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By Colleen Healy

The Almanac

A Potomac resident for more than 35years, Dave Carter knows many ofhis neighbors and even more dogs

— specifically golden retrievers. He is anactive member of GRREAT (Golden Re-triever Rescue, Education and Training), anon-profit organization that rescues goldenretrievers from shelters and or poor livingconditions and places them in for-ever homes.

After a person who is in-terested in adopting a dogfills out an application, ahome visit is arranged witha golden retriever, saidCarter, “to see ‘do I reallywant a golden?’ and to see ifyour environment is best forthe golden.”

Carter and his wife Nancy go

on these home visits with theirgolden retriever, Boston. “After allthe homes I went to, I thoughtthere must be a story in all of thisso that is why I decided to write

the book.” His book, “Golden Angels,” isabout his experience with golden retrieverrescue. A percentage of all of the book’ssales will be donated to GRREAT.

“For me, the golden rescue and home vis-

its have been a positive experience. I havemet phenomenal people and had some phe-nomenal experiences,” he said.

His own golden, Boston, was a rescue dogthat was in a foster home in Virginia beforecoming to the Carter’s home. In addition toBoston making home visits to see howpeople react to him and how Boston reactsto them; he is also a service dog that visitssick children in a hospital as a therapy dog.The children can pet and play with him.Carter said that “some of the children havenever seen or pet a dog. Some are blind andthe fur is a new experience for them. Somechildren even clamp onto Boston and try toride him. Pet therapy is known to help pa-tients’ physical and psychological outlook.”

While Boston is a service dog and usedfor home visits for people to become famil-iar with the golden breed; the Carters’ firstgolden, Rio, was more of a homebody. Rio’sjob was to stay at home and protect hishouse and yard. “Golden Angels” tells thestory of both dogs. “I had a blast writingthe book, Carter said. “I went through allthe home visit reports and got a sense ofthe good, bad and ugly of home visits.”

For more information about golden re-triever adoption visit www.grreat.org. Toorder “Golden Angels,” visitwww.amazon.com orwww.barnesandnoble.com.

Author Dave Carter with his rescue golden retriever, Boston.

Book on Golden Retrievers Offers True TalesDave Carter reflectson his experiencewith golden retrieverrescue.

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The Clara Barton Community Center hosted itssixth annual Haunted House on Sunday, Oct.28. The free event, appropriate for 12 and

under, served refreshments and provided small giftitems for the children.

A HauntingFor All

A Haunted House washeld at the Clara BartonCenter on Oct. 28.

From left: Fortune Tellers Jan Smith andCarolyn Casey.

Witch Melissa Bell (left) and Payton andCassidy Eyes.

From left: Trinity Moshi, Aristotle Moshi,Indira Moshi and Makeda Moshi.

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By Marilyn Campbell

The Almanac

The Rev. O. Thomas Miles remem-bers a gentle calling to the minis-try. It wasn’t a bolt a lightning that

got his attention, but rather a nurturing re-lationship with a religious leader he knewas a child.

“I had an excellent pastor of the churchwhere I went,” said Miles, who turns 90 inJanuary. “I guess he sort of inspired me inan indirect way. He never pushed me. I

looked up to him. His own life and minis-try led me to think that was what I wantedto do.”

Earlier this month, Potomac PresbyterianChurch in Potomac, celebrated Miles’ 61years in the ministry. Miles marked the oc-casion by giving a sermon titled, “Findingthe Elusive Life.”

“I have come to understand that faith isthe important thing, not in terms of belief,but in terms of one’s attitude toward life,”said Miles said later. “One lives by faithrather than by certainty or by knowledge.”

Miles reflected on his life in the ministry,which began after he received a master’sdegree from Princeton Theological Semi-nary and doctorate from San FranciscoTheological Seminary.

He vividly remembers one of his first chal-lenging tasks as a young pastor, which cameafter a telephone call informed him that amember of his church — a new father —had been killed in a plane crash.

“I was asked to go and tell his young wife,who had a child she was still nursing, thather husband was dead,” said Miles, who has

two adult daughters. “Those are the kindsof experiences from which you learn a lot.Everything in the theological seminary ishypothetical, but when you got out andmeet people who have these kinds of trau-mas, you learn what it means to be a pas-tor and how to deal with people who arehurting.”

Miles also underscored his belief in reli-gious modernization: “I am firmly con-vinced that any religious institution has gotto become a part of the 21st century or thoseinstitutions are going to be left behind.”

Mary Margaret Smith, a long-time mem-

Local Pastor Celebrates 61 Years in the MinistryPotomac Presbyterian Church honors its Parish Advisor Emeritus.

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By Susan Belford

The Almanac

Once I learned AmericanSign Language (ASL) Inever looked back. I knewI was meant to spend my

life and career utilizing American Sign Lan-guage. Now I am excited that every day Ihave the chance to teach it to students —most are as fascinated as I am with learn-ing to sign.”

The McLean School’s Denise Duffy signedup for an ASL class her senior year in col-lege. The communications major took theclass — and “just knew.” After graduating,she enrolled in a master’s program atGallaudet University and worked as an edu-cational interpreter. “I studied hard andquickly learned to sign. Since I was atGallaudet, I was totally immersed in a deafcommunity and all my friends and my boy-friend were deaf, so it was easy to becomeproficient. I love the language and the cul-ture.”

Duffy has been teaching ASL at theMcLean School for three years and previ-ously taught for many years with FairfaxCounty Public Schools. She is one of 100winners in the U.S. being recognized as themost innovative educators in our nation.She was recently presented with a check for$2,000 by Jeff Williams of ING, the corpo-ration which sponsors the “Unsung Hero”program. Since honoring the first “unsunghero” in 1996, ING has awarded nearly $4million to 1,700 educators across the U.S.Duffy was selected from more than 1,300applicants. While teaching full time at

McLean School’sDenise Duffyreceives grant.

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In today’s market, Realtors® and sellersare paying more attention to the impor-tance of “thinking outside the box”. Thereal estate market of the 21st century ischallenging and changing at the pace oftechnology—in other words, at warpspeed! Gone are the days of simply pop-ping a “For Sale” sign in the yard, creat-ing an MLS listing and placing an adver-tisement in the Sunday papers. Thoughthat’s tradition—and those methods ofhome sale are certainly still necessaryand vital—they’re simply not enough tomake your home distinct in the realestate market of today. Savvy Realtors®and sellers know that it takes more—much more—to successfully close on ahome and maximize on the home’sworth. Today’s buyer is looking for morethan just a place to hang their hat—they’re looking for a property thatreflects their lives, their values and theirlifestyle. It’s as much about where yourgrill will be during the summer monthsand what kind of garden you’ll put income springtime as it is about havingfour walls four walls and a roof. Homestaging is a perfect jumping-off point.Most buyers can’t imagine themselves ina space while it’s full of the things thatmake your house a home—so step one inselling, especially in a slow market, is de-cluttering all the spaces and storing allthe home decorations that make it looklike “yours”. Likewise, keeping thecounters clear and the spaces clean andtidy make a world of difference. Next,have a Kodak moment with yourhouse—glossy print magazines, socialmedia and virtual tours are where mosthome buyers start looking. If they fall inlove with a picture of your house, you’vegot a better chance of them making anoffer once they see it in person. There’s anumber of ways to make the most of aslow market and sell your home for itsmaximum value—sit down with yourRealtor® and start drawing up your planfor success!

The careful observer will findpleasure in the details; the delicateremains of the tooth-edged brownoak, the bright red and orangemaple, and the heart-shaped lin-den. Afloat on the fragrant air,these simple shapes sail frombared branches and dance behindcars, spinning themselves into acrazy quilt of autumn-hued color.Take a moment to enjoy theircrackling beneath your feet. Youwill be rewarded as the leavessend their savory aromas wafting

Opinion

By Carole Funger

There’s no better timethan autumn to getoutside and smell theleaves. Slow down,

take a moment, and renew yourconnection with the natural world.With its unmistakable earthyaroma, fall offers us a chance torenew and recharge.

in the air; aro-mas of orangeand spice andthe indescrib-able burntodor of theirbaking in thedying autumnsun.

