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"It's an existen- the future, it should be the respon- about the future direction of U.S. not." excessive executive action. tial threat to our entire civiliza- sibility of our government to plan energy policy. The People's Climate March, tion. I think we have to come out for the future, and it currently is “I want us to take this serious- Page 4 which attracted nearly five times and demonstrate our support for not," said Justin Schoville, 27, of ly – and not just Donald Trump – as many people as the previous solutions." Silver Spring, a Green Party orga- but I want Democrats to take this week's March for Science, brought Willard, running for an at- nizer. "I am out here today to seriously as well," he said. "As the together a broad coalition of ac- large seat on the Montgomery demonstrate that the Green Party main opposition party, they have tivists on issues ranging from in- County Council in 2018, ex- is the party that represents this the duty and obligation to under- digenous rights, political reform, plained that local officials can kind of systemic change that we stand and put forth proposals that corporate accountability and anti- play a large part in environmental need," he added. demonstrate the real threat to us, militarism. policy by enacting greener build- Schoville, who is exploring a not 20 years from now but now," "Climate is one of the big is- ing standards and implementing run for the Montgomery County sues that is going to be facing us clean and affordable transporta- Council or a state delegate seat in for this whole century," said Green tion alternatives. the Maryland General Assembly, See “People’s March” page 8 County leaders urge vigilance to help quell hate crimes Landon beats said. lieve they are frightening people, fore the perpetrators become more By Suzanne Pollak “We need help from citizens so chances are they will do it again, and brazen, Manger said. Prep @SuzannePollak we can get in front of it before it be- probably recruit people to join them, The speakers asked audience Landon grabs bragging Representatives from the Coun- comes a crime,” added Gordon said Ben Lieu, director of the Mid- members to report possible hate rights in the most-watched ty police, FBI, U.S. Department of Johnson, special agent from the Bal- Atlantic region of the U.S. Depart- crime and to let law enforcement of- lacrosse high school game of Justice and the Anti-Defamation timore office of the FBI. ment of Justice Community Rela- ficers decide whether the incidents the season. League urged everyone who attend- During the two-hour forum at tions Service. they witnessed were hate speech, a Page 20 ed a Hate Crime Prevention Forum the Bender Jewish Community Cen- But if witnesses take photos to hate crime or domestic terrorism. on Monday to take pictures and call ter in Rockville, officials involved document the hate and call Face- “Don’t be ashamed. You are not police every time they see any inci- in fighting hate crimes strove to re- book and Twitter whenever they see the first one to report” about harass- dents of hate, no matter how minor assure the two dozen audience hateful messages, the perpetrators ment, Lieu said. the incident. members that hate is not new, and it probably will be intimidated and not Doron Ezickson, ADL regional “Everyone’s got a phone. can be stopped, if they report the mi- return, Manger said. director, likened the occasional slur Record it,” urged County Police nor incidents. While just saying hateful words to lava building inside a volcano. Chief Tom Manger. Send a message If people who express their hate without threatening anyone is not a that hate is not welcome here, he on social media or on the streets be- crime, people need to report it be- See “County,” page 8 2THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL MAY 4, 2017 EFLECTIONS R The Montgomery County Sentinel, published weekly by Berlyn Inc. Publish- ing, is a community newspaper covering Montgomery County, Maryland. Our of- September 9, 1976 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 Marvin Mandel will finally get his day in court 20849-1272. Subscription Rates for The Montgomery County Sentinel – Weekly Each week The Sentinel visits a calm and confident. home week when the defense teams skimpy coverage from the press, by mail: $40.00 per year & $26.50 for Se- nior Citizens. (USPS) 361-100. memorable story from its archives. Intimates, in fact, insist that the got together. The men representing because nobody was allowed to talk At long last, Marvin Mandel mood around the second floor of Mandel and his co-defendants, vet- to them. So the overriding feeling, Bernard Kapiloff will get his day in court, and the cit- the State House has been remark- erans of the political corruption because of Mandel’s confident PUBLISHER E MERITUS izens of Maryland will be governed ably normal, reflecting Mandel wars, have been cordial and even façade, was that the case was weak. Lynn G. Kapiloff by a man in the dock. himself, “who is absolutely amaz- cheerful. The prosecutors, on the There is a strong parallel be- CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/ It is an unlikely situation, to ing,” one of his colleagues said. “I other hand, were courteous but tween this proceeding and the one PUBLISHER say the least, but Maryland will really don’t know how he does it. tight-lipped. involving Mandel’s predecessor, [email protected] surely survive, and Mandel will He goes about his work as if there’s That, of course, could mean Spiro Agnew. have the chance to prove the inno- not a cloud on the horizon.” absolutely nothing. There’s a bit of The story, in fact, is that the Mark Kapiloff ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER cence he has claimed so vociferous- That was the case as well with showman in every courtroom layer, same prosecutors were focusing on [email protected] ly in the 9 ½ months since a federal the defense attorneys, who made and a display of confidence in pub- the Mandel administration when grand jury indicted him for corrup- periodic appearances in Washing- lic is to be expected. the incredible Agnew story began EDITORIAL tion. ton before Federal Judge John H. But the layman, who never has to unfold. Brian J. Karem During that long interval, the Pratt and who seemed to have been quite understood the implications Before it all ended, Agnew had EXECUTIVE EDITOR governor’s manner has varied from building in confidence with each of that 24-count indictment, looked resigned in disgrace and two Mary- [email protected] indignation to cockiness to arro- succeeding meeting. for even the slightest hint. The only land county executives had served gance. All of that is gone now. He is It was in fact, a sort of old things he got was some very time in federal prison. Brandy L. Simms SPORTS EDITOR [email protected]

MARK ROBINSON [email protected] NEWS CITY EDITOR VINCENT SHERRY Shay named MCPS ‘Teacher of the Year’ Write us [email protected] COPY EDITOR heard on the news and even in her By Suzanne Pollak school, she said. NEAL EARLEY @Suzanne Pollak The Montgomery County She also co-leads an afterschool [email protected] Nancy Shay sat perched atop homework club in which high- Sentinel welcomes letters. REPORTER her chair, encouraging her Richard achieving students work together Montgomery High School students with “the most challenged” students Jacqui South, Terry Brennan & not just to sing “Happy Birthday” to two afternoons a week. The 70 par- David Wolfe, Mark Poetker All letters must be original, PHOTOGRAPHERS a fellow student, but to do it with as ticipating students cap off their stud- much feeling as they could possibly ies with a free dinner in the cafeteria. signed by the author TAZEEN AHMAD muster. Shay is an International Bac- CALENDAR EDITOR Whether it’s a simple song, a calaureate trainer and has spoken at and must include the author’s [email protected] book the class is reading or a review academic conferences to let them daytime telephone number CALL 301-838-0788 of a movie they just saw, Shay, who know what high school students are FAX 301- 838 - 3458 was just named Montgomery County learning. “I’m usually the only one for verification. NEWSROOM AND LEGAL ADVERTISING Public School Teacher of the Year, is there without a Ph.D.,” she said. PHOTO BY MARK POETKER determined to challenge every single ADVERTISING Nancy Shay Shay is ready to learn from one of her teenage students. everyone, especially her students Send letters to: Lonnie Johnson And her students know it. dreds of people who report to work when it comes to new technology. ADVERTISING ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE CALL 301-306-9500 / FAX 301- 306-0134 “Her intonation, the way she every day and do amazing work with “They are way more tech-savvy. The Montgomery County Sentinel gives life to books and films, and the students.” They are the masters, and we, the Sherry Sanderson way she is passionate” are the things Shay graduated from Spring- adults, are the students,” she said. 22 W. Jefferson St. Suite 309 LEGAL ADVERTISING MANAGER that make Shay such a good teacher, brook High School in Silver Spring While she enjoys reading on her Rockville, MD 20850 CALL 301-838-0788 said Emma McLeond, a junior. in 1981 and went on to earn two mas- own and attending her sons’ soccer FAX 301-838-3458 “She’s always energized,” said ter’s degrees. Through much of her games, Shay’s mind never strays far Fax: 301-838-3458 [email protected] junior Skyler Bozeman, education, she studied “classics by from teaching. She admitted to Email: editor- PRODUCTION Shay has been teaching for three dead white males,” she recalled. working out new ways to stimulate Lonnie Johnson decades. She’s been in the English Now, her students are reading her students even while vacuuming [email protected] PRODUCTION MANAGER department at Richard Montgomery books by a varied group of authors. or folding laundry. [email protected] for 23 years and currently heads the “We read culturally relevant books “I want to be better. I want to Peter Lui department while teaching three now,” she said. During class, discus- feel I truly deserve this honor,” said GRAPHIC PRODUCTION STAFF classes. sions center on the books, authors Shay, who now will write essays and THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY Principal Damon Monteleone, and relevant issues of the day. complete an application to compete SENTINEL (USPS 361-100) is CIRCULATION who was one of several school em- The 57-year-old mother of two for Maryland Teacher of the Year. published every Thursday by [email protected] ployees and parents who submitted teenage boys has “always really, re- Students haven’t really changed Montgomery Sentinel Publishing, Inc., 22 W. Jefferson St., Suite CALL 301-306-9500 Shay’s name for the award, said, ally enjoyed literature.” Her favorite that much in her 30 years of teaching. 309, Rockville, MD 20850. FAX 301-306-0134 “Her passion for the craft of teach- author is Virginia Woolf. If anything, they are more accepting. Subscriptions by mail are $40.00 ACCOUNTING per year; by mail (out of MD, VA, ing, respect for the content and en- She prides herself on two pro- “I just think they are kinder and more Jill Wingo couragement of all students to en- grams she established. “Rich Talks,” accepting,” she said. & D.C.) additional $ 5.25; on CREDIT / COLLECTIONS/RECEPTIONIST gage in discourse as a means to high a takeoff on the popular TED Talks, “Kind” also is the way students newsstands 50 cents. Periodicals postage paid at Rockville, MD THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL IS A levels of literacy and critical thinking revolves around issues the students think of her. “Miss Shay will actually 20849-1272. WOMAN OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE IN are an inspiration to us all.” choose, including race, culture and come up and talk to you. I feel she is MONTGOMERY COUNTY AND He added, “There is no student words that hurt. The talks include an legitimately concerned about her stu- POSTMASTER: Send address IN THE STATE OF MARYLAND. changes to THE MONTGOMERY Montgomery County Publishing, Inc. she cannot teach. There is no adult open mic portion. dents. She has a dialogue with every- was absobed into Berlyn Inc. on she cannot inspire.” The idea for these talks came to one,” said senior Chris Parrish, who COUNTY January 1, 2015 SENTINEL, P.O. BOX 1272 This is all “very humbling” to her amid the recent presidential elec- has been in one of Shay’s classes for Rockville, MD 20849-1272 Shay, who noted, “There are hun- tion and some of the hate speech she the past two years. AD MAY 4, 2017 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 3 NEWS Barve and Kagan brief G-burg on legislature the House and the Senate, and I By Peter Rouleau @petersrouleau think that’s that an example of what you can do when you spend two GAITHERSBURG – Legisla- years examining the science behind tors from the 17th District visited an issue and building a coalition of City Hall Monday night to brief business people and environmental- Mayor Jud Ashman and the City ists,” Barve said. “You can defeat Council on key issues addressed in the oil and gas industry occasional- the recently concluded legislative ly.” session. Del. Jim Gilchrist (D) dis- Del. Kumar Barve (D), chair- cussed the legislature’s effort to man of the Environment and Trans- grant the state’s attorney general portation Committee, discussed the powers comparable to those of other “thorny” issue of stormwater man- state attorneys general to sue the agement fees and securing reim- federal government. bursement from Montgomery Coun- “We provided authority this ty for Gaithersburg and Rockville. year for the attorney general this Barve noted that he drafted leg- year the power to engage in civil islation to negotiate a compromise and criminal suits based on federal between the County and municipal action or inaction,” Gilchrest said. governments that passed his com- “We laid out a number of specifics. mittee and the House of Delegates We talked about the health and safe- by a wide majority but that it stalled ty of Marylanders, natural resources in the Senate because the chairman and health of residents. It’s some- there was “skittish” about the issue. thing the attorney general hasn’t had “I think I have a way around the but now does.” problem. I don’t want to say what it Gilchrist said the legislature is yet, but I think next year will be had limited the use of antibiotics in the charm,” Barve said. “I was very livestock. heartened to hear representatives “That’s one of the ways that from Montgomery County govern- bacteria are becoming superbugs, so ment tell me that regardless of we passed a bill to significantly lim- whether a bill passes next year or it that,” Gilchrest said. not – and I’m very committed to Gilchrist also said that he had passing a bill – that they felt that the worked to pass legislation granting negotiated compromise we were state municipalities more authority able to get to was a good template.” over Washington Suburban Sanitary “We’re appreciative for all you Commission projects, which did to get it as far as you did, and Gaithersburg’s legislative affairs we’re optimistic that your strategy department identified as a priority will get it done next year,” Ashman last year. said. In her remarks, Sen. Cheryl Early last year, Ashman and the Kagan (D) said that the legislative Council were incensed to learn that session had begun and ended with the Hogan administration had overrides of Gov. Larry Hogan’s ve- scaled back funds for a long- toes. In January, the legislature planned interchange at I-270 and overrode Hogan’s veto of a law re- Watkins Mill Road and have since quiring 25 percent of the state’s aggressively lobbied for funding the electricity to come from renewable construction of the full interchange, energy sources, and in the final arguing that the project is essential week of the session, it overrode his to the economic health of Gaithers- veto of the Protect Our Schools Act, burg and the entire upcounty region. which prevents the board of educa- At last year’s legislative up- tion from privatizing low-perform- date, Barve said he had confronted ing public schools. Transportation Secretary Pete Rahn Kagan said the legislature had about the funding reduction, echo- taken “preventative and precaution- ing the city government’s concerns. ary measures” in response to the “For the second year in a row, a sweeping federal budget cuts pro- bill was introduced by Delegate Kir- posed by the Trump administration. ill Reznick to basically force the “We were the first state in the governor to fund the interchange, country to ensure that if Planned and for the second year in a row we Parenthood loses its funding that we felt that discretion was the better will still provide reproductive part of valor and did not move for- health care for women and men,” ward,” Barve said. “We’ve been as- Kagan said. Kagan also said the leg- sured that the governor and the sec- islature was also concerned by the retary of transportation are commit- Trump administration’s proposed ted to the project.” elimination of funding for cleanup Barve said he expected the in- efforts in the Chesapeake Bay. terchange project to get underway “We’ve made so much progress next year. on the environment that the idea of Barve said one of the most im- backsliding is just irresponsible for portant projects his committee was our economy, for tourism and for all responsible for in this year’s session of our health,” Kagan said. was passing a ban on fracking in “The legislature enacted a law Maryland. that would provide paid sick leave “It passed overwhelmingly for companies with 15 or more em- with bipartisan margins, it involved ployees,” Kagan said. 4THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL MAY 4, 2017 OPINIONS &VIEWS Watching the new D.C. Follies Live from Washington D.C. In a special non-speaking it’s the Sean Spicer show with his cameo, press secretary Sean Spicer special guest host this week Mick will turn away from the camera and Mulvaney. run quickly to his office without Mick’s special guests will be saying a word. pictures of cyclone fences and Some reporters will try to chase him down while he hides in his office and another organizes a Editor’s Notebook sit-in while several young television reporters search for their pan- by Brian J. Karem cake makeup and fake sweat. So, join us if