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Winston Churchill High School theater students, who most recently performed “Rent: School Edition,” serenaded voters as they showed up at the Herbert Hoover Middle School polling station on Tuesday, Nov. 4. Voters turned out in high numbers early, with lines ranging from 30 minutes to an hour at various polling locations before 9 a.m.

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ticket two elections ago because she was Potomac voters fed up with the Republican Party. A Barack showed up early and Obama victory, she said, would mean a lot. “To myself. To my kids. If things don’t get in high numbers to turned around, we’re in a heap of trouble,” Spears said. make their selections “The issue is the overall [national] secu- rity and the security of the financing sys- on Tuesday morning. tem,” said Dr. Hadi Bahar as he readied to vote at the Potomac Community Center. By Aaron Stern Despite a lengthy campaign and countless opportunities for each presidential candi- The Almanac date to clearly explain how they would solve the current financial crisis, Bahar said he hief Judge Steve Cades felt neither candidate offered a concrete showed up at 6 a.m. to explanation. In particular, Bahar never Cprepare the Potomac heard a plan for how CEOs who receive Community Center poll- golden parachutes as their companies crash ing site for the general election on and burn would be dealt with in the future. Tuesday, Nov. 4. Though the polls As a result, Bahar said he wasn’t terribly wouldn’t open for another hour, five pleased with either candidate. Photo by Mary Kimm/The Almanac people were already waiting to vote. “So I’m voting for one, but reluctantly,” Election officials at River Falls said By 7:30, the line was halfway into the Bahar said. they could accommodate about 70 center’s parking voters every 30 minutes, and about lot. “THE ECONOMY and the war,” said Ben 150 people waited in line at “It seems like “This precinct around 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 4. is always heavy See Early, Page 4 people have the first couple come here on hours,” Cades said. This year a mission was particularly heavy, on par today.” with the highest — Vernon Ricks levels he had seen as an elec- tion judge, he said. At various polling stations around Potomac, the wait to vote grew as long as 30 minutes to an hour. As she waited in line at Herbert Hoover Photo by Mary Kimm/The Almanac Middle School to cast her vote in the Julia Chandler, River Falls resident general election, Tomye Spears said and junior at Walt Whitman High that the economy was first and fore- School, serves home-baked breads, most on her mind. coffee and orange juice to voters “I’m just fed up,” she said. “I’m ab- waiting in line outside the River solutely fed up the way it’s been the Photo by Aaron Stern/The Almanac Falls Clubhouse. She and other last eight years.” A lifelong Republi- Jonathan Fishbein, a challenger and watcher for the McCain campaign, Whitman students were asking for can originally from Texas, Spears said brought his radio with him to listen to results as he worked the polls at donations to help fund their school she began voting the Democratic Cabin John Middle School on Tuesday, Nov. 4. United Nations trip to Qatar. Students Serve in Presidential Campaigns Armies of high school volunteers mobilized Churchill Photo by on behalf of both presidential candidates. senior Lawrence

By Aaron Stern supporter after another. He called, he informed his Yen calling Aaron Stern The Almanac listeners, first to ensure that they intended to vote Obama on Tuesday, Nov. 4 and second, to see if they would supporters n Friday, Oct. 31 as many of his friends volunteer with the campaign that day in one capac- on Friday, Oct. 31 to Oand classmates were likely readying them ity or another. /The Almanac selves for Halloween festivities, Lawrence “I saw that you signed up to take off on election ensure they Yen sat in a small room in the back of the Barack day to help Barack. I just wanted to make sure you vote in the Obama campaign office in Bethesda. Reading from were still planning on doing that,” Yen would say, general a prompt on a computer screen, Yen, a senior at Win- reading from a computer screen. Depending on their election. ston Churchill High School, called one known Obama See Students, Page 4 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Potomac Almanac ❖ November 5-11, 2008 ❖ 3 News Two Burglary Early, Heavy Turnout Suspects From Page 3 Cleared THERE WERE no major glitches to report By Aaron Stern Haskin when asked what mattered most to Tuesday morning, though there was some The Almanac him this election. “Civic duty, too,” he said confusion at Cabin John Middle School. of what brought him to the polls. Haskin Those who normally voted at Bells Mill El- ll charges were dropped last also brought his daughter along with him ementary School, which is currently under week against two suspects to Hoover Tuesday morning to see what reconstruction, were supposed to vote at A charged in connection with an voting was like. Cabin John, with the regular Cabin John August burglary on Scotland Drive. Lines at Hoover ranged from 30 to 40 voters going to the cafeteria, the Bells Mill An investigation into that burglary led minutes long between 7 and 8 a.m., said voters to the school’s gymnasium. Some to simultaneous raids of six homes in Chief Judge Deborah Snead. people got in the wrong line though, only Scotland, Cabin John and Some people brought books and maga- to realize it later and have to go to the back Germantown by Montgomery County zines as they stood in line. One man stand- of the correct line, said Jonathan Fishbein, Police in late September during which ing in line had a newspaper. a challenger and watcher for the McCain none of the stolen items were recov- “I always bring something to read,” he campaign. ered. The manner and execution of said. “You never know what’s going to hap- “I don’t think anybody walked away,” the raid is currently under investiga- pen.” Fishbein said. tion by the Internal Affairs depart- At Our Lady of Mercy Parish precinct chair Judy Murphy spent her morning outside ment of the Montgomery County Po- Vernon Ricks said the line was about 50 of Hoover soliciting donations for the Win- lice Department. yards long when the poll opened at 7 a.m., ston Churchill High School theater Randy Polite of Scotland had been but that it grew to more than 150 yards department’s trip to Scotland next year but Photo by Aaron Stern/The Almanac charged with first degree burglary, before 8:30 a.m. was going to go to Wayside Elementary to Voters stand in line at Hoover fourth degree burglary, theft over “Everybody I’ve seen has been happy,” vote later in the day. Middle School, where lines report- $500, conspiracy to commit first de- Ricks said. “It seems like people have come “I just want my voice to be heard,” edly got as long as 30 to 40 min- gree burglary, conspiracy to commit here on a mission today.” Murphy said. “There’s a lot of assumptions utes before 9 a.m. “I always bring fourth degree burglary, and con- Ricks said he himself was waiting to vote about who’s going to win, but it ain’t over something to read,” said one man. spiracy to commit theft over $500. until the end of the day so he can hopefully ‘til the fat lady sings.” “You never know what’s going to Detric Thompson, 27, of Cabin John “cast the deciding vote.” — Mark Giannotto contributed to this story. happen.” had been charged with the three con- spiracy charges and charging docu Students Volunteer in Political Campaigns See Charges, Page 17

From Page 3 conducive to student involvement, Scholl “I don’t want to say it’s tough but I think response, he clicked on either ‘yes’ or ‘no’ said. it’s frustrating,” Schick said. When his prompts based on the responses he got, “There’s been no opportunity like it be- friends and classmates find out that Schick, Boundary when he got any at all. fore. There’s never been a presidential can- 18, is a registered Republican, “They’re like “Most of the time nobody’s home or they didate that took youth so seriously,” Scholl ‘oh, what’s wrong with you, I didn’t see that just don’t pick up,” Yen said. It was, after said. coming.’” Compromise all, around 6 p.m. on a Friday afternoon, Because Obama carries the youth vote Daniel Cinquegrani, chairman of the prime commuting time. statistically Scholl has not directed his cam- Maryland Teenage Republican Party feels By Aaron Stern Yen is one of many local high school stu- paign towards high school students, instead Schick’s pain. The Almanac dents that have been making many calls like using his army of volunteers to reach adults. “I am vastly in the minority, but I will say those lately. As the presidential race Only a fraction of high school seniors na- that every time we have a discussion in class ealigning school boundaries is steamed through the summer and raced tionwide were eligible to vote in Tuesday’s … they’re all polite,” said Cinquegrani, a often a tricky and emotional general election anyhow — 7 percent, ac- senior at Walter Johnson High School. R towards its finish this week, volunteers on process. When the Long both ends of the political spectrum labored cording to Scholl. Like Scholl, Cinquegrani last week was Range Planning Division of Montgom- hard, making telephone calls, going door- Last week Scholl focused on organizing in the throes of organizing trips of high ery County Public Schools began ex- to-door and doing anything else they could large bus trips of student volunteers that school students to head to Pennsylvania and ploring new boundary options for for their presidential candidates. For those would head into swing states for one last Virginia to lobby undecided voters in the Winston Churchill High School volunteers still in high school, that meant weekend of door-to-door canvassing in a two swing states. cluster’s elementary and middle juggling their normal school-related respon- final push to reach undecided voters. Canvassing is a tiring and often trying schools earlier this year, some parents sibilities with their budding political con- “We tell our canvassers your face is the experience, particularly when those answer- anticipated a tense process with an cerns. Yen, 17, took an AP government class last thing they’re going to see before they ing the door are less than pleased to do so. upsetting resolution. last year that sparked his political interest, go into the voting booth, so it definitely can “You get a lot of doors slammed in your When County School’s Superinten- so he started interning with the Obama cam- have an impact,” he said. face,” said Scholl. “I never had anyone be dent Jerry Weast released his recom- paign this past summer and has continued Since the school year began, Scholl has to hostile toward me in any serious way but mendation for new boundaries last his work there throughout the fall. been busier than your average high school some people were definitely pretty angry month there was a brief stirring “I decided I really needed to get involved student. He started his school days at 7:25 that I was there.” among local parents. and somehow make a difference even if I a.m. just like any other student, but after “I remember one time … I asked a man “It seemed like there was an initial can’t vote,” he said fourth period ended at 10:45 a.m. he was who was probably 80 for his support,” said panic, [then] everything died down off to his campaign office where in recent Yen. “He cussed me out said ‘don’t you know almost immediately,” said Bells Mill IF LAWRENCE YEN has been a foot sol- weeks he said he has spent anywhere from [Obama is] an Arab, he’s a Muslim, his Elementary School parent Merry dier in the effort to mobilize votes for Barack 8 to 12 hours a day. That doesn’t leave much middle name is Hussein?’” Eisner. That is because Weast’s recom- Obama, then Adam Scholl, a senior at Walt time for any other school activities — Scholl Yen told the man those things weren’t true mendation seems to have satisfied Whitman High School, has been a com- said he used to run his school’s Young — except for the middle name — but he many parents living in the affected manding officer. As the National High Democrats Club but these days its all about didn’t change any minds during that phone areas. The Montgomery County Pub- School Development Coordinator for Obama. call. lic Schools Board of Education will Obama for America, Scholl is in charge of He has had success though. Since the meet Nov. 12 and 13 and take public coordinating the efforts of Obama’s roughly AS THE PRESIDENT of the Young Repub- Obama office is near B-CC High School, comment on the newly proposed 2,000 high school student-volunteers across licans Club at Churchill, Andrew Schick volunteers often find themselves in the boundaries as well as other major is- the country. finds himself in the vast minority of high parking lot talking to students and teach- sues facing the public school system. The bottom up, grass roots-style of school students with political views or reg- ers, Yen said. After discussing Obama’s edu For full story, see Obama’s campaign has been particularly istered party affiliations. See Students, Page 17 www.potomacalmanac.com 4 ❖ Potomac Almanac ❖ November 5-11, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com People Morella Addresses Maryland’s Women Legislators By Cissy Finley Grant cause of the foundation. There were fewer The Almanac women legislators in 1972 than now. And, there was a more sensitive issue not gener- ome of my best memories come ally known or discussed. The ladies’ room. from my years in Annapolis,” It was on the third floor of The State House “ Ambassador Constance Morella whereas a spacious men’s room practically S Photo by told a crowd of over 300 women adjoined the House floor. (The informer legislators, and their guests, attending the pled anonymity.) How was the situation Women Legislators of Maryland Founda- resolved? Very nicely, thank you. The men’s

