“Held Back Reform Too Long”

2015 MDDC News Organization of the Year Celebrating 161 years of service! Vol. 162, No. 34 • 50¢ SINCE 1855 February 23 - March 1, 2017 TODAY’S GAS PRICE “Held Back Reform Too Long” $2.33 per gallon Delaney proposes massive changes in the way Metro conducts business Last Week complete the steps outlined in the required to be a certified expert in in the capacity of president, chair- $2.33 per gallon By Kathleen Stubbs @kathleenstubbs3 legislation, WMATA would receive safety, transit, finance or manage- man, chief financial officer or man- A month ago $150 million in annual funding: $75 ment within 18 months of the bill be- aging partner. $2.37 per gallon A local representative said he million divided equally between the ing passed, according to a news re- With the current board, Metro has the legislative medicine to cure jurisdictions and $75 million from lease from Delaney’s office. would only need to find members A year ago Metro’s ills. the Department of Transportation. A certified safety expert would who meet the qualifications for the $1.77 per gallon “This legislation removes the In the bill, Delaney said WMA- need a minimum of five years experi- three jurisdictions. Anthony Foxx, brakes that have held back reform for TA would have to reduce the size of ence as “a chairman, director, senior the previous secretary of the Trans- AVERAGE PRICE PER GALLON OF UNLEADED REGULAR GAS IN too long,” said Rep. John Delaney the board to nine and raise qualifica- investigator or equivalent position of portation Department, fired three of MARYLAND/D.C. METRO AREA ACCORDING TO AAA (D-6), sponsor of the “WMATA tions for board members. The board a transportation or transit safety four federal board members and re- (Washington Metropolitan Area would have two fiduciary members board in the United States,” accord- placed them with individuals with Transit Authority) Improvement Act representing the three jurisdictions ing to the bill. A person certified in backgrounds in safety in April. INSIDE of 2017.” and the federal government, plus management would have had to WMATA Board member If both the House and the Senate WMATA’s chief executive officer. manage a staff of at least 1,000 em- pass the bill and the jurisdictions Every board member would be ployees for a minimum of five years See “Metro, ” page 8 Editor’s Gaithersburg Notebook sides with county by Brian J. Karem on immigrants

By Neal Earley The case of @neal_earley the growling GAITHERSBURG – City council member Ryan Spiegel dog wanted to make one thing clear Life in the White House Tuesday night –the city does not press corps. participate in enforcing immigration law. Page 4 After a surge in deportations by federal immigration officials across the country, Spiegel along with other members of the Gaithersburg City Council said at

See “G-Burg,” page 8 County Executive race is now ON! COURTESY PHOTO The Talbot Avenue bridge has a history - and despite it’s condition some want it saved. By Neal Earley @neal_earley Bullis Wins! About four months after the pres- Remembering a bridge to the past idential election and just days before Bullis knocks off arch rival the start of filing for candidates, the Register of Historic Places, its historic lives. African-Americans, who Georgetown Prep for the IAC By Suzanne Pollak race for County Executive is starting @SuzannePollak significance in Montgomery County is weren’t allowed to live in most parts basketball championship. to heat up. enough for the County Council to try of Silver Spring, formed a community Page 24 For the first time since 2006 there A one-lane bridge in the western to save it. of their own. will be an open seat in the County Ex- part of Silver Spring that enables Tal- The council has instructed the But there were no stores in which ecutive Office building in 2018 lead- bot Avenue to cross over CSX Rail- County Department of Recreation “to to shop or places to work in the black- ing to an array of contenders to re- road tracks hardly seems worth sav- find an appropriate location for it, only Lyttonsville. The bridge became place the outgoing County Executive ing, according to some. The rickety hopefully near Lyttonsville,” said its lifeline, enabling residents to walk Ike Leggett. The candidate filing peri- structure has deteriorated and is sched- Council member Tom Hucker. to the grocery store and the houses od begins Feb. 28 and the primary uled to be demolished when the Purple Talbot Avenue Bridge in Lyt- they were permitted to clean but not election is June 26. Line is built. tonsville was built during the Jim live in, Hucker said. Leggett, who has said his current But while the neglected bridge Crow years, when laws mandated that Ideally, the bridge would be relo- has yet to make it onto the National black and white people lead separate See “Ficker,” page 8 See “Bridge,” page 8 2THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL FEBRUARY 23, 2017 EFLECTIONS R The Montgomery County Sentinel, published weekly by Berlyn Inc. Publish- ing, is a community newspaper covering Montgomery County, Maryland. Our of- April 15, 1943 fices are located at 22 W. Jefferson Street, Suite 309, Rockville, MD 20850. Founded in 1855 by Matthew Fields. All mail to: P.O. Box 1272, Rockville, MD Draft of County Charter made public for study 20849-1272. Subscription Rates for The Montgomery County Sentinel – Weekly by mail: $40.00 per year & $26.50 for Se- Each week The Sentinel visits a Board in addition to Mr. Lee are: pressly forbidden. The new charter will be voted nior Citizens. (USPS) 361-100. memorable story from its archives. Thomas M. Anderson, Rockville; The charter also provides for on in November, 1944, and if ap- A preliminary draft of a pro- Tarlton Brooks, Sandy Spring; central purchasing and a depart- proved by a majority of the voters Bernard Kapiloff posed charter for Montgomery Mrs. Minier Hostetler, Glen and mentalized government and a cap- will become law in thirty days PUBLISHER E MERITUS County, providing for a county Stephen James, Silver Spring. ital budget and an expense budget thereafter. An election of the mem- Lynn G. Kapiloff manager, people’s control of legis- Under the provisions of the designed to give the people of the bers of the new council will fol- CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/ lation, a merit system for county proposed charter, county legisla- county a clear picture of fiscal af- low, and the provisions of the char- PUBLISHER employees and nine-man council tion, heretofore enacted by the fairs at all times. ter then will become operative. [email protected] was made public Monday. State Legislature, will be passed After the people of the county While the new council will Mark Kapiloff According to Frederic P. Lee, by a county council of nine mem- have had an opportunity to study supersede the present county com- ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER chairman of the Charter Board, in- bers. and to make suggestions, the board missioners in the exercise of exec- [email protected] dividuals and organizations in the A county personnel board will make revisions and will sub- utive functions, the county com- EDITORIAL county will be given a chance to would be set up to provide a merit mit the charter to the commission- missioners, because of constitu- study the proposed charter and to system and civil service for county ers prior to May 3. tional considerations, are Brian J. Karem EXECUTIVE EDITOR make suggestions before the final employees, and political contribu- Any individual or group will continued in office until the end of [email protected] draft is submitted on May 3. tions or assessments by county of- be given a hearing at the board’s the terms for which they were Members of the Charter ficers or employees would be ex- headquarters in Rockville. elected last Fall. Brandy L. Simms SPORTS EDITOR [email protected]

MARK ROBINSON NEWS [email protected] Write us CITY EDITOR Howard recognized at Twinbrook talk VINCENT SHERRY [email protected] ment documents, personal corre- my race,” Newark said. By Suzanne Pollak The Montgomery County Sentinel COPY EDITOR @SuzannePollak spondence and pension records to Augusta’s appointment began a paint a grim picture of life at the shift that soon changed Contraband welcomes letters. NEAL EARLEY Of the 12,000 surgeons who hospital. Hospital, with more and more black [email protected] served during the Civil War, only 14 By the end of 1863, 15,000 doctors being hired, Newark told REPORTER were African-Americans. Seven people had been treated at the hospi- the sparse audience at Twinbrook All letters must be original, worked in The Contraband Hospi- tal. The patients and staff dealt with Library. Jacqui South, Terry Brennan & David Wolfe, Mark Poetker tal, which is now a teaching hospital limited medical supplies, dirty wa- One listener, JoAnn Henry of signed by the author STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERS at Howard University. ter that was not a part of the public Silver Spring, called the one-hour During the Civil War, some water system, a too-small staff and presentation “an eye opener,” par- and must include the author’s TAZEEN AHMAD 40,000 slaves sought freedom in CALENDAR EDITOR living conditions that contributed to ticularly because African-Ameri- daytime telephone number [email protected] D.C., according to Jill Newmark, the spreading of diseases, Newmark cans rose to become surgeons and exhibition specialist for the Nation- said. run hospitals. She said she was im- for verification. CALL 301-838-0788 al Library of Medicine. She spoke Conditions at the camp “were pressed at the role some African- FAX 301- 838 - 3458 last week at Twinbrook Library as very challenging for the both the Americans played back then. NEWSROOM AND LEGAL ADVERTISING part of a Black History Month pro- staff and patients,” she said. “It was As their roles grew, more and ADVERTISING gram sponsored in cooperation with very clear that the conditions con- more black doctors and nurses be- Lonnie Johnson Montgomery County Department of tributed to the (poor) health of the gan working at Contraband Hospi- Send letters to: ADVERTISING ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Public Libraries and the Mont- residents, but despite these condi- tal, she said. The Montgomery County Sentinel CALL 301-306-9500 / FAX 301- 306-0134 gomery County Historical Society. tions, the camp was the best option.” However, while African-Amer- The District was a desired Sherry Sanderson The staff consisted of commis- icans were accepted as doctors at 22 W. Jefferson St. Suite 309 LEGAL ADVERTISING MANAGER place to flee to because in sioned military personnel, civilians this hospital, “there were no black Rockville, MD 20850 CALL 301-838-0788 April1862, the Compensated Eman- and volunteers. Some laborers at the surgeons that served in white hospi- FAX 301-838-3458 cipation Act had freed slaves there. camp stayed on to work after being tals,” of which there were about 25 Fax: 301-838-3458 [email protected] But while they may have been free, treated there, she said. at this time, Newmark said. they weren’t welcome at the Dis- In those days, nurses were more Also assigned to Contraband Email: editor- PRODUCTION trict’s whites-only hospitals. caregivers than medical personal. It Hospital was William Powell Jr., a Lonnie Johnson Therefore, tents were sent up in was their job to tend to the patient’s surgeon. A free-born from Massa- [email protected] PRODUCTION MANAGER [email protected] a swampy part of Washington, needs and cook and clean laundry chusetts, Powell was not liked and which became a blacks-only facility and bedding. Even surgeons had ex- was accused of drinking too much Peter Lui known as Camp Barker. It was GRAPHIC PRODUCTION STAFF tra responsibilities and had to order and neglecting his duties, Newmark THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY fenced in so that slave owners out- supplies and hire and fire the staff said. When he left the hospital, SENTINEL (USPS 361-100) is CIRCULATION side the District couldn’t enter and along with their medical duties. Powell moved to England for fear of published every Thursday by [email protected] grab their former slaves. At first, all the doctors were being captured and forced into slav- Montgomery Sentinel Publishing, Inc., 22 W. Jefferson St., Suite CALL 301-306-9500 A smallpox outbreak through- white. Then, Alexander Augusta, an ery. FAX 301-306-0134 out the District forced the U.S. Army 309, Rockville, MD 20850. African-American surgeon trained Contraband Hospital, which Subscriptions by mail are $40.00 ACCOUNTING to move the hospital and add a spe- in Canada, was brought in. He had also was known as Freeman Hospi- per year; by mail (out of MD, VA, Jill Wingo cial section for whites suffering moved to Toronto for his education tal, moved several times, eventually & D.C.) additional $ 5.25; on CREDIT / COLLECTIONS/RECEPTIONIST from the highly contagious disease. after realizing no medical schools in obtaining a good water supply and newsstands 50 cents. Periodicals The new hospital was called postage paid at Rockville, MD THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL IS A America would accept him. growing to 600 beds. 20849-1272. WOMAN OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE IN Contraband Hospital. Contraband Upon graduation, Augusta, the In 1868, six years after it was MONTGOMERY COUNTY AND was the term used in those days for first African-American officer to be first used to treated African-Ameri- POSTMASTER: Send address IN THE STATE OF MARYLAND. changes to THE MONTGOMERY Montgomery County Publishing, Inc. escaped slaves or those who were buried in Arlington National Ceme- cans, the hospital was moved to was absobed into Berlyn Inc. on COUNTY part of the Union forces. tery, wrote to President Abraham Howard University, but it wasn’t January 1, 2015 Newmark pieced what infor- SENTINEL, P.O. BOX 1272 Lincoln, stating he “would like to be until 1961 that the hospital was Rockville, MD 20849-1272 mation she could find from govern- in a position where I can be of use to transferred to Howard University. FEBRUARY 23, 2017 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 3 NEWS Muslim leaders rally for refugees ment clause. Officials from the Speier (D-Calif.) to combat world- By Neal Earley @neal_earley Trump administration said they plan wide discrimination against Ah- on writing another executive order, madiyya Muslims. WASHINGTON – For seven one that they said would be in com- At the meeting with legislators years running, the self-proclaimed pliance with federal law. Khan talked about a worry in the in- oldest Muslim organization in Amer- Rep. Jim McGovern (D-Mass.) crease in general anti-Muslim senti- ica has met with lawmakers on Capi- spoke to members of the Ahmadiyya ment across the country. tol Hill. Muslim Community packed inside “We witnessed a growing Is- While Ahmadiyya Muslim the Cannon House Office Building lamophobia in this country has re- Community USA has made a routine about Trump’s travel ban. sulted in the unfair targeting and point to meet with representatives to “I found those executive orders scapegoating of innocent American discuss goals in combating extrem- offensive, I think they betray the val- Muslims who have absolutely noth- ism both inside and outside of the Is- ues of the United States,” he said. “I ing to do with the perpetrators,” lamic community, community mem- was embarrassed and ashamed of Khan said. bers said this year’s meeting on those executive orders.” In the County last week, the Capitol Hill took on another level of McGovern said since Trump’s Council held a discussion on hate importance after the election of Pres- election, he has seen an increase in crimes. According to police statistics ident Donald J. Trump. anti-Muslim hate sentiment in his there has been a 32 percent increase This year’s Day on the Hill fo- district and in Massachusetts. in hate crimes in the County in 2016. cused on Trump’s new executive or- Ahmadiyya Muslim Communi- At the forum, Montgomery der that placed a indefinite moratori- ty USA often meets with lawmakers County Police chief Tom Manger at- um on refugees from Syria and a 90- to advocate for Ahmadiyya Muslins tributed the spike into divisive day travel ban from seven Muslim worldwide, who as a religious mi- rhetoric from the presidential elec- majority nations, and the rise in hate nority within Islam are often perse- tion. crimes. cuted by other Muslims. “I think we came off, and this is “We know that genuine refugees Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, who Ah- my opinion, we came off of months should have a home in this country, madiyya Muslims believe to be their and months and months of a very di- and so we believe the executive order messiah, founded the Ahmadiyya Is- visive campaign for president,” was wrong and unjustified,” said Am- lamic movement in India in the late Manger said. jad Mahmood Khan, the national di- 19th century. Ahmadiyya Muslims After the election, several hate rector of public affairs for Ah- are persecuted in places like Pak- crimes gained notoriety, including madiyya Muslim Community USA. istan, where the Pakistani constitu- the vandalism of a church in Silver “It was fashioned based on discrimi- tion has declared them to be non- Spring with the message “Trump na- natory purposes which can only lead Muslims. tion, whites only” and the spray- to increased division and rancor.” In light of the persecution of Ah- painting of a swastika on a Trump A federal judge temporarily madiyya Muslims, Congress formed supporter’s house in Silver Spring. blocked the executive order three the Ahmadiyya Muslim Congres- Manger said the spike in hate weeks ago on the grounds it violates sional Caucus co-chaired by Rep. crimes is “short-lived” and that it has the First Amendment’s establish- Peter King (R-N.Y.) and Rep. Jackie not carried into 2017. Parents and teachers express education concerns level and encouraged Belman and their heads up, because they’re all By Kathleen Stubbs @kathleenstubbs3 others to share concerns in the Gen- working hard,” Friedly said. eral Assembly. Smith added that edu- Megan Kenneweg, a Stedwick GERMANTOWN – Teachers, cation is a heavily regulated field Elementary School art teacher, parents of students and family mem- compared to other professions. asked Smith which part of the bers of teachers said at a budget “It is well known that we are MCPS budget paid for materials for meeting Feb. 15 they were con- one of the most regulated, imposed- students in specials such as art as cerned about items such as minimum upon organizations in this country,” well as for in-class projects. wage, allocation of staffing, avail- Smith said. “Six hundred dollars, for 700, ability of materials and class size. He said he wants MCPS to con- 800 students, that’s cents for each County Council member Craig tinue to try to eliminate barriers it child to have paper, scissors, Rice (D-2),chair of the education unintentionally created, that reduce crayons, all the fun stuff,” said Ken- committee, Montgomery College opportunities for students affected neweg, also a MCPS graduate. President DeRionne Pollard and by the opportunity gap, such as stu- “What in FY ’18 budget is available Montgomery County Public Schools dents of minority groups or who for specials?” CheckCheck Superintendent Jack Smith led the come from low-income families. Smith said the budget includes town hall at Northwest High School. Caroline Friedly, parent of a re- money for materials, though it Rocky Hill Middle School cent MCPS graduate, asked Rice to wouldn’t cover everything. teacher Lisabeth Belman said she increase minimum wage in the coun- Chris Jones spoke on behalf of wanted their concerns to be heard. ty because it affects single parents’ his friend, who is a teacher, asking “My issue is that teacher voice,” ability to be involved in their chil- how the county could lessen stress Us Out said Belman. dren’s lives, speaking from personal on teachers. He read an email she Us Out For English 7, “Everyone is ad- experience. sent him about her experience at vanced,” Belman said. “What does “You shouldn’t have to worry MCPS. that mean? What does that feel like to about, ‘Can I pay my Pepco bill or “‘This job is literally killing me, us?” can I go with my son to a field trip?’” my marriage and my relationships She said there’s “top-down push Friedly said. “Because the field trip with friends and family,’” Jones down and (it) makes us feel like our is ultimately more important, every read. “‘I’m stressed out and starting Online: professional wellbeing is not impor- single time.” to take multiple medications as a re- tant,” regarding tasks teachers must She said income also affects the sult of this job.’” complete in addition to teaching. residents’ self worth and whether He said his friend wrote that the www.thesentinel.com Rice responded that the policies they’re respected. job was becoming increasingly bur- that regulate education standards, “Give them more money so densome each year. She alluded to such as academic performance of they feel that they have what they central office staff analyzing statis- students, are determined at the state need, so they feel that they can hold tics. 4THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL FEBRUARY 23, 2017 OPINIONS &VIEWS The case of the growling dog When approaching a growling Spicer cannot merely tell us dog wagging its tail, which end do the president has addressed this you believe? once and therefore put it to bed. That’s the conundrum facing This is disconcerting because it reporters in the White House press speaks to either an arrogance or corps as the new administration naivety or a combination of both works its way into a second month when it comes to the stage upon in office. which the president finds himself. On the one hand we have a His pronouncements are not those president calling the media the ene- of Papal or Kingly edict. He is an my while Tuesday press secretary elected public servant who will Sean Spicer told assembled re- have to repeat things more than porters the president has a “Deep once for them to sink in adequately. respect for the First Amendment In so much that anti-Semitism and and the press.” prejudice have existed for far I’m still watching the end of longer than our lifetime – how can the dog with the teeth – for the anyone think merely speaking against something once will end it? The problem of perception versus reality is a common problem Editor’s Notebook of any administration, but seem- ingly more so from top to bottom by Brian J. Karem in the first month of this administration. record. The first question during Tuesday Glenn Thrush from Tuesday’s press briefing addressed the New York Times along with this issue, but wasn’t followed up myself and a few other reporters on – partly because Spicer didn’t stuck around after the daily press point his finger in my direction. briefing to ask whether or not the I want to know exactly who administration would forward the president views as his enemy. Is complaints of anti-Semitism at- it all of the press corps across the tacks to the Department of Justice. country? Those who voted against We staked out Spicer’s office and him? Is it that he views anyone who were shoed away by a young staffer doesn’t print or broadcast informa- who told us the Secret Service did- tion with which he agrees is an ene- n’t like us in the hall outside of my? Maybe he just means CNN or Spicer’s office. I don’t doubt her, The New York Times. but I once watched Sam Donaldson At the end of the day the ad- and probably six or seven reporters ministration has a perception prob- stake out that office for hours until lem left over from a brash and a bedraggled spokesman emerged bombastic campaign. It’s interest- to face the stern countenance of a ing to witness. frothing press – so her admonitions We no longer see large notes fell on deaf ears. on legal pads and in bright red Thrush mentioned something markers being passed into the press about us being in the “people’s room during briefings. We haven’t house” and not the private resi- seen Kellyanne in nearly a week ei- dence of the current occupant – ther. Spicer is more controlled, and more to me than anyone else – and getting better communicating, but then we moved to another door this administration still has prob- where we caught Spicer leaving lems reconciling facts with certain and he didn’t answer the question. rhetoric. Spicer referred us to someone How can you on one hand tell in the “lower press office” who us General H.R. McMaster is the could tell us whether or not the ad- “finest” choice for National Securi- ministration intended on forward- ty advisor without acknowledging ing the complaints to the D.O.J. he wasn’t your first choice? This is Then he scooted off to wher- no criticism of the general – but is a ever busy press secretaries scuttle question anyone would ask. Just themselves when being pursued by clarify. You can’t get mad at that. stubborn reporters. Personally I have no doubt the A few minutes later the young President of The United States isn’t staffer complained to another an anti-Semite. But he has inadver- staffer and Thrush was apparently tently or purposely thrust those on accused of cursing at the staffer – the far right who hold such views which he never did - though there into the national spotlight with were ruffled feathers all around. some of his actions on the cam- The staffer felt slighted - but paign trail. So when he denounces wasn’t. Facts are facts. anti-Semitism he needs to address Thrush was frustrated – as I it on more than one occasion and was. I still haven’t had my question also explain the incongruity be- answered. tween his current actions and pre- And I notice the dog is still vious actions. showing its teeth. FEBRUARY 23, 2017 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 5 LETTERS LEGAL MATTERS Jack has a very good point . . . To the editor; ‘Hey I didn’t do it - he did’ defense It is sad and disheartening America the Beautiful and My Country, 'tis of ment, and applied for and were though there was some question thee, sweet land of liberty sung with justice for all is spiritually broken in an granted a warrant to search the whether the State properly pre- uncivil warbetween enraged citizens, rancor, fictional facts and conspiracy THE apartment. The warrant included, served its position on appeal, theories. COURT as many of them do, the right to since the ultimate result would be It is sad bigots are desecrating houses of worship that are not of their own REPORT seize any illegal drugs that were in the defendant’s favor it ad- faith and ignoring Constitutional law to respect anyone's religious belief. found. It also included the right to dressed the warrant issue. The It is notable a partnership of independence founders revolted from a monar- seize money or “any other items of Court found that a car key, which chy to create an intellectual liberty; an American ideology — the science of value” that could reasonably be was not listed in the warrant, ideas from their origin and nature— based on democratic freedom of assem- by Tom Ryan associated with illegal drug sales. could not reasonably be deemed bly and speech is undergoing the unlawful use of violence against civilians in When the police executed the an “item of value” like money as the pursuit of political aims. Peacefulprotest organizers must condemn may- The courts are frequently warrant, the defendant was at specified in the warrant. There- hem from “terrorists” organized to create fear and intimidation. called upon in criminal cases to home. No drugs were found by the fore, the police had no right to “Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism.” (George Wash- determine whether a search by the police or a drug sniffing dog, but a seize the car key or whatever was ington, Farewell Address, an open letter to the American public published on police violated a defendant’s 4th Chrysler car key was found on the found using the key. Septem ber 19,1796). defendant. When he denied know- Therefore, the Court ruled Obstructionist tactics that dismiss scientific measurements proving in- Amendment constitutional protec- ing what it was for, the police that since the search was illegal, dustrial waste pollutes the atmosphere and contaminates rivers and lakes; and tion from unreasonable searches empirical evidence that global warming causes sea level to rise is indis- and seizures. Many of these cases searched the parking lot and locat- the rifle could not be used in evi- putable. involve a search where no warrant ed a car that the key would open. dence and the conviction was Researchers using satellite data find warming ocean temperatures melt- was involved, but sometimes the When the dog alerted for the pres- overturned. This illustrates how ing an Antarctic glacier will have consequences for Miami, New York and warrant itself may be at issue. This ence of drugs, the police searched careful the courts are in preserving other major coastal cities. Yet, proven evidence is deliberately and falsely at- is illustrated by an unreported the car and found a semiautomatic 4th amendment rights, even where tacked and debunked to be misleading and argued to protect corporate stake opinion this month from Mary- rifle that Colon, who had a crimi- there is a warrant. holders is deceitful— corporations are people who say they care about the en- land’s Court of Special Appeals in nal record, could not legally pos- vironment but continue to litter it have no integrity. a case called Hector Colon v. sess. The trial judge refused a mo- American exceptionalism proponents believe citizens are free thinkers to State. tion to suppress use of the rifle at Thomas Patrick Ryan is a part- debate opinions and facts to find common ground. In truth is trust. “I like to The opinion indicates that the trial, convicted the defendant and ner in the Rockville law firm of Mc- believe that people in the long run are going to do more to promote peace than police got a tip that illegal drugs he appealed. Carthy Wilson, which specializes in our governments. Indeed, I think that people want peace so much that one of were being sold from an apart- The appellate Court held that civil litigation. these days governments had better get out of the way and let them have it.” Dwight D. Eisenhower. Lincoln said, “Government by the people...” J.Martinelli Rockville REAL ESTATE