you will for Pres- ident Trump’s favorite soap opera SUVs driving past steel privacy on Firebrand Theater – “The Sean fences in the New Mexico desert. Spicer Show, or ‘Alternate Facts.’” (Cue the applause). Executive produced, produced, So join us as Mick explains the written and directed by Donald latest budget deal on The Hill, why Trump. the Democrats are sore losers and Join us at the same time tomor- tells us what’s special about the row for Spicer’s latest adventure number 42. when we watch him pull a rabbit But first, let’s look behind door out of a hat. number one where we have several Sigh. hundred million dollars to repair 40 If this seems like a skit from miles of privacy fence along the Saturday Night, it certainly looks Mexican border. Never fear that way from the inside as well. It campers – this fence has what it isn’t that the president doesn’t have takes. Mick guarantees it’ll stop il- some decent ideas. In fact I am legal immigration, illicit drugs and amazed at the number of his ideas I rubbing up against it cures warts. find have merit – okay some might (Cue the applause). say the bar on that is pretty low – Behind door number two is but I’m not going to be condescend- healthcare for miners and a raspber- ing. ry for the Democrats who said they I’m merely going to say that got us in the budget negotiations nothing goes on in the White House but we really got them so there – that isn’t directed, orchestrated and nyaaagh. encouraged by President Donald Behind door number three – Trump – and from here it looks like it’s all Hillary’s fault. (Cue the he’s running a reality show. standing ovation). The thing is, life isn’t a reality And now this important com- show – William Shakespeare’s mercial message from our sponsor: quote about all of life being a stage Today’s Mulvaney episode is to the contrary. brought to you by Trump Universi- The amount of hyperbole in- ty. Trump University – where inside and out of the administration is coming freshmen learn important staggering. The critics are con- historic lessons – like how a dead vinced Trump will sabotage democ- Andrew Jackson single-handedly racy, the economy, threaten world- carried Teddy Roosevelt up San wide nuclear destruction and keep Juan Hill toting Dwight D. Eisen- them from getting some good weed hower to stop the Civil War which on a Friday night – and if you don’t gosh why did that have to happen agree with them don’t show up at anyway. (Cue cheers). Berkeley. In the second act Mulvaney His fans think he’s making life will explain how he failed to brief better, his opponents should rot in the GOP on the budget - and the Hell and if you don’t agree with party relied on “fake news” until he them you’re probably an immigrant saved the day after the fact in a and should be deported anyway. brave and masterful act of states- I’m sitting on the sideline try- manship. ing to find out what’s at the bottom He will also explain Donald of this maelstrom. Trump’s latest tweet telling us how Everyone is questioning if 25 million Americans losing their there is a method to the madness or jobs and declaring bankruptcy will if madness is all there is in an ad- personally benefit every billionaire ministration which stretches the in the country. truth, denies facts and obfuscates its Meanwhile in the press gallery, motives whenever possible. join a man who will wait until the The salesmanship is impres- end of the press briefing to shout in- sive from a purely entertainment sults to reporters as he’s followed perspective and as tempting it is to by three cameras on a personal mis- be involved in it, the electorate de- sion of redemption, justification, serves more than a reality show better ratings and a larger contract. serving as its government. MAY 4, 2017 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 5 LETTERS LEGAL MATTERS Blinded by science and then some The crime of threatening a state court official To the editor; Science Yes! Oversight Critical. The banner photo on the front page on an arrest warrant, and brought son would understand as “a seri- should have read March for Sense, Common Sense. By the looks of the crowd HE before a Commissioner who set ous expression of an intent to I wonder how many paid marchers attended. How much taxpayer funds was T money bail for him to be re- physically injure a State offi- used to pay for all of those fancy signs. You see this is the problem with sci- COURT leased. The Commissioner later cial.” ence; there is more than one opinion. REPORT testified that Smith then became The Court further instructed As is Congressman Raskin, I am a strong supporter of targeted research. incensed, cursing at her and then the jury on the elements of know- However, to let a bunch of “Bill Nye’s” loose without oversight is to just go saying among other things “I’m ing and willful conduct, and the going to find you” and pointing Court found the instructions were whistling past the graveyard, maybe mine. If you total all of those man-hours, by Tom Ryan at her. While being led from the appropriate. or women hours, remember there is a scientific difference praise the Lord, courtroom, Smith then turned It also held that there was dedicated to the march had been focused on a critical science project a cure or The job of court officers and spat at the judicial officer. sufficient evidence to support the treatment for a specific cancer or other disease may have been found. How such as District Court Commis- He was charged with violat- conviction, where all the circum- many American citizens will die because of a two of three-day street party? If sioners can be difficult enough ing a Maryland statute that pro- stances of Smith’s behavior in- you are being paid to do science stuff then go do it? without facing threats of vio- vides “A person may not know- cluding his words, violent ges- American’s are naturally skeptical of things we do not clearly under- lence. ingly and willfully make a threat tures and spitting could be found stand. However, the scientific boondoggles, which have wasted billions, are Maryland law makes it a to take the life of, kidnap, or to constitute an actual threat of reasons to give us pause. Some years ago I recall a space probe mission to crime to threaten harm to such cause physical injury to a State violence. Mars. Half of the scientific team was working in Europe and half was from the State officials, and what must be official…” A jury convicted This illustrates how this law United States. When the probe went hurdling past Mars it was found that the shown to prove such a crime was Smith of violating the law, and he can be used to protect judicial of- European team was working in metric. Say what? Even a high school science explored in a recent case from appealed. ficials from threats of violence. The appellate Court first class would have identified that problem. The probe has probably reached the Maryland’s intermediate appellate Court called Daniel Nicholas held that the Court properly in- Thomas Patrick Ryan is a part- Klingon Empire by this time, so watch the skies. Smith v. State. structed the jury that a statement ner in the Rockville law firm of Mc- Instead of focusing on colon cancer we have shrimp running on tread- The appellate opinion indi- is a threat if made under circum- Carthy Wilson, which specializes in mills on my dime no less. Instead of a scientific scenario to respond to a plau- cates that Smith was picked up stances which a reasonable per- civil litigation. sible possibility of a humanoid landing in the Arctic as in the 1950”s B movie “The Thing from Another World” we are studying why college students are depressed at exam time. I know why I was depressed at exam time. Today, un- fortunately, the students spend more time outside of the classroom restricting free speech than sitting for their lecture. Yes lectures do work. REAL ESTATE The Scientific Integrity Act needs a tweak. Responsibility and account- ably go hand in hand. Where there is a carrot there has to be a stick. The rev- In the end the only commodity is you enue stream is not endless in any parallel universe. Make you funds count and the only way to do that is live within your means. When you have skin in the The sought after content, of brokers and listing services for game, you will succeed. course, is your home’s MLS list- years, said a new deal would help W. Faris ing. Websites generate income keep the site more up to date.” Gaithersburg REAL by selling real estate and other The article refers to the 2015 ESTATE professionals access to con- shakeup of real estate listing Presidential politics sumers who visit their sites to feeds to specific websites, such SOLUTIONS view your MLS listing. as Zillow. At that time, Zillow To the editor; You may not know this, but sought direct deals with individ- I read your paper every week and I pay to see you insult the President of your home’s listing is copyright- ual MLS boards, such as our lo- the United States every single week. Your columnist Paul Schwartz is a leftist By Dan Krell protected by your agent’s Multi- cal MRIS (now part of Bright guerilla leader and probably is a communist and illegal immigrant. ple Listing Service. The content MLS). Your cartoonist Mark Robinson is obviously one of those people who Much of what you see, hear, is licensed and syndicated to in- Chances are that you are un- think the government owes you a living and is willing to sit around all day and read on TV, radio, and the internet real estate portals and oth- aware that the information about long waiting for his government appointed handout while he makes fun of the ternet is syndicated and distrib- er publishers for a fee. How your home that is uploaded to the government. uted through a broad network of much do websites pay for MLS local MLS (including pictures of The worst is your editor who pretends to be evenhanded, but he can’t affiliated outlets. The purpose is licensed content? Heck, you’d your home) become the property hide his true hatred for America - which is produced by a liberal family like to have as large of an audience as be hard pressed to find that infor- of the MLS. Much less, you may the Kapiloffs, well-known for its anti-American values. possible. The larger the audi- mation, much less acknowledge- not know that the information is This is what I pay to read each week. Just thought you should know. ence, the larger the advertising ment that there is a fee paid at licensed to others for a fee. B. Sullivan revenue. Syndicating and dis- all! And I suspect that informa- Even though the MLS boards Poolesville tributing media content has been tion is not readily disclosed be- charge subscription fees to cause consumers would be up in agents for the privilege of up- editor’s note: Hey, at least you paid for it. Thanks and keep reading. around for a very long time, and has been very a lucrative industry arms if they knew. loading and viewing content, for those involved. However, an article by Na- they might argue that the fees Internet syndication is no talie Sherman appeared in the generated by licensing and sell- different and has become sophis- Baltimore Sun on January 27, ing your information helps main- ticated, such that websites will 2015 (MRIS looks to partner tain the MLS system. However, pay for licensed content. The with Zillow) gives a hint about not disclosing this aspect of the content attracts visitors and gen- the monetary relationship be- real estate listing poses some eth- erates revenue via ads and/or tween MLS boards, syndicators ical questions that must be ad- Write us pay-per-click. Needless to say, and publishers. Ms. Sherman dressed. internet syndication has devel- wrote, “Under the current sys- Of course, there are real es- The Montgomery County Sentinel oped to become a multi-billion- tem, Zillow pays to receive list- tate brokers who have opted-out dollar industry. ings from Listhub.com, which of syndication of their listings. welcomes letters. When you think about mak- has agreements with hundreds of These brokers want to retain con- ing money in real estate, you multiple listing services, includ- trol of the listing information to All letters must be original, signed by the author and must include the probably think about buying and ing MRIS, to provide syndication ensure accuracy and maintain author’s daytime telephone number for verification. selling property, not the internet. services to sites such as Zillow. professionalism when presenting Most people don’t realize that Earlier this month, Zillow your home to the public real estate information generates and Listhub said their existing The Montgomery County Sentinel $billions on the internet. Real deal would not be renewed…A Dan Krell is a Realtor® with 22 W. Jefferson Street, Suite 309 estate portals generate revenue representative for Zillow, which RE/MAX All Pro in Rockville, MD. Rockville, MD 20850 by publishing content that at- has been working to establish You can access more information at tracts home buyers and sellers. more direct relationships with www.DanKrell.com. 6 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL MAY 4, 2017 NEWS ANALYSIS Learn to be like a boy scout and get prepared complicated the North Korea is- bility to an unqualified president. sue is not to mention that China However, regardless of how diffi- no longer manipulates currency. cult being the voice of the presi- Paul’s view Imagine if Trump devoted 20 dent may be, ensuring you think minutes to mastering the learning before you speak is on you. Not by curve? How about a full hour too long ago another press secre- dedicated to his studies? Maybe tary, Dana Perino, the press secre- Paul K. Schwartz our president needs to enroll in tary for President George W. Trump University and take a few Bush, was asked a question that courses in government or public referred to the Cuban missile cri- policy? sis. She clearly was not familiar The Trump administration Compounding the lack of with that part of our history, but, needs to take a lesson from the preparation of this president is rather than just acknowledge that, Boy Scouts of America and “be having other members of his ad- she chose to provide the excuse prepared”. The incidents of mem- ministration following his lead in that “it happened before I was bers of the administration not be- not needing to prepare appropri- born”. Yes, she really said that. ing prepared are numerous and ately. Press Secretary Sean Spicer Maybe that explains how she significant but should not be sur- comes immediately to mind, es- could wind up on Fox. prising. pecially his ill-conceived Hitler Maybe, just maybe, if the fo- The presidential debates analogy. cus as set at the top by the presi- made it quite clear that Donald J. Anyone, especially anyone dent wasn't to spin the responses Trump is a good deal more com- responsible for providing infor- to questions from the press but to fortable speaking off the “top of mation to the press, should know just be straightforward with the his head” than doing the requisite that you have much more to lose answers, there would be fewer in- preparation to gain a thorough un- than to gain when you start a sen- stances of being caught in the derstanding of key issues and the tence with the words “even spin. implications associated with those Hitler...”. If you do go in that di- Trump during his presiden- issues. Becoming president appar- rection because you are so hell tial campaign pledged, among ently has not changed his view of bent on showing just how barbar- many other things, to be more the importance of preparation as it ic a ruler Bashar al-Assad is, it transparent if elected. Sounds is clear that he takes greater pride would be wise to make sure you good, but that was then, and this in signing his numerous executive understand the aspects of your is now. When inquired about the orders than understanding those analogy. Demonstrating your ig- decision by the White House not orders and the ramifications of norance regarding the herding of to make the names on the White implementing them. German citizens who just happen House visitors log public, Mr. The Constitutionality of his to be Jewish into gas chambers to Spicer pointed to the past practice executive orders dealing with his be exterminated because of their of previous administrations and Muslim “ban” is a prime example religion only serves to highlight the decisions by those adminis- of failing to do the requisite the irresponsibility choosing trations not to make the logs pub- preparation that would have made Hitler as a comparison to Assad lic. Following past practice is not it clear that it would not pass to highlight the barbarism of As- unusual; as a matter of fact it is court review. Failing to under- sad. Referring to the gas cham- quite common and is the basis of stand the public reaction to losing bers as “Holocaust Centers” fur- our judicial system and the re- key elements of Obamacare is an- ther demonstrates ignorance of liance on precedent. other clear example of failing to the issue. Trying to justify use of However, this president ran do one's presidential homework the comparison by pointing out on the promise to bring more before pulling the trigger on the that dropping the chemical gases transparency to Washington. To oft repeated campaign promise to from the sky is somehow more cower behind past practices repeal the health care law. To then barbaric only serves to demon- makes as clear a pronouncement state that “no one knew how com- strate a lack of understanding of as can be uttered that this admin- plicated health care was” only the horrors of the Holocaust and istration, when it comes to trans- serves to reveal how out of touch the millions of Jews who were parency, is no different than any on issues this president is. herded into those gas chambers in other administration. This cam- Similarly, after a full cam- the concentration camps to be ex- paign promise is as empty as most paign season of accusing China terminated en masse. of his other promises proving of currency manipulation as well Lesson to be learned by Mr. once again that the difference be- as the need to get tough with Spicer: do your homework. tween running for president and North Korea, it only took ten Now, of course, Mr. Spicer being president is the difference minutes with Chinese President isn't the first press secretary over- between fantasy and reality and I Xi Jinping to discover just how whelmed by trying to give credi- don't mean alternate reality.

