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Lazzaro said school shooting in Parkland, Fla., gomery County District Court judge Chen wrote more than once in a jour- that Chen talked about guns often A year ago ruled Tuesday that authorities will nal entry dated May 2, 2017 he wants and that he may have a loaded gun on $2.34 per gallon continue to hold an 18-year-old high to kill criminals such as serial killers campus. school student without bond after he or gang members. “Every student at Clarksburg AVERAGE PRICE PER GALLON OF UNLEADED REGULAR GAS IN brought a loaded handgun to school. Chen in a journal entry dated High School was placed in danger MARYLAND/D.C. METRO AREA District Court Judge John C. ACCORDING TO AAA April 24, 2016 “compared himself to and the defendant continues to pre- Moffett said defendant Alwin Chen, a vigilante comic book hero known sent a danger to the public today,” 18, of Clarksburg High School as the Punisher “because I am almost Lazzaro said in his response to the INSIDE would remain in jail without bond to a psychopath.’ Later in the entry, he defense’s motion for modification of ensure the safety of the community. writes ‘someone ought to put a bullet Chen’s bond. Moffett said information found COURTESY PHOTO in my head for my wrong doings and Alwin Chen Chen’s trial is scheduled for the in Chen’s private journal helped him thoughts,’” Lazzaro wrote. end of March. Editor’s to make the decision. Police arrested Chen at school firearm by a person under age 21 and Lazzaro said in a document dat- Police found Chen’s journal Feb. 15 in connection with posses- possession of a firearm on school ed Feb. 23, Chen following his arrest when they searched his home follow- sion of a handgun, possession of a property after he brought a loaded Notebook See “Student,” page 8 by Brian J. Karem New Metro cars blamed Before you judge me for continuing problems said, “because signals go in and out – By Kathleen Stubbs the train will sit at the signal for no ap- Death threats will not @kathleenstubbs3 stop us from doing the job we parent reason.” WASHINGTON — A Washing- must do. In November, WMATA chief ton Metropolitan Area Transit Admin- Page 4 spokesperson Dan Stessel had no in- istration rail technician says the in- formation about rail car power re- creased power needs of Metro’s 7000- quirements. series cars – the system’s newest rail “If a train uses more voltage – stock – is damaging the system that and I’m not sure what you’re talking transmits electric power to trains, re- about – that would put more strain on sulting in problems – including fires – the power system,” Stessel said Nov. that can cause delays. 16. “The fires are caused by these When specifically asked whether current draws by the 7000s,” Metro the 7000-series cars draw more power Automatic Train Operation technician than older models, Stessel claimed not Jack to be aware of whether that was the Bounthong said in October. “We case. never had a fire incident before we got “I never said that. Who said the 7000s.” that?” Stessel asked, later adding, “I Champions! COURTESY PHOTO Bounthong explained how trains think you read it on Twitter.” A 1916 copy of The Montgomery County Sentinel was found at Dietle’s after a made up of 7000-series cars are caus- But a look at WMATA’s pro- Take a look at who won recent fire. the high school hockey ing track fires and other damage to the posed FY 2019 budget, released in championship. propulsion system that powers the December, shows that officials have trains. The 7000-series’ increased been aware that the 7000-series cars power needs are also responsible for require more power than their prede- History found at Dietle’s Page 24 delays because the increased power cessors, as evidenced by their request use can generate so much heat that for an additional $5.8 million in ener- old copy of the Montgomery Coun- sensors located near crossover tracks By Neal Earley gy costs. @neal_earley ty Sentinel. (where a train can switch from one The FY 2019 budget proposal ex- “When I saw that, I said ‘wow track to the other) can erroneously plains that the increase “is driven by While clearing debris after a that’s something interesting,’” said sense a non-existent train on the oppo- projected increase in propulsion usage Feb. 14 fire the nearly destroyed John Bennaman, a regular at Di- site side of the tracks and send incor- as more 7000 Series railcars are added Hank Dietle’s tavern on Rockville etle’s who has volunteer to help rect signals to other trains, as well as to service.” Pike, volunteers who have donated the Rail Operations Control Center. time over the last two weeks to “Now you got trains backing up – See “New Cars” clean up the damage to the beloved See “History,” that’s why you get those delays,” he page 8 102-year-old bar found a 102-year- page 8 2THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL MARCH 1, 2018 EFLECTIONS The Montgomery County Sentinel, published weekly by Berlyn Inc. 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(USPS) 361-100. memorable story from its archives. seven days in a drug case that was Other colleagues, enemies and pain in serious injury cases and to thrown out of court in January but the prosecutor swore he was guilty. treat heart attack victims.Harding Bernard Kapiloff PUBLISHER E MERITUS Chuck Harding studied law en- left him in debt and his future in After hearing the state’s case says he is the victim of a vindictive forcement in college, but wasn’t pre- doubt, Charles D. Harding Jr. wants against Harding, the judge ruled him colleague who wanted him out of the Lynn G. Kapiloff CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/ pared for the legal education he to be awarded back pay and to regain innocent before the defense even be- county’s Emergency Medical Ser- PUBLISHER would receive over the months lead- his status as a paramedic. gan its arguments. vices and a prosecutor who was so [email protected] ing to his week in court. “You think of the Police De- What is clear, fire and police of- eager to convict him that she ignored Mark Kapiloff A year ago Harding, 28, was an partment and you think of the prose- ficials agree, is that someone the gaping holes in her case. And al- ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER award-winning paramedic working cutor’s office as professional people swapped a look-alike medication for though Harding was technically [email protected] for Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue that investigate things thoroughly morphine in 10 plastic syringes, or cleared in court and then promoted Squad and looking forward to be- before they try and ruin someone’s “tubexes,” that were stored in locked three weeks ago to the rank of EDITORIAL coming a father in a few months. life,” Harding said in an interview boxes inside the two rescue squad sergeant as a firefighter, he is still the Brian J. Karem But last June, police charged last week. vehicles. subject of an internal investigation EXECUTIVE EDITOR [email protected] Harding with stealing morphine “…They just went off half- What isn’t clear, in the wake of by the county’s Department of Fire- from syringes in two different cocked. Or maybe the mistake is that the judge’s finding of Harding’s in- Rescue Services. That investigation, Brandy L. Simms Bethesda-Chevy Chase rescue vehi- they allowed the Fire Department to nocence, is who placed Bethesda expected to be concluded this week, SPORTS EDITOR cles last spring and replacing the do an investigation and tell them area residents in danger last April may determine whether Harding can [email protected] pain-killing drug with a look-alike what the story was,” he said. and May by tampering with the sta- work here again as a paramedic, a MARK ROBINSON fluid to cover up the theft. And to- Colleagues, friends and his at- tion’s supply of morphine. Para- status he lost following his arrest. [email protected] CITY EDITOR

ANDREW FEINBERG NEWS COPY EDITOR NEAL EARLEY Takoma Park considers abolishing inventory tax Write us [email protected] ASSIGNMENTS many businesses find it difficult to anything that would potentially help By Nickolai Sukharev David Wolfe pay due to its confusing nature and the city,” he said. @Nickolaiss The Montgomery County Sentinel PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR complicated paperwork. “It’s a larger question of how TAKOMA PARK — The in- “There have been a number of we, as a city, see out commercial welcomes letters. TAZEEN AHMAD ventory tax could be abolished in CALENDAR EDITOR requests by the Council to seriously space, and how we want to grow,” [email protected] Takoma Park to make the south look that this issue and perhaps said Council member Talisha All letters must be original, county municipality a more attrac- come up with a better system,” Lud- Searcy (Ward 6). “ CALL 301-838-0788 tive place for businesses. low added. 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Rockville, MD 20849-1272 MARCH 1, 2018 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 3 NEWS MCPS prepared with mental health response to gun violence na Conolly. chologists also advise parents to Social media, as Conolly ex- she explained. “The main point of By Nickolai Sukharev @Nickolaisv Conolly explained school avoid having their students watch plained, accelerates the spread of the program is that it teaches kids psychologists are prepared for violent images repetitively. information and can make stu- how to act, how to acknowledge In response to the school difficult conversations with stu- “If you see it once, don’t dents prone to reading incorrect their friends’ feelings.” shooting which left 17 students dents according to recommenda- watch it repeatedly because that information. Conolly cautioned against dead, mental health is a major tions of the National Association can cause issues with bad “I also want to warn folks to creating a profile of potentially concern within the public school of School Psychologists. dreams,” she said. make sure the information they’re violent students explaining “there community. “We want to make sure that Due to their exposure to news reading is accurate,” she said. are multiple risk factors.” Montgomery County Public the administrators and staff are re- and social media, Conolly ex- “People are posting things and “Everything is done on a Schools is taking a proactive ap- assured that the students are safe plained that adolescents could be you have to be able to verify the case-by-case basis and we work proach to intervene early to pre- and to make time to talk with prepared to have a conversation source and understand what is as a team,” she said. “There are vent similar events from taking them if they have questions,” she about the specific event due to news, what is opinion.” multiple factors that can impact place, according to spokesperson said. their advanced understanding In terms of having proactive how and why that child may want Melissa Rivera. Each conversation and inter- over elementary school students. measures, Conolly explained to harm someone.” Conolly said Within each school, MCPS action, according to Conolly, is With elementary school stu- there is no profile in identifying that in some cases school psychol- relies on teachers and school psy- done in an appropriate manner dents, teachers and staff may take students with violent tendencies ogists and staff may do home vis- chologists to interact with stu- based on the age of the student. the “Mr. Rogers perspective,” and but explained the county is cur- its and issue referrals to outside dents and initiate conversations “At each school level we explain that the people suffering rently introducing a suicide pre- agencies and therapists. about violence. have teachers talking to students are being helped, according to vention program. According to the Centers for “We try to help the psycholo- in the classroom … some schools Conolly. “Within the video that stu- Disease Control, statistics show gists to understand how to work might bring in the mental health “You’re having conversations dents watch, it talks about kids that bullying and being involved with the students and how to talk staff to talk with the students.” at all levels but you’re going to that are demonstrating signs for in violent altercations are two of with them about violence situa- she said. make it developmentally appro- suicide and demonstrating signs the highest contributors to school- tions that occur,” said Dr. Christi- Conolly added that the psy- priate,” she added. of potentially hurting somebody,” related violence. G-Burg fathers take retreat to County throws support behind local union quire the union to refund the percent- cluding them from any future collec- discuss city’s future goals By Neal Earley age of fees that they spend on such tive bargaining agreements it might homeless individuals and families @neal_earley By Peter Rouleau activities. Despite this previous rul- negotiate. @PeterSRouleau to supportive services, including ROCKVILLE -- Local union ing, conservatives hope last year’s While local union leaders worry those offered at the Wells/Robert- leaders, members of the County addition of Justice Neil Gorsuch to about a potential Supreme Court de- GAITHERSBURG — At son House, a recovery facility Council and the County Executive the court will result in a decision in cision striking a blow to union’s Gaithersburg’s annual planning managed by the city. gathered in solidary last week before Janus’ favor. power nationally, Renne said he and retreat, held Monday night at the “The Homeless Services team the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral Such a ruling has long been cov- other union leaders are confident Casey Community Center, the is in the process of developing an arguments in a case that could do sig- eted by conservatives, not only be- such a decision would not impact heads of various city departments annual report that will measure the nificant harm to labor unions, and in cause unions negotiate generous MCGEO’s influence with the coun- presented Mayor Jud Ashman and impact of these important initia- the process, cut off a major source of public employee salaries and bene- ty’s union-friendly government, and the City Council with their goals tives,” Herndon said. funds to Democrats across the coun- fits which must be funded by taxes – criticized conservatives in many and strategies for the coming fis- “I’ve had a number of resi- try. particularly in states that are consti- states who blame their state’s fiscal cal year. dents ask in the last several days On Monday, the Supreme Court tutionally required to have a bal- woes on the cost of salaries and ben- Britta Monaco, director of the whether there’s something the city heard oral arguments in Janus v. anced budget – but also because pub- efits guaranteed by union-negotiated Communications and Public Rela- can do about the opioid problem in American Federation of State, Coun- lic sector unions have long been sig- contracts. tions Department, said her depart- general,” said Council member ty and Municipal Employees. The nificant contributors to Democratic “It’s not the workers’ fault or ment would focus on new means, Neil Harris. Do we have any pro- case will determine whether public candidates. AFCSM fault that Illinois cannot pay such as increased social media grams going forward?” sector unions can legally require em- County elected officials filed a their bills,” he said. “We don’t have presence, to promote the city’s ac- “The best thing that we’re do- ployees who are not union members friend-of-the-court brief in the case that problem in Montgomery Coun- tivities. But one of her depart- ing right now is training our staff – but still reap the benefits of a col- on the unions’ behalf, in which they ty…because we enjoy a strong, col- ment’s objectives -- leveraging ex- to be first responders,” answered lectively-bargained contract – to pay stressed the importance of public laborative working relationship and isting community groups such as Jimmy Frazier-Bey, Homeless the union so-called “fair share” fees. employee unions. But while the partnership, and we want to maintain homeowner associations, neigh- Services Division Chief. 22 states allow public-sector unions union leaders and county officials that.” borhood watches and other groups Tom Lonergan, the city’s Eco- require employees who are not mem- stood together in solidarity, the case According to Renne, only 172 as “Citizen Influencers” to pro- nomic Development Director, pre- bers to pay such fees – which are is now out of their hands. county employees out of the approx- mote city events -- sparked some sented a number of strategies for generally 20-30 percent less than full “Really, the future of collective imately 9,000 MCGEO represents questions from the Council. revitalizing Olde Towne. The his- union dues – if the union negotiates bargaining is in many ways at stake, have not elected to become union “I think it’s a good idea, but I toric neighborhood on the east their employment contract. and for us in Montgomery County, members. While MCGEO members’ do have some concerns about who side of the city which borders Union leaders argue the fees are the future of our labor management annual union dues cost approximate- decides what an influencer is, Route 355 and includes City Hall, justified when unions negotiate a partnership is at stake,” said County ly $700 per year, nonmembers only what our criteria are,” said Coun- has long been a contentious issue, contract to benefit members and non- Council President Hans Riemer (D- save 20 to 30 percent of that when cil member Michael Sesma. “I’m a as many residents have said that members alike. But plaintiff Mark at large). “[W]e are very concerned paying the “fair share” fee, with the little bit leery of the idea because they feel it has been neglected in Janus and his allies at the conserva- about our government’s ability to exact amount determined by an out- we could be accused of playing fa- comparison to the west side of the tive Liberty Institute argue that the work closely with our employees to side auditor, who is usually hired by vorites or of endorsing certain city, which has been heavily de- law which requires him to pay such a achieve our goals.” the union. Labor leaders argue the groups and their viewpoints at the veloped through neighborhoods fee violates his First Amendment While an unfavorable decision fees are justified by the cost of the expense of others.” such as the Kentlands, Rio and rights because public sector unions could have long-reaching implica- collective bargaining process, which Community Services Divi- Crown. often engage in political activity in tions for unions throughout the Unit- often requires unions to employ out- sion Manager Maureen Herndon The key action items identi- support of Democrats. ed States, Municipal and County side experts and consultants to en- outlined several steps for ensuring fied by Lonergan include develop- The Supreme Court previously Government Employees Organiza- sure the best possible contract. that vital support services reach ing a program with county and found such laws to be constitutional tion, president Gino Renne said a “It’s not about supporting the the city’s homeless and other vul- state partners to support invest- in 1977, ruling in Abood v. Detroit Supreme Court ruling against them union, it’s about supporting, finan- nerable sectors of the population, ment incentives to expand lab and Board of Education that states can re- would not radically change union cially supporting your right to have a including healthy lunch subsidies biotechnology space, reposition- quire public employees to pay for power in Montgomery County, and if seat at the table and to help determine to area schools, eviction preven- ing or redeveloping the Lakeforest unions’ collective bargaining efforts, the court prohibits his union from what your wages are, what your ben- tion services and using the Home- Mall property and developing a and that employees who object to collecting fees from nonmembers, efits package are, what your working less Information System to link parking garage revenue plan. unions’ political activities can re- MCGEO would move to begin ex- conditions are,” Renne said. 4THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL MARCH 1, 2018 OPINIONS &VIEWS Before you decide to judge me It was a dull yellow, square enve- purchased a handgun and bullets and lope that looked as if it housed an invita- then walked back to his apartment and tion. In a way, it did. killed his wife, child and then himself. “Hope you and every other mem- The receipt for the gun? Left at the scene. ber of the FAKE media die soon so real I’ve seen what happens when we Christian Patriots can once again live in arm more people in hoping to curb gun this country. Fat ass,” it said. violence. It’s called a war zone. I’ve seen Thus, my latest vague threat police I’ve respected and admired shot – showed up in the mail Friday. No return some of them killed. address, no name and of course no direct I’ve been shot at, threatened with threat. guns – directly and indirectly – and have These threats have increased since seen hundreds of people dead and in the 2016 presidential election – in large every state of decomposition from the freshly dead to a prostitute in South Texas whose remains had to be scraped out of a tin shack after baking in the hot sun for Editor’s Notebook more than a week. I’ve seen corpses flash-fried that look like overdone barbecue, stark white by Brian J. Karem bones protruding from crispy, blackened flesh as the result of wars and from build- ing fires. I’ve seen skin peel away from part because the president has said the dead bodies like boiled chicken – drown- media are the enemy of the people. ing victims found after days in the water. A “More you Know” moment on The last words of Mark White, a local television recently urged me to not young man in San Antonio whom I’d in- judge by race, creed, color or religion, but terviewed a week before his death, will to judge people “by action.” stay with me forever. “I’m sorry,” he said. I fear I’d be as guilty as the many I don’t know why he said it and never got who’ve judged me if I did so. Actions are a chance to ask him as he slipped into un- not always transparent and judging my consciousness and death from a gunshot fellow man by their actions can be as wound. emotionally and intellectually stifling as Watching such things leads to a judging by beliefs. So I won’t judge the macabre sense of humor with some of us president for his actions. Judging actions – it’s a coping mechanism of course but a is one thing - people another. necessary one. Here is where the true Christian Before you judge us soft – or accuse Visiting a refugee camp called “The grading, discounting or threatening the fort to provide information to the public. might say, “Judge not lest ye be judged,” us of enjoying the ability to cover a mass Jungle” in France two years ago, I was members of the public who have the I was just the scared individual – but I’m not taking on that role. I’m only shooting for the sake of ratings, perhaps immediately impressed by the grace and knowledge you are seeking. among about a dozen alive in this country speaking for myself. you could visit reality for one day and dignity of people who had nothing, but For those who scream “Fake Me- – who’ve had to put that resolve to the That being said, as a man who’s walk in our shoes. The callous, shallow offered me a cup of tea and a place to sit – dia” and chide us when we make mis- test. been judged more in the last year for and frivolous nature of an N.R.A. out of respect and manners. takes, are your political and philosophical That is nothing compared to the re- what I do for a living than how I’ve lived, spokesman saying such is so vile as to I fear a heavy reckoning is coming beliefs driving your desire to denigrate us porters and photographers in this world I feel as a matter of personal responsibili- cause these and many more memories to for us if we cannot extend a helping hand – or are you offering constructive criti- who’ve been shot, stabbed, beaten and ty to explain a few things to those who rise in my throat like acidic bile. to those who need it the most. They aren’t cism? have died to provide vital information to care to know – and for those who do not In my formative years as a reporter, here to disrupt. Many have fled the very Have you ever been to a county the rest of us. care to understand, there’s little I can do I covered the South Texas border, ran gang violence, the wars and corruption council meeting? Do you vote? Have Those people are real heroes and for you anyway, and I must tell you at the