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Celebrating more than 160 years of service! Vol. 165, No. 07 • 50¢ SINCE 1855 Thursday, July 25, 2019 INSIDE Raskin Reaches Out To Residents Ocasio-Cortez, Raskin Pastor Sexually Assaults Child draw a large crowd at Montgomery County Police (MCP) announced on July 16 that they charged a Silver Spring Silver Spring Rally pastor, Jeankite Joseph, with sexually assaulting an 11-year- Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-8) served By Neal Earley old girl. as the master of ceremonies for the @neal_earley event, which was meant to help pro- Page 3 SILVER SPRING — People mote the Democracy Summer Pro- were lined up around the block in gram, a Democratic group that orga- downtown Silver Spring to see one nizes young people to canvass for person — Rep. Alexandria Ocasio- candidates backed by him. Cortez (D-N.Y.) The Silver Spring Civic Center The freshman congresswoman has been the venue of choice for has made waves since her election in Raskin during his brief career in 2018, and came to Silver Spring at Congress. It is where he held his elec- the zenith of her popularity and con- tion victory parties; it is where he or- troversy. An outspoken tweeter, and ganized a meetup for the 2017 considered to be one of the most-pro- Women’s March; and it is often gressive members of Congress, Oca- where he holds political rallies. But sio-Cortez, 29, has made herself pop- none of those events drew the lines ‘Tiger Style’ ular in deeply Blue places in America that Ocasio-Cortez’ visit brought. — evidenced by the large crowd that Often referred to by just her ini- “Tiger Style!” runs until Au- came to see her on July 18. tials “AOC,” Ocasio-Cortez’ short gust 18 at Olney Theatre’s Mulitz- Speaking in front of a group of political career is defined, in part, by Gudelsky Theatre Lab, 2001 Ol- young Democratic Party activists, her willingness to take on the Demo- cratic establishment. At the age of ney Sandy Spring Road, Olney. Ocasio-Cortez encouraged them to just 28, Ocasio-Cortez, a bartender at continue to resist the president’s poli- the time working in New York, de- cies, saying he has brought racial Page 11 feated establishment Democratic equality backwards. Congressman Joe Crowley. Her un- “If we do not move forward, we likely victory, along with her progres- will move back, and there is no stay- sive positions on immigration, cli- ing still,” Ocasio-Cortez said. “We mate and labor issues, propelled her PHOTO BY GEORGE SMITH wish we could, right? We wish the Congressman Jamie Raskin (D-Md. 8th) spoke with county residents on world could not change. The world hot button topics at the Citizen Panel Forum held in the Executive Office will change. It is up to us on how it Building in Rockville on Saturday, July 20, 2019. will change.” See AOC, Page 8 Elrich signs executive order barring contact with ICE Spirit Fall The Promoting Community Trust safety,” Elrich said. MCP. By José Umaña Executive Order, which will bar any The order also prohibits county “We have no direct contact with The Washington Spirit could @Jose_M_Umana ICE about any immigration issues,” not find their scoring touch as the communication or collaboration be- officials from asking citizenship or Jones said. “We’re not doing any op- Houston Dash earned a 2-1 road ROCKVILLE – As cities tween county agencies and ICE. immigration status unless required erations with ICE in Montgomery win in Maureen Hendricks Field at around the country continue to brace The signing of the order gives by a federal court order. Lastly, County.” the Maryland SoccerPlex in front themselves for possible ICE raids the message to all residents that Montgomery County Police (MCP) “Enforcing immigration law is of a sellout crowd of 5,500 fans on looking to capture illegal immi- Montgomery County will be a safe will be prohibited from making an the sole responsibility of the federal July 20. grants, Montgomery County offi- place and that its immigrant popula- arrest due to a warrant of any kind by cials announced their decision to join tion can trust local officials, Elrich federal authorities. government of the United States,” Elrich said. “It is not in the interest of Page 20 a growing number of municipalities said. Montgomery County Acting Montgomery County to utilize its and congressional members who are According to the U.S. Census, Police Chief Marcus Jones (MCP), limited resources to facilitate the en- looking for ways to protect their im- 32.6% of the county’s population is told the Associated Press that the pol- forcement of civil immigration law.” migrant communities. icy has already gone into effect with- considered to be foreign-born. The signing of Elrich’s execu- Joined by members of the “Any perception that such con- in the department. If ICE officials tive order comes after multiple re- Montgomery County Council and tact will lead to negative immigra- seek to deport someone who is in ports have suggested that President other community leaders, County tion consequences for an individual custody, they will have to wait for Executive Mark Elrich announced an or a member of their families under- that person and track them down in- executive order on July 22, called mines that goal and errored public dependently without the help of See ICE, Page 8 2 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL JULY 25, 2019 EFLECTIONS The Montgomery County Sentinel, R published weekly by Berlyn Inc. Publish- ing, is a community newspaper covering Montgomery County, Maryland. Our of- fices are located at 22 W. Jefferson March 10, 1988: Olney friends spruce up actors’ home Street, Suite 309, Rockville, MD 20850. Founded in 1855 by Matthew Fields. All mail to: P.O. 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Neal Earley NEWS [email protected] Write us ASSIGNMENTS Rockville Police Chief: ‘We have an A-team here’ George Smith The Montgomery County Sentinel PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR Police Department. Most recently, tant chief of patrol, assistant chief of By Kathleen Stubbs @kathleenstubbs3 she served as an assistant chief and patrol, which was the largest segment welcomes letters. oversaw the Patrol Services Bureau. of Montgomery County, Laura’s acu- Tazeen Ahmad CALENDAR EDITOR ROCKVILLE – The Rockville “I am humbled by my selection men in management and in command All letters must be original, [email protected] City Mayor swore in the city police as the deputy chief of the Rockville is quite vast,” Brito said. CALL 301-838-0788 department’s new deputy chief of po- City Police Department,” Lanham Lanham attained a dual Bache- signed by the author lice during a city council meeting at said. “RCPD has an excellent reputa- lor of Arts degree in criminal justice FAX 301- 838 - 3458 City Hall on July 15. NEWSROOM AND LEGAL ADVERTISING tion earned through many years of and sociology from the University of and must include the author’s daytime “It is my great honor and privi- dedicated and professional service in Maryland and graduated from the ADVERTISING lege to swear in Deputy Chief Laura the city.” Federal Bureau of Investigation Na- telephone number Lonnie Johnson Lanham,” said City Mayor Bridget As an executive officer with tional Academy session 263. ADVERTISING ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Donnell Newton. MCP, Lanham was a director of the Lanham is the highest-ranking 301-306-9500 Just under a year following the criminal investigations division the woman to serve on the police force in for verification. EMAIL: [email protected] swearing in of Chief Victor Brito, he legal and labor division, and the poli- the history of the department. Send letters to: announced he had selected Lanham cy and planning division according to “The next-highest ranking filled Sherry Sanderson for the deputy chief position. Adding a Rockville City news release. Her by a female is lieutenant,” Berg said. LEGAL ADVERTISING the deputy chief position is one of experience also includes serving as Brito promoted Jan Seilhamer to lieu- The Montgomery County Sentinel [email protected] Brito’s recent changes in leadership captain of the 4th District (Wheaton) tenant on March 25. organization, spokesperson Marylou and as chief of the investigative ser- Brito confirmed it was a coinci- 22 W. Jefferson St. Suite 309 PRODUCTION Berg said. vices bureau. dence that he recently promoted a Lonnie Johnson “Chief Brito created the posi- Brito said he created the position woman to lieutenant months before Rockville, MD 20850 PRODUCTION MANAGER tion and (Lanham will) be doing the because he has experience following hiring Lanham, further raising the [email protected] day-to-day operations,” said Berg. a model with a deputy chief, and be- highest rank held by a woman. He Fax: 301-838-3458 Peter Lui Around the time of the hire, cause he has observed its effective- said he promoted Seilhamer because GRAPHIC PRODUCTION STAFF Brito said he was “excited” for Lan- ness. there was a vacant lieutenant posi- ham to join Rockville City Police He said he had no one in mind tion, and she was qualified to fill it. Email: [email protected] CIRCULATION (RCPD). “Bringing Laura aboard when he created the position of On the coincidence of recent [email protected] makes us a better police department; deputy police chief, with the blessing promotions of two female officers, CALL 301-306-9500 it makes us a better city,” said Brito. FAX 301-306-0134 of City Manager Rob DiSpirito. The “We always strive for inclusion and THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY “It’s really just that fundamental.You department conducted a nationwide diversity,” Brito said. SENTINEL (USPS 361-100) is ACCOUNTING strive to build an A-team, and we search upon creating the position, and “I look forward to working published every Thursday by Deidra Darsa Montgomery Sentinel Publishing, have an A-team here.” Brito received more than 67 applica- alongside members of the department CREDIT / COLLECTIONS/RECEPTIONIST The evening marked a couple of tions. and city government in their contin- Inc., 22 W. Jefferson St., Suite 309, Rockville, MD 20850. firsts for the city. “The pool of candidates were in- ued efforts to serve the Rockville Subscriptions by mail are $40.00 “This is a first for the city to credibly qualified. You know, Laura community to the best of our ability,” per year; by mail (out of MD, VA, have a deputy chief, and a first to Lanham rose quickly to the top (of Lanham said. & D.C.) additional $ 5.25; on have a female in this position, so I the pool), and it was evident to me,” About a year ago, Brito was newsstands 50 cents. Periodicals THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL IS A just want to say welcome; we are postage paid at Rockville, MD WOMAN OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE IN Brito said. sworn in ending a two-year hiatus in 20849-1272. MONTGOMERY COUNTY AND thrilled to have you aboard,” Newton Brito said he was pleased that the city having a permanent chief. IN THE STATE OF MARYLAND. said to Lanham. the new deputy chief chose to work Bob Rappoport, then a 28-year veter- POSTMASTER: Send address Lanham worked for the Mont- for Rockville Police, given the num- an of the city police force, served as changes to THE MONTGOMERY gomery County Police Department ber of places she could have decided acting chief while the city govern- COUNTY Montgomery County Publishing, Inc. SENTINEL, P.O. BOX 1272 was absobed into Berlyn Inc. (MCP) for 28 years prior to accepting to work based on her experience. ment conducted a search for its new Rockville, MD 20849-1272 her new job with the Rockville City “As her last position was assis- chief. JULY 25, 2019 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 3 NEWS MCPS board approves new Ethics Panel Member

ions or complaints,” Webb wrote in new members was in 2018. By Kathleen Stubbs @kathleenstubbs3 an email. “This past year (the) panel The board amended its ethics met four times.” policy in 2017 to ensure it was com- ROCKVILLE – An oversight All board members and several pliant with newly amended state body known as the Ethics Panel, top MCPS officials must complete law, Board Member Pat O’Neill which reports to the Montgomery disclosure forms annually, accord- (District 3) said. County Public Schools (MCPS) ing to MCPS. The school board had no dis- Board of Education, has a new mem- The Ethics Panel has five mem- cussion before voting to approve ber as of late June. bers. Currently, the members of the Toms for the Ethics Panel position New Ethics Panel Member Lisa ethics panel include Toms, Susan during the June 24 board of educa- Jones Toms is an attorney for non- Beard, Daniel Fisher, Woo Lee and tion meeting. “We just voted on it, government organization Financial Elizabeth Simon. because the profiles (of the appli- Industry Regulatory Authority (FIN- Toms said she just saw the cants)– they came to us ahead of RA) who lives in North Potomac. opening in an MCPS newsletter and time, and during closed session we Prior to her work at FINRA and believed it would likely be similar to decided on the person who was go- her one year of private practice, she what she does at her job - only as a ing to replace the person who left the worked for the U.S. Securities and volunteer for the school system - and ethics panel,” said Board Member Exchange Commission (SEC) from so she decided to apply. Judy Docca (District 1). 2000 to 2005. The SEC regulates “(The position would entail) Toms will serve up until June FINRA. just some involvement that, you 30, 2022, according to the board res- Toms said she wanted to be- know (…) is very similar to what I olution. The board of education es- come a member of the panel, since do now, in terms of the legal level as- tablished the Ethics Panel on Febru- she is a county resident and a parent sisting with cases of that nature, just ary 29, 1984, and in 2002 increased of children enrolled in MCPS. in a different industry,” Toms said. “I the size from three members to five “I felt that this was a unique op- thought (it) would be a great fit for members. All members serve three- portunity to serve, you know, in ad- me.” year terms. dition to what I regularly do in my She has nine-year-old triplets Brought up in New Jersey, regular day job,” Toms said. who attend Thurgood Marshall Ele- Toms moved to the D.C. Metro area One responsibility of the ethics mentary School. She said she has to attend law school. As for her hob- panel is reviewing financial state- been pleased with the school and bies, Toms said she enjoys, not in or- ments for hundreds of people em- that the leadership of the school der, reading novels, staying fit and ployed by MCPS for policy compli- principal Pamela Nazzaro has im- playing tennis ance. Board of Education Chief of pressed her. MCPS ethics are outlined in the Staff Lori-Christina Webb said the Toms said both education and school system’s ethics policy, also panel reviews at least 300 financial studying law have been important to known as policy BBB. statements each year. her for a long time, and she believed The Ethics Panel in MCPS is “They review(ed) over 300 fi- the Ethics Panel position was an op- not related to the Montgomery nancial disclosures this year; the portunity to combine the two inter- County Ethics Commission, which number of meetings are dependent ests. provides oversight of county em- on the number of requests for opin- The last time the panel received ployees and county government.