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Call Lonnie Johnson at 301-306-9500 or e-mail [email protected] MAY 4, 2017 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 7 NEWS Rare bipartisanship helps mortgages to FOIA in recognition of sizable of the aisle. By Emily Blackner @emilyblackner federal funding.” “The bipartisan cooperation Rep. William Lacy Clay (D- that was demonstrated on this bill CAPITOL HILL – In a rare act Missouri-1) said although he sup- should be a model for this body,” of bipartisanship, the U.S. House of ported the bill, he had some con- Lacy Clay said. Representatives passed a bill that cerns about some of the amend- However, he and other Democ- would let the public access more in- ments proposed by the Rules rats used some of the floor time for formation about Fannie Mae and committee. The amendment at- the bill to discuss an issue where, Freddie Mac, the two government- tempts to address the Congressional they feel, Republicans are not as fo- sponsored enterprises that work in Budget Office estimate that imple- cused on transparency: the White the secondary mortgage market. menting the act would cost $310 House. Lacy Clay expressed his The Fannie Mae and Freddie million (with $10 million direct hope that the leadership would also Mac Open Records Act of 2017 spending) by allowing Fannie Mae consider a bill to require President passed on Thursday with an over- and Freddie Mac to charge com- Donald Trump to disclose White whelming 425 votes. No House mercial requesters for the costs as- House visitor logs, which the presi- members voted against the measure, sociated with processing their re- dent recently decided to stop doing. although five did not vote. All eight quest. Lacy Clay argued that banks And fellow Democrat Rep. Kather- of Maryland’s representatives sup- would pass those costs onto con- ine Clark (Mass.-5) asked the Con- ported the measure. sumers, and that “any methodolo- gress to consider her resolution that Rep. Dennis Ross (R-Fla.-15) gy” Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac would require Trump to release both said because the federal government used to set prices could be chal- visitor logs for the White House and bailed out Fannie and Freddie in lenged in court, at cost to the De- Mar-a-Lago, the Trump-owned 2008 – to the tune of $187 billion, partment of Justice. Florida resort where he has spent he said – and placed it under the “It is unclear how Fannie and the majority of his weekends in of- conservatorship of the Federal Freddie could reasonably estimate fice and hosted several foreign lead- Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), it how many FOIA requests they ers, as well as his tax returns. should be subject to the same public would receive, or to know how to Clark’s resolution did not receive a records laws as government agen- distribute administrative costs equi- hearing Thursday. cies. And it wouldn’t be the first tably among commercial re- “While Trump fights to keep time Congress has applied Freedom questers,” he said. “There may be a Americans in the dark about which of Information Act (FOIA) stan- better way to address this issue.” of his friends he owes special favors dards to a non-public entity. Other amendments to the bill to, whether it’s Big Oil, foreign “The American public has a gave the enterprises six months to banks, lobbyists at Mar-A-Lago, or right to know how its tax dollars are set up protocols and staff to handle Russia, Republicans are more than spent. The Freedom of Information FOIA requests and specified that if happy to look the other way,” she Act, or FOIA, is a key tool,” Ross they leave federal conservatorship said. “Transparency and account- said. “It is far past time we apply the FOIA requirements will be re- ability are not conservative or liber- FOIA to Fannie and Freddie. There scinded. Several members speaking al ideas. Families at home deserve a is precedent for applying FOIA to on the floor noted that the House Congress that works together to non-traditional, quasi-governmental Rules committee voted out all check the worst impulses of this un- entities: Congress subjected Amtrak amendments offered by both sides accountable administration.” Rockville mayor praises current budget process thing,” Newton said about funds in budget development,” said Council By Neal Earley @neal_earley the budget to hire three additional po- member Beryl Feinberg - noting that lice officers. he is the third person to hold the job in ROCKVILLE – Rockville May- Additionally, the budget pro- the last fiscal year. or Bridget Donnell Newton said this vides $175,000 for streetscaping, ur- The council passed this year’s year’s budget season was the best ban design and planning; $37,710 for budget without much debate or con- during her tenure as mayor. the City’s Rocktoberfest; $95,000 for troversy. During the public hearing “I said it earlier in the process, a motorized lighting bar at the F. for the budget, it was almost exclu- but in seven years this has been the Scott Fitzgerald Theatre; and $49,090 sively community leaders and the best budget process I’ve been for extended summer camps. city’s nonprofit partners who testi- through with the city,” Newton said. The mayor and City Council fied, either thanking the city for fund- On Monday night the Rockville spent little time discussing the budget ing their respective programs or ask- City Council passed its $129.4 mil- Monday night before passing the city ing the City Council for more fund- lion budget for Fiscal Year 2018. ordinance 5-0 that makes the Fiscal ing. This year’s budget passed with- Year 2018 budget official. During one of the budget’s work out much fanfare or discussion as the City Manager Rob DiSpirito sessions, the Council mostly debated City Council voted to keep tax rates thanked the city staff that had been $30,000 ear-marked for the reloca- www.thesentinel.com level for residents. working on the budget before he as- tion of the KID Museum, which is For city residents, the real prop- sumed his role as city manager in Jan- tentatively scheduled to move to the erty tax will remain at 29.2 cents per uary. city in the next few years. The Sentinel website is here $100, personal property taxes will re- He said that for next fiscal year’s This year’s budget marks the main at 80.5 cents per $100 and park- budget he wanted to get more input ninth straight year the city has not ing district taxes will remain at .33 from city employees and the public. raised taxes on residents. DiSpirito, Much more news and information cents per $100, although some resi- “We can maybe find some more already looking toward next fiscal dents may have their property taxes creative ways to get people in- year’s budget, said he is looking at from and about your community increased because of an increased as- volved,” DiSpirito said. ways to save the city money by po- sessment of property values. DiSpirito joined the city during tentially not filling vacant positions. as close as your fingertips Perhaps the most significant the middle of the budget process “Budget season is a lot like item in the budget is the $315,210 when he replaced acting City Manag- hockey season. You basically get two that will go toward hiring three more er Craig Simoneau in January. weeks off, then the next season police officers for the city’s police de- “I think the city manager did a starts,” he said. partment. herculean job in wading through the “That’s the most important intricacies of the City of Rockville’s 8THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL MAY 4,, 2017 COVER STORY Marchers fill D.C. streets for second week in a row ing air pollution, water accessi- allergy after being bitten by the same level that we study math still had no access to running wa- “March, ” from page 1 bility and deaths from heat-relat- insect. and language in school," said ter or electricity," Copeland said. ed illnesses, many communities As an avid fisherman, Dylan Ignacio Barsottelli, 48, from Los "We should work to ensure Schoville added. often rely on religious institu- Cooper said that brook trout pop- Angeles, a director at Mercy for that the youth in our black and Indigenous rights activists tions to collectively organize and ulations have declined from in- Earth, an organization dedicated brown communities around the led the march along Pennsylvania bring attention to the issues. creasing temperatures and defor- to promoting the environment U.S. aren't left with the military Avenue towards the White House. "When we look at the impact, estation. He explained the lack of and sustainability through educa- as their only option due to the di- "I believe that Trump is in it is our moral and spiritual im- trees diminishes the natural cool- tion. vestment of their schools and partners with TransCanada. They perative to lead the people who ing mechanism, causing the tem- "We look at environmental neighborhoods," he added. think it's OK for the pipelines to hear our voice on a weekly basis," perature of the water to rise, cre- education as a matter of science, During a deployment to Iraq come through. We're just going to he added. "It doesn't matter if ating uninhabitable conditions for but it's more than that. It's our be- in 2003-04, Copeland conducted have to fight them off," said Lor- you're Buddhist, Hindu, Christ- the fish species. havior every day, and we can start security missions, and he said he na Hanes, 48, an environmentalist ian, Muslim or Jewish." "The fly fishing industry is a teaching this in kindergarten," he witnessed the Iraqis being de- and Native American rights ac- "As people of faith, it is our multimillion-dollar industry. This added. prived of access to basic needs tivist originally from Canada. “I responsibility to be guardians is the main species in Virginia Some targeted pollution they such as water and oil. don't want my ancestors saying, upon this Earth," said Nana Fir- that are targeted by fly fisher- attributed to the armed forces. “I saw a lot of displaced ‘Why didn't you do anything,’” man, Muslim outreach director man," he added, referring to the "The U.S. military is the sin- youth, war orphans losing their she added. for GreenFaith, an interfaith en- economic impact. gle largest consumer of energy in family members due to the bomb- Hanes, who attended the vironmental advocacy organiza- Scientists at the march the world and the world's single ings,” Copeland said. event holding a Canadian flag tion. "Looking at climate change, voiced significant concern over largest source of greenhouse gas Some marchers were partici- that featured an upside-down it's not just an environmental or the Trump administration’s roll- emissions," George Paz Martin, a pating in a political event for the maple leaf, explained that much scientific issue, but this is an eth- back of regulations drafted by the peace activist from Milwaukee first time. as with the protests of the Dakota ical or moral issue," she added. Environmental Protection said in a speech at the event. "I just felt like it's about time Access Pipeline, Canadian in- Firman, originally from In- Agency. "The U.S. military doesn't I become more active in the com- digenous nations have similar donesia, explained that communi- "Climate change affects measure fuel by miles per gallon; munity for the things that I be- disputes with the government and ty dialogue, which is stressed in every person on the planet," said it measures fuel by gallons or bar- lieve in," said Joe Dombrowski, energy producers. her faith, can be pursued through Chuck Newquist, 67, a retired en- rels per hour," he continued. 26, from Ocean City. "They claim they want to collective environmental advoca- gineer from Seattle. "By ignoring Martin said that many of the "I know that water preserva- talk, but what is there to talk cy. the climate issue, it's going to military's vehicles consume as tion is key for the next genera- about when it's already in the "We worked so hard to get to only get worse. We might be able much as six barrels of oil per tion, so I want to do what I can ground," she said when asked the Paris Climate agreement. We to do something now to alleviate hour. and learn what I personally can about the policies of successive cannot afford to go back," she it. If we do nothing, we can't alle- "The U.S. military consumes do to help out," he added. Canadian administrations. “They said. "We don't want to leave our viate it," he added. as much as one million barrels of Anti-abortion activists con- have to drink water too. It's an all future generation a damaged His wife, Leslie Heizer oil a day and contributes 5 per- fronted the marchers near the nations’ issue, and it affects Earth." Newquist, 56, a higher-education cent of the global warming on White House. everyone." Some attendees said environ- professional, said that warming this Earth," Martin said. Stephen Lias, 26, and Ann Religious groups in atten- mental degradation and climate temperatures accelerate the Claude Copeland, 35, from Marie, 41, both from Maryland, dance emphasized the relation- change directly affect their jobs spread of viruses, which in turn Queens, a U.S. Army veteran, engaged in a curbside debate over ship between faith and environ- and daily lives. makes them more difficult to con- who currently serves as co-chair abortion ethics. mental stewardship. "Climate has a big impact on tain and manage. of the Iraq Veterans Against the "Whether or not I adopt, I "People of faith are called our future as young people," said "Last year, in Texas, there War, also attended the march to still have the right to speak out because of every faith tradition to Dylan Cooper, 24, an ecological was no freeze in the oppose militaristic policies. against violence," said Marie. be stewards of the Earth, and engineer from Warrenton, Vir- Houston/Dallas area, so more He said that militarism af- "There are people who are they're called to care for the least ginia. people than ever before died of fects communities both domesti- poor, and they made a bad deci- among us,” said the Rev. Leo He said that rising tempera- West Nile virus," she added. cally and abroad. sion, or they got raped and have to Woodberry, pastor of Kingdom tures have caused the tick popula- Teachers stressed the impor- "Both are heavily impacted have a child because you feel bad Living Temple church in Flo- tion to increase in his state and tance of environmental education by militarism, whether it's the po- for that baby," Lias responded. rence, South Carolina. spread diseases contractible by at an early age. lice criminalizing Bronx youth in Organizers estimated a total Woodberry explained that humans. He added that his wife, "My hope is that we can their own community or enforce- of 200,000 attendees at the peak with the numerous issues includ- Sarah Cooper, 23, developed an study the environment at the ment of curfews on Iraqis who of the event. County leaders urge residents to get involved in community to curb hate crimes a 32 percent increase from 2015, Last year, 41 percent of the crimes involved vandalism and said. “County,” from page 1 said Manger. hate crimes here were religious in graffiti with another 20 percent in- The speakers urged everyone “I will tell you that more oc- nature, with the majority of those volving physical attacks, Manger to learn about people from different The actual crime is the hot lava curred in November and December leveled against the Jewish commu- said. religions and ethnicity. Attend and spewing out, and but what’s inside of last year,” said Manger, who at- nity, Manger said. Bethesda had the Manger said the County arrest- sponsor interfaith events, they sug- and beneath the mountain are all the tributed the end-of-the-year rise to most hate crimes while Gaithers- ed someone in 30 percent of these gested. minor incidents, heating up and the diatribe from the presidential burg had the fewest, he said. cases, which he said was average. Michael Feinstein, president preparing the volcano to erupt, Ez- election. Another 37 percent were racial Of those arrested, most were be- and CEO of the JCC, summed up ickson said. “Both sides are guilty,” attacks, and the remaining crime tween 16 and 37 years old; nine the event by noting, “I think what During 2016, there were 87 Manger said. “It was a very volatile targeted transgendered people. were under 18. we learned today, fighting hate, it hate crimes reported in the County, period.” Forty percent of these hate “It really runs the gamut,” he takes a village.”

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Montgomery County, Maryland NEWS Department of Environmental Protection Leggett meets with church members PUBLIC NOTICE to investigate the site and determine office at the time of the protest, his Application for a Temporary Noise Waiver By Neal Earley @neal_earley whether there are still graves there. staff went back and forth with the The Department of Environmental Protection is currently evaluat- “Nothing has changed. That protesters for about an hour. The County Executive Ike Leggett should be clear,” said Coleman- protesters then made their way to ing two applications for Temporary Noise Waivers as allowed under asked representatives from Mace- Adebayo. the County Council building, where the Montgomery County Noise Control Ordinance, Chapter 31B, donia Baptist Church to his office While Coleman-Adebayo said they stood silently during the Coun- Section 11(a). last week and two days later they her meeting with Leggett was ty Council meeting, some holding came back. “OK,” she said her main issue is signs that said, “Black Lives Mat- Concrete Protection & Restoration, Inc., 2811 Lord Baltimore Dr., On April 27, representatives with the Montgomery County Plan- ter.” Baltimore, MD, is requesting a Temporary Noise Waiver for the from Macedonia Baptist Church in ning Board, which she said was not Coleman-Adebayo has called renovation of the ramp and plaza area for the Montgomery County Bethesda met with County Execu- transparent. County officials racist, saying that Circuit Court, 50 Maryland Ave, Rockville. Work involving demo- tive Ike Leggett to discuss the con- Leggett said that if anthropolo- they are deliberately ignoring po- lition of concrete is planned for daytime, nighttime and weekends to troversy surrounding a potential his- gists do discover bodies buried at tentially historic African-American expedite the renovation process and accommodate daily courthouse toric African-American gravesite the site, it will be up to the state gravesites. that might be located at a planned activities. The work is scheduled to occur between 7:00 a.m. and agency to determine what would Coleman-Adebayo said she development at Westbard. happen next, not the County. was angered by the Planning 4:00 a.m. weekdays, and 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. weekends. Some members of the Macedo- “The state would make a deter- Board’s decision to have a white an- nia Baptist Church believe the site mination,” Leggett said. thropologist investigate the site The second Temporary Noise Waiver is being requested by Federal along River Road in Bethesda was a Leggett called the protest at his rather than the anthropologist se- Realty Investment Trust, 1626 East Jefferson Street, Rockville, cemetery but that the bodies were office “confusing” given that he had lected by members of the church. Maryland, for the purpose of performing nighttime construction improperly moved in the 1950s to already agreed to meet with repre- “It’s about racism – white su- work to install a new sewer line in the vicinity of River Road and make room for a development. Rep- sentatives from the church a month premacy,” Coleman-Adebayo said. Seven Locks Road. The work is being performed at night as ap- resentatives from the church believe prior and that he already agreed to However, the County has con- proved by the Maryland State Highway Administration to alleviate there are still human remains at the have the County pay for an indepen- firmed it will pay for the two anthro- traffic congestion and pedestrian impacts. The work is scheduled site. dent anthropologist. pologists selected by the church, between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. At the meeting, Leggett and The meeting with Leggett came Michael Blakey of William and Marsha Coleman-Adebayo, the two days after protesters from the Mary College and Rachel Watkins chairperson of the social justice church attempted to confront of American University. Coleman- The applications and related documents are available for public in- ministry with the Macedonia Bap- Leggett in his office at the County Adebayo said she is willing to ac- spection. The Department will receive comments on the application tist Church, agreed to have the Executive’s building in Rockville. cept the results of the study by for ten (10) days after publication of this notice. County pay for two anthropologists While Leggett was away from his Blakey and Watkins.

