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Celebrating more than 160 years of service! Vol. 165, No. 30 • 50¢ SINCE 1855 Thursday, January 2, 2020 INSIDE Quince Orchard Dominates Elrich looks back on MCP In 2019 A new police chief was ap- successes in 2019, pointed following a seven-month search as community activists, and council members fought for more transparency within the speaks on goals for 2020 Montgomery County Police De- this year was pretty good on that re- partment (MCP) during 2019. By José Umaña gard.” @Jose_M_Umana Page 3 He was proud that the Racial Eq- ROCKVILLE – When asked uity and Social Justice Act passed about what he learned in his first year through the county council, allowing as the county executive for Mont- him to sign it into law before the end gomery County, Marc Elrich took a of the year. long pause before answering. The bill establishes an Office of Elrich, 70, completed three terms Racial Equity and Social Justice in the with the Montgomery County Council executive branch and creates a pro- before winning the Democratic nomi- gram that focuses on issues of racial nation and ultimately the election with equity. It will also develop an adviso- over 64% of the vote over at-large ry committee with eight public mem- Councilmember Nancy Floreen (I) bers and seven county representa- and Republican candidate Robin Fick- tives. er. Despite his experience in local gov- For Elrich, the passage of the ernment, the change in role was new legislation, proposed by Coun- ‘Melodies Ring In for Elrich. cilmember Nancy Navarro, was one New Year’ “It is a lot different than being a of his campaign promises “very im- legislator,” Elrich said. portant to me.” Alongside tackling In his first year as County Execu- race, Elrich was happy with the speed Check out Mark Dreisonstok’s that inspectors at the Department of tive, Elrich called it a good year. The review this week! Housing and Community Affairs flip from council member to execu- found problems at the county’s apart- tive is a more “challenging job” see- Page 9 ment buildings, with 96% of those vi- ing a new perceptive in “making olations resolved by August. things happen” after a bill is signed “We finally went after the into law. biggest and worse buildings in the PHOTO BY GEORGE SMITH “It has definitely been an inter- county and got them to start making The Quince Orchard Cougars boys basketball team defeated Urbana by esting year,” Elrich said. “We started 24 points during the David Griffin Montgomery County Invitational Varsity off with a lot of financial issues that Tournament on Dec. 27. Quince Orchard’s Teddy Kelly is shown above we had to make some adjustments on, attempting a layup during the tourney. Story on Page 17. and once we got through that, I think See Elrich, Page 8

Military Bowl Diverse County Council unites in passing legislation during 2019 sessions The University of North Car- cil showed itself as a unified group in experienced few hiccups and passed Social Justice Act, which would es- By José Umaña olina’s football team was nearly introducing and passing reforms that significant legislation each time tablish a racial equity and social jus- @Jose_M_Umana unstoppable in the 55-13 victory touch different communities in there were presented. tice program as well as an Office of over Temple University in the ROCKVILLE – Sweeping Montgomery County. “I can say that I’m really proud Racial Equity and Social Justice in 2019 Military Bowl game at the changes came into the Montgomery At the helm of the changes was because, in my opinion, it was a very the executive branch of the county Navy-Marine Corps Memorial County Council on Dec. 3, 2018, Councilmember Nancy Navarro, productive year under a lot of trying government. Stadium in Annapolis on Dec. 27. when four new councilmembers en- who was the first Latina to hold the circumstances with all the changes,” A new Social Justice Advisory tered the chambers for the first time council president role in Mont- Navarro said. “But this council was Committee will also be established, Page 20 in their new roles. The council be- gomery County. able to produce a lot of really impor- comprised of eight public members came younger and more racially di- Meanwhile, the council added tant not only pieces of legislation but with a new $2,000 annual stipend, verse than previously in recent years. new blood with Will Jawando, Evan also launch important initiatives so and seven members representing the The changes allowed the all-De- Glass as Andrew Friedson, and for that I am really grateful and really county department or agencies. The bill had been in the works mocratic group to peruse sweeping Gabe Albornoz entered their first proud of the work.” for more than a year after local lead- legislation tackling broad topics terms as councilmembers. Recently, the council, with sup- from race to policing. Despite the changes and chal- port of Council Executive Marc El- By the end of the year, the coun- lenges that lied ahead, the council rich, passed the Racial Equity and See Diverse, Page 8 2 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL JANUARY 2, 2020 EFLECTIONS R The Montgomery County Sentinel, published weekly by Berlyn Inc. Publish- ing, is a community newspaper covering September 2, 1965: Business Briefs Montgomery County, Maryland. Our of- fices are located at 22 W. Jefferson Each week the Sentinel visits a Rogers of Rockville, has been ap- ing year: W.E. Beers, president; Miller to sales engineer… William P. Street, Suite 309, Rockville, MD 20850. memorable story from its archives. pointed manager for Continental As- Richard W. Israel, first vice president; Delaney has joined the Metropolitan Founded in 1855 by Matthew Fields. All mail to: P.O. Box 1272, Rockville, MD surance Company at their District of- Murray W. Decatur, second vice Financial Corporation, local mort- 20849-1272. Subscription Rates for The BUSINESS BRIEFS: Mrs. June fice… J.B. Palmer, a Rockville resi- president; William A. Furman, trea- gage bankers, as a mortgage loan of- Montgomery County Sentinel – Weekly by mail: $40.00 per year & $26.50 for Se- Hall has been named residential sales dent, has been named to the surer, and John E. Gogarty, secretary. ficer concentrating in the Northern nior Citizens. (USPS) 361-100. manager of the Gaithersburg real es- newly-created position of exterior The slate will be presented for vote at Virginia area… Rame S. Coombes of tate office of Ted Lingo...Stuart New- products manager, Eastern Building the next luncheon meeting, Sept. 14 Chevy Chase, has been elected an as- Bernard Kapiloff man, an associate of the Chatfield In- Products region for Masonite Corpo- at the Presidential Arms, Washing- sistant cashier of State National Bank PUBLISHER EMERITUS surance Company in Silver Spring, ration… C. Brown has been trans- ton...Vincent C. Cooley has been pro- of Bethesda… Operations Research Lynn G. Kapiloff was among 400 guests at the Colum- ferred to TRACOR’s Rockville labo- moted to manager of the Sealtest Inc. has named James I. Strang to the CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/ bus Mutual Life Insurance Compa- ratory from Austin, Texas. He will Foods sales branch in Rockville...Ge- senior professional staff of the De- PUBLISHER ny’s 1965 Sales Convention at Lake join the staff of Sulzer Laboratories, a offrey F. Meakes is the new chief en- fense System Analysis Division… [email protected] Placid, N.Y.…. John D. Reardon has division of TRACOR, Inc…. Bob gineer of RACAL Communications, Thomas L. Herb has been appointed Mark Kapiloff been appointed director of adminis- McClelland has become supervisor Inc., of Silver Spring… R. Walter vice president and general manager ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER tration for the Washington Opera- of management training at the Na- Linthicum has been appointed sales of General Kinetics Inc. of Arling- [email protected] tions of Booz, Allen Applied Re- tional Institute of Drycleaning… manager in charge of the residential ton… Lionel S. Jones has been EDITORIAL search Inc…. James W. Schubauer Chevy Chase resident and Washing- sales department of R.W. Fera Realty named manager of marketing for has been named director of construc- ton attorney Sidney S. Sachs, has Co. in Wheaton… William L. Lind- Ocean Science and Engineering, Inc. Daniel Kucin Jr. tion of Edmund J. Bennett Associ- been elected secretary of the Capitol holm, president of each of the four of Washington. He is a Bethesda resi- EXECUTIVE EDITOR ates...Rockville Motor Company, Radio Engineering Institute...Nomi- Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone dent… James T. Magee has been [email protected] Inc. was among 40 Ford dealerships nating committee if the D.C. Chapter Companies, has been elected director named marketing manager, Washing- José Umaña recently honored with a distinguished #18 of the American Institute of Real of Maryland National Bank...Wein- ton area, for the Federal Systems Di- CITY EDITOR achievement award in the Washing- Estate Appraisers have recommend- schel Engineering Co., Inc. of vision of International Business Ma- [email protected] ton sales district… Thomas C. ed the following officers for the com- Gaithersburg, has appointed Albert J. chines Corp. in Rockville. Neal Earley [email protected] ASSIGNMENTS

NEWS George Smith Mandatory bicycle registration may become voluntary Write us PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR The Montgomery County Sentinel Tazeen Ahmad CALENDAR EDITOR When Maryland Delegate at all.” By Suzanne Pollak welcomes letters. [email protected] @SuzannePollak David Moon (D-20) saw the video, When Council Vice President he alerted members of the council, Tom Hucker viewed the Facebook CALL 301-838-0788 SILVER SPRING – County All letters must be original, FAX 301- 838 - 3458 asking on Facebook, “Any Mont- posting, he said he planned to inves- NEWSROOM AND LEGAL ADVERTISING council members are considering gomery County Councilmembers tigate the matter. signed by the author changing bicycle registration from want to repeal this nonsense?” “First, I will talk to police and ADVERTISING mandatory to voluntary following a Moon explained that he works the Department of Transportation,” and must include the author’s daytime Lonnie Johnson resident’s complaint. to eliminate laws “that are so rarely he said. He will ask if there are “any ADVERTISING ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Concern arose after Steve Sil- used that they lend themselves to se- downsides to switching” registration telephone number 301-306-9500 verman posted a seven-minute video lect enforcement.” from mandatory to voluntary. EMAIL: [email protected] on Facebook in which he claimed He particularly questioned the Hucker is concerned that people for verification. Sherry Sanderson that Montgomery County Police section of the county law that gives may not know they must register (MCP) stopped him in the summer LEGAL ADVERTISING the police the power to seize any their bikes. Those who do register Send letters to: [email protected] because he had taken video of the po- nonregistered bicycle. their bicycles probably assume they lice officers in an incident he hap- Under county law, all bicycles are doing it so that if it is ever stolen, The Montgomery County Sentinel PRODUCTION pened to ride past “moments before” must be registered for a fee, and the they can prove it is theirs, he said. Lonnie Johnson police claim that they saw him “talk- registration decal must be displayed Hucker is concerned that this 22 W. Jefferson St. Suite 309 PRODUCTION MANAGER ing to a young black man.” on the bicycle. law could lead to “police hassling [email protected] Rockville, MD 20850 He also took a video of the two County police and the Mary- people if they do not” have a regis- Peter Lui officers who stopped him. land-National Capital Park and Plan- tered bike. Fax: 301-838-3458 GRAPHIC PRODUCTION STAFF In that video, an officer ex- ning Commission (MNCPPC) police “I don’t think that was ever the plained that Silverman was stopped may impound any unregistered bicy- intention,” he said. CIRCULATION because he “ran through the stop sign cle until the bicycle is properly regis- On Facebook, Hucker said he Email: [email protected] [email protected] back there. You are in the roadway. tered, according to the law. Park po- would look into the law, adding, “I CALL 301-306-9500 You’ve got to follow the rules of the lice may dispose of unregistered agree the money should not go to the FAX 301-306-0134 road.” bikes. police retirement fund.” Silverman said he did stop and THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY The county police will keep the He also wrote that he is “asking SENTINEL (USPS 361-100) is ACCOUNTING told the officer he would not show bike until proof of registration is council staff to draft up a bill to re- published every Thursday by his identification, although he did shown. move the mandatory requirement but Montgomery Sentinel Publishing, state his name and address. The bike also may be given to a retain an opt-in program to allow Inc., 22 W. Jefferson St., Suite Deidra Darsa Silverman was given two crimi- 309, Rockville, MD 20850. CREDIT / COLLECTIONS/RECEPTIONIST nonprofit organization. If it is sold, people to identify lost or stolen Subscriptions by mail are $40.00 nal citations, one for failing to stop at the money “must be deposited in the bikes.” per year; by mail (out of MD, VA, a stop sign and the other for failing to Police Relief and Retirement Fund.” Councilman Will Jawando also & D.C.) additional $ 5.25; on THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL IS A show a bicycle registration. Captain Thomas Jordan, direc- said he would be “happy to take a newsstands 50 cents. Periodicals WOMAN OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE IN postage paid at Rockville, MD MONTGOMERY COUNTY AND Charges were dropped last tor of public information for the look. Makes no sense to me at all,” IN THE STATE OF MARYLAND. 