2015, 2016 MDDC News Organization of the Year! Celebrating 161 years of service! Vol. 163, No. 3 • 50¢ SINCE 1855 July 13 - July 19, 2017 TODAY’S GAS Here we go again . . . PRICE Rockville political differences rise to the surface in routine commission appointment $2.28 per gallon Last Week pointee to the City’s Historic District the three members of “Team him from serving on the HDC. $2.26 per gallon By Neal Earley @neal_earley Commission turned into a heated de- Rockville,” a Rockville political- The HDC is responsible for re- bate highlighting the City’s main po- block made up of Council members viewing applications for modification A month ago ROCKVILLE – In most jurisdic- litical division. Julie Palakovich Carr, Mark Pierzcha- to the exteriors of historic buildings, $2.36 per gallon tions, board and commission appoint- Mayor Bridget Donnell Newton la and Virginia Onley who ran on the as well as recommending boundaries A year ago ments are usually toward the bottom called the City Council’s rejection of same platform with mayoral candi- for the City’s historic districts. If ap- $2.28 per gallon of the list in terms of public interest her pick for Historic District Commis- date Sima Osdoby and city council proved Giammo, would have re- and controversy -- but not in sion – former three-term Rockville candidate Clark Reed. placed Matthew Goguen, whose term AVERAGE PRICE PER GALLON OF Rockville. UNLEADED REGULAR GAS IN Mayor Larry Giammo – political. While Onley and Palakovich expired in May. MARYLAND/D.C. METRO AREA For many municipalities, may- “I find it absolutely disappoint- Carr said they opposed Giammo’s ap- Giammo previously endorsed ACCORDING TO AAA oral appointments are a formality of- ing that politics has entered into the pointment based on his lack of qualifi- Newton in her campaign against ten given rubberstamped approval by boards and commission nomination cations, Giammo said it was his polit- INSIDE the city council, but in Rockville what process once again,” Newton said. ical opposition to Team Rockville, not See “Rockville,” may have seemed like a harmless ap- The appointment was rejected by his qualifications is what prevented page 8 Editor’s Metro taking leaks Notebook seriously on Red Line by Brian J. Karem terproofing. By Kathleen Stubbs @kathleenstubbs3 Metro Board of Directors mem- ber Michael Goldman, who repre- Metro is testing a way to water- sents Montgomery County, said Son of a ... proof a group of Red Line stations, Wiedefeld briefed him prior to an- but the pilot requires single-tracking nouncing the pilot. The pilot was un- After six months of being on weeknights and station shutdowns der Metro General Manager Paul baffled,and baffling others, on weekends for the next four weeks. Wiedefeld’s discretion so he didn’t the president does something Metro spokesperson Richard consult the Board for approval. genuine and human Jordan said Metro awarded the water- “As he presented it, we have a Page 4 proofing contract for $4.9 million. major problem there which was a Red Line riders will continue to cause of major outages,” Goldman see single-tracking, which began said matter-of-factly. “It’s caused a June 10, Monday through Friday after hell of a lot of delays on the Red line.” 9 p.m. for the next three weeks, as Free shuttle buses will replace well as four consecutive weekend shutdowns starting Saturday so that Metro and its unnamed contractor can See “Red Line,” make progress on installing the wa- page 8 COURTESY PHOTO State’s attorney John McCarthy announces the sentencing of Eulalio Tordill. Medical Marijuana on hold See Story on page 9 MMCC. The MMCC website said By Vic Simon @vtime492 from March through May that the Berliner slams new bridge planning board of the Council of Gov- The South did Commission’s target date for first By Neal Earley The first availability of Mary- availability was “late summer.” @neal_earley ernments will consider whether or not rise land-licensed medical marijuana ap- Forward Gro in Anne Arundel fund a study on a building another pears likely to be in November, a cou- County received its final grower li- Montgomery County Council crossing across the Potomac. Current- In the Cal Ripkin ple months later than the state gov- cense May 17, said MMCC executive President Roger Berliner (D-1) blast- ly there is only one bridge, the Ameri- League All Star game, the ernment’s earlier forecast of “late director Patrick Jameson. Forward ed a new push to build another bridge can Legion Bridge, which connects South had its way with the summer.” Gro is owned by Gary Magnum and over the Potomac River to connect the County to Virginia. The next clos- North. On July 6, Gov. Larry Hogan ap- Mike McCarthy, co-founders of Bell Loudoun County, Virginia to Mont- es bridge north on the Potomac, is at Page 20 pointed nine new Maryland Medical Nurseries, the state’s largest orna- gomery County promising it will nev- Point of Rocks, which connects Fred- Cannabis Commission members, and mental flower greenhouse operation. er be built. erick County to Virginia. reappointed one member. Hogan’s Other growers should be fully li- “This is a zombie bridge and we Berliner said he opposes a second appointees collectively comprise a censed soon, and begin cultivation. need to put a stake in this,” Berliner bridge in the County connecting to majority of the 16-member Commis- Philip Goldberg, CEO of Green Leaf said. “Our County has been opposed Virginia, because it would hurt the en- sion. Medical, told the Sentinel that its to this bridge forever and remains op- vironment and promote sprawl. As of July 11, only one grower posed to this bridge. It is a distrac- Berliner said that the proposed bridge and one dispensary had gotten final or See “Medical,” tion.” would likely have to go through the “Stage II” license approval from page 8 Next week the transportation County’s agricultural reserves. 2THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL JULY 13, 2017 EFLECTIONS R The Montgomery County Sentinel, published weekly by Berlyn Inc. Publish- ing, is a community newspaper covering Montgomery County, Maryland. Our of- November 7, 1979 fices are located at 22 W. Jefferson Street, Suite 309, Rockville, MD 20850. Founded in 1855 by Matthew Fields. All mail to: P.O. Box 1272, Rockville, MD City of Rockville considers mini-bond sale 20849-1272. Subscription Rates for The Montgomery County Sentinel – Weekly by mail: $40.00 per year & $26.50 for Se- Each week The Sentinel visits a Brunswick, N.J. and presented re- A recent decision by the city Assembly to authorize such sales. nior Citizens. (USPS) 361-100. memorable story from its archives. ceived enthusiastically at a recent council to add a solar heating system City attorney opinion on the legality meeting of the Maryland Municipal to the Municipal Swim Center has of mini-bonds, Lawton said, but Ti- Bernard Kapiloff Rockville city council members League – would be to sell the same been touted by several council mem- tus did say he saw no immediate PUBLISHER E MERITUS and city staff are giving some kind of tax-free bonds, at the same bers as a prime candidate for this sort problems. Lynn G. Kapiloff thought to a money-raising proposal interest rate, but in smaller denomi- of financing approach. As Lawton If the mini-bond issue is tried, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/ that would pay for city projects and nations. That, the logic goes, would explained, not only would city resi- Lawton said, a few “appropriate pro- PUBLISHER earn tax-free interest for city resi- allow city residents who keep most dents be able to benefit financially jects” that citizens “can identify with [email protected] of their savings in banks or savings from this kind of program, but they and see” will be selected. He sug- dents at the same time, through the Mark Kapiloff sale of so-called “mini-hands.” and loan institutions to earn six per- might feel a close tie to community gested such things as the swim center ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER Like most cities, Rockville pays cent or so interest tax free on betterment projects. solar project and bike trails as exam- [email protected] for major construction projects by amounts as small as $100. Rockville is currently planning ples. selling municipal bonds to large in- “What makes the proposal fea- more traditional bond sale for Janu- A mini-based sale would proba- EDITORIAL vestors. The bonds pay interest, sible,” explained Rockville finance ary of about $5.5 million, much of bly be fairly small, Lawton said, in Brian J. Karem which is tax free, and are usually re- director John Lawson, is a solution to which will be used for projects al- order to see how well it is accepted. EXECUTIVE EDITOR paid between five and 20 years after the paperwork for banks that accom- ready built or underway. Lawton said The city currently owes on [email protected] they are bought. One major draw- panies most bond sales. Instead of is- as soon as work on that issue is out of about $27 million in outstanding Brandy L. Simms back, however, is that they are sold in suing coupons that must be re- the way he hopes to draw up a pro- bonds, and will spend this year a lit- SPORTS EDITOR large denominations, and generally deemed by investors and processed posal for a mini-bond sale next year. tle over $3 million a year to help pay [email protected] only wealthy investors can take ad- by banks, the semi-annual dividend Lawton said he knew of no legal them off, Lawton said. Of that $3 vantage of their benefits. payments would be made through roadblock to the plan, although some million, about a third will be recov- MARK ROBINSON Mini-bond idea developed by post-dated checks issued by the city municipal league members had ered through special assessments for [email protected] CITY EDITOR the finance director for East at the time the bonds are purchased. talked of trying to get the General water, sewer or other improvements. VINCENT SHERRY [email protected] COPY EDITOR

NEWS NEAL EARLEY [email protected] Aspen Hill Library set to re-open this week Write us REPORTER freshed, and we are confident that library fit for its size. The popula- The Montgomery County Jacqui South, Terry Brennan & By Peter Rouleau David Wolfe, Mark Poetker @Petersrouleau the new Aspen Hill Library will be a tion of Aspen Hill in 2000 was twice Sentinel welcomes letters. PHOTOGRAPHERS valuable resource for its communi- was what it was projected to be ASPEN HILL After being ty.” when the library was built in 1967. All letters must be original, TAZEEN AHMAD closed to the public for eight CALENDAR EDITOR “We’re very happy and excit- The county needs to pay the atten- [email protected] months, the Aspen Hill library will ed,” said Chris Swan, president of tion here that they’ve paid to signed by the author open its doors Saturday at 10 a.m. the Aspen Hill chapter of Friends of Wheaton. 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BOX 1272 or e-mail [email protected] Rockville, MD 20849-1272 JULY 13, 2017 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 3 NEWS Council tweaks new public election funding law where County and State election of- the Council make some changes to financing, candidates must meet a for County Executive will receive By Neal Earley @neal_earley ficials pointed out potential loop- the law anticipating problems. set of standards requiring them to $6 for every each dollar of the first holes and vague language that needs “You might want to address, I match a certain amount and number $50 of a contribution, $4 for the Next summer’s primary elec- to be clarified through legislation. would say, some of these questions of separation donations. second $50 and $2 for the third $50. tion will be the first test run for the Bill 25-17 would allow candi- legislatively, so that there be some Candidates for County Execu- A candidate for County Council County’s new public election fund- dates to correct a mistake in their clarity” DeMarinis said tive must collect 500 separate dona- would receive $4 for the first $50 of ing. applications for public campaign Elrich provided a hypothetical tions totaling at least $40,000, can- a donation, $3 for the second $50 But as candidates start to de- funds; clarify that donations re- that a candidate would not qualify didates for County Council At- and $2 for the third $50. Candidates clare and raise funds that will be ceived during the primary election for public campaign funds if there Large must collect 250 separate for County Executive are limited to matched by public dollars election after a candidate exceeds the limit were an error his or her application. donations totaling at least $20,000 $750, 000 of public financing in the experts have realized that some can be matched during the general “Somebody submits 505 con- and candidates for County Council primary and another $750, 000 in tweaks to the new law are in order. election and allow for a candidate to tributions and there are six people district seats must collect 125 sepa- the general election, while candi- On Tuesday, Council members use unspent funds as credit for re- who use their nickname, or the per- rate donations totaling at least $10, dates for County Council are limit- Sidney Katz (D-3), Marc Elrich (D- payment of funds they mistakenly son looking it over forgets to put in 000 to qualify for public campaign ed to $250, 000 in the primary and at large), Hans Riemer (D-at large) received. the employer, then you are disquali- financing. Contributions are limited $250, 000 in the general. and Nancy Navarro (D-4) intro- During the June 22 GO Com- fied from participating in public fi- to a max of $150 and a minimum of So far there are 17 people that duced a bill to tweak the County’s mittee meeting Jared DeMarinis, nancing,” Elrich said. “That makes $5. have filed their intent to qualify for public campaign financing law. The director of the candidacy and cam- no sense and it defeats the pur- The County through a complex public campaign financing. A pub- bill comes after a Government Op- paign finance division at the Mary- pose.” tiered system of donations then lic hearing for Bill 25-17 is sched- erations Committee work session land Board of Elections suggested To qualify for public campaign matches contributions. Candidates uled for July 18.

