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Celebrating more than 160 years of service! Vol. 165, No. 10 • 50¢ SINCE 1855 Thursday, August 15, 2019 INSIDE Remembering Flower Branch Victims MCPS Principal The Show Goes On! accused in sexual A unanimous vote by the Na- tional Philharmonic board of di- rectors on Aug. 10 paved the way harassment lawsuit for a bright future for the National Philharmonic under new manage- mentary schools. After seeing the By Elle Meyers ment but with the same musicians farm, Dr. Worthington insisted that @_ElleMeyers and conductors. (Wilson) show her around his house DAMASCUS — According to and specifically show her his bed- Page 3 court documents, a former security room,” the court documents allege. guard that worked at John T. Baker Upon further reading, Wilson Middle School in Damascus is su- alleges that he was very uncomfort- ing Montgomery County Public able with the principal’s request, but Schools (MCPS) on claims that the agreed to show her his bedroom be- female principal of the school sexu- cause Worthington was his employ- ally harassed him. er and because she had been helpful Security guard Scott Wilson to Wilson’s career in the past. also alleges that John T. Baker Mid- The documents allege that an- dle School Principal Dr. Louise other reason he obliged the request Worthington engaged in hostile be- to see his bedroom was that Wor- havior and gender-based discrimi- thington was allowing Wilson’s Washington nation in 2014. daughters to attend John T. Baker Honored Wilson was initially hired in Middle School even though the 2002 by MCPS as a paraeducator, family lived outside the boundary. Denzel Washington won his and from 2007 to 2017, he worked In another incident, Wilson al- first Academy Award for Best Ac- as a security assistant. leges that Worthington took his keys and hid them in her underwear. tor in a Supporting Role in “Glo- According to the court docu- She then walked away and insisted ry,” which will be shown as part of ments, Worthington was Wilson’s that he follow her into her office. an AFI film retrospective on Aug. supervisor. 18 at AFI Silver in Silver Spring. “When (Wilson) insisted she In 2014, Principal Worthington give him his keys back, Dr. Wor- made multiple unwanted sexual ad- Page 11 thington did, and then asked him if vances towards Wilson, according the keys were wet and if they PHOTO BY GEORGE SMITH to the lawsuit. smelled good,” the court documents Community members gather for a candlelight vigil during a remembrance “In one incident, Dr. Worthing- ceremony on the eve of the third anniversary of the gas explosion which ton asked (Wilson) to show her killed eight residents at the Flower Branch Apartments on Aug. 9 in Silver around his farm after she had com- Spring. Story on Page 3. pleted giving speeches at local ele- See Principal, Page 8

County corrects thousands of housing code violations in apartment inspection initiative

Spirit Fall tion, which the council passed in inspected 100% of apartments with- approval of the bill seemed to result By Kathleen Stubbs November of 2016. The purpose of in a two-year period. from reaction to the gas explosion @katheenstubbs3 The Washington Spirit hosted the two-year surge of inspections Elrich said since the start of the and fire that killed eight people at the Chicago Red Stars on Aug. 10 ROCKVILLE – Two years of was to provide baseline data on the program, 96% of the housing viola- Flower Branch Apartments in Silver at Maureen Hendricks Field at the countywide apartment inspections county’s rental housing, according tions have been corrected. Spring on Aug. 10, 2016. Maryland SoccerPlex. Unfortu- uncovered poor and unsafe condi- to a news release from November Elrich is not new to advocating “That’s important that we did nately, the Spirit fell 1-0. tions, and housing officials said 30, 2016. for proper housing environments. what we did,” Elrich said. “I wish Aug. 8 that inspectors confirmed The Department of Housing “I have long worked on tenant the impetus had been natural rather Page 20 that 96% of the violations had been and Community Affairs (DHCA), issues and called for these more-fre- than somewhat reactionary, but I’m fixed. the new name for the Housing Op- quent and thorough inspections in glad it got done. Because that’s what County Executive Marc Elrich portunity Commission, inspected my tenant rights legislation bill 19- the tenants in this county need – (a) sponsored the tenant rights legisla- every apartment of 686 apartment 15, which the county council unani- good policy that helps protect the tion, known as Bill 19-15, when he buildings during a two-year period, mously supported,” Elrich said. conditions in which they live.” Councilmember Tom Hucker served on the County Council. which included more than 22,000 The tenant rights legislation did said he and Council President Nancy The council then had all apart- apartments. The inspectors identi- not pass when the councilmember- ments of all county apartment build- fied more than 31,000 violations. It turned-county-executive first intro- ings inspected as part of the legisla- was the first time the department had duced it. 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Neal Earley NEWS [email protected] Kensington considers changing how it grants liquor licenses Write us ASSIGNMENTS George Smith cilmembers questioned Kathie Kensington’s zoning regulations. The Montgomery County Sentinel PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR By Suzanne Pollak Durbin, division chief of licensure, The council will continue its dis- @SuzannePollak welcomes letters. regulation and education with the cussion, looking into what hours they Tazeen Ahmad KENSINGTON – During its Montgomery County Department of prefer establishments to be able to sell CALENDAR EDITOR monthly meeting Aug. 13, members Alcohol Beverage Services, about alcohol and whether they want to set All letters must be original, [email protected] of the Kensington Town Council re- how much control the town would limits on what types of establishments signed by the author CALL 301-838-0788 viewed the pros and cons of allowing have if they adopted the county’s al- would be welcome. FAX 301- 838 - 3458 the county to oversee its alcohol li- cohol regulations. Councilman Darin Bartram not- and must include the author’s daytime NEWSROOM AND LEGAL ADVERTISING censing. “We are happy to help in any ed that he did not want any beer and Because several areas in the ADVERTISING way,” Durbin said. “Just remember, wine stores with prices and images telephone number town are zoned so as not to permit this is your town.” filling the front windows. Lonnie Johnson liquor licenses, Kensington has found She added, “We want your input. “We are just trying to avoid go- ADVERTISING ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE for verification. 301-306-9500 itself turning to the state for permis- You know your community best.” ing back to the state,” Furman said. “It EMAIL: [email protected] sion to allow such licenses whenever Durbin assured councilmembers takes forever.” Send letters to: it believes such an establishment, or that part of the county’s process be- During the meeting, coun- event, would benefit the town. fore issuing licenses includes making cilmembers moved closer to opening The Montgomery County Sentinel Sherry Sanderson Getting permission from the sure the perspective owners would not a dog park at 10450 Metropolitan Av- LEGAL ADVERTISING state “usually takes eight months,” sell to minors and could handle inci- enue. 22 W. Jefferson St. Suite 309 [email protected] noted Mayor Tracey Furman. dents involving patrons drinking too Konterra Limited Partnership PRODUCTION Often, it is not easy to understand much alcohol as well as security. donated a 77,500-square-foot lot to Rockville, MD 20850 why certain commercial zones ban al- The county offers free onsite the town free of charge. Lonnie Johnson cohol sales, said Furman. training for businesses seeking liquor The dog park would be adjacent Fax: 301-838-3458 PRODUCTION MANAGER [email protected] Those who want to sponsor an licenses, she said. to Konterra’s parking lot and would event in town and serve liquor or offer Peter Lui The goal would be to keep Kens- include a walking path and picnic Email: [email protected] alcohol tastings are not willing to wait ington “safe and vibrant,” Durbin ex- table and benches. GRAPHIC PRODUCTION STAFF that long for permission, she said. It’s plained. The town agreed to install a six- CIRCULATION also likely that a business may decide If Kensington agreed to allow the foot fence around the perimeter. [email protected] not to move into Kensington if they county to get involved, the process Meanwhile, a group of residents THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY cannot obtain a liquor license without CALL 301-306-9500 would take a much shorter amount of will meet next month to plan the de- SENTINEL (USPS 361-100) is FAX 301-306-0134 waiting that long, she said. time, Durbin said. tails of the dog park. published every Thursday by “I think it’s the events we are Costs for obtaining liquor licens- “It’s going to be resident-dri- Montgomery Sentinel Publishing, ACCOUNTING missing,” she said. “We are really es would remain the same. The coun- ven,” Furman said, adding, “It’s a Inc., 22 W. Jefferson St., Suite Deidra Darsa 309, Rockville, MD 20850. holding ourselves back.” CREDIT / COLLECTIONS/RECEPTIONIST ty currently has 30 different types of great location.” Subscriptions by mail are $40.00 Furman added, “I think we are licenses that cover businesses that of- Councilmembers also discussed per year; by mail (out of MD, VA, frustrating everybody. It is getting a fer just beer and wine to ones that sell updating the town’s sign-permitting & D.C.) additional $ 5.25; on little old.” hard liquor or offer snacks or full process. They are seeking ways to newsstands 50 cents. Periodicals THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL IS A While Kensington councilmem- menus. control lit signs that remain on all postage paid at Rockville, MD WOMAN OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE IN 20849-1272. MONTGOMERY COUNTY AND bers are not looking to bring in lots of The county has seen an increase night and office vacancy signs that IN THE STATE OF MARYLAND. establishments that sell wine, beer and in the number of breweries coming stay up so long, they seem permanent. POSTMASTER: Send address hard liquor, they would like to allow here, Durbin said. And the number of The council also are looking into changes to THE MONTGOMERY residents to imbibe from time-to-time events offering alcohol “have almost strengthening regulations that control COUNTY Montgomery County Publishing, Inc. at special events. SENTINEL, P.O. BOX 1272 was absobed into Berlyn Inc. tripled,” she said. large banners and signs moved by the Rockville, MD 20849-1272 During their meeting, the coun- The county already handles wind. AUGUST 15, 2019 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 3 NEWS National Philharmonic is back in action for upcoming season meeting, the board agreed with the harmonic succeeds,” Kelly said. mended this outcome to the board. In a statement, outgoing chair By Suzanne Pollak @SuzannePollak terms. Kelly now is president, and Besides the new donors Kelly The National Philharmonic is bigger Eskelsen wrote, “I wish the National Harris Miller is board chair. Both gathered, the board raised more than than all of us. It’s bigger than the mu- Philharmonic continued success. SILVER SPRING – A unani- men agreed to take on their positions $200,000, so the National Philhar- sicians. It’s bigger than the conduc- Montgomery County is blessed to mous vote by the National Philhar- with no pay for the first year. monic has more than $500,000 of tors,” she said. have such a wonderful homegrown monic board of directors on Aug. 10 Eskelsen, along with two other new money to work with. She believes the National Phil- orchestra and chorale ensemble that paved the way for a bright future for board members, left the board “on Kelly plans to use the money to harmonic is structurally sound and allows local residents access to the the National Philharmonic under their own accord,” Kelly said. build a long-term future for the or- has a road map for the future, she stage of The Music Center at Strath- new management but with the same While Ferfolia is no longer pres- chestra and vowed to audit all as- said. more as participants in making great musicians and conductors. ident, she will remain as senior con- pects of the orchestra carefully in the “Now it may have a chance with music.” The orchestra and chorale, sultant to Kelly. coming year, seeking ways to make it the combined raised funds, so I can Saxophonist Miller, the new which perform at The Music Center Kelly would not discuss Ferfo- more financially feasible. walk away knowing the National chair, acknowledged that raising at Strathmore in Bethesda, will open lia’s salary. He did say there may be “I do think if we are able to be Philharmonic is stronger than when I money would be the board’s most its season on Sept. 21, only two other changes to the staff as time thoughtful about programming,” the took the lead for it,” Ferfolia said. important job, “even with the wind- months after the board announced it goes on. future will be a good one, he said. Kelly praised Ferfolia’s contri- fall of the last few weeks,” he wrote had closed due to a lack of money. When Kelly first proposed his He also intends to create a focus butions to the orchestra. During her in a press release. Violist Jim Kelly, who is vice plan to rescue the orchestra, most group to learn what patrons want to tenure, she relieved some of the or- Before the board’s vote, County president of Potter Violins in Takoma board members listened quietly. hear. chestra’s debt. However, he noted, Councilman Tom Hucker had writ- Park, raised $314,000 and has a total “There were a few feelings; there Currently, the orchestra plays with ticket sales dropping and dona- ten a letter urging board members to of 19 donors committed to funding was a lot to process,” he said. mainly classical music but does devi- tions not rising fast enough, the or- support the “rescue plan” proposed the orchestra, not all who have done Several days later, at the Aug.10 ate from that. chestra was unable to continue. by Kelly. so yet, he explained. meeting, “Everyone was unanimous Leslie Silverfine, who heads the Under the new leadership, Piotr “We all believe the National Those donors agreed to write in voting,” Kelly said, adding, “I players’ committee, was excited the Gajewski will continue as orchestra Philharmonic is a treasure that needs their checks only if National Philhar- think it’s difficult initially to grasp all board agreed to Kelly’s plans, noting conductor. He agreed not to receive a to survive and succeed,” he stated in monic President Leanne Ferfolia and the concepts.” that the musicians had agreed to con- salary for the upcoming season. the letter. board chair Todd Eskelsen step down Following the board’s vote, “We tinue playing only if the board did. Chorale artistic director Stan Enge- Concert tickets are back on sale from their roles. are all working together in a positive Ferfolia also supported Kelly’s bretson also agreed to forgo his now and can be purchased on the or- During the Aug. 10 special board way to make sure the National Phil- plan. “Todd Eskelsen and I recom- salary for one year. chestra’s website. Community honors Flower Branch residents on three-year anniversary of explosion