What is it about rotting leavesthat conjures up our deepestmemories? How can one whiff ofa decaying oak stir our reflection,catapulting us back to the giant

leaf piles of our youth?The secret lies not only in fall’s

colorful leaves, but in somethingfar less tangible — its smell. Re-turning each year to our noseswithout fail, the leaves’ earthy aro-mas open pathways to memory.More inscrutable than simply see-ing and hearing, these smells, bytheir very nature, evoke experi-ence. This deep-seated awareness,untouched by human language,remains dormant in all of us.Autumn’s falling leaves can bring

it out. Fall gives us the opportu-nity to reconnect with our inner-most selves, to look back and toreflect. In their simple beauty, au-tumn leaves are a gentle reminderto live life to its fullest. Throughthe memories they evoke, thesmells of autumn remind us of ourwhole self, our own particularstory and our deep connectionwith the earth. In these ways na-ture provides us with gentle re-minders of life’s beauty in thenever ceasing cycle of its seasons.

Take Time, Slow Down and Smell the Leaves

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UnsolicitedAdviceTo the Editor:

Here’s my unsolicited advice forthis election — first the local bal-lot questions, then the local can-didates. Apologies if it is unwel-come! I have left you to your owndevices on the Presidential race.Ballot questions:

Most people skip these, so yourvote has real significance.

There are three obscure ques-tions on the county charter (Ques-tions A, B & C), and seven less-obscure questions on the state con-stitution (Questions 1-7). You willbe asked to vote for or against theproposed changes.

MoCo QA: For/yes.Modify charter for hiring dis-

abled persons.Modify county charter re: hiring.

Authorize County to hire severelydisabled — but qualified — can-didates.

Council approved it 9 to 0; un-usual in itself. This measure au-thorizes the county to move for-ward — still needs enabling legis-lation for agencies and depart-ments. It is based on a federalmodel with the same goal, andpartly geared to our woundedwarriors.

MoCo QB: For/yes.Referendum on “Effects Bargain-

ing.”Again the Council was unani-

mous on this. It only affects theMoCo Police — not teachers, orfirefighters, bus drivers, etc. Ap-parently our MoCo chief of policeis much more restricted than mostother chiefs, by this rule on “ef-fects” that creates pressure not tochange anything, without costlyand time-consuming arbitration.Actual examples that have beencited in public discussions: Chiefof Police wanted to put camerasin police vehicles and was forcedinto “effects bargaining” regardingwhat the effect would be. Samefor changes to uniform. Or for

punching in time. All have “ef-fects” so have to be bargained.

MoCo QC: Only people who livein Damascus can vote on this. Thequestion is whether to allow res-taurants in Damascus to sell beerand wine by the glass, in the in-terest of keeping the restaurantsfinancially viable. Most of you arenot eligible to vote on this. Noopinion here.State Questions:

Q1: Relates to PG County.Q2: Relates to Baltimore

County.Q3: For/yes. Good government

bill.Question 3 would change the

law so that a sitting lawmaker atany level of government in thestate would automatically lose his/

her seat (and salary), upon plead-ing guilty to a felony. Duh!

Q4: For/yes. Dream Act.This allows qualified children of

undocumented parents to get in-state tuition at a state university.

To qualify a student must showall of the following:

❖ at least three years in MD k-12

❖ parents filed tax returns forat least three years (which un-documented workers can do withtax ID #)

❖ no criminal record❖ if male, registered for selec-

tive service, and❖ 60-plus hours of coursework

at a local community college.Twelve other states have simi-

lar legislation; our is considered

to have more hoops than the oth-ers. It would also be extended toany out-of-state veterans.

Q5: Opposed/No. Accept a ter-ribly gerrymandered map.

This question would reject a ri-diculously gerrymandered map forcongressional districts that looks,as one councilmember says, like ablood-splat (see map of District 3,which is the most egregious, butgives you the idea). Rememberthe line: “Finally, have you noshame, sir?”

These maps were designed by D-controlled state legislators to helpthe MD congressional delegationget 7Ds and only 1R (currently 6Ds/2 Rs). If the question is re-jected, the results of this electionstill stand for two years, duringwhich the state legislature wouldbe required to re-do the map. Noguarantee of better outcome.

But still — somehow agreeingto it goes against my grain, whilesaying no supports the growingmovement toward creating non-partisan redistricting commissionsfor these things. I vote no/against.

Q6: Civil Marriage ProtectionAct. For/yes

Seven other states and D.C. havesimilar legislation. Affirmingsame-sex marriage within thestate. If passed, no religious insti-tutions are required to performmarriages to which they object:same-sex, mixed-race, mixed-reli-gion, whatever. Gives same-sexcouples the same rights regardinginheritance, hospital visitation,custody, etc.

Q7: Against/No. Gambling.In 2007, slot machines were ap-

proved state-wide by 58 percentfor five locations. Only 3 of the 5are open today, 5 years later. Ifapproved, Q7 would add (1) gam-ing tables and/or (2) PG Countyas a site for slots and/or gamingtables. Outcome could be bifur-cated:

If PG votes no, they don’t get thegames even if the rest of the statevotes yes and does get them.

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Teacher John McMillen leads a math class at St. Andrew’sEpiscopal School in Potomac. The school was recognizedrecently for its innovative approach to teaching students.

News

By Marilyn Campbell

The Almanac

A national education ex-pert recently recog-nized a Potomac schoolfor its innovative ap-

proach to teaching students.Author, researcher and educa-

tion blogger Grant Lichtman vis-ited St. Andrew’s EpiscopalSchool’s Center forTrans format iveTeaching andLearning (CTTL)earlier this monthas part of a na-tional tour ofschools in search ofcutting-edge ap-proaches to educa-tion.

Glenn Whitman,dean of studies andCTTL’s director,said CTTL, which is partnered withJohns Hopkins University’sneuroeducation program, is theresearch and development arm of

St. Andrews: “The center’s focusis on bringing the most currentresearch on educational neuro-science — which is cognitive sci-ence, developmental psychologyand education — to each of ourteachers.

“Our teachers are thinking aboutthe brain and the mind of each stu-dent as they design their classesand develop their lessons for the

whole class,” he added.Teachers at St. Andrew’s also

have on-going dialogues with stu-dents about who they are as learn-

ers: “We ask students all the time‘How are you going to approachthis test or this research paper?’”he said. “Some of our best ex-amples come around helping kidsdevelop appropriate study strate-gies for the various types of assess-ments we give.” Teachers say theapproach is making a difference.

“It sounds really obvious, butstudents aren’t learning if I am not

teaching the waytheir brains work,”said history teacherAmanda Freeman.“We learn more abouthow they learn,what’s successful andwhat study strategiesthey put in place.One of the things I’ve… started doing istaking walks with mystudents. We’ll go ona short walk and it’s

amazing how they come back re-freshed and ready to learn.”

Susheela Robinson, head of En-glish at St. Andrew’s, added:

“Wherever I look, I see innovativeteaching. … Just this week … Iwitnessed teenage boys wearingsuits because they were running a‘town hall’ meeting, and they tookit very seriously. In another room,students are Skyping grandparentsin Lebanon for a health project.

“[I]n 7th grade English, we re-examine the structure and purposeof a well-written paragraph: Manyof my students are gifted with ex-pressive language, and they inher-ently know how sentences need toflow together, but purposeful at-

St. Andrew’s Praised for Innovative Educational ApproachNational education writer and researcher highlightsCenter for Transformative Teaching and Learning.

“We very deliberately think aboutthe social and emotional aspects oflearning. We talk to the students alot about who they are as learners.”

— Glenn Whitman, director of the Center for Trans-formative Teaching and Learning at St. Andrew’s

Episcopal School in Potomac.

tention to each part of a paragraph— from the topic sentence, to ex-amples for support, to a closingline or clincher, is important toall.” According to Whitman, CTTLcontinues to re-evaluate itself andregularly updates teachers on themost current research and ideasabout educational neuroscience.

“Our work targets enhancing theinstructional practice of greatteachers to make them exceptionalteachers using brain research,” hesaid, “but the true beneficiaries ofthe work are our students.”

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When some of the celeb-rity chefs like Giada DeLaurentiis, Jacques

Pépin, and other high-profilefoodies descend upon the Wash-ington region for the 2012 MetroCooking Show this weekend, aPotomac-area woman will jointhem to honor her late husband.

Connie Griffith, president andchief executive officer of GatorRon’s Zesty Sauces & Mixes, willshowcase the products created byher husband Ron.

“Ron Griffith was a great grillerand cook,” said Debbie Kaufmann,vice president of Gator Ron’s. “Hemade these great sauces over de-cades, and was constantly askedby friends and relatives to give

them more.”When Ron was diagnosed with

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis(ALS), better known as LouGehrig’s Disease, he began teach-ing Connie how to make thesauces so that she could continueproviding them for family andfriends. “He was very strict abouthow the recipes were made,” saidKauffman. “He would say ‘Youcan’t double this ingredient,’ or‘You can’t stir it this way.’”