The PlacePlace youryour adsads inin Sentinel CallCall LonnieLonnie JohnsonJohnson atat 301-306-9500301-306-9500 4THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL JULY 13, 2017 OPINIONS &VIEWS The president finally makes sense I finally get it. We’d really like too. After a All these months I could not un- week of travel abroad for the G-20 derstand why our president tried so meeting and following some of the hard to disrupt and destroy the inves- initiatives in the Middle East there are tigation into Russian hacking of our very real issues to discuss. Opening elections. There are those who are China for American beef sales is even of more interest than hearing the White House tell us how we ignore all the “real news” of the day and all Editor’s Notebook this administration’s proud accom- plishments. by Brian J. Karem Here’s the problem though – The White House is a scandal a minute and the president has no one to blame convinced it is because the president but himself – and by proxy – his sur- was directly involved in collusion rogates who’ve offered us nothing with the Russians. but bad comedy, drama and “alternate Still others think the president is facts” from the very beginning. just a buffoon, but I’ve never bought This continued all this week as into that theory – he has some innate Sander’s response to the Donald Jr. intelligence and survival instincts or scandal was “Hillary and the he wouldn’t be able to thrive in the Ukraine,” sounding more and more cutthroat world in which he’s cruised like the Alec Baldwin puppet in the all these years. “Team America” as he prattles on in- None of it rang true. But now I coherently about global warming and get it. His son is in trouble. You circle peace initiatives. the wagons and you protect your fam- But amazingly those who sup- ily. Honestly, nothing the president port President Trump continue to be- has done since he’s been in office lieve he is being hounded by the press rings so true or as honest as his ac- more than any other president in his- tions this week when it became tory. The president, while praising his known that Donald Trump Jr. reached son for his transparency also attacked out during the election like a vicious the media again for the biggest rabid squirrel to grab a nut of infor- “Witch Hunt” in history. mation on the president’s now van- Well if it is a witch hunt then it quished opponent Hillary Clinton looks like Don Jr. just stepped up to from a Russian offering some intelli- announce he’s a witch. gence. For surely if Hillary Clinton Apparently Don Jr. could use were president and her daughter some intelligence – the man is fre- came forward and admitted she tried quently referred to as “Fredo” in and to get damning information on Don- around the White House – in a not- ald Trump the war wagons would cir- too-subtle allusion to the character cle from the right and people would Fredo in The Godfather. be screaming for her head. But while the president’s sup- The hypocrisy of this act is al- porters are screaming about the latest most too hard to swallow. “nothing burger” the truth is it ap- I’m not even the guy who’s up- pears Don Fredo actually may have set with everything the president has permanently scarred his father’s pres- done. I firmly believe he has been at- idency for nothing. tacked by the left and everything He didn’t get anything – appar- trivial and large is made larger be- ently – for the gamble he took and the cause of the animosity against the Russian scandal now appears more president. than ever to be swallowing up every- But the president and his sup- one close to the president. porters take no responsibility for this So the “nothing burger” is he got animosity. They continue pointing nothing for what he wanted. fingers and screaming “snowflake” The White House staff has and bringing up Hillary Clinton long grown silent and partly sullen over after everyone has advanced beyond the latest revelation because Don Jr.’s the election. emails implicate him in at least trying A friendly press member to the to reach out to a Russian for damag- administration asked on Monday ing information on Clinton – there- when the president would put Hillary fore even in the minds of the most Clinton and the election behind him stalwart staffers it erases the “Holier and move forward. than thou” narrative the White House It’s hard to move forward when has been using since its inception. you’re constantly shooting yourself Sarah Huckabee Sanders who in the foot and looking for someone has all-but replaced Sean (Who’s else to blame. that?) Spicer at the podium has relent- Now the president’s motives are lessly sneered at the media and con- at least clearer to me. It’s hard to stantly tells us how we don’t report move forward when it’s your own the good news of this administration. progeny holding the smoking gun. JULY 13, 2017 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 5 LETTERS Getting some first time home owners assistance Russia in Montgomery County . . . and charged with theft in excess of tution. The judge then agreed to THE $10,000. The defense attorney grant the defendant probation be- To the editor; COURT and prosecutor negotiated an fore judgment, meaning she would I think that Russian Radio’s entry into the MoCo market is a capital idea. EPORT agreement for the defendant to not have a criminal conviction on What better home locally is there than the Marxist Republic of Montgomery R plead guilty, with an agreement her record, and that she could County? I feel certain that this will soon be followed by the Russian Mob giv- that the defendant not be sen- serve 60 days of home detention en the number of criminal elements that have been allowed to flourish under tenced to more than 5 years of jail rather than incarceration. the live and let live approach of the Montgomery County Council. Now local time with all that suspended ex- The State objected to the sen- businesses can also expect to pay for that “added” protection. by Tom Ryan cept for a minimum of 30 to 90 tence, and the intermediate appel- I look forward to Comrade Leggett’s first interview and the announce- days incarceration, followed by 5 late Court agreed that the sentence ment of his new radio show “Siberia on 20 Rubles a Day”. I am also excited at The majority of criminal cas- years probation. The agreement was illegal since it was below the the prospect of President Putin flying in to cut the red ribbon for the stations es that come to Court result in a opening. Maybe we will be entertained with a “Putin on Parade from Red was also that the defendant would minimum terms of the plea agree- plea agreement, rather than an ac- pay restitution to the victim of ment. Square” segment weekly. tual trial. In Maryland it is not un- Yes, this is a match made in heaven. Comrade Leggett and his little Com- over $47,000. The Court of Appeals agreed. usual for the prosecution and de- missars meet the American Communist Party. I am all a twitter with anticipa- The trial judge agreed to be It noted that no reasonable person tion. fense to agree on the parameters of bound by the terms of the deal, in the position of the defendant W. Faris the plea including potential pun- and then found that the State’s would have believed that under Gaithersburg ishment, and to ask the trial judge proffer of what the evidence this deal there would be no crimi- to agree to be bound by the terms would show was sufficient to es- nal conviction, or that she would of the agreement before sentenc- tablish guilt. The judge then heard not do any jail time. Since the sen- When the Circus comes to town . . . ing. Maryland’s highest court re- the personal circumstances of the tence was too lenient that the min- cently addressed what happens defendant, including that she had imum agreed to by the parties, the To the editor; when the sentence actually im- no criminal record and was em- State did not receive the benefit of The Montgomery County Council will pass Bill 23-17 that bans circuses posed is actually less severe than ployed. its bargain. from keeping their performing animals in the county; re: Sentinel NEWS, the minimum agreed to by the de- “Council cuts the real circus,” July 6, 2017. The trial judge then an- fense, in an opinion called nounced that he was going to give Circus according to Noah Webster: A large public entertainment present- Stephanie Smith v. State. ed under a large tent featuring pageantry, feats of skill and daring interspersed the defendant a break, as he was Thomas Patrick Ryan is a part- The Court of Appeals’ opin- with slapstick antics of clowns— a circular arena surrounded by tiers of seats concerned that having a criminal ner in the Rockville law firm of Mc- in which public entertainments are held— flying circus. ion indicates that the defendant conviction would cause her to lose Carthy Wilson, which specializes in Circus people are employed to perform their performance skills. Adults was indicted for insurance fraud, her job and be unable to pay resti- civil litigation. (persons of all ages) and families with children can sit and see our new coun- ty one-ring circuses and be aghast—struck with overwhelming shock or amazement—with with popcorn and peanuts. The Master of Ceremonies will direct your attention. Self-driving cars and buying your next home J. Martinelli Rockville some suggest that would influ- travel time to the store, nor ence some home buyers and their would they make any business decisions on where they choose more convenient than another. Truth to Power to live. However, a government poli- REAL The concept of owning a cy shift, much like the policies To the editor; ESTATE self-driving car could make the favoring designated commuter I agree in principal that the Fourth Estate should be the example of the choice a little easier to opt for the cars, could tip the scales in mak- truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. Unfortunately the members of SOLUTIONS less expensive suburban home ing the self-driving car the vehi- this fraternity fail daily, and on purpose, in the fabrication of the news instead with more land. cle (no pun intended) to changing of reporting the facts as they are not as a journalist would like them to be. However, you should consid- the real estate landscape. Mr. Karem complains that the Press is often “brow beaten’ by President By Dan Krell er that owning a self-driving car Creating special lanes for Trump in accusing them of fake news. This comes after eight years of fawning might not make your suburban self-driving vehicles could re- over the most ,inexperienced office holder in the history of the Republic. To Technology has made homes commute more convenient. duce commute times, thus reduc- compound the grievous lack of journalistic ethics the press lauded the accom- more efficient and environmen- For many home buyers, a ing fuel costs. plishments, honor, and pristine morality of the most corrupt political couple tally friendly, while also making reason to move closer to an urban Requiring dedicated parking ever to ascend the political stage. them more comfortable. area is to reduce the commute for self-driving vehicles could At the same time that mainstream media hailed the National Socialist Technology has made the time to their jobs. also influence commercial real Democratic Party. It made every effort to destroy any Republican candidate business of real estate become in- For some, the thought of in- estate. who might dare challenge Princess Hillary. When Mr. Trump became that creasingly easier through elec- creasing their commute time However, like designated candidate, and then crushed Frau Hillary, the Fourth Estate composed more tronic communications and elec- even by ten to fifteen minutes (by commuter cars, a major impact is fiction than Stephen King and presented it with a straight face as gospel. Not tronic signatures. virtue of an extra metro stop) is unlikely. one word has been proven truthful. Technology has also made unacceptable. Choosing where you live is a Mr. Karem is indeed correct that we all make mistakes, as we are human. finding a home much easier too. Sitting in your self-driving personal decision that is impact- However; to willfully lie to the American people is a sin of gross proportions. It’s obvious that the real estate car is not much different than sit- ed by many external factors, in- Will Rogers once said that “if you tell the truth you never have to remember industry has been greatly impact- ting in a metro car or bus. So the cluding quality of life. anything?” If the Fourth Estate would tell the proven truth there would be no ed by technology, but will self- notion that owning a self-driving Of course the self-driving legal challenges and a flood of retractions. History is replete with the failure of driving car technology impact car could spawn suburban growth car is a technological advance the press to be honest and trustworthy. real estate? may not hold water. that is surely to affect how you In what was more of a political statement Napoleon, referring to his Sen- A curious article that ap- Owning a self-driving car travel. ate, while he fled the hell of Russia in his return to France in 1813, uttered the peared in a recent issue of Ap- won’t make the suburban com- However, it is doubtful that following. “The Senate is comprised of spent torches and dark lanterns who praisal Journal suggests that self- mute less expensive. Many home owning a self-driving car will will lead the country on the wrong road even if it overcomes its greater diffi- driving cars will eventually in- buyers decide to live closer to largely impact your quality of culties.” The same affliction infects the main stream media. If you allow all fluence real estate (A Largely their jobs to save money and en- life and how you decide where to candidates the courtesy of a level playing field you would be surprised how Unnoticed Impact on Real Es- ergy. The self-driving car is like live. “truthful” journalism might become. Despite the efforts of some, maybe like tate-Self-Driven Vehicles; Ap- any other car, such that there are In fact, the authors of the Mr. Karem, the main stream media is tabloid journalist at its worst. praisal Journal; Winter2017, Vol. operating costs. above mentioned article point to J. Faris 85, No.1, p51-59). Regardless whether your a 2016 Kelly Blue Book survey Gaithersburg The authors, Levine, Segev, self-driving car is electric, gas or that indicates that a majority of and Thode, discuss how self-dri- hybrid, there are fuel costs. Americans prefer “cars that are ving cars will likely become a There will be maintenance costs not fully autonomous and retain Write us standard on our roads, as well as too. some ability for individual con- The Montgomery County Sentinel welcomes letters. likely changing the way we think And of course, you need to a trol.” We reserve the right to edit all submissionsfor content, grammar and style. about where we live. place to park it like any other car. Anonymous letters may or may not be published at our discretion. There is a suggestion that the Even the value of commer- wide spread adoption of self-dri- cial real estate may not necessar- Dan Krell is a Realtor® with Please send letters to: The Montgomery County Sentinel, 22 W. Jefferson St. Suite 309 ving cars could bring about a ily be affected by self-driving RE/MAX All Pro in Rockville, MD. Rockville MD, 20850 suburban renewal. As self-dri- cars. You can access more information at Fax: 301-838-3458 ving cars become more abundant, These vehicles won’t reduce www.DanKrell.com. 6 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL JULY 13, 2017 NEWS ANALYSIS Starve the funding and kill the health coverage current healthcare law requires those taxes are mostly eliminated. large employers to offer health in- During a recent White House surance to employees; there is no press briefing I asked Secretary of PAUL’S VIEW such requirement in the proposed the Treasury Steven Mnuchin law. “How is it possible to eliminate by In the current law there are the funding source and still see tax credits offered to individuals expanded coverage and lower pre- Paul K. Schwartz purchasing health insurance which miums?” are based on age, income and the Secretary Mnuchin respond- cost of insurance in their area. ed with the usual White House Tax credits also exist in the rhetoric by replying: “The health- Healthcare premiums are on proposed law, but these tax credits care that's been in place is a bad the rise and that is problematic. Of are smaller because the amount is deal for the American public, and course healthcare premiums have tied to the cost of lower cost insur- that's why a lot of people aren't been on the rise for more than 50 ance. using it...So we're looking at years, well before the Affordable The current healthcare law making the system more competi- Care Act, a.k.a.Obamacare, but limits how much insurers can tive so people can actually afford that fact does little to address the charge older people to three times it.” current problem of rising costs. what younger people are charged. Notice the question I asked Something clearly needs to be In the proposed law, insurers can was not even close to being an- done. charge older people up to five swered. What to do? What to do? times what they charge younger With all of that said, we still What to do? people. need to take steps to bring down Well, what NOT to do is to This, of course, leads to much healthcare costs including rising eliminate a funding source for higher costs for the elderly and premiums. healthcare by removing the tax much reduced costs for the A public option brought into portion of the Affordable Care younger population. the mix of health insurers may be Act. That, of course, is exactly Under both the current law a significant first step as it would what the so-called “Trumpcare” and the proposed law insurers generate more competition which bill attempts to do. cannot deny coverage due to pre- ordinarily brings down prices. Less funding necessarily re- existing conditions or charge Another place to look is the sults in less coverage and the need higher rates based on medical his- cost of pharmaceuticals. As just to cut some three quarters of a tril- tory. one example, it is estimated that lion dollars from Medicaid to ad- Of note, in the House version Medicare is paying just under $20 dress the shortfall. states were permitted to allow in- billion more each year than the Medicaid currently pays for surers to “opt out” of covering Veteran's Health Administration 64 percent of those in nursing people with pre-existing condi- (VHA) because, unlike the VHA, homes, some 1.4 million individu- tions in favor of the establishment it is not legally permitted to nego- als. of “high risk pools” to cover those tiate price discounts with the Medicaid also pays for the with pre-existing conditions. pharmaceutical industry. healthcare coverage of 60 percent Under current law states can In other words, the