Silver Spring pastor charged with sexually assaulting a minor

told him “no.” Joseph was 43- and to the FBI changing their offi- By Lyna Bentahar Special to The Senitnel years-old at the time. cial definition of rape in 2015. A The police were made aware significant portion of the reported SILVER SPRING – Mont- of the incident on May 31. MCP is- incidents in the crime report de- gomery County Police (MCP) an- sued a warrant for Joseph’s arrest a tailed assaults more than a year af- nounced on July 16 that they month later, on June 25. Joseph ter they occurred. charged a Silver Spring pastor, was then found and arrested by law Rape cases, however, are Jeankite Joseph, with sexually as- enforcement officers in Atlanta, closed only about half the time, ac- www.thesentinel.com saulting an 11-year-old girl. The Georgia, on June 28 and, on July cording to the performance man- girl was the pastor’s step-niece and 12, was extradited to Montgomery agement and data analytics team a member of his church when the County. Joseph was charged with within the county executive office. The Sentinel website is here assault took place in 2014, accord- sexual abuse of a minor and a third- This is a significant decrease from ing to police. degree sexual offense. He was re- the more than 80% of cases closed The child was attending leased on bond, set at $20,000, that in January 2015. Much more news and information Joseph’s New Year’s Eve prayer same day. “The decline in the closure rate from and about your community service at the pastor’s house on The arrest comes four months may be attributed to a process im- Cedar Creek Lane in Silver Spring, after the release of the 2018 crime plemented last year in which the which doubles as their church, report by MCP. The report showed State’s Attorney’s Office reviews as close as your fingertips Church of Messengers of God. Af- that while crimes such as murder all cases before they may be closed ter the service, the child’s mother and theft have declined overall, or unfounded,” wrote the data ana- left for work at the time of the inci- sexual assault has seen a steady in- lytics team, “thereby increasing the dent and left the victim in the cus- crease in the past decade. As of amount of time it takes to change tody of Joseph, his wife, his grand- 2018, reported rapes in the county the offense/case status.” mother and his four children. had gone up by nearly 28% in the The MCP Special Victims In- The family, except for previous four years: 509 rapes were vestigation Division is seeking to Joseph’s wife, was watching a reported in 2018, compared to 398 improve their performance through movie on the lower level of the in 2017 and 124 in 2009. In the collaboration with the Family Jus- home. As the family slowly made 2018 crime report, police say, sur- tice Center, an agency that provides their way upstairs, Joseph and the vivors knew their attackers 86% of services to those impacted by do- child were allegedly left alone the time. mestic violence and the Department watching the movie. Without warn- The report directly attributed of Health and Human Services, ing, Joseph allegedly began touch- the increase in rape to the #MeToo which remains “committed to re- ing her, stopping only when she Movement - and greater reporting - ducing the total number of rapes.” 4 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL JULY 25, 2019 OPINIONS &VIEWS The stakes are too high ica. Warren was the architect of the election is too critical to risk giving lar vote by some three million votes, mentally deranged, that should not be By Paul K. Schwartz @PKSpaul Consumer Financial Protection Bu- Trump a second term in an attempt to Trump still received more than 60 a concern...for now. I would hope and reau in the aftermath of the 2008 re- finally break the glass ceiling or any million votes. Moreover, 52% of the expect that the vice-presidential can- The choice is quite simple. The cession. She is the most articulate other current barrier. The risk is, quite white women’s vote went to Trump. didate would be someone like senator option is former Vice President of the voice for the middle class and is as simply, too great. Too many to take any unnecessary Kamala Harris who can be groomed United States Joe Biden. progressive as anyone running, in- Regrettably, the results of 2016 chances in 2020. Therefore, once to succeed Biden maybe even after cluding Sen. Bernie Sanders but demonstrated that this country, as a again, Biden. just one term. without his self-imposed label as a whole, is not as advanced as we Granted, I fully understand that The most important thing to re- socialist. might have hoped it to be. Trump was Democrats do not universally accept member is that all of the Democratic Paul’s View Yes, I like Sen. Michael Bennett. able to rally many who had hidden in Biden and I understand why. With a candidates are essentially in agree- By Who can forget his epic takedown of the shadows until he was able to bring history in the public eye for more ment on the key issues. Trump and hypocrite senator Ted hatred and racism to the mainstream. than 40 years, there are certainly is- All of them want gun safety leg- Paul K. Schwartz Cruz on the Senate floor regarding Grabbing women by their genitalia sues and decisions that are to be and islation; all want universal health care the Trump imposed government shut- may not be acceptable behavior for should be questioned. – how to achieve it may differ, but down? your husband, your uncle, your However, that is what makes health care as a right and not a privi- Yes, I like the United States, And, yes, I like Mayor of South neighbor or your children, but appar- Biden the best candidate to defeat lege is indisputable among the candi- Sen. Kamala Harris. But boy, would I Bend, Pete Buttigieg. Is there any ently, for some, it is acceptable be- Trump. It is clear that in 2020 Trump dates. All want to address income in- like to see her take apart United candidate more articulate or intelli- havior for your president. will use the same exact game plan he equality and the critical need to re- States of America President Donald gent than this candidate, an Afghan The election of the first African used in 2016: derogatory nicknames, build the dwindling middle class; all Trump during the presidential de- war veteran who experienced first- American president should have been attacks on “stamina,” “tempera- want to address our crumbling infra- bates in 2020. hand the ravages of war with or with- an indication of how far we have ment,” fictitious accusations, slander, structure finally; all recognize the She proudly demonstrated her out “bone spurs”? come as a nation. Instead, through the “lock her or him up,” and avoidance need to address climate change. These prosecutorial skills as a former prose- I like them all and will vote for baseless “birtherism” strategy by of any policy discussion! are all things ignored by Trump. cutor in taking apart Attorney Gener- any Democrat who receives the nom- Trump, it revealed the racism that still What Biden has that none of the The next president will have to al William Barr during his confirma- ination. But this is not about my vote. exists in this country as it elevated other candidates have is complete address these and many more issues. tion hearings and, as well, then-Attor- The issue is about the voters in him to the presidency. awareness on the part of the elec- However, the very first step must be to ney General Jeff Sessions during a Philadelphia, Detroit and Milwaukee It should be remembered, also, torate of who he is and what his remove Trump from office, and I look hearing in which he whined “you are that in 2016 either went from Obama that the historic election of Democrat record looks like making it quite a bit to Biden as the safest bet to do just making me nervous” when she to Trump or didn’t show up to vote. Doug Jones over accused pedophile more difficult for Trump to distort it. that. That is also why I welcome Tom grilled him to answer her question Trump won Michigan, Pennsylvania Roy Moore for Alabama senator re- His experience in foreign policy Steyer into the race. Not because I ex- and not his own. and Wisconsin by a mere 77,000 quired a massive turnout for the is unparalleled among any of the can- pect him to win, but, rather, to refocus However, it needs to be noted votes total spread out over those three Black vote. didates, especially Trump. the debate among the Democratic that former First Lady of the United states. Even though 96% of the Black After Trump’s efforts to alienate candidates specifically on Trump, his States Hillary Clinton mopped up the All else being equal, those votes female vote and more than 90% of our allies and embrace our adver- failures as a president as well as as a floor with Donald J. Trump during will, without any doubt whatsoever, the Black male vote went to Jones, saries, someone who can position us human being and why this country the 2016 presidential debates and he go to Biden in 2020 and hand him the accused pedophile did receive back as the leader of the free world cannot afford four more years of him. still, somehow, found his way into the Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylva- some 65% of the White vote. The De- will be, I suspect, quite welcomed by If Trump has proven one thing White House. nia and the electoral college. mocratic nominee in 2020 must res- all but our adversaries. more than anything during his disas- Yes, I like Sen. Elizabeth War- That result cannot be assured for onate with the Black voters of Ameri- Age is also a concern by many. trous administration, it is that experi- ren. No candidate is more transparent any other Democrat in this most criti- ca, and Biden unequivocally does. However, since Biden would be ence does matter in a president. Biden on how to achieve all of the critical is- cal election in our nation’s history. As It should also be remembered going against someone who is not brings with him the expertise sorely sues facing the bottom 99% of Amer- much as I would like to see it, this that although Clinton won the popu- only of the same age group but is missed in the Trump administration.

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www.thesentinel.com JULY 25, 2019 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 5 LETTERS Afterthought Robbery victim several times. When he robbery, and another participant THE tried to flee, Winder caught up kills the victim during the course with him and took the money from of the robbery. The judge would COURT him. The victim later died of his not give an instruction on “after- REPORT stab wounds. thought robbery,” and the jury Write us! Winder testified in his own convicted Winder of felony mur- defense. He said that his aunt told der, robbery, assault and other him that the victim, who he knew crimes. By Tom Ryan well, had taken her money and he The appellate Court held that The Montgomery County Sentinel went with her to ask him for the the trial judge committed error by One of the crimes that may be money back. He claimed that not giving the requested instruc- charged as a result of participating when he and the aunt asked for the tion. It noted that the State had the welcomes letters. in crimes such as robbery leading money, the victim struck his aunt burden of proving that the defen- to the death of a victim is “felony and Winder then hit him. He de- dant had the intent to commit rob- murder,” involving the death of a nied knowing the victim had been bery before or at the time of the act We reserve the right to edit all submissionsfor person while the robbery is being stabbed, but admitted he went af- that killed the victim. “When the committed. Proof of such crimes ter him and pinned him up against decision to rob the victim is an af- may depend on the sequence of the wall and removed the money terthought, made after the com- content, events, as illustrated by an unre- from his pants. He denied ever in- mission of the act that caused the ported opinion from Maryland’s tending to fight the victim, claim- victim’s death, a Defendant may intermediate appellate court last ing he thought he would just give not be convicted of felony mur- grammar and style. week in a case called Edward Ty- him back the money, and only hit der.” Since Winder testified that rone Winder v. State of Maryland. him to defend his aunt. he did not intend to fight or rob the The Court of Special Appeals’ The trial judge instructed the victim initially, a jury could have Anonymous letters may or may not be published opinion indicates that the State al- jury on the charge of first degree found that robbing him after the leged Winder was one of seven felony murder, where the underly- initial fight was an afterthought, people who assaulted the victim. ing crime was robbery or the tak- so the jury should have been given at our discretion. Witnesses established that they ing and carrying away of property this instruction. chased the victim because he sup- though violence or threat of vio- posedly stole money from lence. The judge told the jury the Thomas Patrick Ryan is a part- All letters, submissions and or comments are Winder’s aunt, caught up with him elements of felony murder in this ner in the Rockville law firm of Mc- and a fight ensued. During the case: the defendant or another par- Carthy Wilson, which specializes in fight, another person stabbed the ticipating with him committed a civil litigation. considered on the record and the property of