Kauffman said that Connie, who

Joining Celebrity ChefsAt Metro Cooking ShowUsing latehusband’srecipes to raisemoney for ALSresearch.

Connie Griffith, picturedwith her late husband Ron,is selling sauces to raisemoney for the RobertPackard Center for ALSResearch at Johns Hopkins.

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If PG votes yes and the rest ofthe state does too, the prior fivespots get slots plus table gamesand PG get both too. On one handit could really help PG County(and they need it). On the otherhand it is an industry that preyson those least able to afford it, sofree-choice notwithstanding, I ambasically opposed.

Now the candidates:Board of Education, CountyCouncil, Congress.

Board of Education: Theseelected people are in charge of amassive MCPS that spend $2 bil-lion-plus per year, half the countybudget. You should care even ifyou never had children. Althoughraces are labeled as District x or y,everyone in the county gets to votein all the Board of Education races,and the races are non-partisan.Three BOE races at stake:

District 2: Fred Evans v. RebeccaSmondrowski. No incumbent

At-large: Phil Kaufman v. Mor-ris Panner. Kaufman is incumbent.

District 4: Chris Barclay v. AnnitaSeclomger. Barclay is incumbent.

Disclaimer: I don’t track BOEas closely as I used to but attendeda recent candidates forum whichwas instructive. There are otherscoming if you care to attend andquestion the candidates. Givenhow much they spend, you should.

In District 2 I come down on theside of Fred Evans. Both are de-cent, good people; Fred has de-cades on Rebecca, much of it spentworking in MCPS and in LoudounCounty, as principal in local highschools. Rebecca comes at it as aparent and activist, which is goodtoo. Leaning hard to Fred.

At-Large: Incumbent PhilKaufman is facing challenger Mor-ris Panner. Not clear to me: yourcall. Phil has not impressed mewith his energy or effort althoughI supported him last time around.Challenger is intriguing but I don’tknow him really.

District 4: no strong opinion butleaning hard to challenger AnnitaSeckinger. Incumbent ChrisBarclay has people palpably dis-appointed/unhappy. To my sur-prise he seemed uninformedabout, for example, the financialsof elementary-school languageimmersion programs (nearly adozen for immersion/dual lan-guage in Spanish/French/Chi-nese) and their follow-on years.Short answer: no, they don’t costmore. Challenger AnnitaSeckinger is passionate and drivenand deserves a chance.County Council:

Not on the ticket this timearoundCongress:

District 6: Many of you havebeen magically transported to a

new Congressional district, cour-tesy of the decennial redistrictingmap — political machinations ofAnnapolis. People who used to bein Congressman Van Hollen’s dis-trict (District 8) are now in Dis-trict 6 which has been redrawn tostretch all the way from theBeltway to the Maryland borderwith West Virginia, yes really.

The new district is contested by20-year incumbent Roscoe Bartlett(R, 86 years old) and newcomer-challenger John Delaney (D, 55-60-ish). Given my political viewsI am in Delaney’s column. I re-main in Van Hollen’s district —right across the street from peoplewho may not know they are in anew district. (Both signs —Delaney and Van Hollen — are inour driveway, and are available onmy front porch for the taking.)

District 8: Van Hollen is goingto walk away with it, but he stilldeserves your vote as one of thefinest members of the House ofRepresentatives, even if you’re nota D.

Sorry this was so long andthanks for your patience.

Above all, just go vote —andtake a few friends.

Diana E. ConwayPotomac

Send MessageTo School BoardTo the Editor:

Send a message to the Mont-gomery County Board of Educa-tion: Stop wasting taxpayer’smoney and work in the public in-terest, not special interests.

The election is fast approachingand there is an opportunity tostrike a blow for good govern-ment, educational opportunitiesfor our students, fiscal responsibil-ity and common sense. The issueexposing this lack of responsibil-ity toward education and the dis-regard of judicious use of taxpayermoney revolves around a 20-acre

parcel of land owned by the Boardof Education which was set asidefor the building of a MontgomeryCounty Middle School. The needfor the school did not materializeand in the 32 intervening years theland was leased to an organicfarmer. The farmer and naturehave given the people of thiscounty an unexpected and pre-cious gift. This land was carefullycultivated into organic soil overthe years. As Gov. Martin O’Malleystated in a letter to the Board ofEducation of Aug. 14, 2012: “Ibelieve we are about to make a bigmistake in destroying acres of pro-ductive farmland and its soilswhich could be a priceless asset tothe education, health, and well-being of generations of Montgom-ery students.”

This has become a unique Mont-gomery County resource andshould be preserved. This is a pub-lic resource and should be used forthe benefit of Montgomery CountyPublic Schools and all the childrenand citizens of MontgomeryCounty. Not for any exclusive pri-vate use.

The majority of the Board ofEducation voted to lease this 20-acre parcel of public land for useby a private organization for thebuilding of a soccer complex forthe exclusive use of a private or-ganization. (The county intendsto lease the land to MSI, a privatenon-profit organization for its ex-clusive use by MSI and its mem-bers.)

In my view doing so:A majority of the Board of Edu-

cation:❖ Violated the Open Meetings

Act (The Brickyard Coalition Suit)❖ Preferred private interests

over the public interest.❖ Is fiscally irresponsible.We cannot vote out the BOE.

However, one incumbent member,Christopher Barclay, is up for re-election. He is currently vice presi-dent and soon to be president ofthe board. He was and is a strong

supporter of leasing the site to thecounty. And the County ExecutiveIke Leggett wants to lease the landfor private, members only, soccerfields which will result in the de-struction of this precious soil.Moreover, Christopher Barclay isadamant in his opposition to anoffer of settlement by the Brick-yard Coalition and the BrickyardEducational Farm.

The Brickyard Coalition in itssimplest form is seeking to redothe process for deciding the use ofthis land in the open light of dayand in accordance with the law.The Board of Education has ex-pended more than $200,000 inlegal fees defending its decision tolease this property, primarily de-fending themselves against viola-tions of the Open Meetings Act.This $200,000 has been spent fora lease that will only pay BOE$1500 a year.

We can’t defeat all the memberswho voted for private soccer fields,yet, but we can send a messageand take a step in the right direc-tion by defeating ChristopherBarclay and supporting a new slateof candidates for the Board of Edu-cation.

Annita Seckinger is opposinghim and she is in support of thesettlement. Moreover, she sup-ports using the land for the pur-pose of education and sustainablefarming.

In addition RebeccaSmondrowski is in alignment withAnnita Seckinger. She supports thesettlement, using the land for theeducation of all MontgomeryCounty students and sustainablefarming.

And to the teachers out therewho belong to the MontgomeryCounty Education Association,Annita Seckinger and RebeccaSmondrowski support your posi-tions and aim to keep Marylandschools ranked no. 1 in the nation.The difference is they have integ-

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rity, are fiscally responsible and support governmenttransparency and will work for the public good, notprivate interests.

If you are for the settlement and stopping this prof-ligate waste of taxpayer money, vote for Annita

Seckinger and Rebecca Smondrowski for the Boardof Education. Send a message to the Board of Edu-cation. Reckless spending and deals with special in-terests will not be tolerated.

Edward Jon GussPotomac

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In September 2012, 34 Potomac homes sold between $4,700,000-$282,000.Home Sales