And more from the Twilo Zone Protect valuables when selling your home I often write about preparing Anyone can have “sticky fingers,” else’s home; and even a rented To the editor; your home for a sale. Of course, even rogue real estate agents storage unit). When will the elitist Montgomery County Sentinel understand that that preparation is to make your (agents have been arrested for Burglar alarms are a mixed “Chem Trails” are real and our government is systematically seeding the home sell quicker and get the best stealing from a listed home). Ad- blessing. Besides deterring crime, clouds overhead to control the population and bring in the New World Order? price. However, preparing your ditionally, criminals take the op- real estate agents often set them B. Stanner home is more than just deep clean- portunity of an open house (and off; which can be a nuisance and Rockville ing, decluttering, and minor re- even virtual tours) to stake out possibly result in a fine for you pairs. Preparing and planning your home; only to strike at a later (more info on false alarms and editor’s note: You’re upset about clouds. Clouds. Seriously dude. Clouds. time. fines can be obtained from the Yes, thieves are looking for Montgomery County Police False anything of value in your home. Alarm Reduction Section). Meanwhile back on Pluto EAL Besides jewelry and cash, they And although you may be told R will take anything they think they that lockboxes are fool proof, only To the editor; ESTATE can personally use or sell. Med- allowing agents in your home – It’s once again obvious The Sentinel has no interest in publishing real SOLUTIONS ications are a commodity to it’s the user that is the weak link. news. You are pretending to cover the White House when there is no way any thieves; and anything with person- Careless agents sometimes leave leftist Sentinel reporter would be allowed anywhere near the White House. al identification can be used in ID doors unlocked or open, or do not Your fiction is worth reading only if you realize its fiction. That’s why I buy it By Dan Krell theft. fully close the lockbox, leaving at 7-11 anyway. I am often asked, “Should I the key free to be used by any install surveillance cameras?” A passerby. G. Todd how to store your valuables will few years ago, a home with sur- Your agent can be part of your Damascus not only keep the prying eyes of veillance cameras was not typical. protection plan. Consider having editor’s note: Thanks for buying the paper Gary. I’ll pass your concerns nosey home buyers focused on Seeing the cameras often turned your agent accompany all show- along to the White House this week. Meanwhile are you currently under any your home’s spaces – it can also off home buyers because they felt ings. Additionally, have more medication? thwart would-be criminals. “creeped out” and didn’t like the than one person during an open Homes for sale are prime tar- idea of being watched. However, house. This can not only help pro- gets for thieves, and your home is in today’s cyber-world, where sur- tect your valuables, but the direct not an exemption. Don’t make it veillance cameras are nearly agent contact may be influential in easy for them. It may sound obvi- everywhere, surveillance cameras your home sale. ous – use common sense. Howev- have become increasingly com- For more information on pro- er, you’d be surprised how many monplace. Before you go out and tecting your valuables, check out Write us home sellers don’t lock up their install cameras in your home, you Montgomery County Police’s valuables. In my many years of need to understand the legal impli- brochure “Home Security, Safety The Montgomery County Sentinel selling homes, I have seen how cations by consulting with an at- Tips to Keep Your Home and Valu- home sellers can be careless by torney or privacy legal expert. ables Safe” (montgomerycoun- welcomes letters. leaving credit cards, cash, medica- Don’t just put away your jew- tymd.gov/pol/resource/CrimePre- All letters must be original, signed by the author and must include the tions, and financial statements on elry and other items of impor- ventBrochures.html). counters and desks. There was tance, lock them up! If you’re not author’s daytime telephone number for verification. one instance where the owner left one of the millions of home own- their gun cabinet open! ers who has a safe or strongbox, Dan Krell is a Realtor® with The Montgomery County Sentinel And theft doesn’t only occur there are other options such as RE/MAX All Pro in Rockville, MD. 22 W. Jefferson Street, Suite 309 during open houses. Your posses- storing items in other locations You can access more information at Rockville, MD 20850 sions can go missing at any time. (safe deposit boxes; someone www.DanKrell.com. 6THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL FEBRUARY 23, 2017 NEWS ANALYSIS Seniors and how they lose in state government There are currently about for seniors, many of whom are on Rich Madeleno pointed out that three million seniors living in the a fixed income, for which there is the extra few dollars in each se- state of Maryland and, of those, an offset to cost but, yet, there is nior's pocket would not amount to there are more than 850,000 over enough money, regardless of the much. What they failed to take the age of 65. Each year, as the se- budget shortfalls, to offer a tax into consideration is that the extra nior population loses members, break to any other group of peo- $300 to $400 for each senior must ple, no matter how deserving. Ac- be multiplied by the 850,000 se- cordingly, I provide you with my niors over the age of 65 to benefit testimony before the House Ways the MD economy through the in- & Means Committee: creased spending. Paul’s view My name is Paul Schwartz This year Senator Madaleno and I am a member of the National pointed out that a large portion of by Active and Retired Federal Em- senior spending goes to food and ployees, NARFE. I am a resident medications for which there is no Paul K. Schwartz of Brookeville, Maryland and I am sales tax. True, but that is a set here today to testify AGAINST amount regardless of income and the Governor's bills to reduce the any new found money would not tax burden on our first responders go to buying more medication or new members join; those that were and our military. food. 64 last year become 65 this year. I am here to represent the se- There was concern by State In two years those currently at 63 nior population of Maryland that Senator Manno and Delegate will join the club. both Governor Hogan and the Luedke about the senior tax break The senior club does at least Maryland State legislature seem benefiting the ultra-wealthy se- one thing better than any other to continually forget. niors of Maryland and we recom- group; they vote. Accordingly, one We oppose these tax bills not mended that a cap be placed on in- must wonder why Governor Larry because we find these groups un- come say about $250,000 so that Hogan as well as the Maryland deserving. Rather, as I have been the cap would not curtail the sales State Legislature have chosen to told for the last three years, al- tax offset. once again forget this rather con- though you would like to help out Now as many of you are siderable constituency when it the needy seniors, the budget can't aware I spoke to as many key comes time for some good old afford tax relief for our fixed in- players as I could to get this mes- fashioned tax relief. come seniors who comprise more sage across, including our Comp- During the 2016 legislative than 850,000 seniors over the age troller Peter Franchot who said, session, you may recall, Governor of 65. If the budget can't afford tax and I quote, “You have a winning Hogan put forward a bill to in- relief for seniors how, then, can it argument” AND that even if the crease the tax exemption for se- afford tax relief for any other sales tax did not offset the tax rev- niors age 65 or older from $1000 group, as deserving as those enue completely the difference to $5000 over a four year period. groups may be? would be “negligible”. I assume That bill did not receive any sup- Moreover, if you can't afford the State Comptroller knows port from the majority and did not to give tax relief to seniors, for something about the budget. make it out of committee. which there is an offset, I don't see By the way, the fiscal note How, then, to give the issue how you can give tax relief to any from last year inexplicably did traction for 2017? Obviously a other group for which there is no not factor in the sales tax offset. new approach would be needed offset. It seems the only person not and that approach consisted of em- The State of Maryland cur- to get the message was Governor phasizing the offset of any lost tax rently faces shortfalls in revenue Hogan and not for lack of trying revenue from the senior tax break predictions for both fiscal year as we met with Chris Shank, his that would be generated by the in- 2017 and 2018. Tax revenues for legislative officer, for that very creased spending the tax break af- FY2017 are expected to be about purpose. So where does that leave forded seniors and the resulting $16.6 billion which is down some us regarding this legislation? If benefit to small business as well as $365 million from initial projec- the budget can't afford to give a the increase in sales tax revenue. tions. Likewise, tax revenues for tax break to seniors, it can't afford End result: no legislation for tax FY2018 are expected to be about to give a tax break to any other relief for seniors for 2017. $17.2 billion which is down some group. And let me close with this: The explanation provided for $418 million from initial projec- legislators showing their faces at not reintroducing last year's senior tions. the United Seniors of Maryland tax relief bill focused on the bud- Again, this is not about first Forum on January 25th will sim- get and the shortfalls in both the responders or the military. I am a ply not cut it if they fail to support 20178 and 2018 fiscal years. That former FEMA official and know much needed tax relief for se- completely ignored the sales tax first-hand the sacrifices our first niors. As we learned on Novem- offset as well as increased tax rev- responders make. This is about the ber 8th, elections have conse- enue from small businesses due to budget and this is about hypocrisy. quences and so does lack of sup- increased sales which would make As I mentioned quite exten- port for much needed senior any lost revenue due to this tax sively to many of you, seniors legislation. break, as Comptroller Peter Fran- spend there money. Seniors do not Again, let me emphasize that chot indicated to me, “negligible”. save for the future because, for se- this is not about our first respon- Hypocrisy comes into play with niors, the future is now. Where do ders nor is it about our hometown the legislation put forward by the they spend that money? heroes or our military or about the Check Us Out Online Senate Leader Mike Miller and Much of it at small businesses sacrifices they all make. This is Speaker of the House Mike Bush which stimulates the economy about money, it is about www.thesentinel.com to provide a tax break for mem- AND results in the collection by hypocrisy, it is about politics, it is bers of the military, hometown he- the state of sales tax revenue about needed tax relief for a key roes and first responders. which offsets to a degree any lost segment of our society but most Obviously, the issue is not tax revenue by a tax break for se- of all it is about the senior popula- whether these individuals are wor- niors. That is how so many other tion of Maryland being taken for thy of a tax break. The issue is the states like Pennsylvania do it. granted by our elected officials in hypocrisy of saying there is not Last year Delegate Mary Annapolis - every single one of enough money to offer a tax break Washington and State Senator them. FEBRUARY 23, 2017 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 7

NEWS Montgomery County, Maryland Department of Environmental Protection

PUBLIC NOTICE Request for Noise Suppression Plan Approval

The Department of Environmental Protection is currently reviewing an application for a Temporary Noise Waiver as allowed under the Montgomery County Noise Control Ordinance, Chapter 31B, Sec- tion 11(a).

A Temporary Noise Waiver is being requested by V. Fernandes Con- struction, of 18201 Brooke Road, Sandy Spring, Maryland, for the purpose of conducting sanitary sewer replacement work along Park Road and E. Middle Lane, Rockville. Due to the impact on vehicle traffic, the City of Rockville requested nighttime lane closures. The work started September 2016 and will continue until April 2017. This is the third request for a Waiver. The work hours are proposed to be 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. daily.

The applications and related documents are available for public inspection. The Department will receive comments on the applications for ten (10) days after publication of this notice.

Comments, questions, or requests to examine documents may be directed to Gretchen Ekstrom, DEP/DEPC, 255 Rockville Pike, Suite 120, Rockville, MD, 20850. Telephone 240-777-7750, Fax 240- 777-7715 or email [email protected].

