2015, 2016 MDDC News Organization of the Year! Celebrating 161 years of service! Vol. 163, No. 10• 50¢ SINCE 1855 August 31 - September 6, 2017 TODAY’S GAS PRICE Breaking Ground! $2.34 per gallon Last Week After delays local leaders celebrate Purple Line construction $2.36 per gallon agreement between the federal gov- By Neal Earley @neal_earley ernment and the State of Maryland in A month ago funding for the Purple Line. In total, $2.30 per gallon HYATTSVILLE – After 30 years the federal government will contribute A year ago of planning, workers finally broke $900 million in funding with Chao $2.19 per gallon ground on the Purple Line, the soon- and Hogan’s signature on the full- to-be light rail line that will connect funding agreement Monday. AVERAGE PRICE PER GALLON OF Metro stops in Montgomery County to "This multi-billion dollar infra- UNLEADED REGULAR GAS IN MARYLAND/D.C. METRO AREA Prince George’s County. structure project is a big win for the ACCORDING TO AAA After the ceremony, workers be- State of Maryland, and will be a major gan construction on the 16.2-mile $2 benefit to the National Capital Re- INSIDE billion light rail line that will connect gion,” Hogan said. “It is a shining ex- Bethesda Metro to New Carrolton ample of what can be accomplished Metro Station with 21 stops including when our federal, state, county, and at Silver Spring, Takoma/Langley private sector partners work together." Park and College Park. Construction of the Purple Line Editor’s Gov. Larry Hogan, U.S. Secreto- began immediately after the event Notebook ry of Transportation Elaine Chao, Rep. with Hogan climbing into an excava- Anthony Brown (D-4), Sen. Chris Van tor to help tear down a small building by Brian J. Karem Hollen, Montgomery County Execu- PHOTO BY JACQUI SOUTH as part of construction of the project. tive Ike Leggett and Prince George’s Governor Larry Hogan and U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Hogan touted the project as a job cre- County Executive Rushern Baker Elaine L. Chao at the groundbreaking of the Purple Line. ator, saying it will create “thousands” were on hand for the signing and of jobs for Marylanders. groundbreaking ceremony for the Pur- billion P3 contract to begin the long together,” Chao said. “This was a truly “Just the construction alone will What a crowd! ple Line. process of building the new rail sys- collaborative project and Maryland mean thousands of jobs for Marylan- Chao lauded the project saying tem. should be proud of the work they did ders, and the Purple Line will be a Who goes to a Hurricane the Purple Line is one of the largest “The Purple Line is a great exam- to secure the funding needed to make and brags about the size of the public-private projects in the country. ple of what can be achieved when fed- the Purple Line a reality.” See “Ground Breaking” crowd coming out to see him? In April 2016, Hogan signed the $5.6 eral, state and private partners work Monday marked an official page 8 President Trump

Page 4 P.G. photographer claims police took camera and erased photos he was a reporter and showed the offi- By Kathleen Stubbs @kathleenstubbs3 cer his press pass, which seemed to satisfy the officer. A local news photographer said A second park police officer ap- his camera was taken from him by a parently approached Davis and asked Prince Georges County police officer, to see his pictures. He said Davis who then deleted some photos at an needed to wait there until detectives accident scene this weekend. arrived. When Davis asked why he “The Sentinel newspapers have a said the officer said he needed to see if

PHOTO BY MARK POETKER rich tradition of community involve- he took pictures of license plates num- The Montgomery County Swift Water rescue group readies to leave for Texas. ment and we hope the Prince Georges bers. Marty’s Back! Police Department will respect our A third officer, this one from role in our community,” said Sentinel Prince George’s County, approached Marty laments Dan Sny- Montgomery volunteers head to newspaper publisher Lynn Kapiloff. Davis as he was walking back to his der and looks forward to the Texas to assist in life saving efforts “I go to homicide scenes, fatal ac- car and asked to see his pictures. high school football season. cidents,” said Jim Davis, a photogra- When Davis asked why, the officer re- Agency groups around the country pher for the Prince George’s Sentinel. By Carolyn Komatsoulis peated that he needed to look at the @CKomatsoulis that FEMA organizes, manages and “No one has come up to me asking to pictures. Davis never received a rea- Page 23 can choose to activate, said Pete see my pictures.” son, after repeating his question a few Montgomery County Fire and Piringer, Montgomery County Fire Davis said he was reviewing pic- times. Rescue Service personnel are in and Rescue spokesperson. tures he had just taken at the scene of a “First of all it wasn’t his crime Texas this week as part of Maryland “All 28 teams are engaged, most five-vehicle crash Sunday, which po- scene, and second of all, ‘What were Task Force 1to assist with emergency of which are actually involved with lice said was a double-fatal collision, you doing there?’” Davis said. response to Hurricane Harvey. swift water rescues,” said Piringer. on Edmonston Road just north of Then the unidentified officer, Maryland Task Force 1, com- Cherrywood Lane in Greenbelt when posed of MCFRS personnel, is one of See “Hurricane”. a U.S. Park police officer approached See “P.G.”. 28 Federal Emergency Management page 8 him and asked who he was. Davis said page 8 2THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL AUGUST 31, 2017 EFLECTIONS The Montgomery County Sentinel, published weekly by Berlyn Inc. Publish- R ing, is a community newspaper covering Montgomery County, Maryland. Our of- fices are located at 22 W. Jefferson March 22, 1945 Street, Suite 309, Rockville, MD 20850. Founded in 1855 by Matthew Fields. All mail to: P.O. Box 1272, Rockville, MD 20849-1272. Subscription Rates for The Local man charged with murdering his wife Montgomery County Sentinel – Weekly by mail: $40.00 per year & $26.50 for Se- nior Citizens. (USPS) 361-100. Each week The Sentinel visits a the court. Names of the other in- where many have fallen during Edmund Freeman, John F. memorable story from its archives. dictments were withheld until icy weather. Schwartzbeck, Jr., Frank W. Du- Bernard Kapiloff bench warrants could be issued. The State’s Attorney was vall, Robert L. Waters, Fred T. PUBLISHER E MERITUS The grand jury for the March State’s Attorney Joseph B. Simp- commended for the efficient Briggs, Robert L. Saunders, Al- Lynn G. Kapiloff term of the Montgomery County son had presented 14 cases to the manner in which his cases were fred C. Paul, Walter Charles Peter CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/ Circuit Court yesterday returned jury, which was headed by presented for the grand jury’s and Leonard B. Hays. PUBLISHER an indictment charging Harry H. Thomas Hyde, 4th, of Sandy consideration. The county police The petit jury is composed of [email protected] Corens, 44, of Bethesda, with the Spring. 52 witnesses were exam- force was complimented for effi- Jacob T. Fisher, Francis B. Mark Kapiloff killing of his wife Pearl Walker ined. ciency in holding crime to a min- Fowler, H. Deets Warfield, ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER Corens, 31. The body of Mrs. The grand jury in it’s state- imum. William H. Gilpin, William M. [email protected] Corens, whose severed head was ment recommended that a heavy Besides Mr. Hyde, foreman, Burrows, William T. Bowman, found in Virginia February 27, fine be imposed for reckless other members of the grand jury Edward T. Dunlap, Phil C. Anth, EDITORIAL has not been found burning of brush, field or woods, are: W. Howard Gottlieb, Charles Charles W. Fritz, Frank H. Karn, Brian J. Karem The indictment was one of not with the specified time of 4 Leadingham, J. Upton Leaman, Joseph M. Werck, Elisha H. EXECUTIVE EDITOR thirteen brought by the jury be- p.m. to midnight, that a careful Henry Marschalk, Francis E. Davis, Ralph S. Morrison, [email protected] fore Judges Charles W. Wood- investigation be made of school Valdemar, Sr., Jones E. Hoyle, William P. Wilson, Griffen W. Brandy L. Simms ward and Stedman Prescott. Be- bus drivers to determine if they Henry W. White, John M. Ertter, Ritenour, Benjamin C. Wood- SPORTS EDITOR cause Corens is held in the are persons of good character and Cook A. Robertson, Daniel R. ward, William W. Griffith, Ben- [email protected] Rockville jail without bail, his that a handrail be placed in the Weddle, John W. Hill, Charles E. jamin J. Thompson, John B. name was released last night by center of the courthouse steps England, Reginald B. Looker, W. 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VINCENT SHERRY NEWS [email protected] Write us COPY EDITOR Bell-Zuccarelli runs for G-Burg mayor NEAL EARLEY [email protected] ney Katz’s final term after Katz was erage citizen shouldn’t have to be REPORTER By Peter Rouleau The Montgomery County @PeterSRouleau elected to the County Council. She that in your face just to get their con- won 251 votes, finishing third to in- cerns heard.” Sentinel welcomes letters. Jacqui South, David Wolfe, cumbent mayor Jud Ashman, who Bell-Zuccarelli advocates what Mark Poetker GAITHERSBURG – Two years PHOTOGRAPHERS after an unsuccessful run for mayor was appointed to by the Council fol- she calls a realistic and collaborative All letters must be original, of Gaithersburg, a civic activist in the lowing Katz’s resignation, and late approach to addressing school over- TAZEEN AHMAD Council member Henry F. Marraffa, crowding, which has been an issue in signed by the author CALENDAR EDITOR city is again seeking election to the [email protected] head of the city’s government. who served on the Council for more the city for several years, particularly and must include the author’s Darline D.H. Bell-Zuccarelli than 20 years. at elementary schools. CALL 301-838-0788 was born in Washington, D.C., but In her campaign this year, Bell- “If we have no control over the daytime telephone number FAX 301- 838 - 3458 NEWSROOM AND LEGAL ADVERTISING moved to Poolesville with foster par- Zuccarelli focuses on issues she has schools, it’s not honest to run a cam- long felt are of great importance to paign as though we do,” Bell-Zuc- ents after her father’s death. for verification. ADVERTISING After graduating from the city, such as the economic revital- carelli said. ization of Olde Towne Gaithersburg. “We should never make people Send letters to: Lee Gladney Poolesville High School, she earned ADVERTISING ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE “It’s been two years, and noth- think that we can make Montgomery a degree in business administration The Montgomery County Sentinel 240-426-5743 from Towson University. She moved ing’s changed,” Bell-Zuccarelli said. County build a new school or that we EMAIL: [email protected] to Gaithersburg in 1978 and current- “The fountain’s nice, but it’s not real- can buy our way to the top of the list. 22 W. Jefferson St. Suite 309 ly works as controller for the ARC of ly bringing people in. You go over to Why do Rachel Carson Elementary Rio and they have the Ferris wheel and Summit Hall Elementary repre- Sherry Sanderson Montgomery County. Rockville, MD 20850 LEGAL ADVERTISING MANAGER and so many other things that draw sent themselves independently. What She has also coached boxing for CALL 301-838-0788 truant students at Gaithersburg High people in. People have been working about schools in down county that Fax: 301-838-3458 FAX 301-838-3458 School, stipulating that they attend on Olde Towne for years. We need to have their own issues? Why don’t we [email protected] class to receive coaching. collect all those plans and then get in- all come together to advocate for our Email: editor- put from the citizens about what will schools in a way that, if it doesn’t PRODUCTION Bell-Zuccarelli came into con- Lonnie Johnson flict with the city in 2014 and 2015 work for them.” give everyone everything they want, [email protected] Bell-Zuccarelli said that, if gives everyone at least some of what PRODUCTION MANAGER over the construction of a “teeny ads@thesentinel.com elected, she would work to make the they want?” house,” a small shed with plumbing Peter Lui and residential space, on her proper- city government more open and re- Bell-Zuccarelli, who is African- sponsive to the residents. American, said she is alarmed at the THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY GRAPHIC PRODUCTION STAFF ty, which the city said violated hous- SENTINEL (USPS 361-100) is ing ordinances. Bell-Zuccarelli said “Gaithersburg only has 70,000 hostility she has faced from some in published every Thursday by CIRCULATION this experience and what she per- people; the government shouldn’t be Gaithersburg since beginning her Montgomery Sentinel Publishing, [email protected] so out of touch,” Bell-Zuccarelli campaign. Inc., 22 W. Jefferson St., Suite ceived as a growing lack of trans- CALL 301-306-9500 said. “What made Ed Bohrer and “I think the fallout from Trump 309, Rockville, MD 20850. parency in city affairs inspired her to Subscriptions by mail are $40.00 FAX 301-306-0134 Sidney Katz great mayors is that they has made some people more suspi- take action. per year; by mail (out of MD, VA, ACCOUNTING listened. When I write letters to the cious of people who are not like & D.C.) additional $ 5.25; on She began regularly attending Ada Satterfield mayor and council, I get responses, them.” I’m surprised by the racism newsstands 50 cents. Periodicals CREDIT / COLLECTIONS/RECEPTIONIST weekly meetings of the mayor and postage paid at Rockville, MD City Council and in 2015 ran to serve but that's only because I ran for may- I’ve encountered. I thought Gaithers- or and I’m at every meeting. The av- burg was better than that.” 20849-1272. THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL IS A the balance of longtime mayor Sid- WOMAN OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE IN POSTMASTER: Send address MONTGOMERY COUNTY AND changes to THE MONTGOMERY IN THE STATE OF MARYLAND. COUNTY Montgomery County Publishing, Inc. SENTINEL, P.O. BOX 1272 was absobed into Berlyn Inc. on January 1, 2015 SUBSCRIBE TO The Sentinel! Rockville, MD 20849-1272 AUGUST 31, 2017 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 3 NEWS Local attorney runs for delegate in District 20 tion, education, immigrant’s rights By Carolyn Komatsoulis @CKomatsoulis and protections. Giving a voice to the voiceless,” she said. “Trying to make Fatmata Barrie, a special-educa- sure the achievement gap can be- tion advocate and attorney at the Bar- come less and hopefully close. Con- rie Law center, is running for the tinue to promote the environmental Maryland House of Delegates in Dis- issues whenever to make sure they trict 20. are front and center.” Barrie currently works as an at- Barrie wants to use taxes to give torney at the Barrie Law Center, a residents an incentive to be environ- practice that does special-education mentally friendly. law and immigration law as well as “Well, getting tax breaks for providing other legal services. people making homes greener, work- Barrie says she has worked with ing hopefully (so) people feel like both immigrants and special-educa- they can benefit.” tion students in the past. She said has For Barrie, important trans- worked with children with special portation initiatives in District 20 in- needs since 1997 and that she got her clude the Purple Line. law degree at the University of Flori- Barrie believes that the Purple da. Line won’t be a source of major taxa- “I worked with a special ed tion and will work in tandem with firm. I did strictly special education Metro. She also believes that the Pur- for seven years and then ventured ple Line is important and will help into immigration,” she said. “I push commuters in the region. for the youth, for immigrants, for The Purple Line is extremely women.” important (so) that people are able to Barrie, an immigrant from Sier- navigate this region much easier and ra Leone, came to the United States better,” she said. “You can use the when she was 11 and has spent the same (SmarTrip) card. You have last 15 years living in District 20. people who live in D-20 but work out “My heart is here,” said Barrie. in Rockville. It’s a trek. It’s hard on “This for me is home.” people.” Barrie said a variety of issues Barrie’s strategy is to get in one are important to the residents of Dis- of the available seats, but she be- trict 20. lieves her career as a lawyer and an “There’s so much. Transporta- activist will set her apart in the race. Lakeforest Mall sold for 24 cents on the dollar mall, DeMarco added. The lender By Vic Simon @vtime492 “will eventually sell it. That could take 90 days, or it could take two Lakeforest Mall in Gaithers- years,” he continued. burg was sold in foreclosure on Aug. The lender is in the early stages 22 and continues in full operation of making a plan for the property under existing management. and may not yet have made any firm U.S. Bank, the nation’s sev- decisions on its next steps, he said. enth-largest bank, acting as trustee The mall’s four anchor, depart- for the lender, bought the mall at a ment store tenants — Sears, Macy’s, foreclosure auction on the County JC Penney, and Lord & Taylor — re- courthouse steps in Rockville for main open. Those retailers have $19.1 million, or about 24 cents on closed many outlets nationally over the dollar of the approximately $80 the last several years, but none in million owed on the property, ac- Montgomery County. cording to court records. There were Lakeforest has significant va- two other lower bidders, with the cancies in smaller stores, as any in first bid being $11.3 million. walk-through will reveal. According ADVERTISE Mall manager Paul DeMarco to financial filings, it was 84 percent said that there has been no change in occupied in early 2017. management or operations of the The previous owner, Five mall as a result of the foreclosure, Mile Capital Partners of Stamford, and none are anticipated as yet. Re- Connecticut, stopped paying the tailer operations are unaffected, he mortgage in January after it was indicated. unable to refinance the property, DeMarco works for Jones Lang financial filings indicated. Five LaSalle, a major national commer- Mile bought the mall in 2012, re- cial property management and leas- portedly from a previous owner ing company. JLL continues both that also was in default on its mort- management and leasing functions gage. According to its website, Call Lonnie Johnson at 301-306-9500 or e-mail [email protected] for the lender/owner, he said. Five Mile specializes in turning There are no plans to close the around troubled properties. 4THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL AUGUST 31, 2017 OPINIONS &VIEWS Hey what a turnout - what a crowd! Rex Tillerson dropped the bomb. Sarah Huckabee Sanders as she tries When asked on Fox News about to walk through a minefield of facts racism in America and this country’s in search of an alternative fact to sup- attitude toward neo-Nazi marchers in port the president. Charlottesville, VA Tillerson said “I You can see it on every man don’t think anyone doubts the Ameri- woman and child you meet who knows or questions the political cli- mate in the country. You can see it in the eyes of reporters who wonder if Editor’s Notebook they’re going to be labeled “The ene- my of the people” again by a presi- by Brian J. Karem dent whose acquaintance with truth is so inconsequential you are left won- dering if he would answer honestly if can people’s values . . . equal treat- you asked him does the sun rise in the ment of people the world over.” east or west? When asked if our president Finally, you can see it on the Trump shares this values, he replied, president as he speaks publicly or “The president speaks for himself.” strides from Marine One to the White If you’ve ever watched Blazing House. His frequent rallies with the Saddles that equates to the “Son imaginary record crowds feeds an ego you’re on your own,” comment from of a frustrated, insecure and danger- the preacher to the new sheriff. ously powerful man who cannot un- Secretary of Defense James Mat- derstand why more people don’t love tis doubled down on that sentiment him and can’t understand why his ac- when a day or two later he told a small tions – successful in getting him elect- group of soldiers, “Our country, right ed – are not successful in governing. now, it’s got problems that we don’t The president projects fear and have in the military. You just hold the anger every time you see him. Every line until our country gets back to un- day of this administration he engages derstanding and respecting each other in a Twitter litter campaign that and showing it.” speaks to his frustration and misan- Mattis also said our country has thropic view of the world. two distinct powers for the world: in- When he isn’t tweeting, he’s spiration and intimidation. “The selling hats in Texas while he does his power of inspiration—we’ll get the Rodney Dangerfield impression, power of inspiration back. We’ve got telling us “What a crowd! What a the power of intimidation, and that’s turnout!” at a hurricane relief center. you, if someone wants to screw with As overheard among reporters, “I our families, our country and our al- wonder if he’ll take credit for the size lies.” of the crowds at the relief shelters?” Mattis’ s first statement spoke to His tweets, his failure to ade- Charlottesville and the growing ten- quately communicate further foments sion and divisiveness inside our the anger among a majority of the country – but the second statement – populous. To some he is a devil, a particularly the “power of inspira- mad man, a narcissistic despot, a tion” was a not-so-subtle reference to Hitler wannabe and worse. For his our current Commander in Chief. shrinking base he remains a savior This week the president helped and as he becomes more and more to drive his wedge – not the golf type isolated he increasingly speaks di- – deeper into the American psyche rectly to those who will never leave when he pardoned Sheriff Joe Arpaio. him – those who promise a Civil War This highly controversial decision if he is impeached – those who be- further encouraged his supporters, lieve in White Supremacy and those whoever may be left among that who are either too embarrassed or in- group, but it was assailed by Democ- secure themselves to ever admit they rats and Republicans alike. made a mistake in supporting such a The Wall Street Journal pointed shallow, mean-spirited charlatan. out, “Mr. Trump’s power to pardon is The challenge is to find a way – undeniable, but pardoning Mr. short of a devastating Hurricane – to Arpaio sends a message that law en- treat everyone with the brotherhood forcers can ignore court orders and and acceptance Mattis and Tillerson get away with it. All you need is a po- spoke about. litical ally in the White House or They directly addressed the Governor’s mansion. Down that road challenges our country face. It is easy lies anarchy.” to go on social media and rant and We are well on that road already rave with people who think the same if you look at the world since Donald as you do. After a while the cacopho- Trump became president. You can ny merely drowns out any real chance see the fear on everyone’s face. The of a solution as it pretends to seek marchers on the right and the left in one. The bigger challenge is to try Charlottesville were as fearful a and forge unity with those who think group of people I’ve ever seen. differently than you. You can see fear in the eyes of The biggest challenge is doing Congressmen and Senators who this while ignoring a POTUS who wonder how deep this rabbit hole praises the size of his crowd while goes. You can see it on the eyes of people are dying. AUGUST 31, 2017 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 5 LETTERS Selecting the legal pot growers in Maryland Liking the good news first graphic diversity in selecting the ini- der preventing the Commission THE tial 15 businesses who will be al- from moving forward with final ap- To the editor; COURT lowed to grow and sell medical proval. With all of the craziness in the news today it is a pleasure to see a report EPORT cannabis, and to encourage minority Maryland’s Court of Appeals on an event like this. Where most sports celebrities have been “troll” models R owned businesses to apply. A mem- agreed to decide which parties Kevin has been an exemplary “role” model for today’s youth and parents ber of the General Assembly sought should participate in this challenge alike. It is great fun to see him on the court instead, unlike so many others, in a legal opinion that including racial to whether the Commission improp- court. His mom and dad are to be commended. and ethnic diversity requirements erly failed to include racial and eth- We have few class acts in sports today. Reading this article took me back by Tom Ryan was unconstitutional, and the Com- nic diversity in selecting the ap- many years to when I was a manager for W.Bell & Company in Lanham, Md. mission issued regulations that did proved growers. It held that the It was a time when managers wore three piece suits to greet the customer. We Maryland has embarked on a not include racial and ethnic factors, growers should have been allowed had many players from the Bullets, when you could say Bullets, who shopped process unique in its history, to se- but only geographic, in the applica- to participate in this suit, since they from time to time. Mitch Kupchak was a favorite. The athlete who impressed lect growers of marijuana who can me the most is Sugar Ray Leonard who dropped by now and then. I remember tion process. clearly have a vested financial inter- sell cannabis for medicinal purpos- After the Commission an- est in whether their selection was a particular time, like it was yesterday, when he came by to purchase a grand- es. This law has already spawned lit- father clock for his mom. He was just a wonderful, gentle guy who when the nounced its pre-selection of medical proper or the process must start over. igation over the use of racial and eth- time called for it could punch your lights out with a smile. We talked and he cannabis businesses, Alternative The Court held, however, that the signed an autograph, as he did for my employees who flocked around. He nic diversity in selecting the growers Medicine Maryland (AMM) filed a trade association and patients did not came with no entourage for no one in America would have harmed such a de- the law will initially authorize, as lawsuit challenging the selection have a sufficient interest in the cent man. I believe he stopped by later to let us know how much his mom had explained by Maryland’s Court of process, arguing that it was a minor- process for selection of growers to enjoyed her surprise. Appeals in its opinion last week ity owned business and that the be allowed to participate. Where are the decent men in sports today? Where are the players like called Jane Doe and John Doe v. Al- Commission failed to follow the This is only the opening stage Emmitt Smith, Darryl Greene, Jerry Rice, and Larry Byrd? Why do so many ternative Medicine Maryland. law. Before the trial judge ruled on of what is likely to be a lengthy legal just show up or show off for a paycheck. God bless those who did their jobs The law authoriziong produc- the suit, a group of growers who had challenge as to whether racial and like professionals instead of pimps. tion and sale of medical marijuana been among the 15 selected for ap- ethnic diversity is properly a factor Sincerely, created the Natalie M. LaPrade proval moved to intervene to partici- in the selection of medical marijuana W. Faris Medical Cannabis Commission (the pate in the suit, as did a trade associ- growers for this new Maryland pro- Gaithersburg Commission), an independent Com- ation that supported medical mari- gram. mission within the Department of juana and two patients who sought Health and Mental Hygiene. The its use. The trial judge did not allow Thomas Patrick Ryan is a part- Not liking the cartoon though statute requires the Commission to any other parties to participate and ner in the Rockville law firm of Mc- consider racial, ethnic and geo- granted a temporary restraining or- Carthy Wilson, which specializes in To the editor; I have emailed you before about your cartoons. They are not nice. Your depiction of our President is not accurate now and in the past sever- al months. Star Trek technology meets home ownership They media is the problem. Try some true and balanced news for a As we learned from the ex- 3D printing entire homes. change. You want to take down one flag to put up another. plosion of e-commerce just a The Russian based Apis Cor Remember what he said "Love one another" (President and Jesus) decade ago however, a rapidly (apis-cor.com) not only builds 3D You have a lot of hate. Be positive for a change a lot of great things are REAL growing trend can quickly be- printed homes, but claims to be happening in our lives. Try a cartoon that is not so divisive, something that come a way of life. I the first company to develop a shows a kind gesture. This has to come from you upbringing. Try and volun- ESTATE f 3D printing continues its mobile construction 3D printer teer at your church or with a local group. Give back to the community without SOLUTIONS swift rise to prominence, real es- capable of printing an entire pay. tate will change and well posi- building completely on site. Help someone in the military recover from an injury. tioned assets stand to benefit.” Apis Cor 3D printed a home They were protecting us remember that. But 3D printing is already in Russia last December in 24 I will pray for you. By Dan Krell making an impact on housing de- hours. sign and construction, as Eric The one level home was rudi- Imagine a time when you can C. Hertel Schimelpfenig wrote in 2013 (De- mentary, and had 38 square me- print a new door knob, a sink trap, Montgomery County sign and the 3D Printing Revolu- ters (about 409 square feet) of liv- a cabinet, or any other house com- tion; Kitchen & Bath Design ing space. ponent right in your home. News; 2013, p20). But this was a demonstration That time is rapidly ap- Boat driving 101 He talked about one New of the flexibility of the 3D print- proaching, thanks to 3D printing York company that was already ing technology. To the editor: technology. The home of the fu- manufacturing personalized 3D The endeavor not only As a former Navy Enlisted (1950s) and Naval Officer (Navigator and Of- ture may be entirely 3D printed. printed bathroom fixtures. showed how a home can be 3D ficer of the Deck, 1960s), I am quite concerned with the recent collisions by When Sean Mashian recently Besides custom faucets, 3D printed on site, but that it can also our warships in Asian waters. We lost seven sailors in the collision of the USS wrote about the potential of 3D printing tech will also bring us be done in the cold of winter. Fitzgerald and another ten sailors in the collision of the USS John S. McCain. printing technology (The impact on-demand custom cabinets and The company claims that 3D Two guided missile destroyers are out of service and need extensive repairs. of 3D printing on real estate; Cor- other fixtures too. Schimelpfenig printed homes can be any shape, There are many factors that could contribute to collisions between nell Real Estate Review; 2017. said, “that future isn’t far away… and designs are only restricted by ships, including enemy acts, weather, fatigue, missed or erroneous ship han- 15, p64-65.), he was correct to say and it's going to be awesome.” the laws of physics. dling commands, and equipment malfunctions, but the one overriding factor that the technology has the poten- Schimelpfenig’s future is un- Apis Cor states that a 3D leading to collisions is typically inattention to surrounding circumstances tial to change the home construc- folding before us as 3D printing printed house can also cost less while operating in close proximity to other ships and relying solely on tech- tion industry. technology is rapidly advancing. because an onsite 3D printer nology to keep them safe. 3D printing may also be the The technology has come a “frees up resources.” When a U.S. Navy ship is operating in or near shipping lanes in close ultimate affordable housing solu- long way since the first 3D printer Construction costs are lower proximity to many ships, the three naval officers who are critical to the safe tion, printing on demand homes was created by Charles Hull in because there is a cost reduction navigation of a ship are the Commanding Officer (Captain), Navigator, and and apartments at a fraction of 1983. Originally, 3D printing was in labor, construction waste dis- Officer of the Deck (OOD). The Navigator determines positions and tracks stick-built homes. for the ship. The OOD, who stands four hour watches, is in command of the used for 3D modeling. posal, construction machinery Mashian stated, “Currently, ship and has the Conn unless the Captain is on the bridge. At night, when the As the technology become rentals, tools, and finishings. 3D printing is most often used in two collisions occurred, the Captain was probably sleeping and the OOD was cheaper and widely available, 3D They claim that one 3D print- the real estate industry as a way of in charge of the ship and responsible to maneuver the ship as necessary and printed modeling become a hit er “can replace a whole team of creating scale models for new de- keep the Captain informed of the status of the ship and other vessels in the with hobbyists. construction workers, saving time velopments. area. If the ship was operating in potentially difficult situations, then the Cap- However, the potential in without loss of quality.” As the technology grows and tain should have been on the bridge of the ship and maneuvering the ship. commercial applications didn’t becomes more commonplace, Hopefully, the Naval inquiries will determine why the ships collided, really make strides until the turn ______there may be huge changes com- and they will implement corrective actions to improve ship handling opera- of the century. ing to real estate from this emerg- tions. Although, 3D printing is not Dan Krell is a Realtor® with ing technology…Right now, 3D D. Moskowitz yet widely used in home construc- RE/MAX Success in Potomac, printing is expensive and still in Naval Veteran tion, there are companies already MD. You can access more infor- rudimentary stages. mation at DanKrell.com 6 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL AUGUST 31, 2017 NEWS ANALYSIS Place your Dear young American little girl . . . Display and ourselves. gers to come out of the shadows. Just as he did in leading the Ask your grandpa to tell you Classified Ads birther movement, Trump, as presi- about George Lincoln Rockwell. PAUL’S VIEW dent, continues to inflame the And yes, little girl, although it was on the exciting sparks of hatred and feed the divi- the Democrats who put up those by siveness that is so detrimental to the statues that were the focus of the good of our country. protests, as a result of Nixon's suc- Sentinel website Paul K. Schwartz There are numerous examples cessful southern strategy, those De- of this but one of the most recent mocrats are all now Republicans and revealing example is his re- BUT it is important to remember Call Lonnie at sponse to the events that overtook that whether Democrat or Republi- Dear America, Charlottesville, Virginia a few can any statue that commemorates 301-306-9500 weeks ago. fighting against our country should What a beautiful name for, I am His response to what occurred not be memorialized. sure, a beautiful young lady. I re- in Charlottesville and all of the ha- Even more recently Mr. Trump ceived your letter asking me why I tred and violence, including the used his presidential power to par- thought there is so much hatred and death of one young woman, reveals don former Sheriff Joe Arpaio. Mr. violence in our country. why what occurred in Char- Arpaio was convicted of contempt It was a very thoughtful letter lottesville can be placed squarely of court for failing to stop illegally and I will attempt to provide you on Donald J. Trump's lap. profiling Latino Americans in his with an equally thoughtful response. It is on his lap because it is quest against immigrants. America, In my opinion the person most Trump who could not bring himself this country was founded on what is responsible for the very visible and to condemn the Neo-Nazis, Ku referred to as the rule of law. blatant instances of hatred in Ameri- Klux Klan and the white suprema- When someone violates the law ca is none other than former Presi- cists who marched in Char- they are to be held accountable. Mr. dent Barack H. Obama. lottesville without also condemning Arpaio clearly, in the eyes of the It seems to me that when this “many sides...many sides”, “both court, was found to have violated nation elected its very first African sides”. the law. American president there was a It is Donald Trump's fault be- By ignoring the court's deci- rather large segment of our society cause it was Donald Trump who sion to hold Mr. Arpaio accountable that just could not bring itself to said that peePULL who walked to- for his violation of the law and par- have an African American in the gether with peePULL who carried doning Mr. Arpaio without him hav- White House as our president. swastikas or shouted "Jews will not ing served a day of his sentence, Mr. This segment of society sought replace us" were "very fine peeP- Trump sent a clear message that he, a leader to lead them and their ha- ULL". alone, is the law. In the land of tred out of the shadows and into the It was Donald Trump's fault be- kings, this is how it works. mainstream. They found that leader cause he said the white nationalists Our founding fathers, who in none other than game show host had a permit while the "other side" painstakingly wrote the Constitu- Donald J. Trump. Mr. Trump, you did not when both sides had permits tion to establish three equal branch- may recall, was the leader of what is to march but neither side had a per- es of government, intended for our now known as the birther movement mit to kill. president never to become a king. which questioned President Oba- A member of only one side Before we can reasonably ex- ma's birthplace and, in so doing, killed. I pect to see an end to the divisions questioned his legitimacy to the t was Donald Trumps fault be- among us, we will need to have a presidency. cause this country was founded on leader who serves all Americans, in- This questioning of his legiti- the principle that "all men are creat- cluding transgender individuals in macy to the presidency served to ed equal" and even though we, as a the military, and the values and undermine his effectiveness in the nation, have not always lived up to ideals that serve as the foundation of office that the people placed him that principle, the president of the our nation and not just serve the seg- in...twice. United States must always support ment of society that feeds on hatred Low and behold this movement that principle and not those who un- and divisiveness. lead by Mr. Trump became so strong dermine it. I hope this answers your ques- that it resulted in that former game It is Donald Trump's fault, little tion, America. Please feel free to show host rising to the presidency girl, because it was his campaign share with your friends in the third himself which is where we now find rhetoric that emboldened hate mon- grade.