increase “feels like they are passing tices,” she said. unit, received damage as well. Tu- County Executive Marc Elrich By Suzanne Pollak @SuzannePollak their costs to us,” said Ana Mar- Erica Ramirez, head of the ray’s apartment was so damaged she called the tragedy the catalyst to tinez, lead organizer for CASA de Flower Branch tenant association, had to stay in a hotel for three more-frequent apartment inspec- SILVER SPRING – Three Maryland. agreed, noting, “These three years months while it was being repaired. tions, increased tenants’ rights laws years after the fatal gas explosion The apartment building under have been difficult. We have made Keni Flores also remembers and safe and affordable housing and fire that killed eight residents of construction also angered many of small progress, but all the tenants that night vividly. “It’s still on my throughout the county. the Flower Branch Apartments de- the attendees, who said they would who live here know the small strug- mind. It’s never going away,” she “I want you all to know, we all velopment in Silver Spring, about have preferred a memorial built on gles.” said. care about this,” Elrich said. “We 100 people gathered to pay their re- the site. Ramirez, who spoke in Spanish Her three children, who now all share your sorrow.” spects to a community that has yet Residents predicted rent will as Martinez translated, said it was range in age from nine to 16 years, He was joined by Councilman to recover. potentially rise again when the new important to make Washington Gas also remember and panic whenever Tom Hucker, who said he was there Respects were paid next to the building opens. The Purple Line, follow all the NTSB’s recommenda- they think they smell smoke, she to honor the victims and stand with construction site of the unit being which is planned nearby, also will tions while always remembering the said. the survivors. built to replace the one that was de- raise their rent, they said, probably seven people who lost their lives. “Every time we go to bed, we Prior to the Flower Branch ex- stroyed on Aug. 10, 2016, in what causing many Flower Branch resi- Mariama Turay, a 33-year resi- pray to be safe,” she said. plosion, he could not get a majority the National Transportation Safety dents to look for more-affordable dent of the apartment complex, took Several politicians spoke at the on the council to support laws in- Board (NTSB) ruled was caused by housing. her very first steps on the sidewalk vigil, most of them thanking the creasing tenants’ rights, he said. an indoor mercury service regulator The new units will make “the by the new building. Since the ex- residents for their courage and help Now, the council fully backs that was not connected to a vent and entire complex more expensive,” plosion, she has been too trauma- in bringing about better laws for these actions for the county’s thus allowed natural gas to build up Martinez said, calling the building tized to walk by, she said. tenants. 400,000 renters, he said, noting in the basement. “symbolic in a negative way.” The vigil gave her the courage “Thank you for working and there recently was unanimous sup- In addition to those killed, The new construction “repre- to walk with others through the site, organizing. We are going to make port to enable renters to break their dozens were injured and hundreds sents disrespect,” she said. she explained. sure this tragedy doesn’t happen leases without losing their deposits displaced from their homes for sev- “Many of the residents will Turay vividly remembers that anywhere else again,” said Del. if they live with health and safety eral months. never forget that day” when their night three years ago. Her apartment Lorig Charkoudian (D-20). issues that their landlord has ig- Many of the people who gath- building shook and fire and the shook, and she thought there might “Our community is forever nored. ered had harsh words for Washing- smell of smoke was everywhere, have been an earthquake. When she changed,” noted Del. Jheanelle Following the speeches and ton Gas, who they say never had ad- Martinez said. opened her front door, “the fire was Wilkins (D-20), who said she was live music, attendees held lit can- equately addressed their numerous “Three years later, Mont- right in front of me.” working with Charkoudian to cre- dles as they solemnly circled the complaints of gas odors. gomery County residents are still Her apartment building, which ate a Just Cause Eviction law that block where the explosion oc- The utility’s current 5.5% rate grieving about the various injus- is directly across from the destroyed would empower residents. curred.

Read The Sentinel. Recycle. 4 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL AUGUST 15, 2019 OPINIONS &VIEWS Run, hide and fight … again and again Dayton, Ohio, I thought it would be the building. Hill, a mall as in Columbia, a parking only if you have a clear path of es- By Paul K. Schwartz @PKSpaul useful to re-run that column now. As horrific as this event was, lot in the Montgomery Mall, an air- cape. The last resort is fighting when By the way, as I mentioned earli- also disturbing was the fact that the port, a Metro station or even your there is no place to run and no place to After writing this weekly col- er, the El Paso school system was one immediate response of most those work location as in the Navy Yard. hide, and you are facing the shooter. umn for almost five years, it is not of the locations I worked in to assess who had exited the building was to The most important thing to un- Securing the location you are in to surprising that issues previously cov- school safety and provide active re-enter from whence they came. derstand when being thrown into a make it as difficult as possible for the ered raise their ugly heads again and shooter training. I spent almost two This, of course, allowed the shooters life-threatening situation is to under- shooter to achieve entry buys you again. months in El Paso and what a beauti- more time to shoot into the crowd. stand your options. There are almost time, and every second counts you ful and welcoming community it is. A similar reaction occurred dur- always options to consider, some bet- are awaiting a law enforcement re- Oh, and yes, I did frequent that mall ing the Aurora movie theater shoot- ter than others, but still there to con- sponse. during my stay. The latest tragedies ings when the bulk of the moviegoers sider. There is no plan to cover every Paul’s View are personal but should be personal ran en masse to the front entrance to During the Virginia Tech shoot- scenario, but the important thing to By for every American. escape the gunfire only to be met by ing a few years back, a heroic teacher understand is that the decisions you Here is the content of that col- the shooter. gave his life preventing the shooter make when confronted with an active Paul K. Schwartz umn from June 2016: A few years ago, I participated in from gaining access to his classroom shooter situation may be the differ- There has not been a death as a conducting an exercise at a high of students. Rather than spend any ence between surviving or not. result of a fire in any of our schools school in Bentonville, Arkansas, co- more time attempting to gain en- There is something called the Sadly, gun violence in America across the nation since the 1950s. incidentally the home of Walmart. trance, the shooter moved on the next OODA Loop, which was designed to and the onslaught of mass shootings That is not to say that there have not Students, teachers and local police all room filled with students who gave help individuals analyze an event to is one issue that has continued time been any fires at our schools; it is participated in the active shooter ex- no resistance. Those students were determine the best course of action. and again. only to say that there have not been ercise. Some of the police officers executed one-by-one. Expecting to OODA stands for observe, ori- After I concluded my career any deaths as a result of those fires. served as active shooters. The stu- reason with a crazed gunman is rarely ent, decide, act. First, you observe with the federal government after I think it is safe to say that we dents assembled in front of the main an effective response. and become aware of the danger, then close to 40 years, I did some work have fire drills down reasonably well. entrance to the school and the active It needs to be remembered that you orient yourself and consider your with a company named SafePlans In some schools, the fire drills in- shooter approached with guns firing. when a bank robber enters a bank, his options, next you must make a deci- that specialized in school security and clude blocking some passageways Of particular interest was the ini- primary goal is to get money and not sion, and finally, you must execute safety assessments and provided ac- and recognizing the fact that fires can tial reaction of the students; they necessarily to shoot people. When a that decision by acting. tive shooter training. be unpredictable. moved as a group into the school to shooter enters a movie theater or a This is not intended to be a long, To be part of this initiative was As with almost anything, the escape the shooter. Realizing that school and begins shooting, his main drawn-out process since, in any one of my prouder associations. Safe- “times they are a-changin.” The staying together as a group gave the goal is most likely notoriety, and ne- emergency situation, time is of the Plans won contracts with various threats we faced in years past are not shooter a much larger target, the sec- gotiation is unlikely to be effective. essence. That is why the best place to school districts around the country in- the same threats we face today. How ond time we conducted the exercise The Department of Homeland begin is, as said before, always be cluding schools throughout Pennsyl- we adapt to those changing threats of- with the same students, they realized Security endorses a concept known aware of your surroundings no mat- vania, Delaware, Louisiana, ten is the difference between life and the need to disperse and, thereby, pro- as Run-Hide-Fight. The concept is ter where you are so that you are not Arkansas and Texas to name just a death. vide the shooter with smaller targets. relatively straightforward and is not beginning from scratch when pre- few of the several states in which we Just a few short years ago, some Yes, there would still be deaths, intended to be taken in order. It all de- sented with a life-threatening situa- provided school assessments and students at a middle school in Jones- but fewer. pends on the specific set of circum- tion. training. boro, Arkansas decided to “take out” So, what is the purpose of this stances you face during the event. If With all of this said, I shudder to Back in June 2016, in the after- some of their classmates along with column? you are not in direct contact with the think what went on in that cramped math of the latest mass shootings, I some of their teachers. After pulling To make the point that we, all of shooter, you seek concealment and nightclub in Orlando, a packed place shared some of my thoughts and ex- the fire alarm at the school, they pa- us, must always be aware of our sur- wait. Concealment differs from cov- with a military assault rifle being perience in a column. tiently waited on the berm facing the roundings whether we be at a movie er; hiding under a desk rarely pro- fired into the crowd. Limiting easy In the aftermath of the latest front entrance of the school and be- theater in Aurora, a school in New- vides long-term protection. access to military assault weapons mass shootings in El Paso, Texas and gan firing at the crowd as they exited town, a shopping center in Aspen Running is the best option, but might be a good place to begin.

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REPORT ticed a suspicious parked vehicle. son, for which he had a heightened Upon approaching it, both officers sense of privacy. smelled the odor of burnt marijua- The Court thus found that the na, and observed the defendant in odor of marijuana alone is not suf- The Montgomery County Sentinel By Tom Ryan the car with a marijuana cigarette. ficient grounds, given that it re- They asked the defendant to quires possession of 10 grams or Maryland along with other give it to them, exit the vehicle, more to constitute a crime, to states in recent years has changed searched him and found cocaine in make an arrest and conduct a welcomes letters. its laws on possession of marijua- his pocket. A search of the vehicle search incident to that arrest. na, in 2014 making possession of only revealed another marijuana Therefore, since the search was We reserve the right to edit all submissionsfor less than 10 grams of marijuana stem. The officers took the defen- unconstitutional, the cocaine not a crime but subject to a civil dant to the station, gave him a ci- found during the search should citation. tation for marijuana possession have been suppressed and that content, The police have long used the but charged him with possession conviction was overturned. As distinctive odor of marijuana as of cocaine with intent to distrib- Judge Barbera noted in quoting grounds to arrest and search sus- ute. Bob Dylan, when it comes to mar- grammar and style. pects or vehicles, often finding ev- After a motion to suppress ev- ijuana and Fourth Amendment idence of other crimes. How the idence seized incident to the arrest law, “the times they are a- changes in the marijuana laws af- was denied, the case made its way changin.’” Anonymous letters may or may not be published fect whether searches and seizures to the state’s highest court. The are constitutional under the Fourth Court of Appeals held that the Amendment was addressed in a mere odor of marijuana, and ob- Thomas Patrick Ryan is a at our discretion. case this week from Maryland’s servation of one joint, may have partner in the Rockville law firm Court of Appeals called Michael been sufficient probable cause to of McCarthy Wilson, which spe- Pacheco v. State of Maryland. search the vehicle. cializes in civil litigation. All letters, submissions and or comments are considered on the record and the property of Buy or Beware The Montgomery County Sentinel. occupant).” Regardless, there is ify that additions and/or modifica- still a “buyer beware” atmosphere. tions to the home were permitted by How can you proceed confi- the local jurisdiction. Unpermitted We reserve the right to refuse publication REAL dently with your home purchase if additions can create a number of is- there is a sense of distrust? The con- sues, including having your lender ESTATE cept of “trust and verify” can help. deny your mortgage. It is not un- of a letter for any reason. SOLUTIONS The concept is about taking disclo- common for additions/modified sures at face value and exercising items (such as a deck, and even due diligence. To the best of your electrical improvements) in a home All letters must be original, signed by the author and By Dan Krell ability, confirm the accuracy of to go unpermitted. This is usually what is disclosed, as well as investi- because the homeowner did it them- Whether you admit it or not, gate any areas of concern. Many selves, or hired a contractor who cut must include the author’s daytime telephone number buying a home is a stressful endeav- items can be verified online, or by the corner of getting a permit. The or. Even if you HAVE purchased a calling the locality where the house permitting process certifies that re- home before, the process can be is located. pairs/renovations comply with local and email address for publication. somewhat nerve-wracking and Of course, you should always building and zoning codes. Making overwhelming. Taking time out of conduct a home inspection. How- sure any addition or home expan- your already busy schedule to ever, prior to hiring your home in- sion was permitted and passed final Please send letters to: search and visit homes, as well as spector, ask about their scope and inspection gives peace of mind that applying for a mortgage can make limitations of the inspection. Home the completed project meets local life hectic. So, who needs the added inspectors are considered general- building health and safety stan- The Montgomery County Sentinel worry that the home seller and/or ists, such that they are not typically dards. listing agent is trying to hide some- an expert in any aspect of home con- There are many other aspects of thing from you? struction, or the home’s structure the home which can be verified, in- 22 W. Jefferson St. Suite 309 Maryland requires the home and systems. However, they are cluding (but not limited to) schools seller to disclose any known latent trained to identify potential com- and zoning. If you’re buying a home defects, regardless of whether they mon problems. They will also rec- to go to a specific public school, ver- Rockville MD, 20850 are choosing the disclosure or dis- ommend that you consult an expert ify that the house is within the claimer option. To be clear, the for further information on anything school’s boundaries and if there are Maryland Real Estate Commis- that is outside the scope of the in- plans to redistrict. If you plan to Fax: 301-838-3458 sion’s Residential Property Disclo- spection. And although home in- have an Airbnb in your home, make sure and Disclaimer Statement spector licensing laws prescribes sure the house is appropriately states that a seller must disclose minimum inspection standards, zoned. You should also check zoning [email protected] “Material defects in real property or there is no guarantee that everything and the local planning office to make an improvement to real property will be inspected thoroughly be- sure your potential building/addition Or add your comments to our website at that: (1) A purchaser would not rea- yond a visual inspection (e.g., chim- plans are not restricted. sonably be expected to ascertain or ney or pool). Make sure your in- observe by a careful visual inspec- spector meets your expectations so Dan Krell is a Realtor® with www.thesentinel.com tion of the real property; and (2) as to thoroughly inspect all systems RE/MAX Success in Potomac, MD. Would pose a direct threat to the of the home. You can access more information at health or safety of (purchaser and/or If the home was expanded, ver- www.DanKrell.com 6 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL AUGUST 15, 2019 NEWS Place your Department of Environmental Display and Classified Ads Protection searches for a new on the exciting site to expand recycling facilities New Sentinel website By Lyna Bentahar Special to The Sentinel Call Lonnie at DERWOOD – Montgomery County announced a search on July 301-306-9500 25 for a site to accommodate a new recycling facility. The site would al- www.thesentinel.com low the county to expand and mod- ernize its current recycling opera- tions. The current recycling facility PUBLIC NOTICE of intent to disinter the remains of has been in operation since August 1991. William Vincent Connors, deceased on July 7, 1969 and The Materials Recovery Facili- buried at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Silver Spring, MD. ty (MRP) in Derwood sorts and processes commingled and mixed The remains are to be reinterred at the same location at a paper recyclables, was designed to lower depth in order to accommodate another family process 80 tons of commingled ma- terial a day and 25 tons of mixed pa- member in the future. Persons seeking information per an hour. concerning this may contact Anne Livingston at (215) In 2019, it received about 130 205-5090 or Gate of Heaven Cemetery at 13801 Georgia to 150 tons of commingled material a day. This fills the shifts of employ- Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20906 or at (301) 871-6500. ees and leaves no room for mainte- nance over the day, which requires that the entire facility be shut down. “The key reason recycling is struggling is that we have a 1990s COURTESY PHOTO system, but expect 2050s results,” Montgomery County announced a search on July 25 for a site to said Adam Ortiz, director of the accommodate a new recycling facility. The site would allow the county to county’s Department of Environ- expand and modernize its current recycling operations. The current mental Protection (DEP). “It is our recycling facility has been in operation since August 1991. duty to take the leap into the next age of recycling.” ize their equipment, inspired by easily accessible from major high- The search for a new site is part counties across the country that use ways for vehicular access. of the DEP’s “Aiming for a Zero- robotics and make bricks and con- The recycling facility has also Waste Plan.” In these plans, the de- struction materials out of plastics in been affected by China’s ban on im- partment would hope to expand their recycling facilities. There are porting waste earlier this year. Chi- their operations to include residen- also optical equipment that can na has struggled with the number of tial composting and recyclable ma- identify material to be sorted out, al- recycled materials it bought from terial that the MRP currently does lowing for smoother processing. the U.S. that ended up being worth- not process. Submissions for a new There are also more sophisticated less or contaminated, leading to the recycling facility site must be turned recycling streams in Europe and ban. It’s affected the county’s recy- into the county by Sept. 20. Japan that the county hopes to learn cling facility drastically. “There’s a lot of pressure in from. “China’s actions have lowered Montgomery County and through- Consumers tend to believe that the price of our commodities,” said out the world to get to a zero-waste because plastic has a recyclable Ortiz. “Which means we have to society, where no material goes to symbol, the MRP can recycle it but step up our game for efficiencies on waste.” said Ortiz. that is not always true, said Jeff our end.” The recycling facility runs it- Camera, one of MRPs managers. While the ban has affected the self as a business, selling the recy- The result is tons of biohaz- DEP in the short-term, Ortiz is clables it processes back into the ardous waste that comes in that “anxious to take us to the next lev- market. Composting would be an- brings in acidic liquids into the el.” His vision is not only that of other market for the DEP to enter, MRP. These liquids seep into the better technology and better materi- and so their ideal site would be one concrete floors, which puts more als, but also better behaviors in the that could collocate a food scrap wear on the 28-year-old facility. consumer stream. He views it all processing facility. The DEP is looking for an in- from a business perspective. “It’s foolish for us not to get dustrial site that can accommodate a “This is all part of the market into (composting),” said Ortiz. warehouse, processing area and bale correction,” he said. “And we’re re- The DEP also wants to modern- storage area. They also want it to be sponding.”