20849-1272. month, and Silverman was neither MCP, said that bicycle impoundment he posted on Facebook. fined nor had his bicycle confiscated. is “not the hot topic of the day,” and Other comments were equally POSTMASTER: Send address Silverman said he hoped the he said it did not happen a lot. critically. One resident posted, “So changes to THE MONTGOMERY Montgomery County Publishing, Inc. council would stop passing “ill-con- In an email to The Sentinel, Jor- my 4-year-old could have her Dora COUNTY was absorbed into Berlyn Inc. ceived laws to punish people who as- SENTINEL, P.O. BOX 1272 dan said he would look into it but that the Explorer bicycle with training Rockville, MD 20849-1272 sert their rights.” it was “probably not a high number wheels confiscated by the police?” JANUARY 2, 2020 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 3 NEWS A new chief, increased transparency mark MCP’s 2019 But Elrich’s initial choices all nation process began, controversy Councilmember Will Jawando establish a policing advisory com- By Suzanne Pollak @SuzannePollak withdrew their names for consider- swirled throughout the department, (D-At Large) said he was “con- mittee. The 13-member commis- ing. leading to the creation of both the cerned that such an agreement cre- sion would be responsible for SILVER SPRING – A new po- Takoma Park Police Chief An- LETT (Law Enforcement Trust and ates a climate ripe for racial profil- proposing new policies and advis- lice chief was appointed following a tonio DeVaul withdrew his name in Transparency) Act and a policing ing and the loss of trust, account- ing the council on policing matters. seven-month search as community July, saying that all the emails and advisory commission. ability and transparency” between However, it would not have the activists, and council members calls he received from residents ask- Much of the call for more trans- citizens and the police. power to investigate individual in- fought for more transparency within ing him not to lease “really hit home parency and equal treatment fol- Two months later, MCP Offi- cidents and only would make rec- the Montgomery County Police De- for me.” lowed a June 11, 2018 incident in cer Kevin Moris was seen kneeing ommendations. partment (MCP) during 2019. Tonya Chapman, who had been which Montgomery County Police a handcuffed suspect, who was be- Also, during 2019, the police, Marcus Jones became the new police chief in Portsmouth, Virginia, Officer Anand Badgujar shot and lieved to be selling psilocybin along with county officials, clari- chief in November, but his nomina- also withdrew her name. In August, killed 41-year-old Silver Spring res- mushrooms in the Aspen Hill area. fied their position on dealing with tion was anything but certain she sent a letter explaining that ident Robert White. In a video that went viral, immigrants being sought by the throughout the process. “with a heavy heart and much delib- Members of the community Moris is seen pulling 18-year-old U.S. Immigration and Customs En- Former Chief Tom Manger re- eration,” she was withdrawing her rose up on behalf of White, who was Arnaldo Pesoa’s hair and shoving forcement (ICE). tired in April after serving in that name. unarmed and formed the Silver his knee onto the suspect’s head. MCP’s policy is not to ask sus- role for 15 years. She cited “personal reasons” as Spring Justice Coalition. A jury found Moris guilty of pects about their immigration sta- Upon his departure, Russell the cause, explaining that she felt That group, along with others, second-degree assault but was tus unless required by court order. Hamill III, an assistant chief, was “this may not be a good fit.” protested with the Howard County deemed innocent of misconduct in Also, during 2019, MCP re- named acting chief. But in less than Also considered for the top job State’s Attorney’s office rule that office. He is to be sentenced on sponded to a rising number of bank two months, he had removed his was Darryl McSwain, who had re- the shooting was justified, and no Feb. 7, 2019, and remains on ad- robberies and an October incident name from contention and an- tired from the police department af- charges would be filed against ministrative leave. in which a police officer committed nounced he had accepted a new job ter a 30-year stint before becoming Badgujar. The Montgomery County suicide. as chief of police for the City of chief of the Maryland-National The activists also protested an Council and Elrich crafted new At first, it was reported that Laurel. Capital Park Police, Montgomery incident in May in which a White fe- laws to make MCP more open and Officer Thomas Bomba, 38, had With Hamill out of the picture, County Division, in 2018. male officer used the n-word and dis- transparent as a “key to building encountered subjects acting disor- Jones, who has been with the de- McSwain, too, withdrew his respected two young men at a Mc- stronger police-community rela- derly on the top floor of a Silver partment for 34 years, was named name and remains chief with that Donald’s parking lot in White Oak. tions.” Spring parking garage. Responding acting chief in June. However, department. It soon became public that the In mid-May, Elrich signed the officers found Bomba suffering County Executive Marc Elrich im- Despite Elrich’s desire to hire police had agreements with various LETT Act into law. It is designed to from a gunshot wound. mediately made it clear that Jones someone outside the department, he private businesses that enabled increase transparency in situations But the Office of the Chief would not be his permanent choice went with Jones, nominating him in them to enforce trespass orders where there is a police officer-in- Medical Examiner of the District of as he would prefer someone outside September. without checking with the property volved shooting. Columbia ruled the death of a self- the force. Even before the lengthy nomi- owner. Council members also voted to inflicted injury. 4 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL JANUARY 2, 2020 OPINIONS &VIEWS Why two, not three? meeting. inating White House tapes relating to understand the magnitude of the pres- monumental. His blatant refusal to By Paul K. Schwartz @PKSpaul Article II, obstruction of Con- the break-in. ident’s corruption. adhere to the principles laid out by gress, has as its primary basis on The importance of including the Moreover, since impeachment our founding fathers in the Constitu- On Dec. 18, I spent 12-straight Trump’s refusal to allow administra- Mueller Report findings in an article proceedings did not proceed after the tion is, likewise, monumental. hours in the House Press Gallery wit- tion officials to testify during the of impeachment, obstruction of jus- release of the Mueller Report, to in- The partisan politics in Wash- nessing history as the House of Repre- House committee hearings or provide tice specifically, is that not to do so clude it now would, conceivably, ington, D.C., makes it extremely un- sentatives adopted two articles of im- subpoenaed documents requested by would contribute to the Trump narra- place Democrats in the position of likely that the Republican Senate will peachment against president Donald those House committees. tive that the report exonerated him, having to explain why, if the report remove this president from office. J. Trump. The question that arises is, why that there was “no collusion, no ob- did not justify impeachment when it However, this is not about removal as not three articles of impeachment? struction.” Anyone who read all 447 was released, why does it suddenly much as it is about making a case for Why not obstruction of justice? Why pages of the report, as I did, knows justify impeachment now? the American people the extent of this not include all of Volume II of the full well that that is clearly not the Are Democrats merely trying to president’s misuse of the office of Paul’s View Mueller Report, which provided ex- case. lay it on? Are they throwing every- president. By tensive examples of obstruction of As previously mentioned, Vol- thing at the wall to see what will stick No, this is about ensuring that justice on the part of Trump and ume II goes into great detail outlining at the Senate trial? Maybe they the electorate of this country is made Paul K. Schwartz which, as such, established the pat- specific instances of obstruction of should go all out and include, as well, aware of who Trump is when they go tern of Trump’s behavior that led to justice, such as instructing members Trump’s violation of the emoluments to the ballot box on Nov. 3, 2020. his abuse of power in the Ukraine of his administration such as White clause of the Constitution as he en- It is about educating the elec- The House settled on abuse of scandal? House Counsel Don McGahn to lie riches himself through the presidency torate about their elected officials in power and obstruction of Congress, Richard Nixon’s impeachable and to have him end the Mueller in- on an almost daily basis? both the House and the Senate and and, indeed, those two articles of im- behavior came closest to the conduct vestigation. So why then not include The short answer is that I fully expose how these officials view con- peachment are more than justified; of Trump. Although Nixon was not obstruction of justice as a third article understand the rationale. Could you tempt for our Constitution and our Both were adopted on the House nearly as threatening to national secu- of impeachment against Trump? At keep it simple? Don’t go back to 2016 democracy. floor in a highly partisan vote. rity as the behavior of Trump, he had worst, if included, it might fail to be campaign issues when there is more It is about how America, as a The primary basis in the abuse of three articles of impeachment ready adopted. than enough evidence of Trump’s whole, views an oath of office, which power article is the president using to be filed against him until he decid- There were four articles of im- abuse of power with just the facts of requires a president to affirm that he the powers of his office to coerce a ed to resign rather than face impeach- peachment filed against Bill Clinton, the Ukraine case and more than or she will “...preserve, protect and foreign entity to interfere in the up- ment. but only two were adopted. Andrew enough evidence of his obstruction of defend the Constitution if the United coming election for political gain. The three articles of impeach- Johnson had eleven articles of im- Congress with his blatant refusal to States.” Specifically, Article I focused on ment against Nixon were abuse of peachment initially filed against him, respect the authority and responsibili- One last point: In the 12 hours of Trump’s misuse of his office to gain a power for using the IRS and the FBI yet only four were adopted. So why ty of a co-equal branch of our govern- floor debate on the two articles of im- political advantage on a likely Demo- to investigate individuals on his “ene- not at least three against Trump? ment regarding Congressional sub- peachment, not one Republican said cratic opponent by pressuring the mies list” as well as trying to use the Well, the strategy adopted by the poenas. that he or she would do the same newly elected President of Ukraine CIA to curtail the FBI’s investigation House under Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s However, I’m afraid I have to thing as was done by the president – Volodymyr Zelensky, to announce an into the Watergate scandal, obstruc- leadership is to keep it as simple as disagree. Obstruction of justice and solicit foreign assistance in their next investigation into that opponent by tion of justice for the cover-up of the possible to make it as easy as possible the Mueller Report should have been election – not one. If he really did withholding much needed military Watergate break-in, and contempt of for those members of the citizenry the third article of impeachment. The nothing wrong, then why not? That is aid and a much needed White House Congress for withholding the incrim- who are following the proceedings to level of corruption of this president is something for you to consider.

www.thesentinel.com The Sentinel website is here Much more news and information from and about your community as close as your fingertips JANUARY 2, 2020 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 5 LETTERS/COLUMNS Do not try switching drivers driven forward and turned into a near- The MVA appealed to the Court THE by shopping center. The deputy ap- of Appeals, which reversed. The ap- COURT proached the vehicle and observed pellate Court noted that in a hearing Medvedeff in the driver’s seat, and a for license suspension for test refusal, REPORT male passenger seated behind her. Af- the ALJ determines: 1) whether the Write us! ter smelling alcohol on Medvedeff’s officer had reasonable grounds to be- breath and person, she was asked to lieve the licensee was driving or at- get out of the vehicle and submit to tempting to drive, 2) was there evi- By Tom Ryan field sobriety tests and a preliminary dence of alcohol intoxication or im- The Montgomery County Sentinel breath test, which she failed. pairment, 3) was the licensee properly At this time of year, law enforce- Meanwhile, the passenger ap- advised of her rights, and 4) was there ment is rightly concerned with enforc- proached the other deputy and report- a refusal of the breathalyzer after the ing laws against drinking and driving. ed that he in fact had been driving, and advice of rights. Here, the ALJ was Maryland law includes a requirement that he and his friend had switched held to have erroneously made a cred- welcomes letters. that a person arrested for driving or at- places. When the passenger also ibility determination of whether the li- tempting to drive while intoxicated or failed sobriety tests, they were both censee was in fact driving. impaired, after being given their arrested and taken to the station. After The issue, the Court said, was We reserve the right to edit all submissions for content, rights, agree to submit to a breathalyz- being given her rights, Medvedeff re- whether the officer had reasonable er test or face suspension of driving fused to submit to a breathalyzer, and grounds to believe the licensee was privileges. her license was confiscated. She chal- driving or attempting to drive. Having grammar and style. Maryland’s highest Court last lenged the automatic suspension for observed the licensee shortly after ob- week decided a case in which the dri- refusing the test. At a hearing before serving the traffic offense sitting be- ver and passenger allegedly tried to an Administrative Law Judge, (ALJ) hind the wheel, who smelled of alco- switch places, in a case called Motor Medvedeff and her passenger both hol and then failed field sobriety tests, Anonymous letters may or may not be published Vehicle Administration (MVA) v. testified that they agreed to switch be- there was reasonable grounds to be- Ariel Medvedeff. cause the passenger was afraid a DWI lieve she was driving or attempting to The Court of Appeals’ opinion arrest would affect his security clear- drive. at our discretion. indicates that on the evening of De- ance. The ALJ held that the officer cember 30, sheriff’s deputies ob- lacked reasonable grounds to believe Thomas Patrick Ryan is a part- served a pickup truck fail to stop at a that Medvedeff was driving when she ner in the Rockville law firm of Mc- All letters, submissions and or comments are considered on the record and stop sign. When they attempted to refused the test, and the Circuit Court Carthy Wilson, which specializes in pull the driver over, the vehicle was agreed. civil litigation. the property of Upzoning to the rescue The Montgomery County Sentinel. owners from the deleterious external currently considering statewide up- effects that may arise when incom- zoning legislation. patible land uses exist within the Earlier this year, the Mont- REAL same neighborhood.” However, he gomery County Council loosened We reserve the right to refuse publication also states that in the absence of zon- zoning requirements for ADUs. Zon- ESTATE ing protection, other mechanisms are ing Text Amendment 19-01 became SOLUTIONS created, such as neighborhood effective Dec. 31, 2019. The passed of a letter for any reason. covenants (e.g. HOA, or civic associ- amendment has additional back- ation). ground information, including a brief By Dan Krell Herbert S. Swan wrote in 1949 description of opposition views from All letters must be original, signed by the author and must include the (Economic and Social Aspects of residents. Some of the concerns of Can zoning be the answer to Zoning and City Planning; The increased density in single-family solving housing shortages and in- American Journal of Economics and neighborhoods included overcrowd- author’s daytime telephone number creasing affordability? Many city Sociology; Vol. 9, No.1, p.45-56) that ing in schools and decreased avail- planners and politicians think so. Al- efficient city planning and zoning or- ability of parking. Additionally, there though many localities are