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The Department of Environmental Protection is currently evaluat- Universal pre-K education ing an application for a Temporary Noise Waiver as allowed under ing positive behavior, enhancing Legislative Oversight, universal the Montgomery County Noise Control Ordinance, Chapter 31B, By Neal Earley @neal_earley grade-level performance and help- pre-K would cost the County be- Section 11(a). ing to close the achievement gap.” tween $113 and $128 million. In FY The push for universal pre- Currently Montgomery Coun- 16, the County paid $42.6 million A Temporary Noise Waiver is being requested by Skoda Contract- kindergarten education has become ty offers children four years old for 4,200 students to attend general ing Co., 11508 E. Maple Ave., Beltsville, MD, for abandonment of a top priority of County officials as and younger a chance to participate and special education pre-K pro- an underground gas main located at 8915 Colesville Rd., Silver the County Council returns to ses- in its Head Start program, which grams. Spring. Work will include saw cutting of the road, excavation, back sion in September. offers pre-K education to lower-in- The report gave three options For more than a year Council filling and patching of road surface. The work is being performed at come families, but spaces in the to the County for to expand pre-K member Craig Rice (D-3), who program are limited. Rice, along programs. First, give universal pre- night as directed by a State Highway Administration Lane Closure chairs the County Council Educa- with others on the Council such as K to families making $75,000 or Permit to minimize impacts to nearby businesses, traffic and pedes- tion Committee, has pushed for Hans Riemer (D-at large), have less, provide half-day pre-K to fam- trians. The work is scheduled for September 14–16, 2017, and the funding of a universal pre-K pro- pushed to make the County’s pre-K ilies making $75,000 or less or ex- work hours will be from 8:00 pm to 5:00 am. gram in the County. Last week Rice education programs available to all pand the County’s current half-day and Montgomery County Public families without costs, saying pre- pre-K program to a full day. The application and related documents are available for public in- Schools Superintendent Jack Smith K education is essential to closing In January the Council met spection and can be viewed on the Department’s website by visiting hosted a public forum on the topic. the County’s achievement gap. with representatives from New York the Noise Waivers & Suppression Plans page at: https://www.mont- “For all children to achieve Though a County report recom- City, who helped implement a uni- gomerycountymd.gov/DEP/contact/noise- their true potential, it is necessary mended universal pre-K education versal pre-K program in accordance documents.html#waivers. The Department will receive comments to set the foundation for learning as way to enhance long-term acade- with help from the private sector. and education in their early years,” on the application for a minimum of ten (10) days after publication mic achievement, making the Coun- “This New York model is a Rice said in a statement. “High- ty’s pre-K programs universal very intriguing example for how of this notice. quality pre-K programs yield many would be expensive. According to quickly they were able to implement important benefits including instill- the report from the County Office of it,” Riemer said. Comments, questions or requests to examine documents may be di- rected to Steve Martin, DEP/DEPC, 255 Rockville Pike, Suite 120 Rockville, MD, 20850. Telephone 240-777-7746, Fax 240-777- 7715 or email [email protected]. Locals gather to celebrate Johnson 00030406-1t 08/31/17 clash between white nationalist contribute something in light of By Peter Rouleau @Petersrouleau groups protesting the removal of a what’s going on today,” Twyman Confederate statue and counter- said. WASHINGTON – Every year protesters. “I and millions of other people near his birthday, the Texas State So- “Daddy talked about how we couldn’t have come as far as we did ciety holds a tribute to Lyndon need to work together,” said Lynda without President Johnson’s lead- B.Johnson, the 36th president of the Johnson Robb, Johnson’s daughter, ership on civil rights and the pro- United States, at the Memorial who served as the event’s keynote grams he started.” Grove dedicated to him in Washing- speaker. Reflecting on her father’s ton. “His favorite verse from the legacy, Robb added, “And with the “It’s a good chance for friends Bible was Isaiah, ‘Come now, let things he tried to do with education and colleagues of President John- us reason together,’” she said. “If and Medicare, he wanted to give us son to gather,” said Christopher you can get people to come togeth- all the opportunity to live up to Advertise Bjornson, a member of the LBJ er and talk, then you can find a so- what God gave us. What we found School National Alumni Council lution, whereas if I just keep telling in Charlottesville was that people and chairperson of the event. “He you how terrible you are, nothing were trying to not make peace but in started the tradition of laying a will happen.” hate, and that is not what we want wreath on every president’s grave Robb attended along with her for the country. on their birthday. That’s done at his husband Charles, who served as “That’s one of the things Dad- The Sentinel... grave in Stonewall, Texas, but we governor and U.S. senator in Vir- dy worked on. He tried to get peo- do it here at this memorial.” ginia. ple together across party lines to Johnson’s legacy as the presi- Rocky Twyman, founder of find answers to these questions, be- dent who signed the Civil Rights the Montgomery County-based cause we don’t want to discriminate Act figured prominently at this Pray at the Pump movement and a against anyone, whether they’re year’s ceremony, in light of the re- veteran of the civil rights move- women, whether they’re people of cent violence in Charlottesville, ment, provided musical entertain- color, whether they’re immigrants, Virginia, in which a young woman, ment for the event. because we’re a stronger country Heather Heyer, was killed in a “I thought it was important to when we work together.”

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Call Lonnie Johnson at 301-306-9500 TheThe SentinelSentinel!! 8THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL AUGUST 31, 2017 COVER STORY Ground breaking for purple line Gaitherburg sailor among those dead in “Breaking ground,” ished in 2021, Pete Rahn, secretary of fatal naval collision aboard USS McCain From page one transportation for Maryland, is un- sure when construction on the project “It just breaks my heart to think transformative long-term asset to our will be finished because of the legal By Suzanne Pollak @SuzannePollak they were trying to get out,” he said state,” Hogan said. delay. of his son and the other sailors. Monday’s groundbreaking cere- At the ceremony Leggett credit- Kevin Sayer Bushell, a 2009 “He was happy on the John mony was not within sight about a ed community activists, who for 30 Gaithersburg High School graduate, McCain,” Bushell said of his son, month ago. years, fought and lobbied for the con- was killed Aug. 21 when the USS who had received a Navy and Ma- Last August District of Columbia struction of a light rail line to connect John S. McCain, on which he was rine Corps Achievement Medal for District Judge Richard Leon halted Montgomery and Prince George’s stationed, collided with a merchant meritorious service or achievement. construction, ruling that Maryland counties. vessel east of the Straits of Malacca Recalling his son’s younger Transit Administration needed to up- “We stood at the Silver Spring and Singapore. He was one of 10 years, Bushell said he will cling to date it Metro ridership numbers be- Library a few months ago, I said that sailors killed in the collision that the memory of coming home from fore it can commence with the project. we will have this project – it will in currently is under investigation. work each evening. “First thing In late July a three-judge panel fact be built,” Leggett said. “It may Bushell, 26, was an electronics he’d do was grab [my] lunchbox,” granted a stay on Leon’s decision take a little bit long, …but it will in technician second class in the U.S. open it and reach for the red Tupper- clearing a legal hurdle for the project. fact happened and today is testimony Navy, where he had served for sev- ware container inside. “He would While construction of the Purple Line to that and testimony to the commit- en years. His body was recovered a finish what I didn’t,” his father said, was originally scheduled to be fin- ment to what is right.” week after the collision, still inside explaining it was usually a few COURTESY PHOTO the guided missile destroyer. Doritos. Kevin Bushell “He was a good kid. He was a “I made sure I always left very gentle soul,” said his father, something for him,” said Tom more time, but I take some solace in P.G. photographer makes claim Tom Bushell. “He held no animosi- Bushell, who has since divorced the belief that he made the most of She said four witnesses ob- ty. I don’t think he had a mean bone from Kevin Bushell’s mother Karen what time he had. He always made “P.G.,” served all or part of the interaction in his body.” Bushell and remarried. others enjoy being around him.” From page one between Davis and the officer. Bushell said his youngest son Bruce Beard, a social studies Photography teacher Nilda of his four children “loved animals, teacher, remembered Bushell as a Keres never had Bushell in her class grabbed Davis’ camera – according “After a verbal complaint was and animals loved him.” student who matured while at and didn’t even recognize his name to the photographer and deleted made via phone to our District VI “His mother used to get so mad Gaithersburg High School. when she first heard the news about some of the photographs. station, a cursory investigation re- at him, because he would bring “It has been over 8 years since the then-missing sailors. Davis said then a WJLA-TV vealed that all four of those individu- home hurt animals,” the elder Kevin graduated, but I remember However, the instant she saw photographer walked up and Davis als had differing accounts,” Donelan Bushell said. him clearly,” said Beard, who also his photograph, memories of told him what happened. said in a statement. His son had spent a few years taught Bushell’s older sister, Sarah. Bushell flooded back. He asked the officer several “As of 4 pm today, our Bureau working in various jobs before en- “Kevin was small and quiet “He was friends to everybody, a times for his name, but Davis said he of Patrol has not received a formal listing in the Navy, and had been when he was in my ninth-grade his- really nice guy, a good guy.” never got a full name. written statement of complaint from based in Spain first and then Japan. tory class. But by the time he Keres recalled that Bushell al- Spokesperson Jennifer Donelan the photographer. If, and, when that “I think he would have made a reached my 11th grade sociology ways wore a hat and had to be re- said she could not answer questions occurs, it is standard operating pro- career of it. He liked the Navy,” his class he had come out of his shell. minded to take it off. about an ongoing investigation. cedure to investigate any complaint father said, adding his son had men- He had grown up physically, and his Although he wasn’t in any of “We’re not going to be able to against an officer. tioned possibly someday serving in confidence had increased,” Beard her classes, he was often in her give details until the investigation is “We are also asking anyone who the White House. wrote in an email to the Sentinel. room, hanging out with some of the over,” said Donelan, spokesperson has video evidence of the interaction Speaking softly, Tom Bushell “The girls had decided he was other students, she said. for Prince George’s County Police. to please contact our agency,” she added. recalled how officials from the cute, and he was loving life,” Beard In the school’s 2009 yearbook, Navy came to his home in Gaithers- recalled. Bushell had long hair and a big smile burg around 6:30 a.m. Aug. 21 “and “I remember a fun-loving, in his senior year class photo. He Hurricane draws MoCo volunteers let me know he was missing.” good-looking young man with lots was chosen by his fellow students as A few days later, on Aug. 25 at of friends. He was full of life. So it is runner-up in the “best friends” cate- “Court,” tion.” 1:30 a.m., “they rang my door and difficult to imagine him gone. I feel gory with fellow student Daniel From page one One of the challenges they face told me the divers could see all the so sorry for Sarah and the rest of his Berman, and he was listed in the in- even before they deploy is the flood- bodies but couldn’t get them out family,” Beard wrote. ternational travelers’ page. ing. “We are trying to get to safe right away,” Bushell said. “I am proud to have known In between his junior and senior “This is the first time since 9/11 I be- places to make sure our equipment His son’s body was located in Kevin. I am proud of him for gradu- years, Bushell spent 10 days in Rus- lieve that all are engaged at the same isn’t flooded,” said Fitch. “They’ve the berth where he slept, which was ating and for choosing to serve his sia, touring Moscow and St. Peters- time.” had areas that they thought were “right where the ship hit,” he said. country. I wish he had been given burg with four other students. “The rest of the task force is on high enough, and then the water standby in Maryland,” he said. came.” One category which Mont- Fitch said Tuesday two Mont- Legislators renew push to change Maryland state song gomery County emergency response gomery County fire and rescue per- lottesville. Va. rather there wasn’t agreement to deployed to assist is swift water res- sonnel are assisting with incident By Neal Earley cue, Piriginer said. They lyrics to “Maryland my what the state song should be management and incident support in @neal_earley Maryland” were originally a poem by changed to. “The (swift water rescue) con- Houston and College Station. State Del. Kirill Reznik (D-39) James Ryder Randall in 1861, and “I think a part of the issue is we tingent that went was somewhere Rebekah Jastremski, the mar- said he rather have the Maryland state was eventually set to the tune to the are all kind of scrambling to find a close to 20 people,” Piringer said, of keting manager for the Red Cross of song be a song written by some of famous German Christmas song “O good replacement,” Reznik said. Maryland Taskforce 1. the National Capital Area, said four Maryland’s native musicians and Tannebaum.” The song is controver- Reznik said part of the problem Monte Fitch, the Maryland people from Montgomery County bands, like REM, Good Charlotte or sial because of its lyrics referencing is that there is no clear song to re- Task Force 1 leader, said Tuesday al- and four people from Prince Frank Zappa, not by a 19th century President Abraham Lincoln as a place “Maryland my Maryland” ex- though the deployed group members George’s County have been de- Confederate sympathizer. “despot,” “vandal” and “tyrant” as plaining that there are plenty of were located in San Antonio and not ployed to Houston. “We have a long history of musi- well as its call for Maryland to fight songs about cities in the state such as Houston, they were excited and Of Montgomery County fire cians coming out of the state of Mary- against the Union in the Civil War. Baltimore or Rockville, but few that ready to help the displaced Texans. and rescue personnel, Jastremski land and maybe an alternative would Talk of changing the state song are about the state as a whole. “We are standing by right now said two people from Montgomery be to commission one of them or ask is nothing new. In 2016, Reznik, Del. Kumar Barve (D-17), who for orders to move to College Sta- County are mass care sheltering ser- them to submit entries,”Reznik said. along with 29 other delegates, spon- co-sponsored the last bill to change tion most likely and possibly from vice associates; one person both is A renewed push to change sored a bill to change the state song. the state song, said he believes the there to a deployment,” said Fitch, in mass care feeding supervisor and Maryland’s state song, “Maryland The bill never made it out of commit- nationwide push to remove monu- San Antonio. “We are eager to go to drives an emergency response vehi- my Maryland,” has begun after na- tee and never made it to a vote on the ments to Confederate soldiers and work. We want to help those people cle; and one person is in charge of tionwide effort to remove Confeder- House of Delegates floor. Reznik generals will create greater political and get them to safe locations. We individual disaster care and disaster ate symbols in the wake of the alt- said this was not because there was will for politicians in Annapolis to want to put them into a safe situa- spiritual care service. right rally and violence in Char- not enough support for the bill, but change the state song. AUGUST 31, 2017 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 9 NEWS Activists push for continuing temporary workers program state and locals that have to deal going to throw thousands of people Comstock (R-Va.) to help support Trump said he preferred “legal im- By Neal Earley @neal_earley with the families and individuals who have been doing everything that the program. migration,” Trump supported a bill that are here under an immigration we’ve asked them of them and it’s Carlos Romero, president of earlier this month to change the cri- WASHINGTON D.C. – As status.” going to put them back into the shad- the Salvadorian-American Chamber teria for how the U.S. accepts immi- President Donald J. Trump considers TPS, is a type of temporary im- ows,” said Del. Carlo Sanchez (D- of Commerce of the Washington grants. the end of a federal program for im- migration status granted to nationals 47B). D.C. Metropolitan Area, said TPS In early August, Trump came migrants working in the United from countries hit with natural disas- TPS, started after Congress workers provide a benefit to the out in support of the Reforming States, activists, politicians and busi- ters, famine or war such as El Sal- passed the Immigration Act of 1990, business community as a cheaper American Immigration for a ness leaders gathered in the District vador, Haiti, Honduras, Nicaragua, was signed by then-President form of labor that allows business to Stronger Economy Act, which if out of fear the president may end the Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, George H. W. Bush, which increased lower prices for goods and services. passed would curtail legal immigra- program. Nepal and Yemen. TPS allows im- the total number of immigrants com- “When you bring in a work- tion. Stephen Miller, a senior advi- On Wednesday CASA, a local- migrants from troubled nations to ing into the United States. force that is able to work at a lower sor to the president, told reporters ly-based immigrant advocacy group, work in the United States legally. Recently some Republican law- cost, you’re able to produce more, during a White House press briefing held a press conference in D.C. to There are currently more than makers, including Sen. Marco Rubio your able to compete with other the country should grant status to press lawmakers to not cancel the 30, 000 Salvadorian nationals living (R-Fla.), have called to extend TPS economies,” Romero said. more highly-skilled immigrants. Temporary Protected Status pro- in the Maryland, D.C. area with doc- to people from Venezuela, while the During the campaign and his “This is a major promise to the gram. uments under TPS. While Trump is country is going through an econom- presidency, Trump has taken a hard- American people, to push for merit- “It is mistakenly thought that is considering what to do with the pro- ic and political crisis. line stance against immigration, based immigration reform that pro- just a federal issue because they hold gram, historically the program has CASA Executive Director Gus- saying he would deport undocu- tects U.S. workers, protects U.S. the power,” said Del. Ana Sol received bipartisan support. tavo Torres specifically called on mented immigrants and pull fund- taxpayers and protects the U.S. Gutierrez (D-18). “However it is the “What this is going to do, this is advocates to call on Rep. Barbara ing from sanctuary cities. While economy,” Miller said.

