2015, 2016 MDDC News Organization of the Year! Celebrating 161 years of service! Vol. 163, No. 8 • 50¢ SINCE 1855 August 17 - August 23, 2017 TODAY’S GAS Local Man Leads Alt-Right PRICE Matthew Heimbach grew up in MoCo and helped organize the march in Charlottesville $2.36 per gallon Last Week Raised locally, Heimbach at- Monocacy elementary school. They surprised me,” Said Dr. John C. $2.38 per gallon By Matt Hooke @matth255 tended Poolesville High School have both disowned Heimbach for Thompson one of Heimbach’s for- where he said he attempted to create his white nationalist views. mer professors at Montgomery Col- A month ago Matthew Heimbach, the Chair- a white student group. “My family due to my politics lege. $2.28per gallon man of the Traditionalist Workers “I got several hundred students has totally cut me off. They haven’t “He struck me as someone who A year ago Party (a White Nationalist organiza- to sign on to my paper to do it. The seen my two sons, and I haven’t spo- cowered easily. However, he was hit- $2.13 per gallon tion), watched as anti-fascist principal trashed it. I emailed every ken to them in many years,” said He- ting a woman so maybe he felt counter-protesters showered his fol- teacher to get a sponsor none of them imbach. “They didn’t raise me to brave,” the history professor added. AVERAGE PRICE PER GALLON OF lowers in bleach and urine in Char- UNLEADED REGULAR GAS IN responded; it must have been an ad- think like this. I understand their de- Before those two incidents, the MARYLAND/D.C. METRO AREA lottesville on Friday. His group was ministrative decision,” he said of his cision, I respect it, but I stick with my 26-year-old had a long history with ACCORDING TO AAA in Charlottesville as part of the efforts. convictions because I believe this is the White Nationalist movement. He “Unite the Right” rally that brought After graduating, he attended what is right.” attempted to create a white student INSIDE together dozens of alt-right groups Montgomery College and went on to Heimbach first gained national group at Poolesville High School. together to protest the removal of the Towson University. His parents, Karl attention when he founded the White According to Thompson, he would Robert E. Lee Statue from Emanci- and Margret Heimbach, are di- Student Union at majority-White often display racist paraphernalia in pation Park. vorced. Karl was the athletic director Towson University in 2012. Then class, including a laptop sticker read- Editor’s Heimbach, who helped orga- at Magruder High School, before last year police arrested him at a ing “If I knew all the trouble they nized the rally said the city govern- moving to Pennsylvania to work as Trump rally after he shoved a black Notebook ment was to blame for the violence in the athletic director at Columbia woman protester. See “Local man” Charlottesville. High School. Margret is a teacher at “The violence he committed page 8 by Brian J. Karem Flower Branch improves one year after fatal fire Branch Apartments. “I know some Got to move By Neal Earley @neal_earley changes have been made. There’s a The president stumbles new manager, he’s been very respon- badly in dealing with alt-right A year after the fire that killed sive to us…so far from what I heard rioters and the fallout from seven at the Flower Branch Apart- from other tenants who have commu- Charlottesville ments in Silver Spring, things are nicated with me, he has been address- Page 4 steadily improving according to ten- ing their concerns.” ants, activists and politicians. The Flower Branch Tenant Asso- Last August’s fire brought atten- ciation was created a few weeks ago, tion to a countywide problem with to give the renters at Flower Branch an code-enforcement at rental properties organized voice that they did not have as the tragedy revealed the harsh living before. During the County’s last in- conditions in which tenants were liv- spection of the apartment complex, in- ing. Since the fire, according to ten- spectors found 860 code violations ants, things have steadily improved ranging from infestations of rodents, with stricter enforcement from the roaches and bedbugs to ceiling holes, County and more attention from the water leaks, chipped paint, broken management company. cabinets and doors, mold, mildew and “I’ve heard there are still issues broken smoke detectors. going on,” said Felicia Prospere, vice FILE PHOTO president of the Flower Branch Tenant See “Flower Branch,” This fire at Flower Branch apartments last year cost seven people their lives. ‘Skinned Association and resident at Flower page 8 Inspectors and tenants say conditions are better one year later.

Washington shows some promise against Baltimore Federal judge rules in favor of MCPS in religion case but fall to the Ravens in a Disabilities Education Act, MCPS is same basis as it provides to all other said the proposed individualized edu- pre-season game. By Kathleen Stubbs @kathleenstubbs3 providing a free and public education students with disabilities,” Agee said cation program (IEP), or special plan Page 21 (FAPE) for the plaintiff’s child M.L., in his opinion. “It does not provide re- created by the school for a student A Fourth Circuit U.S. Court of who was born with Down Syndrome. ligious and cultural instruction to its with a disability, did not meet his Appeals judge affirmed a U.S. Dis- The parents, Rabbi Akiva Leiman and students with or without disabilities needs because they excluded cultural trict Court judge’s decision that reli- Shani Leiman, had alleged that the and has no duty under the IDEA to ad- practices of Orthodox Judaism. gion is not one of the educational proposed plan for M.L.’s education minister such instruction to M.L.” “In their request for mediation needs that Montgomery County Pub- was inadequate because it did not in- The Leimans in 2013 requested and a due process hearing, the Plain- lic Schools must meet by law. clude teaching practices observed in mediation within Montgomery Coun- tiffs maintained that M.L. ‘has many Judge G. Steven Agee of the U.S. M.L.’s Orthodox Jewish community. ty Public Schools and a due process Court of Appeals Fourth Circuit said “MCPS provided M.L. with hearing before the Maryland Office of See “MCPS Monday under the Individuals with equal access to an education, on the Administrative Hearings, after they page 8 2THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL AUGUST 17, 2017 EFLECTIONS The Montgomery County Sentinel, published weekly by Berlyn Inc. Publish- R ing, is a community newspaper covering Montgomery County, Maryland. Our of- fices are located at 22 W. Jefferson September 5, 1985 Street, Suite 309, Rockville, MD 20850. Founded in 1855 by Matthew Fields. All mail to: P.O. Box 1272, Rockville, MD 20849-1272. Subscription Rates for The Cross burned in front of police department Montgomery County Sentinel – Weekly by mail: $40.00 per year & $26.50 for Se- nior Citizens. (USPS) 361-100. Each week The Sentinel visits a said. front of the building shortly be- could think of a reason for choos- memorable story from its archives. The burning was the first of fore the fire was set, according to ing the station as a burning site. Bernard Kapiloff its kind in the county since 1983 the report. “To me it’s a warning of PUBLISHER E MERITUS A fire in the shape of a cross when a flaming wooden cross The description of the sus- some kind,” Williams said. “They Lynn G. Kapiloff burned on the front lawn of the was found on Colesville Road in pect does not fit those of the sus- wanted it to be embarrassing. The CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/ Wheaton-Glenmont Police Sta- Silver Spring, Williams said. pects in the 1983 Silver Spring burned grass is going to leave a PUBLISHER tion early last Thursday morning. The fire, which occurred at burning, Williams said. mark for awhile.” [email protected] The four-foot cross did not 1:10 a.m., was caused by a “flam- It is unusual for someone to The station houses the police Mark Kapiloff appear to be the work of the Ku mable liquid” poured on the Ran- be walking near the station so late Youth Division and has approxi- ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER Klux Klan, according to Sgt. dolph Road station’s front lawn, at night, Williams said. The sta- mately 175 officers assigned to it, [email protected] Richard Williams of the police according to a police incident re- tion is within 30 yards of Ran- according to Main. She said there Community Relations Division. port. dolph Road’s intersection with were fewer than 22 officers work- EDITORIAL “It looked like they were im- A white man, between the Georgia Avenue, a busy thor- ing at the station the night of the Brian J. Karem itating the Klan. But the Klan ages of 30 and 40, and of slim oughfare, even late at night. burning. EXECUTIVE EDITOR only uses upright crosses,” he build was spotted walking in Neither Williams said they [email protected] Brandy L. Simms SPORTS EDITOR NEWS [email protected] MARK ROBINSON Write us [email protected] Leggett waives fees on Ride On Extra bus CITY EDITOR Dan Hibbert, the division chief these buses can kind of fill that VINCENT SHERRY By Neal Earley The Montgomery County [email protected] of transit services for the Mont- gap,” Hibbert said of Ride On Extra. @neal_earley COPY EDITOR gomery County Department of Unlike Ride on Extra, the Sentinel welcomes letters. GAITHERSBURG -- Mont- Transportation said the Ride On Ex- County’s proposed BRT buses will NEAL EARLEY gomery County Executive Ike tra bus service will be about be 30 to have level boarding and high capac- All letters must be original, [email protected] Leggett came to the Montgomery 40 percent faster than a typical Ride ity with fare paid before people REPORTER County Fairgrounds Monday to of- On bus commute. Hibbert said the board to speed up travel times. signed by the author fering residents a chance at a free journey for the whole route from The bus service will be an ex- Jacqui South, David Wolfe, ride. LakeForest Transit Center to Med- pedited version of Ride On regular and must include the author’s Mark Poetker PHOTOGRAPHERS On Monday, Leggett an- ical Center would take about 45 to service by only making 12 stops and daytime telephone number nounced that the County will waive 55 minutes. be fitted with WiFi, USB charging TAZEEN AHMAD bus fares for the County’s new ex- The County’s Ride On Extra ports and padded seats as way to for verification. CALENDAR EDITOR pedited bus service Ride On Extra service is meant a supplement to the lure commuters. The service will [email protected] as a way to entice commuters to take County’s current Ride On bus ser- run between the LakeForest Transit Send letters to: CALL 301-838-0788 public transit rather driving them- vices and proposed plans for a Bus Center and the Medical Center FAX 301- 838 - 3458 selves. 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CALL 301-306-9500 Subscriptions by mail are $40.00 FAX 301-306-0134 per year; by mail (out of MD, VA, ACCOUNTING & D.C.) additional $ 5.25; on Ada Satterfield newsstands 50 cents. Periodicals CREDIT / COLLECTIONS/RECEPTIONIST postage paid at Rockville, MD 20849-1272. THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL IS A WOMAN OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE IN POSTMASTER: Send address MONTGOMERY COUNTY AND changes to THE MONTGOMERY IN THE STATE OF MARYLAND. COUNTY Montgomery County Publishing, Inc. SENTINEL, P.O. BOX 1272 was absobed into Berlyn Inc. on January 1, 2015 Call Lee J. Gladney at 240-426-5743 or e-mail [email protected] Rockville, MD 20849-1272 AUGUST 17, 2017 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 3 4THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL AUGUST 17, 2017 OPINIONS &VIEWS The President needs to go now I walked through the deserted emy of the people. He had the pulpit. streets of Charlottesville Saturday af- His words and his actions are there ternoon thinking of Baltimore, Fergu- for everyone to see. Trump again de- son in the aftermath of riots and the cided to give cover to those who want empty streets of Kuwait City in the to watch it all burn and took Trump’s aftermath of its liberation during the talk as words of encouragement. Walking through the crowd of participants after the riot on Saturday, there were people who were for the Editor’s Notebook president and those who were against him. None of them were moved by by Brian J. Karem the violence to give up the violence. None of them were swayed by the president to either give up or put Gulf War. down their swords. None of them we Chaos, then a nervous calm and spoke with had hope – on either side finally reflection followed each expe- of the fracas - for peaceful solutions rience. in the future. Lost in the chaos in the after- President Trump’s weak admon- math of the riot in Charlottesville was ishments Saturday against white su- the news that North Korea had decid- premacists encouraged David Duke. ed to step back from the brink. Trump’s words on Sunday and Mon- It is perhaps the greatest victory day – meant to strengthen his resolve of the Trump era and no one was talk- against white supremacists were met ing about it – including the President with veiled threats by Duke who en- of the United States – who in a rau- couraged the President to remember cous exchange with the press at who put him in office. Trump Tower seemingly defended Tuesday, a president who has Alt-Right demonstrators and other never had a problem tweeting out his white supremacists who sparked vio- thoughts without checking the facts lence Saturday near the campus of the (remember he accused Obama of tap- University of Virginia. ping his phones) told us he had to Trump tried desperately to use have the facts at his disposal before facts to back up his attempt at even he made a statement to the media re- handedness. He said both sides en- garding the events in Charlottesville gaged in violence. True. He said one – hence his 48 hour delay in issuing side had a permit to march. True. He strong a condemnation. said those who engaged in murder Then he again said both sides should be punished. True. He said were guilty in the violence that took Washington and Jefferson were slave Heyer’s life. David Duke appreciated owners. True. it – and whether or not Trump meant But how he weaved together dis- to do it – he once again gave the parate facts to paint a picture of “both Nazis, the anti-Semitists, and every sides” being guilty is disingenuous other white supremacist cover and and telling as to our president’s mind- encouragement. set. While the president is correct It is precisely because of this the everyone is entitled to an opinion – country must find a different path to and we will defend to death anyone’s peace. If you cannot condemn white right to espouse an opinion contrary supremacy, the Nazis and those who to our own – no one has the right to preach “Jews won’t replace us” with- encourage and incite violence. out qualification then you cannot That is precisely what the lead- hold the highest office in our country. ers of the alt-right movement did Sat- Those groups stand directly opposed urday. They came spoiling for a fight, to the spirit of our nation. got what they wanted and delivered a In so much as our president has death blow to 32-year-old Heather helped