still con- dinances can only be measured by is concern that car-choked streets sidering upzoning ordinances, some their adaption to current conditions. could impede emergency vehicles. and email address for publication. have already implemented upzoning He stated, “Only as they meet basic Environmental concerns included un- amendments that allow increased res- requirements of present population, controlled water runoff from in- ident density. The immediate effect is and the emerging needs of prospec- creased number and size of ADUs. Please send letters to: likely to be felt by the addition of tive population, can they be said to Opponents to the amendment also housing. However, it’s unclear how serve a community in full measure.” voiced concern with “the inability of and if the additional units will relieve Swan’s words ring true today, as the County to enforce any regula- [email protected] housing prices. Opponents voiced local governments look to zoning to tions.” concern over potential long-term ef- address housing shortages and af- Montgomery County’s “loos- fects of upzoning in single-family fordability. “Upzoning” is the cur- ened” zoning amendment is meant to Or add your comments to our website at www.thesentinel.com neighborhoods. rent trend to “meet the emerging increase density in single-family Research conducted by G. Don- needs of the population” to alleviate zoned neighborhoods. In light of res- ald Jud in 1980 suggests that the ab- housing issues. The city of Min- ident concerns, the Council allowed sence of zoning (or loose zoning) de- neapolis and state of Oregon have al- direct input from the Montgomery Letters to the editor that we choose for publication will be creases property value (The Effects ready implemented new zoning that County Planning Board to increase of Zoning on Single-Family Residen- essentially eliminates single-family the supply of accessory dwelling tial Property Values: Charlotte, North land use in turn for increased density. units in the county, “while also work- published on our website every week therefore after at: Carolina; Land Economics; Vol. 56, And the trend is spreading through- ing to minimize any negative impacts No. 2, p. 142-154). His study con- out the country. While some locali- on residential neighborhoods.” cludes that residential property own- ties have gone to the extreme to es- www.thesentinel.com ers pay a premium for uniformly in sential ban single-family develop- Dan Krell is a Realtor® with land use. Jud writes “One of the prin- ment, others are loosening zoning to RE/MAX Platinum Realty in Bethes- cipal purposes of municipal zoning allow auxiliary dwelling units da, MD. You can access more infor- ordinances is to protect property (ADU). The Virginia legislature is mation at www.DanKrell.com. 6 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL JANUARY 2, 2020 NEWS Road widening woes and pedestrian deaths dominate 2019 transportation issues in county the state plan is a good one and would Crosswalk (HAWK) beacons, includ- By Suzanne Pollak @SuzannePollak relieve congestion and “jumpstart re- ing one between Georgia and Con- vitalization of Montgomery County’s necticut avenues in Aspen Hill. SILVER SPRING – With the economy,” A HAWK beacon is a traffic proposed widening of Routes I-495 Tydings said he believed 70% of control device used to stop motor and I-270, an emphasis on eliminat- county residents favor the plan. He traffic from allowing pedestrians to ing pedestrian deaths and the coming predicted that if it did not come to cross the street safely. of the Purple Line light rail highlight- fruition, the county would become a Also, during 2019, Metro users ed transportation issues during 2019. bedroom community with residents suffered through various closures, Because of congestion along the commuting to Northern Virginia to early closings, and single-tracking major Interstates 495 and 270, the work, “which would be a shame.” but had one reason to celebrate – the state came out with a plan in 2018 Meanwhile, in November, the end of turn backs on the Red Line. that included 19 alternatives. But governors of Maryland and Virginia All Red Line trains now contin- since then, the plans have been whit- announced they would work together ue past Silver Spring and run to the tled down and mostly involve man- to create a unified Capital Beltway end of the line in Glenmont. Earlier in aged lanes and tolls – or what oppo- and replace the American Legion the year, turnbacks also were elimi- nents have dubbed “Lexus Lanes” – Bridge. nated at the other end of the Red Line with no additional public transporta- Besides road widening, the as trains continued past Grosvenor all tion. county continued its campaign to re- the way to Shady Grove. The proposed $11 billion P3 duce traffic deaths. In other public transportation partnership project would include 70 Vision Zero, the county’s action matters, most members of the county miles of road and not involve taxpay- plan to achieve the goal of zero se- council spent one week in June forgo- er money, according to state highway vere and fatal collisions by 2030, in- ing car use and only taking public officials. Depending on which plan is cludes education and changes to road transportation called “The Transit adopted, some homes and businesses speeds and traffic lights. Challenge.” would be bought up by the state to al- During 2019, 14 people were The exercise was organized by low for the road widening. killed, and nearly 600 accidents in- the Action Committee for Transit and The project seemed to hit a road- volving pedestrians and bicyclists oc- was designed to educate the officials block recently when Maryland curred on country roadways. There about transit issues in the county. Comptroller Peter Franchot (who sits also were 31 fatal car crashes; it was Meanwhile, work on the Purple on the three-member Board of Public disclosed during a standing room Line continued, although it is behind Works) (BPW), announced he could only Vision Zero Town Hall on Dec. schedule. The 16.2-mile light rail not endorse the plan if it did not have 14. project will run from Bethesda to local support. The Veirs Mill Corridor Master New Carrollton in Prince George’s Brad German, chairman of Citi- Plan, unanimously passed by county County. zens Against Beltway Expansion, council in April, is one tool and was This fall, Maryland transporta- said he believed “there has been a designed to increase safety along that tion officials nixed plans to fund ad- major shift in the debate, at least in stretch of road. ditional bus transportation that would the tone of the debate.” This fall, the Montgomery have connected upcounty with the In June, the BPW voted to ad- County Planning Board unanimously more populated areas closer to the vance the project, but in December, approved a proposal to create the District. The Corridor Cities Transit- Franchot expressing concerns stating country’s first Pedestrian Master way had been in the works for the he has “serious, unanswered, ques- Plans. The plan includes design stan- past decade. tions.” dards and infrastructure work to im- In other transportation news, the “I would say there is a reset go- prove pedestrian safety. Maryland-National Capital Park and ing on. How far that extends into re- In another safety-first initiative, Planning Commission launched a thinking the project, we will see,” the Downtown Silver Spring became the six-month pilot program in June to al- Bethesda resident said. first location on the East Coast to re- low electric bicycles and electric Members of Citizens Against ceive a protected intersection, which scooters on its hard surface park Beltway Construction favor increas- is designed to make four-way road trails. ing public transportation and believe crossing safer for pedestrians. The in- In a national-first, Takoma Park that the toll lanes and road widening tersection is at the corner of Spring became home to the first fully electric will only create more traffic in a few Street and Second Avenue. vehicle charging station, and young years. The county also is taking a step people under the age of 18 now can But Emmet Tydings, chairman toward Vision Zero with the addition use the Ride-on Bus and some Metro of Citizens 4 Traffic Relief, believes of Highly-Intensified Activated buses for free.

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Call Lonnie Johnson at 301-306-9500 or e-mail [email protected] JANUARY 2, 2020 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 7 NEWS ExceptionallyExceptionally IndividualizeIndividualizedd MemoryMemory CaCarerree in OlneOlneyy A rough year ends in optimism for MCPS MCPS has seen lighter news and pathways is key to their success, By Lyna Bentahar Special to the Sentinel through the summer and the entering and we must continue to examine of the 2020-2021 school year, with our efforts to ensure all students can ROCKVILLE – After a rocky MCPS staff even receiving honors participate, make progress and per- spring season dominated by criti- for their work. Madeline Hanington form at the highest levels,” Superin- cisms and the cleaning up of percep- of Hallie Wells Middle School won tendent Jack Smith said in a state- tions after a Damascus High School the 2019 MCPS Teacher of the Year ment. hazing incident, students and staff award in May, and went on to be the Remaining questions on how to entered their 2019-2020 school year county’s nominee for State Teacher improve schools in the process of in Montgomery County Public of the Year. Dr. Joey Jones, principal getting funding approved for the HeHe ddoesoes crosswordcrosswor puzzles in pen. Schools (MCPS) with a seemingly of Robert E. Frost Middle School, 2021 fiscal year remain. However, more attentive ear from its adminis- was also a finalist for this year’s Na- Smith and his staff are hoping to He enjoysenjooyys a glassglass of sherry every tration. tional Principal of the Year award. continue educational and budgeting eveningevening promptlypromptly at 5:00. Damascus High School, under “Every child is different, so it’s trends from this year in their recom- legal scrutiny after an alleged first- my job to get to know every child, mended $2.8 billion budget. He’sHe’s nevernever seenseen withoutw a degree rape in 2018, had MCPS sub- every student,” Hanington said. Concerns have revolved around poenaed by the county’s state’s attor- bowtiebowtie fromfrom hishis ccollection. “And that’s my job. If I don’t do that, how teachers are getting older, and ney as part of an investigation into its then they’re not safe.” could retire and shrink the available AndAnd dementiadementia doesn’tdo student-athlete hazing culture. It later For students, concerns for safety workforce in the county. culminated in the purging of the en- dwelled primarily in national and Smith will also see resignations ddefineeffiine hhim.im. tire junior varsity football staff, in- state policies on climate change. in his own administration next year, cluding Athletic Director Joe Doody During the Sept. 20 climate strike, prompting more focus on hiring at HHe’se’s sstilltill uniuniquelyquel Saul and Head Coach Vincent Colbert. MCPS students walked out of all levels of the school system. To do because hehe lilivesves The school’s principal, Casey schools and were escorted by police so, he has asked to renew his con- Crouse, also resigned. as they marched to Washington, tract for four more years. TheTh AArtisArtitis WWay.Waay. “The focus inside the school D.C., to participate in the global The problem in staffing re- during the school day has never wa- movement. volves around the growing student vered (despite negative media atten- The walk-out prompted County population, which is expected to tion),” Crouse wrote at the time. Executive Marc Elrich to write a let- only get more prominent in the fol- “However, it has become clear that ter to the superintendent and Board lowing years. ForFor momorere information,information, please for Damascus High School to move of Education to excuse students who About half of MCPS is current- forward, it will require new school leave for the protest. ly overcapacity. That is especially callcall 8877-742-407977-742-4079 oror visitvisit leadership.” “I didn’t see one person true for high schools, who have, on TheArtisWay.com/MontgomerySentinelTheArtisWayy..comm/MontgomerySentinel The incident brought about the counter-protest against climate average, 2,000 students per school. introduction of the MCPS Athletics change, and why would you? It’s a More than 1,000 new students en- Supervision Action Plan in the 2019- scientific fact,” Isabel Serrano of rolled in August alone, with a major- 2020 school year, outlining how Northwood High School said after ity of them being international stu- coaches and staff should be in con- returning from Washington, D.C. “I dents. stant supervision of student-athletes hope this is the last time I skip It’s prompted more funding in before, during and after practice. school for this. I shouldn’t have to be ESOL and other language programs. Damascus was not the only doing this, but I have to.” Included in the budget is fund- point of criticism for MCPS in 2019. In or out of school, students ing for at least 250 teachers and 100 Criticism of substitute teacher hiring continue to do well for themselves, instructional aides and assistants. In requirements motivated the adminis- showing their success in numbers. comparison, only 59 teachers were 16940 GeorGeorgiarggia AvAAve.vve. tration to lower its educational re- Olney,Olney, MD 208322 The year 2019 has seen increased hired at the start of the 2019-2020 quirements, down from a bachelor’s participation in standardized testing school year; and just as parents face degree to an associate degree, or 60 in high schools. concerns over student segregation, credits. Reports showed that 75.6% of diversity in the workforce has also School boundary lines have also students took the SAT, showing an been vital for the superintendent and been addressed earlier this year, with upward trend from earlier years. his staff. Place your students and teachers having out- This is especially true for Black and “This has been a decades-old Display and lined their concerns over MCPS Hispanic students, where participa- conversation about equity,” Byron schools being segregated at a board tion went up by 11.4 and 17.8 per- Johns, chair of the NAACP Parents Classified Ads of education hearing in March. It led centage points, respectively. And Council of Montgomery County, to MCPS hiring a consultant in Sep- while scores have dropped, they re- said. “I feel hopeful that we have the on the exciting tember to draw up recommendations flect a national trend overall. elements now for really meaningful for new boundaries for school dis- “Our collective work of engag- progress to be made through this New Sentinel tricts. ing students in rigorous coursework budget and subsequent budgets.” website Call Lonnie at Your community. Your world. 301-306-9500 At your fingertips www.thesentinel.com