govern- of the disabled, 49 percent of choose to expand Medicaid eligi- ment is precluded by law from ne- births, 20 percent of the healthcare bility to include healthy adults. gotiating a quantity discount, a coverage of some 20 percent of Several states had taken ad- better deal. Sounds un-capitalis- Americans. vantage of this provision which tic, anti-free market, maybe even According to the analysis by greatly increased the number of un-American! the Congressional Budget Office individuals covered by health in- While clearly the Republican (CBO), this Republican replace- surance. bill is designed primarily to pro- ment bill to the Affordable Care Under the proposed law this vide the wealthy with additional Act, if passed, would “leave 22 provision is eliminated resulting tax breaks at the expense of the million more Americans unin- in many states receiving less fed- rest of America, the argument giv- sured by 2026” than under the cur- eral Medicaid funding and, ac- en by them against Obamacare rent healthcare law with some 15 cordingly, fewer individuals re- centers on “freedom”, the free- million Americans losing health- ceiving healthcare coverage. dom NOT to be forced by the fed- care by next year. Under the current law insur- eral government to purchase “un- Some may look at this as an ers are required to cover basic wanted” health insurance. improvement since it was estimat- health benefits such as hospital Well, that argument is quite ed by the CBO that the Republican visits and maternity care. weak; think automobile insur- House bill would have left some Under the proposed law ance. How many drivers would 23 million Americans without states can “waive” essential have car insurance if they were healthcare. Somehow I don't see health benefit requirements there- not required by law to have it con- the million more Americans not by allowing insurers to exclude sidering the ever increasing car losing healthcare under the Senate coverage of some of the most ba- insurance premiums? bill as much of a gain. sic healthcare needs. Insurance, any insurance, is A look at the Senate bill as Under the current law designed to collect from the many compared to the current Afford- Planned Parenthood may receive to pay for the few. able Care Act makes it abundantly Medicaid payments and federal One hopes never to need car clear that the winners in the Senate grants even though it is precluded insurance to cover an accident nor bill are the wealthy since they will from receiving funding for abor- health insurance to cover a cata- see a massive tax cut while the tions; under the proposed bill strophic health condition, but it is losers are those Americans who Planned Parenthood is precluded comforting to know you have cov- can least afford to lose their cur- from receiving any federal funds erage if ever needed. rent healthcare coverage. for one full year. It is the premiums of those The current law requires most Under the current healthcare who have not had car accidents Americans to have health insur- law, the ACA, taxes are levied on that keep the costs down for all. ance or be subject to a penalty; the wealthy and on healthcare The same applies to health insur- there is no health insurance “man- companies to fund the expanded ance premiums paid by the date” in the proposed law. The coverage; under the proposed law healthy and young. JULY 13, 2017 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 7 NEWS County considers recovery schools to battle addiction 2014 to 2016. In addition, drug- and Matt Cohen @mdc_99 alcohol-related incidents cause by far the most emergency room visits ROCKVILLE — Opioid addic- in Maryland among 15- to 24-year- tion has increasingly become a prob- olds in 2014, and it has only gotten lem in Montgomery County and worse since. across the state of Maryland over re- While the majority of the cent years. In their July 11 meeting, Board seemed to be in favor of these the Montgomery County Public recovery school programs, issues Schools Board of Education took arose over how the plan would be steps to combat the problem with a put into place, in addition to com- discussion on a possible solution: re- bating problems that come with covery schools. such a school being put into com- A recovery school is a special mission. These problems included program for students who have relapses among students in the re- problems with drug addiction. The covery schools as well as how to program would target students in maintain the Free and Reduced grades 8-12. These schools will help Meals (FARMS) program with the students stay sober, and give stu- high cost of recovery schools. dents the tools that they need to stay With MCPS working on a tight away from drugs in the future. Near- budget, the cost of the proposed re- ly 40 of these types of schools cur- covery school could prove problem- rently exist across the United States, atic, thus causing concerns over and it is an option that MCPS is keeping programs like FARMS. Ac- weighing in order to combat drug cording to the presentation at the overdose problems in its own coun- meeting, in the first year of opera- ty. tion (which is projected to be the The emphasis for the proposed 2019-2020 school year) the recov- recovery school came down to three ery school would cost MCPS be- points in the meeting. First, that the tween $2,285,891 and $2,473,891. school would be committed to re- Another option that was pre- covery maintenance and support sented for the school in order to re- rather than primary treatment. Sec- duce cost, and one that was favored ond, the proposed program would by many members of the board, is a have an equal balance between ther- regional recovery school. This apy and academics. Third, the school would bring in students from school would be focused on graduat- Montgomery County, as well as stu- ing its own students, rather than dents in neighboring counties. Such sending them back to their home a plan would reduce the cost that school. MCPS would have to pay for the “I think it’s really important for school. If MCPS were to partner us to address the problems that we with three other counties, the pro- face right now in 2017,” said Stu- jected cost would be $618,472 in the dent Member of the Board of Edu- first year. With two other counties, cation Matt Post of the importance the first year’s cost would be of recovery schools. “It is clear that $824,630. With only one other we are in this problem, and that we county, MCPS would have to pay are not immune.” $1,236,945 in the first year. The problem that Post is talk- MCPS superintendent Jack ing about is the high drug use in Smith is in favor of the idea of a re- Montgomery County among gional recovery school, and it is school-age kids. The issue of drug something that he has asked to be overdose in Montgomery County, put on the agenda for the upcoming and Maryland as a whole, is of ut- superintendents meeting, as he most concern. Data given at the hopes that other superintendents meeting showed a large increase in will join MCPS in the creation of deaths from drug overdose from such a program. ADVERTISE in Like having the world at hand

Call Lonnie Johnson at 301-306-9500 or e-mail [email protected] www.thesentinel.com 8THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL JULY 13, 2017 COVER STORY Rockville politics boil over in proposed routine commission appointment “Leisure World,” from page 1 ing on the City’s planning commis- wanted to make a political spectacle Though in response Giammo, do with politics.” sion for five years. Newton touted of it, and you have, and you gave a contested Pierzchala recounting of This is not the first time the his experience as mayor, on the plan- very nice speech.” the discussion saying that Pierzchala mayor and Team Rockville debated Pierzchala and said he considers ning commission and his current Pierzchala explained he specifi- misrepresented his statements to the an issue under the accusations of himself a frequent political opponent work as a real estate agent as qualifi- cally did not like how Giammo acted mayor and council “politics.” During its last session of Team Rockville, especially cations for his appointment for the during the debate over a proposed Unlike Pierzchala, Palakovich when the City passed the Fostering Pierzchala. Giammo even said under HDC. development at Chestnut Lodge. Carr and Onley only cited a lack of Community Trust Ordinance, which that if Newton decides not to seek an- But that was not the case for While Pierzchala ultimately sided credentials as to why they voted prohibits City employees from help- other and Pierzchala decides to run in Pierzchala who said it was the may- against the seven townhome devel- down Giammo’s appointment citing ing to enforce federal immigration 2019, he would announce his bid for or, not team Rockville, that made the opment along with Giammo, City code that said people on the law, Newton accused Pierzchala, mayor next day. HDC appointment political. Pierzchala said that Giammo misrep- HDC need to have formal training or Palakvovich Carr and Onley, who “The day after Mark (Pierzcha- “It is political in the sense you resented the City’s zoning ordinance practical experience in historic voted for the ordinance, of having la) announces he’s running for may- brought this forward, when you sent by omitting two sentences when preservation, architecture, planning, political motivations. or…the day after, I’m going to an- us an email maybe three weeks ago quoting it saying this -- at least in part archeology, anthropology or a relat- “This should be written by our nounce I’m running for mayor about this nomination,” Pierzchala – disqualified Rockville’s former ed field. chief of police and our police offi- again,” Giammo said. “So we can said to Newton. “Three of us very mayor from serving on the HDC. “The positions that are open are cers and our city manager,” Newton take all of this up in the next mayoral quickly said that we would not vote “I thought he was dismissive of very specific and they need to be a said at the time. “It shouldn’t be election.” for Mayor Giammo – former Mayor City staff, I thought he was disre- certain level of expertise and Mr. Gi- written by those of us who – for Giammo was first elected Giammo – and the fact that you’re spectful to mayor and council,” ammo’s application didn’t have some –have political motivations on Rockville’s mayor in 2001 after serv- brining it forward means that you Pierzchala said. that,” Onley said. “It had nothing to this.” Red Line Metro leaks posing more problems for WMATA “Metro,” from page 1 as well as the Federal Transit Ad- Mother Nature has always had the “As he presented it, we have a who represents D.C., said he was ministration have said water leaking upper hand," Wiedefeld said last major problem there which was a surprised Metro didn’t start a pilot trains between Grosvenor-Strath- into Metro stations damages the month. cause of major outages,” Goldman sooner. more Station and Friendship Heights tracks and power equipment, leading Red Line riders experienced de- said matter-of-factly. “It’s caused a “Two years ago there was a dis- Station on the following days: to premature need for replacement. lays, crowding and inconvenience hell of a lot of delays on the Red cussion of how we could an umbrel- • Saturday, July 15 and Sun- “Water and electricity don’t June 23 after two insulators arced line.” la or some kind of ceiling on the tun- day, July 16 mix,” said Metro Board member during the morning rush hour. Goldman said Wiedefeld told nel,” Bulger said Tuesday. “I don’t • Saturday, July 22 and Sun- Tom Bulger, who represents D.C. Metro suspended service in one him the matter needed immediate at- know why it’s taken two years to get day, July 23 “When they designed that tunnel 40, section of track and single-tracked tention, especially after service dis- to a pilot.” • Saturday, July 29 and Sun- 50 years ago, they didn’t have the trains in another. Metro attributed ruptions on the Red Line June 23. Multiple agencies performed day, July 30 (protective coating)” for it. the arcing to water leaking into the Metro officials said the agency investigations into the water leaking • Saturday, Aug. 5 and Sun- Wiedefeld said the 9-mile sec- system. is concerned about the crossover into the tunnels, including the U.S. day, Aug. 6 tion of the Red Line has always had Riders said they waited as long near Medical Center Station in par- Geological Service, of the U.S. De- Metro officials said the 9-mile problems with water infiltration, as 40 minutes for a train toward the ticular, which has a history of mal- partment of the Interior, who per- section of the Red Line from though it was designed to leak. district after Metro temporarily sus- functions due to water and “muck.” formed a three-year investigation Grosvenor-Strathmore Station to Wiedefeld said, following a meeting pended service on a section of the Metro spends millions of dollars a and published a report in 2004. The Farragut North Station accounts for with the Montgomery County Coun- Red Line. year for workers to remove this National Transportation Safety more than 75 percent of arcing insu- cil, the water comes from the sta- Metro Board of Directors mem- muck. In addition, Metro pumps Board and the FTA provided Metro lators, in which electricity arcs and tions being located below the water ber Michael Goldman, who repre- hundreds of thousands of gallons of a list of recommended and mandato- sometimes causes smoke, in the sys- table without a sufficient waterproof sents Montgomery County, said water from the stations weekly. ry actions, respectively, pertaining tem. coating. Wiedefeld briefed him prior to an- This is not the first time Metro to water infiltration following the Arcing insulator is a term regu- “Since this tunnel segment was nouncing the pilot. The pilot was un- expressed concern about “water in- fatal smoke incident on the Yellow lar Metro riders have learned to as- constructed, Metro has fought a bat- der Wiedefeld’s discretion so he did- filtration” in the Red Line tunnels. Line near L’Enfant Plaza Station in sociate with delays. Metro officials tle against Mother Nature, and n’t consult the Board for approval. Board member Tom Bulger, 2015. Medical Marijuana plans in Montgomery holding until November release “Medical , ” from page 1 ply in the marketplace.” process because “a dispensary can pleased with Gov. Hogan’s new ap- cannabis process is fully working, Frederick County facility “is 98 per- In August 2016, MMCC grant- buy directly from a grower.” As a pointments to the Commission. The he said, citing regulations, a patient cent complete, and we expect to re- ed preliminary licenses to 15 grow- matter of practice, however, proces- new commissioners appear very not living in Maryland could register ceive a final license in three weeks.” ers and 15 processors. The prelimi- sors will very likely be the primary well qualified for their positions, and with MMCC with a physician certi- Following planting and growing, nary licenses gave growers and sources of supply for dispensaries. will help the program move for- fication and a “bona-fide physician- Green Leaf will be able to “put prod- processors one year—until Aug. 15, Processors prepare the plants for ward.” patient relationship.” uct on the shelves in November.” 2017—to get fully licensed. The smoking and other forms of con- As a strong sign of market po- Last August, MMCC also Curio Wellness in Baltimore biggest step in winning such ap- sumption, including the many value- tential, Goldberg noted that 9,000 granted preliminary or Stage I li- County had its application for full li- proval is building out their facilities. added formulations available in patients statewide have registered censes to 102 dispensaries, includ- censure delayed on July 5 for some The Commission’s Jameson said that some other states. The Forward Gro with MMCC, months before there is ing at least two in each of 47 state additional data. Holistic Industries MMCC inspectors are busy conduct- website lists some of them: concen- medicine available. However, the legislative districts. Unlike growers has finished building its 72,000- ing final inspections, background in- trates, cartridges, oils, tinctures, sup- MMCC website indicated that as of and processors, dispensaries are not square-foot facility in Capitol vestigations, and financial due dili- positories, capsules, and topical ap- July 11, only about 300 physicians under a one-year clock to convert to Heights, which will accommodate gence. Goldberg and Jameson agreed plications. have registered. final licenses. both growing and processing. If it re- that MMCC is handling full licen- Jameson indicated that some Jameson noted that dispensaries MMCC granted the first final ceives full licensure soon, its product sure applications efficiently. growers and processors with prelim- must use Maryland-grown product dispensary license July 5 to Wellness could be in dispensaries in Novem- Only when fully licensed can inary licenses may not make the and “all business must be conducted Solutions in Frederick. Owner ber. growers begin to grow plants. Mari- Aug. 15 deadline for final licensure. within the state. It is illegal [under Michael Kline said that, while Well- Goldberg, also president of the juana has a 3-to-4 month growing cy- A key upcoming decision of the federal law],” he explained, “to ness has no cannabis to sell because Maryland Cannabis Industry Associ- cle to full-grown plant. Commission will be whether to transport cannabis across state of the licensing situation with grow- ation, added, “I do not believe [any As of July 11, there were no fi- waive that deadline and give prelim- lines.” ers and processors, it is opening its grower] will have product available nally licensed processors. Jameson inary licensees more time to com- Further, Jameson noted, “Mary- doors for “pre-orders,” although the prior to November…. Before the end explained that processors are not ab- plete the process. land does not have reciprocity with” process is extremely expensive for of the year, there will be ample sup- solutely essential to the supply Goldberg said, “I am very any state or DC. Once the medical the company. JULY 13, 2017 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 9