to stoke the fires, has been un- Heyer – a paralegal who marched in able in his seven months in the office counter protest to their hate. David to do anything more than widen the Duke, Richard Spencer, Matthew He- gap between all Americans and now imbach and others on the far right, is even unable to enjoy the fruits of through blogs, emails and social me- his own labor on the international dia have been stoking the fires of ha- scene – he should resign. tred and division – encouraging vio- Those who support him will be lence and welcoming it. further inflamed by this. It is under- Whatever your particular politi- standable if you are supporting him cal affiliation, most people will agree you want to give him a chance. But we’ve never been more divided as a his actions have put us on the brink. nation. So president Trump’s press Chaos and bedlam are all about – and interaction at Trump Tower Tuesday while the president has proved he was important. That several of the na- thrives on such things – the nation tion’s CEOs and his own party have needs something far different. The backed away from him as a result is nation needs cool headed, calm think- more than telling. It is condemning. ing – and that is one thing most every- Trump cannot blame “Fake one will agree President Trump is in- News” on this one and call us the en- capable of doing. He is the storm. AUGUST 17, 2017 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 5 LETTERS Taking part in a ceremony of remembrance Not holding out much hope part by S.O.U.L., Surviving Our Ul- Participants are placed on pro- To the editor; HE timate Loss. This is a group formed bation and must participate in group Re: Reply to “Shocked by deportation” Hoan Dang (County Council T candidate). Like most candidates for county office this one spouts the same COURT to provide support to family mem- and individual treatment sessions, old line that “it’s always someone else’s fault” no matter the issue or situation. REPORT bers who have a lost child to an opi- frequent drug testing, meetings with The deportation of the Claros brothers is unfortunate. It is also unfortunate ate overdose. You can google a case managers and regular court ap- these same “innocents” ignored deportation orders for years then used forged video on County Cable Mont- pearances. It is a very moving expe- or stolen documents to try to remain in the United States. If this soon to be gomery, to view the moving com- rience to come to a graduation cere- candidate for public office would read, the not so fine print, (he/she) would ments of mothers of S.O.U.L. to see mony for former offenders who suc- find several misdemeanors and a couple of felony charges mixed in here. by Tom Ryan how this organization helps griev- cessfully complete this program, Of course this soon to be candidate blames the government for doing its ing families. which has been a life changing and job, albeit years late. This candidate finds no responsibility on the parts of the The opioid crisis has afflicted The Ceremony is also spon- life saving experience for hundreds brothers or the family members who concealed them. Another matter for an- families in Montgomery County all sored by Montgomery County Cir- of participants. other time. The brothers and others like them committed crimes when then il- too frequently. As part of our com- cuit Court Adult Drug Court. For a Those who can come to the legally entered the US, They committed crimes when they ignored several munity’s efforts to reach those in number of years, this program has Ceremony will hear from family court orders to leave on their own. They committed crimes when these used il- need of treatment and hope, the Sec- served as an alternative to incarcera- members who have lost a child or legal documents to avoid detention and removal. Candidate Doan seems to ond Annual Ceremony of Remem- tion by providing a comprehensive sibling to a drug overdose. think that only violent criminals are “real” criminals” and that playing soccer brance in recognition of Internation- is justification for criminal acts. Looks like an ideal candidate for the Mont- voluntary treatment program for They will hear from a Drug al Overdose Awareness Day will be gomery County Council. adult offenders suffering from drug Court participant in recovery. Candidate Doan touts his service with AVA. His work is commendable held on Thursday, August 31, 2017 or alcohol dependence. Those who attend may also unless he is advising illegal aliens in ways to circumvent US law. If such is the at 7:00 p.m. at the Justice Plaza at The program is overseen by light a candle in vigil for those who case he is complicit in a criminal act himself. Candidate Doan speaks glow- the Montgomery County Circuit dedicated Montgomery County Cir- could not be saved, in the hope that ingly of the fabric of America. One of those strands of fabric involves obeying Court. cuit Court Judges, like Judge Nel- such events will inspire those who the law that holds any society together. Candidate Doan also must understand, This important event was initi- son Rupp who began the Mont- need help to seek the treatment they hard as it might be, that the legal immigrant’s community, that has been so im- ated by recently retired Mont- gomery County program. need to overcome addiction. portant to this country, has no love lost on those who have cheapened their gomery County Judge Marielsa It involves a minimum of 20 community by illegal actions. The Claros boys did it on the cheap. Now pay- Bernard, and will give those who at- months, involving a team including ment has come due. The fault lies with the Claros brothers and their bad judg- tend the chance to recognize a loved judges, case managers, representa- Thomas Patrick Ryan is a part- ment. Candidate Doan is reading from a much edited script in hopes that one who has been lost to the scourge tives of the Offices of the State’s At- ner in the Rockville law firm of Mc- American’s will accept the premise that crime pays. of addiction. torney and Public Defender, and Carthy Wilson, which specializes in W Faris The event is being hosted in Gaithersburg probation officers. civil litigation. A simple request? To the editor; They say that all politics is local, maybe all politics is personal, too. Over Will credit impaired home buyers get help? the years, people have asked me why--why the statue, why the Confederate, trol of your listing house and neighborhood trends. what is it, exactly that offends you? The truth is, it is not about anger, or out- (zillowgroup.com/news/personal- However, there has been criticism rage, or even equity--it is about love.Years ago, there was a man I never met, ized-owner-dashboard). from home owners and real estate never knew, who loved his grandfather. His name was Marshall Day. Of the many available tools, agents saying that home valuation Marshall Day's grandfather was a freed slave, then a sharecropper, on REAL online metrics is useful to see how tool is not inaccurate and does not Moneysworth Farm, in Clarksburg, in Montgomery County, Maryland. This ESTATE much attention your home is getting correctly portray their homes and is the site of the Kingsley Wilderness School, site of the Detention Center. from home buyers. You can view listings. As a response, Zillow has Marshall's grandfather was buried on the farm, alongside others, in the SOLUTIONS your home listing’s online activity, changed the algorithm over the family plot of land, encircled by cedars, decorated with flowering plants. including how many times the list- years. Moneysworth Farm was eventually sold to Montgomery County, where ing has been viewed compared to And this year, Zillow an- in the 1970's, County Executive James Gleason decided it would be the per- By Dan Krell your competition. nounced a $1,000,000 prize for the fect place for a dump. Marshall Day was a soft-spoken man, not loud, not an- Improve on the house descrip- best model to improve the Zestimate gry, but he had fierce love for his grandfather. He did not want his grandfa- If you’re selling your home, tion by adding “What I love about tool (zillow.com/promo/zillow- ther's grave, his final resting place, to be in a drainage ditch in the Mont- check your Zillow listing. You may the home.” This feature conveys to prize). But that hasn’t stopped a gomery County Dump. So, he sued Montgomery County, he sued County find that the information may not be home buyers what attracted you to class action suit that complains that Executive Gleason. He sued to preserve the memory of a man he loved--his complete. Or worse, the informa- your home. And can help elicit the the Zestimate is “misleading” home grandfather. As was his nature, he never said a word about it, not to his fami- tion posted is from a previous sale. ly, not to his friends. After all, it was for love and respect of his grandfather home buyer’s emotions to visit it. buyers (Rachel Koning Beals; Do But don’t worry, Zillow now gives that this was done.So, he went down to the Rockville court. He walked up the The MLS limits the number of Zillow ‘Zestimates’ mislead home steps of the Red Brick Courthouse. He walked past the Statue of the Confed- you the tools to take control and pictures on your listing. So, solely buyers? Lawsuit claims yes; mar- erate Soldier. He pled his case--alone. He didn't ask for money, nor for fame, help your sale. relying on the MLS feed can also ketwatch.com; May 23, 2017). nor for recognition. He just did not want the remains of his ancestors to lay in Most of the information you limit your Zillow listing. Increasing Improve your Zestimate. Yes, final rest in the drainage ditch of a Montgomery County Dump. He lost.But, see on your Zillow listing is syndi- the number of pictures and adding you can improve your Zestimate. then again, maybe not. cated from the MLS. This means video can make your home listing The dashboard allows you to update It seems that the Clarksburg site had an unusual geographical quirk. It that your listing agent uploads infor- more robust, and attention getting. the facts about your home. was the "Segovia Fault" they said. The ground was unstable, the risk of seep- mation to the MLS and the MLS Zillow allows you (and your Updating your home’s infor- age was too great, there could be no dump. As the years passed, Moneysworth sends it to other websites. If you’re agent) to upload additional pictures. mation will give home buyers a bet- Farm fell into disrepair. The old cabins were crumbling. The farmhouse was not happy with the listing, your You can upload, arrange, and de- ter description, and it can possibly in ruins, now housing a riotous colony of bees. The gravesite was overgrown, agent can change some information scribe additional photos to help give improve the Zestimate. Since the cedars overshadowed by sumac, Sweet William overtaken by thorns. Yet, the via the MLS, and/or log into the Zil- home buyers the best view of your Zestimate is based on public County now had other ideas. So began plans for a prison. low listing to make changes. How- home. Zillow even lets you upload records, all your home’s informa- By then, Doug Duncan was County Executive. Some argued that Mon- ever, if your listing agent is too busy a video that you record from your tion may not be current or complete. eysworth Farm was just a dilapidated heap, waiting for reconstruction. How- to service your listing or does not smartphone! Besides including a Telling Zillow about the extras, ever, Mr. Duncan also did an unusual thing. know about logging into your Zil- link to the MLS virtual tour, Zillow such as bathrooms, a finished base- He invited members of the public into his offices, once a week, to discuss low listing, you can now take con- added the “walk through” video fea- ment, a deck, etc. can be a plus! matters that were important to the community. And, so we went. We brought trol! ture last year. pictures, notes from the state archives in Annapolis, papers, and statistics. We Zillow offers home owners the Not happy with your Zesti- told him a relative was working in the EOB, two stories down, who was un- opportunity to “claim” their home to mate? You’re not alone. Zillow’s ______aware of this. The story was long and there were many twists and turns of fate. access features to personalize infor- Zestimate tool has received mixed He listened, and proposed a compromise. He included in his budget a mation to help home buyers (and reviews since its inception. Many Dan Krell is a Realtor® with $500,000 allocation for historical preservation, and expansion of the histori- Zillow) to get a better picture about home buyers and sellers have used RE/MAX Success in Potomac, cal farm site. Throughout this, the underlying thread was blind justice, death their home. The “Personalized the tool as a guide in to help their MD. You can access more infor- as the great equalizer, and the sanctity of the grave. It was really just all about Owner Dashboard” gives you con- buying and selling by looking at mation at DanKrell.com love. The Red Brick Courthouse, where Marshall Day walked for redress should represent all people. The sacred space of a gravesite deserves respect. And, Marshall Day and his ancestors should be reunited in eternal peace. That is not really so great a request. It seems so simple--doesn't it? On the web. All the time. J.Snow www.thesentinel.com Damascus 6 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL AUGUST 17, 2017 NEWS ANALYSIS The enlightenment of the Charlottesville riot will.” “The audience hit back. That's what we need a little bit more of.” “If you do hurt him, I'll defend you PAUL’S VIEW in court, don't worry about it.” “I'll beat the crap out of you.” by It took Trump about an hour to respond via a tweet to the CEO of Paul K. Schwartz Merck, Kevin Frazier, deciding to walk out of Trump's Manufacturing jobs Council in protest to Trump's response, or rather non-response, to Charlottesville, Virginia is a Charlottesville. beautiful city. I recall quite vividly Trump's use of tweets to go af- taking my children there to visit ter the likes of anyone who says any- Monticello, the home of President thing unflattering about him is too Thomas Jefferson, a true Renais- numerous to list here. sance man. It was quite an “enlight- How revealing, then, that no ening” experience for us to say the such instant response was forthcom- least. ing regarding the murder by a white The word “enlightening” can supremacist. Yes, Trump did have an also be used to describe the events in initial response that attempted to Charlottesville on Saturday, August blame “many sides” for what oc- 12th which resulted in an innocent curred in Charlottesville. protester allegedly having her life This response proved so politi- snuffed out by a white supremacist. cally toxic that he was forced to The history of heinous acts in- come back two full days later to flicted on this country by white su- read, and I do mean read, a prepared premacists can be traced back text specifically condemning the decades if not centuries and includes hate of white supremacists, Neo- lynchings and goes all the way Nazis and the Ku Klux Klan. through such events as the To say, in his reading, that Charleston Church massacre and Trump came over as an ISIS hostage now Charlottesville. reading a prepared script would The enlightenment to