap between them and the rest of the field, a more overall competitive field, has shortened in the past couple of seasons.

A wave of young talent — eight of the top 10 individual points leaders on the girls’ side at the Prince George’s County championship a year ago were freshmen and sophomores and only two seniors were among the top 10 — has brought forth a new era. One such youngster is current Laurel junior Carolyn Sutton.

The defending 100-yard backstroke and 100-yard butterfly county champion went undefeated in individual events within Prince George’s County a year ago; she also won those events in meet-record fashion at the Class 4A/3A South Region championship.

With some increased support around her — Venit said there is an influx of yearround swimmers — the 2012 runner-up Spartans look like a legitimate contender

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Laurel High School’s Carolyn Sutton is expected to be one of the county’s best swimmers this winter. again heading into this winter.

Favorites Boys: Roosevelt still looks to have a slight edge with five of its top 6 scorers, who all finished in the top 15 of individual scoring at the county meet, back. The Raiders will be more senior-laden this year as well and that experience could be a major factor come postseason. The defending county runner-up Bowie graduated a big scorer but returns the majority of last year’s points. Coach Maggie Fletcher said there were some exciting new prospects as well, which could fill a few gaps.

Girls: Roosevelt will be the favorite until a team can make the Raiders look vulnerable. This could be the year to do that as Roosevelt graduated three of their top 4.

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Riverdale Baptist graduate scores for PGCC Sophomore has excelled with larger role for Owls this winter

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Prince George’s Community College sophomore guard Robert Tyler II and his coach, Xavier Joyner, have a relationship that stretches far beyond the traditional basketball court, they said.

Tyler II is a good, longtime friend of Joyner’s twin daughters, Tianna and Taylor, both sophomores at Bowie State.

And that connection helped lead the Beltsville resident to PGCC after graduating from Riverdale Baptist in 2013. This winter, Tyler II has taken on a larger role in the Owls’ (1-5) offense, averaging a team-high 21.2 points, 3.2 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game while shooting 50 percent from the field.

“I was looking at a few [Division II colleges] coming out of Riverdale,” Tyler II, who met Joyner’s daughters when they were students at Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School in Beltsville. “But coach Joyner has been

around, I’ve known him for awhile ... and felt PGCC would be the best fit for two years.”

“I was elated when Rob — I knew he was considering some other schools out of high school — when I heard he was considering coming to PGCC,” Joyner said. “We go back and I know he’s a good player and person since — I tell the guys on the team — he’s been coming over to my house since middle school. But I just never imagined having players that knew my daughters. It’s a strange feeling and makes me feel old.”

Both player and coach said that the off-the-court association has created a stronger bond and level of trust than a typical player-coach relationship. And it has allowed the 6-foot-3, 180-pound guard’s game to expand.

“The thing people don’t realize is he averaged close to 20 points a game the second half of last year,” Joyner said. “So we knew internally he could score and now externally people are paying attention. Rob can put it on the floor and go by you and knock down the outside shots. Right now, we’re really concentrating on him being a great defender and offensive player because he has the talent to do

it.”

Added Tyler II: “Coach is running more plays for me and giving me more responsibility. I’m playing more minutes and I appreciate the opportunity.”

Tyler II said he plans to transfer to a four-year school next year and major in sports management in hopes of becoming an agent.

“Rob, having the same community of friends as my daughters, is great,” Joyner said. “I feel like he’s part of the family and kind of a son since I’ve known him for so long.”

The Owls, coming off a region championship and one of their more successful seasons, have struggled early on this winter, particularly on the defensive side. But by all accounts, they seem to be getting close to winning consistently.

“This team is learning people aren’t going to hand you things,” Joyner said. “We won 20 games last year and a region title. We are going to get people’s best shot, but things are coming around.”

Added Tyler II: “We just got to man up and get it done.” kzakour@gazette.net

DuVal shocks Roosevelt to win 4A South Region n Tigers take advantage of miscues in 14-13 victory, advance to state semifinals

Continued from Page B-1 15 years, Roosevelt has finished amongst the top three teams in the county every year except the first one when they finished fifth.

“Oneofmybenefitsis,Iteachhere at Roosevelt. I’m kind of a known entity. So, I’m recruiting in the hallways all the time.”

Roosevelt’s top wrestler will likely be junior Ricky Bryant (145 pounds), who McRae said has the potential to go a long way this year. Seniors Kanan Mehta (126) and Samir Salih (132) are also returning.

“We’ve been third place or second place the last couple years. So, we’re hoping to get back on top again,” McRae said. “We know we’re going to be a dominant force again this year.”

Roosevelt placed third in last season’s county championship.

As for Parkdale, graduation and former wrestlers who decided not to return, left the defending champions thinner than usual, so they haven’t set the usual expecta-

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Hornets cruise to 40-0 victory in 1A North Region final, advance to state semifinals

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DuVal High School football coachDameonPowellsaidhesaw it coming.

His quarterback, Antoine Brooks, said he saw the same thing late in Saturday’s 4A South Region final at Eleanor Roosevelt. On a particular play, Brooks darted through a hole on the left side of his line for a 38-yard touchdown to give DuVal a 14-13 lead. It proved to be the final score.

The player and coach said they knew they had a chance for a big play if they spread out the Raiders’ defense and went away from star lineman Isaiah Prince.

Smith glided to the end zone untouched with 8 minutes, 26 seconds left in the game for what would be the game-winning touchdown over previously undefeated and top-seeded Eleanor Roosevelt. DuVal is set to play Northwest next week in the state semifinals.

“This win is so big,” Brooks said. “We worked hard for this.

They say hard work pays off. Well, it certainly did today.”

The neighboring schools both attacked each other on the ground, but it was DuVal’s ability to take advantage of Eleanor Roosevelt’s mistakes that was ultimately the difference.

With DuVal struggling to get anything going on offense in the second quarter, having punted once and fumbling on the other, a punt in the second quarter gave the team life.

The Eleanor Roosevelt return man muffed the DuVal punt and the Tigers pounced on it, recovering it at the Raiders’ 6. Three plays later, Duval’s Jimmy Williams

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Sophomore Robert Tyler II (right) plays in a scrimmage with teammates during a Nov. 20 basketball practice at Prince George’s Community College.

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Eleanor Roosevelt High School running back Mike Mofor has no where to run Saturday against DuVal’s defense. took a misdirection handoff from Brooks at the 5 and tied the game at 7-7.

