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2015, 2016 MDDC News Organization of the Year! Celebrating 161 years of service! Vol. 163, No. 13 • 50¢ SINCE 1855 September 21 - September 27, 2017 TODAY’S GAS PRICE Spare Part Woes $2.67 per gallon Last Week FTA concerned with the latest in Metrorail’s budget problems $2.74 per gallon safety and on time service within the By Carolyn Komatsoulis @CKomatsoulis transit system.” A month ago According to that report, “the ex- $2.35 per gallon A problem with spare parts finds isting procurement methods used by A year ago The Washington Metropolitan Area Metro could not correct this deficien- $2.25 per gallon Transit Authority once again in trouble cy.” with the Federal Transportation Ad- According to the documents, a AVERAGE PRICE PER GALLON OF ministration. goal of the program is to - after the fact UNLEADED REGULAR GAS IN MARYLAND/D.C. METRO AREA Metro is now accused of dodging - request waivers for contracts that ACCORDING TO AAA FTA budget requirements. didn’t follow FTA regulations or be el- According to the proposed igible for reimbursements from the INSIDE FY2018 budget, WMATA Charged FTA from any given part in the pro- $23 million in railcars to the operating gram. budget because Metro managers were According to FTA spokesman having difficulty complying with FTA Steven Taubenkibel, the use of local requirements. Those funds apparently funds is a local decision. Editor’s should have been charged to the capi- Third in a series WMATA has been accused of Notebook tal budget. Broken Promises - Bad Dreams breaking FTA regulations before. According to the Approval of A Metro Investigation In 2014, a damning FTA audit re- by Brian J. Karem FY2018-2023 Capital Improvement vealed WMATA’s misuse of grant Program and CFA extension that $23 keep up with maintenance and the procurement Program. Last October, the money, which included WMATA in- million was spent on parts “necessary curement process was accelerated,” he enrollment deadline was extended un- curring unallowable expenditures and for railcar safety and reliability.” said. til December 31 of this year and the underreporting $42 million in federal According to that same report, When asked why Metro was run- initial contract end date was extended expenditures. According to the report, At the U.N. the money was moved not only be- ning out of parts, Bulger assigned until June 30, 2023. According to that WMATA also offered a contract with- cause some parts were not procured in blame to the suppliers. report, the program was started after a out soliciting the three bids necessary Trump threatens North compliance with federal regulations “Supply. Logistics. The suppliers board resolution imposed “heightened to make that contract competitive. Ac- Korea with total destruction but also “a lack of available non-feder- were behind. We weren’t able to ob- standards on parts procurement.” cording to the 2014 audit, Metro did- while at the U.N. al capital funding.” tain the parts on a schedule that would However, according to that same n’t have the internal controls to prop- Tom Bulger, a member of the meet Metro’s requirements.” report, Metro was also running out of erly manage their grant money, al- Page 4 Metro board of directors, said he was- Those alterations to the procure- parts. The report states that “In the though the final report of the audit n’t aware of this specific move of ment process are part of The Parts 2015 Annual Vital Signs Report, the included documents that acknowl- money, but he was aware of alterations Bridging Program, a program started Office of Performance (CPO) noted its edged Metro’s progress on improving to the procurement process to ensure by WMATA to “temporarily purchase findings that the high nonavailability its internal controls. that Metro had parts to repair things. parts using non-Federal funds and pro- rates of revenue service vehicles were Carol Kissal, the CFO of the “I’m aware of the fact that we curement rules until December 2017,” attributable in part to inventory part Metro at the time and the person to were running out of spare parts at a according to the Approval of One- shortages throughout the warehouse fast clip since 2016 and they {Metro} Year Extension of Parts Bridging Pro- system. This shortage of inventory See “Metro” needed to get more supplies in order to gram (PMP) and Update on Parts Pro- parts was having an adverse effect on page 8

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According to the Seattle Times, charges in Wallen murder probe By Vic Simon Marty’s Up! more than 100 cities/counties and @vtime492 Montgomery County Police states/provinces in the U.S. and By Glynis Kazanjian charged Tessier Sept. 13 with the Marty cheers Captain Just two weeks since Amazon Canada are putting together propos- @glyniskazanjian Kirk on as The Hawgs pick asked states and counties to bid for als. Amazon spokesperson Drew first-degree murder of Wallen. If up their first victory this sea- its second headquarters—a project Herdener said at this early stage in Prosecutors in the Montgomery Tessier is found guilty, he could be son. that could mean 50,000 jobs and $5 the process, “Every city is on an County State’s Attorney’s Office are sentenced to life in prison without billion in investment to the winning equal playing field.” He indicated the determining whether a 33-year-old the possibility of parole. However, Page 23 locality—Montgomery County and company will choose finalists from Damascus man charged with killing the Montgomery County state prose- competitors all around the country the initial applicants, and will select a his girlfriend Labor Day weekend cutor's office has not ruled out re- were busy putting their proposals to- winner next year. can also be charged with killing the questing a sentence that would allow gether. Even within the state of Mary- woman’s unborn child. for consideration of parole. Seattle-based Amazon asked for land and the D.C. area, Montgomery Olney resident Laura Elizabeth "We have not made that decision bids on Sept. 7, and gave just six County faces substantial competi- Wallen, 31, was four months preg- yet," spokesperson Ramon Korionoff weeks for initial proposals due Oct. tion. On Sept. 13, Gov. Larry Hogan nant when she was killed, family said. 19. From those, Amazon will select members said. The Damascus man finalists to compete for the prize with See “Amazon”. accused of her murder, Tyler Tessier, See “Wallen”. fully-specified bids. page 8 33, is believed to be the father. page 8 2THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL SEPTEMBER 21, 2017 EFLECTIONS The Montgomery County Sentinel, R published weekly by Berlyn Inc. Publish- ing, is a community newspaper covering Montgomery County, Maryland. Our of- September 10, 1987 fices are located at 22 W. Jefferson Street, Suite 309, Rockville, MD 20850. Founded in 1855 by Matthew Fields. All mail to: P.O. Box 1272, Rockville, MD Police officers surprised at simplicity of coke bust 20849-1272. Subscription Rates for The Montgomery County Sentinel – Weekly by mail: $40.00 per year & $26.50 for Se- Each week The Sentinel visits a Another man, who police ter. searches of a Chevy Chase apart- nior Citizens. (USPS) 361-100. memorable story from its archives. said acted as Martinez’s lookout, The undercover officer who ment and Martinez’s home in “We were flabbergasted it also was arrested. He was identi- posed as a drug buyer in last Bowie. Bernard Kapiloff PUBLISHER E MERITUS went off so easy.” fies as James Fletcher Greene Jr., week’s bust said Martinez de- The federal drug Enforce- That’s how the undercover 36, of 4116 Denfeld Ave. in scribed as a major dealer, boasted ment Administration, which sup- Lynn G. Kapiloff narcotics officer who engineered Kensington. that he could deliver 10 kilos of plied county police with $40,000 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/ the cocaine deal describes last “This is the second-largest cocaine a week. in cash for the phony drug pur- PUBLISHER [email protected] week’s $400,000 drug bust. hand-to-hand purchase by an un- After martines provided the chase, is investigating Martinez The officer, a 10 year old dercover officer (in the county),” narcotics officer with a sample in in an attempt to uncover his Mark Kapiloff veteran of the county force who said Lt. Ronald A. Ricucci, head the parking lot of O’Donnell’s Florida connections. Police said. ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER asked not to be identified, said of the special investigations Divi- Restaurant in Bethesda earlier in Ricucci said the deal was [email protected] police arrested Domingo Mar- sion. the evening Sept. 1, police said, unique because it was put togeth- EDITORIAL tinez, 31, of Bowie, shortly after An undercover operation in the two set up a transaction beer “in about an hour.” Martinez met him for the first early May netted county and fed- hind the nearby Radio Shack at “It points out the easy avail- Brian J. Karem EXECUTIVE EDITOR time and allegedly sold the offi- eral officers the first installment Maple and Wisconsin avenues, ability of large amounts of co- [email protected] cer two kilograms of cocaine with on a $1.3 million purchase of 50 where the arrests were made. caine coming into the county. an estimated street value of kilos of cocaine in the parking lot Police said cocaine and drug That obviously upsets us,” he Brandy L. Simms $403,200. of the White Oak Shopping Cen- paraphernalia were seized in said. SPORTS EDITOR [email protected]

MARK ROBINSON [email protected] NEWS CITY EDITOR KATHLEEN STUBBS Write us COPY EDITOR Old Anglers angling for zoning changes NEAL EARLEY The Montgomery County [email protected] ning stages for two-and-a-half residential neighborhood. “This is a REPORTER By Suzanne Pollak @SuzannePollak years. suburban area” and is not rural, he Sentinel welcomes letters. Most of Regis’ supporters were said. Jacqui South, David Wolfe, Nearby residents of Old An- not able to speak during the public Lori Newson testified that Mark Poetker All letters must be original, PHOTOGRAPHERS gler’s Inn on MacArthur Boulevard hearing as they had not signed up noise from weddings and other par- in Potomac packed the County early enough, explained Council ties “could run all weekend, signed by the author TAZEEN AHMAD Council hearing room Sept. 12 to President Roger Berliner, who through all hours of the night.” She CALENDAR EDITOR [email protected] speak out on a proposal to construct added, “The books weren’t cooked told Council members, “I did not and must include the author’s a banquet hall and four guest rooms here.” He urged those who didn’t purchase my property with the in- daytime telephone number CALL 301-838-0788 in their neighborhood. get to testify to send the Council tention of living adjacent” to a FAX 301- 838 - 3458 Maryland Catering Company, what they had planned to stay. restaurant. for verification. NEWSROOM AND LEGAL ADVERTISING which owns Old Angler’s Inn, has Those remarks will be a part of Michael Anestos, a lifelong ADVERTISING requested conditional use approval the formal record, Berliner said. Potomac resident attended the hear- Send letters to: at a seven-acre lot that is up the hill Lee Gladney Those both for and against the ing but didn’t get the chance to tes- ADVERTISING ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE from the Inn. project held up signs throughout the tify. He has enjoyed having Old An- The Montgomery County Sentinel 240-426-5743 If the zoning amendment pro- meeting. gler’s Inn nearby and would wel- EMAIL: [email protected] posed is adopted, their banquet hall Many of those in opposition come the new facility. 22 W. Jefferson St. Suite 309 and hotel rooms would not be per- were brought to the meeting in a “A quaint, rustic Potomac- Rockville, MD 20850 Sherry Sanderson mitted. large black chartered bus, supplied style Country Inn. Wouldn’t that be LEGAL ADVERTISING MANAGER Under the proposed zoning by Regis. They had received an so nice? So convenient. So need- Fax: 301-838-3458 CALL 301-838-0788 change, which appears to have the email invitation from Regis, which ed,” he wrote for testimony he had FAX 301-838-3458 support of the majority of Council was obtained by The Sentinel, that hoped to deliver. The proposal Email: editor- [email protected] members, the banquet hall with offered anyone who came to the would be better for residents, who PRODUCTION guest rooms could only be built on Old Angler’s Inn by noon to attend now must “shlep to Gaithersburg or land that abuts an area where the the meeting would receive a $50 Rockville” for a good restaurant, he [email protected] Lonnie Johnson smallest lots are at least two acres. PRODUCTION MANAGER gift certificate as well as a one-year wrote. [email protected] Most nearby homes are on one- V.I.P. Golden Hook Membership, Much of the opposition came third or one-half acre lots. which includes discounts and spe- from members of the Brickyard Peter Lui GRAPHIC PRODUCTION STAFF Mark Regis, Maryland Cater- cials at the restaurant. Coalition, which is named for the THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY ing Company owner, expressed Ten people testified in favor of nearby Brickyard Road. SENTINEL (USPS 361-100) is CIRCULATION published every Thursday by frustration after the 45-minute hear- [email protected] the zoning change. Chairman Curt Uhre did not at- Montgomery Sentinel Publishing, ing, saying Council members “are “Our community is not rural. It tend the hearing but said earlier that Inc., 22 W. Jefferson St., Suite CALL 301-306-9500 relying on a false narrative” by is suburban. A country inn belongs the proposal would add another 100 309, Rockville, MD 20850. FAX 301-306-0134 members of the various homeown- Subscriptions by mail are $40.00 in the country,” testified Keith to 200 cars to an already congested ACCOUNTING ers’ associations who oppose the per year; by mail (out of MD, VA, Williams of the River Falls Civic area filled with hikers walking and & D.C.) additional $ 5.25; on Ada Satterfield project. Association. Some members of that biking the Chesapeake and Ohio newsstands 50 cents. Periodicals CREDIT / COLLECTIONS/RECEPTIONIST “They are implying we are go- association own homes “that are Canal path. postage paid at Rockville, MD THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL IS A 20849-1272. ing to build a Hooters or a McDon- right next door to where this coun- Calling the neighborhood rur- WOMAN OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE IN ald’s,” he said. try inn would be.” al, and thus permitting a country MONTGOMERY COUNTY AND POSTMASTER: Send address Regis called the zoning change Andrew Finley, treasurer of the inn, “violates a common-sense atti- IN THE STATE OF MARYLAND. changes to THE MONTGOMERY Montgomery County Publishing, Inc. unconstitutional as he believes it River Falls Homeowners Associa- tude of what is a rural area,” he COUNTY was absobed into Berlyn Inc. on was created specifically to stop his tion, said members of his group did said. “That’s really what is at the SENTINEL, P.O. BOX 1272 January 1, 2015 project, which has been in the plan- not want a country inn built in their heart of this – what is a rural area.” Rockville, MD 20849-1272 SSEPTEMBER 21, 2017 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 3 NEWS State’s attorney requests more money for mental health court ditional $200,000 from the County rather than jail or prison. mental health problems, we should have enough resources to provide By Neal Earley @neal_earley Council. McCarthy said currently 57 be ensuring that they get the sup- for adequate housing for them. “We have more people in the people are in the Mental Health port that they need,” said County “For some of our clients who ROCKVILLE – Nine months court already than we ever designed Court system, 47 in the District Council President Roger Berliner are in the Mental Health Court, they after the Montgomery County it to be,” McCarthy said. “And Court and 10 in the Circuit Court, (D-1). have significant issues with, you Council established its court for quite candidly what I’m really say- with 24 people on a waiting list to Montgomery County Circuit know, dealing with other people, and non-violent offenders with mental ing here is…that we need more sup- get in. The $200,000 McCarthy re- Judge Gary E. Bair, the presiding sometimes that leads to problems illnesses, the new court is short on port, more financial support so we quested from the Council, if ap- judge in the Circuit Court Mental within the housing that they’re in,” funds, is understaffed and has a can hire more therapists.” proved, would go toward hiring two Health Court, told the Council joint Bair said. “And if they start running longer-than-expected waiting list. In December, the County es- therapists to screen people who are Health and Human Services and out of housing options unfortunately State’s Attorney for Mont- tablished the Mental Health Court potential fits for the Mental Health Public Safety Committee during its the only last resort housing option is gomery County John McCarthy, as a specialty docket within the Cir- Court. meeting following the press confer- the jail.” joined by members of the County cuit and District courts for defen- McCarthy said the Mental ence that the Mental Health Court So far no one has graduated Council, called for more funds for dants with mental health issues. Health Court demand “far exceeds” does not have enough financial re- from the Mental Health Court given the newly created County Mental Non-violent offenders can apply to its capacity and needs to be expand- sources to even fully maintain its that the District Court program takes Health Court at a press conference be on the Mental Health Court ed, saying Montgomery County Po- waiting list and has had to turn peo- 18 months to complete and the Cir- Thursday Sept. 14. McCarthy said docket after being screened by lice responded to about 7,000 calls ple away. cuit Court program takes three years the high demand is proof that the mental health professionals. The related to various “mental health In addition, Bair said some peo- to complete. Other jurisdictions in new court for non-violent offenders County Council created the Mental emergency(ies)” in 2016. ple in the Mental Health Court have Maryland such as Prince George’s with mental illness is a success. Health Court to reduce recidivism “We should not be incarcerat- to be housed in a County jail because and Harford counties have similar Therefore, he was requesting an ad- by sentencing people to treatment ing people who are struggling with the Mental Health Court does not mental health court programs.