which I probably not do justice to how am referring is the hopeful enlight- forced his effort was. enment of the portion of the elec- No, the reason Trump could at- torate that placed Trump in the pres- tack Hillary Clinton and Barack idency. It is enlightenment to his Obama for not uttering the specific clear leanings toward white su- words “radical Islamic terrorist” but premacy as evidenced by so many found so much difficulty bringing of his policy positions including himself to utter the words “white su- Muslim bans and Mexican wall premacist terrorist” is simple. He building. does not want to offend or alienate a How anyone could actually be specific segment of Trump voters surprised that Trump could not bring who came out of the shadows to sup- himself to readily condemn the port and vote for him. Let me put it white supremacist/Neo-Nazi/Ku another way. Klux Klan hate-filled actions in If, in the aftermath of the horrif- Charlottesville is a mystery to me. ic events that took place in Char- Surprised, however, many were. lottesville, one Donald J. Trump There should not be any sur- took it upon himself as a true leader prise. to say “I not only condemn and de- If having the likes of Steve Ban- plore the hate-filled actions of such non, Sebastian Gorka, and Stephen alt-right groups as white suprema- Miller in his inner circle of advisers cists, Neo-Nazis and the Ku Klux is not enough of a clue to his inner Klan BUT I fully reject their sup- thinking then his own words during port. his campaign should have served as Moreover, I sincerely regret a clear indication regarding how he anything I may have said or done in views violence against anyone not the past that may have in any way on his bandwagon: “Knock the crap contributed to these tragic events.” out of him, would you? I promise then even I might be able to find it you I will pay your legal fees.” I'd possible to gain an iota of respect for like to punch him in the face.” this deplorable man. “Maybe he should have been I think it safe to say, however, roughed up.” “Part of the problem is that I don't expect him ever to bring no one wants to hurt each other any- himself to admit any wrongdoing. more.” “I don't know if I'll do the It is not in his make-up, espe- fighting myself or if other people cially the orange one. www.thesentinel.com AUGUST 17, 2017 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 7 NEWS Democrats vow a summer of resistance canvassers hope to overcome is that However, Danielle Meitiv, a By Carolyn Komatsoulis @CKomatsoulis voters don’t feel like they’re being candidate for County Council, be- heard. lieves that voting matters on a more The Montgomery County De- “I don’t experience many politi- local level. mocratic Central Committee cians coming around to ask,’ said “Voice is even more amplified launched its “Summer of Resistance Karen Kane, a Silver Spring resident. on a local level,” she said. “A say in and Renewal in Montgomery Coun- “A few local ones do but not many.” schools to potholes.” ty” in mid-July, but the canvassing “Need to get young people,” The Summer of Resistance and that makes up those efforts began in said Stephanie Alexander, a 23-year- Renewal also offers an opportunity earnest this past weekend. Those old who is helping with Danielle for engagement for those volunteer- canvassing efforts are aimed at drop- Meitiv’s campaign. “Invite them to ing, although only about 15 people off voters with the hope of ensuring a these conversations and really listen showed up. Gov. Larry Hogan loss in 2018. to them.” “Well, I was looking for oppor- “There’s good turnout for gen- The organizers of this event be- tunities to start actually volunteer- eral elections, for presidential elec- lieve it’s important now to listen to ing,” said Helen Burns. tions, more of a drop-off with voters in order to build up a base be- “I’ve sort of been following lo- midterms,” said Jackie Coolidge, a fore it’s too late. cal politics to stop complaining and precinct official in District 18. “This “This is a time for us to be lis- start acting.” is going to be a very exciting year tening to them,” said Mapes. “Just be “I was always active. I cam- leading up to the election.” their therapist for a minute.” paigned for Bernie in the primaries. I Before the canvassing started, “We want them to feel like campaigned for Hillary in the fall,” the small group of canvassers gath- someone is listening to them. That said Coolidge. “I just said ‘I gotta do ered in the Margaret Schweinhaut will get them back in the process,” even more. I gotta do even more.’” Senior Center, and one of the orga- said Scott Goldberg, one of the orga- According to Mapes and nizers, Marie Mapes, posed an im- nizers. Kunes, the effort is collaborative. portant question: “What are the bar- “The goal is to reach out to De- The Montgomery County Young riers to (drop-off voters) feeling en- mocratic votes and get a sense of Democrats, Progressive MD, and gaged in the Democratic Party?” what’s on their minds and kind of other Democratic clubs are also “The first time I voted I actually what issues are at the forefront of dif- working on canvassing. cried voting, but it’s not like that for ferent neighborhoods,” said Dave That collaboration is also in everyone,” said Fatmata Barrie, an Kunes, the state party chair of the part an attempt to heal divisions immigrant from Sierra Leone and a MCDCC. within the Democratic party. Burns candidate for the Maryland House of State Sen. Will Smith (D-20) said that she sees a lot of differences Delegates in District 20. believes that much is at stake in the within the party on issues such as the Barrie said she likes to tell vot- state level and that 2018 could influ- Purple Line. Another volunteer said ers about Larry Hogan’s stance on ence future Democratic initiatives. she saw people who weren’t enthusi- education to show what happens “In the state we’ve got elections astic about voting in 2016 because when people don’t vote. “I like to coming up. We’ve got redistricting Bernie Sanders was not on the bal- give them a little nugget of info about coming up. That could mean a num- lot. what’s actually happening,” she said. ber (of) members of Congress to Re- “There are certainly drastic dif- Another potential barrier the publicans,” he said. ferences,” said Burns.

SUBSCRIBE TO The Sentinel! Anniversary vigil honors victims of fatal fire Castellon-Martinez, 53, Augusto Branch community has slowly tried By Neal Earley @neal_earley Jimenez Sr., 62 and Saul Paniagua, to pick up the pieces after one of the 65. worst disasters in the County’s recent SILVER SPRING — Flower Gustavo Torres, executive di- history. Branch tenant Felicia Prospere said rector of the immigrant advocacy At about 11:50 p.m. on Aug. 10, she can still remember the cries and group CASA, read the names and 2016, Montgomery County Fire and screams from the fire and explosion ages of each of the victims aloud Rescue responded to a call at the that killed seven at the Silver Spring where the crowd chanted in unison Flower Branch Apartments. What apartment complex last August. “presente” to represent that the vic- they saw was a partially-collapsed “As soon as I opened – my hus- tims are still with the community in apartment building, caved in by an band opened the door – I just saw spirit. explosion and extreme heat, and Advertise flames – big flames, people crying Torres spoke on behalf of the heard the screams of people fleeing Advertise and screaming, people, you know, immigrant community who largely for their lives. A report from the Bu- letting kids out of the windows, out makes up most of the tenants at the reau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms of the balcony, people just crying for lower-income apartments at Flower and Explosive determined that the help,” Prospere said. “I couldn’t help Branch, saying the community is fire was “gas fed” and started in the inin them, all I could do was run to save rededicated to achieving “justice.” meter room below the building on my own life.” “We want to let you know that 8701 Arliss Street. On Aug. 10, the first anniver- we are not going to forget you and The ATF investigators did not sary of the fire at the Flower Branch we are going to keep fighting until say what caused the fire, instead Apartments complex located on we bring justice,” Torres said. leaving the long-form investigation Arliss Street in Silver Spring, tenants After an hour-long ceremony, to the National Traffic Safety Board, and community members gathered people walked around the formerly- which is scheduled to release a report for a candlelight vigil to remember cratered building on Arliss Street this month with their conclusions on the sudden death and destruction holding candles as a band softly what caused the fire. from one year ago. Faith leaders, ten- played a Spanish language version of Former Flower Branch tenant ants, activists and politicians were Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy.” Father Er- Marco Ramirez said he moved away present to remember the tenants that ick Lopez of Saint Camillus Church from Flower Branch after the fire, Call Lonnie Johnson at 301-306-9500 died in the fire: Fernando Jose Her- and Pastor Gary Nuss of Saint Luke explaining that he feared for his and nandez Orellana, 3, Deibi “David” Lutheran Church read from scripture his family’s safety. For a week after Samir Lainez Morales, 8, Aseged and conducted prayer in memory of the fire, Ramirez said he would lie Mekonen, 34, Saeda Ibrahim Deibi the victims. awake on a sofa watching television Samir, 41, Maria Auxiliadorai For the last year, the Long with the lights on. 8THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL AUGUST 17, 2017 COVER STORY Local man helps lead alt-right rally in Charlottesville dent territory. He claimed that mul- whatever their host country is. “every other” politician. “Local man,” ticulturalism leads to conflict, and They’ve been kicked out of hun- ”I was excited about Trumpism From page one that homogeneity is the answer. He dreds of nations over the years for a but he has been a letdown. He has noted that he first became interested reason,” said Heimbach. put bankers, big money individuals would cause, I would have picked in white nationalism when he con- When asked about his anti-Se- into his cabinet, sides with bosses the cotton myself.” verted to the Eastern Orthodox mitic beliefs, Heimbach claims the over workers, and has taken a hawk- Heimbach said he often debat- faith. Jews crucified Christ. He also said ish foreign policy. The opposite of ed Thompson, about politics, race, ”My faith made me understand God worked through the Romans what he ran on,” Heimbach said. and religion. Thompson noted that that there is a kith and kin in a na- when they destroyed the temple on “The government turns a blind Heimbach’s philosophy was often tion. That the idea of a civic nation the mount in Jerusalem to make sure eye to the problems of white work- self-contradictory. was unknown until the 18th century Judaism could not exist as a sepa- ing class.” said Heimbach, “in the “Out of one side of his mouth, in the United States” said Heim- rate faith. world’s richest country, we have a he would talk about the Constitution bach. ”I developed an understand- “Heimbach is more Neo Nazi ten-year difference in life expectan- and the importance of due process. ing of traditional Christianity as a then Klan, but he’s still a White Su- cy between Kentucky hills and Out of the other, he would say call to care for one's culture. It put premacist,” said Silver Spring musi- Washington DC suburbs.” lynching was OK since it saved the world politics in an understandable cian Daryl Davis, who has con- Davis said Heimbach is dan- States money,” Thompson contin- position.” vinced dozens of men to disavow COURTESY PHOTO gerous. According to Davis white ued, saying, “He may have looked Heimbach also cited fascists the KKK. “Blacks were the enemy Matthew Heimbach went to school supremacists fall into two cate- at my colleague, and I as substitute Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini way back when. Then they came up at Poolesville High School and gories, those who are good people parents. I warned him on many oc- as influences on his political world with the idea that the real problem in Montgomery College with bad ideas and those who know casions that he was going down a view. this country is the Jews. That they the truth but like the sense of power. bad path, and that he needed to get Despite his insistence on being created the banking system, con- Palestinians; They’ll walk side by Heimbach belongs to the second away from this stuff.” “anti-capitalist, anti-imperialist, and trolled the media, and run the whole side with Black supremacists as group according to Davis. Heimbach said in a telephone anti-supremacist,” Heimbach har- country and, that the Jews use the long as they are on the same page: to “I thought I could save him,” interview America should be divid- bors many anti-Semitic beliefs. Blacks as pawns.” get rid of the Jews,” Davis added. said Thompson of his former stu- ed into “Ethno-States,” with nations “Judaism is considered a hos- “They will align themselves Heimbach said he was at first a dent. “I wanted to say, I understand defined by ethnicity, with every eth- tile faith, they, for hundreds of with Palestinians or Muslims, due to Trump supporter, but became disin- you're afraid, but I beg you to read nicity owning their own indepen- years, have been the ones to attack the problems between the Jews and terested because he became like more, and be open minded.” Flower Branch residents find life better one year after fatal fire claimed seven tions at apartment complexes rights. pushed the DHCA for years to up its cause or deal with raised rents for al- “Flower Branch,” throughout the County. Previously "We've be been fighting with inspections, something they were re- tering the County to issues. From page one the County Department of Housing DHCA about these things almost sistant to until the County Council “As long as a landlord can raise and Community Affairs inspected since when I was first on the Coun- passed an ordinance requiring them your rent to any amount they want Prospere said after speaking apartments once every three years, cil,” said Council member Marc El- to do so. each year that has to have a chilling with her fellow tenants, that condi- but now they require all apartment rich (D-at large), who co-sponsored “The big picture is we asked for effect on tenants,” Losak said. tions at the apartment complex have complexes to be inspected once a the bill to up inspections at rental 100 percent inspections – the DHCA Elrich said he want to craft a steadily improved and the manage- year unless they “demonstrated histo- properties. opposed.” Losak said. “just cause eviction bill” that would ment has gone under a culture ry of compliance with applicable While Elrich introduced the bill While the County’s ordinance prohibit landlords from evicting ten- change. Previously tenants at Flower laws.” before the fire at Flower Branch last requiring annual inspections was in ants without just cause, but said the Branch said there was culture where “It certainly raised public con- August, the fire gave push to the ef- committee, Clarence Snuggs, the