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Celebrating more than 160 years of service! Vol. 164, No. 44 • 50¢ SINCE 1855 Thursday, April 11, 2019 INSIDE Justice For White Police stop attempted Opioid Epidemic Continues terrorist attack in Community members met to learn about the opioid epidemic in Maryland from experts in drug ad- National Harbor diction and law enforcement. people in a crowded location. By José Umaña Page 3 The Montgomery County De- @Jose_M_Umana partment of Police (MCP) reported NATIONAL HARBOR – A him as missing in a press release Germantown resident stole a truck on March 27 and asked for the and planned to run over people in public’s assistance in locating him. the developed areas of the Nation- He had been last seen by co-work- al Harbor in a terrorist-inspired at- ers the day before at noon before tack before being arrested on he left his place of employment in March 28, federal prosecutors say. Germantown. In a motion for a detention According to MCP officials, document filed on April 8, Rondell family members had not been able Henry, 28, is in federal custody af- to contact him since and were ter Prince George’s County Police “concerned for Henry’s physical arrested him a week earlier, being and emotional welfare.” However, charged with interstate transporta- according to Captain Tom Jordan, Awesome-A-Thon tion of a stolen vehicle. He was there had been no suspicions of found in possession of a stolen U- Henry’s intentions at the time. Awesome-A-Thon will take Haul van and allegedly had plans “Our contact with him on the place from 10 p.m. on Saturday, to carry out an attack similarly car- 27th was strictly because he was a April 13 to 10 p.m. on Sunday, ried out by the international terror- missing person and his family had April 14, at Bethesda-Chevy reported him as missing, and they ist group ISIS. Chase Regional Services Center, were concerned,” Jordan said. “So The motion states that Henry, 4805 Edgemoor Lane, second our interaction with him was pretty a computer engineer, walked out floor, in Bethesda. much primarily dealt with in this of his job in the middle of the day, missing person phase, which does, Page 11 heading “down the extremist in fact, turn into more when you PHOTO BY GEORGE SMITH path.” He was known to have har- Montgomery County At-Large Councilmember William Jawando spoke deal with the Prince George’s bored hatred for those who did not during the Press Conference, Prayer Vigil and Public Rally about the County event and the federal an- County Police determination in the officer involved death of Robert White practice the Muslim faith but did held at the Christ Congregational Church in Silver Spring on Sunday, April not have any experience using 7, 2019. Story continues on Page 8. weapons. He drove to Virginia and stole the U-Haul van to plow over See Attack, page 8

Silver Spring community not satisfied with MCP conclusion on White’s death

that Officer Anand Badgujar’s ac- Badgujar. As part of an agreement White. The investigation into the in- By José Umaña tions were lawful and shooting him concerning officer-related shoot- cident showed that White was carry- @Jose_M_Umana was justified. ings, Howard County officials took ing a knife but did not use it in his in- SILVER SPRING – Members “(MCP) memo’s to the county control of the investigation. teraction with the officer. Blair Wins! of the Silver Spring community executive essentially let themselves Body-camera footage of the “When Mr. White continued as- joined local leaders and county and off the hook for the killing of Robert June 11 incident shows Badgujar ap- saulting the officer, Officer Badgu- Blair High School’s boys state politicians to denounce the White last June,” Rev. Matt Brad- proaching White as he walked. As jar believed his life was in danger,” lacrosse team scored a 20-12 win conclusions made by the Mont- dock of Christ Congregational the officer told White “Hey, big the report said. “Based on the ac- over Springbrook High School on gomery County Police, following Church said. “We find the report man, you need to stop,” the resident tions of Mr. White in the video, there April 5. an internal investigation into the ac- disturbing, and it raises more ques- ran toward Badgujar before running is ample evidence that Officer Page 20 tions of one of their officers in a po- tions than it answers.” away. He continued to follow White Badgujar was in danger of serious lice shooting of an African Ameri- The administrative review, re- into the 9200 block of Three Oaks bodily harm, which would lawfully can man during the summer of leased on April 3 at the request of Drive in Silver Spring. justify his use of deadly force.” 2018. County Executive Marc Elrich, into White charged Badgujar again, However, community leaders The Silver Spring Justice White’s death came months after but this time, the county police offi- were not satisfied with the report Coalition held a press conference Howard County State’s Attorney cer shot him. White attempted to get and called the nature of the internal and vigil, calling for justice for 41- Dario J. Broccolino ruled that the back up, stood over the officer and year-old Robert Lawrence White, shooting was justified and no tried to assault him before Badgujar after an internal review concluded charges would be filed against shot him several times, killing See White, page 8 2 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL APRIL 11, 2019 EFLECTIONS R The Montgomery County Sentinel, published weekly by Berlyn Inc. Publish- ing, is a community newspaper covering July 2, 1953: Pre-School Medical Aid Sets Record Montgomery County, Maryland. Our of- fices are located at 22 W. Jefferson Street, Suite 309, Rockville, MD 20850. Each week the Sentinel visits medical examination. This is im- their booster immunization. child care. Only 5 years ago in Founded in 1855 by Matthew Fields. All mail to: P.O. Box 1272, Rockville, MD a memorable story from its pressive achievement in home Another very important ser- this County most of the examina- 20849-1272. Subscription Rates for The archives. and school cooperation. It has vice of the Pre-School Confer- tions of children entering school Montgomery County Sentinel – Weekly by mail: $40.00 per year & $26.50 for Se- been possible because of the ence was the help rendered to the for the first time were still being nior Citizens. (USPS) 361-100. Montgomery County parents united efforts and faithful work newcomer's to the County who given by physicians of the Health have set a new record for preven- of the Health Committee of the had not yet Medical Society op- Department. Bernard Kapiloff tive medical service for their parent Teacher Association, prin- erates : Medical Bureau which Gone are the days of long PUBLISHER E MERITUS children, according to Dr. Harold cipals and teachers, health de- assists families in obtaining a lines of children and tired wait- Lynn G. Kapiloff H. Mitchell, School Health Con- partment nurses, the medical pro- physician. ing mothers, the “needles,” cry- CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/ sultant for the Montgomery fession, the Tuberculosis Associ- One of the most remarkable ing and anxious first visits to the PUBLISHER [email protected] County Health Department. ation and the 28 years of public medical advances in recent years schools. Instead, parents have More children than ever before education for the Summer has been the well child health su- found that the privacy of the of- Mark Kapiloff registered at the Preschool Con- Round-Up of the National Con- pervision given by the family fice of the personal physician ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER [email protected] ferences this Spring with medical gress of Parents and Teachers. physicians and pediatricians and provides a better opportunity for examination and immunizations Children came for registra- the recognition of the value of an appraisal not only of the phys- EDITORIAL ready cared for by their private tion remarkably well cared for by this service by parents. In 1946 a ical health of the child but his Daniel Kucin Jr. physicians. vaccination and immunization. survey of the American Academy emotional and social well being EXECUTIVE EDITOR Of 4,285 pupils who have al- Nearly 94 had completed their of Pediatrics showed that 30% of as well. There is not just concern [email protected] ready enrolled to enter school in initial immunizations and over the time of the general practition- for disease or handicap, but an José Umaña The fall, 3,150 (more than 73%) 90 had been vaccinated. More er and 60% of the time of the pe- allround preparation of the child [email protected] came with a completed report or than 4 out of 5 had completed diatrician is devoted to this well for school. CITY EDITOR Barbara Trainin Blank COPY EDITOR

NEWS Neal Earley Write us [email protected] Takoma Park seeks budget balance ASSIGNMENTS The Montgomery County Sentinel George Smith the approximately $320,000 in rev- the other homes, I can see it being By Carlos Alfaro PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR @carlosalfarorod enue will be gone for FY 2020. tight. If you look at our income tax welcomes letters. Other issues for the budget in- revenue not coming in very high, I TAKOMA PARK – With multi- clude a freeze of tax duplication, costs think there’s a lot of people who have Tazeen Ahmad All letters must be original, CALENDAR EDITOR ple projects on the horizon, Takoma associated with the city’s change to uncertain incomes,” Ludlow replied. [email protected] Park is seeking to increase the real LED streetlights, preservation of the One of the biggest issues facing property tax rate to withstand the Dorothy’s Woods property and a pal- Takoma Park is staff wages. While signed by the author CALL 301-838-0788 FAX 301- 838 - 3458 brunt of the financial burden - a depar- try property assessment. the city has tried to keep wages fair, NEWSROOM AND LEGAL ADVERTISING ture from a pattern of previous tax- The most-recent property assess- the council discovered the wages and must include the author’s daytime rate decreases. ment for Takoma Park came out were lower than those of surrounding ADVERTISING City Manager Suzanne Ludlow mixed, with 37 percent of single-fam- jurisdictions five years ago. Wage in- telephone number Lonnie Johnson has proposed increasing the real prop- ily homes showing a lower assess- creases brought the wages up gradu- ADVERTISING ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE erty tax rate from $0.5291 to $0.556 ment, according to the proposed bud- ally to come within standards, but do- for verification. 301-306-9500 per $100 net-assessed valuation. Lud- get. Overall, the increased value of as- ing so has put pressure on the budget, EMAIL: [email protected] low wrote in the proposed budget that sessment for FY 2020 was 0.6 as tax revenues have not kept up with Send letters to: “for the last four years, the Council Carman Thorton percent: if the current tax rate stayed capital expenditures and increased LEGAL ADVERTISING has actually lowered the tax rate each the same, Takoma Park would gain personnel. The Montgomery County Sentinel year, so we have had to rely on re- less than $76,000 in increased rev- Ludlow wrote in the FY2020 Sherry Sanderson serves to make up the difference,” enue over FY 2019, according to the proposed budget that “ongoing costs LEGAL ADVERTISING even as Ludlow has recommended tax proposed budget. such as personnel need to be paid 22 W. Jefferson St. Suite 309 [email protected] rates that would have slightly in- For example, of the 170 single- with on- going revenues. Since per- PRODUCTION creased revenue. family homes in the city worth less sonnel costs are directly associated Rockville, MD 20850 Ludlow kept the proposed plan than $400,000, 81.2 percent de- with services, cuts in personnel can Lonnie Johnson blunt: the increase in the tax rate is to creased in value; 74.4 percent or really only come from cuts in ser- Fax: 301-838-3458 PRODUCTION MANAGER [email protected] keep a “maintenance of effort” bud- properties assessed at a value be- vices.” get. Decreasing the tax rate will mean tween $400,000 and $450,000 de- The city is also hit by the com- Peter Lui necessary cuts to programs, services creased in value, while on the high mencement of a slew of projects and Email: [email protected] GRAPHIC PRODUCTION STAFF and possibly city staff positions. end of houses worth more than other significant events coming soon. CIRCULATION The city has relied on reserves in $700,000, 5.7 percent of properties The construction of the Purple Line, [email protected] the past to offset the gap between gen- decreased. the departure of Washington Adven- THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY CALL 301-306-9500 eral fund revenue and expenditures, “Is it possible that the less-ex- tist Hospital, construction on the SENTINEL (USPS 361-100) is FAX 301-306-0134 but it has reached a point where the pensive homes, and the people who Flower Ave. Green Street and the ren- published every Thursday by “padding” is no longer there, and in- might buy them, maybe have less cer- ovation and expansion of the Takoma Montgomery Sentinel Publishing, ACCOUNTING Inc., 22 W. Jefferson St., Suite creased tax revenue is necessary to tain job situations, and are people Park Library are all either about to Deidra Darsa 309, Rockville, MD 20850. keep the reserves at an adequate level. CREDIT / COLLECTIONS/RECEPTIONIST perceiving that the economy is slow- begin or already in the process of do- Subscriptions by mail are $40.00 Ludlow also wrote about other ing down, or that it’s a less secure ing so. per year; by mail (out of MD, VA, budgetary challenges, which will time to purchase? Maybe folks who With the talk of a possible tax in- & D.C.) additional $ 5.25; on strain the flow of money to the city, make more money are less worried crease, the issue arose of residents newsstands 50 cents. Periodicals such as the Inventory Tax portion of about that,” said Councilmember Pe- who may have trouble paying for it. postage paid at Rockville, MD 20849-1272. THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL IS A the Personal Property Tax on busi- ter Kovar in an April 3 council meet- The city assists with various credits, WOMAN OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE IN nesses. The council voted to remove ing. including with the State Homeowners POSTMASTER: Send address MONTGOMERY COUNTY AND the inventory tax effective for fiscal changes to THE MONTGOMERY IN THE STATE OF MARYLAND. “If you are buying a house that is Tax Credit program as well as other Montgomery County Publishing, Inc. year (FY) 2020, which Ludlow has $400,000 my guess is that times are a state and county tax credit options. COUNTY was absobed into Berlyn Inc. called a move that supports the busi- SENTINEL, P.O. BOX 1272 little bit tight. That’s a big amount for Additional credits may be established, Rockville, MD 20849-1272 ness community in the long run. But a lot of people. Compared to some of according to the proposed budget. APRIL 11, 2019 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 3 NEWS TAI CHI Place your Forum on