It looked like Eleanor Roosevelt was ready to dismiss any hope for the Tigers as it overpowered and dominated DuVal up front on the first possession after halftime.

Roosevelt handed the ball off to Mike Mofor seven straight times en route to his 1-yard touchdown run, which put the Raiders up 13-7.

A penalty on the ensuing extra-point attempt pushed the Raiders back and forced them to attempt a two-point conversion.

DuVal stopped it and again took advantage of a Raiders’ mistake. It proved to be the difference.

Powell said he just hoped his team would be able to find a way to win.

“I was just hoping we got them at the end and we did,” Powell said.

DuVal almost didn’t get them as the Raiders marched the ball down to the Tigers 25 with a little over a minute remaining in the game.

The Duval defense was noticeably tired, but as Brooks noted,

the unit had worked hard for situations like these.

With 74 seconds left in the game, Eleanor Roosevelt had a fourth-and-1 with 25 yards to the end zone. Everyone, perhaps, in the stadium knew the ball was going to Mofor, but stopping the powerful back, who ran for 170 yards on 36 carries, is no easy task.

The Tigers filled the box and met Mofor at the line of scrimmage, denying him the first down.

“We sucked it up,” Brooks, who also plays safety, said about the fourth-down stop. “We had to be men.”

Three kneel downs later and the Tigers’ faithful was storming the opposing team’s field, signaling how big of win this was for the entire DuVal community.

“I’m just overjoyed,” Powell said. “We are always the little brother to Eleanor Roosevelt. This is so big for everyone. Now we got the entire school and community behind us.”

Eleanor Roosevelt coach Tom Green was unavailable for comment after the game, but the Raiders were noticeably distraught after suffering their first loss of the season.

tions on this season as in the past Parkdale coach Adam Forschner said.

Bowie, the second-place team, however, should be able to give Roosevelt a run in trying to unseat Parkdale.

Despite graduating eight seniors, Bowie High School’s wrestling coach, Aaron Hankey, expressed optimism that the Bulldogs can be the county’s top team this year.

“We’re looking to be No. 1 out there,” Hankey said. “I have a lot of guys that have some skills coming into the season. So, they know some wrestling, which is good.”

County champion and state qualifier Javan White (113), who Hankey said is currently ranked tenth in the state, will be returning for Bowie. Also coming back is Demiko Gladden (182) and Jahlil Nelson, two wrestlers whom placed at counties last season.

In the private school ranks, DeMatha will look to improve on a sixth-place finish in the Maryland Independent School State Tournament last season, under the leadership of new coach Sean

McCarty.

The 24-year-old McCarty was previously an assistant at Good Counsel — DeMatha’s rival from Olney, which finished second in the state tournament last season.

He replaces long-time and wellrespected DeMatha coach Dick Messier.

McCarty said his youth and recent, successful, experiences as a collegiate wrestler at American University, and as a high school wrestler at Northwest (Germantown), can play to the team’s advantage.

“Just the way that I’ve been trained in college, I’m not doing anything different that you wouldn’t see across the board in college,” McCarty said, adding that DeMatha will have a sophomore and junior heavy team. “It’s niceforthemtohaveaheadcoach who’s young and can roll with them, and can get in there everyday and battle with them. Because that’s what it takes in the sport ... you can only be as good as your partner.” pgrimes@gazette.net

The Surrattsville High School football team had its way against Friendship Academy of Engineering & Technology during the 1A North Region final Saturday afternoon.

The visiting Hornets used a relentless rushing attack and suffocating defensive effort to claim their second straight Class 1A North Region championship with a 40-0 shutout of the Grizzlies at Lumsden-Scott Stadium at Baltimore Polytechnic Institute.

Running back Amaru Major paced Surrattsville’s 300-plus-yard performance on the ground and proved to be unstoppable, while safety Trey Lancaster recorded a season-high two interceptions to lead the Hornets’ defense.

With the victory, Surrattsville (9-4) is scheduled to travel to defending state champion Fort Hill (12-0) next week for a rematch of last season’s 1A state semifinal round game.

“The kids performed the way I expected them to,” seventh-year Surrattsville coach Robert Harris Jr. said. “I didn’t expect anything less than what we got. We didn’t have to show a lot, which I’m pleased with, but there are some things we still have to work on.”

Major entered Saturday’s contest needing 110 yards to top the 2,000-yard rushing mark for the season. The 5-foot-11, 180-pound senior needed just one quarter to eclipse that mark.

He scored two of his three touchdowns on Surrattsville’s first two offensive possessions.

Major accounted for all 29 yards on the team’s opening, six-play drive, scoring from 13 yards out to give the Hornets a 7-0 lead.

On the Hornets’ ensuing possession, Major took a handoff from quarterback Robert Harris III, made a cut to elude a defender to his left and scampered 44 yards down the left sideline untouched for a 44-yard touchdown.

Later in the quarter, Major broke off a game-long 52-yard run to push himself past 2,000 yards for the second consecutive season. More importantly, his run set up the first of Harris III’s back-to-back touchdown runs.

All told, Major accumulated 145 yards on six carries to go along with his two scores during the first quarter. But he didn’t stop there.

With the Hornets holding a commanding 34-0 lead late in the third quarter, Major picked up right where he left off and scored his third touchdown from just inside the 1-yard line for the Hornets’ last six points. He finished the game with 203 yards and three touchdowns on 14 carries.

“My goal before the Fort Hill game was to get over 2,000 yards,” Major said. “That’s one

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Continued from Page B-1 But does Roosevelt ever not reload? Numbers never seem to be an issue here, so the Raiders could be more reliant on depth than top speed.

Contenders Boys: Flowers has been getting closer and closer to the top each winter and with the county meet’s top 2 individual scorers returning, this could be the Jaguars’ year to break into the top 2. Flowers could use a few more scorers to fill out the depth chart to really make a push. Friendly and Douglass might not boast the county’s fastest swimmers but a young group of solid swimmers finished well enough to keep both teams in PG’s top 5 and look to do the same this winter.

Girls: Flowers, Bowie and Laurel have each finished second in the county once in the past three years and should be Roosevelt’s biggest

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Surrattsville High School running back Amaru Major eludes tacklers Saturday against FAET.

of the things me and coach Harris addressed before the game. He told he had me, and I just went out there and did what I needed to do.”

In addition to Major and Harris III’s five rushing touchdowns combined, senior running back James Madlock also added a touchdown on the ground when he reached the end zone from a yard out midway through the third quarter.