ADVERTISE in Call Lonnie Johnson at 301-306-9500 or e-mail [email protected] AUGUST 15, 2019 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 7 Montgomery County, Maryland Department of Environmental Protection NEWS Silver Spring receives first protected intersection on the East Coast PUBLIC NOTICE that lower speeds, wider roadways Applications for a Temporary Noise Waivers By Elle Meyers @_ElleMeyers and pedestrian infrastructure like pedestrian-activated walk signals all SILVER SPRING—Downtown contribute to fewer accidents and fa- Silver Spring is the first location on talities. The Department of Environmental Protection is currently reviewing the East Coast to receive a “protected “Back in 2018, four high school two applications for Temporary Noise Waivers as allowed under the intersection,” which will make four- students on Georgia Avenue were se- way crossing safer for pedestrians. Montgomery County Noise Control Ordinance, Chapter 31B, Sec- riously injured when they were wait- The intersection is on the corner ing for a school bus,” Glass said. tion 11(a). of Spring Street and Second Avenue. “These improvements cannot come Matt Johnson, a project manag- fast enough.” The first Temporary Noise Waiver is being requested by Clark Con- er for the Montgomery County De- Johnson also noted that re- partment of Transportation (MC- designing intersections like this one struction Group, LLC, 7500 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, DOT), explained that protected inter- is becoming increasingly important Maryland, for the purpose of constructing a pedestrian tunnel across sections are common in the as the use of bicycles and popular Maryland Route 355 between Wood Road and South Street, Bethes- Netherlands and other parts of Eu- electric scooters is also on the rise. rope. Although this is the first one on “It is important for the county to da. The work will include utility relocation, excavation, and road COURTESY PHOTO the East Coast, protected intersec- Downtown Silver Spring is the first make sure that all roadway users can construction. The work started December 2016 and is scheduled to tions have existed in the United location on the East Coast to receive get where they want to go safely and be completed in May 2020. This is the eleventh request for a Tem- States for the past decade or so. a “protected intersection,” which comfortably. Increasing biking and There are protected intersections in porary Noise Waiver due to the ongoing work. will make four-way crossing safer walking is also critical for the county the San Francisco Bay Area, Chica- for pedestrians. to meet its Non-Auto Driver Mode go, Oregon and Texas, among others. Share goals, so that people have alter- The second Temporary Noise Waiver is being requested by Purple Montgomery County Coun- section is the corner island,” Johnson natives to get to our urban areas,” he Line Transit Constructors (PLTC), 6811 Kenilworth Ave., cilmember Evan Glass was involved said. “The four-corner islands in this said. in advocating for local transportation intersection reduce the turning radius, Johnson and Glass said they see Riverdale, Maryland, for nighttime construction related to placing projects. Glass also sits on the county which makes drivers turn more slow- this project as a way for the county to concrete as part of the construction of an underground tunnel for the council’s Transportation and Envi- ly. The islands include truck aprons reach its Vision Zero goals. Bethesda Metro Station South Entrance. The work will take place ronment Committee. that allow larger vehicles to turn, Glass described this first protect- Glass said that over the past sev- while still keeping the radius small ed intersection as a test case of sorts underground and above ground within Elm St. at the intersection eral decades, many communities in for passenger cars. The corner islands before the county implements similar with Wisconsin Ave. The work has been ongoing and is projected to the United States were being de- also create a “lateral shift” for bicy- designs at other crossings. continue through the end of November 2019, and is scheduled for signed with single-occupancy vehi- clists, which slows them down, and The redesign of the crossing is cles in mind. 24 hours on weekdays and weekends 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. also puts them in a position where part of a larger project in the neighbor- “It’s going to take some time for they are more visible to drivers and hood called Second Avenue/Wayne us to retrofit our streets to make them where the cyclist also has better visi- Avenue Cycle Track Project. The plan The applications and related documents are available for public in- safer for all users, and this intersec- bility of the turning vehicles.” includes more than half a mile of sep- spection and may be viewed on the Department’s website by visit- tion shows we are making progress,” He explained that the new de- arated bike lanes, floating bus plat- he said. “As more jurisdictions com- sign of the intersection also reduces forms and improvements to the side- ing the Noise Waivers & Suppression Plans page at: mit to implementing Vision Zero, I the amount of time that pedestrians walks and crosswalks along with the https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/DEP/contact/noise-docu- expect more features like this to pop are exposed to cars by reducing the resurfacing of the roadways. ments.html#waivers. The Department will receive comments on up throughout the region.” width of the roadway. “The total cost for the entire Safer intersections could also “Since drivers and cyclists are project is approximately $1.5 mil- the application for a minimum of ten (10) days after publication of increase the number of people who approaching more slowly and have lion,” Johnson said. “The resurfac- this notice. choose bicycling for their commute, better visibility, they have more time ing is the largest cost element.” according to Johnson. to stop and avoid a crash, and because The Bicycle Master Plan which “In addition to providing a safer Comments, questions, or requests to examine documents related to everyone is moving more slowly, if was adopted in 2018, calls for pro- pedestrian environment, these inter- there is a crash, it is less likely to be tected intersections to be standard the Clark Construction application may be directed to Gretchen Ek- sections are important because they severe or fatal,” Johnson said. for all intersections that have a sepa- strom, DEP/DEPC, 255 Rockville Pike, Suite 120, Rockville, MD, provide additional safety for cyclists In his first term in office, Glass rated bike lane, according to John- 20850. Telephone 240-777-7750, Fax 240-777-7715 or email with separated bike lanes,” he said. brought Vision Zero projects to the son. “The additional safety contributes to attention of the State Highway Ad- “Right now, we are working on [email protected]. lower-stress cycling routes, which in ministration (SHA). designs for protected intersections turn attract more commuters travel- “I experience pedestrian safety at Cameron and Fenton in Silver Comments, questions or requests to examine documents related to ing by bike.” issues firsthand, and regularly I have Spring as part of the Dorsey Mill The redesign of the intersection to cross six lanes of traffic just to ac- Road Bridge project,” he said. the PLTC application may be directed to Steve Martin, DEP/DEPC, will make it safer than a traditional in- cess my bus stop,” he said. “Here in Johnson explained that the in- 255 Rockville Pike, Suite 120 Rockville, MD, 20850. Telephone tersection, because it forces cars to Montgomery County, we need to do a tersection is still under construction. 240-777-7746, Fax 240-777-7715 or email steve.martin@mont- slow down as they’re turning. Cy- better job designing our communities Work began in 2017 to design the clists traveling straight through the gomerycountymd.gov. so that they are safe for all residents, crossing, and construction began in crossing will be forced to slow down, pedestrians, bicyclists and drivers, the fall of 2018. Work on the project and there will be better visibility of everyone who needs access to our was suspended last winter but is ex- 00038928 1t 08/15/19 bicycles and pedestrians for drivers. roads.” pected to be completed next month “The main feature of the inter- Glass noted that research shows in September, weather permitting.