the opioid epidemic educates the community Display and she explained. For instance, women ed the court systems,” McBain By Elle Meyers @_ElleMeyers are slightly more likely to become added. “We’re not going to arrest our Classified Ads addicted to opioids because doctors way out of this opioid epidemic.” DAMASCUS—Community are more likely to overprescribe He noted that so far in 2019, on the exciting members met to learn about the opi- painkillers to them. The epidemic about 90 percent of the drugs author- oid epidemic in Maryland from ex- also disproportionately affects rural ities have seized have been mixed perts in drug addiction and law en- communities, she said. with Fentanyl. Register Now New Sentinel forcement. Morris explained that a person’s “Anything they can mix Fen- New Classes Beginning website Know the Risks Moco, an out- likelihood to become addicted is de- tanyl with they’re doing it,” said Chevy Chase, Arlington, Great Falls reach project within the Mont- termined by a whole host of factors, McBain. gomery County Collaboration Coun- ranging from genetics to environ- He explained that Montgomery www.TaiChiCenter.com Call Lonnie at cil, hosted a public forum on April 9, ment to accessibility. County also has a pharmaceutical 703-759-9141 that covered information about opi- Many of the deaths from drug unit that tracks and investigates doc- 301-306-9500 oids, overdose signs and law en- overdoses today are due to a mixing tors who are overprescribing opioids FREE Tai Chi Introduction forcement initiatives. of Fentanyl and a common drug like to the community. Every Sat. Morning in McLean www.thesentinel.com “For me, this is important be- cocaine or heroin. “We’re making a lot of progress cause it was about five years ago that According to Morris, Fentanyl into learning where the drugs are a person in Damascus sounded the is a synthetic opioid that was origi- coming from,” McBain said. He also alarm on the problem with opiates in nally developed to fight pain in can- encouraged parents to be vigilant this community,” said Dr. Raymond cer patients; it is 50 to 100 times when it comes to opioid use in kids CITY OF TAKOMA PARK NOTICE Crowel, who serves as the chief of more powerful than morphine. by having conversations and keeping OF A PROPOSED Behavioral Health and Crisis Ser- Fentanyl can cause slowed tabs on who their children are associ- vices in Montgomery County. “We breathing and fainting, which can ating with. REAL PROPERTY TAX INCREASE are all here because we know opiates make death from an overdose more “I’d be concerned if my kid are killing our family, our communi- likely. lived in Montgomery County and The City Council of the City of Takoma Park, Maryland ty, at a really scary rate.” To treat an opioid overdose, first they had a whole lot of text ex- proposes to increase real property taxes. In the past 20 years, opioid use responders have been using Narcan, changes with a phone number that has skyrocketed in the United States, which is a brand name for naloxone. begins with 443, which is a Balti- 1. For the tax year beginning July 1, 2019, the estimated according to Dr. Abby Morris, who The nasal spray comes in two doses, more area code,” McBain said. real property assessable base will increase by 0.59%, works as a psychiatrist in private in case one is not enough, and is ad- Finally, the forum covered practice in Kensington and serves as ministered through the nose. There Maryland’s Good Samaritan Law. from $2,418,294,183 to $2,432,557,181. medical director of the International has been strong support to suggest Assistant State’s Attorney George Association of Firefighters. that accessibility to Narcan can save Simms explained that Maryland is 2. If the City of Takoma Park maintains the current tax Morris gave an overview of opi- lives. First responders and police of- one of 40 states that will not prose- rate of $0.5291 per $100 of assessment, real property tax oids, their history and the medical ficers in Montgomery County often cute people assisting in an emer- revenues will increase by 0.59% resulting in $75,465 of signs of an overdose. leave Narcan kits with members of gency overdose situation. “Life expectancy in the United the community because they are easy Simms described an incident in new real property tax revenues. States has gone down as a whole be- to administer and very effective. which a robbery took place in a cause of suicide and drug overdos- “Narcan may well be responsi- house where drugs were present. 3. In order to fully offset the effect of increasing assess- es,” she said. ble for the drop in deaths we’ve seen When one of the residents was hurt ments, the real property tax rate should be reduced to There has been was an alarming in Montgomery County,” said Crow- in gun violence during the robbery, spike in opioid death rates in recent el. “There are 16 other counties the other people in the house spent $0.5260, the constant yield tax rate. years. According to the Centers for where deaths are still on the rise.” time hiding the drugs before calling Disease Control and Prevention Lt. David McBain who serves for help for fear of legal ramifica- 4. The City is considering not reducing its real property (CDC), the average rate of death in- as the deputy director of Special In- tions. tax rate enough to fully offset increasing assessments. volving synthetic opioids increased vestigations, also praised Narcan for “This law is meant to prevent The City proposes to adopt a real property tax rate of by 71 percent from 2013 to 2017. its ability to save lives. He estimates situations like that,” Simms said. Morris explained that the opioid that about 300 officers carry Narcan The Good Samaritan Law is $0.5560 per $100 of assessment. This tax rate is 5.7% epidemic in the United States began in Montgomery County, and they of- meant to encourage people who ob- higher than the constant yield tax rate and will generate in the late 1990s and can be attrib- ten hand out kits to the community as serve a medical emergency caused $729,768 in additional property tax revenues. uted to a bi-product of compassion. well. by alcohol or other drugs to call for She explained that overprescrib- McBain has a special role in medical assistance without fear or A public hearing on the proposed real property tax rate ing opioids for their painkilling abili- tracking the sources of opioids in the arrest or prosecution, according to ty by doctors came from a caring community. He explained that when the Maryland Department of Health. increase will be held at 7:30 pm on April 24, 2019 at the place - one that understandably did- first responders have an opioid over- Montgomery County also has City of Takoma Park Community Center, 7500 Maple n’t want to see a patient in pain. dose call, he and his team will ask many drop-offs for unused medica- Avenue, Takoma Park, Maryland. “It was a fundamental lack of questions to those involved, with the tions. The cities of Gaithersburg and understanding about pain and chemi- intent of going after the supplier. Of- Takoma Park and the Village of The hearing is open to the public, and public testimony cal dependency, probably pushed by ficers don’t intend to prosecute the Chevy Chase all have permanent is encouraged. a pharmaceutical industry that told people who overdosed or those who medication drop-off sites, which re- us it was okay,” Morris said. called for help, McBain said. move potentially hazardous drugs Persons with questions regarding this hearing may call Today’s epidemic looks differ- “About 25 years ago, all we did from the home and makes medicine 301-891-7267 for further information. ent, depending on the demographic, was arrest people, and it really flood- cabinets safer.

PlacePlace youryour adsads inin The Sentinel CallCall LonnieLonnie JohnsonJohnson atat 301-306-9500301-306-9500 4 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL APRIL 11, 2019 OPINIONS &VIEWS The Mueller Report: Do not celebrate before entering the end zone For two full years, Trump repeatedly William Barr. According to Barr's let- Well, Trump sure thinks so, and he garding the behavior of the president By Paul K. Schwartz @PKSpaul castigated his original choice for At- ter of March 24, and this is right out of would be correct. That is good news for purposes of determining fitness torney General, Jefferson Beauregard the letter, “The Special Counsel's in- for him and his supporters. He has for office. We already knew the an- You remember Leon Lett, don't Sessions, for “not protecting him” be- vestigation determined that there now uttered the words “total exonera- swer to that issue and understood it you? Lett was a member of the Dallas cause Sessions followed Ethics Office were two main Russian efforts to in- tion” almost as many times as he had without the need for the Mueller Re- Cowboys, and in Super Bowl XXVII advice and chose to recuse himself fluence the 2016 election. uttered the words “no collusion, no port. against the Buffalo Bills, Lett recov- from the Special Counsel investiga- “The first involved attempts by a obstruction.” Well, maybe that's a bit Of particular interest to me and ered a fumble on the Dallas 35-yard tion into Russian interference in our Russian organization, the Internet Re- of an exaggeration. However, let us for most Americans should be that the line. 2016 presidential election. search Agency (IRA), to conduct dis- not forget about Lett. report names explicitly Russia as Trump famously asked the ques- information and social media opera- Since a four-page summary of having interfered in and influenced tion “Where's my Roy Cohn?” a refer- tions in the United States designed to principal conclusions of a 400-page the presidential election of 2016 and Paul’s View ence to the Joseph McCarthy sidekick sow social discord, eventually to in- report could not possibly provide a NOT a 400-pound guy sitting on his who served as a protector for Trump terfere with the election...the second full picture of the findings, most indi- bed in New Jersey. What is our gov- By in the 70s and 80s. In comes Bill Barr, element involved the Russian govern- viduals, other than the president and ernment doing about that as we ap- Paul K. Schwartz Trump's new Cohn. ment's efforts to conduct computer his minions, would like to see the full proach the 2020 election? What is the Is there anyone, absolutely any- hacking operations intended to gather report before coming to any conclu- Trump administration, specifically, one, who believed that the individual and disseminate information to influ- sions. The report has not, as of this doing to protect the 2020 election and who Trump would decide on to re- ence the election.” writing, been provided to either Con- prevent a recurrence of the Russian As he approached the 10-yard place Sessions after his firing as Attor- Of importance to Trump is Barr's gress or the American public. Al- influence even if it benefits him line on his way in for a touchdown, he ney General would be someone other assertion that the “(T)he investigation though I, too, have not yet seen it, I again? decided to celebrate...a bit premature- than an individual of whom Trump did not establish that members of the will let you know what I am fairly cer- Democrats always seem to al- ly as it turned out, as Bills wide re- was convinced, rightly or wrongly, Trump Campaign conspired or coor- tain is in it. Clearly, Bob Mueller did low Republicans to control the cam- ceiver Don Beebe knocked the ball would PROTECT him? dinated with the Russian government not find enough evidence to meet the paign narrative. out of Lett’s hands just before he Someone who would serve in its election interference activities.” “beyond a reasonable doubt” standard In 2004 “swift boats” became reached the goal line. No touchdown Trump foremost and only secondarily The letter also addressed the ob- for a criminal indictment of the presi- the issue of the day. In 2016 the issue for Leon, but a great deal of embar- the American people? Whether struction of justice concerns regarding dent or his underlings. was sloppy email management. With rassment. A classic example of pre- Matthew Whitaker, Bill Barr or any- the president. In the letter, Barr states The irony of ironies. That is ex- the four-pager from Barr, the problem mature celebration. one else, the next Attorney General “The Special Counsel...did not draw a actly what James Comey said about focused almost entirely on the find- Since history has a way of re- would be someone Trump was ab- conclusion one way or the other as to Hillary's email investigation and the ings regarding collusion and obstruc- peating itself, let's now turn to Presi- solutely confident would protect him whether the examined conduct consti- reason for not moving forward on an tion rather than holding this presi- dent Donald J. Trump and the Bill whether an actual loyalty oath was ad- tuted obstruction. Instead, for each of indictment. Do I hear calls to “lock dent's and his Republican enablers' Barr four-page “exoneration” encap- ministered or not. the relevant actions investigated, the him up?” collective feet to the fire to address sulation of the almost 400-page Bob Anyone who believes that report sets out evidence on both sides So then, what is in the report in the portion of the report dealing with Mueller report. Trump would go through the trouble of the question and leaves unresolved my estimation, you wonder. My Russian interference in our election. The four-page Barr memo sum- of firing Sessions only to replace him what the Special Counsel views as 'd- guess, a long list impeachable offens- That, ladies and gentleman, is an marizing the “principal conclusions” with anyone who might, by chance, ifficult issues' of law and fact concern- es including abuse of power, obstruc- issue every bit as important as of the Special Counsel's Report result- recuse himself from the Russian in- ing whether the President's actions tion of justice and questionable inter- whether or not our president is guilty ed in another great example of prema- vestigation even if the Ethics Office and intent could be viewed as obstruc- actions with Russia. And that is why of conspiracy or obstruction of jus- ture celebration. This time on the part so advised or who might not protect tion. the report must be made available to tice, as important as those issues are. of Trump and his Republican syco- him is either monumentally naive or The Special Counsel states that Congress and the American people. This issue goes to the very heart of phants. totally in denial about this president. ‘while this report does not conclude However, the discussion about our elections and is critical to mini- Before we get to the report and Now, back to the Mueller Report that the President committed a crime, the widespread release of the report mizing the chances of another unfit the Trump reaction to it, let's first talk and the four-page summary of “key” it also does not exonerate him.” does not and should not start and stop president. If this is not a vital cam- a little about Attorney General Barr. points issued by Attorney General Great news for Trump, right? with revealing the report findings re- paign issue, what is?