Address ................................ BR . FB .HB ... Postal City .... Sold Price ... Type ............... Lot AC .PostalCode ................ Subdivision10108 IRON GATE RD ..................... 6 ... 7 ... 2 ....... POTOMAC ...... $4,700,000 .... Detached ............. 2.15 ....... 20854 ........................... CAMOTOP9933 OAKLYN DR ........................... 6 ... 7 ... 2 ....... POTOMAC ...... $1,575,000 .... Detached ............. 0.80 ....... 20854 ............................... AVENEL9712 KENDALE RD ......................... 6 ... 7 ... 1 ....... POTOMAC ...... $1,350,000 .... Detached ............. 0.73 ....... 20854 .................. BRADLEY FARMS9910 AVENEL FARM DR .................. 5 ... 4 ... 2 ....... POTOMAC ...... $1,285,000 .... Detached ............. 0.46 ....... 20854 ............................... AVENEL16 SANDALFOOT CT ...................... 4 ... 4 ... 2 ....... POTOMAC ...... $1,250,888 .... Detached ............. 0.15 ....... 20854 ............................... AVENEL8301 HECTIC HILL LN ..................... 6 ... 3 ... 1 ...... ROCKVILLE ..... $1,250,000 .... Detached ............. 2.67 ....... 20854 ................ WOOTTONS MILL32 SANDALFOOT CT ...................... 5 ... 4 ... 1 ....... POTOMAC ...... $1,200,000 .... Detached ............. 0.16 ....... 20854 ............................... AVENEL14 MAIDENS BOWER CT ................ 5 ... 5 ... 1 ....... POTOMAC ...... $1,195,000 .... Detached ............. 2.07 ....... 20854 ................. ESWORTHY PARK11517 LAKE POTOMAC DR ............. 7 ... 5 ... 1 ....... POTOMAC ...... $1,150,000 .... Detached ............. 2.21 ....... 20854 ................... LAKE POTOMAC10328 WINDSOR VIEW DR ............. 5 ... 4 ... 1 ....... POTOMAC ...... $1,120,000 .... Detached ............. 0.26 ....... 20854 ................... WINDSOR HILLS8509 SCARBORO CT ...................... 5 ... 4 ... 1 ....... POTOMAC ...... $1,030,000 .... Detached ............. 0.36 ....... 20854 ................... WINDSOR HILLS8818 SLEEPY HOLLOW LN .............. 5 ... 4 ... 1 ....... POTOMAC ...... $1,010,000 .... Detached ............. 0.28 ....... 20854 ............... NORMANDY HILLS11100 HUNT CLUB DR ................... 5 ... 4 ... 1 ....... POTOMAC ......... $860,000 .... Detached ............. 0.26 ....... 20854 ............................ FOX HILLS12704 STEEPLE CHASE WAY ........... 5 ... 3 ... 2 ....... POTOMAC ......... $845,000 .... Detached ............. 0.28 ....... 20854 .................. FOX HILLS WEST9 INFIELD CT S .............................. 5 ... 4 ... 1 ....... POTOMAC ......... $815,000 .... Detached ............. 0.32 ....... 20854 ......................... FALLSMEAD7947 TURNCREST DR..................... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ....... POTOMAC ......... $810,000 .... Townhouse .......... 0.07 ....... 20854 ................. POTOMAC CREST9005 HUNTING HORN LN ............... 4 ... 2 ... 1 ....... POTOMAC ......... $801,800 .... Detached ............. 0.26 ....... 20854 .......... POTOMAC COMMONS1125 BETTSTRAIL WAY .................. 5 ... 3 ... 1 ....... POTOMAC ......... $775,000 .... Detached ............. 0.23 ....... 20854 ......................... FALLS BEND1523 WEST KERSEY LN .................. 4 ... 3 ... 1 ....... POTOMAC ......... $760,000 .... Detached ............. 0.31 ....... 20854 ..................... HORIZON HILL10807 GAINSBOROUGH RD ............ 4 ... 2 ... 1 ....... POTOMAC ......... $740,000 .... Detached ............. 0.24 ....... 20854 ............................ FOX HILLS11100 POTOMAC CREST DR ........... 5 ... 3 ... 0 ....... POTOMAC ......... $725,000 .... Townhouse .......... 0.13 ....... 20854 ................. POTOMAC CREST10814 WHITERIM DR ..................... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ....... POTOMAC ......... $715,000 .... Townhouse .......... 0.10 ....... 20854 ..... FAWSETT FARMS MANOR2294 DUNSTER LN ......................... 4 ... 2 ... 1 ....... POTOMAC ......... $700,000 .... Detached ............. 0.24 ....... 20854 .............. POTOMAC WOODS1135 HALESWORTH DR ................. 4 ... 3 ... 1 ....... POTOMAC ......... $690,000 .... Detached ............. 0.21 ....... 20854 ................. ORCHARD RIDGE9116 WANDERING TRAIL DR .......... 4 ... 2 ... 1 ....... POTOMAC ......... $687,000 .... Detached ............. 0.24 ....... 20854 .......... POTOMAC COMMONS11808 COLDSTREAM DR ................ 4 ... 2 ... 1 ....... POTOMAC ......... $682,500 .... Detached ............. 0.21 ....... 20854 ............... HIGHLAND STONE12034 DEVILWOOD DR .................. 4 ... 3 ... 0 ...... ROCKVILLE ........ $625,000 .... Detached ............. 0.21 ....... 20854 ...................... REGENT PARK6 WOODSEND PL ........................... 4 ... 2 ... 1 ...... ROCKVILLE ........ $570,000 .... Detached ............. 0.39 ....... 20854 .................... SADDLEBROOK9105 FALLS CHAPEL WAY ............... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ...... ROCKVILLE ........ $570,000 .... Detached ............. 0.25 ....... 20854 .......... POTOMAC COMMONS12264 GREENLEAF AVE .................. 4 ... 3 ... 1 ...... ROCKVILLE ........ $525,000 .... Townhouse .......... 0.05 ....... 20854 .................... WATKINS GLEN10821 DEBORAH DR ...................... 3 ... 2 ... 2 ....... POTOMAC ......... $480,000 .... Townhouse .......... 0.05 ....... 20854 ........ INVERNESS FOREST TH12861 TRAVILAH RD ...................... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ....... POTOMAC ......... $462,000 .... Detached ............. 0.82 ....... 20854 ...... DARNESTOWN OUTSIDE10621 MUIRFIELD DR .................... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ...... ROCKVILLE ........ $420,100 .... Townhouse .......... 0.05 ....... 20854 .............. INVERNESS NORTH7847 CODDLE HARBOR LN SE #15 .. 2 ... 1 ... 0 ...... ROCKVILLE ........ $282,000 .... Garden 1-4 Floors ................. 20854 ............. INVERNESS KNOLLS


The Potomac Chamber of CommerceRequests the honor of your presence at our Annual Awards Dinner

November 15, 2012Six O’clock, pm

Normandie Farm Restaurant

Please join us foran evening

of celebrationto honor:

Citizen of the YearLois Williams

Business Person of the YearDr. Gerald L. Boarman

Co-Youth of the YearLindsey Thaker

Co-Youth of the YearJonathan C. Dyer

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Entertainment

By Tazeen Ahmad

The Almanac

St. Mark Orthodox Church will haveits annual three-day ethnic food fes-tival and bazaar this weekend, Nov.

2-4.The bazaar will feature homemade Rus-

sian and Eastern European food such aspiroghi, piroshki, spanakopita, halupki, beefstroganoff, kielbasa and more.

“Making and serving these ethnic foodsnot only raises money for our church’s op-erations and educational projects, but keepsthe traditions alive for our children,” saidTina Burpee, event coordinator.

Burpee, who has been coordinating thisevent for the past 32 years, says that theysee anywhere from 1,500 to 2,000 peoplecome through over the course of the threedays.

“Preparations start right after Labor Dayand many of our members help in prepar-ing the food in advance,” Burpee said. “Our

Food Festival Celebrates Ethnic FoodsChurch hosts annualfood festival andbazaar Friday-Sunday,Nov. 2-4.

piroghi, potato and cheese dumplings, area very popular item, year after year we getpeople asking for the recipe for that andother favorites” Burpee said.

There will also be religious books, jew-elry, handmade gifts, homemade candy,baked goods, children’s clothing, an eggdecorating demonstration, a raffle roomand a guided tour of the church at the ba-

zaar.“What I really like is that it brings our

parish together and offers hospitality to ourcommunity and gives them an opportunityto see the orthodox church in a setting thatis positive, warm and friendly,” MatushkaAlexandra Safchuk said.

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St. Mark Church is located at 7124 RiverRoad, Bethesda. Hours are 11 a.m. to 8p.m., Friday, Nov. 2 and Saturday, Nov. 3and noon to 4 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 4.

Call 301-229-6300 or visitwww.stmarkoca.org. During Bazaar hours,call 301-229-9720.


Email community entertain-ment events to [email protected]. Dead-line is Thursday at noon. Photosand artwork encouraged.

TUESDAYS/THROUGH DEC. 4Wheel Away the Day

(Grades 6-8). 4-6 p.m.VisArts offers wheel classes toyoung adults. This class willintroduce young learners tothe basic concepts of wheelthrowing: centering, openingand pulling forms. This classwill be limited to no morethan five students. Tuition:$180. Visitwww.visartsatrockville.org.

WEDNESDAY/OCT. 31Family Halloween Party. 4

p.m. A “slightly spooky”storytime for preschoolersand their families. Wearcostumes as there will be acostume parade. Noregistration required.

Haunted Tea Party. 1 p.m.Enjoy Afternoon Tea in the

cozy atmosphere of TheShapiro Music Room atStrathmore. $28 per person(Stars Price $25.20). Pre-paid, non-refundablereservations required. Call301-581-5108. Vegetarianmeals are not available. TheMansion at Strathmore,10701 Rockville Pike. Call301-581-5200 or visitwww.strathmore.org.