Montgomery County, Maryland NEWS Department of Environmental Protection Tordil sentenced to life without PUBLIC NOTICE Application for Temporary Noise Waiver possibility of parole for murders “Mike was a hero in spite of why he kept his .40 caliber Glock By Neal Earley The Department of Environmental Protection is currently evaluating an you, not because of you,” said that he bought legally in Las Vegas. @neal_earley application for a Temporary Noise Waiver as allowed under the Mont- Winffel’s widow Norma Winffel. “Why did you keep the gun?” ROCKVILLE – Eulalio Sevil- gomery County Noise Control Ordinance, Chapter 31B, Section 11(a). Tordil then fled to the Aspen McCarthy said. la Tordil, who pleaded guilty to the Hill Shopping Center where he at- For most of the hearing, Tordil, murders of Malcom “Mike” Winf- tempted to steal Molina’s car. sat quietly, slouched looking A Temporary Noise Waiver is being requested by NPL Construction fel and Claudina Molina as part of a Tordil was forced to flee after straight ahead, not turning to view two-day shooting spree at Mont- shooting Molina, who pulled the slideshows of the victims the Co., 6100 Columbia Park Road, #B, Landover, Maryland, for the pur- gomery Mall and Aspen Hill Shop- Tordil’s glasses off before she died state presented. Tordil opted not to pose of performing nighttime utility work at 8600 Old Georgetown ping Center, was sentenced to life from multiple gunshot wounds. speak to Judge Burrell, deciding to Road, Bethesda, which will include saw cutting, excavation, heavy ma- in prison without parole Friday. Tordil then proceeded to dine at a speak through his attorneys instead. Montgomery County Circuit nearby Dunkin’ Donuts and the Tordil’s attorney Theresa chinery, material handling, and milling and paving operations. The Court Judge Sharon V. Burrell sen- same Boston Market restaurant Chernosky tried to portrayed her work is being performed at night under permit by the Maryland State tenced Tordil, a former police offi- where D.C. sniper John Allen client in sympathetic light, saying Highway Administration to alleviate traffic congestion, and impacts to cer with the Federal Protective Ser- Muhammad ate at in 2002. Upon Tordil went into a “downward spi- vices, to four separate life sentences exiting the restaurant and getting ral” after a judge placed a tempo- businesses and residences. The work hours will be from 9:00 p.m. to for the murders of Winffel and into his car, Tordil was surrounded rary restraining order on him keep- 5:00 a.m. Molina and the attempted murders and arrested by Montgomery Coun- ing him away from his wife and his of Carl Unger and Bolormaa Baljin- ty police without further incident. stepchildren. Chernosky said that nyam. During the sentencing, Mc- Tordil should not be judged solely The application and related documents are available for public inspec- “He’ll die in jail; he will never Carthy painted a picture of Tordil as for the two days in May 2016 when tion. The Department will receive comments on the application for ten walk the streets again,” said State’s a cold killer, who planned the mur- he committed the murders. She ex- Attorney for Montgomery County ders weeks in advance. McCarthy plained how Tordil lost structure in (10) days after publication of this notice. John McCarthy. said that Tordil had packed his .40 his life and became suicidal, and McCarthy said Tordil’s two- caliber Glock pistol with 80 rounds was remorseful after he was arrest- Comments, questions or requests to examine documents may be direct- day killing spree began May 5, of ammunition, his medication and ed telling police he disgraced him- 2016 after he murdered his es- his tooth brush into his rental car self. ed to Gretchen Ekstrom, DEP/DEPC, 255 Rockville Pike, Suite 120 tranged wife Gladys Tordil and shot before taking off to murder his es- But McCarthy noted that at the Rockville, MD, 20850. Telephone 240-777-7750, Fax 240-777-7715 or someone who tried to intervene at tranged wife at High Point High time of the murders, Tordil did not email [email protected]. High Point High School in School. seem remorseful, as according to Beltsville where she worked. Tordil McCarthy pointed out that Baljinnyam, smiled as he shot her, then fled and the next day proceed- Tordil was supposed to turn in all Winffel, Unger. 00029884 1t 07/13/17 ed to shoot Winffel, Unger and his weapons after the he received After he was sentenced, Tordil Baljinnyam in the parking lot out- the temporary restraining order, but was led out of the courtroom hold- side of the food court at Mont- only turned in his service pistol that ing a bible in handcuffed hands. gomery Mall in Bethesda as Tordil he had as part of his work as a offi- Tordil will be sentenced in attempted to steal Baljinnyam’s car, cer with Federal Protective Ser- September in Prince George’s telling Baljinnyam “I’m not kid- vices. In the court, McCarthy County Circuit Court after pleading ding, I will shoot you.” turned toward Tordil and asked him guilty to the murder of his wife. Hoggle once again found incompetent for trial Sarah Hoggle, 3, disappeared. Hog- things is my kids have no voice here By Neal Earley gle, 30, is charged with two counts and they’re the victims,” Turner @neal_earley of neglect of a minor, two counts of said. A Montgomery County District detaining a child and one count of Before her children disap- Court Judge ruled Thursday that obstructing and hindering a law en- peared, Hoggle said she took her son Advertise Catherine Hoggle, the mother of two forcement officer. Jacob to get pizza and dropped him children that went missing over two Williams ruled that Hoggle is off at a friend’s house according to years ago and charged with neglect, still restorable and potentially could police and family members. The obstruction and hindering, is still not stand trial if her condition improves. next morning, Hoggle took Sarah competent to stand trial. She will appear again court for an- from their family and said she left Judge Zuberi Williams’ ruling other status hearing Aug. 31. her at a children’s daycare. Neither in keeps with previous rulings that Police originally arrested Hog- child has been seen since. in Hoggle, who is a diagnosed para- gle in September 2014 after her two Lindsey Hoggle, Hoggle’s noid schizophrenic, is not competent kids disappeared. Since then, Hog- mother and the grandmother of the to stand trial, and is still too danger- gle has had to make many court ap- missing children said she is still ous to be released from the Clifton T. pearances, where the State has re- hopeful. Perkins Hospital Center in Jessup. ceived updates on Hoggle condition “I am still hopeful, I am very In Maryland, a person has three and potential that she could stand tri- hopeful,” Lindsey Hoggle said. “I years to be deemed competent to al in the future. know the situation, I’m familiar with stand trial, before the state deems After one of her hearings in De- enough about my daughter to ab- him or her permanently incompe- cember, Troy Turner, the father of solutely believe her when she say tent. Hoggle’s missing children said he that, ‘they’re out there.’” She’s obvi- Police originally charged Hog- frustrated about the process to find ously not telling us, but I will contin- gle in September of 2014 after her justice for his children. ue to look for them until we resolve two children, Jacob Hoggle, 2, and “One of the most frustrating this mystery Call Lonnie Johnson at 301-306-9500 Got News? Tell Us About It! Call (301) 306-9500 10 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL JULY 13, 2017 THE ARTS One-act plays dominate community theater festivals directors choose their own shows woman in a bar on New Year’s Eve The other two weekends fea- in and directed other productions for By Peter Rouleau @Petersrouleau and I love the wide variety of talent who finds herself in the middle of a ture original scripts. the company. that shows up, both on the directing duel between a demonic bartender “We selected 10 from about “They’re a great group of peo- Two Montgomery County side and the acting side. We decided and an angel who quotes classic 300 submissions and they vary ple to work with and bringing new, community theaters will offer mul- to go with all original works this rock songs. greatly in length and subject,” original works to life is incredibly ti-week festivals of one-act plays year and each of the plays has some- “Two shows is a lot of work, Ghitelman said. “One is an imagin- rewarding,” Adkins said. Adkins is this summer, featuring characters thing to offer,” Jones said. but both the casts are great,” Van- ing of a conversation between performing in two plays the second such as a lonely woman at a bar and Until recently, Montgomery Dercook said. “I’ve gotten a look at Amelia Earhart and her navigator weekend of the festival, including a former U.S. president (in separate Playhouse had presented its festival the other casts, too, and I’m really after crash-landing in the Pacific, “Alternate Theory,” by Maryland works). at the Gaithersburg Arts Barn, but excited to see how everything turns which is unexpectedly topical.” playwright Brian M. Doyle. This The Montgomery Playhouse, the space was no longer available, out.” Photographic evidence was re- script features a new theory on the which describes itself as “Mont- Jones said. Showtimes for the festival are cently uncovered has indicated that assassination of President John. F. gomery County’s Oldest Communi- “Presenting at Commotion Fit- Friday and Saturday night at 8 p.m. the famed pilot may have been cap- Kennedy, presented by Kennedy ty Theater,” will present its festival ness is a new venture for us, but and Sunday at 2 p.m., both week- tured by the Japanese and not lost at himself. consisting of seven plays at Com- hopefully it will be interesting,” ends. Tickets and additional infor- sea, as had long been believed. Showtimes of the Silver Spring motion Fitness Studios in German- Jones said. mation are available at www.mont- “The festival brings in a lot of Stage will be Thursday through Sat- town, a new venue for the company. Anne Rogers VanDercook, gomeryplayhouse.org. new people and gives people a urday at 8 p.m. followed by 2 p.m. The plays will take place on the last who has been involved with Mont- A second theater company, Sil- chance to try something new, partic- matinees on Sunday all three week- two weekends of July. gomery Playhouse since 2012, is di- ver Spring Stage, will present 14 ularly actors who want to direct,” ends. “The short story format has al- recting one play and starring in an- plays over three weekends from Au- Ghitelman said. The August festival will be the ways appealed to me,” said David other, both of which will be featured gust 10 to August 27 at its theater on One actor said participating in first production of Silver Spring Jones, executive producer of the in the festival’s first weekend. Colesville Road in Silver Spring. the festival is refreshing. Stage’s 50th anniversary season, festival, who has produced the festi- She is directing “20 Ques- “Our first weekend will be “After taking a break from act- Ghitelman said. The season will val 15 out of the past 16 years. tions,” in which a recently-deceased scripts by playwrights who have ing for a few years, the Silver feature one play from each decade Jones has been a member of Mont- young man receives the opportunity worked with us before who have Spring One Act festival is a great re- of the company’s existence and that gomery Playhouse since performing to ask a series of questions about his gone on to win other competitions,” minder as to why I love this art so the board has endeavored to choose in his first production with them in life before progressing to the after- said Seth Ghitelman, a board mem- much,” said local actor Adam R. plays representative of their time. 1992 and is a past president of the life. 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Call Lonnie Johnson at 301-306-9500 JULY 13, 2017 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 11 12 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL JULY 13, 2017 NEWS Nissan offers smaller crossover while Bentley bulks up Nissan’s bestselling vehicle in middling EPA rating of 27 mpg as the United States is the Rogue, a tested. compact crossover whose top The Rogue Sport does have a strengths include an extra-roomy in- price advantage. It starts at $22,380, terior at an affordable price. But for which is a little more than most other buyers who prefer something even subcompact crossovers but com- smaller or less expensive, Nissan has pares favorably to $25,570 for the introduced the new 2017 Rogue Rogue. And no other subcompact Sport — “Sport” meaning “small.” crossover can match the Rogue Sport The Rogue Sport is a renamed for its thorough mild-mannered com- version of the Nissan Qashqai, an un- petence. pronounceable vehicle that’s But don’t buy one without shop- nonetheless been wildly popular in ping it against the larger Rogue and Europe. With Europeans preferring its leading competitors: the Honda smaller vehicles, Nissan never saw CR-V, Ford Escape and Mazda CX- fit to sell our Rogue there, but the 5. And in the subcompact class, shop the Rogue Sport against two cheaper models: the Honda HR-V, which gets better gas mileage and has a little more interior room, yet which has a Auto Drive stiffer ride and worse crash-test per- formance; and the Chevrolet Trax, By which has a more advanced infotain- ment system but less interior space. Brady Holt ------If you’re buying the most ex- pensive crossover on the market, you probably aren’t expecting any com- company is optimistic that there’s promises. Accordingly, the new 2017 room for its American lineup to Bentley Bentayga — which starts at grow. The Rogue Sport slots in size $231,825 — is built to amaze both on between the larger Rogue and the and off road. even smaller, quirkier Juke. On pavement, the Bentayga is Many of the American market’s rated for sports-car-like acceleration subcompact crossovers are quirky, in of 0 to 60 miles per hour to 3.5 sec- fact. The bestseller is the uniquely onds, en route to a ridiculous top styled Kia Soul. Buyers can also speed of 187 mph. In a quality you choose the endearingly boxy Jeep can more easily experience on a pub- Renegade, the small but sporty Fiat lic street, it also strikes an enviable 500X or Mazda CX-3, and the bor- balance of a smooth, silent ride with derline-bizarre new Toyota C-HR. confident handling. It’s easy to forget Even the comparatively ordinary that this is a massive SUV. Honda HR-V has swoopy styling de- Interestingly, the Bentayga also tails. isn’t huge on the inside. Rather than In contrast, the Rogue Sport maximizing the number of people gives off more of the look and feel of who can fit, Bentley crafted an interi- a smaller Rogue. From many angles, or that’s spacious yet intimate. The in fact, you won’t even notice that it’s vehicle’s height and mass create a any smaller; most of the length is lost feeling of authority rather than the by lopping some cargo space off the pedestrian quality of simple volume. back. The two models share similar There’s no third-row seat, so styling: handsome but not head-turn- passengers low on the pecking order ing. And the “sport” moniker doesn’t will need to secure other transporta- come with any attempt to make the tion. If that’s a deal breaker, consider Rogue Sport especially fun to drive that the seven-passenger Audi Q7 — which does have the advantage of (priced from $49,950) is mechanical- preserving an extra-smooth ride. ly related to this Bentley and is also However, to buy the Rogue quite impressive, though you’d have Sport, you’d really have to be dedi- to give up the 600-horsepower, 12- cated to minimizing either your cylinder 15-mpg engine. crossover’s purchase price or its di- Following the mold of fellow mensions. While it does an ad- British luxury marque Range Rover, mirable job of emulating its big Bentley worked to ensure that the brother, the larger Rogue is the supe- Bentayga is also highly capable off rior vehicle in most respects. road. There was no opportunity to The Rogue’s extra interior space confirm this during a brief test — nor pays off for the rear-seat passengers enough courage to risk damaging the — even for a tiny available third-row $278,890 test vehicle — but more seat — and for cargo room. The adventurous journalists have indeed Rogue Sport is roomy for its class, taken this vehicle crawling over but has barely half the cargo space of boulders. the Rogue Sport behind the rear seat. So while one glance at the Ben- Meanwhile, the Rogue Sport’s tayga’s chrome-heavy face may sug- little 141-horsepower four-cylinder gest that it’s built mainly for people engine is peppy at low speeds but has who want to show off their wealth, less life as you drive harder. Further- Bentley’s first SUV is also a truly ex- COURTESY PHOTOS. more, it even trails the 170-horse- ceptional vehicle based on its sub- The Bentley up top. power Rogue’s fuel efficiency with a stantive merits. And directly above, the new Nissan. JULY 13, 2017 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 13 NEWS New student board member lays out education agenda the as the vice-president of the middle school students to have mo- should never forget that the ‘s’ in that The SMOB is a member of the Nickolai Sukharev @NickolaiSS Montgomery County Regional Stu- bile phones turned on during school name stands for ‘student,’” Post said. Board of Education with full voting dent Government Association, is the but prohibits use of the devices dur- “As Eric did, I’m going to prioritize privileges on all issues except for The new student member of the first to hold the position from his ing lunch. remaining connected to the student negative personnel action. Legisla- Board of Education laid out his plans school. He said his priorities are “This to me seems like a com- body and continuing to bring the stu- tion passed in 2016 expanded voting for his term in office to tackle some closing the achievement gap, de- mon sense policy reform,” he said dent’s voice to the table,” he added. privileges to include boundary of the major issues facing Mont- stigmatizing mental health issues shortly after his election. “This Guerci, who graduated in May changes, the capital and operating gomery County’s school system. and expanding career training pro- could bring our schools into the 21st and will be attending Princeton Uni- budgets, collective bargaining and “It really is humbling to have grams. century and acclimate our students versity in the fall, reflected on his school closings. the trust and support of so many He added that he plans to work to using 21st-century tools responsi- tenure during the swearing in cere- Candidates for the position amazing students and the scope of closely with regional student gov- bly as they enter high school where mony at the Carver Education Ser- must be either sophomores or ju- this job does not escape me but I’m ernment association and form an ad- they are granted much greater free- vices Center in Rockville. niors, with the former eligible for re- going to work every day to make visory council to ensure it represents dom,” he added. “As I leave the Board, I am hon- election. Elections take place in sure that I make our students proud,” the county’s student body. The Sherwood rising senior ored to join the lasting connection of April of every school year with stu- said 17-year-old Matthew Post, a ris- During his campaign for the po- succeeds Eric Guerci who was first former MCPS SMOBs,” he said. “It dents from sixth to 12th grade eligi- ing senior at Sherwood