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The Sentinel website is here Much more news and information from and about your community as close as your fingertips APRIL 11, 2019 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 5 LETTERS Opening the Door own behalf, and his attorney peals held that inquiry into THE asked him whether he had “ever whether the defendant had ever COURT gotten into any trouble,” either been in “any trouble” was so EPORT as a juvenile or an adult, and he general as to go beyond involve- R replied “no.” He also testified ment in the criminal justice sys- that before this incident he had tem, and allowed the State to in- Write us! never been arrested. quire about the defendant’s dis- Over objection, the prose- ciplinary issues in college. by Tom Ryan cutor cross-examined the defen- However, the majority held it dant about a previous unrelated improper for the trial judge not The Montgomery County Sentinel It is not unusual during a fight in which he had been in- to stop the State from going into trial for an attorney to attempt volved, during which one of his the details of the unrelated inci- to get into evidence unrelated to friends had pulled a knife. The dent, thereby going beyond the issues at hand, claiming that prosecutor went into the details what the doctrine of “opening welcomes letters. opposing counsel had “opened of that incident, and the defen- the door” in fairness would al- the door” to allow inquiry to an dant insisted he never pulled a low. The conviction was re- otherwise inadmissible topic. knife, but admitted he was sus- versed and a new trial ordered. We reserve the right to edit all submissionsfor How that doctrine operates in pended from school and trans- Two dissenting judges ar- criminal cases in Maryland was ferred to another college. The gued that it was not the trial explored by Maryland’s highest intermediate appellate court judge’s job to stop the State content, Court in a case called State of ruled that defense counsel’s from going beyond what was ap- Maryland v. Harry Malik original line of questioning did propriate use of the door that the Robertson. not “open the door” to the defense attorney opened, and grammar and style. The majority opinion of the State’s inquiry. would have affirmed the convic- Court of Appeals indicates that The concept of opening the tion. Robertson was convicted by a door is a one of basic fairness, Anonymous letters may or may not be published jury of being an accessory after to allow a party to meet “fire Thomas Patrick Ryan is a the fact to a murder, which oc- with fire” and introduce other- partner in the Rockville law curred during a fight between wise inadmissible evidence to firm of McCarthy Wilson, which at our discretion. two groups of college students. rebut what has been introduced. specializes in civil litigation. The Defendant testified on his The majority of the Court of Ap- All letters, submissions and or comments are

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ple agents affiliated with the same why you’re getting fat. You can’t The Montgomery County Sentinel. brokerage to his cell phone, which take technology and abuse it and is listed with the National Do Not wonder why you’re getting sued.” REAL We reserve the right to refuse publication Call Registry. The calls solicited to There are many platforms sell- ESTATE re-list his home after it did not sell. ing these services to real estate Although it’s sometimes easy to agents. New technologies mine SOLUTIONS find a phone number (typically a data (including emails and phone of a letter for any reason. land line) associated with a proper- numbers) and “communicate” with ty, the plaintiff said his cell phone consumers (including internet By Dan Krell was not associated with the proper- auto-dialers). There are several All letters must be original, signed by the author and ty listing in any way. popular services that sell contact Like other industries, technol- Two other lawsuits filed earlier information (including cell phone ogy has been integral in evolving this month in Florida focus on un- and email) for expired listings and must include the author’s daytime telephone number the business of real estate in the last solicited texting. In one, the plain- Sale by Owner. The data can be twenty years. As a result of proper tiff alleges they received thousands used in conjunction with text/email application, consumers are empow- of unsolicited text messages, violat- broadcasting, phone number spoof- and email address for publication. ered. However, some technologies ing the Telephone Consumer Pro- ing and auto-dialers. Many con- are abused by real estate agents. tection Act, advertising homes for sumers feel harassed because they The combination of aggressive sale. The other alleges the use of are bombarded with auto-dialers, Please send letters to: sales tactics and technology can unsolicited texting to find potential texts and emails, after they have sometimes go over the line and be- home sellers. opted-out or have asked the agents come harassment. Recent lawsuits Haru Coryne, for the Real to stop. The Montgomery County Sentinel highlight the alleged misuse of Deal, reported that the suits are re- This can be a watershed mo- technology in real estate practice. ally about the abuse of auto-dialer ment for the industry to educate 22 W. Jefferson St. Suite 309 A recent class action lawsuit technology that transmits “thou- consumers about professional Re- filed in California is taking on real sands” of text messages from a altors and reign in the “bad actors.” estate agents who “cold call.” Real- spoofed local number (Unsub- The National Association of Real- Rockville MD, 20850 tor Magazine (Cold Calling in Real scribe! Resi brokerages sued over tors (nar.realtor) and local Realtor Estate Under Fire in New Lawsuit; text message spam; associations advocate for the re- magazine.realtor; April 8, 2019) re- therealdeal.com; April 4, 2019). sponsible use of technologies and Fax: 301-838-3458 ported that the suit originated from The founder of a popular real estate cold calling. With regard to tele- a request for the defendant broker- technology platform acknowledged marketing, the NAR states, age to stop directing their agents to to Coryne that real estate agents “There’s no fine line or gray area: [email protected] make unsolicited calls. The suit al- who use these technologies without There are laws you must not break. leges that calling without consent knowing the law can get into trou- But you still have a lot of flexibili- violates the Telephone Consumer ble. He further stated: “A typical ty on the right side of the law.” Or add your comments to our website at Protection Act and unsolicited auto- real estate agent will have five, six, dialer calls violate the Federal seven programs, probably never Dan Krell is a Realtor® with Trade Commission's National Do took the time to see what the law is. RE/MAX Success in Potomac, MD. www.thesentinel.com Not Call Registry. (But) Just because they offer it You can access more information at The plaintiff alleges that he re- doesn’t mean you can abuse it. It’s DanKrell.com ceived unsolicited calls from multi- like eating candy and wondering 6 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL APRIL 11, 2019 NEWS

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Patil said MCP leadership tries or hissing noise, vacate the building or area underground utilities have been marked in your Hamill said he is unsure when to assign officers promoted to up- immediately, leaving doors unlocked as you go. yard or on your job, check back with your One the county executive and county per-level ranks such as lieutenants Warn others as you exit, if possible. Do nothing Call Center to make certain there are no council will nominate and approve a and above to varying types of divi- that could create an ignition source. Do not underground utilities where you plan to dig. police chief, and, therefore, how sions every few years. This allows light a match or use any type of phone or long he will serve as acting chief. for the development of “lateral-abil- battery-powered equipment. Do not turn Most importantly, dialing 811 can help avoid For the time being, as acting chief, ity” in officers, which helps them to electrical equipment or light switches on or off. serious injury and even fatalities, as well as he said he does not want the depart- have a variety of types of leadership Do not start a car or any type of motorized property damage and significant expense that ment to “sit in place” as they wait experience. equipment. Call 911 and the Washington Gas can occur when underground utilities are for a department head. Hamill and Patil agreed that emergency numbers listed above, only after you damaged. 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Hamill said he wants the de- In addition to building trust on partment to strengthen its relation- the part of the community, the act- ship with the community. ing chief and acting assistant chief Patil said that while the depart- are also responsible for targeting in ment can continue to improve on crime in the county. ADVERTISE police-community relations, one of As Manger was completing his its strengths is that the department final year on the job, crime in the has a reputation and has been recog- county was on the decrease. In July nized for training its officers well, 2018, county police reported overall so they are prepared for the chal- crime numbers were down by ap- lenges they may face on the job. proximately 48 percent from the County Executive Marc Elrich previous year; no gang-related will select Manger’s successor, homicides were reported. whom the County Council must ap- Hamill graduated from Our prove before the person selected can Lady of Good Counsel High School begin working. Then, Hamill will when it was in Olney. Patil graduat- return to his job as assistant police ed from Paint Branch High School. Call Lonnie Johnson at 301-306-9500 or e-mail [email protected] chief. Both are lifelong county residents The county has four assistant and both graduated from the FBI 8 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL APRIL 11, 2019 COVER STORIES/NEWS Police stop attempted Silver Spring community not satisfied with MCP conclusion on White’s death terrorist attack in White, from page 1 Community leaders attacked community. MCP’s lack of local involvement “I do not know the police,” Mc- investigation results “callous and and knowledge of White’s possible Closkey said. “I have only lived here disappointing.” Carlean Ponder of diagnosis of a mental illness. In No- four-and-a-half years, but since his National Harbor the Silver Spring Justice Coalition vember 2015, a Montgomery Coun- killing, if I see a police car anywhere told the more than 100 people in at- ty District Court judge committed near my neighborhood, my stomach Attack, from page 1 tendance at the Christ Congrega- White to the Department of Health clenches.” tional Church that MCP did not offer and Mental Hygiene and concluded State and local politicians gave nouncement that came out yester- an apology to the family at any point that “the defendant may be incom- their condolences to the White fami- day.” during the investigation. petent to stand trial” in a misde- ly and offered to do more to provide He originally chose to carry Members of the community meanor-trespassing case. justice for his death. State Delegate out the attack at Dulles Interna- held signs calling for justice for “While MCPD may clear itself Jheanelle Wilkins (District 20) tional Airport in the early morning White and “Black lives matter” as on having the grounds to use lethal spoke in support of police reform on March 27, according to federal speakers discussed the investiga- force, they have not addressed the and said she held herself account- prosecutors. However, after two tion. According to the report, officer’s lack of competence of de- able for not doing enough during the hours of failed attempts to breach Badgujar was justified in following escalating this interaction with a recently ended legislation session in security, Henry drove away and ar- White after noticing a rip in his community member with rage, Annapolis. rived at the National Harbor, clothes, but White put his hands in anger and fright and agitation that “I want to say first to the family which sits 2.5 miles away from his pockets once addressed by the may have been caused by a mental of Robert White, as I have been in Oxon Hill. officer. Badgujar told investigators health crisis,” Braddock said, de- touch with them for several months, He told investigators that he that the motion caused him to be- manding to know why Badgujar did I am sorry,” At-Large Councilmem- was willing to die for the cause and lieve White was armed. not call the MCP’s crisis team for ber Will Jawando said. “As a person selected the National Harbor be- However, members of the Sil- help. elected by this entire county to pass cause the number of people that COURTESY PHOTO ver Spring Justice Coalition argued Neighbors relayed similar mes- laws and to decide and make deci- used the area was perfect for the that this action should not have been Rondell Henry sages of support for White, calling sions for this county, you have not attack he wanted to commit. a reason for Badgujar, who was in him a “gentle soul” and a person heard this from anybody else, but I “I was just going to keep dri- Henry serve house arrest before the area for an unrelated call, to fol- who was easy to talk to. Rosemary am sorry.” ving and driving and driving,” the judge made his decision. low White. Ponder said the officer’s McCloskey got to know White once As the county council works to- Henry said according to the court Thomas Mooney, an attorney rep- actions can be interpreted as racially she moved into the Springbrook gether with the county executive in filing. “I wasn’t going to stop.” resenting Henry prior to the hear- motivated and the continuation of Forest and Long Branch area: she finding a new police chief, commu- Authorities say Henry was ing, told reporters his client is “a unfair treatment by police toward said he was always a “nice person” nity policing will be a top priority looking to commit a similar attack valued member of the community African American men. to speak to while out in the neigh- moving forward, Jawando said. that was carried out on July 14, with a peaceful and productive his- “Where have we heard that be- borhood walking her dog. He continued his push for the 2016, in Nice, France where tory. Because criminal charges are fore? We have heard that for the jus- However, McCloskey agreed Law Enforcement Trust and Trans- Tunisian terrorist Mohamed La- pending, no factual statements will tification of police killings of un- with the chorus of people calling for parency Act, known as the LETT houaiej-Bouhlel drove a cargo be made at this time.” armed black members in this coun- more community policing and more Act, which would allow the county truck into a large crowd, killing 86 “We continue to gather evi- try,” Ponder said. “We do not accept daily interactions from MCP with to conduct its own independent in- people. ISIS publicly claimed re- dence, as well as review evidence that kind of policing in Montgomery Silver Spring residents. As the vestigations on officer-involved sponsibility for the attack that end- already obtained as part of this on- County; as we engage in the selec- mother of three African American shootings. According to Jawando, ed with Bouhlel being killed by going investigation,” U.S. Attorney tion of a new police chief, we want sons, she said White’s death hit the LETT Act will have its second French authorities in a shootout. Robert K. Hur said. our voices to be heard loud and clear close to home, and she recommends public safety committee meeting on He attempted to discard his PGPD Police Chief Hank that (this) type of policing will not that police officials should, unless April 12, and he expects it to go in phone on an interstate highway to Stawinski said that they were un- be welcomed in this county.” called for, “stay the hell out” of their front of the council in May. destroy evidence of his motiva- able to tell county residents of the tions, according to the court docu- arrest until April 8 but credited of- ments. However, investigators ficers who found the van during a found Henry’s phone filled with routine patrol. NationalNational CherryCherry BlossomBlossom FestivalFestival images with ISIS fighters, its flag “Once those circumstances be- and the Pulse nightclub shooter. came aware, and we started collab- Federal officials also say that orating on this, it became more Henry was prepared to commit the than a simple stolen vehicle and us- attack on March 27, but with very ing good forensics in Montgomery few people out during a weekday County, using good and thoughtful morning, he decided to break into a in Alexandria and Prince George’s boat docked nearby and hid County, we and the agents were eovernight. Local outlets are re- able to peace this together and un- porting the boat belonged to a local derstand that this is not simply a police officer. PGPD spotted the person in a stolen vehicle posed a stolen U-Haul and waited for Hen- greater threat,” Stawinski said. ry to return to the van before ar- The National Harbor boasts resting him. over 10 million annual visitors On April 9, U.S. Magistrate with easy pedestrian access to Judge Thomas DiGirolamo or- restaurants, shopping stories, the dered that Henry be held without Gaylord National Resort and Con- bond while he awaits trial, agree- vention Center, a marina and The ing with federal prosecutors that Capital Wheel. Depending on the he is serious flight risk and a dan- day the attack would have oc- ger to the community. In his deten- curred, the potential number of ca- tion order, DiGirolamo that there sualties would have been cata- was “strong evidence not only of strophic, officials say. the offense charged, but also that “The best news is that it didn’t the defendant was planning a ter- happen,” PGPD Spokesperson rorist attack." Donelan said. “We stopped it.”