Meanwhile, Lancaster anchored a Surrattsville defensive unit that held the Grizzlies to under 100 total yards of offense and allowed quarterback Quantez Snow to complete just one of his 11 pass attempts. In fact, Snow completed more passes to Lancaster than he did to any of his receivers.

The 5-foot-11, 160-pound Lancaster put a bow on the Hornets’ dominant first-half defensive effort when he intercepted Snow to squash a last-minute FEAT drive. He added his second interception on the Grizzles’ final possession with just over two minutes remaining in the fourth quarter to preserve the Hornets’ third shutout of the season.

“I just read [Snow’s eyes] on those two interceptions,” Lancaster said. “He rolled out on both passes, so I just shifted where I was going. He under threw both passes, and I was in position to intercept them.”

Harris Jr. said he would take the next day or two to enjoy the win, but acknowledged he’s already preparing for a Fort Hill team that could provide the Hornets with their biggest test yet.

After suffering a 42-0 defeat at Fort Hill last year, Harris Jr. said he learned a lot about himself and his team that has prepared Surrattsville to give the Sentinels all they can handle during the rematch.

“Last year was a tremendous experience for this group this season,” Harris Jr. said. “We just trained and worked diligent in the offseason with the goal of getting to where we didn’t get last year.” challengers again this year. Bowie sophomore DeAngela Fobbs and Sutton are the county’s two best returning swimmers and both look to be gaining speed heading into this season.

Flowers made school history with last year’s runner-up finish and only graduated two of its top 9.

Darkhorses Boys: After working its way back toward the top, High Point lost a good portion of its points from last year’s six-place finish and could have trouble recovering. Wise has also been sliding the past two years with the graduation of key swimmers. Still, those two, Suitland, Laurel and Northwestern will look to remain in top 10 contention.

Girls: High Point shouldn’t fall off too much from last year’s top 5 finish at the county meet but Douglass (6th) and Crossland (7th) return more top scorers, so they should also be good for a push into the top 5. jbeekman@gazette.net

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SOCCER

GIRLS PLAYER OF THE YEAR

COACH OF YEAR

BOYS PLAYER OF THE YEAR

COACH OF YEAR

Carla Benavides

Dale Legall

Northwestern 2nd year

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Sheyenne Bonnick

Passionate Wildcats alum changed the culture of program to turn county doormat into Class 4A South Region finalist; team became first PGCPS squad other than Roosevelt to defeat Bowie in a long time.

Bladensburg Senior Midfielder

One of only 7 players statewide to score against state champion Whitman, speedster led a team that graduated the county’s best player back to the state semifinal with league-high 28 goals.

Led Mustangs in goals (25) and assists (13) and was just as impressive defensively, dropping back and shutting down some of county’s top scoring threats.

GIRLS FIRST TEAM

Jordan Bailey

Falcons went 11-3-1 and reached county title game under their firstyear coach, despite starting six freshmen.

Michael Johnson

Roosevelt Sophomore Forward

BOYS FIRST TEAM

Isabella Brewer

Nancy Flores

Arianna Green

Kianna Hart

Davion Alcock

Elmer Funes

James Gielen

Kelly Marah

Jesus Martinez

Tremendous workrate, led a defense that shut out seven opponents and made Roosevelt work hard for 1-0 win in region semis.

She provided calming presence for region winner, anchored an aggressive backline that allowed only four goals in league play.

Quick and crafty player was the Wildcats go-to scorer who tallied 19 goals and 10 assists for region finalist.

Speed and physicality provided great protection for young goalie, helped keep Roadrunners competitive in WCAC; scored five goals.

Four-year leading scorer propelled Eagles to sole possession of small schools division title for first time in recent history with 25 goals.

Dominant scorer used speed and finesse to tally a team-high 25 goals, carrying a young Falcons team to region semifinals.

Slated to play defense in preseason but moved up to forward and never looked back, netting a team-high 18 goals.

UMBC recruit had 13 goals, none bigger than his game-tying score in the title game that helped Stags defend their WCAC crown.

Speedy 5-foot-5 scorer tallied 26 goals this fall and 70-plus in four varsity seasons. Also had 12 assists, carrying the Spartans offense.

Versatile captain played every position but goalie, and played each of them well, netting 11 goals this fall.

Angeles Hernandez

Anissa Mose

Alexis Porterfield

Sydney Rynn-Mason

Melanie Stiles

Keegan Meyer

Steve Momenya

Rodney Ngoh

Roshawn Panton

Marco Torchia

Hornets varsity football team’s kicker (14 field goals so far) did a little bit of everything to keep team afloat; finished with 4 goals, 9 assists.

Smart playmaker controlled middle and sparked most scoring plays; tallied team-high 13 assists and added 3 goals.

More than took over for graduation of last two leading scorers, was nearly unstoppable moving forward with county-high 38 goals.

Pace University recruit was cornerstone of the Panthers offensive attack with 23 goals, and 15 assists.

Athletic Clemson University recruit was backbone for more competitive Mustangs squad than ever, averaged 12 saves per game.

Posted 15 shutouts this fall and kept clean sheets in 26 out of 32 games over the past two seasons.

Talented playmaker with a lethal shot; registered 13 goals and 16 assists, performing consistently at a high level.

Locked down opposing scoring threats, and moved up when Cavaliers needed offense; had 18 goals after registering 16 last fall.

Fast and technically sound with tremendous instincts; led one of the top county’s midfield units and helped Raiders reach region finals.

Marked opponents’ top scorers and orchestrated a back line that shut out 15 teams and allowed six goals all season.

Bowie Sophomore Defender

Surrattsville Senior Midfielder

Roosevelt Senior Defender

Bishop McNamara Sophomore Midfielder

Northwestern Junior Forward

Gwynn Park Senior Forward

Elizabeth Seton Sophomore Defender

Pallotti Senior Midfielder

Douglass Senior Forward

Bishop McNamara Junior, goalkeeper

Central Senior Forward

High Point Junior Forward

DeMatha Senior Midfield

Parkdale Senior Midfield

DeMatha Senior Goalkeeper

Laurel Senior Forward

Crossland Senior Defense

Parkdale Senior Defense

Roosevelt Junior Midfield

DeMatha Senior Defense

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

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When the first quarter of Saturday’s 2A South Region title football game came to a close, Frederick Douglass High School found itself in unfamiliar territory, trailing visiting Patuxent.

The Panthers scored the first touchdown in the contest, putting the Eagles behind on the scoreboard for the first time all season. “[Patuxent] can score a lot of points really quick,” Douglass coach J.C. Pinkney said.