We’ll bring you a Brand New Audience! To Place Your Ad Call Lonnie at 301-306-9500 4THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL SEPTEMBER 21, 2017 OPINIONS &VIEWS What if it’s all just a flashback I woke up in one of “those” a true egomaniacal idiot who’s will- moods. ing to bring it all down just to watch What kind of mood do you ask? the world burn. “Never rub another Well, I guess somewhere between man’s rhubarb,” Jack Nicholson/The “Come on people now, smile on your Joker warned us all. brothers, everybody get together try In the end the good guy wins but to love one another right now,” writ- not before there’s a scene from a Ce- ten by Chet Powers and famously cil B. DeMille film with the afore- recorded by the Youngbloods and mentioned scenes of biblical carnage. H.L. Mencken’s feelings about reli- So whatever you smoke and gion: “In America it is used as a club whatever you ingest, there is little that and a cloak by both politicians and can keep you from facing the great moralists, all of them lusting for pow- maw into which we’ve plunged our- er and most of them palpable frauds.” selves with our president and this administration. General John Kelly, seen with his head in his hands during Trump’s Editor’s Notebook recent speech before the United Na- tions has been somewhat successful by Brian J. Karem in controlling the craziness in the West Wing, but the administration remains a train wreck or sideshow of With wildfires, earthquakes, a biblical proportions complete with plethora of hurricanes, the GOP’s lat- circus freaks and charlatans equally est venture into decimating health- vying for the limelight. care for anyone but the super rich, our As every other week has been president’s usurpation of Bernie since the inauguration, this week in Taupin lyrics to describe Kim Jong the Trump administration careened Un (“Rocket Man”) coupled with his from the sublimely ridiculous to the threat of total destruction of North outright dangerous. Former press Korea as well as his continued insis- secretary Sean Spicer offered a laugh tence illegal immigrants, Muslims in the Emmys, but few were left and other assorted downtrodden peo- laughing about the Facebook ad sales ple of color are out to destroy our way to Russian troll farms, the threats of life while Russians and White Su- against North Korea and Iran, Paul premacists are no trouble, I’ve been Manafort’s apparent coming indict- left a little discombobulated. ment, more twitter litter by Trump I have a friend from college who and the specter of the GOP pushing a is convinced this is all just a bad LSD healthcare bill that wouldn’t even trip and we’ll wake up to the horrible suffice as burial insurance. reality that Ronald Reagan is still our Spicer played the fool, but the president and it’s 1984. “It’s just our joke is on us. We all knew – well any- reaction to electing Rasta Ronnie,” he one who wasn’t a Trump devotee – claims with a straight face. “We’re that the inaugural numbers were an just foreshadowing how his presiden- example of cooking the books. Spicer cy will destroy us all.” coming forward and admitting the lies Me? I’m just waiting for the was nice, but it shows – at its heart – plague of locusts and frogs before the how desperately out of touch mem- Nile turns red with blood. bers of this administration truly are. For those who swear by the There are those who live by the cloak and fiction of modern religion, words of the president. When you ad- we are fast approaching – if we mit you’ve been engaging in sub- haven’t already arrived at – your terfuge with the American electorate “Come to Jesus” moment where from the very first day in the highest you’re hoping you’re not among office in the land, you’ve admitted to those left on the planet after your a stain that isn’t easily erased. neighbors start disappearing with a I alternately laugh and get angry very audible “Pop.” at this situation, but spend a great deal For the rest of us heathen who of time trying to convince those on believe Christianity is wasted on the the far right and the far left that there Christians – we’re busy looking for a are those of us in the middle who way to settle the hash before The want to work together. Donald turns North Korea’s sand into Somewhere in the future, if we glass and ruins real estate prices all survive, someone will undoubted- worldwide. ly undertake a full-length psychologi- On the one hand there is a bit of cal study of Trump, the culture that logic in letting the crazies who run produced him and many of his rogue regimes and even terrorists strange, oddly misinformed and brit- who drive around in pickup trucks tle minions. waging war against defenseless peo- I’m still somewhere between ple know there’s a bigger stick in the Mencken’s warning about politi- room. Trump is doing his Michael cians, “ a good politician, under Keaton/Bruce Wayne impression; democracy, is quite as unthinkable as “Now you wanna get nuts? Come on! an honest burglar,” and the words Let's get nuts.” sung by the Youngbloods; The problem, of course, is on the “We are but a moment's sun- other side of the equation you’ve got light/ Fading in the grass.” SEPTEMBER 21, 2017 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 5 LETTERS The problems of emergency veterinary care Still not a fan of Metro mission. The law is not applicable to THE This law did not address per- lay persons who are “good Samari- To the editor; COURT sons who are not veterinarians or tans” providing medical aid or as- Re: “We just deal with it” REPORT veterinary students, who under pri- sistance, which is governed by a There is nothing more frustrating than using the Metro. I dread using it or law could be committing a crimi- separate statute and applies only to nal act in practicing veterinary aid at the scene of an emergency every day, but I must to get to work. It scares me to hear Metro workers are medicine without a license in pro- provided to a person. No matter afraid to open up about safety concerns. viding emergency animal care. how people feel about their pets, But it doesn’t surprise me. by Tom Ryan Senate Bill 269, which was ap- “person” in this context does not Metro Management is the worst in the area. I used to think Pepco man- proved by the governor, addresses include an animal, so the law still agement was the worst, but Metro wins easily. Among the heart rending potential criminal and civil liability only protects the listed kinds of I wish I had an alternative. My fear is dying in a Metro disaster while go- scenes in the aftermath of natural for a class of persons in this situa- first responders who provide vet- ing to work while my husband and children wonder whatever happened to disasters like Hurricane Katrina, or tion. erinary care. Hopefully good pet me. more recently Harvey and Irma, The new law provides that per- Samaritans will not fact criminal It’s a sobering and scary thought. But you can literally die riding Metro. were the scenes of abandoned or sons who provide veterinary care to prosecution or law suits in trying to S. Garmound struggling pets and animals. an animal when the owner is not render aid to animals, but in our Silver Spring Stories were published of law- available are not unlawfully prac- litigious society it remains to be suits over custody of animals, and ticing veterinary medicine, and are seen whether this new law needs to concerns were raised over efforts of immune from civil liability except be broadened. Jack has an idea! first responders in providing care to for gross negligence. If you are interested in reading animals. It applies to first responders more on this issue, I recommend an Maryland has a new statute go- To the editor; including members of any govern- article in the September 2017 ing into effect October 1, 2017, to ment or volunteer fire department, Maryland Bar Journal, “Injecting address potential legal concerns in ambulance or rescue crew mem- Reality: Veterinary Practice and “Elderly residents employed to help police calls,” Reflections (Au- providing emergency care to ani- bers, or law enforcement officers. Lay Person Liability” by Kathleen gust 8, 1979). mals. It also covers animal control offi- J. Masterton. This Sentinel story from its archives may reach out from readers to Maryland law previously pro- cers working in their official capac- Chief of Police, J. Thomas Manger to enlist county senior volunteers, both re- vided immunity from civil liability ity. The care covered by the law is tired and employed, to organize a crime prevention program. One objective of for veterinarians, or students work- care provided to an animal at the the 1979 “Operation Identification” was to encourage people to mark their ing under direct supervision of a scene of an emergency, in transit to Thomas Patrick Ryan is a part- personal property with their driver’s license number to help recover theft or veterinarian, who provided emer- a veterinary facility, or provided ner in the Rockville law firm of Mc- lost property. gency care to animals whose own- while in communication with a li- Carthy Wilson, which specializes in A senior volunteer crime prevention program objective can be co- ers were unavailable to grant per- censed veterinarian. civil litigation. ordinated with community association neighborhood involvement. Vetted applicants must attend class instruction at the Montgomery County Citizens Po- lice Academy and thereafter, be certified with photo ID. MID once again on the chopping block Volunteers use their personal unmarked vehicles to observe activity in residential neighborhoods, at shopping mall parking lots and near a middle-class mainstay that is a po- altors, and the National Associa- neighborhood business location. litical hot potato. While others see tion of Home Builders, claim that An incentive to reimburse volunteers for driving expenses, as in the MID as an antiquated subsidy the MID encourages homeowner- 1979, could continue with driving time in and out managed electronically. REAL that can be removed as part of a ship and makes it affordable for Communications have changed since 1979. Volunteers can use flip- STATE major tax plan. many. phones/cell phones/smart phones with other devices to communicate directly E However, the likelihood of to- As a witness in the September tally abolishing the MID is slim 13th Senate Finance Committee to an on duty patrol officer driving in the volunteer’s location. SOLUTIONS because of the political fallout. Hearing on Individual Tax Re- More likely to occur is something form, Iona Harris (chair of NAR’s J. Martinelli akin to what happened in the Federal Taxation Committee) tes- Rockville By Dan Krell 1980’s, which was a narrowed ver- tified that limiting or abolishing sion that limited deductions. the MID could actually have the The mortgage interest deduc- Speaker of the House, Paul Ryan unintended consequence of in- tion (MID) seems to be the every- hinted that the current $1million creasing taxes on millions of one’s loveable fiscal scapegoat. cap could be further reduced, by “middle class homeowners,” The MID was almost abolished in saying “We could change that limit while “putting the value of their 2010 as a means of increasing rev- — I suppose.” homes at risk.” enue after the recession. Over the decades, the MID Ms. Harris stated that “it is es- Write us And then again in 2012 it’s has been criticized by some as timated that American homeown- elimination was considered to in- poor economic policy. Those who ers already pay well over 80 per- The Montgomery County Sentinel crease revenue lost through se- argue against the MID claim that it cent of all federal income taxes.” questration. This time, the MID is doesn’t increase homeownership. She also noted, “… 53 percent of in Congress’ sights as a means of They also claim that the MID is a individuals claiming the itemized welcomes letters. tax reform. We reserve the right to edit all submissionsfor content, subsidy that artificially inflates deduction for real estate taxes in The MID is a remnant of con- home prices, and is used mostly by 2014 earned less than $100,000.” grammar and style. sumer interest deductions that the wealthy. And recapped the outcome of the Anonymous letters may or may not be published were allowed when income tax Additionally, the enticement 1980’s MID reduction, “…When at our discretion. was first collected. It wasn’t until of receiving an interest deduction Congress last undertook major tax All letters, submissions and or comments are considered on the the 1980’s when most consumer at the end of the year is used to en- reform in 1986, it eliminated or record and the property of The Montgomery County Sentinel. interest deductions, such as credit courage home buyers to buy significantly changed a large We reserve the right to refuse publication of a letter for any reason. card and auto loan interest, were homes that they really can’t af- swath of tax provisions, including All letters must be original, signed by the author and must include eliminated (to reduce budget ford. A recent study by Jonathon major real estate provisions, in or- the author’s daytime telephone number and email address for deficits after a deep recession). Gruber (known to many as the ar- der to lower rates, only to increase publication. The MID survived in a limited chitect of Obamacare), et al, pro- those rates just five years later in form, which implemented a cap on duced results that mimics the MID 1991…Most of the eliminated tax the amount of an individual’s de- Please send letters to: critics’ assertions (Do People Re- provisions never returned and in ductions. The Montgomery County Sentinel spond to the Mortgage Interest the case of real estate, a major re- 22 W. Jefferson St. Suite 309 The MID is again embattled. Deduction? Quasi-Experimental cession followed.” Rockville MD, 20850 Reporting by AP’s Marcy Gordon Evidence from Denmark; National ______Fax: 301-838-3458 reveals the divide in eradicating Bureau of Economic Research, [email protected] the MID (GOP eyes popular tax Inc; Working Paper 23600, July Dan Krell is a Realtor® with Or add your comments to our website at breaks to finance overhaul; ap- 2017). RE/MAX Success in Potomac, www.thesentinel.com news.com, September 18, 2017). Proponents of the MID, such MD. You can access more infor- The MID is viewed by some as a as the National Association of Re- mation at DanKrell.com 6 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL SEPTEMBER 21, 2017 NEWS ANALYSIS The Fed isn’t the enemy folks cuts to earned retirement benefits of ified and experienced federal work- federal retirees and employees by re- force until such time that they need it ducing or eliminating cost-of-living as in Hurricanes Harvey and Irma! PAUL’S VIEW adjustments for current and future Despite claims to the contrary, federal employees and retirees, do- there are fewer federal employees by ing away with the the annuity supple- working today than were working in ment, increasing retirement contri- 1967. Paul K. Schwartz butions, basing federal annuities on During that period of time the the highest five years of salary in- population of the United States has stead of the highest three years. grown some 60 percent and the pri- These are just a few of the ex- vate sector workforce has increased Privatization of the federal amples in the proposed budget that some 135 percent. As a result, the workforce was a goal of Ronald Rea- are of great concern to our federal work not able to be performed by the gan during his administration. He workforce. Moreover, this is tanta- ever reduced federal workforce must convened the Grace Commission to mount to changing the rules mid- be taken on by someone else, namely look into how best to do just that. stream. outside contractors. According to the Now, more than thirty years later, the Our government made a com- non-partisan Congressional Budget number of contract employees commitment to middle-class federal and Office “refusing to fill open positions pared to career federal employees postal workers when hired that they would inevitably lead to hiring pri- approaches a five to one ratio. would receive modest federal annu- vate contractors, a costly and unac- Clearly, there are some benefits ities in retirement in exchange for countable action that would mitigate to contracting out some very skill- years of hard work over long careers. any potential savings”. specific functions, but the value of a As was made clear during the Point made! properly staffed and experienced hiring process, when a federal em- To add further insult to injury, federal workforce should not be tak- ployee comes on board he or she is Trump recently sent a letter to House en lightly. Nor should a dedicated sacrificing wealth for stability. Now, Speaker Paul Ryan announcing his federal workforce that is sworn to after decades of commitment, this intention to cut pay raises for civilian uphold the Constitution and not the Congress and this president would government workers. profit motive of the company win- like to change the commitment made In the letter, Trump cited his au- ning a federal contract be something to these employees and retirees and thority in times of “national emer- that is taken for granted. upend the promise of stability. gency or serious economic condi- Placing the burden of the federal Make no mistake about it, these tions affecting the general welfare” deficit on the shoulders of the federal budget proposals have more to do to make adjustments to the 2018 pay workforce is doing exactly that and with privatizing the federal work- schedule for federal employees. Feds is certainly not cost effective. force than it does with deficit reduc- were scheduled for a 1.9 percent in- Since 2011 feds have con- tion. crease, but Trump will use his au- tributed more than $120 billion to- It is a myth that reducing the thority to lower that to 1.4 percent. ward deficit reduction. federal workforce through attrition According to Trump,“We must How did I arrive at this figure, will put an end to government maintain efforts to put our Nation on you ask. In 2011, 2012 and 2013 growth, save money and boost gov- a sustainable fiscal course”. there was a pay freeze totaling some ernment efficiency. He further stated “A pay in- $98 billion. Add to that some $15 bil- This is because reducing the crease of this magnitude is not war- lion resulting from the increased re- federal workforce by any arbitrary ranted, and Federal agency budgets tirement contributions for federal number fails to take into account ex- could not accommodate such an in- employees hired in 2013 and another isting projects and workloads. crease....” “Pay raises for govern- $6 billion for federal employees This drives inefficiency and de- ment workers outside of Washing- hired in 2014 and beyond. lays critical projects. Remember the ton, D.C. will average only 0.5 per- Add in another $1 billion due to impact of sequestration? cent and will be specified in a lost wages from sequestration-relat- Having national parks not open coming executive order”, according ed furloughs and you come up with pales in comparison to the long term to Trump. Regarding members of the the $120 billion contribution made impact of government agencies un- military, Trump will maintain the 2.1 by the federal workforce to address able to deliver the government ser- percent pay increase. the federal deficit. vices they were established to do. Apparently these fiscal con- Contributing to reducing the Anyone concerned about any cerns do not apply to his quest to federal deficit is not the problem; delay in receiving his or her Social build the “unbuildable” and quite ex- paying more than one's fair share is Security check? pensive wall along the southern bor- the problem. That brings us to the fis- How about receiving a refund der with Mexico. cal year 2018 budget threats to feder- from IRS? Wonder if he caught the last al employees and retirees by the Like most things, you don't miss episode of Game of Thrones regard- 115th Congress and the president of something until it is no longer there ing the vulnerability of walls! To the United States. or delayed. It is quite confounding those feds who voted for him, YOU The 2018 budget threats include that citizens do not appreciate a qual- will get what YOU deserve.