Public defender Michael Reporter Jessica Ricks con- PHOTO BY MIKE CLARK CitaraManis had argued to have tributed to this report. Beautiful Cherry Blossoms on display during the National Cherry Blosssom Festival located in Washington, D.C. APRIL 11, 2019 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 9 Montgomery County, Maryland Department of Environmental Protection NEWS

PUBLIC NOTICE Van Hollen visits with County Council over lunch Application for Temporary Noise Waivers work between Republicans and De- tion of the basin. By Elle Meyers @_ElleMeyers mocrats when asked by Council Vice The council requested federal ac- President Sidney Katz. tion to deal with pollution coming ROCKVILLE—The Mont- The Department of Environmental Protection is currently reviewing He pointed out that there has from Pennsylvania. The dam traps gomery County Council met with been successful bipartisan work on is- pollution in the short term, according two applications for Temporary Noise Waivers as allowed under the Senator Chris Van Hollen for an sues like the opioid epidemic, which to the Chesapeake Bay Program, but Montgomery County Noise Control Ordinance, Chapter 31B, Sec- informal discussion about legisla- the state of Maryland will be working pollution still makes its way over the tion 11(a). tive work at the state level. towards combatting with about $35 dam and has lasting effects on water The council and Van Hollen million in allocated funds. quality. The pollution contributes to A Temporary Noise Waiver is being requested by CP 7272 Wiscon- gathered on April 5 to discuss issues “Working in a bipartisan way on harmful blooms of algae that suffo- sin Avenue LLC, 7272 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, Maryland, for af- like the federal budget, the govern- some big contentious issues like cate marine life. ter-hours utility installation in the public right-of-way as part of a ment shutdown, environmental mat- where we go on healthcare or agree- The council noted concern on ters that face Maryland and the up- large redevelopment project that includes construction of the Purple ing that climate change is a pressing spillover and wanted to see federal as- coming census in 2020. issue that is a man-made problem are sistance focused on Pennsylvania’s Line Station. The after-hours work is being required by the Mary- “We have a lot of work to do,” still areas in which we have work to role in pollution. land State Highway Administration to minimize impacts to neigh- said Van Hollen, “every morning I do,” Van Hollen said. Finally, the group talked about boring businesses, as well as addressing traffic congestion and wake up and wonder how we got here, Another issue the group dis- the upcoming census in 2020. Their pedestrian safety. After-hours work at this site has been occurring and we’re working every day to get it cussed concerning funding was the main point of discussion was the addi- periodically and the utility installation work is scheduled for late right.” Fair Compensation for Low-Wage tion of a citizenship question that the April through the end of July 2019. The additional work hours will The group began by discussing Workers Act, which was introduced in Trump administration has been push- be Monday - Friday 9:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. and weekends 9:00 p.m. the federal budget that President January by Democratic Senator Tina ing. The question would ask respon- Trump put forth. to 9:00 a.m. Smith. The act is designed to provide dents about their citizenship status On March 11, President Trump backpay to low wage contract em- here in the United States. released his budget request for the ployees that were affected during the The push to add the question has A second Temporary Noise Waiver is being requested by NPL Con- coming year. His proposed budget to- most recent government shutdown. drawn considerable resistance in the struction, 6100 Columbia Park Road, Hyattsville, Maryland, for the tals $4.746 trillion with total estimat- “Compensation for low wage past months, and so far, three federal purpose of replacing a natural gas pipeline at the intersection of Old ed revenues coming in at $3.645 tril- workers during the government shut- judges have declared the question un- Georgetown Road and Executive Boulevard, North Bethesda. The lion. This proposal presents a problem down was really outrageous,” Van lawful. work is being performed at night to alleviate traffic congestion and because it creates a $1.101 trillion Hollen said. Some of the concern surround- deficit. impacts to businesses and pedestrians. The scheduled work hours He noted that there are many ing the question stems from worries To rectify the problem the re- Americans for whom $400 is the that it will deter people from respond- are from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. This is the third request for a Tem- sponsibility falls to Congress to pass amount between them and an evic- ing to the census for fear of legal trou- porary Noise Waiver due to the ongoing work. appropriations bills. These bills will tion. ble. But perhaps an even more consid- allocate money to specific govern- The Baltimore Sun reported that erable concern is that government of- The applications and related documents are available for public in- ment departments and programs that the shutdown had particular effects on ficials will use information from the spection and may be viewed on the Department's website by visiting will keep the administration up and Maryland workers. The State Comp- question to track people down, almost the Noise Waivers & Suppression Plans page at: https://www.mont- running. If Congress cannot pass ap- troller’s office estimated that 172,000 like a registry. gomerycountymd.gov/DEP/contact/noise- propriations bills, the government Maryland residents were affected by Council President Nancy Navar- will experience another shutdown. documents.html#waivers. The Department will receive comments the shutdown. ro felt that if the question is allowed to Van Hollen explained that there “We’re going to keep pushing to remain on the 2020 Census, there on the application for a minimum of ten (10) days after publication has been about a nine percent cut in get this act through,” Van Hollen said. should be some kind of security or of this notice. the budget across the board for pro- For the moment, the act has not yet protection for individuals in danger of grams and departments that are con- passed the House of Representatives legal ramifications. The council Comments, questions, or requests to examine documents related to sidered non-defense. which would be the first step of four to echoed this suggestion also noting the CP 7272 Wisconsin Avenue LLC waiver application may be di- “That could be bad for the whole get the act phased into law. that information gained from the rected to Steve Martin, DEP/DEPC, 255 Rockville Pike, Suite 120, country, but it could be especially bad The group also discussed envi- question should be safeguarded. Rockville, MD, 20850. Telephone 240-777-7746, Fax 240-777- for our community,” Van Hollen said. ronmental issues at play in Maryland, The Supreme Court is scheduled “We’re going to be pushing back 7715 or email [email protected]. specifically the Conowingo Dam. The to settle the case of the citizenship against these cuts, but the good news dam is situated near the border be- question later this month. is that we have bipartisan resistance.” tween Pennsylvania and Maryland Van Hollen explained that meet- Comments, questions, or requests to examine documents related to Another silver lining Van Hollen and acts as a sort of pollution gate. It ings between the county council and the NPL waiver application may be directed to Gretchen Ekstrom, pointed out, is that despite the cuts he keeps pollution from agricultural, ur- state level officials are important be- DEP/DEPC, 255 Rockville Pike, Suite 120, Rockville, MD, 20850. and his colleagues pushed for about ban and suburban areas from flowing cause it helps to make both bodies Telephone 240-777-7750, Fax 240-777-7715 or email gretchen.ek- $150 million in funding for the Wash- downstream towards the southern part more efficient. [email protected]. ington Metropolitan Area Transit Au- of the state. “We all have the same con- thority and that funding was included The dam, which spans the lower stituents, and we need to make sure in the budget. 00037341 1t 04/11/19 Susquehanna river, plays a role in the we’re coordinating our efforts,” he Van Hollen also noted that there health of the Chesapeake Bay because said, “This county council really re- had been some promising bi-partisan the river feeds into the northern por- flects the whole community.”

We’ll bring you a Brand New Audience! To Place Your Ad Call Lonnie at 301-306-9500 10 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL APRIL 11, 2019 AUTO Subtle differences separate best-selling Toyota, Nissan sedans phone’s apps (including GPS navi- By Brady Holt @BradyHoltAutos gation) through the car’s screen. That compares favorably to the In the automotive world, the ri- Camry, which supports Apple but valry between the Toyota Camry and not Android phones. Honda Accord goes back decades. Nissan has boasted for several They’re the No. 1 and No. 2 best- years about its “Zero Gravity” seat selling midsize sedans, and both foam, and the 2019 Altima has some boast loyal followings and longtime of the best results yet. The seating is critical acclaim. cushy, yet supportive, and the cush- ions are perfectly shaped to hold you in place without making you feel confined. It’s easy to take this com- Auto Drive fort for granted until you hop into a different car — and then you’re re- By minded of the Altima’s advantage. Brady Holt On the road, the Altima is no sports sedan like the Accord. Its steering is agreeably responsive but lighter than driving enthusiasts tend But as we’ve written before, the to prefer. It feels far more natural Camry and Accord are different than the old Altima, which required styles of midsize sedans, especially more steering effort at low speeds in their current iterations. There’s the like maneuvering in a parking lot. low, lithe, agile Accord, an afford- The Altima has a choice of two able sports sedan with space for five. four-cylinder engines: a 2.5-liter And there’s the comfortable, quiet, with 182 horsepower and a 2.0-liter user-friendly Camry, which is less turbo with 236 horsepower. We test- expensive but less expressive. ed the latter, and the turbo engine Choosing between the Accord balanced effortless performance and Camry can, therefore, be some- with excellent fuel economy. It ac- COURTESY PHOTOS what easy. Do you prefer style and celerates eagerly but quietly, with a The 2019 Nissan Altima (top) stands out for comfort and overall ease of use. For its part, the 2019 Toyota Camry performance? Try out the Accord perfectly calibrated accelerator that (bottom), the country’s best-selling midsize sedan, has more performance and luxury than in years past. first. Value and ease of use? Don’t makes it easy to drive smoothly. miss the Camry. Traditionalists will miss last However, neither the Accord year’s big 3.5-liter V6, and neither nor the Camry is the only midsize four-cylinder has a sporty, melodi- sedan with a respective flavor. The ous sound. But it’s hard to complain Accord faces a hearty challenge from about this new engine’s EPA ratings the Mazda6 we tested last year. And of 29 mpg in mixed driving, better if you like the Camry, you won’t than even the base engines of some want to miss the redesigned 2019 competitors. The 2.5-liter Altima, Nissan Altima, which is the No. 3 meanwhile, improves to 32 mpg. seller in its class just behind the Ac- And this engine is offered with an cord. optional all-wheel-drive system, We recently tested the Altima rare for an affordable sedan. and Camry and found a close match As much as we enjoyed the between these two midsize sedans. new Altima, it’s also easy to still ap- Both come with long lists of standard preciate the Camry, which starts at safety features, have excellent interi- $24,875. It was also greatly im- or volume, are pleasant to drive, get proved in its most-recent redesign excellent gas mileage and are among (2018), and while its overall flavor their class’s value leaders. Prospec- is similar to the Altima’s, there are tive buyers would do well to try out some notable advantages that might both, but here’s what we found dur- win some buyers. ing our drives. First of all, the Altima’s interi- Let’s start with the Altima, or, while contemporary and ex- whose redesign makes a significant tremely comfortable, doesn’t look improvement over last year’s model. or feel as upscale as the Camry’s. The old Altima trailed the competi- Toyota’s gracefully curved dash- tion for its driving experience and board and superior fit and finish smartphone integration, feeling both make it feel like a more-expensive less contemporary and also less vehicle — even though the compa- pleasant to live with overall. rably equipped Camrys and Altimas The new model, priced from cost about the same. ertrains. Unlike the Nissan and most to 34 mpg in mixed driving, but for enthusiasts might be pleasantly sur- $24,645, took tremendous strides. And while the Altima’s light other affordable mainstream sedans, extra fuel savings, Toyota also of- prised with how these once-staid ve- Its new styling could pass for Nis- steering effort makes it extra easy to Toyota still offers a V6 in the Camry fers a gas-electric hybrid version hicles have improved. san’s flagship Maxima, albeit with a drive, Toyota keeps a touch more — a 301-horsepower whopper that that can achieve up to 52 mpg. Visit tinyurl.com/altima-sen- more-dramatic grille design. The enthusiast appeal with its firm, con- stomps over the competition. It’s But if you’re sticking with the tinel to see more photos of the tested new interior is tech-friendly but easy fidence-inspiring steering effort. serenely quiet when you drive gen- cars’ least-expensive, most-popular 2019 Nissan Altima and to use, with a modern touchscreen The Camry also feels perhaps more tly, rich-sounding and explosively engines, the differences narrow be- tinyurl.com/camry-sentinel to see infotainment system perched on the planted and stable than the Altima, quick if you push it. It’s not quite as tween the slightly more-comfort- more photos of the tested 2019 Toy- dashboard, but also a nice comple- though both are commendable up- thrifty as the Altima, but is still re- able Altima and the slightly fancier ota Camry. ment of simple buttons and knobs. grades over their humdrum prede- spectable at 26 mpg in mixed dri- Camry. Both are outstanding op- The system is compatible with An- cessors. ving. tions if you’re seeking space, com- Brady Holt is a member of the droid Auto and Apple CarPlay, let- The other main Camry advan- Base four-cylinder Camrys fort and value over maximum sporty Washington Automotive Press Asso- ting you use some of your smart- tage comes from its choice of pow- match or exceed the Altima with 32 performance — and even driving ciation. APRIL 11, 2019 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 11 ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT Theatre and pop culture collide in 24-hour ‘Awesome-A-Thon’ bor Day Weekend. By Barbara Trainin Blank @traininblank Flynn is also hosting a live pod- cast entitled “The Original Cast: “Expect awesome; be awe- Musicals Based on Comics,” such as some” is the motto of Flying V The- “Annie,” or “You’re a Good Man, atre. Once a year, the theater pulls Charlie Brown.” out all the stops, with their annual “People think I have a lot of festival called “Awesome-A-Thon.” knowledge,” he said. “But you It features a dazzling array of should