di- County would need authority from management did not properly fix science a notch or two,” said Matt fort behind the bill, shedding light on rector of the DHCA, said his depart- the state government, meaning the code violations and discouraged ten- Losak, executive director of Mont- the hundreds of unresolved code vio- ment did not have the resources to in- General Assembly would have to ants from alerting authorities. gomery County Renters Alliance. lations at the apartments and the poor spect more rental properties. pass a bill giving authority for the Flower Branch tenant Blanca Losak said while his organiza- living conditions for the tenants. “We needed a certain number of County to do, before the Council Morales previously told the Sentinel tion has pushed for increased inspec- “I want to tell you, I’m so proud resources, both staff and physical re- could proceed with a bill. that she has lived in a rodent-infested tions for 10 years, the fire at Flower that as you pulled your voices togeth- sources, in order to make that hap- A previous attempt to get state apartment from the day she moved Branch helped raised public aware- er, you put pressure on the County pen,” Snuggs said at the time. legislation passed to allow the Coun- into Flower Branch. After complain- ness about non-compliance by land- Council to pass important new pro- Though according to Prospere, ty to pass a just cause eviction bill ing to the Kay Management about the lords and management companies. tections for renters,” Council mem- conditions for tenants have improved stalled in Annapolis. Elrich said he is problem, the company gave Morales Controversy over the living condi- ber Tom Hucker told people at a vigil since the fire, there are still hurdles more optimistic about future legisla- bait and poison for the rodents, and tions at Flower Branch helped push last week for the victims of the fire at for renters in the County. Losak said tion after the fire at Flower Branch. blamed her for attracting the rodents. the County Council to pass a bill to Flower Branch (D-5). some tenants still fear retribution “People might be more inclined Since the fire, the County Coun- increase code inspections at problem The widespread code violations from landlords for speaking out, fear- to take this more seriously now,” El- cil passed a bill to increase inspec- properties and give tenants more are not news for Losak who said he’s ing that they could be evicted without rich said. MCPS gets favorable federal court ruling Malvo denied sentence appeal of parole,” said State’s Attorney for By Neal Earley Montgomery County John Mc- law judge who did not find that the IDEA requirements. @neal_earley “Court,” IEP was inadequate, according to “The relevant circumstance Carthy. ROCKVILLE – Montgomery From page one Agee’s opinion. here is that M.L. is disabled, not that Malvo, along with his co-con- The plaintiffs filed a complaint he is of the Orthodox Jewish faith,” County Circuit Court Judge John spirator John Allen Muhammad against MCPS in the United States Agee said. “As the Supreme Court Greenberg ruled against convicted where convicted for a string of mur- important cultural needs that must be District Court for the District of reaffirmed in Endrew F., ‘the IDEA “D.C. sniper” Lee Boyd “John” Mal- ders in 2002 in Maryland and in taken into account when designing Maryland “seeking declaratory and cannot and does not promise any par- vo’s appeal of the life sentences he Virignia. Muhammad was eventually an appropriate learning environment injunctive relief under the IDEA and ticular educational outcome,’ id. at received for the murder of six people executed by lethal injection in Vir- for him,’ and the IEP proposed by Maryland state law,” according to 998, and it does not require one that in 2002. ginia, while Malvo is serving out a MCPS was ‘not appropriate for his Agee’s opinion. furthers a student’s practice of his re- “The decision of Judge Green- life sentence. religious and cultural needs,’” Agee Agee on Monday said he agreed ligion of choice.” berg today affirms that Mr. Malvo In his appeal, Malvo’s attorney said. with Paul Grimm, U.S. District Agee affirmed Grimm’s deci- was properly sentenced to a maxi- claimed that his 2002 sentence was MCPS and the Leimans partici- Court Judge for the District of Mary- sion to grant MCPS’ request for sum- mum sentence available for his “illegal” citing Supreme Court rul- pated in a lengthy hearing process land, and said the proposed IEP pro- mary judgment. heinous acts – six consecutive sen- ings against mandatory sentencings before a Maryland administrative vided a FAPE and therefore met tences of live without the possibility for minors. AUGUST 17, 2017 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 9 NEWS Computer scientist tosses hat into the ring for State House of Delegates race

By Carolyn Komatsoulis @CKomatsoulis Brian Crider, a computer scien- tist, says he was compelled to run for the House of Delegates in Dis- trict 19 because of his concern for Maryland and his background in ac- tivism. “I’ve been an activist for many years, and we’re just not making the progress we need,” said Crider. “I feel like we can do more, so my goal is to make Maryland better.” COURTESY PHOTO Crider, a Democrat, says that Brian Crider part of what he hopes to do if elected is make people aware of resources where they need to go, I think that is that can help them. However, he the best solution rather than build- also has a lot of ideas for things he ing tons and tons of roads,” he said. wants to change. “We need to increase mass transit. “I want universal health care, We need to make it affordable, we $15 minimum wage tied to infla- need to make it quick, and we need tion, prescription medication con- to make it accessible to everyone” trol so we can actually control the Crider believes that his back- cost of that, police accountability, ground in computer science sets him criminal justice reform in general, apart from other delegates and will legalize marijuana as part of that help him if elected. criminal justice reform, and getting “My background is in comput- money out of politics,” he said. “All er science, and not policy or politics the things that we need to do to or being a lawyer, so when I come make America or make Maryland across problem I think logically better than what it currently is.” how to fix them, what would be the Regarding criminal justice, impacts of the fix, and I think Crider wants to change the way the through the issues versus thinking state deals with nonviolent drug of- about how to word things and how fenders. to spin things so they can appear “We have a significant number better,” Crider said. “I think that of people who are locked up for brings a different perspective, and it nonviolent drug offenses,” said brings a different background than Crider. “Locking people up for us- what is currently in most of our rep- ing is not a long-term solution. It resentatives.” starts with treatment.” I think people want honesty, Crider also believes that im- and I think they want truth and they proving transit is important for the want people who honestly believe in people of Montgomery County. the things that they say,” said Crid- “I actually support the Purple er. “When I look at legislation, and Line. I think it is a program that is when I think about crafting legisla- needed,” said Crider. “You need to tion I will obviously be consulting examine more than just building with people who are more experi- roads for solving traffic, and I be- enced with writing bills, and but it lieve that the Purple Line is a step in will be bills that I believe in and it the right direction.” will be bills that will support Mont- “If we can provide quick af- gomery County and the state of fordable means to transport people Maryland.”

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the Whig political party. thies.' Court documents indicate Nickolai Sukharev @NickolaiSS As the Whig Party declined, Fields was to be released as soon as Braddock's publication ceased pro- he was willing to take an oath not For 162 years, The Mont- duction in 1855 after just two years to publish material favoring the gomery County Sentinel has pro- and Fields found himself affiliated South. He was released on Novem- vided the residents of the County with the newly-formed Democratic ber 25, 1862, during Lincoln's weekly news coverage from its Party in opposition to Abraham Thanksgiving Amnesty. newsroom in Rockville. Lincoln. Following Fields' arrest, The “We are proud to carry on the On August 11, 1855, Fields Sentinel continued publication un- tradition of independence, and of published the first edition of The der the direction of his wife Rebec- being a community leader,” said Montgomery County Sentinel. Ac- ca and the help of his sons. Fields publisher Lynn Kapiloff. “Our cording to an October 9, 1930, edi- was arrested a second time in April commitment to this community has tion of The Washington Herald, 1864, with no formal charge, but never been stronger.” The Sentinel was founded with the production had to be suspended The Sentinel remains the only intent "to take flings at the Yanks." due to a lack of expertise in operat- community newspaper still pub- From the very first edition, The ing the printing press. After Rebec- lishing in Montgomery County and Sentinel became a political voice in ca Fields wrote to Congressman has been named the News Organi- the county, routinely advocating for Francis Thomas, a judge ordered zation of the year by the Maryland, Confederate causes. Printing took Matthew Fields to be released. Delaware, District of Columbia place at a cabin on Washington Due to the lack of existing Press Association three out of the Street which was later expanded to copies of The Sentinel, not much is last five years. accommodate community gather- known about Fields’ views on the Under the leadership of cur- ings as residents congregated to latter events of the Civil War or the rent owner Lynn Kapiloff and her discuss news and politics. early Reconstruction period. late husband Dr. Bernard Kapiloff, During the 1860 election, Fields eventually died in 1871 The Sentinel became a beacon for Fields dedicated the opinion writ- and his wife took over publication, Civil Rights and independence. ing to criticize the anti-Catholic often handling production entirely During the 60s The Sentinel’s re- 'Know Nothing Party,' as well as on her own until 1910 when porting on “The Giles case” – often the Black Republicans. After close- Matthew Fields' son Henry Clay referred to as the “To Kill a Mock- ly covering the Democratic nomi- Fields became the editor. Rebecca ingbird case of Montgomery Coun- nation process, Fields ran columns Fields would maintain a limited ty,” led to freeing African Ameri- urging his readers to vote for De- role until her death in 1930 at age cans charged and wrongly convict- mocrat John C. Breckinridge. 100. ed of rape. After the election of Abraham The Fields family maintained But the paper was founded in Lincoln, Fields worked to convene ownership of The Sentinel until different times and once stood for a citizens’ meeting in Rockville to 1932 when it was sold to P.G. far different interests. discuss the issues of slavery and Stromberg. Stromberg expanded Founded in 1855 by Matthew states’ rights. Much to Fields' dis- The Sentinel and hired numerous Fields, like many newspapers of appointment, attendees of the reporters and a newsboy to handle the era, The Sentinel began as a meeting favored remaining in the deliveries. In its centennial year, partisan publication in a divisive Union while continuing the preser- the family of P.G. Stromberg sold political environment prior to the vation of slavery. Despite routinely The Sentinel to Louis Linebach and Civil War in 1861. Issues such as publishing anti-Lincoln rhetoric, Cy Campbell. During their owner- slavery, tariffs, and state's rights Fields published Lincoln's entire ship, Linebach and Campbell had were fiercely debated across the inaugural address. significant disagreements, with nation. When the Civil War began Campbell eventually selling his Matthew Fields was the first of with the attack on Fort Sumter, stake in the publication. four children born in 1813 to Fields was clear to point out his In 1962, Leonard and Bernard William Fields and his wife Mar- preference for the Confederacy. As Kapiloff purchased The Sentinel garet Ramsey Fields on a farm lo- troops under Colonel Charles from Linebach and the Kapiloff cated a mile from Rockville. At Stone occupied the county, The family continues to publish it to- www.thesentinel.com sixteen, he began an apprenticeship Sentinel covered the raids on the day. as a printer under prominent various volunteer militias regard- Investigative reporter Bob landowner Jesse Leach at The less of political leanings. Woodward wrote for The Sentinel The Sentinel website is here Maryland Journal and True Ameri- Throughout the war, The Sen- after being turned down from The can, a newspaper that published in tinel published on the issue of slav- Washington Post. Woodward later Much more news and information the County from 1828 to 1834 with ery and when Lincoln issued the rejoined the Post and was soon re- from and about your community the intent to support political can- Emancipation Proclamation, Fields porting on the Watergate Scandal. as close as your fingertips didates and influence public opin- published the document's text in Much like under the direction ion. Leach's publication did not full on September 26, 1862. In ad- of Matthew Fields, The Sentinel survive but Fields had attained the dition to discussing the various po- coverage included major national knowledge of a printer. litical issues, war reports were used events. After marrying Rebecca Beck- to inform readers on the progress of On April 22, 1970, The Sen- with in 1851, Fields was appointed the war. tinel covered the nation's first Earth to be the postmaster of Rockville After rioting killed Union sol- Day as volunteers from Rockville and the following year was elected diers in Baltimore, martial law was and across the County gathered to to be Montgomery County's sher- instituted in Maryland, allowing collect trash and debris from eco- iff. Having been elected as a Whig, the Union Army to imprison Con- logically-sensitive areas. In Octo- Fields partnered with his friend federate sympathizers for disloyal- ber 2002, staff writers covered the John Braddock Jr. at The Maryland ty. On October 6, 1862, Union sol- D.C. sniper attacks, publishing Journal and Montgomery Advo- diers arrested Matthew Fields on multiple stories per week over the cate, a newspaper that supported the suspicion of 'southern sympa- course of the month. AUGUST 17, 2017 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 11 NEWS Keep your eyes on the skies for the latest eclipse festivities portunity to host viewing parties and vices will be available to attendees. Hosted by Gaithersburg Com- watch party complete with a dance By Maya Koeppen @maya_koeppen2 events. Whether you’re looking to Zip the Eclipse at Sandy Spring munity Museum and the Rockville party, games and giveaways. Free so- watch it with the kids or catch a Adventure Park Science Center, join fellow watchers lar glasses will be provided to guests So