FRIDAY-SATURDAY/NOV. 2-3Dance. Hubbard Street 2 &

CityDance Conservatory willpresent two evenings of dancefeaturing signature repertoryfrom both groups, as well asnew works by CityDanceConservatory’s 2012-2013Choreographer-in-ResidenceRobert Priore and ResidentArtist Christopher K. Morganas well as pieces by Brazilianchoreographers JaniceBotelho and Alex Neoral. AtCityDance Studio Theater,5301 Tuckerman Ln. Call301-581-5204. Buy tickets atwww.strathmore.org. $25 for

adults, $20 for students.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY/NOV. 2-4St. Mark Orthodox Church

Food Festival & Bazaar.Known for its homemadeRussian and EasternEuropean food specialties,drinks and desserts available.Dine in or carry-out. Shop forbreads and other bakedgoods, cupcakes, candies,religious books and gifts,pottery, jewelry, andhandmade gifts. Visit theraffle room or take a guidedchurch tour. Free admission.Discount on hot foods forseniors 65+. 11 a.m.-8 p.m.on Nov. 2-3, and 12-4 p.m. onNov. 4. St. Mark Church islocated at 7124 River Road.Call 301-229-6300 or visitwww.stmarkoca.org.

NOV. 2 THROUGH DEC. 21Art Exhibition: “An Abstract

Approach.” Paintings by

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Musicians Celebrate World on a StringCathy Yang Michelle Webb Jodi Beder

Students and music enthusiasts of all ages willgather on Nov. 3 for World on a String, a day ofhands-on workshops, team-taught by 12 musiciansfrom a variety of traditions. An evening public con-cert, featuring both faculty and students, will sharehighlights from the day.

Blues virtuoso Phil Wiggins will offer a beginningharmonica workshop. Percussive dancer Nic Gariesswill demonstrate how foot rhythms can enrich atune and create a melody. Singers are welcome inall workshops.

The faculty includes Cathy Yang, a young artiston erhu and guzheng. Spyros Koliavasilis representsthe traditions of Greece and Asia Minor with hiscommand of oud, bouzouki, saz, kemane, laouto

and canto. The list continues with Strathmore art-ist-in-residence Wytold Lebing on both traditionaland electric six-string cello; Irish fiddler and re-searcher Philippe Varlet; guitarist Michelle Webb,who specializes in North African music and jazz;eclectic fiddler and Appalachian ballad singerDaron Douglas; cellist Jodi Beder, who ranges fromearly music to rock; guitarist Owen Morrison of thecontra dance band Elixir; and Latin Rock and Afro-Peruvian violinist Javier Godinez.

World on a String will be at the Unitarian Uni-versalist Church of Silver Spring, 10309 NewHampshire Ave., Silver Spring. Workshops will runfrom 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. The public concert will takeplace at 7 p.m. Visit www.freydashands.org/woas.

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1 12536 GREY FOX LN ................ 5 .. 4 .. 1 .......... POTOMAC ... $1,425,000 .... Detached .... 0.43 ...... 20854 ........ GLEN MEADOWS ....... 08/06/12

2 14 RIVERWOOD CT ................. 5 .. 4 .. 1 .......... POTOMAC ... $1,310,000 .... Detached .... 2.08 ...... 20854 ..... POTOMAC VIEW ESTS .... 08/15/12

3 7825 STABLE WAY ................... 6 .. 4 .. 1 .......... POTOMAC ... $1,285,000 .... Detached .... 0.16 ...... 20854 ............ RIVER FALLS ........... 08/02/12

4 8101 HORSESHOE LN .............. 5 .. 4 .. 1 .......... POTOMAC ... $1,275,000 .... Detached .... 0.35 ...... 20854 ............ RIVER FALLS ........... 08/06/12

5 10620 STABLE LN .................... 5 .. 4 .. 1 .......... POTOMAC ... $1,250,000 .... Detached .... 0.39 ...... 20854 ............ RIVER FALLS ........... 08/20/12

6 13309 BEALL CREEK CT ........... 5 .. 3 .. 1 .......... POTOMAC ... $1,200,000 .... Detached .... 2.72 ...... 20854 .......... BEALLMOUNT .......... 08/27/12

7 8113 RIVER FALLS DR .............. 5 .. 4 .. 1 .......... POTOMAC ... $1,185,000 .... Detached .... 0.34 ...... 20854 ............ RIVER FALLS ........... 08/15/12

8 8613 CHATEAU DR .................. 4 .. 3 .. 2 .......... POTOMAC ... $1,183,000 .... Detached .... 0.66 ...... 20854 ......... MCAULEY PARK ......... 08/24/12

9 10001 LOGAN DR .................... 5 .. 5 .. 1 .......... POTOMAC ... $1,160,000 .... Detached .... 0.94 ...... 20854 ...... POTOMAC OUTSIDE ..... 08/02/12

10 7817 CADBURY AVE E .............. 5 .. 4 .. 1 .......... POTOMAC ... $1,149,000 .... Townhouse .0.05 ...... 20854 ..... WHEEL OF FORTUNE ..... 08/17/12

11 12730 GLEN MILL RD ............... 6 .. 4 .. 1 .......... POTOMAC ... $1,050,000 .... Detached .... 2.00 ...... 20854 .......GLEN MILL KNOLLS ...... 08/14/12

12 9479 TURNBERRY DR .............. 4 .. 3 .. 1 .......... POTOMAC ... $1,030,000 .... Townhouse .0.08 ...... 20854 ............... AVENEL .............. 08/20/12

Copyright 2012 RealEstate Business Intelligence. Source: MRIS as of September 14, 2012.

In August 2012, 59 Potomac homes

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McLean, she also finds time to attendGeorge Mason University as a full-timemaster’s degree student in educationaltransformation.

Duffy’s winning grant proposal is en-titled “Hearing to Deaf: Enrichment andUnderstanding.” The funds will providea laptop and new educational tools forthe hearing students at McLean who areenrolled in her ASL classes. The laptopcomputer will be equipped with theOOLOO software capability which willallow her students to see and communi-cate (using sign language) with studentswho attend schools for the hearing-im-paired. OOLOO software is much likeSkype and gives students the opportunityto view one another when they are bothon-line. The project will provide ASL stu-dents the opportunity to utilize their signing skillswith deaf students. It will also allow hearing stu-dents and hearing-impaired teens to form bonds offriendship and understanding.

Duffy said, “This project gives students an oppor-tunity to be immersed in communicating primarilythrough ASL. Many students are frightened to trytheir newly-learned skills, and this gives them achance to get immediate feedback, to learn the nu-ances of communicating — and even the slang orshort-cuts that the deaf use. They will also gain anunderstanding that deaf students are teens, just likethemselves — and have the same fears, anxieties andfeelings. This project will give ASL students a chanceto become more fluent while building respect for thedeaf community. The hearing-impaired students willalso have a chance to learn from the hearing stu-dents — so both students will benefit from the rela-tionship.”

Students at McLean are choosing to study ASL formany reasons. Marc Loud chose ASL because he hadpreviously struggled with Spanish and French. “Itseemed like fun. I used to see Ms. Duffy all the timebecause her classroom was near the band room, andI was in band. I signed up and it’s one of my favoriteclasses. I have taught my brother how to sign, sonow we have a ‘secret language’ that my parents don’tknow.”

Student Sarah Morris had trouble with English

grammar and has found that ASL has helped her learnEnglish better. Spencer Carmel previously took Latinand found it really hard. “ASL is a good fit. I amreally enjoying it,” she said. “I hope to continue andmajor in it in college. Maybe one day I will be theASL teacher at McLean — or at another school. Ilove it.”

Duffy finds that most students with learning diffi-culties do well in her class. “It’s kinesthetic. AtMcLean, students really give thought to their learn-ing styles and many students recognize that theylearn best with a hands-on approach. That definesASL.”

Spencer, Marc and Sarah all expressed their feel-ings about the communication experience with thehearing-impaired students. Marc said, “I feel a littlenervous and awkward because I know they will bebetter at signing than I am — but that’s the only wayI’ll get better.

Spencer added, “I will be nervous, but I know itwill be a lot of fun too, and I look forward to havinga friend who can sign back to me. Sarah also feelsnervous but said, “It will be a good experience. Myparents think this class isreally great — and veryuseful. They hope I continue and use it in my ca-reer.”