see the people on the pro- diverse activities, including original gram.” performances and staged readings, Awesome-A-Thon is a stage combat, what Artistic Director fundraiser for Flying V, said Lee Jason Schlafstein calls “adorably Liebeskind, one of the event’s pro- erotic superhero stories,” an early- ducers and associate artistic director morning clown parade, live pod- of the theater. casts, live versions of Saturday “It’s inspired by events like morning cartoons, a game lounge dance-a-thons and marathons on the and a silent auction – and that’s not radio along with conventions like an inclusive list. the Small Press Expo (for cartoon- This year marks the third itera- ists),” he added. “We created a 24- tion of Awesome-A-Thon. What was hour marathon of programming normally a one-day event has now COURTESY PHOTO people can experience - that Flying In last year’s Awesome-A-Thon, The Original Cast podcast host Patrick Flynn (center) hosted a panel featuring actors been expanded to two, over a 24- V is both already producing and is hour period. (from left to right) Michael Bobbitt, Emily Zickler, James Finnley and two-time Helen Hayes Award winner Kari interested in. We want to share inter- Ginsburg. Exploring relationships is also ests with the community and raise a part of the program. On Sunday at 7 bit of money to continue creating sional wrestling will be recording a their friends were in, and would end its artistic director. “Our original, p.m., Flying V company member the awesome programming we do.” live session at Awesome-A-Thon in- up staying the whole day. People offbeat contemporary plays and per- Michelle Polera tests out material Liebeskind collaborates with terviewing indie wrestlers. would be interested in watching one formance art are inspired by genre from the one-woman show she’s cre- Schlafstein to choose Awesome-A- “We close the night with our thing, and just from the energy and fiction, comic books and other mod- ating with fellow company member Thon programming, coordinate first live reading of a movie script -- joy of everyone involved, would ern mythologies.” Patrick Flynn. with project managers and oversee 'Batman Forever,'” said Liebeskind, end up staying an extra two hours to All events are pay-what-you- “What She Said” tackles the the team running the event. referring to the 1995 classic Joel play games in the game room. Awe- will, but donations are “gladly ac- fact that “dating is hard, but even This year’s Awesome-A-Thon Schumacher film. some-A-Thon is an event unlike cepted,” said Schlafstein. harder when you’re coming back to will introduce new features, includ- How has community response anything that happens in D.C. I Awesome-A-Thon will take (the) city you used to live in,” Flynn ing a coffeehouse with late-night been so far to the event? hope to see as many people as possi- place from 10 p.m. on Saturday, explained. performances by company member “During the past two years that ble during the event and get to know April 13 to 10 p.m. on Sunday, April The two co-creators hope to and comedian Farrell Parker, we’ve presented Awesome-A- everyone who comes to it.” 14, at Bethesda-Chevy Chase Re- bring the complete version to Page singer/songwriter/magician Zia Thon,” said Liebeskind, “the feed- Founded in 2011, Flying V gional Services Center, 4805 Edge- to Stage, the annual New Play Festi- Hassan and Rustic Riot and The back has been incredible. People “produces theater for people who moor Lane, 2nd floor, in Bethesda. val at the Kennedy Center over La- Big Gold Belt Podcast on profes- would come around for one event don’t think they like theater,” said Visit www.flyingvtheatre.com. Peace Mountain Theatre’s ‘Digital Danger’ raises awareness of cyber-risks from sexting and cyberbullying to sues in the play represent a wide By Barbara Trainin Blank @traininblank fake news, said White. range of expertise. They are Aimee “There's even a special term Block, clinical social worker/thera- It's a classic example of a win- for taking one's own life because of pist; Dan Brandt Lautman, certi- lose situation. digital bullying, which is ‘cyber- fied ethical hacker and certified in- The good news about technol- cide,’” said Freed. formation systems security profes- ogy is evident: global connectivity, Founded in 2014, Peace Moun- sional; Lisa Cline, co-chair of instant information access, new tain, which calls itself “theatre with Montgomery County Council of ways to learn and greater conve- a purpose,” and presents full pro- Parent-Teacher Association’s Safe nience. ductions as well as educational pro- Technology Subcommittee; Dane The bad news is that technolo- grams such as this one. Onorio, a detective with Mont- gy also carries significant risks, in- A cast of ten actors, mostly gomery County Department of Po- cluding shaming and bullying, middle- and high-school-aged stu- lice’s Special Victims Investigation which sometimes leads to suicide on dents as well as a few young adults, Division/Child Exploitation Unit; the part of the victims; misinforma- will take the audience through five and Lisa Sorensen, Montgomery tion; hacked accounts; stolen identi- real-life digital scenarios that may County Public Schools guidance ties; financial accounts drained; cy- have a profound impact on many counselor. ber-revenge, such as against an ex- COURTESY PHOTO young people today, said White. Hopefully, the panel members spouse or partner; and other Peace Mountain Theatre’s program includes excerpts from “Cyber-Mare,” a “We hope the vignettes will serve as will help empower young people predatory behavior. play by Cindy Keegan, which will be followed by the input of a panel of a wake-up call, prompting all of us and their families to use the cyber Peace Mountain Theatre Com- experts, who will explore the key issues raised and engage in a Q&A. to think twice before that next world safely, said Freed. Young pany is presenting an educational Tweet, text or share.” people may not understand that if program about digital danger, with explore the key issues raised by the Mountain. Common Sense Media The American Academy of Pe- they send out a horrible thing about special emphasis on young people play and engage in a Q&A after- has reported that by the time they're diatrics recommends that “parents someone to a dozen friends, ulti- and how their families can help ward. teenagers, 95 percent of children in and caregivers develop a family mately it goes out to thousands of keep them safe. Audience members are encour- the United States will have their media plan that takes into account people, which is like thousands of Entitled “How much Digital aged to bring their “stories, their own mobile device and, on average, the health, education and entertain- punches in the stomach.” Danger are children in: Today’s Cy- kids, their grandchildren and their spend almost nine hours a day tex- ment needs of each child as well as “Digital Danger” takes place bersecurity risks and what to do questions,” said Laurie Freed, ting, playing games, posting to so- the whole family,” White contin- on Sunday, April 14, at 2 p.m. at about them,” the program includes Peace Mountain's artistic director. cial media, watching videos and ued. Cong. Har Shalom, the theatre excerpts from “Cyber-Mare,” a The potential for digital danger more. Pauline Griller-Mitchell is di- company’s charter sponsoring part- play by Cindy Keegan. is great, noted Kristin M. White, ex- With all this time online, recting “Cyber-Mare.” ner, at 11510 Falls Road, Potomac. This will be followed by the in- ecutive producer of the program tweens and teens are navigating a The members of the panel are For tickets, visit www.peace- put of a panel of experts, who will and a board member of Peace minefield of challenging issues, individuals who will address the is- mountaintheatre.com. 12 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL APRIL 11, 2019 CALENDAR 25What’s happening this week in Montgomery County April 11, 2019 –April 17, 2019

BLACK ROCK CENTER FOR THE ARTS lwvmc.eventbrite.com. For information: Email tal disabilities. Where: VisArts | 155 Gibbs Street, • EARTH, WIND, & FIRE TRIBUTE BAND [email protected]; Phone 301-984-9585; web- Suite 300, Rockville, MD 20850. FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 2019, 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM site www.lwvmocomd.org. THE 5TH ANNUAL MONTGOMERY • UNFORGETTABLE: THE MUSIC OF NAT SPRING FLOWER PHOTO EXPEDITION COUNTY GREENFEST KING COLE SATURDAY, APRIL 13, 2019, 8:00 Apr. 14. 1:30 – 3:30 P.M. Spring Flower Photo Apr. 28. 11:00 – 4:00 P.M. You’re invited to the PM - 10:00 PM Expedition and macro photography discussion. County’s biggest party to celebrate our environ- Bring your photography equipment. Where: Kent- ment: the Montgomery County GreenFest! This • SQUIRREL STOLE MY UNDERPANTS lands Mansion, 320 Kent Square Rd, Gaithersburg, year, GreenFest is at Brookside Gardens in celebra- APRIL 13 - APRIL 14 – (MEET AND GREET ON MD. tion of Earth Day. Grab the family and explore the APRIL 13, 2:15 – 3:30 PM) beautiful spring gardens and discover new and fun DOCUMENTARY: OCCUPATION OF THE ways you can do your part locally, nationally, and STRATHMORE AMERICAN MIND around the world, to protect our environment. For • CAROLINA EYCK, THEREMIN THURS- Apr. 14. 2:30 P.M. This documentary “The Oc- the latest info and updates on the schedule, visit DAY, APRIL 11, 2019, 7:30 PM | THE MANSION cupation of the American Mind” will be shown at montgomerycountygreenfest.org. Add GreenFest to 2:30 PM in the library of the Islamic Center of your calendar: http://bit.ly/GreenFest-2019. Where: • BSO: PORGY & BESS THURSDAY, APRIL Maryland, 19411 Woodfield Road, in Gaithersburg, Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Ave, Wheaton, 11, 2019, 8:00 PM | THE MUSIC CENTER Maryland, 20879. This film examines how propa- MD. ganda drives public opinion and, in turn, manipu- • CAROLINA EYCK: THEREMIN & VOICE lates understanding of reality. A moderated discus- COURTESY PHOTO PAWS IN THE PARK 2019 FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 2019, 8:00 PM | AMP sion will follow the showing. Carolina Eyck plays the Theremin, an electronic instrument, at The Apr. 28. 12:00 – 4:00 P.M. Presented by MCHS, Mansion at Strathmore on April 11, accompanied by Korean in partnership with the City of Gaithersburg, Paws • THE OFFICIAL BLUES BROTHERS RE- GREAT DECISIONS: NUCLEAR NEGOTI- American pianist Sun-A Park. Eyck performs a different program at in the Park returns for its 21st year! The Festival will VUE SATURDAY, APRIL 13, 2019, 5:00 PM & ATIONS: BACK TO THE FUTURE? AMP on April 12. include contests for dogs and people, great prizes, a 8:30 PM | AMP Apr. 14. 12:30 – 2:00 P.M. Great Decisions is a 1-mile walk (trail sponsored by Herb Gordon Sub- program of the non-partisan Foreign Policy Associ- aru), kids' activities, a canine agility course and • LEWIS BLACK SUNDAY, APRIL 14, 2019, ation in which local groups gather monthly to dis- Church, 8814 Kensington Parkway (in Parish can and other cultures? Join us at the ESL Book competition (sponsored by ProMark Partners), 7:30PM | THE MUSIC CENTER cuss topics associated with foreign policy of the House). Alternate Wednesdays. $7 per person, Con- Discussion Group at Quince Orchard Library. The demos from area canine groups, music, food, ven- United States. Nuclear weapons have not gone tact phone number: 301-598-2574. http://www.ger- Group meets the 4th Thursday each month at 2:30 dors and NEW this year -- a silent auction! Where: THE FILLMORE away, and the Trump administration has brought a rymanders.info/ pm. When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi Bohrer Park at Summit Hall Farm, Gaithersburg, • VICENTE GARCÍA SUNDAY, APRIL 14, new urgency, if not a new approach, to dealing with will be discussed on April 25, 2019. Books available MD. Register at 2019, 8:00 PM them. The Foreign Policy Institute briefing book ARTISTS IN FICTION BOOK CLUB at the Information Desk. Call 240-777-0200 for https://www.firstgiving.com/event/mchsmd/Pawsint provides an article and thought-provoking questions Apr. 17. 7:00 P.M. Strathmore’s art-themed book more information. hePark2019or call 240-252-2555 for more informa- • MR EAZI: LIFE IS EAZI TOUR THRUSDAY, for the topic of the month. A copy of the briefing club discovers the lives of Vincent Van Gogh, Frida tion. APRIL 25, 2019, 8:00 PM book is available for use in the library (not to check Kahlo, Georgia O’Keeffe, and Frank Lloyd Wright. LIBRARIAN'S CHOICE BOOK DISCUS- out); ask at the Information Desk. For more infor- Explore the fictions of your favorite artists, turning SION MEDITATION FOR TOTAL WELLNESS WOLF TRAP mation, contact [email protected] with the pages of both popular and lesser-known novels, Apr. 25. 7:00 – 8:00 P.M. Group meets 4th May 02. 6:30 – 7:45 P.M. Meditation is a means • STEPHEN KELLOGG | PETE MULLER “Great Decisions” in the subject line. then join fellow readers and art enthusiasts one Thursday of the month (except November and De- of creating a more positive, healthy lifestyle. It is an THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 2019, 8:00 P.M. | THE Wednesday night a month to discuss forgotten cember). Copies of the book are available at the Cir- invaluable tool helping people reduce stress, gain a BARNS painters, mysterious art heists, and miraculous re- culation Desk. Call Quince Orchard Library at 240- deeper sense of fulfillment in life as well as foster APR 15 coveries of masterpieces. Each evening provides an 777-0200 for more information. Quince Orchard Li- greater physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. • THE SECRET SISTERS | BRIAN DUNNE Join David Newcomb, long time meditator and resi- SILVER SPRING GARDEN CLUB APRIL examination of the factual background along with brary, 15831 Quince Orchard Road, Gaithersburg, FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 2019, 8:00 PM | THE BARNS dent of Leisure World, as he connects meditation 2019 MEETING the fiction. Where: Strathmore, Mansion 10701 MD 20878. For more information call 240-777- and spiritual development to important aspects of Apr. 15. 8:00 P.M. The Silver Spring Garden Rockville Pike, Rockville MD 20852. Additional 0200. our lives. He will offer a practical technique of med- Club invites you to their April 2019 meeting which dates: May 15, Jul. 17. itation that can positively impact your life. APR. 13. features a talk on: "Testing the Limits: Adventures GROW IT EAT IT OPEN HOUSE https://bit.ly/2IgBhp0 Where: Twinbrook, 202 THE ELEPHANT SHOP in Zone Pushing." Botanist and plant breeder John Apr. 27. 10:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. This year, our Meadow Hall Drive, Rockville, MD 20851. Apr. 13. 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. The Elephant Boggan grows and writes about hardy palms, ba- UPCOMING annual GIEI spring event takes place at Mont- Shop at the Friends House Retirement Community nanas, begonias, gesneriads, and just about anything gomery County Extension, Agricultural History AN AVIAN EVENING AT SANDY SPRING 36TH ANNUAL “AN EVENING WITH (17320 Quaker Lane in Sandy Spring) will be open else that’s tropical or exotic to the DC area at Farm Park, 18410 Muncaster Road, Derwood, MD. STRAUSS” WALTZ BALL on Saturday, April 13th. Featured this month will be http://dctropics.blogspot.com/. At this talk, John will Adults and children interested in growing their own FRIENDS MEETING May 04. Viennese Waltz lesson from 8:00 – Easter items, Spring clothing, and jewelry. Sale pro- share his experience and trials of growing these food are invited to visit the Master Gardener Apr. 20. 