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Celebrating more than 160 years of service! Vol. 165, No. 34 • 50¢ SINCE 1855 Thursday, January 30, 2020 INSIDE Glass Donates Pride Flag Police officials address Vision Zero Goals Montgomery County has be- gang violence issues gun its efforts to bring more focus on their Vision Zero goals to stop traffic-related deaths by 2030 fol- lowing the introduction of a new with council members coordinator and projects to stop the “Overall, gang-related violent growing number of incidents in the By Ivan Torres crimes decreased by 25% in 2019,” county. @IvanTorres_27 said Rosario. “This reduction was Page 3 ROCKVILLE – The Public driven by a decrease in robberies, as- Safety (PS) and Health and Human saults and weapon offenses. Known Service (HHS) Committees for gang-related crimes decreased sig- Montgomery County met on Jan. 23 nificantly by 43%.” to receive an update on gang activity Location is playing a part in the and gang prevention services in the crime rates. According to the Mont- county. gomery County Police (MCP), be- Police, state attorneys and many tween 2015-2017, crime was mostly public institutions were called up to concentrated in the northern part of speak about their results and what the county, but since 2018, there has they are doing to combat gang vio- been more activity in the German- lence. town area. According to county officials, Chief Darryl McSwain of gang-related crime, other than homi- Maryland National Capital Park Po- cides, has remained relatively con- lice (M-NCPP) stated that they ‘Kinky Boots’ sistent over the past five years. Sev- struggle with gathering evidence for eral years ago, the county experi- witnesses. Check out Mark Dreisonstok’s enced a significant increase in “Two of the biggest issues we have found are gang intimidation review this week! gang-related homicides. and the fear of deportation,” said That trend began in 2015 with McSwain. Page 11 eight gang-related homicides. This Much of the gang-related crime number fell to two in 2016 but saw is committed by youth under 22. In another spike back to eight in 2017. 2019, about 65% of known gang-re- There were no gang-related homi- PHOTO BY GEORGE SMITH lated crime was committed by those cides in 2018 and six in 2019. under 22, which is an increase from Councilmember Evan Glass donated the flag that was flown for Pride Month Lt. Ruben Rosario, deputy di- in 2019 at the 2020 Montgomery County History Conference at the rector of the special unit division and Montgomery College Germantown Bioscience Education Center on Jan. overseer of the gang unit, provided 25. This online exclusive gallery can be found at www.thesentinel.com. more statistics. See Violence, Page 8

MC Raptors CASA, county officials kick off census campaign Prey On Owls the topic and involved. door to talk to residents to fill out the spokesperson. Lucas represents a 13- By José Umaña “She got intimidated by it,” Her- survey. year-old Latino boy that will be used The Montgomery College @Jose_M_Umana Raptors completely dismantled the nandez said. “But ever since then, The CASA outreach program is in TV, radio, and digital ads as he per- HYATTSVILLE – Jonathan PGCC Owls during a Maryland I’ve told my mom ‘you have to fill part of a three-state effort in Mary- suades others to participate in the Hernandez, 22, walked inside a Lan- JUCO basketball match on Jan. 25 this out or else you are not going to be land, Virginia and Pennsylvania to census. gley Park apartment building on Jan. in Rockville. represented.’ And that is the same assure that everyone gets counted by The overall message to assure 23 with a group of canvassers, ready message I was relying upon out at the census once the form is set out in the immigrant community that pro- to talk to local residents about the Page 17 this day and age. To make sure we April. Canvassers will go to people’s viding information for the census is 2020 U.S. Census. have enough people doing the census homes to have them sign the census okay, even if you are undocumented. The downtown Silver Spring to make sure they are represented.” pledge while CASA will reach out Officials want to remind residents resident could recall being a young Immigrant advocacy group weeks before to give a reminder that that their participation in the census child in 2010 and seeing his mother CASA began its push to connect the the census will be sent to their homes will matter in terms of the number of struggling to look at the question- area’s local immigrant communities shortly. federal dollars each region of the naire pages. She looked visibly un- as part of its Census 2020 outreach As part of their campaign, offi- sure about filling it out. That moment campaign launch event on Jan. 23 as cials introduced Lucas, an animated caused Hernandez to get informed on canvassers start walking door-to- character, as the campaign’s See CASA, Page 8 2 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL JANUARY 30, 2020 EFLECTIONS R The Montgomery County Sentinel, published weekly by Berlyn Inc. Publish- ing, is a community newspaper covering January 4, 1979: Schools bar 2,254 pupils without shots Montgomery County, Maryland. Our of- fices are located at 22 W. Jefferson Each week the Sentinel visits a was sent home. year didn’t take, but that shots given immunization records last year, but Street, Suite 309, Rockville, MD 20850. memorable story from its archives. Some elementary schools noti- between the 12th and 15th month that the task was not yet complete. Founded in 1855 by Matthew Fields. All mail to: P.O. Box 1272, Rockville, MD fied parents months ahead of the were effective,” explained Muir. Although none of the 660 students 20849-1272. Subscription Rates for The Diane Duane, a sixth grader at Dec. 31 deadline, suggesting that In December 1977, more than has been sent home yet, about 100 Montgomery County Sentinel – Weekly by mail: $40.00 per year & $26.50 for Se- Flower Valley Elementary, was one they take their children to free 1,800 secondary school students parents have been notified that their nior Citizens. (USPS) 361-100. of 2,254 Montgomery County stu- health department clinics for immu- were barred from class as state children are not in compliance. dents barred from school Tuesday nization. measles immunization rules were At Flower Valley, 64 students Bernard Kapiloff because they missed the deadline Many of the students barred enforced at the junior and senior were barred from school because PUBLISHER EMERITUS for complying with new state im- from school this week, said infor- high level. their immunization records were Lynn G. Kapiloff munization rules. mation director Kenneth Muir, were Dorothy Henderson, principal incomplete. A harried secretary re- CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/ Diane received her measles immunized but had not reported the of Brown Station Elementary, said fused to discuss the situation with a PUBLISHER shot one day before her first birth- exact dates to their schools. that many parents were unaware reporter Tuesday, saying “We’re [email protected] day. Because state regulations now Although the state has required that the state now requires follow- too busy to talk, we have to call so Mark Kapiloff require that each child receive the student immunization against up shots, or boosters, for polio and many parents before three o’- ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER measles inoculation after his first measles, polio, German measles diphtheria. “This is a big problem clock.” [email protected] birthday, Diane was sent home. and diphtheria for a long time, it be- for parents who legitimately did not While 28 schools reported to- EDITORIAL “I can’t believe 12 hours makes gan to crack down on enforcements know their kids were out of compli- tal compliance with state law, a that much difference,” fumed her a few years ago. In response to new ance. They had no way of knowing handful of schools turned away Daniel Kucin Jr. mother, Jean Duane, of Rockville. research, Muir said, the state also that requirements had changed over 100 students each, according EXECUTIVE EDITOR Duane had been notified of the state asked parents to report immuniza- since their kids were infants,” she to area office reports. School offi- [email protected] regulation several weeks ago, but tion dates. said. cials say that students will not be José Umaña hoped to convince school authori- “What (the state health depart- Henderson said that teacher re-admitted to class until parents CITY EDITOR ties that her daughter’s measles shot ment) found over time was that aides and clerical staff members at furnish proof of immunization in [email protected] would suffice. Instead, her daughter measles shots given before the first Brown Station started reviewing compliance with state rules. Neal Earley [email protected] ASSIGNMENTS

NEWS George Smith Olympic gold medalist to open a gymnastics academy Write us PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR The Montgomery County Sentinel Tazeen Ahmad The academy, called the Do- as they took up the sport but unable to CALENDAR EDITOR By Lyna Bentahar [email protected] minique Dawes Gymnastics Acade- trust the institution, Dawes decided to welcomes letters. Special to the Sentinel my, will host classes for children as set up her own. Her mission now is to CALL 301-838-0788 ROCKVILLE – In advance of old as 14 and include a competitive create a space that is “compassionate” All letters must be original, FAX 301- 838 - 3458 the 2020 Summer Olympics, Do- team, promoting a “healthy, competi- and “empowering” for young gym- NEWSROOM AND LEGAL ADVERTISING signed by the author minique Dawes, retired artistic gym- tive team culture” for its members. nasts, in contrast to her experiences ADVERTISING nast and the first Black Olympian to Classes are divided by age and in- with coaches growing up. and must include the author’s daytime Lonnie Johnson win gold in gymnastics, has an- clude tumbling for cheer and dance “She wanted to make it clear,” ADVERTISING ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE nounced she will be opening her own and “ninja” gym training. 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The move was inspired by award from the Hall of Fame, one of be a safe environment.” for verification. the Me Too movement and her own the things that she mentioned…(was) Feeling the market was saturated Sherry Sanderson four children. she wanted to create a safe place for in Rockville and southern Mont- Send letters to: LEGAL ADVERTISING Dawes was 6 years old when she girls, and that was a priority of hers,” gomery County, where she lives, she [email protected] was introduced to gymnastics, start- said Trish Heffelfinger, chair of the took herself north, where she “fell in The Montgomery County Sentinel PRODUCTION ing a career that brought her to the Montgomery County Sports Hall of love” with the Clarksburg communi- 1992 and 1996 Olympic Games, the Lonnie Johnson Fame. “I’m thrilled that she’s chosen ty. She’s claimed to have met over 100 22 W. 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She also of the President’s Council on Fitness, When looking for an academy promises to hire a staff of teachers THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL (USPS 361-100) is Sports and Health in 2010, Dawes ACCOUNTING for her own kids to join, she realized who will build “a young person’s self- published every Thursday by was inducted into the Montgomery she was “uncomfortable” with what esteem and self.” Montgomery Sentinel Publishing, County Sports Hall of Fame in 2019 was currently available. Having Dawes has said that while her Inc., 22 W. Jefferson St., Suite Deidra Darsa to honor her history. Now, she contin- known Nassar during her years with kids, who are all 6 and under, were a 309, Rockville, MD 20850. CREDIT / COLLECTIONS/RECEPTIONIST ues her work to build her own acade- the national team, Dawes considered motivating factor, she also considered Subscriptions by mail are $40.00 per year; by mail (out of MD, VA, my in the county she grew up in as a how the sport could be harsh to young her own history in gymnastics. & D.C.) additional $ 5.25; on THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL IS A youngster. girls. “This is about a legacy. This is newsstands 50 cents. Periodicals WOMAN OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE IN Kelli Hill, Dawes’ mentor postage paid at Rockville, MD MONTGOMERY COUNTY AND “It’s not uncommon for athletes about a positive impact,” Dawes said. IN THE STATE OF MARYLAND. throughout her gymnastics career, to come in crying,” Dawes said of “When I’m no longer here, what have 20849-1272. spoke with pride for Dawes. gymnasts during competitions. I left behind? What have I left in my POSTMASTER: Send address “It’s great,” Hill said about the “I had anxiety every day,” she wake?” changes to THE MONTGOMERY Montgomery County Publishing, Inc. academy. “There couldn’t be a better said of her own experience. “Every “I truly believe the gymnastics COUNTY was absorbed into Berlyn Inc. honor than for her to be following in day.” academy in Maryland will be part of SENTINEL, P.O. BOX 1272 my footsteps.” Wanting to support her children my legacy,” she said. Rockville, MD 20849-1272 JANUARY 30, 2020 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 3 NEWS County officials refocus on Vision Zero efforts Holland was selected following his want to live in a community that is Avenue, Rockville Pike, and on MD By José Umaña @Jose_M_Umana work with the CountyStat Office for safe, where their kids or parents or Route 355 north of Gaithersburg, the past six years, focusing on public anybody can safely get from point A which are state-run roadways. ROCKVILLE – Montgomery safety and transportation. to point B.” However, county officials claim County has begun its efforts to bring For the past three years, he Elrich confirmed that the coun- that the state must be more involved. more focus on their Vision Zero goals served as the part-time coordinator of ty’s transportation, fire, police, park In his press conference, Elrich recom- to stop traffic-related deaths by 2030 the Vision Zero Steering Committee. and planning, and public information mended asking state officials for more following the introduction of a new Prior to working in the county, Hol- departments are joining forces as well funds for lights at intersections and coordinator and projects to stop the land earned a master’s degree in pub- as the public school system to help bus stops to alert more drivers better. growing number of incidents in the lic policy from American University with making sure the county starts to During the council meeting, Navarro county. with a specialty in advanced policy FILE PHOTO become a safer place to travel. addressed Acting State Highway Ad- Three pedestrians were killed al- analysis. County Executive Marc Elrich (left), “Everyone pretty much is en- ministrator Smith directly in stating ready to start 2020 following the “Now that the county executive County Council Vice President Sydney gaged in doing the work in making that the county may not have all the deaths of 13 people and one bicyclist has challenged us to do things in new Katz (center) and Councilmember Evan our roadways safer for pedestrians,” funding needed to complete their pro- last year. In a press conference on Jan. ways, I want the 2020 Vision Zero Ac- Glass (right) test out the HAWK Beacon Elrich said. “We are all going to have ject and the state needs to get in- 27, County Executive Marc Elrich an- tion Plan to be the floor of what we which sits between Georgia and to stay engaged in getting this work volved. nounced the start of the refocus on the will do in 2020 and find even more Connecticut Avenues on May 10 in done.” Councilmember Tom Hucker decade-long project by introducing opportunities to make our roadways Silver Spring. Holland, together with Mont- added that the state should allow the Wade Holland on Jan. 27 as the new safer,” said Holland. “I appreciate the gomery County Planning Board Chair county to implement automated cam- full-time coordinator for the Vision county executive’s confidence in me, cluding 26 pedestrian and bikeway Casey Anderson, Pedestrian, Bicycle eras to catch distracted drivers and is- Zero. but I much more appreciate his com- projects, add at least four new pedes- and Traffic Safety Advisory Commit- sue tickets. He has worked together “There is a lot that we can do mitment to support all of the work we trian beacons, and 16 road and bridge tee Chair Kristy Daphins and Acting with Maryland Sen. Jeff Waldstreich- with the resources that we have,” El- have been talking about and planning projects that will include sidewalks State Highway Administrator Tim er (D-18) to file the bill in the state- rich said. “We need to start doing it, for.” and bike paths. Holland added that the Smith, met with the Montgomery house. and we need people in this county to In his presentation of Holland, county would begin 32 projects in County Council on Jan. 28 in an over “It is high time for the county know that we are serious about this Elrich restated his proposed capital Bethesda, downtown Silver Spring, two-hour session, discussion updates council to ask the state legislature to and drive these numbers down. Thir- improvement budget with over $266 Aspen Hill, White Flint, Wheaton, to the Vision Zero plans. give us the authority to have distrac- teen is too many, and we cannot afford million that would go to Vision Zero and Rockville start to take shape now State Highway officials told the tive driving cameras out there as well another 10 fatalities over the next few projects with an additional $9.3 mil- before 2030. council that it had launched pedestri- to keep people safe,” Hucker said on months, or else this year will be worse lion for pedestrian safety initiative. “We know that this community an fatality reviews of all three inci- Jan. 27. “Distractive driving is, if not than in previous years.” Currently, the county is prepar- really cares about pedestrian, bike and dents that have happened so far this the No. 1 problem, it is nearly the No. Following an extensive search, ing to start on multiple projects, in- traffic safety,” Holland said. “They year since they happened on Georgia 1 problem out there.”