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That’s what we were after a six am phone call last that the outdoor windows in the Also there’s no nursing staff,” told,” Hunt said. “That’s why, Thursday called her down. She classrooms could be dangerous. said Hunt. “So the whole town has they had the flooding and the lo- has spent the past week in Victo- “In the classroom there was no power, there’s no electricity cal hospital was shutting down ria, Texas helping with a shelter windows so in the middle of the and no water.” and they had no medical services bring and arrived in Refugio, Texas to- night they told us that we had to “They brought over all their so it’s not safe for the clients.” day. evacuate,” Hunt said. “So we pastries and sandwiches,” she Hunt says she appreciates She noticed the effects of have to move into the locker room said. “Cookies and also b/c they how grateful the people in the Hurricane Harvey on her way to just in case because there were are not operating. So it’s a dona- shelter were and what she and the Refugio recently. windows in the rooms we were tion from Starbucks. They drop Red Cross were able to do. “On the road that we’re com- staying in. off milk and stuff too but we have “The clients are very very ap- ing in, I guess there’s flooding be- Hunt said weathering the sto- no refridgeration so we can’t use preciative,” she said. “We are you a cause it’s almost to the top of the ry was scary and that the class- the milk.” here to help them. Even though road so the fields are all flooded,” rooms made it so they could hear Hunt said the hospital in the we had the portion control, they she said. the wind, although the move to town closed and that high priority are very very extremely apprecia- Although the roads are flood- the locker room changed that. patients were sent to another hos- tive.” ed now, Hunt has been in Texas “Oh yeah. You can hear the pital. Other patients were sent to “We kept the clients safe. We before the storm. wind, the wind howling. Yeah you their shelter, although some had to had the shelter, to offer them a “We came last Thursday be- can hear very very well,” she said. be shipped to another hospital. place to say, and we had tons and Brand New fore the storm. On Wednesday we “When we’re in the locker room “We are also sending them tons I mean a lot of water,” Hunt were told to stand by and deploy it’s quiet.” clients because there are some said. “We feel really good about within 24 hours,” she said. ‘They The shelter in that high major medical issues,” she said. that that we were able to help. want to get us out before the storm school building housed more than Eventually, they all had to That a client that was on the worst really hit.” 350 people at its peak but was be- evacuate due to flooding and con- day of the worst day of their life, Hunt helped with a shelter in set by challenges. Until Starbucks cerns over what would happen if that we were able to offer them Audience! the St. Joseph High School Build- donated food, the shelter didn’t a client had a medical emergency. comfort and help.” MCPS child abuse and neglect policy draws criticism Jennifer Alvaro, a licensed Department reported 309 cases re- missed. By Rachel Cain @rachelcain53 clinical social worker and certified garding abuse or neglect. Most of Angela Edwards, a mother of To Place Your Ad sex offender treatment provider, these cases were screened out, two children in MCPS, wants the New policy initiatives regard- worries because not all MCPS em- though 12 reports of alleged abuse school board to more strongly con- ing child abuse and neglect were ployees have been screened yet. or neglect by employees were demn instances of abuse and to of- implemented and maintained at “They could have a convicted of- found to have credible evidence. fer more support for parents in MCPS in Fiscal Year 2017, though fender on their payroll right now MCPS also conducts internal communities and schools where some school community members and they would have no idea,” she investigations into reported cases. such activity has been uncovered. do not think this policy is strong said. As a result of these investigations, One of her children had Vigna as a enough to prevent further abuse of Alvaro also has children in 29 employees, two volunteers and teacher and, after this past year and Call students. Montgomery County public one contractor resigned, retired or learning about his history of abuse, According to a memorandum schools and served on an MCPS were terminated. she said, “I feel like I have PTSD. I filed by Superintendent of Schools task force that helped develop the Seven MCPS employees, vol- am extremely angry.” Jack Smith, training and screening new child abuse and neglect poli- unteers and contractors were ar- School officials allegedly requirements for volunteers were cy. rested on criminal charges for knew about Vigna’s abuse but did expanded during the last school She said that while MCPS’s child abuse and neglect during the not remove him from the class- year, including a new online train- new policies are an improvement, year. These include Mark Christo- room, according to a new lawsuit. Lee ing module for all regular and field they still have deep problems. pher Yantsos, a security leader The Vigna case was “a litmus trip volunteers on recognizing, re- “They’re hollow words on paper,” who has been accused of sex abuse test on where the school system porting and preventing child abuse she said. “There’s major loopholes of a 17-year-old student at Richard was, based on what they said they and neglect. The document notes written in all of it.” Montgomery High School. Sal- were doing back in 2013 and 2014 that more than 36,420 volunteers Alvaro specifically pointed vador Rodriguez, a bus driver, has and 2015,” said Janis Sartucci, a have completed the training. out that MCPS’s sexual harass- been charged with multiple counts member of the Parents’ Coalition. All new MCPS employees ment policy is separate from their of sex offense and sex abuse of a Even with the policy changes, she at must complete training on recog- child abuse and neglect policy. As minor for inappropriate contact said she does not trust the Board of nizing, reporting and preventing the sexual harassment policy with 11-year-old students. Mike Education to act in the students’ child abuse and neglect. For FY makes no mention of Child Protec- Lievano, a security assistant, has best interests. 2018, MCPS created additional re- tive Services or MCPD, she per- also been charged with sex abuse “Honestly, I hear all about [the quired online modules for all em- ceives that as a means for the of a minor and sex offense for con- new policy] and all I see is talk, ployees on topics such as child school to manage potentially dan- duct with an MCPS student. and all I see is words, and I don’t abuse and neglect and the employ- gerous cases internally. School officials released see any change in their behavior,” ee code of conduct. MCPS staff, volunteers or statements expressing their dismay Edwards said. “Until I see change 240-426-5743 Starting in the 2013 school contractors reported a total 2,993 at the alleged conduct and reaf- in their behavior, that’s all it will year, MCPS required Child Protec- suspected cases of child abuse or firming their commitment to their be to me. They’re just talking the tive Services background checks neglect with students or their own students’ safety following each of talk and nobody is walking the for new hires and is still in the children in FY 2017, a decrease of these three arrests. These were the walk.” process of completing background 354 from the previous year. only arrests that involved sex An MCPS spokesperson did checks for employees hired before Child Welfare Services and abuse of MCPS students aside not respond to repeated calls or an then. the Montgomery County Police from another case that was dis- email for comment. AUGUST 31, 2017 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 11 NEWS BOE sued for Title IX Violation “body safety” class in 2016, she rassment and assault. @rachelcain53 [email protected] confided in a school counselor The complaint states, “no about the abuse. meaningful disciplinary action or A lawsuit seeking millions of Vigna began abusing the girl in corrective measures were instituted dollars in damages has been filed on the 2013-2014 school year, but the by the school board, and any that behalf of a 12-year-old Jane Doe complaint alleges school officials were instituted, were perfunctory, News against the Montgomery County knew as early as 2008 about Vigna’s superficial, insufficient and wholly News Board of Education for "failing to inappropriate contact with students. inadequate to address the miscon- protect the student" from sexual as- Melissa Brunson, principal of duct and protect students, including sault by a teacher who school offi- Cloverly Elementary, allegedly is- Jane Doe.” cials allegedly knew had a history of sued a reprimand when she discov- Jeffrey Herman, an attorney for abuse. ered in 2008 that Vigna was placing the plaintiff, said that although the The teacher, John Vigna, was students on his lap. In 2013, Larry family seeks millions in damages, recently sentenced to 48 years in Bowers, then the Chief Operating “When a child is sexually abused, prison for four counts of sexual Officer, became aware of similar al- the damage has already been done.” Sports abuse of a minor and five counts of legations and launched an investiga- Brunson remains the principal third-degree sexual assault. The tion. Vigna was removed from his of Cloverly Elementary and Bowers complaint against the board of edu- classroom for three weeks and re- retired in 2016. cation was filed days later, on Aug. ceived another reprimand. Vigna A spokesperson for MCPS said 10, in the Montgomery County Cir- was switched from teaching a fifth they could not comment on pending cuit Court. grade class in a portable to a third litigation. The sexual harassment, assault grade class closer to the front office, Jane Doe’s family addressed and abuse of the student began where his superiors could keep a the board of education in a written when she was in third grade at closer eye on him. statement: “What you have done to BusinessBusiness Cloverly Elementary School and The lawsuit contends that by my child is reprehensible, you al- continued through fifth grade. Ac- not taking appropriate action lowed a predator full access to her cording to the suit, the abuse includ- against Vigna, such as firing him or and other children, knowing fully of ed Vigna placing her on his lap and reassigning him to a post with less what he is…We will not go quietly rubbing her vagina and buttocks student interaction, the board violat- into the night, what your system and over her clothes, as well as digital ed Title IX. Title IX guarantees the principal and teachers have done for penetration. After she learned about rights of students to be safe from years is not going to be ignored any CalendarCalendar “good touch” and “bad touch” at a sexual discrimination, including ha- longer.” Former Lakeforest fans lament its latest sale of my friends for her birthday had a quality time with her father at the By Carolyn Komatsoulis @CKomatsoulis scavenger hunt in Lakeforest. For a mall because he “worked all the middle schooler it was the coolest, time.” Many people said they are sad- funnest thing.” “It was just a place to get to dened to see the loss of a mall where She also associates Lakeforest know my dad actually a lot because EducationEducation they used to spend their time and with a lot of fun memories from he really liked eating there and to- money. when she was a kid. She said she re- gether we would go and try new Lakeforest Mall in Gaithers- members playing on a frog-themed food court places,” she said. “So to burg has been on its last legs for a indoor playground and shopping at me it (Lakeforest) means family.” while, so when it was sold last week a candy store she believes was Lakeforest gave many parents for $19 million, most people called Candy World. and educators a chance to see stu- weren’t surprised. The Mall remains “Definitely a lot of childhood dent artwork earlier this year at the open. memories, birthday parties and all-County art fair at Lakeforest in ArtsArts “I know that it has been on its things like that. I would beg my par- May. last leg recently and in fact I myself ents to take me to that little candy An account listed as Hallie have switched over to Montgomery shop. That little frog place for the Wells Middle School tweeted pic- Mall for all my retail needs,” said kids to play on was also my jam tures of the art. MCPS Fine Arts did Katya Derkics, a student at the Uni- when I was 5 years old,” she said. “I as well. People whose twitter bi- versity of Maryland who grew up in would also beg my family to take ographies said they were teachers All in Gaithersburg. “‘It definitely affect- me there. I have a lot of positive also tweeted pictures and shared All in ed me when I saw that article (about memories around Lakeforest Mall.” about how much they liked the art. the sale).” In addition to forming positive Although many residents say However, for Derkics, Lakefor- memories, Derkics spent some life they consider Lakeforest a ghost est Mall holds happy memories, es- milestones at Lakeforest. town and tweet negative statements pecially since it was located close to “Some of my first big purchas- about it, Lakeforest used to be a her home. es were there when you were a place for Gaithersburg residents to “I was born and raised some- young adult. I think I got my ears socialize. what in Gaithersburg,” she said. “I pierced for the first time in Lake- “Definitely I can 100 percent lived very close to Lakeforest Mall Forest Mall. It was a big deal,” she certainly say that was the social so let me tell you that was my jam.” said. “I had finally gotten the okay place to be in Gaithersburg,” said Derkics said she enjoyed from my family. I paid for it all by Derkics. “Rather than gravitate to- spending time with friends at Lake- myself. I thought I was the coolest wards a town center they gravitated forest during her adolescence. with my babysitting money.” to the mall.” “When I was younger I would Audra Jacobs, a student at More recently, youth tend to be there. I spent a lot of time there,” Montgomery College, also had hap- socialize at Gaithersburg Square, lo- she said. “One of my favorite activi- py memories at Lakeforest Mall, es- cated near Gaithersburg High ties when I was younger is that one pecially with her family. She spent School. Read The Sentinel. Recycle. 12 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL AUGUST 31, 2017 NEWS Study shows energy drinks could lead to drugs The study, which followed stu- drinks a lot; it’s that they were likely ity. sample and the use of just one uni- Nickolai Sukharev @NickolaiSS dents at a major unnamed university, to have said yes to the question ‘Do Drugs considered for the study versity as opposed to a national sam- showed that consistent consumption you use energy drinks in any given include alcohol, tobacco, marijuana ple. A National Institutes of Health- of energy drinks increased the year?” said Arria. “If you were a per- and cocaine, as well as the nonmed- “One of the limitations is al- funded study indicates that con- chances of drug abuse by the end of son who said yes to that question at ical use of prescription stimulants ways that you might recall your be- sumption of energy drinks among the study period. age 22, 23, and 24, that is a persistent and prescription painkillers. havior in a short period of time as college students may lead to drug Researchers broke the sample user of energy drinks,” she added. The sample consisted of 1,099 best we [the researchers] want you abuse. of students down into four groups on According to the American university students who were stud- to,” Arria added. “This particular question was the basis of energy drink consump- Academy of Pediatrics, energy ied for four years between ages of 21 Arria remarked that, despite the motivated by an interest in seeing tion: persistent, desisting, intermedi- drinks, which are distinct from to 25. Within the sample, 54 percent limitations, the study took place whether or not energy drink use ate, and non-use. Students who were sports drinks, are defined as bever- were women and 74 percent were over several years, allowing the re- might be a novel contributing factor considered persistent users were the ages that contain significant non-Hispanic white. searchers to examine a trend. “The over and above things that we knew largest group. amounts of caffeine and other stimu- After the initial recruitment for strength was that it was longitudi- already like propensity for risk-tak- Those who were part of the per- lants. Sports drinks are defined as the study, researchers followed up nal,” she said. ing and substance use,” said Amelia sistent category showed the highest beverages with carbohydrates, elec- with additional surveys through Other studies also funded by the Arria, a professor at University of prevalence of drug use at the time trolytes, and other minerals needed face-to-face and phone interviews. NIH have pointed out to similar Maryland’s School of Public Health the study concluded. to replace water lost in the body Limitations on the study’s con- trends among middle and high and lead author of the study. “It’s not that they use energy through sweat during physical activ- clusions include the narrow age school students.