The Montgomery County Sentinel. About insensitive descriptions

There is some suggestion that as “head of the household,” but van We reserve the right to refuse publication the first usage of the term master bed- Houts’ research indicates that the use room is in a 1921 Sears catalogue ad of the term master bedroom was a EAL for home plans, but that may be more medieval description of the marital of a letter for any reason. R anecdote than fact. However, the bedroom. Although some believe ESTATE modern usage of the term master bed- this to be a reference to male domina- SOLUTIONS room most likely arose from architec- tion, in actuality it was without gen- All letters must be original, signed by the author and tural descriptions used in blue prints. der preference. There is suggestion A 1995 article that appeared in the that medieval wives often dominated By Dan Krell Society for the Study of Architecture over their spouses, especially in the must include the author’s daytime telephone number in Canada Bulletin (Susan James; master bedroom. Additionally, van Realtors have their own lingo. The Master Bedroom Comes of Age: Houts documented accounts of me- Some real estate language sticks Gender, Sexuality, and the CMHC dieval widows who continued to re- and email address for publication. around while some changes. Howev- Competition Series; SSAC Bulletin; side in the master bedroom after the er, there are many words and phrases vol 20, no 4, 104-111) describes how death of their husband, while their that have been designated taboo and the master bedroom evolved in archi- adult sons lived elsewhere in the Please send letters to: can be considered violating the Fair tecture. James described how the home. Housing Act if used in ads to describe modern house design revolved The usage of the term “master homes. Some real estate terminology around middle class family life. As bedroom” probably originated in The Montgomery County Sentinel may be offensive to many, and yet is the middle class grew in prominence Middle Ages and has been widely ac- still considered acceptable. One such during the 1940s and 1950s, the mas- cepted and still used in real estate de- term is “master bedroom.” Although ter bedroom became the most impor- scriptions. Nonetheless, many still 22 W. Jefferson St. Suite 309 its use has been widely accepted, the tant room in the home. The master find the usage offensive. In fact, term has been criticized for years as bedroom was considered the solitude there was a push to discontinue its use being insensitive. for parents. several years ago, when many D.C. Rockville MD, 20850 Although the term “master bed- James’ account that family area realtors began using the term room” has been used for decades in lifestyle is the origin of the modern “owner’s suite” in lieu of “master modern real estate to describe the use of the master bedroom is corrobo- bedroom.” Although it did not catch Fax: 301-838-3458 main and/or largest bedroom of a rated by medieval scholar Elisabeth on, the use of “owner’s suite” has oth- home, its origin and usage goes back van Houts. Van Houts provides in- er connotations and can also be insen- [email protected] centuries. Although many feel that sight to the origins of the “master sitive. Trends in real estate descrip- the description is insensitive, a 1995 bedroom” usage in her 2019 book tions change as the culture changes, HUD Memo on Guidance Regarding Married Life in the Middle Ages, the term “master bedroom” may one Or add your comments to our website at Advertisements Under §804(c) of the 900-1300. Although the tome is an day be obsolete. Fair Housing Act that states “…com- analysis of European married life plaints over use of phrases such as during the Middle Ages, there is ref- Dan Krell is a Realtor® with www.thesentinel.com master bedroom, rare find or desir- erence to the mater bedroom. She ac- RE/MAX Success in Potomac, MD. able neighborhood should not be knowledges that the modern use of You can access more information at filed.” “master bedroom” is probably meant www.DanKrell.com 6 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL JULY 25, 2019 NEWS Place your Congressman Jamie Raskin speaks Display and Classified Ads on hot button issues,‘Congress on the exciting should behave like this town hall’ New Sentinel website By Elle Meyers @_ElleMeyers Call Lonnie at ROCKVILLE — Congressman Jamie Raskin met with constituents of 301-306-9500 Maryland’s 8th District on July 20 to discuss the results of a government- www.thesentinel.com reform survey and brainstorm solu- tions the country’s political system. The town hall discussion was part of a nationwide Citizen Panel Initiative that uses an online survey tool to provide participants with argu- ments for and against hot button is- sues in the United States. This ‘policymaking simulation’ helps participants to make their own recommendations on how they would want their member of Congress to vote. PHOTO BY GEORGE SMITH Saturday’s town hall discussion, Congressman Jamie Raskin met with constituents of Maryland’s 8th District held in Rockville, was organized by on July 20 to discuss the results of a government-reform survey and Voice of the People, Common brainstorm solutions for the U.S. political system. Ground Solutions and the University of Maryland (UMD) School of Public Policy. “I thought the structure was ex- Not all issues saw such similar Common Ground Solutions is cellent,” he said. “I didn’t care how rates of agreement. For instance, on an organization working toward three long it took; it was good to get the in- the topic of congressional redistrict- main goals: improving political dis- formation that was provided.” ing, one proposal would change the course, highlighting bipartisan The survey reportedly took about way districts are outlined. The shape work,and coming up with agreeable an hour or more for participants to of a district would be set by a commis- solutions. complete. Each question was written sion of citizens in each state. The dis- Voice of the People is a nonparti- with about a paragraph of informa- tricts would need to be geographically san organization dedicated to creat- tion, similar to the information a poli- natural; have an even distribution of ing citizen panels representative of cymaker might receive before voting voters who identify as Republican, voters. They create policymaking on legislation. Then participants were Democrat and Independent; and accu- simulations that help members of invited to vote on how convincing rately reflect the rest of the state ac- Congress understand the issues that they felt the argument was. cording to gender, race and ethnicity. are important to the people in their Martin Beam noted that because In this case, the results indicated districts. of the thoroughness of the informa- that in Maryland’s 8th District, 76.6% “This town hall is an experiment tion provided the survey seemed a lit- of Democrats favored this proposal, in democracy,” said Steven Kull, who tle more honest than other studies that while only 56% of Republicans were Advertise serves as the director of the Program take less time to complete and that in favor. There was a similar distribu- for Public Consultation within the rely on push polling. tion when the results were compared School of Public Policy at UMD and This Citizen Panel Initiative was to the nationwide results. However, in is president of Voice of the People. the first to feature an elected official in even topics that saw less consensus “This survey is meant to put partici- the discussion, according to Kull. still showed that there were members pants in the shoes of a policymaker.” The group discussed the results of each party in agreement. Kull explained that the online of the nationwide survey and noted During the discussion, Raskin The Sentinel... survey and the town hall discussion similarities across parties and be- noted that Congress should behave that followed are both meant to show tween Maryland’s 8th District and the more like this town hall, with nonpar- constituents that there is more con- United States as a whole. tisan information and civil discus- sensus on important issues than peo- For instance, on issues such as sions. ple realize. Instead of hosting a town campaign finance reform, results indi- “I hope that we can kick some- hall in which attendees become more cated that both Republicans and De- thing off nationally with this,” he said. entrenched in the ideas they came mocrats were in favor of increasing After the event, Kull said that he with, the Citizen Panel Initiative is the disclosure of campaign-related thought the town hall went well, cit- meant to help promote civil dialogue donations. This policy recommenda- ing meaningful dialogue and substan- and highlight common ground on of- tion would allow the president to tive recommendations from partici- ten-difficult issues. mandate that federal contractors pub- pants. The survey covered topics like licly disclose donations to groups that “So often in town hall meetings ...and let your campaign finance reform, rank- spend money on campaign-related ac- people make a lot of personal charges, choice voting in elections, and in- tivities, like campaign advertising. or it all has a real partisan edge to it, creasing transparency in government, In Maryland’s 8th District, both and the goal here is to really get peo- business soar! among others. sides of the aisle were tied at 79% in ple thinking about the issues and to Barry Schenof, a constituent of favor of this legislation. Nationwide consider both sides,” he said. “I District 8, noted in the discussion that results indicated an even-higher fa- thought the congressman was really Call Lonnie Johnson he was incredibly impressed by the vorability for legislation like this; recognizing the validity of the con- at 301-306-9500 detail involved in the survey. 84% of Republicans and 89% of De- cerns, even when they weren’t in line mocrats were in favor of the idea. with his preferred position.” JULY 25, 2019 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 7

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Call us at (301) 306-9500 or e-mail us at [email protected] Call Lonnie Johnson at 301-306-9500 or e-mail [email protected] 8 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL JULY 25, 2019 COVER STORIES/NEWS Ocasio-Cortez, Raskin County Executive Marc Elrich signs an executive order barring contact with ICE draw a large crowd at ICE, from Page 1 Elrich, the council and fellow local “By providing legal representa- community groups for working on tion, ending the ‘Remain in Mexico’ Donald Trump and ICE officials the “first step” to help the county’s policy and increasing transparency Silver Spring Rally have been preparing for weeks to immigrant population feel safer. in the adjudication and appeals start raids into specific towns and “We really need to make sure processes, Congress can equip AOC, from Page 1 the House, Raskin has landed major cities throughout the United States. we celebrate this important victory, America’s immigrant communities committee assignments, arguably giv- As of June 22, there has been no and we need to celebrate with our with a legal defense strong enough ing him an increasingly bigger voice official notice of a raid in Maryland, political leadership today,” Torres to withstand the Trump administra- to stardom in the Democratic Party. within Congress. He has seats on the but there have been rumors through- said. “But tomorrow, this coalition is tion’s most craven, inhumane poli- “I as a young woman working in House Judiciary Committee and the out the community that ICE officials ready to make sure this victory re- cies,” Brown said. the political sphere have been greatly House Committee on Oversight and were seen in Takoma Park last week. mains a permanent victory.” If passed, the bill would give inspired by her,” Camilla Duke, Reform, both of which are conducting Members of the county council spoke Montgomery County’s re- asylum seekers under age 21, se- Maryland program director for investigations into the Trump Admin- about fears from their constituents of sponse comes as U.S. Rep. Anthony niors older than 60, those who iden- Democracy Summer. “I think she is istration. the dangers of leaving their homes Brown (D-Md.) proposed a bill that tify as LGBTQ, pregnant and nurs- fearless in a way that few of us can The two members of Congress and possible sightings of immigration will protect asylum seekers and oth- ing individuals and those with spe- ever hope to be.” share assignments on the House Sub- officers at Metro bus stops. er “vulnerable populations” by pro- cial religious considerations the But this has not come without committee on Civil Rights and Civil “When Trump came out and viding them with legal services. On right to legal counsel. controversy. Liberties, where Ocasio-Cortez and said we would have this big surge, July 16, the former lieutenant gover- The new $720 million proposal Since she came to Congress, Raskin have developed a bit of a men- people have been making decisions,” nor introduced the Equal Justice for would allow asylum seekers to stay Ocasio-Cortez has pushed against tor-mentee relationship. Councilmember Tom Hucker said. Immigrants Act, which would ex- in the country during the proceed- House leadership, drawing the ire of Ocasio-Cortez specifically “Do they go to the post office? Do tend the right to counsel to all people ings. The screening process would Nancy Pelosi. In a 60 Minutes inter- praised Raskin, a law professor by they go to the dry cleaners? People in the county, including immigrants fall under the guidelines of U.S. Cit- view, Pelosi was specifically asked trade, for being the “intellectual are afraid to leave their homes. in the court system. izenship and Immigration Services about Ocasio-Cortez, downplaying voice” behind so many of the policies They’re ordering stuff online. And The bill would also strike down employees. her influence. she supports, and refers to him as “Tio that’s whether they’re here legally or the “no expense to the government” The bill already has seven co- In return, in an interview with Jamie,” or “Uncle Jamie” in Spanish. not.” provision included in The Immigra- sponsors in the house: Reps. Adri- The Washington Post, Ocasio-Cortez In turn, Raskin said he admired CASA, a Latino immigrant ad- tion and Nationality Act of 1952 and ano Espaillat (D-NY.), Darren Soto said that Pelosi often singles out Ocasio-Cortez’s rise to Congress, vocacy organization, was the main reverse Trump’s current Migrant (D-Fla.), Bobby Rush (D-Ill.), Jim women of color for criticism. praising her willingness to take on the organization pushing for the order, Protection Protocols, which ask all McGovern (D-Mass.), Hank John- “When these comments first party establishment in New York City. according to county officials. Gusta- asylum seekers coming through the son Jr. (D-Ga.) and Juan Vargas (D- started, I kind of thought that she was However, with the theme of the vo Torres, the executive director of southern border to remain in Mexico Calif.) as well as Washington, D.C. keeping the progressive flank at more night being the need to organize, CASA’s Maryland chapter, thanked as they wait for their court case. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton. of an arm’s distance in order to pro- Raskin said that activists should not tect more-moderate members, which back primary challenges to Democ- I understood,” Ocasio-Cortez said. rats in 2020, the very thing that made State dismisses assault charges against Bullis football coach “But the persistent singling out...it Ocasio-Cortez’s rise possible. got to a point where it was just out- team, where he is a leader and well- Judge Rand Lewis Gelber, Cilento “You know, I really don’t even By Alexander Tuerk regarded coach.” voluntarily met with police, was right disrespectful . . . the explicit sin- like the idea so much of outside forces Special to The Sentinel gling out of newly elected women of getting involved in primaries, you Following the decision, Bullis charged and released on bail, with a color.” know,” Raskin said. “People got to ROCKVILLE – Patrick Cilento officials said that they “wanted to temporary restraining order effective Often propelled by her social sort it out. But once they’re in, then will return to coach the varsity foot- talk to the community” before mak- until June 11. media savviness or disdain for Re- we got a national political interest, in ball team for the Bullis School after ing a decision on bringing back Court documents describe other publicans, Ocasio-Cortez has a habit the Democratic Party, to get them all his second-degree assault charges Cilento as coach. Then, on July 22, altercations between Cilento and his of keeping her name in the news. elected.” were dismissed on July 19 after the Bullis’ Director of Communications, family. The petition for a protective Last month, during one of her Despite public Democratic in- Montgomery County State’s Attor- Beth Crowley announced in a state- order said that Cilento is accused of many Instagram live-streaming fighting, Raskin insisted that the party ney’s Office determined that there ment Cilento’s return to the school as several angry outbursts daily toward events, Ocasio-Cortez compared is unified. was not enough evidence to pursue a coach and academic advisor effec- his wife and throwing of his wife’s American detention centers for mi- “We’re a very big party. We the case. tive immediately. belongings out of the house last win- grants to concentration camps, know there are constant Republican Cilento, 41, was placed on ad- “We believe in his abilities and ter in front of their children. The doc- specifically using the phrase “never efforts to drive us apart, but whatever ministrative leave after he was arrest- the leadership he brings to our stu- uments also detail “roughhousing” again” a refrain often used by Jews political or policy differences we have ed on June 2 on charges of second- dent-athletes,” the statement said. behavior toward his six-year-old son; when discussing Holocaust remem- within our caucus are nothing com- degree assault following a domestic “We look forward to his return and on May 31, Cilento allegedly kicked brance. pared to the vast gulf that separates us violence incident with his wife, his continued contributions to the his son with a medical boot on in “I want to talk to the people that and Donald Trump,” Raskin said. Jacqueline Bitanga-Cilento. Bullis community.” front of his other children. are concerned enough with humanity On July 14 Trump took specific “There was not enough evi- Prior to the school’s decision, Cilento is a Montgomery Coun- to say that we should not — that never aim at the Democratic party by sug- dence to prove beyond a reasonable Cilento wrote a message on his Twit- ty native, where he played quarter- again means something. And that, the gesting that they “go back” to where doubt in court,” Ramon Korionoff, ter account on July 20, expressing his back at Sherwood High School, lead- fact that concentration camps are now they came from. public affairs director for the Mont- gratitude for the “hundreds of texts, ing them to a state championship in an institutionalized practice in the “Why don’t they go back and gomery County State’s Attorney’s emails, and phone calls over the last 1995. He was hired at Bullis in 2010 home of the free is extraordinarily dis- help fix the totally broken and crime- Office, said in a statement. Daniela couple of weeks.” as the head varsity football coach and turbing,” she said. infested places from which they Chavez was the assistant state’s at- “The support has been unbeliev- an academic advisor, and in 2015 be- Those rebukes received criticism came,” Trump tweeted. torney assigned to Cilento’s case. able,” Cilento said. “So good to con- came the school’s baseball coach. from not just Republicans, but the While Omar was born in Soma- According to county law, Cilen- nect with some people I have not As Bullis’ football coach, he led U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in lia and emigrated to the U.S. in 1992, to, 41, faced a maximum of 10 years talked to in 20 years.” the Bulldogs to four Interstate Ath- Washington D.C., which put out a Ocasio-Cortez, Pressley and Tlaib in jail and a fine of $2,500. Cilento and his wife lived in Po- letic Conference Championships statement urging people to refrain were born in the United States. Cilento was accompanied by his tomac at the time of the arrest, along (IAC) and finished with a 7-3 record from making those type of analogies Ocasio-Cortez did not address attorney, Rene Sandler, at the Mont- with their three children. According last season. Dwayne Haskins, Jr., a to the Holocaust. the president’s tweet at the rally, but gomery County District Court, ap- to the charging documents, Cilento’s Bullis 2016 graduate and a former At the event, last Thursday, she did reflect on what her election, pearing before Associate Judge Car- wife was knocked down concrete player of Cilento, was recently draft- Raskin downplayed the division. and that of the other members of the los Acosta. stairs and had soreness on her rib ed to play for the Washington Red- Raskin, a self-described progres- squad, means to America. “Mr. Cilento looks forward to cage, a scrape on her right elbow and skins, bringing extra attention to the sive and liberal, has found himself a “It took us 240 years to have this returning to the field,” Sandler said a bruise on her left knee. program. During his three years with position in the Democratic establish- unique composite of a Congress in following his client’s court appear- She filed a complaint on June 3 Cilento, Haskins scored 54 touch- ment, serving as a Democratic leader- this moment, and we will not go ance. “He plans to return to the foot- to the Montgomery County District downs and won three champi- ship representative for the caucus. In back,” Ocasio-Cortez said. ball field immediately to coach his Court. After a warrant was issued by onships. JULY 25, 2019 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 9 Montgomery County, Maryland Department of Environmental Protection NEWS