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Current or former smoker over 55? Learn if you’re eligible for a screening at 202-866-6201 or MedStarHealth.org/LungScreening. Offered at four convenient locations. 4 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL JANUARY 30, 2020 OPINIONS &VIEWS Another one bites the dust...and this time it’s us! for the project, I became aware of a vice. ownership period focused a great The Sentinel to this very day, and By Paul K. Schwartz @PKSpaul rich history of news coverage that re- Hank Plante, a Sentinel alum- deal on roads as roads were essential now it’s last. flects not just the particular owner- nus, was one of the first openly gay to moving products from the mills, The Kapiloffs purchased The I have often been asked whether ship at the time, but, more important- reporters, and his coverage of the such as Veirs Mill and Muncaster Sentinel just in time for the passage there is anything I will admit to as a ly, the composition and attitudes of AIDS epidemic earned him six Mill, to name just two, to their desti- of the Civil Rights Act and the Civil positive of the Trump administration. the local community the newspaper Emmy Awards. nations. It was also a key topic as his Rights movement. Well, there is. The Trump adminis- served. The Montgomery County Ron Nessen, also a Sentinel ownership began at the onset of the During the 1960s, The Sen- tration has provided me with more is- and Prince George’s County Sentinel alumnus, went on to join NBC Great Depression, and new and im- tinel’s reporting on “The Giles sues and incidents to write about than newspapers left a legacy of which to News, where he won a Peabody proved roads also meant jobs. Case”, often referred to as the “‘To I could ever have imagined. That is be so very proud. Award for his civil rights coverage Stromberg’s ownership also in- Kill a Mockingbird case of Mont- as close as I could get to find a Trump Local newspapers like the Mont- and an Edward R. Murrow Award cluded the period through World gomery County,’” led to freeing positive, never running out of mater- gomery County Sentinel have played for his coverage of the Vietnam War. War II and the need to rally support African Americans charged and ial to write about. Small consolation, a specific role and served a unique As President Gerald Ford’s press for the war. wrongfully convicted of rape. but it is what it is. purpose in the local community that secretary, he announced the end of Sometimes the news we cover The Sentinel’s coverage of civ- the large conglomerate-owned news- the Vietnam War that he had covered may be our own, as demonstrated by il rights, antisemitism, and racism papers that they compete against sim- so adequately. More recently, Dani- a heartfelt editorial Stromberg wrote continued to this day, especially dur- ply cannot. Coverage of local sport- ca Roem served as The Sentinel’s about the loss of his son, a fighter pi- ing the Trump administration with Paul’s View ing events, for example, comes im- City Editor before her historical lot, killed in action. The coverage coverage of such events as the Char- By mediately to mind. election as a victorious transgender during this particular period also in- lottesville protests and the impact of If local newspapers did not ful- candidate in Virginia’s House of cluded covering the use of German the president’s rhetoric to embolden Paul K. Schwartz fill a specific need of the local com- Delegates. prisoners of war to help on farms in antisemites and racists leading to munities they serve, a newspaper like There were four ownership pe- Gaithersburg. Who knew? My ques- tragedies like those in Squirrel Hill the Montgomery County Sentinel riods of the Sentinel. The first own- tion is, why Gaithersburg and not and El Paso. Where will my treasure trove of could not have survived for the more er/publisher/editor of the Mont- Germantown? Anyone not convinced that the topics for my weekly column come than 160 years that it did. To add to gomery County Sentinel was a man Upon Stromberg’s death, The president’s rhetoric is a contributing from? I thought about that and decid- its value, a small community news- named Matthew Fields. On Oct.6, Sentinel was sold to Louis Linebach factor should consider this: The ed a good place to start could be paper also serves as a springboard for 1862, Union soldiers arrested Fields and Cy Campbell in 1954. One of counties that held Trump rallies dur- close to home. I could simply reflect reporters. on suspicion of southern sympa- the key events during this ownership ing the 2016 campaign have seen a on the history of The Sentinel, a Maybe the most notable Sen- thies. Fields was released when he period was the Supreme Court ruling 226% increase in hate crimes (ac- newspaper that has been around for tinel alum was Bob Woodward. His swore not to publish material favor- in Brown v. The Board of Education. cording to a study produced by pro- more than 160 years. story makes my point and goes ing the South. He was released on How the community reacted to the fessors from the University of North However, I did not expect that something like this: He was hired as Nov. 25, 1862. During that brief pe- ruling ran the gamut from pride to Texas and Texas A&M). A sobering this column, with the news that The a reporter by The Sentinel after fail- riod, the Sentinel did not go to print, dismay. While the community, as a stat if ever there was one. Sentinel Newspapers would be clos- ing a two-week trial hiring at The the only time in its long history that whole, demonstrated wide support From the opening of Leisure- ing its doors with the publication of Washington Post in 1970. After one it did not until today. for implementing the ruling, it did world in 1965 to continued coverage the Jan. 30 edition, would be my last year at the Sentinel, he learned the Fields died in 1871, and his have its concerns as evidenced by its of National Institutes of Health column for this newspaper, but, sad- ropes and was rehired by the Post. wife, Rebecca, took over publication need to have the health commission- (NIH) to presidential politics to the ly, quite sadly, it is. Not too long after, he teamed up with handling production on her own un- er make it clear that Black children controversies surrounding the I-270 The Montgomery County His- Carl Bernstein to cover the Water- til 1910 when their son Clay Fields did not present a greater health risk expansion, the Sentinel continued to torical Society celebrated its 75th an- gate break-in, and the rest is history. became the editor. Rebecca Fields than did White children. The Sen- cover the news for Montgomery niversary by holding a forum on Jan. Give some credit for that story to the would maintain a limited role until tinel covered these issues extensive- County. 25 at the Germantown campus of Montgomery County Sentinel. her death in 1930 at age 100. ly. Sadly, like other local family- Montgomery College. Woodward, of course, is not the Upon Clay’s death in 1932, the In 1962, Leonard and Bernard owned newspapers, coverage by the One of the sessions, entitled only noteworthy alumnus of the Sen- Sentinel was then purchased by Kapiloff purchased The Sentinel Sentinel will come to an end today, “The Montgomery County Sentinel: tinel. Robert Pear, who covered this newsman P.G. Stromberg. He owned from Linebach and rang in the peri- and a significant chapter in the The Evolution of Local Journalism area for some 40 years, started with newspapers throughout central od of progressive news coverage to Montgomery and Prince George’s Since 1855,” was on the Sentinel and The Sentinel as did Penny Feuerzeig, Maryland, including Howard, Balti- coincide with the passage of the Civ- County communities will come to an its 165-year history. who went on to become a top editor more, and Anne Arundel Counties il Rights Act in 1964. The Kapiloff end as well. Another local communi- I was given the honor of pre- for the Virgin Islands Daily News and then, with the purchase of the family, Bernard’s wife Lynn and ty newspaper bites the dust, and this senting that session. In my research and the Pulitzer Prize for Public Ser- Sentinel, Montgomery County. His their son Mark continued to publish time, it is us! JANUARY 30, 2020 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 5 LETTERS/COLUMNS etters to the Editor, Abolish Circuit Court Judicial Elections quires a lengthy application, vetting cuit Court judges by the governor to L THE by County and specialty Bar Associa- 10-year terms, with the advice and COURT tions, an interview and a background consent of the State Senate, and then On June 28, 2018, a man wielding a shotgun blasted his way into the of- investigation which is a vigorous retention elections thereafter which fices of the Capital Gazette community newspaper in Annapolis. He murdered REPORT process. would confirm the judge on the bench five staff members, including my brother-in-law, John McNamara. Not only Having made it through the unless the electorate chooses not to did my young daughters lose a beloved uncle that day, but they must also now commission process and been ap- retain the judge as is done for appel- navigate a world where the threat of bloodshed feels close – almost inevitable. pointed from other qualified candi- late judges. I join Judge Barbera in They know too well that “it couldn’t happen here” is an empty phrase. By Tom Ryan dates, however, Circuit Court judges calling for the legislature to fix this February1-8 marks the second annual National Gun Violence Survivors under the Constitution have to run in system and remove our Circuit Court Week, which aims to draw attention to the stories of gun violence survivors Last week, Chief Judge Mary the next general election and appear judges from the election process. who live with the impact of gun violence every day of the year. Ellen Barbera of the Maryland Court on a ballot that does not identify them Its hard to believe it was more The trauma and harm from gun violence spread far as 58% of American of Appeals called for the abolition of as sitting judges. In Montgomery than 10 years ago when Dr. Leonard adults or someone they care for have personally experienced gun violence in contested elections for Circuit Court County and other counties, it is not Kapiloff and Brian Karem came to their lifetimes, and gun violence is the second leading cause of death for chil- judgeships in the State. As I say good- unusual for candidates who have not me to ask if I would be interested in dren and teens in America. bye to this column, and the fine peo- been approved by the commissions to writing a column for the Sentinel. We Gun violence in any form can leave a lasting impact — whether someone ple at the Montgomery County Sen- stand for election, requiring the sit- discussed our goal of trying to help has witnessed an act of gun violence, been threatened or wounded with a gun, tinel, I join in Judge Barbera’s call for ting judges to campaign in an effort the public understand the Maryland or had someone they cared for injured or killed with a gun. If death from gun a constitutional amendment to to educate the voting public as to who court system and the ways it affects violence can happen to my family, it can happen to anyone’s. change this system. are the judges who are already on the all of our lives as it strives to do jus- During this week, and beyond, I hope more people will recognize their Article IV of the Constitution bench. This inevitably leads to criti- tice, and I have tried my best to do own personal connection to this life-and-death issue and will use the power of says that when a vacancy occurs on a cism from uninformed persons about that. I am very appreciative of the their voices to help end gun violence in our country. Circuit Court bench, the Governor judges having to raise money to cam- readers who have given me a few shall appoint “a person duly qualified paign, often from lawyers who are the minutes of their time over the years to Jan Donohoe McNamara to fill said office.” Gov. Hogan and only ones really knowledgeable read the Court Report, and God Volunteer, Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America numerous previous governors have about these judges and this process. Bless. Bethesda, MD appointed judicial nominating com- Bills have been introduced in missions to screen and nominate judi- the State House and Senate in the past Thomas Patrick Ryan is a part- cial candidates and agree to appoint to amend the constitution to abolish ner in the Rockville law firm of Mc- only qualified candidates recom- these elections. These have included Carthy Wilson, which specializes in Hogan’s Highway Expansion Project mended by the commissions. The a constitutional amendment that civil litigation. is not a 21st Century Solution to congestion commission approval process re- would allow the appointment of Cir- Are things always changing? I agree with Representative Anthony Brown that widening I-270 and the The real estate industry is also price will always entail a market Capital Beltway with toll lanes is an outdated solution to congestion. dynamic. More change has occurred analysis and strategy. In the editorial “Hundreds rally to stop controversial highway widening in the last 20 years than in the prior Home maintenance will always project,” local officials and Montgomery County residents favor expanding century. Post-recession regulatory be a concern for homeowners. Home transit to curb the horrific upper county traffic congestion. Highway expan- REAL changes aside, the industry has been owners who defer maintenance for a sion will guarantee more vehicle traffic. The resulting increase in greenhouse ESTATE under pressure to change how busi- later time don’t always understand gas emissions from cars and trucks will compound climate disruption. OLUTIONS ness is conducted. And like other ser- “the cost of doing nothing.” Deferred Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot, who initially supported the Hogan S vice industries, the internet has been a maintenance erodes the value of the project, has requested more time to confer with Montgomery County Council major catalyst in its change. The in- home owner’s most precious asset. Members and County Executive Elrich. By Dan Krell ternet has provided the vehicle for a Regardless of maintenance habits, He also is responding to pressure from Montgomery County residents number of industry disruptors. Addi- home owners will always be thinking who oppose the project due to the possible demolition of their homes and pro- I’ve had the pleasure and the op- tionally, residential real estate profes- about updating their homes. gressive organizations concerned about the environmental impacts. portunity write this column for about sionals were no longer the informa- First-time and repeat homebuy- I urge Governor Hogan to initiate the required environmental impact 15 years. My goal was to inform and tion keepers, and have been forced to ers will always be affected by the dy- study before pursuing a private partnership for the highway expansion plan. enlighten you about housing and real be increasingly transparent in the namic nature of the housing market, estate issues. And over the years, re- home buying/selling process. As a such that they will seek assistance Gail B Landy curring themes emerged. Some are result, the role of the real estate agent from a trusted real estate agent. Even Gaithersburg, MD dynamic, while others seem to be un- has evolved (and will continue to though technology will undoubtedly changing. evolve) from “expert” to facilitator. make future real estate transactions Through my many columns I While the real estate market and easier, most home buyers will look wrote about the dynamic nature of the industry is dynamic, aspects of the for guidance from their real estate real estate industry. Although you buying and selling a home will al- agent. An experienced real estate may be thinking about the economic ways be the same. One thing that professional can help negotiate aspect of housing, you’re partially must be said is that no matter how through the home buying process. Like having the correct. 