Comments, questions or requests to examine documents may be directed to Gretchen F. Ekstrom, DEP/DEPC, 255 Rockville Pike, Suite 120, Rockville, MD, 20850. Telephone 240-777-7750, Fax Leggett calls non-profit cuts a ‘clerical error’ large) on the proposed cut to non- easier because I don’t have to come 240-777-7715 or email gretchen.ekstrom@montgomerycoun- By Neal Earley tymd.gov. @neal_earley profits. up with $1.2 million to correct his The original 1 percent cut to mistake,” Berliner said. “He’s going Perhaps it was a clerical error, 00029045 1t 05/04/17 nonprofits in Leggett’s budget will to do that.” perhaps it was not, but either way the have no impact given the County The proposed 1 percent cut to County’s nonprofits do not need to Council has final say over the bud- nonprofits would have amounted in a worry about their funding being cut get. $600,000 loss for some of the Coun- anymore. Leggett later clarified his mis- ty’s community partners that help the County Executive Ike Leggett take and said he noticed the error af- County provide meals to school chil- said a proposed 1 percent cut to non- ter he submitted his budget. He then dren or take care of the sick and el- profits was a clerical error in his bud- told Council President Roger Berlin- derly. While the County provides get, and that he really meant to in- er (D-1) about the mix up. Leggett several safety net services to resi- crease funding by 1 percent. explained that last year the Council dents, funding nonprofits that offer “It was almost like a clerical decided to increase nonprofit spend- similar services helps the County mistake and I may have communi- ing by 2 percent and his goal was to save on costs. cated it wrong to the staff,” Leggett cut their funding increase from 2 per- Leventhal, who chairs the said. cent to 1 percent – but not as an over- Council Health and Human Services The proposed cut galvanized all 1 percent cut to nonprofits. Committee, said the committee Advertise members of the County Council, Berliner confirmed Leggett’s would correct the mistake. who called a press conference on Aril story and played off the controversy In March, Leggett proposed a 24 to declare that they would not cut saying that he believed it was a legit- $5.44 billion operating budget. funding to the County’s nonprofits. imate mistake by the County Execu- Berliner called the budget a “good “It doesn’t make sense, it isn’t tive. framework” for the County Council smart budgeting,” said Council “It is what it is and by owning to work with before it passes its bud- inin member George Leventhal (D-at that mistake it makes my work a little get in late May. CheckCheck UsUs OutOut Call Lonnie Johnson at 301-306-9500 Online: www.thesentinel.com 10 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL MAY 4, 2017 NEWS Purple Line, fasteners, and delays in Metro plan quested a response from Friends of was enough time for a federal judge arced off a rail fastener, causing Metro will in a few months be- By Kathleen Stubbs @kathleenstubbs3 the Capital Crescent Trail, which op- to choose whether to reinstate the smoke near Metro Center Station gin a rail fastener replacement proposed the project. federal government’s record of deci- Thursday morning. Lavin said the gram. Metro General Manager Paul SILVER SPRING -- A congress- Montgomery County Council sion, which would allow contractors arcing occurred because the rubber Wiedefeld said the fastener replace- man, two county executives, elected President Roger Berliner (D-1) said Purple Line Transit Partners to begin coating of the aging rail fasteners ment program was connected to pre- officials representing Montgomery since Leon received the documents the next steps of construction. was wearing thin, exposing the metal ventative maintenance. and Prince George’s counties and he requested nearly five months ago, Raskin said the hiatus in the of the fastener to the stray current. “That is an ongoing issue,” other Purple Line supporters rallied as of January, he has everything he construction process is keeping the “What we’re finding is that the Wiedefeld said “That is not going to asking for a federal judge’s approval needs. laborers from working as part of the fasteners used at that location are ba- be done overnight, and I’ve never of the flat rail project Tuesday. “We have everything we need project. sically starting to get to the end of said that.” and Metro needs more Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-8) said but an order from a federal judge,” “There are workers waiting to their useful life,” Lavin said. than a day to fix it, but Wiedefeld outside Silver Spring Library, a site Berliner said Tuesday. work; there are workers waiting to Hundreds of Red Line riders of- said he had to address the deteriorat- slated to be a Purple Line stop, he Raskin and Berliner said they build the Purple Line,” Raskin said. floaded at Dupont Circle and Gallery ing rail ties during SafeTrack first. wants U.S. District Court Judge of refrained from insulting Leon, refer- About 90 members of union Li- Place-Chinatown stations Thursday “This is a long road, and we’ve the District of Columbia Richard encing something Trump said, but una Laborers Local 11 attended the due to a two-station shutdown while had to do some emergency, real Leon to decide whether to approve that Leon ultimately determines press conference wearing neon vests fire fighters investigated reports of a emergency things on the SafeTrack the east -west flat rail construction whether the project will continue. and hard hats, and they joined in track fire. The shutdown, along with initiative,” said Wiedefeld. “That’s project soon. “We know that this... is in the cheers that Purple Line Now mem- trains stopping at each station for a what drove that. But these are the “We want the decision on the hands of a U.S. District Court bers and others started. Several car- few minutes, lengthened some rid- core issues that we’ve been facing Purple Line to come quickly,” Raskin judge,” Raskin said. “We don’t ried signs about the flat rail line. ers’ trips by as much as an hour in- with, that we’ve been deferring for said. “So we can start on the Purple make fun of judges, we don’t lam- cluding waiting for a shuttle. years and that we’re no longer defer- Line so we can start moving rapidly bast judges; that’s not our style, but *** Metro spokesperson Sherri Ly ring.” around the region.” we do ask for all deliberate speed.” said it was an electrical arcing, He said he couldn’t promise Leon had asked for either a new Berliner said elected officials WASHINGTON – The Metro which caused smoke but not fire, that no fastener-related smoke inci- environmental impact statement with could ask Leon to hurry up without chief safety officer at a Board Safety near Metro Center Station. dents would occur but said he would newer ridership projections from de- negative remarks about him. Committee Meeting said smoke inci- To reduce the wear on the 30- to try to reduce the frequency that they fendant Maryland Transit Adminis- “We cannot follow the President dents near Gallery Place and Metro 40-year-old fasteners, Lavin said, happen. tration and defendant intervener the Trump module,” Berliner said. “We Center stations in the last two weeks Metro will implement a “perfor- “I can’t prevent them from oc- Federal Transit Administration, or a can say to this federal judge, ‘You resulted from rail fasteners that are mance restriction,” under which curring,” Wiedefeld said. “I’m try- statement regarding why the supple- have everything you need to make a wearing out. trains will operate at a lower gear, ing to minimize them and get that mental environmental impact state- decision.’” Metro Chief Safety Officer Pat when they pass over the ones that occurring during non-revenue peri- ment was not needed. He also re- He said he believed four months Lavin said a stray electric current will require replacement. ods.” Takoma Park considers moving election date

change is voter turnout, as changing thinks he should not be able to vote By Carlos Alfaro @carlosalfarorod the year of city elections from odd himself a longer term, pointing out numbered years to even numbered the need to flesh out the details of TAKOMA PARK –Change years will synchronize them with the amendment and the proposal as might be coming to the city’s elec- state and county elections. a whole. tion schedule, as the Council’s pro- Mayor Kate Stewart pointed “To me it’s like, as an elected Advertise posal to change the date of elections out that “people are not anticipating official, voting yourself a raise passed its first of two readings April them [off year elections]”. without an intervening election, 26. There were some concerns which is the rule now in Congress in The motion to pass the propos- from the Council, however. Coun- and a lot of other places,” said Ko- al to a second reading was close, cilmember Rizzy Qureshi (Ward 3) var. with a 4-3 vote. noted that the short one-year term The question of an increase in The Sentinel... As the charter amendment may affect the effectiveness of the minority candidates was also stands, it would change the date of newly elected Council members, raised, and Councilmember Jarrett city elections from odd numbered that more than one year is needed to Smith (Ward 5) expressed his oppo- years to even numbered years, set learn the role of Council member. sition to changing the election dates the term lengths for the mayor and “You have to go through one because of the impact on them. council members elected this year to budget to understand the next bud- “One, I do not think that once one year and change the date when get,” Qureshi said. this change is made there will be the council members and mayor Qureshi proposed an amend- any future minority candidates. It take office, city officials said. ment to change the term from one will be extremely difficult to raise It would also change the date of year to three years as well, which money and to run in an election the nominating meeting and change was shelved for the second reading where you have state, county and the time for certification of election of the proposal. federal candidates running at the results, according to the city. Councilmember Peter Kovar same time, especially if you are a One of the main reasons for the (Ward 1) disagreed, noting that he newcomer,” said Smith. ...and let your SUBSCRIBE TO business soar!

Call Lonnie Johnson TheThe SentinelSentinel!! at 301-306-9500 MAY 4, 2017 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 11 NEWS The times they are a changin’ for local shopping forest as part of shutting 400 out of ued, there may be opportunities for property tax purposes, have been Montgomery Mall). By Vic Simon @vtime492 about 1,000 stores nationwide. Pay- new tenants “to resonate even bet- rising steadily for the last five or six Sears is not closing there, but less ShoeSource, which entered ter” with consumer interests. years. This reflects both new con- downsizing, Christi Swanson, Esly Martinez and Wendy Se- bankruptcy early in April and is The company’s newest center struction and generally rising prop- Westfield’s Maryland marketing di- her have very different experiences closing about 400 of its roughly in the County, Pike & Rose near erty values, said Corbett Webb, rector, told the Sentinel. operating their businesses in Mont- 4,000 outlets worldwide, is staying Rockville Pike and Executive SDAT communications director. Westfield will redevelop and gomery County shopping centers. open at Lakeforest. C-III reported in Boulevard, mixes retail and residen- The International Council of find new tenants for the space freed Martinez, a manager at cloth- March that Lakeforest remains 84 tial uses. Its Phase II has store open- Shopping Centers, an industry trade up by Sears, Swanson said. ing retailer Cotton On in Lakeforest percent occupied. ings this spring and coming fall, in- group and major data source, does “Westfield has a long and Mall in Gaithersburg, asked, “How Some Lakeforest retailers indi- cluding REI on April 25, Seher not- not offer county-level information. strong record of recovering former can you sell when there’s no traf- cated that business continues strong. ed. For the state of Maryland, ICSC department store real estate,” said fic?” Jacob Tellez, a team lead at Best Both companywide and in showed that the total number of Swanson. “Such transactions en- She noted there are several va- Buy Mobile, said, “We’re actually Montgomery County, “Our rev- shopping centers, from the smallest sure the ability to effectively devel- cancies near her store, and added doing fine” on sales, although they enues have grown consistently over to the largest, edged upward from op/redevelop the property in the fu- that its location in the mall near J.C. remain concerned about the fate of the years,” she said. 1892 in 2015 to 1899 in 2016. Total ture.” Penney holds foot traffic down be- the mall. Other store managers In the County, its revenue sales in Maryland shopping centers A key sign of the health of the cause the food court and several would not comment for the record growth reflects both more places to rose 2.3 percent from $65.1 billion County’s retail property market is shoe retailers attract traffic to the because of corporate restrictions on rent and higher rental rates, said Se- in 2015 to $66.6 billion in 2016, that in most locations, “New vacan- other side of the mall near Sears. As speaking to the press, but suggested her. ICSC indicated. Statewide shopping cies are filled up quickly,” said a sales professional, Martinez said, sales are okay or good. Some indi- “If your retailers grow their center worker counts, for retailers as David Ward, president of H&R Re- “It’s hard going to work” with the cated their companies have been at sales, you can charge more in rent,” well as for center maintenance and tail Inc. in Bethesda, a leading prospect of relatively few sales most Lakeforest for a decade or more she explained. “The key is to have security, are nearly unchanged at County retail real estate broker. days. Cotton On is an Australia- and, with adequate sales, they await the right retailers” who are mer- approximately 238,000 since 2014, Another positive sign is that based multinational retailer. possible management changes. chandising with an eye to future ICSC said. most retail rents are rising, although Lakeforest’s loan servicer, C- Even Martinez holds out hope growth. In America’s Marketplace Re- the pace of increase varies widely III Asset Management, indicated in for Lakeforest. Federal Realty has several report, a recent national analysis argu- with the precise location, type and March that the mall might face fore- “It just needs a fixup,” she purposing and upgrading projects in ing that “shopping centers and malls size of property, Ward said. For in- closure, but as of April 27, no fore- said. the County. At Congressional Plaza, are actually thriving,” ICSC con- stance, he estimated that rents today closure was filed in court. Although Recalling that Westfield Mont- it is building a 48-unit apartment tended that shopping center man- would be 3 percent to 5 percent neither C-III nor the mall’s owner, gomery perked up its food court and building and converting 30,000 agements are flexible and have higher than three years ago (2014) File Mile Capital Partners LLC of Westfield Wheaton improved its in- square feet of office space to retail. many tools to survive and grow defor a large “box” store not part of a Stamford, Conn., would confirm or teriors, when both were showing At Plaza del Mercado in Silver spite encroachments by online sell- shopping center, near one of the deny any information, the delayed signs of decline, Martinez asserted Spring, it’s rebuilding a grocery ers. Among the strategies center County’s urban cores. Rents proba- foreclosure strongly suggests the the same is possible for Lakeforest. space to accommodate both a grocer managers use, ICSC said, are mixed bly would be up 10 percent to 15 parties are in negotiations, possibly Wendy Seher’s perspective dif- and a fitness center. use development (particularly office percent in that time span for a with third parties considering the fers sharply from Martinez’s. Seher With considerable population and residential coupled with retail), restaurant with good parking and purchase of the mall. Five Mile pur- is senior vice president for leasing at and land use density, and consumers non-retail use of retail space (fre- visibility at a higher-end shopping chased the mall in 2012 out of fore- Federal Realty, a multistate shop- with high levels of education and in- quently for health care and educa- center, he added. closure, so the mall’s problems are ping center owner/manager. Head- come, Montgomery County “is a tion), and integrating online and on- In comparing the current status not new. quartered in Montgomery County, great place to do retailing,” Seher ground services, such as in-store of Lakeforest with, say, downtown Despite its problems, Lakefor- the company has 11 major shopping declared. When national retailers pickup of items purchased online. Bethesda, several factors explain est displays few signs of shutting centers here, including mainstays consider opening stores in the D.C. ICSC also argued that certain demo- the difference, said Rory Coakley, down. Three of its four anchor ten- such as Congressional Plaza and metro area, the County is near the graphic changes, particularly the in- president of Coakley Realty, which ants, Sears, J.C. Penney and Montrose Crossing on Rockville top of their lists of possible loca- flux of immigrants, favors in-person represents both retailers and land- Macy’s, collectively are closing Pike, and Bethesda Row, Seher not- tions, she added. shopping. lords. Coakley listed the following about 400 stores nationwide, but ed. While there is no comprehen- In a recent instance of a Coun- factors: the incomes of shoppers, none of the Lakeforest outlets are “Our business is growing over- sive data source on brick-and-mor- ty retailer and its landlord adapting the densities of population and of among them. Lord & Taylor is the all in Montgomery County,” she tar retail property in the County, as- to changed conditions, Sears in late retail space, the perceived general fourth anchor. said. While challenges such as the sessments of County retail real es- April sold its store and surrounding quality of retailers, and the hard-to- Among specialty retailers, rapid growth of online shopping tate, made by the state Department parking spaces to its landlord, define excitement and interest of clothier Rue21 is closing in Lake- cause tenants to change, she contin- of Assessment and Taxation for Westfield Montgomery (formerly the shopping experience. 