tion, Inc., luncheon at Loews Hotel, An- Cissy Finley Grant room was divided in half and equal facili- napolis. ties with equal accommodations were pro- Following several years as U.S. Ambassa- vided. dor to the Organization for Economic Co- Women now comprise 31 percent of the operation and Development in Paris, the Annapolis delegation, quite an increase former congresswoman, who spent 15 years from when then Delegate Morella was a representing the 8th district in member. There were few women at the

the U. S. House of Represen- /The Almanac time. She told of driving home one night, Getting tatives and eight years as a after a late session, and was stopped on the Around Maryland delegate in Annapo- road by a policeman. The officer, quite stern, lis told her audience, “I have remarked on whatever the infraction was. gone from Paris Glendening He then checked the tags. House of Del- (former Maryland Governor) to Paris egates. He returned to the driver and told Guest speaker at the Women Legislators of Maryland Foundation, Inc., France.” her, “ I will only give you a warning this Ambassador Constance Morella (second from right) met with (left to Acknowledging the growth of Maryland time.” She thanked him profusely and prom- right) Montgomery County Park and Planning Commissioner Jean Cryor, women legislators, the guest speaker re- ised not to repeat the offense. The officer Potomac; Maryland State Treasurer Nancy Kopp, Bethesda, and Del. called when “The women’s caucus started replied, “I didn’t do it for you, I did it for Kathleen Dumais, Potomac. Cryor, a former delegate, is a past president in 1972 with 12 apostles.” Today there are your husband.” of the Women Legislators. 59 women members in the General Assem- After entertaining the audience with this bly. complished. I remember, with the numbers, Plan we must learn to work together.” bit of sexist humor, Morella struck a more The Oct. 24 event called, “The Reunion you could not pass anything if you did not serious note. “I remember when women of The Sisterhood” prompted Morella to have the help of the guys. We had to work TO ENCOURAGE cooperation among could only be principals of elementary remark, “A reunion reminds me of the things together,” she said. On an international note women state legislators and to increase schools. Now, the president of Harvard is a we used to do together and what we ac- she added, “From the U.N. to the Marshall their numbers is the underlying and major See Sisterhood, Page 8 Fall Gas Insert Sale - Ready for Immediate Installation!

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The primary need for astronomically expensive the courts but may not contain An independent, locally owned weekly newspaper aithersburg West cause is a growing population and restoration efforts ($200,000 to noise, will require a fan unit to delivered to homes and businesses. sounds like it’s a mil- development that increases the $500,000 per stream mile) and a keep it inflated, and create traffic 7913 Westpark Drive, McLean, VA 22102 G lion miles away from amount of impervious surfaces proposal for a mid-river intake to in and out of the club later in the Potomac but it is such as roofs, driveways, parking obtain our drinking water, avoid- evening. If the club seeks permis- EDITOR & PUBLISHER right up against us (at the end of lots and roads. Our population has ing the pipe-clogging sediment sion from the Board of Appeals to Mary Kimm Piney Meetinghouse Road) and it’s climbed from 757,021 in 1990 and pollution on the Potomac River have different classes of member- 703-917-6416 going to be big — virtually a new will reach a projected 1,024,000 shoreline. ship (for example, tennis only, or [email protected] city at our doorstep. See http:// by 2013 — all the while creating The current permit action is in limited duration) it would create EDITORIAL PHONE: 703-917-6476 www.mcparkandplanning.org/ more “hard” surfaces a significant departure FAX: 703-917-0991 planning/community/ and thus more runoff WMCCA To Meet from the current require- E-MAIL: gaithersburg/. We need to be part when it rains, and car- ments in the Zoning Or- [email protected] The West Montgomery County Citizens Association of the Gaithersburg West Master rying sediments, nutri- dinance for a swim club EDITOR will met Wednesday, Nov. 12, 8 p.m., at the Potomac Steven Mauren, 703-917-6451 Plan discussions. There will be ents, fecal bacteria, Library. If schools are closed because of inclement to operate and would re- [email protected] Community Meetings on Nov. 6 toxics and trash to our weather, the meeting will be cancelled. Speaker will quire that the Ordinance be Councilmember Nancy Floreen (Democrat, At COMMUNITY REPORTER and 12 and Dec. 2 at 16641 Crabbs streams and rivers, the be modified, with county- Aaron Stern, 703-917-6476 Large). Floreen serves as chair of the Transportation [email protected] Branch Way at 7 p.m. source of our drinking and Environment Committee and is a member of the wide repercussions. The WMCCA Board voted to water. These pollutants Planning, Housing and Economic Development Com- PNC Bank, Potomac Vil- SPORTS EDITOR mittee. She is Chair of the Metropolitan Council of Mark Giannotto, 703-917-6409 send a letter to the Park and Plan- eventually make their lage: While not opposed [email protected] ning Board registering its concern way to the dying Chesa- Governments’ Climate Change Steering Committee to a new facility, the and serves on its Air Quality Committee. Bring ques- EDITORIAL ASSISTANT over extending the height from 20 peake Bay. tions and concerns. As always, the public is invited to WMCCA Board is not par- Justin Fanizzi, 703-917-6437 feet to 30 feet for the roof of the Our stormwater dis- attend. See www.WMCCA.org. ticularly happy with the STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERS proposed office building at charges are supposed to proposal made by PNC Robbie Hammer, Louise Krafft Potomac Oak Shopping Center at be regulated under the and the shopping center CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Glen and Travilah Roads (formerly Federal Clean Water Act through response to a renewal application management to build a two-lane Cissy Finley Grant, Carole Dell, the Glenvillah Shopping Center). the state of Maryland by some- submitted in 2005. At that time drive-through banking facility in Kenny Lourie Although this building has already thing called a National Pollution WMCCA joined with other orga- the parking lot along the Falls Art/Design: Zohra Aslami, Geovani Flores, received site-plan approval, we are Discharge Elimination System Per- nizations in a group called the Road side of the lot where the ex- Laurence Foong, John Heinly, concerned about “mission creep” mit (NPDES). Our county covers Stormwater Partners to lobby for isting ATM kiosk is located. A num- John Smith, Stu Moll, Tam Nguyen, Wayne Shipp on this site, considering its loca- an area of 499 square miles and an NPDES permit that, for the first ber of parking spaces would be lost Production Manager: tion on a rustic road and the own- has 11,000 miles of storm sewer time, actually sets limits on pollu- and a complicated set of stop signs Jean Card ers’ ongoing application for sewer pipes with 900 major outfalls tion being discharged into our at the Falls Road exit would try to ADVERTISING service for a site well outside the which can range in size from 12 streams. Our collective lobbying regulate traffic attempting to leave PHONE: 703-821-5050 sewer envelope as outlined in the to 36 inches in diameter, many of effort has resulted in a much-im- the center. We are unconvinced FAX: 703-917-0997 Potomac Subregion Master Plan. which discharge directly into a lo- proved draft permit that needs that this proposal will result in ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES cal stream. Our first permit was support from every citizen, espe- anything but confusion and con- Display Advertising: ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT issued in 1996 and reissued in cially if we expect to have clean gestion at a point in the parking Kenny Lourie 703-917-6475 [email protected] By Ginny Barnes 2001. Until now, Montgomery water to drink and streams safe lot where it should be easier to Employment: Stormwater Partners Network County and other jurisdictions enough for wildlife and human navigate rather than made more Barbara Parkinson and Montgomery County’s new have simply been allowed to “do recreation. A public hearing is difficult. 703-917-6418 scheduled for Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. in [email protected] Andrea Smith 703-917-6401 the Council Office building first OPPOSING THE ICC Classified Advertising floor auditorium. By Diana Conway [email protected] Forest Conservation Law At its Oct. 1 meeting, WMCCA Potomac Almanac is published by Amendments: Currently stuck in members heard about a growing Connection Newspapers, L.L.C. T&E Committee discussions, in- campaign to derail the Peter Labovitz creased protections to existing for- InterCounty Connector, and ap- President/CEO ests are a critical partner to an proved a contribution of $2,500 to Mary Kimm improved NPDES Permit. A direct the campaign to stop the ICC. The Publisher/Chief Operating correlation exists between the state’s own study says that the ICC Officer 703-917-6416 amount of paving and the amount will not relieve traffic on 495, 95 [email protected] of forest in a watershed. Forests or 270, and that many local inter- Jerry Vernon and trees are still the best and least sections will get even worse with Executive Vice President expensive stormwater manage- the ICC. This 18-mile, six-lane toll 703-917-6404 [email protected] ment available. Failure to protect road is now estimated to cost $3.8 Wesley DeBrosse forest now leads to water resource billion. Canceling the road would Controller damages that cost us millions of incur only $80 million, and allow Debbie Funk dollars in attempted restoration. funding to be redirected away National Sales from road-centric development 703-518-4631 [email protected] PLANNING AND ZONING and into transit. Transit ridership Time for Flu Shots REPORT has been climbing rapidly — By George Barnes people want to get out of their 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, Ellie Zimmerman, 9, and Abigail Zimmerman, 7, get 2004 Tennis Bubble, Oaklyn Drive: cars. First Place Award their flu shot from Adventist HealthCare Health and The Board has voted to oppose the Public Service MDDC Press Association Wellness Nurse Susan Richards. application for a modification to SUSTAINABILITY 1998, 2001, 2002, 2003 Health officials from Shady Grove Adventist Hospital, the Special Exception that governs WORKING GROUP Washington Adventist Hospital and Montgomery Newspaper the Potomac Swim and Tennis By Diana Conway of the Year County government have partnered with local orga- Club. Our opposition is based on There is a new coalition work- An Award-winning Newspaper nizations on a new campaign called “Take Your Shot in Writing, Photography, Editing, the impacts to the neighboring ing to make Montgomery County Graphics and Design for Health,” to encourage residents to get flu shots. properties from an additional ten- a sustainable and responsible com To learn more, visit www.takeyourflushot.com. nis court with lighting at night See Land Use, Page 13