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ADVERTISE in Call Lonnie Johnson at 301-306-9500 or e-mail [email protected] AUGSUT 31, 2017 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 13 NEWS Local attorney plays herself in coming movie dler. “Initially, neither the girl or of sex trafficking along the 95 Cor- statements and closing arguments By Barbara Trainin Blank @traininblank horse can trust each other.” ridor,” she said. “The County has a in criminal trials as equivalent. The film was inspired by the Special Victims Division to deal She also attends stage and theater The number of books, plays, true-to-life tales of Corral Riding with this.” performances regularly. movies, and TV series about crimi- Academy, in North Carolina, Headed by Debbie Feinstein, “Unbridled” premiered in Los nal attorneys attests to the inherent which offers equine-assisted thera- the Division is responsible for the Angeles on August 26 but will drama of their profession. py to girls who have suffered from prosecution of all crimes against have its debut in the fall in the D.C. Now a local defense lawyer abuse, poverty, and neglect. children, including physical and area, followed by other screenings. known for high-profile cases is Initially, Sandler wasn’t think- sexual child abuse, child neglect, On a brighter note, when making her movie debut – as her- ing of an acting debut. But when domestic violence, and child ab- asked what it was like to work with self in the movie “Unbridled.” the executive producer of “Unbri- duction cases in the County. It is veteran actor Eric Roberts, brother Rene (pronounced Ree-nee) dled” approached her for assis- located in the Family Justice Cen- of film actress Julia Roberts and Sandler plays a criminal defense tance with the script in formation, ter, for domestic violence victims father of film and TV actress attorney representing the movie’s she decided the timeliness and ur- in Montgomery County. Emma Roberts, Sandler replied, villain, portrayed by Eric Roberts. gency of the topic cried out for a In real life, Sandler has han- “There was no stereotype of the “Unbridled,” produced by larger role. dled cases relating to trafficking. Hollywood star at all. He’s smart, Moving Visions Entertainment, is “The screenplay was very In one, she represented a sex-traf- engaging, and funny. He helped a fictionalized and composite story compelling, and I knew I wanted to ficking victim; in another, she de- me with the techniques in my about a 16-year-old girl who’s be a part of it,” she said. fended a man accused of traffick- scene.” been a victim of sex trafficking by In addition to acting – under ing. After five takes, the defense her mother’s boyfriend. As her COURTESY PHOTO the direction of John David Ware – A graduate of the District of Eric Roberts and Rene Sandler. attorney said she had the scene mother feels helpless and afraid to Sandler became a co-producer. Columbia School of Law, Sandler nailed. That meant using the dra- act, the girl feels more and more Téa Mckay stars as abused turned to defense work in 1996 af- ders in domestic violence cases. matic voice and gestures that work certain she is unworthy of love. teenager Sarah Miller. Also ap- ter clerking for a judge and work- Her cases have been featured on well in the courtroom but must be Finally, she is sent away from pearing in the movie are David ing as a prosecutor. She joined the the CBS news magazine “60 Min- much more controlled on a movie home to a ranch where there are Topp, T.C. Stallings, Jenn Gotzon, Rockville and Greenbelt-based utes,” as well as cable news net- set. other girls like her. Dey Young and Rachel Hendrix. law firm of Houlon Berman as a works CNN and MSNBC, among “I hope I did myself justice in “’Unbridled’ is also a beauti- Unfortunately, Sandler points partner in 2016. others. She is also a legal analyst this project,” Sandler said. “It’s a ful story of redemption and heal- out, the subject matter of “Unbri- Sandler’s areas of practice in- for local TV station NBC4. thrill to be part of it.” ing, which come through a rela- dled” has resonance for Mont- clude criminal defense, juvenile Sandler’s last formal dramatic For more information, visit tionship formed with a horse who gomery County. crime, Child Protective Services training was in junior high school, the movie’s website at https://un- also had been abused,” said San- “There’s an extraordinary rate investigations, and protective or- but she views making opening bridledmovie.com. Before “Hamilton” there was “In the Heights” in Olney activities to make my parents proud. between Olney and Round House. By Barbara Trainin Blank @traininblank Nina’s struggle is to find out what Last year, their joint effort was “An- she really wants, apart from her par- gels in America: Parts One and Two” Actress Mili Diaz and the ents and the community.” by Tony Kushner, presented at Broadway musical “In the Heights” Born in Peru, Diaz moved to the Round House. have a special relationship. Gaithersburg area with her family in Jason Loewith, Olney’s artistic Lin-Manuel Miranda’s first 2001. director, and Ryan Rilette, produc- Broadway hit – winner of the Tony Headlining the cast is Robin de ing artistic director of Round House, Award for Best Musical and others Jesus, nominated for a Tony for his go back many years – to their in- and a Grammy for the recording – portrayal of Sonny in the original volvement in the National New Play was the first Broadway show Diaz Broadway production. Here he plays Network. The organization pro- ever saw. the older cousin and Lin-Manuel Mi- motes collaboration among theatres. On her way to audition for the randa’s alter-ego, Usnavi. “So, it’s deep in our bones,” theater department at Pace Universi- “In the Heights” director/chore- said Loewith. “Neither of us be- ty (in New York City and Westch- ographer is Marcos Santana, last fea- lieves in competition. The rising tide ester), Diaz heard the “first few beats tured as associate choreographer for floats all boats. It makes Mont- of ‘In the Heights’” on the street. “Carmen: An Afro-Cuban Jazz Mu- gomery County, already arts-rich, “I knew this is where I was go- sical” at Olney. He was an ensemble even richer.” ing to go,” she said. member or associate choreographer Collaboration also has practical Her first professional gig was as for Broadway shows and choreo- benefits – saving on resources, an ensemble member in the Toby graphed Shakespeare Theatre Com- cross-pollination of audiences, and Dinner Theatre production of “In the pany’s “Man of La Mancha.” easing the pressure on the individual Heights.” She later appeared as one “One of the most challenging theatres. While “Angels in Ameri- of the main characters, Nina, at Ful- but fulfilling experiences I’ve had ca” was playing at Round House, ton Theatre and is reprising that role was … Gilbert and Sullivan’s ‘Pi- Olney was able to do necessary much closer to home – at Olney The- rates of Penzance’ at Stratford maintenance work. atre Center. Shakespeare Festival (in Canada),” COURTESY PHOTO “Happily, we found when The show opens Olney’s season Santana said. “It was my first time Director-choreographer Marcos Santana meets with cast and crew of working on last year’s show that ar- as a co-production with Round choreographing a show that big, so Broadway musical "In the Heights," now at Olney Theatre tistically Ryan and I are very sim- House Theatre. stakes were high. The rehearsal patico and have very similar ideas With a book by Quiara Alegria process was extremely challenging, “It’s a very layered show,” San- good use of them.” about what theater should do,” said Hudes, “In the Heights” follows because it’s a repertoire festival. tana said. “There are more principal It helps that Santana was in one Loewith. characters in the largely Hispanic- Multiple shows rehearse at the same characters than ensemble, and of the casts of “In the Heights” on Stay tuned for possible future American neighborhood of Wash- time, so some days in rehearsals everyone acts moves, and behaves Broadway. collaborations. ington Heights in New York City. you’d have only six cast members differently. The ensemble is present “It’s a story I’m very familiar “In the Heights” runs Sept. 6 “Nina is much like me,” said out of 30. I had to put my time-man- most of the time.” with, because it is my story as an in- through Oct. 8 at Olney Theatre Diaz, 22 “We both went to Stanford agement skills to the extreme test.” As director and choreographer, dividual, as an immigrant, as a Lati- Center’s Mainstage. Visit: www.ol- University. I worked super-hard at Those skills are coming in he added, he has to “see” all these in- no,” said the Puerto Rico native. neytheatre.org or call the box office school and did many extracurricular handy with “In the Heights.” dividualities on stage and “make This is the second collaboration at 301-924-3400. 14 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL AUGUST 31, 2017 CALENDAR What’s happening this week in Montgomery County August 31, 2017 – September 6, 2017 BLACKROCK CENTER FOR THE ARTS and tail-wagging fun for everyone! Federal Realty is supplies you need, to help you make something in by the Chicago Tribune, Andy Woodhull is always making a donation to the nonprofit, Montgomery one day or over the course of five workshops. All finding the funny moments in life. With his witty, • BLACKROCK INDEPENDENT FILM SE- County Partners for Animal Well Being (McPaw) ages are welcome. Where: Art Factory (beside hilarious observations of everything from marriage RIES PACKAGE FILM | SUNDAY, SEP 24, 2017 | and encouraging a $3 donation from MVP guests as AMC Movie Theater), 110006Viers Mill Road, and parenthood to adult friendships, Woodhull turns 4:00 PM | $36 well. Wheaton MD 20902. Additional dates: Sep. 10, 16, the ordinary into the uproarious. Woodhull has ap- & 17. peared on Conan, The Tonight Show with Jimmy • DEEJ FILM | SUNDAY, SEP 24, 2017 | 4:00 VOLUNTEERS TO MAKE AFGHANS AND Fallon, and his latest comedy special aired as part of PM | $7 QUILTS 500 YEARS OF MUSIC FOR GUITAR Comedy Central’s The Half Hour. Where: AMP by Sep. 1. 10:00 A.M. – 9:00 P.M. Volunteers are Sep. 9. 7:30 P.M. Concert with guitarist Peter Strathmore, 11810 Grand Park Ave #400, Rockville, • STRATHMORE – THE MANSION EXHIBI- invited to make afghans and quilts as gifts for sick Griggs at the Rockville United Methodist Church. MD 20852. TION OPENING RECEPTION THURSDAY, SEP- children in hospital. You may knit, crochet, or sew Address: 112 W. Montgomery Ave., Rockville, MD TEMBER 7, 2017, 7:00 PM SUNDAY, NOVEM- (yarn and fabric provided). Monthly meetings are 20850. For more information call 301-762-2288. SILVER SPRING HEALTH AND WELL- BER 19, 2017, 2:00 PM on the grounds of the Montgomery County Agricul- NESS EXPO & DANCE FITNESS FESTI- tural Farm Park, in the University of Maryland Ex- UNITY WALK INTERFAITH PICNIC VAL STRATHMORE – GUDELSKY GAZEBO tension Office, 18410 Muncaster Road, Derwood, Sep. 9. 5:00 – 8:00 P.M. Bring a meal to this in- Sep. 14. 1:00 – 9:00 P.M. The Annual Silver MD 20855. This project is sponsored by the Mont- terfaith, intergenerational picnic on the Cathedral’s Spring Health and Wellness Expo & Dance Fitness • LIVE FROM THE LAWN: TEAM FAMIL- gomery County chapter of Family & Community west front. Activities, music, and art will help us Festival, under the tagline “Know Your Numbers” IAR SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2017, 7:00 PM Education. Donations of yarn and washed fabric ap- build connections with next-door neighbors and and “Move Your Body” is a free public, OUT- preciated. For more information and directions, people from around the region. We'll close with DOOR event committed to building a healthier and • BSO: TCHAIKOVSKY THRILL RIDE please contact Pat at 301-460-5451 or contact shared music followed by a Havdalah (the Jewish stronger community in partnership with other health THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2017, 8:00 PM Jeanne at 301-641-4878 or [email protected]. COURTESY PHOTO service marking the end of Shabbat). RSVP's re- care providers, fitness professionals, health educa- quested, not required! Location: Washington Na- tors, businesses, and non-profit organizations to em- Acclaimed oboist Emily Tsai THE FILLMORE EMILY TSAI, OBOE, WITH MEMBERS OF tional Cathedral, 3101 Wisconsin Ave NW, Wash- power, inspire and motivate the public to make THE CALLIYA STRING QUARTET (pictured) and members of the ington, DC 20016. healthier lifestyle choices. To participate in this • NBA YOUNGBOY FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER Sep. 1. 7:30 – 8:30 P.M. Acclaimed oboist Emi- Calliyan String Quartet per- event, please contact [email protected] or 1, 2017, 8:00 PM ly Tsai and members of the Calliyan String Quartet form music by C.P.E. Bach, FESTIVAL OF INDIA call 301-565-8219. Where: Silver Spring Civic perform music by C.P.E. Bach, Gideon Klein, W.A. Gideon Klein, W.A. Mozart, Sep. 9. 5:30 P.M. The Indian Association of Center - Veterans Plaza, Downtown Silver Spring, 1 • NIPSEY HUSSLE SATURDAY, SEPTEM- Mozart, Gilles Silvestrini, and Benjamin Britten. Gilles Silvestrini, and Ben- Frederick will host its premier annual event, Festival Veterans Pl, Silver Spring, MD 20910. BER 2, 2017, 9:00 PM This informal one-hour concert is presented as part jamin Britten at Glen Echo of India, on Sept. 9 at William R. Talley Rec. Center of Washington Conservatory Casual Concert Series Park on Friday September 1. (Frederick Armory) at 5:30 p.m. The event will PARK AFTER DARK 2017 – CHEERS TO 10 • WOLF TRAP – FILENE CENTER IL DIVO in coordination with Glen Echo Park’s Art Walk in Concert is part of the Wash- showcase the diversity of India through classical YEARS! THURSDAY, AUGUST 31, 8:00 P.M. the Park. Where: Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur ington Conservatory Casual and folk songs and dances, clothing, foods and ven- Sep. 16. 6:00 P.M. The C&O Canal Trust will be Blvd dor displays. The event is free and open to public. hosting the seventh Annual Park After Dark Concert Series. • DADDY YANKEEm SUNDAY, SEPTEM- Glen Echo, MD 20812. The evening will feature performances from chil- fundraising gala to benefit the C&O Canal National BER 17, 2017, 8:00 PM dren and adults. Since India is a land of many cul- Historical Park (NHP). Attendees will kick back and SILVER SPRING’S FREE OUTDOOR tures, performances will represent dance forms from enjoy live music by the 19th Street Band, great food MOVIE: SCHOOL OF ROCK several states in India as well as quintessential Bol- from Corcoran Caterers, tasty libations, unique live AUG 31 Sep. 1. 8:00 P.M. Silver Screens is presented by person. Contact phone number: 301-598-2574. lywood moves. Attendees will be able to sample a and silent auction items, a campfire, and much http://www.gerrymanders.info/ FAITH AND POLITICS: CONVERSATION AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center and Coun- variety of Indian food. more! Join us as we celebrate the C&O Canal cilmember Tom Hucker. All screenings will take Trust’s 10th anniversary as the Park’s official non- WITH U.S. SENATOR BEN CARDIN GALLERY 209 SEPTEMBER SHOW Aug. 31. 2:00 P.M. Faith leaders are cordially in- place on Veteran’s Plaza in Downtown Silver Spring UNITY WALK profit partner. Park After Dark hosted sold out and films will be shown with subtitles on. There Sep. 6 – Oct. 3. Abstract artist Marcia Bhorjee Sep. 10. 