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Getting an appropriate list 6 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL JANUARY 30, 2020 NEWS Councilmember Navarro inducted into Women’s History Archives in Shady Grove Excellence for Hispanics. only female council member, By Lyna Bentahar Special to the Sentinel She was twice elected the Jawando said, “I think she does have county council president, and most a unique role…but to have her voice SHADY GROVE – Appropri- recently, Navarro was elected co- is critical.” ately following the Women’s Leg- vice president of the Metropolitan “You’ve heard tonight,” he islative Briefing’s 40th anniversary, Washington Council of Govern- said. “She’s got a great career, and it Councilmember Nancy Navarro ments, an organization that connects was nice to have her leading us that was inducted by the Montgomery the leaders of local jurisdictions in first year (of my term).” County Commission for Women the metropolitan Washington, D.C. Of her last decade on the coun- into the county’s Women’s History area. cil, Navarro took pride in her Archives on Jan. 26, the 48th cele- Nicole Drew, the commission’s Wheaton revitalization project and brated in its annual induction cere- president, said the commission her spearheading of the Racial Equi- mony. Chosen for her work as a po- chose to induct Navarro not only for ty and Social Justice Act. litical leader in the county, Navarro her work as a council member but as “I think (the bill) will help a lot is the first elected Latina member of someone relatable to women, espe- of women that maybe before felt that the Montgomery County Council cially women of color. County Ex- they had a disadvantage,” she said. and its only female council member. ecutive Marc Elrich recently signed “So we’ve made a lot of strides, and “Being inducted into the Coun- the Racial Equity and Social Justice I feel like the path now is a little bit ty Women’s History Archives is an Act, a bill led by Navarro that would easier than perhaps when I showed honor and privilege that few in the prompt county departments to for- up on the screen.” history of our great County have mulate action plans for racial equity. Despite council members ac- had,” Navarro said in a statement “Just being an African Ameri- knowledging Navarro’s value on the before her induction. “I am deeply can woman as well,” Drew said, council, she admitted it was often humbled to be on a list with such “it’s important that people recog- hard as a woman to speak up and distinguished and pioneering Mont- nize some of the issues that African have her voice heard, especially in gomery County women, particular- Americans have to deal with just be- her early years. ly as we celebrate this year the cause of their color.” “There’s no doubt that the same 100th Anniversary of the 19th “Throughout her career, she has issues that affect women in all dif- Amendment, which gave women worked to improve the lives of ferent sectors affect me. There are nationwide a fair and equal voice in Montgomery County residents,” times when I feel erased. There are our country.” Donna Rojas, the commission’s first times where I have to say, ‘Excuse The last decade of Navarro’s vice president, said. me, I just said that,’” Navarro said. work has only seen her grow in her Sharing the stage with Navarro “But I’ve decided always to be very influence. First elected into the were former inductees of the focused on my outcome and that’s county council in a special election archives, including State Sen. Susan what has helped me make sure that I in 2009, Navarro first entered a Lee and Del. Charlotte Crutchfield. have, now, this agenda of work.” four-year term in 2010. The follow- Councilmember Will Jawando was “So the struggle continues,” she ing year, President Barack Obama also in attendance at the council said. “But…as women, we just need appointed Navarro to the Presi- member’s induction. to stay really focused and just not be dent’s Commission on Educational Speaking to Navarro, being the bothered and just keep going.” MoCo welcomes seniors to its newest center in Wheaton Damascus, Holiday Park, Long It is important for seniors to re- By Suzanne Pollak @SuzannePollak Branch, Silver Spring, North Po- main active, he said, pointing out that tomac and White Oak. the county’s senior centers offer op- WHEATON – Although already County Executive Marc Elrich portunities for participants to be so- up and running and classes have be- said the opening showed “our com- cial and continue learning and exer- gun, Jan. 24 marked the official mitment to seniors in our county.” cising. opening of the Wheaton Senior Cen- He noted that people 55 years and “It is really a gem to have this,” ter, which is located in the new older make up 28% of the county’s he said before touring the facility, Wheaton Community Recreation population. which features large, open and well- Center on Georgia Avenue. “I am one of them. I have been a lit spaces. To celebrate the occasion, the senior for a while,” he declared. The senior center offers a nutri- recreation center, which also is home More than 10 years ago, during tious lunch on Wednesdays and Fri- to a library and gym facilities, held the recession, funds were cut to se- days for those 60 years and older. an open house featuring mini demon- nior programming, Elrich said. “We Upcoming talks at the Speaker’s strations of its programs for seniors. are still working putting them back Series concern nutrition, heart health Throughout the three-hour open in. This is a long haul back from and fire safety. house, seniors could participate or where we should be.” Besides many fitness and health watch fitness workshops, pottery stu- He called programs for seniors classes, seniors can learn how to dio demonstrations, dances, Zumba “one of our top priorities,” which he work with clay. classes and pickleball. said was an example of how welcom- There also are travel programs, “We are thrilled to launch our ing Montgomery County is to all. information and referral assistance, senior center,” declared Robin Riley, Elrich said he particularly liked and volunteer opportunities. director of the county’s Department this new center, because “it is in a “The greater Wheaton-Glen- of Recreation. multigenerational environment” that mont community, especially the Riley noted that on a recent day, features programs for residents of all growing and diverse senior popula- 85 seniors participated in the center’s ages. tion that lives here, benefits greatly various offerings. He noted that the number and from activities that improve physical, This is the county’s seventh se- types of “programs are still evolv- cognitive, and emotional health,” nior center. Others are located in ing.” Councilmember NancyNavarro said. JANUARY 30, 2020 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 7 NEWS County officials react to Montgomery County Sentinel closure closing their doors, affecting the The Sentinel’s closure comes at “We have recruiters who come vision news outlets, can add county By José Umaña @Jose_M_Umana counties of Prince George’s and a time when smaller news organiza- in looking for young students who topics in their coverage. Navarro Montgomery, his home county. tions are closing more during the so- are willing to relocate to Massachu- also referenced Montgomery Com- SEABROOK – Following the “This is a real loss for local cial media and digital age. setts, and places like West Virginia munity Media (MCM), which focus- announcement that the Montgomery news coverage across Maryland,” According to research by the and Georgia,” Dalglish said. “There es on the county on a broadcasting Sentinel will cease its print publica- Raskin said. “To Sentinel staff past University of North Carolina’s are still opportunities for (young perspective. tion following this edition, public and present: a million thanks for your School of Media and Journalism, in journalists), but you are locked in “(The Montgomery Sentinel) figures throughout the county spoke service to our community.” the past 15 years, more than one in the Metropolitan area, there are only gave readers a valuable local per- on how the outlet’s closure leaves a The Montgomery County Sen- five newspapers in the United States so many jobs available.” spective that was not sufficiently re- void in local coverage. tinel dated back to before the Civil has shuttered, and the number of County officials stress that they flected through other media outlets,” Both the Prince George’s and War and intersected with multiple journalists working for papers has will have to pick up some of the Elrich said. “The Sentinel played Montgomery County Sentinel will periods of time, including the Great been cut in half. slack with one less outlet covering this role for more than 160 years; be closing after CEO/Publisher Lynn Depression, World War I and II, and The ever-changing atmosphere them. Currently, county council and its departure will leave a huge Kapiloff confirmed reports in a letter the Brown vs. Board of Education in the journalism world is already meetings are streamed off their web- void that will be difficult to fill.” to readers on Jan. 16. The Mont- case. In recent years, the publication impacting those who are looking to site, and each county official can Capital News Service, a stu- gomery County Sentinel was enter- covered local and national protests get into the industry. Starting in connect with residents via social me- dent-powered news organization run ing its 165th year of service since it while providing standard coverage March, The Diamondback, the Uni- dia. The Montgomery County Board by the University of Maryland has opened in 1855. of the county’s governmental agen- versity of Maryland’s (UMD) inde- of Education meetings are open to been providing more local content County Executive Marc Elrich cies like the council and board of ed- pendent student newspaper, will the public and also streamed on for Prince George’s residents as a said that the closing is a continuation ucation. Lastly, local entertainment eliminate its print operations to fo- Twitter. Lastly, both police and wire service for area publications. of how much the news media culture and high school athletics were given cus on its digital product. fire/EMS public information offi- However, the university’s se- is moving towards a more digital- a more elevated platform. Lucy A. Dalglish, Dean of the cers provide up-to-date information mester schedule leaves gaps for cov- based society. Councilmember Nancy Navarro Philip Merrill College of Journal- on Twitter. erage. At the same time, its small “The Sentinel’s closing is unfor- said she was “devastated” to hear of ism, acknowledges The Sentinel’s However, news organizations staff, usually of 10 students, does not tunate and shows how the news me- the publication’s closure, claiming help in giving the school’s young bring a level of transparency to local lend itself to cover both Prince dia landscape – from coverage to that the county had just fully recov- journalists a chance to gain experi- governments by asking hard ques- George’s and Montgomery counties consumption – is changing,” Elrich ered for the fall of The Gazette in ence before graduating. The Sentinel tions and requesting documents for adequately, Dalglish said. While said. “Like the Gazette and the Jour- 2015. She added that she worries provided opportunities to reach their more information. Montgomery smaller, online community sites nal newspapers of the past, The Sen- about the future of news coverage news clip requirements, offered in- County Council President Sidney “meet some needs,” investment is tinel served as an important source and how facts will be disseminated in ternships, and presented freelancing Katz referenced The Sentinel’s clo- needed to ensure residents are re- for local news about government, the future. or job opportunities. sure as “a loss” for the county but ceiving top-line news.” businesses, sports, neighborhoods “It is a dangerous trend, in my Now, with its closure, students pointed out at hyper-local outlets “It is going to be impossible to and communities.” opinion, for facts,” Navarro said. will need to be creative during their that can fill the void to provide unfil- replace those two publications un- U.S. Congressman Jamie “Especially with our local coverage, job searches and prepare to explore tered news content to residents. less someone is willing to make an Raskin (D-8) said via Twitter on Jan. we barely have any, and overall, this options outside the Metropolitan re- Towns like Bethesda and Ger- investment,” Dalglish said. “This is 16, stating that it was “sad to learn” is bad for our democracy, so I was gion to work in the industry, mantown have several community- an incredibly large metro area not to that The Sentinel Newspapers were very sad to hear about this.” Dalglish said. based outlets that, together with tele- have quality community coverage.” Uyghur family shares their culture and food through new Rockville restaurant what the Jan family called its “di- By Lyna Bentahar Special to the Sentinel verse community,” which made it an opportunity for Eerkin’s to connect ROCKVILLE – After finding its food to different kinds of people. success in the Fairfax and Washing- “You like to see a restaurant ton, D.C. areas, Eerkin’s Uyghur Cui- with all sorts of people, all walks of sine, an Uyghur family-owned restau- life,” said Erkin Jan, the Rockville rant, has moved onto Rockville Pike restaurant manager and Naeem Jan’s to set up its first Maryland location, in son. “So, we thought it would be a the address of the former Japanese great idea to open a shop here.” bistro café Rolls ‘n Rice. The family opened the Mary- Three years in the business, the land location two months ago and family is hoping