PlacePlace youryour adsads inin The Sentinel CallCall LonnieLonnie JohnsonJohnson atat 301-306-9500301-306-9500 8 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL AUGUST 15, 2019 COVER STORIES/NEWS MCPS Principal County corrects thousands of housing violations after apartment inspections accused in sexual Violations, from Page 1 those skeptics were wrong, and there hired a supervisor and information have been widespread health prob- technology, licensing and registration Navarro supported the bill when El- lems and safety problems in Mont- and support staff, for 14 full-time rich introduced it. He noted the bill’s gomery County housing for quite a equivalents, including the nine in- harassment lawsuit history. long time,” Hucker said. spectors. Principal, from Page 1 two years of unsupervised proba- “As the county exec. said, this The DHCA uses the number and “I think the initial cost when you tion and repaying court costs of bill really languished for a whole severity of the violations to assign factor in the inspectors and the cars, $50. year and it had to be renewed,” each building one of three classifica- other types of operating expenses, it allege. In May 2017, shortly before Hucker said. “It’s really, unfortu- tions – compliant, at-risk or troubled. was a little under $2 million or so,” Following a complaint to Farrell’s retirement, he reported the nate, after the Flower Branch (apart- DHCA will use those classifica- Goetzinger said about the added em- Wayne Farrell, who works as the allegations of sexual harassment ment) explosion that there was a tions to determine the frequency and ployees and resources under Bill 19- Cluster Security Supervisor at a against Worthington to a different new spotlight put on rental housing quantity of inspections, inspectors 15. “And that was paid for by utiliz- management level, there were no employee within MCPS, Darryl conditions.” will conduct in the future. Of the 686 ing licensing fees,” consequences for Worthington, and Williams who serves as Upper Though the legislation could apartment buildings it oversees, the Property owners pay a licensing nothing further was done to rectify MCPS Cluster Superintendent. not prevent the explosion, it was not county classified 130 buildings as fee for each unit that the DHCA in- the situation, according to court Worthington claimed that she useless, Hucker said. Inspectors “troubled,” 112 buildings as “at-risk” spects; the fee pays for administration documents. was first hearing of the complaints would discover housing code viola- and 444 buildings as compliant. costs such as landlord-tenant media- But in 2015, Wilson claimed against her in 2017. tions permeated housing in the coun- County inspectors will inspect apart- tion and code enforcement, Goet- that Worthington began to retaliate Court documents allege that ty. ments of troubled buildings more of- zinger said. against him. According to Wilson, Wilson was then placed on leave “There was a spotlight on long- ten than those of compliant or at-risk Code Enforcement Manager there were several occasions when from his position during May 2017 standing problems in Montgomery buildings. Dan McHugh said inspectors saved Worthington allegedly left Wilson at the same time the allegations of County rental housing that necessi- Rockville resident Mary Caro- time in their inspections with the help alone during lunch periods to super- sexual harassment against Wor- tated a majority of the council feel- line Colletti, a city commissioner for of a new code inspection app, which vise hundreds of middle schoolers thington were reported to higher- ing like they had to step up and do the city’s Landlord-Tenant Commis- took the place of recording violations when there should have been multi- level management. something,” Hucker continued. sion, said she attended the press con- with paper and pencil. County infor- ple supervisors. “(Wilson) was terminated from If an inspector found a viola- ference because she wanted to be in- mation technology employees creat- “Another time, Worthington in- his employment with (MCPS) on or tion, the inspector scheduled a fol- formed of the outcome of the inspec- ed the app. sisted that (Wilson) spend a day su- about January 3, 2018,” according low-up inspection, before which the tions. Under the passed legislation, pervising an in-school suspension to court documents. landlord had to fix the problem. Un- “I had problems with mold,” landlords or managers would join the for a teenage girl alone. (Wilson) re- Wilson claims in the court doc- der the legislation, if the landlord Colletti said. Her landlord had the inspectors when they completed the fused, stating that it was not appro- uments that the sexual harassment has not corrected the problem before mold removed from Colletti’s apart- inspections, whereas formerly they priate for him to be in a closed room and retaliation affected his mental the follow-up, he or she would re- ment in September 2018, but she would just knock on apartment doors. alone with a teenage girl,” court and physical health. He also alleges ceive a citation, accompanied by a claimed that did not happen right The inspectors, then, did not have to documents allege. that the stress of the ordeal has fine and followed by another follow- away. She said she was unsure if all rely on somebody being home so Wilson also alleged that he was caused him to gain a considerable up inspection, according to an Aug. the mold was removed because she they could inspect an apartment. unsuccessful at finding work at oth- amount of weight, which has exac- 8 county news release. DHCA is- was unable to pay someone to move Troubled properties will have er local schools because Worthing- erbated his diabetes diagnosis. sued 309 citations during the two her furniture or move it herself. every apartment inspected annually, ton “blackballed him.” Despite hav- He also claims in the case that years of the inspection program. “They ended up doing just a for as long as the building has a trou- ing a strong resume and performing he has anxiety over the future of his Hucker said the findings of the patch of a carpet” Colletti said, about bled rating. A rating of “troubled” well during the interviews, Wilson children. inspections were eye-opening for the mold removal. The landlord re- must last at least one year, according claims he was not chosen for the MCPS made a statement say- the council. placed the section of carpet that had to the news release. Property owners jobs because of the rumors Wor- ing that the school district takes all “We had heard rationalizations been removed. also must create a corrective action thington was spreading about him. complaints of harassment seriously. for years that mold and vermin, bro- Inspectors found mold in 118 plan to fix the violations inspectors In early 2017, Wilson was ar- “At the time of the complaint, ken smoke detectors and housing apartments during the past two years, found. rested in Washington D.C for im- Wilson’s claims were thoroughly and fire code violations were really according to a county news release. “These surge inspections are a personating a police officer and investigated and based on what we rare in Montgomery County,” Huck- Acting Director of Housing and good start, and we will continue in- possessing an illegal firearm. determined in our investigation er said. Community Affairs Tim Goetzinger specting ‘troubled properties’ annual- Court documents indicate that those claims were found to be un- Some people claimed that re- said that the county had hired an addi- ly and intensively until each becomes the firearm was legally registered in substantiated. MCPS is filing a mo- ports of code violations were “fabri- tional nine inspectors in 2017, help- compliant,” Elrich said. “This gives the State of Maryland, and Wilson tion to dismiss this lawsuit,” said cations” or that the tenants caused ing it complete more inspections in apartment building owners an incen- disclosed his arrest and the charges Gboyinde Onijala, a spokesperson the violations. the same amount of time. In addition tive to maintain their building within to his supervisors. for MCPS. “I think today’s data shows that to the inspectors, the county also code.” MCPS instructed Wilson to Wilson is seeking $1.124 mil- continue reporting to John T. Baker lion in damages from the school Middle School to work, according system. The Montgomery Sentinel Turns 165 Years Old! to court documents. Worthington continues to be Prosecutors in the case The Montgomery County Sen- I require my staff, whether an the organizations that helped em- employed by MCPS and is still list- tinel recently celebrated its 165th employee or freelancer, to check the ployees achieve the skills needed to dropped both of the criminal ed as the principal of John T. Baker charges and sentenced Wilson to birthday. Our family has owned this facts presented. We also give both become great journalists. Our editors Middle School. community newspaper for 57 years. sides of an issue in our stories. have trained many such individuals. 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Got News? Tell Us About It! Call (301) 306-9500 AUGUST 15, 2019 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 9 TRAVEL TALES Circumnavigating Japan Part 2: Ports of Call By Llewellyn and Susan Toulmin For 14 days in April, we sailed on Holland America Line’s Wester- dam in a circumnavigation of Japan. This month, we highlight our Japan- ese ports of call, starting with the best – Shimizu. Shimuzu itself is not a major at- traction, but look north to see one of the most stunning sights in the world: snow-capped Mt. Fuji, 12,388 feet of perfection. The mountain is only about 100,000 years old, and last erupted in 1707. It is a UNESCO World Her- itage site that was first climbed by the wizard-sage Enno Gyoja first in 663 CE. Last year, 208,000 people climbed it. We did not go climbing but did visit a lovely Shinto shrine at its base, to enjoy the cherry blossoms, ornate architecture and pure water filtered by billions of tons of lava rock. On the hour-long bus ride to the shrine, we sadly noted that 99% of Japan’s built environment is not tourist brochure-style temples and parks, but rather dense, boxy, unat- tractive recent homes and warehous- PHOTO BY LLEWELLYN TOULMIN es. The Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha shrine at the base of Mt. Fuji, built in the That is the result of having mini- the 800s, with 500 cherry blossom trees. mal flat land and most of the pic- turesque urban architecture destroyed mountain, farm and fishing villages. Also, in Hokodake, we visited during World War II. Each structure is an authentic build- the Museum of Northern Peoples, fo- At Osaka in southern Japan, we ing brought to the site, filled with pe- cused on the aboriginal Ainu. This departed for a day-long tour of near- riod antiques and looking like the oc- hunter-gatherer fisherfolk lived by Kyoto, the country’s most famous cupants just left. mainly in Hokkaido, and controlled ancient town. Our village guide surprised us by the island until the Japanese annexed Spoiler alert – even Kyoto is saying that the large, northern island it and forced assimilation in 1899. 90% new. But the old stuff is terrific. of Hokkaido was largely uninhabited The Ainu were then decimated by The lovely Golden Pavilion Zen tem- (except by the aboriginal Ainu) until smallpox and war, their culture and ple complex was originally built in the 1870s when the samurai warrior language were suppressed, and their 1397 but was burned twice, most re- class was ordered to lay down their numbers reduced from 200,000 to cently in 1950 by a crazed arsonist swords and sent off to farm in distant 25,000 today. They were not official- monk. Hokkaido, where they could not ly recognized as a minority until The Pavilion was re-built in threaten the new social order. 2008. 1955 and re-covered in shining gold This was a tremendous come- In Aomori, the northernmost leaf in 1987. It is another World Her- down for the once-proud warriors, city on the Japanese main island of itage Site and is topped with a golden who made very poor farmers, and Honshu, we first visited the amazing phoenix ornament. Surprisingly, the some became homeless. Nebuta Museum. The Aomori Nebu- Japanese recently lent this actual At the port of Hakodate, we ta Festival takes place each August phoenix to the Washington, D.C. Na- toured the western-style fort of and involves daily parades of 24 mas- tional Gallery of Art. Goryokaku, that was built in 1865 in sive floats depicting gods and mythi- Near Otaru, on the northernmost a five-pointed French design. cal figures. The floats take a year to island of Hokkaido, we first visited The purpose of this impressive build from wire and thick paper. the Sapporo Nijo Ichiba Fish Market, structure was to protect northern Eight master float painters have been where the strangest offering was Japan from Russian invasion (the honored as “Japanese national trea- black, squid-ink ice cream, which Japanese beat Russia in a war in sures.” thankfully tasted just like white, soft- 1904-1905 and still have a border dis- Our last stop was at a lovely, serve vanilla ice cream. pute with Russia over a chain of is- massive bronze Buddha outside Ao- One member of our tour group lands just north of Hokkaido). mori. At 70 feet high, this is the largest dared to eat a piece of poisonous Ironically, the only fighting at sitting Buddha in Japan. The Aomri Fugu fish, but he survived. the fort took place in the Boshin War Nebuta Fesitval is in the lotus position Thence to the Historical Villege of 1868-1869, when forces from the and has a museum inside his body full of Hokkaido, with 60 fascinating Tokugawa shogunate defended the of paintings and wise quotes. As we buildings from the 19th and early fort against the army of the Imperial approached, we thought of Buddha’s 20th centuries spread out over 120 family. Today the fort is mainly fa- quote on travel: “As you travel, be acres. The open-air museum is divid- mous for its hundreds of cherry blos- where you are. Otherwise, you will ed into four sections: the town, the som trees. miss most of your life.” 10 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL AUGUST 15, 2019 AUTO Toyota’s hybrid crossover is a fuel-saving standout puttering around the Metro region By Brady Holt @BradyHoltAutos or trudging through rush hour, that means the gas RAV4 burns 52 per- Newly redesigned this year, the cent more fuel than the RAV4 Hy- 2019 Toyota RAV4 is a well-round- brid. And what’s more, if you drive ed compact crossover offering a the RAV4 Hybrid carefully, you pleasant ride, decent handling, a can maximize the time in which the spacious and comfortable interior, electric motor propels the car with and tons of standard safety features. the gasoline engine switched off entirely — burning no gas. It can do this at steady speeds, coasting to a stop or downhill, or Auto Drive even during gentle acceleration from a stop. That is how we beat By the EPA estimates, to average 46 Brady Holt mpg during a weeklong test. These numbers are all the more impressive when you consider how little you have to give up for the But when we tested one this RAV4 Hybrid. This isn’t a slow, past spring, we did not love the en- small, sad hybrid like the stereotype gine. Although it has more horse- of an old Prius. The RAV4 Hybrid power than most of its competitors, has go-anywhere all-wheel-drive, the RAV4’s engine makes a lot of ample passenger and cargo space, noise without providing a lot of zip. and a peppy 219 horsepower. That said, there is a way to get Again, it’s both quicker and a quicker, quieter powertrain in the quieter than the gasoline-only RAV4 for just $800 more. And if RAV4, thanks to the extra thrust that is not tempting enough, this up- from its electric motor. grade also pays for itself with dra- We mentioned that all this matically improved gas mileage. costs just $800 more than a compa- Interested? rable gas-only RAV4. That comes We are talking about the 2019 with a couple of slight caveats. Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, which uses First of all, you cannot get a front- COURTESY PHOTOS the same gas-electric technology as wheel-drive RAV4 Hybrid; cost- The 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid brings exceptional fuel savings to a useful and comfortable compact crossover. It the famous Toyota Prius. An elec- conscious buyers of the gas model starts at a somewhat pricey $28,970, though that is just $800 more than a comparably equipped gas-only RAV4. tric motor helps reduce the efforts can shave off $1,400 from the price made by the gasoline engine, by skipping all-wheel-drive. polished driving dynamics of a which reduces fuel usage, and the Secondly, the gas RAV4 tends Honda CR-V or Mazda CX-5 or vehicle’s electric batteries recharge to cost more than most of its com- even the Hyundai Tucson and Kia themselves while you drive nor- petitors, such as the Honda CR-V, Sportage, its improved ride and mally. Nissan Rogue, and Subaru handling make it more competitive The EPA estimates that the Forester. That means the hybrid’s in its class. RAV4 Hybrid will achieve 41 additional price premium lifts it If you know for sure you want miles per gallon in the city, 38 mpg even further. a super-high gas mileage crossover, on the highway and 40 mpg over- Once this is all considered, the there are not many alternatives. all. That is the best of any RAV4 Hybrid starts at $28,970 and There is the subcompact, front- crossover on the market that you do can reach $40,000, fully loaded. wheel-drive Kia Niro, which is not have to plug in. It improves That is not too cheap. On the other more like a hatchback than an SUV. over the already-impressive 2018 hand, it is a well-rounded vehicle There iss the soon-to-be-discontin- RAV4 Hybrid’s scores of 34 mpg with remarkably low operating ued Nissan Rogue Hybrid, which city, 30 mpg highway and 32 mpg costs. gets far-worse mileage than the overall. Like every RAV4, the hybrid RAV4 Hybrid. And it trounces the gas-only model has a more-rugged design And there is the upcoming Overall, if you know you want or both, there are plenty of reasons all-wheel-drive 2019 RAV4’s rat- aesthetic this year, which also 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid, which a RAV4, especially one with all- to choose any RAV4. ings, which max out at 27 mpg city, helps it stand out from the more promises to come close to the wheel-drive, there are few reasons 34 mpg highway, and 30 mpg over- luxury- or performance-themed RAV4 Hybrid’s fuel economy — not to choose the hybrid model. Brady Holt is a member of the all. competition. with more luxury to boot — but it’s Even though many competi- Washington Automotive Press As- In stop-and-go driving, such as And while it lacks the extra- not yet on sale. tors are less expensive, drive better sociation.