with the Border Patrol along the frontier we accuse them of being a part of – and you ever seen victims of a mass shooting, had to put their resolve to the ultimate end of the day, I don’t care. I am, again, and saw the great lengths people would some of us do not accept the reality of that covered a war, shed a tear on camera test. merely speaking from my own personal take to enter this country – just to get a particular situation. when a young kidnapped girl was found We are not “Fake Media” and we’re viewpoint and a desire to communicate part of the American dream. Those among us who are privileged dead in a field? Have you ever been not the enemy of the people. to my fellow man who may have a desire On the night my wife threw a sur- can easily judge those who have nothing jailed? Unjustly? Have you ever gotten At the end of the day, I think the to understand me even though they may prise birthday party for me, I was with a and ascribe make-believe motives to ac- out of your comfort zone? If you have, threats I’ve received in the last year are not agree with me. cameraman and a border patrolman at the tions without ever once doing what the would you share those experiences with- less reflective of what I’m accused of; be- I do not claim to be a man of extra- train yards in Laredo, Texas. I watched as literary character Atticus Finch encour- out judging us? ing “Fake Media” and more because re- ordinary intelligence or of experience a young man – approximately my age at aged Scout to do. In “To Kill a Mocking- Again, I’m just an average reporter ality and facts intrude on some people’s outside the realm of most reporters. I con- the time – run for and try to leap onto a bird,” Harper Lee wrote that it’s impossi- with the cumulative experiences of 35 lives like an unwanted in-law. sider my 35 years of experiences in my moving train. His futile effort ended as he ble to really understand a person from years in the field, covering sports, poli- You can’t shake them. You can’t ig- field as quite average, and if you can take fell under the wheels of the train and lost their point of view – until you climb in- tics, crime, and I’ve covered news in nore them. The only thing you want to do that leap of faith with me, I’ll be on with both of his legs. side their skin and walk around in it – or most of the 50 states and 15 countries. in your inability to confront reality is to it. What possessed him to do it? Those words to that affect. Unfortunately, most of the states I’ve vis- try and make it go away. Before you judge us having any who are sure that illegal immigrants are Today when it comes to my profes- ited I did so covering crime for America’s But you can’t do that either. bias, I’d ask if you’d seen what most gen- here to destroy our way of live, by design sion, I’ve found from trying to walk Most Wanted, so I have a very extensive Facts are facts. And at the end of the eral assignment reporters see. When it or by accident, should see what many re- around in other’s skins that Hunter knowledge of violence which has day, while denial isn’t just a river in comes to guns, have you seen people die porters have seen. Thompson’s “Fear and Loathing” domi- warped my sense of humor and scarred Egypt, you cannot deny reality for too in front of you from gun violence? Many Those desperate people, their de- nates their actions. Or as Isaac Asimov my average psyche. I can also remember long without losing the humanity you of us have. I’ve seen close to two dozen. I sire, their spirit and their strength against once said, the “Cult of Ignorance” exists most cities in the country for the horrific claim to represent. see the faces of the victims in my dreams all odds is something that is a credit to all in the U.S. in our political and culture life crimes committed there. You have to live with your decision nearly 30 years after they’ve died. I re- of humanity – not their money, their edu- that is nurtured by the false notion that There is only one experience I’ve as I’ve lived with mine. member the crime scenes from hundreds cation or the color of their skin. “My ignorance is just as good as your had which is beyond the average for most But my experiences – again nothing of shooting victims. I can recall a 17- Traveling to Monterrey, Mexico, I knowledge.” reporters – I was jailed trying to protect a more than those of an average reporter – year-old waving a gun in my face while once saw a small village of destitute fam- Ignorance isn’t stupidity though – it confidential source. show me there is a heavy reckoning to be an EMS first responder held his uncle, ilies living around an open sewage la- is merely the absence of knowledge and I’m not all that above average paid for those who will not recognize bleeding from a senseless gunshot goon. Homes made out of hammered- can be addressed if those who are igno- though in that regard – just lucky or un- facts. As for the latest threat – it would wound. I’ve seen victims young and old. flat tin cans and packing crates, they lived rant then accept that ignorance and lucky depending upon your point of have been nice if the writer would’ve no- I covered a story in Texas where a man under conditions no American – even the search for knowledge. view. There isn’t a reporter I’ve ever met ticed my efforts to lose weight. Buut hey, walked across the street to a Walmart, poorest among us – would tolerate. That will be hard to do if you’re de- who wouldn’t protect a source in an ef- you can’t have everything. MARCH 1, 2018 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 5 LETTERS GPS testimony according to the experts Bart Simpson and the M.C. Follies testified that Johnson told her she convicted him of misconduct in of- To the editor; THE could not drive because she had fice and assault, and he appealed. Last week’s cartoon which featured a Bart Simpson-like figure at the COURT been drinking, and told her to sit in The Court of Appeals’ majori- school’s chalk board wishing his friends could go through a day of school the back of his police car which she ty opinion noted that “While com- without getting shot is an insult to all of us who believe in the Second Amend- REPORT assumed meant he was taking her mon sense does not change, com- ment and would never harm another human being. to jail. She testified that he then mon human experience does. A The artist, if you can call him that, blatantly ripped-off Bart Simpson and drove her to the home of her friend technical marvel of an earlier time has no respect for this country, its values or what makes this country great. The whom she tried to call to go get her may become the everyday tool of editor who allowed this is a known leftist and the cartoonist is now a well by Tom Ryan car, then drove her to her home the contemporary person. This case known leftist. Both work for the Kapiloff regime - an infamous left-wing con- which he entered without permis- presents the question of whether spiratorial company since the 60s. sion and then raped her. location information from a GPS J. Worthington It is commonplace in the court- Burtonsville room these days for expert witness- At trial, evidence was present- device is more like numbers read editor’s note: When accusing us of ripping off someone in a parody - es to testify, including medical doc- ed of a rape test kit from the victim, from a clock or thermometer or please get the artist correctly. Bart Simpson is a fictional character. The artist tors, DNA scientists, and other wit- and physical evidence from John- more like a conclusion reached is Matt Groening. nesses who can explain to a jury or son linking him to the victim. MTA from the analysis of DNA evi- judge scientific or technical issues. police testified that procedure dence.” Five judges agreed that a Guns and Ammo Maryland’s highest Court ad- would have required the defendant GPS was such common device to- To the editor; dressed last week in a divided 5-2 to get permission to drive a civilian day that no expert was needed to Re: “When is the right time to talk about guns?” Schwartz 2-22-18 decision whether GPS data requires in his car, and there was no record make the evidence admissible. Now this is an article worth reading. I will note that the photo on page 1 an expert foundation in order to be that was done. A Sergeant then tes- Two judges dissented, noting was right on. Though it might have been staged, it was effective. Try to avoid admissible in trial, in a case called tified over objection that a GPS de- that the Sergeant who testified had photos like on page 8. It looked more like a smiling group on the way to the Martaz Johnson v. State of Mary- vice called a “pocket cop” was in no personal knowledge of the data Mall for a rave of “Oklahoma”. land. the possession of all MTA officers and the report itself was not admit- Facts always help to sell the piece. The ship sailed a long time ago about The majority opinion indicates including Johnson for safety so ted, and they felt such a device did the abuse of military hardware. I never saw the purpose of owning an opera- their whereabouts could be require an expert explanation. tional machine gun or bazooka. Hunting with an RPG is probably a blast, no that Johnson was an officer with the Maryland Transit Administra- tracked, and the data showed an . pun intended, but you do not even have road kill after a clean hit. The issue is itinerary that was consistent with serious, deadly, and needs attention. I am a substitute teacher who found him- tion (MTA) police in Baltimore. self locked down in Poolesville High School during the “sniper shootings” The alleged victim had been out the victim’s testimony. Defense years ago. Not my idea of a swell time. Odd detail was that the school was with was driving home when her counsel cross-examined the victim Thomas Patrick Ryan is a part- locked down when I arrived but they let me in anyway. Then they would not vehicle was struck by a bus. John- to suggest she was attracted to ner in the Rockville law firm of Mc- let me leave. Must have been my boyish charm. son and other MTA officers re- Johnson, but put on no evidence. Carthy Wilson, which specializes in Here is where we have the great divide. Millions correctly support the sponded to the scene. The victim The jury acquitted him of rape but civil litigation. Second Amendment. I support Madison and the Founders here. There are also those in the NSDP who would confiscate every gun across the board. Even I would have to probably lock and load if it came to that. It only takes on gover- nor of a U.S. Territory in Southwest Nowhere Pacific to advocate confiscation Getting ready for the real estate disruptors for all of us to hit a brick wall. In the face of a hurricane, he pleads confisca- I recently wrote about compa- “building new technology.” ly unprofitable,” although generat- tion. I am sure that twelve members of the National Guard and two dozen trib- nies that are going through identity Compass vision is to be “the ing massive revenue. In her report- al police officers knocking on doors in the middle of the night could easily ini- crises. Are they real estate compa- world’s largest real estate platform.” ing, Chapman quoted a seasoned tiate the First Samoan War in the modern ear. nies or are they technology compa- The press release quoted an investor real estate agent who was briefly Of course, the Marxist Left desires confiscation. Historically speaking, in saying, “Compass has proven that its with Compass, “The technology was every such event in any country, this has led to disaster, death, and dictator- technologically advanced platform mostly marketing tools…It was ship. To get the facts right we need to profile possible suspects. Are they white, black, members of the NRA, IRA, Republicans, Democrat, or whatever? We is incredibly attractive to the indus- sleek, but I can’t say it was different can only process these facts outside of every major city because profiling in a REAL try’s top agents...Their position at from anything else out there.” war zone is illegal. Keep pushing Paul; you are on the right heading. ESTATE the intersection of technology and Although many home buyers W. Farris real estate gives them the unique op- and sellers turn to the internet for Gaithersburg SOLUTIONS portunity to be the single largest housing information, they don’t holder of real estate data, ushering in wholly rely on technology when Mixed Messages a new realm of possibilities for choosing real estate services. Ac- To the editor; agents and clients alike.” cording to the National Association The public is getting mixed messages on school safety. By Dan Krell In a similar move, RE/MAX of Realtors 2017 Profile of Home On the one hand, the editor demands more funding for ATF. However, the announced this week of its purchase Buyers and Sellers (nar.realtor), a ATF website shows that there are 38 states that participate in registration for nies? Regardless, the big name real of booj, a technology company. In a majority of home buyers and sellers all firearms--Maryland is not one of them. estate disruptors have changed the February 26th RE/MAX press re- hired agents with whom they On the one hand, the editor applauds the students who march against gun industry. Today’s home buyers are lease, the acquisition is touted as worked in the past, or were referred violence. On the other, he remarks that their chant is "hands up, don't shoot," in control of their home search. Ad- means to “…deliver core technology by friends and family. messaging derived from use of lethal force, not by criminals--but by police. ditionally, agent commissions are solutions designed for and with The problem with technology is A clever lawyer who uses a technicality to absolve charges of rape of a viewed much differently than they RE/MAX affiliates. The objective: that humans are the ghosts in the ma- 14-year-old in a Rockville bathroom is congratulated. Yet the "MeToo" move- have been in the past. But the recent technology platforms that create a chine. The human element, contrary ment is silent on the insinuation that "she asked for it." trend of real estate companies tout- distinct competitive edge for to technology, is erratic, messy, and There is no money or expertise for school metal detectors, yet MD Trans- ing themselves as technology com- RE/MAX brokerages and agents…” highly subjective. The human ele- portation Chief Rahn says the governor will offer a "blank check" to Amazon panies may be a signal that large real (RE/MAX Takes Bold Step to Pro- ment remains at the core of home billionaires. On a more encouraging note, however, the Clarksburg situation estate brokerages want more change. vide Best-in-Class Technology; re- buying and selling. was a model of systemic competence. But are they mistaking the map for max.com). Many consumers recognize that From the "if you see something, say something" student, to the trusted the territory? It would seem that recent indus- tech and the internet are tools that school employee, to a firm DA's office, the system worked. What is personal- Last November, the real estate try moves may indicate that real es- are often used as gimmicks to get ly devastating for the student and his family did not turn into a tragedy for all. brokerage Compass made headlines tate brokers would prefer to be tech- their business. Technology is not a No "mixed messages" here. To them, a heartfelt "thank you." J. Snow because of its ability to raise massive nology companies. However, the substitute for an experienced real es- Damascus capital investments. In a Compass latest trend may be more about gen- tate professional who can also em- press release, the company an- erating revenue, raising capital and pathize along the home buying/sell- Free Speech: nounced raising $100 million in cap- investor relations than it is about ing process. The turn to tech only To the editor; ital (Compass Raises $100 Million selling homes. underscores that residential real es- Monkey business: Sentinel Executive Editor, Brian J. Karem respects in New Investment Round; Liz Chapman’s report on the tate is still a personal business. free speech and the freedom of the press, and he publishes opinions from let- prnewswire.com; November 8, matter is revealing (Tech Startup or ter writers without factual support for reader appraisals. 2017). The colossal investment Real-Estate Broker? Fidelity Values ______Published Letters to the Editor from weird contributors arrest the atten- comes one year after raising $75 Compass at $2 Billion; barrons.com; Dan Krell is a Realtor® with tion of cohorts reveling in fantastic diatribes, mostly blabber having the same million in capital. The capital is to November 8, 2017). Chapman RE/MAX Success in Potomac, heritage. On the uncanny platform of lambasting one for all, all for one, take be used for expanding brokerage of- likens Compass to Redfin saying MD. You can access more infor- no prisoners, if the shoe fits wear it; that’s saying something— a buzzard took fices in new markets as well as that the company “is almost certain- mation at DanKrell.com monkey for a ride in the air. The monkey thought everything was on the square. Straighten up and fly right. J.Martinelli Rockville SUBSCRIBE TO The Sentinel! 6 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL MARCH 1, 2018 NEWS ANALYSIS Rex Tillerson actually got this one right in dramatically less gun related vio- during which a trained gun owner lence of all types, much as the 10yr played a significant role in subduing ban on assault weapons lowered the shooter and, more than likely, Paul’s View crime involving that weapon.” lessening the casualty count even I can’t help but think back to though it did reach 26. That individ- by “All In The Family” character ual should be praised. Archie Bunker’s solution to stop- However, what also must be Paul K. Schwartz ping the rash of plane hijackings of recognized is that the availability of the 60’s and 70’s: arm the passen- the military assault rifle used by the gers. Coming from a character on a shooter also contributed greatly to sitcom was both entertaining and the casualty count. Yes, the shooter Admittedly, I was not a fan of funny; coming from a sitting presi- was not properly included in the naming the head of Exxon-Mobil as dent, not so much. NICS database, but it was access to the head of the State Department, Thinking back to my own days the assault rifle that cannot be un- but I must give credit where credit is at Thomas Jefferson High School in derscored as a major factor in the due. Rex Tillerson was exactly right East New York Brooklyn, arming number of casualties in this and so when he described the current occu- teachers would have resulted in many other mass shootings. pant of the Oval Office as a moron. those teachers being “jumped” and Although the Supreme Court The president proves the accuracy relieved of their guns before they ruled in the Heller case in 2008 that of that assessment on an almost dai- even made it to school grounds, citizens do have the right to own ly, if not hourly, basis but no exam- serving only to increase the number guns to protect themselves, the ple is better than his current cure-all of guns finding their way into the court also stated in its ruling the for eliminating gun massacres in surrounding neighborhood. right and obligation of the govern- schools: arming teachers! I also think back to the attempt- ment to set reasonable limitations Now, to be quite honest, if I ed assassination of Republican icon for the safety of its citizens. The ban were a teacher in a classroom and Ronald Reagan by John Hinckley. on automatic weapons is one such there was a shooter with an assault Reagan was surrounded by armed example. It is not a Second Amend- rifle in the hallway firing at will, I Secret Service agents who ultimate- ment right to own a machine gun. would definitely wish I had in my ly took down Hinckley but not be- Conservative Chief Justice of possession a firearm. That goes fore he wounded Reagan, a Secret the Supreme Court Warren Burger without saying. Service agent, and a D.C. police of- may have said it best: “The Gun However, simply adding the ficer, and did irreparable harm to Lobby’s interpretation of the Sec- arming of teachers, as some eight Press Secretary Jim Brady. ond Amendment is one of the great- states currently allow, into the Would a cadre of armed teach- est pieces of fraud – I repeat the broader discussion is not what ers to supplement the Secret Service word fraud – on the American peo- makes Trump a moron. It is his sin- detail been helpful? I think not. ple by special interest groups that I cere belief that he just came up with Would making it more difficult for have ever seen in my lifetime. The the solution that seemed to have individuals like John Hinckley from real purpose of the Second Amend- eluded everyone else other than the acquiring lethal weapons make ment was to ensure that state armies NRA. The expression on his face more sense? I think so. – the militia – would be maintained when he shared this brainstorm with At Marjory Stoneman Douglas for the defense of the state. The very the survivors of school gun violence High School, Scott Peterson served language of the Second Amendment is priceless. as the armed resource officer and refutes any argument that it was in- The fact that he is incapable of had been in that position many tended to guarantee every citizen an assessing the full range of ramifica- years. During the shooting, he ap- unfettered right to any kind of tions of his, in his mind, brilliant so- parently feared going in to confront weapon he or she desires.” lution is truly frightening coming the shooter. Nothing to be proud of Instead of arming teachers, from a sitting president. Not realiz- for sure, as that decision certainly maybe a much more practical plan ing the complexity of the issue and cost the lives of others, but, never- to address the epidemic of mass the need to implement a broad range theless his fear was somewhat un- shootings includes closing the so- of actions, including fewer guns, to derstandable, if extremely inappro- called gun show loophole by fund- address this epidemic of mass priate, considering his position. ing the ATF so that they can close shootings is what truly makes him Expecting teachers to leave down commercial sales without a li- so unfit for the office he now holds. their classrooms to confront a shoot- cense at the enumerable gun shows Regarding the issue of school er in the hallway with a military- across the country, limiting maga- shootings specifically, arming style assault rifle would be, accord- zine rounds to 10, requiring licenses teachers is not as simplistic a solu- ingly, expecting a lot. What must be for all guns, re-instituting the ban on tion as this president would have factored into the equation are the assault weapons, requiring liability you believe. According to former ramifications of more guns on insurance for firearm ownership Police Commissioner of New York school grounds and the increased much like ownership of automo- City, Boston and Los Angeles, Bill likelihood of increased instances of biles, accountability for those re- Bratton, who is a particular hero of “accidents.” sponsible for populating the NICS mine, “Proposals to arm American As Chief Manger testified a database who fail to do so properly, teachers are the height of lunacy. few weeks ago before Congress, too limiting the personal sales exemp- Are we also then going to arm many people with guns makes the tion to just those individuals with a school bus drivers and school cross- job of law enforcement more diffi- personal relationship and not trans- ing guards. The #NRA & gun manu- cult when responding to an active actions over the internet or at gun facturers would love that. Let’s not shooter situation. It was somewhat shows, require child locks, increase keep trying to apply ill thought out interesting to hear the president waiting periods on all gun sales, and political band aids to avoid address- ridicule Deputy Sheriff Peterson as require judges hearing domestic vi- ing real need–loop hole free regula- a coward considering that Trump es- olence cases to ensure individuals tions and dramatically improved caped serving in Vietnam with a are aware of the requirement to sur- background screening. The answer bone spurs deferment four times. render firearms. to gun violence isn’t more guns. Quite the brave soul is he! You think this is a no-brainer, NYC 25yr gun related violence de- Some pro-gun legislators like guess again; replace the president’s cline, continuing this year, clearly to point to the Sutherland Springs, Secret Service security detail with shows that fewer guns has resulted Texas shooting a few months back “thoughts and prayers!”