6:00 P.M. Sandy Spring Friends Meet- 9:00 P.M. Waltzing from 9:00 P.M. – Midnight. ceeds benefit seniors in the Sandy Spring/Ashton ar- beautiful tropicals and how you can have success Demonstration Garden, consult with Master Gar- ing invites the public to join us for "Dinner and Waltz Time presents the 36th Annual Evening with eas. For more information contact Jean @ friend- pushing the growing zones. This event is free and dener volunteers, visit information tables, and pur- Some Birds”. A potluck dinner (main course provid- Strauss Waltz Ball - an evening of Viennese and oth- scommunity2017.com. open to the public. No RSVP required. Where: chase plants offered by local vendors. Most parts of ed, bring your favorite side dish to share) served at er waltzes in the beautiful Spanish Ballroom. Brookside Gardens, Visitors Center/Education the event are FREE, although donations are appreci- 6pm, Dancers will enjoy refreshments, dance cards, a FOOD ADDICTS ANONYMOUS Building, 1800 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton, Mary- ated. Class preregistration and fee information can followed by the famous Maryland DNR "Wings Grand March and are encouraged to wear formal at- Apr. 13. 9:30 – 10:30 A.M. Food Addicts land be found at giei2019.eventbrite.com and Things" " presentation at 7pm. Children and tire. In keeping with tradition, the wonderfully re- Anonymous meets every Saturday at the Unitarian families invited and welcome. At historic Sandy stored Dentzel Carousel will be open for dancers to Universalist Church, 100 Welsh Park Drive, Build- SHADOWS AND ASHES: THE PERIL OF PAINT THE TOWN GALA Spring Friends Meeting, 17715 Meeting House Rd. enjoy rides ($1.25 each) until 10:30 p.m. Admission ing #4, Rockville, MD 20850. We welcome new NUCLEAR WEAPON Apr. 27. 7:00 – 11:00 P.M. Join us for CRE- Sandy Spring MD 20860 For information, phone is $30. Tickets sold at the door only from 7:40 pm. members. For questions, please visitwww.foodad- Apr. 15 – MAy 31. The exhibition “Shadows ATE's first fundraising gala! Dance to the rock, 301.275.1708 https://www.sandyspring.org/ No partner required. For more information, call Joan dictsanonymous.org or call Valerie @ 240-543- and Ashes: The Peril of Nuclear Weapons,” will be R&B, rockabilly, blues, funk, and soul of popular local bands! Eat your fill of tasty Caribbean bites Koury at 202-238-0230 or Glen Echo Park at 301- 3090 on view at Montgomery College’s Cultural Arts PLAY: OSLO but save room for dessert at our Nothing Bundt 634-2222, or go to www.WaltzTimeDances.org. Center -- located at 7995 Georgia Avenue, Silver Apr. 24 – May 19. Round House Theatre pre- Cake bar! Win fabulous prizes in our raffle! Take The Glen Echo National Park is located at 7300 Spring, Maryland -- from April 15 through May 31, sents, the Tony Award-winning political thriller, silly photos with our oversized novelty art supplies! MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, MD 20812. APR 14 2019. The show -- which features photos, children’s Oslo, by J. T. Rogers and directed by Ryan Rilette. artwork from Hiroshima, ceramic masks, poetry, Dress to express your creativity! And best of all, SCREENING OF THE BEST DEMOCRACY In 1993, unbeknownst to the rest of the world, an RUMPELSTILTSKIN: MARYLAND and informational graphics -- will be accompanied have a great night while raising funds to support THAT MONEY CAN BUY audacious husband-and-wife team of Norwegian YOUTH BALLET by various events, including films, lectures, and dis- CREATE's art education programs and expanded art Apr. 14. Join the League of Women Voters of bureaucrats assembled a motley band of would-be May 11@ 1:00 & 5:00 P.M. and May 12 @ cussion. Visit www.peaceactionmc.org/ for an on- therapy services to include veterans and their fami- Montgomery County at the Arts Barn, 311 Kent diplomats from the Middle East to attempt the 3:00P.M. This Mother’s Day weekend experience going list of related events. Visit mcblogs/mont- lies. Venue: American Legion Post 41, 905 Sligo Square Rd., Gaithersburg, MD 20878 on April 14, unimaginable: negotiate peace between Israelis and the enchanted adventures of Rumpelstiltskin! Watch gomerycollege.edu/cac for exhibit hours and park- Ave, Silver Spring MD. 2019 for a showing of Rolling Stone reporter Greg Palestinians. Where: The Lansburgh Theatre, 450 as the mysterious elf helps a miller's daughter turn ing. 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20004. For tickets and Palast's provocative documentary The Best Democ- VISARTS IN BLOOM straw into gold...for a price. Maryland Youth Ballet more information go to https://www.roundhousethe- racy Money Can Buy. The movie documents his in- Apr. 27. 60 – 10:30 P.M. Join VisArts for a casu- brings this classic fairy tale to life through the magic atre.org. vestigation of the claim that 7.2 million people in 29 al, fun-filled night of cocktails, cuisine, and painting of dance. Also presenting, Christopher Doyle’s states may have voted twice in the 2016 presidential APR 17 (for artists of all experience levels)! Help VisArts award-winning contemporary piece Summer and ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE election. Enjoy wine and cheese at 2PM. Movie SQUARE DANCE LESSONS AND DANC- transform artists with disabilities through the visual excerpts from the classic, Don Quixote, one of bal- (ESL) BOOK DISCUSSION starts at 3PM. Panel discussion on "Voter Suppres- ING arts! Proceeds benefit VisAbility Art Lab, VisArts' Apr. 25. 2:30 – 3:30 P.M. Do you want to im- sion, is it Undermining Democracy?" will follow. Apr. 17. 7:30 – 9:45 P.M. Square dance lessons unique, supportive studio for emerging adult artists prove and expand your English speaking and read- Cost is $35 per person. RSVP at and dancing at North Chevy Chase Christian with autism and other intellectual and developmen- ing skills? And do you want to learn about Ameri- Continued on page 13 APRIL 11, 2019 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 13 C ALENDAR What’s happening this week in Montgomery County April 11, 2019 –April 17, 2019 ΩContinued from page 12 after, or during class. Props to anyone who can bal- ART IN MEDITATION – THE CHAKRAS ance their beer during the practice! Space is limited let’s most joyful and festive romantic comedies. A ART EXHIBIT so be sure to grab your ticket before the event sells program to delight all ages; a perfect family Moth- Jun. 6 – 30. “Art in Meditation – the Chakras” out! True Respite Brewing Company 7301 Calhoun er's Day experience! Tickets: www.marylandyouth- features area artists interpreting the chakra energies. Place, Suite #600, Rockville, Maryland, 20855. ballet.org. Information: 301-608-2232 or The exhibit, juried by contemporary artist Jeff Er- Through February 2020. [email protected]. Where: Robert E. ickson, will have an associated Art-To-Go market- Parilla Performing Arts, Montgomery College, 51 place and special events, First Thursday June 6 and OPEN LIFE DRAWING SESSIONS – 2019 Mannakee St, Rockville, MD 20850. Well Ray June 22. Opening reception Friday, June Looking for a chance to hone your figure draw- 7, 7-9 pm, and summer solstice reception Friday, ing skills? Del Ray Artisans offers a range of open WALTZ DANCE June 21, 7-9 pm. View exhibit at Del Ray Artisans life drawing sessions for just this purpose. Just drop May 12. Join us for a Waltz Dance in the Span- Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria. in for the session and bring your supplies to draw or ish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park on Sunday, May Details: DelRayArtisans.org/exhibits paint our live models. Fee ranges from $8-$12. All 12, 2019 featuring the ensemble Blue Bamboo play- skill levels are welcome. Del Ray Artisans is located ing a lively mix of folk waltzes with a few other 2019 YOUTH SUMMER ART CAMP AT at 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria VA. See couple dances, including Hambo, Schottische, DEL RAY ARTISANS our calendar for dates and times: Swing, Tango, and Polka. The 45-minute dance les- Register for Del Ray Artisans 2019 Art Camp! DelRayArtisans.org/life-drawing son begins at 2:45 p.m. with a half-hour introducto- Youth ages 8-14 are invited to spend one week ry Waltz workshop and a more advanced move pre- (choose July 15-19 or July 22-26) learning and cre- STITCH AND PLAY sented the last 15 minutes. Social dancing follows ating through a variety of art skills and methodolo- Tuesdays 1:00 – 3:00 P.M. We are adults who PHOTO BY HARRY POCIUS until 6 pm. Admission is $13. No partner required. gies, followed by a one-day gallery show. All art enjoy mah-jongg, board & card games, and needle- Grammy-nominated sibling duo, The Secret Sisters (Laura For more information, call Joan Koury at 202-238- supplies and snacks are provided. $325 ($300 be- work. Come join us. We will provide mah-jongg Rogers and Lydia Slagle), take center stage at The Barns at Wolf 0230 or Glen Echo Park at 301-634-2222, go to fore June 1) per child. Scholarships may be avail- sets and board & card games or bring your own. Trap on Friday, April 19. www.WaltzTimeDances.org or e-mail info@Waltz- able upon request. Queries to Youth@DelRayArti- Also, if you stitch, bring your needlework. Space is TimeDances.org. The Glen Echo National Park is sans.org. Del Ray Artisans, 2704 Mount Vernon Av- limited. Please register online. Go to www.mont- located at 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, MD enue, Alexandria, VA 22301. Details: www.DelRa- gomerycountymd.gov/library. Click Branches, se- 20812. yArtisans.org/event/art-camp-2019 lect Quince Orchard Library, then Upcoming ty, while still retaining flexibility. Through personal MONTGOMERY COUNTY events. For more information, call 240-777-0200. consultations, trained advisors help find volunteer Weekly support groups for newly widowed per- ACADEMY OF THE HOLY CROSS, CLASS This event reoccurs every 1st and 3rd Tuesday. opportunities that match particular areas of interests, sons at three locations: at Margaret Schweinhaut OF 1969, 50TH CLASS REUNION skills, and availability. Options may include ongoing Center 1000 Forest Glen Rd. Silver Spring on Mon- ENGLISH CONVERSATION CLUB program management and support, short-term con- days, at Holiday park Senior Center, 3950 Ferrara Tuesdays, 7:00 – 8:45 P.M. An informal conver- sulting projects using professional skills, and direct Drive, Wheaton, on Thursdays and at Jane Lawton sation club for anyone looking to practice and im- services to clients. For more information, email (Leland) Center, 4301 Willow Lane, Chevy Chase prove his/her English conversational skills. Volun- [email protected] or visit on Thursdays. These support groups are open, free teer facilitators are patient, friendly and talkative. All www.montgomeryserves.org. of charge, to all widowed persons who have suf- levels are welcome. Come join us. Registration is fered a loss within the past two years. Those prefer- not required. Please call 240-777-0200 for more in- CANCER SUPPORT GROUPS ring an evening group are encouraged to call the formation. Free. Where: Quince Orchard Library / Hope Connections offers weekly groups for peo- WPS office. The groups are facilitated by trained 15831 Quince Orchard Road / Gaithersburg. ple with all types of cancer, caregivers, people with volunteers. For more information or to register, advanced cancer and a bereavement group. Support please call: 301-949-7398 to register. The Widowed OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS MEETING groups are held at both of Hope Connections for Persons Service is a non-profit volunteer organiza- Thursdays. 7:15 – 8:30 P.M. Overeaters Anony- Cancer Support’s two locations: Beaumont tion sponsored by AARP, the Montgomery County mous meeting Thursdays at the Rockville Church of House at FASEB, 9650 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, Mental Health Association, and other community Christ, 1450 Montgomery Ave., Rockville (in Parish MD and 8401 Corporate Drive, Suite 100, Lan- organizations. House). For further information, http://www.oa- dover, MD. Orientation sessions are held every dcmetro.org/ or Linda S at 301-641-9508. Monday at 11 a.m. at the Beaumont House in ONE-ON-ONE FRIDAY FUN Rockville, and every Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Lan- Fridays. 9:00 – 10:00 A.M. Christ Episcopal ROCKVILLE FARMERS MARKET dover. Additional orientation sessions are held on School welcomes you and your 1-year-old to our Saturdays. 9:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. Every week the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. in One-on-One Friday Fun. Our monthly playgroups the Farmers Market transforms itself as different Bethesda. Orientations are Free - RSVP required at are the perfect way for your child to have a first 301-634-7500 school experience in a warm, toddler friendly setting COURTESY PHOTO fruits and vegetables become available throughout while you meet other parents. Children will explore, Lifehouse headlines concert at the Fillmore Silver Spring on April the season. Your pick of farm-fresh fruits and veg- etables, bedding plants, cut flowers, preserves, hon- WOODLAWN MUSEUM learn and socialize in a calm, nurturing classroom 13. The concert also features The Get Right Band. ey, herbs, baked goods, and more. All items offered Fridays & Saturdays 10:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M and community with our Preschool faculty. Activities are picked fresh daily and available as supplies last. Sundays 12:00 – 4:00 P.M. The Woodlawn Muse- include playtime, snack time and an art project. All Where: Jury Parking Lot on the corner of Rt. 28 um featuring multimedia exhibits throughout the sessions take place on Fridays in the Preschool and Monroe St. Rockville, MD 20850. 19th century stone barn. Interactive exhibits high- House. There is NO COST, but space is limited. Jun. 02 & 03. "The Academy of the Holy Cross ONGOING light the area’s agricultural landscape, the Under- Contact Janet Gerber (301-424-8702 or (Kensington, MD) class of 1969 will hold its 50th FOX HILL WEEKLY OPEN HOUSE ground Railroad, local free black communities and [email protected]) for more information. reunion dinner on Sunday, June 2; and brunch on PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT Wednesdays, 2:00 – 4:00 P.M. To share the ex- the Quaker experience in Montgomery County, re- Monday, June 3. For information visit "Academy of Through May 05. Multiple Exposures Gallery ceptional lifestyle, amenities and services at Fox vealed through the lives of the Woodlawn’s resi- VISARTS COCKTAILS AND CANVAS the Holy Cross Class of 1969" on Facebook. Or presents an Exhibition of New Photography by Hill Retirement Community in Bethesda, a free to dents and enslaved laborers. www.woodlawn- CLASS contact Nancy Noonan, [email protected]." If Sandy LeBrun-Evans "Ranch Life." Sandy LeBrun- the public open house will be held on a weekly ba- manor.org. Adults $5 Children (6-17) $4. Through Canvas Class in the VisArts Painting and Draw- you need some more information, you may call me Evans visited Eaton's Ranch in Wyoming last year sis. Every Wednesday from 2 - 4 p.m. staff and November 2018. ing Studio. 155 Gibbs Street, Rockville. Price $40. at 301-526-7009 or email [email protected]. and was enamored with the lifestyle and how easy it was to forget the troubles of the world and to get lost owner/residents invite people to enjoy refreshments Visit www.visartsatrockville.org/cocktails-and-can- and tours of Fox Hill. Visitors are welcome to see ºBETHESDA FARMERS MARKET vas for more information. WASHINGTONIAN'S BEST OF WASHING- in the past. On the top of a hill overlooking the the one, two and three-bedroom model condomini- Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. 