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Montgomery County, Maryland NEWS Department of Environmental Protection Small press expo returns to local Marriott PUBLIC NOTICE “I always knew I’d be a cartoon- volumes of her award-winning, on- Application for Temporary Noise Waiver By Barbara Trainin Blank @traininblank ist and kept doing it through high going comic book series “Finder” – school and college,” said the North which Speed McNeil describes as The Department of Environmental Protection is currently evaluat- The Small Press Expo returned Carolina resident. “aboriginal science fiction.” While to the Marriott Conference Center in When one of his American liter- the series focuses on various charac- ing an application for a Temporary Noise Waiver as allowed under North Bethesda, on Sept. 16 and 17. ature professors in college included ters in different storylines, the central the Montgomery County Noise Control Ordinance, Chapter 31B, SPX, as it is known, is a 501©(3) such authors as James Baldwin and character is a “sin-eater” known as Section 11(a). nonprofit founded in 1994 to pro- Maya Angelou in the syllabus, it in- Jaeger, who wanders across Earth in mote artists and publishers who pro- spired Knight to start his now 25- the far-future, encountering various duce independent comics. The annu- year-old signature strip, “The K cultures. Speed McNeil’s work also The Temporary Noise Waiver is being requested by Gabe’s Ser- al event attracts hundreds of cartoon- Chronicles.” includes more personal stories, vices, Inc., 5294 Agro Drive, Frederick, Maryland, for the purpose ists, publishers and large crowds. The strip reflects the life of a teenage drama, and children’s books. of performing nighttime utility work at the intersection of Fairmont This year, the Expo’s roster of young African-American male, rep- Self-publishing “Finder” since Avenue and Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, which will include special guests included: Canadian il- resenting him as a hip-hop fan, “who 1996, McNeil turned to comic book lustrator and cartoonist Jillian Tama- happens to be smart and nerdy and publisher Dark Horse in 2011 to saw cutting, excavation, heavy machinery, material handling, and ki, who provided art for the graphic likes other kinds of music.” continue to make her series available paving. The work is being performed at night under permit by the novels “Skim,” and “This One Sum- After publishing on e-zines, in eight-page installments of the Maryland State Highway Administration to alleviate traffic conges- mer:” Gilbert Hernandez, who is best Knight went on to self-syndicating monthly anthology comic book tion, and impacts to businesses and residences. The work hours known for his Palomar/Heartbreak his cartoons in newspapers. In addi- “Dark Horse Presents” as well as Soup stories in the alternative comic tion to “The K Chronicles,” Knight trade paperback collections. Install- will be from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Sunday – Friday, and 9:00 a.m. book series “Love & Rockets,” has created the comic strips ments of the series can be viewed for to 5:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. which he shares with brothers Jaime “(Th)ink” and “The Knight Life,” as free at carlaspeedmcneil.com. and Mario; Finnish cartoonist Tom- well as poster art featuring quotes Creators traveled from around The application and related documents are available for public in- mi Musturi, creator of “The Book of from notable figures in African- the country and several foreign Hope;” and Pulitzer Prize-winning American history. Knight is also the countries to attend the Expo. spection. The Department will receive comments on the applica- editorial cartoonist Ann Telnaes, artist for "Father O'Flannity's Hot Kelsey Short, of Queens, N.Y., tion for ten (10) days after publication of this notice. whose work appears in various Tub Confessions" and "Bully Baby," was one of them. She does comics newspapers across the country such two strips that regularly appear in and illustrations of “different as The Washington Post, The Boston Comments, questions or requests to examine documents may be di- “Mad Magazine.” styles,” some of them “spooky,” she Globe, The Los Angeles Times, Knight’s comics can be viewed said. rected to Gretchen Ekstrom, DEP/DEPC, 255 Rockville Pike, Suite Newsday, and international newspa- on his website at keithknightcartoon- Most of the Expo attendees 120 Rockville, MD, 20850. Telephone 240-777-7750, Fax 240- pers like Le Monde while animated ist.com. were young and enthusiastic; identi- 777-7715 or email [email protected]. editorial cartoons are regularly fea- C. Spike Trotman, a resident of fying with the various comics and tured on The Washington Post’s web- Potomac, also has been interested in cartoons showcased at the Expo and site. comics since she was a little kid, the topics they address. 00030622 1t 09/21/17 Previous expos have featured reading them in The Washington “A lot of comics are very per- cartooning legends such as Roz Post. “I used to make minicomics on sonal,” said Warren Bernard, SPX Chast of The New Yorker, and the the Xerox,” she said. executive director. “They reflect iconic Jules Feiffer as well as relative She moved onto web comics, many different interests, whether it’s newcomers like Congressman John creating “Templar Arizona” and be- metal rock, LGBT, black, Hispanic, Lewis, who appeared last year to gan to self-publish – a process she or teen drama. promote his three-part graphic novel taught herself. “SPX is now in its 21st year,” series called “The March.” “Then I started using Kick- he continues. “The proceeds from The event also offered informal starter, which prefunds works so that our annual festival go to support the discussions and interviews open to you always go to press in the black,” Comic Legal Defense Fund, which attendees, as well as off-site events Trotman explained. supports the rights of cartoonists and during the week of the Expo, includ- In 2007, Trotman established offers educational programs.” ing academic seminars, book sign- her own company, Iron Circus The Expo prides itself on main- ings, and school outreach programs. Comics, which features comic books taining an open (rather than curated) The center’s Grand Ballroom from other artists. The various registration policy and open access was filled with exhibitors: cartoon- comics can be viewed at among attendees, exhibitors, and ists, writers and publishers, who sat ironcircus.com. volunteers, Bernard said. Moreover, behind personalized display tables At one time, women were it is “unique among comic book ex- featuring various collections of car- scarce in the cartooning world. That hibitions in not allowing retailers to toons and comic books as crowds of is no longer the case, as reflected by have a formal presence. Only cre- attendees filed past. This year, ex- the high percentage of creators at the ators and publishers may exhibit.” hibitors included Indy World, Claire Expo who were female. Initially, the Expo was one of Connelly, Jim Rugg and The New Carla Speed McNeil, who now only two independent comic festi- York Review of Books. lives in Bowie, started out wanting to vals, but served as the prototype for One display table featured the do animation. But when she realized many, according to Bernard. work of award-winning cartoonist what animators “actually do," car- “There are super hero festi- Keith Knight. tooning became more appealing. vals,” he said. “And we are every- Knight has been drawing car- “I enjoy collaborations, but I thing else.” toons since elementary school; he wanted to tell the story myself,” she For information about the even got better grades in most classes said. Small Press Expo, visit: www.small- L’Shanah Tovah when he included them. Speed McNeil has created 10 pressexpo.com. from The Sentinel ADVERTISE in Call Lonnie Johnson at 301-306-9500 newspapers. or e-mail [email protected] 8THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL SEPTEMBER 21, 2017 COVER STORY Amazon looks for new home Metro faces additional FTA scrutiny “Spare part woes,” WMATA moved expenses for the re- transit. According to FTA correspon- “Amazon,” any firm in the cloud business, is From page one quired safety actions to the Capital dence with local governments in ear- From page one managed in part from several build- Improvement Program. In that same ly 2017, FTA withheld federal grant ings in Northern Virginia. whom some of the problem depart- year, that decrease was offset by in- money from local transit companies, David Petr, CEO of the Mont- ments reported too departed. creases for FTA required safety ac- including Metro, until a new safety threw his support to a bid to bring gomery County Economic Devel- “It’s all been cleaned up as far as tions. oversight program could be certified the Amazon project to Port Coving- opment Corporation, is leading the I know,” said Bulger. “It better be.” Earlier, FTA diverted a large and it is unclear if that has even hap- ton in Baltimore, a site owned by County’s effort to compile its initial “When the changeover came sum of money into safety spending pened yet. Under Armour CEO Kevin Plank proposal in the four weeks left be- there was a different way for account- According to FTA correspon- “The U.S. Department of Trans- and investment firm Goldman fore the Oct. 19 deadline. ing for hours spent and parts and per- dence with WMATA, FTA diverted portation advised the Governors and Sachs. Hogan said he would person- Petr, citing competitive rea- sonnel that seems to be working bet- $20 million of non-safety spending Mayor that their respective jurisdic- ally lobby Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos sons, declined to be specific about ter,” he said about the changes to into safety spending, $10 million tions may be subject to the withhold- on behalf of the Baltimore bid. the work or the sites the County will Metro’s operations after the audit. away from pressure washing and cos- ing of up to five percent of their FY Hogan spokeswoman Amelia propose. “The Amazon proposal is And we brought in a new CFO from metic maintenance of the stations and 2017 Urbanized Area formula funds Chasse said “he would welcome receiving our significant attention,” Chicago.” $10 million away from open if they did not collectively establish a Amazon to any location within he said, and “we have identified FTA today still requires Metro to bankcard and automatic fare collec- State Safety Oversight Program Maryland, and the state will assist partners” such as owners of poten- carry out corrective actions for safety tion systems. They then put that mon- (SSOP) for the rail operations of the any city [or county] submitting a tial sites for the headquarters, and and they oversee how WMATA uses ey into SafeTrack. Washington Metropolitan Area Tran- proposal.” County Council member government leaders. Noting poten- federal grant money. According to the FTA management is also appar- sit Authority (Metrorail), certified by Nancy Floreen (D-At Large), chair tial local cooperation, he added, FY2017 budget, WMATA’s operat- ently unhappy with the local govern- FTA, by February 9, 2017,” reads the of the Council’s economic develop- “Montgomery County and the re- ing personnel budget decreased by ments and their failure to provide for correspondence. “They have not met ment committee, agreed, telling the gion have an incredible value $21.6 million, primarily because adequate safety oversight for local that deadline.” Sentinel, “I am sure the Governor proposition to offer Amazon.” will be a team player.” Floreen noted the top-line at- Within the D.C. area, there tractions the County offers: an ex- Remembering the early days of Metro rail likely will be multiple bids from cellent, educated workforce; three guy for most of my working life. Re- usually the Blue and Orange. Some- D.C., Prince George’s County, and area airports and strong public By Vic Simon viewing 40 years of my commutes times I would go months without a several Northern Virginia jurisdic- transportation; and good schools, @vtime492 tions. On Sept. 13, the Metropolitan universities and quality of life. All from then until 2016, from many dif- significant delay. Getting offloaded ferent homes to many different jobs, and losing 20 minutes did not seem Washington Council of Govern- these are cited as criteria in Ama- “What took you so long?” That was part of my reaction to I counted about 28 years of travel by like a big deal when it happened so ments board of directors voted zon’s Request for Proposals for the Metrorail when I started using it reg- the Red Line, and 12 years of getting rarely. unanimously to have COG develop second headquarters, often referred ularly in 1977. I grew up on Long Is- to work by car or working at home. Even after the horrific June regional background data that could to as Amazon HQ2. land, and often visited New York I rode mostly on the east side of 2009 accident that killed nine peo- be used in every metro area propos- Floreen also listed some sites in City, where I took the subway all the Red Line, going through the Sil- ple, less than a mile from the Tako- al. Montgomery County Council the County that have figured in ear- around Manhattan and to summer ver Spring and Takoma stations to ma station I was using then, the Red president Roger Berliner (D-1) ly discussions of possible HQ2 loca- jobs. So with my New York back- downtown DC, and one year trans- Line stayed pretty dependable. With claimed in a letter from his County tions: the former White Flint shop- ground, it felt funny to be in a major ferring to the Yellow Line for work in all its recent service problems, the executive campaign that he initiated ping mall in North Bethesda; the city with no subway when I moved to Alexandria.ould take me to work! Red Line is still the most used the effort, and added that if any Comsat site in Clarksburg; the Pub- DC in 1969. As we all know from the battles Metrorail line, according to Metro metro area locality wins the head- lic Service Training Academy near Metrorail opened on March 27, over funding Metro, its operations station-entry and passenger-per-car quarters, it would be a boon for em- the Shady Grove Metro station in 1976, with just five Red Line sta- are subsidized by taxes; the Metro data. ployment throughout the region. Gaithersburg; and the Food and tions: Farragut North, Metro Center, website says state and local govern- Metrorail will very likely still Amazon already has a substan- Drug Administration site on New Judiciary Square, Union Station and ments cover 48 percent of rail/bus be here in another 40 years, because tial footprint in Maryland and the Hampshire Avenue in Silver Spring. Rhode Island Avenue. Gallery Place operating costs, and fares cover 52 it’s so needed both as transportation D.C. area. According to data Hogan She noted that the Comsat and FDA opened in December 1976. (NoMa- percent. Once I read in the Examiner and to keep down the metro area’s released when he endorsed the Bal- sites lack nearby Metrorail access. Gallaudet did not open until 2004.) newspaper that used to be handed out carbon footprint. Today many peo- timore bid, the company already has She said other sites are probably When the Dupont Circle station at Metro, that 78 percent of RideOn’s ple, particularly millennials, increas- about 3,500 employees in Mary- also in the mix. opened on Jan. 17, 1977, I became a costs were paid by Montgomery ingly want to use Metrorail despite land, primarily at a Southeast Balti- The White Flint site is ready to regular Metro commuter. I lived in County government, and only 22 its service and scheduling problems, more distribution center. In D.C., develop, with the exception of the the Dupont Circle neighborhood, and percent by fare payers like me. in part because they’re less interest- Hey, the “System” was working ed than prior generations in having Bezos owns the Washington Post Lord & Taylor’s store still open worked at the D.C. Council as a legislative aide for John A. Wilson, after for me! (And other public transport their own cars. The agency’s fi- and recently bought a large home in there. A smaller nearby shopping whom the District’s city hall, the riders.) nance, safety and governance issues the Kalorama neighborhood. The center on Nicholson Lane is also un- Wilson Building, is named. For decades, the Red Line was being debated today will be key company’s “cloud” services, with der the same owner, Lerner Enter- I didn’t know it back in 1977, the jewel of Metrorail. Most reported questions in deciding how Metro by far the largest market share of prises. but that’s when I became a Red Line Metro problems were on other lines, gets through the next 40 years. Wallen murder investigation continues with other charges possibly pending be brought. for parole," said Martella. "For the couple's new family. weekend. “Wallen” "Generally speaking the viabil- murder cases, the governor must “Tyler has me on an adventure Wallen lived with her dog in a From page one ity of a fetus in Maryland has been approve the parole. It is very diffi- in the country,” Wallen said in a text condominium complex on Rolling considered somewhere between 24 cult to get the governor's approval." to her sister the evening of Satur- Meadow Way in Olney. She was a Montgomery County Police and 26 weeks," said Ramon Kori- Maryland abolished the death day, Sept. 2. “Don’t know why I’m social studies teacher at Wilde Lake spokesperson Sgt. Rebecca Inno- onoff, spokesman for the Mont- penalty in 2013. here but it’s for something.” High School in Howard County. centi confirmed on Tuesday that, gomery County State's Attorney of- Wallen’s sister Jennifer Kadi Wallen's sister, Jennifer Kadi, The last official sighting of according to autopsy results from fice. "We await further information reported Wallen missing on Mon- asked where she was. “I’m waiting Wallen was on Saturday, Sept. 2 be- the Office of the Chief Medical Ex- before making our final decision on day, Sept. 4. in a field,” Wallen responded. tween 8:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., po- aminer in Baltimore, Wallen suf- additional charges." Police found her body nine “Take a picture,” Kadi wrote lice said. Security cameras captured fered a gunshot wound to the back In Maryland, a sentence of life days later on Sept. 13 in a shallow back. Wallen sent her a photograph Wallen and Tessier grocery shop- of the head. However, final autopsy requires the defendant to serve at grave on a plot of land on Prices of a large field with a tree line, po- ping at the local Safeway located at results are pending and police have least 15 years before parole can be Distillery Road in Damascus. lice said. 3333 Spartan Road in Olney. not released a cause of death for considered, Rockville defense at- Tessier lured Wallen to a prop- Tessier had been to the area be- Between 9 p.m. and 10 p.m., a Wallen. torney David Martella said. erty surrounded by farms, open fore. Police said Tessier frequented neighbor in Wallen's condominium According to Maryland law, an "If you get a sentence of life, fields and dense woods over Labor a home of a "close friend," a house complex said he saw the couple car- unborn child has to be considered there is a provision that says you Day weekend, according to police adjacent to the property where po- rying groceries into Wallen's home medically viable once outside the must serve at least 15 years of the reports. He told Wallen he hoped to lice found Wallen's body. The and then walking Wallen's dog, womb before a murder charge can sentence before being considered buy the land and build a home for friend was out of town Labor Day Parker, outside in the parking lot. SEPTEMBER 21, 2017 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 9 NEWS Nine month long legal dispute continues in Gaithersburg charter requires four members to be created the website teamgaithers- had standing to bring the suit, not City via a pinprick. It’s similar to By Peter Rouleau @petersrouleau present to conduct city business. burg.org to increase civic involve- why a writ of mandamus was ap- gerrymandering. The only resi- (While the mayor, under the char- ment in the city, argued that the propriate. She dismissed the suit, dents who live directly adjacent GAITHERSBURG — A nine- ter, does not cast a vote or break vote violated city law, citing Sec- but granted Rosenzweig's request, are County citizens. The closest month-old legal battle in Gaithers- ties, his or her presence may estab- tion 9 of the City Charter, which to do so without prejudice, permit- City residents are roughly 1,000 burg will have a new day in court lish the necessary quorum.) reads: “A majority of the council ting him the maximum 30 days un- feet away. Basically the City