Your life is 24 hours a day, seven days a week. So is ours. www.thesentinel.com MARCH 1, 2017 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 7 NEWS County Executive candidates square off again the candidates, several of whom suing some manner of identifica- By Suzanne Pollak @SuzannePollak stressed the need for County tion to County residents regardless schools to ensure that its students of immigration status, which would SILVER SPRING — If any of are fluent English speakers when allow them to access County li- the 300 spectators who arrived at they graduate so they can obtain braries and other services. the Northwood High School gym- jobs. Ficker suggested that addi- Frick lamented that the Trump nasium for Sunday’s County Execu- tional English classes be taught on administration is willing to use fed- tive candidate forum hoped one of Saturdays, while Berliner joined eral resources to separate parents the candidates in attendance would Krasnow and Elrich in stressing the from their children but not to sepa- distinguish themselves from the need for prekindergarten and early rate guns from people who should- crowded field, they probably left the childhood classes. n’t have them, calling the situation three-hour event disappointed. All the candidates agreed that “a sad state of affairs to me.” Seven candidates are vying to County leaders must ensure that Yet another area of universal replace Democrat Isiah Leggett as sufficient resources are directed to- agreement was the need to stimu- County Executive, who became ward the needs of the County’s mi- late the County’s economy in some term-limited in 2016 after voters ap- nority population, with Elrich en- way, with Democrats suggesting proved a ballot initiative champi- dorsing the hiring of more commu- such a stimulus can be accom- oned by attorney, activist and peren- nity organizers and a multicultural plished with the help of microbusi- nial candidate Robin Ficker, the sole staff that is representative of the ness enterprises and mentoring pro- Republican in this year’s race. County’s increasingly diverse pop- grams. Ficker, who has run for office ulation. Elrich suggested that the sur- multiple times, announced his can- “It’s important to me to get out plus of empty retail space through- didacy last year after previously as- of that bubble,” Frick said. “You’ve out the County would be put to bet- suring voters that his support for got to be out there. You’ve got to ter use if occupied by small com- term limits did not stem from a de- walk the streets.” mercial kitchens and other sire to run for office again. The oth- Leventhal added that he would microeconomic enterprises. er six candidates are Democrats, in- augment the County’s minority ad- Berliner noted that “[Immi- cluding County Council members visory committees to include repre- grant-owned] businesses are the Roger Berliner, Marc Elrich and sentatives of the LGBT and Jewish fastest growing ones in the Coun- George Leventhal, former communities as well as teachers ty,” but discrimination in lending Rockville Mayor Rose Krasnow, and small-business owners. means minorities often “can’t walk Maryland Delegate Bill Frick and Candidates also agreed on the into Wells Fargo and get a loan.” If businessman David Blair. need for local law enforcement to elected, he would remedy the prob- Among the many issues on have good relationships with mi- lem by increasing funding to the SilverSilver Spring’sSpring’s BBestest VVaValuealue which the entire field appeared to norities in the County. While Kras- County’s microloan program, he be in agreement was the need for now praised Montgomery County said. He also decried the County’s NowNow SSellingelling the County to close the Dickerson Police Chief Tom Manger’s efforts racial disparities in home owner- landfill and to work on mitigating to foster better community rela- ship, declaring that “Montgomery TheThe wwaitait iiss ooverver forfor tthishis oone-of-a-kindne-of-a-kind oopportunitypportunity the effects of climate change. One tions, she said there is still room for County really is a tale of two coun- iinnt thehe hhearteart ooffM Montgomeryontgomery CCounty.ounty.N Now,ow, connectconnect of the only matters on which one improvement. ties,” and that the county “must ttoo llifeife tthehe wwayay yyouou wwantant tto lliveivo iit.te . CChoosehoose tthehe iidealdeal could find anything resembling “We do need more training,” confront” what he called “an east- daylight between any of the candi- she said. 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Bounthong, who is also an or- out, you reduce the strain on the Bounthong said the way that occasions, including the date of his She added she disagreed with Mof- ganizer for Amalgamated Transit power system and you reduce the Metro is meeting the FTA safety di- arrest, describing it as a regular oc- fett as to whether Chen was danger- Union Local 689 – which represents risk of arcing insulators, for exam- rective from 2016 is through a loop- currence. He told police he built the ous. She added that she and Felsen Metro’s workforce, said WMATA ple,” Stessel said, adding that the hole. Metro has been operating few- gun from parts he purchased online were glad Moffett could clarify the managers are reluctant to admit to more power that Metrorail uses, the er trains per hour this fiscal year and using tools he bought at Home De- record in that a “list of grievances” any problems with the new cars. faster the power infrastructure will during WMATA’s yearlong Safe- pot. He would carry it either in his did not exist. “They’re going to find every excuse wear out. Track maintenance program. The backpack or on a belt holster at- “There was no grievance; there in the book till they blame the Despite Stessel’s pleas of igno- fewer trains Metro runs, he ex- tached to his belt. was no list of grievances,” Michaels cream-of-the-crop 7000,” he said. rance, another WMATA spokesper- plained, the less power the system Lazzaro said in court docu- said. Despite Bounthong’s explana- son, Sherri Ly, said earlier this uses. ments that the officers took Chen to Lazzaro wrote in court docu- tion, WMATA Chief Operating Of- month that it is not unusual for new- WMATA board member Tom the front office and asked what was ments that when a student told the ficer Joe Leader disagreed with the er cars to require more power. Bulger, who represents the District in the backpack. He told them it school security officer Chen might suggestion that Metro has a problem “The fact that a 7000-series of Columbia, said he didn't mind contained a loaded Glock 19 hand- have a gun on him, which launched with “ bobbing track circuits,” and draws more power than older cars is having to wait to find out that the gun. The officers removed the gun the police investigation, the student instead blamed a malfunctioning neither unexpected nor surprising,” trains needed more power because from the backpack and the school also said Chen sometimes wore communications cable on the Red said Ly Feb. 14. “Just as a 4000-se- Metro is slated to receive more pow- resource officer arrested him for body armor. Chen said during an in- Line, and asked WMATA General ries car would draw more power er substations, citing the proposed bringing the gun to school. The offi- terview with police he wore body Manager Paul Wiedefeld to order it than a 1000-series car, and so on.” FY 19 budget. He said he had asked cers also found a two-page docu- armor once as part of a Halloween replaced late last year, before it She added that Metro's power Metro management twice about new ment in Chen’s backpack. In the costume, Lazzaro added. could have a chance to fail. system has sufficient capacity to op- train power usage in the last two handwritten document Chen wrote Lazzaro said Chen told police But Bounthong revealed that erate 7000-series trains and does not years but never received a response. reasons why he is “‘upset about a lot in a recorded interview that “he when riders hear sometimes-fre- need upgrades. While Ly claimed the Metrorail of things.’ The defendant wrote, ‘I learned how to use firearms by ask- quent announcements of delays due "There are no projects under- system has the capacity to operate believe I am mentally insane…. ing his father to take him to gun to a "signal problem," the problem way or needed that are a result of the the 7000 series trains without en- And anti-social’ and further wrote ranges, which he did frequently. is with the train – not the signal. 7k’s drawing more power," Ly said. hancements, Bulger admitted this is he feels an ‘unnatural anxiety.’” Lazzaro said students were in “Here’s what’s causing it – it’s Carolyn Flowers, then-acting not the case, which is why numerous Lazzaro said Chen told police danger when Chen had the gun at the current of the 7000 trains,” he administrator of the Federal Transit proposed budgets have indicated the in a recorded interview he carried school. said. “It’s saturating those Administration directed in May need for more power, which WMA- the weapon with him for protection. “The danger is not ameliorated bonds…because it’s coming from 2016 that Metro reduce power usage TA budget documents say is needed “The defendant repeatedly stat- by the fact the police seized the de- an adjacent track circuit. Trains in the core of the system – which in- to better enable the system to handle ed that the reason he regularly fendant’s gun and the guns he had from other track cause these bonds cludes most major Washington, DC the system-maximum train size of brought the gun to school was to access to in the home because the to go in and out in and out in and rail stations – to reduce risk of eight railcars, with the most recent protect himself and other students in defendant is capable of assembling out.” smoke and fire incidents. proposed budget noting that “addi- case there was a school shooting,” his own handguns,” Lazzaro wrote. Regardless of the cause, what Stessel said Metro wants to re- tional power upgrades to run all 8- Lazzaro wrote in a court document “Thus, he will always have access to WMATA has taken to calling “sig- duce power draw because that other- car trains on the red line are planned dated Feb. 23. firearms no matter what bond condi- nal problems” have caused delays of wise causes more risk of fires or to begin in FY2021.” Lazzaro said Chen was a risk to tions the Court may consider releas- more than 15 minutes for riders. smoke. While the increased need could the community, and therefore re- ing him under. Given those facts, Stessel admitted that Metro Officials have said smoke and be explained as meeting the power quested Chen to be held without what the defendant wrote in his management is indeed trying to re- fire incidents often begin as electric- needs of a system running exclusive- bond, which Moffett later ruled. journal, and the note found in his duce “power draw” in the system, ity arcing on a support to the power ly eight-car trains – because 7000- Defense attorney Jill Michaels backpack with the gun is alarming but only to lessen the risk of smoke source third series cars run exclusively in eight- and her co-defense attorney David and supports a finding that he pre- and fire incidents, which can cause rail, called an insulator. This re- car trains – it still does not rule out Felson requested the second bond sents an unacceptable danger to the major delays to service. sults in what Metro officials call an Bounthong’s assertions that the hearing for Chen because Michaels community.” “If you have too many trains “arcing insulator.” problems are caused by the in- said Lazzaro presented inaccurate too close together, if you have trains "One of the things that causes creased power draw of the 7000-se- that accelerate too quickly, um, that arcing insulators – not just here but ries cars themselves History found at Dietle’s County hears public input on new BRT study “History” Dietle’s has evolved from 1916 to MD-355 and Veirs Mill Road in ad- the medium between New Hamp- From page one 2018,” Bennaman said. “It’s By Neal Earley amazing what you can find in the @neal_earley dition to the one on U.S. Route-29. shire Avenue and Sligo Creek Park- Tuesday night’s public hearing way. clean up the place after the fire basement.” ROCKVILLE – For some, the on whether to fund another study on And so, county residents once The copy of the paper that The part of the issue Benna- Tuesday night hearing on whether proposed U.S. Route 29 bus rapid again found themselves rehashing Bennaman and others found is dat- man and others discovered was the County Council will fund yet an- transit was only the most recent in a old arguments about the proposed ed Feb. 18, 1916, the year the bar mostly intact, with some minor other study of the proposal for a Bus long series public hearings on the transit system, with some claiming it originally opened on Rockville damage from mold and natural Rapid Transit system on U.S. Route BRT for U.S. Route 29. is the County’s ideal solution to traf- Pike. Bennaman, a regular at Di- yellow aging of the paper. The part 29 may have elicited a sense of déjà While the Council recently held fic congestion in the East County etle’s with his father Dennis Ben- of the issue the volunteers discov- vu as once more, the same people a similar hearing, and had appropri- and others deriding it as an overly naman, said he and several others ered was the classified section, testified on the same topics and made ated money for the project in this expensive plan. found the paper while clearing de- which contained ads for the same points as they did the last year’s budget, Tuesday night’s pub- “What we should not do is to bris in Dietle’s basement, which Rockville’s Paul Y. Waters attor- time, the time before that, and each lic hearing was prompted by a continue to take out the County’s was mostly untouched from the ney-at-law and Starmont Sanatori- of the other countless times County change in the original plan for the credit card to pay for expensive tran- fire that severely damaged the um, near Washington Grove which has dipped a toe into the BRT waters BRT on U.S. Route 29 in the East sit solutions that are no backed by mostly wooden over century old had “open air” treatment for tuber- while never really getting wet. County, which originally called the any supporting data,” said Silver general store opened by Edward culosis under the medical supervi- Bus Rapid Transit systems – bus to operate in both mixed traffic Spring resident Kevin Harris, a Offutt in 1916. The tavern’s name- sion of Gen. Geo. M. Sternberg. which can potentially provider short- and in a dedicated lane on the shoul- member of the U.S. Route 29 BRT sake Hank Dietle converted the In 1916, the Sentinel was still er travel times than traditional buses der. Now the Council wants to study advisory committee. “What we have general store into a bar sometime owned by the Fields family, which by offering limited stops on busses a new proposal, suggested by Silver is an expensive, poorly planned, in the 1950s. had owned the paper ever since that offer level boarding for passen- Spring resident Sean Emerson who mish-mash of a bus on shoulder and “That really ties into the his- 1856, when it was founded by gers and travel at least partially in its said the County should reduce the a bus in mixed traffic. It is trans- tory of how long Dietle’s has been Rockville native and Confederate own dedicated lane. So far, the size of the lanes on U.S. Route 29 in portation planning that is dull as a in business and how the history of sympathizer Andrew Fields. County has proposed BRT lines on order to create a dedicated lane in butter knife. MARCH 1, 2018 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 9 Montgomery County, Maryland Department of Environmental Protection NEWS PUBLIC NOTICE Gubernatorial candidates talk issues in Takoma Application for Temporary Noise Waiver the Democratic Party … we will al approach with “one proposal.” By Nickolai Sukharev The Department of Environmental Protection is currently reviewing move forward with inclusive eco- Kamenetz also chimed in, not- @Nickolaiss nomic growth.” ing “Gov. Hogan’s form of econom- two applications for Temporary Noise Waivers as allowed under the TAKOMA PARK — Six of the On the issue of affordable hous- ic development to write blank Montgomery County Noise Control Ordinance, Chapter 31B, Sec- eight Democrats hoping to replace ing, Madeleno and Kamenetz touted checks to big corporations is just a tion 11(a). incumbent Gov. Larry Hogan (R) their records as elected officials and failure,” and explained how he cre- made their case to voters Sunday stressed the need for the state to ated a “job connector” program to A Temporary Noise Waiver is being requested by Clark Concrete evening at Piney Branch Elementary shoulder a heavier load when it fund community college and trade Contractors LLC, 7500 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, Mary- School, during aa candidate forum comes to making sufficient housing school training programs based on land, for the purpose of conducting a large concrete pour at Subur- hosted by Progressive Neighbors. available. the demand of the largest employers ban Hospital, 8600 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda. The work will The candidates in attendance -- Madaleno explained that the re- in Baltimore County. former NAACP president Ben Jeal- cent Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 - The final topic on the agenda -- include a concrete pumping truck and multiple concrete trucks. The ous, Baltimore County Executive - which passed Congress and was immigration -- was also a subject of work is scheduled for Saturday, March 10, 2018. Kevin Kamenetz, State Senator Rich signed by President Donald Trump agreement among the candidates, all Madaleno, attorney Jim Shea and in December -- would force Mary- of whom agreed the future governor A second Temporary Noise waiver is being requested by Whiting- former Obama Administration offi- land to strengthen state-level public of Maryland should stand up for im- Turner Contracting Company, Inc., 300 E Joppa Road, Towson, cials Alec Ross and Krishanti Vig- housing programs. migrant rights, while pledging to ac- Maryland, for the purpose of milling and repaving at Suburban Hos- narajah -- took questions from a “We need to invest in affordable tively oppose President Trump’s at- pital, 8600 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda. The work is being moderator, Takoma Park mayor housing through incentives to actu- tempts to deport otherwise law-abid- performed at night to alleviate impacts to patients, visitors, and Kate Stewart, as well as county resi- ally get it build and protect the af- ing people who happen to be in the dents, with subjects ranging from fordable housing we already have,” U.S. illegally by ordering state law staff. The scheduled work hours will be from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. immigration, racial equity, housing he said. “It means passing rules that enforcement agencies to avoid coop- starting March 19, 2018. and economic development to their make it harder for landlords to dis- eration with U.S. Immigration and ability to defeat incumbent Gov. criminate individuals … it means Customs Enforcement. The applications and related documents are available for public in- Larry Hogan (R). Prince George’s being a partner with local govern- Vignarajah, who came to the spection and may be viewed on the Department’s website by visit- County Rushern Baker and perenni- ments in having the funds.” U.S. from Sri Lanka in the 1980s, ing the Noise Waivers & Suppression Plans page at: al candidate Ralph Jaffe did not at- Kamenetz agreed and pointed explained that the matter of how im- https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/DEP/contact/noise-docu- tend. to his record in Baltimore County, migrants are treated is a personal is- While there was little disagree- where he made extensive use of fed- sue for her as she pointed out that ments.html#waivers. The Department will receive comments on ment on policy matters among the eral housing laws to expand afford- Maryland has a large and fast-grow- the applications for a minimum of ten (10) days after publication of candidates, there was an overarching able housing for the elderly popula- ing foreign-born population. this notice. theme for the event, which tion “The xenophobia that Trump is Madaleno summed up during his “We do need an aggressive af- promoting is not going to die down, Comments, questions, or requests to examine documents may be di- opening statement when he de- fordable housing fund,” he said. it’s going to ramp up,” she added. rected to Gretchen Ekstrom, DEP/DEPC, 255 Rockville Pike, Suite clared: “We are trying to bring back “We are trying to produce 3,000 af- “Larry Hogan’s silence is en- 120, Rockville, MD, 20850. Telephone 240-777-7750, Fax 240- smart Democratic governance to the fordable housing units countywide.” abling,” said Shea, who expressed 777-7715 or email [email protected]. state of Maryland.” Ross added the current Democ- support for the Deferred Action for The