you’ve picked up your glimpse yourself, the phenomenon Feeling adventurous? Catch the for an afternoon of eclipse-themed for the duration of the event. NASA-approved glasses and gath- can be caught in the area any time af- view from the trees when you join activities, experiments and take- Montgomery County Public Li- ered your viewing group for Mon- ter 1 p.m. with coverage reaching to- Sandy Spring Adventure Park for a aways. Free solar glasses and a braries Solar Eclipse Events day’s solar eclipse. Now all you need tality around 3 p.m. climb Monday afternoon. Free glass- livestream of the full eclipse will also Geared mostly toward younger is somewhere to watch it. Although Solar Eclipse Viewing Party at es will be provided, and reservations be available. crowds, many local libraries will be Maryland viewers will only be able Black Hill Nature Programs are required. HD glasses will also be "Total Eclipse in the Park" event holding eclipse story times, celebra- to catch 80 percent of solar coverage No reservations needed, viewers on sale for direct viewing. at Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation- tions and viewing events throughout as opposed to a full eclipse, many lo- can come any time between noon and Skywatching - Solar Eclipse al Park the day. Registration is required for cal parks and libraries are taking ad- 4 p.m. to experience the eclipse. Party at Gaithersburg International Hangout alongside Mont- most events as space and glasses are vantage of this once-in-a-lifetime op- Eclipse glasses and other viewing de- Latitude Observatory gomery Parks during their free- limited. County joins top locations for vaccine research NIH finds health risks can “Many times,” she said, “small- opment Authority, part of the Depart- By Vic Simon er firms will locate here and end up ment of Health and Human Services. lead to early dementia @vtime492 partnering with larger companies, or Many vaccine companies today tainment correlated with increased Montgomery County, particu- have something that they’ve devel- do not work on traditional vaccines Nickolai Sukharev risk of dementia. larly Gaithersburg, has become a oped get acquired by GlaxoSmithK- that would be given to a patient who @NickolaiSS central hub for vaccine research and line or AstraZeneca. It’s a very sym- does not have a disease to grant a Participants in the study were development, and to a lesser extent biotic relationship.” lifetime (or at least many years) of A new NIH-funded study indi- recruited through NIH's Atheroscle- for vaccine manufacturing. Boyer added, “We have a lot of immunity from a given disease. Ex- cates that midlife vascular health rosis Risk in Communities project The County is a key vaccine de- great resources to bring these compa- amples of such vaccines are the polio risks may increase chances of de- and were continuously examined be- velopment center “not only for the nies together so they can interact and vaccine, the measles-mumps-rubella mentia and Alzheimer's disease. tween 1987 and 2012. Examinations country, but the world,” said Brad see what everyone is doing.” Exam- vaccine given to children, and flu "We know how to treat vascular consisted of detailed in-person ex- Fackler, senior director for life sci- ples she gave were the Maryland vaccines given to most of the public disease and we know how to prevent aminations done by researchers at ences at the Maryland Department of Tech Council, BioBuzz networking every year to grant partial immunity vascular disease but we don't know NIH's regional facilities in Mary- Commerce. events, BioHealth Innovation, and to the common strains of influenza. how to treat or prevent Alzheimer's land, North Carolina, Mississippi, There are no figures available the Maryland Department of Com- Often, such vaccines consist of killed disease, so it's particularly important and Minnesota. for revenues brought into county merce. or inactivated particles of the disease to evaluate the side of the equation Limitations of the study did not companies for vaccines, or number Significant vaccine work takes in question. we do know in terms of treatment," account for dementia onset and the of people employed here in the in- place elsewhere in Maryland, espe- Nontraditional vaccines also en- said Dr. Rebecca Gottesman, a neu- large sample had a margin of mis- dustry. However, the state Depart- cially Baltimore. For instance, Emer- gage the immune system to ward off rologist at Johns Hopkins University classification of dementia cases. ment of Commerce website says that gent BioSolutions, Inc., based in disease, but by activating the im- and lead researcher of the study. "As a research diagnosis, we the overall life sciences industry was Gaithersburg, which specializes in mune system rather than adding a Gottesman and her research determined that they looked like responsible for $17.42 billion in countermeasures (such as vaccines new capability to it. And often, non- team examined 15,744 individuals, they had dementia but that doesn't gross state product (2015), 41,570 and antidotes) to bioterrorism traditional vaccines are used on pa- aged 45 to 64, and found that 1,556 necessarily mean that's when the de- jobs with $4.28 billion in wages threats, has its headquarters and re- tients who already have a serious dis- participants suffered from dementia mentia started," she said. Gottes- (2016), and $1.55 billion of federal search facilities in Gaithersburg, and ease. For instance, many press re- or experienced significant cognitive man, however, explained that the re- procurement to contractors in the manufacturing plants in Baltimore ports indicated that former President impairments. sults did not appear to be impacted state (fiscal year 2016). (as well as out-of-state), said Miko Carter was treated for and apparently They examined a variety of fac- in any significant way. The state has a list of 15 rela- Neri, senior director of corporate cured of a late-stage brain cancer in tors including smoking, diabetes, Gottesman concluded that the tively large, more established com- communications at the company. 2016 by treatments that activated his prehypertension, and hypertension. study reinforced the negative effects panies in the County working in Neri pointed out additional at- own immune system to fight the can- All were found to potentially con- of public health issues like obesity whole or part on vaccines, seven in tractions Montgomery County and cer. tribute to dementia and eventually and smoking. Gaithersburg, six in Rockville, and the state of Maryland offer for life There are several companies in Alzheimer's. "People know that it's important two in Bethesda, Fackler noted. sciences companies. These include a Montgomery County working on Genetic factors, namely the not to smoke, to control your dia- Reviewing lists of medical re- “highly skilled workforce for life sci- nontraditional vaccines. In the words APOE4 gene associated with betes, to control your blood pressure search-related firms provided by ences work,” entrepreneurs and ven- of the website of Immage Biothera- Alzheimer's, were also investigated but it's very theoretical for many Rockville Economic Development, ture capitalists to assist with financ- peutics, located in Bethesda, the and found that those who possessed people," Gottesman said. "It's less Inc. (REDI), startup incubators and ing, top academic medical centers, “a company is researching ways of the gene had greater chances of de- compelling than when I point out the other sources, and checking for com- state-of-the-art manufacturing base,” “harnessing the power of the im- veloping dementia. data that they have a risk of demen- pany names indicating vaccine or and medical providers interested in mune system” to fight cancer. Its The study also factored in a par- tia as well," she added. immune therapy work, it is clear that doing research work. The County has product pipeline includes a “DNA vi- ticipant's weight, socioeconomic According to the Alzheimer's there are many smaller and newer a “desirable quality of life,” she said, ral vaccine” that targets certain status, educational attainment level, Association, 5.5 million Americans firms working here in these fields. and an “efficient transportation sys- melanoma tumors that appear in and any pre-existing medical condi- are currently diagnosed with demen- tem.” Of interest to Emergent, key many kinds of cancer.” The company In fact, there are companies in tions. tia or Alzheimer's and it is the sixth federal agencies in military medicine is working toward a “universal vac- the County competing with each oth- Results also indicated that high- leading cause of death in the United er on vaccines. For instance, MedIm- and biological threats are also in cine” that aims at any melanoma tu- er weight and lower educational at- States. mune (part of drug giant As- Maryland, she noted. mor of that type, the website says. traZeneca) and Novavax, both based Another advantage of the vac- Similarly, Altimmune, Inc., of in Gaithersburg, are working on dif- cine hub is simply being able to win Gaithersburg is working “to stimu- ferent vaccines for respiratory syncy- business from other firms that need late robust and durable immune re- tial virus, which is the leading cause specialized work in the field. For in- sponses for the prevention and treat- of lower respiratory tract infections stance, Rockville-based Advanced ment of disease,” says its website. in children. Bioscience Laboratories Inc., a ma- And, Northwest Biotherapeutics of REDI Executive Director Laurie jor contract manufacturing organiza- Bethesda aims for “immunotherapy Advertise in Boyer said “many companies in [all tion and contract research organiza- products that generate and enhance fields of the drug] the industry value tion for vaccine and other biotech immune system responses to treat the proximity to the Food and Drug companies, won a 2016 subcontract cancer,” and “cancer vaccines de- Administration headquarters” and the from Emergent “for the rapid transfer signed to treat a broad range of solid National Institutes of Health. Having and production of an inactivated tumor cancers.” Call Lonnie Johnson at 301-306-9500 achieved hub status, the county at- Zika virus vaccine.” Emergent’s fed- The majority of nontraditional tracts even more life sciences/biotech eral contract came from the Biomed- vaccines are currently in the lab or in companies, Boyer explained. ical Advanced Research and Devel- clinical trials prior to FDA approval. 12 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL AUGUST 17, 2017 NEWS Baby we all live in a reggae Yellow Dubmarine as “Got To Get You Into My Life” By Matt Hooke @matth255 preserved the dynamics, and tempo of the original as well. As soon as Yellow Dubmarine Several songs, however, un- started their set with a cover of The derwent a dramatic transformation. Beatles “Norwegian Wood,” you The keyboard intro of “You Never could tell this was not your average Give Me Your Money” became a tribute band. With horns replacing bombastic horn introduction. The George Harrison’s distinctive sitar tempo then slowed down for a intro, and the songs’ folksy atmos- somber first verse before the band pherics replaced by a steady reggae kicked back into high gear, per- pulse, the audience Friday at Strath- forming the rest of the song with a more AMP quickly piled onto the heavily syncopated mid-tempo feel. dance floor to groove to Beatles “Hey, Jude” and “Mean Mr. Mus- classics reimagined as reggae jams. tard” were remade as fast-paced ska “It was just an idea that came jams. The latter song’s instrumental to us one day,” said bassist Aaron section featured guitarist/singer Glazer. “We started with just four Jonathan Sloane trading leads with people and then grew, with percus- the horn section. sion and horns, and it took on a life Yellow Dubmarine used a vari- of its own.” ety of effects to give a psychedelic The seven-piece band featured edge to the music. Drummer Rob- a three-piece horn section, along bie Cooper had an electronic delay with a rhythm section of guitar, added to his snare drum; the vocals bass, drums, hand percussion, and often had a delay added to them as keyboard. This extensive lineup al- well. The group started off several lowed them to vary their arrange- songs with an ambient introduction ments throughout the night. before going into the song itself. Yellow Dubmarine played “If you look at our song list we some songs relatively straight. try to hit on all the songs that we Their cover of “Back in the USSR” know people are gonna have fun to, kept the original’s distinctive guitar where we know people are gonna line and manic energy intact. The sing along and have a good time,” PHOTO BY MATT HOOKE covers of early Beatles’ songs, such said trumpet player Daniel Davis. The performers of “Yellow Dubmarine” Good coffee and no waiting Record producer records local talent or iced (I’ve tried both), this drink is By Maya Koeppen CD revenues. Artists contribute jazz. Many of the artists on the la- @maya_koeppen2 delicious down to the last sip. While By Matt Hooke the drink may sound simple, it is all @matth255 their money to a collective fund bel collaborate on each other’s Looking for a new spot to get about the execution as baristas craft that prints CDs and markets to ra- recordings. your morning pick-me-up but don’t a drink that is the perfect balance of Tired of being forced to relin- dio stations and concert venues. “We often guest with each oth- want to have to wait in those obnox- sweet and that strong caffeine jolt quish artistic and creative control “If you’re going to release er. Show up at each other’s gigs. ious Starbucks lines? Well wait no you expect from an espresso bever- to major labels, Grammy-winning your own record, you need to put We’re like one big extended musi- longer because Coffee Republic, lo- age. producer and Takoma Park native stuff on a website, get stuff on the cal family,” said saxophonist Seth cated in King Farm Village Center, And what better to go with your Charlie Pilzer decided to forge his radio; there’s this whole list of Kibel, whose music is a mix of jazz might be just the place your caffeine coffee beverage than that pastry you own path. He founded Azalea City things. Why not get together with and klezmer, a style of Jewish folk addiction and morning routine have were staring at, mouth on the verge Recordings in 1996. other artists to do the same thing music. been looking for. of extreme salivation, from the For Pilzer, the label gives his and share the burden?” said Pilzer. The label has released 37 al- Opened in October of last year, minute you walked in the door? For job as a recording engineer and The advent of streaming sites bums in its 21-year history, includ- this neighborhood coffee shop cur- me, it was the chocolate muffin producer a more personal touch. like Spotify and Pandora does not ing “Hambo in the Snow,” a 2007 rently boasts a four-star Yelp rating, beckoning me from it’s glass dome “I’m immersed in music hours affect the label, according to Pilzer. Grammy-nominated album for best under the ownership of four business to “treat myself”. Moist and deli- and hours every day. I’ve worked He attributed this positive feature traditional world music recording partners and fellow owners of Bean cious, you could taste the freshness on well over 2000 albums. The to the collective knowledge base featuring Pilzer on bass, Andrea Good Coffee Co. in Arlington, ac- with every bite, and trust me there cool thing about the label is that it the co-op was able to build up over Hoag and Loretta Kelley on fiddle. cording to the local blog Rockville are many bites as this muffin could keeps it on a personal level. It does- the years. Artists who were familiar Azalea City has also released View. These high reviews can be ac- easily feed two chocoholics (or one n’t become a factory to me,” said with the streaming sites could get six sampler albums, where all of credited to their top-notch espresso hungry one, in my case). Ask for the Pilzer. those less experienced up to speed. the label’s artists contributed a sin- and coffee beverages, along with muffin to be heated for the ideal Azalea City does not operate “As the world changed around gle track to the CD. their decadent baked goods and cozy complement to your handcrafted as a traditional commercial label. us, our model made more and more “We contribute whatever we interior. beverage. Instead, it functions as a co-op. sense,” said Pilzer. can,” said country singer Karen As a self-proclaimed coffee-en- While you come for the coffee Artists retain full ownership rights The label focuses on roots mu- Collins. “On the label, we’re all thusiast, I consider my standards and treats, the modern atmosphere to their work and receive all related sic, showcasing folk, country, and equal. We don’t have titles.” high when it comes to specialty contributes to the overall experi- lattes and the likes, but Republic has ence. 