“Last week, we went down to scout them, and they were trailing by 10 [points] at the half, and then they almost shut an Oakland Mills team out in the second half, and they scored 35 points. So we knew coming in that we were going to have a defensive challenge.”

The Eagles (12-0) responded to the early adversity with 35 unanswered points, charging back to hand the Panthers a 57-19 defeat, and claim their sixth region title in the past decade.

“We was taught never to give up,” running back Thomas Myers said. “We seen that, so we said, ‘OK, it’s going to be a good game today.’”

The momentum in the game completely shifted during a six-play stretch in the second quarter. Douglass held a slim 16-13 lead, and was driving in Panther territory when senior running back Denzel Goode took a counter 11 yards, but then stayed down on the ground with a lower leg injury.

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

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Douglass High School celebrates its 57-19 win Saturday over visiting Patuxent in the 2A South Region final.

Play stopped for nearly 15 minutes while Goode was treated by medical personnel, and eventually taken off the field in an ambulance.

“He means a lot to this team and this program and this school,” Pinkney said. “So when the guys saw him down, and when they saw his mindset and how disappointed he was that he couldn’t finish, the guys said, ‘We are going to finish it for you.’”

Two plays after the injury, Akiva Wedge busted loose for a 34-yard touchdown run, and Mikale Makle added the two-point conversion to put the Eagles ahead 24-13. Then the special teams stepped up.

Kollin Smith recovered what Pinkney called a ‘kamikaze kick’ from Devin Butler on the Patuxent 22 yard line, setting up Myers for a 21-yard score two plays later.

“Denzel was a major factor for our team, and we looked at that injury as a boost instead of bringing a negative presence to our team,” Wedge said. “So

we used that energy and we just came out here to get more points on the board.”

Douglass took a 32-13 lead into halftime, then asserted its dominance with three long scores in the third quarter: a 34yard pass from Butler to Jahki Thomas, a 59-yard run up the gut from Myers, and a 41-yard toss to Makle on the final play of the frame.

All told, the Eagles finished with 394 rushing yards on 27 carries. Myers led the way with 186 yards and three touchdowns, Wedge added 101 yards and a pair of scores, while Makle (80 yards) and Goode (23 yards) ran for a touchdown apiece. Butler completed 4-of-5 pass attempts for 64 yards and a score.

“The line created holes for us and we were able to take it,” Wedge said. “Every time we had the ball we just had the mentality that we wasn’t going to go down — this wasn’t about to be our last game. So we all came out there and we just kept running hard.”

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KEEPING IT BRIEF Douglass moves state semifinal game location By virtue of a perfect regular season, the undefeated Douglass High School football team (12-0) earned the top seed in the 2A South Region and home-field advantage through the state semifinal round.

But the Eagles, in conjunction with Prince George’s County Public Schools Interscholastic Athletics, agreed to move Saturday’s 1 p.m. scheduled semifinal game against South Carroll (9-3) to the recently constructed Oxon Hill High School stadium — complete with artificial turf, a larger capacity, new bleachers and stadium lights — due to worn-out field conditions at the Croom Road facility.

“We definitely would like play on the home field we fought for, but the field took a beating this fall,” Douglass Athletic Director Adaya Powell said. “With the expected weather (forecasted snow and rain from Wednesday) and the drainage on our field, [water saturation] was going to be a problem.”

Longtime Eagles coach JC Pinkney said he’s not concerned with the change of venue.

“We’ve practiced on turf and played a few games in the past,” he said. “The good thing is that the conditions really won’t be a factor and it puts every [offensive call] into play.

“I’m just glad the county and Oxon Hill were nice enough to accommodate us with an alternative site.”

Tickets are $8 per person.

— KENT ZAKOUR

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Douglass High School moved its state semifinal football game on Saturday to Oxon Hill’s new stadium.

County athletes going Division I Riverdale Baptist High School can add two more athletes to its growing list of college basketball recruits.

Last week, Passion Scott (Morgan State) and Zion Campbell (Mississippi State) each signed a National Letter of Intent to play in college, giving the Upper Marlboro school three future Division I women’s basketball players — Lena Niang committed to North Carolina State in the spring.

Campbell, a transfer from St. John’s College High (Washington, D.C.), is a 6-foot-4 shot blocker who can finish around the basket, coach Sam Caldwell said.

Scott, a 6-1 power forward, has strong footwork and a high basketball IQ, Caldwell said.

Other recent Prince George’s County recruits include Flowers’ De’Janae Boykin (University of Connecticut), Largo’s Alexys Long (Norfolk State), Roosevelt’s Tolu Omokore (Central Florida) and Suitland’s Charnise Tyler (North Carolina A&T).

— ERIC GOLDWEIN

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Thanksgiving a perfect time to try new wines Reasonably-priced reds, whites go great with stuffing n

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Though Frosty the Snowman may have only had a day of fun in the popular holiday song about him, he’ll be in town all winter

thanks to Gaylord National Resort’s Christmas on the Potomac exhibit, ICE! Running now through Jan. 4, the attraction takes more than 2 million pounds of ice blocks and transforms them into works of art, this year depicting the 1969 “Frosty the Snowman” television special.

Gaylord Hotels features the ICE! attraction at its four locations every year, each with different themes and features. The

chain has partnered with DreamWorks for several years, recreating popular movies such as “Shrek” and “Madagascar” in ice.

While the Frosty special is owned by DreamWorks Classics, the story itself is well-known among audiences young and old. Its popularity was a major factor in being picked as this year’s theme, according

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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

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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 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

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KIRSTY GROFF STAFF WRITER

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 scientific 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

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“Bella Gaia” incorporates dancers and musicians performing works inspired by cultures around the globe. The production is coming to Strathmore Friday.

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“Bella Gaia” founder and director Kenji Williams also composed the featured music and plays violin in the production. data 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 us-

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ing 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 to 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 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

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IN THE ARTS half Of, Dec. 10; UMD Gamelan Saraswati & UMD Japanese Koto Ensemble, Dec. 10; University of Maryland, College Park, theclarice.umd.edu.

Hard Bargain Players, Theater in the Woods, 2001 Bryan Point Road, Accokeek, 240-766-8830, hbplayers.org.

Harmony Hall Regional Center, Kid’s Day Out — Christmas with Santa, Dec. 10; Blue Sky 5, Jan. 10; 10701 Livingston Road, Fort Washington, 301-203-6070, arts.pgparks.com.