collegial tone of the ratic leadership in the state failed to Childhood Arrivals program, which evening was on full display when make progress on the issue. was created under President Barack 00032603 1t 03/01/18 candidates took on the question of “We’ve had control and a lot of Obama (D) to protect persons their ability to defeat Hogan. Instead power in Annapolis … we’ve been brought to the United States illegally of using the opportunity to take asleep on affordable housing for a as minors, known as “dreamers.” Montgomery County, Maryland swipes at each other, the candidates long time include when we’ve held If elected, he also pledged to instead criticized the incumbent the governorship and state senate support federal legislation to give Department of Environmental Protection Governor and his policies. and legislature,” he said. “We don’t permanent legal status to DACA re- “We have a governor that does- need fake liberals nibbling at the cipients. “There’s DACA legislation PUBLIC NOTICE n’t do anything, he has no goals, no edges of this … we need a bold pro- pending in Congress today and our Request for Noise Suppression Plan Approval principles, no policy objectives,” gressive commitment to getting governor should be advocating for Kamenetz said. “His only goal he back to affordable housing as a key that,” he said. The Department of Environmental Protection is currently evaluat- has as governor is to be re-elected.” priority,” Ross declared that under his ad- “We need a governor who will The candidates also voiced sig- ministration, he would instruct ing a request for approval of a Noise Suppression Plan (NSP) per- do two things … lead and manage nificant disagreement with Hogan’s Maryland State Police officers to in- mitting noise levels from construction activities up to 85 dBA (A- the state’s wealth and bring folks to- efforts to lure Amazon’s future head- tervene if an immigrant’s rights are Weighted Decibels) as allowed under the Montgomery County gether,” Jealous said. quarters to the county with massive violated. “I welcome the confronta- Noise Control Ordinance, Chapter 31B, Section 31-6(a)(1)(A)(ii). Each of the candidates also took tax incentives. tion between [Immigration and Cus- The Noise Suppression Plan approval is being requested by CW & the opportunity to highlight what “Don’t tell me you can give a toms Enforcement] and state troop- Sons Infrastructure, Inc. 8000 Marlboro Pike, Forestville, MD, as their running mates each brought to corporation $5 billion when we can’t ers if that’s what it brings.” the tickets. afford heaters for our public Madaleno added he would part of the Pepco 96KV Electrical Feeder Installation Project from Jealous’ touted the get-out-the- schools,” Vignarajah said. “stop ICE from nationalizing our po- Takoma to Sligo. Two new underground electrical conduits will be vote chops of his running mate, Su- “We have all of the pieces lice force.” Before the start of the fo- installed from Colesville Rd. within Fenton St. and continuing san Turnbull, boasting of how she where we could see a renaissance of rum, demonstrators stood outside within Takoma Ave. to the county line at Baltimore St. “turned out over 100,000 more like- Maryland but we have to build a re- demanding the candidates support ly voters than showed up in 2014” silient diversified economy today.” renewable energy. during her service as a vice chair of Shea criticized Hogan’s ap- “Climate change is one of the The project will consist of saw cutting the road surface, excavation the Democratic National Commit- proach saying that financial incen- most pressing issues facing our state of soil, removal of bedrock, installation of electrical conduit, patch- tee. tives are rarely given scrutiny and and the next governor is going to ing and repaving of the road surface. Noise mitigation measures Ross pointed not only to the en- “never get a cost-benefit analysis.” have to do a lot to address this is- will be implemented and the NSP will limit the noisiest work to trepreneurial experience of his run- “It’s not an economic development sue,” said Thomas Meyer an orga- daytime weekdays only. ning mate, Silver Spring brewery plan to run around giving away fi- nizer with Food and Water Action. owner Julie Verratti, but also to her nancial incentives,” he added. “We want to make sure the candi- “significant executive branch expe- Ross, who referred to his entre- dates … know that this is an impor- The plan and related documents are available for public inspection. rience” gained during her time preneurial and nonprofit back- tant issue and that 100 percent clean The Department will receive comments on the application for ten working on women’s entrepreneur- ground, explained that current state energy is the best solution we need (10) days after publication of this notice. ship programs at the Small Business policies make it difficult for young for Maryland.” Administration, which followed a entrepreneurs to open startups, co- “As part of the Takoma Park Comments, questions or requests to examine documents may be di- stint in the Presidential Fellows pro- operatives and microenterprises Mobilization Environment and Cli- rected to Steve Martin, DEP/DEPC, 255 Rockville Pike, Suite 120 gram under former President Barack adding that governments are ready mate Committee, we’re very inter- Obama (D). to do “quadruple backflips for the ested in how the candidates will ad- Rockville, MD, 20850. Telephone 240-777-7746, Fax 240-777- Shea, 65, explained that he and Amazons and Fortune 500s.” dress climate change issues and the 7715 or email [email protected]. his running mate -- 33-year-old Bal- Jealous criticized the current climate emergency that we have timore City Councilmember Bran- approach that involved Maryland, from the Maryland perspective,” 00032615 1t 03/01/18 don Scott -- “are prepared and will Virginia and Washington, D.C. say- said Laurie McGilvray, 61, a Tako- bridge the gap among all facets of ing there should instead be a region- ma Park voter. 10 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL MARCH 1, 2018 NEWS Shooting survivors speak at Blair High School in attendance, Raskin said survivors Holt said she believes that the amazing and I just wanted to come out change, this is exactly what we need” By Abby Cruz @Abbbbeeeyyy would speak with reporters after the country definitely needs more laws on to support them.” said Raskin. “I can tell you from Capi- event. However, the Parkland sur- gun control and that she currently Afterwards, Raskin said meeting tol Hill, we are in a situation of ab- SILVER SPRING — Students vivors left afterwards without speak- doesn’t feel safe at her school. “I don’t with the survivors of the Florida shoot- solute deadlock and the young people from various high schools in Mont- ing to reporters, claiming fatigue. think that we need more guns, I don’t ing has been the most inspiring and are right. The NRA has been exercis- gomery County filled the auditorium Around 9:30 p.m., students be- think fighting fire with fire is a good uplifting couple of hours that he has ing a stranglehold over our politics, at Montgomery Blair High School gan to leave the event, some deeply way to solve the situation,” she said. spent in a very long time. “They took a over our government and they are Tuesday to welcome survivors from concerned. Sophie Holt, 16, a sopho- “My school has a history of crime, like hopeless situation and they provided right to target the NRA.” the Valentine’s Day shooting at Marjo- more at Albert Einstein High School the nickname for my school is the hope. In the middle of all the dark- Deutch then addressed the media, ry Stoneman Douglas High School in said she attended last week’s school ‘Crimestein,’ like it’s one of those ness, they provided the light,” Raskin saying that it was clear that the kids he Parkland, Fla. walkout protest and attended this things were we could have a shooting said. represented were special but “seeing As media waited outside during event at Blair because she believes the any day now and it’s kind of terrify- Raskin described seeing the the interaction between our students the event, a black van pulled up in Parkland survivors’ movement is im- ing.” Parkland survivors interacting with lo- and the students of Montgomery front of the school at 7:52 p.m. and one portant and hopefully will change cur- “I have a personal history with cal students as “just moving beyond County one thing becomes really by one, the survivors of Marjory rent gun laws. gun violence, I’ve lost a lot of loved words,” and they served as an inspira- clear, this isn’t just a group of kids who Stoneman Douglas High School made “There has been so many mass ones and I’ve grown up around mass tion for young people attending high care deeply about something. This is a their way into the building. Also in at- shootings in the past 10 years in this shootings like I’ve seen it happen and schools like Blair, Bethesda-Chevy group of kids who wanted to make tendance was Congressman Ted country, we need a change in this it’s heartbreaking,” said Blair High Chase, Walt Whitman, Springbrook, change and are creating a movement,” Deutch (D-Fla.) representing the Park- country,” said Holt. “The fact that School sophomore Lizzy Villatoro, Wheaton, Rockville, and Richard said Deutch. “That’s what we saw land community, and Congressman they’re [survivors] willing to stand up 15. “The fact that these Parkland stu- Montgomery to stage walkouts and there tonight, that’s what we’re going Jamie Raskin (D-Md.), the organizer there and like, make a difference and dents came here, it just shows their protest in front of the White House and to see around the country and that’s of the event. While media were not al- get the message across to the country courage, their bravery, and it shows the Capitol. what I fully expect to see on March 24 lowed inside at the request of Mont- that we really need to make a change, I that we have the power to really “They really have unleashed a so- when the marching takes place here in gomery County high school students think that’s really cool,” she said. change the ideologies. It’s just really cial movement and a movement for Washington.” Rockville native brings home Olympic Gold

were in the audience for some figure her brother grief, needling him in By Suzanne Pollak @SuzannePollak skating events, the women’s halfpipe front of the guys” whenever he made and men’s downhill skiing. a mistake, which was not often. For most of her life, Rockville Her daughter also “was able to Evans recalled. “Dylan was a really native Haley Skarupa dreamed of go to events. They really were able to great player in his own right. I think winning an Olympic gold medal. experience the Olympics. It helped Dylan fostered her love of the game.” On Feb. 22 in PyeongChang, them decompress,” she said of That high school team went on South Korea with her family and the daughter and teammates. to win the 2013-2014 state champi- world watching, Skarupa finally real- While in PyeongChang, the onship, but Skarupa barely made it to ized her dream, as the U.S. Women’s Skarupas recorded all the women’s the game. Hockey team won gold for the first ice hockey games, and are eager to While she was skating for Woot- time since 1998 in a 3-2 shootout win watch them soon. Seeing a game live ton, she also played with the Wash- over Canada. is different than being at home, listen- ington Pride, a premiere girls hockey “I saw all the games that they ing to the commentators and viewing league. Evans knew that her focus played. It was a trip of a lifetime. It the camera close-ups, she said. had to be with the Pride, but Skarupa was completely insane,” said her Dave Evans, who coached both never tried to get out of any of his mother, Penny Skarupa. Haley Skarupa and her older brother, practices although she had just Since the game, the Wootton Dylan, when they played for Wootton worked out with her other team. High School grad and her teammates High School’s ice hockey team, “She didn’t have to do it all for have appeared on the Ellen De- watched the gold-medal game in the us, but she never asked out” if she Generes Show and dropped the cere- comfort of his Damascus home. didn’t have to, he said. COURTESY PHOTO monial puck at a Los Angeles Kings “I am so super happy for Haley,” There was a Pride game the Haley and her brother, Dylan game, he said. same day as the state championship, “The girls are just thrilled,” Evans welcomed Skarupa onto but that did not deter her, he recalled. winner. When she’s 80 years old, she Team All-American honors and First Skarupa said. the all-boys team when she was a After finishing the Pride game, will be a former gold medal winner. Team Hockey East All-Star. It was not a sure thing that her high school freshman, and her broth- “she raced from rink to rink in her It’s a life-defining thing.” She started her college playing daughter would play on the Olympic er was a senior. Being the only girl equipment. She missed most of the Not only did Evans stay awake years strong, earning the Hockey East team, “You never know for sure,” she didn’t deter her one bit, and the boys first period” but was able to join the for the whole game, he also watched Rookie of the Year and set a confer- said. “It became more evident the took an instant liking to her, both be- team after that, said Evans. the celebrations and the medal cere- ence freshman scoring record her more times she was called to the na- cause they liked her brother and she Those memories flashed back to mony. freshman year. tional team.” was so good, recalled Evans, who has Evans last week as he stayed up late “I don’t think I fell asleep till All the players at Boston Col- But her 24-year-old daughter coached Wootten’s team for 24 years. to watch the 2018 U.S. Women’s four,” he said. lege are great, “and she excelled,” was cut from the team in May of last “She kicked those boys’ asses on Olympic Team go for gold. The face “She’s a magnificent skater and said Evans. year and then asked back in Septem- the training drills,” Evans said. off in South Korea didn’t start until 11 quick,” he said. But Evans said it Referring not just to the siblings ber. After that, she was sent home but “She was incredible, probably p.m. here. takes more than great skating to reach he had coached, but also their parents, was told to stay ready. It was not until our best skater.” “I watched, and I cried,” said the the level she has. Skarupa combines Evans declared, “They are really right before Thanksgiving that Skaru- During drills, “She would just very proud coach. “I was so happy for natural ability with attention to detail, good people. It’s really good to see in pa was an official member of the U.S. blow the boys out of the water,” often her,” realizing that all her work and a strong work ethic and what he this age of spoiled egos.” Olympic team. beating them by a full lap in sprints, sacrifices had paid off. called “game intelligence.” Alexander Parker, Wootton’s as- Penny Skarupa spent two weeks he said, calling Skarupa’s “competi- It didn’t take anything away Players “have to be able to think sistant ice hockey coach, also shared at the Olympics watching her daugh- tive drive and focus at that age unbe- from her glory that the former Woot- the game fast enough, and Haley was a memory of Skarupa, although he ter take on the world’s best as a mem- lievable.” ton player was a late addition to the always comfortable. She was a bril- never coached her. They are one year ber of the U.S. Women’s Hockey Skarupa most recently played Olympic team and only played a few liant hockey player.” apart and faced each other during a team, culminating in a gold medal that forward for the Connecticut Whale of minutes, he said. After Wootton, the Rockville na- Wootton-Quince Orchard game, was “spectacular. I was completely the National Women’s Hockey “She had a shot on goal on her tive skated at Boston College, where when he was goalie. blown away by the whole thing.” League. first shift. I was like, ‘Oh my God, she helped the Eagles to only their “Back then, she was still one of The family loved watching Sean During the one year the Skarupa Haley,’” Evans said. second undefeated regular season in the best players in the league – even White snowboard to gold. They also siblings played together, “she gave “She’s an Olympic gold medal NCAA history and earned Second as a freshman.” MARCH 1, 2018 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 11 NEWS Redesigned Kia subcompact puts economy first

and natural, and the suspension ab- sorbs bumps without too much drama. With a quieter engine, the Auto Drive Rio could have been a refinement leader in its class, though it’s still a By clear cut above a Mitsubishi Mi- rage or Nissan Versa. Brady Holt Inside, the tested Rio EX hatchback with every major option ($20,225) features a classy two- tone cabin with black and maroon If you haven’t bought an on the dashboard and the leather- economy car in a while, it’s easy upholstered seats. But on any oth- to get sticker shock. The cheapest er Rio, the palate drops to a less automatic-transmission Honda appealing mix of black and gray. Civic wears a sticker price north It’s respectably finished and er- of $20,000, and it’s become com- gonomically sensible, and the mon for a fully-loaded compact front seats are comfortable and sedan to approach $30,000. supportive, but it’s decidedly drab But if you’d like to follow a to look at. stricter budget, several subcom- There’s a similar story with pact models serve as functional the Rio’s infotainment system. transportation while providing Only the top EX trim includes a contemporary features such as good-sized touchscreen with Ap- Bluetooth and USB smartphone ple CarPlay and Android Auto in- connectivity, rearview cameras tegration, while the base LX and and touchscreen infotainment sys- mid-level S — the affordable tems. And while they won’t match models that most buyers will like- the artfully-refined driving dy- ly choose — have a more basic namics and spacious interior of to- system. day’s Civic, these options don’t Unlike the competing Nissan have to disappoint you for ride Versa Note or Honda Fit, even the smoothness, driver comfort and Rio’s hatchback version isn’t es- cabin build quality. pecially spacious. The rear seat One such option is the 2018 can fit adults only in a pinch, and Kia Rio, which has been freshly although there’s a decent amount redesigned and is available as a of cargo room, it’s nothing like the four-door sedan and a five-door crossover-rivaling Honda or Nis- hatchback. It’s priced from san. Kia saves that niche for its $14,795 and is a perfectly service- larger Soul, which is highly versa- able commuter companion. tile and a great overall value but As part of this year's redesign, not nearly as fuel-efficient. Kia stripped the Rio of its earlier Given that the Rio doesn’t try design flair, leaving a plainer but to be sporty, funky or otherwise more functional little box on fun and desirable, a buying deci- wheels — trading verve for maxi- sion comes down largely to the mum value and improved visibili- dollars and cents. Here, it fares ty. That change speaks to the car’s well against the competition — attitude: It handles most tasks with but doesn’t blow it away, either. competence, but offers little ex- Depending on the individual cellence. While many recent sub- deals you may find, the Rio tends compact cars have tried to come to be more expensive than a com- off as sporty and upscale — no- parably-equipped Chevrolet tably, the Ford Fiesta and the last- Spark, Ford Fiesta, Mitsubishi Mi- generation Rio — Kia stuck with rage or Nissan Versa; of those, all basic, functional and affordable. but the Ford also get better gas The experience starts with a mileage. If cost is paramount, one 1.6-liter four-cylinder making 130 of them is your likely winner. horsepower. That’s a small engine However, the Kia isn't with- by today’s standards, but it’s more out appeal. The Chevrolet and horsepower than a Civic offered Ford have less interior space than 15 years ago. The Rio feels peppy the Rio, and all but the Fiesta feel off the line — almost too jumpy, like cheaper, more basic vehicles. perhaps — but the engine sounds Kia also provides especially long raspy and doesn’t have much sur- warranty coverage. plus passing power at higher Also check out the most af- speeds. However, it’s EPA-rated fordable vehicles from the com- for a decent 32 miles per gallon in pact class, one size larger. With mixed driving, and it returned 35 larger discounts off their sticker mpg in a weeklong test. prices, they’re sometimes little The Rio does feature re- more expensive than subcompact spectable ride and handling. It’s models. Competent and often-dis- not fancy or sporty, but unlike sub- counted compact sedans are the compact cars of ages past, it does- Ford Focus, Hyundai Elantra, Kia n’t feel halfheartedly engineered Forte, Nissan Sentra and Toyota COURTESY PHOTOS — the steering is well-weighted Corolla. Two views of the Kia Rio. 12 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL MARCH 1, 2018 ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT Olney Theatre shows life is worth living with “Every Brilliant Thing” Never completely divorcing By Barbara Trainin Blank @traininblank himself from theater and his love of storytelling, Strain said that as a psy- There are bucket lists every- chologist, he would look for plays where, even in the popular song that dealt with mental illness. He “My Favorite Things” from “The saw a performance of “Every Bril- Sound of Music.” liant Thing” and was drawn to it. Then there’s “Every Brilliant Initially he didn’t know any- Thing,” an ever-changing list of ob- one in the area was planning to pro- jects and experiences that make life duce it, but once he heard of Ol- worth living. In a play of the same ney’s plans, he decided to throw his name, a young boy compiles such a hat in the audition ring. list, in an effort to persuade his “‘Every Brilliant Thing’ is not mother, who had attempted suicide, only about depression and suicide not to do it again. but is also a comedy,” Strain said. “Every Brilliant Thing” is the “It’s also intriguing -- a one-person next production at Olney Theatre show in which the audience inter- Center, opening Feb. 28. It marks acts. The more I learned about it, the premiere of the one-person play, the more intrigued I became.” which Duncan Macmillan wrote You could say the solo-perfor- with the cooperation of Jonny Don- mance play is the opposite of ahoe, the original performer. “night, Mother,” a dark play by Jason Loewith, Olney’s artistic Marsha Norman in which a woman director, is staging the production. fails to persuade her daughter from It was serendipitous that committing suicide. “Every Brilliant Thing” came to Ol- In “Every Brilliant Thing,” the ney. Loewith happened to see the narrator recruits audience members script in a London bookstore, to assume different roles in his sto- bought it, and read it on the plane ry -- providing at least some of the ride back. humor, Loewith pointed out. “I burst into tears on the sec- “This is a unique piece, on the ond page, and then into laughter,” sense that I’m not really a character he said. “The play is poignant and and it’s not my own story. It’s low- wonderful.” key and informal yet very high-en- COURTESY PHOTO Despite the subject matter, ergy, and I can bring a lot of myself Alexander Strait (left) takes direction from Jason Loewith in Olney Theatre rehearsal of “Every Brilliant Thing.” ’ Loewith added, “Every Brilliant into it,” said Strain. Thing” has a great deal of humor. Loewith agreed that the play ice cream and purple. But the list Illness of Montgomery County will Prevention and NAMI MC to raise On another trip to London, “is little bit hard to explain; it defies changes as his life changes. address practicing resiliency after awareness about mental illness and Loewith got to see the play, with explanation.” With chronic mental illness in trauma; mental health and suicide suicide prevention during the run of Donahoe. The lights are on during the his background, “He avoids falling in the media; and training our the play. More serendipity occurred performance to create a sense of into depression himself through the brains to scan the world for the pos- “Every Brilliant Thing” runs when Alexander Strain, a longtime community among audience mem- magic of the list,” said Loewith. itive. Feb. 28 through March 25 at Olney D.C.-area actor, agreed to return to bers, he added. To the performances, Olney Jenna Duncan, the theater’s as- Theatre Center’s Mulitz-Gudelsky the stage for the first time since tak- The narrator/boy at the heart of has added a behind-the-scenes dis- sociate artistic director, will moder- Theatre Lab, 2001 Olney-Sandy ing a break four years ago to pursue the story, who is seven when the cussion to take place on March 3 at ate. Spring Road, in Olney. For infor- a Masters in legal and forensic psy- play begins, includes such age-ap- 5 p.m. Loewith and representatives Olney is partnering with the mation and tickets, visit: www.ol- chology in 2014. propriate items on his initial list as of the National Alliance on Mental America Foundation for Suicide neytheatre.org. Six gems of witty wordplay inhabit Silver Spring in “All in the Timing” recalls, and riffs, the philosophical for. The director decided on no comic relief after the production of By Barbara Trainin Blank @traininblank adage that if three monkeys were to “Philip Glass Buys a Loaf of blackouts between the short plays, “Wit,” a heavy drama, but it also type indefinitely, they would sooner Bread” is a musical vignette, in the using only signs (with titles) and represents the ‘80s in Silver Spring’s What’s better than one funny, or later come up with “Hamlet.” style of the controversial minimalist movement to indicate the transition. celebration of its 50th season. The witty, clever play? In “Variations on the Death of composer, who has an existential “I wanted to give this a carnival theater has chosen a play from each Six at a time. Trotsky,” the famous Russian revo- crisis of a different sort in a bakery. feel,” he said. decade of its existence. David Ives’s award-winning lutionary may still be interested in In “Sure Thing,” the final play Burks had a head start in work- “‘The Curious Case of Watson “All in the Timing,” now playing at doctrine, but the end is near after he in the production, two people meet ing on “All in the Timing.” She had Intelligence’” is “somewhere in be- Silver Spring Stage, brings together wakes up one day to find a mountain in a cafe and blunder their way stage managed/produced the annual tween ‘Wit’ and ‘All in the Timing,’ six short plays that focus on lan- climber’s axe in his skull. through a conversational minefield One-Act Festival at Silver Spring with the pendulum swinging,” said guage, relationships, music, and “The Universal Language” fo- as an offstage bell interrupts their Stage. Burks. more. cuses on a young woman with a stut- false starts, gaffes, and faux pas on Moreover, she had directed a The ensemble cast in the cur- The number used to go as high ter and a man who created and teach- the way to true love. production of another play of Ives, rent production consists of Matthew as 14, and the composition of the es Unamunda, a wild comic lan- Relationships in “All in the “Venus in Furs,” which also con- Bannister, David Dieudonne, Brian- plays under the “All in the Timing” guage. The two engage in hysterical Timing” can “pivot on a dime, and cerns a shifting of power balance be- na Goode, Omar Latiri, Michael rubric varied with a director’s wish- verbal pyrotechnics until they fall in who’s got the upper hand evolves tween two people, though the sub- Reilly, Rebecca Shoer, and Erin es. love. through the pieces,” said Pam Burks, ject matter is racier. Schwartz. “Now Ives has basically an of- After intermission, the second stage manager/producer. Moving from one play to anoth- “All in the Timing” is now play- ficial script, which we’re using, half starts with “The Philadelphia,” While going over the script, er challenges the lighting and set de- ing through March 17 at Silver consisting of six specific plays,” he which offers a different take on the Gorman decided to enlist the help of signers. “Costume changes have to Spring Stage, Woodmoor Shopping said. expression: “Be careful what you a choreographer, Aly Cardinaly, to happen quickly, and the theater has Center, 10145 Colesville Road, in The first part of the program wish for.” The protagonist experi- add movement to Ives’s words. to distill [down] to the basic design Silver Spring. begins with what is probably the ences a crisis when he falls into a “It’s not a full-blown theater elements to suggest characters,” To buy tickets online, go to: best-known play in Ives’s work, “Twilight Zone”-like state -- which dance, but movement elements,” he Burks said. https://red.vendini.com. For more “Words, Words, Words.” The play means he can’t get anything he asks said. Ives’s six-play work could be information, visit: www.ssstage.org. MARCH 1, 2018 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 13 TRAVEL Comforts at the Oxford and Cambridge Clubs

Travel Tales By Llewellyn Toulmin

One of the most prestigious pri- vate clubs -- and interesting destina- tions -- in the world is the Oxford and Cambridge Club of London. We were fortunate to stay at the Club for four nights in September 2017. It is located at 71 Pall Mall, near St. James Palace. Original members of the Club included the Chancellors of Oxford and of Cambridge Universities, three dukes, fifty knights, the Arch- bishop of Canterbury, the Secretary drink of his own! why doesn’t DC?) of War, and the Home Secretary. Club applicants must have a de- Club amenities include numer- Since then ten Prime Ministers have gree from Oxford or Cambridge ous opulent public rooms, three li- been members. Other famous mem- Universities, or be student, faculty brary rooms (one silent) with a li- bers have included King Edward or staff. For many years the Club brarian and 20,000 volumes, two VII, Prince Philip, the Duke of had “lady associates” who were not bars, smoking room (but no smoking Wellington, T. S. Eliot, and comedi- full members. This changed in 1996 is allowed!), formal dining room an Stephen Fry. when an overwhelming vote was (oddly called the “Coffee Room”), During World War I about 1400 taken to admit women. The first billiards room, two squash courts, Britons lost their lives to Zeppelin or woman elected was Queen Mar- business/work area, roof terrace, and Gotha bombers, but the Club suf- grethe II of Denmark. reciprocal relations with 153 clubs fered only slight damage, from Annual Club subscription rates in 36 countries. friendly fire. One member com- are 1250 pounds ($1720) for a mem- The current Club dress code is plained that because of a bombing ber 32 years old or more who lives business casual. In the past, various raid, he was not served his dinner, within 100 miles of the clubhouse. forms of dress have been banned or and demanded that his two shillings The entrance fee is half that amount. looked down upon, including dinner be refunded. His request was grant- The main Clubhouse is a Grade jackets (known as “bum-freezers”), ed. II listed structure in the Greek Re- bicycle costume (knickerbockers In World War II club members vival style, and was designed for the and stockings), flannel trousers and heroically put out numerous incen- Club in 1838 by architect Sir Robert sweaters, and “wearing hats in the diary bombs that threatened to burn Smirke, a Club member. He was fa- dining room.” down the Club. But the quality of mous for designing the British Mu- The Club offers breakfast, seum. lunch and dinner seven days a week the wine cellar suffered, since the COURTESY PHOTOS club military strategists had not an- The Club is around the corner – rare in Clubland. Our included At top, Club member, comedian and writer Stephen Fry plays billiards at ticipated the fall of France, and had from the little-known but lovely Continental breakfasts were accept- the Club. Directly above, the portrait of Sarah Churchill, 1st Duchess of not stocked up. Queen’s Chapel, a part of St. James able but not great, with only modest Marlborough and 7th great-grandmother of Winston Churchill, hangs at the Nevil Shute, author of the apoc- Palace designed by Inigo Jones, and choice and some minor service defi- club. alyptic novel “On the Beach,” lived open to the public for church ser- ciencies. Our lunch in the informal at the Club for most of the war, and vices on Sundays, usually during the Gallery Bar included a very good chair. The room was so small that quite high and the room too small, set some scenes from his novel “A summer. Royals and relateds often burger (12 pounds; $17), a tomato, there was hardly space for our lug- and will likely only use this club as a Town Like Alice” there. use it for weddings. The Club is also avocado and feta salad (acceptable) gage. There was no view except of a backup in the future. But it was a During the 1960s and ‘70s, the an excellent location for participat- and a pecan pie with vanilla ice fire escape. On the positive side, the great privilege to stay where so club became the favorite watering ing in Open House London, the fab- cream (very good, 5 pounds; $8). AC was efficient, the bathroom with many talented and important people hole of MI5, the Security Service ulous September weekend where There are 40 bedrooms in the shower was reasonably large, and had made such a mark on the world. (equivalent to our FBI). One MI5 hundreds of London landmarks, Club, most of which have been re- the bed was comfortable. The décor member spent the day interrogating buildings and houses are open to the decorated and have air conditioning. was attractive, with off-white ceil- Lew Toulmin lives in Silver a man suspected of spying for the public for free. (www.openhouse- Many of the rooms are quite small, ing, brown wall-to-wall carpeting, Spring and is a member of the Cos- Russians, then retired with his fel- london.org.uk) (By the way, New however. and taupe and patterned walls. mos Club, which is reciprocal with low interrogators to the Club for a York, Atlanta and numerous foreign Our king-bed room was only Our room cost 270 pounds the Oxford and Cambridge Club. restorative drink. A few minutes lat- cities have open house weekends about 8 by 11 feet, with a small half ($373) per night, including a Conti- er the subject of the interrogation, (seedesk that was unusable because nental breakfast and VAT. We felt This month’s article is co-writ- also a Club member, appeared for a www.openhouseworldwide.org) – there was not enough room for its that the price per square foot was ten by his boss Susan Toulmin 14 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL MARCH 1, 2018 CALENDAR What’s happening this week in Montgomery County March 1, 2018 – March 7, 2018 STRATHMORE sculptures, textiles, mixed media, and drawings. Be- ve, Rockville. Registration required: 301-921-4400. fore the camera, much of what we knew about na- Note: This group will not meet on March 27. • OSCAR PEÑAS, JAZZ GUITAR THURS- ture came from artists and others who drew and DAY, MARCH 1, 2018, 7:30PM | THE MANSION painted what they saw and experienced. Artists in- TALK: "THE BASICS: MEMORY LOSS, clude local students. Opening Reception: Friday, DEMENTIA AND ALZHEIMER’S DIS- • DORRANCE DANCE FRIDAY, MARCH 2, March 2, 2018, 7-9pm. View exhibit at Del Ray Ar- EASE" 2018, 8:00 PM | THE MUSIC CENTER tisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexan- Mar. 13. 10:30 A.M. Alzheimer’s disease is not a dria. Details: www.DelRayArtisans.org/exhibits. normal part of aging. If you or someone you know • BSO: HARRY POTTER & THE PRISONER is affected by Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, it’s OF AZKABAN™ IN CONCERT SATURDAY, time to learn the facts. Join the Alzheimer's Associa- MARCH 3, 2018, 3:00 PM | THE MUSIC CENTER MAR 03 tion for this free workshop. Topics covered include: Symptoms and effects of Alzheimer’s disease and WALTZ DANCE • ANNAPOLIS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: other types of dementia; How Alzheimer’s affects Mar. 3. 2:45 - 3:30 P.M. – Introductory Waltz MANUEL BARRUECO, GUITAR SUNDAY, the brain; Causes and risk factors and much more. Workshop | 3:30 to 6 P.M. – Dance. Join us for a MARCH 4, 2018, 3:00 PM | THE MUSIC CENTER Where: Holy Cross Resource Center, 9805 Waltz Dance in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Dameron Dr, Silver Spring. Free. For more informa- Park on Sunday, March 4, 2018 featuring the en- tion and to register, call the Alzheimer's Association semble Contratopia playing a lively mix of folk THE FILLMORE 24/7 Helpline at 800-272-3900. waltzes with a few other couple dances, including Hambo, Schottische, Swing, Tango, and Polka. The • FERG PRESENTS MAD MAN TOUR WITH EVENING GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP 45-minute dance lesson begins at 2:45 p.m. with a DENZEL CURRY, IDK THURSDAY, MARCH COURTESY PHOTO Mar. 14. 6:30 – 8:00 P.M. Support group for half-hour introductory Waltz workshop and a more 01, 8:00 PM Jazz guitarist Oscar Peñas takes center stage at The Mansion at anyone grieving the death of a loved one, a six- advanced move presented the last 15 minutes. So- Strathmore on Thursday, March 1, at 7:30 pm. week group led by Montgomery Hospice profes- cial dancing follows until 6 pm. Admission is $13. • ERIC JOHNSON - AH VIA MUSICOM sional counselors. Wednesdays. Bethesda United No partner required. For more information, call Joan TOUR WITH ORIGINAL BAND MEMBERS Church of Christ, 10010 Fernwood Road, Bethesda. Koury at 202-238-0230 or Glen Echo Park at 301- FRIDAY, MARCH 2, 2018, 8:00 PM Registration required: 301-921-4400. Note: This 634-2222, go to www.WaltzTimeDances.org or e- Community Center (FCBCC), is set for Friday, the Israeli military offensive that killed 2,200 people group will not meet on March 28. mail [email protected]. The Glen Echo • JEEZY - THE COLD SUMMER TOUR March 9, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., at the Center in over 51 days in 2014. The showing begins at 2:30 National Park is located at 7300 MacArthur Blvd., WITH TEE GRIZZLEY SUNDAY, MARCH 4, Cabin John. All ages are invited to try their luck, pm at Saint John’s Norwood Episcopal Church, CONNECTIONS GRIEF SUPPORT Glen Echo, MD 20812. 2018, 8:00 PM with local celebrity callers, prizes for winners, pizza 6701 Wisconsin Avenue, in Chevy Chase, MD. It GROUP FOR FAMILIES and drinks. Parking and admission are free, Bingo will be followed by a moderated discussion. Admis- Mar. 14. 6:00 – 7:30 P.M. Support group for SCIENCE IN CURRENT EVENTS WOLF TRAP cards are $5.00 each, pizza slices and drinks on sale sion and parking are free. For more information adults and children (kindergarten through high Mar. 3. 2:00 – 3:00 P.M. NIST Scientist, Dr. at moderate cost. The Clara Barton Community about this event and the 4th annual Voices from the school) in families where the death of a parent or Boualem Hammouda will discuss science in current • MARC-ANDRÉ HAMELIN, PIANO FRI- Center (CBCC) is located at 7425 MacArthur Blvd., Holy Land film series, visit online "Voices From the child has occurred. A six-week group led by Mont- events. DAY, MARCH 2, 2018, 7:30 PM | CHAMBER office phone 240-777-4910. Proceeds will help fund Holy Land [dot] org," or call Nancy Adams at 202- gomery Hospice professional counselors. Wednes- Topics include: Astronomy and the universe; MUSIC AT THE BARNS future CBCC events and programs. FCBCC website 294-8494. days. Montgomery Hospice, 1355 Piccard Drive, Continental drift; Earth’s atmosphere is warming; www.friendscbcc.org. Rockville. Registration required: 301-921-4400. Solar and wind energies; and Evolution of species. • ENTER THE HAGGIS | PIGEON KINGS PHOTO-TRANSFERRING WITH TILES Note: This group will not meet on March 28. Please join us for stimulating discussions. For more WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7, 2018, 8:00 PM | THE DINNER THEATER: HARRIET TUBMAN- WITH SOBIA AHMAD information, call the library at 240-777-0200. BARNS FIGHT FOR FREEDOM Mar. 11. 1:00 – 3:00 P.M. In this workshop, artist “CHANGE FOR LIFE” SEMINAR WITH Where: Quince Orchard Library / 15831 Quince Or- Mar. 10. 4:00 – 8:00 P.M. Heralds of Hope The- Sobia Ahmad will first lead a tour of her Small Iden- DR. ROGER LANDRY chard Road / Gaithersburg., • JOHN EATON INDIANA ON OUR MINDS: ater Company presents The Untold Story of Harriet tities exhibition. She will then share the process be- Mar. 15. 2:00 P.M. Learning how to successfully THE MUSIC OF COLE PORTER & HOAGY Tubman: Fight for Freedom after being a Conductor hind her installation and guide participants to trans- change your daily habits for a longer, healthier life TEEN TECH WEEK – GANDHI BRIGADE CARMICHAEL FRIDAY, MARCH 9, 2018, 8:00 on the Underground Railroad. Through the singing fer their own ID photos onto tiles. The tiles will then will be the focus of an upcoming seminar and book- Mar. 3. 4:00 – 5:00 P.M. Come watch three P.M. | THE BARNS of old Negro spirituals and dramatization, Eunice be added to Sobia Ahmad's on-going installation in signing by author and nationally recognized aging award winding films on social justice created by Seagraves will use her incredible voice to take you the Common Ground Gallery at VisArts. Partici- expert Dr. Roger Landry. The “Change for Life” teens in the Gandhi Brigade. Films are suitable for on another journey. Where: Resurrection Baptist pants are welcome to create another tile to take presentation will be held at Fox Hill, a cosmopolitan older children, teens, and adults. There will be Church, 900 Ednor Road, Silver Spring, MD. home. Where: Classroom 2, 155 Gibbs Street, retirement living community in Bethesda, Mary- MAR 01 snacks and a discussion. Where: Kensington Park NOTE: The theater is presenting the 1st half of the Rockville. land. The author of the award-winning book, “Live OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS MEETING Library, 4201 Knowles Ave. Kensington, MD Harriet Tubman play, "Harriet Tubman: Defender" Long, Die Short: A Guide to Authentic Health and Mar. 01. 