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Artist’s rendering of the new Silver Spring hotel Silver Spring to get new extended stay hotel with Marriott, which Eden said will tion,” Eden said. “The site configu- By Vic Simon Like having the @vtime492 strengthen the hotel’s marketing. ration does not work well for of- “There are many third-party (hotel) fices.” Developers will start construc- management companies,” he noted. Starr Capital’s partners on the world at hand tion in December on an extended- “We have a 35-year relationship project are PMG Development stay Residence Inn by Marriott hotel with Marriott.” Group, which owns the gas station at the corner of Colesville Road and The hotel will have 173 rooms now at the site and SV Hospitality, a Georgia Avenue in Silver Spring. on 14 floors, with 5,000 square feet hotel developer. BBGM Architects The site, now occupied by a of meeting space and 4,000 square is designing the building. Gulf gas station, is directly across feet of ground floor retail. It won If the economy turns downward from Discovery Communications, preliminary approval from Mont- before construction begins later this two blocks from the Silver Spring gomery County in November. The year, said Eden, “We may need to Metro station, three blocks from the hotel will open for business early in delay. There are no guarantees with National Oceanographic and Atmos- 2020, Eden said. Construction costs lenders” – who supply construction pheric Administration and near the will exceed $40 million, he added. funds – “especially with hotel devel- heart of downtown Silver Spring. He cited several reasons not to opment that is inherently risky, and “The only other option” in Sil- put offices or apartments on the site. subject to economic downturns.” ver Spring for extended-stay travel- “The downtown corner location is Extended-stay hotels cater to ers “is the Homewood Suites,” noted less appealing for apartments,” he stays of three or more days, he ex- Timothy Eden, managing director of said. There are several large apart- plained. “There are a lot of travelers Starr Capital in Bethesda, one of ment projects going up in Silver who stay Monday-Thursday on ex- three corporate partners to be Spring “in better residential loca- tended assignments. Discovery builder/owners of the hotel. tions,” he added. Communications is a good example The project already has fran- “Office market rents” in that with international customers and chise and management contracts area “do not justify new construc- employees.” www.thesentinel.com 8THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL FEBRUARY 23, 2017 COVER STORY Metro massive reform proposed in Congress by Delaney “General,” from page 1 with WMATA’s operating fund likely no longer be qualified as a “I think at this point it’s a desire amend its collective bargaining challenges. member, if the board member re- to be around to show that we’ve ac- agreement, which Delaney said “(It) frees up, for Maryland and quirements are passed along with complished something, so that we does not allow safety and service to Michael Goldman, who represents the District especially, the ability to the bill. have the feeling that time spent has improve. The amended collective Montgomery County, said he sup- put more money in the operating “Probably not, which is why I pursued things worthwhile,” said bargaining agreement must “allow ports most of the bill. He said he budget which is where I think don’t think it’s a very good provi- Goldman. the transit authority to implement all would support shrinking the size of WMATA is going to have big prob- sion in the bill,” Goldman said, re- “I could be part of a board that necessary operational changes re- the board and increasing federal lems over the next couple of years,” garding his likelihood of remaining really makes this system a more safe quired both to provide a high level funding. Goldman said. “(That will) continue on the board. “It’s a solution looking and reliable system, and does things of service, reliability, and safety as The money would be put to- to be a difficult matter for the board for a problem that doesn’t exist.” that would make WMATA a better well as lower costs by selectively ward capital projects and preventa- because expenses are increasing He said he wants to remain on transit system for the region,” he using competitive bidding for cer- tive maintenance, according to the more rapidly than revenue.” the board and be a part of improving added. tain capital improvement projects,” bill. Goldman said this could help However, he said he would Metro in safety and service. The bill also calls for Metro to according to the bill. Gaithersburg votes to protect immigrants Ficker to run for Executive defund “sanctuary jurisdiction.” ing’s public comment portion, “Executive, ” from page 1 Executive or not. “G-Burg, ” from page 1 Spiegel said Gaithersburg’s asked the City to declare it a sanc- Since November’s presidential policy is to not ask people who are tuary city. election, Leventhal who cannot run Tuesday night’s Council meeting term will be his last, cannot run for stopped by the police their immi- While Spiegel balked at the for re-election after term limits were that the city does assist federal im- re-election after voters in November gration status and they do not give suggestion, Hill said it would added to the County charter, said he migration officials in deporta- passed a referendum on term limits, immigration information to feder- bring a positive distinction to the will have an announcement in June tions. limiting members of the County al agencies unless the person com- City as a safe haven. about his future political plans. “Our city police officers do Council and the County Executive to mitted a serious felony. “The marketing of that idea is make inquires relative to immigra- three consecutive, four-year terms. While Leventhal said he has not “There is a specific instance easier if you have catchy terms tion status during routine actions,” The chief proponent of the term made a decision, he has hinted a pos- where a violent felon may be ar- that people can relate to,” Hill Spiegel said. limit referendum is also one of the sibility he might run. While he is rested for committing a violent said. “Clearly sanctuary city says Spiegel responded to com- first people to enter the County Exec- considering his decision, he has crime and later, after their finger- one thing to one person and anoth- ments made by Gaithersburg resi- utive Race – Robin Ficker. spent time going around the County prints are run through the system, er thing to another and if there’s dent Doug Hill, who urged the city Ficker, a criminal defense listening to residents, including a federal authorities may reach out another designation (with) less po- to declare itself a sanctuary city, a lawyer and local political activist fundraising event he held during his to local authorities,” Spiegel said. litical elements to it, I’m all for general term for jurisdictions from Boyds said he will run for birthday party in November. Council Vice President Neil it.” where local officials do not assist County Executive as a Republican in A message on his website reads Harris, echoed Spiegel’s com- Spiegel also dispelled rumors in enforcement of immigration 2018. in part, “Please support George as he ments saying that Gaithersburg of raids by federal immigration of- law. Spiegel said he does not think “We need someone that can de- prepares to launch another campaign Police’s policy to not ask about ficials to deport undocumented it is a good idea for the city to call liver for the good people of Mont- to serve the people of Montgomery immigration status of people they immigrants in the City. During his itself a sanctuary city given there gomery County and I've shown that I County,” with a YouTube campaign stop, helps them keep trust with last new conference, County is no universal definition for the can do that, as far as term limits are ad-style video with dates of the De- community members. Council President Roger Berliner term. concerned which was opposed by all mocratic Primary and General elec- “I think the most important to (D-1) took time during his weekly “The phrase sanctuary city is the elected officials,” Ficker said. tions in 2018. remember is that the reason that press conference to say that no im- a politically-loaded phrase as we Ficker, who served in the House “I'm doing a lot of listening to most municipal police forces in migrations raids had taken place all know,” Spiegel said. ”I think of Delegates from 1979 to 1983, and people around the county,” Leven- the United States have the same in the County despite rumors on that regardless of whether or not ran and lost for other elected offices protocol, because they understand social media. thal said. that label is applied to a particular including County Council and Coun- in order to have a safe community “We all need to be careful Total Wine & More co-founder municipal or county or state entity, ty Executive. you need to have the cooperation with respect to social media,” David Trone is considering a run for the more important question is Since the term limit referendum, of everybody in the community,” Berliner said. “We had experi- County Executive according to a what is the culture?” Ficker said he has spent time going Harris said. enced rumors that there were raids statement. In January, President Donald around the County raising money Harris and Spiegel were re- taking place in Wheaton that were “The campaign for Congress J. Trump signed an executive order and said he intends to qualify for the sponding to a suggestion made by unfounded, that consumed our po- strengthened my commitment to be that instructs federal immigration County’s publicly-funded campaign Gaithersburg resident Doug Hill, lice and our community and just in public service. A number of people officials to deport immigrants who resources. who during the city council meet- created a fair degree of panic.” have suggested opportunities in that are in the country illegally and to Ficker said the issues he is most concerned about are the County’s regard, and I am in the process of de- high property taxes, traffic conges- ciding on my next step,” Trone said tion on I-270 and inadequate infra- in a statement. Bridge to be saved for ties to segregated past structure for a growing County. Trone, who co-founded Total Ficker would have to overcome Wine, ran for the Democratic nomi- “Remembering, ” from bridge’s history for a paper he wrote tracks from white people, according a big hurdle in order to win in 2018, nation for Maryland Eighth congres- page 1 about gentrification in Georgia. He to his research. as the County has not elected a Re- sional district, where he lost to now used the Talbot Avenue Bridge and While learning about the bridge, publican County Executive since congressman Rep. Jamie Raskin (D- cated over a stream or along a trail in others in the area for comparative Rotenstein found out that its metal James P. Gleason in 1978. Ficker 8). Trone spent more than $13 mil- a county park and those walking data, he explained. girder construction made it eligible said the fact that his term limit refer- lion of his own money on the race. across it would learn of its history, he According to his research, the for listing in the National Register of endum passed with 69 percent of the Fellow at-large council member said. bridge was built in 1918 by the B&O Historic Places. However, it has not vote is an indicator voter might chose Nancy Floreen (D-at large) also said With most of the Purple Line Railroad. Lyttonsville was founded in yet been included in the register. a Republican in 2018. she is considering a run for County construction currently on hold, there the 1850s by Samuel Lytton, a freed While researching the area’s his- “I think the people want some- Executive, but has not made a deci- is no set deadline to see if moving the slave. It was one of several dozen tory, Rotenstein spoke with residents one who has delivered and will deliv- sion yet. bridge is feasible. African-American hamlets through- who lived in Lyttonsville during seg- er in the future and would bring “At this point, you know, we Purple Line plans include fund- out Montgomery County that were regation. He learned that the bridge about some change and I think I'm will wait and see,” she said. ing to demolish the bridge, and Huck- created because the rest of the county was the only way in and out of their that person,” he said. Floreen, like Leventhal and El- er hopes that money will be used to had racially restrictive deed community for much of the 20th cen- While candidate filing begins rich, cannot run for reelection in move it instead. covenants and the public spaces and tury. It enabled residents to get to on Feb. 28, candidates will have a 2018. Council member Marc Elrich If, however, it turned out to be private businesses were governed by Grace Church Road and onto Georgia long time to decide before the June (D-at large), did not respond to re- too expensive to relocate, the future Jim Crow laws. Avenue, where the public bus system 2018 primary. Council member quests for an interview, but has previ- of the Talbot Avenue Bridge will be In the days of segregation, it was took them to work, school and into George Leventhal (D-at large), said ously told the Sentinel that he will reconsidered, Hucker said. very common for African-Americans the District. he has not made a decision on “probably” run for County Executive David Rotenstein researched the to live on the other side of the railroad @SuzannePollak whether he plans to run for County in 2018. FEBRUARY 23, 2017 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 9 NEWS “Pop Up” parks are popping up all over the county “It’s pretty good,” he said, By Suzanne Pollak @SuzannePollak adding that he wished he had known about it in advance. Pop Up in Montgomery Parks is Twin brothers Callum and Kier- the County’s latest way “to get Mont- an Ashley-Shanahan brought their gomery County residents into the long boards to the park but only park and also foster a sense of com- went around the track a few times munity,” said Kokia Tarik, activating before leaving. The 13-year-old parks coordinator. boys who attend the nearby Siena By stopping at parks throughout School had brought their longboards the County, bringing special equip- but quickly discovered that the track ment ideas for fun, the hope is that was designed more for smaller the parks will be utilized more and skateboards. neighbors will meet one another Pop Up in Montgomery County, while having fun. which began in December of last Last week on a blustery cold year, spreads the word by social me- day, Pop Up in Montgomery Parks dia, but mostly it counts on the local set up a pump track for two hours at facility to let its neighbors know Argyle Park on Forest Glen Road in when and where to pop into their lo- Silver Spring. Bikers and skate- cal park, Tarik said. boarders cruised up and down the Besides the pump track, the pro- slopes on a small loop circuit consist- gram offers Touch a Truck, where ing of numerous banked turns on the youngsters can climb into the cab of County’s mobile speed ring pump a backhoe, ride in a bucket truck or track. turn on the lights of a police car. Seven-year-old Julian Lehmann There also is a 26-foot tall rock Melgar rode his bike along the track wall that enables people to try their with his younger sister and older hands at rock climbing. A Tree brother before they all decided to run climbing pop-up shows children how on the track instead. to climb some of the large trees in the COURTESY PHOTO “It’s almost like you get to run County parks with the help of ar- “Pop Up” parks are the latest craze for county residents. on walls,” he declared happily. borists. Safety gear is provided. His father, Felix Lehmann, Pop Up Recess offers the lies can enjoy the park and top it off ty. The activities are mainly circulat- where Pop Up Parks will be next, go watched his children enjoy himself. chance to play with oversized board with hot chocolate and s’mores by ed at urban parks in the more densely to www.montgomeryparks.org/pop- They were in the area so their father games like Jenga and Connect 4 and the fire. parts of the County. up. could show them how they could balls and jump ropes. The program is offered three or Attendance varies by park, ac- “There is no end date in sight,” walk to their piano lessons when they The most popular pop-up is four times each week, traveling to tivity and the weather, Tarik said. she said. “We are just getting started. noticed the pump track. Cozy Community Day, where fami- different parks throughout the Coun- For information and to see This is our inaugural year.” County hears more on fatal fire Metro targets truancy to save said the employees in question who By Kathleen Stubbs with Montgomery County Police views from the executive branch in were on active status were not being By Neal Earley @kathleenstubbs3 @neal_earley Chief Tom Manger and Montgomery the immediate aftermath of the fire paid while on extended leave, how- County Fire Chief Scott Goldstein and was told he could not attend a Metro’s general manager said ever. During their internal audit about about the fire. meeting between the Flower Branch Friday he is targeting truancy to in- Board finance committee chair- the County’s response to the fire at During the audit, County offi- tenants and their landlord. crease productivity, to reduce ex- person Michael Goldman, who rep- Flower Branch Apartments in Silver cials said more than 25 people from “I was actually told by depart- tended unexcused leave and over- resents Montgomery County, said he Spring that killed seven and dis- County agencies and non-profits ment heads that I could not attend a time and to save on operating costs. was concerned about the excessive placed more than 100 people last Au- talked about what went wrong in the meeting between my constituents, “Every day of absence we avoid use of extended leave. gust, County officials did not inter- County’s response to the fire and who were tenants, and their own improves productivity, facilitates “(They’re) not necessarily get- view victims from the fire. what can be improved upon for the landlord, who was also a con- better operations, and helps prevent ting paid, but they were staying on At last week’s council meeting, next crisis. The audit did not review stituent,” Hucker said. overtime,” Metro General Manager the system, so getting the benefit of officials from several County agen- emergency services’ response to the Council member Marc Elrich Paul Wiedefeld said. “We expect this increases of years of seniority,” cies briefed the Council on an inter- fire. (D-at large) echoed frustrations from effort to generate about $2 million in Goldman said of the employees on nal audit of the County’s response in “They (the victims) had gone other members of the council about bottom-line improvements projected extended leave whom Metro said are providing services in the immediate through for me, what couldn’t be a the lack of information, saying in the in the FY18 proposed budget.” on active status. aftermath of the fire. The audit listed more traumatic event, and I didn’t aftermath of the fire he received Wiedefeld’s management team Goldman said he supports several recommendations for the want my coming to them and frankly news the same way the public did – in an internal investigation revealed Wiedefeld’s changes and that he County, including a need for better trying to intrude in them, on them, to through press conferences. that more than 100 employees took hopes they will improve workforce communication between County add what they were already dealing “It was frustrating to learn more extended leave than allowed by reliability. staff. with,” said Bill Broglie, an internal things by press conference and to not the law, Metro policy or their collec- “Hopefully it’s going to provide Council member Tom Hucker audit manager for the County. kind of get a heads up, because we all tive bargaining agreements. Staff for some economies and we’re going (D-5) said the audit was disappoint- Broglie said instead he inter- got lots and lots of questions and I told 25 of the employees who took to have a more reliable work force, ing and criticized County officials viewed people from CASA, IM- just felt like it would been good for too much extended leave that they (and) we don’t have a lot of sort of for not interviewing the victims of PACT Silver Spring and other non- us to be more on top of it.” Elrich were no longer on active status. shadows or phantoms that are on the the fire who received the County’s profits that were on the ground help- said. Metro said another 100 employ- payroll taking up space,” Goldman services. ing victims after the fire. The audit also mentioned that ees are under review for the same said. “It seems strange to me, as an Hucker said he agreed with the the County did not activate its Emer- reason. Wiedefeld said some of the He said he believes the employ- approach, that you would just talk to audit’s assessment about the need of gency Operations Center in the im- employees who took too much ex- ees who violate rules regarding ex- County agencies and the non-profits more communication between mediate aftermath of the fire. Ac- tended leave but who remained on tended leave are harmful to the work we fund, but not the actual victims,” County agencies, saying there was a cording to Broglie, the County has active status may have earned credit environment of those who work at Hucker said. disconnect between him and mem- already implemented his recommen- in the form of service time toward least 40 hours a week. Wiedefeld is Hucker said that he held several bers of the executive branch in the af- dation for activating the Emergency their pensions and health care cover- making changes to policies pertain- meetings with members of the termath of the fire. Hucker said he Operations Center after a crisis to co- age. ing to extended leave that requires a Flower Branch community, along was not told about interagency re- ordinate the County’s response. Metro spokesperson Sherri Ly medical evaluation, Metro said. 10 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL FEBRUARY 23, 2017 NEWS Blair High School needs new artificial surface field with us,” Nissel said. “When they caused the field fibers to wear and replace the artificial turf. “I don’t feel one way or the oth- By Kathleen Stubbs @kathleenstubbs3 came out and did the test and we did fray. A FieldTurf contractor, Clise of er about it,” Clise said about adding the subsequent test, we felt that there “Due to the excessive consis- Athletic Turf Consultants, per- infill. “That crumb rubber, it gets SILVER SPRING – Maryland- was an issue.” tent fiber wear, compacted infill and formed an annual test in August and scootched off the field. You know National Capital Park and Planning Then M-NCPPC’s third-party surface infill, we do not recommend said it complied with the ASTM when you run and play, that stuff Commission is having Montgomery contractor, Leading Design and De- competition use of this surface until standard and was safe with an aver- works itself out of the field.” Blair High School’s artificial turf velopment Sports, reported the field implementation of proper profes- age g-max score of 166, according to However, several members of a field replaced after a retest showed was unsafe in five of 10 testing loca- sional maintenance services to ad- the inspection report. local community group called Safe the field was unsafe and within a tions, measured by a number called dress the items noted within this re- Spokesperson Melissa Chotiner Healthy Playing Fields disagreed year of the end of its useful life. g-max score. If the g-max score ex- port as well as improve the condi- said M-NCPPC did not have reason with Nissel and said they are con- John Nissel, deputy director of ceeds 200, the field is unsafe for tions of this athletic field,” Teeter to be concerned about the field fol- cerned about synthetic turf fields be- operations, said the warrantee for the play, according to the ASTM 1936- said in his report from Oct. 14. “The lowing Clise’s test. ing tested after crumb rubber, the field managed by M-NCPPC is due 10 standard for shock absorption severely worn fibers are not able to “To our knowledge the field material that makes the “grass” to expire in August. used by several synthetic turf own- withstand proper routine mainte- was safe,” Chotiner said. stand up, is added. “It’s like if you buy a car and it ers including Montgomery County nance by the owner due the fragile Clise said the field scored be- Bailey Condrey, a founding wears out before the warrantee; it’s Public Schools and M-NCPPC. fibers shearing off the surface of the low 200 on the g-max but noted de- member of the group, alleges that certainly not what you paid for,” said “Values of 200 g-max and infill.” teriorating fibers, or the “grass.” adding crumb rubber to a field prior Nissel, referring to the field lasting above are considered values at M-NCPPC closed the field as “All test points on this field met to testing is deceptive. seven years and four months. which life-threatening head injuries soon as it received the report Oct. the ASTM g-max requirement,” “G-max is supposed to be a test He said M-NCPPC had planned may be expected to occur,” accord- 18, Nissel said. Clise said. “The fibers across the on a surprise basis,” he said. “If you to replace the field about 10 years af- ing to the same ASTM standard, cit- “Failing g-max is the biggest field, including the inlays, are heavi- allow the owner of the field to fluff it ter FieldTurf installed it. ing historical data. concern when you do a field test like ly worn and are brittle and breaking into compliance before it’s tested, The field is supposed to last The artificial turf fields at that. When you fail a g-max test then off. This is a result of the age of the then it’s not a true indication of how eight years from the date of installa- Richard Montgomery and Walter you subject your players to a concus- field, amount of play it receives, the field is when the users are on it.” tion, according to the warrantee. Johnson high schools drew commu- sion (risk),” Nissel said. possible UV degradation and me- Teeter was not available for in- M-NCPPC hired Shaw Sports nity attention in November when As a temporary solution, the M- chanical wear.” terview before deadline. Turf to replace the field, including word spread that the fields had failed NCPPC had FieldTurf repair the Clise said maintenance crews On Oct. 18, Clise retested the organic infill made from coconut to their g-max tests before passing a field Oct. 17 and 18 by replacing were repairing the field while he was field while repairs were still taking replace the crumb rubber, Nissel second test by a different tester fol- parts of the “carpet” that hold the testing it. place. At first the field failed in one said. lowing field repairs. Athletic Field crumb rubber in place to bring the “The center of the field was low location, but then a repair contrac- He said M-NCPPC would not Consultants Inc. tester Jeff Clise re- field back into compliance with the on infill; therefore, I instructed the tor, King Fields, added crumb rub- have known that the old field was ported the surfaces were in compli- ASTM standard, Nissel said. Montgomery County Parks mainte- ber to the artificial turf, and the unsafe for play if a parent hadn’t ance with the standard but should “They’ll actually cut that piece nance crew that was onsite to add in- field passed with a score of 156.75 contacted the field company Field- have been replaced within a few of turf out, take it out, patch it in with fill to the surrounding areas and to when it was retested, the tester said Turf to say she saw excess black years. a new piece of turf, and then they’ll check the infill depth,” Clise said. in a letter to M-NCPPC Oct. 18. crumb rubber laying on the surface Ryan Teeter, an inspector for infill it with the crumb rubber,” Nis- Chotiner said M-NCPPC was Two of five new testing locations of the field. FieldTurf then met with LDD Sports, reported not only that sel said. aware that the fibers were deteriorat- scored average g-maxes of 195 and the parent. the fibers of the field were deterio- Nissel said the organization being, but Teeter’s test made it clear 192. “The fibers start to break down, rating, as did the maintenance in- gan considering a replacement after that it was time to replace the field. Teeter reported Oct. 19 that the what you’re seeing is a lot of crumb spector in August, but also that reading Teeter’s report. Then it Nissel said repairing the field be- field had returned to compliance rubber, so that raised an eyebrow maintenance work on the field sought a company in December to fore testing it is a common practice. with an average g-max score of 172. NIH study could lead to reversing dementia NIH finds adults suffer hearing loss Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) is signed to curb the production of tention span. Nickolai Sukharev Nickolai Sukharev caused by steady noise such as televi- @NickolaiSS tau into the spinal fluids of mice. Alzheimer’s is defined as a @NickolaiSS The results, which Miller said form of dementia with similar sions, radio and traffic. ST LOUIS, MO - A study were promising, showed that the symptoms and but a noticeable de- BETHESDA -- The National In- NIHL is distinct from speech funded by the National Institutes mice exhibited lower levels of the cline in the ability to recall new stitutes of Health (NIH) and Center for hearing loss that is generally defined of Health has found a potential tau protein. learning information. Disease Control (CDC) have found as the inability to hear speech from an- method that could prevent and re- Experiments were also con- Treatments for both dementia that approximately a quarter of adults other person at arms length. verse dementia. ducted in monkeys and showed and Alzheimer’s include prescrip- within a certain age range suffer from “The louder the noise exposure, The study examined tau pro- similar results. tion drugs and therapeutic exercis- noise-induced hearing loss. we assume, leads to the notches devel- teins, a substance produced in Researchers have known that es to stimulate brain activity. Results indicate that 24 percent of oping earlier,” said Hoffman. brain cells, and determined that an tau proteins play a role in dementia Currently there is no treatment adults aged 20 to 69 experience hear- Hoffman explained that a variety altered form of DNA can be used and Alzheimer’s and ongoing stud- to cure dementia or Alzheimer’s. ing loss at high frequencies, in what of factors could lead to NIHL ranging to stop the production of the pro- ies are examining their full effect “It’s very challenging to take a the National Institute of Deafness and from workplace noises and sudden tein. When tau proteins production on brain cells. mouse study and look forward into Other Communications Disorders impulse noises. exceeds a certain level, it causes “It’s been well known that tau the future and say this is going to (NIDCD) terms as a noise notch. Workplace noises include sounds damage to brain cells that can plays a role in dementia and work or this isn’t going to work,” “Of the 24 percent of adults with from machinery or vehicles while im- cause dementia and Alzheimer’s. Alzheimer’s,” said Miller. “Muta- Miller said. “This is that study to an audiometric notch suggestive of pulse noises include short or instanta- “One of the things we found tions in tau cause dementia and de- allow that test in humans,” he noise-induced hearing loss, 6 percent neous sound bursts such as hand was, when we lowered the amounts rivatives of Parkinson’s,” he added had a notch in both ears, and 18 per- grenades or gunfire. of tau in the mouse study, we were added. Miller emphasized that his ex- cent had a notch in only one ear,” said The study also revealed that able to prevent some of the prob- The Alzheimer’s Association periment does not prove dementia Howard Hoffman, a coauthor on the NIHL may also occur in one ear or lems that developed in the animal describes dementia as a decline in can be reversed but expressed opti- study and director of the NIDCD’s both ears, known scientifically as uni- model,” said Dr. Timothy Miller, a mental ability that interferes with mism that his findings could be Epidemiology and Statistics Program. lateral or bilateral loss. Professor of Neurology at the normal everyday life. translated to humans. A noise notch is defined as a “We also found that 19 percent of Washington University of St. Symptoms vary but are usual- The Alzheimer’s Foundation steeper than normal decrease in the young adults aged 20 to 29 had either Louis. ly defined as impairment of memo- of America estimates that 5.1 mil- ability to hear noises at higher fre- unilateral or bilateral audiometric Miller’s experiments involved ry, language communication, visu- lion Americans suffer from quencies. notches, with 4 percent having noise injecting a modified molecule deal perception, and a decline in at- Alzheimer’s. According to the NIDCD, Noise- notches in both ears,” said Hoffman.