PUBLIC NOTICE CC briefed by MCP on improving relations Applications for a Temporary Noise Waivers between the police, surrounding community waiting to be picked up for work at community and the police through The Department of Environmental Protection is currently reviewing By Elle Meyers @_ElleMeyers a McDonald’s in White Oak. their initiative called The two applications for Temporary Noise Waivers as allowed under the The other incident in Aspen Charleston Illumination Project. Montgomery County Noise Control Ordinance, Chapter 31B, Sec- ROCKVILLE — The Mont- Hill involved an officer using his The project uses community tion 11(a). gomery County Council received a knee to force a suspect’s head into listening sessions, recommenda- briefing from Acting Montgomery the ground during an arrest. Video tions from national studies, and in- County Police (MCP) Chief Mar- The first Temporary Noise Waiver is being requested by the Mont- footage showed the individual put from the police department it- cus Jones on July 23 about the chal- bloodied from the altercation. self to increase the trust and legiti- gomery County Department of Transportation, Division of High- lenges facing the police and strate- “I know that there has been a macy of the community in the way Services, 100 Edison Park Dr., 4th floor, Gaithersburg, Mary- gies to improve relations between tremendous amount of concern, police. land, for the purpose of performing nighttime road construction the police and the community. particularly in light of the two inci- He noted that the project has consisting of road surface milling, patching and resurfacing, and President Nancy Navarro and dents we’ve had recently that have managed to bridge the gap between Vice President Sidney Katz, who modifications to curbs, gutters, sidewalks, curb ramps, medians, gained much attention in our com- the police and the community. also serves as the chair for the munity, and those incidents have Jones also announced that he is and storm drain inlets. The nighttime road construction will occur council’s public safety committee, given this police administration a committed to creating a working on Executive Blvd between Woodglen Dr and Marinelli Rd, North requested that Acting Chief Jones lot of pause, by which I mean ag- group within MCPD to look at best Bethesda. The work is being performed at night to alleviate traffic brief the council on recent inci- gravation and disappointment on practices. congestion, and impacts to businesses and pedestrians. The night- dents involving the police. During our department’s performance,” During the discussion period, time work hours will be from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. the briefing, the councilmembers Jones said. councilmembers took time to ask and representatives from MCP dis- He noted that although MCP the acting chief and other represen- cussed issues such as community and police departments around the tatives questions about everything The second Temporary Noise Waiver is being requested by Colonial policing, trust and de-escalation. United States have made strides to from crime statistics to school re- Pipeline Company, 929 Hoods Mill Rd., Woodbine, Maryland, for “This briefing was requested improve their policing methods, source officers. after-hours construction work to excavate, inspect and make any because we have come to a point they still have a long way to go. Councilmember Tom Hucker necessary repairs to their underground petroleum transmission where we as a legislative body Jones highlighted three facets asked for further explanation about need to work with our partners in pipeline at Watkins Mill Rd. just north of Club House Rd., Gaithers- of community policing that MCP protocols for police officers before law enforcement to examine what practices: community partnerships, they draw their firearms. burg. Pipeline preventative maintenance is required by the U.S. De- underlying conditions led to the organizational transformation and Assistant Chief David Ander- partment of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safe- particular incidents in Aspen Hill problem-solving. son explained that in any given sit- ty Administration. The work is scheduled to begin August 16, 2019 and in White Oak, and how we can “I believe there is a road to uation methods of de-escalation and projected to be completed on August 19, 2019. The work hours all work together to reestablish healing, and it starts with working can differ. trust between members of law en- will be 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. with individuals and communities “De-escalation can look like a forcement and communities,” to gain trust; we must develop rela- lot of different things,” Anderson Navarro said. tionships in order to achieve this said. “There is a school of thought The applications and related documents are available for public in- Navarro noted that this fall, goal,”Jones said. “I have several which has merit to it that if you so spection and may be viewed on the Department’s website by visit- she and other members of the coun- plans that I will begin to implement much as take out your taser and cy- ing the Noise Waivers & Suppression Plans page at: cil will be working on legislation immediately to address problems.” cle it so somebody knows that you that more clearly defines commu- https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/DEP/contact/noise-docu- He noted that these plans in- have a taser, while you may not use nity policing. clude strengthening community it, that can help get someone’s at- ments.html#waivers. The Department will receive comments on “We cannot seem to pin down policing practices and increasing tention and de-escalate the situa- the application for a minimum of ten (10) days after publication of in a short blurb what (community racial equity in interactions with tion.” this notice. policing is),” she said. “Everyone community members. The police He went on to explain that the has a slightly different idea as to department also will be undergoing department is always looking for Comments, questions, or requests to examine documents for the what community policing means, further implicit bias and cultural new technology that is effective and it is time that we all get on the sensitivity training, according to and still safer to use. Montgomery County Department of Transportation waiver applica- exact same page. It is my hope to Jones. At the end of the discussion tion may be directed to Gretchen Ekstrom, DEP/DEPC, 255 use this legislation as an opportuni- He also recognized that having with the acting chief and other Rockville Pike, Suite 120, Rockville, MD, 20850. Telephone 240- ty to frame future discussions on an open dialogue about race is dif- members of MCP, Councilmember 777-7750, Fax 240-777-7715 or email gretchen.ekstrom@mont- policing and create a more-con- ficult. Evan Glass asked for advice that gomerycountymd.gov. crete structure to guide MCPD’s ef- “When you take (conversa- Jones would offer the next chief of forts.” tions on race) to policing it takes it police. Acting Chief Jones noted that to a different level,” Jones said. “My recommendation to the Comments, questions, or requests to examine documents related to recent incidents in White Oak and “When we look at the history of next police chief is that they have the Colonial Pipeline waiver application may be directed to Steve Aspen Hill between members of policing in America - you could to stay on the road of really training Martin, DEP/DEPC, 255 Rockville Pike, Suite 120, Rockville, MD, the community and the police have even say the history of policing in and driving the point home about 20850. Telephone 240-777-7746, Fax 240-777-7715 or email raised concern within the police Montgomery County - there are professionalism in this police de- administration. [email protected]. negative stories all throughout his- partment,” Jones said. “When we Back in May, a White MCP of- tory.” talk about professionalism we ficer used a racial slur when inter- Jones underscored the success mean the decorum, the speech and 00038628 1t 07/25/19 acting with four unarmed, African Charleston, South Carolina has had the engagement and really taking it American individuals who were in improving relations between the to the highest level.”

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maybe not-as-visible projects that we and draft their plan,” Reilly said. The emission reduction goals of 80% by in the county’s efforts to reduce cli- By Elle Meyers @_ElleMeyers have been working on.” planning staff’s presentation to 2027 and 100% by 2035,” said Tanya mate change. She first highlighted the work OEMHS covered master plans, regu- Stern, who serves as the deputy di- The planning department will SILVER SPRING—The Mont- that the planning department has latory reviews, historic preservation rector of Montgomery County Plan- also be participating in creating solu- gomery County Planning Board met been doing alongside Montgomery requirements and enforcement ac- ning. tions through its staff members, who on July 18 to hear a presentation County’s Office of Emergency Man- tions, according to Reilly. As part of that effort, the county have signed up to help with the work from Planning Director Gwen agement and Homeland Security Moving forward, OEMHS will has put together working groups groups, alongside members of the Wright and discuss upcoming pro- (OEHMS). be part of the General Plan Update composed of staff and members of community. jects in the area. Wright noted that with more- and participate in its meetings, she the community to brainstorm ideas Both the leadership group and Wright said that her report is damaging storms and an expected in- said. and come up with innovative solu- the citizen work groups will begin meant to give the board an overview crease in climate change-related Wright said that preparing for tions to lessen Montgomery Coun- meeting this fall, and the county ex- of projects and issues that the plan- weather events, it is important that disasters comes down to resiliency. ty’s ecological footprint. pects the Climate Action Plan to be ning department is working on that governmental agencies work togeth- “Resilience really does have to “The planning department is go- completed by the end of 2020. might not necessarily come before er to come up with response plans. do with what happens (before a dis- ing to be actively participating in this The planning board also dis- the planning board. The report and Kathy Reilly, who serves as a aster), how we deal with climate effort in two key ways,” Stern said. cussed and approved three major presentation are meant to better in- project manager coordinator for the change, how we’re going to be more “I will be representing the depart- projects in the area: 8101 Glenbrook form the board. Maryland-National Capital Park and resilient and how do we develop ment in inter-agency climate leader- Road will be converted from office “This is an effort on my part to Planning Commission, said that the these kinds of partnerships (with oth- ship meetings that will be taking space to a childcare facility, and part give (the board) a little more infor- OEMHS approached the planning er agencies) that maybe on the face place quarterly starting in Septem- of the parking lot will be converted to mation on projects that don’t neces- staff to collaborate, as they begin of it don’t have obvious connec- ber, and this group will be focused on a playground. The Metro Tower and sarily come before the planning work on a pre-disaster recovery plan. tions,” she said. sharing progress on the climate plan- One Bethesda Center projects were board but that we are working on and She explained that OEMHS The second part of the planning ning process, discussing challenges both approved by the board. are important and interesting pro- needed to better understand what report covered an update from the and opportunities related to climate Finally, the 8000 Wisconsin Av- jects,” Wright said. “(The board) each government agency does in or- planning staff on the county’s cli- change and climate adaptation in the enue project was also approved by knows where we stand on our vari- der to promote collaboration in the mate leadership group. county.” the board. ous master plan activities, but I event of a disaster. “The county is launching an ef- She explained that by participat- Montgomery County Planning thought I could use this planning di- “OEMHS wanted to know ex- fort this year to develop a climate ac- ing in the climate leadership meet- Board meetings are open to the pub- rector’s report to not repeat items but actly what we do and bring knowl- tion plan with prioritized actions and ings, the planning department will lic and typically are held every to talk about these very important but edge to the table to help them frame strategies to meet its greenhouse gas stay plugged into new developments Thursday in Silver Spring. Pro-Palestinian crowd views film paid for by Takoma Park