PlacePlace youryour adsads inin The CallCall LonnieLonnie JohnsonJohnson atat 301-306-9500301-306-9500 Sentinel AUGUST 15, 2019 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 11 ENTERTAINMENT Musicians teach their love of the ukulele at annual UkeFest Fink. But every year is also intrinsi- UkeFest, Fink said she hopes that By Barbara Trainin Blank @traininblank cally different on purpose, with new people will fall in love with the instructors and classes along with re- ukulele as she did. Combining the in- With one-year-old twins, Mau- peats. strument with a festival creates a reen Andary has her hands full. That “To keep the UkeFest running, phenomenal social experience, she has not curbed her professional ac- you want to offer students a chance added. tivities, however. She performs along to learn new things from different “It attracts everyone from those Sara Curtin as the duo, The Sweater people,” she said. who want to strum a few songs on the Set, a few times a month at such One unique event this year, ac- instrument to virtuosi,” she said. venues as Millennium Stage and the cording to Fink, is the appearance of Attendants at the UkeFest class- Creative Cauldron. They were Peter Luongo. His specialty is creat- es range in age from 6 to 75 and artists-in-residence at Strathmore, ing ukulele ensembles with multiple- come from all over the world. Along too and may also be found playing at part vocals and some choreography. with its appealing, light sound, local weddings. For more than 35 years, Luongo has which Andary called “high-pitched, As part of the duo, Andary plays been the director of the international- sweet and vulnerable,“ the ukulele’s the ukulele as well as the flute, guitar, ly acclaimed Langley Ukulele En- size also enhances sociability. banjo and glockenspiel. In her re- semble and founder of the Luongo “You can have a number of peo- maining free time, she teaches Ukulele Experience. ple playing it at a party, which isn’t ukulele about 20 hours a week in He will work together with sev- true of the guitar,” said Andary. groups or one-on-one. eral ukulele players to perform in the What may surprise new ukulele Now Andary is gearing up for UkeFest Finale, on the last night of aficionados is that the range of the in- the annual UkeFest at Strathmore the festival, said Fink. strument is not limited to Hawaiian from Aug. 17-21, where she will play Also teaching at the UkeFest for or Celtic music, said Fink, who, in and teach. the first time will be Daniel Ho, who her folk duo with Marxer, has re- The festival, now in its 11th designs acoustic instruments and has leased dozens of albums. year, was co-founded by Cathy Fink won multiple Grammy Awards. “You can also play rock and roll, COURTESY PHOTO and Marcy Marxer, its artistic direc- “Do not expect to be able to sign old-time, vaudeville, jazz and Maureen Andary of The Sweater Set will teach and perform the ukulele as tors. up for classes at this point,” said swing,” Fink said. part of UkeFest at Strathmore. The five-day workshop ends on Aug. 21 with “I fell in love with the ukulele at Fink, “since tickets – which went on In addition, said Andary, the a concert on the Strathmore Lawn at the Godowsky Gazebo. a concert in Texas,” Andary said. “I sale in February – are long since ukulele is considerably more afford- loved the songs. They were funny gone. You can already buy tickets for able than many instruments. “I’m ex- and touching. I brought (a) song- UkeFest 2020.” cited to share it at the UkeFest,” she 21 at 7 p.m. It includes a community concert is the culmination of the 11th book. That inspired me to write and In fact, because of limited added. mass strum-along. At press time, annual UkeFest intensive workshop. play my own songs.” space, the organizers had to cap the After the intensive classes and more than 30 people had signed up to It starts at 7 p.m. on the Strath- There are certain similarities in attendance at 120 people. workshops comes the UkeFest Fi- play at the event. more Lawn at the Godowsky Gaze- the UkeFest from year to year, said Within the teaching structure of nale concert, which takes place Aug. That same evening, the night bo. Admission is free. AFI Silver honors Washington, United Artists with film retrospectives There will also be a special that innovative company over the By Barbara Trainin Blank showing of “Fences” on Sept. 7, years,” said Hitchcock. @traininblank 12:15 p.m. The choice to pay tribute to the When actor Denzel Washington Also, AFI Silver is showing a company was not made easier by received the AFI Lifetime Achieve- few other series, including a United AFI Silver’s decision to cover all the ment Award for 2019 in June, his ac- Artists (UA) retrospective that con- most important films and filmmakers ceptance speech referred not to his il- tinues through Sept. 11. associated with UA throughout its lustrious acting and directing career United Artists was founded in existence, he added. “Ultimately, we or even the luminaries he had worked 1919 by four of the top stars and scheduled about 120 films over within the film industry, such as filmmakers of the era: Charles Chap- about six months, but we could have Spike Lee, who presented the honor lin, Douglas Fairbanks, Mary Pick- included even more films if the to him. ford and D. W. Griffith. schedule allowed.” Instead, he spoke about his fam- “They wanted to create a distri- Many studios had a house style, ily. Washington thanked his parents, bution company that would special- Hitchcock explained. MGM, for ex- his late father-in-law and his wife of ize in high-quality films made by ample, came to be known for high 40 years, whom he praised for teach- themselves and other independent production values, a larger roster of ing him about “true love, unwaver- producers and stars,” said Todd big stars, “women’s pictures” and, in ing love.” He also urged listeners, in Hitchcock, AFI Silver’s director of the 1950s, lavish musicals. a world of tweets and memes, to do programming. “This was unlike the Because UA had a different ap- better for our children. arrangements of the other studios proach – working with a variety of The award was established by and distribution companies of the producers – their releases “reflected the AFI Board of Trustees in 1973 COURTESY PHOTO time.” a wide-ranging variety of stars and and is presented to a single honoree Denzel Washington won his first Academy Award for Best Actor in a Although the head of another styles, more so than that of their tra- annually. Supporting Role in “Glory,” which will be shown as part of an AFI film film company said “the inmates were ditional studio competitors,” Hitch- “Denzel Washington is an retrospective on Aug. 18 at AFI Silver in Silver Spring. taking over the asylum,” United cock said. American icon,” then-Board Chair Artists made several highly success- The next showings for a few of Sir Howard Stringer said. “As an ac- vant artists working today.” “Training Day,” “Mo’ Better Blues,” ful and well-thought-of films, such the films in the retrospective are: “In tor, he stands tall as a heroic, stoic Aside from being a prolific “Malcolm X” and “ Inside Man.” as “The African Queen,” “High the Heat of the Night,” Aug. 24, embodiment of the best in all of us, stage actor that won a 2010 Tony To celebrate his accomplish- Noon,” “Some Like It Hot,” “West 12:15; “One Flew over the Cuckoo’s and he does so with heart, humanity Award for his performance in ments, AFI Silver is presenting sev- Side Story,” “Tom Jones,” “One Nest,” Aug. 30, 7 p.m., and “Invasion and one of the brightest smiles to “Fences,” Washington went on to di- eral of Washington’s films in a retro- Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest,” “An- of the Body Snatchers,” 9:45 p.m. ever light up the screen.” rect, produce and star in the 2016 spective that continues through Sept. nie Hall” and “Rocky.” that day. “Equally formidable as director film adaptation, earning him Best 3. Remaining in the series are: “Glo- “We chose to do this retrospec- AFI is located at 8633 and producer,” Stringer went on, “he Actor and Best Picture Academy ry,” Aug. 18, 5:30 p.m.; “American tive in 2019, the centennial year of Colesville Road, Silver Spring. For is a creative force to be reckoned Award nominations. The actor is Gangster,” Aug. 25, 5:15 p.m., and UA’s founding, to celebrate the more program information, call the with and one of the most vital, rele- known for starring roles in the films “Flight,” Sept. 3, 7 p.m. many, many great films released by theater directly at 301-495-6700. 12 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL AUGUST 15, 2019 CALENDAR What’s happening this week in Montgomery County August 15, 2019 –August 21, 2019 BLACK ROCK CENTER FOR THE ARTS AUG 16 with speaker Barbara Glickman. The history and horticultural highlights of approximately 11 gardens • UPCOUNTY THEATRE: ONE ACT AND FAB FRIDAY HAPPY HOURS and their homes and owners are covered in some MORE AUGUST 16 – 24, 2019, 8:00 PM Aug. 16. 6:00 P.M. – 12:00 A.M. Excitement, detail. At our September meeting, we traditionally energy, laughs.... they all await at the area's BEST hold a Plant Swap, start looking around for a nice* • BLUE CANYON BOYS SATURDAY, SEP- entertainment center in the heart of Montgomery plant to bring. Be sure that it is potted up well in ad- TEMBER 28, 2019, 8:00 PM - 10:30 PM County. And now on Fridays from 6pm to 12mid all vance and in excellent health. We will draw num- adventures are just $6. So, strap on a high-tech suit, bers and each person that brings a plant will pick out • GERMANTOWN OKTOBERFEST PARADE enter the HUGE multi-level arena and prepare for a plant to take home. Where: WHERE: Brookside & BLACKROCK OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY, the adventure of a lifetime! PLUS - on Fab Friday Gardens, Visitors Center/Education Building, 1800 OCTOBER 05, 2019, enjoy pizza for just $1 a slice. And during Fab Fri- Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton. Please join us for re- day, the winner of every game plays "Shoot to freshments, provided by club members, after the STRATHMORE Thrill" - Take one shot... and if you hit the target talk. WIN two free adventures. Where: ShadowLand - • MARK G. MEADOWS & THE MOVE- Gaithersburg 624 Quince Orchard Road. Through 27TH ANNUAL POOLESVILLE DAY FES- MENT FRIDAY, AUGUST 16, 2019, 8:00 PM | February 2020. TIVAL AMP Sep. 21. 10:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. The 27th An- nual Poolesville Day will include FREE carnival • CABARET: VERONICA SWIFT SATUR- AUG 17 rides, exhibitors, food vendors and activities for all DAY, AUGUST 17, 2019, 5:00 PM & 8:30 PM | CREEK CRAWL ages. There will be multiple stages featuring live AMP Aug. 17. 10:00 A.M. How many different ani- music and entertainment. The headliner back by mals live in Croydon Creek? Find out as we spend COURTESY PHOTO popular demand - The Reagan Years • UKEFEST 2019 SATURDAY, AUGUST 17, (https://www.thereaganyears.com/home/). The festi- an afternoon in our aquatic habitat searching and Four time Grammy Award winner Lenny Kravitz headlines con- THRU WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2019 | THE identifying local critters. Wear closed-toe shoes and val location is along Fisher Avenue from Whalen cert at Wolf Trap's Filene Center on Wednesday, August 21. MANSION bring a towel. Where: Croydon Creek Nature Cen- Commons to historic downtown Poolesville. Visit ter the Poolesville Day website • LIVE FROM THE LAWN: AARON ABER- (www.poolesvilleday.com) for more information on NATHY WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2019, 7:00 DERWOOD FARMERS MARKET how you can be a part of the festivities. Where: PM | GUDELSKY GAZEBO Aug. 17. 9:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. Open rain or Aug. 22. 7:00 – 8:00 P.M. Group meets 4th and beautiful tone will be joined by award-winning Whalen Commons 19701 Fisher Avenue, shine every Saturday through October 26. A com- Thursday of the month (except November and De- Previti’s big-sound rhythm and melodic solos. Gui- Poolesvile, MD 20837. THE FILLMORE munity market featuring fresh, local fruits, veggies, cember). Copies of the book are available at the Cir- tarist Mitchell has a long affiliation with Louisiana meats, baked goodies, arts, kids’ activities, live mu- culation Desk. Call Quince Orchard Library at 240- and European gypsy music and adds a perfect AN EVENING WITH SOPHIA LOREN • STRANGELOVE - THE DEPECHE MODE sic... Meet sustainable local farmers and from- 777-0200 for more information. Quince Orchard Li- acoustic sound and vocals to the Trio. Come to en- Nov. 20 & 21. 7:30 P.M. Robert E. Parilla Per- EXPERIENCE WITH CALIGULA BLUSHED scratch makers of edibles & art! Where: Derwood brary, 15831 Quince Orchard Road, Gaithersburg, joy the traditional sounding jazz you would hear in a forming Arts Center. 51 Mannakee Street, SATURDAY, AUGUST 17, 2019, 8:00 PM Farmers Market 16501 Redland Road, Rockville, MD 20878. For more information call 240-777- New Orleans club, beautifully performed. Followed Rockville, MD. MD 20855. 0200. by a reception Location: St. Anne's Episcopal • MON LAFERTE - LA GIRA DE NORMA Church, 25100 Ridge Road, Damascus, MD THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 2019, 8:00 PM FOOD ADDICTS ANONYMOUS COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE 20872. ONGOING Aug. 24. 11:30 A.M. Free Community Open Aug. 17. 9:30 – 10:30 A.M. Food Addicts ONE ACT FESTIVAL WOLF TRAP House celebrating the reopening of Round House WALTZ DANCE Anonymous meets every Saturday at the Unitarian Aug. 16, 17, 23, & 24. Upcounty Theatre is Theatre! Join us for fun, food, and festivities as we Sep. 15. 2:45 - 3:30 P.M. – Introductory Waltz Universalist Church, 100 Welsh Park Drive, Build- holding it first One Act Festival this summer. The • TONY BENNETT SATURDAY, AUGUST 17, celebrate the reopening of Round House Theatre! Workshop, 3:30 to 6:00 P.M. – Dance. Join us for a ing #4, Rockville, MD 20850. We welcome new performances will be at the BlackRock Center for 2019, 8:00 PM | FILENE CENTER Starting at 11:30am, enjoy live performances in the Waltz Dance in the Bumper Car Pavilion at Glen members. For questions, please visitwww.foodad- the Arts in Germantown, 12901 Town Commons renovated theatre and lobby, refreshments in the ex- Echo Park featuring the ensemble Latter Day dictsanonymous.org or call Valerie @ 240-543- Drive. Tickets can be purchased through their web- • LENNY KRAVITZ WEDNESDAY, AUGUST panded bar and bistro, theatre workshops in the new Lizards playing a lively mix of folk waltzes with a 3090 site and should be active starting July 27: 21, 2019, 8:00 PM | FILENE CENTER multipurpose room, and more. Free and open to the few other couple dances, including Hambo, Schot- www.blackrockcenter.org. public, this event is staged with fun for the whole tische, Swing, Tango, and Polka. The 45-minute • STING | JOE SUMNER AUGUST 26, 27, & family, with games and crafts all day. Don’t miss dance lesson begins at 2:45 p.m. with a half-hour in- AUG 18 TIGER STYLE! 28, 2019, 8:00 PM | FILENE CENTER special ticket offers, raffles, and a chance to “Meet troductory Waltz workshop and a more advanced Through Aug. 17. 7:45 P.M. In this outrageous WALTZ DANCE Your Seat” as we kick off the 2019-2020. Address: move presented the last 15 minutes. Social dancing satire about stereotypes, political correctness flies Aug. 18. 2:45 - 3:30 P.M. Introductory Waltz 4545 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814. follows until 6 pm. Admission is FREE. No partner out the window as two Chinese American siblings Workshop | 3:30 to 6 P.M. Join us for a Waltz required. AUG 15 search for their authentic selves. Albert Chen is a Dance in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park SQUARE DANCE PLUS-LEVEL LESSONS FREE SUMMER CONCERTS computer programmer so modest he lets others take on Sunday, August 18, 2019 featuring the ensemble AND DANCING WALTZ DANCE Aug. 15. 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. Weekly outdoor con- credit for his work. His sister Jennifer, a doctor, is Waltz Sisters. This versatile band will provide a Aug. 28. At the plus level, square dance lessons Sep. 15. 