The best pl ace f or y o u r l ocal a d s T h e S enti nel FEBRUARY 23, 2017 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 11 NEWS Muslim Community Center sponsors symposium on tolerance 1994 and the African-American De- times right around the corner from “Indifference is an ally of hate, ized groups. That leads to fear and By Peter Rouleau @Petersrouleau mocratic Club of Montgomery us, sometimes even in our own fam- and we were blessed that our com- hatred, but when we acknowledge it County; and Hamza Khan, an inter- ilies, and once we acknowledge it, munity was not indifferent,” Sun- and have uncomfortable dialogues SILVER SPRING –The staff of faith activist and head of the Mus- we have a responsibility to do some- shine said. like my brother and I did long ago, the Muslim Community Center in- lim Democratic Club of Mont- thing about it. Hate is solved by love Khan recalled receiving sup- we can achieve understanding.” vited the public to a panel discus- gomery County. and conversations rooted in love.” port from Sunshine’s brother Josh, a Kaseman said that he and other sion held on the center grounds In response to a question as to Luedtke cites as examples of suc- teacher at Winston Churchill High faith leaders in the county were Tuesday night on “How to oppose what could be done to combat hate cessful dialogues conversations School, where Khan was a student forming groups pledging to support hate in our communities.” The dis- in the community, Luedtke recount- he’d had with colleagues in An- in the fall of 2001. the family members of undocu- cussion focused on ways to respond ed that he had given a speech in the napolis who supported Trump’s “After 9/11, he said that anyone mented immigrants in the event of to hate crimes, combat negative House of Delegates on George travel ban. He said he was able to who felt threatened could talk to deportations. stereotypes of various groups as Washington the day before. convince some of them that the ban him,” Khan said. “That was when I Sarwar said the event, the first well as resistance to troubling poli- “What I tried to draw out in that would impact non-violent and pro- knew I would be an interfaith activist of its kind in MCC’s history, was a cies, such as President Trump’s re- speech was that as members of soci- ductive members of society for the rest of my life. If you want to success. cently-overturned ban on traveling ety, not in the legal sense, but the Sunshine referenced the Tal- challenge hate, start with the young.” “We have to make sure that cit- to seven Muslim majority countries larger sense, we have a responsibili- mudic verse “Don’t stand idly by “We need to have uncomfort- izens, regardless of whether we dis- and proposed mass deportations of ty to stand up for our neighbors.” the blood of your neighbor,” as a able conversations,” Acevedo said. agree, continue this dialogue,” Sar- undocumented immigrants. Luedtke noted that Maryland call to speak up about the suffering “I can sit here today and say that Is- war said. “This was a great opportu- Usman Sarwar, president of was founded on the idea of religious of marginalized groups. lam is a religion of peace because nity for people of different faiths, MCC’s board of directors, served as tolerance. “For somebody like me, “Anytime there’s injustice be- my eldest brother is a Muslim and I races and gender to get to know moderator for the panel, which in- who’s white, male, straight, and ing done, it’s not morally neutral to can say that because as a young man each other.” cluded Delegate Eric Luedtke (D- from a Christian tradition, I’m not just stand by and watch,” Sunshine coming into myself, I explored the Adam Van Hart, a teacher at the 14), a co-sponsor of the event; Mo- often a victim of hate. I benefit from said. “You have a moral obligation Koran and learned so much about Berman Hebrew Academy, a private hamed Abdullahi, the imam of any type of inequality we have our to step up, protect your neighbor what it says about the dignity of life Jewish school in Rockville, said that MCC; Rabbi Ari Sunshine of B’nai society. It’s very easy to pretend it and prevent the injustice being and respecting life. And when you his school encouraged students to Shalom in Olney; Reverend Mans- doesn’t exist, it’s easy to say, ‘We done.” look at the television news, you no- attend the discussion. field Kaseman, interfaith communi- live in an enlightened society; Mar- Sunshine recalled that B’Nai tice a difference in what is being re- “We had a conversation in the ty liaison for Montgomery County’s tin Luther King solved everything, Shalom received the support of ported, especially about Muslims. I faculty about how to deal with ha- Office of Community Partnerships; we’re good.’ community members when its understand that bias because that tred and bigotry in our community,” Gabriel Acevero, a community or- “We have to acknowledge that building was vandalized in the sum- bias exists for women, blacks, the Van Hart said. “I’m here to learn, to ganizer active in MCGeo Local hate exists in our community, some- mer of 2010. working poor and other marginal- hear, and to support my students.” Study shows obese couples have lower fertility rates Metro begins retiring series 4000 cars around 9 a.m. Wednesday and deliv- By Kathleen Stubbs tics and examines the relationship ing both partners when assessing ered it to a Baltimore scrap yard, and Nickolai Sukharev @kathleenstubbs3 then it delivered a 7000 series railcar @NickolaiSS between fertility and exposure to couple fecundity,” she added. environmental chemicals. 501 According to the American The Washington Metropolitan that went through inspection to BETHESDA – A study at the couples residing in Michigan and Congress of Obstetricians and Gy- Area Transit Authority transported the Greenbelt. National Institutes of Health Texas took part between 2005 and necologists (ACOG), obesity dur- first of the system's least reliable rail- “Instead of delivering the truck (NIH) indicates that obese couples 2009. ing pregnancy can increase the risk car series to a scrap yard Wednesday without anything, we're taking the old may take longer to achieve preg- Participants were divided into of diabetes, high blood pressure, to be replaced by a 7000 series railcar. car on that truck,” Jordan said. “It's nancy. two groups based on their body sleep apnea, and pregnancy loss. "The 4000 are dogs, lemons, ba- just efficient that way.” “Obesity is a growing epi- mass index, which measures a per- The ACOG also notes that nanas, whatever you want to call Bulger said he hopes that all of demic in United States and other son’s height to weight ratio. newborns from obese mothers them," said Metro board member the railcars from the 4000 series will countries. While it is common Results indicated that the have an increased risk of birth de- Tom Bulger, who represents Wash- be in the scrap yard by the end of the sense that it takes two to get preg- heavier group took longer to be- fects and a variety of diagnostic ington, D.C. "They haven't performed year, as scheduled. nant, recent research has indicated come pregnant than the lighter problems due to too much fat be- as well." Metro had originally planned to that the male’s contribution has group. Factors such as smoking, ing on the baby’s body. Bulger said the gradual replace- administer a mid-life tune-up to 4000 been overlooked,” Rajeshwari age, and physical activity pro- Sundaram explained that the ment of the 4000 series railcars, the series railcars, but the organization Sundaram, a senior investigator at longed pregnancy among the study has potential for additional least reliable of the fleet, will lead to cancelled that with federal approval NIH’s Eunice Kennedy Shriver heavier group. research including more direct fewer delays for riders. due to cost. National Institute of Child Health “Ours is the first we’re aware methods of studying body compo- "We think it's going to be a great "We made this decision to not do and Human Development, wrote of to find reduced fertility in obese sition. thing for our customers, our patrons, mid-life modernization for the 4000 in an email. couples not being treated for infer- “A follow up study could help and not have as many breakdowns," series because that would not be eco- The study was conducted as tility. Also, many studies have fo- confirm our findings in a larger Bulger said. nomically feasible,” Bulger said. part of the Longitudinal Investiga- cused largely on the female,” data set that is more representative Metro spokesperson Richard "We got approval of FTA months tion of Fertility and Environment wrote Sundaram. “Our results un- of the population as a whole,” Jordan said a tractor trailer picked up ago to scrap them. That's what we're Study that looks at national statis- derscore the importance of includ- wrote Sundaram. a 4000 series railcar from Greenbelt doing." Your Spot for Sports 12 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL FEBRUARY 23, 2017 NEWS Three new full-sized sedans liven up the marketplace Think of it as Buick's answer to the Lexus ES 350 as much as a com- Auto petitor to a mainstream-branded sedan. Extra-cushy seats are a partic- Drive ular highlight, as is the car's exterior presence – sleek and modern without by looking overdone, with a wide stance and graceful profile. Brady Holt Though it's front-wheel-drive- based, albeit with available all- It's become vogue in automotive wheel-drive, the LaCrosse also of- journalism to declare that the sedan – fers excellent acceleration combined a bedrock of the automotive market- with respectable handling poise. The place – as a dying breed in the face of 310-horsepower V6 is just shy of the roomier, more versatile crossovers. G80's, but the Buick's EPA rating is First to go, pundits contend, are the an outstanding 25 mpg in mixed dri- full-size four-doors. ving. Inside, the LaCrosse isn't quite But if you are looking for a big as decadent or as user-friendly as the comfortable sedan, your options Genesis, but it's not terrible on either these days are better than ever, as re- account. cent tests of three leading contenders A slightly stiffer ride may both- in this class suggest. er some shoppers in this class, The freshly rebranded Genesis though part of the fault likely lies in G80 and the newly redesigned Buick the tested car's $1,625 20-inch LaCrosse and Kia Cadenza effective- wheels; the standard smaller wheels ly use their extra size both to flaunt likely offer better bump absorption. their styling and to improve their in- The LaCrosse's base price of terior space. And all have the sophis- $32,990 significantly undercuts the ticated interior quality, long list of G80, but that's due to the Genesis' available features, and quiet ride that longer standard features list; compa- you'd expect of a luxury car – though rably equipped, the G80 is actually a it would be hard to expect otherwise little less expensive. at these sedans' price points. But the Buick holds its own in The highest-end of the trio is the the large sedan class – perhaps more G80, which starts at $42,350. Until so than it has in decades. Mean- the 2017 model year, this car was while, the Cadenza is another in- called the Hyundai Genesis, the sec- creasingly compelling option for ond generation of the Korean au- buyers in this class looking for a lot tomaker's critically acclaimed premi- of luxury for a relative bargain price. um sedan. “Relative” is key, as even this Kia It's now the entry-level vehicle starts at $32,890 and the tested car in Hyundai's new Genesis brand, was $45,290. slotting below the even bigger, even But you do get a lot of luxury for posher G90. that money, especially on paper, and The G80 is distinguished from both the base price and as-tested most full-size sedans under $50,000 prices undercut the Genesis and for its rear-wheel-drive architecture. Buick. This setup generally favored among The Cadenza also doesn't skimp luxury cars, rather than front-wheel- on interior appointments, and interi- drive, because it accommodates a or room improved over last year's powerful and heavy engine without model. And a modern new front-end throwing off the front/rear weight design, including a concave grille, distribution or overloading the front lends presence to the car without wheels with too much power. seeming overdone. The G80 doesn't feel like a But the Cadenza doesn't have sports car, but there's commendable the ride and handling polish of the handling poise for such a big car – a LaCrosse or G80, feeling more like a comfortingly stable feel. There's also big but ordinary car on the road. an available all-wheel-drive system, That's still good enough for it to included on the tested car, to ease compete well against a Toyota Aval- winter-weather concerns. on, which has similar driving man- It's also fast. Even the base en- ners but a less opulent interior. gine, included on the tested G80, is a The Cadenza is rated for 23 mpg V6 with an impressive 311 horse- in mixed driving. Other leading full- power. size sedans at this price point include If you need more speed from the Chevrolet Impala, which is a little your sedan, a 5.0-liter, 420-horse- bulky and doesn't have the fanciest power V8 is also available and a 365- interior décor but which is roomy horsepower turbocharged V6 is due and pleasant to drive; the Chrysler for the 2018 model year. Gas mileage 300, which has impressive driving doesn't impress, though – the tested dynamics and comfortable seats, but car is rated for just 19 miles per gal- feels dated inside; and the Nissan lon in mixed driving, though that fig- Maxima, which trades interior room ure does improve by 3 mpg if you for sporty handling. Also shop the skip the all-wheel-drive. The re- midsize Lincoln MKZ, Acura TLX designed LaCrosse may be front- and Lexus ES 350 if maximum inte- Top: The 2017 Genesis G80 is the new name for the Hyundai Genesis. Middle wheel-drive, but it's a clearly premi- rior space matters less than a luxury The redesigned 2017 Buick LaCrosse blends style and comfort. Directly above: um product as well. experience. While not cheap, the redesigned 2017 Kia Cadenza offers respectable luxury for the money. FEBRUARY 23, 2017 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 13 FEATURES The case of the Baltimore Sage and a blonde friend There’s a tension, Ritchie said restaurants like Marconi’s or By EVAN BERKOWITZ Capital News Service at a Wednesday preview, “between Haussner’s that were already on the power and the possibility and their way to becoming Baltimore WASHINGTON — A British- the hope of the city, and yet the institutions. American engraver who once masses cannot be fed.” However, “their friendship formed a whirlwind friendship with Leighton’s attitudes about New was circumspect,” Rodgers wrote, Baltimore’s most influential jour- York, expressed in “Breadline,” and it wouldn’t last. Leighton nalist is among more than 20 artists would return later in life when she moved to North Carolina in 1941, on view in a National Gallery of Art recounted her time in Baltimore. leaving Mencken “resentful and exhibition that explores cities “Two years in Baltimore con- sad,” according to a Leighton letter through prints. vinced me that I did not belong to Rodgers referenced. “The Urban Scene: 1920- the American city,” she wrote in a Leighton would find a new 1950,” which opens Sunday, fea- 1947 article Ritchie provided. artistic groove there, and her 1947 tures 25 works on paper including One bright spot, though, was a remarks as well as “Breadline,” one by Clare Leighton, who briefly quick-blooming friendship with one make clear her views on city life lived in Baltimore, Maryland, and of the city’s brightest native sons, and Baltimore proper. But while became fast, if fleeting, friends with The Baltimore Sun’s H.L. Mencken. she dropped out of contact with legendary writer H.L. Mencken. Mencken was a prominent re- Mencken, she considered him an Leighton’s 1931 work, “Bread- porter, linguist and social critic, and important friend in writings to oth- line, New York,” predates her ac- his Hollins Street home is now a na- ers for the rest of her life. quaintance with Mencken by nearly tional historic landmark. “I look back to my friendship a decade but shows an anti-urban When Leighton first met with him as one of the richest expe- sentiment, per exhibition curator Mencken in 1939, their inaugural riences of my life,” Leighton wrote Charles Ritchie, that would be lunch date at the Hotel Belvedere to Knopf in the 1956 letter. rekindled by her brief, unsatisfying lasted for nearly four hours, preemi- Leighton’s sole work in “The stay in Baltimore. nent Mencken biographer Marion Urban Scene” joins prints from oth- The small, black-and-white Rodgers wrote in an email. er artists including Louis Lozow- wood engraving depicts a column of Their friendship blossomed, ick, a Russian-American artist who monotonous, hunched-over men Rodgers wrote, and Leighton soon was prominent in Precisionism, the “that seems to sweep to infinity met two or three times weekly with first modern art movement to origi- back to the city itself,” Ritchie said. Mencken, the “Sage of Baltimore,” nate in the U.S., and others. The men — as well as a wall of according to a 1956 letter Leighton Made up almost fully from ac- signs advertising drugs and pawn wrote to publisher Alfred A. Knopf quisitions since 2000, the 25-work shops to their left and an elevated that Rodgers provided. show features many artists often railway viaduct to their far right — Soon, Mencken’s circle made overlooked by the art historical dis- converge in two dark triangles on a hay of his “ravishing blonde at the course, Judith Brodie, the National midground vanishing point. Inter- Belvedere,” Rodgers wrote, and Gallery’s head of American and secting in a lighter tone is the Leighton faced questions over the modern prints and drawings, said at gleaming New York skyline above genre of her budding relationship the preview. COURTESY PHOTO and a sliver of lit sidewalk parallel- with the man more than 17 years “The exhibition offers a cor- Clare Leighton’s “Breadline”.. ing the breadline below. her senior. rective of sorts,” Brodie said. “It through our boxes and he has un- Artists You’ve Probably Never At its base, disheveled men The pair insisted it was just a counters the view that museums earthed artists who … are hardly Heard Of — But Should Have.’” gather for warmth over a small fire roguish friendship, Rodgers wrote, like the National Gallery focus only household names,” she said. “The “The Urban Scene: 1920- while the last vestige of an automo- but the pressure was enough to on canonical artists.” title of the exhibition, in fact, could 1950” runs at the National Gallery bile speeds by under the “L.” move their regular lunches to “[Ritchie] has searched also have been, ‘The Urban Scene: of Art through Aug. 6 14 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL FEBRUARY 23, 2017 STATE NEWS State bills could pit state against federal government safe,” Yaheiry Galan, senior policy and Enforcement have several pro- Black Caucus of Maryland wrote funds that can be withheld from By Carrie Snurr Capital News Service and elections manager for CASA grams that involve state and local in testimony supporting the legis- cities or counties that are designat- de Maryland, said in an interview authorities, according to a state lation. “This bill serves to allay the ed “sanctuaries,” which offer pro- ANNAPOLIS, Maryland -- A Tuesday with the University of document. fears of thousands of families tection for undocumented immi- pair of bills would restrict the in- Maryland’s Capital News Service. The Obama Administration’s across the state by promoting trust grants. volvement of law enforcement “The state has to take the responsi- Priority Enforcement Program en- between law enforcement and the Ready said that federal immi- agencies in Maryland with federal bility to respond to recent execu- abled the Department of Homeland immigrant community.” gration efforts have focused on de- immigration efforts, banning state tive actions (by the federal admin- Security to work with local law en- The legislation prohibits law porting undocumented immigrants government agents from asking istration).” forcement to take custody of sus- enforcement officers from using who have committed felonies. He crime victims or suspects about CASA is a Latino and immi- pects who pose a danger to public public funds to investigate or de- said that he has not heard of accu- their immigration or citizenship grant advocacy organization that safety before the suspect is re- tain individuals based on immigra- sations of Maryland police target- status. works to improve quality of life in leased. tion status, which is generally a ing people they may believe to be The legislation, which is those communities. An executive order signed by federal matter, according to the undocumented immigrants and cross-filed in the House and Sen- “I have been the most outspo- President Donald Trump on Jan. state document. that the bill is unnecessary. ate, is called the Maryland Law ken police chief in Maryland about 25 terminated that program and re- The bill does not prevent law Gustavo Torres, executive di- Enforcement and Governmental this issue,” Baltimore Police De- placed it with the Secure Commu- enforcement officers from re- rector for CASA, addressed the ex- Trust Act. partment Commissioner Kevin nities program. Participating cor- sponding to requests from federal ecutive order in a press release. “(T)his bill would prevent the Davis said Tuesday. “We want to rectional facilities can submit fin- authorities about suspects with “It's terrible, it's detestable state of Maryland from disclosing build trust with the immigrant gerprints of suspects to criminal criminal records or when federal what this (Trump) administration nonpublic information to Immigra- community in Baltimore.” and immigration databases. authorities have a lawful subpoena, is doing.” Torres said. “It is a way tion and Customs Enforcement Davis said that his department If the suspect’s fingerprints according to the state document. of justifying his executive orders agents,” Sen. Victor Ramirez, D- will not cooperate with federal im- matched a record of an immigra- “I do not support (the legisla- because, for him, immigrants are Prince George’s, wrote in testimo- migration investigations and tion violation, Immigration and tion),” said Sen. Justin Ready, R- criminals, because for him, Lati- ny submitted for a hearing Tuesday would not ask about or check the Customs Enforcement would be Carroll. “We put ourselves in a nos are criminals. It's definitely a before the Senate Judicial Pro- immigration status of suspects or notified and could decide the next dangerous position when we pick direct attack on our community." ceedings Committee. “Maryland is crime victims. course of action, according to the and choose what laws we decide to Several Maryland counties, different from most states in that The bill states that state gov- state document. enforce. It’s trying to insert D.C. including Prince George’s and we allow undocumented residents ernment officials couldn’t transfer The state attorney general politics into a local level.” Montgomery, have policies in to obtain driver’s licenses. We individuals to federal immigration would have to develop policies for Federal law does not require place to protect undocumented im- must assure those residents that authorities or give federal authori- hospitals, courts and schools to that state and local law enforce- migrants in those jurisdictions. their information is safe and will ties release information about that keep immigration status confiden- ment agencies participate in immi- The Howard County Council re- not be used for immigration pur- individual for the purposes of im- tial and to keep enforcement oper- gration enforcement. Federal im- cently discussed legislation that poses.” migration enforcement without a ations from being conducted on migration authorities can request a would designate the jurisdiction as The bill prohibits law enforce- warrant, according to a state docu- those sites, regardless of immigra- detainer, which asks that state au- a sanctuary. ment officials in Maryland from ment. tion status, under the bill. thorities hold a suspect past their Similar bills were introduced disclosing nonpublic records to Currently, federal law controls “This legislation will clarify release date for the purposes of an in 2016 but one received an unfa- immigration authorities. immigration and enforcement. The the use of state resources for feder- immigration investigation. vorable report in the Senate and “This bill ensures that immi- U.S. Department of Homeland Se- al purposes such as immigration The executive order asked that the other was withdrawn from grant communities in our state are curity and Immigration, Customs enforcement,” the Legislative the federal government identify consideration in the House. Proposed changes could make blocking four-way illegal cyclist. Bethesda, Maryland, told a House courage the behavior of cars rush- in favor of the bill saying it would By Cara Newcomer Capital News Service Both Carr and Capt. Thomas committee she believes this bill is ing into an intersection on a yellow help prevent traffic accidents. Didone, director of the Mont- just housekeeping and that most light to avoid waiting another light “Keeping intersections clear of ve- ANNAPOLIS, Maryland – gomery County Police Department people already think of it as law. cycle. “(It will be) a monument hicles is important for all road Vehicles that enter an intersection Traffic Division, pointed out a “This bill would clarify what most change of the right-of-way for users, especially at-risk people rid- but fail to cross it once the light handful of intersections in Mont- people already think of as common light intersections,” Didone said. ing bicycles or walking.” turns red would be subject to a gomery County where blocking the courtesy and safe driving,” Hall Delegate William Wivell, R- The Maryland Department of ticket and fine under a “don’t box affects the flow of traffic, in- said. Washington, cast the lone vote Transportation has not taken a block the box” bill sponsored by cluding Georgia Avenue and Semi- “It makes sense to prevent against the bill in the House Envi- stance on the bill, according to Delegate Al Carr, D-Montgomery. nary Road; Connecticut Avenue gridlock and allow pedestrians and ronment and Transportation com- Erin Henson, public affairs direc- The goal of the bill is to ad- and Knowles Avenue; Connecticut emergency vehicles to get mittee Feb. 9. “The bill was intro- tor for the agency. dress the problem of traffic con- Avenue near Bradley Lane; and through,” Hall said. duced to allow a better flow of “A violation of this provision gestion, to make the state’s road- Route 355 and Route 124. Didone said he understands traffic, but if you look at it the oth- is a misdemeanor, subject to the ways and intersections safer and to Carr said it helps that this law that the duration of lights varies at er way, if someone doesn’t pull existing penalty of a $500 maxi- increase the road capacity during has already been established in different locations, but he believes forward it could block traffic that mum fine,” according to a Depart- busy hours, according to Carr. other states. The District of Co- with practice people will be able to way,” Wivell told the University of ment of Legislative Services fiscal However, this bill makes an lumbia, Florida, Georgia, New decipher when it is appropriate to Maryland’s Capital News Service. analysis. exception for certain cases. The bill York, Connecticut, Massachusetts pull into an intersection. Wivell said he believes the bill The bill passed second read- states that a vehicle making a left and Rhode Island each have a sim- “Drivers desperate to avoid will be difficult to enforce and it ing Tuesday in the state House of turn can enter an intersection while ilar law. being caught in the next light cycle won’t increase the flow of traffic. Delegates and is expected to be yielding the right-of-way to any Maryland’s current law states sometimes enter the intersection “I don’t see the need for it and I voted on for final passage in the other vehicle approaching from the if a car enters the intersection whether or not there’s room,” Carr just think it will create more prob- chamber Wednesday. A Senate bill opposite direction and a vehicle when the light is green or yellow, said. “Driver frustration can esca- lems,” Wivell said. cross-filed with the House version making a right turn can enter the then that car has the right of way, late, creating road rage incidents The Washington Area Bicy- is scheduled to be heard in the Sen- intersection while yielding the according to Didone. and aggressive maneuvers.” clist Association Executive Direc- ate Judicial Proceedings commit- right-of-way to a pedestrian or bi- Tori Hall, a resident of Didone said he wants to dis- tor Greg Billing wrote testimony tee Wednesday.