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AUGSUT 17, 2017 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 13 NEWS S.S. plays are one-act but definitely not one note and 25-27. have a lot of good ones.” Fiala found inspiration for his By Barbara Trainin Blank @traininblank Millstone’s play will be staged The opening show of the festi- play in his daughter’s spring perfor- during the second weekend of the val this year was “Clean,” by Audrey mance at the Maryland School of Irwin and Anna Leder had been festival. Cefaly. Dance. Marilyn Millstone’s next-door “I love the democracy of the fes- “She is a local playwright who “One of the modern dance num- neighbors and surrogate parents for tival,” she said. “It asks for blind sub- has had many of her plays premiered bers was set to a song that featured a 14 years. So, it was not surprising missions, which are judged solely on at Silver Spring Stage,” Ghitelman lyric, ‘You can get anything on the that their departure for a senior facil- the basis of the work.” said. “Her plays been recognized and Internet,’ " Fiala said. “I nodded my ity impacted her. She also credits her husband performed nationally and interna- head in agreement, and wondered But it also inspired the news- Bill Apter for pushing her “to perse- tionally, and Samuel French recently what would be the most unexpected and-feature journalist and essayist vere” in her playwriting. published a compilation of several of thing could be.” turned dramatist to write another Silver Spring Stage has spon- her one-acts under the title of ‘Love Turns out it’s the search for a ro- play. sored the One-Act Festival as long as is a Blue Tick Hound.’ The Stage is mantic match. In “Compos Mentis,” (which is it has been in existence, said Seth honored and proud to be the incuba- Ghitelman wants the communi- Latin, meaning “of sound mind”) Ghitelman, co-producer of the festi- tor for Audrey and her touching and ty to know ahead of time that on Oct. Millstone has added the child of an val this year and chair of the theater. funny plays, which draw on her 15, Silver Spring Stage will host a elderly couple, who pressures them “Our call for scripts this year brought Southern heritage.” gala at the Civic Center downtown to to go to an assisted living facility in more than 300 responses, which is Rockville resident Dean Fiala celebrate its Golden Anniversary. while the couple resists and wants to typical.” presents his play “One Click Away” COURTESY PHOTO “We would like this to be a re- retain independence. Silver Spring Stage is celebrat- on the third weekend of the festival. Marilyn Millstone union for those who have performed A Kensington resident, the ing its 50th anniversary this year. Fiala came to playwriting in a differ- or otherwise volunteered with us and playwright has seen her comedies In recognition of that, the the- ent way than Millstone. For the full- years ago after appearing onstage in maybe have fallen away,” he said. and dramas produced in Massachu- ater asked playwrights it had worked time software writer and director for “A Flea in Her Ear” at Rockville Lit- “There will be food, fun, and of setts, New York State, and even with before to submit plays for the Ankura Consulting in D.C., play- tle Theatre – a flame lit by the cre- course, some entertainment.” Dubai and Australia. Now “Compos opening weekend. A total of 14 writing is at this point, “still an avo- ative process of putting together a Silver Spring Stage is located at Mentis” will be presented much dramatists participated altogether. cation.” show. 10145 Colesville Road, in the closer to home – as part the Silver “We’re excited at the variety of “But I try to write every day, “Laura Andruski, the show’s di- Woodmoor Shopping Center. Tick- Spring Stage One-Act Festival, the plays we received,” he said. “All though I’m not always successful,” rector, was very encouraging and ets to the One-Act Festival can be which takes place over three week- the plays are very good, but this year he said. even arranged for RLT to host a bought at www.ssstage.org. Call ends this month: Aug. 11-13, 18-20, tend to be heavier on comedy. We He composed his first play five staged reading of my first attempt.” 301-593-6036. Sponsor supports NIH charities while patrons enjoy blockbuster movies The Comcast Xfinity Outdoor This year, the projection of les. “But overall, we try to have a and small coolers. In addition, By Barbara Trainin Blank @traininblank Film Festival has a lot of history. how much will be raised to benefit mix of family, classics, and adven- Ridgewells summer grill will pro- Founded in 1996, it was the “first NIH is $10,000. ture.” vide hot popcorn, candy counter fa- “Blockbuster” describes the major outdoor screening event in Despite its continuous exis- The film festival represents vorites, hot dogs, and other snacks. movies presented each summer in the United States,” Deutsch added. tence of more than two decades, the Strathmore’s encouragement of Ice-cold sangria, wine, beer, and the Comcast Xfinity Outdoor Film But it is more than mere enter- festival did not always take place in family time as well as a commit- soft drinks will also be available. Festival and hosted at Strathmore. tainment. The festival raises funds, the same location. It started on the ment to the arts, she added. “It’s The film festival is adjacent to This year, “Disney’s “Moana” (PG) through sponsorships and dona- grounds of NIH Charities and re- also a wonderful way for several the Grosvenor-Strathmore Metro will show on Aug. 24; “Rogue One: tions, to support the Children’s mained there until the terrorist at- community entities to come togeth- station on the Red Line; free park- A Star Wars Story” (PG-13) on Charities of National Institutes of tacks on September, 11, 2001, er.” ing is available in the Metro Garage Aug. 25; and “The Lego Batman Health. The charities include The which eliminated public access to The only obstacle to the popu- on Saturdays. Parking on weekdays Movie” (PG) on Aug. 26, the final Children’s Inn, a private residence the grounds of NIH. After moving lar free event may be bad weather. is $5.10, payable with a credit card day of the event. for pediatric patients and their fam- around to different venues, the fes- If it is severe, it will necessitate the or SmarTrip card. But the term could also apply ilies; Special Love, which provides tival has returned “to its most popu- cancellation of that day’s film Also continuing at Strathmore to the technology behind the festi- cancer families a network of sup- lar location, on the grounds of screening. through Sept. 9 is another popular val. The screen the films are pro- port, including retreats and outings; Strathmore,” said the cultural orga- You can find weather updates series of outdoor activities. “Live jected on, in digital cinema, is the and Friends of the Patients at the nization’s president, Monica Jef- on Strathmore’s Facebook and from the Lawn” is the organiza- only nine-foot-tall, 52-foot-wide NIH, providing emergency finan- fries Hazengeles. Twitter platforms. tion’s free outdoor concert series. inflatable movie screen within 1000 cial assistance for patients and their The actual movie screenings The film screenings will take Strathmore also hosts an annu- miles, said Bob Deutsch, founder families. begin at dusk. But the festival also place on the lawn near the historic al Uke and Guitar Summit for play- and CEO of DTA Global, which Deutsch said he came up with offers pre-screening activities such Mansion at Strathmore and Gudel- ers of different levels Aug. 19-23. produces the free event. the idea to raise money for the Chil- as live music, visual art displays sky Gazebo, located at 10701 You can find information about Comcast, the global media and dren’s Charities through donations and games. Rockville Pike in North Bethesda. the film festival and other events by technology corporation, under- and sponsorships to raise awareness The films are “definitely fami- Patrons are welcome to bring visiting www.strathmore.org or by writes it. about them. ly-oriented,” said Jeffries Hazenge- picnic blankets, low beach chairs, calling 301-581-5100. Your Spot for Sports 14 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL AUGUST 17, 2017 CALENDAR What’s happening this week in Montgomery County August 17, 2017 – August 23, 2017 BLACKROCK CENTER FOR THE ARTS 641-9508. Airy, MD 21771. Cost: Free. RSVP: info@petcon- ket gives shoppers their pick of farm-fresh produce nectrescue.org or call 877-838-9171 and more from regional grower/producers. This • UPCOUNTY THEATRE PRESENTS GAPBUSTER, INC. 16TH ANNIVERSARY year's market will include vendors offering fruits LOVE/SICK FRIDAY, AUG 18, 2017 – SATUR- GALA FAITH AND POLITICS: CONVERSATION and vegetables, plants and flowers, herbs, baked DAY, AUG 26, 2017 | 12:00 A.M. | $18 Aug. 17. 6:00 – 9:30 P.M. On behalf of the WITH U.S. SENATOR BEN CARDIN goods, local beer and wine, knife sharpening, meat Board and members of GapBuster, Inc., the Honor- Aug. 31. 2:00 P.M. Faith leaders are cordially in- and coffee. The market will be open 9 a.m.-1 p.m. • EXHIBIT: EVAN REED: NEW AND RE- able First Lady of Montgomery County, Catherine vited to a candid and cordial conversation dealing Saturdays, through Nov. 18 in the jury parking lot at CENT SCULPTURESARTIST TALK | SATUR- Leggett, Honorary Host committee members - Hon- with such moral issues as: The Future of Healthcare; E. Jefferson (MD 28) and Monroe streets in DAY, AUGUST 26 | 1:00 PM | FREE | EXHIBIT orable Will Smith, Honorable Tom Hucker, Mrs. Implications of Withdrawal from Paris Climate Rockville Town Center. RUNS THROUGH AUG 26. Katherine Van Hollen, Lorna Forde, Honorable Agreement; and Impact of Travel and Refugee Ban. Criag Rice, Malik Lendzondzo, and Bod Dickman, Where: Johns Hopkins University - Room 110 THE WIDOWED PERSONS SERVICE OF • EXHIBIT: LORI ANNE BOOCKS: THE we cordially invite you to celebrate with us 16 years 9601 Medical Center Drive, Rockville, Mary- MONTGOMERY COUNTY SHAPE OF MEMORIES ARTIST TALK | SATUR- of service to the community at the Silver Spring land. Weekly support groups for newly widowed per- DAY, AUGUST 26 | 12:00PM | FREE | EXHIBIT Civic Center. Keynote speaker Kojo Yankah and sons at three locations: at Margaret Schweinhaut RUNS THROUGH AUG 26. special guest King Peggy. VOLUNTEERS TO MAKE AFGHANS AND Center 1000 Forest Glen Rd. Silver Spring on Mon- QUILTS days, at Holiday park Senior Center, 3950 Ferrara • STRATHMORE – THE MANSION UKE & Sep. 1. 10:00 A.M. – 9:00 P.M. Volunteers are Drive, Wheaton, on Thursdays and at Jane Lawton GUITAR SUMMIT SATURDAY, AUGUST 19, AUG 18 invited to make afghans and quilts as gifts for sick (Leland) Center, 4301 Willow Lane, Chevy Chase 2017, 9:00 A.M. children in hospital. You may knit, crochet, or sew on Thursdays. These support groups are open, free FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE CONCERT SERIES (yarn and fabric provided). Monthly meetings are of charge, to all widowed persons who have suf- Aug. 18. 7:00 – 9:00 P.M. The Friday Night • UKE & GUITAR SUMMIT EVENING CON- on the grounds of the Montgomery County Agricul- fered a loss within the past two years. Those prefer- Live Concert Series at Rockville Town Square pre- COURTESY PHOTO CERTS SATURDAY, AUGUST 19, 2017, 6:30 P.M. tural Farm Park, in the University of Maryland Ex- ring an evening group are encouraged to call the sents Kelly Bell Band (Blues) - Pre-Show: Plate SUNDAY, AUGUST 20, 2017, 6:30 P.M. Join GapBuster Inc at their tension Office, 18410 Muncaster Road, Derwood, WPS office. The groups are facilitated by trained spinning, juggling and more with a Lohr Family 16th anniversary Gala cele- MD 20855. This project is sponsored by the Mont- volunteers. For more information or to register, Clown. STRATHMORE – GUDELSKY GAZEBO brating community service gomery County chapter of Family & Community please call: 301-949-7398 to register. The Widowed with keynote speaker Kojo Education. Donations of yarn and washed fabric ap- Persons Service is a non-profit volunteer organiza- • LIVE FROM THE LAWN: UKE FEST Yankah, on Thursday, August preciated. For more information and directions, tion sponsored by AARP, the Montgomery County WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2017, 7:00 P.M. AUG 19 17, 2017 at the Silver Spring please contact Pat at 301-460-5451 or contact Mental Health Association, and other community WHEATON ART PARADE WORKSHOP Civic Center. Jeanne at 301-641-4878 or [email protected]. organizations. • COMCAST XFINITY OUTDOOR FILM Aug. 19. 10:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. Make you art FESTIVAL THURSDAY, AUGUST 24, 2017, for the Wheaton Arts Parade. Be part of the parade 500 YEARS OF MUSIC FOR GUITAR ONE-ON-ONE FRIDAY FUN 7:30PM FRIDAY, AUGUST 25, 2017, 7:30PM and make something you can carry or wear or help Sep. 9. 7:30 P.M. Concert with guitarist Peter Fridays. 9:00 – 10:00 A.M. Christ Episcopal SATURDAY, AUGUST 26, 2017, 7:30PM build a community float. Artists will be on hand, Griggs at the Rockville United Methodist Church. School welcomes you and your 1-year-old to our with the supplies you need, to help you make some- Address: 112 W. Montgomery Ave., Rockville, MD One-on-One Friday Fun. Our monthly playgroups DALA PROJECT THE FILLMORE thing in one day or over the course of five work- 20850. For more information call 301-762-2288. are the perfect way for your child to have a first Aug. 23. 