2:45 - 3:30 P.M. – Introductory Waltz certs kick-off in downtown Bethesda. Attendees so professionally driven she can’t sustain a relation- lively mix of folk waltzes with a few other couple and dancing at North Chevy Chase Christian Workshop, 3:30 to 6:00 P.M. – Dance. Join us for a can also purchase food, beer and wine from down- ship (even if she could find someone worthy of her dances, including Hambo, Schottische, Swing, Tan- Church, 8814 Kensington Parkway (in Parish Waltz Dance in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo town Bethesda restaurants during the concert. This work ethic). Despite their Ivy League educations, go, and Polka. Admission is $13. No partner re- House). Alternate Wednesdays: 7:30 p.m. to 9:45 Park featuring the ensemble Cabaret Sauvignon series, produced by the Bethesda Urban Partnership, musical virtuosity and impeccable manners, the sib- quired. For more information, call Joan Koury at p.m. $7 per person. Contact phone number: 301- playing a lively mix of folk waltzes with a few other features free Thursday evening concerts during May lings mount. Presented by Olney Theatre Center at 202-238-0230 or Glen Echo Park at 301-634-2222, 598-2574. http://www.gerrymanders.info/ couple dances, including Hambo, Schottische, and June. The concerts offer a diverse range of mu- Olney Theatre Center, Olney MD. go to www.WaltzTimeDances.org or e-mail Swing, Tango, and Polka. The 45-minute dance les- sic including folk, funk, reggae and rock. The con- [email protected]. The Glen Echo Na- “ALL ABOARD FOR KENSINGTON” son begins at 2:45 p.m. with a half-hour introducto- certs take place on Thursday evenings, from 6 – MATT WILT'S HAND/EYE tional Park is located at 7300 MacArthur Blvd., TRAIN SHOW ry Waltz workshop and a more advanced move pre- 8pm in Veterans Park, located at the corner of Through Aug. 17. 5:00 – 8:00 P.M. Artists Re- Glen Echo, MD 20812. Sep. 7 and 8. 11:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. An event sented the last 15 minutes. Social dancing follows Woodmont and Norfolk Avenues. No outside alco- ception. Matt Wilt creates works that incorporate designed for train enthusiasts—from the littlest fans until 6 pm. Admission is $10. No partner required. hol is allowed. motion and sound by using mechanical components to the oldest history buffs and everyone in be- and drawing from the traditions of Dadaist and Sur- AUG 21 tween—will transform Kensington Town Hall into a RUN FOR EVERYMIND 5K RUN/3K STAY AND PLAY realist sculpture. The enigmatic collection of objects model train spectacular. Proceeds benefit the Noyes WALK Aug. 15. 11:00 – 11:30 A.M. Please join us for SQUARE DANCE LESSONS AND DANC- seeks to present a more eclectic vision of art and Children’s Library Foundation (noyeslibraryfounda- Sep. 15. 8:30 A.M. Do something physical that’s an OPEN play program at the Potomac Library. We ING transcend some of the common stereotypes associat- tion.org) and the Kensington Historical Society good for your mental health too! Join EveryMind provide the toys and music-you bring the smiles! Aug. 21. Square dance lessons and dancing at ed with a given medium. In Hand/Eye he showcases (kensingtonhistory.org). $7; $2 children; $15 max for its annual family-friendly 5K Run/3K Walk to This program is for children aged 0 - 6 years old North Chevy Chase Christian Church, 8814 Kens- the inherent value of material craftsmanship and per family. Where: Kensington Town Hall (3710 raise awareness about the importance of positive along with their families. Library: Potomac ington Parkway (in Parish House). Wednesdays: how it can be utilized to reinforce and give structure Mitchell St., Kensington MD 20895). Call 301-215- mental health habits and how physical activity and 7:30 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. $7 per person. to our creative mindset. Where: Brentwood Arts 6834 with questions. mental wellness are intertwined! Where: Rockville OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS MEETING Contact phone number: 301-598-2574. Exchange, 3901 Rhode Island Ave., Brentwood, Town Center. Aug. 15. 7:15 -- 8:30 P.M. Overeaters Anony- http://www.gerrymanders.info/ MD 20722. ST. ANNE'S COMMUNITY CONCERT SE- mous meeting at the Rockville Church of Christ, RIES TALK: A HISTORY OF MARYLAND 1450 Montgomery Ave., Rockville (in Parish CREATIVE SUMMER PROGRAMS AT Sep. 08. 4:30 P.M. St. Anne’s welcomes back THROUGH ITS GARDENS House) every Thursday. For further information - UPCOMING New Orleans-based jazz clarinetist Ben Redwine Sep. 16. 8:00 P.M. Doors open at 7:30 P.M. and a list of other meetings, http://www.oa- LIBRARIAN'S CHOICE BOOK DISCUS- and Trio musicians John Previti, bassist, and Tom The Silver Spring Garden Club invites you to a talk dcmetro.org/ or Linda S at 301-641-9508 SION Mitchell on guitar. Redwine’s flawless technique on "A History of Maryland Through its Gardens,” Continued on page 13 AUGUST 15, 2019 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 13 C ALENDAR What’s happening this week in Montgomery County August 15, 2019 –August 21, 2019 ΩContinued from page 12 FOX HILL WEEKLY OPEN HOUSE TRIVIA NIGHTS & TRUE RESPITE Wednesdays, 2:00 – 4:00 P.M. To share the ex- DEL RAY ARTISANS BREWING CO. ceptional lifestyle, amenities and services at Fox Through August 31. Del Ray Artisans' Creative Thursday night trivia continues at True Respite Hill Retirement Community in Bethesda, a free to Summer Programs is a series of workshops explor- Brewing! Trivia starts at 7 pm every Thursday night the public open house will be held on a weekly ba- ing the arts. Learn techniques in photography and is hosted by District Trivia. It is free to compete. sis. Every Wednesday from 2 - 4 p.m. staff and (macro and SmartPhone), painting, sculpture, mixed Come by yourself or with your friends and play for owner/residents invite people to enjoy refreshments media, jewelry-making, sketching, and more; and your chance to win! At the end of each season four and tours of Fox Hill. Visitors are welcome to see discover how to use art for affirmation, communica- teams from each District Trivia location play in the the one, two and three-bedroom model condomini- tion, and intention. Sign up for what inspires you! playoffs for large cash prizes! Where: True Respite ums with a wide range of floorplans offered in a Held at Del Ray Artisans (2704 Mount Vernon Av- Brewing Company 7301 Calhoun Pl, Suite 600 maintenance-free, cosmopolitan environment. Fox enue, Alexandria VA) unless noted. Details and reg- Rockville, Maryland 20855. Hill is located at 8300 Burdette Road, Bethesda, istration at DelRayArtisans.org/programs/creative- MD; 20817. For more information, call Julie Sabag summer/ STITCH AND PLAY at 301-968-1850 or visit Tuesdays 1:00 – 3:00 P.M. We are adults who www.foxhillresidences.com. ART EXHIBIT: “UNCOMMON ALEXAN- enjoy mah-jongg, board & card games, and needle- DRIA” work. Come join us. We will provide mah-jongg NEW COUNTY PROGRAM SEEKS Through Sep. 29. “Uncommon Alexandria” art sets and board & card games or bring your own. SKILLED VOLUNTEERS 50+ exhibit at the VCA Alexandria through Gallery Also, if you stitch, bring your needlework. Space is The Montgomery County Volunteer Center's Without Walls features artwork by Del Ray Artisans limited. Please register online. Go to www.mont- new 50+ Volunteer Network connects skilled volun- members inspired by common scenes of our daily gomerycountymd.gov/library. Click Branches, se- teers with nonprofit and government agencies that lives as locals. This uncommon approach to show- lect Quince Orchard Library, then Upcoming need assistance. This unique program is perfect for casing scenes of, and around, Alexandria skips the events. For more information, call 240-777-0200. those who are age 50+ and want to make a signifi- COURTESY PHOTO touristy sights to better reflect our neighborhoods, This event reoccurs every 1st and 3rd Tuesday. cant contribution of time and talent to the communi- towns, and communities. 2660 Duke Street, Alexan- Pianist and soul singer Aaron Abernathy is Live From The Lawn ENGLISH CONVERSATION CLUB ty, while still retaining flexibility. Through personal at Strathmore's Gudelsky Gazebo on Wednesday, August 28. dria, VA 22314. Details: DelRayArtisans.org/ex- Tuesdays, 10:00 A.M. and 7:00 – 8:45 P.M. An consultations, trained advisors help find volunteer hibits/gww informal conversation club for anyone looking to opportunities that match particular areas of interests, practice and improve his/her English conversational skills, and availability. Options may include ongoing HAPPY HOUR FLOW YOGA skills. Volunteer facilitators are patient, friendly and program management and support, short-term con- sons at three locations: at Margaret Schweinhaut quired at (301) 921-4400. Montgomery Hospice, First Friday every month. 6:00 – 7:00 P.M. talkative. All levels are welcome. Come join us. sulting projects using professional skills, and direct Center 1000 Forest Glen Rd. Silver Spring on Mon- 1355 Piccard Dr., Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850. Happy Hour Flow Yoga with Thrive Yoga instructor Registration is not required. Please call 240-777- services to clients. For more information, email days, at Holiday park Senior Center, 3950 Ferrara Allie Newsom is back at True Respite in 2019! 0200 for more information. Free. Where: Quince [email protected] or visit Drive, Wheaton, on Thursdays and at Jane Lawton PRESCHOOL STORYTIME (AGES 3-5) Classes are the first Friday of each month from 6-7 Orchard Library / 15831 Quince Orchard Road / www.montgomeryserves.org. (Leland) Center, 4301 Willow Lane, Chevy Chase Wednesdays. 10:30 A.M. Join us for stories, pm. Join us for a one-hour yoga class then follow up Gaithersburg. on Thursdays. These support groups are open, free songs, rhymes, stretches and flannel board stories. your shavasana with one of True Respite's refresh- CANCER SUPPORT GROUPS of charge, to all widowed persons who have suf- Where: Marilyn J. Praisner Library, 14910 Old Co- ing brews! Your $15 ticket includes both the class Hope Connections offers weekly groups for peo- fered a loss within the past two years. Those prefer- lumbia Pike, Silver Spring. ple with all types of cancer, caregivers, people with ring an evening group are encouraged to call the advanced cancer and a bereavement group. Support WPS office. The groups are facilitated by trained CORPORATE BARTENDING FOR CHARI- groups are held at both of Hope Connections for volunteers. For more information or to register, TY Cancer Support’s two locations: Beaumont please call: 301-949-7398 to register. The Widowed Wednesdays 4:00 – 7:00 P.M. Send your CEO or House at FASEB, 9650 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, Persons Service is a non-profit volunteer organiza- VP to Tommy Joe's to bartend for charity! Can't bar- MD and 8401 Corporate Drive, Suite 100, Lan- tion sponsored by AARP, the Montgomery County tend? No problem, the on-staff bartenders are there dover, MD. Orientation sessions are held every Mental Health Association, and other community to help for a good cause (no experience necessary). Monday at 11 a.m. at the Beaumont House in organizations. Represent your company during happy hour, and a Rockville, and every Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Lan- portion of the proceeds will go to the charity of your dover. Additional orientation sessions are held on ONE-ON-ONE FRIDAY FUN choice. Maybe you can even pull off some flair be- the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. in Fridays. 9:00 – 10:00 A.M. Christ Episcopal hind the bar and make Tom Cruise proud. Visit Bethesda. Orientations are Free - RSVP required at School welcomes you and your 1-year-old to our tommyjoes.com or call (301) 654-3801 for more in- 301-634-7500 One-on-One Friday Fun. Our monthly playgroups formation. 4714 Montgomery Ln., Bethesda, MD are the perfect way for your child to have a first 20814. WOODLAWN MUSEUM school experience in a warm, toddler friendly setting Fridays & Saturdays 10:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M and while you meet other parents. Children will explore, ZUMBA GOLD DROP IN CLASS Sundays 12:00 – 4:00 P.M. The Woodlawn Muse- learn and socialize in a calm, nurturing classroom Thursdays. 12:00 – 1:00 P.M. Have fun every um featuring multimedia exhibits throughout the community with our Preschool faculty. Activities Thursday and get a great workout at the same time. 19th century stone barn. Interactive exhibits high- include playtime, snack time and an art project. All Where: Long Branch Senior Center, 8700 Piney light the area’s agricultural landscape, the Under- sessions take place on Fridays in the Preschool Branch Road, Silver Spring, MD 20901. ground Railroad, local free black communities and House. There is NO COST, but space is limited. COURTESY PHOTO the Quaker experience in Montgomery County, re- Contact Janet Gerber (301-424-8702 or COUNTRY THURSDAYS Grammy-winning former front man of The Police, Sting, returns vealed through the lives of the Woodlawn’s resi- [email protected]) for more information. Thursdays, 9:00 P.M. Union Jack's traditionally to Wolf Trap for three evenings on August 26,27, and 28. dents and enslaved laborers. www.woodlawn- British pub in Bethesda heads to the South for their manor.org. Adults $5 Children (6-17) $4. VISARTS COCKTAILS AND CANVAS all new Country Night every Thursday. Live coun- CLASS try/rock bands, free cowboy hats for the cowgirls, BETHESDA FARMERS MARKET Canvas Class in the VisArts Painting and Draw- bandanas for the cowboys, drink specials, including and one full pour of beer. Beer can be drank before, OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS MEETING Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. 7:00 A.M. ing Studio. 155 Gibbs Street, Rockville. Price $40. $2 PBR cans, $2 Budweiser bottles, $4 Jack Daniels after, or during class. Props to anyone who can bal- Thursdays. 7:15 – 8:30 P.M. Overeaters Anony- – 4:00 P.M. The Farm Women’s Market is a unique, Visit www.visartsatrockville.org/cocktails-and-can- drinks, food specials including 50 cent hot wings. ance their beer during the practice! Space is limited mous meeting Thursdays at the Rockville Church of intimate, quirky and festive shopping experience in vas for more information. Best of all, there's no cover to get in! And be sure to so be sure to grab your ticket before the event sells Christ, 1450 Montgomery Ave., Rockville (in Parish Downtown Bethesda. The Market features great get there early for Union Jack's famous Beat. 4915 out! True Respite Brewing Company 7301 Calhoun House). For further information, http://www.oa- food, drink and music with artisans, crafts and bou- SENIOR FIT Saint Elmo Ave., Bethesda, MD 20814. Place, Suite #600, Rockville, Maryland, 20855. dcmetro.org/ or Linda S at 301-641-9508. tique businesses from around the Mid-Atlantic re- Mondays & Wednesdays, 9:15 A.M. & 2:15 Through February 2020. gion. Local vineyards and breweries provide tast- P.M. This 45-minute, multi-component exercise HEY MR. DJ ROCKVILLE FARMERS MARKET ings and food trucks offer a quick meal. We are a program is for people age 55+. Ongoing classes are Fridays 9:00 – 2:00 A.M. It’s time to dance! OPEN LIFE DRAWING SESSIONS – 2019 Saturdays. 9:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. Every week ten-minute walk south on Wisconsin Ave from the offered at 23 locations in partnership with Kaiser Grab your friends and come to The Barking Dog for Looking for a chance to hone your figure draw- the Farmers Market transforms itself as different Bethesda Metro Station at the intersection of Permanente. Call 301-754-8800 to request a physi- a good time on the dance floor. Every Friday and ing skills? Del Ray Artisans offers a range of open fruits and vegetables become available throughout Bethesda Ave. and Wisconsin Ave. Open Wednes- cian's consent form to register and for a class sched- Saturday night the Dog brings in a DJ to play the life drawing sessions for just this purpose. Just drop the season. Your pick of farm-fresh fruits and veg- days, Fridays, and Saturdays 7:00am-4:00pm. Our ule. Where: Holy Cross Hospital Senior Source, Top 40 and your favorite songs. Make sure you in for the session and bring your supplies to draw or etables, bedding plants, cut flowers, preserves, hon- historic Market Building (circa 1932) is open year- 8580 Second Avenue, Silver Spring. For more infor- check out their great drink specials before you show paint our live models. Fee ranges from $8-$12. All ey, herbs, baked goods, and more. All items offered round (Jan – Dec). mation call 301-754-8800. Cost: Free. us what you got! The Barking Dog, Elm Street skill levels are welcome. Del Ray Artisans is located are picked fresh daily and available as supplies last. Bethesda, MD 20814. Free admission. at 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria VA. See Where: Jury Parking Lot on the corner of Rt. 28 THE WIDOWED PERSONS SERVICE OF LOSS OF A CHILD SUPPORT GROUP our calendar for dates and times: and Monroe St. Rockville, MD 20850. MONTGOMERY COUNTY Wednesdays, 6:30 – 8:00 P.M. For parents griev- DelRayArtisans.org/life-drawing Weekly support groups for newly widowed per- ing the death of a child of any age. Registration re- 84Continued on page 14 14 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL AUGUST 15, 2019