See news? Tell us about it! Call us at (301) 306-9500 or e-mail us at [email protected] www.thesentinel.com º 8 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL JANUARY 2, 2020 COVER STORIES/NEWS Elrich looks back on Diverse County Council unites in passing important legislation during 2019 sessions successes in 2019, Diverse, from Page 1 Act prohibits discrimination based make collaborating on highway ex- on natural hairstyles such as braids, pansion much easier. ership came together with the coun- locks, afros, curls, and twists. “No one is more affected by cil in early 2019 to examine the prob- Anyone caught discriminating congestion than we are, and our speaks on goals for 2020 lems with racial equity in the county. based on appearance can receive a constituents are,” Hucker said. “No Residents were also able to pro- penalty up to $5,000. The bill re- one has more expertise in relieving Elrich, from Page 1 Following its announcement, the vide input into the bill through three ceived national attention with other congestion and its causes and solu- county received negative feedback community conversations, which districts looking to introduce similar tions (than we do). We are 100 per- repairs that they need to make to bring which several news outlets highlight- saw more than 10,000 people partici- legislation. cent for congestion relief here in up their living conditions up to they ing cases of rape performed by un- pating. Glass, the county’s first openly Montgomery County, Prince should be,” Elrich said. documented immigrants arrested by “Hopefully, this is a place the gay council member, introduced the George’s County and Frederick While he and the council do not county police. In August, the admin- rest of the country will arrive at, at Pay Equity Act, which proposed County, but MDOT’s process has have to agree all the time, Elrich said istration clarified that police will some point, but having these con- that the county no longer request a shut us out.” he appreciates the “differences in communicate with ICE when dealing versations is absolutely critical, if person’s salary history when deter- Heading into next year, the opinion” that both sides have from with “requests for notification of the you can’t change everywhere you mining an employee’s pay. council elected Sidney Katz as its time to time. Despite working together release of individuals charged with can at least change the place where The goal was to bring up the new president on Dec. 3. Katz, re- in improving the county’s early child- serious crimes.” we live,” Elrich said. pay gap problems women face in cently completed his fifth year of hood education efforts and other high Months later, Elrich and Mary- For one of the new members, the job sector. The bill passed unan- service with the council and has priority topics, Elrich believes a higher land Gov. Larry Hogan traded shots Jawando had two of his key invec- imously before the summer with spent large portions of the year priority should have been placed done after MCP state received a blue, tives passed with high praise from Glass stating that this would posi- working alongside Elrich on the affordable housing. Heading into white and black American flag with a the council. First, his first bill was tively affect women of color as well. 4Business initiative, which engages 2019, Elrich hopes to work with blue stripe across the middle. the Law Enforcement Trust and “Being raised by a single mom the local businesses on how to better Council President Sydney Katz and The online backlash on the flag’s Transparency Act (LETT), which who worked multiple jobs, this leg- prosper in Montgomery County. He the rest of the council to address his symbolism and appearance similar to called for an independent investiga- islation is very personal to me,” plans to continue his business-focus concerns on housing in the county. a flag used at the Unite the Right rally tion of the police officer-involved Glass said. “By eliminating the approach to build the county’s eco- “We will be sending over some in Charlottesville in 2017 caused the shooting, and that a report must be county’s use of pay history to set fu- nomic standing heading into the stuff, and hopefully, the council will county executive to announce that it sent to the county’s State’s Attorney. ture salaries, employees will get new calendar year. want to work with us in order to make would not be displayed at the station. If criminal charges are not filed paid according to their expected re- “As president, I will continue a dent out of the problem,” Elrich Hogan responded by having a similar in the case, the report would need to sponsibilities and the experience to work with our local business said. “Hopefully, it will be move out flag displayed in his house and show- be made public. The motivation be- they bring to the table, rather than community and with businesses that of rhetoric and make some changes ing it on his social media platforms. hind the bill came from the death of their ability to successfully negoti- would like to relocate here,” Katz happen.” The two faced off in the similar Robert White by a Montgomery ate based on past wages.” said. “A strong economy and grow- While his political appointments back and forth comments throughout County Police (MCP) officer in Meanwhile, the council joined ing tax base are the foundations for positions in his cabinet did not re- the year, especially during the state’s 2018 and the investigation sur- together in protesting a proposed upon which a thriving community is ceive much fanfare, attention rose at push to pass two widening proposals rounding the incident. It passed $11 billion widening project for In- built and sustained.” Elrich during the selection process for for Interstates 495 and 270. While the unanimously by the council and terstates 495 and 270. Councilmem- Hucker will be working along- a new chief for Montgomery County county stands to benefit with traffic signed into law in June. ber Tom Hucker led the way with side him as the vice president as the Police (MCP). congestion relief through the widen- “My bill focused on how to re- multiple town rallies and press con- council looks to continue the trend The process, which began fol- ing, county officials do not want to move the responsibility of investi- ferences to ask state officials to lis- of legislation that occurred in 2019. lowing the sudden retirement of for- see the removal of homes and have gating out of our police department ten to public pressure. On Jan. 14, the council will be host- mer Chief Tom Manger in April, in- not liked the lack of communication to an outside department, whether it Current plans include the re- ing a public hearing for several bills, cluded public input Elrich mentioning with the Maryland Department of be federal, state or local,” Jawando moval of several homes and busi- including establishing an office of the goal of completing a hire before Transportation State Highway Ad- said. “That helps create more of a nesses in the county during the con- grant management and hiring the end of August, but the deadline ministration. level of independence from, like the struction process for the highway deputies for the inspector general. passed with no nominee announced. Overall, the county executive buddy of the guy that killed some- expansion with no input from local “We face challenging times Former Portsmouth, Virginia Police said his administration “interacts one, investigating the incident.” officials. Hucker and Elrich hope ahead. We need to do more with Chief Tonya Chapman, a rumored well” with Hogan’s staff and does Together with Navarro, Jawan- that with changes in the Maryland less,” Katz said. “We also face new candidate, dropped out the race. Ulti- not have any animosity towards do pushed for the passing of the Department of Transportation State and exciting times ahead. I welcome mately, Acting Police Chief Marcus Hogan. CROWN (Creating a Respectful Highway Administration (MDOT both the challenges and the excite- Jones was nominated and selected as “We talk to each other when we and Open World for Natural Hair) SHA) coming into the new year will ment.” the new police chief. see each other,” Elrich said. “We have While the optics show that it was personal disagreements; I don’t make not his first choice, Elrich said he sup- a big deal about it. He is in Annapolis, ports Jones and believes the search and I am here, so you do not get a lot was complicated when leaks on can- of interaction on day-to-day bases. in didates began to happen before an- You run into each other, you talk. But ADVERTISE nouncements were made. you affectedly talk through the people “Marcus (Jones) was one of the who represent you, and I feel really top choices by the committee,” Elrich good with the way they work with us, said. “…It was an overall good and that is a reflection on him.” process and it shed a light on how Heading to 2020, Elrich would people support the police department like the county to focus its efforts on and what people want to see change in affordable housing during the next the police department.” proposed FY2021 budget. On Dec. There were missteps in his first 12, an action report by the Purple Line year, including the roll-out of his ex- Corridor Coalition asked that the ecutive order that bars county em- county raise its Housing Initiative ployees from asking a person about Fund from $65 million to over $100 their immigration status and from million to assist more affordable keeping a person in custody longer housing projects in areas near the light than the court system requires for the rail project. sole reason of responding to a U.S. Elrich agreed with the additional Immigration and Customs Enforce- affordable housing funding calls Call Lonnie Johnson at 301-306-9500 or e-mail [email protected] ment (ICE) detainer. along the Purple Line route. JANUARY 2, 2020 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 9 ENTERTAINMENT Viennese Waltzes and operetta melodies ring in the New Year man – consistently presented himself song is about going to the famed By Mark Dreisonstok Special to the Sentinel as a 19th century Viennese. He in- Parisian restaurant Maxim’s). Ger- vites the audience to leave cell man soprano Peggy Steiner per- The New Year’s Day Concert phones, cars and even electricity be- formed beautifully “Hör’ ich Zim- from Vienna is a New Year’s tradition hind as he guided it through the histo- balklänge” from Lehár’s “Gypsy known throughout the world. ry of composers from the famous mu- Love.” Attendees at Strathmore Music sical Strauss family. Before playing Tenor Heim and Soprano Steiner Center recently had the opportunity the “Blue Danube Waltz” (obligatory complemented each other well in two to enjoy an authentic recreation of a for a Vienna New Year’s Concert!), duets, which they enacted from Vienna New Year’s Day concert, all Willis regaled the audience with Kálmán’s operetta “Countess Mar- without a passport or plane flight to many true stories, including how fa- itza.” Heim and the orchestra depart- the capital of Austria to experience mous composers, when asked for au- ed from Viennese tradition briefly for one of Europe’s loveliest cities. The tographs, would scribble musical no- a rousing version of the Spanish-lan- Strauss Symphony of America, con- tations from one of their famous guage song “Granada” by the Mexi- ducted by Alistair Willis, presented pieces. The composer Brahms, how- can composer Agustín Lara. “Salute to Vienna New Year’s Con- ever, wrote down the first few notes As the “Salute to Vienna” tours cert” at the Music Center at Strath- of the “Blue Danube” by the “Waltz Boston, Chicago, Toronto and other more on Dec. 29. This American in- King” Johann Strauss, Jr., and cities of North America, it should be cantation of the Viennese Neu- signed: “Unfortunately, not by Jo- noted that different selections, con- jahrskonzert opened with the hannes Brahms.” ductors and performers are em- Overture to “Die Fledermaus” by Jo- Above all, the New Year’s Con- ployed, as the idea is to present a Vi- hann Strauss, Jr. – very appropriate, cert in Vienna (and the salute to it at enna-style New Year’s concert in as COURTESY PHOTO given that this operetta has its associ- Strathmore and 23 other North Amer- many locations as possible in a time Attendees at Strathmore Music Center recently had the opportunity to enjoy ations with the New Year. ican locations) is marked by the lilt- frame as close as possible to the new an authentic recreation of a Vienna New Year’s Day concert, all without a Thus began a concert both in the ing strains of Viennese Waltzes. Yet a year. While musical director Willis passport or plane flight to the capital of Austria. classical tradition and a bit outside of spirited version of Franz von Suppé’s noted that next year at Strathmore, it, with flamboyant costumes, on- Overture to “Morning, Noon, and the “Salute to Vienna New Year’s performed a moving “Dein ist mein projected in the background. It was stage waltzing, and humorous “skits” Night in Vienna” was also heard for Concert” will be held on Jan. 3, 2021, ganzes Herz” from Lehár’s “The the first production at Bel Cantanti by members of the Kiev Aniko Ballet the Strathmore performance. perhaps one need not wait so long to Land of Smiles.” Soprano Emily Opera’s new performance location at of Ukraine. Maestro Willis is a highly We were reminded via selec- hear Viennese waltzes and music in Casey sang a beautifully plaintive BlackRock Center for the Arts in entertaining conductor, at turns jok- tions by Hungarian composers Franz our region. “Song of the Vilja” from Lehár’s Germantown, and it was a resound- ing with the audience, leading audi- Lehár and Emmerich Kálmán that Vi- This point was made recently in “The Merry Widow.” More Viennese ing success. ence members in a chorus of the New enna is not only the capital of mod- “Champagne Toast!” by the local operetta and a waltz were presented Whether “waltzing in the New Year’s anthem “Auld Lang Syne,” ern-day Austria but was once the im- opera company Bel Cantanti. Here as Gramatges, Casey, and other cast Year” with a “Salute to Vienna New and encouraging clapping along to perial capital of the Austro-Hungari- operatic selections, as well as staples members performed and sang the Year’s Concert,” a local company the sounds and rhythm of the orches- an Empire. Austrian tenor Michael of the American musical theatre, world-famous waltz melody from skilled in Viennese repertoire such as tra in an encore. Heim sang and acted out “Da geh’ ich were presented along with selections Lehár’s “The Merry Widow” while Bel Cantanti, or PBS’ “From Vienna: The international Willis – Amer- zu Maxim” from Lehár’s operetta from the Viennese tradition. Tenor drinking from champagne glasses, of The New Year’s Celebration 2020” ican-born, growing up in Moscow “The Merry Widow” (“Sounds like Eric Gramatges, accompanied by Bel course! At points, the paintings “The on television, we wish all, as they say and Surrey in the U.K., and with an he’s going to a nightclub!” quipped Cantanti’s founder and artistic direc- Kiss” and “The Woman in Gold” by in Vienna, einen guten Rutsch – a excellent accent when speaking Ger- Willis, referring to the fact that the tor Katerina Souvorova on the piano, Austrian artist Gustav Klimt were “good slide” – into the New Year! ‘No Blue Memories’ examines the life of famed poet Gwendolyn Brooks Brown said. “When they told me ness of the 1960s, a time that greatly and silence that results from sup- By Edith Billups Special to The Sentinel about this Gwendolyn Brooks piece, impacted Black America. pressed anger. However, her charac- I saw it as honoring a voice that is An activist and community or- ters in many other works took pride The literary activism of one of timeless and important and needs to ganizer, Brooks fought valiantly in who they were and what they be- America’s most renowned be revisited.” alongside civil rights leaders with her lieved. African–American poets will be ex- A poet, writer and teacher whose writings to express the voice of her Brooks once said that she wrote amined at 8 p.m. on Jan. 24, at the work