12 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL MAY 4, 2017 NEWS VW’s big crossover is appealing while Fiat fills a niche Volkswagen loyalists may re- at $31,425, though the cheapest member the Routan. It was a model won't be available right minivan that featured VW styling away when the vehicle goes on and interior trim but was actually sale this month; for now, prices built by Chrysler, sharing its me- will begin at $34,225. The tested chanical components with the car, loaded up with nearly every Town & Country. Very few others available option, hit $50,040 – on will remember that car, however. the high side for this class, to be The minivan market was already sure, but in line with some com- dwindling by the time the Routan petitors. reached the market in 2009, and *** Chrysler's budget focus clashed For most of its lifetime, span- with Volkswagen's more premi- ning the better part of three um-focused image. The Routan decades, the Mazda MX-5 Miata was discontinued after a few years has been alone in the class of affordable rear-wheel-drive two- seat roadsters. This delightfully fun little convertible outlasted competitors from Toyota, Honda Auto Drive and General Motors, all of which By achieved critical acclaim but dis- appeared after a single genera- Brady Holt tion. Now another contender has entered this little market segment – with an assist from Mazda. That's the new 2017 Fiat 124 Spi- of slow sales. der, which features the Italian Now, VW has made a more brand's retro styling cues but wholehearted bid for market share which is actually a modified Mia- among large family vehicles: the ta built on Mazda's assembly line. 2018 Atlas full-size crossover, an Fiat's changes provide a no- all-out assault on the best-selling ticeably different flavor to the Ford Explorer and Honda Pilot. A classic Miata experience, for bet- brief test drive of the Atlas at ter or for worse. Visually, aside Volkswagen's American head- from being little convertibles, quarters in Herndon, Va., suggest- there's little on the outside to sug- ed that this vehicle won't be as gest that they're the same car; you easily forgotten. can choose between the Fiat's The tested car was especially throwback look and Mazda's likely to turn heads due to its more aggressive take on its own Kurkuma Yellow paint, which is classic design. particularly noticeable – even if The cars are virtually identi- you don't care for it – on a vehicle cal inside except for the badge as big as the Atlas. But even in the and some material selections. more muted colors that most buy- Both are low and snug, with ers will choose, the Atlas should- legroom and headroom capacities n't escape notice from shoppers in that tend to exclude the tallest this class. drivers, and narrow seats that – An airy feel to the Atlas's spa- literally – squeeze out wide folks. cious interior emulates the Pilot to These two vehicles share Mazda's provide both comfortable seating quick-operating manual cloth top, and easy visibility, and beats no- which, unlike most convertibles, table rivals like the Toyota High- avoids robbing trunk space. lander and Mazda CX-9. At the The Miata and 124 differ the same time, though, the Atlas is most on the road. The Mazda is unexpectedly sporty on the road. designed for pure fun, offering a A powerful V6 and relatively nim- burst of instant joy anywhere you ble handling make it fun to hustle go. Super-quick steering and a this big box – a temptation you rev-happy engine make the Miata wouldn't find in the Pilot. A 2.0- enjoyable even before you push liter four-cylinder is also offered beyond the speed limit – a boon on low-end front-wheel-drive in the crowded and speed-cam- models, which does promise bet- era-filled D.C. area. ter gas mileage than the mediocre The Fiat is more of a relaxed 19-mpg rating on the tested V6 cruising car than a frenetic toy. To all-wheel-drive model. be sure, it's still an impractical The Atlas doesn't sacrifice and fun two-seat convertible, but comfort and refinement to like most modern cars it needs to COURTESY PHOTOS. achieve its handling agility, be pushed close to its limits to Volkswagen’s newest crossover, above, while directly above Fiat’s Spider. which is important in a family truly impress. In normal driving, car. At least in a short drive, the you get some extra play in the ated on the freeway. The 124 does instrumented tests by other re- n't beat the Miata for outright dri- Atlas demonstrated an admirably steering wheel before the car re- come with a turbocharged engine, viewers haven't revealed an ad- ving enjoyment, but some buyers smooth and quiet ride. acts, which isn't an enthusiast's which raises the possibility of ex- vantage. will find it more well-rounded. Prices for the 2018 Atlas start dream but which can be appreci- tra zip compared to the Miata, but Overall, the 124 Spider does- Prices start at $25,990. MAY 4,, 2017 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 13 CALENDAR What’s happening this week in Montgomery County May 4, 2017 – May 10, 2017 BLACK ROCK CENTER FOR THE ARTS days through Saturdays, noon to 4pm. Gallery 209 Bluegrass has been together for two decades. The program. Learn a simple meditation technique that is a cooperative of twelve local artists located in the band consists of seven talented musicians perform- can help you in all aspects of your life. Free. No reg- • LE VENT DU NORD QUÉBECOIS, WORLD Artists and Makers Studios 2, 12276 Wilkins Ave., ing on guitar and vocals, mandolin, bass, guitar, istration required. Where: Twinbrook Library, 202 MUSIC | FRIDAY, MAY 12, 2017 | 8:00 PM | $27-35 Rockville, Md. For information 301 622-0546 or banjo, violin and dobro. Their hard-driving blue- Meadow Hall Drive, Rockville, MD 20851. For visit the website: Gallery209art.com. grass style incorporates gospel, country, blues, more information call 240-777-0240. • JOAN OSBORNE POP/ROCK | SATURDAY, swing and folk influences. Address: St. Anne's MAY 20, 2017 | 8:00 PM | $38-50 AZALEA GARDEN FESTIVAL Episcopal Church, 25100 Ridge Road, Damascus, May 5 – 7. Visit Landon School in Bethesda, MD 20872. Price: Free will offering. For more in- MAY 10 STRATHMORE – THE MUSIC CENTER Maryland, the weekend of May 5-7 for carnival formation contact: 301 253-2130 or office@stan- MONTGOMERY HOSPICE: REMEMBER- rides, rare flowers and boutique gifts at the Azalea nesdamascus.org or visit ING MOM AND DAD • BSO: OFF THE CUFF - STRAVINSKY'S Garden Festival. Competitive and casual runners www.stannesdamascus.org. Reception follows with May 10. Montgomery Hospice will hold a FIREBIRD FRIDAY, MAY 5, 2017, 8:15 PM alike will give it their all at this year's Mark's Run refreshments and a chance to meet the artists. workshop for adults who have lost a parent or par- 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run. The event headlines the fi- ents. Led by Montgomery Hospice professional • TONY BENNETT SATURDAY, MAY 6, 2017, nal day of the festival. All proceeds from the week- WIDOWED PERSONS SERVICE OF counselors. 7:00-8:30 p.m. Free and open to any 9:00 PM end's events go toward student financial aid and fac- MONTGOMERY COUNTY MEETING Montgomery County resident. Montgomery Hos- ulty enrichment programs. The 2017 Azalea Garden May 7. 3:30 – 6:15 P.M. The Widowed Persons pice, 1355 Piccard Dr., Rockville. Registration re- • BSO: STRAVINSKY'S FIREBIRD SUNDAY, Festival runs Friday to Sunday, May 5–7, from 10 Service of Montgomery County will hold its 38th quired: 301-921-4400. MAY 7, 2017, 3:00 PM a.m.–5 p.m. daily at Landon School, 6101 Wilson and final annual dinner meeting at Bedford Court, Lane, Bethesda, MD 20817. 3701 International Drive, Silver Spring. Dinner will SQUARE DANCE LESSONS AND DANC- •mBACKSTAGE WITH THE CREATORS OF COURTESY PHOTO be followed by a brief business meeting and enter- ING SERIAL THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2017, 8:00 PM 3RD ANNIVERSARY OF EMPOWER- Grammy winner and beloved tainment by Lorna Sampson. Cost is $30 and reser- May 10. Square dance lessons and dancing at MENT LIBERATION CATHEDRAL vations are required by Tuesday, May 2. For more crooner Tony Bennett will per- North Chevy Chase Christian Church, 8814 Kens- THE FILLMORE May 5 – 7. Come out and help us celebrate the information, contact Patricia Vacca, President, form at The Music Center at ington Parkway (in Parish House). Wednesdays: 3rd Anniversary of Empowerment Liberation [email protected] or call 301-273-2335. Strathmore on May 6. The per- 7:30 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. $7 per person, also May 17, • CONCERT: AB-SOULTHRUSDAY, MAY 4, Cathedral where Bishop Allyson Abrams is the pas- formance is part of Strath- 24, and 31. Contact phone number: 301-598-2574. 2017, 8:00 PM tor. The anniversary events include Praise Night on BLOOMING' SPRING SALE more's 2017 Spring Gala to http://www.gerrymanders.info/ Friday, May 5th at 7pm, a Taste of ELC on Satur- May 7. 9:30 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. Come to the • CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION WITH day, May 6th at 11am, and ending with our Anniver- support the arts and educa- Bloomin' Spring Sale at The Village at Rockville. BADFISH, A TRIBUTE TO SUBLIME - PRE- sary Worship Service on Sunday, May 7th at tion. This event is sponsored by the Auxiliary at The Vil- SENTED BY JAILBREAK BREWING FRIDAY, 1:03pm. More info is available on our website at lage at Rockville. All proceeds are used to enhance UPCOMING MAY 5, 2017, 9:00 PM empowermentliberationcathedral.org or on our the life of each of our residents with birthday and BETHESDA SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Facebook page. Search Empowerment Liberation to eat at a food truck, and much more! For the latest Christmas parties and gifts, special entertainment May 11 – July 20. 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. With warm • COHEED AND CAMBRIA - NEVERENDER Cathedral. info and updates on the schedule, visit mont- every month, TV’s, hair care equipment for the summer weather approaching, patrons will be able GAIBSIV SATURDAY, MAY 6, 2017, 8:00 PM gomerycountygreenfest.org. Address: Bohrer Park beauty shop and 2 buses with wheelchair lifts to to delight in weekly outdoor concerts in downtown "SPEAK YOUR MIND" ART EXHIBIT DEL at Summit Hall Farm, 506 South Frederick Avenue, take residents on sightseeing and luncheon trips. Bethesda. This series, produced by the Bethesda Ur- RAY ARTISANS Gaithersburg, MD 20877 Bargains galore include a variety of beautiful ban Partnership, will feature free Thursday evening MAY 4 May 5 – 28. In Speak Your Mind (May 5-28), plants, birdhouses made by a few of our residents, concerts during May, June, and July. The concerts IT'S EASY TO BE GREEN: COMPOSTING: artists express the message of what they see, feel or SPRING ART MARKET AT DEL RAY AR- spring and summer jewelry, baked goods and candy, offer a diverse range of music including rock, funk, GIVING YOUR GARDEN A NUTRIENT think through art. Art is an outlet for creativity and a TISANS Gift Shop items, coffee & donuts. For more infor- jazz, swing, and reggae. The concerts begin on May BOOST visual language to address complex mental impres- May 6. Del Ray Artisans’ Spring Art Market mation, call 301 354-8460. 11 and take place on Thursday evenings, from 6 – May 4. 6:30 – 7:30 P.M. Special program fea- sions. Artists relate this to mental health, or to make (Saturday, May 6, 10am-4pm) is an annual, outdoor, 8pm in Veterans Park, located at the corner of turing a representative from Montgomery County a social, political or emotional statement through vi- family-friendly event featuring original creations by Woodmont and Norfolk Avenues. May 11 - Hayley Department of Environmental Protection. A limited sual media. Opening reception: Friday, May 5, 7- local artists and artisans in a variety of mediums. MAY 8 Fahey (Pop/Rock), May 18 - Signature Live 9pm at Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Ver- Come and join us, rain or shine in the Colasanto (Blues/R&B), supply of free compost bins and thermometers will TOWN HALL WITH CONGRESSMAN non Avenue, Alexandria. Details: www.DelRayArti- Park adjacent to Del Ray Artisans gallery at 2704 May 25 - Moonshine Society (Blues). For more be available. Free, no registration. Where: Twin- JAMIE RASKIN (D-DISTRICT 19) sans.org/exhibits Mount Vernon Avenue (intersection of Common- information, please contact 301/215-6660 or visit brook Library, 202 Meadow Hall Drive, Rockville, May 8. 8:00 – 9:00 P.M. Congressman Jamie wealth and Mount Vernon Avenues), Alexandria. www.bethesda.org. MD 20852. For more information call 240-777- Raskin (D-District 19) will hold a one-hour town Perfect gifts for your home, Mother’s Day, or other 0240. hall meeting at Tikvat Israel Congregation in occasions! Details: www.DelRayArtisans.org/Art- SHENANDOAH RUN AT THE TREE OF MAY 6 Rockville at 8 p.m. on Monday, May 8. The event is Market LIFE CAFÉ OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS MEETING CONCERT: CONCERTMASTER NURIT open to the public. Maryland Delegate Anne Kaiser, May 12. 8:00 – 10:30 P.M. The final Tree of May 4. Thursdays: 7:15 -- 8:30 P.M. Overeaters BAR-JOSEF WITH PIANIST AUDREY AN- a member of the synagogue who represents State FIFTH ANNUAL A-RTS AT ROCKVILLE Life Cafe of the season will feature the nine-piece, Anonymous meeting at the Rockville Church of DRIST District 14, will introduce the congressman. Raskin TOWN SQUARE DC-based ensemble Shenandoah Run. Formed in Christ, 1450 Montgomery Ave., Rockville (in Parish May 6. 8:00 P.M. Violinist Nurit Bar-Josef, will give brief remarks, then take audience ques- May 6 – 7. The 5th Annual A-RTS at Rockville 2011, they are a band with a mission -- keeping folk House). For further information, http://www.oa- Concertmaster of the National Symphony Orches- tions. Tikvat Israel is located at 2200 Baltimore Town Square Fine Art Festival, one of the region’s music alive and fresh! Their performances pay trib- dcmetro.org/ or Linda S at 301-641-9508. tra, and Canadian pianist Audrey Andrist will per- Road, adjacent to Rockville High School. For more premier events, will showcase the work of 160 na- ute to both vintage Americana and contemporary form sonatas by Beethoven, Prokofiev, and Schu- information, please contact Tikvat Israel at 301.762- tionally recognized artists from around the United folk music, while their top-notch musicianship and mann for the final concert of the 2016-17 Washing- 7338. States in a spectacular outdoor gallery. The event soaring harmonies lure you in for that irresistible AFTERNOON GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP ton Conservatory Concert Series, at Westmoreland takes place on Saturday and Sunday, May 6 and 7, sing-along. May 4. 1:30 – 3:00 P.M. for anyone grieving the Congregational Church, 1 Westmoreland Circle, THE WIDOWED PERSONS SERVICE OF 2017. Hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, and 11 Where: The Unitarian Universalist Congrega- death of a loved one, a six-week group led by Mont- Bethesda, MD – at Massachusetts and Western Av- MONTGOMERY COUNTY a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free. A-RTS tion of Rockville, 100 Welsh Park Dr., Rockville, gomery Hospice professional counselors. Meeting enues, the border of Washington DC and Bethesda. May 8. 1:00 – 2:00 P.M. The Widowed Persons will be held rain or shine at Rockville Town Square, MD 20850. Admission: $15 suggested donation, takes place on Thursdays, Kol Shalom Synagogue, The concert is free with donations welcome at the Service of Montgomery County provides support located at 200 East Middle Lane, Rockville, MD $10 students. 9110 Darnestown Road, Rockville. Registration re- door. The audience is invited to a post-concert Wine groups free of charge at the following location and 20850, and on the surrounding streets (Maryland quired: 301-921-4400. & Words reception - an informal question and an- time for those who have lost a spouse in the past Avenue, Middle Street, and Gibbs Street). Streets VOLUNTEER TO MAKE AFGHANS AND swer session. two years. The group is facilitated by trained lay are closed to traffic for the Festival. The Festival is QUILTS members of the community. Mondays at Margaret within easy walking distance from the Rockville May 12. 10:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. Volunteers are THE 3RD ANNUAL MONTGOMERY Schweinhaut Center, 1000 Forest Glen Road, Silver MAY 5 Metro station. Parking is available at numerous invited to make afghans and quilts as gifts for sick COUNTY GREENFEST Spring, MD 20901. For information or to register: GALLERY 209 MAY FEATURED ARTIST garages conveniently located around the site. More children in hospital. You may knit, crochet, or sew May 6. 11:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. The 3rd annual Call the Widowed Persons Service at 301-949-7398. VICKY SURLES information about A-RTS is available at (yarn and fabric provided). Monthly meetings are Montgomery County GreenFest is moving Up May 5. 6:00 – 9:00 P.M. Opening reception for http://www.a-rts.org or by visiting A-RTS on Face- on the grounds of the Montgomery County Agricul- County! We are taking over Bohrer Park in Gallery 209’s May show with featured artist Vicky book. More information about Rockville Town tural Farm Park, in the University of Maryland Ex- Gaithersburg with music, films, speakers, exhibitors Surles. Surles, a Signature member of the Balti- Square, one of the area’s most popular destinations MAY 9 tension Office, 18410 Muncaster Road, Derwood, and workshops all focused on building community more Watercolor Society whose works will be for shopping and dining, is available at MEDITATION: FOR OPTIMAL WELL BE- MD 20855. Next meeting: Friday 12 May 2017, and improving our environment. GreenFest has ac- shown along with the Gallery’s 209’s other artists http://rockvilletownsquare.com. ING drop in between 10:00am and 3:00pm. This project tivities for all ages. working in realism, abstract, and sculpture. Surles is May 9. 6:30 P.M. People have been practicing is sponsored by the Montgomery County chapter of Relax to local musicians (bring a blanket to lay an award-winning realist artist whose works are in meditation for centuries and today we see a surge in Family & Community Education. Donations of on the lawn by the playground). Bring the kids to the U. S. Department of State’s Art in Embassies its popularity as new benefits continue to be discov- plain fabric and children’s prints and of worsted- our new Kids Pavilion with games, arts and crafts MAY 7 Program, as well as in many private collections, in ered. it is recognized how meditation can help the weight acrylic yarn gratefully accepted. For more and special guests. Visit the Electric Vehicle and Car CONCERT: BLUESTONE BLUEGRASS magazines and books. Opening reception will be body, mind and spirit. Incorporating meditation into Show, or even take a test drive. Explore the more May 7. 