High School sition, Post emphasized the removal elected in 2015 and served two one- is because of the hard work of my ble to vote. in Olney, whom middle school and of middle school Wi-Fi and social year terms while attending Bethes- predecessors that this seat retains le- Students who serve in the posi- high school students elected to the media blocks, addressing dress code da-Chevy Chase High School. gitimacy and that today it is fully en- tion are unpaid but receive student position April 26 and began his term equality and reforming the student “Something I learned from Eric, franchised to act on behalf of stu- service learning hours, a social stud- July 1. disciplinary code. was that although the SMOB is an dents in all areas that affect their dai- ies course credit and a $5000 college Post, who previously served as Current MCPS policy allows equal on the board of education, he ly lives.” scholarship. Looking to let the dogs out . . . County Council will examine leash laws and pet parks parks. become a de-facto dog park, which By Neal Earley @neal_earley Though Bill 21-17, would not the village plans to make an official apply to the two largest municipali- dog park, but can not do so until the News The long wait for some dogs to ties within the County – the cities County changes its law. News legally roam free may be finally of Rockville and Gaithersburg. “Therefore, this put us in a co- coming. “For dog owners—and dogs— nundrum on how we would be able On Tuesday the County Coun- one of the best things this County to legally designate a dog park, cil held a public hearing on a bill has done is establish dog parks so there by allowing unleashed dogs that would allow dog owners to dogs can great exercise and social- within our municipality,” Davis- Sports take the leash off of their pets at ize with other dogs,” Katz said. Cook. dog parks in the County. “And I am very glad that we are Council member Nancy Flo- The bill, which was introduced constantly looking for new oppor- reen (D-at large) said she was sur- by Council member Sidney Katz tunities to establish dog parks prised to learn that M-NCPP ad- (D-3), would allow dog owners at throughout the County.” ministered all the dog parks in the municipal dog parks to let their Specifically, Chevy Chase Vil- County, given there was a “ad-hoc” Business pets off the leash. While it is al- lage requested the bill, with Shana dog park in her community of Gar- ready legal to let dogs roam free at Davis-Cook, the Village’s manager rett Park, where dog owners fre- County dog parks administered by as the only one who testified at quently let their dogs off the leash. the Maryland-National Capital Tuesday’s public hearing. Davis- The Public Safety Committee Park and Planning Commission, it Cook said, one of the village’s will hold a work session on the bill is not the case at some municipal parks is completely fenced and has on July 17. Calendar Education CheckCheck Arts UsUs OutOut All in Online: www.thesentinel.com 14 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL JULY 13, 2017 THE ARTS

Plath and Dietrich take a new turn in the lime light

“It was Josef von Sternberg, the her famous “Marilyn Monroe” pose, Strictly professional in her career, By Barbara Trainin Blank @traininblank Austrian-American filmmaker, who taken for a boyfriend on the beach, Dietrich threw caution to the wind photographed Dietrich her in a cer- she was a seductive blonde.” with her lesbian kiss on screen, The two women couldn’t have tain light that emphasized her cheek- Plath had a talent, even a pas- cross-dressing, and provocative been more different. bones and other features, but she sion for, the visual arts – as shown in dressing in general. Marlene Dietrich was an inter- perfected and sustained it,” said this exhibition through her drawings “(Dietrich) got away with things nationally known movie star who ra- Kate Lemay, a Smithsonian histori- and self-portraits, most notably in because of her charm.,” said Lemay. diated sexual magnetism. She was an. "Triple-face Portrait," circa 1950- “Men liked her; women liked her.” also unapologetically androgynous The Dietrich exhibit includes 1951. German-born, Dietrich was also and bisexual, at a time neither was photographs from her life, movies, Though not an activist like Diet- a staunch anti-Nazi. When asked by openly accepted. A married woman film clips, and correspondence. It rich, she did speak openly about pol- Hitler’s propaganda minister to whose list of itics, sex, and misogyny at a make films for the regime, she re- lovers seemed time when ambitious fused and applied for American citi- endless, Diet- women were expected to be zenship. She spent the war years rich was defeat- silent. performing with the USO and re- ed only by ag- The Plath exhibit in- ceived the Medal of Freedom for her ing, which made cludes an interactive instal- efforts a dent in her lation of seven bell jars that Despite Plath’s dark moods, prodigious self- make musical sounds when chronicled frequently in her writ- confidence. Sylvia Plath was a shy but influential poet and novelist. While she cap- tured the public imagination of other artists and lovers of her art forms and won a Pulitzer Prize, she never be- came the house- hold name Diet- rich was. Plath is also known for her turbulent relationship with husband and fellow poet Ted Hughes. Af- ter several bouts of depression and suicide at- tempts (possibly COURTESY PHOTOS due to bipolar Marlene Dietrich, above and Sylvia Plath at right. disorder), Plath took her own life at the age of 30. derives from one of the actor’s sig- Dietrich and Plath are now nature statements: “I dress for the posthumously “sharing the same image. Not for myself, not for the space,” in exhibitions dedicated to public, not for fashion, not for men.” them at the Smithsonian National In keeping with this vision, Di- Portrait Gallery. etrich bought a full-length mirror to Dietrich’s exhibit, “Dressed for every movie set, said Lemay. the image,” is the first major presen- Plath, more subtly, would often tation about the cinematic star in the change her looks, typically through touched. These are a reference to ings, “she had moments of joy and a United States, while the Plath exhib- different hair colors and styles, to Plath’s semi-autobiographical nov- sometimes-overlooked sense of hu- it, “One Life: Sylvia Plath,” is also a manipulate her physical image, said el, The Bell Jar. mor,” said Moss. first to explore her visual imagina- Dorothy Moss, co-curator of the Other items in the exhibit in- The Dietrich exhibition runs tion in an art and history museum. Plath exhibit. clude photographs, letters, magni- through April 15, 2018; the Plath Despite their striking differ- “Plath had many sides to her fied book covers of Plath’s works, runs till May 20, 2018, at the Na- ences, the two women had at least personality,” Moss continued. her paper dolls, the writer’s Girl tional Portrait Gallery, 8th and F one commonality: they consciously “When she applied for Smith Col- Scout uniform, and Plath’s child- Streets, NW Washington, DC. chose the image they wanted to pro- lege and for a Fulbright Scholarship, hood ponytail, saved by her mother. https://www.si.edu/museums/por- ject and strove to control it. she was her natural brunette. But in Both women were complex. trait-gallery. JULY 13, 2017 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 15 CALENDAR What’s happening this week in Montgomery County July 13, 2017 – July 19, 2017 BLACKROCK CENTER FOR THE ARTS 1000 Forest Glen Road, Silver Spring, MD 20901. SEMINAR: “HOW WILL YOU AGE?” Free. To register, call the Alzheimer's Association • MARIACHI FLOR DE LA TOLOACHE Jul. 13. 2;00 P.M. Learning how to successfully 24/7 Helpline at 800-272-3900. FREE, LATIN, SUMMER CONCERTS | SATUR- age from author and aging expert Dr. Roger Landry DAY, JUL 15, 2017 | 7:00 PM | $FREE will be the focus of an upcoming seminar at Fox Hill, WALTZ DANCE a retirement community in Bethesda, MD. “How Jul 23. 2:45 - 3:30 pm: Introductory Waltz Work- Will You Age?” will provide valuable information to shop | 3:30 to 6 pm: Dance | Join us for a Waltz • STRATHMORE – OUTDOOR BACKYARD help people sustain their physical, intellectual and so- Dance in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park on THEATER STAGE cial abilities into their ‘90s and beyond, as well as re- Sunday, July 23, 2017 featuring the ensemble Trio search that shows changes in society’s cultural per- playing a lively mix of folk waltzes with a few other •BACKYARD THEATER FOR KIDS: THE spective on aging and avenues to support quality of couple dances, including Hambo, Schottische, Swing, AMAZING MAX THURSDAY, JULY 13, 2017, life throughout the years. Event will be held at Fox Tango, and Polka. The 45-minute dance lesson be- 9:30 A.M. AND 11:30 A.M. Hill’s Performing Arts Center and is free and open to gins at 2:45 p.m. with a half-hour introductory Waltz the public. Fox Hill is located at 8300 Burdette Rd. in workshop and a more advanced move presented the • BACKYARD THEATER: FALU'S BAZAAR Bethesda, MD; 20817. Reservations are required to COURTESY PHOTO last 15 minutes. Social dancing follows until 6 pm. THURSDAY, JULY 20, 2017, 9:30 A.M. AND 11:30 attend and seating is limited. For reservations contact BON VOYAGE! A Happenstance Escapade, a story of 19th centu- Admission is $10. No partner required. For more in- A.M. Julie Sabag at Fox Hill at 301-968-1850 or visit: ry dreamers who meet on the way to Paris, opens at the Round formation, call Joan Koury at 202-238-0230 or Glen www.foxhillresidences.com/Landry. House Theatre in Bethesda on July 14 and runs through July 30. Echo Park at 301-634-2222, go to www.Waltz- STRATHMORE – GUDELSKY GAZEBO TimeDances.org or e-mail [email protected]. The Glen Echo Na- • LIVE FROM THE LAWN: LOOK HOME- JUL 14 tional Park is located at 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen WARD WEDNESDAY, JULY 19, 2017, 7:00 P.M. Echo, MD 20812. FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE CONCERT SERIES J.T. Stepanek Foundation. Entertainment will include JUL 18 – 22 a moonbounce, face painting, music from the Black • LIVE FROM THE LAWN: BIG RAY & THE Jul. 14. 7:00 – 9:00 P.M. The Friday Night Live and Tan Band and a demonstration by Kick's Karate BETHESDA OUTDOOR MOVIE SERIES FOREIGN AFFAIRS DISCUSSION GROUP: KOOL KATS WEDNESDAY, JULY 26, 2017, 7:00 Concert Series at Rockville Town Square presents the Demo Team. For more information, visit the Mattie RETURNS “BECOMING AN AMBASSADOR” P.M. Unity Reggae from 7-9 p.m. on the plaza. J.T. Stepanek Foundation online at www.mattieon- Jul. 18 – 22. The Bethesda Urban Partnership will Jul. 27. 7:45 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. The upcoming For- eign Affairs Discussion Group’s “Becoming an Am- BON VOYAGE: A HAPPENSTANCE ES- line.com. present the eleventh annual Bethesda Outdoor THE FILLMORE bassador” with Ambassador Edward M. Rowell will CAPADE AT ROUNDHOUSE THEATRE Movies: Stars on the Avenue from July 18- 22, 2017. describe how an American citizen, when nominated Jul. 14 – 30. BON VOYAGE! A Happenstance Five evenings of major motion pictures in a variety of • KEHLANI ALSO FEATURING: JAHKOY, by the President of the United States to represent his Escapade is the story of a hilarious collection of 19th genres will be showcased, including new releases, ac- ELLA MAI, NOODLES THURSDAY, JULY 13, JUL 17 country as a Chief of Mission abroad, prepares for century dreamers who meet on the way to Paris, the tion, drama and comedy films. Admission is FREE 2017, 8:00 P.M. 1ST ANNUAL MARYLAND CHARITY that responsibility. Rowell’s presentation will be held obstacles and surprises they encounter, and their com- and show times will begin at 9pm at the corner of GOLF INVITATIONAL at Fox Hill’s Performing Arts Center and is free and ic misadventures at the Moulin Rouge, the Metro, the Norfolk and Auburn Avenues in Bethesda’s Wood- • RAEKWON FEATURING SPECIAL GUEST Jul. 17. John Daly & Kenny Perry announced to- open to the public. Fox Hill is located at 8300 Bur- Catacombs, and the Grand Universal Exposition. mont Triangle. July 18: The Wizard of Oz, July 19: ALLAN KINGDOM WITH STANN SMITH FRI- day that they will be the special hosts for the first an- dette Rd. in Bethesda, MD; 20817. Reservations are This show reminds us of the beautiful values of Lib- Field of Dreams, July 20: Dead Poet’s Society, July DAY, JULY 14, 2017, 8:00 P.M. nual Maryland Charity Golf Invitational benefiting required to attend and seating is limited. For reserva- erty, Equality, and Camaraderie. Where: Round 21: Hidden Figures, July 22: La La Land. Residents, the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Greater tions contact Julie Sabag at Fox Hill at 301-968-1850 House Theatre, 4545 East-West Highway, Bethesda, employees and visitors are encouraged to arrive early WOLF TRAP – FILENE CENTER Maryland. or at: [email protected]. MD. and bring their own lawn chairs. A limited number of The event will be held on Monday, July 17th. chairs will also be provided. Woodmont Triangle is • THE TENORS | NATIONAL SYMPHONY Sponsors of the tournament, which will feature John home to numerous restaurants, ice cream and coffee PHOTO EXHIBIT: FLYING SOLO ORCHESTRA |STEVEN REINEKE, CONDUC- Daly and Kenny Perry, include The Admiral’s Cup in shops and attendees are invited to enjoy dinner or a Jul. 30 – Aug. 6. An exhibition of photographs by TOR SATURDAY, JULY 15 AT 8:15 P.M. JUL 15 Fell’s Point, Canton Self Storage, Natty Boh Gear, snack before the 9pm movie start. Parking is avail- Tanguy de Carbonnières. Reception and Gallery Talk: BLACKROCK'S FREE OUTDOOR SUM- Bass Pro Shops and Constellation Energy. Mountain able in the Auburn Avenue garage, which is adjacent Saturday, July 8, 2017, 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. Abstracted WOLF TRAP – THEATRE-IN-THE-WOODS MER CONCERT SERIES Branch Golf Club will host this fantastic event. Reg- to the event site. For more information, please call shapes and brilliant colors and light patterns captivate Jul. 15. 7:00 P.M. BlackRock Center for the Arts istration starts at 7:30 a.m. with a golf clinic by John 301/215-6660 or visit www.bethesda.org. the viewer of this exhibition of photographs by Tan- • VITAL THEATRE COMPANY | PINKALI- has officially announced their annual Summer Con- Daly at 8:40 a.m. and a shotgun start at 9 a.m. Prize guy de Carbonnières. Taken from an aerial perspec- CIOUS THE MUSICAL FRIDAY, JULY 14 AT cert Series line up on their outdoor stage. Shows are Presentation and Reception Lunch Buffet starts at tive, de Carbonnières's images are studies in the won- 10:30 A.M. & SATURDAY, JULY 15 AT 8:15 P.M. free, open to the public and will be held every Satur- 2:30 p.m. JUL 19 ders of nature. Where: Photoworks Gallery @ Glen [AGES 2-7] day evening throughout the month of July, starting at Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD SQUARE DANCE LESSONS AND DANC- 7pm. All Summer Concerts will be performed on the 20812 BlackRock front lawn, weather permitting. In the ING JUL 18 Jul. 19. 7:30 – 9:45 P.M. Square dance lessons and case of inclement weather, the concert will move in- VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – QUILTING / JUL 13 JOURNALING AND GRIEF WORKSHOP dancing at North Chevy Chase Christian Church, side to the BlackRock Mainstage. More information CROCHETING BETHESDA SUMMER CONCERT SERIES MINISERIES 8814 Kensington Parkway (in Parish House). can be found on the BlackRock website: blackrock- Aug. 1. 10:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. Volunteers are in- Jul. 13. 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. Spend the evening en- Jul 18. 6:30 – 8:30 P.M. Montgomery Hospice Wednesdays: 7:30 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. $7 per person. center.org vited to make afghans and quilts as gifts for sick chil- joying the weekly outdoor concerts in downtown journaling and grief workshop miniseries, for anyone Contact phone number: 301-598-2574. dren in hospital. You may knit, crochet, or sew (yarn Bethesda. This series, produced by the Bethesda Ur- mourning the death of a loved one. A 2-session work- http://www.gerrymanders.info/ SPANISH BALLROOM WITH THE GLEN and fabric provided). Monthly meetings are on the ban Partnership, will feature free Thursday evening shop that will focus on the use of journaling tech- ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION WORKSHOP MILLER ORCHESTRA grounds of the Montgomery County Agricultural concerts during May, June, and July. This week niques as a way of addressing grief issues. No previ- "THE BASICS: MEMORY LOSS, DEMENTIA Jul. 15. 8:00 P.M. – Midnight. The Glenn Miller Farm Park, in the University of Maryland Extension Chuggalug (Rock/Top 40) perform at Tommy Joe’s ous experience with journaling necessary. Partici- AND ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE" Orchestra will be bringing their legendary Jazz sound Office, 18410 Muncaster Road, Derwood, MD and Great Shoals Winery. The concerts offer a diverse pants need to plan on attending both sessions. 6:30- Jul. 19. 6:30 P.M. This free workshop is for any- to Glen Echo Park. Beginner swing lesson with Tom 20855. This project is sponsored by the Montgomery range of music including rock, funk, jazz, swing, and 8:00 p.m. Free and open to any Montgomery County one who would like to know more about Alzheimer’s and Debra 8-9pm, dance 9pm-12 midnight. County chapter of Family & Community Education. reggae. The concerts take place on Thursday resident. Montgomery Hospice, 1355 Piccard Dr., disease and related dementias. Alzheimer’s disease is Admission $20 at the door - general admission Donations of yarn and washed fabric appreciated. evenings, from 6 – 8pm in Veterans Park, located at Rockville. Registration required: 301-921-4400. not a normal part of aging. If you or someone you only. Purchase our Frequent Dancer Discount Card – For more information and directions, please contact the corner of Woodmont and Norfolk Avenues. For know is affected by Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, a $120 value! Pre-pay $100 for five dances at the Pat at 301-460-5451 or contact Jeanne at 301-641- more information, please contact 301/215-6660 or ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION WORK- it’s time to learn the facts. Where: Brookdale Po- visit www.bethesda.org. Spanish Ballroom and get the sixth dance FREE! On SHOP “THE SAVVY CAREGIVER” 4878 or [email protected]. sale at all our dances at the Spanish Ballroom. tomac, 11215 Seven Locks Road, Potomac, MD Jul. 18. 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. Six-session se- 20854Free. For more information and to register, call SUSIE KIM MEMORIAL CONCERT SE- PARENT LOSS SUPPORT GROUP ries begins on Tuesday, July 11, 2017. For most fami- 800-272-3900. Jul. 13. 6:30 – 8:00 P.M. For adults who have ly caregivers, caregiving is a new role - one for which RIES experienced the death of one or both parents. A six- JUL 16 training is needed, just as one would receive training Aug. 5. 