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Newly designed iconography at the Saints Peter and Paul Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church was completed the week before the bazaar. “Pictures do not do this justice, you’ve got to see it,” said Father George Rados. The work was done by Leo Demontopolos of Florida, who made most of the painting on canvas that was then affixed to the dome of the church. That is the new method for doing such iconogrophy, said Rados, to ensure that if the roof must be repaired for any reason the iconography can be removed without damage. Rados said that he worked with Demontopolos on the design. “My motive in creating the art in the ceilings was to try to … create the hem of Heaven … It makes you 6/30/09 feel as though this is something to strive for. It’s inspiration, more or less.” At Saints Peter and Paul Church

Rana Elamine explains the details of a Middle Eastern craft being looked at by Sara Scott of Potomac while attending the 25th Annual Bazaar at the Saints Peter and Paul Antiochian OR Fill Orthodox Christian Church in Potomac on Oct. 18. FE MPLOYERS your job ‘The Reunion of The Sisterhood’ From Page 5 accompanied by his wife. openings woman and a woman has just been appointed the president of the University of Paris. We need A SPONTANEOUS standing ovation from this more women in board rooms and in fields of sci- group of women legislators and a spattering of ence and technology,” she said. men, including the speaker’s husband, Professor faster… Morella kept her audience spellbound with a Tony Morella, followed her talk. Maryland Trea- litany of experiences from her days of daily house- surer Nancy Kopp; Park and Planning Commis- to-house campaigning and door knocking (Her sioner Jean Cryor and her daughter, Jennifer with Recruitment children started their own campaign. “Elect our Baldwin, recently named to the Montgomery mother and get her off the streets.”) to her years County Commission for Women; Del. Kathleen in Paris. Of the latter she told the luncheon group Dumais who represents the Potomac area; County Advertising in she was the only OECD ambassador in France who Councilwoman Nancy Floreen; Montgomery had French security guards with her at all times, County Department of Parks director Mary was driven in a bullet proof car and could not Bradford; President of the Montgomery County display the American flag at their residence. When Commission for Women Reggie Oldeok; the she asked the French government why, she was commission’s executive director Judith Vaughn- told that of all 30 OECD countries represented, Prather and commission member Pat Cornish; they considered the threat of an attack greater former state Sen. and former Secretary, Maryland for the United States representative than any Department of Aging, Jean Roesser; Del. Karen other. “They provided and paid for it. They said if Montgomery of Montgomery County; state Sen. something should happen to me it would be an Jennie Forehand; Olney Theatre board of direc- 703-917-6464 international incident. When Tony [her husband] tors president and former Maryland’s First Lady, Great Communities Great Connections asked what about him, he was told it would be Frances Glendening ; and WSSC commissioner just another funeral,” she said. Of the latter re- Adrienne Mandel were among the powerful with Great Results mark she recalled it was said with humor. How- a purpose “… to encourage the greater participa- www.connectionnewspapers.com ever, Professor Morella only had security if he was tion of women in Maryland government.”

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Don Harrison, president of And New Ones Begin! Janelle Straszheim greets The Friends of Historic Napolean, a prominent Great Falls Tavern and vice living room fixture at chair of the board of direc- Superintendent of the C&O Marwood. Marwood was tors of C&O Canal Trust, National Historic Park, 301-983-8838 designed after the center and his wife, Liz, were Kevin Brandt (left) and section of Malmaison, among the contributors to Montgomery County Execu- popovers.com Napoleon’s gift to the canal restoration tive Ike Leggett, found a Josephine. project. moment to talk. Ample Free Parking www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Potomac Almanac ❖ November 5-11, 2008 ❖ 9 Schools Be one of the first to try... Brenda McDonagh’s second Election Fever graders at The Harbor School in Bethesda have been busy making cam- paign posters and pins and writing speeches. They have gone on the road to introduce the rest of the students/constituents to “Orange” and “Apple,” junior candidates for The Harbor School. The stu- dents have been engaged in strategy sessions on how to get their message across, A hearing device like no other. as well as addressing voters’ questions and pressed home the need for an “educated vote.” Author’s Effect Children’s author Mary Quattlebaum delights Washington Episcopal School student Joy Alycia Kramer by autographing her book. Joy is with her mother, Allyson, at the school’s annual Book Fair on Oct. 22. This is the third year in a row that the school has hosted a children’s book author.

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Dr. Paul Yellin, former national direc- tor of the Student Success Program at the All Kinds of Minds Institute will give a presentation on helping develop- ing minds find academic success Wednesday, Nov. 12, 7:30 p.m., at St. Join us for an Andrew’s Episcopal School, 8804 Postoak Road, Potomac. Call 301-983- Open House, 5200, ext. 250. Tuesday, The Holton-Arms School will host November 11, 2008 its fall open house on Sunday, Nov. 16, 9-11 a.m. from 2 - 5 p.m. Registration is at 2 p.m., followed by a welcome from the Head of and Wednesday, Full Day Pre-Kindergarten – 2nd Grade School Susanna Jones at 2:15 p.m. The January 14, 2009 Open Houses: Open House is free and open to the pub- lic. For more information call 9-11 a.m. Tuesday, November 18 & Thursday, December 4 301-365-5300 or go to www.holton- arms.edu. Nursery – Grade 8, Dr. Edward M. Hallowell, psychiatrist co-educational school in and best-selling author of 14 parenting Northwest Washington, DC books, will present “Five Keys to Raising Motivated, Positive, Ca- St. Patrick’s Episcopal Day pable Kids” on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at The Bullis School Blair School strives to create a Family Center for the Arts, Howard Au- diverse learning community of ditorium. students, teachers, and parents Pre-registration required by calling who recognize the infinite the Parent Encouragement Program, 301-929-8824. Tickets are $25/person, value of every participant as $45/couple. child of God. We are committed to developing Military Notes character, advancing human understanding, and promoting Army Pfc. Margaret C. Morser, academic excellence in our 2003 graduate of Winston Churchill High School in Potomac, has graduated students in order to prepare with honors from basic combat training them to live with integrity, at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. compassion, and purpose. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, his- RSVP: 202-342-3456 tory, tradition and core values, physical www.stpatsdc.org fitness, and received instruction in many areas.