4:30 P.M. This Pennsylvania group, de- Friday May 5 from 6 to 9 pm. The Gallery, along one’s life has many positive effects. Join David than 100 exhibitors and vendors. Participate in a riving its name from the blues in bluegrass and the with other art galleries the building, is open Tues- Newcomb, long-time meditator, for this inspiring workshop or a local food demonstration. Grab a bite stone in the former Keystone band name, Bluestone 16Continued on page 14 14 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL MAY 4, 2017 C ALENDAR8 What’s happening this week in Montgomery County May 4, 2017 – May 10, 2017 Continued from page 13 be open 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, through Nov. 18 in tion and champagne intermission on Friday, June 2 the jury parking lot at E. Jefferson (MD 28) and from 6:30-10pm at The Little Theatre of Alexandria, information and directions, please contact Pat at Monroe streets in Rockville Town Center. 600 Wolfe Street, Alexandria, VA. $45/ticket. All 301-460-5451 or contact Jeanne at 301-641-4878 or proceeds support DRA programs! Tickets can be [email protected]. AFTERNOON GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP purchased at Del Ray Artisans gallery or online: May 16. For anyone grieving the death of a www.DelRayArtisans.org/LTA. 14TH ANNUAL BETHESDA FINE ARTS loved one. A six-week group that meets each Tues- FESTIVAL day from 1:30-3 p.m. at North Bethesda United CONCERT: NIH PHILHARMONIA May 13 – 14. The 14th annual Bethesda Fine Methodist Church, 10100 Old Georgetown Road, Jun. 3. 7:30 P.M. The NIH Philharmonia, under Arts Festival, a two-day event highlighting more Bethesda. Led by Montgomery Hospice profes- the direction of Nancia D'Alimonte, presents "Heav- than 120 contemporary artists selling their original sional counselors. Registration required: 301-921- enly Passion" at St. Elizabeth Church in Rockville, fine art and craft, returns on Saturday, May 13 from 4400. MD. The concert is free and will feature David 10am-6pm and Sunday, May 14 from 10am-5pm. Whiteside performing Mozart's Flute Concert in G The festival will be in Bethesda’s Woodmont Trian- EVENING GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP Major and soprano Lauren Cook in Symphony 4 by gle along Norfolk and Auburn Avenues and will be May 16. For anyone grieving the death of a Mahler. For more information, please visitwww.nih- held rain or shine. Artists from across the country loved one. A six-week group that meets each Tues- phil.org or call 240 888 6781 will showcase and sell their original painting, pho- day from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at Montgomery Hospice, tography, furniture, jewelry, ceramics and more. The 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville. Led by MARYLAND FAERIE FESTIVAL LISTING event will also feature live entertainment, children’s Montgomery Hospice professional counselors. Reg- Jun 10 – 11. Join us as we celebrate Faeries and :COURTESY PHOTO activities and local restaurants. Admission to the istration required: 301-921-4400. Nature with art, music and merriment for all ages. New York’s Coheed and Cambria bring their NeverEnder GAIB- Bethesda Fine Arts Festival is FREE. The festival is Learn to build a Faerie house, send Faerie wishes SIV tour to The Fillmore in Silver Spring on May 6. located six blocks from the Bethesda Metro station LOSS OF A CHILD SUPPORT GROUP and have Faerie fun. You can camp with the Faeries and free parking is available adjacent to the event in May 17. 6:30 – 8:00 P.M. For parents grieving too! Check out our website for details. This year’s the parking garage located on Auburn Avenue. the death of a child of any age. A six-week group theme is Celebrating Flower Faeries! Day Pass that meets each Wednesday from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Cost: $15 for ages 12 - 99, $5 for ages 3 - 11, free ring an evening group are encouraged to call the Glen Road, Silver Spring. $25. Visit WPS office. The groups are facilitated by trained www.dancesidra.com for more information. SILVER SPRING GARDEN CLUB’S GAR- at the Montgomery Hospice offices at 1355 Piccard for ages 2 & under. $1 discount if you come in volunteers. For more information or to register, DENMART Drive, Suite 100, Rockville. Led by Montgomery Faerie attire. please call: 301-949-7398 to register. The Widowed FOOD ADDICTS ANONYMOUS MEET- May 13. 9:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. Silver Spring Hospice professional counselors. Registration re- Parking is $5. 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Saturday | Persons Service is a non-profit volunteer organiza- INGS Garden Club’s GardenMart 76th Annual Plant Sale quired: 301-921-4400. 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Sunday | Where: Camp Ram- tion sponsored by AARP, the Montgomery County Every Saturday. 9:30 – 10:30 A.M. Food Addicts Fundraiser will be held on the new West Terrace of blewood, Mental Health Association, and other community Anonymous meets every Saturday at the Unitarian the Visitor Center at Brookside Gardens 1800 Gle- PARENT LOSS SUPPORT GROUP 2564 Silver Road, Darlington, MD 21034. May 18. 6:30 – 8:00 P.M. For adults who have organizations. Universalist Church, 100 Welsh Park Drive, Build- experienced the death of one or both parents. A six- ing #4, Rockville, MD 20850. We welcome new week group that meets each Thursday from 6:30- ONGOING ONE-ON-ONE FRIDAY FUN members. For questions, please visitwww.foodad- 8:00 p.m. at Mother Seton Catholic Church, 19951 Fridays. 9:00 – 10:00 A.M. Christ Episcopal dictsanonymous.org or call Jewell Elizabeth @ 301- MIRROR TO THE WORLD 2017: A DOCU- Father Hurley Blvd., Germantown. Led by Mont- School welcomes you and your 1-year-old to our 762-6360. MENTARY PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION gomery Hospice professional counselors. Registra- One-on-One Friday Fun. Our monthly playgroups Through May 14. Photoworks Gallery’s 9th An- tion required: 301-921-4400. are the perfect way for your child to have a first VISARTS COCKTAILS AND CANVAS nual "Mirror to the World" Documentary Photogra- school experience in a warm, toddler friendly setting CLASS phy Exhibition at Photoworks Gallery; juried by FIRST ANNUAL FIELD DAY FUNDRAIS- while you meet other parents. Children will explore, Canvas Class in the VisArts Painting and Draw- Frank Van Riper and featuring the work of 11 local ER FOR LEVELING THE PLAYING FIELD learn and socialize in a calm, nurturing classroom ing Studio. 155 Gibbs Street, Rockville. Price $40. photographers. The exhibit features 5 in-depth "pho- May 21. 1:00 – 5:00 P.M. This is a fundraising community with our Preschool faculty. Activities Visit www.visartsatrockville.org/cocktails-and-can- to essays" -- accompanied by written text -- on a effort to provide free sporting equipment to students include playtime, snack time and an art project. All vas for more information. wide variety of topics ranging from urban DC street in need in the DC area, both kids and adults can par- sessions take place on Fridays in the Preschool photography, to life in rural America and the "dying ticipate in field day games. Teams will compete House from 9:00-10:00am. There is NO COST, but OPEN LIFE DRAWING AT DEL RAY ARTI- city" of Civita di Bagnoregio. Photoworks Gallery, against one another for some amazing prizes includ- space is limited. Contact Janet Gerber (301-424- SANS 1st Floor, Arcade Building, 7300 MacArthur Blvd, ing sports tickets, memorabilia and more. Stations 8702 or [email protected]) for more infor- Jan –Dec. LIFE DRAWING: Looking for a Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo, MD, Saturdays 1-4pm will include everything from relay and 3-legged mation. chance to hone your figure drawing skills? Del Ray and Sundays 1-8pm. races to water balloon and frisbee toss. Participants Artisans offers a range of open life drawing sessions For more information go to @glenechopho- will be joined by some of the very kids who have FOX HILL WEEKLY OPEN HOUSE for just this purpose. Just drop-in for the session and toworks , www.glenechophotoworks.org or call benefitted from LPF’s equipment program. This Wednesdays, 2:00 – 4:00 P.M. The public is in- bring your supplies to draw or paint our live models. 301-634-2274. event will take place in two shifts. Snacks and re- vited every Wednesday for refreshments and tours at Fee ranges from $8-$12. All skill levels are wel- freshments will be provided, and all participants will Fox Hill Retirement Community in Bethesda. A free come. Del Ray Artisans is located at 2704 Mount GALLERY 209 MAY FEATURED ARTIST receive a t-shirt! Where: Pyle Middle School, 6311 to the public open house will be held on a weekly Vernon Avenue, Alexandria VA. See our calendar VICKY SURLES Wilson Lane, Bethesda. Adults and kids can regis- basis. Visitors are welcome to see the one, two and for dates and times: COURTESY PHOTO Through May 30. Featured artist for Gallery ter early (before April 30th) for $25 at www.level- three bedroom model condominiums with a wide calendar.TheDelRayArtisans.org Pop/Rock artist Joan Osborne 209’s May show is Vicky Surles, a Signature mem- ingtheplayingfield.org. For sponsorship opportuni- range of floorplans offered in a maintenance-free, will be in the house at Black ber of the Baltimore Watercolor Society whose ties contact Maitlyn Healy at maitlyn@levelingthe- cosmopolitan environment. Reservations for the SENIOR FIT works will be shown along with the Gallery’s 209’s Rock Center for the Arts in playingfield.org or 301-844-5622 Open House events can be made at foxhillresi- Mondays & Wednesdays, 9:15 A.M. & 2:15 Germantown on May 20. other artists working in realism, abstract, and sculp- dences.com/rsvp or at 301-968-1850; walk-ins are P.M. This 45-minute, multi-component exercise ture. Surles is an award-winning realist artist whose CIRQUE ITALIA welcome as well. Fox Hill is located at 8300 Bur- program is for people age 55+. Ongoing classes are works are in the U. S. Department of State’s Art in May 25 – 29. Cirque Italia, the spectacular water dette Road, Bethesda, MD; 20817. For more infor- offered at 23 locations in partnership with Kaiser Embassies Program, as well as in many private col- circus from Italy that will be in Gaithersburg at the mation, call Julie Sabag at 301-968-1850 or visit Permanente. Call 301-754-8800 to request a physi- lections, in magazines and books. Opening recep- nallan Avenue Wheaton, MD 20902. Rain or Shine. Montgomery County Agricultural Fairgrounds. www.foxhillresidences.com. cian's consent form to register and for a class sched- tion will be Friday May 5 from 6 to 9 pm. The Cash or Check Only. Garden Raffle: $1 tickets (6 This performance will feature an ultra-modern water ule. Where: Holy Cross Hospital Senior Source, Gallery, along with other art galleries the building, is for $5 or 12 for $10) -- you do NOT need to be pre- curtain that controls every droplet of water meticu- OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS MEETING 8580 Second Avenue, Silver Spring. For more infor- open Tuesdays through Saturdays, noon to 4pm. sent to win -- many great prizes from local store gift lously. Cirque Italia is ready to provide a breathtak- Thursdays, 7:15 – 8:30 P.M. Overeaters Anony- mation call 301-754-8800. Cost: Free. Gallery 209 is a cooperative of twelve local artists certificates to dish gardens to signed garden books! ing experience. Tickets can be purchased now start- mous meeting at the Rockville Church of Christ, located in the Artists and Makers Studios 2, 12276 Proceeds benefit the Club's activities including free ing at $10.00-$50.00 depending on availability. 1450 Montgomery Ave., Rockville (in Parish WEEKLY BLUES DANCE Wilkins Ave., Rockville, Md. For information 301 garden talks, park plantings, public garden program Cirque Italia offers one free child admission with House). For further information, http://www.oa- Thursdays, 8:15 – 11:30 P.M. Capital Blues pre- 622-0546 or visit the website: Gallery209art.com. sponsorships, etc. The National Capital Dahlia Soci- every full priced paying adult ticket in levels 2 or 3. dcmetro.org/ or Linda S at 301-641-9508. sents rotating DJs and instructors in the Back Room ety will also be joining our sale again - look for their This offer cannot be combined with any other of- Annex at Glen Echo Park, with beginner workshop THE WIDOWED PERSONS SERVICE OF separate tent and signage! Come early for best selec- fers, discounts or deals. Please call 941-704-8572 to CHILDREN’S STORYTIME 8:15 – 9:00 P.M., no partner necessary. $8 for all. MONTGOMERY COUNTY tion! find out the promo code for this location. Wednesdays and Saturdays. 10:00 A. M. Listen Visit capitalblues.org for more information. Weekly support groups for newly widowed per- to employees read children’s books at Barnes & No- sons at three locations: at Margaret Schweinhaut ROCKVILLE FARMERS MARKET OPENS “RED, WHITE AND TUNA” THEATER ble Booksellers at 4801 Bethesda Ave., Bethesda. TEEN WRITER'S CLUB Center 1000 Forest Glen Rd. Silver Spring on Mon- May 13 – Nov. 18. The Rockville Farmers Mar- NIGHT Free. Thursdays 7:00 – 8:00 P.M. Join us at the Mari- days, at Holiday park Senior Center, 3950 Ferrara ket returns Saturday, May 13 to give shoppers their Jun. 2. 6:30 – 10:00 P.M. Del Ray Artisans cele- Drive, Wheaton, on Thursdays and at Jane Lawton pick of farm-fresh produce and more from regional brates its 25th Anniversary at The Little Theatre of THANG TA (Leland) Center, 4301 Willow Lane, Chevy Chase grower/producers. This year's market will include Alexandria’s “Red, White and Tuna” comedy pro- Wednesdays, 6:00 – 7:00 P.M. Learn the ancient on Thursdays. These support groups are open, free vendors offering fruits and vegetables, plants and duction. Join us for this special evening that in- art of the sword and spear at the Sutradhar Institute of charge, to all widowed persons who have suf- flowers, herbs, baked goods, local beer and wine, cludes the play, a “fish art” exhibit and raffle, recep- of Dance and Related Arts. Address: 1525 Forest knife sharpening, meat and coffee. The market will fered a loss within the past two years. Those prefer- Continued on page 15 MAY 4, 2017 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 15

Continued from page 14 every weekend at the Positano Italian Restaurant, Bethesda. There's a $25 cash prize joke contest for lyn J. Praisner Library, at 14910 Old Columbia Pike, non-comedian audience members after the show. Burtonsville, MD 20866, to meet other teens who Check it out every Saturday night! Comedians can Some Fun share your interest in writing. Learn to improve your sign up to perform by emailing writing and try new approaches. Ages 12 and up are [email protected]. Cost: $10 at the welcome. For additional library events and infor- door. Visit http://www.StandupComedyToGo.com mation call 240-773-9460. or ePositano.com for more information. Address: Positano Italian restaurant located at 4948 Fairmont LATE NIGHT COMEDY Ave. Bethesda, MD 20814 Fridays (open mic) and Saturdays (established comedians). Late night comedy at Benny’s Bar & CORPORATE BARTENDING FOR CHARI- Grill, 7747 Tuckerman Lane, Potomac. Benny’s is TY open 8:00 A.M. – 1:00 A.M. Fridays and Saturdays. Wednesdays 4:00 – 7:00 P.M. Send your CEO or Visit www.BennysBarGrill.com for more informa- VP to Tommy Joe's to bartend for charity! Can't bar- tion. tend? No problem, the on-staff bartenders are there to help for a good cause (no experience necessary). WEEKLY SWING DANCE Represent your company during happy hour, and a Saturdays, 8:00 P.M. to Midnight. The DC Lindy portion of the proceeds will go to the charity of your Exchange presents a swing dance with live music in choice. Maybe you can even pull off some flair be- the Spanish Ballroom, at Glen Echo Park. Address: hind the bar and make Tom Cruise proud. Visit tom- 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo. Beginner swing myjoes.com or call (301) 654-3801 for more infor- dance lesson at 8:00 P.M., followed by dancing. mation. 4714 Montgomery Ln., Bethesda, MD Admission $16 - $18, age 17 and under $12. Visit 20814. www.glenechopark.org for more information. LIVE MUSIC FRIDAYS ART EXPLORERS OPEN STUDIO Fridays 9:30- 12:30 P.M. Rock Bottom Restau- Saturdays, 10:00 – 12:00 P.M. Join us on Satur- rant & Brewery features different music styles by day mornings, 10am to 12:30pm in the Candy Cor- various live bands that perform both original and ner Studio for drop in art activities for parents and cover songs. So come relax and enjoy live music children. Activities change weekly and there is no and Rock Bottom's award-winning handcrafted pre-registration; $10 per child. This weekly event is beer. Visit http://www.rockbottom.com or call (301) presented by Playgroup in the Park (PGiP) and Glen 652-1311 for more information. 7900 Norfolk Ave., Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture. Loca- Bethesda, MD 20814. tion: The Candy Corner Visit www.glenechopark.org or call 301-634-2222 SALSA NIGHT Tuesdays 7:30 – 12:30 P.M. Come to the Bark- AFTERNOON GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP ing Dog every Tuesday night for their sizzling Salsa Tuesdays 1:30 – 3:00 P.M. For anyone grieving Night. Take lessons with salsa instructor Michelle the death of a love one. Registration required at Reyes from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. for only $10. Learn (301) 921-4400. North Bethesda United Methodist to shake those hips, and then show off your new Church, 10100 Old Georgetown Rd., Bethesda, MD skills to the music of a live salsa band during the 20814. open dance after class. Visit salsawild.com or call (301) 654-0022 for more information. 4723 Elm LOSS OF A CHILD SUPPORT GROUP St., Bethesda, MD 20814. Wednesdays, 6:30 – 8:00 P.M. For parents grieving the death of a child of any age. Registration required at (301) 921-4400. Montgomery Hospice, HEY MR. DJ 1355 Piccard Dr., Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850. Fridays 9:00 – 2:00 A.M. It’s time to dance! Grab your friends and come to The Barking Dog for EVENING GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP a good time on the dance floor. Every Friday and Thursdays 6:30 – 8:00 P.M. For anyone grieving Saturday night the Dog brings in a DJ to play the the death of a loved one. Registration required at Top 40 and your favorite songs. Make sure you (301) 921-4400. Hughes United Methodist Church, check out their great drink specials before you show 10700 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20918. us what you got! The Barking Dog, Elm Street Bethesda, MD 20814. Free admission. PARENT LOSS SUPPORT GROUP Thursdays 6:30 – 8:00 P.M. For adults who have experienced the death of one or both parents. Regis- Compiled by Tazeen Ahmad tration required at (301) 921-4400. Mt. Calvary Baptist church, 608 North Horner’s Lane, Rockville, MD 20850.