7:00 – 9:00 P.M. The National Assoc. of Professional Asian American Women (NAPAW) ex- week group that meets each Thursday from 6:30-8:00 PEACE DAY PARTY WILL CELEBRATE for any new job. The Savvy Caregiver, presented by UPCOMING tends a warm invitation to this performance which p.m. at Mother Seton Catholic Church, 19951 Father TEEN ACTIVIST'S LEGACY the Alzheimer's Association, is a free, six-session highlights nationally and internationally famous guest Hurley Blvd., Germantown. Led by Montgomery Jul. 16. 3:00 – 6:00 P.M. A Peace Day Party will training series for family caregivers to help them bet- ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION "KNOW artists from sopranos Dr. Ji Eun Park, Yeonjin Kim Hospice professional counselors. Registration re- celebrate the life, legacy and birthday of late teen poet ter understand individualized care for their loved one, THE 10 SIGNS: EARLY DETECTION MAT- and Nancy Scimone; The Three Tenors: James quired: 301-921-4400. and peace activist Mattie J.T. Stepanek, with events as well as the importance of self-care. Where: Rider- TERS" Jongsik Joo, Seong Won Nam, Yoonsoo Shin; pianist held both indoors and outdoors. The free outdoor par- wood, Village Square Music Room, 3110 Gracefield Jul. 21. 1:00 P.M. This free workshop is for any- William Chang, The Washington Metropolitan OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS MEETING ty will be held on King Farm Village Green, 800 Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904. Free. Advance reg- one who would like to know more about Alzheimer’s Women’s Choir, Chul Lee, Conductor- all of whom Jul. 13. Thursdays: 7:15 -- 8:30 P.M. Overeaters Pleasant Drive, and will feature cake, conversation istration is required. For more information and to reg- disease and related dementias. The warning signs of dedicate their remarkable talent to this most worthy Anonymous meeting at the Rockville Church of and peace activities. At Botanero Restaurant, guest ister, call 800-272-3900. Workshop began on July 11. Alzheimer’s often are dismissed as side effects of Christ, 1450 Montgomery Ave., Rockville (in Parish bartenders will make Sunrise Sangrias and Sunset Additional dates: July 25, and August 1, 8, & 15. normal aging. Early detection provides a chance to House). For further information, http://www.oa- Cervesas (for adults) and Tie-Dye Peace Punch (for begin drug therapy, enroll in clinical studies and plan for the future. Where: Schweinhaut Senior Center, dcmetro.org/ or Linda S at 301-641-9508. kids). Proceeds from the sales will benefit the Mattie 16Continued on page 14 16 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL JULY 13, 2017 C ALENDAR8 What’s happening this week in Montgomery County July 13, 2017 – July 19, 2017 Continued from page 13 gives shoppers their pick of farm-fresh produce and dences.com/rsvp or at 301-968-1850; walk-ins are more from regional grower/producers. This year's welcome as well. Fox Hill is located at 8300 Burdette cause! The concert is at Bender Jewish Community market will include vendors offering fruits and veg- Road, Bethesda, MD; 20817. For more information, Center of Greater Washington, Kreeger Auditorium, etables, plants and flowers, herbs, baked goods, local call Julie Sabag at 301-968-1850 or visit www.foxhil- 6125 Montrose Rd, Rockville, MD 20852. Tickets beer and wine, knife sharpening, meat and coffee. lresidences.com. are $40 per person and can be purchased from: na- The market will be open 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, [email protected] or (301) 785-8585 Please make through Nov. 18 in the jury parking lot at E. Jefferson OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS MEETING Check or Money Order to: NAPAW/CONCERT and (MD 28) and Monroe streets in Rockville Town Cen- Thursdays, 7:15 – 8:30 P.M. Overeaters Anony- mail to: 304 Oak Knoll Terrace, Rockville, MD ter. mous meeting at the Rockville Church of Christ, 20850. For more information: [email protected] 1450 Montgomery Ave., Rockville (in Parish House). (240) 614-7990 or (301) 785-8585. THE WIDOWED PERSONS SERVICE OF For further information, http://www.oa-dcmetro.org/ MONTGOMERY COUNTY or Linda S at 301-641-9508. Weekly support groups for newly widowed per- sons at three locations: at Margaret Schweinhaut Cen- CHILDREN’S STORYTIME ONGOING ter 1000 Forest Glen Rd. Silver Spring on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. 10:00 A. M. Listen to GROWN-UPS ART CAMP AT DEL RAY AR- at Holiday park Senior Center, 3950 Ferrara Drive, employees read children’s books at Barnes & Noble TISANS Wheaton, on Thursdays and at Jane Lawton (Leland) Booksellers at 4801 Bethesda Ave., Bethesda. Free. Through Jul 14. Del Ray Artisans' Grown-Ups Center, 4301 Willow Lane, Chevy Chase on Thurs- Art Camp (June 26-July 14) presents a wide variety days. These support groups are open, free of charge, THANG TA of fun, exciting, and artful workshops for all skill lev- to all widowed persons who have suffered a loss Wednesdays, 6:00 – 7:00 P.M. Learn the ancient els! Daytime, evenings, and weekend workshops are within the past two years. Those preferring an art of the sword and spear at the Sutradhar Institute of offered. Just take your pick! We have everything from evening group are encouraged to call the WPS office. Dance and Related Arts. Address: 1525 Forest Glen :COURTESY PHOTO drawing and painting, to art web design, jewelry The groups are facilitated by trained volunteers. For Road, Silver Spring. $25. Visit www.dancesidra.com making, fused glass, polymer clay, and so much more information or to register, please call: 301-949- for more information. The Tenors, join the National Symphony Orchestra with conduc- more! Workshops are held at Del Ray Artisans 7398 to register. The Widowed Persons Service is a tor Steven Reineke at the Filene Center at Wolf Trap on Saturday, gallery (2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria non-profit volunteer organization sponsored by FOOD ADDICTS ANONYMOUS MEETINGS July 15 at 8.15 pm. VA). Details: www.DelRayArtisans.org/GUAC AARP, the Montgomery County Mental Health As- Every Saturday. 9:30 – 10:30 A.M. Food Addicts sociation, and other community organizations. Anonymous meets every Saturday at the Unitarian GALLERY 209 JULY SHOW Universalist Church, 100 Welsh Park Drive, Building medians). Late night comedy at Benny’s Bar & Grill, Up.com-DC Metro Backgammon Club. Ruby Tues- #4, Rockville, MD 20850. We welcome new mem- 7747 Tuckerman Lane, Potomac. Benny’s is open day Westfield Wheaton Mall 11160 Veirs Mill Rd, bers. For questions, please visitwww.foodaddict- 8:00 A.M. – 1:00 A.M. Fridays and Saturdays. Visit Wheaton-Glenmont, MD 20902 sanonymous.org or call Jewell Elizabeth @ 301-762- www.BennysBarGrill.com for more information. [email protected] 6360. WEEKLY SWING DANCE CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH VISARTS COCKTAILS AND CANVAS Saturdays, 8:00 P.M. to Midnight. The DC Lindy Sundays 11:00 – 3:00 P.M. $33 $12 for unlimited CLASS Exchange presents a swing dance with live music in champagne cocktails Executive Chef Todd Wiss has Canvas Class in the VisArts Painting and Draw- the Spanish Ballroom, at Glen Echo Park. Address: cooked up a seasonal brunch menu complete with a ing Studio. 155 Gibbs Street, Rockville. Price $40. 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo. Beginner swing brunch time standard – Champagne! Guests are wel- Visit www.visartsatrockville.org/cocktails-and-canvas dance lesson at 8:00 P.M., followed by dancing. Ad- come every Sunday to indulge on Black’s favorites for more information. mission $16 - $18, age 17 and under $12. Visit like Smoked Salmon, Chesapeake Bay Blue Fish Ril- www.glenechopark.org for more information. lette, Herb Crusted Pineland Farms Prime Rib or OPEN LIFE DRAWING AT DEL RAY ARTI- breakfast treats like House Made Brioche French SANS ART EXPLORERS OPEN STUDIO Toast, Quiche and a selection of Chef Wiss’ home- Jan –Dec. LIFE DRAWING: Looking for a Saturdays, 10:00 – 12:00 P.M. Join us on Satur- made jams. Visit chance to hone your figure drawing skills? Del Ray day mornings, 10am to 12:30pm in the Candy Corner http://www.blacksbarandkitchen.com or call (301) Artisans offers a range of open life drawing sessions Studio for drop in art activities for parents and chil- 652-5525. Black’s Bar and Kitchen, 7750 Woodmont for just this purpose. Just drop-in for the session and dren. Activities change weekly and there is no pre- Ave., Bethesda, MD 20814. bring your supplies to draw or paint our live models. registration; $10 per child. This weekly event is pre- Fee ranges from $8-$12. All skill levels are welcome. sented by Playgroup in the Park (PGiP) and Glen LAUGH RIOT AT THE HYATT Del Ray Artisans is located at 2704 Mount Vernon Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture. Location: Saturdays 8:00 – 10:00 P.M. Check out a live COURTESY PHOTO Avenue, Alexandria VA. See our calendar for dates The Candy Corner Visit www.glenechopark.org or standup comedy show by local standup comics every Rock band Chuggalug perform on Tommy Joe's and the Great and times: calendar.TheDelRayArtisans.org call 301-634-2222 weekend at the Positano Italian Restaurant, Bethesda. Shoals Winery this Thursday, July 13 as part of the Bethesda There's a $25 cash prize joke contest for non-comedi- Summer Concert series. SENIOR FIT AFTERNOON GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP an audience members after the show. Check it out Mondays & Wednesdays, 9:15 A.M. & 2:15 P.M. Tuesdays 1:30 – 3:00 P.M. For anyone grieving every Saturday night! Comedians can sign up to per- This 45-minute, multi-component exercise program the death of a love one. Registration required at (301) form by emailing [email protected]. is for people age 55+. Ongoing classes are offered at 921-4400. North Bethesda United Methodist Church, Cost: $10 at the door. Visit http://www.StandupCom- Through Aug. 1. J. W. Powell will be Gallery ONE-ON-ONE FRIDAY FUN 23 locations in partnership with Kaiser Permanente. 10100 Old Georgetown Rd., Bethesda, MD 20814. edyToGo.com or ePositano.com for more informa- 209’s featured artist for July. She works in oil and Fridays. 9:00 – 10:00 A.M. Christ Episcopal Call 301-754-8800 to request a physician's consent tion. Address: Positano Italian restaurant located at gouache, and seeks to capture the feeling of School welcomes you and your 1-year-old to our form to register and for a class schedule. Where: Holy LOSS OF A CHILD SUPPORT GROUP 4948 Fairmont Ave. Bethesda, MD 20814 cityscapes and natural landscapes through light, color One-on-One Friday Fun. Our monthly playgroups Cross Hospital Senior Source, 8580 Second Avenue, Wednesdays, 6:30 – 8:00 P.M. For parents griev- and design. Gallery 209 is a cooperative of twelve lo- are the perfect way for your child to have a first Silver Spring. For more information call 301-754- ing the death of a child of any age. Registration re- CORPORATE BARTENDING FOR CHARI- cal artists located in the Artists and Makers Studios 2, school experience in a warm, toddler friendly setting 8800. Cost: Free. quired at (301) 921-4400. Montgomery Hospice, TY 12276 Wilkins Ave., Rockville, Md. Free parking in while you meet other parents. Children will explore, 1355 Piccard Dr., Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850. Wednesdays 4:00 – 7:00 P.M. Send your CEO or rear. For information 301-622-0546 or visit the web- learn and socialize in a calm, nurturing classroom WEEKLY BLUES DANCE VP to Tommy Joe's to bartend for charity! Can't bar- site: Gallery209art.com. community with our Preschool faculty. Activities in- Thursdays, 8:15 – 11:30 P.M. Capital Blues pre- EVENING GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP tend? No problem, the on-staff bartenders are there to clude playtime, snack time and an art project. All ses- sents rotating DJs and instructors in the Back Room Thursdays 6:30 – 8:00 P.M. For anyone grieving help for a good cause (no experience necessary). Rep- GALLERY B JULY EXHIBIT sions take place on Fridays in the Preschool House Annex at Glen Echo Park, with beginner workshop the death of a loved one. Registration required at resent your company during happy hour, and a por- Through Aug. 5. Gallery B is pleased to present from 9:00-10:00am. There is NO COST, but space is 8:15 – 9:00 P.M., no partner necessary. $8 for all. Vis- (301) 921-4400. Hughes United Methodist Church, tion of the proceeds will go to the charity of your its July exhibition, Saffron and Tea, featuring mixed limited. Contact Janet Gerber (301-424-8702 or jger- it capitalblues.org for more information. 10700 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20918. choice. Maybe you can even pull off some flair be- media paintings by Saya Behnam. The exhibit be on [email protected]) for more information. hind the bar and make Tom Cruise proud. Visit tom- display at Gallery B, located at 7700 Wisconsin Av- TEEN WRITER'S CLUB PARENT LOSS SUPPORT GROUP myjoes.com or call (301) 654-3801 for more infor- enue, Suite E, Bethesda, MD. Gallery hours for the FOX HILL WEEKLY OPEN HOUSE Thursdays 7:00 – 8:00 P.M. Join us at the Marilyn Thursdays 6:30 – 8:00 P.M. For adults who have mation. 4714 Montgomery Ln., Bethesda, MD show will be Wednesday – Saturday, 12-6pm. A pub- Wednesdays, 2:00 – 4:00 P.M. The public is invit- J. Praisner Library, at 14910 Old Columbia Pike, Bur- experienced the death of one or both parents. Regis- 20814. lic reception for the exhibition will be held on Friday, ed every Wednesday for refreshments and tours at tonsville, MD 20866, to meet other teens who share tration required at (301) 921-4400. Mt. Calvary Bap- July 14 from 6-8pm. Sayeh “Saya” Behnam is a visu- Fox Hill Retirement Community in Bethesda. A free your interest in writing. Learn to improve your writ- tist church, 608 North Horner’s Lane, Rockville, MD LIVE MUSIC FRIDAYS al artist with more 20 years of experience. Born in to the public open house will be held on a weekly ba- ing and try new approaches. Ages 12 and up are wel- 20850. Fridays 9:30- 12:30 P.M. Rock Bottom Restaurant Tehran, Iran, she currently lives and works in her stu- sis. Visitors are welcome to see the one, two and come. For additional library events and information dio in Northern Virginia. three-bedroom model condominiums with a wide call 240-773-9460. BACKGAMMON TOURNAMENT range of floorplans offered in a maintenance-free, Tuesdays. 6:30 – 10:30 P.M. Local backgammon ROCKVILLE FARMERS MARKET OPENS cosmopolitan environment. Reservations for the LATE NIGHT COMEDY tournament on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each Through Nov. 18. The Rockville Farmers Market Open House events can be made at foxhillresi- Fridays (open mic) and Saturdays (established co- month starting March 11. More information at Meet- Continued on page 15 JULY 13, 2017 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 17

Continued from page 14 sented by Dance Exchange, 7117 Maple Avenue, Takoma Park, MD. For more information, please vis- & Brewery features different music styles by various it: http://danceexchange.org/ or call: 301-270-6700. live bands that perform both original and cover songs. Some Fun So come relax and enjoy live music and Rock Bot- NEED A SITTER? IT’S LEGO TIME AT VIS- tom's award-winning handcrafted beer. Visit ARTS! http://www.rockbottom.com or call (301) 652-1311 Saturdays, 12:00 – 5:00 P.M. Go on a date, get for more information. 7900 Norfolk Ave., Bethesda, some shopping done, or just relax for a few hours MD 20814. while your kids get to play with more than 15 pounds of LEGO bricks! Children can play on our LEGO SALSA NIGHT race track, build a car, a tall tower, a city or free build. Tuesdays 7:30 – 12:30 P.M. Come to the Barking They can even take part in a LEGO craft project! Our Dog every Tuesday night for their sizzling Salsa top-notch staff are LEGO enthusiasts and ready to en- Night. Take lessons with salsa instructor Michelle tertain your kids while you get some "me" time. Reg- Reyes from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. for only $10. Learn to ister at [email protected]. At VisArts in shake those hips, and then show off your new skills to Rockville. the music of a live salsa band during the open dance after class. Visit salsawild.com or call (301) 654-0022 GAITHERSBURG ROTARY CLUB WEEK- for more information. 4723 Elm St., Bethesda, MD LY MEETING 20814. Every Tuesday, 12:15 – 1:15 P.M. Hilton Hotel, 620 Perry Parkway, Gaithersburg. For more informa- HEY MR. DJ tion, please visit www.gaithersburgrotary.org. Fridays 9:00 – 2:00 A.M. It’s time to dance! Grab your friends and come to The Barking Dog for a THE COMEDY AND MAGIC SOCIETY good time on the dance floor. Every Friday and Satur- Fridays, 8:00 P.M. Astounding magic and slight of day night the Dog brings in a DJ to play the Top 40 hand with interactive theatre and hilarious fun. Ages and your favorite songs. Make sure you check out 10 and up. 311 Kent Square Rd, Gaithersburg, MD their great drink specials before you show us what 20878. For more information: 301-258-6394. Price: you got! The Barking Dog, Elm Street Bethesda, MD $12 to $15 20814. Free admission. DROP-IN YOGA IN BETHESDA SPAGNVOLA CHOCOLOATE FACTORY Fridays, 6:00 – 7:00 P.M. Community classes are TOUR mixed level, one-hour asana classes taught by a rotat- Saturdays and Sundays: 2:00 – 6:00 P.M. Meet ing selection of Unity Woods teachers. Just drop in – the owners, learn about the origin of chocolate, and no registration required! Unity Woods Yoga Center, see how it is grown and processed. Experience how 4853 Cordell Ave. Bethesda. Ages 18+. Cost: $8. chocolate is made from the actual cacao seed to the fi- Cash Only. For more information, call 301-656-8992. nal chocolate during this "sweet" educational tour, from chocolate bars to truffles to bonbons. Each tour TEEN SK8 AT WHEATON ICE also includes a FREE chocolate tasting! 360 Main Most Friday evenings 8:00 – 10:00 P.M. The Street Suite 101 Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878. Visit Wheaton Ice Arena is the place to be on Friday http://www.spagnvola.com or call (240) 654-6972. nights! Play along with our theme to get the 'Cheap- skate' rate of $6.50 for admission and skates. COUNTRY THURSDAYS Wheaton Regional Park, 11717 Orebaugh Ave in Thursdays, 9:00 P.M. Union Jack's traditionally Wheaton, MD. For more information, call: 301-905- British pub in Bethesda heads to the South for their all 3000 or visit: montgomeryparks.org. new Country Night every Thursday. Live country/rock bands, free cowboy hats for the cow- girls, bandanas for the cowboys, drink specials, in- Compiled by Tazeen Ahmad cluding $2 PBR cans, $2 Budweiser bottles, $4 Jack Daniels drinks, food specials including 50 cent hot wings. Best of all, there's no cover to get in! And be sure to get there early for Union Jack's famous Beat. 4915 Saint Elmo Ave., Bethesda, MD 20814.