“This year, my goal was to incorporate technologyinto my classes,” said Duffy. “And now ING has madethat goal truly possible. I am elated.”

McLean School Teacher Receives Grant

Sarah Morris, Spencer Carmel, teacher Denise Duffyand Mark Loud.

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became Ron’s full-time caretaker when he was ill,grew overwhelmed by task ofmaking sauces. “She wanted togive away the recipes so friendsand relatives could make theirown,” said Kauffman, “but onhis death bed, Ron askedConnie to promise not to giveaway the recipes.”

When Ron died in November2011, Connie made the deci-sion to establish Gator Ron’s Zesty Sauces & Mixesand donate part of the proceeds to ALS research.The company was launched in August and 10 per-cent of sales go to the Robert Packard Center for ALS

Research at Johns Hopkins, where Ron was treated.Griffith and Kauffman are planning to share the

sauces at the Metro Cooking Show along with otherlocals from the Washingtonregion.

“We really try to bring inexhibitors that representsmall businesses and spe-cialty foods,” said JillCollins, a spokesperson forthe Metro Cooking Show.“The exhibitors centeraround cooking and enter-

taining.”“Ron would be very proud, and so excited about

sharing his delicious recipes with food lovers every-where,” said Griffith.

Recipes Raise Funds for ALS

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Churchill running back Malik Harris, left, runsbehind Blake Dove during Friday’s gameagainst Wootton.

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As the Churchill Bulldogs enteredtheir home stadium on Oct. 26,there was a mix of emotions forthe team’s older players. For the

Bulldogs’ 21 seniors, this would be their lastregular season home game in a Churchilluniform.

The players took the field against theirrival, the Wootton Patriots, with hundredsof fans for both teams lining each side ofDanver Stadium. According to senior widereceiver Dominique Williams, this was theperfect atmosphere to play his final regularseason game.

“It is one of the greatest feelings in mylife,” Williams said. “To end a career athome like that is awesome. A supportivecrowd just keeps us going and they give usmore reason to work harder.”

In the most recent chapter of theChurchill-Wootton rivalry, Friday’s gameadded another layer to the usual suspectsin this backyard affair. At stake this timearound was not simply bragging rights overa huge rival, but heavy playoff implications.If the Bulldogs defeated the Patriots, theywould clinch a playoff spot and win theMontgomery 4A South Conference.

Leading up to the game was the kind of

trash talk and playful insults that playersexpect from one of the biggest rivalries inMontgomery County. According to Williams,the talk between teams only made the Bull-dogs more motivated to win.

“We approached it like they hit ourmommas in the face,” Williams said.“There was a lot of trash talk and they weresaying how they were going to pass all overus. So beating them the way we did wasour trash talk.”

“The way we did” that Williams referredto was a 24-14 victory over the Patriots thatleft no other questions about which schoolran the South Conference. Senior quarter-back Jonathan Lee and junior running backMalik Harris ran for two and one touch-downs respectively, and the Patriots’ offensenever managed to catch up despite ampleopportunities.

According to Lee, who added more than100 passing yards to his two touchdowns,the development of both his running andpassing games has improved, but still needsto be developed further.

“My running skills have improved in that Ican read the triple option better and allowfor us to get bigger plays when we run thoseplays,” Lee said. “My passing has improveda bit but not as much because sometimes Istill struggle to make the right reads.”

Harris, who has led the Bulldogs in rush-ing for all but three games this season, con-tinued to dominate the running game. Thejunior had more than 100 rushing yards forthe third time this season, and gave theBulldogs a lead over the Patriots that theywouldn’t relinquish with his first quarter

touchdown to make it 14-7.According to Harris, the team’s offensive

line had a huge effect on his stat line withtheir ability to open holes and create spacesfor the back.

“[The offensive line] caused me to havesuch a big impact on the game,” Harris said.“Without them blocking I wouldn’t have hadany impact. Our offensive line’s effective-ness caused Wootton’s run defense to be-come ineffective [against me].”

Though his blockers may have helpedHarris score, Lee also believes that Harris’growth and maturity as a player havecaused him to be an offensive force.

“Malik has matured in a way that whenhe runs, he tries to find the hole and is look-ing to score every time he carries the ball,”Lee said. “He was a big part of the Woottongame because he kept the ball moving andkept the clock going.”

Wootton did have many opportunities toscore, and a moment of confusion in thefirst quarter led to an early Wootton touch-down that seemed to turn the game around.Wootton quarterback Sam Ellis threw ashort pass to tight end Miles Green, whothen appeared to be tackled by the Churchilldefense. Despite an official apparently blow-ing his whistle, the play continued andGreen ran for the 81-yard touchdown.

According to Williams, while the player“was not down on the play,” Churchill play-ers were upset because “the referee blewthe whistle so all of us stopped, and MilesGreen kept running.”

Despite this setback, Churchill’s defenseonly allowed one more score during the

game on a short run by Wootton wide re-ceiver Joe Kelly.

According to Williams, the team is happywith the win, and is ready to have a deeprun in the playoffs.

“[The win] feels great, and it’s the firsttime Churchill has made it to playoffs twoconsecutive years since the [former headcoach] Fred Shepherd days,” Williams said.“Our next goal as a team is to win the re-gion and make to the state semifinals.”

According to Lee, the game was proof tothose that had lost faith in Churchill thatthe team can still be a dominant force inMontgomery County.

“I feel very excited about this accomplish-ment because people around the countydoubted that we could make the playoffsagain since we lost a lot of players from lastyear,” Lee said. “We just went out andproved that we can do anything. Our nextgoal is Sherwood, [the team’s last regularseason game], because with that win we’llget another home game in the playoffs, thenafter that it’s to make states.”

As the team prepares for Sherwood andthe upcoming playoffs, there is a sense ofimportance for Churchill’s seniors, as theyknow that each game could be their last.According to Lee, no matter when the Bull-dogs’ season comes to a close, he’s happythat he had the chance to play for Churchill.

“Playing for Churchill these past four yearshas been amazing,” Lee said. “There isn’tanother program that I’d rather play with.”

Wootton now has a record of 4-5 and willfinish its regular season againstGaithersburg next week.


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ber of Potomac PresbyterianChurch, says she and other pa-rishioners appreciate Miles’generous and wise counsel.

“He has a modern and intel-ligent understanding [of] theBible and faith and the differ-ence between religion andfaith,” she said. “Tom has givenyears of help to worshipthrough his sermons.”

Potomac Presbyterian Church’s pastor, theRev. Sean J. Miller, added, “Tom faithfullyserved Potomac Presbyterian Church as interim

Church Honors Parish Advisor Emeritus

The Rev. O. Thomas Miles cel-ebrated 61 years in the ministryrecently by delivering a sermonentitled “Finding the ElusiveLife” at Potomac PresbyterianChurch.

pastor and parish associ-ate over nearly three de-cades. As we prepare tocelebrate our 50th anni-versary in 2013, themembers and friends ofPotomac PresbyterianChurch give thanks for[Miles’] teaching,preaching and pastoralcare.”

Miles is the author ofa collection of essays onscripture, prayers andpoems, called “To Liveand Die by Faith in the21st Century.” He hasalso written a book ofprayers called “Dia-logues with God” and abook of sermons called“Crisis at Creed.” In ad-dition, he teaches adultreligion classes occa-sionally at Potomac Pres-byterian Church andwriting courses at Mont-gomery College in thecontinuing educationprogram.

“I continue to write and try to get things publishedwhich is difficult,” he said. “Right now, I am verymuch interested in writing short stories which I amhoping to get published.”

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Event. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. White FlintPlaza Petsmart, 5154 Nicholson Ln.Visit www.petconnectrescue.org

THURSDAY/NOV. 8Free Remodeling Seminar. 6-8 p.m.

Hopkins & Porter, Inc. will beoffering “How to Fall in Love withYour Home Again,” a free design andremodeling seminar, including acomplimentary supper withopportunity to discuss one’s ownproject with professional staff. Spaceis limited to 15 participants persession. RSVP by calling 301-840-9121, #17 or [email protected]. Theseminar will take place at the officesof Hopkins & Porter, 12944-CTravilah Rd., #204.

SUNDAY/NOV. 11Har Shalom Open House for the

2013-2014 School Year. 9:15-11a.m. Tour the school, meet with theRabbi and ECEC teachers and parentsof children currently enrolled. Learnmore about the Har Shalomcommunity and enjoy a puppet show.

THURSDAY/NOV. 15Roller Pink Discussion. 7 p.m.