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Potomac Almanac ❖ November 5-11, 2008 ❖ 11 People Benefit From Page 9 canal in the Old Angler’s Inn BIOTECHNOLOGY area where the Sept. 6 towpath cave-in occurred. “We immediately One year program with rolling admission constructed a by-path around the Spring 2009 deadline is Dec. 1, 2008 breech,” he said. Hikers will be Contact the Program Coordinator for details able to continue their treks along 202-687-1070 the scenic area. The estimated 200 respondents to the $100-$1000 invitation to E-mail: [email protected] Marwood found plenty of roam- Website: http://biotechnology.georgetown.edu ing space in the 33 room-13 bath mansion, built in 1931. It is where President Franklin D. Roosevelt, on occasion, hung his hat while the now Camp David was under construction and where the Joseph Kennedy family lived (1937-39) prior to his tenure as ambassador • Full & Half Day to Britain. Presidents Nixon and •Enrichment Programs George H.W. Bush numbered among the dignitaries who visited • Lunch Bunch Marwood in the past as did movie • Summer Camp stars. Even a party scene filmed • Before & After Care Programs there was included in the movie, “Broadcast News.” • Programs for 2-Kindergarten Host Chris Rogers said it was Call for an individual tour! nearly a three-year restoration project for their 16,000-square- foot home. When asked about the lower level theatre (adjacent to the 15 car underground garage) he said, “It was an empty shell when we got here and practically a dirt floor.” That pretty well summed up the huge extent of the work needed throughout, including re- storing some of the windows. Clas- St. Bartholomew School sical head ornaments and acan- thus leaf brackets are among the PreK to 8th Grade original exterior objects d’art still in evidence. “We extended the back terrace quite a bit,” he said pointing to iron grilling installed Now Enrolling For the on a side wall. It was the front door when they bought Marwood 2009-2010 School Year! in 2005, but not the original front door. That had been previously removed and sold. Open House Joel Achenbach, author of “The Grand Idea,” spoke to canal enthu- siasts, and other co-hosts in atten- Friday, November 21st dance, including Holly and Scott 9:30-11:00 a.m. Funger, Mimi and Steve Kirstein, Kirsten and Brett Quigley and Sydney and Peter McKelvy, telling • Academic Excellence in a nurturing environment them, “I often think of the canal as the Great Wall of China in the • Accredited by The Middle States Association Atlantic, or the Washington Monu- of Colleges and Schools ment. I think of George Washing- ton when I walk along the canal.” • Extracurricular activities such as CYO sports, He added, “When you get a hole dance classes, band and more in the canal, that’s a problem.” • Small class sizes, more individual Achenbach’s book, his sixth, de- votes numerous pages to the 184.5 attention for enrichment and remediation mile canal, its origins and preser- • Catholic values, supportive community vation. A stack of his books, which he autographed on request, were 6900 River Road, Bethesda, MD 20817 • Award winning faculty presents to those at the party. Roy Sewall’s “Our Potomac,” a photo collection with history, was on sale, with all proceeds going to the

St. Bartholomew School Phone: 301-229-5586 canal restoration project. Sewall is www.stbartholomew.org chairman of the C&O Canal Trust board.

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munity. County Executive Leggett formed the Sustainability Working Group to follow up on legislation passed last spring re- quiring our county to reduce its carbon footprint by 80 percent by the year 2050, with specific tar- gets along the way. All meetings of the full board or its committees are open to the public, and there is time for public questions and comments at each meeting. In ad- dition, members of the public may SPECTACULAR OPEN HOUSES join any of its committees — Re- November 8th & 9th newable energy, Transportation, Forestry & agriculture, Energy ef- ficiency for commercial/multi- family residences, Energy effi- ciency for single-family residences, Long-term sustainability, and Edu- cation and outreach. For more on this timely group, go to http:// www.montgomerycountymd.gov/ deptmpl.asp?url=/content/dep/ Sustainability/home.asp. Real Estate Notes

Weichert Realtors’ Potomac When you visit one of these Open Houses, tell the Realtor you saw it in the Almanac. Office announced the start of its annual For more real estate listings and open houses visit www.ConnectionNewspapers.com, coat drive to benefit the Salvation Army. click the Real Estate links on the right side. The community is invited to drop off Call Specific Agents to Confirm Dates & Times. new or gently worn coats from now until Dec. 8 at the office, located in the Cabin John Shopping Center, 7821 Potomac Tuckerman Lane during normal busi- ness hours. For more information about 10716 Barn Wood Ln. $1,795,000 Sun 1-4 Leslie Friedson Long & Foster 301-455-8795 the coat drive or to set-up a coat pick- 11209 Greenbriar Preserve Ln. $2,095,000 Sun 1-4 Wendy Banner Long & Foster 301-365-9090 up, call 301-718-4100. 8816 Harness Tr .$789,000 Sun 1-4 Leslie Friedson Long & Foster 240-455-8795 Bulletin Board 9800 Tibron Ct. $1,649,000 Sun 1-4 Leslie Friedson Long & Foster 240-455-8795

THURSDAY/NOV. 6 Divorce Workshop. The Jewish Social North Potomac Service Agency (JSSA) is hosting a 303B Cross Green St. #B $439,000 Sun 1-4 Margo Kline Weichert 301-717-8122 workshop on divorce, 6:30-9 p.m. at JSSA, 200 Wood Hill Road, 14227 Floral Park Dr. $928,000 Sun 1-4 Alan Bruzee Long & Foster 301-519-8066 Rockville. Program addresses the legal, financial and personal issues of 327 Inspiration Ln. $1,035,000 Sun 1-4 Angie Hashempour Keller Williams 240-514-1500 divorce. $40/person. Pre-registration required, call 301-816-8374. Bethesda MONDAY/NOV. 10 8110 Custer Rd. $925,000 Sun 1-4 Hans Wydler Long & Foster 301-986-6405 Housing Seminar. County experts will present a program on affordable 6204 Dunrobbin Dr. $749,000 Sun 1-4 Rachelle Levin Long & Foster 301-983-0060 housing and Councilmember Elrich 6114 Goldtree Way $1,049,000 Sun 1-4 Ashton Vessali Weichert 703-760-8880 will introduce a new concept on Bus Rapid Transit at the monthly meeting 5826 Ipswich Rd. $639,000 Sun 1-4 Howard Lerner Long & Foster 240-497-4061 of the Montgomery County Civic Federation. First-floor auditorium of 8401 Moorland Ln. $1,899,000 Sun 1-4 Pam Powers Long & Foster 301-983-0060 the County Council Office Building, 100 Maryland Ave., Rockville, 7:45- 6616 Radnor Rd. $1,095,000 Sun 1-4 Jane Fairweather Coldwell Banker 240-223-4663 10 p.m. Visit www.montgomerycivic.org. 4706 Rosedale Ave. $1,569,000 Sun 1-4 Jane Fairweather Coldwell Banker 240-223-4663 4306 Sleaford Rd. $775,000 Sun 1-4 Jane Fairweather Coldwell Banker 240-223-4663 FRIDAY/NOV. 14 6304 Waldhonding Rd. $1,399,000 Sun 1:30-4 Traudel Lange Coldwell Banker 301-634-4542 The Potomac Area Newcomers Club will have coffee for new and 7401 Westlake Ter. #1511 $399,900 Sun 12-4 Lawrence Lessin Save 6 301-428-7665 prospective members at a member’s home at 10 a.m. For more 8302 Woodhaven Blvd. $899,000 Sun 1-4 Jane Fairweather Coldwell Banker 240-223-4663 information, call Alexa Kempel at 240-678-4561 or visit www.PotomacNewcomers.com. To add your Realtor-represented Open House

SATURDAY/NOV. 15 to these weekly listings, please call Kenneth Lourie Blood Drive. Cold Springs Elementary School, 9201 Falls Chapel Way, Potomac, is hosting a blood from 10 703-917-6475 or E-Mail the info to a.m.-2 p.m. Reservations preferred but walk-ins welcome. Call Lisa [email protected] Rispler at 301-762-5156. All listings due by Monday at 3 pm. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Potomac Almanac ❖ November 5-11, 2008 ❖ 13 Potomac Almanac Sports Editor Mark Giannotto 703-917-6409 or [email protected] Sports See www.potomacalmanac.com

Wootton and Churchill meet this Win and They’re In Friday with playoff spot on the line. By Mark Giannotto The Almanac Wootton Win here have been plenty of Sets Up Match-up memorable Wootton- T In another must-win game, the Wootton Churchill football games Patriots earned a victory in their homecoming over the past four decades, but this game, defeating Richard Montgomery, 63-38. Friday when the Patriots and Bull- Wootton’s high-powered spread offense flexed its muscle once again, although this dogs renew their annual rivalry, time a new leader emerged to power the Pa- those in attendance will get to wit- triots to a whopping 63 points. Senior tailback ness a Potomac first. Andrew Rosenblatt gained 115 yards on only With both teams in the midst of 16 carries and scored three touchdowns, car-

Photo by rying the team on his shoulders when renaissance seasons, this will be

Photo by quarterback Mike Mooney got off to a shaky the first time ever that Wootton (6- start. Mooney’s first pass was intercepted, but 3) and Churchill (6-3) match up he bounced back and finished with 312 pass- ing yards and four touchdowns. Mooney with a playoff berth for both teams Harvey Levine completed passes to six different receivers, in- on the line. The Bulldogs have Mike Weiner cluding touchdowns to three receivers. sniffed the postseason just once Wootton’s victory sets the stage for what since 1995, while Wootton hasn’t may go down as the most important regular been to the playoffs since 1991. season game in the county this year, a show- down with rival Churchill. Last year, the two