7:00 A.M. TON PARTY ranch is W.W. Keen Butcher's tombstone on which ums with a wide range of floorplans offered in a – 4:00 P.M. The Farm Women’s Market is a unique, SENIOR FIT Jun. 06. Washingtonian will celebrate its annual is written "The Outside of a Horse is Good for the maintenance-free, cosmopolitan environment. Fox intimate, quirky and festive shopping experience in Mondays & Wednesdays, 9:15 A.M. & 2:15 guide to the Best of Washington—published in the Inside of the Man" or in this case the "Woman." Hill is located at 8300 Burdette Road, Bethesda, Downtown Bethesda. The Market features great P.M. This 45-minute, multi-component exercise magazine’s June issue—at the annual Best of Wash- Where: Multiple Exposures Gallery, The Torpedo MD; 20817. For more information, call Julie Sabag food, drink and music with artisans, crafts and bou- program is for people age 55+. Ongoing classes are ington party on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at the Na- Factory Art Center, 105 N Union Street, Studio 312, at 301-968-1850 or visit tique businesses from around the Mid-Atlantic re- offered at 23 locations in partnership with Kaiser tional Building Museum. Attendees will enjoy live Alexandria, Virginia 22314. www.foxhillresidences.com. gion. Local vineyards and breweries provide tast- Permanente. Call 301-754-8800 to request a physi- entertainment and will have the opportunity to sip ings and food trucks offer a quick meal. We are a cian's consent form to register and for a class sched- cocktails and sample bites from a combination of HAPPY HOUR FLOW YOGA NEW COUNTY PROGRAM SEEKS ten-minute walk south on Wisconsin Ave from the ule. Where: Holy Cross Hospital Senior Source, Washingtonian’s 100 Very Best Restaurants and First Friday every month. 6:00 – 7:00 P.M. SKILLED VOLUNTEERS 50+ Bethesda Metro Station at the intersection of 8580 Second Avenue, Silver Spring. For more infor- Best of Washington June issue survey winners all Happy Hour Flow Yoga with Thrive Yoga instructor The Montgomery County Volunteer Center's Bethesda Ave. and Wisconsin Ave. Open Wednes- mation call 301-754-8800. Cost: Free. under one roof. Best Of Washington sponsors in- Allie Newsom is back at True Respite in 2019! new 50+ Volunteer Network connects skilled volun- days, Fridays, and Saturdays 7:00am-4:00pm. Our clude American Beverage Association, GEICO, Classes are the first Friday of each month from 6-7 teers with nonprofit and government agencies that historic Market Building (circa 1932) is open year- LOSS OF A CHILD SUPPORT GROUP United Airlines, Ketel One, and more. A portion of pm. Join us for a one-hour yoga class then follow up need assistance. This unique program is perfect for round (Jan – Dec). ticket sales benefits The Leukemia & Lymphoma your shavasana with one of True Respite's refresh- those who are age 50+ and want to make a signifi- Society. Early bird ticket pricing will be in effect ing brews! Your $15 ticket includes both the class and one full pour of beer. Beer can be drank before, cant contribution of time and talent to the communi- THE WIDOWED PERSONS SERVICE OF through April 1. 4Continued on page 14 14 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL APRIL 11, 2019

Continued from page 13 FOOD ADDICTS ANONYMOUS Wednesdays, 6:30 – 8:00 P.M. For parents griev- Saturdays. 9:30 – 10:30 A.M. Food Addicts ing the death of a child of any age. Registration re- Anonymous meets at the Unitarian Universalist quired at (301) 921-4400. Montgomery Hospice, Church, 100 Welsh Park Drive, Building #4, Some Fun 1355 Piccard Dr., Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850. Rockville, MD 20850. We welcome new members. For questions, please visit www.foodaddictsanony- PRESCHOOL STORYTIME (AGES 3-5) mous.org or call Valerie @ 240-543-3090. Wednesdays. 10:30 A.M. Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, stretches and flannel board stories. WORLD SERIES OF POKER Where: Marilyn J. Praisner Library, 14910 Old Co- Every Tuesday and Sunday night Flanagan's lumbia Pike, Silver Spring. hosts Poker in the rear from 8-10 p.m. it's Bethesda's own version of The World Series of poker. Call CORPORATE BARTENDING FOR CHARI- (301) 951-0115 for more. Flanagan's Harp and Fid- TY dle, 4844 Cordell Ave., Bethesda, MD 20814. Wednesdays 4:00 – 7:00 P.M. Send your CEO or VP to Tommy Joe's to bartend for charity! Can't bar- NEED A SITTER? IT’S LEGO TIME AT tend? No problem, the on-staff bartenders are there VISARTS! to help for a good cause (no experience necessary). Saturdays, 12:00 – 5:00 P.M. Go on a date, get Represent your company during happy hour, and a some shopping done, or just relax for a few hours portion of the proceeds will go to the charity of your while your kids get to play with more than 15 choice. Maybe you can even pull off some flair be- pounds of LEGO bricks! Children can play on our hind the bar and make Tom Cruise proud. Visit LEGO race track, build a car, a tall tower, a city or tommyjoes.com or call (301) 654-3801 for more in- free build. They can even take part in a LEGO craft formation. 4714 Montgomery Ln., Bethesda, MD project! Our top-notch staff are LEGO enthusiasts 20814. and ready to entertain your kids while you get some "me" time. Register at [email protected]. ZUMBA GOLD DROP IN CLASS At VisArts in Rockville. Thursdays. 12:00 – 1:00 P.M. Have fun every Thursday and get a great workout at the same time. GAITHERSBURG ROTARY CLUB WEEK- Where: Long Branch Senior Center, 8700 Piney LY MEETING Branch Road, Silver Spring, MD 20901. Every Tuesday, 12:15 – 1:15 P.M. Hilton Hotel, 620 Perry Parkway, Gaithersburg. For more infor- COUNTRY THURSDAYS mation, please visit www.gaithersburgrotary.org. Thursdays, 9:00 P.M. Union Jack's traditionally British pub in Bethesda heads to the South for their DROP-IN YOGA IN BETHESDA all new Country Night every Thursday. Live coun- Fridays, 6:00 – 7:00 P.M. Community classes are try/rock bands, free cowboy hats for the cowgirls, mixed level, one-hour asana classes taught by a ro- bandanas for the cowboys, drink specials, including tating selection of Unity Woods teachers. Just drop $2 PBR cans, $2 Budweiser bottles, $4 Jack Daniels in – no registration required! Unity Woods Yoga drinks, food specials including 50 cent hot wings. Center, 4853 Cordell Ave. Bethesda. Ages 18+. Best of all, there's no cover to get in! And be sure to Cost: $8. Cash Only. For more information, call get there early for Union Jack's famous Beat. 4915 301-656-8992. Saint Elmo Ave., Bethesda, MD 20814. TEEN SK8 AT WHEATON ICE HEY MR. DJ Most Friday evenings 8:00 – 10:00 P.M. Open to Fridays 9:00 – 2:00 A.M. It’s time to dance! all but geared toward skaters age 13-19. Regular ad- Grab your friends and come to The Barking Dog for mission fees and skate rental fees apply. Lights & a good time on the dance floor. Every Friday and great music, too. Wheaton Regional Park, 11717 Saturday night the Dog brings in a DJ to play the Orebaugh Ave in Wheaton, MD. For more informa- Top 40 and your favorite songs. Make sure you tion, call: 301-905-3000 or visit: montgomery- check out their great drink specials before you show parks.org us what you got! The Barking Dog, Elm Street Bethesda, MD 20814. Free admission. Compiled by Tazeen Ahmad

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PHOTOS BY GEORGE SMITH Einstein High School shortstop Carmela Vecchio (left) slides into home to score while Wheaton's Karina Garcia (right) throws a hard pitch during a high school softball game played on April 6. The Lady Titans won at home 16-4 in four and two-thirds of a inning. Einstein bats go off, Lady Titans steamroll to huge victory outfielder Myrka Batres signalling players have worked this season on the inning was when third baseman ing practices,” said Reyes. “And By Harry Lichtman @hslichtman to send another run home, and final- hitting the ball. It’s something Kylee Sebens hit a three-run inside- you just have to take that to the field ly, outfielder Eden Adhanom’s we’ve worked on in practice and it the-park home run. every time.” KENSINGTON – Despite a late small hit gave Einstein an early 3-0 paid off today.” “I tried to just keep my eye on In addition to solid hitting, start and weather conditions, the Ein- lead. The Lady Knights showed a the ball all the way through,” Farello was phenomenal on the stein High School softball team took “The team played pretty well sign of life in the top of the third Sebens said about the home run. mound, as she struck out 10 batters. care of business at home and steam- all-around on offense and defense,” when third baseman Caroline Gan- “And I just tried to put all my body Nappo called his pitcher’s perfor- rolled Wheaton, 16-4, in four and said Einstein Head Coach Anthony chozo hit a blooper single that ended weight on it so it would go past mance a “dominating” one and ex- two-thirds of an inning on April 6. Nappo. up driving home three runs, driving everybody else.” pects her to continue the positive The rivals looked to play a After retiring the next set of down Wheaton’s deficit to two runs. Reyes continued her excellent momentum moving forward. competitive game but early on, the Wheaton batters in the second in- “That’s something that we’re day at the plate, smashing her third The Lady Knights added one Lady Titans established control ning, Farello fired a base hit hard continuing to be working on is our RBI single and also drove in her more run in the fourth inning before against the visitors as pitcher An- into the outfield, sending outfielder hitting and our batting and how our teammate Vecchio in the bottom of going 1-2-3 in the top of the fifth, nona Farello struck out the side in Georgia Broitman home. Reyes re- scorers go,” said Wheaton Head the fourth. When asked about her ending the game via the mercy rule. the top-half. When it was their turn turned to bat and got her second RBI Coach Katie Mettee. “I’m really hitting performance, the second “My girls played well,” said to bat, Einstein’s bats came alive. single that extended their insur- proud of some of the hits they got.” baseman was quick to give credit to Mettee. “They definitely have some First, second baseman Jamie mountable lead to 5-0. In the bottom of the third, Ein- Nappo who has helped her develop room for improvement. It’s some- Reyes hit an RBI single that drove in “We hit really well up and stein’s bats went off once again, as her swing in the preseason and in thing that we’ve talked about a lot. shortstop Carmela Vecchio. Then, down the lineup,” said Nappo. “I eight total runs were scored to ex- batting practice. I’m glad that they showed off their the Lady Titans followed up with can’t say enough about how our tend the rout to 13-3. A highlight of “He really stresses hitting dur- skill and were able to compete.” 18 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL APRIL 11, 2019 SPORTS Statement win continues Barons’ undefeated streak “To put forth a good effort and show By Eva Paspalis @EvaPaspalis our best, that’s kind of what we’re doing well at, taking it one game at a SILVER SPRING – April 6 was time. So that’s our next goal.” a perfect day for a high school base- B–CC freshman Beck Urofsky ball game. Spring’s warmth broke struck first for the Barons when he through the chill and the sun shone registered two of his four RBI at the down on the field at Kennedy High top of the first. The Cavaliers scram- School, where the Cavaliers were bled to make plays, but defensive scheduled to face the undefeated mistakes ensured that the Barons Bethesda-Chevy Chase. kept clicking on offense. By the time the game was over, Kennedy’s opportunities at bat though, the Cavaliers were probably didn’t provide much of a reprieve, as wishing for a different day and a Barons sophomore pitcher Charlie chance to do it all over again as the Braverman struck out Cavalier after Barons (7-0) extended their unde- Cavalier in quick succession. In fact, feated streak with a tremendous 27-0 Kennedy’s offense stayed off the shutout on Kennedy’s home field. field for most of the game as the The game only lasted for five in- Barons continued to pour on the nings as opposed to the seven innings points. that are usually played in high school Two home runs for B–CC at the baseball. The afternoon started to top of the second inning helped bring spiral out of hand early for Kennedy the score to 15-0. Junior outfielder (1-6) as the Barons, who were at bat Joe Eisenberg sidled up to the plate first, jumped out to a 7-0 lead in the and slammed the ball over the fence first inning alone. as his teammates in the dugout re- The B–CC dugout was lively joiced. Senior infielder Nils throughout the entire afternoon, Townsend replicated Eisenberg’s cheering and shouting for their team- home run a few minutes later when mates at bat. Head Coach John he too lobbed the ball over the fence Schmidt commended his team for and into the bushes as two more PHOTO BY GEORGE SMITH Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School pitcher Charlie Braverman fires off a pitch during the Barons’ 27-0 road win over their enthusiasm and stated that the Barons rounded the bases. Kennedy High School on April 6. B-CC has won their first seven games to start the 2019 season. encouragement from the dugout The scoreboard read 19-0 in B – helped the Barons keep its focus. CC’s favor at the bottom of the “It’s easy to lose focus when fourth. According to high school Cavaliers one right after the other. “It felt good to have a statement Cavaliers looked at their schedule the score gets up there but I thought rules, if a team is leading by 10 or Even though a B–CC victory win today. All of our confidence got and circled seven games that they felt our guys did a great job of staying more runs before the fifth inning, was all but guaranteed, the Barons a big boost today,” said Urofsky. “We they could win. Creighton has made in the game all five innings,” said then the game will end after the fifth. didn’t let up on offense and earned knew that if we came in today and hit that 7-9 record a goal for the Cava- Schmidt. The Cavaliers were running out of eight runs in the fifth inning alone. well that we would get a lot of runs.” liers to achieve this year. Perhaps another element to that time to get something cooking offen- Urofsky mentioned that a domi- Kennedy Head Coach Josh “We just faced a team that’s team focus comes from Schmidt’s sively. nant shutout win is a perfect motiva- Creighton stated that the Cavaliers amazing, and we’re very young. mentality of taking each game one at Barons senior pitcher James tor for the Barons as they head into a are in a rebuilding year and that We’re just trying to rebuild the pro- a time. Pfaff replaced Braverman on the week where they have to play both many of his players are underclass- gram and improve day by day and “For example, Monday we’ve mound at the bottom of the fourth, Walter Johnson (3-4) and Walt Whit- men or haven’t been playing baseball game by game,” said Creighton. “We got (Walter Johnson High School). but the result was the same for man, who have only lost one game for very long. still have some games that we feel That’s our next goal,” said Schmidt. Kennedy as Pfaff struck out three this season. Before the season started, the that we can win.” In emotional and wet affair, Patriots boys lacrosse reign victorious of 2018 amidst talk of turmoil be- two assists, was one of two Patriots to game close in the first half. Seniors “I expected a tough crowd and a By Eva Paspalis @EvaPaspalis tween players and coaches. finish the evening with a hat trick; the Vasilios Mantzouratos and David tough game from these guys,” said The shared history between second player was senior attacker Rosenberg led the charge as both Mantzouratos. “I think a lot of peo- ROCKVILLE – The afternoon Powell and Wootton resulted in a Hunter Band. players registered two goals apiece. ple just got really heated in the mo- of April 5 arrived with a spring chill highly emotional and very physical