7:15 – 8:30 P.M. Overeaters Anony- 20815. For more information please call 240-773- at the People's Community Baptist Church, Febru- CONCERT: LILT Successful Aging,” Dr. Landry is a preventative mous meeting Thursdays at the Rockville Church of 9515. ary 28 @ 1:30. Tickets can be purchased at: Mar. 11. 4:30 P.M. Tina Eck and Keith Carr are medicine physician, a contributing author to “80 Christ, 1450 Montgomery Ave., Rockville (in Parish www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3235104. the duo Lilt. They have been playing traditional Things to Do When You Turn 80” and president of House). For further information, http://www.oa- Irish music together since 2009, appearing through- Masterpiece Living, a group of multi-disciplinary dcmetro.org/ or Linda S at 301-641-9508. MAR 4 THE FRIENDS HOUSE ELEPHANT out the Eastern U.S. at venues such as the Irish Em- specialists on aging, who help organizations become REINVENTION ART EXHIBIT AT VCA THRIFT SHOP bassy, the Kennedy Center and numerous music fes- Centers for Successful Aging. Fox Hill is located at VILLAGES 101 DISCUSSION ALEXANDRIA ANIMAL HOSPITAL Mar. 10. 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. Shop early for tivals. They have three recordings that have been 8300 Burdette Rd. in Bethesda. Mar. 1. 6:30 – 8:00 P.M. Learn the basics of the Mar. 4. Del Ray Artisans presents “Reinven- Springtime gifts and clothes. The shop is located at nominated for Wammy Awards and the Internation- village concept in a lively discussion with Rockville tion”, a Gallery Without Walls exhibit, with artists 17340 Quaker Lane in Sandy Spring, MD. All pro- al Irish Music Awards. Come to hear music per- TALK: "EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION village facilitator Trish Evans and an experienced reinventing old artwork or themselves in 2-demen- ceeds go to support the resident activities at Friends formed on flute and tin whistle, bouzouki and banjo, STRATEGIES" village leader. Have your questions answered about sional pieces to celebrate the new renovations at the House. For more information contact Jean @ plus two champion Irish step dancers. Where: St. Mar. 16. 1:00 P.M. Communication is more than starting a village in your neighborhood and get the VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital, 2660 Duke [email protected]. Anne's Episcopal Church, 25100 Ridge Road, Dam- just talking and listening – it’s also about sending resources to support it. Where: Twinbrook Library Street, Alexandria, 22314. March 4-June 10, 2018. ascus. For more information call 301 253-2130 or and receiving messages through attitude, tone of Details: www.DelRayArtisans.org/exhibits INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY email [email protected]. Free will offer- voice, facial expressions and body language. As Mar. 10. 12:00 – 5:00 P.M. Come watch two ing. A reception with refreshments will follow the people with Alzheimer’s disease and other demen- MAR 02 films celebrating women and their achievements. concert. tias progress in their journey and the ability to use BERNARD/EBB SONGWRITING AWARDS MAR 7 First film is A League of Their Own (PG) and the words is lost, families need new ways to connect. CONCERT second film is Suffragette (PG-13). Snacks and bev- AFTERNOON GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP Join the Alzheimer's Association for this free work- SQUARE DANCE LESSONS AND DANC- Mar. 2. 7:30 P.M. The fourth annual erages will be provided in the 15-min break in be- Mar. 13. 1:30 – 3:00 P.M. Support group for shop. Topics covered include: How communication ING Bernard/Ebb Songwriting Awards, produced by the tween the two movies. Where: Kensington Park Li- anyone grieving the death of a loved one, a six- takes place when someone has Alzheimer’s disease; Mar. 7. 7:30 – 9:45 P.M. Square dance lessons Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District, will feature brary, 4201 Knowles Ave. Kensington, MD 20815. week group led by Montgomery Hospice profes- Learn how to decode the verbal and behavioral mes- and dancing at North Chevy Chase Christian a live concert performed by the competition's six fi- For more information please call 240-773-9515. sional counselors. 1:30-3:00 p.m. Tuesdays, Kol sages delivered by someone with dementia; Identify Church, 8814 Kensington Parkway (in Parish nalists and three young songwriters at the Bethesda Shalom Synagogue, 9110 Darnestown Road, strategies to help you connect and communicate at House). Cost $7 per person, also Mar.14, 21, and 28. Blues & Jazz Supper Club. The competition judges VOICES FROM THE HOLY LAND FILM Rockville. Registration required: 301-921-4400. each stage of the disease. Where: Montgomery Hos- Contact phone number: 301-598-2574. will attend the concert and announce the winners at SERIES Note: This group will not meet on March 27. pice, 1355 Piccard Drive #100, Rockville. Free. For http://www.gerrymanders.info/. the close of the show. Tickets will be $15 and $20 Mar. 11. Two short films about the Israel-Pales- more information and/or to register, call the and available via the below link. Doors open at tine conflict are showing in Chevy Chase. The first, PARENT LOSS SUPPORT GROUP Alzheimer's Association 24/7 Helpline at 800-272- 5:30pm for dinner and bar service. “Bethlehem: Hidden from View,” is about the stran- Mar. 13. 6:30 – 8:00 P.M. Support group for 3900. UPCOMING gling and walled imprisonment of the famous “Lit- adults who have experienced the death of one or EXHIBIT: “OUTDOORS IN” FAMILY BINGO NIGHT tle Town of Bethlehem” and the impact on the local both parents. A six-week group led by Montgomery Mar. 2 – April 1. “Outdoors In” showcases the Mar. 9. 7:00 – 9:00 P.M. Family Bingo Night, Christian community. The second film, “Gaza: A Hospice professional counselors. 6:30-8:00 p.m. ways artists see nature and depict it in paintings, sponsored annually by the Friends of Clara Barton Gaping Wound,” tells the stories of the survivors of Tuesdays, Montgomery Hospice, 1355 Piccard Dri- 16Continued on page 15 MARCH 1, 2018 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 15 C ALENDAR8 What’s happening this week in Montgomery County March 1, 2018 – March 7, 2018 Continued from page 14 (at Old Georgetown Road), Bethesda, Maryland WORKSHOP: SEEING BEAUTY WHERE 20814. The Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad is YOU ARE CONCERT: THE THIRTEEN PRESENTS a community-supported nonprofit organization that Mar. 31. 1:30 – 3:30 P.M. Photographer Tuan "BACH REFLECTIONS" provides fire, rescue, and emergency medical ser- Pham has taught several classes at the arboretum, Mar. 17. 7:30 P.M. The concert will be held at St. vices for the Bethesda-Chevy Chase area, as well as often to sold-out audiences. In this program, he Columba’s Church, 4201 Albermarle Street, NW, Upper Northwest Washington, D.C. demonstrates the most amazing camera of all—the Washington, DC, 20016. Tickets are available at human eye. Learn how to clear mental clutter, re- www.thethirteenchoir.org. Join the virtuosic voices AUTHOR TALK: TOM GLEN turn to the senses and experience new ways of see- of The Thirteen as they explore the music of Bach, Mar. 18. 2:00 P.M. The Friends of the Library ing. Tuan Pham will show his own photography his musical ancestors, and those inspired by him. (FOL), Rockville chapter is sponsoring an author and discuss how he brings mindfulness to his art. Anchoring the concert will be three of the Bach’s talk on March 18, 2 p.m., by Tom Glenn. He has The class includes a visioning exercise where partic- Motets: Komm, Jesu, komm, Der Geist hilft, and worked as an intelligence operative, a cryptologist, a ipants will use Mr. Pham’s techniques to find inspi- Singet dem Herrn. Illuminating the motets is reper- government executive, a musician, and a writer. He ration on the Arboretum grounds. As nature shakes toire separated from Bach by time, style, and lan- was an undercover NSA operative supporting army off winter’s dormancy, participants will sharpen guage, yet exhibiting the same ardent connection to and Marine units in combat before escaping under their awareness of the subtle ways plants respond to humanity as Bach achieves in his timeless and var- fire when Saigon fell. He has written a novel, Last the longer days and warmer temperatures of early ied works. The concert will also include works by of the Annamese, set during the fall of Saigon. The spring. This talk is ideal for artists, meditators or J.C. Bach, Schütz, Brahms, Tallis, contemporary talk will take place in the first-floor meeting room at anyone who would appreciate a deeper, more mean- American composers David Lang and Stephen the Rockville Memorial Library, 21 Maryland Ave, ingful encounter with natural splendor. Fee: $25 Paulus, and more. in the Town center. It is free and open to the public. ($22 FONA) Registration required. Administration Building Auditorium WALTZ DANCE FREE ORCHESTRA CONCERT Mar. 18. Introductory Waltz Workshop | 3:30 to Mar. 25. 3:30 P.M. The Montgomery Sympho- FOURTH ORAL CANCER AWARENESS PHOTO BY DOMINIC MERCIER 6 P.M. – Dance. Join us for a Waltz Dance in the ny Orchestra presents its FREE Spring Concert! WALK & RUN Martin Sexton, self-taught guitarist and singer, brings his unique Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park on Sunday, Playing Beethoven's Fifth Symphony, Schubert's Apr. 14. 7:30 A.M. The fourth Oral Cancer blend of folk, soul, and blues to The Barns at Wolf Trap on March 18, 2018 featuring the ensemble Taylor Unfinished Symphony, and Songs by Mahler featur- Awareness Walk & Run In Memory of Peter Wednesday, February 21 at 8:00 pm. Among the Devils playing a lively mix of folk ing the acclaimed singer Peter Tomaszewski! This McGee Hoffman, one of the only events dedicated waltzes with a few other couple dances, including concert is a great way to introduce your kids to clas- to oral cancer awareness in the Washington D.C. Hambo, Schottische, Swing, Tango, and Polka. The sical music! No tickets required! Where: Lutheran area, will take place at Sligo-Dennis Avenue Park in 45-minute dance lesson begins at 2:45 p.m. with a Church of St. Andrew, 15300 New Hampshire Ave, Silver Spring, MD. The event is being organized by IN WORLD WAR 1 round (Jan – Dec). half-hour introductory Waltz workshop and a more Silver Spring, MD 20905 Peter Hoffman’s family, in partnership with the Oral Through Jun. 19. On the Homefront: Gaithers- advanced move presented the last 15 minutes. So- Cancer Foundation during Oral Cancer Awareness burg in World War 1 is on display in the Gaithers- THE WIDOWED PERSONS SERVICE OF cial dancing follows until 6 pm. Admission is $13. TALK: "EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION Month, and is being held to raise awareness and crit- burg Community Museum, 9 S Summit Ave, MONTGOMERY COUNTY No partner required. For more information, call Joan STRATEGIES" ical funds for research of a disease that kills one per- Gaithersburg, MD 20877. The museum is open Weekly support groups for newly widowed per- Koury at 202-238-0230 or Glen Echo Park at 301- Mar. 28. 6:30 P.M. Communication is more than son every hour of every day in the U.S. In addition Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00-3:00. sons at three locations: at Margaret Schweinhaut 634-2222, go to www.WaltzTimeDances.org or e- just talking and listening – it’s also about sending to helping raise money for the Oral Cancer Founda- Center 1000 Forest Glen Rd. Silver Spring on Mon- tion’s research, awareness, and patient support ini- NEW COUNTY PROGRAM SEEKS days, at Holiday park Senior Center, 3950 Ferrara tiatives, participants at this family-friendly event SKILLED VOLUNTEERS 50+ Drive, Wheaton, on Thursdays and at Jane Lawton will enjoy guest speakers, free oral cancer screen- The Montgomery County Volunteer Center's (Leland) Center, 4301 Willow Lane, Chevy Chase ings by local dentists and hygienists, and following new 50+ Volunteer Network connects skilled volun- on Thursdays. These support groups are open, free the walk and run, a barbecue lunch and raffle! Reg- teers with nonprofit and government agencies that of charge, to all widowed persons who have suf- istration and pre-race activities will begin at 7:30 need assistance. This unique program is perfect for fered a loss within the past two years. Those prefer- AM, with the run beginning at 9:00 AM and the those who are age 50+ and want to make a signifi- ring an evening group are encouraged to call the walk immediately after. cant contribution of time and talent to the communi- WPS office. The groups are facilitated by trained ty, while still retaining flexibility. Through personal volunteers. For more information or to register, consultations, trained advisors help find volunteer please call: 301-949-7398 to register. The Widowed ONGOING opportunities that match particular areas of interests, Persons Service is a non-profit volunteer organiza- skills, and availability. Options may include ongoing tion sponsored by AARP, the Montgomery County EXHIBIT: SOBIA AHMAD: SMALL IDEN- program management and support, short-term con- Mental Health Association, and other community TITIES sulting projects using professional skills, and direct organizations. Through March 23. Addressing notions of home services to clients. For more information, email and experience of immigration against the current [email protected] or visit FOX HILL WEEKLY OPEN HOUSE U.S. political backdrop, "Small Identities" is a play www.montgomeryserves.org. Wednesdays, 2:00 – 4:00 P.M. The public is in- on both words and ideas. It not only refers to the ID vited every Wednesday for refreshments and tours at photos of Muslim immigrants featured in Sobia Ah- VIDEO PRODUCTION CLASSES FOR HS Fox Hill Retirement Community in Bethesda. A free mad's installation at VisArts, but also alludes to the STUDENTS (FREE)-GANDHI BRIGADE to the public open house will be held on a weekly politicizing of identities, racial profiling, and belit- Mondays. 3:30 P.M. High school students will basis. Visitors are welcome to see the one, two and tling of individuals at the hands of politicians. Ah- learn fundamentals of video production and work three-bedroom model condominiums with a wide mad's interdisciplinary work explores themes of together to create short films about topics of their range of floorplans offered in a maintenance-free, COURTESY PHOTO identity and belonging through concepts of dichoto- choosing...and earn SSL hours! This program starts cosmopolitan environment. Reservations for the my and duality - ideas of the permissible and forbid- Pianist John Eaton returns to The Barns at Wolf Trap at 8:00 pm January 24th and classes are held from 3:30 to 5:30 Open House events can be made at foxhillresi- den, revealing and concealing, public and private, on Friday, March 9 with music from his CD "Indiana on Our pm. Must be a high school student. Registration is dences.com/rsvp or at 301-968-1850; walk-ins are purity and impurity, freedom and oppression. Com- Minds: The Music of Cole Porter & Hoagy Carmichael. required at bit.ly/mocovideoclass. For more infor- welcome as well. Fox Hill is located at 8300 Bur- mon Ground Gallery, VisArts. mation, please call the Gandhi Brigade at 301-592- dette Road, Bethesda, MD; 20817. For more infor- 1900. Visit www.gandhibrigade.org for more infor- mation, call Julie Sabag at 301-968-1850 or visit VISARTS STUDENT EXHIBITION mation. Where: Marilyn J. Praisner Library, 14910 www.foxhillresidences.com. Through March 23. Each year more than Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring. mail [email protected]. The Glen Echo and receiving messages through attitude, tone of 10,000 students take classes at VisArts. Some of ONE-ON-ONE FRIDAY FUN National Park is located at 7300 MacArthur Blvd., voice, facial expressions and body language. As these students have taken thirty, forty or more cours- BETHESDA FARMERS MARKET Fridays. 9:00 – 10:00 A.M. Christ Episcopal Glen Echo, MD 20812. people with Alzheimer’s disease and other demen- es. What value do they gain from their experiences? Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. 7:00 A.M. School welcomes you and your 1-year-old to our tias progress in their journey and the ability to use For some, it may be the opportunity to try a different – 4:00 P.M. The Farm Women’s Market is a unique, One-on-One Friday Fun. Our monthly playgroups ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT SHRIMP AND OYS- words is lost, families need new ways to connect. medium or give a piece of artwork another chance. intimate, quirky and festive shopping experience in are the perfect way for your child to have a first TER FEAST FUNDRAISER Join the Alzheimer's Association for this free work- For others, it may be a chance to socialize with a Downtown Bethesda. The Market features great school experience in a warm, toddler friendly setting Mar. 18. 1:00 – 5:00 P.M. The Bethesda-Chevy shop. Topics covered include: How communication new group of individuals or learn from a different food, drink and music with artisans, crafts and bou- while you meet other parents. Children will explore, Chase Rescue Squad Alumni Association will hold takes place when someone has Alzheimer’s disease; instructor. Artists include: Angela Cheng, Bobbi tique businesses from around the Mid-Atlantic re- learn and socialize in a calm, nurturing classroom a shrimp and oyster feast fundraiser on Sunday, Learn how to decode the verbal and behavioral mes- Schiff, David M. Bunk, Irene Tarpy, James Carr, gion. Local vineyards and breweries provide tast- March 18, from 1 - 5 pm, in the Anastasi Room at sages delivered by someone with dementia; Identify Jayashree Samal, Maro Nalabandian, Martha M. ings and food trucks offer a quick meal. We are a the Rescue Squad. Tickets cost $50 per person for strategies to help you connect and communicate at Manning, Martha Sherman, Martina Sestakova, ten-minute walk south on Wisconsin Ave from the all-you-can-eat oysters and clams on the half shell, each stage of the disease. Where: Brookdale Po- Paula Deschamp, Regina Williams, Shoshana Bethesda Metro Station at the intersection of spiced shrimp, fried oyster, sliced ham, potato salad, tomac, 11215 Seven Locks Rd, Potomac. Free. For Sfarzada. Where: Concourse Gallery, VisArts. baked beans, apple sauce, rolls, beer, and soda. For more information and/or to register, call the Bethesda Ave. and Wisconsin Ave. Open Wednes- tickets or further information, call 301-442-4136. Alzheimer's Association 24/7 Helpline at 800-272- days, Fridays, and Saturdays 7:00am-4:00pm. Our historic Market Building (circa 1932) is open year- The Rescue Squad is located at 5020 Battery Lane 3900. ON THE HOMEFRONT: GAITHERSBURG Continued on page 16 16 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL MARCH 1, 2018

Continued from page 15 THURSDAY MORNING BOOK DSICUS- SION community with our Preschool faculty. Activities Thursdays. 10:30 P.M. Join us every fourth include playtime, snack time and an art project. All Thursday of the month as we discuss notable books. Some Fun sessions take place on Fridays in the Preschool This month's book is The Snow Child by Eowyn House from 9:00-10:00am. There is NO COST, but Ivey. Where: Marilyn J. Praisner Library, 14910 Old space is limited. Contact Janet Gerber (301-424- Columbia Pike, Silver Spring. 8702 or [email protected]) for more infor- mation. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS MEETING Thursdays, 7:15 – 8:30 P.M. Overeaters Anony- VISARTS COCKTAILS AND CANVAS mous meeting at the Rockville Church of Christ, CLASS 1450 Montgomery Ave., Rockville (in Parish Canvas Class in the VisArts Painting and Draw- House). For further information, http://www.oa- ing Studio. 155 Gibbs Street, Rockville. Price $40. dcmetro.org/ or Linda S at 301-641-9508. Visit www.visartsatrockville.org/cocktails-and-can- vas for more information. ZUMBA GOLD DROP IN CLASS Thursdays. 12:00 – 1:00 P.M. Have fun every SENIOR FIT Thursday and get a great workout at the same time. Mondays & Wednesdays, 9:15 A.M. & 2:15 Where: Long Branch Senior Center, 8700 Piney P.M. This 45-minute, multi-component exercise Branch Road, Silver Spring, MD 20901. program is for people age 55+. Ongoing classes are offered at 23 locations in partnership with Kaiser COUNTRY THURSDAYS Permanente. Call 301-754-8800 to request a physi- Thursdays, 9:00 P.M. Union Jack's traditionally cian's consent form to register and for a class sched- British pub in Bethesda heads to the South for their ule. Where: Holy Cross Hospital Senior Source, all new Country Night every Thursday. Live coun- 8580 Second Avenue, Silver Spring. For more infor- try/rock bands, free cowboy hats for the cowgirls, mation call 301-754-8800. Cost: Free. bandanas for the cowboys, drink specials, including $2 PBR cans, $2 Budweiser bottles, $4 Jack Daniels CHESS CLUB drinks, food specials including 50 cent hot wings. Tuesdays. 6:30 P.M. Join us every Tuesday year Best of all, there's no cover to get in! And be sure to around to practice and improve your game. All lev- get there early for Union Jack's famous Beat. 4915 els are invited. Ages 6 and up. Saint Elmo Ave., Bethesda, MD 20814.