/The Almanac The winner of this Friday’s game /The Almanac teams met on the last week of the season, and will be the No. 3 seed in the 4A Churchill’s victory prevented Wootton from West playoffs. The loser will likely reaching the playoffs. “We’ve been waiting for this opportunity miss out on the postseason alto- for a long time,” Patriots senior nose tackle gether. But aside from identical Sam Hollman said. “We’ve taken it week by records and a bitter rivalry with week and now it’s all or nothing.” each other, the two schools Churchill’s Ryan Quinn (3) and Wootton’s Mike Mooney (14) and — Mike Weiner See Win and In, Page 15 Curran Chabra (16). Stephane N’goumou (18). Whitman’s Cinderellas Fall Just Short

ing save on Arledge’s shot. Viking field Girl’s soccer On the ensuing Cougar posses- hockey’s magical loses region sion, Quince Orchard junior for- ward Ele Margelos dribbled her run ends Photo by final, 1-0 in 2OT. way past three Whitman defend- ers, and beat Vikings goalie in shootout. By Mark Giannotto Scarlett Meyer with a laser beam

Mark Giannotto The Almanac of a shot to the upper left corner By Mark Giannotto of the goal. The Almanac t was a twist of fate unbe- The lone tally of the game gave Icoming of a team that Quince Orchard a 1-0 double over- t had all materialized so seemed to fit into Cinderella’s time win and its third-straight re- I quickly and so perfectly that glass slipper perfectly. gional title. nobody on the Whitman field /The Almanac After beginning the season 7-1, “I thought we were going home hockey team during last the Whitman girl’s soccer team with the trophy,” Whitman coach Thursday’s 4A South regional field had dropped its last three games Greg Herbert said of Arledge’s hockey final thought fate would of the regular season to top-flight chance in double overtime. “Their end its magical run so cruelly. competition, entering the playoffs keeper just made an excellent After battling powerhouse as a No. 9 seed. But the Vikings save.” Springbrook (13-1-1) to a score- Whitman senior Jackie Kantor fights for a loose ball in last had put it all together in time to The exchange in double over- less tie over 80 minutes of action Thursday’s 4A South regional final against Springbrook. manufacture a mad dash through time was the most offensive action and with a trip to the state semifi- the bracket, including a 2-1 upset seen all game. Throughout the 80 nals on the line, the match had gone to strokes (field Whitman’s Cinderella run through the regional play- over No. 1 seed Walter Johnson in minutes of regulation, neither hockey’s version of a shootout). The Vikings had star offs came to an abrupt end. the quarterfinals last week. team could muster much in the goalkeeper Hillary Wall in the cage, a good sign since “It would be one thing to get blown out 3-0 or So one minute into double over- way of scoring chances, with both the senior hadn’t allowed a goal in 220 minutes of something, but to know you’re that close, that’s time of Monday night’s scoreless defenses covering plenty of postseason play. what’s hard,” said Veihmeyer afterwards. 4A West regional girl’s soccer fi- ground. On the sideline, though, Whitman coach MaryPat Not many people had given the Vikings much of a nal when Whitman sophomore The Vikings best chance in regu- Veihmeyer already knew one team would leave the chance to be in the regional final to begin with. Lucy Arledge broke free on a mini- lation came early in the second field in tears. She just hoped luck would be on her Whitman (9-6) had lost to its quarterfinal opponent, breakaway, it appeared to simply half when senior midfielder Retha side Wootton, during the regular season, only to some- be another chapter in a storybook Koefoed broke free of the Cougar “If it goes to strokes, it’s fun to win, but it’s always how pull out a 1-0 win in strokes. ending. defense, but misfired wide on her horrible to lose because of how close it was,” said Then, the Vikings pulled off the upset of the sea- But there’s always a catch, and shot. Koefoed was instrumental in Veihmeyer. son, beating previously undefeated and No. 1 seed this time it came in the form of the Vikings run through the play But after senior Stephanie Dorman missed her pen- Quince Orchard goalkeeper alty shot, giving Springbrook a 2-0 win in strokes, See Run Ends, Page 16 Amanda Whitney, who made a div- See Soccer, Page 16