ADVERTISE in Call Lonnie Johnson at 301-306-9500 or e-mail [email protected] FEBRUARY 23, 2017 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 15 CALENDAR What’s happening this week in Montgomery County February 23, 2017 – March 1, 20177 BLACK ROCK CENTER FOR THE ARTS long gardener, Kathy believes that growing plants ers Studios, 12276 Wilkins Ave., Rockville, Md. OPENING RECEPTION AND ARTIST should be stress-free and enjoyable. Her philosophy For information 301-622-0546. Website: • APRIL VERCH COUNTRY, FOLK, ROOTS | TALK: 1,000 YELLOW DAHLIAS is inspiration over perspiration. Kathy is also presi- Gallery209art.com. THURSDAY, FEB 23, 2017 | 7:30 PM | $17-25 Feb. 24. 7:00 – 9:00 P.M. Through ethical imag- dent of the Silver Spring Garden Club. WHERE: ining, ornamental activism, speculative poetics, and Brookside Gardens, Visitors Center/Education "THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS" ART • THE SUFFERS radical gift giving, Estefaní Mercedes stages public Building, 1800 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton, Mary- EXHIBIT JAZZ, R&B, ROCK, SOUL | FRIDAY, FEB 24, interventions that attempt to create small reversions land. Mar 3 – 26. Del Ray Artisans welcomes the odd 2017 | 8:00 PM | $27-35 within larger, hegemonic structures. In her solo ex- and out of perspective in “Through The Looking hibition at VisArts, Mercedes re-presents through THE WIDOWED PERSONS SERVICE OF Glass”: impossible structures, flying pigs, animals • ERIC BIBB BLUES | SATURDAY, FEB 25, video and photography her recent performance MONTGOMERY COUNTY that dance. Artists illustrate their story of tumbling 2017 | 8:00 PM | $27-35 1,000 Yellow Dahlias. This performance involved Feb. 27. 1:00 – 2:00 P.M. The Widowed Persons down the rabbit hole, summoning Jabberwockies, Mercedes’s attempt to deliver “thank you notes” Service of Montgomery County provides support chess pieces fighting to the death, and wild toothy STRATHMORE – THE MUSIC CENTER from 1,000 different immigrants in New York City groups free of charge at the following location and grins. Exhibit runs March 3-26, 2017. Opening Re- to Trump Tower. The performance went viral and time for those who have lost a spouse in the past ception: Friday, March 3, 7-9pm. View at Del Ray • JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER ORCHES- was picked up by both the right wing media and two years. The group is facilitated by trained lay Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, TRA WITH WYNTON MARSALIS: ALL RISE- Latin American art newspapers. Exhibit runs members of the community. Mondays at Margaret Alexandria. Details: www.DelRayArtisans.org/ex- FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2017, 8PM | SUNDAY, through March 19. Where: Common Ground Schweinhaut Center, 1000 Forest Glen Road, Silver hibits FEBRUARY 26, 2017, 4PM Gallery, VisArts. Spring, MD 20901. For information or to register: :COURTESY PHOTO Call the Widowed Persons Service at 301-949-7398 SOLO PIANO CONCERT: EDVINAS • BSO: MENDELSSOHN'S SYMPHONY NO. 4 OPENING RECEPTION AND ARTIST Multi-Grammy winner Dionne MINKSTIMAS SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2017, 8PM TALK: TO SEE OR NOT TO SEE Warwick will perform at the GALLERY B MARCH EXHIBIT: BEYOND Mar. 4. 8:00 P.M. The Washington Conservatory Feb. 24. 7:00 – 9:00 P.M. To See or Not to See Bethesda Blues & Jazz fourth THAT of Music presents a concert by Lithuanian-born and • AMP: ANACOSTIA DELTA SATURDAY, is a three channel video, that pokes at the hyper-visi- anniversary celebration on Mar. 1 – 25. Gallery B is pleased to present its DC-based pianist, Edvinas Minkstimas, at West- FEBRUARY 25, 2017, 8PM THE FILLMORE bility of black men as a collective and at the same February 28 and March 1. March exhibition, Beyond That, which will be cu- moreland Church, One Westmoreland Circle, time the invisibility of Black men as individuals in rated by Nihal Kececi of Gallery NK and feature Bethesda, at Massachusetts and Western Avenues, • DITA VON TEESE'S "THE ART OF THE American society. The project primarily follows artwork by eight artists. The exhibit be on display at the boundary of DC and Bethesda. The concert is TEESE" BURLESQUE REVUE FEBRUARY 23, four separate men: Jonathan Davis, Paul Henry Gallery B, located at 7700 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite free with donations welcome at the door. Edvinas 2017 8:30 PM Foote, Frankiem Mitchell, and Bruce Wilson in the Feb. 26. 4:30 P.M. Elisabeth Von Trapp, the E, Bethesda. Gallery hours for the show will be Minkstimas has performed throughout Europe and same age demographic with different journeys yet, granddaughter of the legendary Maria and Baron Wednesday – Saturday, 12-6pm and Sunday, 11am- North America in solo and chamber music recitals, • THE NOISE PRESENTS METAL BLADE'S the current political climate present them as one en- Von Trapp, whose story inspired The Sound of Mu- 4pm. Each Friday will feature a reception highlight- and as a soloist with orchestras. He has won eight 35TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR W/WHITECHAPEL tity, obliterating their stories. In conjunction with sic, will perform at St. Anne’s Episcopal Church. ing the participating artists. A public reception for international piano competitions. His performance FEBRUARY 24, 2017 6:15 PM “video gazes” there are vignettes of documentary Elisabeth has performed since the age of 16, en- the exhibition will be held on Friday, March 10 will feature early 20th century works from Lithuania footage that share the day-to-day lives of the men thralling audiences from European cathedrals to the from 6-8pm. and the United States. • BONE THUGS-N-HARMONY FEBRUARY and offer a piece of their journey, their truth, their Kennedy Center. Accompanying herself on the gui- 25, 2017 9:00 PM visibility and their individuality. Exhibit runs tar, her beautiful vocal repertoire ranges from Bach SQUARE DANCE LESSONS AND DANC- WALTZ DANCE AT GLEN ECHO PARK through March 19. Where: Gibbs Street Gallery, to Broadway, opera to gospel and pop classics, ING Mar. 5. 2:45 - 3:30 pm: Waltz Workshop and • THE LOX - FILTHY AMERICA...IT'S VisArts. along with her own compositions. Address: St. Mar.1. Square dance lessons and dancing at 3:30 to 6 pm: Dance. Join us for a Waltz Dance in BEAUTIFUL TOUR FEAT. JADAKISS, STYLES Anne's Episcopal Church, 25100 Ridge Road, Dam- North Chevy Chase Christian Church, 8814 Kens- the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park on Sunday, P, SHEEK LOUCH FEBRUARY 26, 2017 8:00 PM OPENING RECEPTION AND ARTIST ascus, MD, 20872. Price: Free will offering. Con- ington Parkway (in Parish House). Wednesdays: March 5, 2017 featuring the ensemble Gigmeisters. TALK: GODS OF THE GAPS tact: 301 253-2130 or [email protected] 7:30 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. $7 per person, March 8, 15, The band will play mostly waltzes as well as Swing, • THE INTERNET PRESENTS: THE INTER- Feb. 24. 7:00 – 9:00 P.M. In a mixed-media in- or visit www.stannesdamascus.org. Reception fol- 22, and 29. Tango, Foxtrot, and Blues. The 45-minute dance NET TOUR FEBRUARY 27, 2017 8:00 PM stallation of paintings, drawings, and collage, An- lows with refreshments and a change to meet Ms. Contact phone number: 301-598-2574. lesson begins at 2:45 pm with a half-hour introduc- toine Williams creates a mythology of loosely auto- Von Trapp. tory Waltz workshop and a more advanced move biographical humanoid beings that personify the presented the last 15 minutes. Social dancing fol- FEB 23 complexities of perception in relation to race, class, UPCOMING lows until 6 pm. Admission is $10. No partner re- and masculinity. Exhibit runs through March 26. quired. For more information, call Joan Koury at AFROFUTURISM ON FILM FEB 27 THE THIRD ANNUAL BERNARD/EBB Where: Common Ground Gallery, VisArts. 202-238-0230 or Glen Echo Park at 301-634-2222, Feb. 23. 6:30 P.M. An Oversimplification of LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF SONGWRITING AWARDS go to www.WaltzTimeDances.org or e-mail Her Beauty - U.S. Directed by Terrance Nance. MONTGOMERY COUNTY TRENDING Mar. 3. 7:30 P.M. The third annual Bernard/Ebb OPENING RECEPTION AND ARTIST [email protected]. The Glen Echo Na- 2013. (89 min). This film is part of a series present- TOPICS Songwriting Awards, produced by the Bethesda Arts TALK: UNSETTLING tional Park is located at 7300 MacArthur Blvd., ed by the Brentwood Arts Exchange, celebrates both Feb. 27. 12:15 – 2:00 P.M. County and school & Entertainment District, will feature a live concert Feb. 24. 7:00 – 9:00 P.M. Esteban del Valle Glen Echo, MD 20812. African and African American cinema with a di- officials report an increase in substance use and at Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club. Five final- uses a mix of painting, drawing, sculpture, video, verse line-up of films. While varying in genre and abuse among Montgomery County youth. To learn ists will perform and compete for the $10,000 and political cartoon exhibition to grapple with the 2017 NATIONAL ANTI-HUNGER POLICY approach, these movies are connected through one more about the scope of the problem and what Grand Prize. Each songwriter will perform two push and pull of power. Politics and iconic Ameri- CONFERENCE unifying theme: the black experience both real and Montgomery County Public Schools and the Coun- original songs and one songwriter will be an- can rituals from Thanksgiving to TV dinners to Mar. 5 – 7. Join 1,000+ of your fellow anti- imagined. This series shines light on the past and ty Department of Health and Human Services are nounced the winner at the close of the show. Three home improvement merge in an unsettling blend of hunger advocates in Washington, D.C., for two days present realities of people of color, and showcases doing to combat this problem, join us at the White young songwriters who are younger than 18, will nostalgia, historical amnesia, and emotion. Exhibit of “can’t miss” networking opportunities, content- the aspirational and feared narratives that lay on the Oak Library, 11701 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver also perform and compete for the $2,500 Young runs through Mar. 26 at the Kaplan Gallery, VisArts. rich sessions, and interactive training, followed by a outskirts of mainstream cultural discourse. Free and Spring, MD 20904. Our guest panel includes Songwriter Prize. Tickets are $10 and $15 and avail- day on Capitol Hill. The National CACFP Leader- open to the public. Location: Brentwood Arts Ex- Jonathan T. Brice, Associate Superintendent, MCPS able at www.bethesda.org. Doors will open at ship track, Ready-Set-Implement: Building a change, 3901 Rhode Island Ave., Brentwood, MD Office of Student Support and Engagement as well 5:30pm for the 7:30pm show. Bethesda Blues & Brighter Future for CACFP, is part of the national 20722. For more info call 301-277-2863 or go to FEB 25 as Regina Morales, a manager at DHHS Behavoiral Jazz Supper Club will feature a dinner menu. anti-hunger conference. You’ll go home with an ar- arts.pgparks.com. 17TH ANNUAL SPRING GARDENING health and Crisis Service Division, and Ben Steven- senal of best practices, innovative advocacy meth- CONFERENCE son, a Prevention Specialist in the Behavioral Health NEW ART GALLERY OPENING SHOW ods, and personal connections to help you better THE WIDOWED PERSONS SERVICE OF Feb. 25. Entitled “Successful Design with Na- and Crisis Services Division. Free. Public welcome. AND RECEPTION fight hunger in your community, your state, and at MONTGOMERY COUNTY ture in Mind,” the event will offer gardening work- Refreshments provided. For additional information, Mar. 3. 6:00 – 9:00 P.M. Gallery 209, a coopera- the national level. Meet with your new, and return- Feb. 23. 2:00 – 3:00 P.M. The Widowed Persons shops at the Agricultural History Farm Park, Uni- contact League offices: 301-984-9585; email: tive of 12 visual artists and sculptors, opens in the ing, Members of Congress and hear from Adminis- Service of Montgomery County provides support versity of Maryland Extension Montgomery County [email protected]; web: www.lwvmocomd.org. Artists and Makers Studios (A&M) in what’s rapid- tration officials at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in groups free of charge at the Jane Lawton (Leland) Office, 18410 Muncaster Road, Derwood, MD. The Like us on Facebook ly becoming a vibrant arts district in Rockville. Washington DC. Center, 4301 Willow Lane, Chevy Chase for those charge for the conference is $55.00, or $50 each for www.facebook.com/mont.lwvmd.org. Gallery 209 joins with the over 100 artists working who have lost a spouse in the past two years on groups of 2 or more). The price covers coffee and in A&M’s two locations, one on Parklawn Rd, and WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH PROGRAM Thursdays. The group is facilitated by trained lay refreshments, bag lunch, presentations, handouts, TALK: CONQUERING COOL SEASON ED- the other on Wilkins Ave. Cathy Hirsch, the organiz- Mar. 7. 6:30 P.M. The Little Woman Who Grew members of the community. These support groups door prizes, access to speakers and on-line reference IBLES er for the Gallery, wanted a showplace for contem- Up: A Visit with Louisa May Alcott. Where: Twin- are open, free of charge, to all widowed persons for presentations. Event is hosted by the Mont- Feb. 27. 8:00 P.M. The Silver Spring Garden porary as well as representative art and selected a di- brook Library. For more information call 240-777- who have suffered a loss within the past two years. gomery County Master Gardeners, a program of the Club invites you to a talk on: Conquering Cool Sea- verse group of artists whose different styles and 0252. Those preferring an evening group are encouraged University of Maryland Extension. Snow date son Edibles. There are many edible plants that grow techniques would make interesting and dynamic to call the WPS office. The groups are facilitated by March 4. For more information, go to best in cooler weather. Try your hand at growing shows . The first show runs through March 29. trained volunteers. For more information or to regis- http://goo.gl/i4nalm them and enjoy the “fruits” — or veggies — of your Regular Gallery hours are Tuesdays through Satur- CHRIST EPISCOPAL SCHOOL OPEN ter, please call: 301-949-7398 to register. The Wid- labor during the winter months. Our speaker, Kathy days from 10-4. There will also be Open Studios HOUSE owed Persons Service is a non-profit volunteer orga- Jentz, will cover techniques for lengthening the March 4 and 5 from 12 pm to 4 pm, providing the nization sponsored by AARP, the Montgomery FEB 26 growing season and what edible plants do best in opportunity to browse artist’s studios, hallways and County Mental Health Association, and other com- our Mid-Atlantic climate. Kathy is editor and pub- work in all five galleries at the Parkland and Wilkins ST. ANNE'S COMMUNITY CONCERT munity organizations. lisher of Washington Gardener Magazine. A life- locations. Gallery 209 is located at Artists and Mak- Continued on page 16 16 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL FEBRUARY 23, 2017 C ALENDAR8 What’s happening this week in Montgomery County February 23, 2017 – March 1, 20177 Continued from page 15 MD, FACP, will discuss end of life issues, “Begin- MARCH MUTTNESS GALLERY B FEBRUARY EXHIBIT ning the Conversation: The Advanced Medical Di- Mar. 18. 5:00 – 8:00 P.M. This March Madness, Through Feb. 25. Gallery B is pleased to present Mar. 10. 9:00 – 11:00 A.M. Join us for an Open rective.” Dr. Zawadzki is an endocrinologist and di- join PetConnect Rescue at 7 Locks Brewing for its February exhibition, which will feature sculpture House to see Christ Episcopal School (CES) in ac- abetes expert who has extensive personal experi- March MUTTNESS. You’ll be able to watch all the by Caroline Champetier de Ribes, photographs by tion on a Friday or talk at length with our teachers ence with grief. She believes that thinking about best games, enjoy a good pint, play some cornhole mari matsuri and paintings by Brigitte Zelenko. The on a Saturday! Discover why CES, celebrating 50 our own mortality can help us better take advantage and support our adoptable dogs (who will be there exhibit be on display at Gallery B, located at 7700 years of academic excellence, has been known as of our increased longevity to live fully with more as well!). This is a family-friendly (and dog-friend- Wisconsin Avenue, Suite E, Bethesda, MD. Gallery Rockville's educational gem since 1966. Tour the purpose, choices and joy in our lives. Light refresh- ly) event. There will be doggie treats, water & root hours for the show will be Wednesday – Saturday, classrooms and campus, and experience the strong ments will be served; a donation of $4 is suggested. beer available for purchase as well as the famous 12-6 pm. A public reception for the exhibition will academic program with individualized student at- pints! The Rolling Brick Pizza Truck will be selling be held on Friday, February 10 from 6-8pm. tention in the warm, welcoming CES community. CHILD, ADOLESCENT AND TEENAGER slices. 10% of the proceeds will go towards PetCon- No need to register...come see CES! Address: 22 W. GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP nect Rescue. Adorable pups, good beer, pizza and "SIGHTLINES" FACULTY & STUDENT Jefferson Street, Rockville. Call 301-424-6550 for Mar. 15. 6:00 – 7:30 P.M. This group is for chil- great basketball! What more can you want? Mark PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION more information. Additional date for open house dren (5 years old) through teens who have experi- your calendar now to join us! Address: 12227 Through Feb. 26. 4:00 – 6:00 P.M. Reception & April 22. enced the death of a parent or sibling. Wilkins Ave, Rockville. Gallery Talk for the “Sightlines" Faculty & Student PARENT/GUARDIAN GROUP meets at the same Photography Exhibition presented by Photoworks. TALK: “THE RISE OF SEPARATE BUT time. A six-week group led by Montgomery Hos- WALTZ DANCE AT GLEN ECHO PARK The exhibition focuses on the crucial relationship UNEQUAL SCHOOLS” pice professional counselors. Wednesdays. Mont- Mar. 19. 2:45 – 3:30 P.M. Introductory Waltz between teacher and student, showcasing work from Mar. 11. 1:00 – 2:30 P.M. Illustrated presentation gomery Hospice, 1355 Piccard Drive, Rockville. Workshop and 3:30 to 6 pm: Dance. our esteemed faculty, and introducing some of their covering the early years of segregated schools in Registration required: 301-921-4400. Note: This Join us for a Waltz Dance in the Spanish Ball- talented students. Though a distinct style emerges Rockville, and Montgomery County generally, after group will not meet on April 12. room at Glen Echo Park on Sunday, March 19, from each artist, we also see traces of influence, as the Civil War through the establishment of a high 2017 featuring the ensemble Contratopia playing a Photoworks instructors transmit their love of the EVENING GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP lively mix of folk waltzes with a few other couple medium, while encouraging students to hone their school for African American students in the early COURTESY PHOTO Mar. 15. 6:30 – 8:00 P.M. This group is for any- dances, including Hambo, Schottische, Swing, Tan- personal vision. Exhibit runs through Feb. 26. Pho- 20th century. Part of a Peerless Rockville series, April Verch, a master fiddler one grieving the death of a loved one, a six-week go, and Polka. The 45-minute dance lesson begins toworks Gallery: Gallery Hours: Saturdays 1-4PM “Emancipation to Integration: 150 Years of Ad- from Ottawa Valley in Canada, vancement in Educational Equality.” Free. Where: group led by Montgomery Hospice professional at 2:45 p.m. with a half-hour introductory Waltz and Sundays 1-8PM (and anytime a photography will take the stage at the Black Jerusalem-Mt. Pleasant Church, 21 Wood Lane, counselors. Wednesdays. Bethesda United Church workshop and a more advanced move presented the class is underway) 7300 MacArthur Boulevard, Rockville. For more information call 301-762- of Christ, 10010 Fernwood Road, Bethesda. Regis- last 15 minutes. Social dancing follows until 6 pm. Glen Echo. Rock Center of the Arts on 0096. tration required: 301-921-4400. Note: This group Admission is $10. No partner required. For more Thursday, February 23 at 7:30 will not meet on April 12. information, call Joan Koury at 202-238-0230 or MUSICAL: CAROLINE, OR CHANGE pm. GALA 60TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT Glen Echo Park at 301-634-2222, go to Through Feb. 26. Round House Theatre is Mar. 12. The Rockville Concert Band is present- AFTERNOON GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP www.WaltzTimeDances.org or e-mail info@Waltz- thrilled to continue its 2016-2017 Season with Jea- Mar. 15. 1:30 – 3:00 P.M. for anyone grieving TimeDances.org. The Glen Echo National Park is nine Tesori and Tony Kushner’s Caroline, Or located at 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, MD Change, directed by Matthew Gardiner. Set in the One-on-One Friday Fun. Our monthly playgroups 20812. heat of the Civil Rights Movement, the Tony-nomi- are the perfect way for your child to have a first nated Caroline, Or Change follows a black maid school experience in a warm, toddler friendly setting ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT SHRIMP AND OYS- working for a middle-class Jewish family in while you meet other parents. Children will explore, TER FEAST FUNDRAISER Louisiana. When a small amount of money goes learn and socialize in a calm, nurturing classroom Mar. 26. 1:00 – 5:00 P.M. The Bethesda-Chevy missing, buried tensions threaten to rip two fami- community with our Preschool faculty. Activities Chase Rescue Squad Alumni Association will hold lies—and the struggling Caroline—apart. Loosely include playtime, snack time and an art project. All a shrimp and oyster feast fundraiser on Sunday, based on Kushner’s provocative and personal story, sessions take place on Fridays in the Preschool March 26, from 1 - 5 pm, in the Anastasi Room at Caroline features a virtuosic score from Jeanine House from 9:00-10:00am. There is NO COST, but the Rescue Squad. Tickets cost $50 per person ($45 Tesori (Tony Award for Best Original Score for Fun space is limited. Contact Janet Gerber (301-424- if purchased in advance) for all-you-can-eat oysters Home) that blends blues, gospel, and traditional 8702 or [email protected]) for more infor- and clams on the half shell, spiced shrimp, fried oys- Jewish melodies into a magical, show-stopping mu- mation. ter, sliced ham, potato salad, baked beans, apple sical masterpiece. sauce, rolls, beer, and soda. For tickets or further in- FOX HILL WEEKLY OPEN HOUSE formation, call 301-442-4136. The Rescue Squad is “A NEW BEGINNING" ART EXHIBIT Wednesdays, 2:00 – 4:00 P.M. The public is in- located at 5020 Battery Lane (at Old Georgetown Through May 21. “A New Beginning” art exhib- vited every Wednesday for refreshments and tours at Road), Bethesda, Maryland, 20814. it at VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital features Del Fox Hill Retirement Community in Bethesda. A free Ray Artisans members’ interpretations of a new start to the public open house will be held on a weekly ART EXHIBIT: "BREAKING THE GLASS or starting over. The exhibit is a part of Del Ray Ar- basis. Visitors are welcome to see the one, two and CEILING – THE SKY IS THE LIMIT" tisans’ Gallery Without Walls program and show- three bedroom model condominiums with a wide COURTESY PHOTO Mar. 31. – Apr. 30. “Breaking the Glass Ceiling cases paintings, photography, and mixed media range of floorplans offered in a maintenance-free, The Lox, Jadakiss, Styles P and Sheek Louch, bring their Filthy – The Sky’s the Limit” art exhibit reflects on this pieces to delight and awe. View the artwork at VCA cosmopolitan environment. Reservations for the America... It's Beautiful tour to The Fillmore on February 26. metaphor of pushing through barriers that prevent Alexandria Animal Hospital, 2660 Duke St, Alexan- Open House events can be made at foxhillresi- Doors open at 7 pm, showtime is at 8 pm. reaching goals or breaking boundaries, and only ac- dria, VA at the discretion of hospital staff. Details: dences.com/rsvp or at 301-968-1850; walk-ins are cepting an endless sky. This year Del Ray Artisans www.DelRayArtisans.org/GWW welcome as well. Fox Hill is located at 8300 Bur- celebrates 25 years of inclusive support for artists, dette Road, Bethesda, MD; 20817. For more infor- providing equal access to all. Opening Reception: THE WIDOWED PERSONS SERVICE OF mation, call Julie Sabag at 301-968-1850 or visit Friday, March 31, 7-9pm. Runs through April 30 at MONTGOMERY COUNTY www.foxhillresidences.com. ing a gala concert at 3:00 pm on Sunday, March 12, the death of a loved one, a six-week group led by Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Av- Weekly support groups for newly widowed per- in celebration of its 60 years of community service. Montgomery Hospice professional counselors. enue, Alexandria. www.DelRayArtisans.org/ex- sons at three locations: at Margaret Schweinhaut OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS MEETING The concert will be held at the historic F. Scott Thursdays, Kol Shalom Synagogue, 9110 hibits Center 1000 Forest Glen Rd. Silver Spring on Mon- Thursdays, 7:15 – 8:30 P.M. Overeaters Anony- Fitzgerald Theatre at 601 Edmonston Dr. in Darnestown Road, Rockville. Registration re- days, at Holiday park Senior Center, 3950 Ferrara mous meeting at the Rockville Church of Christ, Rockville. Historical photos, concert programs, and quired: 301-921-4400. Note: This group will not ALZHEIMER'S/DEMENTIA CARE- Drive, Wheaton, on Thursdays and at Jane Lawton 1450 Montgomery Ave., Rockville (in Parish memorabilia will be displayed in the Theatre lobby. meet on April 13. GIVERS (Leland) Center, 4301 Willow Lane, Chevy Chase House). For further information, http://www.oa- City, county, and state dignitaries are expected to Apr. 4. 2:00 – 4:00 P.M. For most family care- on Thursdays. These support groups are open, free dcmetro.org/ or Linda S at 301-641-9508. honor the Band and present certificates of achieve- 5TH ANNUAL BETHESDA FILM FEST givers, caregiving is a new role - one for which of charge, to all widowed persons who have suf- ment. A post-concert reception, also open to the Mar. 17 & 18. The Bethesda Film Fest will fea- training is needed, just as one would receive training fered a loss within the past two years. Those prefer- CHILDREN’S STORYTIME public, will be held in the Theatre’s downstairs so- ture five short documentaries made by local film- for any new job. The Savvy Caregiver, presented by ring an evening group are encouraged to call the Wednesdays and Saturdays. 10:00 A. M. Listen cial hall. Hosted in part by Dawson’s Market of makers on Friday and Saturday, March 17-18, 2017. the Alzheimer's Association, is a free, six-session WPS office. The groups are facilitated by trained to employees read children’s books at Barnes & No- Rockville, the reception will include light appetiz- Screenings will be held at 7pm on March 17th and training series for family caregivers to help them volunteers. For more information or to register, ble Booksellers at 4801 Bethesda Ave., Bethesda. ers, cake, and drinks. The concert is free and open at 6pm and 8pm on March 18th at Imagination better understand individualized care for their loved please call: 301-949-7398 to register. The Widowed Free. to the public. Free parking is available in the adja- Stage, 4908 Auburn Ave. in downtown Bethesda. one, as well as the importance of self-care. Where: Persons Service is a non-profit volunteer organiza- cent parking lot. The Bethesda Film Fest is produced by the Bethes- Brooke Grove Retirement Village, 18131 Slade tion sponsored by AARP, the Montgomery County THANG TA da Arts & Entertainment District. The evening will School Road, Sandy Spring, MD 20860. Free. Ad- Mental Health Association, and other community Wednesdays, 6:00 – 7:00 P.M. Learn the ancient THE WIDOWED PERSONS SERVICE OF include a discussion with the filmmakers after each vance registration is required. For more information organizations. art of the sword and spear at the Sutradhar Institute MONTGOMERY COUNTY screening. Tickets will be available beginning Janu- and to register, call 800-272-3900. Mar. 12. 2:00 – 4:00 P.M. Widowed Persons Ser- ary 4, 2017 at www.bethesda.org for $10. Remain- ONE-ON-ONE FRIDAY FUN vice of Montgomery County will meet at the ing tickets will be sold at the door. For more infor- Fridays. 9:00 – 10:00 A.M. Christ Episcopal Bethesda Library (7400 Arlington Road, Bethesda, mation, please visit www.bethesda.org or call School welcomes you and your 1-year-old to our MD 20814) from 2-4pm. Joanna K. Zawadzki, 301/215-6660. ONGOING Continued on page 17 FEBRUARY 23, 2017 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 17