Montgomery County Recreation isseeking public input on a suggestionto modify the existing PotomacCommunity Center Roller Rink inorder to provide a smooth, softsurface play area to provide an

accessible sports area to expandadapted sports programming by theRecreation Department and otherproviders. Open to the public. At thePotomac Community Center, 11315Falls Rd. Contact Jeff Bourne at 240-777-6800.

SATURDAY/NOV. 17Pet Connect Rescue Adoption Cat

Event. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. BARK!(Congressional Plaza) 1643 RockvillePike. Visit www.petconnectrescue.org

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Event. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. BARK!(Congressional Plaza) 1643 RockvillePike. Visit www.petconnectrescue.org

ONGOINGZumba at Village Yoga. An easy-to-

follow, Latin-inspired, calorie-burning dance fitness-party. Classesare Tuesday nights, 7:15 p.m. andSaturdays 11:30 a.m. 10154 RiverRoad. Call 301-299-1948.

Beginner’s Yoga Classes at VillageYoga. Village Yoga is adding a newBeginner’s Yoga Class, Mondays, 8p.m. Continues our Thursday, 7:30p.m. Beginner’s Gentle Flow class aswell. 10154 River Road. 301-299-1948. Visitwww.villageyogayogi.com.

Members Wanted. The Potomac AreaNewcomers Club is a group of morethan 200 women who have moved tothe Potomac area. The club offersbridge, mah jong, book groups, golf,luncheons and museum trips as away to help newcomers and currentresidents form new friendships,expand horizons and take advantageof opportunities in the Washington,

D.C. area. Visitwww.potomacnewcomers.com

Time to apply to become a MasterGardener. Montgomery Countyresidents interested in learningenvironmentally sound gardeningpractices and sharing the informationwith others can apply now to join the2013 Montgomery County, MasterGardeners training program. To beplaced on the application list, or formore information, call 301-590-2836. Class size in limited and filledon a first-come, first-served basis.Registration deadline is Dec. 31,2012. Training begins Jan. 22, 2013.

MONDAYSFree Parent-Child Playgroup. Every

Monday at 9:30 a.m. at the HarShalom Early Childhood EducationCenter. Meet new friends as you andyour child play with age appropriatetoys. Call 301-299-7087.

VOLUNTEERS WANTEDThe Bethesda Urban Partnership is

looking for volunteers to help assistwith various local festivals includingTaste of Bethesda on Oct. 6. [email protected].

CANTER-Mid Atlantic to open aracehorse rehabilitation programwith donations from Delaware Parkand the Delaware ThoroughbredHorsemen’s Association earmarked toserve Delaware Park trainers andowners. To find an ex-race horse,volunteer, or make a donation, visitwww.canterusa.org/midatlantic.

To become a volunteer Bike Patrolmember on the C&O Canal, contactNorman Liebow [email protected] or 301-714-2218.

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Unfortunately, survivability in the terminalcancer world may simply be the means toyour end. If you can’t beat it, then you canonly join it. Although you hope to outlast it,stay one step ahead and try to keep it fromcatching you. Perhaps I should consider –and embrace – the words of the greatSatchel Page: “Don’t look back. Somethingmight be gaining on you.” Still, for me, total-ing up the number of months since Ireceived my official diagnosis/prognosis,gives me confidence that having survived thisunexpectedly long (original prognosis was“13 months to two years”; median lifeexpectancy is eight months) somehow meanssomething positive going forward. Not thatthere’s any statistical relationship betweenthe past and the future. As Starfleet Captain,Kathryn Janeway said to her first officerCommander Chacotay on an episode of StarTrek: Voyager: “I swore I’d never let myselfget caught in one of these Godforsaken para-doxes. The future is the past, the past is thefuture. It all gives me a headache.” Certainlythey weren’t discussing cancer, but for me,wondering if counting the months I’ve livedwith cancer might possibly have an effect onthe months I have yet to live with/hopefullywithout cancer is beneficial somehow to sur-viving, is sort of how I roll. Whereas choos-ing the alternative approach: not countingand/or considering anything/everything, givesme a headache.

How do I stay ahead of cancer withoutbetraying who I am or compromising myprinciples? As Curly Howard of The ThreeStooges said while harnessed like a horseand pulling a wagon in an episode called“G.I. Wanna Go Home”: “If I’m gonna worklike a horse, I’m gonna eat like one, too” (ashe began eating an extra-large sandwich).However I do this (live with cancer), I haveto do it my way, or at least in a way thatdoesn’t make me miserable. Because beingmiserable is all it’s cracked up to be, andhaving a bad attitude likely fuels the cancerthat unfortunately burns inside me. But Inever want to think that I’ve learned all thereis to learn to help my body/my mind fightthe cancer. Maybe looking forward to poten-tial accomplishments might extend life morethan taking stock of previous achievements?On the one hand, those accomplishments(still living 44 months post diagnosis) mightbreed a certain confidence that bodes wellto be well. On the other, focusing on thepast may compromise the future?

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Strathmore Hosts Museum Shop AroundMuseum Shop Around is Strathmore’s

art-inspired holiday treasure hunt,where 18 of Washington’s museums setup shop in the historic Mansion Thurs-day, Nov. 8 through Sunday, Nov. 11.

The Mansion galleries will be burst-ing with heartfelt holiday gifts, toys,unique jewelry, one-of-a-kind art, décorand more from museums including TheJohn F. Kennedy Center for the Perform-ing Arts, The Phillips Collection,National Geographic, Shakespeare The-atre Company Shop, the PopcornGallery at Glen Echo, President Lincoln’sCottage, Hillwood Museum Shop andthe Audubon Sanctuary Shop.

Among the finds at Museum ShopAround are commemorative holiday or-naments, as well as decorations madefrom fused glass and recycled militarymetals; plush stuffed animals and vin-tage toys for kids; fun family games andmind-bending brain teasers; literature,such as the cookbook Chef Supremehonoring the husband of Supreme CourtJustice Ruth Bader Ginsburg; fusedglass and unusual wood serving utensilsand tableware; leather goods; and lim-

ited edition totes and accessory pouches.Adornments for holiday hosts includesquirky copper jewelry and baubles thatincorporate heirloom broken china,scarves and skirts made from notoriouskitsch Christmas sweaters, ruffled andhand-painted silk scarves and feltedwool outerwear. To have real impactwith their holiday cards, shoppers willalso find irreverent and nostalgic letter-press cards, as well as Tiffany-inspiredaddress books and stationary.

Admission is $9 (Stars Price $8) paidat the door each day; proceeds benefitarts and education programming atStrathmore. Hours for Museum ShopAround are:

Thursday, Nov. 8: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.Friday, Nov. 9: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.Saturday, Nov. 10: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.Sunday, Nov. 11: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.The Mansion at Strathmore is located

at 10701 Rockville Pike, NorthBethesda, one half-mile north of theCapital Beltway and immediately adja-cent to the Grosvenor-Strathmorestation on Metro’s Red Line. Call 301-581-5100 or visit www.strathmore.org.

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A ceramic windoe bowl by KarinAbromaitis-Ostracon.

‘An Abstract Approach’Gallery Har Shalom announces the opening of “An Ab-

stract Approach.” The gallery walls will display threeabstract painters — Lesley Clarke, Springfield, Va.; HarShalom member June Plotkin, Rockville; and Edith Sievers,Bethesda, as well as work created by artists KarinAbromaitis, Takoma Park, and Jessica Beels, Washington,D.C.

Clarke’s work is created on custom-made wooden boxesthat she inks and then shapes with paint and objects toshow the power of color and shape to convey emotions.Born and raised in Scotland, Clarke has been creating andpainting most of her life. She works with acrylics, foundobjects, and related media to prepare abstract works thatfocus on embedding emotion, often conflict, into her cre-ations.

Plotkin uses acrylics for her paintings because of theirenvironmental friendliness and their versatility, allowinglayering and other techniques. Shapes, color and the useof space all excite her as she draws ideas from nature,travel and family life experiences, including studying themasters here and in Europe.

Sievers paints in both acrylics and oil and, inspired bynature’s endless beauty, finds her true passion is driven byexploration of the abstract, juxtaposing lines, shapes, colorand light. Throughout her career as an early childhoodeducator, she has challenged young students to expressthemselves creatively and explore the world around themthrough art. Having grown up in Tel Aviv, Israel, and livedin Hong Kong, Tunisia, Egypt, Morocco, and Turkey,Sievers finds that her work is influenced by the visual dis-tinctions of these varied terrains.