14 ❖ Potomac Almanac ❖ November 5-11, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Sports Churchill Boy’s Soccer Upset by Magruder Magruder’s penalty box. But in a ance in the state tournament, Early goal ends Bulldogs undefeated season. game where quality scoring Tarzy was left with the unenviable chances were at a premium, the task of trying to explain how five By Mark Giannotto team took them to the brink of scored close to 80 percent of the senior captain couldn’t deliver, hit- innocent minutes could end an The Almanac elimination, losing 2-1 in over- Bulldogs’ goals this season, with ting the side of the net with his undefeated season. time. The Colonels went on to win two and sometimes three players. shot. “The team that plays the best or a team like Churchill, the state championship. Still, Churchill’s best chance to “It’s just frustrating when there’s sometimes finishes second, it’s just undefeated all season This year, the sides were sup- even things came with 15 minutes three guys on you at once,” said the way that this game is,” said Flong and equipped with posed to be reversed. Churchill remaining in the game when Dansky. Tarzy. “We’ll just have to figure out 26-goal scorer and likely came in as the overwhelming fa- Dansky somehow worked his way Afterwards, as Magruder cel- what it’s like to be a regional all-state selection Kevin Dansky, vorite, having compiled a 12-0-2 free along the left side of ebrated its second-straight appear- champ another time.” the early goal scored by Magruder record over the course of the sea- in the opening minutes of son. Monday’s 4A west region boy’s But in a sign of things to come, soccer final certainly didn’t seem one of the Bulldogs’ few blemishes insurmountable — at least not at this season was a scoreless tie to first. Magruder on Oct. 16 in which the But after the Colonels had Colonels dominated play defen- worked their defensive game plan sively. It was a formula they re- to perfection, shutting out peated Monday night. Churchill on their way to a 1-0 vic- “Outside of once they got the tory, the Bulldogs were only left goal in, their purpose was to de- to wonder how one lax moment fend the game away,” said first- had effectively ended their season. year Churchill coach Arnold Tarzy. “It was just really unlucky,” said “It was frustrating.” Dansky of the low line drive of a Culminating with Mbu’s goal, goal scored by Magruder’s Colins Magruder came out of the gates Mbu that found its way through pressing the action and controlling the Churchill defense five minutes possession. But after the early into the game. “I think it was just surge, Churchill regrouped and one of those flukey goals.” began to look like the team many Making matters worse for the predicted could win the state title. Bulldogs was the background sur- For most of the second half and rounding the game. In 2007, a good chunk of time before half- Magruder came into the regional time, Churchill had Magruder on final as not only the top team in its heels, defending its own goal. the state, but also one of the best The Colonels had a sound defen- in the nation. A scrappy Bulldog sive strategy, draping Dansky, who Win and They’re In From Page 14 And both Mooney and couldn’t be more different this N’goumou are planning on play- season. ing college football following their successful campaigns. Mooney has THE PATRIOTS have their high- interest from several Ivy League flying spread offense to thank for schools, as well as various Division the program’s revitalization. Led II and III schools. by fourth-year coach Greg Malling N’goumou could be on national and the prolific senior duo of television as early as next fall with quaterback Mike Mooney and serious interest from Division I wide receiver Stephane programs like Maryland, Iowa, N’goumou, Wootton has averaged Syracuse, and Connecticut. more than 31 points per game this “They put in a lot of hard work year. It all came to a head last Fri- in the off season and they’ve done day, when Mooney and the Patri- a great job of marketing them- ots put up 63 points against Rich- selves,” Malling said of his play- ard Montgomery. ers’ rising recruitment stock. The weekly offensive explosions “They’re doing a better job with have gotten the attention of foot- their game tapes and contacting ball observers outside the area. coaches and that type of stuff to Mooney was named ESPN’s East get their names out.” Region Player of the Week after throwing for a single-game Mary- DOWN THE STREET at land state record 451 yards and Churchill, there hasn’t been much three touchdowns in a 36-7 win thought put into future NFL ca- over Blair two weeks ago. The se- reers. While the Bulldogs may be nior is already approaching 2,500 talented in their own right, they’ve passing yards for the season. snuck up on the entire county this “It’s a great feeling, and an year en route to their first winning honor for the whole team,” said See Friday, Page 16 Mooney. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Potomac Almanac ❖ November 5-11, 2008 ❖ 15 Sports Fanatic But Employment Zone 5: Potomac Girl’s Soccer Loses in 2OT Not A Phillie Ad Deadline: Tuesday 11 a.m. • 301-983-1900 From Page 14 By KENNETH B. LOURIE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE offs, scoring two goals in last A great opportunity to A great opportunity to Thursday’s 3-0 semifinal win over Photo by While having a conversation recently WORK AT HOME! WORK AT HOME! with my mother about how it was that I Sherwood. NATIONAL CHILDRENS CENTER NATIONAL CHILDRENS CENTER could stand the pressure of watching our “We came together and decided we No sell! Salary + Bonus + Benefits! No sell! 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really want this Harvey Levine baseball night after night, as they mostly ☎☎ Weekdays 9-4 ☎☎ ☎☎ Weekdays 9-4 ☎☎ and we’re going to won their 2008 playoff games, many of “We couldn’t work hard for it,” which were “elimination games” and extremely stressful if their winning mattered take said Koefoed of the to you, I had an epiphany of sorts. Vikings quick turn- Sure, I love sports; sure I’m a long time member of Red Sox Nation, having been advantage of around after the /The Almanac three-game losing born, bred and buttered in New England; sure, my father was an even longer-time our chances streak to close out Red Sox fan, having sold concessions at regular-season Fenway Park during the Great Depression ....” play. when he was a little boy, but my fanaticism —Whitman coach The late-season may have much deeper psychological Senior midfielder Retha Koefoed underpinnings than that. Greg Herbert chemistry only Watching sports, especially during those made the end re- scored two goals in Whitman’s 3-0 moments of game-changing, series-ending, sult of Monday’s regional semifinal win over history-making, life-affirming double overtime that much harder to Sherwood last week. circumstances, creates tremendous amounts of anxiety and discomfort, and handle for a Viking squad looking to depending on the outcome, mind-crushing make its first appearance in the state just how maddening a game soccer can be. and mood-altering disappointment as well. tournament since winning the state One missed opportunity can quickly turn As fans, we all have mechanisms for title in 2004. into another team’s celebration. dealing with the highs and lows and the roller-coastering emotions in between. It In a match played evenly for more “We couldn’t take advantage of our can be drinking, smoking, eating, not than 90 minutes, Herbert and his chances and they got their one and took eating, sitting, standing, pacing, fidgeting, team had to learn the hard way about advantage of it,” Herbert said. fumbling, dressing a certain way, undressing a certain way, watching from a specific place, not watching (like my father- in-law), following a particular routine, etc.; Run Ends in Shootout all in an attempt to charm the Sports Gods From Page 14 and secure your team’s rightful place above Internships Available run. Despite giving up no goals in the rest and to secure, as well, your Whitman’s previous two playoff games, Wall admission into the fan’s Hall of Fame Unusual opportunity to learn many aspects of the newspaper business. Internships avail- Blake, 1-0, to set up a chance at making might have saved her best performance for (which of course does not exist outside of anyone’s head). No individuals being equal able in reporting, photography, research, the state tournament. Couple all that with the final, stopping nine shots and carrying graphics. Opportunities for students, and for in this pursuit, as a fan you do whatever the fact that Veihmeyer adults considering change of career. Unpaid. her team through sev- you can to cope and hope and bring home had announced prior to Call John Lovaas, 703-917-6405 or email eral tense moments the win. internship@connection the postseason that this “It would be one thing during regulation and And as I was explaining an abbreviated newspapers.com would be her 29th and the two overtime pe- version of this philosophy to my hearing- final year as Whitman impaired mother (for whom my brother to get blown out 3-0 or riods. and I felt compelled to buy the MLB field hockey coach and something, but to know And although package from Comcast because of her it’s no wonder the Vi- Veihmeyer’s field growing passion for the Bosox), I Home & Garden kings thought their fate hockey coaching ca- inadvertently discovered what may very potomacalmanac.com would be decided by you’re that close, that’s well be the real reason I am able and CONTRACTORS.com reer didn’t quite have determined to watch my beloved Red Sox Zone 5: Potomac more than just pure what’s hard.” that surreal ending win or lose, day after day, right down to the Ad Deadline: Monday Noon • 301-983-1900 luck. everyone dreams hopefully not, bitter (and premature) end: — Whitman coach MaryPat “We had an awesome about, she was quite the opportunity to bite my nails without LANDSCAPING Results! Why, run … I’m really happy Veihmeyer any recrimination or frustration by others as content knowing her to the reason why I’m doing it. man, I have with how far we got,” Whitman team ac- Moreover, given the understandable GARDENER gotten a lot said senior Maya Herm, who will play field complished feats nobody could have pre- tension of the sport’s moment, as a fan I Energetic Gardener, of results. would be hard-pressed not to be nervous. speaks French & hockey at Dartmouth next fall. “When it dicted even two weeks ago. English. Weeding. I know several comes down to strokes, it’s chance, some- And biting one’s nails is a reasonably Planting. Edging. “You can’t complain when you have a accepted, and semi expected-type normal thousand things times you got it, sometimes you don’t. In Mulching. Maintenance. great season and they really did,” said behavior, especially from a fan watching an Potomac references. that won't work. this case we didn’t.” Veihmeyer, who will continue to coach the extremely stressful, highly competitive, 301-980-8258 -Thomas A. Edison Wall allowed the deciding goal in strokes, Whitman girl’s lacrosse team this spring. contest, where it’s likely there will be any but it was her play throughout the number of slings and arrows of potentially “They got better and better as the season outrageous fortune. Furthermore, given the ROOFING ROOFING postseason that helped create this unlikely went on and that’s what a good team does.” emotional stakes fans have invested in their team’s winning, especially Championships (in whatever Conference, Division, League, CALIBER ROOFING etc. you value), how does one not bite •Cedar Shakes •Shingles Friday Game To Decide Rivalry their nails? From Page 15 Wide receiver Danny Holzman had a four- So that’s what I do, I bite my nails. It’s •Repairs •Reroofs season since 2004. touchdown game earlier this season while normal, almost. Under these •Flat Roofs Under second-year coach Greg the versatile Alex Kantor has thrown for and circumstances, it’s sort of what people/fans do. It’s all the other times when I bite my Licensed & Bonded Neuendorf, the school appears to be well caught touchdown passes. On the defensive nails — constantly, which are not normal, ahead of schedule in its rebuilding project end, senior Scott Leyba leads a Bulldog sec- not expected and not reasonable (and 703-968-9871 just a year after finishing 3-7. ondary that has helped hold opponents to rarely tolerated, I may add). But under Churchill does boast its own stable of tal- just 13 points per game in the team’s six these unique, sports-related circumstances, Since 1981 VA License my nail biting is hardly noticed, hardly ented offensive weapons, like senior quar- wins. mentioned and rarely a topic of #2705 023803 terback Curran Chabra (a TD pass in all but “The team isn’t just good because we’re conversation, unlike every other moment one game this season) and junior running good,” said Quinn about the play of the when it is noticed, mentioned, etc. No back Ryan Quinn (more than 100 yards team’s skill position players. “We’re good wonder I love being a fan, it’s the one time where my abnormalities are considered rushing in all but two games this season), because everyone is good. We just play those normal. Some call it fanaticism, I call it but the Bulldogs claim to fame is their con- positions where everyone notices.” nirvana. sistency throughout the roster and willing- — Almanac intern Mike Weiner contributed to this Kenny Lourie is an Advertising Representative for ness to out-work and out-hit the opposition. article. The Almanac & The Connection Newspapers. 16 ❖ Potomac Almanac ❖ November 5-11, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News ClassifiedClassified Zone 5: Potomac Sundick, Bruce Ad Deadline: Monday Noon • 301-983-1900 Engaged

21 Announcements 21 Announcements 26 Antiques 30 Misc. Wanted Mr. and Mrs. Gary Sundick and Ms. Sherry Sundick all of Donate Real Estate We consign/pay top $ for Local nonprofit looking to Potomac announce the engage- antique/semi antique furn. establish a private school ment of their daughter, Amy including mid century & for learning disabled in danish modern Teak Potomac area. Need a Beth Sundick, to Jason Bruce, donation of real property for furniture, sterling, mens a school site. Also donate son of Ted and Sandra Bruce watches, painting/art glass, personal property, books, of Marietta, Ga. Amy does ca- clocks, jewelry, costume art, etc. Will pick up. 240-994-1095 tering sales for Alon’s Bakery jewelry, etc. Call Schefer [email protected] Antiques @ 703-241-0790. and Market in Atlanta, Ga. and Jason works for Cox Commu- 117 Adoption nications. Amy graduated from I am easily Winston Churchill High School ADOPT: in 1989 and University of Geor- satisfied with A truly happy, the very best. devoted, married couple will gia in 1993. Jason is a gradu- give your newborn endless ate of Emory University. -Winston Churchill love, warmth, and a bright Amy Beth Sundick and Jason Bruce future. Expenses paid. The couple were engaged in Please call Asheville, N.C. in June. The Christine and John toll-free, 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 1-866-320-3840 couple will be married in Washington D.C. in spring 2009. They reside in Atlanta, Ga. Students Volunteer in Presidential Campaigns Employers: From Page 4 With most national polls showing Obama cation policies with one B-CC teacher Yen with a five to seven percent lead with less Are your said he thinks he got the man to switch than a week to go, Cinquegrani was wor- sides. ried. recruiting ads “I think that changed his mind, originally “I think its important we don’t give up, he was leaning towards McCain and after no matter what the polls say in certain not working in that I think he changed his mind,” Yen said. states,” Cinquegrani said. As he prepared for one final weekend of canvassing, the other papers? AS THE FINAL DAYS of the campaign mission was clear and simple. wound down, McCain and Obama support- “Hit as many places as we can, hit as many Try a better ers alike were anxious, and emotions were voters who are undecided as possible,” way to fill high. Cinquegrani said. 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements “It’s almost entirely excitement. I’m re- “I think [McCain will] come back a little your ally nervous but mostly I’m really excited,” bit, the gap will get a little bit closer but employment said Scholl. honestly I don’t think he can pull it out right openings “It means the world,” said Yen. now,” said Schick.