a discussion at the end. Jewish Voice for Peace D.C. Metro. By Suzanne Pollak @SuzannePollak City Manager Suzanne Ludlow Some of their signs read, “From began the event by noting, “Tonight Palestine to Mexico, All the Walls TAKOMA PARK – About 250 we are here to listen, share and learn.” Have to Go” and “Apartheid Isn’t people - the majority of whom were Brown then took to the micro- Kosher.” strong supporters of Palestinians and phone to state that “The City of Tako- Most of JVP members refused to the Boycott, Divestment and Sanc- ma Park wants to reaffirm” that it is speak to media instead directing this tions (BDS) Movement, watched a not anti-Semitic and does not believe reporter to speak with JVP Member controversial movie about the Israeli- the movie is either. Benjamin Douglas. He criticized the Palestinian conflict on July 23. Mayers, who described himself JCRC, “whose leaders appear to be- According to the filmmakers, the as someone who loves Israel but dis- lieve they speak for all Jews, but they film about “how the Israeli govern- agrees with many of the policies of the do not,” he said. ment, the U.S. government and the government, said the movie was “ob- He said his organization works to pro-Israel lobby have joined forces viously an advocacy piece” and car- “challenge the status quo” and Ameri- often with very different motives, to ried a pro-Palestinian view. ca’s support for Israel. shape American media coverage of “I do not feel it is anti-Semitic. If Many of the pro-Israelis who the conflict in Israel’s favor.” Howev- I had, I wouldn’t be here. It is a one- gathered carried a blue sign that read, er, local Jewish groups say that the sided view,” he said. “Want peace for Palestinians and Is- movie reintroduces stereotypes of He said both Israelis and Pales- raelis? Say ‘No’ to conspiracy theo- how Jewish people are controlling the tinians have a claim on the land and ries and propaganda.” American culture. PHOTO BY SUZANNE POLLAK that Palestinians live under an occu- Herbert Grossman of Wheaton A 45-minute condensed version Herbert Grossman of Wheaton held up his sign as people entered the pation. “It is real, and it is brutal.” said he attended the event to state his of the original movie was followed by Takoma Park Community Center July 23. Herzallah called the film “an ex- wish for “a balanced movie that’s not a two-member panel discussion. tremely high-quality” movie and not- produced by Waters.” Moderator Theo Brown, of Public En- Sholom said that he at first had agreed were Matthew Mayers, D.C. Metro ed that because Jews were quoted, it Yvonne Judd of Silver Spring gagement Association, explained that to participate, “because I thought it chair of J Street, and Taher Herzallah, made it fair. The Jews were “speaking questioned why Takoma Park sports he invited many pro-Israeli organiza- was important to voice my concerns associate director of outreach and truth to power,” he said. so many signs against hate and then tions to join the panel, but was reject- with the movie and the manner in community organizing at American He called it “very clear, very com- pays to show this movie. ed by them all, including the Jewish which it was being shown in hopes Muslims for Palestine. mon knowledge” that Jews control the “The movie is anti-Semitic. I am Community Relations Council that we could have a productive and “As you all know, there has been media and called for audience mem- disgusted,” added Paula Bienenfeld (JCRC) and two clergy members thoughtful conversation.” a great deal of controversy” concern- bers to join the BDS movement and of North Bethesda. from Ohev Sholom – The National He continued, “Maybe I was ing the screening of “Occupation of not buy any products made in Israel. Inside the auditorium, Steven Synagogue, in Washington, D.C. naive for thinking such a conversation the American Mind,” which is narrat- When asked if Israel had a right Sellers Lapham of Gaithersburg said Brown said he suspected the was possible, but I was willing to take ed by Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters, an to exist, Herzallah replied, “States do he attended to protest the “$10 million clergy members had been pressured a chance for the sake of building active BDS supporter, said Brown. not have a right to exist. Just like a day” of American taxpayer dollars not to join the panel. bridges in our local community.” The City of Takoma Park paid America does not have the right to ex- that he said is given to Israel. Previously, JCRC Executive Di- However, when Herzfeld learned $1,000 to moderator Brown, accord- ist on Native American land.” JCRC’s Halber, who fought to rector Ron Halber explained he re- who else was on the panel, said he ing to Donna Wright, communica- Prior to the screening, about cancel the event, called it “entirely fused to join a panel that was “so out- pulled out because he did not believe tions specialist for Takoma Park. three dozen people held up signs out- predictable, a lopsided taxpayer-paid landish, so anti-Zionist, so anti-Is- there would be “a productive and The movie was first scheduled side the Takoma Park Community forum.” He labeled it “shameful,” rael.” thoughtful conversation.” earlier this summer, but Takoma Park Center. adding it “now will go down as a Rabbi Shmuel Herzfeld of Ohev The two panelists who did speak officials delayed the screening to add Many of them were members of blight on Takoma Park.” JULY 25, 2019 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 11 ENTERTAINMENT MYB prepares for special Cinderella production at Wolf Trap for MYB’s performances, or some- dancers step up to the challenges. By Barbara Trainin Blank @traininblank times “steal,” they said – instead Maryland Youth Ballet, a 50- chose the score from “Raymonda” year-old training institution, pre- Rehearsal is over. The perfor- by composer Alexander Glazunov. pares young dancers for a profes- mance is only a week away, and it is “(Raymonda’s) music is less sional career in dance as well as of- a special performance. dark than Prokofiev’s and seems to fers classes to dancers of all ages Usually, Maryland Youth Bal- fit,” said Byrne. and levels in the metropolitan re- let (MYB) performs indoors, at Another consideration is that gion. Montgomery College campuses, the the dancers need to be able to hear These include special programs Silver Spring Black Box Theatre or clearly, especially because some of for underserved young children in a local school. But now, MYB is them are occupying major roles for the community who may be finan- gearing up for a special perfor- the first time and that is less likely cially disadvantaged or physically mance: its annual, two-day-only with Prokofiev, said Brown-Maki. disabled. production at Wolf Trap National When it comes to the choreog- During the summer, MYB con- Park for the Performing Arts. raphy, the two women divvy up the tinues to hold classes, workshops Typically, a week before a per- scenes. and camps for beginner, intermedi- formance, there are still a few things “I’m good at the ball scenes, ate and advanced dancers. to tweak. But Kristin Brown-Maki with a lot of people in them, where- The Wolf Trap appearance and Deidre Byrne, senior faculty as Kristin likes the smaller scenes marks the culminating performance members at the downtown Silver with more acting,” Byrne said. by the advanced students in the Se- Spring dance school, know from ex- “Even the best of dancers may nior Festival summer program, who perience that students always come need to work on their acting,” said are aged 10-16, said Amy Neal, de- through by the time they are on Brown-Maki, “because they need to velopment and marketing manager. stage, facing an audience. react and communicate.” This skill Ahead of Wolf Trap, the Senior It is a special stage: Wolf Trap is especially critical in a storybook Festival dancers present perfor- provides a marble floor over its reg- ballet. mances at their home base for the ular one to accommodate the Jocelyn Gross, who designed local community. dancers. her own Cinderella before-the-ball “That way they can build up This is the 25th consecutive dress, stars. Julie Zalalutdinov is the their characters and get energy from year that Maryland Youth Ballet is Stepmother; Aaliyahmarie Key, the the audience,” said Brown-Maki. performing at Wolf Trap, and this is Fairy Godmother; and Estaban Vil- During the year, Maryland the third summer the two faculty lafuerte, the Prince. Youth Ballet presents several pro- COURTESY PHOTO members have been co-choreo- “I was so excited to be chosen fessional-quality ballet productions, Jocelyn Gross performs the title role of Cinderella in the Maryland Youth graphing it. for the role of Cinderella and so reaching more than 15,000 audience Ballet’s production at Wolf Trap Children's Theatre-in-the-Woods from July The fare this summer is “Cin- honored,” said Gross. “She was my members annually. These include 26-27 at 10:30 a.m. derella,” one of the most popular favorite princess when I was a little annual productions of “The Nut- fairy tales ever. Sergei Prokofiev girl, and I feel like I’m the real me cracker” and the “Mini-Nut,” an ab- 100 performances across all genres at 10:30 a.m., at Wolf Trap Chil- composed the probably most fa- on stage.” breviated version of Tchaikovsky’s every summer. MYB’s perfor- dren’s-Theatre-in-the-Woods, 1551 mous balletic version, but Brown- Brown-Maki and Byrne also holiday ballet. mances of “Cinderella” take place Trap Road, Vienna, Va. Order tick- Maki and Byrne – who select music expressed joy at watching the young Wolf Trap presents more than Friday and Saturday, July 26 and 27, ets at: https://www.wolftrap.org. Comedic ‘Tiger Style!’ studies generational differences in Chinese culture the kids, their own anxieties that led ter’s distinctiveness.” By Barbara Trainin Blank @traininblank them down a certain path. Their char- As a second-generation Filip- acters are written with angst, frustra- ina, Rivera said she has seen the “The Battle Hymn of the Tiger tion and anger, combative in every stereotypes from both directions – Mother,” published in 2011, sparked scene except one,” he said. expectations by non-Asians of how debate about Western (more-indul- While wonderful stories have Asian Americans should act and old- gent) versus Eastern (strict) parenting been written about Asian Americans, er Asian Americans asking them if styles, and what the book was really they usually concern immigration. they go back to their country, if they about. Many readers took it seriously, This story is “approachable as come- have ties – which can be very annoy- while the author claimed it was satire. dy,” he said. ing to young people, she said. The book also inspired a play by In fact, the siblings make the Microaggressions are not un- Chinese-American writer Mike Lew, trip in reverse, moving to China. But common, Rivera added. Three times who said he experienced the high ex- things do not go as smoothly as ex- in the play someone says, “Go back pectations of tiger parents but is also pected. where you came from,” and “Tiger close to his family. His play, “Tiger Eileen Rivera plays the Mom, as Style!” was written before current Style!” examines stereotypes of well as three other characters: a events. Asian Americans, and, in a broader cousin, an American therapist and a Albert and Jennifer call their sense, American race relations. Chinese matchmaker. parents dictators, and the parents ad- “Tiger Style!” is making its re- Rivera had never read or seen mit to being strict. “But Mom is also gional premiere at Olney Theatre COURTESY PHOTO “Tiger Style!” but was positively in- a lot of fun to play,” Rivera said. Center, directed by Helen Hayes Sean Sekino and Regina Aquino are Chinese American siblings that move to clined; she knows Lew personally “She is very loving, and she and the award winner Natsu Onoda Power. China in the satirical play “Tiger Style!” which runs till Aug. 18 at Olney and believed his work would be “ir- father have a very strong marriage. The protagonists of “Tiger Theatre's Mulitz-Gudelsky Theatre Lab. reverent and funny.” They’re also very successful profes- Style!” are academically and profes- Playing four characters is some- sionally. Even watching her angry sionally successful third generation “As an Asian-American male, I racism,” Sekino said. Even so, “It’s thing she is used to, but also is a kids, this mother thinks to herself, Chinese American siblings who get cast as a computer nerd or a side- not a story of oppression. It’s still a trend, Rivera said. It is cheaper to ‘They’re so cute.’” blame their parents’ strictness for kick,” he said. comedy.” double or more cast, she laughed, so Regina Aquino is Jennifer. Kurt their imperfect lives. Albert Chen has He praised the job Lew has done Albert and Jennifer confront she tends to audition for plays that Kwan is Dad, while Michael Glenn been passed over for a promotion, in capturing the self-love, self- their parents, but Mom and Dad basi- call for that. plays various roles. and Jennifer has been broken up with. loathing, pride and introspection of cally tell them to grow up. As writ- It can be a little confusing as to “Tiger Style!” runs till August Sean Sekino, who plays Albert, the characters. ten, the parents are sane, if strict, yet which role she is playing, but as time 18 at Olney Theatre’s Mulitz-Gudel- said he experienced the kind of “The play’s main focus is inci- helpful as good parents should be, goes on, she will “come up with sky Theatre Lab, 2001 Olney Sandy stereotypes that plague the siblings. dental bureaucratic systemic Sekino said. “It’s the assumptions of some way to exaggerate each charac- Spring Road, Olney. 12 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL JULY 25, 2019 AUTO Redesigned 2020 Kia Soul is an excellent bargain trim level introduces some SUV-es- By Brady Holt @BradyHoltAutos que styling cues: extra plastic cladding on the fenders and lower For a price of around $20,000, doors, a different wheel design and you can get a good compact sedan roof rails. 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At the plus level, square dance lessons MD. “You are guaranteed to leave ‘The Mollusc’ and “What’s Going On” to the songs of BB King, and dancing at North Chevy Chase Christian with a smile on your face and warmth in your JUL 31 Duke Ellington and James Taylor, Joe invites you Church, 8814 Kensington Parkway (in Parish heart,” raved DC Theatre Scene about QTC’s “spot- JUL 25 on a journey of musical discovery as he shares the House). Alternate Wednesdays: 7:30 p.m. to 9:45 on” 2008 production of Davies’ Edwardian comedy INTRODUCTION TO DATA SCIENCE DC SOUTH ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL – ABU soundtrack of his life. Where: Signature Theatre, p.m. $7 per person, also Aug. 28. Contact phone of ill manners. A decade later, QTC restages one of Jul. 31. 7:00 – 8:00 P.M. Data Science is an Jul. 25. 7:00 P.M. The DC South Asian Film 4200 Campbell Ave., Arlington, VA 22206 number: 301-598-2574. its most popular productions about Dulcie Baxter, emerging technology. The professional marketplace Festival will be featuring the movie ABU as part of http://www.gerrymanders.info/ the “mollusc”, who has an unusual, yet hilarious af- is getting increasingly competitive and many routine its summer series. The 2017 feature documentary is WALTZ DANCE fliction. This delightful farce first hit the London jobs are being replaced or automated by technology. directed by Pakistani-Muslim filmmaker Arshad Aug. 04. 2:45 - 3:30 P.M. Introductory Waltz WALTZ DANCE stage in 1907. Directed by Jack Sbarbori. Attend the following course and see if data science Khan. He shares his story of self-discovery and fam- Workshop | 3:30 to 6 P.M. Dance. Join us for a Aug. 18. 2:45 - 3:30 P.M. Introductory Waltz could be a career choice for you -- Session 1, July ily reconciliation that resulted from his migration Waltz Dance in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Workshop | 3:30 to 6 P.M. Join us for a Waltz CREATIVE SUMMER PROGRAMS AT 24: Introduction to data science and associated tools; from Pakistan to Canada. Park that will feature the ensemble Trio con Brio. Dance in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park DEL RAY ARTISANS Session 2, July 31: Introduction to Python; Session This versatile band will provide a lively mix of folk on Sunday, August 18, 2019 featuring the ensemble Through August 31. Del Ray Artisans' Creative 3, LIBRARIAN'S CHOICE BOOK DISCUS- waltzes with a few other couple dances, including Waltz Sisters. This versatile band will provide a Summer Programs is a series of workshops explor- Aug. 14: Data wrangling with Python; Session 4, SION Hambo, Schottische, Swing, Tango, and Polka. Ad- lively mix of folk waltzes with a few other couple ing the arts. Learn techniques in photography Aug. 21: Data visualization and analysis with Jul. 25. 7:00 – 8:00 P.M. Group meets 4th Thurs- mission is $13, $5 for full-time students with student dances, including Hambo, Schottische, Swing, Tan- (macro and SmartPhone), painting, sculpture, mixed Python; Session 5, Aug. 28: Brief introduction to ar- day of the month (except November and Decem- ID. No partner required. For more information, call go, and Polka. Admission is $13. No partner re- media, jewelry-making, sketching, and more; and tificial intelligence and machine learning. Course ber). Copies of the book are available at the Circula- Joan Koury at 202-238-0230 or Glen Echo Park at quired. For more information, call Joan Koury at discover how to use art for affirmation, communica- conducted by Sanjay Rajvanshi, an innovative tech- tion Desk. Call Quince Orchard Library at 240-777- 301-634-2222, go to www.WaltzTimeDances.org or 202-238-0230 or Glen Echo Park at 301-634-2222, tion, and intention. Sign up for what inspires you! nologist and thought leader who most recently 0200 for more information. Quince Orchard Li- e-mail [email protected]. The Glen go to www.WaltzTimeDances.org or e-mail Held at Del Ray Artisans (2704 Mount Vernon Av- worked at IBM where he provided technology, ar- brary, 15831 Quince Orchard Road, Gaithersburg, Echo National Park is located at 7300 MacArthur [email protected]. The Glen Echo Na- enue, Alexandria VA) unless noted. Details and reg- chitecture, systems engineering, and consulting MD 20878. For more information call 240-777- Blvd., Glen Echo, MD 20812. tional Park is located at 7300 MacArthur Blvd., istration at DelRayArtisans.org/programs/creative- leadership for complex IT systems. This course is 0200. Glen Echo, MD 20812. summer/ for high school students and interested adults. No SQUARE DANCE LESSONS AND DANC- prior knowledge of programming required. Please FREE SUMMER CONCERTS ING 27TH ANNUAL POOLESVILLE DAY FES- ART EXHIBIT: “UNCOMMON ALEXAN- register online and bring a laptop to each session. Jul. 25. 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. Weekly outdoor con- Aug. 07. Square dance lessons and dancing at TIVAL DRIA” Call 240-777-0200 for more information. Place: certs kick-off in downtown Bethesda. Attendees North Chevy Chase Christian Church, 8814 Kens- Sep. 21. 10:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. The 27th An- Through Sep. 29. “Uncommon Alexandria” art Quince Orchard Library / 15831 Quince Orchard can also purchase food, beer and wine from down- ington Parkway (in Parish House). Wednesdays: nual Poolesville Day will include FREE carnival exhibit at the VCA Alexandria through Gallery Road / Gaithersburg. No class on Aug. 7. town Bethesda restaurants during the concert. This 7:30 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. $7 per person, also August rides, exhibitors, food vendors and activities for all Without Walls features artwork by Del Ray Artisans series, produced by the Bethesda Urban Partnership, 21. ages. There will be multiple stages featuring live members inspired by common scenes of our daily features free Thursday evening concerts during May Contact phone number: 301-598-2574. music and entertainment. The headliner back by lives as locals. This uncommon approach to show- and June. The concerts offer a diverse range of mu- UPCOMING http://www.gerrymanders.info/ popular demand - The Reagan Years casing scenes of, and around, Alexandria skips the sic including folk, funk, reggae and rock. The con- FRESH MEAT ART EXHIBIT AT DEL RAY (https://www.thereaganyears.com/home/). The festi- certs take place on Thursday evenings, from 6 – ARTISANS GALLERY SQUARE DANCE LESSONS AND DANC- val location is along Fisher Avenue from Whalen 8pm in Veterans Park, located at the corner of Aug. 02 – Sep. 01. Join us at Del Ray Artisans ING Commons to historic downtown Poolesville. Visit Woodmont and Norfolk Avenues. No outside alco- for a special exhibit, "Fresh Meat" featuring artwork Aug. 07. 7:30 – 9:45 P.M. Square dance lessons the Poolesville Day website Continued on page 14 14 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL JULY 25, 2019 C ALENDAR What’s happening this week in Montgomery County July 25, 2019 –July 31, 2019 ΩContinued from page 13 Also, if you stitch, bring your needlework. Space is SKILLED VOLUNTEERS 50+ limited. Please register online. Go to www.mont- The Montgomery County Volunteer Center's touristy sights to better reflect our neighborhoods, gomerycountymd.gov/library. Click Branches, se- new 50+ Volunteer Network connects skilled volun- towns, and communities. 2660 Duke Street, Alexan- lect Quince Orchard Library, then Upcoming teers with nonprofit and government agencies that dria, VA 22314. Details: DelRayArtisans.org/ex- events. For more information, call 240-777-0200. need assistance. This unique program is perfect for hibits/gww This event reoccurs every 1st and 3rd Tuesday. those who are age 50+ and want to make a signifi- cant contribution of time and talent to the communi- HAPPY HOUR FLOW YOGA ENGLISH CONVERSATION CLUB ty, while still retaining flexibility. Through personal First Friday every month. 6:00 – 7:00 P.M. Tuesdays, 7:00 – 8:45 P.M. An informal conver- consultations, trained advisors help find volunteer Happy Hour Flow Yoga with Thrive Yoga instructor sation club for anyone looking to practice and im- opportunities that match particular areas of interests, Allie Newsom is back at True Respite in 2019! prove his/her English conversational skills. Volun- skills, and availability. Options may include ongoing Classes are the first Friday of each month from 6-7 teer facilitators are patient, friendly and talkative. All program management and support, short-term con- pm. Join us for a one-hour yoga class then follow up levels are welcome. Come join us. Registration is sulting projects using professional skills, and direct your shavasana with one of True Respite's refresh- not required. Please call 240-777-0200 for more in- services to clients. For more information, email ing brews! Your $15 ticket includes both the class formation. Free. Where: Quince Orchard Library / [email protected] or visit and one full pour of beer. Beer can be drank before, 15831 Quince Orchard Road / Gaithersburg. www.montgomeryserves.org. after, or during class. Props to anyone who can bal- OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS MEETING ance their beer during the practice! Space is limited Thursdays. 7:15 – 8:30 P.M. Overeaters Anony- CANCER SUPPORT GROUPS so be sure to grab your ticket before the event sells mous meeting Thursdays at the Rockville Church of Hope Connections offers weekly groups for peo- out! True Respite Brewing Company 7301 Calhoun Christ, 1450 Montgomery Ave., Rockville (in Parish ple with all types of cancer, caregivers, people with Place, Suite #600, Rockville, Maryland, 20855. House). For further information, http://www.oa- advanced cancer and a bereavement group. Support Through February 2020. dcmetro.org/ or Linda S at 301-641-9508. groups are held at both of Hope Connections for Cancer Support’s two locations: Beaumont OPEN LIFE DRAWING SESSIONS – 2019 ROCKVILLE FARMERS MARKET House at FASEB, 9650 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, Looking for a chance to hone your figure draw- Saturdays. 9:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. Every week MD and 8401 Corporate Drive, Suite 100, Lan- ing skills? Del Ray Artisans offers a range of open the Farmers Market transforms itself as different dover, MD. Orientation sessions are held every life drawing sessions for just this purpose. Just drop fruits and vegetables become available throughout Monday at 11 a.m. at the Beaumont House in in for the session and bring your supplies to draw or the season. Your pick of farm-fresh fruits and veg- Rockville, and every Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Lan- paint our live models. Fee ranges from $8-$12. All etables, bedding plants, cut flowers, preserves, hon- dover. Additional orientation sessions are held on skill levels are welcome. Del Ray Artisans is located ey, herbs, baked goods, and more. All items offered the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. in at 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria VA. See are picked fresh daily and available as supplies last. Bethesda. Orientations are Free - RSVP required at our calendar for dates and times: Where: Jury Parking Lot on the corner of Rt. 28 301-634-7500 DelRayArtisans.org/life-drawing and Monroe St. Rockville, MD 20850. WOODLAWN MUSEUM