Greenbelt Arts Center, “A (Comic) Christmas Carol,� Dec. 5-7, call for prices, times, Greenbelt Arts Center, 123 Centerway, Greenbelt, 301-441-8770, greenbeltartscenter.org.

Joe’s Movement Emporium, Mount Rainier Craft Festival, Dec. 6; Something Else Entirely, Dec. 7; 3309 Bunker Hill Road, Mount Rainier, 301-699-1819, joesmovement.org.

Laurel Mill Playhouse, “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas,� Dec. 5-21, call for ticket prices, times, Laurel Mill Playhouse, 508 Main St., Laurel, 301-452-2557, laurelmillplayhouse.org.

Prince George’s Little Theatre, “A Shot in the Dark,� Jan. 9-24, 2015, call for tickets and show times, Bowie Playhouse, 16500 White Marsh Park Drive, Bowie, 301-937-

THEATER & STAGE Bowie Community Theatre, “Flyin’

West,� April 10-25, 2015, call for prices, times, Bowie Playhouse, 16500 White Marsh Park Drive, Bowie, 301-805-0219, bctheatre.com.

The Clarice, Winter Big Band Showcase, Dec. 1; UMD Korean Percussion Ensemble, Dec. 1; New Music at Maryland, Dec. 2; Qadar, Dec. 3; Qadar, Dec. 4; UMD Symphony Orchestra & UMD Wind Orchestra: Sibelius 6, Dec. 5; Kreativity End-of-Semester Performance, Dec. 6; UMD Repertoire Orchestra: Fiesta!, Dec. 7; Honors Chamber Recital, Dec. 7; UMD Percussion Ensemble, Dec. 8; Poetry Reading: At War With Ourselves, Dec. 9; Finding Space: A reading and discussion with Nikky Finney, Dec. 10; For and In Be-

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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 oral and strawberry scents along with passion fruit, orange zest, stone fruit and lychee avors.

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 ow nicely into complex mineral accented peach, pear and grapefruit notes with a lengthy ďŹ nish.

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NASA’S Music And Drama club (MAD),

“The Musical of Musicals (The Musical)� winter show at the Charis Center for the Arts, 13010 8th St., Bowie. $20. For ticket sales and additional information, call 240475-8800 or visit madtheater.org.

Publick Playhouse, Youth 4 PRAISE auditions, Dec. 6; Cricket on the Hearth, Dec. 9; 5445 Landover Road, Cheverly, 301-2771710, arts.pgparks.com.

2nd Star Productions, “Twelve Angry Men,� Dec. 5-30, Bowie Playhouse, 16500 White Marsh Park Drive, Bowie, call for prices, times, 410-757-5700, 301-832-4819, 2ndstarproductions.com.

Tantallon Community Players, “A USO Christmas,� Dec. 6-14, Harmony Hall Regional Center, 10701 Livingston Road, Fort Washington, 301-262-5201, tantallonstage.com.

Venus Theatre, “Virus Attacks Heart,� through Nov. 30, 21 C Street, Laurel. venustheatre.org.

NIGHTLIFE New Deal CafĂŠ, John Guernsey, Nov. 28; The Badger Band, Nov. 28; Bruce Kritt, Nov. 29; John Guernsey, Nov. 29; Beggars Tomb, Nov. 29; Deaf Brunch, Nov. 30;

Redeen, Nov. 30; Big Band Tradition, Nov. 30; The New Old Jamboree, Dec. 2; Walls and Vino, Dec. 3; 113 Centerway Road, 301-474-5642, newdealcafe.com.

Old Bowie Town Grill, Wednesday Night Classic Jam, 8 p.m. every Wednesday, sign-ups start at 7:30 p.m., 8604 Chestnut Ave., Bowie, 301-464-8800, oldbowietowngrille.com.

DANCING Ballroom dance and lesson, with instructor Dave Malek at 7 p.m. every Thursday. A beginner’s lesson precedes the dance, which starts at 8 p.m. Cost is $10. The dance is located at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 6111 Columbian Way, Bowie. For more information, email dave@dancin-dave.com or call 410-3708438.

OUTDOORS Dinosaur Park, Dinosaur Park programs, noon to 4 p.m. ďŹ rst and third Saturdays, join paleontologists and volunteers in interpreting fossil deposits, 13200 block Mid-Atlantic Blvd., Laurel, 301-627-7755.

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to Special Events Director Julie Norris. “It’s a story quite familiar and well-loved by many generations,� she said, “and there’s a certain attraction to that.�

This year’s ICE! exhibit features several scenes from the television program, including the train to the North Pole, marching through the Town Square and the moment Frosty first comes to life. The traditional two-story ice slide room will also return this year.

The initial planning begins about four years out, when the Gaylord Hotels team begins to plan the creative aspects of the attractions. Hard planning gears up about a year and a half before the exhibit opens, and then the tent for assembling the ice is installed in July or August, with chillers that bring the temperature down to a chilly nine degrees.

Work begins on the ice sculptures in early October, with two to three truckloads of ice coming to Gaylord National Resort every day for about a month and a half. The main features are assembled and carved by approximately 35 to 40 artisans from Harbin, China, a region famous for its annual ice and snow festival.

While most of the artisans leave after carving the main features, several stay behind for an attraction new to Gaylord National Harbor’s ICE! celebration, the Frostbite Factory. Here, visitors can watch the artisans create intricate ice sculptures, often times making pieces on the spot based on suggestions or the visitors themselves. “They are the top talent in Hardin,� Norris said. “It’s a skill passed down from generation to

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generation. It’s just spectacular and amazing that they can just do this with no planning, it’s quite a sight to behold.�

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In addition to ICE!, Christmas at the Potomac puts on many other holiday experiences for visitors and hotel guests.

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Women’s Chamber Choir Auditions, by appointment for the concert season of women’s chamber choir Voix de Femmes, 7:45 to 9:30 p.m. Thursdays, 402 Compton Ave., Laurel, 301-520-8921, annickkanter@ gmail.com.

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MORNING STAR ACADEMY 101 Lakeforest Blvd, Suite 402 Gaithersburg, MD 20877 Call: 301-977-7393 www.mstarna.com

It’s

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CARE XPERT ACADEMY 13321 New Hampshire Ave, Suite 205 Silver Spring, MD 20904 Call: 301-384-6011 www.cxana.com

Buy It,

Sell It, Find It

FAA CERTIFICATION - Get approved

Aviation Maintenance Technician training. Financial aid for qualified students. Job placement assistance.