next week. On December 19 last Council member Robert Wu shall constitute a quorum for the der law to amend the suit. claims nobody can have standing year, Mayor Jud Ashman and the noted that many city residents had transaction of business, but no or- “My mistake was not going to because only City residents can Gaithersburg City Council took up expressed concerns that the annex- dinance shall be passed, except an my neighbors first to ask if they and none live close by.” the annexation of the Johnson ation would negatively impact ordinance adopting the annual would be co-plaintiffs,” Rosen- Robin Ficker, a Boyds-based Property, an area near the intersec- quality of life in the city by in- budget, without a majority of the zweig said after the ruling. While attorney who sponsored a success- tion of Darnestown Road and creasing density. He indicated that whole number of members elected several Gaithersburg residents did ful term limits ballot measure last Quince Orchard Boulevard which he was inclined towards voting to the council.” Rosenzweig's suit file motions to intervene on year and is also seeking the Repub- has been slated for mixed-zone against the resolutions and argued sought a writ of mandamus com- Rosenzweig’s behalf, they did not lican nomination for County Exec- residential and commercial devel- that the issue was too important to pelling the city to annul the vote. join the lawsuit as co-plaintiffs, utive, is representing the plaintiffs. opment. The Council was sched- be settled by what he termed a Board defended the vote, stat- and Albright stated at the begin- “We are challenging an annex- uled to conduct a discussion on the “weak majority” vote of 2-1. He ing in a January 9 memo: “Sec. 9 ning of the May 10 hearing that she ation process whereby only two of project and to vote on two resolu- proposed tabling the discussion of the Charter does further provide would not consider motions to in- five city councilmen can annex a tions authorizing the annexation until after Marraffa’s replacement that no ordinance, with the excep- tervene. Fourteen people, residents large gerrymandered tract of land, and authorizing City Manager was selected and sworn in. When tion of the budget ordinance, may of the city and nearby land, have connected to the city by a single 5 Tony Tomasello to execute an his proposal received no support, be approved without the favorable signed on to the amended suits as foot-wide point,” Ficker said. “In agreement to develop the property. Wu left the meeting, depriving the votes of a majority of the whole co-plaintiffs. this case the schools are in the city At the time, the Council was Council of a quorum. Spiegel, number of the members elected to “The co-plaintiffs all live in that would serve the proposed operating at reduced capacity. who had been watching the meet- the council, or, in other words, close proximity, as close as can be, greatly increased-density city zon- Council Member Henry F. Marraf- ing on television, drove to City without 3 favorable votes. While many directly bordering the land, ing annexation are already way fa had died two months prior and Hall and formally announced that this provision absolutely applies to Rosenzweig said. “It’s unfor- overcrowded with many standing- the Council had not yet selected a he was recusing himself from the ordinances, it does not apply to tunate that one needs standing to alone classrooms.” replacement to serve the balance of discussion and vote. According to resolutions. Therefore, if a quorum question a legislative act of gov- Board has again filed a motion his term. Yvette D. Monroe was lat- City Attorney N. Lynn Board, exists, a resolution may be ap- ernment but that is the current judi- to dismiss the lawsuit, on which er appointed to the position. Coun- Spiegel’s presence re-established proved by a majority of the Coun- cial system at play. The purpose is Albright will hear arguments next cil member Ryan Spiegel was ab- the quorum, and the resolutions cil members present.” to prevent people from abusing the Monday. sent due to illness. Spiegel had also were passed 2-0 by Council Vice Board filed a motion to dis- system with something frivolous, “We don’t believe the amend- indicated that he would recuse him- President Neil Harris and Council miss the suit, which Judge Anne K. but this is not.” ed lawsuit changes our position self from the discussion and vote member A. Sesma. Albright heard arguments on May “This land makes an odd that the defendants do not have because his employer, the Bethes- Aaron Rosenzweig, a 10. Albright concurred with Board shape and looks funny when you standing in the case, which is why da-based law firm Paley Rothman, Gaithersburg resident who has tes- that Rosenzweig, who lives two see how Gaithersburg might be ex- we have filed a motion to dismiss had a business relationship with tified before Ashman and the miles away from the development panded,” Rosenzweig said. “It is a and are seeking summary judg- one of the developers. The city Council on several occasions and site, had not demonstrated why he chunk of land connected to the ment in the case,” Board said. County recommends setting tone online On Monday the PHED Com- same regulations as hotels in the By Neal Earley @neal_earley mittee held its first of two work County. sessions on a proposed zoning text Short-term rentals such as the Members of a County Council amendment and bill to legalize and ones arranged through Airbnb and committee unanimously agreed regulate short-term rentals done similar websites are illegal under Advertise Monday that enforcing the ban on through Airbnb and other online County zoning laws, and both ZTA short-term rental done through platforms where people can rent 17-03 and Bill 2-16 are attempts to websites such as Airbnb is unten- their homes and properties for days legalize and regulate them. in able. at a time. “Currently short-term rentals With about 1,400 units listed If passed, Zoning Text Amend- are just plain illegal under the zon- in the County listed on Airbnb, a ment 17-03 would require residents ing code,” said Jeff Zyontz, a se- The Sentinel... website where people can list their who rent out their properties on the nior legislative analyst for the homes and apartments for short- short term to rent out their proper- County Council. “We don’t allow term rentals, members of the Coun- ties for only 90 days out of a calen- short term rentals unless you’re a ty Council Planning House and dar year, which would only apply hotel or a bed and breakfast,” Economic Development Commit- when the resident is away; limit the While Council members said tee agreed to regulate and legalize number of adult guests to six; limit they didn’t believe the County the short-term rentals. The full the total number of adults per bed- could enforce existing law that pro- Council would also have to agree room to two and require the resi- hibits unregulated short-term to legalize and regulate the short- dent to provide one off-street park- rentals, Zyontz disagreed. He said term renting out of property, how- ing space per rental contract. the County could implement a ever. Renting out property on web- In coordination with ZTA 17- “bounty” system that would offer a sites such as Airbnb is currently il- 03, Bill 2-16, if passed, would re- reward for turning in residents who legal under county zoning law. quire short-term rentals to follow listed their properties on Airbnb, to “We’re giving up a lot of rev- some County licensing require- enforce county zoning law. enue because these things exist and ments such as: paying taxes, keep- All members of the PHED ...and let your they will continue to exist…I don’t ing a record of guests and having a Committee pushed back against the see how you could enforce it,” said carbon dioxide detector for units idea of on enforcing current Coun- business soar! Council member George Leventhal with natural gas. The bill would ty zoning law on residential short- (D-at large). “The internet is very also ease regulations for beds-and- term property rentals, agreeing it slippery.” breakfast, which have to follow the would be too difficult to do so. Call Lonnie Johnson at 301-306-9500 SUBSCRIBE TO The Sentinel! 10 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL SEPTEMBER 21, 2017 NEWS Raskin urges resistence to GOP latest ACA repeal efforts to support Medicaid at the Silver pansion of Medicaid with block Maine; Lisa Murkowski of Alaska; pand affordable coverage.” By Neal Earley @neal_earley Spring Civic Center Tuesday, grants from the federal government and Rand Paul of Kentucky. Over the last year, Maryland promising to fight the latest attempt to fund the program. The bill has “We need three GOP senators has had trouble under Obamacare, SILVER SPRING – Rep. Jamie to repeal Obamacare. The event was only until Sept. 30 to pass on Con- to cross the aisle and do the right with all but two of the original five Raskin (D-8) rallied constituents part of a traveling series of public gress’ reconciliation rules, which al- thing,” Raskin said. health care insurance companies, Tuesday night to fight the latest Re- forums led by Maryland Health lows Congress to pass budget bills Republicans split over health CareFirst BlueCross Blue Shield publican attempt to repeal the Af- Care for All, a political advocacy without the threat of a filibuster. care can be seen within the state of and Kaiser Foundation Health Plan fordable Care Act. group that has toured across Mary- For most bills, the Senate needs Maryland. On Tuesday Gov. Larry of the Mid-Atlantic States, dropping While many Democrats con- land holding forums to support a super majority or 60 votes to over- Hogan announced his opposition to out of the state exchanges, which al- sidered Republicans’ attempts to re- Medicaid. ride a filibuster, but under the rules the Graham-Cassidy proposal in a low people to buy government-sub- peal Obamacare over, Raskin “We decided to take this tour of reconciliation, a Senate bill only statement saying that the Affordable sidized health insurance. warned that the Republicans are try- all around the state, so we are going needs 51 votes. While Republicans Care Act needs to be fixed, not total- In addition, last month state ing again to pass a repeal bill in little from one end of the state to the oth- have been previously divided over ly repealed. regulators approved rate increases over a week, saying now is the time er talking about how wonderful the the issue of health care, failing to “Unfortunately, the Graham- for health insurance which range for citizens to make one last push to Medicaid program is,” said Vinny follow through on campaign Cassidy bill is not a solution that from a 23 to 50 percent increase de- stop it. DeMarco, president of Maryland promises to repeal Obamacare, works for Maryland. It will cost our pending on the plan or carrier. “These are a critical few weeks Health Care for All. some Republican senators have en- state over $2 billion annually while “The Affordable Care Act and we have left, a critical few days we Senators Lindsey Graham (R- dorsed the Graham-Cassidy propos- directly jeopardizing the health care Medicaid are huge successes and I have left, and so I just want to make SC) and Bill Cassidy (R-La), intro- al. of our citizens,” Hogan said in a want to emphasis that we in Mary- sure that everybody is fully engaged duced a bill last week that would Raskin specifically named three statement. “We need common land are doing everything we can to as we move forward,” Raskin said. eliminate Obamacare subsidies to Republican senators who are needed sense, bipartisan solutions that will fully implement the Affordable Raskin spoke at a public forum private insurers and replaced the ex- to block the bill: Susan Collins of stabilize markets and actually ex- Care Act,” DeMarco said. Solar advocates target new goals New skate park may be on vey and Irma, which many people at- renewables of solar, wind and geot- By Vic Simon tribute to climate change. hermal energy comprised just 27 per- its way to Rockville area @vtime492 David Murray, executive direc- cent of the Maryland RPS. “Activity that’s the main thing Solar and wind energy advo- tor of the Maryland, DC, Delaware According to MD SUN, the rest By Neal Earley really,” Lett said. “Getting citizens cates joined in Baltimore on Sept. 13 and Virginia Solar Energy Industries came from refuse-to-energy plants @neal_earley active outside and doing something to push for higher alternative energy Association (MDV SEIA), told the (trash incinerators), hydroelectric City of Rockville officials are different.” goals in the 2018 state legislative group that there are about 5,400 solar dams, a paper mill byproduct known considering renovating the city While City officials have not session, after enacting such targets in energy jobs in Maryland, with about as black liquor, landfill gas, other skate park, which is in disrepair ac- released a request for proposal yet the 2016 and 2017 sessions. three-quarters working for about 120 “biomass,” and pelletized fuel. An cording to a City recreation official. for the proposed new skate park, Also, in Rockville on Sept. 16, solar installation companies. Data important feature of the RPS stan- This Friday, City government Lett said he is looking to have the Maryland Solar United Neighbor- from the national SEIA says that dard, said MDV SEIA’s Murray and officials will be holding an open new skate park be made out of most- hoods (MD SUN) held a conference 76,000 homes in Maryland have so- MD SUN’s program director Corey house to get public input on the pro- ly concrete. Lett estimated the new on expanding solar use by homes and lar panels installed, spurred by a 64 Ransden, is the “solar carve-out,” a posed new 15,000 square-foot pub- skate park could cost the City nearly businesses throughout the state, in- percent drop in the price of solar pan- separate, lower percentage of Mary- lic skate park to replace the one that $1 million. Meanwhile, City Recre- cluding “community solar” projects els over the last five years. land’s electricity that must come is currently at Rockville Swim and ation and Park Department officials in which individual homeowners and Omar Burrell, a solar installa- from solar sources. According to the Fitness Center. Andy Lett, superin- have allotted $362,500 in the de- tenants share in large solar installation worker living in Baltimore, said national SEIA, solar now generates tendent of recreation with the City partment’s current capital improve- tions. that his job was truly lifesaving for 2.7 percent of Maryland’s electricity. of Rockville, said the City officials ments plan budget and are asking At the Baltimore meeting, envi- him, because the steady income and Murray and Ransden said the are planning to build the new skate the City Council for the necessary ronmental, business, labor, and reli- work were tremendous stabilizing RSP and GHG standards are compli- park at Welsh Park, which is adja- funds to build the park. gious groups came together to sup- forces in his life. Burrell obtained mentary because both foster using cent to the current one. Council member Virginia On- port requiring that 50 percent of training in solar installation from more renewable energy; the two “It’s out lived its life span and ley said she supported building a Maryland’s electricity come from re- Civic Works, a Baltimore communi- standards, while not identical, are not we need to provide a new skate park new skate park, but said she plans to newable sources by 2030. In its 2017 ty group. contradictory, they asserted. The for the residents,” Lett said. wait for public input before she is session, the Maryland General As- Montgomery County Del. Bill 2016 GHG law “has a broader im- The City originally opened the fully committed to supporting the sembly passed legislation requiring Frick (D-16) has said he will intro- pact,” Murphy said, because the skate park, located at 355 Martins project in the City’s Capital Im- 25 percent of the state’s electricity duce the 2018 bill to raise the Re- GHG standard applies to non-electri- Lane behind the Swim and Fitness provements Plan budget. from such sources by 2020, overrid- newable Portfolio Standard target or cal energy sources, such as coal and Center, in 2001. “I personally think it's a good ing Gov. Larry Hogan’s veto. RPS, to 50 percent. The proposal has natural gas. The GHG reductions Members of the community idea but I’m not going to be using In 2016, the state legislature en- no Senate sponsor yet. The RPS stan- “more directly impact” the construc- can weigh for the open house on the that skate park,” Onley said. acted with Hogan’s support a man- dard has smaller annual increases tion, transportation, and heavy indus- skate park Friday Sept. 22 at the Lett said after the City drafts its date for a 40 percent reduction in through 2020, and those steps would trial sectors,” Murray added. ‘The Rockville Swim and Fitness Center request for proposal and selects a greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions continue through 2030 under the pro- Maryland RPS has [also] helped from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. contractor, it will take 12 to 18 from present levels by 2030. Hogan posed bill. grow the state’s renewable sector.” Lett said the skate park has fall- months of construction to complete spokeswoman Amelia Chasse said, Perhaps surprisingly, the annual Ramsden said the RPS and en into disappear given some of the the skate park. “Maryland’s standard is stronger increases in the RPS standard are GHG standards “are not well- equipment such as the boxes and a “There are lot of young people than 90 percent of the states in the raising electricity rates in Maryland, aligned… [and] are not adjusted to- pyramid ramp are made of wood who are on skateboards, so if they country.” She added that Maryland is at least for the next few years. That’s gether.” The 2018 bill proposed by and have deteriorated over the had a really nice park that would be part of a regional group with eight because utility companies such as DeMarco’s group would largely con- years. a benefit,” Onley said. other states that plan to cut GHG Pepco and Baltimore Gas & Electric tinue the pressure from the 2017 law emissions by 30 percent between must buy “renewable energy credits” for the state to keep improving its re- 2020 and 2030. Hogan also strongly to comply with the requirements. Re- newable energy performance, he not- supports electric cars and charging portedly, the credits cost the utili- ed. It’s essential, he contended, that stations, she said. ties—and in turn Maryland ratepay- the solar care-out percentage contin- On the web. All the time. Vinny DeMarco, founder of the ers--$127 million in 2015. Citing this ue to rise with the overall RPS stan- Maryland Clean Energy Jobs Initia- feature of the RPS standard, Hogan dard. Montgomery College Dean Ed tive, told the Baltimore gathering, has derided it as a “sunshine tax.” Roberts said there are about 1,000 sports • news • opinion • arts • community “Renewable energy saves lives and The current RPS law counts solar employees in the County, with creates jobs.” He referenced the re- several forms of energy generation as about three-quarters of them doing www.thesentinel.com cent storms, such as Hurricanes Har- “renewable.” In 2015, the traditional installation work. SEPTEMBER 21, 2017 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 11 NEWS MCPS and residents celebrate renovation of Seneca Valley H.S. students,” Montgomery County Pub- Officials anticipate construction facility adjacent to the existing for about 2,500 more high school By Rachel Cain @rachelcain53 lic Schools Superintendent Jack will be completed in time for the school," officials said in the 2015 students in the next three years,” Smith said at the ceremony. 