6:30 P.M. Cedar Lane UU Church shops. All ages are welcome. Where: Art Factory school experience in a warm, toddler friendly setting hosts Tibetan Monks from the Drepung Loseling • A BANDHOUSE GIGS TRIBUTE TO THE (beside AMC Movie Theater), 110006Viers Mill UNITY WALK INTERFAITH PICNIC while you meet other parents. Children will explore, Monastery. Where: Cedar Lane Unitarian Univer- BRITISH INVASION: THE SECOND WAVE Road, Wheaton MD 20902. Additional dates: Sep. Sep. 9. 5:00 – 8:00 P.M. Bring a meal to this in- learn and socialize in a calm, nurturing classroom salist Church, 9601 Cedar Lane, Bethesda. 1967-73 SATURDAY, AUGUST 19, 2017, 7:30 9, 10, 16, & 17. terfaith, intergenerational picnic on the Cathedral’s community with our Preschool faculty. Activities P.M. west front. Activities, music, and art will help us include playtime, snack time and an art project. All build connections with next-door neighbors and sessions take place on Fridays in the Preschool • YFN LUCCI & Q DA FOOL SUNDAY, AU- AUG 22 UPCOMING people from around the region. We'll close with House from 9:00-10:00am. There is NO COST, but GUST 20, 2017, 8:00 P.M. ASPEN HILL HISTORY SERIES shared music followed by a Havdalah (the Jewish space is limited. Contact Janet Gerber (301-424- FOREIGN AFFAIRS DISCUSSION GROUP Aug. 26. 2:30 P.M. In honor of the 50th anniver- service marking the end of Shabbat). RSVP's re- 8702 or [email protected]) for more infor- Aug. 22. 7:45 – 9:00 P.M. The upcoming For- sary of the opening of the Aspen Hill Library, the quested, not required! Location: Washington Na- mation. eign Affairs Discussion Group’s presentation Friends of the Aspen Hill Library will be kicking off tional Cathedral, 3101 Wisconsin Ave NW, Wash- AUG 17 “Should We Impose Our Values on Other Coun- its Aspen Hill History Series at the Library, 4407 ington, DC 20016. FOX HILL WEEKLY OPEN HOUSE BUILDING A GREEN ECONOMY IN MC tries?” will feature Ambassador Joseph Mussomeli Aspen Hill Road, Aspen Hill, MD. Bruce Lee will Wednesdays, 2:00 – 4:00 P.M. The public is in- Aug. 17. 6:00 – 8:30 P.M. Join Councilmember who will discuss the concept of American Excep- be the afternoon’s guest speaker, talking about his UNITY WALK vited every Wednesday for refreshments and tours at Tom Hucker, One Montgomery Green, and Livabil- tionalism - whether the United States should try to family’s involvement in the development of the Sep. 10. 12:30 – 5:00 P.M. A public celebration Fox Hill Retirement Community in Bethesda. A free ity Project to discuss how local green businesses and induce other nations to adopt our institutions of lib- community since 1923. The Aspen Hill Friends will of unity and support for our diverse community. To- to the public open house will be held on a weekly nonprofits are making the most of the circular econ- eral democracy, free enterprise and individual free- also hold their annual general membership meeting day more than ever, our message of friendship and basis. Visitors are welcome to see the one, two and omy* model. Reception by Green Plate Catering dom. Ambassador Mussomeli’s presentation will be from 1:30 to 2:30. Everyone is welcome to come. unity is critical. So please join us as we walk down three-bedroom model condominiums with a wide will be served from 6 – 6:30 pm in the second-floor held in Fox Hill’s Performing Arts Center and is free For more information, call (301) 871-1113 or e-mail Massachusetts Avenue, NW and visit houses of range of floorplans offered in a maintenance-free, cafeteria and the discussion will follow in the third- and open to the public. Fox Hill is located at 8300 [email protected]. worship and other religious centers in a public cele- cosmopolitan environment. Reservations for the floor hearing room. The Council Office Building is Burdette Rd. in Bethesda, MD; 20817. Reservations bration of solidarity among different faiths and cul- Open House events can be made at foxhillresi- located at 100 Maryland Avenue. Visitor parking are required to attend and seating is limited. For ART EXHIBIT: ABSTRACT PAINTINGS tures with our community. Location: Washington dences.com/rsvp or at 301-968-1850; walk-ins are can be found on the bottom floor of the adjacent reservations contact Julie Sabag at Fox Hill at 301- BY DONNA K. MCGEE Hebrew Congregation, 3935 Macomb St NW, welcome as well. Fox Hill is located at 8300 Bur- parking lot, which is accessible from both Monroe 968-1850 or at: [email protected]. Street and East Jefferson Street. Aug. 27. 1:30 – 3:30 P.M. Opening reception to Washington, DC 20016. dette Road, Bethesda, MD; 20817. For more infor- “What Was I Thinking?” Abstract paintings by Don- mation, call Julie Sabag at 301-968-1850 or visit na K. McGee – public invited. Donna K. McGee’s PARK AFTER DARK 2017 – CHEERS TO 10 www.foxhillresidences.com. ZUMBA GOLD DROP IN CLASS AUG 23 Aug. 17. 12:00 – 1:00 P.M. Have fun every large abstract paintings evoke mysterious emotion. YEARS! SQUARE DANCE LESSONS AND DANC- Thursday and get a great workout at the same time. She uses richness of color to create atmosphere and Sep. 16. 6:00 P.M. The C&O Canal Trust will be OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS MEETING ING Where: Long Branch Senior Center, 8700 Piney form. Location: Glenview Mansion Art Gallery - hosting the seventh Annual Park After Dark Thursdays, 7:15 – 8:30 P.M. Overeaters Anony- Aug. 23. 7:30 – 9:45 P.M. Square dance lessons Branch Road, Silver Spring, MD 20901. Rockville Civic Center Park, 603 Edmonston Drive, fundraising gala to benefit the C&O Canal National mous meeting at the Rockville Church of Christ, and dancing at North Chevy Chase Christian Rockville, MD 20851. Exhibit runs from August 27 Historical Park (NHP). Attendees will kick back and 1450 Montgomery Ave., Rockville (in Parish Church, 8814 Kensington Parkway (in Parish PARENT LOSS SUPPORT GROUP through October 6, 2017. enjoy live music by the 19th Street Band, great food House). For further information, http://www.oa- House). Wednesdays: 7:30 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. $7 per Aug. 17. 6:30 – 8:00 P.M. For adults who have from Corcoran Caterers, tasty libations, unique live dcmetro.org/ or Linda S at 301-641-9508. person. Contact phone number: 301-598-2574. experienced the death of one or both parents. A six- GETTING POLITICAL FOR ANIMALS - and silent auction items, a campfire, and much http://www.gerrymanders.info/ week group that meets each Thursday from 6:30- TURNING COMPASSION INTO ACTION more! Join us as we celebrate the C&O Canal CHILDREN’S STORYTIME 8:00 p.m. at Mother Seton Catholic Church, 19951 Aug. 29. 7:00 – 9:00 P.M. Delegate Eric Trust’s 10th anniversary as the Park’s official non- Wednesdays and Saturdays. 10:00 A. M. Listen LATINO LUNCH Father Hurley Blvd., Germantown. Led by Mont- Luedtke, Maryland District 14, will join PetConnect profit partner. Park After Dark hosted sold out to employees read children’s books at Barnes & No- Aug. 23. 1:00 – 2:00 P.M. Every second and gomery Hospice professional counselors. Registra- Rescue and MD HSUS to discuss animal advocacy crowds for the past two years so order your tickets ble Booksellers at 4801 Bethesda Ave., Bethesda. fourth Wednesday, we serve delicious Latino lunch- tion required: 301-921-4400. at the local, state and national level. HSUS Mary- early! Where: Great Falls Tavern, 11710 MacArthur Free. es from La Fogata restaurant. The restaurant special- land State Director, Emily Hovermale, will give at- Blvd, Potomac, MD 20854. Price: $200-$250 per izes in Peruvian cooking and all meals meet the fed- tendees an update on animal legislative initiatives in person. For more information go to www.canal- THANG TA erally mandated guidelines for senior nutrition. A OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS MEETING the state of Maryland and advice on using the leg- trust.org, or call (301)714-2233. Wednesdays, 6:00 – 7:00 P.M. Learn the ancient donation is requested on the day of the meal. Please Aug. 17. Thursdays: 7:15 -- 8:30 P.M. islative process to improve the lives of animals. At- art of the sword and spear at the Sutradhar Institute call at least three days ahead of time to place your Overeaters Anonymous meeting at the Rockville tendees will have an opportunity to ask Delegate of Dance and Related Arts. Address: 1525 Forest meal reservation. Church of Christ, 1450 Montgomery Ave., Luedtke and Emily Hovermale questions about how ONGOING they can personally advocate for animals. Location: Rockville (in Parish House). For further informa- ROCKVILLE FARMERS MARKET OPENS MYSTICAL ARTS OF TIBET: SANA MAN- Muddy Paws Farm, 26330 Mullinix Mill Rd, Mt tion, http://www.oa-dcmetro.org/ or Linda S at 301- Through Nov. 18. The Rockville Farmers Mar- 16Continued on page 14 AUGUST 17, 2017 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 15 C ALENDAR8 What’s happening this week in Montgomery County August 17, 2017 – August 23, 2017 Continued from page 15 Annex at Glen Echo Park, with beginner workshop LOSS OF A CHILD SUPPORT GROUP 8:15 – 9:00 P.M., no partner necessary. $8 for all. Wednesdays, 6:30 – 8:00 P.M. For parents griev- Glen Road, Silver Spring. $25. Visit Visit capitalblues.org for more information. ing the death of a child of any age. Registration re- www.dancesidra.com for more information. quired at (301) 921-4400. Montgomery Hospice, TEEN WRITER'S CLUB 1355 Piccard Dr., Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850. FOOD ADDICTS ANONYMOUS MEET- Thursdays 7:00 – 8:00 P.M. Join us at the Mari- INGS lyn J. Praisner Library, at 14910 Old Columbia Pike, EVENING GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP Every Saturday. 9:30 – 10:30 A.M. Food Addicts Burtonsville, MD 20866, to meet other teens who Thursdays 6:30 – 8:00 P.M. For anyone grieving Anonymous meets every Saturday at the Unitarian share your interest in writing. Learn to improve your the death of a loved one. Registration required at Universalist Church, 100 Welsh Park Drive, Build- writing and try new approaches. Ages 12 and up are (301) 921-4400. Hughes United Methodist Church, ing #4, Rockville, MD 20850. We welcome new welcome. For additional library events and infor- 10700 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20918. members. For questions, please visitwww.foodad- mation call 240-773-9460. dictsanonymous.org or call Jewell Elizabeth @ 301- 762-6360. LATE NIGHT COMEDY PARENT LOSS SUPPORT GROUP Fridays (open mic) and Saturdays (established Thursdays 6:30 – 8:00 P.M. For adults who have comedians). Late night comedy at Benny’s Bar & experienced the death of one or both parents. Regis- VISARTS COCKTAILS AND CANVAS :COURTESY PHOTO CLASS Grill, 7747 Tuckerman Lane, Potomac. Benny’s is tration required at (301) 921-4400. Mt. Calvary Canvas Class in the VisArts Painting and Draw- open 8:00 A.M. – 1:00 A.M. Fridays and Saturdays. Baptist church, 608 North Horner’s Lane, Councilmember Tom Hucker is joined by One Montgomery ing Studio. 155 Gibbs Street, Rockville. Price $40. Visit www.BennysBarGrill.com for more informa- Rockville, MD 20850. Green and Livability Project to discuss how local green busi- Visit www.visartsatrockville.org/cocktails-and-can- tion. nesses and nonprofits are making the most of the circular econ- vas for more information. BACKGAMMON TOURNAMENT omy model on August 17th at the Council Office Building at 100 OPEN LIFE DRAWING AT DEL RAY ARTI- WEEKLY SWING DANCE Tuesdays. 6:30 – 10:30 P.M. Local backgammon Maryland Avenue. SANS Saturdays, 8:00 P.M. to Midnight. The DC tournament on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each Jan –Dec. LIFE DRAWING: Looking for a Lindy Exchange presents a swing dance with live month starting March 11. More information at chance to hone your figure drawing skills? Del Ray music in the Spanish Ballroom, at Glen Echo Park. MeetUp.com-DC Metro Backgammon Club. Ruby Artisans offers a range of open life drawing sessions Address: 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo. Begin- Tuesday Westfield Wheaton Mall 11160 Veirs Mill SALSA NIGHT eBooks and eAudiobooks on your mobile device for just this purpose. Just drop-in for the session and ner swing dance lesson at 8:00 P.M., followed by Rd, Wheaton-Glenmont, MD 20902 Tuesdays 7:30 – 12:30 P.M. Come to the Bark- like the Kindle, Nook or Android. REGISTRA- dancing. Admission $16 - $18, age 17 and under [email protected] ing Dog every Tuesday night for their sizzling Salsa TION IS REQUIRED. Sign-up for a 45-minute ses- Night. Take lessons with salsa instructor Michelle sion at the Information Desk or call 240-777-0200 CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH Reyes from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. for only $10. Learn to sign-up. For iPad users, please bring your Apple Sundays 11:00 – 3:00 P.M. $33 $12 for unlimit- to shake those hips, and then show off your new ID and password. For Kindle users, please have ed champagne cocktails Executive Chef Todd Wiss skills to the music of a live salsa band during the your Amazon login and password. Tuesdays, has cooked up a seasonal brunch menu complete open dance after class. Visit salsawild.com or call through May 31, 2016. Place: Quince Orchard Li- with a brunch time standard – Champagne! Guests (301) 654-0022 for more information. 4723 Elm brary / 15831 Quince Orchard Road / Gaithersburg. are welcome every Sunday to indulge on Black’s fa- St., Bethesda, MD 20814. Free vorites like Smoked Salmon, Chesapeake Bay Blue Fish Rillette, Herb Crusted Pineland Farms Prime HEY MR. DJ TAKOMA MOVES! COMMUNITY DANCE Rib or breakfast treats like House Made Brioche Fridays 9:00 – 2:00 A.M. It’s time to dance! CLASS AT DANCE EXCHANGE French Toast, Quiche and a selection of Chef Wiss’ Grab your friends and come to The Barking Dog for Thursdays, 6:30 – 8:00 P.M. $10 per class. First homemade jams. Visit http://www.blacksbarand- a good time on the dance floor. Every Friday and Thursday of each month from 6:30 - 7 p.m., free! kitchen.com or call (301) 652-5525. Black’s Bar Saturday night the Dog brings in a DJ to play the This open-level, community modern class brings to- and Kitchen, 7750 Woodmont Ave., Bethesda, MD Top 40 and your favorite songs. Make sure you gether movers of all ages and abilities to move and 20814. check out their great drink specials before you show make at Dance Exchange. Led by teachers from the us what you got! The Barking Dog, Elm Street DC region, Takoma Park Moves creates a space to LAUGH RIOT AT THE HYATT Bethesda, MD 20814. Free admission. explore improvisation, technique, and choreography Saturdays 8:00 – 10:00 P.M. Check out a live in an intergenerational class. This drop-in class will standup comedy show by local standup comics SPAGNVOLA CHOCOLOATE FACTORY kick off on the first Thursday of each month with a every weekend at the Positano Italian Restaurant, TOUR free, 30 minute get to know you class. New to Bethesda. There's a $25 cash prize joke contest for Saturdays and Sundays: 2:00 – 6:00 P.M. Meet dance? Join us. Returning to dance? Join us. Just non-comedian audience members after the show. the owners, learn about the origin of chocolate, and want to dance with your family and neighbors? Join Check it out every Saturday night! Comedians can see how it is grown and processed. Experience how us. Presented by Dance Exchange, 7117 Maple Av- sign up to perform by emailing chocolate is made from the actual cacao seed to the enue, Takoma Park, MD. For more information, [email protected]. Cost: $10 at the final chocolate during this "sweet" educational tour, please visit: http://danceexchange.org/ or call: 301- COURTESY PHOTO door. Visit http://www.StandupComedyToGo.com from chocolate bars to truffles to bonbons. Each tour 270-6700. Author, commentator and two-time Grammy nominee David or ePositano.com for more information. Address: also includes a FREE chocolate tasting! 