Continued from page 16 AFTERNOON GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP Tuesdays 1:30 – 3:00 P.M. For anyone grieving of Dance and Related Arts. Address: 1525 Forest the death of a love one. Registration required at Glen Road, Silver Spring. $25. Visit (301) 921-4400. North Bethesda United Methodist Some Fun www.dancesidra.com for more information. Church, 10100 Old Georgetown Rd., Bethesda, MD 20814. FOOD ADDICTS ANONYMOUS MEET- INGS LOSS OF A CHILD SUPPORT GROUP Every Saturday. 9:30 – 10:30 A.M. Food Addicts Wednesdays, 6:30 – 8:00 P.M. For parents griev- Anonymous meets every Saturday at the Unitarian ing the death of a child of any age. Registration re- Universalist Church, 100 Welsh Park Drive, Build- quired at (301) 921-4400. Montgomery Hospice, ing #4, Rockville, MD 20850. We welcome new 1355 Piccard Dr., Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850. members. For questions, please visitwww.foodad- dictsanonymous.org or call Jewell Elizabeth @ 301- EVENING GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP 762-6360. Thursdays 6:30 – 8:00 P.M. For anyone grieving the death of a loved one. Registration required at VISARTS COCKTAILS AND CANVAS (301) 921-4400. Hughes United Methodist Church, CLASS 10700 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20918. Canvas Class in the VisArts Painting and Draw- ing Studio. 155 Gibbs Street, Rockville. Price $40. PARENT LOSS SUPPORT GROUP Visit www.visartsatrockville.org/cocktails-and-can- Thursdays 6:30 – 8:00 P.M. For adults who have vas for more information. experienced the death of one or both parents. Regis- tration required at (301) 921-4400. Mt. Calvary OPEN LIFE DRAWING AT DEL RAY ARTI- Baptist church, 608 North Horner’s Lane, SANS Rockville, MD 20850. Jan –Dec. LIFE DRAWING: Looking for a chance to hone your figure drawing skills? Del Ray BACKGAMMON TOURNAMENT Artisans offers a range of open life drawing sessions Tuesdays. 6:30 – 10:30 P.M. Local backgammon for just this purpose. Just drop-in for the session and tournament on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each bring your supplies to draw or paint our live models. month starting March 11. More information at Fee ranges from $8-$12. All skill levels are wel- MeetUp.com-DC Metro Backgammon Club. Ruby come. Del Ray Artisans is located at 2704 Mount Tuesday Westfield Wheaton Mall 11160 Veirs Mill Vernon Avenue, Alexandria VA. See our calendar Rd, Wheaton-Glenmont, MD 20902 for dates and times: [email protected] calendar.TheDelRayArtisans.org CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH SENIOR FIT Sundays 11:00 – 3:00 P.M. $33 $12 for unlimit- Mondays & Wednesdays, 9:15 A.M. & 2:15 ed champagne cocktails Executive Chef Todd Wiss P.M. This 45-minute, multi-component exercise has cooked up a seasonal brunch menu complete program is for people age 55+. Ongoing classes are with a brunch time standard – Champagne! Guests offered at 23 locations in partnership with Kaiser are welcome every Sunday to indulge on Black’s fa- Permanente. Call 301-754-8800 to request a physi- vorites like Smoked Salmon, Chesapeake Bay Blue cian's consent form to register and for a class sched- Fish Rillette, Herb Crusted Pineland Farms Prime ule. Where: Holy Cross Hospital Senior Source, Rib or breakfast treats like House Made Brioche 8580 Second Avenue, Silver Spring. For more infor- French Toast, Quiche and a selection of Chef Wiss’ mation call 301-754-8800. Cost: Free. homemade jams. Visit http://www.blacksbarand- kitchen.com or call (301) 652-5525. Black’s Bar WEEKLY BLUES DANCE and Kitchen, 7750 Woodmont Ave., Bethesda, MD Thursdays, 8:15 – 11:30 P.M. Capital Blues pre- 20814. sents rotating DJs and instructors in the Back Room Annex at Glen Echo Park, with beginner workshop 8:15 – 9:00 P.M., no partner necessary. $8 for all. Visit capitalblues.org for more information. º– Compiled by Tazeen Ahmad TEEN WRITER'S CLUB Thursdays 7:00 – 8:00 P.M. Join us at the Mari- lyn J. Praisner Library, at 14910 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville, MD 20866, to meet other teens who share your interest in writing. Learn to improve your writing and try new approaches. Ages 12 and up are welcome. For additional library events and information call 240-773-9460. The Montgomery County Sentinel LATE NIGHT COMEDY Fridays (open mic) and Saturdays (established regrets to inform comedians). Late night comedy at Benny’s Bar & organizations that only Mont- Grill, 7747 Tuckerman Lane, Potomac. Benny’s is open 8:00 A.M. – 1:00 A.M. Fridays and Saturdays. gomery County groups or events Visit www.BennysBarGrill.com for more informa- located within the county will be tion. published on a space-available ba-