2020-2021 school year. School offi- preliminary plans presentation. Smith said. Officials from Montgomery Seneca Valley Principal Marc cials initially anticipated construc- The expanded school will be Cohen and Durso said the need County Public Schools, from County Cohen said the school administration tion would be completed by the 439,346 square feet. for a new school at Seneca Valley government and from state govern- will likely have to more than double 2019-2020 school year, but pushed Durso said the school will be the was apparent years ago. ment broke ground at Seneca Valley its faculty and staff of 175 people to that date back due to the complexity largest high school in the state of “I couldn’t be happier,” Cohen High School for the school’s long- accommodate a larger student body. of the project. Maryland. said in an interview. “When I got to awaited revitalization and expansion “That particular part of the coun- According to the 2015 prelimi- The School will have the capac- Germantown twelve years ago, peo- Monday. ty, Germantown and Clarksburg, nary plans presentation on the ity for 2,423 students. The current ple were already frustrated that the The $138 million project in- have really gone through a lot of Seneca Valley High School Revital- building is 251,278 square feet and new school wasn’t under construc- volves constructing a new school growth,” Board of Education Presi- ization/Expansion, MCPS will build has the capacity for 1,361 students. tion. Twelve years later, to stand here building to replace the original, dent Michael Durso said. “Our a brand-new replacement school be- The facility will include new features as the principal of the school, usher- which opened in 1974, and expand schools in that part of the County are side the original school because it such as a greenhouse, a 900-seat au- ing in this project, it’s an amazing student capacity to accommodate the all pretty much overcrowded, so in would have been too expensive to ditorium and a TV studio. gift.” anticipated student overflow at near- addition to the need of an updated fa- bring the existing school into code Smith said areas around other Durso said lack of adequate by high schools. cility, [the revitalization and expan- compliance. schools in the county –including funding contributed to the delay. “It’s going to provide for you sion] will address our growth issues.” "Based on the condition of the Walter Johnson, Walt Whitman and “This project goes back a ways and future students more light, more School officials expect enroll- existing facility and the cost to bring Northwood –may receive similar ex- and I think it’s been delayed maybe technology access, more spaces that ment at Northwest and Clarksburg the school into compliance with code pansions and revitalizations in the one or two times, so I think it’s been are more like you have in real life high schools to exceed capacity in requirements, the most cost effective upcoming years. pretty apparent for some time that we every day and more space for more the coming years. solution is to construct a replacement “All of those places need space needed to do something.” County Rec Director files for Council seat Takoma Park mulls Civil War managing a budget during econom- ternet to encourage people to work By Neal Earley era street name changes @neal_earley ic hardship. He implemented a zero- from home. He wants the County to based budget that year. Albornoz partner with technology companies people,” she said. Montgomery County Depart- By Nickolai Sukharev said each County agency, every sev- such as Google and Uber, which are Fred Schultz (Ward 6) added ment of Recreation Director Gabe @NickolaiSS eral years or so, should work from a leading the way in technology for that some of the street names could Albornoz is the latest candidate to zero-based budget, or a budget that ride sharing and for driverless cars. TAKOMA PARK – The Tako- be rededicated for historical figures file for County Council At-Large. starts from zero and every item has In addition, Albornoz said he sup- ma Park City Council is considering other than those involved in the Civ- Albornoz has served at the to be added to the budget. ports planning communities to be changing street names possibly as- il War. County’s director of the Department Albornoz said he wants to more densely built around trans- sociated with Civil War figures dur- “Lee Avenue, we have the of Recreation since County Execu- strengthen the County’s economic portation hubs such as Pike and ing its weekly meeting Wednesday Blair-Lee Family, a very famous tive Ike Leggett appointed him to vitality by increasing collaboration Rose. evening. family the goes back to Civil War the position in 2007. between small and large businesses Albornoz also said wants to ex- Streets in the city bear the times,” Schultz said. “Why one of Albornoz said his tenure work- in the County. Albornoz also said he pand the use of apps like Alert names of several figures associated our names which is named after Lin- ing in County government has given supports increasing the minimum Montgomery that can warn drivers with both the Union and the Confed- coln and Grant wouldn’t also be him the necessary experience with wage to $15 per hour, but said he is about accidents, traffic jams and eracy. Council members also ac- named after Andrew Jackson would forming coalitions, working with worried about the impact it could construction that may slow down knowledged that, because the street seem normal,” he added. the County’s non-profit partners and have on businesses. commutes. Finally, Albornoz pro- names contained only surnames, “In the Revolutionary War we maintaining a budget which he said Albornoz said the County poses the County Council spend some ambiguity existed. had General Light Horse Harry Lee is needed on the County Council. needs to repair its out of state infra- more on County roads and bridges “The [city] staff identified a who was a favorite of General Wash- After 10 years of working in structure namely bridges, roads and as part of his transportation agenda. number of streets and parks that are ington and fought at Yorktown.” the executive branch, Albornoz said water pipes that are old and in disre- On education Albornoz said he named for Confederate figures, Tim Male (Ward 2) added that he wants to step over to the legisla- pair. wants to work with the County some for union generals and others,” Union figures also had objectionable tive side where he can have more of “We have an aging infrastruc- Board of Education to revamp said Takoma Park City Manager associations. an impact. ture,” Albornoz said. “There are Montgomery County Public Suzanne Ludlow. “We’ve very much focused on “You are in a unique position to several water main breaks every day Schools’ curriculum to be more fo- Ludlow’s staff categorized the Confederate generals, but as my col- connect dots and to build bridges and our aging infrastructure needs cused on science, technology, engi- names as ‘more than likely associat- leagues know, I brought up the issue between communities,” Albornoz to be addressed.” neering and math education as well ed’ and ‘possibly associated.’ of both Generals Sherman and said of the County Council. Albornoz said infrastructure as partner with businesses to ask The names thought to be ‘more Sheridan who are closely associated Albornoz credits his experi- spending is part of his five-point them what skills are they seek in a than likely associated’ with Confed- with efforts to exterminate and com- ence heading a County agency dur- plan to mitigate the impacts of traf- future workforce. erate figures are Lee, Jackson, Davis, mit genocide against Native Ameri- ing the “Great recession” of 2009, fic congestion. Albornoz suggested “We are heading toward a digi- as well as the Jackson-Boyd Neigh- can tribes,” he said. saying it gave him the background the County invest in high-speed in- tal economy,” Albornoz said. borhood Park while those ‘possibly The Council also debated on associated’ are Boyd, Trescott, Gar- how to pursue potential street land, Palmer and Minter. names. Names ‘more than likely asso- One method included the for- in ciated’ with Union figures are Lin- mal renaming process through the ADVERTISE coln, Sherman, Sheridan, and Grant Montgomery County Council which while ‘possibly associated’ names requires the city to attain the signa- are Hancock, Colby, Hilton, tures of all the property owners on Freemont, Hodges, Hayward, and the streets in question. Carroll. Another method includes a Ludlow explained that streets public arts project through the city’s bearing the names were concentrat- Commemoration Commission ed in the central part of the city but which would raise awareness on the the staff were unable to conclude background of the figures associated how the streets received their names with the names. or if they were intended to be associ- Male said the city could also get ated with Civil War figures. an exemption from the Montgomery Call Lonnie Johnson at 301-306-9500 or e-mail [email protected] “When you take a name like County Council to rename the Jackson, it could be many different streets 12 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL SEPTEMBER 21, 2017 NEWS Ford offers an alternative van while Toyota goes sporty Every day, you're probably see- tle fussy to fold them down. ing countless Ford Transit Connect Moreover, if its compact size vans without paying them a second and nimble handling aren't of para- glance. Most are built as rolling box- mount importance, Ford doesn't give es with no rear windows, embla- much of a price advantage over a zoned with the names of plumbing normal minivan. Prices for the pas- companies or home-security special- senger version start at nearly $27,000 ists. without ample equipment, and the But Ford also sells versions of tested top-of-the-line Titanium mod- the 2017 Transit Connect that are de- el surpassed $34,000 despite its signed as family cars. And despite missing features. You also won't save their work-van origins — and their at the pump; the Transit Connect's lit- associated drawbacks — these vans tle four-cylinder engine is rated for are surprisingly appealing to drive. 22 mpg, the same as the leading nor- First off, don't confuse the Tran- mal-sized, V6-powered minivans. sit Connect with its much larger If the Transit Connect's undeni- Transit sibling. That's a full-size rear- ably unique personality sounds appealing, though, be sure to give it a look despite its shortcomings. **** Many small two-door cars only Auto Drive look sporty. The popular Honda Civic coupe, for instance, has mainly By cosmetic changes from the Civic sedan — it looks more fun, but most- Brady Holt ly it retains much of the sensible four-door's everyday comfort, fuel economy and value. Don't confuse the 2017 Toyota wheel-drive van for heavy-duty 86 for that type of coupe. This little work, and its passenger version seats two-door is a rear-wheel-drive per- up to 15. The Transit Connect, mean- formance machine — a vehicle with while, is mechanically derived from sublime handling agility but a Ford's compact economy car, the Fo- cramped and austere interior, a noisy cus. It has front-wheel-drive, a four- ride and a price that starts at a some- cylinder engine and it's a breeze to what lofty $27,150. park. The 86 is the new name for the The Transit Connect is even sig- Scion FR-S, given that Toyota has nificantly smaller than a normal discontinued its Scion brand. The car minivan, like a Chrysler Pacifica, was co-developed with Subaru, Honda Odyssey or Toyota Sienna. which sells its own version of the car It's sold as a 174-inch-long version as the BRZ. In conjunction with the with two rows of seats or an 189- name change, Toyota tweaked the inch-long version with three rows — styling and made some modest me- the former is about as long as a Ford chanical adjustments, including the Fiesta subcompact sedan, and the lat- addition of five more horsepower for ter is about as long as a Ford Edge the 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. midsize crossover. A normal minivan That said, drivers who care most would be about a foot longer and six about acceleration will likely look inches wider. elsewhere. Given that the 86 weighs The Transit Connect's Ford Fo- just 2,700 pounds, its 205 horsepow- cus roots show through on the road. er produces lively performance — The Focus is one of the more fun but for this price, it's easy to find compact cars to drive, and this van faster cars in a straight line. Where shares its delightfully tight, respon- the 86 and BRZ stand out is their sive steering. Meanwhile, the high handling. Their rear-wheel-drive ar- roof and huge windows lend it out- chitecture was carefully crafted for a standing visibility. balanced weight distribution be- It's also quite functional. The tween the front and rear of the car, five-passenger version has the space and the steering is delightfully of a midsize SUV with the footprint prompt and responsive. You sit low of a compact or even subcompact in these lithe little coupes, maintain- one, along with handy sliding doors. ing a close connection to the road. And the long-wheelbase model — But if you're looking for broader which can hold either six or seven appeal, the 86 doesn't quite deliver it. passengers, depending on the seating Except when handling is paramount, configuration — offers 104 cubic the rest of the package is just too feet of cargo room, more than nearly crude for the price. The front seats any other passenger car but a mini- are supremely comfortable and sup- van or a Chevy Suburban. portive in aggressive driving, but the However, the Transit Connect's rest of the cabin is dated and dull. work-van roots will hold it back for The rear seats are almost unusable; some families. Ford curiously omit- there's zero legroom if the front seats ted a minivan staple — power-slid- are all the way back. The cabin is ing doors — and also doesn't offer a noisy and tinny. Luxury features like power liftgate, rear entertainment leather upholstery aren't offered system or rear USB ports. Moreover, (though you can get that one on the the rear seats were clearly retrofitted BRZ). into a vehicle that was designed Shop the 86 and BRZ against COURTESY PHOTOS. mainly for cargo; the cushions aren't the Mazda MX-5 and Fiat 124 Spider The Ford Transit looks interesting, up top. especially comfortable, and it's a lit- convertibles. And directly above, the new Toyota. SEPTEMBER 21, 2017 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 13 THE ARTS Newseum exhibit highlights Berlin Wall history dom of religion; 14 percent named Set during the Cold War, the stickers on the floor, each enumerat- hibit, which showcases newspaper By Barbara Trainin Blank @traininblank freedom of the press; 10 percent film relates the story of lawyer ing one freedom abridged under comics, and an exhibit on “First named the right of assembly, and James B. Donovan, who negotiated Communism, round out the story of Dogs,” U.S. presidents’ pet dogs Even before you enter the New- only 3 percent named the right to pe- the release in 1962 of U.S. Air Force one failed attempt by a regime to who lived in the White House. seum, its mission is clear. The words tition the government. pilot Francis Gary Powers (flew a U- control the minds of people. It includes a dining area called of the First Amendment – guarantee- The Newseum, which moved in 2 spy plane shot down over the Sovi- Also chilling is an actual East the Food Section as well as a gift ing the free exercise of religion, 2000 from its original location in Ar- et Union in 1960) and college stu- German guard tower. store. freedom of speech, freedom of the lington, Va. to its current location at dent Frederic Pryor (arrested and Two hundred people died trying There’s a lot of ground to cover press, freedom to peaceably assem- Pennsylvania Avenue and Sixth held without charge by the East Ger- to escape from East to West. Nearly here, but all tickets are good for two ble, and freedom of petition – are Street in D.C., attracts some 800,000 man Police in 1961) in exchange for 5000 managed to get through, over, consecutive days. emblazoned on the Pennsylvania visitors a year. convicted Russian spy Rudolf Abel. or under the Wall, but 4,000 failed The Newseum is open 9 a.m. to Avenue side of the imposing glass The seven-story building hous- The exchange took place at the and ended up in prison. Some of the 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday building. es permanent and changing exhibits Glienicke Bridge, which connected would-be escapees were East Ger- and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday and That focus highlights the New- – comprising photographs, text, doc- West Berlin and Potsdam, East Ger- man soldiers and guards. closed only on Thanksgiving, seum’s intent to educate visitors on uments, videos, newspaper front many. The Berlin Wall stood until Christmas, and New Year’s Day. the First Amendment’s guaranteed pages, and other objects – as well as It’s awe-inspiring to see eight Nov. 9, 1989, when the head of the Members are admitted free rights. A recent study by the Annen- 15 theaters. actual, 12-foot-high concrete blocks East German Communist Party an- year-round. School groups, K-uni- berg Public Policy Center at the Uni- Staff suggests starting your vis- from the Wall, originally built in nounced that citizens of the country versity, who reserve ahead of time versity of Pennsylvania asked it on the Hubbard Broadcasting Con- 1961 to separate East Germany and could cross the border whenever from one of 15 designated counties roughly 1000 adults in the United course and taking a glass elevator to West Berlin. they pleased. One photo in the ex- also enter free. States the open-ended question: Level Six. You then walk down floor The difference between the East hibit shows people chipping away at Admission rates vary: for adults “What are the specific rights guaran- by floor till you reach Level One. side blocks – totally blank – and the the wall with hammers and picks. 19-64, $24.95; seniors (65 and old- teed by the First Amendment?” Perhaps my recent viewing West one, decorated with political In another memorable photo- er), $19.95; and youth (7 to 18) Forty-eight percent of those once again of Steven Spielberg’s slogans, graffiti, and paintings, is graph, Germans from both sides $14.9. Add taxes to all prices. Chil- surveyed named freedom of speech 2015 Cold War movie “The Bridge telling. dance on Brandenburg Gate to cele- dren 6 and younger are admitted as one of those rights. But far fewer of Spies,” starring Tom Hanks, is In addition to the blocks, donat- brate the Wall’s destruction. free. could name the other First Amend- what drew me to the exhibit “Berlin ed by Berlin’s Checkpoint Charlie The Newseum also has a lighter The Newseum is fully accessi- ment rights: 15 percent named free- Wall: A City Caged.” Museum, photographs, videos, and side, such as in its Funny Pages ex- ble. Friendship and unity promoted by more than a thousand in Silver Spring Hate/Violence, was one of the vol- Faize Mustapha, a member of the picnic has more than doubled in Montgomery County Office of Hu- By Rachel Cain @rachelcain53 unteers helping with the Sunday the Islamic Society of the Washing- size. man Rights, regarded the picnic as a picnic. ton Area, has managed a table at the “We’ve got so many great fes- counterpoint to acts of hate in the SILVER SPRING –More than “There are a lot of cultural pro- event for the past several years. tivities and parades and stuff, it’s County. 1,600 people attended the fifth an- grams here, so we try to meet the During that time, attendees have hard to get entrenched in Mont- “Look around you and see all nual Montgomery County Friend- needs of all members of our com- shared with her their experiences gomery County, but this is becom- the great diversity that is here,” he ship Picnic at Wheaton Regional munity to make sure we are enter- and struggles in the County. ing fast entrenched,” Raskin said. told a crowd. “One of my col- Park on Sunday. taining everyone and also educating “You find people who want to “It’s actually a profoundly signifi- leagues just said this: ‘When we The free event featured halal those that haven’t spoken to other share their stories,” she said. “They cant event, but you probably miss have acts of hate happen in Mont- and kosher food, musical perfor- parts of the community,” said Tay- go, ‘Oh, I’m an immigrant, too.’ Or, its significance being in Mont- gomery County, that is not the mances of different cultures, moon lor, who is also a civil rights attor- ‘Oh, I have some information about gomery County. For us, we take this norm.’ Look around you today, bounces, face painting and free ney for the U.S. Justice Depart- discrimination,’ ‘Oh, yeah, my em- kind of diversity and this kind of friends. This is the norm. Every- carousel rides, as well as the ment. “So, it’s an all-inclusive ap- ployer did this at work, is that le- unity for granted. In lots of parts of body working together, standing to- Friendship Walk and small-group proach to diversity.” gal?’ ‘Oh my faith community is America, diversity is a source of gether as one community…It’s a discussions where participants had The Rev. Mansfield Kaseman, trying to partner with other people. conflict and tension, and in Mont- great day for Montgomery County. the opportunity to get to know each Montgomery County’s interfaith How can we get that going?’” gomery County, diversity is the We’re going forward. We’re going other and talk about their communi- community liaison, said one Mustapha said the picnic is source of our strength. So, this cele- forward.” ty’s concerns. strength of the event is that in addi- “very, very, very important. The brates the fact and makes people Carlos Abila attended the pic- Germantown resident Edna tion to helping people have fun and kids get to mingle…folks get to rec- pause to appreciate it.” nic for the first time this year. As he Garcia said, “I’m glad Montgomery relax, it helps people connect with ognize that we’re all part of the Taylor and Kaseman said that watched while his 3-year-old County does this once a year.” county and community resources same fabric, one Montgomery the event has added importance this granddaughter rode the carousel, he She said she enjoyed seeing the they might not have known existed. County.” year, with increased hate-related in- said he might be back next year. He families and the kids enjoying “In addition to the food and the Taylor said County officials cidents occurring in the county. said he enjoys “seeing all the differ- themselves, since it reminded her of free carousel and train rides, we began holding the picnic in 2013, as According to a Montgomery ent people” at the event. when her own children were have what might be like a resource an effort to build unity in the divi- County Police Department report, This year, the picnic included younger. fair with the different tables that are sive aftermath of the Boston in 2016, “bias incidents” increased the second annual Friendship Walk. “It’s family time, that’s the there welcoming anybody that isn’t Marathon bombings. by 43.4 in the county from 2015. The walk began in memory of Luis most important thing,” said Garcia. aware of all the services that we “We started to become aware “I think there’s also a growing Zapata, who served as a committee More than a dozen sponsors provide, particularly the immigrant of the issues in our communities interest in coming together,” Kase- member on the Montgomery Coun- and donors contributed to the event, and refugee families,” Kaseman surrounding hate and violence and man said. “Part of it’s a reaction ty Committee on Hate/Violence. including the Montgomery County said. “So, that’s why it’s important felt that while there’s a lot of good perhaps, to the divisiveness, to the During the walk, participants Committee on Hate/Violence and to have the police and fire and res- focus on dealing with it from a se- hateful rhetoric, to all of the forces amble around the park and respond the Montgomery County Human cue together with the signing up to curity standpoint, there wasn’t a lot that are attempting to divide us, and a list of questions with each other. Rights Commission. vote and to the work we’re doing of effort to kind of bring communi- move us – particularly since the The questions ranged from infor- Various County, religious and with the faith community advisory ties together to address differences election –into camps and into in- mal – How would you feel if you cultural organizations also set up council, and on from there.” that people have in a friendly way,” creased incidents of hate and vio- had to give up your favorite food – information tables at the event. Organizations such as the Of- said Taylor, County Committee on lence... I talked with quite a few to more serious –What is an issue of County and state officials, includ- fice of Human Rights, the Mont- Hate/Violence secretary. “So, this is [families] that were talking about the day you feel passionate about? ing County Executive Ike Leggett, gomery County Pride Center and more about a positive approach to how important it was for their chil- Attendees had the opportunity Council member Marc Elrich (D-At Montgomery County Fire and Res- inclusion and addressing any differ- dren to be playing and enjoying and to participate in small-group dis- Large) and Congressman Jamie cue had tables with resources, in- ences that people have through being together in a diverse climate, cussions about issues in their com- Raskin (D-8), attended the picnic. cluding information on fair em- friendship and fun.” in a park where there was that kind munities and whether there is any- Lisa Taylor, secretary for the ployment practices and how to re- The first year, a couple hun- of diversity.” thing the county organizations Montgomery County Committee on port a hate crime. dred people attended. Since then, James L. Stowe, director of the could do to meet their needs. 14 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL SEPTEMBER 21, 2017 CALENDAR What’s happening this week in Montgomery County September 21, 2017 – September 27, 2017 BLACKROCK CENTER FOR THE ARTS Father Hurley Blvd., Germantown. Led by Mont- Oct. 1. 4:30 P.M. Award winning, nationally gomery Hospice professional counselors. Registra- touring husband and wife duo Laura Wortman and • BLACKROCK INDEPENDENT FILM SE- tion required: 301-921-4400. Kagey Parrish perform fresh, original songs influ- RIES PACKAGE FILM | SUNDAY, SEP 24, 2017 | enced by traditional Appalachian music. Accompa- 4:00 PM | $36 OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS MEETING nied by guitar, mandolin, banjo and harmonica, their Sep. 21. Thursdays: 7:15 -- 8:30 P.M. performances are described as "mesmerizing" and • DEEJ FILM | SUNDAY, SEP 24, 2017 | 4:00 Overeaters Anonymous meeting at the Rockville "genuine." A must see for those who enjoy topnotch PM | $7 Church of Christ, 1450 Montgomery Ave., duet singing with roots in folk, old-time and blue- Rockville (in Parish House). For further informa- grass. Location: St. Anne's Church, 25100 Ridge • HYPNOTIC BRASS ENSENBLE KICKS tion, http://www.oa-dcmetro.org/ or Linda S at 301- Road, Damascus, MD 20872. Price: free will offer- OFF 2017 – 2018 SEASON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 641-9508. ing. Reception follows with refreshments and a 6, 2017, 8:00 PM chance to meet the artists. STRATHMORE SEP 22 AUTHOR TALK AT ROCKVILLE LI- THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY • THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY BRARY Sep. 22. 8:00 P.M. This critically acclaimed the- FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2017, 8:00 PM Oct. 1. 2:00 P.M. Judith Heimann will talk about atrical concert is about two boys from Queens, New her book, Paying Calls in Shangri-La, at the York, who became the most successful music duo COURTESY PHOTO • EXHIBITION OPENING RECEPTION – Rockville Memorial Library (21 Maryland Ave., of all time. The Simon & Garfunkel Story includes The Hypnotic Brass Ensemble kick off BlackRock Center's THE MANSION SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19, Rockville, MD). Judith was one of the first wives to timeless hits “Mrs. Robinson,” “Bridge Over Trou- 2017, 2:00 PM 2017-2018 Season on Friday, October 6, 2017 at 8:00 pm. become half of a "tandem" diplomatic couple. She bled Water,” “The Sound of Silence,” and many has spent some fifty years in American diplomacy more. The Simon & Garfunkel Story brings to life THE FILLMORE as a Foreign Service spouse, twenty as a tandem the lyrics and melodies that helped shape a musical will join Montgomery Board President James Shal- diplomat, and now as a rehired annuitant. During a • MUTEMATH - PLAY DEAD LIVE WITH generation and gave the group their global fame. UPCOMING leck, Secretary Mary Ann Keeffe, and Election Di- life spent mostly abroad in Europe, Asia, and Africa, COLONY HOUSE, ROMES FRIDAY, SEPTEM- Where: The Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 rector Margaret Jurgensen in explaining how Mary- FREE SQUARE DANCE OPEN HOUSE she has also published widely on Southeast Asia and BER 22, 2017, 8:00 PM Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda, MD 20852. land election operate behind-the-scenes. Sponsored AND DANCING has authored three solo books. Paying Calls in by the League of Women Voters of Montgomery Sep. 28. 7:00 – 9:00 P.M. Free Square Dance Shangri-La is an entertaining memoir giving a • MARILYN MANSON WITH ALICE GLAS County, Maryland. Free. Come early. Seating may open house and dancing. Today’s square dancing is unique look into Foreign Service life. A book sale WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2017, 8:00 PM SEP 22 & 23 be limited. For more information email not what you think it is! Come on out to see for and signing will follow. RIO SUMMER CONCERTS [email protected]; phone 301-984-9585. Web- yourself. No experience or partner needed. Couples, WOLF TRAP – THE BARNS Sep. 22. & 23. 6:00 – 9:00 P.M. Live music site: www.lwvmocomd.org. Singles and Families are all welcome. Children SQUARE DANCE LESSONS AND DANC- every Friday and Saturday night from 6-9pm on must be accompanied by a participating adult and ING • JOAN SHELLEY | JAMES ELKINGTON RIO Patio near the paddle boats and Union Jack’s! be at least 9 years of age. Rockville Nursing Home Oct. 4. 7:30 P.M. Square dance lessons and SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2017, 8:00 PM Address: 9811 Washingtonian Blvd, Gaithersburg, (in the conservatory hall), 303 Adclare Road, dancing at North Chevy Chase Christian Church, MD 20878. SEP 26 – 27 Rockville MD 20850. For more information email 8814 Kensington Parkway (in Parish House). • MAX WEINBERG'S JUKEBOX | JD & THE MID-ATLANTIC FOOD, BEVERAGE & [email protected], call 301-761-4108 or vis- Wednesdays: 7:30 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. $7 per person, STRAIGHT SHOT WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11, LODGING EXPO it http://www.RockvilleSquareDance.com. also Oct. 11, 18, and 25. Contact phone number: 2017, 8:00 PM SEP 23 – 24 Sep. 26 – 27. You're invited to attend the Mid- 301-598-2574. http://www.gerrymanders.info/ Atlantic Food, Beverage & Lodging Expo! This in- THE GREAT GATSBY AT OLNEY THE- VOLUNTEERS TO MAKE AFGHANS AND dustry-only tradeshow offers 150 vendors & suppli- SQUARE DANCE LESSONS ATRE CENTER QUILTS ers, product demos, new technology, samples, semi- Oct. 5. A 6-week long set of Square Dance SEP 21 Sep. 23 @ 7:30 P.M. and Sep. 24 @ 1:30 P.M. In Sep. 29. 10:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. Volunteers are nars and exciting competitions. Did you know lessons begin on Oct. 5th. Today’s square dancing THE HISTORY, ART AND SCIENCE OF a time where success is expected and excess cele- invited to make afghans and quilts as gifts for sick Expo also includes a book signing by MasterChef is not what you think it is! Come on out to see for BREWING BEER AT HOME brated, Jay Gatsby is a god among men, yet without children in hospital. You may knit, crochet, or sew Season 7 winner Shaun O'Neale? Not to mention, yourself. No experience or partner needed. Couples, Sep. 21. 7:00 – 8:45 P.M. This program will in- the love of Mrs. Daisy Buchanan, he is unfulfilled. (yarn and fabric provided). Monthly meetings are our NEW Construction Kitchen competition - in- Singles and Families are all welcome. Rockville troduce you to the history, art and science of beer This fast-paced adaptation of Fitzgerald’s novel on the grounds of the Montgomery County Agricul- spired by Food Network's Cutthroat Kitchen. Nursing Home (in the conservatory hall), 303 Ad- making and demonstrate the equipment, ingredients brings the Jazz Age of New York to life as Daisy’s tural Farm Park, in the University of Maryland Ex- Where: Maryland State Fairgrounds – Timonium – clare Road, Rockville MD 20850. Cost 39.00 and process for brewing your own delicious beer at cousin Nick guides us through a world where love, tension Office, 18410 Muncaster Road, Derwood, Inside the “Cow Palace Building. Register yourself adults, 19.25 students, children under 16 free. Chil- home. Where: Gaithersburg Library, 18330 Mont- opportunity, deception, and tragedy are always just MD 20855. This project is sponsored by the Mont- and your staff for FREE. Then, pick-up your badges dren must be accompanied by a participating adult gomery Village Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20879. around the corner. Where: Olney Theatre Center, gomery County chapter of Family & Community at the Express Registration when you arrive. Your and be at least 9 years of age. For more information Phone: 240-773-9490. Web Address: http://mont- 2001 Olney Sandy Spring Road, Olney, MD 20832 Education. Donations of yarn and washed fabric ap- registration includes access to 200 exhibitors, sam- gomerycountymd.gov/library/. This program is free. preciated. For more information and directions, email [email protected], call 301-761-4108 ples, cooking demos, educational seminars and please contact Pat at 301-460-5451 or contact or visit http://www.RockvilleSquareDance.com much more. SILVER SPRING HEALTH AND WELL- SEP 24 Jeanne at 301-641-4878 or [email protected]. NESS EXPO & DANCE FITNESS FESTI- TASTE OF BETHESDA BLACKROCK INDEPENDENT FILM SE- VAL THE BEST LITTLE ARTS AND CRAFTS Oct. 7. 11:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. Taste of Bethesda RIES PACKAGE Sep. 21. 1:00 – 9:00 P.M. The Annual Silver SEP 27 FESTIVAL IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY returns with nearly 50 restaurants and five stages of Sep. 24. 4:00 P.M. Are you a film lover? Save $1 Spring Health and Wellness Expo & Dance Fitness SQUARE DANCE LESSONS AND DANC- Sep. 30. 10:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. Washington entertainment to Bethesda’s Woodmont Triangle. off per film by purchasing admission to all six ses- Festival, under the tagline “Know Your Numbers” ING Grove, Maryland’s “Fall Festival” presents the Produced by the Bethesda Urban Partnership, sions of our BlackRock Independent Film Series! and “Move Your Body” is a free public, OUT- Sep. 27. 7:30 – 9:45 P.M. Square dance lessons beautiful hand crafted work of 25 talented regional downtown Bethesda’s famous food and music festi- Each film in the Independent Film Series at Black- DOOR event committed to building a healthier and and dancing at North Chevy Chase Christian artisans in a special one-day show. You’ll see an ex- val celebrates 28 years of diverse and delectable cui- Rock feature a post-screening Q&A with its respec- stronger community in partnership with other health Church, 8814 Kensington Parkway (in Parish citing selection of jewelry, paintings, original prints, sine offered by Bethesda’s local restaurant commu- tive filmmaker(s). All film screenings will be Gener- care providers, fitness professionals, health educa- House). Wednesdays: 7:30 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. $7 per photographs, pottery, glass, wood, metal, leather and nity. Taste of Bethesda is located on Norfolk, St. al Admission and seating is first-come, first served. tors, businesses, and non-profit organizations to em- person. Contact phone number: 301-598-2574. more. Delicious dining at our food trucks and enjoy Elmo, Cordell, Del Ray and Auburn Avenues in the If you have any questions or concerns, please con- power, inspire and motivate the public to make http://www.gerrymanders.info/ your favorite Ben and Jerry’s ice cream. Victor Litz heart of Bethesda’s Woodmont Triangle. Five stages tact our Patron Services team by emailing healthier lifestyle choices. To participate in this Music Center will feature a “musical pettiing zoo”, showcase musical and cultural performances, and a [email protected], or calling 240-912-1058. event, please contact [email protected] or SHADY GROVE FARMERS MARKET plus there will be a pumpkin patch, pumpkin paint- children’s area featuring art and craft activities, bal- call 301-565-8219. Where: Silver Spring Civic Sep. 27. 11:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. Opening Rain ing loons and face painting will provide additional en- Center - Veterans Plaza, Downtown Silver Spring, 1 or Shine, 11am – 2pm. Wednesdays May 3 to Octo- and a Kids Art Exhibition. Hours are 10am-5pm tertainment for young visitors. Veterans Pl, Silver Spring, MD 20910. SEP 25 ber 25 with free parking. Presented by the Washington Due to Montgomery County Health Department Grove United Methodist Church, 303 Chestnut RESCUE DAY 2017 ZUMBA GOLD DROP IN CLASS LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS' TREND- rules, we can only have Service dogs with Service Road, Washington Grove, MD 20880. For more Oct. 7. 11:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. Fire and Rescue Sep. 21. 12:00 – 1:00 P.M. Have fun every ING TOPIC Collars at the market. The Shady Grove Farmers’ info call Craig 301-840-1897 activities and displays for all ages. Fire and Rescue Thursday and get a great workout at the same time. Sep. 25. 6:45 P.M. – 8:30 P.M. How accurate are Market is a true expression of Maryland agriculture trucks. Tours of the station; live demonstrations of Where: Long Branch Senior Center, 8700 Piney our voter registration rolls? Are elections secure? from fresh produce, meats, flowers, cheeses, Mary- JOHN E. MARLOW GUITAR SERIES emergency medical, rescue, and firefighting equip- Branch Road, Silver Spring, MD 20901. How are polling places monitored? To learn more land wines and artisans of delicious foods, breads, Sep. 30. 3:00 – 4:00 P.M. Classical guitar con- ment; free kids’ firefighter hats; a moon bounce; and about the Maryland election process from the ex- pottery and chic jewelry. Where: Parking Lot of certs by several winners and finalists of the Beatty more. The Rescue Squad’s most advanced firefight- PARENT LOSS SUPPORT GROUP perts at the State and Montgomery County Boards Johns Hopkins Rockville Campus ***Facing Key Music Competition held by the International Con- ing and rescue equipment will be on display. For Sep. 21. 6:30 – 8:00 P.M. For adults who have of Elections, join us Monday, in the 2nd Floor Meet- West Ave*** 9601 Broschart Rd, Rockville, MD servatory of Music. Where: Twinbrook Library. For directions & parking information, visit experienced the death of one or both parents. A six- ing Room of the Rockville Library, 21 Maryland 20850. more information call 240-777-0252 week group that meets each Thursday from 6:30- Avenue, Rockville, Maryland 20850. State Board ST. ANNE'S CONCERT SERIES 8:00 p.m. at Mother Seton Catholic Church, 19951 of Elections Deputy Administrator Nikki Charlson 16Continued on page 15 SEPTEMBER 21, 2017 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 15 C ALENDAR8 What’s happening this week in Montgomery County September 21, 2017 – September 27, 2017 Continued from page 14 chased in-person, by phone (301.528.2260), or by East Restaurant, 1055 Nicholson Lane, Rockville, going online to blackrockcenter.org. MD 20852. Enjoy a buffet lunch followed by guest www.bccrs.org. Where: Bethesda-Chevy Chase speaker Lily Qi, who will discuss “Montgomery Rescue Squad, 5020 Battery Lane, Bethesda, Mary- LIBRARY EVENT: WHAT IS A VILLAGE County: Changing Community and Changing land 20814. Oct. 12. 3:00 – 4:30 P.M. Learn the basics of the Economy.” As the County’s Assistant Chief Ad- village concept in a lively discussion with Rockville ministrative Officer for Economic and Workforce ASPEN HILL LIBRARY 50TH ANNIVER- village facilitator Trish Evans and an experienced Development, Ms. Qi oversees the County’s overall SARY CELEBRATION village leader. Have your questions answered about economic strategies and economic communication Oct. 7. 10:00 A.M. The Aspen Hill Library is 50 starting a village in your neighborhood and get the and strategic partnerships and is responsible for Years Old! Come and at the Aspen Hill Library, resources to support it. Where: Twinbrook Library. business climate development. Cost is $30 mem- 4407 Aspen Hill Road. Take a tour of the library bers, $35 non-members, $5 students. Register online (recently “refreshed”, the first time since 1991). CONCERT: THE THIRTEEN at http://lwvmc.eventbrite.com. For questions or Meet old friends and make new! Enjoy light re- Oct. 14. 7:30 P.M. The all-star professional mail-in information, call League offices at 301-984- freshments. Reminisce about times at the Aspen choir, The Thirteen, will perform an engaging and 9585. Email [email protected]; Web: http://lwv- Hill Library. Write your Aspen Hill Library stories inspiring concert titled “On the Migration of Souls” mocomd.org. Payment must be received by October for the future generations to read. Everyone is wel- at St. Columbia’s Church at 4201 Albermarle Street, 9, 2017. come! Sponsored by the Friends of the Aspen Hill NW, Washington, DC. “On the Migration of Souls” Library. (301) 871-1113, [email protected]. Ad- tells personal and varied stories about community OUT OF THE DARKNESS COMMUNITY mission is free. and migration through five centuries of music; from WALK :COURTESY PHOTO early chant to the African American experience, Oct. 22. 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. Montgomery The all-star professional choir, The Thirteen, will perform a con- WALTZ DANCE from Syria to the music of the Jewish diaspora. County’s "Out of the Darkness Community Walk" cert titled “On the Migration of Souls” at St. Columbia’s Church Oct. 8. 