Call AIM for free information 866-823-6729

MEDICAL BILLING TRAINING PROGRAM! Train to proc-

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ess insurance and Medical Billing from home! NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED! Online training at CTI gets you job ready! HS Diploma/Ged & Computer/Internet needed. 1-877-6492671

(M-F 9:35 am - 7 pm ET)

Mayor’s Proposed FY 2015 Budget Summary

Chickering Piano with bench Buyer moves piano. $875 Cash only. 252-631-1173

GENIE HD/DVR Upgrade! 2014 NFL Sunday Ticket Included with Select Packages.

New Customers Only IV Support Holdings LLC- An authorized DirecTV Dealer Some exclusions apply - Call for details 1-800-897-4169

GAITHERSBURG CAMPUS

The FY 2015 budget for the City of Glenarden is available for inspection by the public. A copy of the Budget can be obtained from City Hall at the James R. Cousins Jr. Municipal Center, 8600 Glenarden Parkway, 2nd Floor, Glenarden, MD 20706. Monday thru Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm. The Budget Hearing will be held on Monday, December 15, GET CASH NOW FOR YOUR ANNU2014, 6:30pm at the James R. Cousins Jr., Municipal Center, Lower Level.

ITY OR STRUCTURED SETTLEThe real property tax rate to be levied for FY 2015 will be $0.336 per $100 assessed val- MENT. Top Dollars ue; and the personal property tax rate to be levied for FY 2015 will be $0.83 per $100 Paid. Fast. No Hassle Service! 877-693-0934 assessed value.

PIANO FOR SALE:

DAMASCUS: 3BR

hands on training as FAA certified Technician fixing jets. Financial aid if qualified. Call for free information Aviation Institute of Maintenance 1-877-818-0783 www.FixJets.com

CALL FOR DETAILS!

income in retirement!

CALL for FREE copy of our SAFE MONEY GUIDE. Plus Annuity.

Quotes from A-Rated compaines! 800-6695471

(11-27-14)

$ 2,003,921 103,000 105,372 415,826 162,890 94,400 $ 2,885,409

SPRING-

Room avail now! $475 or $500 shared kitch, bath, & utils. W/D, CATV 301-404-2681

AIRLINE CAREERS START HERE - Get

NURSING ASSISTANT

TRAINING IN JUST 4 WEEKS Treasure Now enrolling for December 15, 2014 classes WE HAVE THANKSGIVING & CHRISTMAS SPECIALS! Hunt

MEDICAL BILLING TRAINING PROG R A M ! Train to process insurance and Medical Billing from home! NO EXPERIENCE NEEDWednesday, 6:30 pm - 8 pm, December 10, 2014 ED! Online training at CTI gets you job Capitol Heights Elementary School 601 HS Suffolk Avenue, Capitol Heights MD 20743 ready!

NANNY:LIVE-IN Diploma/Ged & GUARANTEED Full time Housekpr Computer/Internet INCOME FOR Needed, Driver lic a Wednesday, 6:30 pm - 8 pm, December 17, 2014 needed. 1-877-649- YOUR RETIREPlus, in Bowie Md Prince George’s County Government MENT. Avoid market 2671 Call 240-247-7864 risk & get guaranteed 1801 McCormick Drive, Suite 140, Largo, MD 20774 The Public Meetings Will be Held: Wednesday, 6:30 pm - 8 pm, December 3, 2014 Thomas Stone Elementary School, 4500 34th Street, Mt. Rainier MD 20712

REVENUES Local Taxes Licenses & Permits Intergovernmental Service Charges Interfund Transfers Other Total

SILVER

AIRLINE CAREERS begin here - Get FAA approved AviBasement Systems ation Maintenance Inc. Call us for all of training. Financial your basement needs!

Aid for qualified stuWaterproofing? Finishdents. Job placeing? Structural Rement assistance. pairs? Humidity and SCHEV Certified.

Mold Control FREE CALL Aviation InstiESTIMATES! Call 1tute of Maintenance 800-998-5574 866-823-6729 ALL THINGS BASEMENTY!

GC3407

RETIRE ON RENTA L S In this market

PROBLEMS WITH THE IRS OR STATE TAXES?

Settle for a fraction of what your owe! Free face to face consultations with offices in your area. Call 855970-2032

Electronic & IT Specialist

Supervise, Design, Modify & maint dta communicationnetwks, LAN, WAN, etc. hdwr & s/w, maintenance such as laptops & printers.

Degree in Mgmnt Infor Sys. Exp. In &/ or knwldge of ASP, JavaScript, Vbscript, HTML, Oracle, SQL, Windows Vista, Windows NT, UNIX operating sys, TCP/IP, Internet/Intranet netwks, LAN & WAN. Job Loc Jessup MD Respond to Incon, Inc. Attn: Jill Perry 7627 Augustine Way Gaithersburg, MD 20879

Special Revenue Fund: Revenue Police Grant PEG Grant Camera Photo Enforcement Nutritional Site Total

$78,000 48,000 161,080 11,576 $198,656

Expenditures Police Appropriations PEG Camera Photo Nutritional Site Total

$77,348 46,810 61,080 11,576 $196,814

Surplus

$1,842

Landscape Foreman

Property Management Company seeks an experienced individual for a full time year round position that requires 2-3 years of experience in the field and 1 year of management or supervisory experience. Must be able to communicate with a Hispanic crew of five. Responsibilities include working with and supervising crew, routine maintenance for 8 apartment complexes in MD and VA, maintaining equipment and coordinating purchases of all materials needed to complete jobs on schedule and within budget. Applicant must have knowledge of plant, flower and tree installation, have a clean driving record, and be highly organized and flexible. Benefits include a vehicle, life insurance, health insurance, and a 401-K plan. Please contact Anne at 301509-8656 for more information.

Capital Projects Financing Sources Harbor Bank Funds Highway User Revenue Total

$324,000 35,000 $359,000

Expenditures Roof Replacement Snow Removal Total

$350,000 35,000 $385,000

Surplus/Deficit

(26,000)

Dental/ Medical Assistant Trainees Needed Now Dental/Medical Offices now hiring.

No experience?

Job Training & Placement Assistance Available 1-888-818-7802 CTO SCHEV

Recruiting is now Simple!

Get Connected!

Local Companies Local Candidates

NOW HIRING COMPANIONS FOR SENIORS!

Enterprise Fund Operating Revenue

$165,700

Expenditures

160,599

Total Enterprise Surplus

$5,101

(11-27-14)

Provide non-medical care for seniors in their homes.