However, the gravity of taking Rosenberg gave Northwest its first ment. There was just a lot of chip- and a waning drizzle; a drizzle that matchup as both teams were penal- the field against Wootton’s old coach goal and then provided the assist for ping away.” caused several high school sports ized multiple times throughout the weighed on Cohen prior to the game Mantzouratos in the second period. The Jaguars had entered the games to be postponed or resched- course of the game. In the end, Woot- and he stated that he hoped the situa- Early in the second half, game riding the momentum from an uled. ton emerged victorious, with a final tion wouldn’t cause his teammates to though, Wootton started to pull away 18-2 offensive showcase against For an emotionally charged score of 12-5. feel overwhelmed. despite another goal from Mant- Clarksburg that gave 1-4 Northwest lacrosse game between Northwest The Jaguars displayed an aggres- For first-year Wootton Head zouratos. Four different Patriots its first win of the season. High School and Wootton High sive playing style from the very first Coach Ralph Bernardo, though, the scored in the third period, including Mantzouratos explained that School, however, there was no post- faceoff, occasionally running over op- game was more about proving a point. a man-up goal by junior midfielder due to multiple players graduating poning a matchup that carried an as- posing players or knocking them off “They wanted him to know Evan McLaughlin at the tail end of last year, the Jaguars are still work- terisk, a footnote of that caliber. The of their feet. Wootton soon matched they’re fine without him,” said the quarter. ing on their chemistry as a unit. game was originally scheduled as a Northwest’s physicality and the refer- Bernardo. “They had to keep their The Patriots led by six as they “We’re trying to get the ball Northwest home game, but less- ees stayed busy as yellow flags lit- heads straight. We also have a lot of entered the final period. Band and around more because this season than-ideal field conditions necessi- tered the field every few minutes. fun and a lot of enthusiasm, so we’re a McLaughlin combined for another we’ve got a lot of young kids and tated a bit of a scheduling tweak. In- “In the first half, the penalties re- high-penalty team.” pair of goals and Band completed we’re trying to get to know each oth- stead, the game was to be played at ally hurt us, but we overcame them The penalties persisted for most his hat trick by circling behind the er and get the chemistry going. It’s James A. Coles Field, home of the and played better,” said Wootton ju- of the evening and opposing players net and slipping the ball past North- kind of a new team,” he said. “We’re Patriots. nior midfielder Zane Cohen. “This often found themselves in the penalty west goalie Kenny Yeaher. trying to get the ball around and That’s also the former home of game meant a lot to us and it showed box at the same time as both teams Rosenberg got the last word and that’s something we’ve been lacking current Northwest Head Coach on the field with our effort and dedica- were penalized on the same play on one final goal for Northwest with in the first few games of the season.” Jonathan Powell. He was in charge of tion.” more than one occasion. just 49 seconds remaining on the Next up, the Jaguars are sched- the Patriots for one tumultuous season Cohen, who registered a career- The Jaguars certainly weren’t clock, but the battle of attrition be- uled to play Gaithersburg and Woot- before leaving the team in the summer high five points from three goals and lacking in enthusiasm as they kept the longed to Wootton. ton will visit Clarksburg on April 8. APRIL 11, 2019 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 19 SPORTS Lady Trojans LAX squad narrowly defeats Quince Orchard lent, excellent team. We wanted to us play really well with each other.” usually about four minutes or less be- trick two minutes later. Gaithersburg By Carlos Alfaro @carlosalfarorod play well tonight…this wasn’t like Quince Orchard sophomore at- tween scoring. The longest time held their defensive line for the re- ‘hey we’re going to beat Quince Or- tacker Emma Christensen and junior without scoring in the first half was a maining time on the game clock and GAITHERSBURG – In a game chard.’ That’s not how it was,” said midfielder Lyla Kim were each one little over seven minutes. prevented any more goals. Mean- that saw the highest scoring deficit at Gaithersburg Head Coach J. Mal- goal shy of completing their own hat “On attack, we really worked on while, Quince Orchard felt every two goals and whose outcome was oney. “We just wanted to play well trick. Christensen’s two first-half settling it (the ball) and looking for turnover and focused solely on their not decided until a late second-half against a really good team, and that’s goals gave the Cougars the lead, but an open player. On defense, we attack in an attempt to salvage the goal, the Gaithersburg High School why I feel pretty fortunate we won.” it was not one they would keep for worked a lot on staying with your game. girls lacrosse team was able to sneak At the forefront of Gaithers- long, even as three other teammates cutter, and it obviously showed Disappointed with the result, away with a 9-8 win over Quince Or- burg’s game-winning offense were scored. tonight,” said Thompson. Quince Orchard Head Coach Carly chard on April 5. two players, described by Maloney “I think as a team, we could The scoring pace slowed after Stefanelli refused to comment. It was a tit-for-tat every minute as the team’s ‘bookends’ for their age have done way better, but we all the second half, but both teams Maloney described this game as of the match as both teams were disparity: freshman attacker Emma worked our butts off and we picked sought to get an elusive lead that nei- a sort of redemption to make up for a evenly matched across the field. A Thompson and senior attacker Sam up each other’s errors and we all had ther could manage to keep. Martinez 10-9 loss against Rockville on March stalwart defense by Quince Orchard Martinez. Both completed a hat trick each other’s backs on the field,” said scored two goals in a row to com- 25, an equally close game that ended at the start of the game gave way to a with three goals each and were dead- Christensen. plete her hat trick and scoring for the when Rockville made two goals in persistent Gaithersburg squad, who ly in front of the goal, opting for Two goals by Thompson and se- night, to finally put Gaithersburg on two minutes against them. narrowed down a two-point lead into close-range shots that penetrated nior Gaithersburg midfielder Sophie top. “We played a game against a match of attrition as both teams Quince Orchard’s defense. Couturier and one by Martinez tied Senior Quince Orchard mid- Rockville where we were up 9-8 vied for a lead until the last few min- “We really wanted to do our best the game up at five points apiece go- fielder Lauren Ransing tied the game with two minutes left and we lost that utes of the game. against them because they’re a hard ing into halftime. The frantic pace to with about six minutes left in the game,” said Maloney. “So maybe “That’s an excellent team down team to beat,” said Martinez. “We re- get a lead forced a larger emphasis on game, but Thompson scored the this was the lacrosse gods giving us there. Quince Orchard is an excel- ally wanted it, so I think that helped offense over defense as there was game winner and completed her hat something back.” Gaithersburg’s Jackson wins MMA bout in Baltimore, eyes MGM fight my coaches a far as what fights are By Lem Satterfield Special to the Sentinel best for the progression of my ca- reer,” said Jackson. “They have all of Gaithersburg-based 170-pound the experience, so whatever they feel welterweight Josh Jackson raised his that I need to do, and whatever they stock a level on April 6, winning a say, that’s what I’m going to do.” clash of 27-year-olds over Maik Fer- Some 200-or-so of Jackson’s rante by round 2 stoppage for a sensa- supporters darted the arena on Satur- tional finish to his second appearance day night wearing blue T-shirts at Shogun Fights No. 21 at Royal adorned by his name in white letters. Farms Arena. In the wake of his victory, the ami- Coached by Montgomery Blair able Jackson made his way into the graduate and former MMA fighter, stands and hallways where he alter- Zach Davis out of The Evolve Acade- nately posed for selfies and photos my in Gaithersburg, Jackson took one with adults and children. round to figure out Ferrante before “The bulk of my fans are from pinning him against the cage. Once Frederick, which has really gotten there, Jackson bounced his crouched- behind me,” said Jackson. “A lot of over rival’s head with several knee my sponsors are in Frederick, and kicks to the face, forcing the referee they all want to buy tickets and come to his rescue following an assortment out to support me, and I love them to of elbow strikes to the head. death.” The end came at the 2:56 mark COURTESY PHOTO Jackson graduated in 2009 from as a dazed Ferrante, of Forest Hills, Gaithersburg-based 170-pound welterweight Josh Jackson celebrates after earning a referee-stoppage victory over Frederick High School, where he Maryland, laid on the ground after Maik Ferrante on April 6 at the Royal Farms Arena during Shogun Fights No. 21. was a second-team All-Frederick being pounded into submission. County running back in football and “Overall, I felt like it was a good a center fielder on the Cadets’ Class performance. My wrestling and foot- way through the third round. “We were expecting Ferrante to of Baltimore. 3A state championship baseball work looked good and so did the “This was a great performance come in with an overhand right try- Jackson followed Featherstone team. He ran sprints in indoor track, striking once I got it going the way I against Ferrante, and I do think it was ing to close (the) distance and trying yet again on Saturday as the latter including a 6.75-second personal wanted to,” said Jackson, who went a big improvement over the previous to grapple with Josh,” said Davis, a knocked out Imani Smith of Virginia best in the 55-meters. 5-1 as an amateur, improved to 2-1 as one,” said Davis, a 189-pound fourth- former swimmer and cross-country Beach. Matchmaker Bryan Hamper At Frostburg University, Jack- a pro. Ferrante’s record dropped to 4- place county finishing wrestler who runner who graduated from the Uni- said pairing both fighters together son played football and baseball and 4. graduated from Blair in 2002. versity of Maryland in 2006 . would be a “great potential welter- earned a degree in sociology, gradu- “I felt like I came out a little flat, “There were some exchanges, “But instead, he came out weight match.” ating in 2014. allowing him to hit me a couple of however, that required us to do a lit- throwing three straight right hands “It would put the winner in line Jackson’s first mixed martial times with a couple of straight (right tle more work than we had wanted to straight down the middle,” Davis for a potential welterweight title arts experience resulted from part- hands). But once I got his timing do, and with Josh, we’re trying to added. “There wasn’t too much pow- fight,” said Hamper, a former two- nering with a friend, Brent Walter, down, I got rolling, and it was down- take him to the next level. So in order er on them, but it took Josh a little bit time state wrestling champion and who recruited him for sparring. That hill for him from there.” to do that, he’s got to pick it up in the to make that adjustment. Once Josh four-time state place-winning led Jackson to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Davis considered Saturday’s areas where some of the better oppo- began to read it, he was able to slip wrestler at South Carroll of Carroll ultimately to Davis at the Frederick- performance an improvement over a nents might be able to take advan- and parry the straight right hands as County. based Fort MMA facility. match in October. That’s when Jack- tage.” opposed to covering and countering Hamper said Jackson could “It’s going to be a team effort son scored a brutal knockout of An- Davis knows what he speaks of, the overhand rights.” “possibly” appear on a card slated for deciding on Josh’s next opponent, so drew Johnson, ending the competi- having narrowly missed the cut for On the same October card, Jack- July 13 at The MGM Grand Arena in we’ll talk as coaches,” said Davis. tive matchup with several unan- “The Ultimate Fighter 7” MMA real- son’s demolition of Johnson was pre- Oxon Hill, marking the second time “We wanna start climbing the ladder, swered blows on a defenseless ity television series in late 2007 be- ceded by Frederick-based 170- Shogun will have appeared at the finding an opponent who will test opponent whose hands were down fore qualifying for the 2011 version pound teammate Matthew Semels- gambling venue. Josh a little bit more each time. I and back against the cage as the refer- of “The Ultimate Fighter 13” cast of berger suffering an upset stoppage “I’ll fight anybody, but I’ll leave think we’re looking at fighting at the ee stepped in to end their bout mid- 14 in 2011. loss to debuting Jerome Featherstone my next move up to the discretion of MGM Grand this summer.” 20 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL APRIL 11, 2019 SPORTS Blazers’ fourth-quarter surge rips through Springbrook

PHOTOS BY GEORGE SMITH ond quarter with both teams scoring By Harry Lichtman @hslichtman four goals apiece. The highlight of the quarter was Blue Devils sopho- SILVER SPRING—The Blair more attackman Brady Mason slip- High School lacrosse team entered ping and falling with the ball but April 5 with one win as they visited getting back up to fire away for a Springbrook on their home field in a goal. division rivalry, looking to build However, it would be Blair se- momentum with a second victory. nior midfielder Calvin Bruwelhei- The game was neck-and-neck de's (bottom right) night as he with both teams tied at the end of the scored six total goals, including two first half. But with the score 10-10 in the second quarter and four in the in the third quarter, the Blazers soon second half. It was Bruwelheide’s took over, firing in six fourth-quar- first game since his sophomore year ter goals to earn a key 20-12 road due to a two-year-long injury. win. “I’m hyped to be back,” said “We had some struggles offen- Bruwelheide. “I was just so hyped sively early on in the season, espe- to be back out there with my boys, cially in the second half,” said Blair my family, and there’s nothing like Head Coach Josh Blockstein. “So it it, especially on this field.” was great to see some adjustments. Additionally, Anderson fired We came out with a lot of energy four total shots into the net to kill off since the first whistle.” the game in favor of the Blazers. Both teams put up four goals in “Any game we can play better the first quarter with senior attack- than we did,” said Anderson. “But man Joey Dietrich (bottom left) this game, I’m just happy that we’re completing an early hat trick and at- all back. We got the family back and tackman Max Hansberry scoring the we’re firing on all cylinders.” other goal for Springbrook. For the For Springbrook, Dietrich and Blazers, senior midfielder Garrett Hansberry finished with four goals Anderson and junior attackman each in the losing effort. Aiden Rogers fired two shots each “I feel like I gave everything I into the net. One of the goals Rogers had,” said Hansberry. “But still got scored was a low shot that sneaked to do more, put in more effort, be- past the Springbrook’s goalie. cause it wasn’t enough to get the The tie continued into the sec- win.”