Fridays & Saturdays 10:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M and COURTESY PHOTO Sundays 12:00 – 4:00 P.M. The Woodlawn Muse- The Platters lead vocalist, Joe Coleman, weaves personal stories um featuring multimedia exhibits throughout the 19th century stone barn. Interactive exhibits high- with R&B, pop, jazz, blues and gospel cabaret at Signature The- light the area’s agricultural landscape, the Under- atre in Arlington, VA in an afternoon show on Sunday, August 4th. ground Railroad, local free black communities and the Quaker experience in Montgomery County, re- vealed through the lives of the Woodlawn’s resi- dents and enslaved laborers. www.woodlawn- ONE-ON-ONE FRIDAY FUN Wednesdays. 10:30 A.M. Join us for stories, manor.org. Adults $5 Children (6-17) $4. Through Fridays. 9:00 – 10:00 A.M. Christ Episcopal songs, rhymes, stretches and flannel board stories. November 2018. School welcomes you and your 1-year-old to our Where: Marilyn J. Praisner Library, 14910 Old Co- One-on-One Friday Fun. Our monthly playgroups lumbia Pike, Silver Spring. BETHESDA FARMERS MARKET are the perfect way for your child to have a first Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. 7:00 A.M. school experience in a warm, toddler friendly setting CORPORATE BARTENDING FOR CHARI- – 4:00 P.M. The Farm Women’s Market is a unique, while you meet other parents. Children will explore, TY intimate, quirky and festive shopping experience in learn and socialize in a calm, nurturing classroom Wednesdays 4:00 – 7:00 P.M. Send your CEO or Downtown Bethesda. The Market features great community with our Preschool faculty. Activities VP to Tommy Joe's to bartend for charity! Can't bar- food, drink and music with artisans, crafts and bou- include playtime, snack time and an art project. All tend? No problem, the on-staff bartenders are there tique businesses from around the Mid-Atlantic re- sessions take place on Fridays in the Preschool to help for a good cause (no experience necessary). gion. Local vineyards and breweries provide tast- House. There is NO COST, but space is limited. Represent your company during happy hour, and a ings and food trucks offer a quick meal. We are a Contact Janet Gerber (301-424-8702 or portion of the proceeds will go to the charity of your ten-minute walk south on Wisconsin Ave from the [email protected]) for more information. choice. Maybe you can even pull off some flair be- Bethesda Metro Station at the intersection of hind the bar and make Tom Cruise proud. Visit COURTESY PHOTO Bethesda Ave. and Wisconsin Ave. Open Wednes- VISARTS COCKTAILS AND CANVAS tommyjoes.com or call (301) 654-3801 for more in- CLASS formation. 4714 Montgomery Ln., Bethesda, MD The Jonas Brothers headline concert at Capital One Arena on days, Fridays, and Saturdays 7:00am-4:00pm. Our Canvas Class in the VisArts Painting and Draw- 20814. Thursday, August 15, 2019. Also in the line up for the evening are historic Market Building (circa 1932) is open year- round (Jan – Dec). ing Studio. 155 Gibbs Street, Rockville. Price $40. singers Bebe Rexha & Jordan McGraw. Visit www.visartsatrockville.org/cocktails-and-can- ZUMBA GOLD DROP IN CLASS THE WIDOWED PERSONS SERVICE OF vas for more information. Thursdays. 12:00 – 1:00 P.M. Have fun every MONTGOMERY COUNTY Thursday and get a great workout at the same time. Weekly support groups for newly widowed per- SENIOR FIT Where: Long Branch Senior Center, 8700 Piney sons at three locations: at Margaret Schweinhaut Mondays & Wednesdays, 9:15 A.M. & 2:15 Branch Road, Silver Spring, MD 20901. TRIVIA NIGHTS & TRUE RESPITE FOX HILL WEEKLY OPEN HOUSE Center 1000 Forest Glen Rd. Silver Spring on Mon- P.M. This 45-minute, multi-component exercise BREWING CO. Wednesdays, 2:00 – 4:00 P.M. To share the ex- days, at Holiday park Senior Center, 3950 Ferrara program is for people age 55+. Ongoing classes are COUNTRY THURSDAYS Thursday night trivia continues at True Respite ceptional lifestyle, amenities and services at Fox Drive, Wheaton, on Thursdays and at Jane Lawton offered at 23 locations in partnership with Kaiser Thursdays, 9:00 P.M. Union Jack's traditionally Brewing! Trivia starts at 7 pm every Thursday night Hill Retirement Community in Bethesda, a free to (Leland) Center, 4301 Willow Lane, Chevy Chase Permanente. Call 301-754-8800 to request a physi- British pub in Bethesda heads to the South for their and is hosted by District Trivia. It is free to compete. the public open house will be held on a weekly ba- on Thursdays. These support groups are open, free cian's consent form to register and for a class sched- all new Country Night every Thursday. Live coun- Come by yourself or with your friends and play for sis. Every Wednesday from 2 - 4 p.m. staff and of charge, to all widowed persons who have suf- ule. Where: Holy Cross Hospital Senior Source, try/rock bands, free cowboy hats for the cowgirls, your chance to win! At the end of each season four owner/residents invite people to enjoy refreshments fered a loss within the past two years. Those prefer- 8580 Second Avenue, Silver Spring. For more infor- bandanas for the cowboys, drink specials, including teams from each District Trivia location play in the and tours of Fox Hill. Visitors are welcome to see ring an evening group are encouraged to call the mation call 301-754-8800. Cost: Free. $2 PBR cans, $2 Budweiser bottles, $4 Jack Daniels playoffs for large cash prizes! Where: True Respite the one, two and three-bedroom model condomini- WPS office. The groups are facilitated by trained drinks, food specials including 50 cent hot wings. Brewing Company 7301 Calhoun Pl, Suite 600 ums with a wide range of floorplans offered in a volunteers. For more information or to register, LOSS OF A CHILD SUPPORT GROUP Best of all, there's no cover to get in! And be sure to Rockville, Maryland 20855. maintenance-free, cosmopolitan environment. Fox please call: 301-949-7398 to register. The Widowed Wednesdays, 6:30 – 8:00 P.M. For parents griev- get there early for Union Jack's famous Beat. 4915 Hill is located at 8300 Burdette Road, Bethesda, Persons Service is a non-profit volunteer organiza- ing the death of a child of any age. Registration re- Saint Elmo Ave., Bethesda, MD 20814. STITCH AND PLAY MD; 20817. For more information, call Julie Sabag tion sponsored by AARP, the Montgomery County quired at (301) 921-4400. Montgomery Hospice, Tuesdays 1:00 – 3:00 P.M. We are adults who at 301-968-1850 or visit Mental Health Association, and other community 1355 Piccard Dr., Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850. enjoy mah-jongg, board & card games, and needle- www.foxhillresidences.com. organizations. work. Come join us. We will provide mah-jongg PRESCHOOL STORYTIME (AGES 3-5) sets and board & card games or bring your own. NEW COUNTY PROGRAM SEEKS 4Continued on page 15 JULY 25, 2019 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 15