CNA, GNA, HHA and NON-LICENSED positions available.

Flexible scheduling, ongoing training, 24hr support provided. Must have car, 1yr U.S work history, 21+. Home Instead Senior Care. To us it’s personal!

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Classifieds Call 301-670-7100 or email class@gazette.net

PRODUCTION

WE NEED YOU! Do you enjoy fast-paced work?

Do you take pride in a job well done? If you answered YES to both questions, then we want YOU. We are seeking people to work in our production facility during our busy holiday season and we will provide training for all of our entry-level positions.

These openings exist on the day, mid and night shifts and could require significant overtime that involves working up to seven days per week. Starting pay is $8.40 per hour for these temporary jobs that will last until approximately early January 2015. Please apply in person Mon-Fri 8:30am to 4:00pm (You must bring legal work documents to the interview) at:

DISTRICT PHOTO, INC. 10619 Baltimore Avenue (US Rte. 1), Beltsville, MD 20705 EOE M/F

Accountanting Assistance & Architectural Associates Accountants. Assist in preparing financial reports; bank recon & analysis; reconcile ledgers; classify financial transactions in accordance with GAAP. Prepare GL entries, document bus transactions, maintain records, A/P & A/R. Compile info for payroll tax returns. Reqs Bachelors or foreign equiv in Acctng, Finance, Bus Admin, or related & 2 yrs exper.

Architectural Associates. Prepare drawings, review design, construction & architectural exhibits; prepare feasibility reports; inspect/supervise projects to ensure compliance w/ design drawings & specs; inspect materials, grades for compliance w/codes & plans. Prepare reports.

Reqs Bachelors or foreign equiv in Architecture, and 2 yrs exper.

Mail resume to HR, Potowmac Engineers, Inc, 9244 East Hampton Dr,#615,Capitol Heights, MD 20743. EOE.

Career Training Need to re-start your career?

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Automotive

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Call 301-670-7100 or email class@gazette.net

AUTO INSURANCE

STARTING AT $25/ MONTH! Call 877-929-9397

CARS/TRUCKS WANTED! Top

$$$$$ PAID! Running or Not, All Makes!

Free Towing! We’re Local! 7 Days/Week.

Call 1-800-905-8332

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Call 1-800-959-8518

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Any Make, Model or Year. We Pay MORE! Running or Not. Sell Your Car or Truck TODAY. Free Towing!

Instant Offer: 1-888-545-8647

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ANY CAR ANY CONDITION

WE PAY TOP DOLLAR-FAST FREE PICKUP! SELL YOUR CAR TODAY! CALL NOW FOR AN

INSTANT CASH OFFER

DONATE AUTOS, TRUCKS, RV’S. LUTHERAN MISSION SOCIETY. Your donation helps local families with food, clothing, shelter, counseling. Tax deductible. MVA License #W1044.

410-6360123 or www.LutheranMissionSociety

Looking to buy that next vehicle?

Search Gazette.

Net/Autos for economical choices.

RAIN OR SHINE! Since 1989

www.CapitalAutoAuction.com WE HAVE VEHICLES FOR EVERY BUDGET AND NEED!

AUCTIONS EVERY SATURDAY

Temple Hills, MD

5001 Beech Road Live/Drive Auction Time Saturdays 9:00a.m.

2004 HYUNDAI ELANTRA $3700

srvc hist, lo mi, JVC w/USB, sunrf, clean, MD Insp 11/13/14 Call 240-476-5839

1905 Brentwood Road Live/Drive Auction Time Saturdays 10:00a.m.

Call 301-640-5987

DONATE AUTOS, TRUCKS, RV’S. LUTHERAN MISSION SOCIETY.

Your donation helps local families with food, clothing, shelter, counseling. Tax deductible. MVA license #W1044. 410-6360123 or www.LutheranMissionSociety.org

Washington, DC

or email dc@capitalautoauction.com

OPEN TO PUBLIC • ALL DEALERS WELCOME

BUY BELOW KBB VALUE

G558000

2009 Toyota Solara $4,200

Automatic, Power Windows, Power Locks, Excellent Working Condition, 181,140 Miles

CALL 301-399-7115 2002 BMW 530i $7,300

Power Windows, Power Locks, Leather, 87,075 Miles, Good Condition

CALL 301-399-7115 G558033

YOU ALWAYS GET YOUR WAY AT OURISMAN EVERYDAY

OPEN BLACK FRIDAY 6AM-9PM

OURISMAN VW Looking to buy that next vehicle?

Search Gazette.Net/Autos for economical choices.

$

0

0

*down

$

payment

*due at

signing

0

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0

$

*1st month’s payment

BLACK FRIDAY Specials

“Omelet King”

OPENING AT 6 AM FOR DOOR BUSTER SAVINGS $8,000 SAVINGS ON SELECT CARS IN THE SHOWROOM

Will Be Serving Breakfast Starting At 6AM

RECEIVE A DYNEXTM 48” CLASS LED HDTV WITH NEW OR PRE-OWNED PURCHASE ON BLACK FRIDAY ONLY STOCK#

7324403 7324917 7333492 7443636 7440694 7327542 9087784 7445262 7240084 7283821 7324669 7279152 3011674 9113313 7427974 3002406 7268174

MODEL

MSRP

2014 Jetta S MT 2014 Jetta S MT 2014 Jetta S MT 2014 Jetta S MT 2014 Jetta S MT 2014 Jetta SE MT 2014 Passat S 2014 Jetta TDI 2014 Jetta SE SR 2014 Jetta TDI 2014 Jetta TDI 2014 Jetta TDI 2014 Golf TDI 2014 Passat SE 2014 Jetta SEL 2014 Golf TDI 2014 Jetta TDI

$17,715 $17,715 $17,715 $17,715 $18,065 $22,180 $23,185 $23,535 $24,545 $23,485 $23,535 $25,815 $27,390 $27,340 $27,305 $27,390 $27,775

BLACK FRIDAY PRICE $13,498 $13,498 $13,498 $13,498 $13,789 $17,964 $18,795 $19,985 $19,995 $19,995 $19,995 $21,599 $22,785 $22,954 $22,954 $22,958 $23,499

MORE BLACK FRIDAY SPECIALS STOCK# 7277111 7423258 7406892 300217 5619388 5608496 5620216 2822918 5600048 5606905 5623893 5622483