Abromaitis began throwing pots in 1995 and discoveredthat making pottery was her “missing piece” after twentyyears in a successful career in the performing arts. Thequiet inner focus and solitude provide the balance in herlife to the high level of outward energy that performancerequires. She finds satisfaction in being a maker of objects.After many years of creating ceramic vessels for food anddrink, she now explores what else a vessel might containsuch as light, dreams, and ideas.

Beels creates sculptures using armatures of steel wireand then covering them with high-shrinkage flax andabaca paper. Much of her work is form-driven, addressingissues of interior and exterior space, with a particular in-terest in the geometry of microscopic organisms, fossils,

and seed pods. Her ab-stract forms ask thequestion “Animal, veg-etable or mineral?” Thepieces are abstractedforms that can be inter-preted variously asbelonging to any or all ofthose categories, de-pending on theobserver’s point of view.

For further informa-tion and directions, callthe Har Shalom office at301-299-7087.

Lesley Clarke’sPebbles Revenge,

20x40, Acrylic

Lesley Clarke, June Plotkin, andEdith Sievers; ceramics by KarinAbromaitis, and mixed media byJessica Beels. Opening reception isSunday, Nov. 4 from 11 a.m. to 1p.m. Free and open to the public.Call 301-299-7087. At Gallery HarShalom, located at Congregation HarShalom, 11510 Falls Rd.

SATURDAY/NOV. 3Keb’ Mo.’ 8 p.m. Music Center at

Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane.Tickets $28-$58. Guitarist/singer/songwriter Keb’ Mo’ returns toStrathmore. Call 301-581-5100 orvisit www.strathmore.org.

Fiber Art Show & Sale. 9:30 a.m.-4p.m. Annual sale of wearable art andfiber art supplies by members of thePotomac Fiber Arts Gallery. Scarves,hats, garments, jewelry, yarn, fabrics,notions and gift items will be sold.Bargain tables include gallery-qualityitems and artists’ overstock ofequipment, materials and supplies,books and more. Free admission. AtSt. Mark Presbyterian Church, 10701Old Georgetown Rd. Visitwww.wearableartfallshow.com.

Annual Children’s Concert. 5 p.m.To open its 22nd season, TheSymphonette at Landon School willpresent its annual Children’s Concertin the Mondzac Performing ArtsCenter at Landon School (6101Wilson Ln.). Tickets are free forstudents and seniors over 65, and$10 for adults. Visitwww.landon.net/symphonette, orcall 301-320-1090.

World on a String. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.This is a cross-cultural day ofworkshops and concerts exploringhow music works. There will be apublic concert at 7 p.m. World on a

String takes place at the UnitarianUniversalist Church of Silver Spring,10309 New Hampshire Ave. Visitwww.freydashands.org/woas/ oremail [email protected] or call240-339-3655.

Darnestown Presbyterian ChurchAnnual Bazaar. 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.Featuring silent auction, crafts, whiteelephant, women’s & children’sclothing, antiques, baked goods,Christmas room. At 15120 TurkeyFoot Road.

International Bazaar. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.The Escuela Argentina deWashington (Argentinian School ofWashington) will hold its AnnualInternational Bazaar. The eventfeatures Latin American andinternational artisans that offerjewelry, crafts, clothing, regionalproducts and much more. Traditionalfood and pastries include empanadas,sandwiches de miga, alfajores,facturas, churros and other tastytreats with coffee or hot chocolate.The public will also have a chance towin a new iPad in a $5 raffle, an“instant wine cellar” known as LaCava (tickets are $20 for a chance towin 44 select wines), and bid on asilent auction. Tango Medina led byOscar Medina, will offer a free tangolesson and show at noon. Freeadmission, free parking. At TheConnelly School of the Holy Child,9029 Bradley Blvd. Visitwww.escuelaargentina.org.

THROUGH NOV. 3Skin. Strathmore showcases six artists’

“body of work,” exploring thetransformative properties, culturalsignificance and artistry of bodymodification through tattoo, henna,bodypainting, hair and makeup. Theexhibition features Alex Reinke, withfellow ink authorities Robby Latos

and Paul Roe, as well as body painterCraig Tracy, photographers JohnBorstel and Glenford Nunez, andhenna artist Bhavna Naik. Anopening reception with nosh andhenna art stations will be held onThursday, Sept. 20, from 7-9 p.m. atMansion at Strathmore, 10701Rockville Pike. 301-581-5100 orwww.strathmore.org.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY/NOV. 3-4Art Exhibition. noon-5 p.m. Lynn

Mehta, an Alexandria-based artist,will present her most recent oilpaintings produced “on location andfrom life” at the Yellow Barn Studio& Gallery in Glen Echo Park. Therewill be a reception for the artist from5 –7 p.m. on Nov. 3. This event isopen to the public. Contact theYellow Barn Studio & Gallery at 301-371-5592 or the National ParkService at 301-492-6229.

SUNDAY/NOV. 4Symphony of the Potomac. 3 p.m.

The concert features music directorJoel Lazar, sibelius, Karelia Suite,Rachel Franklin, Dvorak: SymphonyNo. 9, “From the New World”. $20 atthe door, $15 online atsymphonypotomac.org. Ages 18 andunder $5. Cultural Arts Center atMontgomery College/Silver Spring,7995 Georgia Ave. Call 301-984-6390 or [email protected].

TUESDAY/NOV. 6Chinese Language Book Club. 6-8

p.m. Potomac Library. 10101Glenolden Dr. Chinese bookdiscussion in Chinese language.“Essays of Chen Eshan” by ChenEshan. Ask for the books at the

Circulation Desk. No registrationrequired.

NOV. 6, 13, 14, 27 & 28Strathmore Afternoon Tea. 1 p.m.

The sounds of local musicians fill theroom as you enjoy afternoon tea inThe Shapiro Music Room atStrathmore. Vegetarian meals notavailable. $23 per person (Stars Price$20.70). Pre-paid, non-refundablereservations required. Call 301-581-5108. The Mansion at Strathmore,10701 Rockville Pike. Visitwww.strathmore.org.

THURSDAY-SUNDAY/NOV. 8-11Museum Shop Around. The event is

Strathmore’s art-inspired holidaytreasure hunt, where 18 ofWashington’s finest museums aresetting up shop in the historicMansion. Admission is $9 (Stars Price$8) paid at the door each day;proceeds benefit arts and educationprogramming at Strathmore.❖ Thursday, Nov. 8, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.❖ Friday, Nov. 9, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.❖ Saturday, Nov. 10, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.❖ Sunday, Nov. 11, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.Free parking is available in theMansion lot. Strathmore asks thatvisitors do not bring strollers toMuseum Shop Around. The Mansionat Strathmore is located at 10701Rockville Pike. Call 301-581-5100 orvisit www.strathmore.org.

FRIDAY/NOV. 9Celebrate the Crafts of

Afghanistan and SupportAfghan Literacy andOrphanages. 6 p.m. The eveningfeatures Authentic Afghan dinner,keynote speaker Lauryn Oates,reporting on visit with literacy

classes, Kabultec founder NasrineGross and raffle of unique Afghanhandicrafts and more. At Cedar LaneUnitarian Universalist Church locatedat 9601 Cedar Ln. Tickets are $50 perperson. Reservation deadline isMonday, Nov. 5. Mail checks to“Kabultec” Eleanor DePaola, 7941Inverness Ridge Rd., Potomac, MD20854-4010. Call 301-299-6236.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY/NOV. 10-11Art Exhibition. noon-5 p.m. Bethesda

resident artist and musician, SanfordMarkley, will present a collection ofhis paintings including landscape,figure and still-life at the Yellow BarnGallery at Glen Echo. A reception forthe artist is at 5-7:30 p.m. on Nov. 10in the gallery. Visitwww.yellowbarnstudio.com.

SUNDAY/NOV. 11Nathan Pacheco. 4 p.m. Music Center

at Strathmore, 5301 TuckermanLane. Tickets $18-$48. Virginia-bornPacheco, an operatic tenor, will shareselections from his debut releaseIntroducing Nathan Pacheco atStrathmore. Call 301-581-5100 orvisit www.strathmore.org.

THROUGH NOV. 12Free Photography Exhibition.

Featuring photographers HuguetteRoe, Michael Horan and MatthewEntwistle. All are Photo Slam awardwinners. Opening reception onSaturday, Oct. 27 from 4-6 p.m.Gallery talk on Saturday, Nov. 10,from 4:30-5:30 p.m. At PhotoworksGallery is located at 7300 MacArthurBlvd. Gallery hours are Saturdaysfrom 1-4 p.m. and Sundays from 1-8p.m. Call 301-634-2274 or visitwww.glenechophotoworks.org.

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