12:30 – 5:00 P.M. A public celebration crowds for the past two years so order your tickets vited to a candid and cordial conversation dealing will be Gallery 209’s featured artist for the Septem- with such moral issues as: The Future of Healthcare; will be beer and wine for sale from local vendors! of unity and support for our diverse community. To- early! Where: Great Falls Tavern, 11710 MacArthur BYOC (Bring Your Own Chair). ber 6 through October 3 show. Her bold, colorful day more than ever, our message of friendship and Blvd, Potomac, MD 20854. Price: $200-$250 per Implications of Withdrawal from Paris Climate abstracts will be on display along with the Gallery’s Agreement; and Impact of Travel and Refugee Ban. unity is critical. So please join us as we walk down person. For more information go to www.canal- eleven other resident artists, with work ranging from Massachusetts Avenue, NW and visit houses of trust.org, or call (301)714-2233. Where: Johns Hopkins University - Room 110 abstraction to realism. Gallery 209 is located at 9601 Medical Center Drive, Rockville, Mary- SEP 2 worship and other religious centers in a public cele- 12276 Wilkins Ave., Rockville, Md. Free parking is bration of solidarity among different faiths and cul- BLACKROCK INDEPENDENT FILM SE- land. CONCERT: BRYSON TILLER in rear. Regular viewing days are Tuesdays through tures with our community. Location: Washington RIES PACKAGE Sep. 2. 7:30 P.M. Singer-rapper Bryson Tiller Sundays, noon to 4pm. An opening reception will Hebrew Congregation, 3935 Macomb St NW, Sep. 24. 4:00 P.M. Are you a film lover? Save $1 ZUMBA GOLD DROP IN CLASS performs at the Filene Center at Wolf Trap with spe- on Friday September 8 from 6 to 8 pm. For infor- Washington, DC 20016. off per film by purchasing admission to all six ses- Aug. 31. 12:00 – 1:00 P.M. Have fun every cial guests Metro Boomin & H.E.R. Address: Fi- mation 301-622-0546 or visit the website: sions of our BlackRock Independent Film Series! Thursday and get a great workout at the same time. lene Center, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, VA 22182. Gallery209art.com. Where: Long Branch Senior Center, 8700 Piney SHADY GROVE FARMERS MARKET Each film in the Independent Film Series at Black- Sep. 13. 11:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. Opening Rain Rock feature a post-screening Q&A with its respec- Branch Road, Silver Spring, MD 20901. TROLLEYMEN AT WORK or Shine, 11am – 2pm. Wednesdays May 3 to Octo- tive filmmaker(s). All film screenings will be Gener- Sep. 2. @ 12:00 P.M. & Sep. @ 4. 5:00 P.M. UPCOMING ber 25 al Admission and seating is first-come, first served. PARENT LOSS SUPPORT GROUP Trolleymen at Work presents the roles of transit em- Due to Montgomery County Health Department If you have any questions or concerns, please con- Aug. 31. 6:30 – 8:00 P.M. For adults who have ployees through a special exhibit and showings of RIO SUMMER CONCERTS rules, we can only have Service dogs with Service tact our Patron Services team by emailing experienced the death of one or both parents. A six- It’s a Big Job at 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. Where: NA- Sep. 8. 6:00 – 9:00 P.M. Live music every Fri- Collars at the market. The Shady Grove Farmers’ [email protected], or calling 240-912-1058. week group that meets each Thursday from 6:30- TIONAL CAPITAL TROLLEY MUSEUM, 1313 day and Saturday night from 6-9pm on RIO Patio Market is a true expression of Maryland agriculture 8:00 p.m. at Mother Seton Catholic Church, 19951 Bonifant Rd. Silver Spring, MD 20905. Adults $7; near the paddle boats and Union Jack’s! Address: from fresh produce, meats, flowers, cheeses, Mary- MID-ATLANTIC FOOD, BEVERAGE & Father Hurley Blvd., Germantown. Led by Mont- Children & Seniors $5. 9811 Washingtonian Blvd, Gaithersburg, MD gomery Hospice professional counselors. Registra- 20878. land wines and artisans of delicious foods, breads, LODGING EXPO tion required: 301-921-4400. pottery and chic jewelry. Where: Parking Lot of Sep. 26 – 27. You're invited to attend the Mid- Johns Hopkins Rockville Campus ***Facing Key Atlantic Food, Beverage & Lodging Expo! This in- SEP 5 PAWPAW FESTIVAL OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS MEETING Sep. 9. 12:00 – 4:00 P.M. It’s time to get your West Ave*** 9601 Broschart Rd, Rockville, MD dustry-only tradeshow offers 150 vendors & suppli- Aug. 31. Thursdays: 7:15 -- 8:30 P.M. AUDITIONS FOR YEAR-LONG PRODUC- paws on some pawpaws! Meadowside Nature Cen- 20850. ers, product demos, new technology, samples, semi- Overeaters Anonymous meeting at the Rockville TION ter will celebrate this delightful native fruit with mu- nars and exciting competitions. Did you know Church of Christ, 1450 Montgomery Ave., Sep. 5. 6:00 – 8:30 P.M. Auditions for perform- sic, crafts, games, expert advice on pawpaw cultiva- FREE KIDS EVENT FEATURING: ERIC Expo also includes a book signing by MasterChef Rockville (in Parish House). For further informa- ers in grades 7-12, for Year-long Production, conser- tion, and most importantly a pawpaw tasting station. ENERGY! Season 7 winner Shaun O'Neale? Not to mention, tion, http://www.oa-dcmetro.org/ or Linda S at 301- vatory-style intensive-training experience. Perfor- We’ll have pawpaw fruit and trees for purchase. But Sep. 13. 10:30 – 11:30 A.M. Your Preschooler our NEW Construction Kitchen competition - in- 641-9508. mances in June 2018. At Highwood Theatre, 914 most importantly, what’s a pawpaw? This native will love to sing, dance, and learn with Eric Energy! spired by Food Network's Cutthroat Kitchen. Silver Spring Avenue, Silver Spring. www.thehigh- fruit has a tropical, electric taste. Its exterior flesh is Join us every 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month for Where: Maryland State Fairgrounds – Timonium – woodtheatre.org. 301-587-0697. green and very unassuming, but the insides are pale a free performance at the Play Area - JCPenney Inside the “Cow Palace Building. Register yourself SEP 1 yellow, with dark brown seeds in the center. Where: Court level 1. Best for children 5 years old and and your staff for FREE. Then, pick-up your badges Meadowside Nature Center, 5100 Meadowside Ln, younger. Membership is free. Interested in joining at the Express Registration when you arrive. Your FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE CONCERT SERIES SEP 6 Derwood, MD 20855. Adventure Kids? registration includes access to 200 exhibitors, sam- Sep. 1. 7:00 – 9:00 P.M. The Friday Night Live Visit: http://www.shoplakeforest.com/Adven- ples, cooking demos, educational seminars and SQUARE DANCE LESSONS AND DANC- Concert Series at Rockville Town Square presents WHEATON ART PARADE WORKSHOP ture-Kids/. much more. Matt Hutchison Band (Pop Rock), Pre-Show: James ING Sep. 6. 7:30 – 9:45 P.M. Square dance lessons Sep. 9. 10:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. Make you art for the Stilt Walker. This is the final concert for this AMP & COMEDY ZONE PRESENT: ANDY and dancing at North Chevy Chase Christian the Wheaton Arts Parade. Be part of the parade and summer. Location: Alongside the green area, is WOODHULL & MIKE MILLER Church, 8814 Kensington Parkway (in Parish make something you can carry or wear or help build open to leashed pets so the concerts are toe-tapping a community float. Artists will be on hand, with the Sep. 14. 8:00 P.M. Named a comedian to watch House). Wednesdays: 7:30 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. $7 per 16Continued on page 14 AUGUST 31, 2017 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 15 C ALENDAR8 What’s happening this week in Montgomery County August 31, 2017 – September 6, 2017 Continued from page 15 fered a loss within the past two years. Those prefer- Wednesdays, 6:00 – 7:00 P.M. Learn the ancient ring an evening group are encouraged to call the art of the sword and spear at the Sutradhar Institute THE BEST LITTLE ARTS AND CRAFTS WPS office. The groups are facilitated by trained of Dance and Related Arts. Address: 1525 Forest FESTIVAL IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY volunteers. For more information or to register, Glen Road, Silver Spring. $25. Visit Sep. 30. 10:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. Washington please call: 301-949-7398 to register. The Widowed www.dancesidra.com for more information. Grove, Maryland’s “Fall Festival” presents the Persons Service is a non-profit volunteer organiza- beautiful hand crafted work of 25 talented regional tion sponsored by AARP, the Montgomery County FOOD ADDICTS ANONYMOUS MEET- artisans in a special one-day show. You’ll see an ex- Mental Health Association, and other community INGS citing selection of jewelry, paintings, original prints, organizations. Every Saturday. 9:30 – 10:30 A.M. Food Addicts photographs, pottery, glass, wood, metal, leather and Anonymous meets every Saturday at the Unitarian more. Delicious dining at our food trucks and enjoy ONE-ON-ONE FRIDAY FUN Universalist Church, 100 Welsh Park Drive, Build- your favorite Ben and Jerry’s ice cream. Victor Litz Fridays. 9:00 – 10:00 A.M. Christ Episcopal ing #4, Rockville, MD 20850. We welcome new Music Center will feature a “musical pettiing zoo”, School welcomes you and your 1-year-old to our members. For questions, please visitwww.foodad- plus there will be a pumpkin patch, pumpkin paint- One-on-One Friday Fun. Our monthly playgroups dictsanonymous.org or call Jewell Elizabeth @ 301- ing are the perfect way for your child to have a first 762-6360. and a Kids Art Exhibition. Hours are 10am-5pm school experience in a warm, toddler friendly setting with free parking. Presented by the Washington while you meet other parents. Children will explore, VISARTS COCKTAILS AND CANVAS Grove United Methodist Church, 303 Chestnut learn and socialize in a calm, nurturing classroom CLASS Road, Washington Grove, MD 20880. For more community with our Preschool faculty. Activities Canvas Class in the VisArts Painting and Draw- info call Craig 301-840-1897 include playtime, snack time and an art project. All ing Studio. 155 Gibbs Street, Rockville. Price $40. :COURTESY PHOTO sessions take place on Fridays in the Preschool Visit www.visartsatrockville.org/cocktails-and-can- Puerto Rican singer-songwriter Daddy Yankee takes the stage at vas for more information. House from 9:00-10:00am. There is NO COST, but the Filene Center at Wolf Trap on September 17. space is limited. Contact Janet Gerber (301-424- ONGOING 8702 or [email protected]) for more infor- OPEN LIFE DRAWING AT DEL RAY ARTI- ART EXHIBIT: ABSTRACT PAINTINGS mation. SANS BY DONNA K. MCGEE Jan –Dec. LIFE DRAWING: Looking for a Through Oct. 6. “What Was I Thinking?” Ab- FOX HILL WEEKLY OPEN HOUSE chance to hone your figure drawing skills? Del Ray Saturdays, 10:00 – 12:00 P.M. Join us on Satur- and Kitchen, 7750 Woodmont Ave., Bethesda, MD stract paintings exhibit by Donna K. McGee at Wednesdays, 2:00 – 4:00 P.M. The public is in- Artisans offers a range of open life drawing sessions day mornings, 10am to 12:30pm in the Candy Cor- 20814. Glenview Mansion Art Gallery. McGee uses rich- vited every Wednesday for refreshments and tours at for just this purpose. Just drop-in for the session and ner Studio for drop in art activities for parents and ness of color to create atmosphere and form. Loca- Fox Hill Retirement Community in Bethesda. A free bring your supplies to draw or paint our live models. children. Activities change weekly and there is no LAUGH RIOT AT THE HYATT Fee ranges from $8-$12. All skill levels are wel- pre-registration; $10 per child. This weekly event is Saturdays 8:00 – 10:00 P.M. Check out a live come. Del Ray Artisans is located at 2704 Mount presented by Playgroup in the Park (PGiP) and Glen standup comedy show by local standup comics Vernon Avenue, Alexandria VA. See our calendar Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture. Loca- every weekend at the Positano Italian Restaurant, for dates and times: tion: The Candy Corner Visit Bethesda. There's a $25 cash prize joke contest for calendar.TheDelRayArtisans.org www.glenechopark.org or call 301-634-2222 non-comedian audience members after the show. AFTERNOON GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP Check it out every Saturday night! Comedians can SENIOR FIT Tuesdays 1:30 – 3:00 P.M. For anyone grieving sign up to perform by emailing Mondays & Wednesdays, 9:15 A.M. & 2:15 the death of a love one. Registration required at [email protected]. Cost: $10 at the P.M. This 45-minute, multi-component exercise (301) 921-4400. North Bethesda United Methodist door. Visit http://www.StandupComedyToGo.com program is for people age 55+. Ongoing classes are Church, 10100 Old Georgetown Rd., Bethesda, MD or ePositano.com for more information. Address: offered at 23 locations in partnership with Kaiser 20814. Positano Italian restaurant located at 4948 Fairmont Permanente. Call 301-754-8800 to request a physi- Ave. Bethesda, MD 20814 cian's consent form to register and for a class sched- LOSS OF A CHILD SUPPORT GROUP ule. Where: Holy Cross Hospital Senior Source, Wednesdays, 6:30 – 8:00 P.M. For parents griev- CORPORATE BARTENDING FOR CHARI- 8580 Second Avenue, Silver Spring. For more infor- ing the death of a child of any age. Registration re- TY mation call 301-754-8800. Cost: Free. quired at (301) 921-4400. Montgomery Hospice, Wednesdays 4:00 – 7:00 P.M. Send your CEO or 1355 Piccard Dr., Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850. VP to Tommy Joe's to bartend for charity! Can't bar- WEEKLY BLUES DANCE tend? No problem, the on-staff bartenders are there Thursdays, 8:15 – 11:30 P.M. Capital Blues pre- EVENING GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP to help for a good cause (no experience necessary). COURTESY PHOTO sents rotating DJs and instructors in the Back Room Thursdays 6:30 – 8:00 P.M. For anyone grieving Represent your company during happy hour, and a Team Familiar, formed by DC native and Go-Go legend Donnell Annex at Glen Echo Park, with beginner workshop the death of a loved one. Registration required at portion of the proceeds will go to the charity of your Floyd, perform at the Gudelsky Gazebo at Strathmore on Sep- 8:15 – 9:00 P.M., no partner necessary. $8 for all. (301) 921-4400. Hughes United Methodist Church, choice. Maybe you can even pull off some flair be- tember 9 Visit capitalblues.org for more information. 10700 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20918. hind the bar and make Tom Cruise proud. Visit tom- myjoes.com or call (301) 654-3801 for more infor- TEEN WRITER'S CLUB PARENT LOSS SUPPORT GROUP mation. 4714 Montgomery Ln., Bethesda, MD Thursdays 7:00 – 8:00 P.M. Join us at the Mari- Thursdays 6:30 – 8:00 P.M. For adults who have 20814. experienced the death of one or both parents. Regis- tion: Glenview Mansion Art Gallery - Rockville to the public open house will be held on a weekly lyn J. Praisner Library, at 14910 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville, MD 20866, to meet other teens who tration required at (301) 921-4400. Mt. Calvary LIVE MUSIC FRIDAYS Civic Center Park, 603 Edmonston Drive, basis. Visitors are welcome to see the one, two and Baptist church, 608 North Horner’s Lane, Fridays 9:30- 12:30 P.M. Rock Bottom Restau- Rockville, MD 20851. three-bedroom model condominiums with a wide share your interest in writing. Learn to improve your writing and try new approaches. Ages 12 and up are Rockville, MD 20850. rant & Brewery features different music styles by range of floorplans offered in a maintenance-free, various live bands that perform both original and ROCKVILLE FARMERS MARKET OPENS cosmopolitan environment. Reservations for the welcome. For additional library events and infor- mation call 240-773-9460. BACKGAMMON TOURNAMENT cover songs. So come relax and enjoy live music Through Nov. 18. The Rockville Farmers Mar- Open House events can be made at foxhillresi- Tuesdays. 6:30 – 10:30 P.M. Local backgammon and Rock Bottom's award-winning handcrafted ket gives shoppers their pick of farm-fresh produce dences.com/rsvp or at 301-968-1850; walk-ins are LATE NIGHT COMEDY tournament on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each beer. Visit http://www.rockbottom.com or call (301) and more from regional grower/producers. This welcome as well. Fox Hill is located at 8300 Bur- month starting March 11. More information at 652-1311 for more information. 