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MODEL ‘14 Jetta TDI ‘14 Jetta TDI ‘14 Jetta TDI ‘14 Golf TDI ‘14 Jetta Sport WGN TDI ‘14 Jetta Sport WGN TDI ‘14 Jetta Sport WGN TDI ‘14 Beetle ‘14 Jetta Sport WGN TDI ‘14 Jetta Sport WGN TDI ‘14 Jetta Sport WGN TDI ‘14 Jetta Sport WGN TDI

MSRP BLACK FRIDAY PRICE $27,775 $24,385 $27,775 $24,397 $27,775 $24,463 $29,085 $24,695 $28,755 $24,895 $28,835 $24,959 $28,805 $24,998 $31,530 $25,999 $30,460 $26,669 $30,320 $26,598 $30,605 $26,795 $31,170 $26,985

STOCK# 1667374 9539247 14013851 14012689 14013582 14009351 14014713 V394369A V324719A V0093A V068778A V00346A

MODEL MSRP Beetle $32,450 ‘14 CC Sport $35,060 ‘14 Touareg TDI Sport $52,520 ‘14 Touareg R Line $55,835 ‘14 Touareg Exec $58,165 ‘14 Touareg TDI R $59,895 ‘14 Touareg V6 EX $59,590 USED CARS ‘06 Jetta Auto S $7,995 ‘13 Nissan Versa $12,995 ‘07 Honda Civic $10,995 ‘14 Jetta MT S $14,999 ‘05 Jeep Wrangler $20,495

BLACK FRIDAY PRICE $26,999 $28,995 $43,659 $49,956 $50,695 $50,954 $50,999 $4,999 $8,799 $8,799 $12,955 $17,999

All prices exclude tax, tags, title, freight and $300 processing fee. Cannot be combined with any previous advertised or internet special. Pictures are for illustrative purposes only.

See dealer for details.TV Black Friday promotion while supplies last. Ends 11/30/14.

Ourisman VW of Laurel 3371 Fort Meade Road, Laurel

1.855.881.9197 • www.ourismanvw.com Online Chat Available...24 Hour Website • Hours Mon-Fri 9 am-9 pm • Sat 9 am-8 pm

G558026

G557999

(301)288-6009

1980’s. Gibson, Martin, Fender, Gretsch, Epiphone, Guild, Mosrite,Rickenbacker, Prairie State, D’Angelico, Stromberg, and Gibson Mandolins/ Banjos.

1-800-401-0440

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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

12,977

$

12,977

10,995

$

13,977

$

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

12,977

$

14,995

$

2012 Audi A3 2.0T Premium

2012 Honda Civix LX

10,995

$

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

#426058A, Auto, 2.5T AWD Sedan

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

2008 Honda Accord

#429053B, Auto, V6, Laredo SUV

$

2009 Volvo S60

2010 Saab 9-3

8,995

$

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

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

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

#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

$

G558032

www.DARCARSnissan.com

DARCARS NISSAN of ROCKVILLE 15911 Indianola Drive • Rockville, MD (at Rt. 355 across from King Farm)

888.805.8235 • www.DARCARSNISSAN.com

BAD CREDIT - NO CREDIT - CALL TODAY!

DARCARS

VOLVO

G558028

15401 Frederick Rd, Rockville, MD

www.darcarsvolvo.com

1.888.824.9165 DARCARS

See what it’s like to love car buying.

YOUR GOOD CREDIT RESTORED HERE

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NEW2 AVAILABLE: 2015#570205,570142 COROLLA L

14,790

$

HANKSGIVING HAPPY HAPPY TTHANKSGIVING

BLACK FRIDAY SALE!

$

NEW 22014 AVALON XLS AVAILABLE: #478067, 478074

$

4 DR., AUTO, 6 CYL.

NEW 2015 CAMRY LE

4 DR., AUTO, 4 CYL

159/mo.**

4 CYL., 4 DR., AUTO

NEW 2014 SIENNA L

2 AVAILABLE: #572032, 572006

169/MO**

99/MO**

NEW 2014 SCION XD 2 AVAILABLE: #453043, 453044

AFTER TOYOTA $1,500 REBATE

$

2 AVAILABLE: #570229, 570219

2 AVAILABLE: #460253, 460232

AUTO, 4 CYL., 4 DR

$

22,690

AUTO, 6 CYL, BASE, 7 PASS.

AFTER $1,500 REBATE

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

NEW 2015 CAMRY LE 3 AVAILABLE: #572039, 572022, 572005

MONTHS+ % 0 FOR 60 On 10 Toyota Models

21,390

$

See what it’s like to love car buying

DARCARS

4 CYL., AUTOMATIC

$

19,890

4 CYL., AUTO

1-888-831-9671

15625 Frederick Rd (Rte 355) • Rockville, MD n OPEN SUNDAY n VISIT US ON THE WEB AT www.355Toyota.com

G558027

25,890

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

11,995 $

OR

w/automatic transmission MODEL #11125

VERSA NOTE S+ CVT

$

0

$

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

$

AT THIS PRICE

$

MODEL #13115

$

0

$

159/MO

AT THIS PRICE

$

w/bluetooth MODEL #29014

MSRP: $32,040 Sale Price: $25,995 Nissan Rebate: $500 NMAC Bonus Cash: $500

$

$

$

0 DOWN

239/MO

36 MO LEASE 12K MILES/YR

w/bluetooth MODEL #12114

MURANO S

18,995

0

$

0

$

MSRP: $31,890 Sale Price: $27,495 Nissan Rebate: $3,500 Nissan November Bonus Rebate: $500 NMAC Bonus Cash: $500

AT THIS PRICE

22,995

OR

4

36 MO LEASE DOWN 12K MILES/YR

139

$

/MO 36 MO LEASE DOWN 12K MILES/YR

$

199/MO

MODEL #23214

MSRP: $35,815 Sale Price: $30,995 Nissan Rebate: $4,500 NMAC Bonus Cash: $500 Nissan November Bonus Rebate: $500

0

$

279

$

/MO 39 MO LEASE DOWN 12K MILES/YR

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

36 MO LEASE DOWN 12K MILES/YR

OR

4

36 MO LEASE DOWN 12K MILES/YR

4

0

$

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

$

2014 NISSAN

2014 NISSAN

Additional Black Frida y Savings Available in Store!

SENTRA SV

12,995 OR

$

2014 NISSAN

MSRP: $16,700 Sale Price: $13,995 Nissan Rebate: $500 NMAC Bonus Cash: $500

ROGUE SELECT AWD

16,495 OR

4

w/automatic transmission MODEL #11515

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

0

$

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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