Continued from page 14 TEEN SK8 AT WHEATON ICE HEY MR. DJ Most Friday evenings 8:00 – 10:00 P.M. Open to Fridays 9:00 – 2:00 A.M. It’s time to dance! all but geared toward skaters age 13-19. Regular ad- Grab your friends and come to The Barking Dog for mission fees and skate rental fees apply. Lights & Some Fun a good time on the dance floor. Every Friday and great music, too. Wheaton Regional Park, 11717 Saturday night the Dog brings in a DJ to play the Orebaugh Ave in Wheaton, MD. For more informa- Top 40 and your favorite songs. Make sure you tion, call: 301-905-3000 or visit: montgomery- check out their great drink specials before you show parks.org. us what you got! The Barking Dog, Elm Street Bethesda, MD 20814. Free admission. SUNDAY NIGHT WINE SPECIALS Your Join us for a selection of wines, chosen from our unique Llst & cellar. A great opportunity to try that community. wine you've had your eye on, or one that you would not normally sample. Priced Half Off. Visit http://www.blacksbarandkitchen.com or call (301) Your world. 652-5525. Black’s Bar and Kitchen, 7750 Wood- mont Ave., Bethesda, MD 20814. At your

LAUGH RIOT AT THE HYATT fingertips Saturdays 8:00 – 9:30 P.M. Check out a live standup comedy show by local standup comics every weekend at the Positano Italian Restaurant, Bethesda. There's a $25 cash prize joke contest for non-comedian audience members after the show. Check it out every Saturday night! Comedians can sign up to perform by emailing [email protected]. Cost: $15 at the door. Visit http://www.StandupComedyToGo.com or ePositano.com for more information. Address: Positano Italian restaurant located at 4948 Fairmont Ave. Bethesda, MD 20814. www.thesentinel.com SPAGNVOLA CHOCOLOATE FACTORY TOUR Saturdays and Sundays: 2:00 – 6:00 P.M. Meet the owners, learn about the origin of chocolate, and see how it is grown and processed. Experience how chocolate is made from the actual cacao seed to the Compiled by Tazeen Ahmad final chocolate during this "sweet" educational tour, from chocolate bars to truffles to bonbons. Each tour also includes a FREE chocolate tasting! 360 Main Street Suite 101 Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878. Visit http://www.spagnvola.com or call (240) 654- 6972.

FOOD ADDICTS ANONYMOUS The Montgomery Saturdays. 9:30 – 10:30 A.M. Food Addicts Anonymous meets at the Unitarian Universalist County Sentinel Church, 100 Welsh Park Drive, Building #4, Rockville, MD 20850. We welcome new members. regrets to inform For questions, please visit www.foodaddictsanony- mous.org or call Valerie @ 240-543-3090. organizations that only

WORLD SERIES OF POKER Montgomery County groups Every Tuesday and Sunday night Flanagan's hosts Poker in the rear from 8-10 p.m. it's Bethesda's or events located within the own version of The World Series of poker. Call (301) 951-0115 for more. Flanagan's Harp and Fid- county will be published on dle, 4844 Cordell Ave., Bethesda, MD 20814. a space-available basis. NEED A SITTER? IT’S LEGO TIME AT VISARTS! Saturdays, 12:00 – 5:00 P.M. Go on a date, get Send news of your group’s some shopping done, or just relax for a few hours event AT LEAST two weeks while your kids get to play with more than 15 pounds of LEGO bricks! Children can play on our in advance to: LEGO race track, build a car, a tall tower, a city or free build. They can even take part in a LEGO craft project! Our top-notch staff are LEGO enthusiasts The Montgomery County Sentinel and ready to entertain your kids while you get some "me" time. Register at [email protected]. 22 W Jefferson St. Suite 309 At VisArts in Rockville. Rockville, MD. 20850 GAITHERSBURG ROTARY CLUB WEEK- LY MEETING or email Every Tuesday, 12:15 – 1:15 P.M. Hilton Hotel, 620 Perry Parkway, Gaithersburg. For more infor- mation, please visit www.gaithersburgrotary.org. [email protected]

DROP-IN YOGA IN BETHESDA or call 301.838.0788 Fridays, 6:00 – 7:00 P.M. Community classes are mixed level, one-hour asana classes taught by a ro- tating selection of Unity Woods teachers. Just drop in – no registration required! Unity Woods Yoga Center, 4853 Cordell Ave. Bethesda. Ages 18+. Cost: $8. Cash Only. For more information, call 301-656-8992. 16 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL JULY 25 2019 CLASSIFIEDS

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PHOTOS BY GEORGE SMITH Sherwood High School’s Nate Lacey (left) drives the baseline for a dunk attempt as his teammate Mesai Fulmore (right) runs down for a layup attempt during a Montgomery County Recreation Department summer league playoff game on July 22. The Warriors move on to the semifinals after a 65-32 victory over Rockville. Warriors pummel Rockville by 33 points in summer league quarterfinals

Major’s infectious energy set who responded by increasing their reel with a dunk as cheers from ers from the bench entered the By Eva Paspalis Case @EvaPaspalisCase the tone for the rest of his team- aggression level. However, that ex- Warriors fans reverberated through game ready to make an impact. Ju- mates early on. The senior flew all tra aggression also sent Major to the gym. niors Brett Seils and Mesai Ful- ROCKVILLE – The Mont- over the court as he created the free-throw line on several occa- Rockville guard Daniel Pujo more combined for 13 last-minute gomery County Recreation Depart- turnovers, generated fouls and sions, and Sherwood always stayed fought to put points on the board points that all but guaranteed that ment summer basketball league darted through the open lane for a few steps ahead. for the Rams as he muscled his way the Warriors would move on in the playoffs kicked off on July 22 at Ma- layups. Sherwood made sure the Billig made his presence felt into the lane despite heavy defen- postseason to face the winner of gruder High School as the field of Rams stayed on defense, and before halftime when he tallied a sive traffic from the Warriors. The Whitman vs. Northwest. eight teams whittled down to the fi- Rockville remained scoreless for hat trick of treys in a matter of sec- senior’s eight points all came in the “We’re a very good shooting nal four. One of the matchups fea- the first six minutes of the first half onds. Two of the buckets landed second half and tied for a team- team; we’re quick. That’s one of tured the No. 2 Sherwood High as a result. from the left side of the arc; then high with junior Blessed Mbogo. our strengths,” said Sheahin. “We School against the No. 7 Rockville “We played well as a team. We the junior netted one more three- “Tonight was obviously not a like to put a lot of pressure, man to High School. played great defense, and we all pointer from the top of the key to great night for us. A lot of our guys man, and wear teams down. We The Warriors from Sherwood played together,” said Major. “We send Sherwood into the second half just had an off night on the same have a 14-man roster, and I trust all started the game hot and never relin- wanted to come out strong, and ba- with a 20-point advantage. night,” said Rockville Head Coach 14 of them. That’s pretty rare in quished their substantial lead to sically we turned defense into of- Despite an impressive lead, Todd Dembroski. “We’re a young high school. If somebody gets cruise to a 65-32 victory. fense.” the Warriors didn’t let up in the team this year; we graduated a lot tired, I just put somebody else in The statement-making win was Meanwhile, Rockville’s offen- second period. Major tried to dart of guys last year. We’ve got some and we don’t lose a lot, so that’s an- a good birthday gift for Sherwood sive woes continued until sopho- through the paint but changed his guys that can really knock down other plus for our team.” senior guard Bryan Major, who cele- more Okeyo Ayungo put the Rams mind at the last second and com- some shots this year, but we didn’t “I’m most proud of our togeth- brated his special day by posting a on the board with a layup and then pleted a fast pass to a wide-open really show that tonight.” erness. I feel like when we say game-high 15 points; teammate a three-pointer back to back. Billig for another three points. Sherwood Head Coach Tom ‘one-two-three-Sherwood, four- Stephen Billig also made an impact Ayungo’s quick five points Then, rising senior Nate Lacey Sheahin pulled his starters late in five-six-family,’ that it’s really like with 14 points of his own. seemed to rejuvenate the Rams, capped off Sherwood’s highlight the second half, but even the play- that,” said Major. 18 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL JULY 25, 2019 SPORTS Big Train’s Jenkins becomes first woman to play in Cal Ripken League Bethesda Big Train in the Cal Ripken was a lot of fun to see that. I signed a By Eva Paspalis Case @EvaPaspalisCase League. baseball for her, and she asked for “Just to pick up the phone and some of my teammates’ signatures. BETHESDA – Kelli Jenkins make a call like that tells me that she That’s what makes it a lot of fun, had been attending Bethesda Big loves to play and she wants to play,” outside of baseball.” Train baseball games at Shirley said Towers. “I’m all about giving Towers referred to Jenkins as a Povich Field since she was a child. opportunities to anybody in the game “consummate teammate.” Even on She would sit in the stands, learn of baseball, so I said, ‘Absolutely.’ I nights when Jenkins isn’t scheduled from the Division I college baseball told her she’ll always (have) a place to play, she still comes to the game to players and watch them hone their to play as long as she wants to play.” get involved and help out her team in craft. And if there is anything Jenkins other capacities. Some nights, she is After all, even at a young age, wants to do, it is play baseball. Even manning the stat book; other nights, baseball was also Jenkins’s craft. during the offseason, Jenkins prac- she’s hunting down foul balls. On July 19, those summers tices her pitching and often calls Big Train Manager Sal Colan- spent as a fan at Shirley Povich Field friends to come out to a field with gelo noticed Jenkins’s talent and came full circle for Jenkins. She be- her so they can practice together. work ethic during a scrimmage be- came the first woman to play in the She helps coach children at the base- tween his team and the “Little Cal Ripken Collegiate Baseball ball camp that her parents run. And Train.” Colangelo asked Towers if League when she took to the field she takes her impact in a male-domi- Jenkins could join the Big Train’s clad in the green and white of the nated sport very seriously. roster for the past few games of the Bethesda Big Train. Jenkins pitched “She was always adamant that, season. At first, Jenkins asked Tow- a clean fourth inning against the ‘No, I’m not playing softball.’ So ers if Colangelo was joking. Gaithersburg Giants; the Big Train she loved having her pink helmet “I said, ‘No, Sal doesn’t joke would end up winning the game 9-7. with the ponytail holder; she always about baseball,’” said Towers. “It’s a Pitching for the Big Train wore that,” said Kathy Jenkins, Kel- pretty big deal, the mere fact that Sal seemed to be a natural next step for li’s mother. “At some point, she be- Colangelo, who is pretty well-re- Jenkins’ baseball career. While most gan to feel like she had to be a role spected in the Cal Ripken League girls and young women play softball, model for other girls, so that they and has a perennial championship Jenkins gravitated to baseball, thanks know they don’t have to play soft- team, for him to see something in to her older brother, Niko, who is a ball; they can continue to play base- Kelli and give her a chance to go out pitcher at La Salle University. ball if they want to.” there and show what she can do.” Playing on a tee-ball team and at Jenkins’s impact on female “It’s an acknowledgement that backyard games with a Whomper bat baseball fans was made evident dur- hard work pays off. She never takes eventually led to a spot on the St. ing one of the Big Train Stars’ last a break from it,” said Kathy Jenkins.