North Charges Dropped for First Two Defendants Potomac Rockville Lansdowne 5 From Page 4 Ashburn Cascades raids that were executed by SWAT teams in Sterling Potomac Chevy the early morning hours of Sept. 30. They Great Bethesda Chase Herndon Falls ments said that he allegedly acted as a have said also that they believe the burglary 1 Reston Dulles Airport South McLean lookout during the August burglary on Scot- was used as a false pretense to push a mis- Riding Vienna Oakton 6 Arlington Washington, land Drive. led gang investigation. Scotland residents Chantilly 4 D.C. Centreville The charges against both men were say there is no gang activity in their com- Fairfax North dropped during preliminary hearings at the munity; police have said that the suspects Clifton Historic Burke Montgomery County District Court in whose homes were raided have gang ties. Clifton Fairfax Springfield Station 3 2 Rockville on Friday, Oct. 31. The Montgom- Scotland residents have been in contact

21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements Laurel Hill ery County State’s Attorney’s Office did not with NAACP and ACLU representatives respond to calls seeking comment on the about their concerns. • Target your best job case. After having his case dismissed Thomp- candidates where Thompson denied involvement and rela- son said he was glad for the speedy resolu- they live. tives of Polite have said that he was in Ohio tion. Reach readers in the morning of the alleged burglary. “But I’m not satisfied with the outcome • Scotland residents have said that police because there’s still more to do on this,” addition to those went out of their way to damage their per- Thompson said. “Waste of time and money, who are currently sonal property during the simultaneous that’s all it is.” looking for a job. • Proven readership. Knit Scarves for Women with Breast Cancer • Proven results. Pink yarn and knitting needles will sub- To participate in this effort: stitute for workout gear at Fitness Express, For those who knit, donate a scarf or two. Cabin John Mall on Friday Nov. 14, 7-9 p.m. If those who don’t knit, but would like to When Marilyn Menick, owner of Fitness learn, join the gathering on Friday Nov. 14 Express, first heard the news story about for knitting lessons at Fitness Express, 703-917-6464 how women with breast cancer undergo- 11325 Seven Locks Road in Cabin John ing chemotherapy shiver even in the sum- Mall. Fax 703-917-0992 mer, she stopped to listen. “Women under- Donate pink yarn or funds to purchase E-mail: classified @connectionnewspapers.com going chemo are often chilled and uncom- yarn. fortable during treatments,” she said. The scarves will be delivered locally to Great Papers • Great Readers “There is a growing community of knitters women going through chemotherapy and Great Results! making pink scarves to be donated to to the American Cancer Society to be dis- women going through treatment.” tributed through their channels. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Potomac Almanac ❖ November 5-11, 2008 ❖ 17 Calendar

To have community events listed free in tango, rumba, cha-cha and many The Potomac Almanac, send mail to 7913 more at the Spanish Ballroom in Glen Westpark Drive, McLean, VA 22102, e-mail Echo Park. Lesson from 3 to 3:30 to [email protected], p.m., dance from 3:30-6 p.m. $10/ or fax to 703-917-0991. Deadline is Friday person. Call 703-860-4142 or e-mail at noon for the following week’s paper. Pho- [email protected]. tos and artwork encouraged. Unless Contra and Square Dance. The otherwise noted, all events are in Potomac. Folklore Society of Greater For more information, call 703-917-6451. Washington presents traditional American dancing including contra

Photo by dances, square dances, and waltzes at the Spanish Ballroom in Glen Echo FRIDAY/NOV. 7 Park. Dance lesson from 7-7:30 p.m., “Marsalis Brasilianos.” Performed dance from 7:30-10:30 p.m. to live

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by Branford Marsalis with members Photo by music. $12/non-members, $9/FSGW of the Philarmonia Brasileira members. featuring conductor Gil Jardim, at 8 Art and Craft Sale. Members of the p.m., at the Performing Arts Center. Art League of Germantown will take “Marsalis Brazilianos” commemorates over the galleries at the Waters the 50th anniversary of the death of Laura Mir House, 12535 Milestone Manor Lane, Brazilian composer Heitor Villa- Germantown, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Lobos. where they will exhibit and sell their Fall Crafts. Assemble a head dress, creations. Call 301-515-2887. Evelyn (Erica Siegel) and her school music teacher decorate a fall wreath and enjoy story time with Perfect Parties by (Rex Daugherty) discuss her future as a percussionist Terrye the Cabin John Mall Atrium, Classical guitarist Ernesto MONDAY/NOV. 10 in “Playing from the Heart” at Imagination Stage, 11325 Seven Locks Road, Potomac, Tamayo will be performing Holiday Designs and Decorations. through Nov. 30. 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 15 at 8 p.m. Little Farms Garden Club of Potomac Food Festival and Bazaar. Enjoy hosts program by floral designer Chris Russian and Eastern European food at Westmoreland Congrega- Polychrones at Potomac Community Theater and shopping from 4-8 p.m. at St. tional Church, 1 Center, 10 a.m. Cost: $20. Mark Orthodox Church, 7124 River Westmoreland Circle, Bullis School presents burn Ave., Bethesda, Nov. 22-Jan. Road, Bethesda. Call 301-229-6300 Bethesda. See “Scapino!” based on the commedia 4 at 12:30 and 3:30 p.m. on Satur- or visit www.stmarkoca.org. THURSDAY/NOV. 13 dell’arte of 18th century Italy, up- days and Sundays. Recommended Blues and Swing Dance. Enjoy blues www.marlowguitar.org. Literary Luncheon Series. The dated for modern audiences. for ages 4 and up. Call the box office and swing dancing in the Bumper Car Friends of the Montegomery County Matinee performance is Nov. 6 at 4 at 301-280-1660 or visit Pavilion at Glen Echo Park. Blues Library’s 21st annual Literary p.m.; evening performances are www.ImaginationStage.org. dance lesson 8-9 p.m. followed by 6300 or visit www.stmarkoca.org. Luncheon Series continues with Nov. 7 and Nov. 8 at 7 p.m., at the dancing from 9 p.m.-12 a.m. to live Swing Dance. Enjoy a swing dance at Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, Blair Center Howard Auditorium, The Potomac Theatre Company music from The Idle American. $13/ the Spanish Ballroom in Glen Echo Maryland’s first female lieutenant 10601 Falls Road. Tickets are $5 at presents “Scrooge,” based on “A workshop and dance. Park. Beginner Swing lesson from 8-9 governor, at 11:30 a.m. at the door. Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens Contra Dance. The Friday Night p.m. and dance from 9 p.m.- 12 a.m. Strathmore Hall Arts Center in the Dancers presents traditional to live music. $15/person. E-mail Mansion, 10701 Rockville Pike, Nov. 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30 and American dancing including contra [email protected]. North Bethesda. $25/lecture and “The Lion, the Witch and the Dec. 5, 6 and 7 at the Bullis School dances, square dances, and waltzes Art and Craft Sale. Members of the lunch, $20 lecture only. FOLMC Wardrobe” will be playing at the Blair Family Center for the Arts, at the Spanish Ballroom in Glen Echo Art League of Germantown will take members: $22/lunch, $18 lecture Adventure Theatre in Glen Echo Park 10601 Falls Road, Potomac. Tickets: Park. Contra dance lesson from 7:30- over the galleries at the Waters only. Nov. 17-26, with additional perfor- $20/adults; $18/seniors and chil- 8:15 p.m., dance from 8:30-11:30 House, 12535 Milestone Manor Lane, mances at the Roundhouse Theatre in dren. Leave a message at p.m. to live music. $9/person. E-mail Germantown, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Silver Spring, Dec. 15-20 at 7 p.m. 301-299-8571for reservations. [email protected]. where they will exhibit and sell their FRIDAY/NOV. 14 and Dec. 21 at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. creations. Call 301-515-2887. Holiday Bazaar. Enjoy art and craft Call the box office at 301-634-2270. “The Nutcracker” is running vendors, specialty boutiques, holiday Nov. 28- Dec. 31 at the Adventure SATURDAY/NOV. 8 decor, refreshments, raffle, and more “Tiny SUNDAY/NOV. 9 The Puppet Co. presents Theatre in Glen Echo Park. Perfor- Potomac Library Used Book Sale. at the St. Jane de Chantal Holiday Tot Tuesdays” for children ages 0- mances on Wednesdays, Thursdays From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Most Jewelry Exhibition. A collection of Bazaar, St. Jane de Chantal School, 4 at the Adventure Theatre in Glen and Fridays at 10 a.m. and 11:30 hardback books and large paperback jewelry and metalwork pieces by 16 9525 Old Georgetown Road, Echo Park on two Tuesdays each a.m. and Saturdays and Sundays at books are $1 and regular sized area artists will be offered for show Bethesda. 7-10 p.m., visit month at 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.: 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Special shows paperbacks are only $.50. 240-777- and sale 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at the www.freewebs.com/ “Penguin’s Playground” shows Nov. on Nov. 28 and Dec. 26-31 at 11:30 0690. Woman’s Club of Bethesda, 5500 dechantalholidaybazaar. 18. Call 301-320-6668 or visit a.m. and 1 p.m. Tickets: $10. Call Conversation Club. Join in practicing Sonoma Road. Free. Call 301-299- Contra Dance. The Friday Night www.thepuppetco.org. 301-320-6668 or visit and improving your spoken English 3497. Dancers presents traditional with the help of volunteers leading Food Festival and Bazaar. Enjoy American dancing including contra www.thepuppetco.org. discussions from 3-5 p.m. at the Russian and Eastern European food dances, square dances, and waltzes “The Three Billy Goats Gruff” Potomac Library, 10101 Glenolden and shopping from 12-4 p.m. at St. at the Spanish Ballroom in Glen Echo runs at the Adventure Theatre in “Playing from the Heart,” a Drive. Registration not required. Mark Orthodox Church, 7124 River Park. Contra dance lesson from 7:30- Glen Echo Park until Nov. 21. Per- play inspired by the early life of in- Jewelry Exhibition. A collection of Road, Bethesda. Call 301-229-6300 8:15 p.m., dance from 8:30-11:30 formances on Wednesdays, ternationally acclaimed percussionist jewelry and metalwork pieces by 16 or visit www.stmarkoca.org. p.m. to live music. $9/person. E-mail Thursdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. and Evelyn Glennie will be running at the area artists will be offered for show Critiques and Coffee. Bring photos to [email protected]. 11:30 a.m.; Saturdays and Sundays, Imagination Stage, 4908 Auburn and sale 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at the a morning critique In the Photoworks Cajun/Zydeco Dance. Dancing by the 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tickets: $10. Ave., Bethesda, though Nov. 30 at Woman’s Club of Bethesda, 5500 Studio at Glen Echo Park from 10 Bayou presents Cajun and Zydeco Call 301-320-6668 or visit 7:30 p.m. on Fridays, 4 p.m. and Sonoma Road. Free. Call 301-299- a.m.- 12 p.m., led by a Photoworks dancing with Dennis Stroughmatt & www.thepuppetco.org. 7:30 p.m. on Saturdays and 4 p.m. 3497. faculty member. Call (301) 229-7930 Creole Stomp at the Bumper Car on Sundays. Recommended for ages Food Festival and Bazaar. Enjoy or visit Pavilion in Glen Echo Park. Cajun “Miss Nelson is Missing!,” a 6 and up. Tickets: $18.50. Call the Russian and Eastern European food www.glenechophotoworks.org. dancing lesson at 8 p.m. followed by musical-comedy, will be running at box office at 301-280-1660 or visit and shopping from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. at Ballroom Tea Dance. Join New a dance from 8:30 p.m.-12 a.m. $15/ the Imagination Stage, 4908 Au- www.ImaginationStage.org. St. Mark Orthodox Church, 7124 HOTS Jazz Orchestra for a wide person. E-mail River Road, Bethesda. Call 301-229- variety of dances including waltz, [email protected].