WEEKLY SWING DANCE sis. Saturdays, 8:00 P.M. to Midnight. The DC Lindy Exchange presents a swing dance with live music in the Spanish Ballroom, at Glen Echo Park. Address: Send news of your group’s 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo. Beginner swing event AT LEAST two weeks in dance lesson at 8:00 P.M., followed by dancing. advance to: Admission $16 - $18, age 17 and under $12. Visit www.glenechopark.org for more information. The Montgomery County Sentinel ART EXPLORERS OPEN STUDIO 22 W Jefferson St. Suite 309 Saturdays, 10:00 – 12:00 P.M. Join us on Satur- Rockville, MD. 20850 day mornings, 10am to 12:30pm in the Candy Cor- ner Studio for drop in art activities for parents and or email mc- children. Activities change weekly and there is no [email protected] pre-registration; $10 per child. This weekly event is or call 301.838.0788 presented by Playgroup in the Park (PGiP) and Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture. Loca- tion: The Candy Corner Visit www.glenechopark.org or call 301-634-2222 18 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL FEBRUARY 23, 2017 CLASSIFIEDS

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POTOMAC – Bullis captured “Going into the game I just felt the Interstate Athletic Conference like I had to give it my all,” said tournament championship Saturday Walker. “[It was my] last game and I night with a thrilling 62-60 victory had to leave it all on the court.” over Georgetown Prep before a sold- Bullis (19-6) held a 14-point out crowd. lead early in the fourth quarter on The contest marked the third Morse’s basket with 7:01 remaining meeting between the IAC rivals with but Georgetown Prep (20-6) began to both teams each having won a game rally behind junior guard Jared in the season series. Bynum, who finished with a game- Bullis junior guard Vado Morse high 27 points. sank a pair of foul shots with 1.8 sec- Georgetown Prep juniors Mezie onds left to give the boys basketball Offurum and Ike Nweke each scored program its first IAC tournament 10 points for the Little Hoyas. championship in three years. Bynum’s three-point play with “Vado, he’s come a long way,” 3:28 remaining cut the deficit to 60- said Bullis senior Chyree Walker. 54 and he later knocked down a pair “From when I first arrived at Bullis, of free throws with 1:51 left to trim his game has always shown that he the Bullis lead to 60-58. can be a good player and over the “You’ve got to give them cred- years he’s been working and it really it,” said Bullis head coach Bruce Kel- showed tonight.” ley, who guided the Bulldogs to three Morse led four Bullis players in consecutive IAC tournament cham- double figures with 16 points while pionships from 2012-14. “We knew Walker (15 points) and senior guard they would never leave. We did some Raffy Baumgardner (12 points) also things to allow them to come back as contributed in the win. Phillip Smith, well. They’re very, very good. They a sophomore wing, finished with 11 made us very concerned.” points and junior guard Lincoln Georgetown Prep junior wing Yeutter added eight points for the Mezie Offurum knocked down a pair Bulldogs. of free throws with 24.3 seconds left “Since I’ve been here we’ve to tie the game at 60 apiece before fallen short twice,” said Walker, a Morse was sent to the foul line in the Delaware recruit. “It means a lot. It’s waning moments. very surreal.” “Before I was here they actually Walker’s second quarter slam had a streak of winning IAC champi- dunk gave Bullis a 37-25 advantage onships so we want to start that back PHOTO BY MARK POETKER with about two minutes remaining over,” said Morse. Members of the Bullis high school boys basketball team hoist the IAC trophy after defeating Georgetown Prep. Obendorfer edges FitzPatrick for fourth straight county tournament crown junior. a 7-2 deficit. niors Ryan Lawrence (145), John dented fifth Class 4A-3A state duals By Lem Satterfield @lemslatest But not only was that Obendor- “Both times, I was up by enough Allan Furgeson (152) and Paul crown, keeping them on pace to earn fer’s second time wrestling Walter so I didn’t have to worry,” said Oben- Purkey (182) and freshman Tim their third straight and sixth overall Scottie Obendorfer won his Johnson senior J.D. FitzPatrick – dorfer, who has placed first and sec- Furgeson (160) as the for the Class 4A-3A state tournament fourth straight Montgomery County having won 8-4 in an earlier dual ond in the past two state tourna- Swarmin’ Hornets (232 points) cap- championship on March 3-4. tournament crown at Gaithersburg meet – but he faced a veteran who ments, and pursues his fourth con- tured their 15th tournament title. Obendorfer wants to prevent High School on Saturday and im- dropped from 138 pounds, where secutive regional crown next week. Sophomore Johnny McLaughlin what happened a year ago, when he proved to 41-0, but the 132-pound he’s placed third at counties after be- “As long as I didn’t give up a (120) was second, with freshman entered the 126-pound state final senior’s victory in the event was ing second as a sophomore, second big move, I knew I’d be fine. He’s Silas Patton (106), senior Mikey with only Westminster senior Ryan more difficult than ever. are regions after being third a year definitely a good wrestler, and it’s Bradshaw (220) and juniors Josh Eckenbarger between him and a sec- Obendorfer won finals back-to- earlier, and third at states after having going to help in the long run. It’s Creegan (138) and Elijah Baisden ond crown. back over Richard Montgomery’s finished sixth. good to have tough competition in (195) finishing third. Having won his semifinal 5-1 David Silverberg by technical fall as The Penn State-bound Oben- the finals to prepare you for what re- The event happened a week af- against Oakdale’s Cameron DeLuca, a freshman, and then by 9-3 decision dorfer escaped yet again with a 7-5 ally counts, which is states.” ter the Swarmin’ Hornets ran their Obendorfer vanquished a wrestler as a sophomore before routing decision over FitzPatrick, but only Obendorfer was among five in- consecutive dual meet wins streak to who owned a 3-1 triumph over Eck- Churchill’s Jack Connolly 13-4 as a after his rival had closed distance on dividual champions along with ju- 127 for their program’s unprece- enbarger from a week earlier. FEBRUARY 23, 2017 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 21 SPORTS Lady Bulldogs escape Holy Child with a 44-40 win Amy Heinzelmann. By Carlos Alfaro @carlosalfarorod The Tigers went into halftime down by one point, and as the game POTOMAC- Going down to the stayed close, the foul shots missed at wire, the Bullis Lady Bulldogs final- the many trips to the line stung with ly vanquished the Holy Child Tigers regret. girls’ basketball team 44-40 Friday. “The free throws could have It was the last game before the been better, we all made mistakes Independent School League playoffs though,” said Tigers junior guard start on Friday for girls’ basketball, Tori Yantsos. and the second time the two teams Both teams played the second met this season. half very defensively, opting to care- The last time the teams met in fully pick their chances and avoid January, the Tigers won by four foul trouble. points, the same margin that the Bull- The turning point for the game dogs beat the Tigers by Tuesday was the last two minutes, after a shot night. by junior forward Jada Dapaa gave Throughout the night, the lead the Tigers the lead and broke the 37- was traded, but neither team had a 37 tie. The Bulldogs then scored five comfortable enough lead to relax for straight points, three of which were a second. from the free throw line courtesy of In the second half, the largest sophomore guard Rayniah Walker. lead was a five-point margin by the A single free throw shot made Tigers, which the Bulldogs respond- by Tigers junior guard Jada Welbon ed to with a six-point run by senior cut the lead to two, enough that a sin- forwards Leilani Moten and Tori gle shot would tie the game once Crawford as well as junior guard more. Maqui Carrillo. A foul on Crawford saw her go The first half started slowly but to the line and sink both shots in for a aggressively, as both teams fouled 44-40 scoreline in the waning sec- each other and a Tigers player fouled onds of the fourth quarter, ensuring out. victory for the Bulldogs. “It was a heated game, I feel like “We did a great job defensively, the first half was a little out of control getting the ball and getting out, a on both ends. Both teams were play- couple of our shots didn’t go in, and ing with a lot of emotions, a lot of that was it,” said Tigers head coach PHOTO BY MARK POETKER turnovers,” said Bulldogs head coach Jamie Ready. Bullis’ Rayniah Walker attempts to block a shot from Holy Child’s Jada Welbon. Good Counsel girls fall to McNamara on senior night 55. McNamara dictated a slow swered points. However, a Falcons turnover a By Eva Paspalis @EvaPaspalis McNamara head coach Frank pace from the start of the game. Se- “It’s pretty tough to dig your- few seconds later resulted in points Oliver, Jr. commended his team for nior guard Kyara Frames mini- self out of a hole against a good for the Mustangs. McNamara junior OLNEY – Senior Night was earning a victory in a tough environ- mized mistakes and took her time team and a team with that level of guard Zenzele Vital added the icing supposed to be a celebratory ment as the postseason draws closer. going down the court as she looked athletes,” said Good Counsel head on the cake when her layup sailed evening for the Good Counsel girls “This is huge and it means a lot for an open teammate or an open coach Tom Splaine. through the net as the buzzer sig- varsity basketball team. because you want to be hot going shot. The Falcons certainly tried to naled the end of the game. The Falcons hoped to honor into the playoffs,” he said. “Beating Meanwhile, the Mustangs’ claw their way out. “We’ve had to pick ourselves their six seniors and close out the a good team like this on the road staunch defense kept the Falcons Pulliam’s nine points in the up off the mat a number of times,” regular season on a high note by with a young team, I’ll take that vic- out of the paint and resulted in fourth quarter helped to pull the said Splaine. “If we allow ourselves grabbing a win Friday night at the tory. They were focused tonight.” Good Counsel trailing by 12 points Falcons closer to overcoming Mc- to get beat down by this [loss] then Kane Center. Mustangs sophomore guard early in the second quarter. Namara’s lead. it’s only our own fault.” The Mustangs of Bishop Mc- Jakia Turner was certainly focused McNamara’s defense didn’t let Good Counsel senior guard Ju- The Falcons have a week to Namara, however, had other plans. as she led her team with 24 points. up in the second half. lia Crocker hit her first three-point prepare for their postseason opener The squad from Forestville Falcons senior guard Lindsey Pul- Good Counsel opened the third basket of the night with just over a at home. Bishop McNamara will built on an early lead and finished liam kept Good Counsel in the quarter with two scoreless minutes minute left to draw the Falcons play a rescheduled game on Sunday strong, defeating Good Counsel 64- game with 24 points of her own. as the Mustangs scored nine unan- within four. to determine playoff seeding. Don’t miss a beat...