garnered great critical acclaim, community, particularly the fear that about what she saw and heard in the Music Center at Strathmore with including the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry shaped those times. Through her street. She said that she found most Manuel Cinema’s “No Blue Memo- in 1950, Brooks was the first African- work, she let the voice of struggling of her material by looking out of the ries: The Life of Gwendolyn American to win the award. She also black youth be heard. In her poem, window of her apartment house in Brooks.” was the first Black woman to hold the “We Real Cool,” she talks about sev- Chicago. In a tribute to Brooks, the A multi-media piece using shad- position of poetry consultant to the en young teens who go out at night to Strathmore show will include a pre- ow puppetry, silhouetted actors and Library of Congress. She is known have fun, but in the end, they will be show event that celebrates Washing- live music, the work captures the around the world for using poetry to killed for merely being themselves. ton, D.C.’s own grassroots poetry complexities of Brooks’ commentary increase knowledge about Black cul- “We real cool. We scene. “We Are Each Other’s Har- on the Civil Rights Movement while ture in America. Her most notable Left school. We / vest: A Gathering of Poets” will be telling, through a new lens, her own works include “A Street in Lurk late. We held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the inspirational story. Showcasing both COURTESY PHOTO Bronzeville,” “Maud Martha” and Strike straight. We / music center’s education room. the spirit and struggle of that turbulent The activism of one of America’s “Annie Allen,” the work which Sing sin. We Scholar and poet Kim Roberts era, the work draws from some of most renown African–American would earn her the Pulitzer. Thin gin. We / will give a brief pre-show talk, fol- Brooks’ most iconic verses. It features poets, Gwendolyn Brooks, will be Born on June 17, 1917, in Tope- Jazz June. We lowed by a poetry reading hosted by an original screenplay by Eve L. Ew- examined on Jan. 24, at the Music ka, Kansas, Brooks moved to Chica- Die soon.” (1-8) Dwayne B of Spit Dat and featuring ing and Nate Marshall of Crescendo Center at Strathmore go at six weeks old during the Great Similarly, in her novel, “Maud local poets Morgan Butler, Brandon Literary. A jazz score composed by dynamic, visual stories. Joi Brown, Migration. As a writer, she focused Martha,” Brooks writes about a Douglas and Marjan Naderi. Jamila and Ayanna Woods also will be artistic director at Strathmore, noted, mostly on the urban poor, specifical- teenage Black girl growing up in the Tickets are free with a show performed live by a quintet. “It is a company that I have been fol- ly Blacks who were discriminated 1930s and 40s in Chicago with her ticket, but registration is recom- Founded in 2010, Manuel Cine- lowing for four years. Their format against and oppressed by White peo- mother. They both experience blatant mended as space is limited. A post- ma is a performance ensemble, design knocks me off my socks. ple. Framed by the injustices she had discrimination, including insults to show conversation event will imme- studio and film production company “The combination of the visual endured throughout her own life, her their appearance, economic status diately follow the main show in the that combines a variety of different art elements and musical elements in voice and expressions shaped her po- and social exclusion. The novel is Encore Café. For tickets, visit forms and technical abilities to create their works is so well executed,” etry to reflect the political conscious- about bitterness, rage, self-hatred www.strathmore.org. 10 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL JANUARY 2, 2020 AUTO Two years later, a Hyundai-Nissan SUV rematch Most Santa Fe’s use a 2.4-liter By Brady Holt @BradyHoltAutos four-cylinder engine with 185 horse- power. That is a similar performance In fall 2017, we tested two pop- to the compact class rather than most ular compact crossovers: the Nissan midsize competitors. Still, if you’re Rogue and the Hyundai Santa Fe not wedded to extra zippiness or Sport. At the time, we found the near-silent operation, you might ap- Hyundai to be the fancier-feeling ve- preciate that Hyundai lets you hicle, while Nissan’s Rogue was the choose more value and fuel econo- better value for the money. my. A 2.0-liter turbo with 235 horsepower costs about $2,000 extra on the Santa Fe’s top two trim levels. Auto Drive It is smoother and quicker, but its fuel economy slips by 2 mpg com- By pared to equivalent 2.4-liter models: a mediocre 23 mpg in mixed driving Brady Holt with front-wheel-drive and 22 mpg with all-wheel-drive. Overall, the Santa Fe does not jump out and dazzle with extra- Just over two years later, we cushy seats, an extra-quiet ride or tried them out again. Since that time, extra-rich interior materials. It has the Hyundai has been fully re- some nice details, but it is a less dra- designed (and renamed the Santa Fe) matic upgrade from a Honda CR-V while the Rogue has received a new or Hyundai’s own Tucson than the infotainment system but few other difference between a Ford Escape changes. How do they stack up to- and Ford Edge, or Jeep Cherokee day — compared to each other and and Jeep Grand Cherokee. their other peers? Instead, the Santa Fe shines for The short answer is that the an- its general competence — not exact- COURTESY PHOTOS swer is that both models are better ly mediocrity, because it is competi- The 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe (top) brings some of the midsize crossover experience at the price of a compact model, than they were in 2017, but that the tive in its class. But its most signifi- starting at $26,995. The 2020 Nissan Rogue compact crossover (bottom), priced from $26,395, continues to bring a overall conclusion is pretty familiar. cant strength is that it doesn’t do spacious interior and good gas mileage at competitive prices. We’ll start with the 2020 much wrong, more than that it is tru- Hyundai Santa Fe, which is priced ly stellar in many ways. from $26,995. This midsize five- It’s user-friendly, it’s comfort- passenger crossover competes most able, it’s roomy. It doesn’t drive like closely with models like the Ford a sports car, but it doesn’t feel clum- Edge, Chevrolet Blazer and Honda sy or unnatural either. And it does Passport, but it’s roughly the same that for prices that rival some com- size as the Rogue. pact models, especially considering The Santa Fe’s full redesign last its standard safety technology. year modernized its design, made The 2020 Nissan Rogue, mean- the interior roomier, smoothed out while, might be an even better its ride quality, updated its infotain- choice for someone seeking primari- ment technology, and introduced ly roominess, safety and value for more safety features as standard the money. equipment. Likely in its final model year Hyundai dialed back its gen- before a full redesign, the Rogue is erosity for the 2020 model year, re- slower and noisier than the Santa Fe moving radar-based blind-spot mon- — and most compact crossovers. itoring from the base SE trim level. And its interior decor has seen few But the Santa Fe still trumps several updates since the current model de- competitors for retaining standard buted six years ago, leaving its dash- equipment that includes a forward board more dated-looking than the collision warning with automatic Santa Fe. But if you’re not looking emergency braking, a lane-departure for something fancy, the Rogue has warning with automatic steering aged well and remains a sensible corrections, adaptive cruise control choice in its class. and automatic high beams. Despite Priced from $26,395, the 2020 all its features, the Santa Fe costs Rogue nearly as expensive as the significantly less than most midsize fancier-feeling Santa Fe. Still, it competitors. throws in the blind-spot monitoring Like most midsize five-passen- that the Hyundai has removed while the slightly larger Santa Fe or most hurry, you can select its Eco mode fuel-economy, below-average price ger crossovers, the Santa Fe’s matching most of its other standard compact crossovers. The EPA esti- — which keeps the engine quieter tags, and generally pleasant driving biggest advantage over compact safety technology. And unlike the mates 29 mpg in mixed driving with while also saving gas, as long as you experience. models is its higher degree of style, last time we tested it a couple of front-wheel-drive or 27 mpg with don’t put your foot too close to the Shop the Rogue most closely refinement and luxury. That’s be- years ago, the Rogue now offers An- all-wheel-drive. floor every time the stoplight turns against the pricier but all-around ex- cause some less-expensive compact droid Auto and Apple CarPlay Drivers who like to accelerate green. cellent Honda CR-V and the similar- models — including the Rogue — smartphone integration, which quickly may find the Rogue frustrat- The Rogue does not feel fancy ly value-focused Subaru Forester. are phenomenally space-efficient, comes standard on every model. ing. Not only is it less peppy than the like the more poshly finished, qui- meaning they pack tons of passenger As another value point, the class norm, but its engine revs high eter, sharper-handling Honda CR-V Brady Holt is a member of the and cargo space into smaller foot- Rogue brings above-average fuel when you push it to go, generating or Mazda CX-5. But it has above-av- Washington Automotive Press Asso- prints. economy, using less gasoline than lots of noise. But if you’re not in a erage interior space, above-average ciation. JANUARY 2, 2020 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 11 CALENDAR What’s happening this week in Montgomery County January 2, 2020 – January 8, 2020 STRATHMORE ABSTRACTED ART EXHIBITION program features artwork of the animals in our lives Also, if you stitch, bring your needlework. Space is Jan. 9. Enjoy a free opening reception for Ab- by Del Ray Artisans members. Showcasing animals limited. Please register online. Go to www.mont- • BSO: MOVIE WITH ORCHESTRA - stracted, a group exhibition featuring a diverse range that lift and fill our hearts is a popular theme at gomerycountymd.gov/library. Click Branches, se- AMADEUS SATURDAY, JANUARY 4, 2020, 8:00 of abstract artwork by Seemen Hashem, Steve Wan- VCA Alexandria and coincides with the winter holi- lect Quince Orchard Library, then Upcoming PM | THE MUSIC CENTER na, Elroy Williams, and students from the VisAbility day season in which creature comforts of all types events. For more information, call 240-777-0200. Art Lab where art workshops for adults with autism are appreciated. 2660 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA This event reoccurs every 1st and 3rd Tuesday. THE FILLMORE and other intellectual or developmental disabilities 22314. Details: DelRayArtisans.org/exhibits/gww are taught. More information @TakomaParkArts. ENGLISH CONVERSATION CLUB • WALE & FRIENDS W. BIG FLOCK, BEAU IN THE GALLERY: METRO WASHING- Tuesdays, 10:00 A.M. and 7:00 – 8:45 P.M. An YOUNG PRINCE, FLEX KARTEL WEDNES- TON CHAPTER OF THE COLORED PEN- informal conversation club for anyone looking to DAY, JANUARY 01, 2020, 9:00 PM JAN 10 CIL SOCIETY OF AMERICA practice and improve his/her English conversational Through Jan. 27. Juried exhibit. The Colored skills. Volunteer facilitators are patient, friendly and WOLF TRAP Pencil Society of America (CPSA) is a national, talkative. All levels are welcome. Come join us. ONSTAGE: UNFORGETTABLE – A TRIB- non-profit organization founded in 1990 exclusively Registration is not required. Please call 240-777- UTE TO NAT KING COLE FEATURING • WILL LIVERMAN, BARITONE KEN dedicated to artists working with colored pencil. 0200 for more information. Free. Where: Quince DON DILLINGHAM & THE NORTH NODA, PIANO, CHAMBER MUSIC AT THE Representing several countries around the world, Orchard Library / 15831 Quince Orchard Road / METRO JAZZ COLLECTIVE BARNS SUNDAY, JANUARY 1, 2020, 3:00 PM and with about 1600 members in 2011, CPSA pro- Gaithersburg. Jan. 10-19 | Friday & Saturday at 8:00 P.M.; vides two annual exhibitions (one online and one in Sunday at 2:00 P.M. If you close your eyes and let • AN EVENING WITH JD SOUTHER conjunction with the annual convention), product OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS MEETING the soft, elegant music envelope you, it will be as WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2020, 8:00 PM research information, workshops and seminars, a Thursdays. 7:15 – 8:30 P.M. Overeaters Anony- though Nat King Cole himself has stepped up to the newsletter, a networking directory, and district chap- mous meeting Thursdays at the Rockville Church of microphone when Don Dillingham claims the mu- • BAILEN FRIDAY, JANUARY 17, 2020, 8:00 ters across the United States. Artist Reception: Christ, 1450 Montgomery Ave., Rockville (in Parish sic. Don has been winning over music fans for years PM Thurs., Dec 5 – 7 to 8:30 p.m. FREE. Where: Arts House). For further information, http://www.oa- with his smooth, soft baritone voice, perfectly emu- Barn, Gaithersburg. dcmetro.org/ or Linda S at 301-641-9508. lating the legendary Nat King Cole with the same COURTESY PHOTO quiet dignity, style and sophistication. This tribute Jan. 10-19 | Friday & Saturday at THE ELEPHANT SHOP SALE ROCKVILLE FARMERS MARKET JAN 01 performance includes such iconic songs as “Unfor- 8:00 P.M.; Sunday at 2:00 P.M. If you Through Jan. 30. The Elephant Shop at the Saturdays. 9:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. Every week MORE DOCTORS SMOKE CAMELS gettable”, “When I Fall in Love” and many more. close your eyes and let the soft, Friends House Retirement Community (17320 the Farmers Market transforms itself as different Jan. 01. | 10:00 A.M. – 5:30 P.M. Today we Tickets: $22/$18 Student (ages 15-21). Located at elegant music envelope you, it will Quaker Lane in Sandy Spring MD) will be open in fruits and vegetables become available throughout know that tobacco products cause cancer, but, from the Gaithersburg ARTS BARN. be as though Nat King Cole himself January on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 the season. Your pick of farm-fresh fruits and veg- the 1920’s to the 1960’s, advertisers used represen- has stepped up to the microphone A.M. – 2:00 P.M. beginning Tuesday, January 7th. etables, bedding plants, cut flowers, preserves, hon- tations of medical professionals to make the case TANGERINE ART EXHIBIT AT DEL RAY when Don Dillingham claims the Featured this month will be warm weather clothing ey, herbs, baked goods, and more. All items offered that smoking was healthy. Tobacco companies ARTISANS GALLERY music. and household items. All sale proceeds benefit se- are picked fresh daily and available as supplies last. sought to exploit the influence of doctors, dentists, Jan. 10 – Feb. 02. “Tangerine” is a juried exhibit niors in the Sandy Spring/Ashton area. For more in- Where: Jury Parking Lot on the corner of Rt. 28 and nurses to ease consumers’ anxiety over the featuring art from local area artists and is guaranteed formation contact Jean at friendscommuni- and Monroe St. Rockville, MD 20850. health risks of smoking. The focus of the “More to bring warmth and brightness to January’s wintry MOVE ME FESTIVAL [email protected] Doctors Smoke Camels” exhibit will be on examin- blahs. Join us in this imaginative interpretation of Feb. 29 | 2:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. Bowen Mc- FOX HILL WEEKLY OPEN HOUSE ing these period advertisements and showing con- tangerine. The opening reception is on Friday, Janu- Cauley Dance Company produces the annual HAPPY HOUR FLOW YOGA Wednesdays, 2:00 – 4:00 P.M. To share the ex- temporary audiences how advertisers worked to ary 10 from 7-9pm. Exhibit runs January 10 through MOVE ME Festival which is FREE for students, First Friday every month. 