AFTERNOON GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP DANCE: YOUTH EXCHANGE Tuesdays 1:30 – 3:00 P.M. For anyone grieving Thursdays, 4:15 – 5:15 P.M. For ages 8-12, the death of a love one. Registration required at Youth Exchange introduces youth to collaborative (301) 921-4400. North Bethesda United Methodist dance making and performance. In a supportive, in- Church, 10100 Old Georgetown Rd., Bethesda, MD clusive, and youth-centered environment, students 20814. can explore their creative potential through dance training and choreography. Youth Exchange is led SALSA NIGHT by Dance Exchange artist and Programs Director Tuesdays 7:30 – 12:30 P.M. Come to the Bark- Sam Horning. Presented by Dance Exchange, 7117 ing Dog every Tuesday night for their sizzling Salsa Maple Avenue, Takoma Park, MD. For more infor- Night. Take lessons with salsa instructor Michelle mation, please visit: http://danceexchange.org/ or Reyes from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. for only $10. Learn call: 301-270-6700. Through May 24, 2018 to shake those hips, and then show off your new skills to the music of a live salsa band during the HEY MR. DJ open dance after class. Visit salsawild.com or call Fridays 9:00 – 2:00 A.M. It’s time to dance! (301) 654-0022 for more information. 4723 Elm Grab your friends and come to The Barking Dog for St., Bethesda, MD 20814. a good time on the dance floor. Every Friday and Saturday night the Dog brings in a DJ to play the LOSS OF A CHILD SUPPORT GROUP Top 40 and your favorite songs. Make sure you Wednesdays, 6:30 – 8:00 P.M. For parents griev- check out their great drink specials before you show ing the death of a child of any age. Registration re- us what you got! The Barking Dog, Elm Street quired at (301) 921-4400. Montgomery Hospice, Bethesda, MD 20814. Free admission. 1355 Piccard Dr., Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850. Compiled by Tazeen Ahmad PRESCHOOL STORYTIME (AGES 3-5) Wednesdays. 10:30 A.M. Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, stretches and flannel board stories. Where: Marilyn J. Praisner Library, 14910 Old Co- lumbia Pike, Silver Spring. The Montgomery County Sentinel CORPORATE BARTENDING FOR CHARI- regrets to inform TY organizations that only Wednesdays 4:00 – 7:00 P.M. Send your CEO or VP to Tommy Joe's to bartend for charity! Can't bar- Montgomery County tend? No problem, the on-staff bartenders are there groups or events located to help for a good cause (no experience necessary). within the county will be Represent your company during happy hour, and a portion of the proceeds will go to the charity of your published on a space- choice. Maybe you can even pull off some flair be- available basis. hind the bar and make Tom Cruise proud. Visit tom- myjoes.com or call (301) 654-3801 for more infor- Send news of your mation. 4714 Montgomery Ln., Bethesda, MD group’s event AT LEAST 20814. two weeks in advance to:

EVENING GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP The Montgomery County Thursdays 6:30 – 8:00 P.M. For anyone grieving Sentinel the death of a loved one. Registration required at 22 W Jefferson St. Suite 309 (301) 921-4400. Hughes United Methodist Church, 10700 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20918. Rockville, MD. 20850 or email PARENT LOSS SUPPORT GROUP Thursdays 6:30 – 8:00 P.M. For adults who have mc- experienced the death of one or both parents. Regis- [email protected] tration required at (301) 921-4400. Mt. Calvary or call 301.838.0788 Baptist church, 608 North Horner’s Lane, Rockville, chrisMD 20850. MARCH 1, 2018 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 17 18 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL March 1, 2018 CLASSIFIEDS

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When mates kept feeding me, so I just kept Gibson had already missed the final Churchill was forced to foul, B-CC scoring,” Wood said. two games of the regular season due capitalized, not missing a single free B-CC went with a small lineup, to a concussion. After the player’s throw in the second half of the electing to make guard Tyler Groom medical appointment just hours be- game. In fact, the Barons only the fifth starter in the lineup. When fore the top-seeded Barons took on missed two free throws for the en- Gibson was healthy, Groom was the the fifth-seeded Churchill Bulldogs, tirety of the game. B-CC put in its team’s sixth man. With Groom in a B-CC received heartbreaking news: reserves for the final minutes of the starting role, the Barons, despite Gibson would miss the remainder of game, and pressed on to a 77-61 having a 17-man roster, had very the season. win. limited depth. Until the reserves However, as a three-pointer Without Gibson in the lineup, were put into the game, only one from Kevin McAuliffe splashed Barons senior forward Miles Eng- player came off the bench for the through the net in the first quarter, lish had a prominent role, and a role Barons, guard Justin Graves. Tracy B-CC seemed to forget all about in which he played well in tonight. said he isn’t worried about depth, as their missing star player as their stu- English took over as the team’s big working on a short rotation is some- dent section erupted in cheers, and man presence on both ends. Going thing the Barons have done all sea- the Barons dominated the Bulldogs, without Gibson at other points this son long. Groom finished with 11 winning 77-61. season, English led in scoring for B- points. “We knew it wasn’t going to be CC. Tonight was no different as The win for the Barons set up a pretty because we hadn’t played in English scored 18 points and had section final game against the arch- 10 days. We just wanted to survive eight rebounds. rival Whitman Vikings, the section’s and advance,” B-CC head coach Churchill center Reed Moshye- number two seed. That game will be Sean Tracy. di, the reason the Bulldogs lasted played on Wednesday, Feb. 28 at B- B-CC closed the first quarter this long in the playoffs, played well, CC. The Barons won the previous on a 10-0 run following McAuliffe’s but English kept him from having a two matches this season, where Gib- three-point shot, establishing a lead game-changing impact like he did son scored 47 combined points (26 they would never relinquish. At the against Einstein. and 21 respectively). end of the first quarter, the Barons’ B-CC’s emerging star point Of the impending game against lead stood at 22-8. guard Elijah Wood played equally the Vikings, Tracy said, “It’s my fa- The Bulldogs rolled back some fantastic. Because of his 6-foot-6 vorite game of the year. B-CC/Whit- of the deficit in the second quarter, frame, he aided in collecting re- man in the playoffs, it’s like icing on PHOTOS BYJACQUI SOUTH and only went into halftime trailing bounds and helped against the cake.” Miles English drives the lane on Martin Geenan. Blake gets revenge on Wolverines Churchill Bulldogs eliminate Einstein 74-73 niors Malik Raheem and Ibrahim late,” Churchill head coach Dave n’t going to let this slip out of my By Brandy L. Simms By Matt Cohen @bls1969 Kanu who combined for more than @Matt_Cohen_ Blumenthal said. “I think tonight is hands,” Moshyedi said of his fourth half of the team’s points while where those experiences of losing quarter performance. SILVER SPRING — They say sophomore Raef Hetherington fin- KENSINGTON — A long re- close games really helped us be able In the final minute, Moshyedi’s revenge is sweet. ished with 12 points. bound sailed out to the Einstein Ti- to withstand a really tough three and dominance of the game couldn’t have The Blake Bengals varsity “It was a good win,” said Ra- tans’ Joey Curtin, with his team trail- be able to come down and make a been any more important. The lead boys basketball team got payback heem, who scored a team-high 18 ing by two points Friday night. play and pull it out.” changed hands almost every posses- against the visiting Watkins Mill points for Blake. “It came down Curtin put up a three-pointer, and Churchill came out strong, and sion in the game’s final 90 seconds. Wolverines Friday night in a first- the stretch, played a lot of defense. drained it, pumping his fist as the quickly took a 9-2 lead. However, Moshyedi gave Churchill a one-point round playoff game by posting a We just got to get better and get Einstein crowd roared. With 11.8 Einstein quickly came back, and lead, following up his own layup. A 57-50 win over the Wolverines. ready for the next one.” seconds left, the visiting Churchill much of the game was spent with the Churchill free throw increased the Watkins Mill eliminated Kanu, who registered a trio of Bulldogs put the ball in the hands of teams going back and forth. Einstein lead to two points on the next posses- Blake from the postseason last three-pointers against the Wolver- its star player, Reed Moshyedi. shot the ball very well from three- sion. This was followed by Curtin’s year by capturing an 11-point ines, finished with 15 points. Moshyedi drove to the baseline, be- point territory, hitting five in the sec- clutch three-point shot, which seemed overtime win against the Bengals Meanwhile, Watkins Mill was fore rising up into the air to fire a ond quarter, and spent much of the like the final push Einstein needed to who had rallied from a 25-point led by senior Anthony Brown who shot. With 2.9 seconds to play, the game in front, but Churchill with- win the game. Then Moshyedi came first-half deficit. scored a game-high 20 points ball splashed through the net. stood every Einstein push, and kept up huge one final time, and drained “Last year they came in here, along with classmates Markel Moshyedi’s jump shot gave the game close. the game-winning basket. we lost to them in overtime,” said Grant and Papito Kalabu who each Churchill a one-point lead, and after In the fourth quarter, with the Moshyedi finished the game Blake head coach Dondrell Whit- finished with 10 points in the loss. Einstein missed a deep heave, the season on the line, Moshyedi took with 25 points and 12 rebounds, a more, “and to finally come out and Blake, who improved to 9-12, clock hit zero with the Bulldogs win- the game over. Moshyedi scored 16 game-high in both categories. actually get a playoff win is huge will travel to Rockville on Monday ning the game, 74-73. points in the fourth quarter. “[Moshyedi] is one of those kids for us at Blake.” to play the Rams at 6:30 p.m. in a “We’ve been in a lot of close “This being potentially the last where you don’t to have coach him The Bengals were led by se- 3A West region quarterfinal game. games, and lost a lot of close games game of my basketball career, I was- because he knows” Blumenthal said. MARCH 1, 2018 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 21 SPORTS B-CC point guard Lowndes leads Lady Barons to historic victory over Whitman a 15-2 run, with Lowndes serving as By Matt Cohen @Matt_Cohen_ the catalyst. This run allowed B-CC to push its lead to a peak of 23 points BETHESDA — It had been in the third quarter. To lead this run, over eight years since the Bethesda- Lowndes contributed all over the Chevy Chase Barons girls basketball floor, with scoring, rebounding and team last defeated the Whitman assisting. Vikings. It had been three years since With a strong lead intact, the any girls team other than Whitman Barons cruised to the finish through won the region. Now, the tables have the fourth quarter, and defeated been turned, and the streak is no Whitman 49-25. more. B-CC got in foul trouble early, Led by a dominant effort from which forced starters Eve McGloon point guard Charlotte Lowndes, B- and Caitlyn Clendenin to the bench CC soundly defeated the visiting for extended periods. Lowndes, who Vikings, 45-29. is already one of the team’s key “It’s been tough coming close in pieces as the second leading scorer, past years…It’s nice to return the fa- filled in all the gaps in addition to vor this year, but we expected to do her normal production. Lowndes it,” B-CC head coach Ryan Ingalls finished the game with 16 points, 12 said of the win. rebounds, four assists and a block. After falling behind 6-2 in the “The energy that she brings and the early minutes of the game, B-CC fi- confidence that she exudes really nally began to click. The Barons rat- leads our team. We feed off her ener- tled off a 12-0 run to end the first gy. When she’s feeling it and when quarter, giving them a 14-6 lead. she’s pushing the pace we’re a tough Once B-CC took the lead at 7-6, they team to beat,” Ingalls said. never looked back. Lowndes has committed to play The run for the Barons was college basketball at Wesleyan next sparked by a very aggressive de- year. fense. The Barons seemed to go for Merete Cowles finished second steals on every Whitman pass, and on the team in scoring with 10 were able to convert. By limiting points, Clendenin was third with Whitman’s shot attempts, B-CC was nine. able to build up its lead. The Barons Leia Till led Whitman with defense dominated throughout the eight points. entire game, holding Whitman to The win for B-CC advanced their second lowest points total of the them to the section final against the season (the lowest being 27 against two seed, Walter Johnson. B-CC an undefeated Poolesville team). won the only matchup between the Whitman was able to cut the two during the regular season. This deficit down to a minimum of six win also marked the furthest B-CC points it the second quarter, but B- has advanced in the playoffs under CC found some momentum at the Ingalls. end of the first half, and carried it “It feels great,” Lowndes said into the start of the second half, of advancing to the section champi- PHOTO BY GEORGE SMITH where B-CC laid the dagger. onship. “Now we just have to look to B-CC Barons’ point guard Charlotte Lowndes (#11) pushes the ball upcourt against Whitman Vikings’ Molly Knox B-CC started the second half on the next game, and hopefully win.” (#21), constantly pressuring the Whitman defense in the playoff game on the Barons’ home court Tuesday night.