WORLD SERIES OF POKER Every Tuesday and Sunday night Flanagan's hosts Poker in the rear from 8-10 p.m. it's Bethesda's own The Montgomery version of The World Series of poker. Call (301) 951- County Sentinel 0115 for more. Flanagan's Harp and Fiddle, 4844 Cordell Ave., Bethesda, MD 20814. regrets to inform organizations that only IPAD CLINIC / DOWNLOADING EBOOKS Every Tuesday 9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. Cus- Montgomery County tomized 45-minute one-on-one help using your iPad to learn basic features or learn how to download groups or events located eBooks and eAudiobooks on your mobile device like within the county will be the Kindle, Nook or Android. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Sign-up for a 45-minute session at the published on a space- Information Desk or call 240-777-0200 to sign-up. available basis. For iPad users, please bring your Apple ID and pass- word. For Kindle users, please have your Amazon lo- gin and password. Tuesdays, through May 31, 2016. Send news of your group’s Place: Quince Orchard Library / 15831 Quince Or- event AT LEAST two chard Road / Gaithersburg. Free weeks in advance to: TAKOMA MOVES! COMMUNITY DANCE CLASS AT DANCE EXCHANGE The Montgomery County Sen- Thursdays, 6:30 – 8:00 P.M. $10 per class. First tinel Thursday of each month from 6:30 - 7 p.m., free! This open-level, community modern class brings to- 22 W Jefferson St. Suite 309 gether movers of all ages and abilities to move and Rockville, MD. 20850 make at Dance Exchange. Led by teachers from the DC region, Takoma Park Moves creates a space to or email mc-calendar@the- explore improvisation, technique, and choreography sentinel.com in an intergenerational class. This drop-in class will or call 301.838.0788 kick off on the first Thursday of each month with a free, 30 minute get to know you class. New to dance? Join us. Returning to dance? Join us. Just want to dance with your family and neighbors? Join us. Pre- 18 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL JULY 13, 2017 CLASSIFIEDS

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By Harry Lichtman @hslichtman BETHESDA—North and South division players took part in the 2017 Cal Ripken League All- Star Game Monday night at Shirley Povich Field. While there wasn’t much scoring due to dominant pitching and baserunners getting caught stealing, the South would still end up with the 3-0 shutout. The first score of the game came in the bottom of the third in- ning when, with the bases loaded, Alexandria Aces infielder Max Schuemann hit a sac fly to right field and scored Bethesda Big Train infielder Vinny Esposito to give the South a 1-0 lead. The game remained 1-0 until the bottom of the ninth when the South added two more runs. Big Train outfielder Kirk Sidwell jacked one to right center field for a home run, and then, with the bases loaded, Bethesda designated hit- ter/pitcher Kevin Milam hit an RBI single to drive in Loudoun River- PHOTO BY MARK POETKER dogs infielder Pete Nielsen. Kirk Sidwell (31) almost gets hit by a pitch during action at the Cal Ripken League All-Star game at Shirley Povich Field. In addition to the RBI single in the bottom of the ninth, Milam was of your guys from your team out leader in runs batted in. these guys out here and show they the loss. “This game really isn’t also credited with the save in the here and it was definitely a lot of Multiple pitchers got to take can compete,” he said. “We came about who wins and who loses, it’s top half of that inning, giving him fun, for sure,” Sidwell said. “It’s the mound during the evening, in- out on the winning side and that’s a lot more about kids showcasing the honors of All-Star Game MVP definitely cool to represent Big cluding Bethesda’s Stephen what it’s all about.” their talent and having the opportu- for this year. Train out here and it just shows the Schoch, Josh Hejka of the Balti- DeSilva also stated that he has nity to perform in front of Major One major factor of this game great talent we have.” more Dodgers, and Alexandria been learning from Big Train man- League scouts,” Rabberman said. “I was that all the runs scored in- Many batters got some playing Aces’ Dan Buratto, who struck out ager Sal Colangelo. “Sal’s been think this is all these kids’ goals one volved Big Train players (Esposito, time, including DC Grays outfield- the side in the top of the sixth in- great for the last couple of years, so day, and to be a part of that and es- Sidwell, and Milam). In fact, they er Lamar Briggs, the league leader ning. I’m just trying to learn from the best pecially see our Giants players all happened on their home field. in batting average, Big Train out- David DeSilva, manager of the in Sal,” DeSilva said. come out and play the way they did Bethesda had a total of 12 players to fielder James Outman, the leader in Aces and South division for the Meanwhile, Giants and North tonight was really, really good to represent the South division. home runs, and Gaithersburg Gi- ASG, was the winning manager. division manager Jeff Rabberman see, and I was proud of how we rep- “It’s definitely cool to have 12 ants first baseman Mark Fraser, the “It’s always a lot of fun to have also enjoyed the experience despite resented our organization.” Dodgers defeat Express prior to All-Star break strike out four batters, and allow only Baltimore would score their Rockville would add another ble to score outfielder Jaren Shelby, By Harry Lichtman @hslichtman one hit and one run. first run of the game in the top of the run in the bottom of the sixth when Bergh, and outfielder Brian Tagoe. Ginsburg, on the other hand, fifth when second baseman Joey Or- Lennox hit an RBI single to score The Dodgers were now down by one, ROCKVILLE—The Rockville didn’t have that same touch when the tiz singled to drive in third baseman outfielder Pearce Howard. The Ex- 6-5. Express (10-19, fifth in North) were bottom of the fourth inning came. Paul DiPino III and cut the deficit to press led 6-1 and appeared to put this Outfielder Nick Ortega and first looking for some luck and appeared The Express would get on the board 3-1. game out of Baltimore’s reach. baseman Shane Coker would come to have it by the ninth inning. That is first when outfielder Justin Smith However, Rockville kept the The Dodgers wouldn’t give up, through in the clutch for with a until the Baltimore Dodgers (12-17, scored an unearned run due to runs coming the bottom half of the however. In the top of the seventh, game-tying RBI single and the third in North) went on a five-run ral- Dodgers catcher Colin Burgh drop- inning when McFadden hit an RBI Joey Ortiz hit an RBI double to drive game-winning sac fly, respectively. ly in the ninth to defeat the Express ping the ball at home plate. Then, single to drive in a run scored by in DiPino. That run cut the deficit to Baltimore had come back after being 7-6 Sunday night at Raptors Field at third baseman hit a sac fly which al- Lennox. As a result, Ginsburg’s night 6-2. down by five runs and as a result, Montgomery College. lowed shortstop Billy Lennox to was done after pitching 4.2 innings. When the top of the ninth came, Hernandez was no longer credited The game was scoreless for the head home. That followed with an Huai-Pin Chiang subbed in for Gins- all Rockville reliever Chris Roo- with the win he would’ve gotten had first three innings due to solid pitch- RBI single by catcher Jacob Barn- burg, but would end up allowing an sevelt had to do was get three outs Roosevelt secured the save. ing by Baltimore’s Eli Ginsburg and well to drive in outfielder/pitcher RBI double by second baseman and seal the victory for his team. But “He pitched terrific. He Rockville’s Anthony Hernandez. Dakota McFadden. Rockville took a Brandon Crosby on the next at-bat, with one out and the bases loaded, should’ve gotten a win tonight,” Ex- Hernandez would go six innings, 3-0 lead. which put the Express up 5-1. Ortiz would hit a bases-clearing dou- press manager Rick Price said. JULY 13, 2017 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 21 SPORTS Wootton captures its own 7-7 tourney crown make a significant impact on the ular season. By Brandy L. Simms @bls1969 gridiron during the 2017 campaign. Ralin Lewis, a rising junior, Saturday’s championship gave the should also contribute on the defen- ROCKVILLE – The War at Patriots momentum heading into the sive side of the ball as a safety or out- Wootton 7 on 7 Tournament featured regular season. side linebacker. some of the area’s top high school “It’s a major confidence boost- “Everyone wants to win and be football programs including Bullis, er,” said Trent, who holds scholar- their best,” said Lewis, the son of for- Quince Orchard and Gaithersburg ship offers from seven Division I col- mer Baltimore Ravens linebacker but it was only fitting that the host lege programs. Ray Lewis. “To know that we made team capture top honors Saturday at Saylor, a rising senior, returns it to the finals and won is amazing.” Wootton High School. for his third season on the varsity The Wootton Tournament also Led by a core unit that featured squad. Miller (1,035) and Trent (856) featured various Division I prospects quarterback Grant Saylor and wide combined for nearly 2,000 yards re- including Avalon’s Noah Taylor receivers Noelly Miller and Elijah ceiving and were Montgomery (Virginia commit) and Reggie An- Trent, the Patriots defeated Avalon in County’s second and third leading derson who holds an offer from Mor- the championship game to earn the receivers last year. gan State. Quince Orchard quarter- top prize. Despite suffering through a back Doc Bonner holds offers from “I just wanted to show every- mediocre 5-5 campaign in 2016, the Towson, Bucknell, Morgan State and body that Wootton is a football Patriots are set to make a run for the Dartmouth among others. school,” said Miller, a second team postseason this fall. Ricky Slade, a Division I All-Sentinel performer last season. “The attitude is a lot more posi- prospect from C.D. Hylton High “The past couple years we’ve been tive,” said Wootton offensive coordi- School in Woodbridge, Va. was also [expected] to lose every game but I nator Chris Papadopoulos. “We’ve among the War at Wootton partici- want to change that and turn our got kids that want to be right here and pants. whole program around. We’ve got a that’s the biggest difference.” Slade, a 5-foot-9, 185-pound lot of talent obviously and I think we Alec Yassin, a rising junior de- running back, has already committed have a good chance of making the fensive back, had a key interception to play at Penn State in 2018. playoffs this year.” in Wootton’s semifinal victory over “Football had a part in it,” Slade The Patriots boast the county’s Quince Orchard on Saturday and said about his pledge to Penn State, top returning passing unit with Say- should make a contribution on of- “but it was more involved with the Wootton captured its own 7-7 summer league football tournament this lor, Trent and Miller all expected to fense at wide receiver during the reg- academic part.” weekend. Express upsets Big Train on the road 3-2 Gaithersburg Giants capture mones who could not come up with A grounder hit by Big Train Se- By Marc Lande @MarcLandemarc1 the ball. The baseball ricocheted off mones came back to Capellan, who first victory against T-Bolts in Semones allowing Nevins to ad- fielded it and proceeded to sail the BETHESDA — The Rockville vance to third and Smith advance to baseball over the head of Express Express (10-19) staged a road upset second. teammate Smith and down the right fourth matchup of season of the Bethesda Big Train (22-8), 3-2, Green got a huge second out field line. Cruz advanced to third and field to drive in Westburg and out- in the Cal Ripken Collegiate Baseball By Harry Lichtman strikeout. Yet, Green with Express Semones advanced to second setting @hslichtman fielder Trace Bucey and extend the League game at Shirley Povich Field junior third baseman Jack Berry at up the Big Train in scoring position Giants’ lead to 5-2. on Saturday evening. the plate uncorked a wild pitch. with no outs. GAITHERSBURG —After los- “We needed this win,” Cabrera “Everybody played very well Nevins, in a Charlie Hustle effort, Facing Big Train sophomore ing the first three games against Sil- said. “I think we’ve lost to this team tonight and our starting pitcher shut raced towards home plate and slid third baseman Logan Driscoll, ver Spring-Takoma Thunderbolts every time this year, and we needed them down for six innings…he didn’t headfirst in front of a tag of Green to Capellan uncorked a wild pitch, scor- (10-16), the Gaithersburg Giants (15- to beat them and do everything we give up much,” said Express head be safe at home and tie the score at 1- ing Cruz and making the score 3-2. 13) beat their divisional rivals 5-4 can to get in first place in our divi- coach Rick Price. 1. Capellan struck out Driscoll. Saturday night. sion.” The Express’ sophomore start- However, the Express were not Big Train left fielder Jordan Sergent The game at Criswell Automo- In the top of the seventh, out- ing pitcher Mike Yasenka dominated done yet. Berry supplied just enough would draw a walk and steal a base tive Field remained close throughout. fielder Richie Schiekofer doubled to early on, pitching six innings and al- hitting, lacing a single to right to setting up second and third with one Silver Spring-Takoma outfielder left field to drive in catcher Benito lowing only one run during his time score Smith and give the Express a out. Brett Leftridge hit a leadoff home run Santiago and cut the deficit to 5-3. on the mound. lead of 2-1. It was a lead they would The drama building, Capellan in the first inning to put the Thunder- Then, third baseman Jimmy Cain hit Yasenka relied on his best stuff never relinquish. struck out Big Train Outman and got bolts on top, 1-0. Then outfielder an RBI single to send Schiekofer to get out of two jams in the third and In the top of the eighth, Express Big Train Milam to ground out to Garrett Stonehouse hit an RBI double home, nearly catching the team up sixth inning. Yasenka’s only blemish sophomore second baseman Bran- short. to score first baseman Jimmy Cain, with the Giants. came in the third when he gave up a don Crosby’s RBI double would be “I was like ‘man, be my- taking the score to 2-0. On the next at-bat, with runners run. In the sixth, Yasenka capped his an insurance run and the eventual self’…and it worked”, said Capellan In the bottom of the second, on first and second, Stonehouse had a evening off in spectacular fashion game-winning third run. of his outing. however, the Giants would answer chance to tie the game with a base hit, with two strikeouts leaving Big Train The eighth and ninth were the In the ninth, sophomore relief when second baseman Jordan West- but he ended up hitting a fly out to sophomore shortstop Fox Semones most drama-filled innings of the pitcher Joe Kruszka flirted with giv- burg doubled to drive in a run scored right field, and the Thunderbolts stranded at third with the Express game, as the Express relief pitchers ing away the one run lead. While by third baseman Christian Torres, failed to score the last two innings. leading, 2-1. kept the Big Train at bay. In the Kruszka delivered the first two outs, followed by catcher Trey Martinez “When you play a good team, “…I kept doing what I was do- eighth, it was junior relief pitcher Ce- he gave up a single to Big Train se- grounding out on a 6-3 put out, as you gotta play ball,” T-Bolts manager ing, stay calm. It worked out,” said sar Capellan that walked the nior pinch hitter Zach Jancarski. first baseman Steven Williams head- Doug Remer said. “And still, we had Yasenka. tightrope. The ‘wild,’ then ‘on-tar- Kruszka gave the Big Train hope as ed home to tie the game at 2-2. too many strikeouts tonight. We put A 1-0 Big Train lead did not hold get’ Capellan got two key outs in Big he threw a wild pitch to the next bat- Neither team would break the tie the ball in play and made things hap- up as the Express got just enough hit- Train’s number four and five hitters, ter, senior pinch hitter Luke Heyer. until the bottom of the sixth. With pen, but the pop-ups and the strike- ting in the top of the sixth inning. junior right fielder James Outman Another single would most likely tie Gaithersburg’s designated hitter outs, we’re not gonna win games if It appeared that the Big Train and sophomore first baseman Kevin the game. Then Kruszka rallied and Christian Kuzemka at the plate, we do that.” and junior relief pitcher Matt Green Milam. threw a fastball by Heyer for strike Steven Williams would score the go- For the Giants, Cabrera was sol- might get out of the inning un- After walking Big Train sopho- three. “We just didn’t execute when ahead run on a wild pitch by Thun- id at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two scathed. Yet, with one out, Express more catcher Gaby Cruz on four we needed to…It just wasn’t our derbolts pitcher Yuhe-Lin Lee to give RBI and a batting average of .360. junior designated hitter Eddie Nevins pitches that were not even close, day,” said Big Train head coach Sal his team a commanding 3-2 lead. With the win, Gaithersburg im- on second, Express junior first base- Capellan, in full force, displayed Colangelo of the Bethesda team’s ef- Then outfielder Daniel Cabrera proves to 16-13 on the season, while man Justin Smith hit a shot to Se- how wild he can get. fort. would hit a two-RBI double to left Silver-Spring 22 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL JULY 13, 2017 SPORTS Georgetown Prep trounces Urbana in Summer league The Hawks played well to be- and they started stroking their By Marc Lande @MarcLandemarc1 gin the game, taking a 22-17 lead shots,” said Jarboe. with 2:51 remaining in the first The Little Hoyas were on led ROCKVILLE — The George- half. The rest of the game was con- on offense by forward Miles town Prep Little Hoyas varsity trolled by the Little Hoyas. Somerville (9 points), forward Will boys basketball team (5-5) Over the next seven minutes, Mulgin (12 points) and guard Kam- trounced the Urbana Hawks (0-7), the Little Hoyas would go on a 23- dah Curfmon (10 points). An un- 64-39, in the Maryland Summer to-11 run to take a commanding sung hero was forward Queton Elite League at Charles E. Smith 45-28 lead. Southhall who chipped in 6 points Jewish Day School on Tuesday During this stretch, the inten- with a variety of spin shots and lay evening. sive defense of the Little Hoyas ups. The Hawks were at a disadvan- was incredible. The Hawks got strong play tage. They only had five players. “This team has a different lev- from forward Jason Haluis (12 “We battled,” said Hawks el. When they want to turn to de- points), forward Anthony Neff (10 head coach Mike Jarboe. “We only fense they can really get up and points) and center Sean Berry (8 had five guys and we didn’t foul pressure you and turn the ball points). Guard Ben Bisicat did an out. Jason Haluis didn’t foul out so over…They play hard,” said Little exceptional good job of running we finished with five. That’s the Hoyas head coach Darryl Norris. the point, scoring 5 points in the PHOTO BY MARK POETKER highlight.” “They turned the defense up process. Eric Mitchell (3) on the floor beside a kneeling Sean Berry (12). Good Counsel slips past Reflections on victory . . . Whitman in Summer Third-generation Terrapin Lacrosse player speaks of the mean- hoops competition ing of an NCAA title after 42 years of falling short University of Maryland, grew up in cause we saw how special Louis was Vikings within three. By Harry Lichtman By Eva Paspalis Potomac with his parents, Marc and the first day he was at Churchill,” @EvaPaspalis Margarites answered with two @hslichtman back-to-back three-point buckets of Draga, and his siblings, Bethany and Fritz said. “Not only did he have ROCKVILLE – Good Counsel his own to stretch the Falcons’ lead. No one knows the pain of Mary- Eliot, but what makes Louis’s family tremendous skill and lacrosse IQ, but guard Christopher Margarites took Whitman trailed by four points land’s Men’s Lacrosse’s long suffer- special is that it’s filled with College he was by far the hardest worker we aim from behind the arc and landed with 90 seconds left on the clock but ing history more than Louis Dubick. Park lacrosse history. His father ever had! He was always the first his third trey of the game to help put were unable to finish off Good That’s because Maryland Marc was a member of the Maryland person to practice and the last to Whitman away 45-41 Monday night Counsel to earn their fourth victory Lacrosse runs