to expand under- had seen success in the area since. standing of Uyghur culture through Erkin Jan, particularly, has had con- traditional dishes, music and art. versations with customers, many of Eerkin’s first opened in 2017 af- whom are unaware of the repressive ter China began opening “re-educa- policies in Xinjiang or even aware of PHOTO BY LEILA HABIB tion centers” in Xinjiang, a Chinese the Uyghur people. Eerkin store manager Erkin Jan. autonomous region that is currently “It’s hard to talk about a subject friend of Naeem Jan’s, spoke posi- 45% Uyghur, a Muslim ethnic popu- PHOTO BY LEILA HABIB like that over food,” Erkin Jan said. tively about the food. He said he’d lation. Since the 3 million Uyghurs Eerkin’s first opened in 2017 after China began opening “re-education centers” “But a lot of people are understand- been to Eerkin’s multiple times but have been moved to the internment in Xinjiang, a Chinese autonomous region that is currently 45% Uyghur, a ing and very curious, interested was especially happy with the fami- camps, according to Adrian Zenz, a Muslim ethnic population. about the cuisine.” ly deciding to open in Rockville, senior fellow in China studies at the forced him to lose contact with rela- of contact in Xinjiang, however, has The dining room is decorated which was closer to where he lived. Victims of Communism Memorial tives living in Xinjiang. The condi- been “depressing.” He has had some with traditional Uyghur clothing, “Everything’s good,” he said Foundation, who has closely followed tions have inspired him to show family members that have not been paintings and instruments. Tradi- over his dinner. “I don’t know the Uyghur interment. Americans precisely what kind of in contact with him since the begin- tional music flows out of the speak- names, but it’s all good.” Ethnic tensions in the region people the Uyghur are, choosing to ning of encampment in 2017. ers all day as well, all to immerse the Shakir, like many, ordered the had existed since its incorporation do so through food. Jan opened his restaurant in customers in an understanding of the Dapanchi, one of the many hand- into China in 1949, the restaurant’s “The food is like the ambas- Fairfax, naming it after “erkin” — people and culture. pulled flat noodle dishes. Erkin Jan’s founder and owner, Naeem Jan, said. sador of the country,” Jan said. “I de- the Uyghur word for freedom. “Having that available visually, favorite, however, was the Laghman. His family immigrated to the United cided to open the restaurant, so we Jan now had been looking to ex- as well as on your taste buds, is defi- “The Laghman is definitely a States 22 years ago because of them. show the people who we are and pand for a while, having to decide nitely good to show,” Erkin Jan said. traditional classic food that I had as a But the re-education camps and Chi- what our cultures are.” between Rockville and Tyson’s Cor- Sitting in the dining room with child,” he said, “and it’s great to see na’s “de-extensification policy” has Knowing that Jan’s family is out ner. Rockville became the pick for his family, Mohammed Shakir, a people enjoying it now.” 8 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL JANUARY 30, 2020 COVER STORIES/NEWS Police officials address CASA, county officials kick off census campaign so that everyone is counted for gang violence issues CASA, from Page 1 participating. “raised their hand to say no” to the “I want to tell our community, proposal as it would create problems country receives, as well as how ‘do not be afraid,’” Torres said. “The in creating road and neighborhood many representatives each state will laws are very clear and very strong. improvements harder to navigate if with council members have in federal offices. We are not going to allow the federal the right amount of people are not “We have all seen those victo- government, the Trump administra- counted in a particular area. Violence, from Page 1 ries in the city council level,” former tion, to do what they were planning “Every time we have a master California Congressman Luis to do.” plan, it says how much we are paying the 61% posted in 2018. Youths were Gutierrez said. “That is power for Montgomery County Coun- for housing, for parks, schools, are responsible for 82% of all gang-re- our communities…Answering the cilmember Nancy Navarro said she we are planning new roads or new lated robberies and 65% of gang-re- census is one part of unraveling the has felt more anxiety in recent years trains that will go between Prince lated weapon offenses. puzzle to the power we need to have compared when she first came to the George’s and Montgomery,” Fani- Due to the significant spike in more power in the Congress in the United States in 1983. She called the González said. “We need to know gang-related homicides in 2017, the United States.” current rhetoric about the country’s how many people live in those places council approved a supplemental ap- President Donald Trump at- immigrant communities by certain because if we do not know, we can- propriation for almost $850,000 to tempted to have a citizenship ques- politicians as using their plight for not plan.” add positions and other resources to tion added on to the U.S. Census “political expediency” and hard to Montgomery County is current- both the police department and the throughout 2019 but was ultimately put aside. ly looking for volunteers to become state’s attorney’s office. told by the Supreme Court in July “We are all concerned about the 2020 Census Ambassadors as part of “The funding that you gave us that it could not be included. census and making sure that commu- the Office of Community Partner- in 2017, allowed us to fund three of However, the fact that the immi- nities that are not traditionally count- ships. Ambassadors will be receiving the five new positions in our depart- grant question was even proposed ar- ed (are) counted,” Navarro said. “We census training through the partner- ment,” said John McCarthy, Mont- guably instilled fear within the com- know that the Latino community has ship office and the U.S. Census Bu- gomery County’s state attorney. “I munity that their information in the grown exponentially, but there is a reau. County volunteers will also be can not explain to you have much we census will be used for deportations. lot of fear of sharing a lot of informa- canvassing as well as helping host in- have gleamed and progressed by FILE PHOTO The state of Maryland funds tion, and they may not participate.” formation tables, distribute promo- virtue of the funding.” Council President Sidney Katz. CASA’s efforts, Torres said, making Vice Chair of the Montgomery tional materials, and engaging with McCarthy also brought out how “This has been going on for it more critical to assure as many County Planning Board Natali Fani- residents in several public areas like results in previous years were years. We need to keep each other people are counted when the census González brought a new perspective movie theaters and farmers markets. skewed due to how they used to informed and remain certain that starts on April 1. to the importance of the census and “We want to send a clear mes- identify gang violence. each of us is safe for ourselves and CASA Executive Director Gus- how much damage the citizenship sage to (all) communities that we “The way we validated gang our neighbors,” said Committee tavo Torres called the use of the citi- question proposal almost caused. need them to participate,” Navarro members that past six or seven years member Sidney Katz. zenship question “strategic” to dis- The first Latina and millennial said. “It helps us gain more resources has changed,” said McCarthy. “We “What incredible work our non- suade the country’s immigrant popu- to work in the planning board stated as well as improve our representa- used to validate on a single criteria profit sector, our Health and Human lation, mostly of Latinos, of not that every planner in the nation tion.” including self-admission, but now Services division and the army of there is federal criteria which pre- volunteers do going out once a year vent that.” to conduct this critically important Community calls city council to allocate more funding to human services Some of the new ways they do count that serves as policy base- Despite Montgomery County’s in our city, of folks leaving shelters By Lyna Bentahar this is by tracking five types of gang lines,” said Gabe Albornoz, the com- reputation as one of the highest-in- and finding someplace to go, Special to the Sentinel crimes: Homicides, rapes, robberies, mittee chair. come counties in the nation, approxi- whether that be the post office, li- assaults, and weapon offenses. “This is an issue that I’m quite ROCKVILLE – A crowd of mately 70,000 people live below the brary, or Panera Bread,” Coun- MCP Chief Marcus Jones fur- familiar with — going back to my community members entered poverty line, according to the coun- cilmember Monique Ashton said. ther explained the inconsistencies. days working with the nonprofits Rockville town hall on Jan. 27 to ty’s Community Action Board in a “There was a lot of need. I appreciate “One of the things that is impor- sector, helping to initiate the gang make a case for funding in human 2018 report. your advocacy.” tant is when we talk about whether prevention partnership in Prince services, sports and art development “The partnership between our “I was so heartened to see peo- we have gang-related homicides or George’s county. before the council reviewed priori- local service agencies and the city is ple advocate on behalf of others,” gang-affiliated homicides,” said “I know how complex this issue ties for the 2021 fiscal year budget. not only vital to the efficient provi- said Councilmember David Myles, Jones. is. As a result of our failed federal Leon Suskin, the co-chair of the sions of the services but is a physical while also echoing Ashton’s feelings All the committee chairs immigration system, world turbu- Human Services Advisory Commis- sound decision on the part of the city on the matter. showed their support to those in at- lence, and economic unrest, there is sion, spoke on his own behalf at the to invest in skilled caregiver agencies Ashton asked the advisory com- tendance and those who continue to only so much the county can control meeting to call support for a commu- to provide crucial health and human mittee to consider a community fight. regarding the gang issue. But I am nity needs assessment to the coun- services needed by the most vulnera- needs assessment and to offer recom- “I have always been proud of proud of what has transpired over cil’s attention. Such an assessment, ble of our city residents,” Gira said. mendations on how the city would the way that we have always been the past couple of years, and our which has not occurred in more than “It is important to acknowledge go about one. upfront on this issue and haven’t county has set the tone for other ju- 10 years, would accurately inform that the portion of the community The city also heard on issues shied away because we understand risdictions to follow.” the city of what sort of human ser- struggling to make ends meet is in- from residents on allocating more that we are here to have frank con- They track five types of gang vices are lacking in funding, as well creasing,” she said. funding to arts and cultural develop- versations and find solutions,” said crimes: Homicides, rapes, robberies, as what services might qualify for Erds agreed that the city’s com- ment and the protection of Redgate committee member Nancy Navarro. assaults and weapon offenses. grant money. munity grant funding is “critical” to Park. Karen Askin, representing the “Data would allow the City of the success of her shelter, which city’s art commission, spoke on the Rockville to gain a better under- moves on average 30 families a year need for an office in the city devoted Check Us Out Online standing of priority areas and gaps,” out of homelessness. to the arts. said Stacey Erds, executive director New tax policies and the rise of “Now is the time to imagine of Stepping Stones Shelter. the minimum wage, however, have what we want our city to look like,” www.thesentinel.com Suskin was followed by Laurie left shelters with less funding than Askin said. “Now is the time as we Gira, grants manager of Community previous years. plan for the future Redgate and King Reach for Montgomery County, who The mayor and city council re- Farm Properties.” also spoke on her own behalf. She sponded to the community forum— Mayor Bridget Newton ap- commended the city for allocating which lasted for more than an hour— peared emotionally touched. grant money for human and caregiv- with sympathy and pride in their “We just went through the very er services in the city but called on community. transparent process of trying to hear the mayor and council to take a step “Even this morning, seeing our community on a variety of is- further. some of the impact of homelessness sues,” Newton said. “We hear you.” JANUARY 30, 2020 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 9 NEWS Kennedy HS teacher inspires all through studies, life experiences and faith from students and staff, recognizing By Tony Glaros Special to The Sentinel him for bringing his A-game to everything he touches. WHEATON – On a sun- Settling in his chair, looking drenched Friday morning, Reggie comfortable in a crisp, white polo Wright pulled up a seat at a computer shirt, Wright talked about his life. He terminal where a coworker was pen- was born in Bristol, Pennsylvania, a sively flipping through the pages of suburb of Philadelphia. an Algebra textbook. Later, he moved to Atlanta, “You do guided practice,” be- completed high school, and attended gan Wright, 50, who directs the math Morehouse College on a Naval department at John F. Kennedy High ROTC scholarship. After two years School in Silver Spring as he gazed at the famed institution, he trans- at the layout in one section. “You get ferred to the University of Maryland, to the end of the lesson and ask ‘do College Park, where he earned a you understand?’” he added, with his bachelor’s degree in math and did his tone soft and sure. graduate work. The teacher nodded, telegraph- Shifting his gaze back to his ing a message to his boss that they days in Atlanta, Wright said he lived were conceptually on the same page. on Auburn Avenue, “two houses Wright, the consummate teacher, and down from the Charleston House, enlightened thinker, was guiding his where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., staff members on a trajectory of was born.” King’s father, he added, more complete, more expansive, un- was pastor at Ebenezer Baptist derstanding, that will benefit the ris- Church, “at the end of the street, on ing generation as it gradually stamps the corner.” its footprint on a world cascading Growing up in the South, where COURTESY PHOTO with technological changes. vestiges of discrimination lingered, John F. Kennedy High School teacher Reggie Wright goes over a few math problems with his class. “Look at the lesson,” Wright he acknowledged he didn’t suffi- said, his voice warm and easy. “It ex- ciently grasp where life had taken makes frequent stops, drawing ad- own church, Union Temple Baptist in field of education, he said, if he had to plains everything.” him. mirers in like a magnet, cheerily sur- Southeast Washington. There, he di- do it over again, he would choose to Three minutes passed and the “I really didn’t understand the rounded by kids who hail from five rects the prison ministry and tutors teach. “I can reach more individuals, abbreviated tutorial was over. Wright gravity of where I was living until continents. While juggling one of the “all of our children, teenagers, and regardless of color or faith. When the stood up, pivoted, and again im- much later,” he said. As he matured busiest departments, his week does- young adults.” light bulb comes on when I hear stu- mersed himself in its contents, this and focused a more critical lens, he n’t end on Friday at 2:30. Finally, wrapping up his recita- dents say I got it!’ I feel a sense of ac- time with a visitor standing at his would become sensitized. “I played Beyond his weekday duties at tion, he revealed the secret to main- complishment.” Had he opted to be a side. the “Eyes on the Prize” tape every Kennedy, where he’s taught for 20 taining such a disciplined routine. full-time minister, he reasoned, the “The book is absolutely great!” day,” he said, referring to the ac- years, his search and rescue assign- “My students keep me fit and ener- reach of his light, his energy, would he exclaimed. “Prince George’s claimed 1980s PBS television series ment surges during the weekend. gized,” he declared. “I work out as be limited to fellow Christians in his County Schools (PGCPS) uses it. It’s that followed the traumatic road civil Wright enthusiastically and prayer- regularly as possible, between 4:15 flock. less expensive. You get more bang rights crusaders trod, from issues fully takes his light into an array of a.m. and 5:15 a.m., at Planet Fitness. I A tiny container filled with ashes for the buck.” The curriculum spe- dealing with the Montgomery bus other settings. don’t eat red meat. The key to my sits at one corner of his desk. It serves cialists in Montgomery County, the boycott to the push for full voting For starters, he teaches Saturday health and well being is I drink at as a daily reminder of an epiphany largest public school system in rights. school in Montgomery County. least a gallon of water each day.” that bubbled up in his life that shaped Maryland, would do well to weigh Wright was not born during the There’s night school and summer A Kennedy staffer, who did not the way he looked at humanity. the merits and introduce it into its se- early days of the civil rights move- school as well. Add to the list his po- want to be identified, said Wright was That moment, Wright said, came quence of instruction. ment. Later, though, he witnessed the sition at Bowie State University the complete package. “He’s pretty while training to be a mortician. Part Wright’s singular goal, his plat- backwash. It is a poignant, disturbing (BSU), where he serves as an adjunct much a phenomenal person. He’s of his job, he said, involved cremat- form, has but one nail in it: to nourish memory that’s forever carved into math professor. very religious. He’s a family man. ing bodies. From the first day, he no- human performance. It penetrates his brain. There’s more. He’s community-oriented. And he’s ticed something that was at once, deep into every fiber of his soul, in- Before heading north to Mary- On Sunday morning, he drives the office handyman.” simple and profound. forming every decision he makes. land, “when I was a young man, back from his College Park home to Fort At one time, Wright said, his “At that moment,” he remarked, For example, his light shines on the in 1985-86, I recall the KKK having Meade. There, within the shadow of sights were set on becoming a full- “you’re not Jewish, you’re not a importance of living life purposeful- an organized rally and marching in the National Security Agency, he vol- time pastor. “I was on the cusp.” That Christian or a Muslim. People need to ly while preaching that setbacks are downtown College Park, Georgia to unteers at New Beginnings, the Dis- dream, however, didn’t work out ac- be loved, cared for, ministered simply comebacks in disguise. protest the Dr. King holiday. They trict of Columbia’s secure residential cording to his vision, and God sent to...grief does not discriminate.” In a fragile world, Wright, ever were in full regalia.” What reverber- treatment center for juveniles. him into a more temporal direction “If I were to take that cremains the advocate, boils the value of edu- ated, he went on, was seeing the “My role is to go in as a spiritual while keeping his spiritual values on and put it in some sort of seed, noth- cation down to its essential ingredi- marchers wielding “the cross of counselor, advisor, confidant, and full display, regardless of where he ing’s going to happen,” he said, his ents. “You may be poor and don’t Christ on all their garments, yet hated minister to everyone I am blessed to toiled. voice softening. “But if I take that have,” he said, “but you’d better pull a man, Dr. King, who represented converse and pray with them,” he ex- “Right now,” announced the fa- same seed and put it in the dirt, some- yourself up. You can’t be a knowl- Christ in his quest for freedom, jus- plained, the excitement in his voice ther of seven, “I’ve got my sword and thing’s going to happen; something’s edge rejecter.” tice and equality.” building. “We literally have a church my shield in one, which is my Bible.” going to sprout.” Step into his private office, and Wright, like a sturdy oak tree, service for the young people.” He lifted his hands to illustrate his He paused to stare at the jar. you might discover yourself awash towers over most everyone in the But Wright is just warming up. point. “And I’ve got my bread and “Before we start being puffed up, at in sensory overload. The walls and halls at Kennedy, where he’s taught From Fort Meade, he’s on the butter, my math book, in the other.” the end of the day, the dirt has more the ceiling are festooned with awards for 20 years. Between classes, he move again, this time en route to his Even after investing decades in the organic value than the cremains.”

ADVERTISE in Call Lonnie Johnson at 301-306-9500 or e-mail [email protected] 10 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL JANUARY 30, 2020 AUTO New Mazda3 provides more luxury than economy ing like cheap cars that feel like By Brady Holt @BradyHoltAutos they’re wandering down the road. Don’t count on an extra-cushy ride Most small cars conceived are — big bumps can jolt the cabin — for simple, economical transporta- but like a good luxury sports sedan, tion. You buy a small car because the suspension feels like it has the sit- you want to get good gas mileage uation under control. and not pay too much. Another neat perk to the Mazda3 is its newly available all-wheel-drive system, which costs about $1,500 and is optional on nearly all Mazda3 trim Auto Drive levels. That’s a standard feature on luxury-brand cars, but in the compact By economy class, the only other all- Brady Holt wheel-drive option is the much less fancy Subaru Impreza. That said, if you are looking for a simple, straightforward, affordable Many of today’s leading small economy car, the Mazda3 might not sedans and hatchbacks can rightly be be your best fit. Its voluptuous called economy cars. Models like the styling leaves it with a cramped back Hyundai Elantra and Toyota Corolla seat and pinched rear visibility, par- are far from basic, rudimentary trans- ticularly on the hatchback. Its firm portation, but they’re more about af- steering feels excellent at higher fordability than a luxury. speeds but takes extra effort in low- On the other end of the spec- speed maneuvers. And while the trum, you get truly premium prod- car’s price tag isn’t too crazy, you ucts like the Mercedes-Benz A-Class can get better deals — and its operat- and Audi A3, which cram many of ing expenses rise due to the Maz- their brands’ high-end virtues into da3’s disappointing gas mileage. smaller and less expensive — but Let’s dwell a bit on that last still pricey — packages. point. The most efficient 2020 Maz- Somewhere in the middle, you da3 manages EPA estimates of 30 COURTESY PHOTOS have the 2020 Mazda3. miles per gallon in mixed driving, The 2020 Mazda3, available as a sedan or five-door hatchback, feels fancier than other compact cars despite its The Mazda3 was fully re- compared to 32 mpg for the previ- $22,420 starting price. It is one of just two compact economy cars that’s available with all-wheel-drive. designed for 2019 and gained a few ous-generation Mazda3 and up to 36 more standard features this year. It’s mpg for the Honda Civic and the fourth generation of a model that Hyundai Elantra. That’s because the popularized the idea of a more “pre- Mazda3 has a big 2.5-liter 186- mium” economy car back in 2004 horsepower engine, and its six-speed when it combined an extra-com- automatic transmission is less ad- posed suspension with an upscale in- vanced or efficiency-focused than terior and lots of available features. most competitors’ transmissions And from a luxury standpoint, the with more gears or continuously latest Mazda3 is better than ever, variable operation. The last-genera- even though prices start at an attain- tion Mazda3 also offered this 2.5- able $22,420. liter, but buyers could instead choose Let’s start with the style. Mazda a thriftier yet still peppy 2.0-liter. straightened out the curves on last If you want all-wheel-drive, year’s model, creating a cleaner and mileage plummets further, to as little more premium design. The sedan’s as 27 mpg in mixed driving. Our all- slim headlights and taillights are wheel-drive test car managed about classy complements to its well-pro- 29 mpg during a week that included portioned body. And the five-door more highway than city conditions. hatchback we tested looks like a hun- For comparison, the Subaru Impreza kered-down sports coupe rather than has EPA ratings of 31 mpg in mixed a sensible cargo-hauler. driving with its standard all-wheel- The interior is genuinely daz- drive system, though we averaged zling for this price point, better than just 27 mpg when we tested one. some luxury cars.’ The driver’s seat One last point we’d like to flag: welcomes you into a supportive em- Past Mazda3s have focused heavily brace. Every dashboard surface feels on their zippy handling, in line with more luxurious than you’d expect at Mazda’s famous “zoom zoom” this price point. The buttons, knobs tagline. But Mazda replaced “zoom and switches move with polished zoom” a few years ago with “driving perfection. The infotainment screen matters,” and that’s in line with the is better-integrated into the dash than new Mazda3’s experience. before, and its graphics have become It’s still a great driving car, just sharper. as long as you’re looking for a solid how the car is behaving. Auto afi- stands out in its class for a high-end and fuel economy, you won’t find a It is also a premium-feeling car overall driving experience, rather cionados who appreciate a finely en- feel at relatively affordable prices. better compact car than the Mazda3 once you get moving. It has more than a maximum of “zoom-ness.” gineered car will still love their time Lots of economy cars focus on the for less than $30,000. power than typical compact econo- Pushing the new Mazda3 hard behind the wheel of a Mazda3, economy basics, serving the needs of my sedans, which helps it accelerate around a curve, you lose the feeling though performance enthusiasts may most buyers. But if you want some- Brady Holt is a member of the with authority and without tons of of connection between driver and miss the old model. thing that feels higher-grade, and Washington Automotive Press Asso- extra noise. It feels rock-solid, noth- road, leaving more guesswork about Overall, the 2020 Mazda3 you’re not prioritizing interior space ciation. JANUARY 30, 2020 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 11 ENTERTAINMENT Enthralling ‘Kinky Boots’ at Toby’s Dinner Theatre lieves his parents wanted him to be. a boxing match done in pantomime, By Mark Dreisonstok Special to The Sentinel “Be yourself everyone else is taken,” with streamers suggesting a ring, re- a quote attributed to Oscar Wilde, minding this reviewer of Brechtian Price and Son is a venerable shoe seems to be their answer at first. techniques in the boxing match in manufacturing business in North- However, as the show goes on, the Bertolt Brecht’s “The Rise and Fall hampton, England, founded in 1890. central characters come to realize of the City of Mahogany.” More sur- In the 21st century, however, it is that life is more than the simple re- prising is Don later finding himself struggling as the owner passes away jection or mindless embrace of social resolving a conflict between the and leaves it to his son, Charlie Price. customs and expectations. The show workers and a difficult-to-work-with Fresh out of college, Charlie is con- at Toby’s excels at showing the Charlie, who becomes increasingly flicted about what to do, as he never growth of their characters in ways imperious as a key fashion show in particularly wanted to follow in his fa- that are both moving yet still laugh- Milan approaches. Sunday renders ther’s footsteps. What is more, the out-loud funny! Don’s development utterly believ- business is flagging, as it has been The performances here are uni- able. producing shoes that no one wants to versally excellent. Lola is portrayed Another standout performer is buy to avoid sacking loyal employees. by DeCarlo Raspberry in a flamboy- Jana Bernard, who plays Lauren. “When you are on the wrong ant performance which anchors the Lauren begins as a worker on the road, turn around,” Charlie receives show, particularly in the song “Sex Is shop floor but provides Charlie with as sound business advice. In the true In the Heel.” Raspberry’s flamboy- such sound business and personal ad- entrepreneurial spirit, he hits upon an ance and wonderful singing skills are vice that he promotes her to manage- idea to produce footwear for a com- matched by his poignant depiction of ment. Bernard plays the role with munity that is not served. Charlie thus his character’s fractured relationship great wit and, when singing her pri- fills a void for an unexplored niche with a father who disowned him. mary number (“The History of market: drag queens and others who Raspberry also works well with Matt Wrong Guys,” where she humorous- COURTESY PHOTO wish to wear feminine shoes, but who Hirsch, who portrays Charlie. While ly recounts her prior misfortunes in “Kinky Boots” runs through March 22 at Toby's Dinner Theatre, 