6:00 – 7:00 P.M. ceptional lifestyle, amenities and services at Fox promote cigarettes in the face of the health problems February 2, 2020. Stay tuned for creative work- parents and community residents. The Kenmore Happy Hour Flow Yoga with Thrive Yoga instructor Hill Retirement Community in Bethesda, a free to they caused. Location: National Museum of Ameri- shops too! View the exhibit at Del Ray Artisans Middle School hosts the Festival and there is ample Allie Newsom is back at True Respite in 2019! the public open house will be held on a weekly ba- can History. Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria. parking for attendees. Festival goers can expect in- Classes are the first Friday of each month from 6-7 sis. Every Wednesday from 2 - 4 p.m. staff and Details: www.DelRayArtisans.org/exhibits. teractive workshops, face painters, musicians, pm. Join us for a one-hour yoga class then follow up owner/residents invite people to enjoy refreshments MUSIQ SOULCHILD dancers, prizes and local artists performing on two- your shavasana with one of True Respite's refresh- and tours of Fox Hill. Visitors are welcome to see Jan. 01. | 9:00 P.M. Musiq Soulchild is a hip-hop stages. Expect a culminating performance of the ing brews! Your $15 ticket includes both the class the one, two and three-bedroom model condomini- soul artist, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He Kenmore dance residency students along-side the JAN 11 and one full pour of beer. Beer can be drank before, ums with a wide range of floorplans offered in a built a reputation for being musically gifted, beat professional Company. after, or during class. Props to anyone who can bal- maintenance-free, cosmopolitan environment. Fox boxing for MC’s, free styling on the open mic cir- GALLERY SERIES WORKSHOPS – EX- ance their beer during the practice! Space is limited Hill is located at 8300 Burdette Road, Bethesda, cuit or just performing acapella for strangers on the HIBIT POSTCARD IN MS PUBLISHER so be sure to grab your ticket before the event sells MD; 20817. For more information, call Julie Sabag streets. Watch Musiq Soulchild at Rams Head On Jan. 11 | 2:00 P.M. Artists, would you like help ONGOING out! True Respite Brewing Company 7301 Calhoun at 301-968-1850 or visit Stage in Annapolis. learning how to use Microsoft Publisher to create an Place, Suite #600, Rockville, Maryland, 20855. www.foxhillresidences.com. art exhibit postcard? Join our staff as they show you VISARTS PRESENTS: THE RADICAL ACT Through February 2020. how to use this commonly available software to lay- OF TAKING UP SPACE NEW COUNTY PROGRAM SEEKS JAN 04 out texts and photos to create a document that can Through Jan. 5. Curated by Kiara Cristina Ven- OPEN LIFE DRAWING SESSIONS – 2019 SKILLED VOLUNTEERS 50+ CARL THOMAS AT THE HOWARD THE- be printed or used electronically in email or social tura, 2019 Emerging Curator for the VisArts Emerg- Looking for a chance to hone your figure draw- The Montgomery County Volunteer Center's ATRE media posts. Registration: $10. Located at the ing Curator Program. Located in the Kaplan ing skills? Del Ray Artisans offers a range of open new 50+ Volunteer Network connects skilled volun- Jan.4. | 7:30 P.M. In the Beginning Carl Thomas Gaithersburg ARTS BARN. Gallery. See more information: https://www.visarts- life drawing sessions for just this purpose. Just drop teers with nonprofit and government agencies that sang around the Chicago-land area, joining groups, center.org/ in for the session and bring your supplies to draw or need assistance. This unique program is perfect for singing in the church choir and doing some record- paint our live models. Fee ranges from $8-$12. All those who are age 50+ and want to make a signifi- ings in comfortable surroundings. Thomas has over JAN 15 SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN skill levels are welcome. Del Ray Artisans is located cant contribution of time and talent to the communi- 4 million records sold, 2 Grammy Nominations, a Through Jan. 5. In the Heights Director/Choreo- at 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria VA. See ty, while still retaining flexibility. Through personal couple of Soul Train nominations an S.C.L.C. Im- grapher Marcos Santana returns to OTC with anoth- our calendar for dates and times: consultations, trained advisors help find volunteer SQUARE DANCE LESSONS AND DANC- age award. er classic American musical! The greatest movie DelRayArtisans.org/life-drawing opportunities that match particular areas of interests, ING musical of all time comes to life on the Mainstage skills, and availability. Options may include ongo- Jan. 15. Square dance lessons and dancing at and for once, rain during the holidays is guaranteed TRIVIA NIGHTS & TRUE RESPITE ing program management and support, short-term North Chevy Chase Christian Church, 8814 Kens- to make you smile. Comden and Green’s ingenious BREWING CO. consulting projects using professional skills, and di- JAN 08 ington Parkway (in Parish House). Wednesdays: tale of Hollywood’s transition from the silent era is Thursday night trivia continues at True Respite rect services to clients. For more information, email 7:30 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. $7 per person, also Jan. 29.. buoyed by the thrill of live singing and dancing to Brewing! Trivia starts at 7 pm every Thursday night [email protected] or visit SQUARE DANCE PLUS-LEVEL LESSONS Contact phone number: 301-598-2574. some of the greatest songs in the American canon and is hosted by District Trivia. It is free to compete. www.montgomeryserves.org. AND DANCING http://www.gerrymanders.info/ including “Good Mornin’,” “Make ‘em Laugh,” Come by yourself or with your friends and play for Jan. 8. At the plus level, square dance lessons and “Moses Supposes.” Our biggest production of your chance to win! At the end of each season four CANCER SUPPORT GROUPS and dancing at North Chevy Chase Christian the year is certain to impress Broadway regulars and teams from each District Trivia location play in the Hope Connections offers weekly groups for peo- Church, 8814 Kensington Parkway (in Parish ART RETREAT AT VISARTS enchant kids meeting this musical for the first time. playoffs for large cash prizes! Where: True Respite ple with all types of cancer, caregivers, people with House). Alternate Wednesdays: 7:30 p.m. to 9:45 Feb. 2. | 10:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. Celebrate the Tickets available at tickets.olneytheatre.org. Brewing Company 7301 Calhoun Pl, Suite 600 advanced cancer and a bereavement group. Support p.m. $7 per person, also Jan. 22. Contact phone beginning of a new year with an Art Retreat at Vis- Rockville, Maryland 20855. groups are held at both of Hope Connections for number: 301-598-2574. Arts. Connect, engage, and reflect through medita- "CREATURE COMFORTS" ART EXHIBIT Cancer Support’s two locations: Beaumont http://www.gerrymanders.info/ tion, restorative yoga, and mindful exercises for ex- AT VCA ALEXANDRIA ANIMAL HOSPI- STITCH AND PLAY House at FASEB, 9650 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, ploring the intersection of art, healing, and daily TAL Tuesdays 1:00 – 3:00 P.M. We are adults who awareness. Spaces are limited - and our Art Retreat Through Jan. 26. The “Creature Comforts” art enjoy mah-jongg, board & card games, and needle- is popular! Register yourself or a loved one today. JAN 09 exhibit (September 30, 2019 – January 26, 2020) at work. Come join us. We will provide mah-jongg VCA Alexandria through the Gallery Without Walls sets and board & card games or bring your own. Continued on page 12 12 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL JANUARY 2, 2020 C ALENDAR What’s happening this week in Montgomery County January 2, 2020 – January 8, 2020 Continued from page 11 Drive, Wheaton, on Thursdays and at Jane Lawton mation call 301-754-8800. Cost: Free. (Leland) Center, 4301 Willow Lane, Chevy Chase MD and 8401 Corporate Drive, Suite 100, Lan- on Thursdays. These support groups are open, free LOSS OF A CHILD SUPPORT GROUP dover, MD. Orientation sessions are held every of charge, to all widowed persons who have suf- Wednesdays, 6:30 – 8:00 P.M. For parents griev- Monday at 11 a.m. at the Beaumont House in fered a loss within the past two years. Those prefer- ing the death of a child of any age. Registration re- Rockville, and every Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Lan- ring an evening group are encouraged to call the quired at (301) 921-4400. Montgomery Hospice, dover. Additional orientation sessions are held on WPS office. The groups are facilitated by trained 1355 Piccard Dr., Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850. the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. in volunteers. For more information or to register, Bethesda. Orientations are Free - RSVP required at please call: 301-949-7398 to register. The Widowed PRESCHOOL STORYTIME (AGES 3-5) 301-634-7500 Persons Service is a non-profit volunteer organiza- Wednesdays. 10:30 A.M. Join us for stories, tion sponsored by AARP, the Montgomery County songs, rhymes, stretches and flannel board stories. WOODLAWN MUSEUM Mental Health Association, and other community Where: Marilyn J. Praisner Library, 14910 Old Co- Fridays & Saturdays 10:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M and organizations. lumbia Pike, Silver Spring. Sundays 12:00 – 4:00 P.M. The Woodlawn Muse- um featuring multimedia exhibits throughout the ONE-ON-ONE FRIDAY FUN CORPORATE BARTENDING FOR CHARI- 19th century stone barn. Interactive exhibits high- Fridays. 9:00 – 10:00 A.M. Christ Episcopal TY light the area’s agricultural landscape, the Under- School welcomes you and your 1-year-old to our Wednesdays 4:00 – 7:00 P.M. Send your CEO or ground Railroad, local free black communities and One-on-One Friday Fun. Our monthly playgroups VP to Tommy Joe's to bartend for charity! Can't bar- the Quaker experience in Montgomery County, re- are the perfect way for your child to have a first tend? No problem, the on-staff bartenders are there vealed through the lives of the Woodlawn’s resi- school experience in a warm, toddler friendly setting to help for a good cause (no experience necessary). dents and enslaved laborers. www.woodlawn- while you meet other parents. Children will explore, Represent your company during happy hour, and a COURTESY PHOTO manor.org. Adults $5 Children (6-17) $4. learn and socialize in a calm, nurturing classroom portion of the proceeds will go to the charity of your Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. 7:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. The Farm community with our Preschool faculty. Activities choice. Maybe you can even pull off some flair be- Women’s Market is a unique, intimate, quirky and festive shopping include playtime, snack time and an art project. All hind the bar and make Tom Cruise proud. Visit experience in Downtown Bethesda. BETHESDA FARMERS MARKET sessions take place on Fridays in the Preschool tommyjoes.com or call (301) 654-3801 for more in- Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. 7:00 A.M. House. There is NO COST, but space is limited. formation. 4714 Montgomery Ln., Bethesda, MD – 4:00 P.M. The Farm Women’s Market is a unique, Contact Janet Gerber (301-424-8702 or 20814. intimate, quirky and festive shopping experience in Saturdays and Sundays: 2:00 – 6:00 P.M. Meet TEEN SK8 AT WHEATON ICE [email protected]) for more information. the owners, learn about the origin of chocolate, and Most Friday evenings 8:00 – 10:00 P.M. Open to Downtown Bethesda. The Market features great ZUMBA GOLD DROP IN CLASS food, drink and music with artisans, crafts and bou- see how it is grown and processed. Experience how all but geared toward skaters age 13-19. Regular ad- VISARTS COCKTAILS AND CANVAS Thursdays. 12:00 – 1:00 P.M. Have fun every chocolate is made from the actual cacao seed to the mission fees and skate rental fees apply. Lights & tique businesses from around the Mid-Atlantic re- CLASS Thursday and get a great workout at the same time. gion. Local vineyards and breweries provide tast- final chocolate during this "sweet" educational tour, great music, too. Wheaton Regional Park, 11717 Where: Long Branch Senior Center, 8700 Piney from chocolate bars to truffles to bonbons. Each tour Orebaugh Ave in Wheaton, MD. For more informa- Branch Road, Silver Spring, MD 20901. also includes a FREE chocolate tasting! 360 Main tion, call: 301-905-3000 or visit: montgomery- Street Suite 101 Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878. parks.org. COUNTRY THURSDAYS Visit http://www.spagnvola.com or call (240) 654- Thursdays, 9:00 P.M. Union Jack's traditionally 6972. British pub in Bethesda heads to the South for their all new Country Night every Thursday. Live coun- FOOD ADDICTS ANONYMOUS try/rock bands, free cowboy hats for the cowgirls, Saturdays. 9:30 – 10:30 A.M. Food Addicts bandanas for the cowboys, drink specials, including Anonymous meets at the Unitarian Universalist We’ll bring you $2 PBR cans, $2 Budweiser bottles, $4 Jack Daniels Church, 100 Welsh Park Drive, Building #4, drinks, food specials including 50 cent hot wings. Rockville, MD 20850. We welcome new members. Best of all, there's no cover to get in! And be sure to For questions, please visit www.foodaddictsanony- get there early for Union Jack's famous Beat. 4915 mous.org or call Valerie @ 240-543-3090. Saint Elmo Ave., Bethesda, MD 20814. a WORLD SERIES OF POKER HEY MR. DJ Every Tuesday and Sunday night Flanagan's Fridays 9:00 – 2:00 A.M. It’s time to dance! hosts Poker in the rear from 8-10 p.m. it's Bethesda's Grab your friends and come to The Barking Dog for own version of The World Series of poker. Call Brand New Au- a good time on the dance floor. Every Friday and (301) 951-0115 for more. Flanagan's Harp and Fid- Saturday night the Dog brings in a DJ to play the dle, 4844 Cordell Ave., Bethesda, MD 20814. Top 40 and your favorite songs. Make sure you check out their great drink specials before you show NEED A SITTER? IT’S LEGO TIME AT dience! us what you got! The Barking Dog, Elm Street VISARTS! Bethesda, MD 20814. Free admission. Saturdays, 12:00 – 5:00 P.M. Go on a date, get some shopping done, or just relax for a few hours SUNDAY NIGHT WINE SPECIALS while your kids get to play with more than 15 Join us for a selection of wines, chosen from our pounds of LEGO bricks! Children can play on our To Place Your Ad unique List & cellar. A great opportunity to try that COURTESY PHOTO LEGO race track, build a car, a tall tower, a city or wine you've had your eye on, or one that you would Hometown Hero Wale is back in DC. Start the new year off right free build. They can even take part in a LEGO craft not normally sample. Priced Half Off. Visit project! Our top-notch staff are LEGO enthusiasts and get tickets to Wale's very first show of the year at the Fill- http://www.blacksbarandkitchen.com or call (301) more in Silver Spring. and ready to entertain your kids while you get some 652-5525. Black’s Bar and Kitchen, 7750 Wood- "me" time. Register at [email protected]. Call mont Ave., Bethesda, MD 20814. At VisArts in Rockville.