Check out www.thesentinel.com for your county news and sports as it happens! 22 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL FEBRUARY 23, 2017 SPORTS G. Prep’s Krause takes second straight state title Last year’s win over Devaney lowing a 5-2 loss. place Good Counsel, whose other over his final two seasons at River By Lem Satterfield Special to The Sentinel followed Krause’s 87-second pin of Caleb Wilson (170) and Riley placewinners were freshman Conor Hill. Archbishop Spalding’s Nick Goray, Stewart (182) finished fourth, and Lozupone (106, fifth), Drew Senior Aryemis Brown (160) Georgetown Prep’s Ethan whom Krause handled, 11-5, in last Kobe Borda (126, fifth), Joe Keane Brenowitz (182, sixth) and Avery finished third for the second Krause traveled a similar path and weekend’s semifinal. Krause had (120, seventh) and Cole Robilotto Miller (145, eighth). straight year among five placewin- achieved the same result as he did a also blanked Goray, 5-0, for the (138, eighth) all finished within the A year ago, Thomas and Daniel ners for eighth place Bullis, fol- year ago, winning his second crown in last season’s Mount Mat top eight for the Little Hoyas two were among the Falcons’ six indi- lowed by Ethan Sypes (220, fifth), straight crown and pacing the Little Madness Invitational, which the weeks after winning their 13th vidual champions who guided their sixth-place Isaac Ruderman (113) Hoyas to a sixth place finish at last Duke Univesity-bound senior won straight Interstate Athletic Confer- program to their second private and Marcelo Motta (132) and weekend’s private schools state yet again earlier in this year. ence title and seven days prior to schools states title. Daniel ended eighth-place Bazin Sineshaw (106). tournament at Harford County “Krause has a workmanlike next weekend’s National Preps the year by placing a team-high Junior Brendon Gallagher Community College. approach to competition. He does- Tournament in Lehigh, Pennsylva- third at the National Preps. (138) was a runner-up for 12th Krause won his 145-pound title n't leave position,” said Adam De- nia. Dethroned as perennial Wash- place Landon, falling, 5-3, to Imran bout, 5-2, over McDonogh’s Quinn Cosmo, an Archbishop Spalding as- “This makes all the hard work ington Catholic Athletic Confer- Heard of St. Paul’s in the finals. Devaney, a Maryland University- sistant who was twice a Class 4A- worth it,” said Krause, who looks to ence tournament champions by Patrick Kielb (106), Jelani Machen bound senior who was runner-up for 3A state champ at Old Mill in Anne improve on fifth place finish at last Saint John’s, which last month end- (160) and Carter Johnson (195) the third straight year. Krause de- Arundel County before graduating year’s National Preps as well as a ed their conference dual meet win- placed sixth, and Terrance Bridgers feated Devaney, 3-2, in last year’s in 2001. seventh place finish at the National ning streak at 55 matches, the Fal- (285), eighth for the Bears. 138-pound final after missing the “That makes shutting down the High School Coaches’ Association cons got Thomas’ 10-0 title bout “Brendon Gallagher sits at 112 private schools tournament as a offense of guys like Devaney and tournament in April. shutout of Loyola’s Dominick career victories, and the highest ca- sophomore due to a concussion. Goray look easy. It is quite clear “It reminds me that I need to Reyes in the championship match. reer mark in Landon wrestling his- “This means a lot to me being a this comes from discipline in the work hard to accomplish my goals. Daniel required overtime for a tory is 117. We had two freshmen multiple-time state champ in that it practice room and year-round This is a great lead up to National 7-5 victory over John Urban of break the season-high wins mark at solidifies me as one of the better wrestling. He uses left leg attacks Preps, and it’s giving me the confi- third-place St. Paul’s as he added 29 victories,” said Bears’ coach wrestlers in Maryland. It’s some- when he does attack and most dence I need to win a national title. his second private schools crown to Andy Katz thing I can look back upon when I'm wrestlers are righties, so they are That’s been on my mind since I was the Class 4A-3A state title he won “Patrick has 31 victories and older,” said Krause, whose record is not used to defending that side of a a freshman.” as a 182-pound sophomore at River Lorenzo Lopez has 41…Patrick, Je- 49-2. “I feel like I wrestled well in leg attack.” Seniors Bailey Thomas (152) Hill of Howard County. lani, Carter and Brendon earned my finals match. I wanted it to be Also wrestling well for the Lit- and Brady Daniel (220) won indi- Daniel has chance to surpass spots at National Preps next week- more convincing than my previous tle Hoyas was senior Thomas Gates vidual titles, and junior Cord the achievements of his older broth- end. Hopefully, we can bring home meetings with him. For that to hap- (285), who was a runner-up to Mc- Richardson (120) and senior Jalen er, Cory, a former two-time state some hardware and continue setting pen I needed multiple takedowns.” Donogh junior P.J. Mustipher fol- Lea (285) finished third for fifth champion who went undefeated the bar high for our program.” Churchill’s Young takes a long term strategy to reach championship status titles at Magruder where he went a education class near the same time his junior year, Young delivered a more after having placed fourth By Lem Satterfield Special to The Sentinel career 105-1. “He’s an incredibly he was experiencing a minor crisis statement, particularly with his tri- and third in each of the past two re- dedicated and coachable kid who in soccer. umph over Gonzalez, who used gionals. Churchill’s Lucas Young com- has done everything we’ve asked “I was originally going to start two each in pins and major deci- So deep was the 120-pound pleted a worst-to-first journey on of him. He’s having a fantastic wrestling as a freshman, but I broke sion to win Saturday’s 138-pound division that both Truppo and Saturday at Gaithersburg High year, and we couldn’t be prouder of my finger playing soccer in Brazil county title. Wootton junior Jake Warner were School, where the third-year him.” over the summer,” said Young. Now a year-round wrestler for displaced. Truppo finished a ca- wrestler overcame a pair of Mary- Young’s victory motivated ju- “I had surgery the week The High 5 Wrestling Club, Young reer-low fifth after having twice land’s top wrestlers to win the most nior teammate Jack Connolly wrestling started my freshman “started using legs last year,” he been third during each of the previ- difficult division of the 55th annual (126), who followed with a title- year. I wasn’t 100 percent about said of a tactic that employs the ous seasons and third in the re- Montgomery County Tournament. winning 10-0 shutout of Sher- wrestling as a sophomore. But lower extremities to immobilize his gions last year. Trailing, 3-2, in the second pe- wood’s Chase Wilson. Coach Lowe was my gym teacher opponents’ while working for the A 6-0 regular season loser to riod, Young reversed Johnny “That was just incredible. and he convinced me to come out fall. Young, Warner failed to place after McLaughlin of Damascus and Amazing,” said Connolly, a return- and try it, and I loved it. I dropped “When Lucas is riding legs, having been fourth as a sophomore clung to a 4-3 victory, earning the ing county and regional runner-up soccer as soon as I started he’s aware of where he is at all and twice finishing sixth at re- 120-pound title after having gone a who finished fourth at states last wrestling.” times,” said Lowe. “I’m never wor- gions. combined 3-6 in the past two coun- season. As a sophomore, Young was ried as long as he listens and makes Young also owns a 4-0 dual ty tournaments and one regional “When Lucas won, I tried to pinned twice in as many county adjustments whenever we let him meet victory over Walter Johnson appearance. keep my calm because I was freak- tournament bouts, finishing 14-18 know that he might be in danger.” junior Kemper Stearns, who place A slender 5-foot-7 senior who ing out on the inside. I honestly at the end of that initial season. The skill requires balance and third at 113 on Saturday after be- avenged an earlier 8-2 loss to didn’t see it going that way.” As a junior, Young went 1-2 at confidence, given the ride can ining county runner-up and taking McLaughlin, Young was similarly Born in Evanston, Illinois, to a counties, sandwiching a fall be- volve precariously exposing one’s third at regions as a sophomore. successful in his semifinal bout, Brazilian mother and American fa- tween a first-round 6-5 overtime back to the mat. It usually takes “Lucas beat two state placers overcoming a 2-0 deficit for a 4-2 ther, Young moved to Sao Paolo, loss to county and region runner-up years to master, certainly more and who were county champions decision over Eli Guttentag of Brazil, when he was only few T.J. Macklin of Damascus and a 1- than the almost three he’s been in- last year to win it,” said Lowe. Bethesda-Chevy Chase. months old. 0 consolations loss to Nauman volved in wrestling. “That weight class was so deep, That’s quite an accomplish- It was there that he embraced Funyas of Blair, who placed sixth “When I’m on my back, I’ll do and with the quality of opponents, ment given that Guttentag and soccer, that country’s national at 126 pounds on Saturday. whatever to get out, no matter no question he’s the OW.” McLaughlin were coming off in- sport. But Young began showing im- what,” said Young, who carries a Young’s other losses this year credible freshman seasons, the for- “My mother’s from Brazil, so provement during last year’s sixth weighted 3.47 grade average and were by 5-3 in overtime against mer going 44-1 to place first at my parents wanted me to have a bit place finish at regions, winning his plans to study communications at Truppo, 5-2, against regional run- counties and regions and third at of both experiences,” said Young. pig tail bout, 11-4, over Clarks- Penn State. “I listen to my coaches ner-up Chris Kirchner of Anne the Class 4A-3A states at 106 “I played soccer my whole life up burg’s Nick Gonzalez, avenging the entire time. I’m never wor- Arundel County’s North County pounds, and the latter doing the until my sophomore year. I played his loss to Funyas, 8-1, in overtime ried.” High, and by fall against Anthony same three things at 113 to finish at goalie until I moved to the U.S., and losing his quarterfinal, 11-4, to On Saturday, Guttentag fin- Bruno of Virginia’s West Spring- 39-4. then I switched to midfielder and eventual champion Antonio Lopez ished third following a 2-1 victory field. “Lucas started wrestling as a striker.” of Quince Orchard. over Clarksburg senior Ryan Cros- “I beat Truppo, Warner and a sophomore,” said Churchill coach Young returned to Evanston in Young lost his next two bouts, by, himself an accomplished couple of other good guys,” said Tim Lowe, a two-time state cham- 2008, arrived in Maryland during 4-0, to Truppo, and, 6-0, to Sher- wrestler. A 7-1 semifinal loser to Young. “But McLaughlin is defi- pion at Einstein whose assistant the summer of 2010, and was dis- wood’s Wilson, Saturday’s runner- McLaughlin, Crosby improved on nitely my biggest win, and I’m re- Tony Howard, who won three state covered by Lowe during a physical up to Connolly. But at the end of his fifth-place finish as a sopho- ally happy about that.” FEBRUARY 23, 2016 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 23 SPORTS Wrestling results from across the county and the highlights Patrick (34-3) of Walter Johnson, Welch (170), who were sixth and I’m hoping to improve even more Vukovich of his first county cham- By Lem Satterfield Special to The Sentinel whom he defeated, 8-4, in an earlier fifth at regions a year ago. over the next two weeks to place at pion since Dell Ngonga (113) and dual meet. FitzPatrick had dropped Connolly won by a pin and states.” T.J. Patterson (220) in 2015. “In a After winning his title 152- from 138 pounds, where he has scores of 9-0 and, 6-2, the latter Oh (26-4) persevered over the tournament, it’s all about advanc- pound Montgomery County cham- placed third at counties after being over third-place finisher Colin Sav- course of four decisions, the last, ing, there’s no tomorrow. You’ve pionship bout, 10-3, over Seamus second as a sophomore, second at age of Poolesville in the semifinals. by 6-4 in overtime to defeat Walter got to score, or you’re going to Selmi of Bethesda-Chevy Chase on regions after being third a year ear- Connolly blanked Sherwood’s Johnson junior Leonardo Saucedo lose.” Saturday at Gaithersburg High lier, and third at states after having Chase Wilson, 10-0, in the finals, (34-4). Bethesda-Chevy Chase junior School, Damascus junior John Al- finished sixth. improving to 38-1 on the year. “I had one loss to [Rockville’s] Gabriel McAndrew (195) im- lan Furgeson was far from relieved. A Penn State-bound wrestler, Connolly’s lone setback was at Junior Pimental and the other three proved his record to 34-5. McAn- That’s because his freshman who has placed first and second in 132 pounds against FitzPatrick, a were out of the county,” said Oh, drew used a pin and a 6-3 decision brother, Timothy Furgeson, was the past two state tournaments, 12-10 loss after leading, 7-1, in the who was fourth and sixth at 220 to reach his semifinal bout, where about to wrestle his 160-pound fi- Obendorfer will pursue his fourth first period. pounds during each of the past two his 11-6 victory overcame nal against junior Luke Patterson of consecutive regional crown next “This is what I’ve been work- county and regionals. Rockville senior Cameron Hopp- Northwest. week. ing for throughout the entire offsea- “It motivates me to see Nick man (31-3). “When I’m watching my Lawrence (41-1) used a pin son,” said Connolly. “This is some- Gonzalez win because he’s been “I had no scout on him except brother wrestle, it’s nerve-wrack- and a 16-1 technical fall to reach the thing that I’ll check off the bucket working nonstop. That put a little when I saw him wrestle at counties ing,” said Furgeson, who finished finals, where his 8-0 shutout of list.” more pressure on me, but I knew last year,” said McAndrew of with two each in pins and decisions Paint Branch’s Nolan Smith (34-2) A third-year wrestler who had his hard work got him the victory. Hoppman, who finished third at a year after placing second at coun- was an improvement over an earlier gone a combined 3-6 in the past two That’s what inspires me and the counties and second at regions in ties and third at regions as a 138- 1-0 decision. An accomplished county tournaments and one re- team.” the same 195-pound class in which pound sophomore. wrestler, Smith has twice placed gional appearance, Young over- Junior C. J. Cramma (113) McAndrew placed third at regions. “My brother doesn’t get ner- third at counties and was fifth at re- came a pair of deficits to defeat Eli joined Purkey among the more “I knew he would attack and vous. That’s just the way that he is. gions during his sophomore season. Guttentag of Bethesda Chevy dominant winners, using two pins, be aggressive in the first period, so But I pride myself on making him “This was a little revenge for Chase and McLaughlin in the semi- a technical fall and a 13-4 champi- coming in, I was thinking just don’t the best that he can be in practice, me, because 1-0 wasn’t cutting it finals and finals. onship win over Springbrook’s get thrown. I knew that if I could so to watch him succeed means that for me,” said Lawrence (145), a Young (36-4) trailed 2-0 dur- Christian Balmoris, who was third, take it into the third period I would I’m doing my job.” county and regional champion who ing his 4-2 decision over Guttentag, second and second at last year’s be fine. It feels great to finally get Timothy certainly made his placed third at states at 132 pounds and, 3-2, before winning, 4-3, counties, regions and states. my name on the wall.” sibling look good, pinning three op- last season. I’ll probably see him against McLaughlin, avenging an “This feels great. It’s an amaz- Whitman junior John Luke ponents before beating Pattreson, again next week, so I really wanted 8-2 loss against the latter. Guttentag ing experience,” said Cramma, Iglesias (220) used a 12-1 decision 7-1, for his 33rd win of the year. to get it into his mind that it’s going and McLaughlin placed first at who improved to 34-5 and returns and 3-1 overtime victory over “I’ve had some tough matches to be tough to beat me.” counties and regions and third at to the weight class where he placed third-place Mike Bradshaw of all year, and that’s gotten me ready Purkey (40-1) trailed his title states last year 106 and 113. second, third and fourth at last Damascus to reach the champi- for the big stage,” said Timothy, bout, 4-0, after being dumped to his Welch (37-3) sandwiched a 14- year’s counties, regions and states. onship, where he pinned Rockville who has wrestled as high as the back by Abu Abdillah Abdililah 4 decision around a pair of pins to “At the beginning of the sea- senior Junior Pimentel (34-3) to 170-pound weight class. “My (34-3), but escaped to return the fa- reach the finals, where his 3-1 over- son, wrestling at 120, I didn’t have avenge his lone defeat. brother’s right that I don’t get dis- vor a 57-second pin. A transfer from time victory against Northwest’s as much going for me. I was really “I got pinned by (Pimentel) in tracted. It just pumps me up after he Good Counsel, where he is 182- Khalil Owens avenged an earlier 5- happy and enjoying myself, not the first week of the season. He was wins.” pound private schools state champi- 4 loss. having to be angry like I am, now. up by two in the third period, and Coached by their father, John, onship performance earned Out- “When I lost to Khalil, I was After I got fourth at our Magruder he chin and winged me to my the Furgesons were among five in- standing Wrestler honors, Purkey taking a lot of bad shots. This time, tournament, I knew I had to work back,” said Iglesias, who is 22-1. dividual champions for the decked his other tournament oppo- I stayed home because he wrestles harder. I’ve wanted this for two “This time, I felt him coming at me, Swarmin’ Hornets (232 points), nents in 20 and 53 seconds. very defensively,” said Welch, who years. Now I want first at regions and were in a 50-50 position, so I along with senior four-time cham- “I went for the double, but I is 6 feet, 3 inches tall. “I felt I could and states.” used his momentum against him pion Scottie Obendorfer (132) and used poor technique, and he got me use my length and grab his ankle Northwest junior Yonas Harris and put him on his back.” juniors Ryan Lawrence (145) and on my back for a second,” said and was able to drag him down. I (106) continued his banner year, Pimentel has placed sixth and Paul Purkey (182). Sophomore Purkey, who also fought off his had an under hook and control, and rising to 36-4 with an overtime 9-7, fifth in the past two regionals, the Johnny McLaughlin (120) was sec- back before pinning Abdillah dur- both of his legs were close together victory over Poolesville sopho- latter after falling, 3-2, in an over- ond, with freshman Silas Patton ing their regular-season meeting. the entire match.” more Alex Carbonell (41-3) that time semifinal to graduated sixth- (106), senior Mikey Bradshaw “It’s cool to be here having fun with Clarksburg crowned junior avenged an earlier 6-4 loss. place state finisher Pat Bernardo of (220) and juniors Josh Creegan this team. We don’t really think too Nick Gonzalez (138) and senior “I’ve lost to him two times Wootton. Pimentel had also owned (138) and Elijah Baisden (195) fin- much about the pressure, but pretty Daniel Oh (285), with each having during my career,” said Harris of a 7-2 victory against Daniel Oh. ishing third as the Swarmin’ Hor- much embrace and go with it.” improved on past performances. Carbonell, who was sixth and Iglesias went 2-2 at last year’s nets captured their 15th tournament For runner-up Churchill (169 Gonzalez dominated with two fourth at counties and regions and county tournament, winning by title. points), junior Jack Connolly (126) each in pins and major decisions, won 35 matches last year. first-round 7-5 decision and forfeit The performance happened a reached the victory podium by im- the latter by 10-2 over Quince Or- “The year before, I lost, 2-1, in the consolation round. He was week after they ran their consecu- proving to 38-1 in the same division chard’s Alec Falconer after having but this time, I was maintaining the pinned in each of those losses, tive dual-meet wins streak to 127 where he finished second at coun- placed fifth at the past two county pace, staying offensive and I was qualified for regionals and went 0- for their program’s unprecedented ties and regions and fourth at states tournaments. never gonna relax one bit.” 2 there. fifth Class 4A-3A state duals title last year. “I was at 113 and 120 the past Coming off a 19-match sopho- “I did not think I was going to and keeps the Swarmin’ Hornets on Coached Tim Lowe (Einstein) two years, but I did a lot of offsea- more season, Harris trailed, 6-3, in be able to do this, but my coaches pace to earn their third straight and and assistant Tony Howard (Ma- son training,” said Gonazlez, who the second period but used three believed in me,” said Iglesias, who sixth overall state tournament in gruder), two- and three-time state improved to 35-3, including an 8-2 takedowns to win – the last with the won 28 matches a year ago. “This two weeks. champions in high school, Connol- loss to Obendorfer. bout tied at 7. is surreal, like it’s not really hap- Obendorfer improved to 41-0 ly was joined by senior Lucas “I feel like I can always get “He scored three takedowns to pening, but it solidifies me as a with a 7-5 decision over J.D. Fitz- Young (120) and junior Andrew better, no matter what level I’m at. win it,” said Jaguars’ coach Joe leader.”

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By Brandy L. Simms @bls1969 SILVER SPRING – Kennedy senior guard Jonathan Mustamu scored a game-high 21 points Friday to lead the Cavaliers to a 77-33 victory over Poolesville on Senior Night. “It’s always good to win especially on Senior Night,” Mustamu said afterward. Mustamu, a four-year varsity performer, was awarded a game ball in pre-game festivities to recognize him for reaching the 1,000-point plateau during his high school career. Mustamu, who was accompa- nied by his parents and brother during the pre-game ceremony, thanked his coaches and teammates for help- ing him reach the career milestone. “Without them,” said Musta- mu, “none of this would have happened.” During the game, Kennedy and Poolesville played neck and neck early on before the Cavaliers pulled away in the second quarter. Mustamu’s three-point play with 1:58 remaining in the second quarter gave Kennedy a 35-12 advantage before intermission. Poolesville senior Jake Drissel led the Falcons with 11 points but David Esser, Stephen Lang, Pete Barry and Daniel Cho also contributed. Meanwhile, Kennedy got significant contributions from Jomaite PHOTO BY MARK POETKER Tavarez who finished with 18 points Jonathan Mustamu drives the lane for Kennedy against Poolesville. along with Jason Nayameh (11 points), Justin Dantzler (9 points) his team’s defensive execution in “I think for the most part we Kennedy’s defensive pressure quarters. and Habaccuc Regnis (8 points). the first half. The Cavaliers held were solid,” said Nelson, whose in the second half was also stout, the “Defense, that’s all we focus Kennedy head coach Diallo Poolesville to just 15 points over the team finished the regular season Cavaliers held Poolesville (7-15) to on,” said Mustamu, “and then our Nelson said he was satisfied with first two quarters. with a 19-3 record. just 18 points over the final two offense will come after that.” Bob Milloy - Good Counsel’s “Archbishop” retires from coaching county at Springbrook when he guid- ance in 2000. in the National Football League. By Brandy L. Simms @bls1969 ed the Blue Devils to six Maryland The following year, Milloy was Good Counsel graduates Jelani state championships in 18 seasons on hired at Good Counsel where he be- Jenkins (Miami Dolphins), Stefon Good Counsel head coach Bob the gridiron. came the architect of not only one of Diggs (Minnesota Vikings), Louis Milloy has announced his retirement During his tenure at the Silver the top high school football pro- Young (Carolina Panthers), Blake after nearly half a century coaching Spring public school, Milloy com- grams in Maryland but in the nation Countess (Los Angeles Rams) and high school football in Montgomery piled a 168-35 record and guided the as well. Kendall Fuller (Washington Red- County. Blue Devils to appearances in eight Over the years, Milloy gradual- skins) were on NFL rosters last sea- Milloy, who spent 47 years state title games. ly built the Falcons into a Washing- son. coaching Maryland high school foot- “Congratulations to Coach Bob ton Catholic Athletic Conference “We won the first WCAC title ball, compiled 405 wins during his Milloy,” tweeted former Springbrook contender. of his career my senior year,” re- tenure. head coach Adam Bahr, a Spring- From 2009-2012, Milloy guid- called Young. “He wasn't a big emo- “I’m 73 years old,” said Milloy. brook graduate who once played for ed Good Counsel to four consecutive tional guy but I remember that day he “I just really felt like it was time. I felt Milloy at the Silver Spring public WCAC championships and is recog- let it all out. My senior year going like it was the right time. It’s a young school. “An unsurpassed career!” nized as the state’s all-time win- into that season I kept asking him man’s game. I enjoyed it and loved Milloy left Valley Brook Drive ningest football coach at the high since my sophomore year could I every minute of it.” in 1992 for the confines of Sherwood school level. FILE PHOTO wear Number 1. That's the number I The St. John’s College High High in Sandy Spring where he re- “Obviously it’s sad to see a leg- Bob Milloy. wore since I was little and he was so School graduate began coaching ju- placed Bob Stroup who stepped end like Coach Milloy retire,” said every game was really unbeliev- against it. Almost like it was a curse nior varsity football at DeMatha in down after nearly two decades at the Good Counsel senior quarterback able.” and I said if you give me Number 1 1967 and enjoyed a storied career helm. Travis Nannen, a WCAC honorable At Good Counsel, Milloy I'm going to get you a WCAC title. coaching football in Montgomery In nine seasons at Sherwood, mention selection last season. “He’s coached numerous student-athletes After that game against DeMatha at County including stints at Whitman, Milloy compiled a 77-22 record in- done so much for so many kids. For who went on to play Division I col- Navy Stadium, I remember telling Springbrook and Sherwood before cluding back-to-back state champi- me personally, he really taught me lege football and the Hall of Fame him ‘I told you I was going to get you landing at Good Counsel in 2001. onships in 1995 and 1996. He also led how to prepare for a team. The hours coach also boasts a handful of former one.’ I got a million stories but above Milloy first made his mark in the the Warriors to a state final appear- of film and preparation he put into players who are currently competing all else I love him for life.”