2:45 - 3:30 P.M. Introductory Waltz Concert will be followed by a complimentary meet sponsored by the American Foundation for Suicide in Washington, DC on October 14. Concert will be followed by a and greet reception. Tickets can be purchased at Prevention will take place at Martin Luther King Workshop and 3:30 to 6 P.M. Dance. Join us for a complimentary meet and greet reception. Waltz Dance in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo www.TheThirteenChoir.org. Park, 1120 Jackson Road, Silver Spring, MD. The Park featuring the ensemble Addison Bleufonte check-in time is 8:30 am. Individuals can donate, playing a lively mix of folk waltzes with a few other create a team, walk individually or be a virtual couples dances, including Hambo, Schottische, OCT 14 – 15 walker. If you have any questions please feel free to her novel, Mourning Calm. Mourning Calm is an abstraction to realism. Gallery 209 is located at Swing, Tango, and Polka. Admission is $10. No call 301-852-1022 engrossing story of love, loss, and everlasting hope. 12276 Wilkins Ave., Rockville, Md. Free parking is 20TH ANNUAL BETHESDA ROW ARTS It is the story of Hannah’s journey to her birthplace, in rear. Regular viewing days are Tuesdays through partner required. For more information, call Joan FESTIVAL WALTZ DANCE Seoul, Korea, her love for her family, and the dis- Sundays, noon to 4pm. An opening reception will Oct. 22. 2:45 - 3:30 P.M. Introductory Waltz covery of life-long, life-changing secrets. Frances on Friday September 8 from 6 to 8 pm. For infor- Workshop and 3:30 to 6 P.M. Join us for a Waltz Frost is a graduate of the University of Delaware mation 301-622-0546 or visit the website: Dance in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park and Wake Frost University. Frances will be reading Gallery209art.com. on Sunday, featuring the ensemble Blue Bamboo excerpts from the book. A book sale and signing playing a lively mix of folk waltzes with a few other will follow. The Rockville Memorial Library is at ART EXHIBIT: ABSTRACT PAINTINGS couple dances, including Hambo, Schottische, 21 Maryland Ave., Rockville. BY DONNA K. MCGEE Swing, Tango, and Polka. Admission is $10. No Through Oct. 6. “What Was I Thinking?” Ab- partner required. For more information, call Joan CHRISTMAS BAZAAR & CHILDREN'S stract paintings exhibit by Donna K. McGee at Koury at 202-238-0230 or Glen Echo Park at 301- SECRET SHOP Glenview Mansion Art Gallery. McGee uses rich- 634-2222, go to www.WaltzTimeDances.org or e- Nov. 18. 9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. Santa’s work- ness of color to create atmosphere and form. Loca- mail [email protected]. The Glen Echo shop is alive and bustling in historic Washington tion: Glenview Mansion Art Gallery - Rockville National Park is located at 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Grove, Maryland. Talented Methodist church mem- Civic Center Park, 603 Edmonston Drive, Glen Echo, MD 20812. bers and friends have been working to create Rockville, MD 20851. unique, professional quality wreaths, centerpieces, ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT CRAB FEAST one of a kind gifts, ornaments and decorations. ROCKVILLE FARMERS MARKET OPENS FUNDRAISER There are no vendors because our group has hand Through Nov. 18. The Rockville Farmers Mar- Oct. 22. 1:00 – 5:00 P.M. The Bethesda-Chevy crafted a collection of items you won’t find any- ket gives shoppers their pick of farm-fresh produce Chase Rescue Squad Alumni Association will hold where else. Kids are invited, with the help of our and more from regional grower/producers. This a crab feast fundraiser on Sunday, October 22, 1-5 “elves” to purchase gifts at the Children’s Secret year's market will include vendors offering fruits pm, in the Anastasi Room at the Rescue Squad. All- Shop. They’ll find an adorable selection of gifts and vegetables, plants and flowers, herbs, baked you-can eat steamed crabs, fried chicken, potato sal- priced from 25 cents to $3.00, all gift wrapped while goods, local beer and wine, knife sharpening, meat ad, baked beans, applesauce, and rolls, along with you wait. Also select tasty home baked goods from and coffee. The market will be open 9 a.m.-1 p.m. beer and soda. Tickets cost $45 per person in ad- our Bake Sale. Washington Grove Christmas Bazaar Saturdays, through Nov. 18 in the jury parking lot at COURTESY PHOTO vance (or $50 at the door). For tickets or further in- and Santa’s Secret Shop at Washington Grove Unit- E. Jefferson (MD 28) and Monroe streets in Grammy Award-winning, African-American, all-woman acapella formation, call 301-442-4136 or visit ed Methodist Church, 303 Chestnut Road, Washing- Rockville Town Center. ensemble Sweet Honey in the Rock take the stage for BlackRock www.bccrs.org. Proceeds will benefit the B-CC ton Grove, MD 20880. Call Mary Lou for info 301- Center's 15th Anniversary Season opening weekend on October Rescue Squad. The Rescue Squad is located at 5020 840-1834 THE WIDOWED PERSONS SERVICE OF 8, at 7:00 P.M. Battery Lane (at Old Georgetown Road), Bethesda, MONTGOMERY COUNTY Maryland 20814. ANNUAL TOMMY IVEY MAGIC SHOW Weekly support groups for newly widowed per- Nov. 23. 7:00 – 8:30 P.M. Prepare to be amazed! sons at three locations: at Margaret Schweinhaut Koury at 202-238-0230 or Glen Echo Park at 301- Oct 14. 11:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M. & Oct. 15. 10:00 PROJECT LINUS MONTHLY MEETING The Columbia Conjurors, the local chapter of the Center 1000 Forest Glen Rd. Silver Spring on Mon- 634-2222, go to www.WaltzTimeDances.org or e- A.M. – 5:00 P.M. The Bethesda Row Arts Festival Oct. 23. 7:00 – 9:00 P.M. Monthly meeting for Society of American Magicians, will hold their an- days, at Holiday park Senior Center, 3950 Ferrara mail [email protected]. The Glen Echo is recognized as one of the top fine arts festivals in Project Linus, a non-profit organization dedicated to nual Tommy Ivey Magic Show in the main hall at Drive, Wheaton, on Thursdays and at Jane Lawton National Park is located at 7300 MacArthur Blvd., the United States. For two days, the streets of down- donating handmade blankets (made by “blanke- Christ Episcopal Church (6800 Oakland Mills (Leland) Center, 4301 Willow Lane, Chevy Chase Glen Echo, MD 20812. town Bethesda are transformed into an outdoor teers”) for newborn to 18-year-old children in need Road, Columbia, MD). The family-friendly show is on Thursdays. These support groups are open, free gallery of arts and crafts. Over 190 selected artists of comfort. The Montgomery County chapter ac- expected to last an hour and a half, and is suitable of charge, to all widowed persons who have suf- CONCERT: SWEET HONEY IN THE will showcase their works of all different types, in- cepts blankets from individuals or groups. Blankets for children of all ages, as well as adults with an in- fered a loss within the past two years. Those prefer- ROCK cluding: ceramics, drawings, fabrics, glass, graphics, are taken to local family shelters, Montgomery terest in being baffled and mystified. Admission is ring an evening group are encouraged to call the Oct. 8. 7:00 P.M. BlackRock Center for the Arts jewelry, metalwork, paintings, pastels, photography, County’s Child Welfare Services Program, and oth- free, but the Conjurors will be holding a food drive WPS office. The groups are facilitated by trained will host the Grammy Award-winning, African- printmaking, sculpture, wood, and 2D and 3D er local organizations serving traumatized children. during the show in cooperation with the Community volunteers. For more information or to register, American, all-woman acapella ensemble Sweet mixed media. The event is held rain or shine. Meetings will be held on the fourth (4th) Monday of Action Council of Howard County. Attendees are please call: 301-949-7398 to register. The Widowed Honey in the Rock as part of their 15th Anniversary Bethesda Row is located on Woodmont and Bethes- every month at Shaare Torah, 1409 Main St., therefore encouraged to bring unopened cans of Persons Service is a non-profit volunteer organiza- Season opening weekend. The troupe’s powerful da Avenues, Elm Street and Bethesda Lane, east of Gaithersburg. Bring your Project Linus blanket pro- food to donate in advance of Thanksgiving. tion sponsored by AARP, the Montgomery County and moving sound holds roots of gospel music, spo- Arlington Road, and is within walking distance jects or completed blankets. We will have yarn, Mental Health Association, and other community ken word, blues and jazz. Starting out in the D.C. from the Bethesda Metro station. Free parking quilting fabric, and some knitting accessories for organizations. vocal workshop Black Repertory Theater in 1973, garages are also located around the site. you to use in making your blankets. We’ll also have ONGOING ONE-ON-ONE FRIDAY FUN the women have since made it their mission to pre- some refreshments. Please join us and meet other GALLERY 209 SEPTEMBER SHOW sent African-American history and culture through LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS LUN- Montgomery County blanketeers! Through Oct. 3. Abstract artist Marcia Bhorjee the powerful expression of sign language, song, and CHEON will be Gallery 209’s featured artist for the Septem- dance. This performance will feature sign-language Oct. 16. 12:00 – 2:00 P.M. The League of AUTHOR TALK AT ROCKVILLE LI- ber 6 through October 3 show. Her bold, colorful interpretation (stage right). Tickets to Sweet Honey Women Voters of Montgomery County invites you BRARY abstracts will be on display along with the Gallery’s in the Rock are between $29-55. Tickets can be pur- to join us for our Annual Fall Luncheon at the Far Nov. 5. 2:00 P.M. Frances Frost, will talk about eleven other resident artists, with work ranging from Continued on page 16 16 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

Continued from page 15 ule. Where: Holy Cross Hospital Senior Source, 8580 Second Avenue, Silver Spring. For more infor- Fridays. 9:00 – 10:00 A.M. Christ Episcopal mation call 301-754-8800. Cost: Free. School welcomes you and your 1-year-old to our Some Fun One-on-One Friday Fun. Our monthly playgroups WEEKLY BLUES DANCE are the perfect way for your child to have a first Thursdays, 8:15 – 11:30 P.M. Capital Blues preschool experience in a warm, toddler friendly setting sents rotating DJs and instructors in the Back Room while you meet other parents. Children will explore, Annex at Glen Echo Park, with beginner workshop learn and socialize in a calm, nurturing classroom 8:15 – 9:00 P.M., no partner necessary. $8 for all. community with our Preschool faculty. Activities Visit capitalblues.org for more information. include playtime, snack time and an art project. All sessions take place on Fridays in the Preschool TEEN WRITER'S CLUB House from 9:00-10:00am. There is NO COST, but Thursdays 7:00 – 8:00 P.M. Join us at the Mari- space is limited. Contact Janet Gerber (301-424- lyn J. Praisner Library, at 14910 Old Columbia Pike, 8702 or [email protected]) for more infor- Burtonsville, MD 20866, to meet other teens who mation. share your interest in writing. Learn to improve your writing and try new approaches. Ages 12 and up are FOX HILL WEEKLY OPEN HOUSE welcome. For additional library events and infor- Wednesdays, 2:00 – 4:00 P.M. The public is in- mation call 240-773-9460. vited every Wednesday for refreshments and tours at Fox Hill Retirement Community in Bethesda. A free LATE NIGHT COMEDY to the public open house will be held on a weekly Fridays (open mic) and Saturdays (established basis. Visitors are welcome to see the one, two and comedians). Late night comedy at Benny’s Bar & three-bedroom model condominiums with a wide Grill, 7747 Tuckerman Lane, Potomac. Benny’s is range of floorplans offered in a maintenance-free, open 8:00 A.M. – 1:00 A.M. Fridays and Saturdays. cosmopolitan environment. Reservations for the Visit www.BennysBarGrill.com for more informa- Open House events can be made at foxhillresi- tion. dences.com/rsvp or at 301-968-1850; walk-ins are welcome as well. Fox Hill is located at 8300 Bur- WEEKLY SWING DANCE dette Road, Bethesda, MD; 20817. For more infor- Saturdays, 8:00 P.M. to Midnight. The DC Lindy mation, call Julie Sabag at 301-968-1850 or visit Exchange presents a swing dance with live music in www.foxhillresidences.com. the Spanish Ballroom, at Glen Echo Park. Address: 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo. Beginner swing OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS MEETING dance lesson at 8:00 P.M., followed by dancing. Thursdays, 7:15 – 8:30 P.M. Overeaters Anony- Admission $16 - $18, age 17 and under $12. Visit mous meeting at the Rockville Church of Christ, www.glenechopark.org for more information. 1450 Montgomery Ave., Rockville (in Parish House). For further information, http://www.oa- ART EXPLORERS OPEN STUDIO dcmetro.org/ or Linda S at 301-641-9508. Saturdays, 10:00 – 12:00 P.M. Join us on Satur- day mornings, 10am to 12:30pm in the Candy Cor- CHILDREN’S STORYTIME ner Studio for drop in art activities for parents and Wednesdays and Saturdays. 10:00 A. M. Listen children. Activities change weekly and there is no to employees read children’s books at Barnes & No- pre-registration; $10 per child. This weekly event is ble Booksellers at 4801 Bethesda Ave., Bethesda. presented by Playgroup in the Park (PGiP) and Glen Free. Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture. Loca- tion: The Candy Corner Visit THANG TA www.glenechopark.org or call 301-634-2222 Wednesdays, 6:00 – 7:00 P.M. Learn the ancient AFTERNOON GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP art of the sword and spear at the Sutradhar Institute Tuesdays 1:30 – 3:00 P.M. For anyone grieving of Dance and Related Arts. Address: 1525 Forest the death of a love one. Registration required at Glen Road, Silver Spring. $25. Visit (301) 921-4400. North Bethesda United Methodist www.dancesidra.com for more information. Church, 10100 Old Georgetown Rd., Bethesda, MD 20814. FOOD ADDICTS ANONYMOUS MEET- INGS Every Saturday. 9:30 – 10:30 A.M. Food Addicts Anonymous meets every Saturday at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 100 Welsh Park Drive, Build- Compiled by Tazeen Ahmad ing #4, Rockville, MD 20850. We welcome new members. For questions, please visitwww.foodad- dictsanonymous.org or call Jewell Elizabeth @ 301- 762-6360. The Montgomery VISARTS COCKTAILS AND CANVAS County Sentinel CLASS regrets to inform Canvas Class in the VisArts Painting and Draw- ing Studio. 155 Gibbs Street, Rockville. Price $40. organizations that only Visit www.visartsatrockville.org/cocktails-and-can- Montgomery County vas for more information. groups or events located within the county will be OPEN LIFE DRAWING AT DEL RAY ARTI- SANS published on a space- Jan –Dec. LIFE DRAWING: Looking for a available basis. chance to hone your figure drawing skills? Del Ray Artisans offers a range of open life drawing sessions Send news of your for just this purpose. Just drop-in for the session and group’s event AT LEAST bring your supplies to draw or paint our live models. two weeks in advance to: Fee ranges from $8-$12. All skill levels are welcome. Del Ray Artisans is located at 2704 Mount The Montgomery County Vernon Avenue, Alexandria VA. See our calendar for dates and times: Sentinel calendar.TheDelRayArtisans.org 22 W Jefferson St. Suite 309 Rockville, MD. 20850 SENIOR FIT or email mc- Mondays & Wednesdays, 9:15 A.M. & 2:15 [email protected] P.M. This 45-minute, multi-component exercise or call 301.838.0788 program is for people age 55+. Ongoing classes are offered at 23 locations in partnership with Kaiser Permanente. Call 301-754-8800 to request a physi- cian's consent form to register and for a class sched- SEPTEMBER 21, 2017 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 17 CLASSIFIEDS

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[Coach night’s 31-6 home victory over Michael] Neubeiser just said ‘Don’t crosstown rival Seneca Valley. talk, just show it on the field’ and The Jaguars (3-0) captured the that’s exactly what we did.” King’s Trophy for the second Northwest’s defense and special straight year and for the fourth time teams dominated the second half; the in the last five years. Jaguars got touchdowns from Geo- “As a senior I’m very happy be- vanni Hernandez who returned a cause this is my last time playing blocked punt 24 yards for a score late Seneca and we bring home the in the third quarter and Juwon Farri King’s Trophy,” Northwest wide re- who scored on a 21-yard run. ceiver and cornerback Norval Black “It was really exciting for me,” said afterward. said Farri, who rushed for 178 yards Northwest raced out to a 17-0 on 16 carries. “It was like backyard halftime lead and never looked back. football because they’re only one Northwest senior quarterback mile down the street so we knew Chris Craddock found wide receiver everybody on the team so we just had Alphonso Foray who scored on a 58- to compete and get the trophy back.” yard catch and run to put the Jaguars Meanwhile, Seneca Valley (2- up 7-0 in the first quarter. 1) scored in the game’s waning mo- Craddock, a two-year starter, ments on Michael Kapneck’s 11- finished 11-of-18 for 141 yards and yard touchdown pass to Jamal passed for two touchdowns. He also Snowden with four seconds remain- ran for 37 yards on six carries and ing in the contest. guided the Northwest offense The Screaming Eagles also got throughout the game. Northwest se- a solid performance from senior nior running back Rob McNamee standout Harold Dotson who had a also had a solid performance, com- long kickoff return in the second PHOTO BY MARK POETKER piling 72 yards on four carries. quarter and recorded an interception Juwon Farri picks up yardage and scores behind stout blocking for Northwest. Steve Delgado’s 25-yard field in the third quarter. goal and Craddock’s six-yard touch- Northwest’s defense was led by Black, a two-way standout, also that’s how they got the touchdown have given up just 19 points in the down pass to Black put the Jaguars senior linebacker Greg Bullard Jr. had a solid defensive effort along but other than that it was lockdown.” past two contests. in control at the intermission. who made several key plays. with Hernandez who recorded a sack Northwest’s defense has been “I’m so proud of my defense Northwest players were moti- “He was everywhere on the late in the game. nothing short of spectacular after right now,” said Farri. “The only vated by Seneca Valley’s trash talk- field,” said Farri. “He was stopping “The defense was lockdown,” yielding 36 points against Wootton thing we can do is get better. I can’t ing on social media prior to the all the holes.” said Farri. “We had one slip up and in the season opener. The Jaguars wait.” Bulldogs pound Avalon into submission in a sloppy affair 30-14 weren’t able to get much going with Shaw is a three-star recruit for The Black Knights scored a been great all year,” Cilento said. Matt Cohen @mdc_99 Gibson in the game, but it didn’t get the class of 2019, with offers from touchdown on a 58 yard catch-and- “They played good, they had two any better without him. Wisconsin, Virginia, Syracuse and run by Quran Hughes, but that touchdowns in the first half. It really POTOMAC — In a very long Bullis increased their lead to Rutgers. In addition to football, would be the remainder of the of- was the difference in the game.” affair Friday night, the home team 10-0 on a field goal in the second Shaw is ranked as a top ten lacrosse fense in the game, as the Bulldogs The defensive touchdowns Bullis Bulldogs did away with the quarter. But Avalon’s Satchel McK- player nationally by Recruiting Run- ran out the clock to win the game 30- surely helped Bullis, but the score Avalon Black Knights, pulling away inney took the ensuing kickoff 99 down. “He’s a special kid,” Bullis 14. could have been much greater. in the second half to win the game yards back for a touchdown. Avalon head coach Pat Cilento said about Avalon leaned on the run during Bullis had the ball inside Avalon’s 30-14. would go for, and convert the two- Shaw. “He’s a very fierce competitor this game, even more so after Gib- 10-yard line twice in the first half, The first quarter was sloppy for point conversion try, pulling the and has a little bit of speed. He wants son went out with an injury. Howev- but wasn’t able to score a touchdown both teams, but Bullis was able to Black Knights within two points. to do whatever he can to make sure er, the Bullis front led by Eric on either attempt. In the second half, turn an Avalon mistake into points. Avalon had the ball again in the his teammates have an opportunity Hegamin was dominant, not allow- the Bullis offense began to click, led On Avalon’s first play on their sec- final seconds of the first half, and to win.” ing the Black Knights that had car- by the performance of Gary Jr. The ond drive of the game, quarterback backup quarterback Todd Simmons Bullis opened the second half ries to gain much yardage. On 31 to- star Bullis running back finished the Aaron Gibson, who was standing in threw a Hail Mary pass as the clock strong on offense, after neither team tal carries, Avalon totaled just 52 game with 109 yards on 26 carries. his own end zone to take the snap af- ticked down to zero. Off a tip, Bullis had scored an offensive touchdown rushing yards, a dismal yard per car- Bulli improved to 3-0 with the ter a great Bullis punt, dropped the junior defensive back Bryson Shaw in the first half. The first two Bullis ry average of about 1.6 yards. Bullis win, while Avalon dropped to 1-3. snap, and Bullis’ Dalton Lewis fell picked off the pass, and raced down drives ended up in the end zone. In allowed one offense touchdown on Next week, the Bulldogs will go on on it in the end zone for a touch- the field. Shaw broke a few tackles, the first drive, Jason Hersh caught a the Hughes catch-and-run, but be- the road to face public school power- down. Gibson would leave the game and returned it 82 yards all the way touchdown pass, while Olandis yond that one play, Bullis never al- house Quince Orchard, while Aval- later with a shoulder injury, and back for a Bulldogs touchdown. Go- Gary Jr. made a rushing score in the lowed Avalon to mount any kind of a on also has a stiff test in traveling to would not return. The Black Knights ing into the half, Bullis led 16-8. second. Bullis now led 30-8. threat to score. “The defense has D.C. to face the Gonzaga Eagles. 