Lady Trojans shut down Northwest in first round of hoops playoffs 63-47 until Gaithersburg tightened up its blocked shot after shot and made her we were just letting [Benjamin] drive the moment just kind of got to us,” By Eva Paspalis @EvaPaspalis defense in the second half to kick presence felt under the basket, where down the lane,” said McDaniel. said Leonard. “We got discombobu- Northwest out of the postseason. she finished off most of her team- “Second half, third quarter we com- lated and our girls started pressing to GAITHERSBURG – “It’s play- At first, the Trojans appeared to mates’ missed buckets with points of municated and we didn’t give up any make something happen instead of off time!” shouted Gaithersburg head have difficulty containing Northwest her own. easy buckets and that made all the going with the game plan, and it coach Adrian McDaniel as his team senior guard Khienya Benjamin, Odom displayed her fancy foot- difference.” started getting away from us.” took the court on Friday. who drove through the lane repeated- work as she spun around in the paint Northwest head coach By the fourth quarter, the The postseason has indeed de- ly en route to 16 points. Gaithersburg and juked defenders, bringing the Lawrence Leonard said that the play- Gaithersburg defense had gotten so scended on high school varsity bas- managed to neutralize Benjamin in Gaithersburg faithful to their feet in off atmosphere may have taken its stifling that the Jaguars didn’t score ketball and the Lady Trojans kicked the second half and the Trojans dug a the process. toll on the younger players. The their first basket of the final period off the first round when they hosted hole too large for the Jaguars to Even though the score was tied Jaguars only have two seniors on the until there were 62 seconds left in the and defeated the Northwest Jaguars, climb out of. no less than eight times in the first team. game. 63-47 in a 4A West matchup. Gaithersburg senior guard Jor- half, the Trojans had pulled ahead by “We knew the first two minutes Benjamin and senior forward The Trojans entered the game as dan Odom (21 points) and sopho- 12 points by the end of the third quar- of the third quarter [Gaithersburg] Thara Janus, two of Northwest’s usu- the third seed and Northwest was the more center K.C. Ashiogwa (15 ter and didn’t look back. was going to come after us with a ally-prolific scorers, combined for sixth seed. However, the Jaguars points) worked in tandem to pull “In the first half we weren’t knockout, and we just didn’t handle just five points in the entire second kept the game close in the first half away from the Jaguars. Ashiogwa communicating, we weren’t rotating, the pressure. I think the pressure of half. 22 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL MARCH 1, 2018 SPORTS Sandy Springs Friends takes PVAC championship Sandy Spring Friends School By Brandy L. Simms @bls1969 finished the 2017-18 campaign at 26-6 overall including a 23-0 mark ROCKVILLE — Mikey Parker in the league. saved the best for last. “Sandy Spring Friends School Parker, a Sandy Spring Friends is a special place,” added Carl Park- School senior, scored a game-high er, who earned The Sentinel’s Coach 35 points on Saturday to lead the of the Year honor two seasons ago, Wildebeests to a 74-64 victory over “and I couldn’t do it without the sup- St. Anselm’s Abbey in the Potomac port of the administration and so Valley Athletic Conference champi- forth.” onship game at Wootton High Cheick Toure and Brian School. Chisolm finished with 11 points “It meant a lot to win the game,” each for the Wildebeests. said Parker, a three-year starter at the Toure, a junior, converted three Montgomery County private school treys in the third quarter for Sandy who was also named MVP. “I didn’t Spring Friends School. know I had that many points during “Cheick can shoot the ball,” the game.” said Carl Parker. “The three-pointers During his senior campaign, in the third quarter were huge for Parker led the PVAC in scoring and us.” registered a career-high 51-point Chisolm, a sophomore, con- game in December. His numbers verted 5-of-8 field goals and regis- throughout the season were astro- tered four steals in the PVAC cham- nomical to say the least. pionship game. “He’s one of the best recruits “He’s an active, athletic guard,” I’ve ever had and one of the best said Parker. “He gets his hands on so players I’ve ever had,” said Carl many things and he is the key to our Parker, Mikey’s father and the Sandy defense.” Spring Friends School head coach. Mikey Parker said he’s had a “It’s been one of the best experiences great experience playing for his fa- of my coaching career.” ther the past three seasons and The win marked the Wilde- wouldn’t trade it for the world. beests’ second PVAC championship “For me it’s been a learning ex- in three years and helped the pro- perience,” he said. “It’s helped me PHOTO BY JACQUI SOUTH gram secure their spot amongst the become a better man and basketball Mikey Parker (11) of Sandy Spring Friends scores two of his game-high 35 points in the PVAC Championship area’s elite private schools. player.” game against St. Anselm's Abbey. Damascus crowns six champions and sends nine wrestlers to the 2A-1A states McLaughlin was joined on the At counties last week, Baisden his 7-5 decision overcame senior also a regional runner-up and sixth By Lem Satterfield @satterfield_lem victory podium by senior state won his quarterfinal by 13-1 major Cam Farrow (34-6) of Middletown. place finisher at states. Kresslein champions Ryan Lawrence (145) decision, his semifinal 3-1 over Tim Furgeson used a 5-0 deci- was second at counties, falling 4-2 Two-time county champion and Paul Purkey (195), as well as third-place county finishing junior sion and two pins, including one in to Tim Furgeson. Johnny McLaughlin won a clash of freshman Michael Emerick (106), Amrick Nya of Springbrook, and 3:44 of his finals match with senior Coached by John Furgeson, the 126-pound juniors, 7-5 over state ti- sophomore Tim Furgeson (160) and capitalized on a stalling penalty and Josh Small (33-5) of Catoctin. Swarmin’ Hornets can’t win a sev- tle-winner Travis Crawford of South junior Elijah Baisden (285). an escape to turn a 3-2 deficit into a Emerick (38-3) made up for enth state tournament given the Carroll for his third straight regional Lawrence (44-0) has won three 4-3 championship win over missing counties with an injury by Maryland Public Secondary crown at the Feb. 23 and 24 Class each in county and regional titles, Churchill junior Alec Velikanov sandwiching two pins around a 1-0 Schools Athletic Association’s ad- 2A-1A West Regionals at Boons- and the University of Maryland- (32-5) in the final overtime period. semifinal decision, culminating justed structure in April to no longer boro High in Washington County. bound Purkey (39-3), two each in Baisden has had a difficult time with a fall in 4:26 of his title bout keep team scores while crowning Twice a third-place finisher at county and regional crowns after be- with Velikanov, a regional runner- with sophomore Jesse Fresh (23-2) individual champions. states, McLaughlin (38-6) used a ing a private schools state champion up last year whom he defeated 2-1 of Mountain Ridge. Although no official team quarterfinal pin and a 15-2 semifinal as a Good Counsel sophomore. during the regular season. Ve- A third-place finisher at states scores were tabulated at regions, major decision to reach the finals A two-time county champion, likanov won his Class 4A-3A West who was a regional runner-up for former Damascus assistant, Jim against Crawford (35-2), being Furgeson (43-3) improved on last Regional crown last weekend at the second straight season, John Al- Creegan, knowledgeable of tourna- among six titlists and nine Damas- year’s regional runner-up finish as Clarksburg High. lan (44-3) lost his championship ment protocol calculations, had the cus wrestlers who placed fourth or did Baisden (43-1), winner of his “It feels good being a regional bout 7-5 to Northern-Garrett Coun- Swarmin’ Hornets outscoring higher to qualify for this weekend’s first county title last week after be- champ, especially pinning my way ty senior Jordan Day (37-4) a week Southern-Garrett, 199-111. Class 2A-1A state tournament at The ing second as a sophomore. through the tournament. I weigh after winning his second county ti- The Swarmin’ Hornets van- Showplace Arena in Upper Marl- Swarmin’ Hornets’ seniors 250, now,” said Baisden. tle. quished Glenelg of Howard County boro. John Allan Furgeson (152) and Ben “Most of my opponents are still For Poolesville, sophomore 49-16 in the Class 2A championship “I knew it was gonna be a tough Lokos (170) finished second and heavier than me. I’ve put in work, Colin Savage (138) was second, and finals on Feb. 10, competing in their match, and I had to wrestle hard and third at regions after having won and it’s always great seeing the re- junior Alex Carbonell (113) and second consecutive 25-0 dual meet smart for the entire six minutes to se- county championships a week earli- sults you want to see. But I’m not sophomore Xavier Kresslein (160) season with their 152nd win in a cure the ‘W,’” said McLaughlin, a er, and sophomore Aiden Beall done yet. I gotta stay focused and both finished third. row and their program’s unprece- county runner-up as a sophomore. (220) placed third as he did at coun- keep working.” A fourth-place county finisher dented sixth straight state duals “It was fun to win, but I didn’t ties. Lawrence pinned twice before last weekend, Savage was third at crown. know until afterward that he was a A 195-pounder last year, Bais- winning his crown 10-5 over junior counties, a regional champ and The Swarmin’ Hornets have state champ. And when I found out den pinned all three of his oppo- Jace Guy (41-2) of Southern-Garrett placed fifth at states last year. also beaten Class 4A state dual that he wasn’t attending the awards nents, including senior Dennis Pit- County. Carbonell was a county cham- champion Urbana of Frederick [ceremonies,] that made the win feel tinger (31-5) of Catoctin at 2:20 of Purkey used pins in 30 and 49 pion last weekend after being sec- County 40-18, and Class 3A title so much better.” their title bout. seconds to reach the finals, where ond as a sophomore, when he was winner Huntingtown 54-7. MARCH 1, 2018 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 23 SPORTS Churchill grapplers on top ond time this season. nior Alex Carbonell, a county cham- By Lem Satterfield @satterfield_lem The 6-foot-3 Welch used a pair pion last weekend at 113 pounds. of pins to reach the regional finals, Carbonell’s overtime win this year CLARKSBURG — Senior where he handled Whitman junior remains Harris’ only loss, giving champion Andrew Welch (195) and Yussef Zaki 11-4 for his second Carbonell a 3-2 lead in their series. junior Alec Velikanov (285) are straight regional crown. “Simpson caught me in a bad among eight wrestlers of the At counties, Welch edged Zaki situation and made it way closer than Churchill Bulldogs who placed 3-2 in the semifinals before falling it needed to be. But when you’ve fourth or higher at the Feb. 23 and 24 by 19-3 technical fall to Purkey, a wrestled the same person over and Class 4A-3A West Regionals at two-time state champion who had over, they can tend to learn more and Clarksburg, thereby qualifying for beaten him 15-10 in a wild match last it can get closer and closer,” said this weekend’s Class 4A-3A state month. Welch was first at counties Harris, who lost to the first- and tournament at The Showplace Arena and regions and fifth at states last third-place finishers at states last in Upper Marlboro. year at 170. year. PHOTO BY MIKE CLARK Finishing third were Churchill Velikanov also reached the re- “Every time I tried something, Churchill's Andrew Welch racks up an 11-4 win over Whitman's Yussef Zaki seniors Jack Connolly (138), Sean gional finals on a pair of pins before you could tell Simpson knew what to in the 195lb weight class. Mahan (145) and Elijah Zack (152), overcoming Troy Warner (27-4) of do, and he was able to give me a run wrestling,” said Iglesias, a junior- school states, Giron was last year’s with seniors Chris Ervin (120) and Carroll County’s Manchester Valley, for the money until overtime. But in varsity county champion who won Class 4A-3A state runner-up at Park- Mac Ballman (170) and junior Car- 5-3. my finals match, it woke the sleeping two of four bouts at states last year. dale after defeating Cramma 6-3 in los Villamar (132) all being fourth. At counties, Velkanov lost 4-3 giant, and I wanted to prove that I “All of the offseason camps and the semifinals. Winning titles for the Northwest in overtime to Baisden, a regional was the guy. That’s what I did in the wrestling has truly paid off for me.” Lopez overcame a knee injury Jaguars were seniors Yonas Harris champion and former county runner- finals. Cramma (34-1) pinned twice during a 1-0 championship win over (106) and Luke Patterson (170), with up who had edged him 2-1 during the After being a runner-up at coun- before handling Walter Johnson se- Clarksburg’s Nick Gonzalez (32-5). sophomore Siavash Sarvestani (113) regular season. ties for the second straight year and nior Kemper Stearns (33-5) by 12-4 Lopez had won a regular-season being second, and junior Jack Baisden won their regional bout been fourth at regions as a junior, major decision for the crown, having match 4-2 over Gonzalez, who Thomas (195), third. on an escape after waiting for the Patterson (32-2) escaped with 15 also beaten Stearns 9-2 in the county placed third at counties after having Clarksburg, Magruder, Quince match official to penalize Velikanov seconds left for a 9-8 title bout win finals, and 9-5 for third place at states been first at counties and regions and Orchard and Whitman all placed for failure to bring him back to the over Frederick County champion last year. third at states last year. three wrestlers within the top four, mat from the standing position in the Mike Bromley (40-3) of Linganore. “Whenever you’ve wrestled “Three days ago, I was diag- with two each doing so for Bethesda- required five seconds. “I looked up at the clock and someone before and you’re on their nosed with three different infections Chevy Chase and Walter Johnson, “I wish I could get another shot saw that there were 20 seconds left, radar, you kind of just think, ‘If they in my ear, my nose and my lungs,” and one apiece for Einstein, a Elijah this year instead of having to and I just knew I had to get up, push didn’t beat you the last time, contin- said Lopez, a third-place finisher at Gaithersburg and Wootton. wait until next year,” said Velikanov, through and get it over with to secure ue to wrestle the same way,’” said counties, regions and states last year Magruder senior C.J. Cramma who was second at regions last year. the win and to avoid overtime,” said Cramma of Stearns, who was third at at 132. “That being said, I don’t feel (120) and Whitman senior John Luke “But after a year off and some sum- Patterson, who has suffered from in- counties and regions and fourth at that I wrestled my best, even today. Iglesias (220) each won their second mer training, I can improve quite a juries in both knees. states as a junior. I’m getting better now, and next straight regional crowns after having bit, and I’d really like that opportuni- “First it was my right knee, but “And if they seem to be finding week is where it all counts.” done the same at counties a week pri- ty.” my left knee has been swollen, too. something out about me during the Gonzalez won his regional or. Harris (43-1) used a pin and an The knee injuries were tough to over- match, you just make a subtle change semifinal 6-2 over Connolly, who Quince Orchard senior Alejan- 11-7 overtime semifinal victory over come because I’d have to take off in your style. I don’t like to change had split bouts with Lopez, being dro Lopez (138) earned a title after sophomore Christian Simpson of practices to let my knee rest. I finally up a lot, but if I have to, then I will. I pinned during their regular season having been third at regions and Bethesda-Chevy Chase to reach the feel like I’ve accomplished some- could have wrestled harder and dual meet before winning their coun- states as a junior. Lopez (37-3) finals, where he dominated Wootton thing, doing what I had to do to get it stronger than I did toward the end of ty quarterfinal rematch, 2-1. bounced back from the previous freshman Jason Liau 16-5. done and to win.” the third period, but I feel like I did “Me, Jack and Lopez have al- weekend’s fifth-place finish at coun- The battle with Simpson was a Iglesias (30-0) rolled to the much better, this time.” ways been around the same skill-lev- ties, where he had also placed third rematch of the county finals, won by crown on a pair of pins and a 13-4 Cramma was second, third and el, making it entertaining for peo- last season. Harris, 9-0. Liau was third at coun- championship major decision over fourth at counties regions and states ple,” said Gonzalez. “Our weight Welch (39-3) and Velikanov ties, where he lost his semifinal bout South Hagerstown’s Shawn King- as a sophomore, his lone loss this class was the hardest weight class in (35-5) improved on their runner-up 12-9 to Simpson. Pombo (39-2), whose previous loss season being in overtime in Decem- the whole region. I don’t know how finishes at counties, where they lost Last year, Harris earned county had come by decision against a 285- ber against Landon junior Axel states are gonna play out, but based to Damascus wrestlers Paul Purkey and regional titles with consecutive pounder. Giron, tying their series at 3-3. on this weekend, it should be excit- and Elijah Baisden, each for the sec- overtime wins over Poolesville ju- “This is only my fourth year of A third place finisher at private ing.” Eight Sherwood wrestlers headed to Class 4A-3A state title competition Blair and Paint Branch each had sixth. McKneely failed to place at ner-up who has also twice placed biggest goals.” By Lem Satterfield @satterfield_lem five wrestlers place within the top counties. third at regions and finished fourth Sanchez and Connolly compet- four of their divisions at Class 4A- “It’s great to see all of the hard and sixth at states. ed in the county’s most difficult Junior title winners Chris 3A North Regions, and Springbrook work and effort is starting to pay off Sanchez repeated an earlier ef- weight class, featuring returning Sanchez (138) and Yusuf Higazi placed four, all of whom qualified for at the right time,” said Sherwood fort against Connolly during a Feb. 3 state place-winners in Gonzalez, (170) are among eight wrestlers from states. wrestling coach Pete Siarkas. “The dual meet, where he edged the Bull- Poolesville’s Colin Savage, Quince the Sherwood Warriors who placed Ghosh pinned Dheduhs boys have worked real hard, and I’m dogs’ grappler, 5-4, on a reversal Orchard’s Alejandro Lopez and fourth or higher at the Feb. 23 and 24 Anumgba of Paint Branch in their glad they are peaking at the right with 10 seconds left. Sanchez’s Damascus’ Josh Creegan, who fin- Class 4A-3A North Regionals at Mil- third-place bout, avenging a 9-4 loss time.” county semifinal 14-0 shutout of ished third, fourth, fifth and sixth at ford Mill High, an effort that quali- and improving on his sixth-place Sanchez (21-0) followed up his Clarksburg’s Nick Gonzalez was counties last weekend. fies the contingent for this weekend’s finish at counties where Anumgba county championship performance more dominant than last month, Gonzalez was first at counties Class 4A-3A state tournament at The was third. of a week earlier by using a pair of which he won 15-8 for the Spring- and regions and third at states a year Showplace Arena in Upper Marl- Ewing upset Blair’s Bryan pins to reach the finals, where he brook tournament title. ago when Connolly lost his fifth- boro. Huynh, 3-1, in overtime for third blanked senior Baltimore County “The regional title proved to be place bout at states in overtime to Finishing third were Sherwood place, avenging an earlier 11-7 loss runner-up Chase Andrews of Perry less of a challenge for me than the Savage, a returning sophomore re- senior Rhyth Ghosh (152) and ju- and improving on his fourth place Hall, 9-0. county title,” said Sanchez, who was gional champion who was third at niors Paul Christianson (126), Sam finish at counties where Huynh was A week earlier, Sanchez re- fifth at private school states at De- counties last season. Ewing (132), Tristan McKneely first. quired a takedown in the finals sec- Matha last year. “Each tournament Lopez was third at counties, re- (145) and Adam Pfeiffer (160), with Also, Pfeiffer improved on his onds for a 3-2 victory over win is just a stepping-stone to my gions, and states last year at 132, and sophomore Brandon Holda (113) be- fourth-place finish at counties, Hol- Churchill’s Jack Connolly, a former overall wrestling goals. Right now, Creegan, third at counties, fourth at ing fourth. da on his fifth, and Christianson his county champion and regional run- the state championship is one of my regions and sixth at states at 138. 24 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL MARCH 1, 2018 SPORTS Warriors batter Jaguars to take hockey crown Ben Gruber in the second quarter. By Carlos Alfaro @carlosalfarorod “Previous years we’ve had some trouble playing and we’ve al- ROCKVILLE — This is not the ways kind of struggled to get some underdog ice hockey story you are victories, but this year I think we looking for. came together as a team,” said Sher- The Sherwood Warriors, who wood forward Sam Rudnick. were at the top of the leaderboards Bazhin’s breakaway was espe- with a 14-1-1 record, defeated the cially painful since all the Warrior Northwest Jaguars 5-1 in the Mary- skaters were on the Jaguars’ half, land Student Hockey League cham- leaving a wide-open area for Bazhin pionships. to exploit. His second quarter goal The Jaguars were textbook un- shortened the lead to one. derdogs. This season was the first The first goal of the match went season for their ice hockey team and to Rudnick, who drilled a shot from they had a 4-9-1 record, good enough the middle once he saw an opportuni- to land them second-from-last in the ty. It was the only goal of the first regular season table. quarter. However, it was enough to “Scoreboard doesn’t reflect it give the Jaguars a short boost in spir- but they were in it until the very it as they followed up with a barrage end,” said Jaguars head coach Ed of shots, none of which went in. Hughes on his team’s loss. The lone goal for the Warriors in This disparity in skill was obvi- the second quarter came from for- ous on the ice Friday night, as a fluid ward Steven Blum, before Bazhin’s Warriors team forced the Jaguars to shot would cut their lead. go on the defensive and made short However, Sherwood bounced work of most attacking plays. back, as three goals in the third quar- The match was not necessarily ter cemented the win for the Warriors an easy win for the Warriors, as the as Rudnick, Blum and defenseman scrappy skaters from Northwest Simon Gosselin scored one goal a sought to exploit any mistakes that piece in that order to finish off the they made. Jaguars and claim the title. Case in point: the Jaguars’ only “Our guys showed a lot of heart, goal came from forward Andrei lot of effort in the third period to per- Bazhin after stealing the puck on the severe and take it to a lesser-skilled Jaguars’ half and scoring after a brief team,” said Warriors head coach PHOTO BY DAVID WOLFE one-on-one with Warriors goaltender Ross Edsinger. Sherwood’s Joey Doris cuts hard behind the net to regain control of the puck. Bailey leads Rockville man Jimmy Sorunke added 10 By Brandy L. Simms @bls1969 points for the Rams. “This is my first playoff win so ROCKVILLE – Anthony Bai- it’s a good win for me,” said ley was on fire Monday night Sorunke, who registered four against Blake. blocked shots against Blake. “My The senior point guard scored a goal is to win states. My goal hasn’t game-high 19 points, leading the changed.” Rockville Rams varsity boys basket- Sorunke picked up two early ball team to a 64-51 win over the vis- fouls in the first quarter and was iting Blake Bengals at Jim Conner forced to watch the game from the Coliseum. bench. “It’s a very big win for me and “He was in foul trouble all the whole team,” said Bailey. night,” said Dembroski, “but he’s “We’re just trying to win and survive learned how to play with fouls, and stay alive and go onto the next which is good.” one.” Meanwhile, Blake, who fin- The Rams advanced to Wednes- ished the season at 9-13, was led by day’s section championship game seniors Malik Raheem and Philip El- against visiting Westminster, who lis who combined for 20 points in knocked off the Magruder Colonels the loss. on Monday. Raheem finished with 11 points Bailey, who finished with nine and Ellis scored nine points for the points in the second quarter, con- Bengals. verted a trio of three-pointers before Rockville, who trailed 12-2 in intermission to help put the Rams the first quarter, made a nice run in ahead. the first half thanks to Bailey’s “He stepped up big for us,” said sharpshooting. Rockville head coach Todd Dem- “He stepped up big in a big- broski. “We were struggling a little time moment,” said Dembroski. bit early on and then we battled back Bailey said teamwork would be and he got hot there in the second the key to Rockville’s success dur- quarter.” ing the postseason. Rockville juniors Matt Mctighe “We’ve got to play as a team,” PHOTO BY GEORGE SMITH and Jeshaud Armwood each finished he said. “If we don’t play as a team Anthony Bailey (#1) helps up teammate Michael Mantzouranis (#44) after he slipped defending against the Blake with 13 points and 6-foot-10 fresh- we don’t win.” Bengals in the section semifinal.