through Dubick’s team from 1981 to 1983 (a year the leave the field! Therefore no one, and at the Daniel Pearl Memorial Gym- of the summer. blood. He’s a third-generation Ter- Terps reached the Final Four), and I mean no one, deserves and has nasium at Charles E. Smith Jewish Vikings head coach Chris Lun rapin; both his father and grandfather his grandfather Harry played for earned what he has accomplished Day School. stated that the summer league is all played for the team without winning Maryland in 1950 and 1951. Harry and due to that I could not be more The rising junior has produced about making improvements in a the championship. died in 2014, but Louis was proud to proud!” a successful summer season so far as game setting. But everything changed this win the title in his honor. In addition to being elected vice a participant of the Maryland Elite “We pick certain things we past Memorial Day when Maryland “I grew up watching Maryland president in high school as a senior, Summer Basketball League and want to focus on in the summer to Men’s lacrosse accomplished some- Lacrosse. It’s pretty cool to win it for Dubick led Churchill to a 59-11 Monday night was no exception. get better. This year we’re working thing they came so close to but fell him and for my dad. My family’s record in four seasons, including two Margarites led all scorers with 17 on our man-to-man defense and our short of doing in the past 42 years: been part of the program forever,” he trips to the Maryland state semifinals points. Whitman senior guard Joey ball movement which has really got- winning a national title. said. and a championship game appear- Squeri wasn’t far behind with 16 ten better as the summer goes on,” Dubick was part of the Mary- Marc, who is currently the pres- ance during his senior year. Dubick points of his own. said Lun. “We’re looking at no ex- land team that won the NCAA Men’s ident of Bethesda Lacrosse, is very was also an Under Armour All- Both teams took their time on cuses and guys who are filling in Lacrosse Championship on May 29, proud of Louis for ending the American in 2015. offense as both halves begun with a roles have got to step up.” defeating fellow Big Ten opponent drought. “As a father, alum and for- “When I decided to attend two-minute scoring drought. It was- Good Counsel head coach An- Ohio State, 9-6. “It’s amazing. You mer player, I couldn’t be more proud Churchill, my goal was to show the n’t long, however, before the compe- thony Guy said that the game against work so hard for so many years with this tremendous achievement,” area that the elite players can play in tition heated up and buckets started Whitman was a good opportunity for growing up as a kid, and it’s an unre- he said. “I’m really excited for my public school and compete with any- to drop for both squads. the Falcons to work on their funda- al feeling. It’s something I’ll cherish son, his team, the coaches, and the one in the county,” he said. “It shows The Falcons led early on as se- mentals. for the rest of my life,” he said. entire Maryland Lacrosse communi- that anyone can do it no matter where nior forward Deson Flood drove “It’s one of those games where This past season, as a sopho- ty.” you are.” through traffic and spun around in you have to work hard but you also more, Dubick, appeared in 16 games Dubick attended Winston However, Dubick was not the the paint for a layup. have to play smart,” he said. “Stay- as an extra man specialist, totaling Churchill High School in Potomac, only Montgomery County resident to Squeri leaped under the basket ing disciplined is one thing that three goals and two assists, while he where he was a member of the varsi- appear in the Final Four of the 2017 and rebounded his own missed shot, we’ve been talking to the guys had seven points on five goals and ty boys lacrosse team under head NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Tournament. landing a bucket on his second at- about.” two assists in 19 games during his coach Jeff Fritz from his freshman Churchill alums Steven Stillwell and tempt. Guy mentioned that several of freshman year in 2016. year in 2012 to his senior year in Nick Muscarella and Thomas S. Good Counsel owned an eight- his players have become so focused Maryland won their first NCAA 2015, and became the all-time leader Wootton High School alum Matt point lead heading into the half. on improving their game that Men’s Lacrosse Championship since in points (506), goals (254), and as- Hoy were part of Towson’s lacrosse The Viking offense appeared to they’ve been putting in extra work. 1975, but according to Dubick, the sists (252) in Maryland high school squad that reached the National stall in the second half until senior “A lot of the guys have been team didn’t talk about the 42-year lacrosse history. Semifinals this past May. forward Erik Jensen slapped the ball coming in in the morning, getting drought too much. Not only is Dubick the first After being a part of the 2017 out of the air and declined Mar- shots up, working on ball handling “Having the alumni seeing it, Churchill alum to win a DI National National Championship team, Du- garites in the paint. Even though and skill work,” he said. “They’re looking back at it it’s just a special Lacrosse Championship, but he is bick, who is heading into his junior Jensen was called for a foul, the believing in the system and believ- feeling. Really couldn’t be more hap- also the first player from MCPS to year at College Park, knows that the Vikings got the jolt they were look- ing in the things that we’re trying to py with our players, coaches, alumni, accomplish that feat. Fritz is ex- journey starts all over again. “It’s go- ing for. do. I see them buying into the offen- and everyone involved with the tremely proud of what Dubick has ing to be a new group of guys,” he Whitman junior guard Brendan sive principles and the defensive Maryland Lacrosse program,” he been able to accomplish throughout said. “I don’t think there will be a Shaver landed his team’s only three- principles. If they do that, then said. his playing career. type of hangover. Hopefully, we’ll be pointer of the second half to pull the they’re in the right position.” Dubick, a finance major at the “I cannot say I am surprised be- in store for next year.” JULY 13, 2017 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 23 SPORTS Okay . . . we’ll call it a draw - Spirit vs. Pride that the Spirit has a dangerous trio up front who are capable of a syn- chronized attack. The score was The tied 1-1. Corner Kick Five minutes later, riding the wave of enthusiasm of Pugh’s goal, by Spirit midfielder Tori Huster found her own opportunity. She went David Wolfe one-on-one with Pride goalkeeper Aubrey Bledsoe. Huster’s shot was on frame but Bledsoe moved off BOYDS — The Washington her line to meet the shot, deflecting Spirit took on the Orlando Pride it away. this past Saturday in front of a In the second half, team Marta home crowd of over 5200. At the struck again. Playing a bouncing end of the match, it was a draw, ball pass from Pride defender earning both teams one point in the Camila Pereira, Marta made one league standings. touch of the ball and fired a left- In the 10th minute of the footed, shoulder-height shot be- match a penalty kick was awarded tween two Spirit defenders. The to the Pride. Brazilian soccer play- ball tracked to the net as it lost er Marta took the shot and put the height. It skipped off the ground, Pride up 1-0 over the Spirit. Head making it impossible for Labbè to coach Jim Gabarra said it was an stop the shot. The Orlando Pride “unearned penalty” that put the went up 2-1 over the Washington Pride up so early in the game. Spirit. For the next 10 minutes, the Until the 90th minute of the Spirit looked a bit flat. Marta went match, Orlando was ahead 2-1. the other way and used the goal to Then a foul by the Pride’s Pressley energize herself. It was not very on Kristie Mewis in the box result- long, 10 minutes or so further into ed in a penalty kick for the Spirit. the match it all changed. Mallory Pugh took the kick, dri- On a turnover in the 23rd ving her shot just out of the keeper minute by the Pride’s Kristen Ed- Bledsoe’s outstretched diving monds, Spirit forward Estefania reach, equalizing the match at 2-2. Banini snagged the ball away and Five additional minutes of dribbled it forward. She crossed it stoppage time saw a flurry of activ- to the center where Francisca Orde- ity on from the Spirit to make just ga was matching Banini’s on-sides one more goal and earn the three- pace. Ordega then crossed it to- point addition to their league totals. PHOTO BY DAVID WOLFE wards Pugh. Pugh adjusted her step In a match where the visiting Orlando’s Alex Morgan and The Spirit’s Estelle Johnson (24) match strides during Morgan's attack on goal getting to collect the ball that came in be- team is one up through the majority off her shot. hind her, reoriented herself towards of the second half would cripple The intensity of their play never his staff have the foundation for a tinues with a consistent starting the net and booted it through traffic the energy drive of most teams. slowed. They played hard as a team great team. Defense is solid, the lineup, they will start collecting to score a goal for the Spirit. The The Washington Spirit were not until the final whistle blew, the fi- midfield is active playing both wins. offensive attack line of Banini, Or- most teams. Marta’s second goal nal score 2-2. ends well, and the offense is a work dega, and Pugh let everyone know only served to fire the Spirit up. Head coach Jim Gabarra and of art in progress. If the team con- @The_Red_D Latest sports hall of fame inductees include Olympic swimmer Ledecky Congratulations to the D.C. ris, Tony Kornheiser and Ron Weber head coach of the University of medal in a controversial loss to the started.” Sports Hall of Fame 2017 induction who was a long-time Washington Maryland women’s basketball team, Soviet Union, McMillen was an Tagliabue, a former NFL com- Capitals game announcer before he were also unable to attend the in- NBA first round draft pick in 1974 missioner and Bethesda resident, retired in 1997. duction ceremony. and spent eleven years in the league. earned an athletic scholarship to These individuals were hon- Harris, the brother of Prince After retiring from the NBA in Georgetown University where he The ored Sunday before the Washington George’s Sentinel sportswriter Ron 1986, McMillen pursued a success- served as captain of the men’s bas- Nationals-Atlanta Braves game at Harris, was host of Newschannel 8’s ful career in politics. He was elected ketball team during the 1961-62 Sporting View Nationals Park in Southeast D.C. “SportsTalk” and also was a radio to the U.S. Congress as a Democrat campaign. Ledecky, who could not attend host at WHUR-FM back in the day. to represent Maryland’s 4th district “Being recognized in your by the event, was represented by her The class inducted three Mary- where he served from 1987-1993. hometown is a unique thing and brother, Michael. land Terrapins in Dixon, McMillen A former Rhodes Scholar, D.C. is basically my hometown,” Brandy L. Simms “It’s such an honor to represent and Frese who has built the McMillen reflected on his days in said Tagliabue. “I came here in 1958 Katie,” he said. “The D.C. area women’s basketball program into an College Park. as a freshman at Georgetown on a means so much to us. We both grew NCAA powerhouse. In 2006, Frese “With Coach Driesell’s leader- basketball scholarship and I’ve been class that includes Bethesda native up in this area our whole lives and guided the Terrapins to a national ship, it became really ascendant so it here basically ever since then. and Olympic swimmer Katie watched and interacted with a lot of championship. was fun kind of getting something That’s 60 years – so you get recog- Ledecky along with Paul Tagliabue, the honorees here today – and on Meanwhile, McMillen, who off the ground,” said McMillen. “I nition not just from family but from Juan Dixon, Tom McMillen, Brenda that big poster outside Nationals played for the legendary Charles think the greatness of a program is friends and neighbors that you’ve Frese and former Washington Red- Park as well.” “Lefty” Driesell, has enjoyed a dis- that it can continue to grow and con- been living with for 60 years. It’s skins defensive back and kick re- Besides Ledecky, Dixon, a tinguished career in both sports and tinue to build a tradition. I think that special.” turner Mike Nelms. member of the 2002 University of politics. was one of the fun reasons why I Additionally, the class also in- Maryland men’s basketball NCAA A member of the 1972 U.S. came to Maryland in the first place, You can contact Brandy at: blss- cluded media celebrities Glenn Har- championship team, and Frese, the Olympic team that captured a silver to kind of get something like that [email protected] 24 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL JULY 13, 2017 SPORTS Springbrook tops Good Counsel in hoops go in the half. game. By Matt Cohen @mdc_99 Then, the tables completely Antoine Jacks, a rising fresh- turned. Good Counsel had been ones man at Good Counsel, drove the bas- ROCKVILLE — In a game that playing harder on defense through- ket on the ensuing Good Counsel was purely a tale of two halves at out the first half, but suddenly, possession following Rucker’s miss, Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School, Springbrook became the team play- and drew a foul to get to the line. the Springbrook Blue Devils used a ing with more energy. Springbrook’s Jacks needed both to tie the game. second half comeback to top the Cam Rucker completely took the The rising freshman missed both, but Good Counsel Falcons 41-39. game over for a two-minute stretch, Good Counsel would get the re- While the score stayed close scoring nine straight points, includ- bound, and kicked it out to Jacks to early in the game, Good Counsel ing two transition layups created by take a three for the win. Jacks missed showed much more fight on the de- steals by Rucker. that shot too, and Springbrook was fensive end, creating turnovers and “He knew that two of our thus able to hold on for a 41-39 victo- thus baskets in transition. Spring- starters were out of town at AAU, so ry. brook had jumped out to a 16-10 lead he knew he had to step up and do Good Counsel had six rising as Good Counsel wasn’t able to con- some things as a senior,” Spring- freshman on its roster for the game, vert its opportunities on the offensive brook head coach Darnell Meyers and despite coming up short, Good end, but with just under seven min- said of Rucker. Counsel head coach G.J. Gissell and utes to play in the first half, the high Rucker’s dominance propelled assistant coach Anthony Guy were energy defense from Falcons began Springbrook to a 36-29 lead with happy about the experience that his to pay its dividends. 5:59 to go. But Good Counsel did not team got from this game, “It’s expe- Good Counsel’s up-tempo play go away quietly. The Falcons fought rience that can’t be replicated any- propelled them on an 8-2 run to tie back getting back to within two where else,” Guy said. “It’s game ex- the game at 18 with 1:52 to play in points. Rucker missed the front end perience, it’s game speed, it’s getting the first half, the two would go into of a one-and-one that could have iced used to the high school level.” the half tied at 20. The Falcons start- the game, which gave Good Counsel The win pushed Springbrook’s PHOTO BY MARK POETKER ed strong in the second half as well, the ball with less than 30 seconds to record in the summer league to 5-1, Fox Semones (2), takes a fall during action between Good Counsel and leading by five points with 10:43 to go, and a chance to tie or win the while Good Counsel dropped to 4-4. Springbrook. Rockville Rays sting Bethesda Barracudas in intense swim meet Kolanowski, a currently injured der 25 SC Meter Freestyle, Girls 8 By Marc Lande @MarcLandemarc1 swimming star at powerhouse Uni- and Under SC Meter Backstroke versity of Georgia and previous (20.74), and the Girls 14 and Under BETHESDA—The Rockville champion for Sherwood High 175 SC Freestyle Graduated Relay Rays swim club beat the Bethesda School. (1:50.58). Arioti won the Boys 9-10 Barracudas (1-3), 471.5-320.5, in the In the Women’s division, a key 50 SC Meter Freestyle, Boys 9-10 25 Montgomery County Swim League matchup throughout the meet in- SC Meter Backstroke (16.29), and Upper Division meet at the Bethesda volved fellow Barracudas teammates the Boys 14 and Under 175 SC Meter Pool on Saturday morning. Hannah Kannan and Amanda Liu, Freestyle Graduated Relay in which The Rays men beat the Barracu- who are teammates at Montgomery Ma, Kris and Kyle also competed. das, 265-131 while the Rays women Blair High School. They teamed up Everyone associated with the won 206.5-189.5 over the Barracud- to take first place in the Girls 200 SC event touted the MCSL and summer as. Meter Medley relay and competed swimming. Some described it as a The match was dominated by against each other in four events. In big picnic with swimming. the Rays which included intriguing the Girls 15-18 100 SC Meter Back- Kolanowski said, “I must swimmers from both teams and ex- stroke Liu won (1:07.67) over Kan- say…CSL was the highlight of my citing match-ups throughout the nan (1:07.96). Kannan took the other swimming career, it’s just amazing. meet. three events: Girls 15-18 100 SC Me- You get to experience going against Of highlight, Rays swimmer Ja- ter Freestyle, Girls 15-18 100 SC all the other teams in MCPL. You get son Tang won all three events on his Meter IM (1:12.47), and the Girls 15- to meet year-round swimmers that day: Boys 200 SC Meter Medley Re- 18 50 SC Meter Butterfly (30:59). you might not get a chance to see a lay, Boys 15-18 100 SC Meter Overall, Kannan had a strong lot of times year-round. It’s fun. Freestyle, and Boys 15-18 100 SC day for a women’s squad that put up There is a lot to offer. The kids love Meter Breaststroke (1:12.15). Tang, in a fight against the Rays. it. I enjoy coaching. So, most people who is committed to swim for MIT Kris Lawson, Kyle’s 12-year- start with the team when they’re this fall, led the Rays men’s squad. old younger brother, excelled in the young and finish when they are 18. In the matchup between Rays pool. Lawson set a Bethesda pool So, it kind of has a more family dy- swimmer Chris Ma and Barracudas record in the Boys 11-12 50 SC Me- namic as well. A fun environment for swimmer Kyle Lawson, Ma won ter Freestyle with a time of 27.32. everyone and we plan a lot of social four of the five matches: Boys 13-14 Lawson took 4 events: Boys 12 and things. So, MCSL is great. Summer

50 SC Meter Freestyle, Boys 13-14 Under 100 SC Meter IM, Boys 11-12 swimming is awesome.” PHOTO BY MARK POETKER 100 SC Meter IM, Boys 13-14 50 SC 50 SC Meter Backstroke (32:09), Barracudas parent coordinator Josephine Wang dives in, on her way to winning the Girls 12 and under 100 Meter Butterfly (27.27) and the Boys Boys 11-12 50 SC Meter Butterfly James Hallmark echoed similar sen- SC Meter IM. 14 and Under 175 SC Meter (30.85) and the aforementioned 50 timents. “Summer swimming, it’s a Freestyle Graduated. However, Freestyle. funny animal because it’s supposed know it’s not that important. It’s just are with their tight-knit community. Lawson showed his grittiness by Then Lawson came in second to to be fun and I guess by being in fun…Phoebe Bacon, a lot of people Others, like Edgar Diaz, visiting picking up a win in the Boys 13-14 the aforementioned Ma in the Boys Montgomery County and this being are going to Nationals…and then from Daytona, Fla., attended the 50 SC Meter Breaststroke (32.97) 14 and Under 175 SC Meter the top division there is 90 teams you have a beginner…so, what kind meet because his aunt took him to the and giving Ma a run for his money at Freestyle Graduated Relay. here…sometimes people can lose of sports events do you ever have that pool. each event. Other to compete well were two control of this. It’s supposed to be level of disparity? It’s kind of a Barracudas swimmer Sean “That was great. They’re good Rays youngsters, eight-year-old An- fun...But, I think what’s fun about unique experience.” Nguyen who shaved a second off his competitors. Positive energy…,” abel Sha and 10-year-old Adriano this is all of us have been doing this a Parents of Rays and Barracudas time at one of his events, summed it said Rays head coach Anna Arioti. Sha won the Girls 8 and Un- really long time and we are able to swimmers spoke of how happy they up best, saying, “Super fun.”