5900 find most too fragile to support a the character of Charlie is much love), seems to embody the musical Symphony Woods Road in Columbia. For more information, visit the theatre’s man’s weight. Charlie discovers that more conventional and buttoned- styles and mannerisms which made website at tobysdinnertheatre.com. he has the technical skill to produce down than the effervescent Lola, Cyndi Lauper, the show’s composer, the shoes, but his products lack style, Hirsch - through his acting, and espe- a household name during the 1980s. Toby’s “Kinky Boots,” which ing to understand the views of their leading him to hire drag queen (and cially singing - imbues Charlie with In addition to a superb cast, di- celebrates the unexpected communi- parents, and realizing, for better or for trained boxer!) Lola (a.k.a. Simon) to surprising strength. rector Mark Minnick, choreogra- ty between a flamboyant drag queen worse, how they are woven into their produce flamboyant and appealing The same can also be said of phers Minnick and David Singleton, and a conventional but wandering existence. It is also the story of styles. Russell Sunday’s Don. Don is a blue- artistic director Toby Orenstein, and young businessman, has many mem- groups of people separated by race, Such is the plot at Toby’s Dinner collar factory foreman with fixed musical director Ross Scott Rawlings orable characters and moments, and a class and social boundaries coming to and Show’s “Kinky Boots” – sharp ideas about what makes a man a man must also come in for special praise. range of songs and performances recognize their common humanity entrepreneurial lessons mix with and how authority operates. As the This collaboration is significantly which can only be called fabulous. and common needs for respect, affec- ideas that challenge convention. At show progresses, however, the char- aided by Toby’s theatre-in-the-round However, what makes this musical tion, and understanding. the same time, Charlie and Lola find acter exhibits a surprising potential format, which provides an unexpect- most distinctive is its heart - the show “Kinky Boots” at Toby’s Dinner that they have more in common than for growth that did not seem possible ed immediacy to this production. “It’s is more than the story of an odd cou- and Show runs through March 22 and either initially thought; both revere at first. Don’s initial friction with not that the fourth wall is broken,” ple who somehow manage to become is most definitely recommended. Par- their fathers, yet each finds himself Lola is predictable. Yet, it is resolved Raspberry told us in an interview. friends. Instead of a series of univer- ents should know, however, that the struggling to live up to what he be- through a brilliantly-staged scene in “It’s that the fourth wall is not there!” sal stories about young people com- show features adult themes. Shakespeare Theatre Company prepares to perform ‘The Amen Corner’ they can.” claimed 2013 production at London’s their vices. Her overbearing and supe- By Edith Billups In the play, the pastor, Sister National Theatre breathed new life rior attitude causes her to fall out of fa- Special to The Sentinel Margaret Alexander (Mia Ellis), has into the show. STC Artistic Director vor with many. However, White says, Metropolitan theatergoers will her faith challenged when her es- Simon Godwin saw the revival and “I don’t think she is a villain. They get a rare treat when James Baldwin’s tranged husband, Luke, (Chike John- stated, “I was moved by the depth of were living in a time that was difficult “The Amen Corner” opens Feb. 11 at son) returns. Trying to find his own feeling in Baldwin’s characters; the for black people due to a lack of re- the Shakespeare Theatre in Washing- identity outside of the confines of the domestic and spiritual tragedies we sources and poverty that contributed ton with a new American version di- church is their son, David, (Antonio see so often in Shakespeare’s works to our lives back then. The family fell rected by Whitney White. Michael Woodard). The play explores and the play’s classical structure. apart due to circumstances. Neither Published by the literary giant in the dynamics of their dysfunctional Then I learned this play had a D.C. she or Luke was wrong, and neither 1954, “The Amen Corner” was first family and each character’s struggle legacy, having first premiered at was right. The tragedy was that it produced in May 1955 on the campus with faith and fulfillment. As her past Howard University in the 1950s. I could not work.” of Howard University and, over the comes to light, it also causes dishar- knew then this would be a perfect For gospel music lovers, the play years, has only occasionally been mony within the congregation of Sis- work to include in my first season: a is infused with several Negro spiritu- mounted. Through the trials of a ter Margaret’s storefront church. true American classic.” als “that really wake you up,” said Harlem pastor, she confronts the past For White, the play confronts a For White, referring to the piece White. Returning to Shakespeare she left behind when a figure from her COURTESY PHOTO multitude of issues that she, as a prod- as a classic is apt and appropriate. “It’s Theatre Company (STC) are cast troubled history returns. Baldwin ex- Director Whitney White. uct of a single-parent home, resonates a tragedy that Baldwin’s playwriting members E. Faye Butler, Jade Jones, plores the role of the church in the for- closely. “It’s a tragedy of the Black was limited to two plays. His other Deidra LaWan Starnes, and Nova Y. mation of Black identity and commu- or Baldwin the novelist.” American family and a broken Black play was “Blues for Mister Charlie” Payton. nity. “Baldwin usually deals with home. It’s a love story, and a play (written in 1964). He was making In conversation with “The Amen For Baldwin fans, the play re- racial issues between Blacks and about the safety and power of the these epics on the scale of a Tennessee Corner,” STC will host a series of spe- veals a side of the Black intellectual Whites. Here he is looking within the church, as well as its hypocrisy. It’s a Williams or Arthur Miller. The idea of cial events titled Amen, Baldwin! A that not many were acquainted with Black community and talking about play about the very special condition the American classic is expanding to Living Celebration throughout Febru- before. According to White, a recipi- what happens when they cast their of the Black American woman and a include more stories from the Ameri- ary and March. On Feb. 2, STC also ent of the Susan Stroman Directing own out for their survival. It is a Black woman’s life as a never-ending fight can population. It is not just about will offer free tickets to the public to Award and an Artistic Associate at the story with complicated portraits of with men. It’s a play about the ever- white people and Shakespeare.” attend an open rehearsal of the play at Roundabout, “This is an incredible humanity in how the Black characters presence of street life.” In the play, Sister Margaret rails 2:30 and 4 p.m. To reserve tickets, vis- piece that is very different from Bald- are portrayed. They are not perfect or “The Amen Corner” had its most at her congregation, her estranged it the Shakespeare Theatre’s website win the activist, Baldwin the lecturer, infallible. They are trying the best that successful run to date when an ac- husband and her teenaged son for at http://www.shakespearetheatre.org. 12 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL JANUARY 30, 2020 CALENDAR What’s happening this week in Montgomery County January 30, 2020 – February 5, 2020 FEB 1 stages. Expect a culminating performance of the – 4:00 P.M. The Farm Women’s Market is a unique, Kenmore dance residency students along-side the intimate, quirky and festive shopping experience in GALLERY B JANUARY EXHIBIT professional Company. Downtown Bethesda. The Market features great Through Feb. 1. Stop by Gallery B from Jan. 9 – food, drink and music with artisans, crafts and bou- Feb. 1, 2020 to see “Viewpoint” featuring the work tique businesses from around the Mid-Atlantic re- of artists Jen Howard and Kathleen Byrnes. Gallery ONGOING gion. Local vineyards and breweries provide tast- Hours are 12 – 6 P.M., Wed. – Sat. Located at 7700 ings and food trucks offer a quick meal. We are a Wisconsin Ave., Suite E. F ten-minute walk south on Wisconsin Ave from the IN THE GALLERY: METRO WASHING- Bethesda Metro Station at the intersection of TON CHAPTER OF THE COLORED PEN- Bethesda Ave. and Wisconsin Ave. Open Wednes- CIL SOCIETY OF AMERICA FEB 1EB 2 days, Fridays, and Saturdays 7:00am-4:00pm. Our Through Jan. 27. Juried exhibit. The Colored historic Market Building (circa 1932) is open year- ART RETREAT AT VISARTS Pencil Society of America (CPSA) is a national, round (Jan – Dec). Feb. 2. | 10:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. Celebrate the non-profit organization founded in 1990 exclusively beginning of a new year with an Art Retreat at Vis- dedicated to artists working with colored pencil. THE WIDOWED PERSONS SERVICE OF Arts. Connect, engage, and reflect through medita- Representing several countries around the world, MONTGOMERY COUNTY tion, restorative yoga, and mindful exercises for ex- and with about 1600 members in 2011, CPSA pro- Weekly support groups for newly widowed per- ploring the intersection of art, healing, and daily vides two annual exhibitions (one online and one in sons at three locations: at Margaret Schweinhaut awareness. Spaces are limited - and our Art Retreat conjunction with the annual convention), product COURTESY PHOTO Center 1000 Forest Glen Rd. Silver Spring on Mon- is popular! Register yourself or a loved one today. research information, workshops and seminars, a Through Feb. 1. Stop by Gallery B from Jan. 9 – Feb. 1, 2020 to see days, at Holiday park Senior Center, 3950 Ferrara newsletter, a networking directory, and district chap- “Viewpoint” featuring the work of artists Jen Howard and Kathleen Byrnes. Drive, Wheaton, on Thursdays and at Jane Lawton GREG “DJGMONEY” LUCAS AT ters across the United States. Artist Reception: (Leland) Center, 4301 Willow Lane, Chevy Chase ROCKVILLE MEMORIAL CAHPTER Thurs., Dec 5 – 7 to 8:30 p.m. FREE. Where: Arts on Thursdays. These support groups are open, free Feb. 2. | 2:00 P.M. Learn about the experiences Barn, Gaithersburg. and career of this popular iHeart Radio disc jockey of charge, to all widowed persons who have suf- fered a loss within the past two years. Those prefer- while enjoying a variety of music genres. DJG- THE ELEPHANT SHOP SALE Come by yourself or with your friends and play for the one, two and three-bedroom model condomini- ring an evening group are encouraged to call the MONEY will talk about what is involved in being a Through Feb. 27. The Elephant Shop at the your chance to win! At the end of each season four ums with a wide range of floorplans offered in a WPS office. The groups are facilitated by trained radio disc jockey and will describe the different Friends House Retirement Community (17320 teams from each District Trivia location play in the maintenance-free, cosmopolitan environment. Fox volunteers. For more information or to register, types of music he broadcasts. Dancing will be en- Quaker Lane in Sandy Spring MD) will be open in playoffs for large cash prizes! Where: True Respite Hill is located at 8300 Burdette Road, Bethesda, please call: 301-949-7398 to register. The Widowed couraged! This event is free and open to the public. February on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 Brewing Company 7301 Calhoun Pl, Suite 600 MD; 20817. For more information, call Julie Sabag Persons Service is a non-profit volunteer organiza- All ages are welcome. A.M. – 2:00 P.M. Featured this month will be warm Rockville, Maryland 20855. at 301-968-1850 or visit tion sponsored by AARP, the Montgomery County weather clothing and household items. All sale pro- www.foxhillresidences.com. Mental Health Association, and other community ceeds benefit seniors in the Sandy Spring/Ashton STITCH AND PLAY organizations. FEB 9 area. For more information contact Jean at friend- Tuesdays 1:00 – 3:00 P.M. We are adults who NEW COUNTY PROGRAM SEEKS [email protected] enjoy mah-jongg, board & card games, and needle- SKILLED VOLUNTEERS 50+ work. Come join us. We will provide mah-jongg The Montgomery County Volunteer Center's ONE-ON-ONE FRIDAY FUN UNVEILED WEDDING SHOWCASE AND Fridays. 9:00 – 10:00 A.M. Christ Episcopal BRIAN CURRY: THE GOOD LIAR sets and board & card games or bring your own. new 50+ Volunteer Network connects skilled volun- RUNWAY SHOW School welcomes you and your 1-year-old to our Through March 21. Join Mentalist Brian Curry Also, if you stitch, bring your needlework. Space is teers with nonprofit and government agencies that Feb. 9. | 11:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. Washingtonian One-on-One Friday Fun. Our monthly playgroups Saturday’s while he reads your thoughts, predicts limited. Please register online. Go to www.mont- need assistance. This unique program is perfect for Weddings announced that Unveiled, the DMV’s are the perfect way for your child to have a first your future and blows your mind. Simple. Brian gomerycountymd.gov/library. Click Branches, se- those who are age 50+ and want to make a signifi- premier wedding showcase and runway show, will school experience in a warm, toddler friendly set- Curry has a secret. He’s a mind reader and a LIAR. lect Quince Orchard Library, then Upcoming cant contribution of time and talent to the communi- be returning to the Mandarin Oriental, Washington, ting while you meet other parents. Children will ex- After reading your mind, he pulls back the curtain to events. For more information, call 240-777-0200. ty, while still retaining flexibility. Through personal D.C. on Sunday, February 9, 2020. Guests will in- plore, learn and socialize in a calm, nurturing class- show you some of the techniques used to be a good This event reoccurs every 1st and 3rd Tuesday. consultations, trained advisors help find volunteer dulge in gourmet bites and sip signature cocktails room community with our Preschool faculty. Ac- liar. Our lies often reveal more than the truth. This is opportunities that match particular areas of interests, from Diageo while making their way through the tivities include playtime, snack time and an art pro- a show that will keep you talking long after the cur- ENGLISH CONVERSATION CLUB skills, and availability. Options may include ongo- main ballroom packed with the region’s best wed- ject. All sessions take place on Fridays in the tain closes. Take the stress out of planning your Tuesdays, 10:00 A.M. and 7:00 – 8:45 P.M. An ing program management and support, short-term ding vendors. Expert panel discussions throughout Preschool House. There is NO COST, but space is night out and come get lied to. Dates and times vary. informal conversation club for anyone looking to consulting projects using professional skills, and di- the day will focus on important topics such as 'Wed- limited. Contact Janet Gerber (301-424-8702 or Event located at Capital Hilton. practice and improve his/her English conversational rect services to clients. For more information, email ding Planning 101,''How to Choose a Photographer,' [email protected]) for more information. and 'Tips For Your Picture Perfect Wedding Day,’ skills. Volunteer facilitators are patient, friendly and [email protected] or visit HAPPY HOUR FLOW YOGA talkative. All levels are welcome. Come join us. www.montgomeryserves.org. with VISARTS COCKTAILS AND CANVAS First Friday every month. 