LAUGH RIOT AT THE HYATT GAITHERSBURG ROTARY CLUB WEEK- ings and food trucks offer a quick meal. We are a Canvas Class in the VisArts Painting and Draw- Saturdays 8:00 – 9:30 P.M. Check out a live LY MEETING ten-minute walk south on Wisconsin Ave from the ing Studio. 155 Gibbs Street, Rockville. Price $40. standup comedy show by local standup comics Every Tuesday, 12:15 – 1:15 P.M. Hilton Hotel, Lonnie Bethesda Metro Station at the intersection of Visit www.visartsatrockville.org/cocktails-and-can- every weekend at the Positano Italian Restaurant, 620 Perry Parkway, Gaithersburg. For more infor- Bethesda Ave. and Wisconsin Ave. Open Wednes- vas for more information. Bethesda. There's a $25 cash prize joke contest for mation, please visit www.gaithersburgrotary.org. days, Fridays, and Saturdays 7:00am-4:00pm. Our non-comedian audience members after the show. historic Market Building (circa 1932) is open year- SENIOR FIT Check it out every Saturday night! Comedians can DROP-IN YOGA IN BETHESDA at round (Jan – Dec). Mondays & Wednesdays, 9:15 A.M. & 2:15 sign up to perform by emailing Fridays, 6:00 – 7:00 P.M. Community classes P.M. This 45-minute, multi-component exercise [email protected]. Cost: $15 at the are mixed level, one-hour asana classes taught by a THE WIDOWED PERSONS SERVICE OF program is for people age 55+. Ongoing classes are door. Visit http://www.StandupComedyToGo.com rotating selection of Unity Woods teachers. Just MONTGOMERY COUNTY offered at 23 locations in partnership with Kaiser or ePositano.com for more information. Address: drop in – no registration required! Unity Woods Weekly support groups for newly widowed per- Permanente. Call 301-754-8800 to request a physi- Positano Italian restaurant located at 4948 Fairmont Yoga Center, 4853 Cordell Ave. Bethesda. Ages 301-306-9500 sons at three locations: at Margaret Schweinhaut cian's consent form to register and for a class sched- Ave. Bethesda, MD 20814. 18+. Cost: $8. Cash Only. For more information, Center 1000 Forest Glen Rd. Silver Spring on Mon- ule. Where: Holy Cross Hospital Senior Source, call 301-656-8992. days, at Holiday park Senior Center, 3950 Ferrara 8580 Second Avenue, Silver Spring. For more infor- SPAGNVOLA CHOCOLOATE FACTORY TOUR JANUARY 2, 2020 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 13 Compiled by Tazeen Ahmad Some Fun Your The Montgomery

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PHOTOS BY MIKE CLARK Quince Orchard High School point guard Amir Gray (left) leads a fast break down the court while junior guard Alex Parisotto (right) attempts to score a layup during high school basketball action against Urbana High School on Dec. 27 in Gaithersburg. The Cougars won 73-49 in the first round of the David Griffin Montgomery County Invitational Varsity Tournament. Motivated Quince Orchard earns 24-point victory over Urbana from osteosarcoma. Cougars Head ban completed a bounce pass to individual stuff that never works their feet. “I just do this,” he said. “I By Eva Paspalis Case @EvaPaspalisCase Coach Paul Foringer decided to Parisotto in the paint for a layup and when we get to 100 percent team do this.” name the yearly tournament after a chance at a three-point play. play, we’re going to be awfully Despite trailing by a significant GAITHERSBURG – Six Griffin to honor his legacy and con- Meanwhile, turnovers haunted good.” margin for most of the game, the Maryland high school boys basket- tributions to the Quince Orchard the Hawks during the first half. The Hawks started to lean heav- Hawks didn’t give up. Freshman ball teams participated in the David community. Missed passes resulted in points for ily on forward Cully Loun (22 guard Ezekial Avit found himself at Griffin Montgomery County Invita- “It definitely means a lot to play Quince Orchard. Littlejohn pulled points) Loun waited for a pass under the free-throw line after tearing tional Varsity Tournament from Dec. for our former coach,” said Cougars down defensive rebounds as his the basket before spinning around through a lane to get to the basket. 27-28. The Quince Orchard Cougars junior guard Alex Parisotto. “We just teammates double-teamed Urbana’s and aiming for the net. The junior Loun landed layup after layup as the hosted the annual event that show- want to go out and play for him.” point guards and denied them any also dunked over Quince Orchard game clock ticked down to zero. cased three Montgomery County That motivation and energy open shots. forward Sam Dacy to open the “I love playing in tournaments teams playing against three non- translated to an early 19-point The Cougars, however, found fourth quarter. like this over the holidays. It gets us county schools. Quince Orchard, Quince Orchard lead against the plenty of open shots behind the arc. “I just got a pass down the mid- back into shape because next week, Clarksburg and Watkins Mill repre- Hawks. The Cougars never relin- Quince Orchard netted five three- dle from my teammate, and I just we’re getting ready for conference sented Montgomery County while quished that comfortable lead and point baskets in the first quarter, in- saw two defenders underneath me. I games, so it’s a good way to warm Urbana, Tuscarora and Owings went on to beat Urbana by a final cluding a buzzer-beater by Sabban. thought going up would be the right up for that,” said Loun. Mills high schools from Frederick score of 73-49. Parisotto’s 12 points in the sec- decision, and it definitely was,” said “Our effort was lacking, but I and Baltimore counties, respective- Parisotto and juniors Jeremiah ond quarter helped give the Cougars Loun. “It was very exhilarating.” feel like we never really quit on our- ly, all participated in the event. Littlejohn and Cole Allemong led a 22-point lead heading into half- Littlejohn created an Urbana selves,” said Urbana Head Coach Each team was scheduled to the onslaught against Urbana. time. That lead carried Quince Or- turnover and responded with a big Michael Jarboe. “We kept believing, play two games. Quince Orchard’s Parisotto contributed a game-high chard into the third quarter that fea- play of his own a few seconds later. and we kept trying to finish.” first challenge came against Urbana 23 points; Littlejohn and Allemong tured another 3-pointer at the buzzer, The junior leaped into the air and The Montgomery County on Dec. 27. Before the game, the combined for 27 points. this time courtesy of Allemong. slammed down a resounding one- teams led 2-1 after the first day’s Cougars wore t-shirts that read “Re- The Cougars dictated the tempo “The thing that really excites handed dunk that drew cheers from scheduled games. On Dec. 28, lentless For Griff” on the back. from the start of the game and spread me about this team is that when they the fans in attendance. Watkins Mill earned a 67-59 win David Griffin was an assistant varsi- the ball around. Littlejohn set up a play together, how incredibly good Littlejohn smiled and shook his over Urbana while the Cougars pre- ty basketball coach at Quince Or- pair of first-quarter 3-pointers for they are,” said Foringer. “When they head when he recalled the dunk that pared to close out the tournament chard before he passed away in 2017 Allemong, while guard Jared Sab- move the ball and get away from the brought the Quince Orchard fans to against Owings Mills. 18 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL JANUARY 2, 2020 SPORTS Furgeson, Emerick earn crowns at Damascus holiday tournament We’ve moved up to Class 3A, so I as a sophomore, earning his third By Lem Satterfield Special to the Sentinel won’t see him at states.” straight county title and improving Georgia power Cambridge on his sophomore season’s regional Senior state champion Tim High School (134 points) was the runner-up finish with a crown in Furgeson (195) and junior state run- overall tournament winner fol- that event. ner-up Michael Emerick (138) felt lowed by South Carroll (130) of A member of two football state incentivized to perform by partisan Carroll County, Williamsport (118) title-winning teams, one wrestling Damascus High School fans from of Washington County and Spar- tournament champion and three Dec. 27-28. They responded by im- rows Point (112) of Baltimore state dual title squads, Furgeson proving their records to 21-0 and County. aims to close out his career with the 19-1 and winning titles at the 29th Cambridge’s182-pounder individual county, region and state annual Swarmin’ Hornets’ Holiday Gavin Kane was among the Bears crowns and the same for his team in Wrestling Tournament. two title winners, pinning twice be- the county tournament and Class Furgeson and Emerick each fore dominating Glenelg of Howard 2A state duals. pinned their first two opponents be- County’s High School Class 2A- Furgeson must also lead a de- fore dominating their championship 12A state champion Drew Sotka for fending Class 2A state duals cham- bouts by decision and major deci- the crown by 24-9 technical fall. pion squad, which lost twice in one sion, respectively, 8-1 and 12-1. Sophomore state runner-up Ryan day on Dec. 14 at The Warriors Du- The duo represented the lone Athey (113), Michael Pizzuto als at La Plata High School in champions for the fifth-place (106), Gage Owen (120) and A.J. Charles County, ending Maryland’s Swarmin’ Hornets (102 points), Rodrigues (126) were South Car- longest-ever winning streak – and who received third-place finishes PHOTO BY MIKE CLARK roll’s champions. the third-longest all-time – at 182. Damascus High School wrestler Michael Emerick prepares to take down from senior third-place state finish- “The team from Georgia’s The 17-time county champion er Aiden Beall (182) and juniors Joe Luke Hoenig of Sparrow's Point in the finals of the Damascus Holiday 182-pounder (Kane) is ranked Swarmin’ Hornets went 26-0 last Tournament on Dec. 28 in Damascus. McKneely(132) and Sam O’Brian fourth in the country. He won Out- year to win their seventh straight (220). Damascus also had a fourth- standing Wrestler for the upper state duals crown following two Emerick improved on last my teammates. I’m just taking this place effort from Shyler Clark (120) weights, and AJ Rodrigues won consecutive 25-0 seasons. They year’s runner-up finish at the event, day by day and one event at a time.” in the 15-team event. (Outstanding Wrestler) for the low- were 4-0 before losing, 40-33, to along the way earning his 100th ca- In other tournament results, “We have a young team, and I er weights,” said Damascus Head Virginia power Great Bridge High reer victory for a career mark of Good Counsel 285-pounder Bran- feel as though I have to set the ex- Coach John Furgeson, who is also School and falling 37-30, to South 103-13. don Roberts was pinned twice be- ample being that other wrestlers are Tim’s father. River. Emerick has placed second at fore edging Terrell Jackson of looking up to me, Michael Emerick “This is seriously one of the “My goal is to be dominant each of the past two county and re- Bullis, 5-3, for his crown, joined by and Aiden Beall,” said Furgeson, best tournaments around. People every time I step on the mat,” said gional meets, and second and third, Falcons’ teammate Connor Ott winner of the invitational for the stated that it was run very smoothly Furgeson, an outside linebacker respectively, at the previous two (160), who finished fourth. second straight year. with some highly-ranked and who is bound for Villanova Univer- state tournaments. Joining Jackson were Bull- “The guy I beat in the finals skilled wrestlers from Virginia, sity to play football. “I believe that “It felt great to win it in front of dogs’ teammates Enzo Bell (106, (Lexx Carr, Sparrows Point) placed Maryland, Georgia and Texas.” our team will step up again and that our home crowd,” said Emerick. second), Issac Ruderman (160, fifth at states last year. He’s ranked Tim Furgeson went 45-0 last we’ll be ready for the county com- “There’s definitely a bigger role to third) and Thomas Bentivoglio No. 1 in the state at Class 2A-1A. season after being a state runner-up petition and the rest of the season.” play this year, having to encourage (132, fourth). Eagles escape with narrow win over Takoma Academy in Springbrook Classic loose balls and scoring points in the were able to hold off Takoma for the By Harry Lichtman @hslichtman second half, leading to Hashemzadeh victory. to call her the “backbone” of the Ea- “We gave it our best shot,” said COLESVILLE – During the gles. Thrower. “Missed quite a few free winter break, local high school boys “She’s our scorer. She’s our se- throws that seemed to prove the dif- and girls basketball teams compete in nior,” Hashemzadeh said. “She’s our ference.” several holiday tournaments through- floor-leader out there.” Despite the loss, Allen finished out the area before returning to the “God was just with me today,” the game as Takoma’s leading scorer grind of their regular seasons play. said Oliver. “Just wanted to go out with 20 points, while senior Kayleigh One of the girls’ basketball there and work from my previous Smith dropped 13 points. games featured Seneca Valley High game because I wasn’t too proud of This year’s Springbrook Memo- School taking on Takoma Academy that, so I came out with a chip on my rial Classic honored Justin Ellis, a on the first day of the Springbrook shoulder.” former head coach for Springbrook Memorial Classic on Dec. 26. In a Junior Bryana Barber also con- High School’s varsity basketball very back-and-forth affair, the tributed to Seneca’s success in the team as well as a Wake Forest Uni- Screamin’ Eagles came away on top, paint, as she rebounded well and versity basketball alum. He passed edging away with a 63-58 victory scored 12 points. Despite the rough away on Oct. 11, 2019. over the Tigers. The win stops Seneca battles near the rim, Barber’s inside Hashemzadeh and his team truly Valley’s losing streak at two games. presence allowed Seneca Valley to re- appreciated playing this year’s Clas- “It’s one of these games that claim a 50-45 lead late in the third sic honoring Ellis. builds character,” said Seneca Valley quarter. “Hey, we love the opportunity to Head Coach Ali Hashemzadeh. “I PHOTO BY GEORGE SMITH “It’s hard most of the time play- play,” said Hashemzadeh. “We ap- Seneca Valley High School Jasia Oliver attempts a shot before being fouled think we made a lot of mental mis- ing down in the paint,” said Barber, preciate the invite, and we’re looking during high school basketball action against Takoma Academy on Dec. 26 at takes that made the game a lot closer “because they like to grab you at your forward to next year.” the Springbrook Memorial Classic in Colesville. than it needed to be. But with that arms to foul you, but I just tried to Thrower also loved coaching his said, I’m glad with a win any day.” “Delia Allen’s a great scorer,” comeback in the second quarter with push through it…It was tough, but we team in this winter tournament, as the The first quarter was tight, with said Takoma Academy Head Coach layups and fast-break points, drop- worked through it as a team, and we Tigers made their second appearance Takoma taking a six-point lead, 21- Donald Thrower. “She’s been scoring ping their deficit to one point at half- ended up coming out with a win.” in the annual event. 