John’s College High School baseball games of the season. Kelli Jenkins admitted that she PHOTO BY GEORGE SMITH team; in the fall of 2017, Jenkins an- “She did have a follower, a was nervous when she first stepped BCC Big Train Stars’ Kelli Jenkins throws a pitch during an exhibition on nounced her intention to continue her young girl that was there to watch her up to the mound against the June 2. Jenkins became the first woman to play in the Cal Ripken Collegiate career at St. Mary’s College. pitch,” said Towers. “And she went Gaithersburg Giants. However, af- Baseball League when she took the mound for the Bethesda Big Train. After she graduated from St. out there and got three outs, and I can ter the first few pitches, Jenkins hit John’s, Jenkins reached out to BCC tell you that the young girl was glued her stride, and the nerves disap- for any new team, there’s always so ter all, for the young woman who Big Train Stars Head Coach Bryan against the fence watching her, her peared. much pressure on that first inning, once wore a pink helmet and has a Towers and asked if she could play every move. How she warmed up, “My mentality definitely wasn’t because that’s how they’re kind of large pink New York Yankees ban- on the team. The Big Train Stars play how she did in the game.” the same as how it normally is, when going to judge you afterwards.” ner in her bedroom, it’s all about the in the Maryland Collegiate Baseball “After I pitched, I went over I was playing for the Little Train Despite the initial nerves, Jenk- love of the game. League and are sometimes referred and threw with her. It just comes nat- Stars. I was a bit of a nervous wreck ins said she is looking forward to “I love this sport so much, I re- to as the “Little Train,” since many of urally because I love working with when I first went out there,” said learning from the Big Train’s coach- ally do,” said Jenkins. “I want to go its players move on to play for the little kids,” said Kelli Jenkins. “It Jenkins. “The first inning you throw es and her Division I teammates. Af- as far as I can.” Oakdale Basketball fights off Colonels for 10-point summer league playoff win a layup in transition off a pass from In their matchup against Oak- the Bears when they cut the lead The team is also trying to move By Brooks Warren Special to The Sentinel guard Travis Crandau to wing Crist- dale, the Colonels played more iso- down to a one-point game after on following the loss of their best ian Pebenito. lation and one-on-one plays, much Asamoah scored back-to-back buck- player from last season, Colin ROCKVILLE - Oakdale High A 3-pointer from guard to the chagrin of Harwood. Twice ets. Oakdale then rose to the occa- Schlee, to graduation. Despite hav- School held off Colonel Zadok A. Bankeys Omari tied the game up for you could hear the veteran coach sion and went off for a 11-0 run. The ing three starters coming back, Magruder High School 69-59 July the Colonels down the stretch of the telling his players that they were not crushing run was highlighted by a playing by committee, as they did 22 in the first round of the Mont- first half, however, Oakdale reeled playing “Magruder basketball.” technical foul from Magruder. against Magruder, will be the focus gomery County Recreation Summer off an 11-2 run powered by three “It’s frustrating that’s why I “Oakdale’s a good team,” Har- of the preseason that everyone is al- League. straight layups from Reifer to create don’t like to coach in the summer wood said, “But, hey, we did a lot of ready buying into, Bradenburg said. The Bears were led by three a 31-22 halftime lead. because we’re not practicing,” Har- good things this summer. We’re go- “A lot of people think us losing double-digit scorers in guard Dylan “Toughness,” Reifer said, wood said frankly. “We usually just ing to be a very good shooting team somebody as good as Schlee that Berney (14 points), forward Tommy “That’s our big thing is always play- want the kids to develop and see but before you become a really good it’s going to be somewhat of a re- Kelly (13 points) and forward Ethan ing tough. You might have nights what they can show in the summer.” shooting team you got to pass well.” building year for us,” Bradenburg Reifer (10 points). Guard Rashid where you can’t shoot well, but the As a result, the Colonels had That decimating run exempli- said, “But these guys all learned Abudu and wing Chris Asamoah one thing you can control is how only one player, Asamoah, scoring fied what Oakdale has built over from Colin, they all worked out scored 13 points apiece to lead the hard you play. That’s what we all of their points in the second half, time during the summer, according with him. 1-12 our guys can play, Colonels. preach at Oakdale.” including knocking down all four of to Assistant Head Coach Ryan we don’t have to protect anybody. “ “We didn’t have our head coach In contrast, Magruder’s on- his 3-pointers. Bradenburg. Toughness and hard Oakdale withstood one more here so we had to fight through that,” court style for its summer league “Chris has had a great summer work have been the culture they spurt from Magruder after Berney said, “I liked how we came squad was starkly different than the for us, he should be if not the best have been trying to establish since Asamoah hit his last 3-pointer of out sharp at the start and carried it winter. For years, the Colonels have one of the best shooters in Mont- losing guard Jack McGaha, their the night. The Colonels had a out.” run a ball-movement centric offense, gomery County.” Harwood said. best scorer, due to a knee injury. chance to make it 63-60 but a 3- The Bears were only down 7-4 but according to Head Coach Dan “Usually during the season we’re Having leaders like Reifer, who also point attempt from Crandau early in the first half before they Harwood, the summer is where he pretty good at getting the ball to hot plays football, holds his teammates rimmed out. The Bears closed the seized the lead off a 7-2 run and just “roll the ball out” and give his shooters. We definitely believe in responsible for missing weight lift- game out at the free-throw line, so- would not surrender their advantage. players the freedom to do whatever milking that cow we call it.” ing sessions or team workouts, ac- lidifying their place in the summer Magruder stopped the bleeding with plays they want. Magruder still put pressure on cording to Bradenburg. league semifinals. JULY 25, 2019 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 19 SPORTS Redskins optimistic for new season as training camp begins ranked 17th in total defense, a rank- Alex Smith after a leg break ended By Neal Earley @neal_earley ing that dropped as the year pro- his season during Week 11, will re- gressed as the Redskins’ stout de- turn this year, and likely compete SEABROOK — How close are fense at the beginning of the year for the starting job along with Hask- the Washington Redskins to becom- faded in that latter part of the sea- ins and Keenum. ing a winning team? son. Unlike Keenum and Haskins, Well, if you ask Redskins man- “Now we have a tone-setter in McCoy has not participated in the agement, the answer is simple — Landon Collins that can help stop team’s voluntary offseason prac- very close. Heading into the start of the run, obviously, and be an impact tices this summer as he was recover- preseason, the rosters are full of big- player for us in the secondary,” Gru- ing from a broken leg that he sus- name additions who will be putting den said. tained in a Week 13 game against on burgundy and gold practice jer- Collins’ signing comes as a the Eagles. With McCoy gone for seys for the first time when training change of pace for the Redskins, the voluntary offseason workouts, camp begins July 25. who, in recent years, have resisted Keenum has gotten the most reps Among them are first-round making splash moves by taking in with the first-team offense. picks Dwayne Haskins and Montez big-name free agents. While Gruden has said the Sweat and veterans Landon Collins In addition to Collins, the other competition is open, so far most of and Case Keenum. big move in offseason was the addi- the snaps have gone to Keenum The team, which finished 7-9 tion of Sweat, a defensive end out of rather than Haskins. When camp be- last year in an injury-plagued season Mississippi State, who Washington gins Thursday, whoever gets the that ended with a 24-0 blowout to drafted by trading back into the first early reps in practice could show the rival Philadelphia Eagles, has round. Sweat has drawn the eye and who Gruden prefers to start at quar- tried to quickly retool for a playoff praise of coaches with his athleti- terback. run this season. But going in, the cism, as he constantly beat Redskins “We’ll let these guys continue Redskins are optimistic about what linemen in the team’s organized to play and see which one continues they have, particularly their defense. team activities in June. to improve, which one is most con- FILE PHOTO “I know it’s early, but I really “It’s exciting to have a big, sistent throughout the training camp All eyes will be on Washington Redskins rookie quaterback Dwayne Haskins like our defense’s mentality, number long guy that can actually run real and preseason, and we’ll go from as training camp begins on July 25 in Richmond. one,” said Redskins Head Coach Jay well,” said defensive coordinator there,” Gruden said about the quar- Gruden. “I think we have a tough Greg Manusky. “I think with Sweat, terback competition. “I promise you edge to us, and I’m expecting that to he is doing a great job of trying to I feel good about any of the three plagued seasons. Gruden said of Flowers. “We did carry over.” pick up the system like young de- playing.” Hoping to add depth to the of- start him at guard early and he did a The biggest signing this offsea- fensive linemen are.” With reports that seven-time fensive line, Washington signed of- good job, but I think once we get to son was safety Collins, who the Perhaps the biggest mystery for pro-bowl left tackle Trent Williams fensive tackle Ereck Flowers, who training camp, we’ll put him back at Redskins inked for six years at $84 Washington going into training could hold out of training camp, the struggled with the Giants last sea- guard.” million. Collins, who has been a camp is who will start at quarter- Redskins’ starting offensive line son. While Gruden said Flowers Lastly, there is guard Brandon standout safety for the New York back. This offseason, the team draft- unit could be in jeopardy. could be moved to guard, with the Scherff, whose season ended thanks Giants, with three Pro Bowl appear- ed Haskins out of Ohio State with This offseason, the Redskins team facing a potential future with- to a torn pectoral muscle. While ances and a First Team All Pro se- the 15th overall pick and traded for lost offensive tackle Ty Nsekhe, out Williams, Flowers could fill that Scherff will return healthy this lection, is a key addition to the de- Keenum, a veteran who played with who signed with the Buffalo Bills as role. training camp, he does so without a fense, which many consider the the Denver Broncos last season. a free agent. Nsekhe provided depth “I think with the lack of tackles long-term deal. Scherff, a two-time strength of the team. In addition, Colt McCoy, who at tackle for the team as Washington we had participating, we had to put pro-bowl guard, has one year left on Last season, Washington filled in for starting quarterback sustained two straight injury- him at tackle and he did a good job,” his rookie deal. Grays take care of business, defeat Bethesda 8-4 in season finale Reece Yeargain scoring, as well as The Big Train may have lost By Harry Lichtman @hslichtman Johnson hitting a RBI single that their regular season finale, but, with drove in second baseman Bryan Call a record of 29-7 and one more game BETHESDA — The Bethesda and outfielder Matthew Day, to ex- to go, the team feels very confident Big Train had already clinched tend the lead to 7-1. about their chance at yet another Cal home-field advantage with the best The very last run scored by the Ripken League title. record in the 2019 Cal Ripken Colle- Grays came the next inning, when “I think we’ve got a good giate Baseball League season, as the third baseman Joshua Congdon chance,” said Torres. “We’ve got a team looks to win another champi- made his way from third to home on good pitching staff; we’ve got a lot of onship. a wild pitch. good hitters, and a lot of good base However, on July 23, the Big “It’s just a good finish,” said runners. Well-rounded team, I think.” Train hosted a motivated D.C. D.C. Manager Reggie Terry, “and a However, Bethesda will have to Grays, who were playing for a high- start, actually, to the playoffs, the enter the playoffs without one of er positioning for the playoffs. The tournament.” their best players, Jacob Southern, District squad got the job done, Bethesda did add a few more the team’s second-year catcher who spoiling the Big Train’s season fi- runs later in the game. In the bottom injured his elbow in the Prospects nale with an 8-4 victory at Shirley of the seventh, third baseman Kobe Showcase in North Carolina.

Povich Field. PHOTO BY GEORGE SMITH Kato hit an RBI single, which drove “We’ve got a good lineup, one “It is kind of a rest day,” said D.C. Grays Noah Searcy makes quick work of catching a flyball during the in second baseman Gio Diaz, while through nine,” said Kato. “If we play Big Train shortstop Keith Torres III. 2019 Cal Ripken Collegiate Baseball League All-Star Game on July 10. in the bottom of the eighth, Diaz ad- our best, we’re going to do really “We did clinch, but we still want to vanced to first on an error, leading well.” play every game hard.” just one run in the first.” left center field to put the visitors up Torres and designated hitter Tate Kato and Torres are two first- The Grays got on the board ear- With D.C. leading 2-0, the Big 4-1. Soderstrom to score unanswered year players who say they have really ly in the top of the first, thanks to an Train finally got things going in the “It’s always good to get wins no runs. enjoyed their time playing in the Cal RBI double by first baseman Austin bottom of the second when outfielder matter who we’re playing,” said “I thought I did well today,” said Ripken League. Deming, who drove outfielder Noah Darius Foster hit a sac fly to left, Deming. “We normally play them Kato. “I was seeing the ball well. I “I think the season went well,” Searcy home and advanced to third which sent Torres home to cut the pretty good at their place, so it was was just trying to stick to my ap- said Torres. “Overall, I think every- base off of an error. deficit to 2-1. good to come out with the win here.” proach. Some balls I hit went right to one learned about the game they “It was a good start,” said Dem- But it proved to be the Grays’ D.C. added three more runs the guys. Can’t do anything about that, have never experienced, and it took ing. “We had two quick outs in the night, because, in the top of the third, very next inning, thanks to a bases- I’m just trying to control what I can us to another level throughout this first, so it was good to come out with Deming hit a two-run homer to deep- loaded walk that resulted in catcher control.” whole summer.” 20 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL JULY 25, 2019 SPORTS Two second-half goals lead Houston past Spirit, 2-1

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fore releasing a pass to midfielder By José Umaña @Jose_M_Umana Sofia Huerta. The attacking midfield- er ran inside the penalty area and re- BOYDS – The Washington Spir- leased a low pass to a wide-open it could not find their scoring touch as Kristie Mewis for the tying goal. the Houston Dash earned a 2-1 road In a free kick situation in the win in Maureen Hendricks Field at 72nd minute, Houston defender Am- the Maryland SoccerPlex in front of a ber Brooks (bottom right) outjumped sellout crowd of 5,500 fans on July the entire Washington’s defense to 20. fire a header shot past goalkeeper While Houston (4-5-4) held the Aubrey Bledsoe to give the Dash a 2- majority of the ball possession early, it 1 lead. was Washington who almost scored In the final minute of regulation, first when midfielder Andi Sullivan’s( Sullivan was fouled in the penalty bottom left) one-time volley smacked area, awarding the Spirit a penalty off the crossbar. kick. Later on, the Dash thought they Striker Mallory Pugh, who was scored the opening goal when striker playing her first game back from the Rachel Daly converted a long-range World Cup, kicked a low shot, but pass off a free kick. However, game Houston goalkeeper Jane Campbell officials determined that Daly was (bottom left) made a diving save to offside before gaining possession of preserve Houston’s lead. It was the ball, erasing the goal and keeping Campbell’s fourth save, as Washing- the match tied through halftime. ton lost its third straight game. After two weather delays during Following the game, the Spirit the break, the Spirit (5-4-3) fired with honored all five of their World Cup multiple shots on goal. They finally players, including Jamaican Cheyna broke the deadlock in the 52nd minute Matthews; Americans Pugh and Rose when midfielder Jordan Dibiasi (top Lavelle; and Australians Amy Harri- right) took advantage of a misdirected son, Chloe Logarzo and Elise Kel- clearance of a Samantha Staab throw- lond-Knight. in for a header to score her team-high Lavelle, winner of the Bronze fourth goal of the season. Ball Award as the third-best player in The lead did not last long, as four the tournament, did not play against minutes later, Houston responded. Af- Houston but will be available in ter Daly received a long pass from her Washington’s next game at Sky Blue defense, she chased down the ball be- FC on July 24.