6:00 – 7:00 P.M. Registration is not required. Please call 240-777- accompanied breakout sessions. Tickets avail- CLASS Happy Hour Flow Yoga with Thrive Yoga instructor 0200 for more information. Free. Where: Quince CANCER SUPPORT GROUPS able online at Washingtonian.com/unveiled. Canvas Class in the VisArts Painting and Draw- Allie Newsom is back at True Respite in 2019! Orchard Library / 15831 Quince Orchard Road / Hope Connections offers weekly groups for peo- ing Studio. 155 Gibbs Street, Rockville. Price $40. Classes are the first Friday of each month from 6-7 Gaithersburg. ple with all types of cancer, caregivers, people with Visit www.visartsatrockville.org/cocktails-and-can- pm. Join us for a one-hour yoga class then follow up advanced cancer and a bereavement group. Support FEB 22 vas for more information. your shavasana with one of True Respite's refresh- OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS MEETING groups are held at both of Hope Connections for ing brews! Your $15 ticket includes both the class Thursdays. 7:15 – 8:30 P.M. Overeaters Anony- Cancer Support’s two locations: Beaumont SENIOR FIT EPILEPSY AND WELLNESS CONFER- and one full pour of beer. Beer can be drank before, mous meeting Thursdays at the Rockville Church of House at FASEB, 9650 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, Mondays & Wednesdays, 9:15 A.M. & 2:15 ENCE after, or during class. Props to anyone who can bal- Christ, 1450 Montgomery Ave., Rockville (in Parish MD and 8401 Corporate Drive, Suite 100, Lan- P.M. This 45-minute, multi-component exercise Feb. 22. | 8:30 A.M. – 2:30 P.M. The Epilepsy & ance their beer during the practice! Space is limited House). For further information, http://www.oa- dover, MD. Orientation sessions are held every program is for people age 55+. Ongoing classes are Wellness Conference will provide updates on so be sure to grab your ticket before the event sells dcmetro.org/ or Linda S at 301-641-9508. 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Event and Registration OPEN LIFE DRAWING SESSIONS – 2019 fruits and vegetables become available throughout 301-634-7500 mation call 301-754-8800. Cost: Free. Website: https://one.bidpal.net/dcmdepilepsyconfer- Looking for a chance to hone your figure draw- the season. Your pick of farm-fresh fruits and veg- ence ing skills? Del Ray Artisans offers a range of open etables, bedding plants, cut flowers, preserves, hon- WOODLAWN MUSEUM LOSS OF A CHILD SUPPORT GROUP life drawing sessions for just this purpose. Just drop ey, herbs, baked goods, and more. All items offered Fridays & Saturdays 10:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M and Wednesdays, 6:30 – 8:00 P.M. For parents griev- in for the session and bring your supplies to draw or are picked fresh daily and available as supplies last. Sundays 12:00 – 4:00 P.M. The Woodlawn Muse- ing the death of a child of any age. Registration re- FEB 29 paint our live models. Fee ranges from $8-$12. 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PHOTOS BY GEORGE SMITH Montomery College’s Agyei Edwards (left) drives past Prince George’s Community College’s Devin Hill while the Owls’ Isaiah Miles (right) completes a reverse layup during Maryland JUCO men’s basketball action on Jan. 25. The Raptors defeated their cross-county rivals 90-84. Raptors defense strips away victory from PGCC game early in the first half. Both player after the converted basket, Guard Isaiah Jennings led the ef- more 13-4 run late in half, dropping By José Umaña @Jose_M_Umana teams looked to take advantage of leading to a technical foul being fort as he finished the game scoring their deficit to three points with 3:51 each other’s mistakes and continued called for unsportsmanlike conduct. 25 points while sophomore Agyei remaining. Sterling came up big for ROCKVILLE – In a game filled to go on multiple runs to recapture an The road bench stood up, upset with Edwards added 24 points. Mont- Prince George’s late, tying the game with scoring runs, the Prince advantage. the call. gomery regained its double-digit ad- up twice with a layup and free throws George’s Community College men’s The Raptors ended the first half “I get really emotional playing vantage as guard Marlon Pratt at 80 to give themselves a chance to basketball team looked poised to going on a mini-run once again, this the game,” Miles said. “I like to play stripped the Owls’ Jasper Sterling, win. However, four straight points, make a final comeback after tying the time scoring six of the final seven with a lot of emotion and keep our mid-dribble for a transition layup including a dunk by Nicholas, sealed game at 78 with less than three min- points before the buzzer sounded like team wild up so we can keep going midway through the second half. the win for Montgomery College. utes remaining. However, Mont- taking a seven-point lead. As time and produce.” Byrd said while steals and de- “We have to close better,” Owls gomery College fended off their was set to expire, guard Nicholas Fueled by the call, the Owls flew fense are a part of Montgomery’s Head Coach William West said. “We cross-county rivals to earn a 90-84 Johnson converted a dunk to capital- out to score 14 of the game’s 17 game plan, their main focus was to turned the ball too many times and al- victory on Jan. 25. ize on the successful first half by points and recapturing the lead at 53- contain Tunde Scrivner, Prince lowed 19 points off of turnovers. You The result ends Prince George’s Montgomery College. 52 with 13 minutes remaining in the George’s point guard. He was averag- are not going to win any games doing three-game winning streak, where the “We knew it was going to be a second half. Miles finished the game ing 25 points per game, along with that.” average margin of victory was 36.6 challenging game,” Head Coach Kei- with 21 points and 21 rebounds in a 11.5 assists. Despite the win and the team’s points per contest. However, they th Byrd said. “But we had to play the double-double performance. Against the Raptors, the sopho- goals for the future, Byrd said im- were coming into the road game play- game all the way through; We knew However, turnovers plagued the more scored 17 points and made nine provements need to be made before ing against a Montgomery College they have a run but we had to play the Owls and their ability to maintain assists, but he turned the ball over competing for championship glory. team (14-5), who had only lost to one game all the way through and my their advantage as Montgomery Col- seven times, just enough to help “There is a lot of basketball Maryland JUCO opponent. guys play well.” lege stormed back to take a 12-point Montgomery College regain the lead games ahead of us,” Byrd said. The Owls (13-6) jumped out Prince George’s did not give up, lead, the largest of the game, after go- late in the contest. “Sometimes, when play a good oppo- right away, scoring seven unan- going on a 14-4 run anchored by for- ing on an explosive 13-1 run. While “This is the turning point for us,” nent and you play against one of your swered points and taking a quick 10-2 ward Isaiah Miles and center David the Raptors struggled to score 3- Jennings said. “Offensively, everyone rivals, it feels like the championship. lead. However, Montgomery College Burriss. Miles started the streak of pointers, going 1 for 11, they scored can score, but defensively, when we (PGCC) has a good team and that’s fired back with a 12-2 run of their points battling in the paint for a quick 19 points off the 20 turnovers they come together, we look a lot better.” why our guys were ready to play to- own, capturing its first lead of the layup. However, he pushed a Raptor forced. The Owls fought back for one day.” 18 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL JANUARY 30, 2020 SPORTS No. 20 Maryland Women outmatch Northwestern in rout The Terrapins’ halftime adjust- Mikesell, who finished with 14 By Demetrius Dillard @meach_33 ment from an alternating man-to-man points, and Blair Watson, who had 13 defense to a zone defense to an all- points along with seven rebounds. COLLEGE PARK – In a com- zone defense was critical for their suc- Mikesell, a 5-foot-11 sophomore, petitive Big Ten faceoff, the No. 20 cess against the Wildcats, Maryland concurred with Frese’s characteriza- University of Maryland women’s bas- Head Coach Brenda Frese said. She tion of the Terrapins. ketball team used a balanced offen- also credited Owusu’s aggression and “It’s been player-driven,” Mike- sive effort and an intensified second- ability to work out of the high post. sell said. “We want to bring energy half defense to secure a bounce-back “I thought halftime came at about from the start. We’ve had a lot of 70-61 win over No. 22 Northwestern the right time for us to kinda be able to good starts since Iowa, and it’s at Xfinity Center on Jan. 26. go in there and regroup, and I’m really sparked from the defensive end, and Forward Stephanie Jones record- proud of the punch we came back it (has) led to our offensive game.” ed 14 points and game-high 11 re- within the third quarter and the second Pulliam opened the fourth quar- bounds while Ashley Owusu posted half,” Frese said. “I think it speaks vol- ter with a four-point play, and Abbie an explosive second half to finish with umes to this team, just their fight and Wolf put in a layup to close the Wild- 13 points, seven rebounds and five as- commitment to stay the course. A cats’ deficit to 48-46. Maryland re- sists to lead the Terrapins to their sixth month ago, we didn’t quite adjust this sponded with a 6-0 run of its own to straight win. game that well, so I think you’ve seen stretch its lead back out to eight and With the win, the Terps (16-4, 5- the strides that we’ve been able to keep the Wildcats at bay for the rest 2 Big Ten) redeemed themselves from make coming out of that.” of the game. an 81-58 loss to the Wildcats back on Maryland outscored Northwest- Owusu, Watson and Mikesell Dec. 31 in Evanston, Illinois. ern, 21-10, in the third quarter, tally- came up big late to seal the win for the To start the afternoon, Taylor ing a 12-0 scoring run along the way Terps, who hand Northwestern (17-3, Mikesell found Blair Watson for a with Owusu leading the offensive 7-2) its first away loss this season. corner 3-pointer, then Jones connect- charge. They also outrebounded “We fought hard,” Northwest- ed on two mid-range jump shots to Northwestern, 45-29, despite losing ern Head Coach Joe McKeown said. give the Terps an early lead. Maryland one of its leading rebounders in “We turned it over, which we don’t went on to build a 13-7 lead before a Shakira Austin, who was sidelined do very often, so I’m disappointed in media timeout with 4:34 remaining in after going down with an ankle in- that.” the first quarter. Entering the second, jury in the first quarter. The sopho- McKeown said his team had a they led 17-11 after holding the Wild- more will be evaluated over the next strong second quarter and controlled PHOTO BY MIKE CLARK cats to 4 of 12 shooting. few days, Frese said. the pace of the game up to that point. University of Maryland’s Ashley Owusu finishes a fast break attempt during Northwestern began the second The Terps’ last loss was to Iowa, However, Maryland’s ability to Big Ten Conference action against Northwestern on Jan. 26 in College Park. quarter on a 7-0 run to take its first 66-61, on Jan. 9. Since dropping that crash the offensive glass, make The Terps earned a 70-61 victory over the Wildcats. lead of the afternoon, 18-17. The conference game to Iowa, Maryland tough shots and force some unchar- Wildcats ran their offense through has grown with each game and has acteristic turnovers snapped the “They (Maryland) amped up Aside from the loss, the Silver Lindsey Pulliam, who scored 10 in the transformed into a player-led team, Wildcats’ five-game winning streak. their pressure, but it was really on Spring native and former Our Lady first half, and Veronica Burton. Frese said. “I thought their defense pushed us. We weren’t poised, we turned the of Good Counsel standout was hap- The Wildcats defense prevailed “I thought the punch off the us out a little bit and made us play a ball over, they outworked us on the py to return home and play in front throughout the second as Maryland bench was huge. The play that Ash- little further from the basket,” McK- offensive glass, so it’s really what of loved ones and supporters. committed five turnovers and made ley gave us today, we have to contin- eown said. “We missed shots that we we did,” Pulliam said. “We’re gonna “It’s always great being home only 4 of 14 shots. Toward the end of ue to have that,” Frese said. “We’re make. I think they got us playing a play Maryland again later on when and being able to play in front of my the first half, Pulliam hit three free small in number, so everyone’s gotta little faster than what we wanted to.” we get to the Big Ten tournament, so family and everything, so it was throws, and Sydney Wood drove be continued to play that way.” Pulliam led all scorers with 20 it’s just moving on to the next one, awesome,” Pulliam said. “Awesome through the defense for a lay-in to give Maryland also got double-digit points, and Burton chipped in with learning from this and just continu- atmosphere, and we had a lot of pur- Northwestern a 30-27 halftime lead. performances from guard Taylor 14 for the Wildcats. ing to do what we want to do.” ple here, so it was cool.” Sports Recap: County soccer coaches honored, Caps win, Wizards fall head coach for seven of their pro- help as well. son and Nicklas Backstrom each the game. By Jeff Seidel Special to The Sentinel gram’s 11 state championships and “He is a great friend of mine, so scored a goal. Bradley Beal scored 40 points finished the 2019 season with a 17-1- it was great to share that honor with “Definitely a difficult building for the Wizards, and Troy Brown Jr. BALTIMORE – Two area high 1 record. Their last loss to an in-state him,” Hakopian said. to win in,” Caps coach Todd Reirden added 19 more, but everyone’s school coaches were recently hon- team came against Bethesda Chevy- Caps win without Ovechkin said. "And a little bit shorthanded thoughts were on the death of former ored for leading their respective Chase in the second round of the No Alex Ovechkin? No prob- without Alex tonight. But it was a Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe teams to success this past season. 