15, at its end. Junior Delia Allen start- since she was a freshman. She does time. In the fourth quarter, the Tigers “We consider the honor to be in ed hot for the Tigers with nine points what she normally does. She’s a good Leading the way in the battle did everything possible, including this tournament,” said Thrower. in the quarter, then adding four more shooter, finds a way to get the ball in was senior Jasia Oliver, who dropped going on a mini-run to drop their “There’s some nice talent, nice com- in the second quarter to finish the half the hole.” 17 of her team-high 24 points in the deficit to one point. However, the Ea- petition. We always find ourselves in with 13 points. The Eagles attempted to mount a first half. She came out battling for gles continued their strong play and a good game when we come here.” JANUARY 2, 2020 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 19 SPORTS Marial debuts in Maryland’s 84-70 victory over Bryant Senior guard Anthony Cowan, knew we had to be,” said Turgeon. By Eva Paspalis Case @EvaPaspalisCase Jr. did not perform well in both of “Just the turnovers we had to do a Maryland’s losses against Penn better job with, but a lot of that has COLLEGE PARK – Before State and Seton Hall. However, to do with defenses.” University of Maryland center Chol Cowan redeemed himself against The Terps committed a few Marial checked into the game Bryant with 19 points, four assists turnovers early in the first half, against Bryant University (8-5) on and zero turnovers. While Mary- mostly on errant passes that the Dec. 29, his teammate Aaron Wig- land Head Coach Mark Turgeon Bulldogs intercepted. Bryant’s de- gins patted him on the back and lauded Cowan for his burgeoning fense started strong, but foul trou- spoke the words that Marial had leadership skills, Cowan praised his ble soon reared its head, and Head been waiting to hear for months. roommate Marial. Coach Jared Grasso had to pull “Let’s go,” Wiggins told Mari- “He’s such a positive dude. some of his players. By the end of al. “It’s time.” Throughout his whole surgery, me the game, Bryant’s five starters The freshman from South Su- and him got to be around each other combined for 17 fouls; two players dan was making his Maryland debut a lot,” said Cowan. “I’m happy for were penalized four times apiece, after undergoing surgery back in him. He was able to come out and and one player fouled out. September to repair stress fractures really produce on defense and on Maryland started to pull away in both of his legs. offense. He did what we needed after halftime despite Bryant guard The fans at the Xfinity Center him to do.” Adam Grant’s five 3-point baskets welcomed Marial with a standing Marial’s optimistic attitude in the second half. Cowan delivered ovation and loud cheers, cheers that provided the spark the Terps have eight points at the free-throw line only intensified when Marial been searching for since their last and added a trey of his own for knocked the ball out of the air for a win back on Dec. 7. The victory good measure. tremendous block over Bryant for- against Bryant came two days after Meanwhile, Wiggins con- ward Hall Elisias. brothers and former Maryland play- tributed 15 points and nine re- The Xfinity Center exploded ers Makhi Mitchell and Makhel bounds, while forward Jalen Smith with gleeful shouts again when Mitchell announced they were leav- registered a double-double with 10 Marial grabbed a pass from Darryl ing the program and entering the rebounds and 11 points. However, it Morsell and launched his 7-foot-2 NCAA transfer portal. was Marial’s six points and five re- PHOTO BY MICHAEL SMITH frame into the air for an emphatic Turgeon did not comment on bounds that garnered the loudest re- Maryland Terrapins center Chol Marial (right) blocks Bryant University dunk. the departure of the Mitchell broth- action from both the fans and the Bulldogs guard Benson Lin’s (left) shot during an NCAA basketball game at Maryland went on to beat its ers and chose instead to focus on his players on the bench. Xfinity Center in College Park. The Terrapins defeated the Bulldogs 84-70. last non-conference opponent by a team’s performance against the “I was ready for it. I’ve been score of 84-70 after losing two Bulldogs. working for it for two months now,” ny is a big help.” dogs was the first of a streak of games in a row. Still, Marial’s per- “Once we figured out offen- said Marial. “I didn’t have anything “I had that confidence in him three consecutive home games. formance and his positivity in the sively how to play, we were good. to worry about. I know I have a lot that he can come out, and he could Next up, the Terps have back to face of adversity were all the 11-2 We shot the ball better, we were 7- of good people around me, so I did- help us out a lot,” said Cowan. back dates with conference oppo- Terps could talk about after the for-14 for 3, and we were a domi- n’t have to worry about anything. “This was a good start for him.” nents: Indiana University on Jan. 4 game. nant rebounding team, which we To have guys like Jalen and Antho- The matchup against the Bull- and Ohio State University on Jan. 7. Redskins fall to Cowboys in finale, end season with 3-13 record then losing his job after an injury. down to seven points before the Cow- By Neal Earley @neal_earley Keenum completed 18 of 37 boys pulled away. passes for 206 yards with one touch- The lack of depth on defense No Dwayne Haskins, no Terry down and one interception, who start- showed, as Dallas quickly made plays McLaurin and no Landon Collins, ed instead of an injured Haskins. He up and down the field. Dak Prescott and it showed on Dec. 29. ended his season with 11 touchdowns completed 23 of 33 passes for 303 The Dallas Cowboys (8-8) de- and five interceptions in eight starts. yards with four touchdowns and feated the Washington Redskins (3- Veteran running back Adrian Pe- Ezekiel Elliott rushed for 122 yards 13) 47-16 in the season finale at terson rushed for 78 yards on 13 car- on 18 carries. AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. ries Sunday, finishing off his 2019 Prescott connected with Michael The Redskins finish with their worst season with 898 yards rushing. Gallup for touchdowns on three sec- record since 2013, last in the NFC Haskins sprained his ankle in ond-half drives, including receptions East Division, and have clinched the last week’s game against the New of 32 and 45 yards, to give the Cow- second-overall pick in the 2020 NFL York Giants, and the team ruled him boys a double-digit advantage by the Draft by having the second-worst out days before the game against Dal- fourth quarter. record in the league. las. Along with Haskins, Washington “This was a really tough game for Washington’s long season, was missing much of its secondary, us, unfortunately,” Callahan said. which included the midseason firing including Collins, Troy Apke, Josh “Credit to Dallas, they’re a fine team, of Head Coach Jay Gruden and the Norman, Fabian Moreau and Montae really explosive on the offensive end.” debut of rookie quarterback Dwayne Nicholson. However, despite the dominant Haskins comes to an end among PHOTO BY MICHAEL SMITH “We had a whole, entirely new performance from the Cowboys, Dal- speculation about the team’s future. Washington Redskins quarterback Case Keenum completed 18 of 37 secondary with two new guys right off las came just short of a playoff berth Interim Head Coach Bill Calla- passing attempts for 206 yards with one touchdown and one interception in the street,” Callahan said. Sunday thanks to a win by the han, who took over after Gruden’s the 47-16 road loss against the Dallas Cowboys on Dec. 29. After Dallas pulled to a 20-3 Philadelphia Eagles. dismissal, said he is optimistic about lead, Washington managed to fight After losing last week against the team’s future. ings. Before the game, the Redskins many reserves and backups played their way back into the game. Just be- Philadelphia, Dallas needed to beat “I think there’s a lot of talent already clinched last place in the against the Cowboys. fore halftime, Keenum led the Red- Washington Sunday and have the Gi- across the board, across the defensive NFC East and had been eliminated Sunday was Case Keenum’s first skins on a 10-play, 74-yard drive, fin- ants beat the Eagles to win the NFC front,” Callahan said. “I think there’s from a playoff berth in early Decem- start since Week 8 against the Min- ishing it off with a 6-yard touchdown East. Just before the end of the Dallas- young emerging players on offense.” ber. Key young players such as Hask- nesota Vikings. For the veteran quar- pass to Steven Sims Jr. Washington Washington game, the Eagles defeat- For Washington, the final game ins, McLaurin and Derrius Guice had terback, the season has been a rough would then add a field goal early in ed the Giants 34-17 to clinch the NFC did not mean much in terms of stand- been sidelined due to injury, meaning one beginning the year as the starter, the third quarter to reduce their deficit East. 20 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL JANUARY 2, 2020 SPORTS Tar Heels stomp Temple in Military Bowl in Annapolis

PHOTOS BY GEORGE SMITH first of two touchdowns of the game. By José Umaña @Jose_M_Umana Defensive back Storm Duck continued building North Carolina’s ANNAPOLIS – Freshman quar- advantage as he returned an intercep- terback Sam Howell (top right) threw tion 20 yards for six more points. The for over 290 passing yards and scored third quarter ended with Howell four total touchdowns to lead North catching a 2-yard catch from wide re- Carolina to a 55-13 victory over Tem- ceiver Rontavius Groves in a razzle- ple in the 2019 Military Bowl game at dazzle play to go up 41-6. Temple (8- the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial 5) temporarily stopped the offensive Stadium in Annapolis on Dec. 27. assault with a 45-yard touchdown Howell, who was named the catch by Re’Mahn Davis. game’s MVP, finished throwing 25 of However, North Carolina did 34 for 294 yards and three passing not stop as Howell added his fourth touchdowns as the Tar Heels (7-6) touchdown by finding Newsome for scored 31 unanswered points be- a 29-yard reception to start the final tween the second and third quarters. quarter. The Tar Heels finished with The freshman scored first with a two- 33 first downs and 534 yards of total play drive that was capped off with a offense. 39-yard touchdown pass to sopho- Two Maryland natives dressed more wide receiver Dyami Brown for North Carolina in their win: junior midway through the first quarter. defensive backs Greg Ross (Potomac Following two field goals by High School) and Myles Wolfolk (Dr. each team, the Tar Heels began its Henry A. Wise Jr. High School). scoring run after Howell connected Meanwhile, Temple has 12 play- with Hampton, Virginia native Dazz ers listed from Maryland, including Newsome for a 16-yard touchdown four players who attended Mont- reception. North Carolina added an gomery County Public Schools. Red- extra field goal to take a 20-6 lead shirt sophomore Ty Mason (James into halftime. They started the third Hubert Blake High School) recorded quarter with a 10-play, 83-yard drive three tackles while defensive end in less than four minutes with running Arnold Ebiketie (Albert Einstein) back Antonio Williams scoring his added a tackle in the losing effort.