Continued from page 13 SUNDAY NIGHT WINE SPECIALS Join us for a selection of wines, chosen from our Your unique Llst & cellar. A great opportunity to try that Some Fun wine you've had your eye on, or one that you would not normally sample. Priced Half Off. Visit community. http://www.blacksbarandkitchen.com or call (301) 652-5525. Black’s Bar and Kitchen, 7750 Wood- Your world. mont Ave., Bethesda, MD 20814.

LAUGH RIOT AT THE HYATT At your Saturdays 8:00 – 9:30 P.M. Check out a live standup comedy show by local standup comics fingertips every weekend at the Positano Italian Restaurant, Bethesda. There's a $25 cash prize joke contest for non-comedian audience members after the show. Check it out every Saturday night! Comedians can sign up to perform by emailing [email protected]. Cost: $15 at the door. Visit http://www.StandupComedyToGo.com or ePositano.com for more information. Address: Positano Italian restaurant located at 4948 Fairmont Ave. Bethesda, MD 20814.

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

WORLD SERIES OF POKER regrets to inform Every Tuesday and Sunday night Flanagan's hosts Poker in the rear from 8-10 p.m. it's Bethesda's own version of The World Series of poker. Call organizations that only (301) 951-0115 for more. Flanagan's Harp and Fid- dle, 4844 Cordell Ave., Bethesda, MD 20814. Montgomery County groups

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PHOTOS BY CHRIS THOMPKINS Washington Spirit goalkeeper Aubrey Bledsoe (left) makes a save while Chicago Red Stars Yuki Nagasato (right) watches her header attempt score the only goal of the NWSL match between the Chicago Red Stars and the Washington Spirit on Aug. 10 in Boyds. Washington loses their third straight home game as the Red Stars win 1-0. Spirit lose three-straight home games as Red Stars win 1-0