22 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL SEPTEMBER 21, 2017 SPORTS Sherwood thumps Einstein 21-0 Gonzaga dominates Prep 40-0 bump than a wall. for an easy cruise to the end zone. Gridiron Classic. He appeared By Carlos Alfaro Matt Cohen @mdc_99 poised on the field, and delivered @carlosalfarorod Titans head coach Mike The Warriors then went for two Bonavia was looking for the early and once again Mbony delivered, at strikes to his receivers all over the KENSINGTON — The Sher- WASHINGTON — In a battle field. “I haven’t been in this culture score that would have given the Ti- this point carrying the team with 14 of two D.C. area powers, the Gon- wood Warriors shut out the Einstein tans some momentum and keep the points. at all. This is my first time ever see- Titans 21-0 Friday night, with a dom- zaga Eagles rolled over the George- ing the crowd and all of that versus Warriors on their toes, but it never Junior running back Andrew town Prep Hoyas to the tune of a 40- inating performance from senior came. Bonavia also praised Mbony, Comeau scored on a push through 3-1 Georgetown Prep. So, I came quarterback Michael Mbony. 0 victory, and won the Jesuit Grid- out like a regular game. But I knew admitting defending against an ath- the Einstein defense to score six iron Classic Saturday. Sherwood struck first with a lete like him is no easy task. more on the next drive, and junior what it meant to everyone in D.C. four-yard touchdown on first and The Gonzaga offense was and Gonzaga. I prepared well dur- “We had to defend the best kicker Ian Salgado made the extra rolling throughout the game, and it goal by Mbony in the second quarter. quarterback on a well-coached team point to bring them to 21 points over ing the week, I helped my team pre- The Titans were defensively didn’t take long for it to get going. pare well during the week, and for four long quarters,” said nil in the fourth quarter. On the opening drive of the game, clutch at times, and gave the War- Bonavia. The Titans never scored, and came out with a 40-0 win,” riors grief as they held firm and de- Gonzaga junior John Marshall Williams said of his preparation for A strong Warrior running game Einstein earned its first loss of the made it to the end zone with a 22- nied touchdowns within their own produced surprises from the visiting season and Sherwood got its second his first Georgetown Prep game. 10-yard line more than once. yard touchdown run. Lining up behind Williams was team, with Mbony connecting with to put them on equal footing with a Early in the second quarter, An early example was when the Eddie Dumas III as well as produc- 2-1 record so far. Labbe, an experienced senior. Titans held the Warriors a yard from Gonzaga’s freshman starting quar- Labbe ran well against the George- ing runs himself. “I think we’re still trying to find terback Caleb Williams led his team goal for three downs until they Mbony was nimble and quick out identity, we’re still trying to get town Prep defense, especially in the forced a turnover on downs. on another long drive, which ended second half once the Little Hoyas enough to pull out another carry for healthy at some spots, and I think we in a touchdown as Williams found The Titan defense was not a touchdown in the fourth quarter, learned something about our team had been worn down. The Eagles’ enough, and by the end of the game it Dean Engram on an out route in the offensive line, led by Indiana com- this one for 18 yards. He took advan- tonight,” said Warriors head coach short corner of the end zone, giving turned out to be more like a speed- tage of a wide-open space on the left Chris Grier. mit Aidan Rafferty, was also stout in Gonzaga a 14-0 lead. this game. It consistently opened up Gonzaga’s next drive also end- holes for the running backs, and ed in the end zone. This time, it was kept Williams clean. running back Jason Labbe II who But more so than anything, it RM glides past Wootton 40-34 powered his way in on third-and- was the Gonzaga defense that was goal after having been stopped by In fact, Wootton found the end more short during Richard Mont- the most impressive part of this By Eva Paspalis the Hoyas defense on both first-and- zone on its first possession when ju- gomery’s two-point conversion at- game. Shutting out an opponent is a @EvaPaspalis goal, and second-and- goal. Going nior receiver Noelly Miller caught tempt. difficult task, shutting out an oppo- into the half, Gonzaga led 21-0. ROCKVILLE – There are rival- Saylor’s 25 yard pass in coverage A chop block penalty brought nent as talented as Georgetown Prep Georgetown Prep opened the ry games and then there are barn and fell down in the paint for his first Wootton’s next drive to a sputtering is even more impressive. Trivers second half with the ball, but on burners. touchdown of the evening. halt. Richard Montgomery grabbed talked about the impressive talent of that drive, as had been the case When the Richard Montgomery The Rockets overcame a hold- the upper hand when Tyler’s 13-yard the Georgetown Prep running throughout the first half, the Hoyas Rockets clashed with their rivals the ing penalty and fired back a few touchdown gave the Rockets a dou- backs, and how much of a priority it ran the ball almost exclusively, Wootton Patriots on Friday at Roy minutes later when Tyler ran to his ble-digit lead. was for his team to stop them. “De- however the Gonzaga defense was Lester Stadium, the two squads de- left, ducked his head and shoved Not to be outdone, Miller fensively we were concerned about stopping everything right at the line livered the latter in a penalty-riddled through the Wootton defense for a caught Saylor’s 50-yard pass to give their running game,” Trivers said. of scrimmage. Gonzaga quickly scoring fest that saw the Rockets ride nine-yard score. the Patriots great field position. “They have a very potent set of run- forced a punt, and quickly found home on a 40-34 victory. Wootton senior receiver Elijah Then, Miller scored from 15 yards ning backs, you know, they’ve got their way back into the end zone. The game came down to the Trent put the Patriots back in the out with just 11 minutes left to play. an athletic quarterback, and their of- On the Eagles first play of the sec- wire as the Patriots geared up for a lead on the next possession when he Wootton trailed by just six points af- fensive line is fundamentally sound. ond half, head coach Randy Trivers game-deciding fourth-and-two on ran down the right sideline for a 38- ter a successful two-point conver- We were very concerned about called for a trick play, and his team the Richard Montgomery 12-yard yard touchdown. sion attempt. them running the ball going in. We executed it perfectly. Williams re- line with less than a minute left on Alexander’s 33-yarder tacked The two teams appeared to be were hopeful that we could get a ceived the snap, and immediately the clock. on another six points for Richard trading touchdowns as Ayoola an- lead and do well so that we could threw a screen pass to wide receiver Wootton senior quarterback Montgomery. The senior caught swered a few minutes later with a change the flow of the game…I Sydney Person. The Georgetown Grant Saylor passed to his right and quarterback Michael Braswell’s pass seven-yarder, his third of the game. thought the defense did a sensation- Prep defense bolted towards Person Rockets senior defensive back Daryn in stride and picked up speed before The Patriots again trailed by six al job of tackling well, and getting to make the tackle, but left tight end Alexander was there. Alexander darting into the end zone untouched. after junior receiver Aaron Strauss’s to the football.” Robbie Mangas all alone. Person broke up the pass and ended the Pa- However, the extra point attempt 18-yard score with under seven min- Led by four-star recruit Joseph threw the ball deep down the field triots’ final chance at earning a win. was blocked and the Rockets still utes left in the game. Wete, the Gonzaga front did more to Mangas, who was wide open be- “I just saw the ball in the air and trailed. However, Alexander spoiled than just stand up to the challenge. hind the Little Hoyas’ defense. I just attacked it,” he said. “I just Saylor then ran through Rock- Wootton’s final possession as the The Little Hoyas tried and tried to Manga made the catch, and easily trusted my instincts. Defense wins ets defenders for a nine-yard touch- seconds ticked off the clock and the run the ball all throughout the game, cruised into the end zone for a Gon- games.” down of his own. This time, it was Patriots fell to 1-2. but Wete and the Gonzaga front zaga touchdown, making the score Defense might win games but Richard Montgomery’s turn to block “RM capitalized on our mis- were unrelenting. The Gonzaga de- 27-0. Alexander also made noise on of- the extra point attempt and the Patri- takes. We left too many open win- fense was so good in this game, that Gonzaga would pile on two fense when he registered a 33-yard ots led by seven again. dows on defense and we had a cou- it was rare to see Georgetown Prep more touchdowns, including a 48- touchdown in the second quarter. Ayoola knotted the score at 20 a ple of blown coverages,” said Woot- even cross midfield. The strong de- yard rush from quarterback Sam The senior joined teammates Zion few snaps later with the first of his ton head coach Eddie Tolliver. fensive performance consistently Sweeney in the third quarter and a Tyler and T’Kai Ayoola as the only touchdown triad. Senior kicker Enid “They made some adjustments in the allowed Gonzaga to have good field 19-yard rushing score from Rockets to find the end zone. Diaz added the extra point. second half and basically slow-bled position when the offense took over, Sweeney in the fourth. Gonzaga However, with Ayoola’s touch- The Rockets called for an on- us with the run. All we can do is go thus leading to more scoring oppor- cruised to the finish from there, end- down hat trick and Tyler’s pair of side kick and junior receiver Austin back tomorrow morning and watch tunities. ing with the final score 40-0. scores, that was all Richard Mont- Cheung recovered. Ayoola capital- film, correct our mistakes and make The win improved Gonzaga to Gonzaga saw production from gomery needed to improve to 2-1. ized on his team’s back-to-back pos- sure we don’t make them again.” 3-1, and dropped Georgetown Prep both the running and passing game. The victory didn’t come easily sessions by darting into the end zone Ayoola praised his offensive to 2-1. Next week, Gonzaga faces It was hard to tell Williams was a though, since the Patriots had an an- from one yard out. However, the line for helping him deliver a domi- Avalon at home, while Georgetown freshman playing in his first Jesuit swer every time the Rockets scored. Wootton defense stopped the sopho- nant performance. Prep has a bye week.

SPACE FOR RENT Advertise Here. Call Lonnie Johnson at 301-306-9500 or e-mail [email protected] SEPTEMBER 21, 2017 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 23 SPORTS That was a forward pass - and the referees don’t get a free one least learn how to stop the off-tackle just as close. But ole’ Marty’s heart which gets them a touchdown closer, likes making fun of the eggheads at WEEKLY PICKS run. still rests with those farmer boys sit- but they won’t get the big basso pro- Einstein. But both of these teams are There’s a few good games this tin’ on that sack of wildwood seeds. fundo. looking good this year. This should By Montgomery Marty week so keep your fingers crossed: be a game worth watching. Quince Orchard 35 Sherwood 35 The mighty Hawgs are back on Damascus 70 Bullis 31 Richard Montgomery 28 B-CC 10 top this week and Captain Kirk Magruder -5 It’s the public vs. private. The Richard Montgomery has a Northwood 3 Cousin’s late touchdown pass gave Damascus will have the second- Average Joes vs. Ben Stiller’s stout running game, a great head Absolutely no truth to the rumor this Buckin’ Bronco string in by the second series of Dodgeball buddies. It’s Marty’s coach and very good defense. Sher- that Northwood will fail to show up- some hope for the sea- downs and still face a spinning clock. game of the week. Pat Cilento has a wood is Sherwood and are still the even less truth to the rumor B-CC son. This game will be over - literally- be- great team, good coaches, but he’s big boys on the block until someone won’t show up for a home game. But the ‘Skins fore the sun goes down and Damas- headed into Cougar Country and will proves otherwise. still need a better cus fans will be home in time for a be looking at a public school maul- RM is still trying to prove itself - Kennedy 21 defensive Jimmie cone before it closes. The ing. so the question is this week can they? Walter Johnson 14 scheme - some stands will be empty before halftime. of that Packers Another battle for mediocrity Wootton 35 “Nitro” might Seneca Valley 35 among two teams who used to com- Northwest 42 be good. We Watkins Mill 17 Rockville 3 pete for the absolute worse in the definitely got Gaithersburg 3 Seneca Valley got a hurtin’ put Wootton has put up 109 points county. Mediocrity, in other words is the personnel Years ago this would’ve been a on it by rival Northwest last week. so far in three games. These Patriots a step up. for it. game of the week. But that was then It’s the kind of hurt that causes tough have absolutely no problem scoring. Meanwhile and this is now and that’s all the phi- teams to rebound and kick the tea Rockville? Well the dreamsickle Good Counsel 35 losophy this prognosticator can han- crew has put up a tepid 23 points. two tough games bags out of the next opponent. Bishop Sullivan 21 dle on an empty stomach. Wootton doesn’t have much of a de- coming up for Hawgs fans. We win Unfortunately Watkins Mill is in The Falcons recovered nicely fense, but Rockville has no offense. one of these two and watch out NFL. the sights for Fred Kim’s bunch and last week after an uncharacteristic Do the math. In high school action this week Paint Branch 35 they have to travel to Seneca Valley loss. They’ll checkmate the Bishop the High n’ Mighty thinks something Blair 21 to get their whuppin’. this week too. mighty strange is going on. This could be a pretty good Churchill 21 Whitman 7 Only three games were competi- matchup, but Blair’s got two things Clarksburg 28 Gonzaga 50 tive - and only one was settled by one going against it. First; it’s a home Churchill game roaring back to Springbrook 21 Avalon 10 point. Blow outs ruled last week with game for Paint Branch. Secondly, it’s life last week. Whitman showed no This is another case of a good The Catholic boys are going to Quince Orchard beating Clarksburg still in the first half of the season be- life last week. If the trend continues, team, this time the Coyotes, coming tear it up this week inbetween the like a red-headed stepchild. The clock fore Paint Branch traditionally then put a fork in Whitman. They’re off a humiliating defeat. Last week walls and outside at Gonzaga. was spinning more than running. chokes. Clarksburg got torched, turned to done. A couple of teams have byes this The boys at Avalon must be into ashes and scattered in a strong wind self-loathing by scheduling teams week, so it’s going to be a light week Poolesville 21 after Quince Orchard got ahold of Einstein 28 - which might be good. Maybe a that will undeniably decimate them. Blake 17 them. This week they meet Spring- Wheaton 21 Avalon will be lucky to get out of week of rest will help out. brook who is coming off a close vic- This was a tough one for Marty For the rest of the teams out On paper this is a close game Gonzaga with their jerseys intact. between two untested and relatively tory against, ahem, Walter Johnson. to pick. Marty loves making fun of Gonzaga will use the Water Boy there, quit playing “Madden” and It’s a home game for Springbrook Wheaton over the years - and also start playing some real football. At unknown teams. On the field it’ll be by the second half.

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Last week totals: Eva Jacqui Brandy Wyatt Montgomery Marty:15-2 Paspalis South Season: 44-8 Simms Karem Photos Sports Sports Sports Unknown editor Editor Writer Intern Last week: 15-2 Season: 45-7 Last week 13-4 Last week 15-2 Last week 15-2 Last week 13-4 Season 40-12 Season 42-10 Season 45-7 Season 40-12 This week: This week: This week: This week: This week: Blair @ Paint Branch Paint Branch Paint Branch Paint Branch Paint Branch Blake @ Poolesville Blake Poolesville Poolesville Poolesville Bullis @ Quince Orchard Quince Orchard Bullis Bullis Bullis Watkins Mill @ Seneca Valley Watkins Mill Seneca Valley Seneca Valley Seneca Valley Clarksburg @ Springbrook Springbrook Clarksburg Clarksburg Clarksburg R.M. @ Sherwood Sherwood Sherwood Sherwood Sherwood Northwest @ G-Burg Northwest Northwest Northwest Northwest Wootton @ Rockville Wootton Wootton Wootton Wootton Churchill @ Whitman Churchill Churchill Churchill Churchill Damascus @ Magruder Damascus Damascus Damascus Magruder Einstein @ Wheaton Einstein Einstein Einstein Einstein Northwood @ B-CC B-CC B-CC B-CC B-CC Bishop Sullivan @ G. Counsel Good Counsel Good Counsel Good Counsel Good Counsel W.J. @ Kennedy Kennedy Kennedy Kennedy Kennedy Avalon @ Gonzaga Gonzaga Gonzaga Gonzaga Gonzaga G. Prep - BYE Landon - BYE 24 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL SEPTEMBER 21, 2017 SPORTS

PHOTO BY DAVID WOLFE Cameron Wheeden goes to the air to intercept a pass for W.J. against Einstein in soccer action this week. Picture of the Week . . .

High School High School Football Standings Montgomery County High Football School Football Scoreboard Top Ten Churchill 42 1. Damascus 3-0 Gaithersburg 13 4A North 3A Last week’s scores: Paint Branch 3-0 Blake 2-1 2. Landon 3-0 3. Q.O. 3-0 Springbrook 32 Sherwood 2-1 Watkins Mill 2-1 Damascus 54 Walter Johnson 25 Springbrook 2-1 Magruder 0-3 4. Northwest 3-0 Rockville 6 Rockville 0-3 4. Sherwood 2-1 5. Good Counsel 2-1 Watkins Mill 48 4A West Quince Orchard 63 B-CC 0 6. Bullis 3-0 Clarksburg 8 Quince Orchard 3-0 7. R.M. 2-1 Northwest 3-0 2A Richard Montgomery 40 8. Paint Branch 3-0 Sherwood 21 Einstein 2-1 Damascus 3-0 Wootton 34 9.Bullis 3-0 Einstein 0 Blair 2-1 Seneca Valley 2-1 10. G-Prep 2-1 Poolesville 21 Richard Montgomery 2-1 Poolesville 2-1 Paint Branch 47 Winters Mill 10 Clarksburg 1-2 Whitman 6 Worth Watching . . . Blair, Ein- Churchill 1-2 IAC stein Bullis 30 Kennedy 1-2 Blake 36 Damascus continues its Avalon 14 B-CC 1-2 Landon 3-0 Magruder 7 stranglehold on the top spot with Walter Johnson 1-2 Bullis 3-0 an impressive victory this week. Good Counsel 37 Wootton 1-2 Georgetown Prep 2-1 Blair 34 Spalding 21 Q.O. moves up after pasting Wheaton 13 Wheaton 1-2 Clarksburg - who falls out of the Northwood 0-3 Gonzaga 40 WCAC Top Ten. Bullis moves up a Kennedy 48 G.Prep 0 Gaithersburg 0-3 Good Counsel 2-1 Northwood 12 notch while Northwest soars to Walt Whitman 0-3 the fourth spot after shellacking Landon 21 CAFC Seneca Valley who falls out. Northwest 31 Boy’s Latin 20 Seneca Valley 6 Avalon 1-3