7900 Norfolk Ave., year's market will include vendors offering fruits dette Road, Bethesda, MD; 20817. For more infor- Fridays (open mic) and Saturdays (established comedians). Late night comedy at Benny’s Bar & MeetUp.com-DC Metro Backgammon Club. Ruby Bethesda, MD 20814. and vegetables, plants and flowers, herbs, baked mation, call Julie Sabag at 301-968-1850 or visit Tuesday Westfield Wheaton Mall 11160 Veirs Mill goods, local beer and wine, knife sharpening, meat www.foxhillresidences.com. Grill, 7747 Tuckerman Lane, Potomac. Benny’s is open 8:00 A.M. – 1:00 A.M. Fridays and Saturdays. Rd, Wheaton-Glenmont, MD 20902 SALSA NIGHT and coffee. The market will be open 9 a.m.-1 p.m. [email protected] Tuesdays 7:30 – 12:30 P.M. Come to the Bark- Saturdays, through Nov. 18 in the jury parking lot at OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS MEETING Visit www.BennysBarGrill.com for more informa- tion. ing Dog every Tuesday night for their sizzling Salsa E. Jefferson (MD 28) and Monroe streets in Thursdays, 7:15 – 8:30 P.M. Overeaters Anony- CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH Night. Take lessons with salsa instructor Michelle Rockville Town Center. mous meeting at the Rockville Church of Christ, WEEKLY SWING DANCE Sundays 11:00 – 3:00 P.M. $33 $12 for unlimit- Reyes from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. for only $10. Learn 1450 Montgomery Ave., Rockville (in Parish ed champagne cocktails Executive Chef Todd Wiss to shake those hips, and then show off your new THE WIDOWED PERSONS SERVICE OF House). For further information, http://www.oa- Saturdays, 8:00 P.M. to Midnight. The DC Lindy Exchange presents a swing dance with live has cooked up a seasonal brunch menu complete skills to the music of a live salsa band during the MONTGOMERY COUNTY dcmetro.org/ or Linda S at 301-641-9508. with a brunch time standard – Champagne! Guests open dance after class. Visit salsawild.com or call Weekly support groups for newly widowed per- music in the Spanish Ballroom, at Glen Echo Park. Address: 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo. Begin- are welcome every Sunday to indulge on Black’s fa- (301) 654-0022 for more information. 4723 Elm sons at three locations: at Margaret Schweinhaut CHILDREN’S STORYTIME vorites like Smoked Salmon, Chesapeake Bay Blue St., Bethesda, MD 20814. Center 1000 Forest Glen Rd. Silver Spring on Mon- Wednesdays and Saturdays. 10:00 A. M. Listen ner swing dance lesson at 8:00 P.M., followed by dancing. Admission $16 - $18, age 17 and under Fish Rillette, Herb Crusted Pineland Farms Prime days, at Holiday park Senior Center, 3950 Ferrara to employees read children’s books at Barnes & No- Rib or breakfast treats like House Made Brioche Drive, Wheaton, on Thursdays and at Jane Lawton ble Booksellers at 4801 Bethesda Ave., Bethesda. $12. Visit www.glenechopark.org for more infor- mation. French Toast, Quiche and a selection of Chef Wiss’ (Leland) Center, 4301 Willow Lane, Chevy Chase Free. homemade jams. Visit http://www.blacksbarand- on Thursdays. These support groups are open, free ART EXPLORERS OPEN STUDIO kitchen.com or call (301) 652-5525. Black’s Bar of charge, to all widowed persons who have suf- THANG TA Continued on page 16 16 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL AUGUST 31, 2017

Continued from page 15 At VisArts in Rockville. GAITHERSBURG ROTARY CLUB WEEK- LY MEETING HEY MR. DJ Every Tuesday, 12:15 – 1:15 P.M. Hilton Hotel, Some Fun Fridays 9:00 – 2:00 A.M. It’s time to dance! 620 Perry Parkway, Gaithersburg. For more infor- Grab your friends and come to The Barking Dog for mation, please visit www.gaithersburgrotary.org. a good time on the dance floor. Every Friday and Saturday night the Dog brings in a DJ to play the THE COMEDY AND MAGIC SOCIETY Top 40 and your favorite songs. Make sure you Fridays, 8:00 P.M. Astounding magic and slight check out their great drink specials before you show of hand with interactive theatre and hilarious fun. us what you got! The Barking Dog, Elm Street Ages 10 and up. 311 Kent Square Rd, Gaithersburg, Bethesda, MD 20814. Free admission. MD 20878. For more information: 301-258-6394. Price: $12 to $15 SPAGNVOLA CHOCOLOATE FACTORY TOUR DROP-IN YOGA IN BETHESDA Saturdays and Sundays: 2:00 – 6:00 P.M. Meet Fridays, 6:00 – 7:00 P.M. Community classes are the owners, learn about the origin of chocolate, and mixed level, one-hour asana classes taught by a ro- see how it is grown and processed. Experience how tating selection of Unity Woods teachers. Just drop chocolate is made from the actual cacao seed to the in – no registration required! Unity Woods Yoga final chocolate during this "sweet" educational tour, Center, 4853 Cordell Ave. Bethesda. Ages 18+. from chocolate bars to truffles to bonbons. Each tour Cost: $8. Cash Only. For more information, call also includes a FREE chocolate tasting! 360 Main 301-656-8992. Street Suite 101 Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878. Visit http://www.spagnvola.com or call (240) 654- TEEN SK8 AT WHEATON ICE 6972. Most Friday evenings 8:00 – 10:00 P.M. The Wheaton Ice Arena is the place to be on Friday COUNTRY THURSDAYS nights! Play along with our theme to get the 'Cheap- Thursdays, 9:00 P.M. Union Jack's traditionally skate' rate of $6.50 for admission and skates. British pub in Bethesda heads to the South for their Wheaton Regional Park, 11717 Orebaugh Ave in all new Country Night every Thursday. Live coun- Wheaton, MD. For more information, call: 301- try/rock bands, free cowboy hats for the cowgirls, 905-3000 or visit: montgomeryparks.org. bandanas for the cowboys, drink specials, including $2 PBR cans, $2 Budweiser bottles, $4 Jack Daniels drinks, food specials including 50 cent hot wings. Compiled by Tazeen Ahmad Best of all, there's no cover to get in! And be sure to get there early for Union Jack's famous Beat. 4915 Saint Elmo Ave., Bethesda, MD 20814.

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AUGUST 31, 2017 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 19 20 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL AUGUST 31, 2017 August 31, 2017 The Montgomery County Sentinel 21 Damascus defeats Northwest in pre-season matchup past and we’ll have more speed,” By Brandy L. Simms @bls1969 said Neubeiser. Meanwhile, Damascus graduat- GERMANTOWN – Two peren- ed All-Sentinel Co-Offensive Player nial Montgomery County power- of the Year Markus Vinson. The mul- houses scrimmaged on the gridiron ti-talented performer has moved onto Friday in preparation for the 2017 greener pastures at the University of campaign. Richmond. Northwest senior quarterback Who will fill Vinson’s large Chris Craddock connected with run- shoes in Damascus? ning back Juwon Farri for a touch- “Instead of featuring one guy down but Damascus rallied for a 16- it’s going to be a few different guys 12 win over the Jaguars. carrying the load,” said Damascus The scrimmage provided a tune- head coach Eric Wallich. “Right now up for both teams as they head into we’re just trying different things to the season with high expectations. see who can catch magic in a bottle.” Northwest, who finished 7-4 Damascus sophomore Bryan last season, should be playoff con- Bresee was a dominant force on the tenders once again. defensive line against Northwest. “We should be more efficient The highly-touted Division I this year,” said Northwest head prospect registered three early sacks coach Michael Neubeiser. “We re- before he was sidelined. turned a lot of starters in the key posi- Bresee, a transfer from Urbana, tions. I think there will be less is the nation’s top-ranked player in turnovers, less dropped balls, routes the class of 2020 according to that are run better. I just think we’re 247Sports. going to execute better this year The 6-foot-5, 260-pound stand- based on the experience we have out currently holds scholarship offers coming back.” PHOTO BY MARK POETKER from nearly two dozen college foot- Chris Craddock (12) passing under pressure for Northwest while playing Damascus this week. Northwest athlete Alphonso ball programs including Maryland, Foray, an honorable mention All- Alabama, Florida State and Ohio “He looked like a man among fensive lineman Michael Jurgens sive end, also returns to the Damas- Sentinel performer in 2016, returns State. boys,” said Tracy Callahan, the voice who made a verbal pledge to Wake cus lineup. for his senior campaign and should During Friday night’s scrim- of Northwest football. Forest back in June. “The defense should be rock be an integral force in the secondary. mage, Bresee was an unstoppable Offensively, the Swarmin’ Hor- Division I prospect Jordan solid,” said Wallich. “I don’t think “Defensively I think we’ll be force on the Damascus defensive nets boast 6-foot-4, 272-pound of- Funk, a senior tight end and defen- we have many holes there.” more stout than we have been in the front. Snyder earns International Title with takedown Maroulis wins World Title Olympic gold medalist in Rio de family is here, so I’m happy that justing to this new role as a reigning By Lem Satterfield By Lem Satterfield Janeiro who had gone unbeaten since they could all see it …We got the @lemslatest @lemslatest champion as in what does that look 2013 internationally but lost when first team title since 1995, the year I like and what do people expect Good Counsel graduate Kyle his takedown attempt was countered. was born.” Rockville’s Helen Maroulis from you? It’s just a different dy- Snyder scored a spin-behind take- Snyder won his previous bouts A 19-year-old Snyder became shut out Marwa Amri of Tunisia, namic, now. I had to adjust to that, down with just over 20 seconds re- 10-0, 10-2, and 9-2 to reach the finals the youngest American to win a 11-0, in their championship match so I think this World [Champi- maining in Saturday’s come-from- against Sadulaev who rose from freestyle World Championship in at 58 kilograms (127.8 pounds), onship] is really special for me.” behind, 6-5 victory over Russia’s 189.5 pounds specifically to face September 2015. At age 20 last Au- rolling to her second straight crown Maroulis won her previous Tank’ Abdulrashid Sadulaev at 213.8 Snyder. gust, Snyder became the youngest in the wrestling World Champi- bouts, 11-0, 10-0, 11-0, and 10-0, to pounds, earning his second straight “I felt good. He felt a little wrestling medalist in history by top- onship on Wednesday in Paris. reach the finals against Amri, a crown and lifting the United States smaller, and I felt stronger than pling 213-pound rival and two-time A 25-year-old Magruder High 2016 Olympic bronze medalist. over Russia in the wrestling World him,” said Snyder. “I think that’s bronze medalist Khetag Goziumov School graduate who became The accomplishment comes Championship in Paris. what made him tired. I think he was 2-1 in Rio. America’s first-ever female just over a year and five days after “I was hyped, man. This was the definitely smaller for the weight In March, Snyder earned his Olympic gold medalist on August Maroulis’ feat at the Olympics in match I was least nervous for,” said class. That was the first thing I second straight NCAA title at 285 18, 2016, Maroulis outscored five Rio, when her come-from-behind, Snyder, a 21-year-old Woodbine res- thought of.” pounds after being a runner-up as a opponents by a combined 53-0, all 4-1 victory dethroned Japan’s 16- ident and Ohio State University se- Snyder’s triumph hoisted Amer- freshman at 197 pounds. Snyder via technical fall. time world champion Saori Yoshi- nior who is a two-time NCAA cham- ica to first team crown in freestyle went 179-0 at Good Counsel in “This feels great. I just remind- da. pion at 285 pounds. since 1995 and only its third ever. 2013, earning three each in state and ed myself why I’m here and what By defeating Yoshida, “I was so excited, and I’m so “I grew up dreaming about National Prep championships. I’m doing. I love it. I’m thankful Maroulis earned the 53 kilograms thankful for this challenge and this wrestling against the best Russians “I was jacked up, baby. I was I’m healthy and had another year to (116.5 pounds) title and avenged a opportunity. He’s a great opponent, there are. The only thing that would ready to compete. I wanted to put it compete. I had a lot of injuries after pair of losses during which she was and hopefully we can continue to have made this better is if we were in on the line. I wanted every ounce of taking seven months off,” said pinned. compete against each other because Moscow in front of his home effort on that mat,” said Snyder. Maroulis during a video interview “Olympics, I’ve heard people that match was fun for everybody.” crowd,” said Snyder. “I’m not going to be competing with Trackwrestlng.com. say that maybe I just had a good Snyder trailed 2-0 just 30 sec- “That would have been No. 1. again for another couple of months, “To be here and to be healthy is day,” said Maroulis. “To be able to onds into the match and 5-3 in the The No. 2 place would have been in so I wanted to put it all out there, and amazing. This has definitely been a say that three years that I’ve second against Saludaev, a 2016 the United States. But a lot of my I wanted to see what he had.” very difficult year growth-wise, ad- achieved the goals that I’ve set.” 22 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL AUGUST 31, 2017 SPORTS Springbrook takes down Einstein in preseason At 6-foot-5 and 200-pounds, I think that we need to execute pected to have a significant impact was pleased with his team’s per- By Brandy L. Simms @bls1969 Wills is described as “very athlet- more up front. I liked our skills. I on the Einstein defense. formance against Einstein. ic” by Einstein head coach Mike liked our drive. I liked our compe- “We’re young,” added “I thought the energy level SILVER SPRING – Einstein Bonavia. tition but I think we need to get a Bonavia. “We’ve got a lot of was great,” said Lomax. “From senior Daryl Wills scored on a David Sandiford, a junior, little deeper into our program and sophomores playing on both sides this year to last year was night and long run to end Thursday’s scrim- will also be vying for Einstein’s get up a little bit more for the of the ball but that’s OK. We’ve day.” mage on the road at Springbrook, starting quarterback position. game.” rebuilt it before and we’re going to The Blue Devils graduated but the touchdown was called During the postgame huddle, Defensively, Einstein boasts accept the task and get after it.” All-Sentinel defensive lineman back. The scrimmage ended with the conversation shifted to Ein- Reggie Alston, an All-County Einstein, who finished 6-4 Loic Nya (Wake Forest) but have a Springbrook winning 7-2. stein’s season opener at Gaithers- linebacker a year ago. Alston, a ju- last season, will be seeking to pair of talented seniors returning Wills, who broke several burg but the scrimmage against nior, seeks to fill the void caused knock off a Gaithersburg team that in running back Tre’Von Stewart tackles en route to the endzone, Springbrook allowed the Titans an by the graduation of incoming won just three games a year ago. and linebacker Joe Bass. will be competing for the team’s opportunity to work out the kinks. Temple freshman Albert Ebiketie “I’m very excited,” said Springbrook opens the 2017 starting quarterback position, ac- “I think we need to pick up who earned The Sentinel’s 2016 Wills. “I can’t wait until Friday.” campaign Friday against Wheaton cording to head coach Mike our energy,” said Bonavia. “I think Co-Defensive Player of the Year Meanwhile, Springbrook at Roy Lester Stadium in Bonavia. we need to play together as a team. honor. Rigie Ramirez is also ex- head coach Jason Lomax said he Rockville. Platt back at Towson Country Cross Country teams ready for coming season By Brandy L. Simms @bls1969 Rogers said junior Mark championship, both under 21 min- for them that people are starting to By Kathleen Stubbs Unger, new to Rocket cross coun- utes (20:10 and 20:12, respective- recognize (Blair).” A Towson University official @kathleenstubbs3 try, communicates well and will be ly). confirmed on Wednesday that former Following up from last week’s an effective as team captain. He “She (Morgan) and Josie both 2A Seneca Valley standout running back cross country preview, a few more finished first