BACKGAMMON TOURNAMENT Tuesdays. 6:30 – 10:30 P.M. Local backgammon tournament on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each The Montgomery month starting March 11. More information at County Sentinel MeetUp.com-DC Metro Backgammon Club. Ruby regrets to inform Tuesday Westfield Wheaton Mall 11160 Veirs Mill organizations that only Rd, Wheaton-Glenmont, MD 20902 Montgomery County [email protected] groups or events located within the county will be CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH published on a space- Sundays 11:00 – 3:00 P.M. $33 $12 for unlimit- available basis. ed champagne cocktails Executive Chef Todd Wiss has cooked up a seasonal brunch menu complete Send news of your group’s with a brunch time standard – Champagne! Guests event AT LEAST two are welcome every Sunday to indulge on Black’s fa- weeks in advance to: vorites like Smoked Salmon, Chesapeake Bay Blue Fish Rillette, Herb Crusted Pineland Farms Prime The Montgomery County Sen- Rib or breakfast treats like House Made Brioche tinel French Toast, Quiche and a selection of Chef Wiss’ 22 W Jefferson St. Suite 309 homemade jams. Visit http://www.blacksbarand- Rockville, MD. 20850 or email mc-calendar@the- kitchen.com or call (301) 652-5525. Black’s Bar sentinel.com and Kitchen, 7750 Woodmont Ave., Bethesda, MD or call 301.838.0788 20814.

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Donald Trump to the US Presidency under the Trump administration. and his first 100 days in office? However, in terms of development Tevi: Mr. Trump is running the assistance, I think the current situa- only major superpower in the tion will remain unchanged, given world, and his decisions will affect that the Trump administration will the entire world either positively or be looking inward, to rebuild the US negatively. He is assuming the Pres- economy. idency at a time when the world is The Sentinel: Were you able to facing major crises, for example in hear Pope Francis address the UN? the unprecedented humanitarian cri- Tevi: Yes. That was an historic sis emanating from protracted con- occasion, and I was privileged to be flicts in the Middle East and Africa, in the General Assembly Hall. I was and underdevelopment in the devel- particularly pleased by the Pope’s oping world. statement that, “We all become For small states like Vanuatu, stronger when we think about the his major impact could be likely on least of those among us, the margin- whether the US withdraws from the alized and the poor.” I completely Paris Agreement on Climate agree with his focus on our moral Travel Tales Change. If this happens then this responsibility. By will put the Earth on a dangerous The Sentinel: Did you hear US Llewellyn Toulmin path. It could result in major coun- President Obama speak at the UN tries withdrawing from the Agree- General Assembly? His Excellency Odo Tevi is ment. Then that platform to tackle Tevi: Yes, he was very elo- Vanuatu’s Ambassador to the Unit- climate change will disproportion- quent. I share many ideas with him. ed Nations, and has been serving ately fall on others, and may not be We both believe in freedom, indi- deemed to be fair by others. In addi- vidual rights, religious freedom, so- since June 2014. This piece con- COURTESY PHOTO cludes the three-part interview se- tion, it could result in the US and cietal progress, and gender equality. other countries withdrawing from Most of these values are already Ambassador Tevi serving as the Chair of the UN Disarmament ries with him, conducted in the Am- Commission. (courtesy photo) bassador’s office just west of the climate finance initiatives. These embedded in the Vanuatu Constitu- United Nations Headquarters. It are important for small states to fi- tion. are much valued by other UN mem- Tevi: I was Chair of the UN gives his perspective on UN issues nance their adaptation and ultimate- The Sentinel: Is Vanuatu val- bers. When Vanuatu was struck Disarmament Commission in 2016. and operations, and helps us under- ly build resilience in their ued by the UN and other UN mem- hard by Cyclone Pam in 2015, the A great milestone achieved was the stand the perspective of small island economies. ber countries? UN and Vanuatu Mission Office incorporation of the Peaceful Use of developing states (SIDS), a point of The Sentinel: Do you think the Tevi: Yes. The UN does a good held a meeting with most of the UN Outer Space in the UNDC agenda. view rarely covered in the media. Trump presidency will affect the re- job of supporting vulnerable soci- membership. As a result, a lot of as- For this agenda, as Chair I had to lationship between the US and Van- eties, less developed countries and sistance was sent to Vanuatu. For negotiate with the major powers for The Sentinel: Do you have uatu? small island developing states, in- example, the United Arab Emirates its incorporation, and it was one of any comment on the election of Mr. Tevi: The relationship between cluding Vanuatu. And our contribu- and Botswana donated over VT70 the most difficult tasks I have ever Vanuatu and US will remain healthy tions to UN debates and resolutions million and VT10 million respec- undertaken. The Chairmanship also tively [$635,000 and $91,000 put Vanuatu on the world stage, thus USD]. Some of the assistance came increasing our country's visibility. through my office and was trans- This was the first time a Pacific Is- ferred to the Reserve Bank of Vanu- land Country assumed this impor- atu. tant position. The Sentinel: How did the The Sentinel: Do you have killer Cyclone Pam affect your any concluding comments? work? Tevi: My work continues to Tevi: Immediately after Cy- focus on human rights, international clone Pam hit Vanuatu, I focused on peace and security, sustainable de- re-construction for about 90 percent velopment and ensuring that the is- of my time. I met with UN agencies, sues of small states are main- various bodies and development streamed into the overall UN Agen- partners, discussing possible sup- da. I look forward to working port. I also had the opportunity to together with the new UN Secretary speak live on New York Television - General, His Excellency Antonio - discussing the impacts of Cyclone Guterres, to advance human rights, Pam, and how climate change has sustainable development and inter- made vulnerable societies even national peace and security in the more vulnerable. world today, and into the future. Furthermore, Vanuatu was going to “graduate” from its status as a * * * Least Developed Country (LDC) at the end of 2017. This would have Lew Toulmin served for three reduced our foreign aid eligibility. years as an advisor to the Chief In- With the significant impact of Cy- formation Officer in the Vanuatu clone Pam, we hoped to delay grad- Prime Minister’s Office, and Sophie uation. The Vanuatu Council of Hollingsworth is a certified master Ministers made a decision to at- of yachts, with a background in en- tempt to delay graduation for some vironmental issues and public time. So we drafted a UN Resolu- health. Both are members of The tion, this measure passed, and the Explorers Club, and they recently new graduation date is December completed an anthropological expe- 2020. dition to Vanuatu. Next month this The Sentinel: What are some column will continue with the series PHOTO COURTESY OF THE UNITED NATIONS other recent projects you have un- on how to survive a TV survival Ambassador Odo Tevi with recent UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. dertaken? show. 20 The Montgomery County Sentinel May 4, 2017

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Landon’s Joseph Epstein (1) is beset by Hoyas James Giulieri (8), and Peter Virostek (30). . Landon proves too much for Prep ished with two goals and two as- Landon junior midfielder John specific game over again and I for matchups.” By Brandy L. Simms @bls1969 sists to help the Bears improve to Geppert, a Bucknell commit, fin- think that really got us going and Meanwhile, Landon senior 16-0. “Lots of alums on both sides ished with four goals to lead the that’s why we came out to the hot midfielder Justin Shockey finished BETHESDA – Georgetown and our coach [Rob Bordley] al- Bears who also got solid contribu- start.” 19 for 21 in faceoff attempts Prep simply had no answer for ways reads us emails about alums tions from Joey Epstein (3 goals, 5 Landon jumped out to a 9-3 against Georgetown Prep. Landon on Friday afternoon. saying they’d give anything to be assists), Nate Buller, Justin Shock- halftime advantage and remained Geppert credited Shockey for The Bears captured a 13-7 vic- back here on this field again.” ey, Zach Johnson and Garrett in control throughout the contest. Landon’s dominant performance tory over the Little Hoyas on The Landon-Georgetown Prep Kurtz. The Bears added two more goals in against the Little Hoyas and Triplett Field at Bordley Stadium lacrosse rivalry is like no other “This is the game we circle the third quarter to take an 11-4 throughout the season. to remain unbeaten. contest in the area. Dozens of peo- coming into the season,” said Gep- lead into the final stanza. “It takes a lot of pressure off of “There’s something special ple have been known to attend the pert. “All the alums care about it. “I think our preparation was us because if we turn the ball over, about coming on this field and game widely considered to be We had eleven emails sent in from really key,” said Sentimore. “Our they score, we know we’re getting playing Prep,” said Landon junior among the nation’s premiere high alumni just mentioning how much defense definitely, they spent hours it right back,” said Geppert. “It just attack Gilbert Sentimore, who fin- school sporting events. they wanted to do this game, this on end studying film, getting ready lets us sit in and be comfortable.” MAY 4, 2017 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 21 SPORTS Swarmin’ Hornets beat Sherwood after explosive inning had to do in that inning. Lansinger stole second. trey (1-4, r, 2b) reached on an error In the bottom of the third, the By Marc Lande @MarcLandemarc1 “But I talked to my guys. More Lansinger said of the steal and bunt, by the short stop, getting the Hornets Warriors loaded the bases with one disappointed with our first six be- “I was thinking ahead trying to get to to a 2-1 lead. This opened the flood out. Manion struck out sophomore SANDY SPRING--The Damas- cause baseball happens and they put second base as soon as possible gates as six more runs would be third baseman Bradshaw Steeley (0- cus Swarmin' Hornets varsity base- a crooked number on the board. A knowing we had the meat of our or- scored by the Hornets. “We were pa- 4) and senior left fielder Kush Desai ball team (11-3), around an eight-run done deal after that.” der up...” tient…We found a couple of hits,” (1-3) grounded out to third ending sixth inning, powered past rival Hornets senior third baseman Lansinger advanced to third on said Blake. “We found earlier in the the Warriors’ attempted rally. Sherwood Warriors (14-3), 8-1, on Eric Lansinger (1-4, r, 2 sb) led off junior first baseman Tyler Retherford game we were trying to lift it too “Connor’s a warrior and he Saturday at Sherwood High School the sixth inning with a bunt single (1-4, r) single. much and finally when we just fo- wanted to stay out there. For one ending the Warriors’ 13-game win- against senior relief pitcher Philip Sophomore left fielder Mark cused on simple base hits. That’s more inning,” Blake said. “But we ning streak. Wugalter. The bunt was all Kline (0-3, r) hbp loaded the bases. when things opened up for us.” had a game plan and we stuck with it. “Not very often especially Lansinger’s decision, according to “We were down 1-0 and I think be- For Wugalter, he had relieved Connor’s a heck of a ball player. A against a team like Sherwood”, said Blake. fore the game and yesterday our Sophomore starting pitcher Ben Vok heck of a pitcher. And he feels confi- Hornets head coach Greg Blake of “I have to give credit all to coach is always elaborating on stay- with runners on first and second in dent with all four of his pitches. It’s a the eight-run inning. “We had oppor- Eric,” Blake said. “He knows he has ing in the box. And that’s what I did”, the top of fifth. Senior catcher Alex huge advantage having that confi- tunities all day long and finally we the green light to do a lot of things said Kline of the hbp. “He was Goldberg (0-2, 2 bb) picked junior dence in your pitcher.” broke through. Which was a great and that’s all him. I didn’t call it. throwing kind of hard. And we need- second baseman Bradley Moyer (1- “I just got to do all I can do to thing for us. But not very often do That’s all him.” ed base runners. That all we talked 3, r, bb) off second. Wugalter struck prevent them from getting hits,” said you have an eight-run inning against “I had been thinking about drop- about.” out junior short stop Mitchell Kline Manion. “My curveball, slider. Just a ball club like that.” ping a bunt down the entire at-bat,” Junior pitcher Connor Manion (0-3) and senior center fielder Ethan keep them off balance.” “They got the momentum on said Lansinger. “After I saw that first (1-4, r) singled to right to tie the Wentzlaff (0-3, r) grounded out to Wentzlaff picked up the win for their side,” said Warriors head coach curveball I took a peek at the third game at 1. “Wugalter threw me out- third ending the Hornets’ threat. the Hornets. Wugalter took the loss. Sean Davis. “Then the inning snow- baseman and saw he was quite a way side,” said Manion. “I think I had two For the Warriors, their scoring For Vok, he worked four innings of balled. They did what they had to do. off third. I figured lefty -on-lefty situ- strikes on me. I took it the other way. came in the first inning. Senior sec- no hit ball. They got some big hits. We had to ation. You know, try to drop the bun He threw it outside. I was just ecstat- ond baseman John Ervin (1-3, r, bb) The Hornets, for all their good bring the infield in. So, they squirted down. He had his hands on me. ic.” scored on Josh Selis (3-4, 2b, rbi) fortune, could only manage one extra some through. They did what they Dropped a good bunt down.” Senior right fielder Grant But- two out double. base hit against the Warriors. Blair graduate joins staff of Terp basketball MoCo alum finds a home in Jeff Green, Roy Hibbert, Vernon mained at Bowie State as an assis- By Brandy L. Simms nearby Philadelphia @bls1969 Macklin, DaJuan Summers, Patrick tant coach until 1993 before serving Ewing, Jr., Otto Porter, Chris as an assistant at the University of He also set the school’s career Montgomery Blair High Wright, Henry Sims, J.R. Pinnock, the District of Columbia for four By Brandy L. Simms @bls1969 record for yards per reception [20.6 School graduate Kevin Broadus has Pops Mensah-Bonsu and Mike Hall. seasons. He also had coaching stints avg] and led the NCAA in yards per joined the Maryland men’s basket- Broadus, who is known as a strong at American University and George The Philadelphia Eagles select- reception [24.8 avg] as a junior in ball program as an assistant coach. recruiter with outstanding local ties, Washington University before landed Rockville native Mack Hollins in 2015. Broadus, who spent nine years has coached at five universities in ing at Georgetown in 2004. the fourth round of the NFL Draft During his tenure in Chapel at Georgetown, brings more than the metro area. Broadus spent two seasons as last weekend. Hill, Hollins caught 20 touchdowns, two decades of coaching and re- “It is an honor and a privilege the head coach at Binghamton Uni- Hollins, 23, was the draft’s a feat that ranks third all-time in pro- cruiting experience to Maryland. to work with Coach Turgeon,” said versity, where he led the Bearcats to 118th overall selection and became gram history. “We are thrilled to welcome Broadus. “I have watched him from the NCAA Tournament in 2009 and the first former Wootton player se- Hollins was also named the Tar Kevin to the Maryland Basketball afar and really admire him. He has also worked as a summer camp lected in 16 years. In 2001, the Pitts- Heels’ special teams captain in four family,” said Maryland head coach been very successful everywhere he coach and counselor for both the burgh Steelers drafted Temple offen- straight seasons. Mark Turgeon. “Kevin has a strong has been. I am excited to be a part of Philadelphia 76ers and the New sive lineman Mathias Nkwenti in the As a junior, Hollins finished the reputation as a tireless recruiter and this program and continue to build York Knicks. fourth round with the 111th overall 2015 campaign with 30 receptions is passionate about developing play- on the success they have had at Maryland assistant coach Cliff pick. for a team-high 745 yards and eight ers on and off the court. He has ex- Maryland. I was born and raised Warren, a Paint Branch graduate, During his high school career at touchdowns and was named all-con- tensive knowledge and experience here and I feel blessed to have the will enter his fourth season in Col- Wootton, Hollins went virtually un- ference for his performance. as a coach, and I am confident his opportunity to stay home and coach lege Park and assume the role of di- noticed on the gridiron and received “He did his job