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Submit holiday calendar items to Germantown, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Art League of Germantown will take vendors, specialty boutiques, [email protected]. where they will exhibit and sell their over the galleries at the Waters holiday decor, refreshments, SATURDAY/NOV. 8 Photos are welcome. creations. Call 301-515-2887. House, 12535 Milestone Manor raffle, and more at the St. Jane de Jewelry Exhibition. A collection of Lane, Germantown, from 10 a.m.-4 Chantal Holiday Bazaar, St. Jane jewelry and metalwork pieces by 16 p.m., where they will exhibit and de Chantal School, 9525 Old area artists will be offered for show SUNDAY/NOV. 9 sell their creations. Call 301-515- Georgetown Road, Bethesda. 7-10 FRIDAY/NOV. 7 and sale 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Jewelry Exhibition. A collection of 2887. p.m., visit www.freewebs.com/ Fall Crafts. Assemble a head dress, Woman’s Club of Bethesda, 5500 jewelry and metalwork pieces by 16 dechantalholidaybazaar. decorate a fall wreath and enjoy Sonoma Road. Free. Call 301-299- area artists will be offered for show story time with Perfect Parties by 3497. and sale 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at the MONDAY/NOV. 10 Terrye the Cabin John Mall Food Festival and Bazaar. Enjoy Woman’s Club of Bethesda, 5500 Holiday Designs and Decorations. SATURDAY/NOV. 15 Atrium, 11325 Seven Locks Road, Russian and Eastern European food Sonoma Road. Free. Call 301-299- Little Farms Garden Club of Potomac What If My Dog Bites Santa? Potomac, 9:30 a.m. and shopping from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. at 3497. hosts program by floral designer Learn some helpful management Food Festival and Bazaar. Enjoy St. Mark Orthodox Church, 7124 Food Festival and Bazaar. Enjoy Chris Polychrones at Potomac and training techniques to keep Russian and Eastern European River Road, Bethesda. Call 301-229- Russian and Eastern European food Community Center, 10 a.m. Cost: your dogs out of trouble during food and shopping from 4-8 p.m. 6300 or visit www.stmarkoca.org. and shopping from 12-4 p.m. at St. $20. the hectic holiday season, from 2- at St. Mark Orthodox Church, Art and Craft Sale. Members of the Mark Orthodox Church, 7124 River 4 p.m. at Potomac Community 7124 River Road, Bethesda. Call Art League of Germantown will take Road, Bethesda. Call 301-229-6300 Center, 11315 Falls Road. 301-229-6300 or visit over the galleries at the Waters or visit www.stmarkoca.org. FRIDAY/NOV. 14 Potomac. Call 301-983-5913 or www.stmarkoca.org. House, 12535 Milestone Manor Lane, Art and Craft Sale. Members of the Holiday Bazaar. Enjoy art and craft visit www.yourdogsfriend.info.

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Glen Echo teacher and artist Liz www.glenechophotoworks.org. Stafford will present her oil and watercolor paintings at the Yellow The Yellow Barn Stu- Barn Gallery at Glen Echo Park Satur- dio announced its open day, Nov. 8, 12-8 p.m. and Sunday call for applications to par- Nov. 9, 12-5 p.m. Works include Mary- ticipate in a tuition-free land and Maine landscapes, still life 10-week program of inten- paintings, botanicals and portraits. Visit sive art learning. www.yellowbarnstudio.com. Application deadline is Dec. 1. Applications will Web designer and fiber artist Marga- include a CD with 10 im- ret Coe will give a program on the ages, a list of works, and a “hows and whys” of having one’s own completed application web site to feature one’s work at St. form. Application forms James Episcopal Church, 11815 Seven can be downloaded at Locks Road, Potomac, Nov. 8, 10 a.m.- www.YellowBarnStudio.com. 12 p.m. Free. Visit Notifications of acceptance www.potomaccraftsmenguild.org. are sent out Dec. 15. The ‘Personal Views’ course runs Saturday Glen Echo teacher and artist Liz “Recent Landscapes” by Barbara mornings Jan. 24 - March Kreling will be on display at the Yellow 28. Stafford will present her oil and Barn Gallery in Glen Echo Park Nov. watercolor paintings in her “Per- 15-16, 12-5 p.m. An artist reception Work from The Minia- sonal Views” exhibit at the Yellow will be held Nov. 15, 4-6 p.m. ture Painters, Barn Gallery at Glen Echo on Satur- Sculptors & Gravers An exhibition of photographs of Society of Washington, day, Nov. 8 from noon to 8 p.m. and Theodore Roosevelt Island by An- D.C. is on display at the Sunday, Nov. 9, from noon to 5 p.m. thony J. and Megan D. Peritore will be Mansion at Strathmore’s Works will include Maryland and shown in the Popcorn Gallery in Glen Gudelsky Galley Suite from Maine landscapes, still life paint- Echo Park Saturdays and Sundays December through through Nov. 16 from 12-6 p.m. Jan. 3. All the work is ings, botanicals and portraits. original and must be ren- See www.yellowbarnstudio.com. A Holiday Art Show and Sale will dered 1/6 or less than life be hold in the Popcorn Gallery in Glen size and the image may not Alice Hui’s wood fire stoneware, Echo Park Saturdays and Sundays, Nov. exceed 25 square inches. Free. Visit porcelain teapots and vases and sculp- 22- Jan. 11, 12-6 p.m. Exhibition will www.strathmore.org. tures both wheel-thrown and slab-built feature works by resident artists. and Jane Brashares’ handmade pa- Peruvian artist Nebiur Arellano is per, natural dyes, and found objects An exhibition of portraits by displaying tapestries inspired by the in- such as sea glass, stones and weathered photographer Emily Whiting is on digenous cultures of her homeland at wood are on display at the Mansion at display through Nov. 30 at the the Mansion at Strathmore’s First Floor Strathmore’s Invitational Galley from Photoworks Gallery in Glen Echo Park Galleries from December through December through Jan. 3. Visit every Sunday and Wednesday, 1-8 p.m. Jan. 3. Free. Visit www.strathmore.org. www.strathmore.org. Free. Call 301-229-7930 or visit Faith Notes

To have an item listed free in The Potomac Almanac, send mail to 7913 Westpark Drive, McLean VA 22102, e- mail to [email protected], or fax to 703-917-0991. Deadline is Thurs- day at noon for the following week’s paper. Photos encouraged. If you have any questions, call 703-917-6451.

Congrega- tion Har Shalom, 11510 Falls Road, Potomac, presents Maggie Anton, author of the popular Rashi’s Daughter’s book series, on Wednes- day, Nov. 19, 7:30 p.m. Anton will talk about her Maggie Anton extensive research into the world of Ashkenazic Jews dur- ing medieval times in France. To register visit www.harshalommaggie anton.eventbrite.com or call 301-299- 70987 X 315.

Congregation Har Shalom, 11510 Falls Road, Potomac, is holding its annual Scholar’s Weekend program on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 21 and Nov. 22. Shabat dinner on Friday at 6:45 p.m. is $12/adult and $8/age 12 and under. Reservations for dinner may be made by going to http://harshalomscholars weekend.eventbrite.com or by calling 301-299-7087 x 315.

The Seven Locks Baptist Church, 11845 Seven Locks Road, Potomac, holds weekly prayer meet- ings, Wednesday in the sanctuary at 6:45 p.m. Call 301-279-9388.

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