in the team’s time tri- had a really good cross country Adrian Feliz-Platt has returned to the schools are in contention for the al Friday, Rogers said. He also ran season last year. Girls football program. top Montgomery County team in cross country in middle school. They also made appearances Team: Damascus Swarmin’ “Adrian has rejoined the team,” the cross country state champi- Having a non-senior as team among the top runners in outdoor Hornets John Brush, Director of Media Rela- onship in November. Although captain is not unusual for Richard track championship events in the Head coach: Jason Bozicevich tions in Towson’s Department of Ath- Montgomery Blair girls placed Montgomery, Rogers said. It spring. Zick said that may bode Returners: Heather Delaplaine letics wrote in an email message. eighth in the state championship comes down to athletes either lead- well for their performance in cross (19:42 for a 3-mile, sixth in the Platt told The Sentinel “I had left last year, the coach said he believes ing by example or their effective- country. state, 3A), senior; Alexis White- for a few days due to personal rea- the girls may be looking to move ness in telling team members what “They both had really good horn-Coriz (20:31 for a 3-mile, sons. They ended up letting me come up in the ranks. they have to do. Coaches take vol- performances in outdoor that put 12th in the state, 3A), sophomore; back though.” unteers, receive comments from re- them in the top couple girls in Brianna Devan, junior; Anne El- Platt, a four-year varsity per- 4A: turning team members and then se- state,” Zick said. “Now they’ve liot, senior; Emily Hyre, senior; former during his tenure at Seneca lect the captains, Rogers said. done it in track, it certainly can Sara Chepkoit, senior; and Paulina Valley, earned The Sentinel’s Co-Of- Team: Richard Montgomery “All the kids on the team know translate over.” Kaganzev, sophomore. fensive Player of the Year honor last Rockets him, they’ve run track with him,” Casey, last year’s top cross New cross country runners season. Head coach: Davy Rogers said Rogers of Unger. country runner for Blair, was the from track: Juliana Ancalmo Platt, who enrolled at Towson in Returners (from the top seven With four of the team’s top state champion in the outdoor (800m runner), senior January, scored on a long touchdown runners): Joachim El Masry, se- seven from 2016 plus Unger, track 800m run (2:16.22 minutes), Placement in state champi- run in the Tigers’ spring game in nior; Garrett Suhr, sophomore; Rogers said he is confident Richard beating two-time cross country onship in 2016: 12th place (3A) April. Nick Olano, sophomore; Connor Montgomery has a strong varsity state champion Maria Coffin of Toughest competition: Here- During his senior campaign at O’Brien, junior team for the season. Rogers said he Annapolis High School (2:16.63 ford, Poolesville the Germantown public school, Platt, New cross country runner expects Severna Park’s team will minutes). Brané-Wright was a top Maryland Public Secondary a 5-foot-7, 187-pound dynamo, led from track: Mark Unger , junior be an aggressive competitor in the finisher in the 1600m run. Schools Athletic Association is Montgomery County in rushing with (third in state in 1600 meter run for state championship, a top team Other coaches in the county, switching the Swarmin’ Hornets 2,579 yards and 42 touchdowns. He outdoor) year to year and second in the state such as Wootton and Walter John- from 3A to 2A due to dropping stu- also set the Maryland state record Placement in state champi- in 2016. son, have said they will keep dent enrollment. Damascus com- with nine touchdowns in a victory onship in 2016: seventh Blair’s team under their radar in peted in 3A for the last two years. over Magruder last season. Toughest competition: Du- Team: Montgomery Blair terms of competition among girls’ Assistant coach Elrid Cason Platt, who registered eight laney, Severna Park, Bethesda- Lady Blazers teams in the County. said he and head coach Bozicevich touchdowns in the first half, finished Chevy Chase, Wootton and Whit- Head coach: Michael Zick “I’m very happy to hear that,” want their runners to return to re- with 327 yards on 22 carries in the man Returners: Morgan Casey, se- Zink said. cover from any injuries and stay Screamin’ Eagles 69-14 win over the While several girls teams may nior; Josie Brané-Wright, senior; “Blair has not been seen as a injury-free through the end of the Colonels. He also rushed for 363 have their eyes on the state champi- Isadora Germain, senior; Leah threat in 4A West and not in Mont- season in November. yards on 15 carries and scored six onship, head coach Davy Rogers Kannan, sophomore; Isabel Pre- gomery County,” Zick said. “It’s Cason said he hopes the team touchdowns in Seneca Valley’s 56-12 said County boys teams are also sent, senior; Melina Worthington, really exciting for the kids to have will earn a better score at the state win over Churchill last September. preparing for the County champi- sophomore. other schools know who they are championship at the end of the sea- He led Seneca Valley to an 8-2 onship. Placement in state champi- and to be really considered (dan- son since some runners have re- record and earned the team’s Most “I think everybody’s training onship in 2016: eighth gerous).” covered from injury, although he is Valuable Player award. In addition to with the county championship in Toughest competition: Zink said his interview for this not familiar with most other teams Towson, Platt, who played in the guys, and I don’t think the (RM) Poolesville, Walter Johnson, Win- preview was the only one he re- in 2A, such as the teams who may Maryland Crab Bowl, also received guys are excluded from that con- ston Churchill, Northwest and ceived for the upcoming season. qualify for the championship and scholarship offers from Robert Mor- versation,” Rogers said. Walt Whitman That may change once teams start compete against Damascus. ris, Seton Hill, Shepherd and Fair- The Rockets finished seventh Six of Blair’s top seven from competing in races this season. “I think this time we can hope- mont State but bigger programs shied in the state, second of Montgomery the 2016 will be returning to cross He said his goal for the girls’ fully have a run at state champi- away from his because of his size or County teams, in 2016. With Coun- country, head coach Mike Zick team will be to place well in the onship, if not at least be top three,” lack thereof. ty leader Northwest (fifth in the said in an interview. He said Mor- state championship. Cason said. “We were battling with Platt, who played youth league state in 2016) no longer at the fore- gan Casey, Josie Brané-Wright and “I think they’d like to shoot a (few) little injuries last year.” football for the Montgomery Village front due to graduating several se- junior Rebecca Wessel are team for that top five hopefully,” said He said Hereford High School Sports Association, was described as niors, Richard Montgomery and B- captains this season. Zick of the girls’ team. “Our girls tends to be the team to beat in 2A a “pure athlete” by one former CC could be next in line, based on Rising seniors Morgan Casey every year have been really work- “They’ve been running the MVSA Chiefs coach. last year’s team performances at and Josephine Brane-Wright fin- ing to be respected in the county. girls 2A show for awhile,” said Ca- “He is the man,” said Juan Ter- the state championship. ished 14th and 15th in the state They work their tails off. I’m glad son. cion. AUGUST 31, 2017 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 23 SPORTS Marty cries in his beer over the Terps and loves Damascus DeMatha 50 the cool autumn breeze for Paint at Einstein have Einstein fans been Northwest 36 WEEKLY PICKS Avalon 21 Branch this excited about a season. Call it Woootton 10 hopeful and wishful at this point. By Montgomery Marty The Staggs picked a pretty easy Wootton is thin. Northwest foe to start out the season. It’ll be a Wheaton 27 Marty’s going with established Stout. Wootton is small. Northwest is Gaithersburg. tune up for real work to come later. Springbrook 7 big. Wootton is hyperactive. North- The Basso Profundo is back The Avalon Black Knights have Rumor has it Wheaton will do west is a passing sledge hammer. with a good cigar and Jimmie Cone struggled to be relevant for the last better at RM than it ever did at Damascus 42 This just doesn’t get better for the Pa- ready to tackle the high school foot- two years and have failed miserably. Wheaton. Springbrook does worse Blake 14 triots. ball season. Marty sees no reason for that to wherever they play. Mighty Marty is really upset He and his new change this year. Mediocrity - thy he’s gonna miss his Jimmie Cone this Poolesville 12 labrador named name is Avalon. week - having to travel to Blake Walter Johnson 6 “Covfefe” is think- Well, okay there’s a lot of medi- Quince Orchard 35 where the closest nourishment is the No truth to the rumor that at half ing this might be ocrity out there, but there ain’t no B-CC -5 bark off a tree. At least a running time the farmers from Poolesville one of the most way Avalon will beat the Staggs. The Cougars at Quince Orchard clock will let Marty get back to Dam- will stage a weed pulling contest on exciting sea- will just reload and unload on B-CC ascus in time for some well deserved sons of football who still thinks they’re playing the 50-yard line. Blair 23 ice cream. in recent mem- Lacrosse. ory. Watkins Mill 7 Bullis 28 Blair has been steadily rebuild- Sherwood 42 Nothing is RM 28 Carroll 10 ing and looking more dominating in Magruder 6 more Bigly than Churchill 10 Pope Francis met with a mem- the last few years. This year could be Sherwood is a riddle wrapped high school foot- The Rockets made Marty a be- ber of the president’s staff this week. their break out year. Watkins Mill inside a cypher inside an enigma. ball, so let’s get liever last year and he’s willing to bet Anything is possible when great will be the first of many victims. And that’s just their coaching staff. going with this his bucket of chicken they’ll cruise Catholic minds get together. Bullis is But seriously folks, Marty sees this week’s fun and frolics. through Churchill. They may fight non denominational - so there you Warrior team as one of the best in the But befoe he does Marty wants Whitman 12 them on the beaches and in the vil- go. county and will use its Jayvee squad to take the Redskins to task for diss- Landon 7 lages, but Churchill loses this war to in the second half to put in time while ing Captain Kirk Cousins. The Red- It’s the battle of the boat shoes. the Rockets. Good Counsel 35 the varsity gets ready for a deep run skins ain’t never gonna be nuthin’ if Only in this case the public trans- Gilman 36 they don’t start treating this young portation shoes will walk over the in the playoffs. Magruder has a nice Clarksburg 18 field, and Sherwood will love soiling The Archbishop has retired. man like he’s something. gnarly Bears of Landon. Long live the Archbishop. New The Hawgs have one of the best Kennedy 3 it. Might as well get some use, Ma- They got a saying up by Clarks- gruder will be lucky to make the end coach, new results - tough competi- quarterbacks in the league and they Paint Branch 42 burg. Marty ain’t sure what it is be- zone. tion. Down goes Frasier. treat him like he’s playing semi-pro Northwood 10 ball in Pittsburgh. cause he doesn’t speak fluent Clarks- If the state championship were burgian, but it has something to do Prep 17 That stuff has to stop folks. Big played in the first week of the season, Seneca Valley 32 Dan Snyder needs to grow up and in- with the meanness of the pale blue O’Connell 10 Paint Branch would win every year coyote. Best take heed. Rockville 7 Saw this Prep team in a scrim- vest in the future of his football team Of all the games played this for the last five. They always start out mage game this year. or the future will forget he ever exist- week, Marty is sure this will be one strong and then fade dramatically at Gaithersburg 21 This is the real deal. ed. the end of the season. Performance of them - maybe. Einstein 10 issues aside, this should be a walk in The Big Dog wants to howl: Not since Ed Ashwell coached

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PHOTOS BY DAVID WOLFE Above left, La Barra’s Maureen Marsh drives a fast line down the far side of the field. Directly above, Jose Pasten of team La Barra plays in the third chukka of the game, pressing hard to score a shot Far left, Juan Semper of Team Manderleigh strikes the ball to set the line down field Directly left, Manderleigh’s Daniel Tognini celebrates scoring a goal. Congressional hosts Patton Polo Cup finals which are called chukkas. Each removed a pair of red wraps from dance. posts for the only goal of the third By Eva Paspalis @EvaPaspalis chukka lasts seven minutes and the his dark brown horse. La Barra got on the board first chukka. riders must switch horses several The Congressional Polo Club but Manderleigh answered almost La Barra appeared to be clos- POOLESVILLE – The pound- times during the match. The object has about 30 active members and immediately as rider Tenzin Togni- ing in on Manderleigh’s lead. How- ing of horses’ hooves and the crack is to get the ball through the goal- every Sunday they put on matches ni urged his horse forward and ever, Tenzin Tognini and his father of mallet against ball were the only post on either end of the field by that are open to the public. Multi- fired two goals back to back. Daniel combined for two goals to sounds that broke the silence in the hitting the ball with a mallet while ple trailers pull up to the field and There was less than a minute close out the fourth chukka and wide open field. The horses wore still mounted on the horse. riders emerge from their truck cabs left in the first chukka when Togni- give Manderleigh the victory, 7-4. saddles and leg wraps; the riders The George S. Patton Polo to lead their horses out and prepare ni and teammate Phil Higgins com- After the match, the four riders wore helmets and knee-high boots. Cup is named after the World War them for the match. bined for another two goals to ex- on the Manderleigh team were Several members of the Congres- II general who was an avid polo The finals for the George S. tend Manderleigh’s lead. awarded with trophies bearing the sional Polo Club shouted instruc- player. Patton Polo Cup drew a small It appeared as though Mander- seal of the United States Polo Asso- tions to their teammates during a Nicolas Eurnekian is the head crowd. Several attendees planted leigh was going to run away with ciation. practice session before hosting the of the polo club and the manager of chairs into the grass to watch the the win and the trophy as Juan “Maryland is for polo just as George S. Patton Polo Cup Finals the Congressional Polo Academy. match between the two teams, Semper scored a goal of his own to much as it is for crabs,” said Con- on Sunday. Eurnekian started playing polo Manderleigh and La Barra. bring the score to 5-1. gressional Polo Club member Vic- Even though the sport of polo with his family as a child growing The match featured four However, Chris Abularrage toria McGraw. “This club is not re- has existed for centuries, the aver- up in Argentina. chukkas with a short halftime in the scored for La Barra shortly after- ally known in this community and I age person is unaware of the rules. “I always loved horses and middle. Congressional Polo Club ward. think polo is a misunderstood The match is played with two you can have a relationship with cofounder Neil Agate had played Marissa Bianchi helped pull sport. As long as you have a desire teams of four players each. There the horses and play the sport. You earlier in the day and now provided La Barra out of its scoring woes as to play polo, you can just come to are between four and eight periods can do both,” said Eurnekian as he commentary for those in atten- she slammed the ball between the this club.”