and he did his ties to this region will be extremely at such a fantastic University.” rector of player development. little interest from major college job well,” said Tolliver, a lifelong valuable to our program.” Broadus, who played high “Cliff shared his desire of tend- scouts while sporting the Patriots Redskins fan. “He deserved to get During his tenure at George- school basketball at Dunbar in the ing to family matters and this new uniform. picked in the fourth round. I just wish town, the Hoyas won three Big East District and Montgomery Blair in position will allow him to do so,” “He was under the radar,” ex- the Skins would [have taken] him.” championships and advanced to Silver Spring, began his collegiate said Turgeon. “He has been an out- plained Wootton head coach Eddie Tolliver, who grew up a stone’s seven postseason tournaments in- career redshirting his freshman year standing mentor and role model to Tolliver, “because he didn’t play his throw away from FedEx Field, said cluding a trip to the Final Four in at Grambling State before returning our team. Cliff will continue to play junior year.” he plans to be in attendance when 2007. home to attend Bowie State where an integral role in supporting and Despite playing as a freshman, the Redskins host the Eagles in the The DMV native has coached he lettered three years and earned a guiding our student-athletes acade- sophomore and senior, Hollins was regular season opener on September and recruited five high school All- bachelor’s degree in business ad- mically as well as helping them not scouted by the bigger college 10. Americans and 11 NBA players dur- ministration in 1990. achieve success on and off the programs according to Tolliver. “I still would have loved to see ing his coaching career including Upon graduation, Broadus re- court.” “He didn’t get looked at by a lot Mack stay home and help the Skins of schools for whatever the reason,” out,” said Tolliver. said Tolliver. “The biggest school Meanwhile, former Gaithers- that wanted him was Appalachian burg High standout Billy Brown State.” signed an undrafted free agent con- After a stint at Fork Union Mili- tract with the Eagles. in tary Academy, Hollins landed at the Brown, a former Shepherd wide ADVERTISE University of North Carolina as a receiver, is projected to play tight walk-on. From there, his career took end in the National Football League. off. “It’s a new position,” said Call Lonnie Johnson at 301-306-9500 He finished as one of the Brown, who earned Shepherd’s school’s all-time top receivers, Most Valuable Player award last sea- or e-mail [email protected] amassing 81 career receptions for son. “It’s going to be a whole new 1,667 yards and 20 touchdowns. experience but I’m ready for it.” 22 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL MAY 4, 2017 SPORTS All-Sentinel High School boys basketball players honored Coach of the Year - Paul scored a career-high 40 points in Sr. Prep, Jr. Whitman, Jr.; Will Quam, Woot- Foringer, Quince Orchard his final game to lead the Lions to a Anthony Duruji, St. Andrew’s, Cameron Galic, Bethesda- ton, Sr. ; Paris Dyson-Dimes, One of Montgomery County’s 24-3 record including the Potomac Sr. Chevy Chase, Sr. Gaithersburg Sr.; Trey Lucas, longest-tenured coaches, Foringer Valley Athletic Conference tourna- Heru Bligen, St. Andrew’s, So. Seneca Valley, Sr.; Davis Long, led the Gaithersburg public school ment championship. The area’s Second Team Sherwood, Jr. ; Josh Seils, Sher- to an improbable postseason run in third-leading scorer, Knapp aver- John Fierstein, Quince Or- Fourth Team wood, Sr. ; Jashon Hawkins, the Maryland 4A state playoffs. aged 26.9 points per game and ac- chard, Sr. Kareem Matthew, Seneca Val- Richard Montgomery, Sr. ; Daryn The Cougars, who finished the cumulated more than 1,800 points Chyree Walker, Bullis, Sr. ley, Sr. Alexander, Richard Montgomery, campaign at 24-3, upset previously during his high school career. Vado Morse, Bullis, Jr. Ian Krishnan, Clarksburg, Sr. Jr. ; Jordan Stover, Richard Mont- unbeaten Wise in the state semifi- Jonathan Mustamu, Kennedy, Lincoln Yeutter, Bullis, Jr. gomery, Sr. ; Zaire Mitchell- nal before falling in overtime to First Team Sr. Ike Nweke, Georgetown Prep, Paden, Richard Montgomery, Sr. ; Perry Hall in the state final, 59-56. Bryan Knapp, Jewish Day Kobe Colston, Blake, Sr. Jr. Anthony Scafide, Georgetown School, Sr. Donnell Frayer, Landon, Sr. Prep, Sr. ; Mezie Offurum, Player of the Year - Bryan Milos Apic, Sandy Spring Third Team Georgetown Prep, Jr. ; Malakai Knapp, Jewish Day School, Sr. Friends School, Sr. Matthew Balanc, Spring- Honorable Mention: Steve Parker, Sandy Sping Friends Knapp, a Cornell recruit, was a Brandon Simpson, Seneca brook, Jr. Etienne, Paint Branch, Sr.; Kalil School, Jr. ; Sam Rappaport, four-year varsity performer at the Valley, Sr. Bryan Boehlert, Magruder, Sr. Bowen, Einstein, Sr.; Brad Leven- McLean School, Sr.; Dominic Rockville private school and Matt Kelly, Quince Orchard, Jared Bynum, Georgetown thal, Churchill, Sr. ; Alex Sanson, Doyle, St. Andrew’s, Sr. Blair softball hangs in the rain The light rain increased to a By Eva Paspalis @EvaPaspalis steadier drizzle as Wootton freshman Shannon Roberts took her turn at bat. ROCKVILLE – The thunder Undaunted, Roberts smacked rolled and raindrops fell as Blair the ball deep into the outfield as the sophomore pitcher Courtney Wyche Blazers rushed to retrieve it. During stood on the mound Monday, await- the fray, two Patriots slid into home PlacePlace YourYour ing word from the umpire and head to finally put Wootton on the board. coaches about whether the game The Patriots earned two more would continue. runs in front of the previously quiet It was the bottom of the sixth, home crowd that now cheered and and Wootton had managed to avoid a shouted its approval despite the fact Blazer shutout by scoring four runs that the umpire strode onto the field in quick succession. However, as the a few seconds later. AdsAds InIn sky darkened and the thunder rum- After a brief conversation with bled in the distance, the umpire made Hoelman and Wootton head coach the decision to call the game, and Alton Lightsey, the umpire brought Blair escaped with a 9-4 victory. the Patriots’ momentum to a “The momentum turned, and screeching halt and the game was they had all the momentum,” said unceremoniously over. Blair head coach Louis Hoelman. “I The win earned the Blazers an don’t know what would have hap- 11-3 record. Wootton dropped to 9- pened if the game would have con- 3. tinued. They’re a good team, and With the softball playoff seed- they were getting hot now. I’m real ing meeting a week away, the Patri- happy that we got it in early and we ots might have a chance in the post- had a little bit of room for error season to finish what they started there.” against Blair. The Blazers jumped out to an “This was a hiccup. We want to early lead when Wyche hit a home get better every day, and today we run over the fence and the Patriots didn’t show very well,” said Light- scrambled to recover. sey. “We probably could have made Blair senior Allison McKenzie a few plays over here at first base hit a single at the top of the sixth that and maybe at shortstop. Had we resulted in two runs, and soon the done that, then these four runs would Blazers were nursing a 9-0 lead. have made it a real game.”

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PHOTO BY DAVID WOLFE Crystal Thomas (13), attempts a slide tackle and a shot on goal in one move. In loss to Houston Spirit fails to score for third game in a row less. the match, what she practiced was The second half opened with floated in, it doesn’t look like any- Kelly Ohai, team captain for put to work. There was no hesita- an attacking Spirit offense that put one wants to attack the ball and The the Dash, scored the only goal in tion on her part to come off her the Dash in a defensive stance score. That mentality led to us not the match. In the 28th minute she line and aggressively tackle the rather than their first half offensive getting a goal in the second half, in Corner Kick slipped past Spirit defender John- ball in the box when required. One control. Majority possession of the the first half it forced us to play de- son and slotted a shot past an out- particularly hard tackle occurred ball went to the Spirit in the second fense.” by stretched Church. Labbè could not against the Dash’s Rachel Daly. half. Data released from the Spirit Gabarra usually does not David Wolfe get to the shot. Labbè used her entire body to stop showed the Spirit possessed the speak so candidly about the game It was a rare event for any the opposing player, resulting in ball 64 percent of the time in the results to the media. team to get a shot past three of the Daly down on the ground and Lab- second half and made 182 passes. He did comment that he has a For the third game in a row, four defensive players of the Spir- bè with the ball in hand. Daly was Pass accuracy was 74.2 percent. It lot of players who are not used to the Spirit (0-2-1) has failed to put it. The opportunity would not re- hurt. It appears Daly’s height and was a different match. playing with one another at this a win on the boards. They now cur in the match. weight advantage was not a match In the end, the Spirit came level which adversely affects the stand in ninth place in a 10-team Good news for the Spirit, they for Labbé’s aggressive athleti- away with no points and the Dash success of play. Overall the team is league with an overall record of. have a defensive line that is strong cism. added three to their standings in doing well, considering how many The Houston Dash (2-1-0), a team and aggressive. Keeper Labbè On the other end of the field, the league. When questioned after starters they have out, five due to that Spirit consistently put away in along with defenders Church, the Spirit offense didn’t make the the game about the team’s perfor- injuries this season. past years, moved into fourth Johnston, and Zadorsky stood tall most of their opportunities, failing mance, Head coach Jim Gabarra The losses could be larger and place in league standings with the against the offense of other teams, to follow up on the ball in the final said “I thought it was better in the the team could be in total chaos. win. shortening the score spread in third. The Dash took advantage of second half. There was no real None of that is being seen so far. The Houston Dash is moving these winless matches. the Spirit’s inability to close, tak- tenacity or bite and aggression on The next Spirit home game up and the Spirit are closing on the Labbè had an outstanding ing back ball possession and back the final pass or final shot that re- will be Saturday, May 6 at Mau- bottom. While eight of the 10 game. In warmups, she was seen on the attack. During the first half, ally gave us our quality shots. reen Hendricks Field within the teams have won at least one game, practicing aggressive ball man- the Dash possessed the ball 55 Even on our corner kicks we had Maryland Soccerplex in Boyds. the Spirit and the Pride are win- agement high off her line. During percent of the time. plenty of chances. The ball gets Game time is scheduled for 7 p.m. 24 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL MAY 4, 2017 SPORTS Penn relays bring out the best in high school athletes to each other than the school’s girls Asfaw finished third (8:25.29). By Kathleen Stubbs @kathleenstubbs3 team. Bullis beat hundreds of teams Lockett said he focused on run- to finish third overall with a time of ning his first of two miles at a speed Athletes from the Bullis School 41.55 seconds, outrunning Munro he could maintain for the entire race. and from Poolesville and Richard College of Jamaica by three-hun- He started in the back of the pack and Montgomery High schools ran dredths of a second (41.58 seconds). then worked his way toward the against hundreds of top U.S. and in- Excelsior (41.33 seconds), also of Ja- front. ternational high school athletes and maica, won the event. “Run a good first mile, slowly finished first, second or third in the Austin Allen, Eric Allen, Olan- moved up, with a couple laps to go I country. dis Gary and Ashton Allen formed was with the leaders and ended up Girls from the Bullis School the relay team. Three of the team being a lap to go, I was in second (45.87 seconds) took second place members are brothers. The Bullis place, and I didn’t expect to be overall for the small school girls 4 x boys team also qualified for the there,” Lockett said. 100 meter relay, sandwiched be- 4x100 m relay Championship of He said he had a confidence tween two teams from Jamaica: Hy- America, and finished fifth (41.48 boost the week before when he del (45.52 seconds) took first place seconds). earned a personal best mile time dur- and St. Jago finished six-hundredths Austin Allen, Eric Allen, Jalen ing the Viking Invitational at Walter of a second behind the Lady Bull- Hill and Ashton Allen placed seventh Johnson. Just before the final lap, he dogs for third (45.93 seconds). in the Boys 4x400 m relay Champi- said he decided to speed up. The top eight times of the small onship of America (3:17.49 min- “I decided to kick, kick the last school and large school relays quali- utes). lap very hard,” Lockett said. “I knew fy for the Championship of Ameri- Lee said Saturday was the first the runner I was going against was can races, and the Lady Bulldogs time in school history the boys quali- the top runner in the country. It ended were in the top eight. fied for the Championship of Ameri- up being me and him, and also Ro- “They actually made it back to ca in either event, whereas the girls hann (Asfaw). The last 100 meters I the Championship in America, and team qualified for the respective ended up getting passed and lost by they ended up running the fastest 4x100m relay in 2016 and in 2014. half a second.” time of any American team,” head In the 3000 meter champi- He said he was contented when coach Joe Lee said. “I was very onship, two County athletes finished he realized he was running in stride proud of them and proud of the way in the top three, though one of them with Cardinal Gibbons’ Connor Lane they compete.” almost didn’t make the cut for the of North Carolina, who ended up be- Lady Bulldogs Masai Russell, race. Poolesville High School junior coming the 3000 m champion Ashley Seymour, Alexis Postell and Ryan Lockett (second place, 8:24.43 (8:24.01). Leah Phillips finished fifth minutes) said his time to qualify for “I’ve heard about him, I’ve seen (45.31seconds) in the relay, after four the meet was about 0.01 seconds a couple of his races, so when I saw teams from Jamaica. over the limit, but Penn Relays offi- him right next to me with a lap to go, COURTESY PHOTO The Bulldogs and their competi- cials admitted him and one other run- I was really happy,” Lockett said. “I Members of the Bullis 4x400 m relay teams pose with their coveted “Penn tors finished the small school boys ner to the competition anyway. knew I was on a good pace to run a wheel” after winning their race at Penn Relays. Left to right: Ashton Allen, 4x100 m race with times even closer Richard Montgomery senior Rohann good race.” Jalen Hill, Eric Allen and Austin Allen. Magruder pounds Clarksburg

By Carlos Alfaro @carlosalfarorod CLARKSBURG-The Magruder Colonels broke through a tough Clarks- burg Coyote defense to get a 10-3 win Monday night, ultimately dominating the game with a relentless attack. But the focal point of the Colonels’ attack was senior midfielder Jimmy Hassemann, who scored six points and led the Colonels to victory. Hassemann played the Coyote’s defense well, looping around the back and confusing the defense to score from very close range. “I feel we did good on defense. From offense we need to take more shots, we need to pick it up,” said junior Coyotes goalkeeper Bryant Evans. The key, therefore, was to suppress Hassemann and stop the bleeding for the Coyotes. The strategy worked for a while in the second quarter, but fell apart afterwards as the rest of the Colonels proved their competency in keeping up the attack. The Coyotes defense was an improvement from before, though. “Our defense actually held them. Compared to last year from what I understand they lost to almost 20 [points]. This time they held them to only 10 points,” said Coyotes coach Michael Hunt. The Coyotes gave the Colonels some threats when attacking, and kept a tight two-point deficit in the first half, the closest they would ever be to the Colonels. Senior midfielder Michael Cook scored two out of three goals for the Colonels, one on a solo run from midfield that had him bob and weave through the opposition’s defense. But after the last shot by senior defender Marshall Miles in the third quarter made it to the back of the net for the Coyotes, the Colonels responded with a hat trick by Hassemann. “You just got to keep the kids engaged and keep them focused on playing 48 minutes, playing every quarter just like they played the last. Playing the game from the first whistle to the last the same way the entire time,” said PHOTO BY DAVID WOLFE Colonels head coach Greg Lyons. : Long stick man Paolo Nardone of Magruder fires off a down field pass as Clarkburg's Tim Lehr closes in.