2017 MPSSAA 4A state playoffs. lem. good team win for us. I thought Bryant and his daughter Gianna, Walt Whitman High School Hakopian and the Bulldogs won The Washington Capitals need- Braden was real strong, and we'll which happened earlier in the day. boys soccer Head Coach Dave their last two regular-season games ed to play without their leader and definitely take the two points and get Overall, nine people died in a heli- Greene was awarded the National to finish with a 5-5 record before top offensive threat on Jan. 27 in on our way here." copter crash in Calabasas, California. Coach of the Year for Large Schools winning four straight matches in the Montreal to start the second half of Washington scored three goals “It’s a tough day for every- as well as Regional Coach of the Year state playoffs. They upset top-seeded the season. Ovechkin elected to skip in a row after falling behind 1-0 ear- body,” said Washington Head Coach Honors by the United Soccer Coach- Quince Orchard for their first region- the All-Star Game in St. Louis, and ly. Holtby made several tough stops, Scott Brooks. “He’s obviously one es Association on Jan. 17 in Balti- al title since 2015 and only the sec- the NHL elected to strike him with a and the Caps then scored three in a of the great sport legends of any more. In the girls soccer division, ond time in team history. one-game suspension. row to take command. sport.” Churchill High School varsity soccer “I think it is great for Mont- He agreed to sit out the Montre- After Montreal sliced the lead to Beal said that Bryant was one of coach Haroot Hakopian was named gomery County and to show how al game, but the Caps did fine with- 3-2 in the third period, Backstrom his idols in basketball growing up, the Regional Coach of the Year. strong our soccer programs are,” out him, posting a 4-2 win in the road sealed the deal with an empty-net and the Wizards guard was emotion- Greene led the Vikings to their Hakopian said. “It is sometimes not contest that stretched their winning goal. With three Canadians closing al about what happened. second straight Maryland Public recognized outside our county and streak to four games. in, he flipped a puck over them, and “He was our (Michael) Jordan, Secondary Schools Athletic Associa- not outside our state.” Goalie Braden Holtby has been it rolled into the goal for a 4-2 lead. so to speak,” Beal said. “Hell, half of tion (MPSSAA) 4A state champi- Hakopian credits some of his struggling lately but finished with 31 Wizards fall to Atlanta us got the chance to play with him onship trophy after a 3-1 win over success to Greene, calling him a saves in a solid performance. That The Washington Wizards suf- and play against him, so I know it Leonardtown High School on Nov. mentor with his coaching knowledge was his first win since Jan. 5, and fered a 152-133 loss in Atlanta on hits home with everybody around 16. Greene has now been Whitman’s as well as providing administrative Jakub Vrana, Travis Boyd, Tom Wil- Jan. 26, but that wasn’t the story of the league.” JANUARY 30, 2020 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 19 SPORTS Poolesville’s youth leads to dominating win in tri-meet brothers’ accomplishments as he be- matches to build towards the win.” By Lem Satterfield Special to The Sentinel came a two-time county runner-up, Sophomore Jackson Barney qualifying for states three times while pinned in 66 seconds and won a major Sophomore Mike Sofelkanik wrestling between 103-to-125 decision, the latter by 15-7 at 160 (113) and freshman Mason Hillegas pounds. In coaching, Tim Tao has the pounds against the Colonels to im- (120) nailed down two pins each, be- edge, for now, winning the tri-meet prove his record on the year to 30-7. ing among Poolesville’s seven dou- despite missing key starters from his “We felt that if he could win, we ble-winners during tri-meet victories, lineup. could save Savage for 170,” said Tim 43-33, over host Magruder High Coming into the tri-meet, Tao. “We had no choice but to bump School, and, 72-12, over Watkins Mill Sofelkanik was able to get into the everybody because our regular 182, on Jan. 25. weight limit to complete in his class Aden Godsey, wasn’t able to come to Sofelkanik earned his 18th and and to earn a win over ranked wrestler the match, so it was either bump or 19th wins on the year with falls in 30 Justin Benitez from Watkins Mill. forfeit. Jackson wrestled tough and and 62-seconds, while Hillegas won Meanwhile, Hillegas’ win over Ma- was able to get the major decision.” his 18th and 19th match on a pair of gruder’s Bryce Houldsworth via pin Falcons’ junior Kevin Fultz second-period pins for the Falcons (9- was a “nice surprise” to cap off the earned a decision and received a for- 0). With the team win, Poolesville successful day, Tim Tao said. feit at 145 and 138, respectively, ris- Head Coach Tim Tao improved his “I’m very proud of how tough ing to 32-3 with 20 pins. record to 8-1 against younger brother my guys wrestled as they knew the “I tried to go for matchups with AJ, who guides the host Colonels. personal importance being the Tao Kevin Fultz going against another one Freshman Sam Stempler (126) bowl as well as having regional impli- of Magruder’s county ranked kids at improved his record to 26-12 on a fall cations for us,” Tim Tao said. “Our 138 in Josh Thomas,” said Tim Tao. and a forfeit to add to Poolesville’s Class 2A West Region is super diffi- “We luckily didn’t have to send first at PHOTO BY MIKE CLARK dominating day as Tao family cult, and even just one loss can mean 138, so when Magruder bumped Poolesville High School Head Coach Tim Tao watches on with members of watched both sons competing against not making it, so we knew we had to Thomas to 145, we were able and his wrestling team during a tri-meet on Jan. 25 in Silver Spring. each other. Tim and AJ are the prod- win and that Magruder is a tough team ready to send Isaac Feny out for the ucts of a Chinese father, Freeman, and with some really good individuals.” forfeit at 138 and bump Kevin to 145 wrestler and West Point graduate. Wilkinson (120), freshman Meyer a Caucasian mother, Manette, who Senior Colin Savage, who has for the match up vs. Thomas.” The 12-team field was com- Shapiro (126), junior Damon McGee called the encounter “The Tao Bowl.” placed third at states, improved his In other news, Bethesda-Chevy prised of those from Maryland, Wash- (138) and junior Gene Quodala (145). Among four siblings who wres- record to 35-1 with his 23rd and 24th Chase High School earned a 54-15 ington, D.C., and North Carolina, The Bulldogs won their Gold Pool tled at Wheaton for Head Coach Dave falls in the first period at 160 against victory of Sherwood in a dual meet on which competed in pools followed by championship, 47-33, over St Mary’s Moquin, a Maryland Public Sec- Watkins Mill and 22 seconds at 170 Jan. 25. Sophomore Isaac Guttentag a championship round robin tourna- Ryken on the strength of pins from ondary Schools Athletic Association against Magruder. The Falcons’ se- (120) earned a decision over Brandon ment. The top four teams, in order of Quadala, Brown and Wilkinson. Wrestling Hall of Fame inductee, Tim nior third-place state finisher Xavier Holda, 5-2, while Estafanos Meknee finish, were the Bulldogs, North Car- The Bulldogs will look to remain placed as high as second at counties Kresslein (182), earned a first-period (126) did the same to Holda’s twin, olina’s Charlotte Latin, St. Mary’s unbeaten for the rest of the regular and regionals and fourth at states fall and won by forfeit, improving to Brady, 7-5. The Barons also received Ryken of St. Mary’s County, and season and become back-to-back In- competing from 103 to 130 pounds 36-0 with 27 pins. decisions from Sam Moffitt (106) and Gonzaga. terscholastic Athletic Conference before graduating in 2000. It was the “Colin went up to 170 and was Alhassane Kouyate (285). In their 40-37 triumph over Gon- (IAC) dual champions. However, highest finish by a Tao family mem- able to pin another one of Magruder’s Meanwhile, Bullis School host- zaga, the Bulldogs received an 11-0 their first shot at championship goal ber at the time since elder brother tough kids, Qais Haeder, who was ed and won the fifth annual Captain major decision from senior Austin this year comes on Feb. 1 as they host Matt’s state runner-up finish as a 160- coming off of an 8-0 champion run at Bubba Bunting Duals on Jan. 24-25, a Brown (182) over 195-pounder to the IAC championships. They will pound senior in 1999. the Rebel Duals,” said Tim Tao. “We tournament honoring the life and ulti- Kadari Machen of Gonzaga. Bullis look to win their second consecutive In 2003, AJ topped all of his got enough momentum from the early mate sacrifice of a former Bulldogs’ also received falls from junior NaSir crown in that format. Trojans earn payback victory over Richard Montgomery gomery was the best she’d played all team-high 23 points and six 3-point- Moudou with a no-look pass for two By Eva Paspalis Case @EvaPaspalisCase season. The senior almost single- ers before fouling out in overtime. points before tying the game at the handedly gave the Trojans their ear- Meanwhile, Thornton led all scorers free-throw line. Thornton’s ensuing ROCKVILLE – When point ly lead against the Rockets in the with 30 points. layup gave Gaithersburg the lead guard Jada Thornton sidled up to the first quarter. At first, McDaniel’s strategy of again before Dashdorj’s timely free-throw line in overtime on Jan. “This was the best game I’ve stymieing Dashdorj worked accord- buzzer-beating 3-pointer put the 28, the gym at Richard Montgomery had all season on offense and de- ing to plan. The senior was unchar- Rockets back in front. High School was completely quiet. fense. We knew this was going to be acteristically silent in the first half The score seesawed until the The previously raucous crowd was a big game, so we knew we had to and managed just one 3-point bucket end of regulation when a free throw silent, watching intently as Thornton play hard,” said Thornton. “I just fo- and a pair of free throws. by Gaithersburg guard Makayla focused on the basket. There were cused on defense as well, and then As a result, Gaithersburg had Robinson sent the game to overtime. just seconds left on the clock, and on offense, I was just making my built a comfortable 13-point lead by Dashdorj received her fourth Gaithersburg High School was al- shots.” halftime. For Thornton, though, that foul almost immediately into the ready in the lead; if Thornton made “She played an overall com- lead was part of the problem. three-minute overtime period. The her free throws, Richard Mont- plete game, defense and rebound- “We lost a big lead, and then we senior then fouled out after grabbing gomery’s chances to win the game ing,” said McDaniel. “I told her went down. I knew we needed to set- Thornton to stop the clock with less would decrease significantly. The se- she’s a leader, and she needs to step tle down and play defense as we did than 20 seconds left to play. nior dribbled once, twice, and the up. I was proud of her.” in the first half,” Thornton said. “I “It hurts trying to help the team, sound of the ball echoed throughout FILE PHOTO Part of McDaniel’s game plan think we got ahead of ourselves be- but when you don’t realize how Gaithersburg High School point the noiseless gym. included having Thornton guard cause we thought the game was won, many fouls you have, you make a guard Jada Thornton scored a The ball’s ensuing slide through prolific Richard Montgomery senior so we let up. Then we had to press dumb decision,” said Dashdorj. “I game-high 30 points in the Trojans’ the net echoed too, but for different Anujin Dashdorj. Gaithersburg was the gas again.” didn’t know (I had four fouls), but at overtime win on Jan. 28. reasons. Thornton missed the second all too familiar with Dashdorj’s The Rockets offense, though, the same time, I had to do what I had free throw, but it didn’t matter. The beforehand. shooting abilities, especially from had kicked into a second gear. Dash- to do.” Trojans were just seconds away from Both Thornton and Gaithers- behind the 3-point line. The last time dorj and sophomore guard Gloria “I was surprised when she a 57-52 victory, a win over a divi- burg Head Coach Adrian McDaniel the two teams met, Dashdorj Moudou worked in tandem to pull fouled out too,” said Thornton. sional foe and an answer to a loss said after the game that Thornton’s dropped 19 points on the Trojans. Richard Montgomery out of its dou- “That wasn’t our intention, but it against the Rockets only two weeks performance against Richard Mont- This time, the senior registered a ble-digit deficit. Dashdorj hit helped us in the end.” 20 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL JANUARY 30, 2020 SPORTS Orza scores game-high 22 points as B-CC cruises past Whitman

PHOTOS BY GEORGE SMITH verted shot as a starting point as they By Harry Lichtman @hslichtman went on an 11-3 run and headed into halftime up 22-14. BETHESDA – The Bethesda- Orza finished the first half with Chevy Chase High School girls bas- nine total points, while her junior ketball team continue their impres- teammate Emily Niman added seven sive start to the 2019-2020 season as second-quarter points, including junior forward Caroline Orza (top three made free throws. Meanwhile, left) scored a game-high 22 points to Whitman only added four total points lead the Barons to a 53-37 victory in the second quarter on two buckets over Walt Whitman High School on made by seniors Anna Krush and Jan. 28. Emma Salafsky. With the win, the Barons (11-1) B-CC continued to keep the of- won their fifth straight game despite fensive tempo on their side, with starting their matchup against the Orza dropping 13 points in the sec- Vikings down 8-2 in the first quarter. ond half. Ingalls will look to her ju- B-CC tied it up at 8-8, but Whitman nior forward to keep her explosive (7-7) scored a go-ahead layup to end play going when the Barons host the first quarter up by two points. Churchill on Jan. 31. “Anytime we play Whitman, it’s “She’s a strong player,” said In- such a competitive game,” said galls. “She adapts well to what de- Barons Head Coach Ryan Ingalls. fenses are doing and distributes the “Both teams really get up for it. So ball well when people collapse on I’m really proud of our girls for com- her. Think she did a really good job ing together and playing consistently tonight of stepping up and having a when it mattered in the second half, big game.” and they did the little things that they Senior Drew Meadows was the needed to win.” Vikings’ leading scorer with 14 Orza picked up the pace for the points. Whitman will look to rebound Barons in the second quarter by after the devastating loss when it trav- knocking down a 3-pointer after the els to face Paint Branch High School opening whistle. B-CC used the con- on Jan. 31.