North Carolina Courage on Aug. 2. pride were on full display when Red creating chances. That’s the hardest The Spirit have now lost five of By Eva Paspalis Case @EvaPaspalisCase U.S. Women’s National Team player Stars defender Casey Short set up part is the final product,” said Spirit their last six games and travel to and Spirit striker Mallory Pugh was Nagasato’s header into the net for defender and Captain Andi Sullivan. play the third-place Portland Thorns BOYDS – The Washington out due to a hip injury. the only goal of the game. The Spir- “I think we’ve been building and (16-7) on Aug.17. Spirit hosted the Chicago Red Stars Meanwhile, the Red Stars (9-5- it (6-6-3), despite their reputation as working on that. We’ve kind of “We were on the wrong end of on Aug. 10 at Maureen Hendricks 2) sat in first place in the National a second-half team, could not re- struggled with that recently, but I a one-goal defeat; it’s the sixth time Field at the Maryland SoccerPlex. Women’s Soccer League standings. spond. think we’re definitely going in the we’ve lost by a goal,” said Burke. The Red Stars came into the game Even though Chicago lost to the It was not for lack of effort right direction.” “It’s definitely disappointing, but I riding high, on a four-game winning Spirit at home 2-0 back in May, it though. Washington midfielder and The Spirit also managed to think the group is still tight, and still streak. was the 2-1 loss against the Sky Blue World Cup star Rose Lavelle at- contain Lavelle’s World Cup team- very much together. We just have to When Washington took the field on July 6 that mobilized the Red tempted a goal at the 60th minute, mate and Chicago midfielder Julie lift them up and go again. We’ve got in front of a sell-out, standing-room Stars and led to their current winning which caused Chicago goalie Ertz. Bledsoe made sure Ertz’s open a tough one in Portland next week.” only crowd of 5,300 fans, several key streak. Alyssa Naeher to jump into the air shots missed their mark, while for- Burke praised Washington’s ef- players were missing from the line- “I think it was pride, a little bit. to block it. Forward Ashley Hatch ward Arielle Ship forced Ertz to fort and tactical skill, but he also ex- up. We have a lot of players that have dribbled easily past a Red Stars de- change direction mid-dribble in an pressed frustration that even his In the end, it came down to one been here for a long time,” said fender, but her goal attempt went attempt to move down the field. team’s best efforts didn’t translate big play by Chicago forward Yuki Chicago Head Coach Rory Dames. wide right. First-year Washington Head into a win. Nagasato in the 65th minute to ex- “We were disappointed with the Sky Washington goalie Aubrey Coach Richie Burke stated that the “This is a good group of foot- tend Chicago’s winning streak and Blue game. We kind of rallied our- Bledsoe, fresh off of her third Save game plan against Chicago included ballers. I’m not sure if we’ve got give the Spirit their third consecutive selves together, and we’ve put a of the Week award for her perfor- a different mindset and a more-tacti- bad luck or no luck,” said Burke. loss at home by a final score of 1-0. good little run together, but I think mance against the North Carolina cal setup than in previous games, “It’s disappointing to face your Five Washington players missed the biggest change has been the in- Courage, remained a formidable and the Spirit delivered: Dames said players when you know they’ve giv- the game, including injured defender dividual players took a step back force in the box. Bledsoe stymied it was “the most-tactical game en everything. You touch them at Tegan McGrady and forward Paige and asked themselves some hard most of Chicago’s open shots; Na- (Chicago) has been in all year.” the end of the match, and they’re Nielsen, who served a one-game sus- questions. In fairness to them, gasato’s goal managed to slip in at However, the Washington of- soaking wet from the effort and pension after receiving a red card and they’ve been better.” the top-right corner of the net. fense stalled, as Chicago employed work. I just think we need to be a lit- getting ejected in a loss against the That motivation and sense of “It’s always good when you’re a high press for much of the game. tle bit better in the final third.” 18 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL AUGUST 15, 2019 SPORTS Local team World Class Premier Elite excels in inaugural UPSL season self after much-larger clubs of fine By Carlos Alfaro Rodriguez @carlosalfarorod reputation, from their play style to their team ethos. ROCKVILLE – It took only one “We want to keep the ball; we season for World Class Premier Elite want to keep possession as much as to get a taste of success. possible. It’s something…anyone In fact, it was their first season in that watches Barcelona, Arsenal play, a new league that saw them reach the its beautiful for the eye,” said As- regional championships of the United sigbe. Premier Soccer League (UPSL), The goals for the team are not known as a “pro development just to win championships. As a team league.” that plays at a semi-professional lev- In their first season, World Class el, they aim to serve the community Premier Elite won nine games, lost as well, with a youth team.The team one and tied one in their Northeast itself is a 501(c)(3) organization. Conference-Beltway-Division 1. As for the future, World Class They then won the Mid-Atlantic Premier Elite sees itself continuing its Championship and got a berth in the mission of providing an opportunity National Quarterfinals, but lost for youth in the county to take their against the eventual UPSL National soccer game to the next level. They Champion Florida Tropics SC. do not want to be a one-season team “Even though it was our first or a one-year team and make big, season in the UPSL we went into the risky moves. Instead, they see a season setting a pretty high goal for slower pace, one that will allow the COURTESY PHOTO ourselves,” said Evan Raimist, mar- club to create groundwork for players In their first season in the United Premier Soccer League, World Class Premier Elite won nine games, became Mid- keting director/communications di- who want to play at a higher level. Atlantic champions and earned a berth in the National Quarterfinals. The Semi-pro side, who play their home games rector and goalkeeper for the team. Player development is centered at Montgomery Blair High School, provide another local avenue for local players to advance their soccer careers. Raimist was not exaggerating on moving up within the system, and when he said the expectations for the the team says that all players have a with players from all walks of life and for World Class Premier Elite. De- Hunt U.S. Open Cup – a tournament team’s inaugural UPSL season were path from their youth squad to a con- soccer backgrounds. Former MLS fender Oumar Ballo is another that allows semi-pro teams and pro- high: they wanted to win the national tract with their first team. players, players with experience UMBC product who also played for fessional teams to compete against championship. It was going to be a “In reality, our belief is that all abroad, in college and even high the Swope Park Rangers, a United each other – but were knocked out rough road ahead, as they were mak- children should have an equal oppor- school come together on the team. Soccer League team affiliated with with a 7-6 loss against Virginia Unit- ing the leap from a local team that tunity to choose whatever path they For example, defender Marquez MLS side Sporting Kansas City. ed. plays in Montgomery Blair High want to pursue beyond soccer, and we Hernandez used to play for the “It’s two-fold; it’s the guys that Raimist realizes, however, that School to a national team on a larger hope to be a stepping stone in that,” UMBC Retrievers and the Maryland got their shot and got their chance but for players like him, it is accepted that stage. said Raimist. Terrapins, including playing six still want to play at a competitive lev- this level is the peak, but that will not “It’s been a collective team ef- As a stepping stone, the team games for their 2012 ACC Champi- el with structure. On the flip side, it’s stop them from striving for glory. fort. It’s a unit, yes there’s a few play- serves its players as a way to continue onship squad, along with several kind of a launching pad for some “We’re not doing it for us; we’re ers that step up here and there but it’s playing soccer at a level above recre- semi-pro teams. Midfielder Bryce players,” said Raimist. not making a living doing this. We’re a team effort,” said Head Coach Kok- ational leagues but below profession- Orsini is 19 and has experience play- The opportunities for advance- doing it because we love soccer and ou Assigbe. al settings such as Major League Soc- ing at the high school level, electing ment exist, but it is a constant uphill every one of our guys grew up doing Assigbe said the team models it- cer (MLS). The team itself is filled to forego college-level soccer to play battle. The club played in the Lamar this,” said Raimist. Nats bounce back, Orioles stop sweep, Mystics win, MCSHF class announced 7-4 lead. going for a complete sweep and ap- hot and beat us, and we have to do a and without Toliver, all of that of- By Jeff Seidel Special to The Sentinel Left fielder Juan Soto injured peared to have it when outfielder really good job of playing the spoil- fensive production helped. his ankle/foot while coming around Michael Brantley lined a two-run er and playing with nothing to lose.” MCSHF class announced BALTIMORE – The Washing- third base, but X-rays were nega- triple to deep right that Anthony Mystics take first in WNBA The inaugural induction class ton Nationals ran into the New York tive. Santander somehow dropped while Aerial Powers was a late deci- for the 2019 Montgomery County Mets at the wrong time last week- But still, the Nationals fought trying to throw. That let Brantley sion to start in the Washington Mys- Sports Hall of Fame was an- end. off a very hot team – the Mets were come in with the third run for a 7-5 tics’ game against the Minnesota nounced late Aug. 13 on their offi- Washington dropped two of 15-1 coming into this game – and lead. Lynx on Aug. 11. She came on in cial Twitter account with six ath- three games to the hot Mets but did the victory gave them a 1 1/2 game But the Orioles rallied in the place of injured guard Kristi Toliver letes making up the first list of in- come away with a win in the series lead over New York in the wild-card ninth inning. First baseman Chris (right knee contusion). ductees. finale on Aug. 11. The Nationals battle. Davis got a sacrifice fly before in- In her four year career, Powers The list includes Olympic had dropped six straight to the Mets, “When you’re playing a team fielder Rio Ruiz hit a walk-off two- has only started five games. Re- swimmer Katie Ledecky (Bethes- including the first two games of this that’s that good and that hot, you’re run homer against closer Roberto gardless, the former Michigan State da), gymnast Dominique Dawes series, before pulling out a 7-4 vic- going to have to absorb some Osuna for a wild 8-7 victory at Ori- star scored 20 points and led the (Silver Spring), soccer player tory in New York. punches,” Doolittle said. “Just be- ole Park. Mystics to a 101-78 win over Min- Bruce Murray (Germantown), The Washington bullpen had cause you take a lead doesn’t mean It was easy to see the difference nesota. football star Shawn Springs (Silver blown up in the first two games of they’ll roll over.” in talent between the Orioles and She hit six of 10 from the field Spring), baseball player Walter this series. Left-handed pitcher Sean Orioles’ walk-off stops sweep Houston. The Astros have skill and helped Washington improve to Perry Johnson and Head Football Doolittle (four runs in the ninth) had The Baltimore Orioles had not players all over the field while the 17-7 and jump into first place in the Coach Bob Milloy. his problems on Aug. 9 while right- done well in their last five games in Orioles are trying to build up WNBA. With Toliver out, the Mys- The ceremony will take place hander Fernando Rodney allowed their most recent homestand. through young but unproven talent. tics needed her help. on Sept. 13 at the Silver Spring the game-tying home run in Wash- The New York Yankees torched However, this Baltimore team plays “She’s been huge for many, Civic Center. According to their ington’s 4-3 loss on Aug. 10. them in the first part of the week, hard all the time, and it is something many games now,” Washington’s event information webpage, the This time, in the series finale, banging out 16 homers in three Manager Brandon Hyde loves. Elena Delle Donne said. “When she ceremony will be emceed by the Nationals held on. Second base- games en route to a sweep. Then, “Nobody’s going to feel sorry got the start, she took it in stride and award-winning radio broadcaster man Asdrúbal Cabrera came up with Houston scored a 3-2 victory on for us,” Hyde said. “When you’re in was ready to go.” and play-by-playannouncer of the a key two-run hit while center field- Aug. 9 before a 23-2 massacre the position like those teams, they’re Center Emma Meesseman Washington Wizards and D.C. er Victor Robles added a two-run next night. coming in here expecting to sweep. topped the Mystics in scoring. She United, Dave Johnson. The event is home run in the ninth inning for the On Aug. 11, the Astros were They’re coming in expecting to stay gave them 25 despite not starting, free but seating is limited. AUGUST 15, 2019 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 19 SPORTS Redskins’ Haskins shows progress in preseason debut and fans alike to get a look at two of back battle remains open. Veteran By Neal Earley @neal_earley the quarterbacks for the first time in a Case Keenum started the game, play- Redskins uniform. ing during most of the first quarter. ROCKVILLE — Dwayne It was Haskins’ NFL debut, and Haskins followed, getting the bulk of Haskins had quite the eventful NFL preseason games do not resemble ac- the work, and playing much of the debut last week in Cleveland. tual NFL competition, with backups second and third quarters. Incumbent While the Washington Red- dominating the playing time, and lit- Colt McCoy did not play. skins’ first-round draft pick did not tle actual game planning by coaches. While Haskins got the most start the preseason opener against the It was also Haskins’ first NFL action, snaps at quarterback in the first pre- Cleveland Browns on Aug. 8, he cer- after starting just 13 games in college season game, Keenum and McCoy tainly made a big impression, in both for Ohio State. are still ahead of him in the first-team good and bad ways. His first pass was a 27-yard reps in practice. In Washington’s 30-10 loss to competition to wide receiver Darvin “You know, I was trying to fig- the Browns, Haskins went 8 for 14, Kidsy. Haskins’ first interception ure out the flow of the game, the play throwing for 117 yards and two inter- came early in the second quarter as clock, how Jay (Gruden) calls plays ceptions. The interceptions are what he tried to lob a swing pass to run- in a real-game atmosphere and trying stood out to Redskins Head Coach ning back Byron Marshall, in which to get guys to the line of scrimmage Jay Gruden, who said Haskins need- Browns’ linebacker Mack Wilson and make things work,” Haskins ed to work on doing a better job of promptly returned the interception said. “You know, I thought I did a understanding protections and mak- for a touchdown. pretty good job.” ing better decisions with the ball. Then, later in the second quar- For Keenum, last Thursday’s “The big thing is, we’re trying to ter, Haskins stepped into the pocket game was a few quick drives. really get corrected is just everything and overthrew tight end Matt Flana- Keenum went on 4-9, throwing for – his fundamentals, protections and gan for his second pick of the game. 60 yards with a lone touchdown pass all that stuff which will come,” Gru- Haskins also took several hits, on a broken-coverage play, finding a den said of Haskins’ performance including two sacks, something that wide-open Robert Davis, who ran against the Browns. “But, for his first Gruden blamed on Haskins’s limited into the end zone untouched. game, I thought he handled the pres- understanding of protections. For much of his limited time, COURTESY PHOTO sure, the noise, the cadence, the hud- “Obviously, there was a couple Keenum was rushed, with Cleve- Washington Redskins rookie quarterback Dwayne Haskins threw eight dle, the tempo. I thought (he) was re- throws there he wished he had back,” land’s starters making easy work of completed passes for 117 yards but ended his NFL debut with two ally good, so there is a lot to build on.” Gruden said. “A couple (of) things the Redskins’ backup offensive line. interceptions in the Redskins’ 30-10 loss vs. Cleveland Browns on Aug. 8. The starting quarterback job with the protections, we got to get “I need to go back and watch the was not won or lost in Week One of cleaned up.” film, but we did some good things — played, he was under duress, with he is still recovering from the broken the preseason, Gruden said, adding Haskins’ performance was not moved the ball — obviously scored projected backups starting the game leg he sustained late in the season last that he and the coaching staff are still all bad. While the rookie had to play on that drive,” Keenum said of his at the offensive line instead of a long- year. taking their time to evaluate all three in front of the pass, he was able to performance. “But, you know, established veteran like Morgan Gruden said he expects that Mc- options for quarterback. complete some throws and connect there’s obviously still a lot of things I Moses or Brandon Scherff. Coy will play in next week’s presea- However, the preseason game with receivers on big plays. want to get better at.” Like most of the team’s starter, son game against the Cincinnati Ben- was the first opportunity for Gruden For now, the Redskins quarter- For the few drives that Keenum McCoy did not play at Cleveland, as gals. Through Team IMPACT, Maryland women’s soccer ‘signs’ nine-year-old “It just gives her something to think just putting on a good game face and By Jeff Barnes Special to The Sentinel about, it gives her something to look being positive about everything that forward to, and the girls have been she goes through.” COLLEGE PARK – While the wonderful.” Head Coach Ray Leone, who Maryland Terrapins women’s soccer Leah Hirsch, Mikayla’s mother, called Mikayla his “number one re- team prepares for classes to begin in said the team has welcomed her from cruit,” said his team is learning as College Park in a couple of weeks, the the very beginning. much from Mikayla as she is from the team will not be taking any classes on “These are college students, you rest of the team. campus with its newest member. never know how they’re going to re- “This kid is tough,” Leone said. Mikayla Hirsch, a nine-year-old spond,” she said. “Each and every “It’s going to be hard for you to say, from Alexandria, Virginia, will only one of these girls has been amazing. ‘oh, I’m having a hard day,’ with be entering the fourth grade. We went to a game initially after our Mikayla going through what she’s During a signing ceremony at match, and you would have thought going through.” the University of Maryland’s XFINI- they knew my daughter for a month.” Seppi said she has not heard TY Center on Aug. 11, Mikayla Crohn’s disease is a chronic in- Mikayla complain once, even as the signed a letter of intent and became PHOTO BY GEORGE SMITH flammatory condition of the gastroin- team practiced outside during the re- an official member of Maryland’s Nine-year-old Mikayla Hirsch, who was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease in testinal tract, belonging to a group of cent heatwave. She said Mikayla is women’s soccer team. 2014, signs her Letter of Intent to become an official member of the Maryland conditions referred to as inflammato- always ready to conquer the next ob- Mikayla was diagnosed with Women's Soccer Team on Aug. 11. ry bowel diseases. These diseases af- stacle and brings back memories of Crohn’s disease in 2014. She joined fect an estimated 3 million Ameri- when they started playing soccer as the Terps through Team IMPACT. one of her favorite things about the us,” Seppi said. “She is just so excited cans, according to the Chron’s and children. The non-profit, headquartered out of University of Maryland is its mascot to be around us and it makes us even Colitis Foundation, but are most of- “She’s so passionate and it’s re- Boston, connects collegiate athletic – a turtle. She said she wants to be a more excited to be around her as ten diagnosed in adolescents and peo- ally cool to have like a little reminder teams with children who are facing pediatric gastrointestinal doctor well.” ple between the ages of 20-30. of us, like why we play the game,” serious or chronic illnesses. when she grows up and teach people Mikayla’s parents said her in- Leah Hirsch said most people she said. “I hope I can help the team win who want to become nurses. volvement with the team has been a cannot tell that Mikayla is suffering – Both of Mikayla’s parents are games, stay silly and get better at soc- In the short time she has been a positive experience for her. on the outside she looks like a typical alumni of the University of Mary- cer,” Mikayla said. part of the team, senior goalkeeper “It’s been a lot of rough times for nine-year-old girl. land, which makes her involvement As an official member of the Erin Seppi said “KK” – her nickname her the last five years since she’s been “No one really knows about it,” with the Terps extra special. team, Mikayla will attend some prac- – has fit right in. diagnosed and every time we bring she said. “But when you live with it “She never wanted to wear tices, games, dinners and other team “From the start, she has been su- up Team IMPACT or bring up the and she walks inside the door, that’s Maryland gear when we asked her to, events. Her favorite pregame song is per outgoing, super mature, she has Maryland soccer team, it just lifts her when you know about it. But she real- but now she wears it all the time,” “Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X and been able to hold conversations with spirits,” said Keith Hirsch, her father. ly tries and does a really great job of Keith Hirsch said. 20 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL AUGUST 15, 2019 SPORTS Bayhawks stave off Outlaws comeback for 12-9 victory

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began to find their groove. Denver By Harry Lichtman @hslichtman scored four unanswered goals, in- cluding a two-point goal by defense- ANNAPOLIS – The Chesa- man Brandon Jones. The visitors peake Bayhawks were looking to tie continued to get closer and took ad- the Denver Outlaws for first place in vantage of their 23-of-24 faceoff the Major League Lacrosse (MLL) won to build their comeback. standings during their meeting at Denver cut their deficit down to Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Sta- 10-8 early in the fourth, but Chesa- dium on Aug 10. peake was still able to add two more Despite the Bayhawks’ leading tallies for the victory. Attackman 10-3 early in the third quarter, the Steele Stanwick scored his second Outlaws eventually cut the deficit to goal of the evening with 10:24 re- two points in the fourth. Neverthe- maining in the game while Thomp- less, a couple more goals, including a son completed his hat trick with his hat trick from attackman Lyle fifth shot attempt. The Onondaga Thompson (top left), sealed it for Nation native added two assists to his Chesapeake in a 12-9 home victory. performance to finish with five The first quarter was tight be- points. tween the two MLL squads, as a re- Isaiah Davis-Allen, Andrew sult of multiple turnovers and shots Kew, Shane Simpson (bottom left), on goal, with the Bayhawks leading Brendan Bomberry (top right) and 3-2 by the end of that quarter. John Wagner found the net at least However, the second quarter once for Chesapeake on Saturday was a much different story, as Chesa- night. In net, goalie Niko Amato peake (7-3) went on a six-goal run faced 22 shots on goal and made 14 with six different goalscorers to fin- saves. Jack Jasinski led the Outlaws ish the half leading Denver by a score with two goals in the evening. of 9-2. Attacker/Midfielder Colin The Bayhawks picked up more Heacock (bottom right) scored two ground balls than the Outlaws (50- consecutive goals as part of the Bay- 24) and outshot the visitors 25-22. hawks’ scoring streak. With the win, Chesapeake As they held a seven-goal lead climbs back into first place, leapfrog- in the third, the Bayhawks could not ging a three-team tie for second. hold their large advantage for long They will host Boston Cannons on because the visiting Outlaws (6-4) Aug. 17.