360 Main Sedaris brings his dynamic storytelling to the Filene Center at Positano Italian restaurant located at 4948 Fairmont Street Suite 101 Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878. NEED A SITTER? IT’S LEGO TIME AT Ave. Bethesda, MD 20814 Wolf Trap on August 19 at 8:90 pm. Visit http://www.spagnvola.com or call (240) 654- VISARTS! 6972. Saturdays, 12:00 – 5:00 P.M. Go on a date, get CORPORATE BARTENDING FOR CHARI- some shopping done, or just relax for a few hours TY COUNTRY THURSDAYS while your kids get to play with more than 15 Wednesdays 4:00 – 7:00 P.M. Send your CEO or bring your supplies to draw or paint our live models. $12. Visit www.glenechopark.org for more infor- Thursdays, 9:00 P.M. Union Jack's traditionally pounds of LEGO bricks! Children can play on our VP to Tommy Joe's to bartend for charity! Can't bar- British pub in Bethesda heads to the South for their LEGO race track, build a car, a tall tower, a city or Fee ranges from $8-$12. All skill levels are wel- mation. tend? No problem, the on-staff bartenders are there come. Del Ray Artisans is located at 2704 Mount all new Country Night every Thursday. Live coun- free build. They can even take part in a LEGO craft to help for a good cause (no experience necessary). try/rock bands, free cowboy hats for the cowgirls, project! Our top-notch staff are LEGO enthusiasts Vernon Avenue, Alexandria VA. See our calendar ART EXPLORERS OPEN STUDIO Represent your company during happy hour, and a for dates and times: Saturdays, 10:00 – 12:00 P.M. Join us on Satur- bandanas for the cowboys, drink specials, including and ready to entertain your kids while you get some portion of the proceeds will go to the charity of your $2 PBR cans, $2 Budweiser bottles, $4 Jack Daniels "me" time. Register at [email protected]. calendar.TheDelRayArtisans.org day mornings, 10am to 12:30pm in the Candy Cor- choice. Maybe you can even pull off some flair be- ner Studio for drop in art activities for parents and drinks, food specials including 50 cent hot wings. At VisArts in Rockville. hind the bar and make Tom Cruise proud. Visit tom- Best of all, there's no cover to get in! And be sure to SENIOR FIT children. Activities change weekly and there is no myjoes.com or call (301) 654-3801 for more infor- Mondays & Wednesdays, 9:15 A.M. & 2:15 pre-registration; $10 per child. This weekly event is get there early for Union Jack's famous Beat. 4915 GAITHERSBURG ROTARY CLUB WEEK- mation. 4714 Montgomery Ln., Bethesda, MD Saint Elmo Ave., Bethesda, MD 20814. LY MEETING P.M. This 45-minute, multi-component exercise presented by Playgroup in the Park (PGiP) and Glen 20814. program is for people age 55+. Ongoing classes are Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture. Loca- Every Tuesday, 12:15 – 1:15 P.M. Hilton Hotel, offered at 23 locations in partnership with Kaiser tion: The Candy Corner Visit WORLD SERIES OF POKER 620 Perry Parkway, Gaithersburg. For more infor- LIVE MUSIC FRIDAYS Every Tuesday and Sunday night Flanagan's mation, please visit www.gaithersburgrotary.org. Permanente. Call 301-754-8800 to request a physi- www.glenechopark.org or call 301-634-2222 Fridays 9:30- 12:30 P.M. Rock Bottom Restau- cian's consent form to register and for a class sched- hosts Poker in the rear from 8-10 p.m. it's Bethesda's rant & Brewery features different music styles by own version of The World Series of poker. Call THE COMEDY AND MAGIC SOCIETY ule. Where: Holy Cross Hospital Senior Source, AFTERNOON GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP various live bands that perform both original and 8580 Second Avenue, Silver Spring. For more infor- Tuesdays 1:30 – 3:00 P.M. For anyone grieving (301) 951-0115 for more. Flanagan's Harp and Fid- Fridays, 8:00 P.M. Astounding magic and slight cover songs. So come relax and enjoy live music dle, 4844 Cordell Ave., Bethesda, MD 20814. of hand with interactive theatre and hilarious fun. mation call 301-754-8800. Cost: Free. the death of a love one. Registration required at and Rock Bottom's award-winning handcrafted (301) 921-4400. North Bethesda United Methodist beer. 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By Brandy L. Simms @bls1969 BALTIMORE – Washington Redskins rookie defensive lineman Jonathan Allen got rave reviews following Thursday’s 23-3 presea- son loss to the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Allen, the No. 17 overall pick in this year’s NFL Draft, recorded his first NFL sack midway through the second quarter against Ravens backup quarterback Ryan Mallet. “I thought he did good,” said Redskins cornerback Josh Nor- man. “I saw him back there a cou- ple times.” During a stellar career at the University of Alabama, the former Stone Bridge High School stand- out registered 28 sacks in four years including 10.5 sacks as a se- nior last season. Allen also amassed 69 tackles including 16 tackles for a loss in 15 games played last season. “He’s a beast, monster,” said Redskins linebacker Nico Marley. “You know J.A. is a monster out there, a monster.” The preseason outing gave Washington a chance to play against an opposing team for the first time this year. The Ravens wasted little time getting on the scoreboard, former Towson standout running back Terrance West hurdled into the end zone from two yards out with 3:28 remaining in the first quarter to culminate an eight-play, 57-yard drive. PHOTO BY MARK POETKER West, a Baltimore native, fin- Redskins backup quarterback Colt McCoy is sacked as he goes back to pass. ished with 23 yards rushing on five carries including an 18-yard run to took what the defense gave me.” Baltimore lead, 20-3. Meanwhile, Ravens kicker wet,” said Ravens linebacker Ter- set up the touchdown. In the waning moments of the The Redskins got a 49-yard Justin Tucker booted field goals rell Suggs. “You’re not playing “It felt really good,” West said third quarter, Ravens quarterback field goal from Dustin Hopkins from 37, 59 and 21 yards out to football until you get hit full speed about the touchdown. “There was Josh Woodrum connected with with 10:57 remaining in the third help lead Baltimore to victory in in front of your fans. It was good to great blocking up front, and I just wide receiver Tim White on a 33- quarter to account for their only the preseason opener. go out there and get our first had to make one person miss. I just yard touchdown pass to extend the score of the game. “It was great to get my feet punches off.” Don’t miss a beat... Check out www.thesentinel.com for your county news and sports as it happens! 22 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL AUGUST 17, 2017 SPORTS

PHOTO BY DAVID WOLFE DC United’s newest starter, midfielder Paul Arriola, closes in Real Salt Lake’s Joao Plata. PHOTO D.C. United remains a bottom feeder and the referee called for a post- went up by one goal to none. we came out well and had some get better." By David Wolfe @The_Red_D ponement. Sunday at 7 p.m. found While DC United’s defense good chances, especially on set DC United’s head coach Ben DC United resuming the match in was working, and offense was pieces. It’s tough to give up a goal Olsen let his frustration with the DC United (5-15-4) played a front of a crowd so thin, that man- working, nothing was working well like that, where it’s a bad clearance, outcome show when he said “We most unusual match, losing 1-0 agement requested people with enough to prevent Real from scor- maybe a foul. I shouldn’t have giv- were unable to score the goal. They against Real Salt Lake (8-12-5) at seats higher up in the stands to ing. Real’s one goal was the only en up in the first place and could’ve had very few chances, but made the RFK Stadium this past weekend. move closer to the field. goal of the match and the first time stood him up, so that’s frustrating. I best out of the one good one that The match started Saturday with the Play started at 27:52 on the Real Salt Lake had won a match at don’t want to make an excuse that they had. Silva can do that, he’s ca- possibility of threatening thunder- clock with a DC United corner kick. RFK stadium. I’m new to the team and chemistry pable of making the big play. We storms, and broke off abruptly on Boot to ball, and it sailed wide. For One of the newest acquisitions isn’t there, but the fact is that the saw it when he was here. He made the heels of an hour-long drenching the next 17 minutes DC United held by DC United, midfielder Paul Ar- chemistry isn’t totally there yet. the play that mattered tonight, and and lively display of lightning at the their own on the pitch. During that riola showed a lot of promise with Obviously, we all hope that it we didn’t.” stadium. Such a spectacular dump- time, Deshorn Brown was taken out his start of the evening. Arriola was would’ve been there right off the It has not been a favorable sea- ing of water would not be complete of the match at minute 37 for con- playing for Lloyd Sam who was out bat since we're trying to kick-start son for professional soccer in without inches-deep waterfalls on cussion evaluation after taking a hit of the match serving a one match ourselves into the playoffs, but I Washington D.C. as the Red and the stairways and newly-visible wa- to the head. He was replaced with suspension for a red card. thought there was a lot of room for Black that is DC United sits at the termarks two feet high in some of Patrick Mullens. When asked about his play that growth and understanding to be bottom of their league just like their the hallways within the restricted Halftime took place at 45 min- evening, Arriola said, “felt good. made for both the players on the counterparts, the Washington Spir- access areas of the stadium. utes like any other match. The sec- It’s always difficult coming into a field and the ones coming off the it. After the rain had stopped, the ond half found Luis Silva slicing a new team, not just for me, but for bench. It was rough, but in the end DC United’s next home match field could not be drained well shot past DC United’s keeper Bill the team as well. I thought the first we can walk away with the opti- will be August 23 at RFK Stadium. enough for a restart of the match, Hamid in the 64th minute. Real 30 minutes yesterday and 15 today, mistic belief that we are going to Game time is 7:30 p.m. AUGUST 17, 2017 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 23 SPORTS Goodman League honors local player Ojo North Carolina, was named one of lar night and helped lead Lincoln the NBA. He’s won Goodman By Brandy L. Simms @bls1969 the league’s top 20 all-time players Park to a 78-54 win over a Balti- League MVP and scoring titles and last year. He’s a Goodman League more team. been named MVP of the American Montgomery County native legend. Earlier in the day, Ojo compet- Professional Basketball League. Dele Ojo, 35, has made a name for “It’s just a testimony to how ed for Premier Athletes in the Ken- In fact, Ojo is the only player in himself in area basketball circles. hard I’ve been working all these ner League championship game at Goodman League history to lead his The former Damascus High years,” said Ojo. McDonough Memorial Gymnasium team to a championship while earn- School standout has been honored The top 20 list also includes lo- on the Georgetown University cam- ing season and finals MVP honors by the Goodman League. The popu- cal products Kevin Durant, Michael pus. along with the Defensive Player of lar league is located at Barry Farms Beasley, Ty Lawson and former Ojo helped Premier Athletes the Year award. in Southeast D.C. and attracts hun- Washington Wizards guard Gilbert capture the championship trophy “He’s quick, smart, makes dreds of fans every summer. Arenas. with an 80-74 victory over the Dar- good decisions,” said Washington. The Goodman League features On a recent Sunday evening at ren McClinton All-Stars. “He’s a ball hawk on defense. I current and former NBA players Barry Farms, Ojo competed with Andrew “SpongeBob” Wash- think his defense is his biggest asset along with college and high school the Lincoln Park squad, a team that ington led Premier Athletes with a on the basketball court.” student-athletes and participants also features Tavares Cooper and game-high 29 points in the win. Ojo The Gaithersburg resident is from various communities and other Anthony “Gumby” Williams, both and Washington have both compet- employed as a paraeducator in the states. former standouts at Richard Mont- ed on the streetball circuit for years Montgomery County Public Goodman League Commis- gomery High School. and have become familiar with the Schools district and enjoys spend- sioner Miles Rawls, who also serves “Those are my guys,” said Ojo. others’ style of play. ing time with his family when he’s PHOTO BY JACQUI SOUTH as the public address announcer for “They’ve really helped me elevate “He’s a great player,” said not working or having fun on the Dele Ojo goes airborne to make the the games, said “Dele Ojo [is] the my game to where it is today.” Washington, also a Goodman playground. basket. most decorated player in Goodman Antoine Noble helps coach the League Top 20 honoree. “I like When his playing days are League history.” team along with Danielle Jones, the playing with him. I think our chem- over, Ojo said he plans to concen- ginnings; Damascus is largely That’s quite an accomplish- wife of streetball legend Hugh istry is pretty good on the basketball trate on his training business so that known for their football program ment when you consider the players “Baby Shaq” Jones. court. He’s a winner, I’m a winner, he can develop the next generation while their boys’ basketball pro- that have competed “inside the Former Montgomery County so it works together.” of basketball legends and “teach the gram takes a backseat. gates” over the years. Ojo, who standouts Bruce Massey (Seneca Ojo has an all-around game right way” how to play the game. “People didn’t really know spent two seasons at Montgomery Valley) and Zaid Hearst (B- that can fluster an opposing player; He feels blessed to earn such about me,” said Ojo. “For me to College-Rockville before matricu- CC/Springbrook) also competed on he’s played professionally in Cana- highly-regarded basketball status come out of Damascus and still do- lating to Pfeiffer University in the Lincoln Park squad this particu- da and Mexico and even flirted with especially coming from humble be- ing it, it’s pretty special.” Senior guard Matthew Balanc shines in Summer

buzzer-beater at the end of regulation By Brandy L. Simms @bls1969 to force overtime against the host Stags. Springbrook lost the game in Springbrook senior guard double overtime despite a valiant ef- Matthew Balanc is a human high- fort from Balanc. light reel. The four-year varsity performer During the Maryland Elite Bas- played on the AAU circuit this sum- ketball Summer League at Charles E. mer with head coach James Lee’s Smith Jewish Day School, the 6- Mid Atlantic Select squad and helped foot-3 standout wowed fans with his lead the team to a 17U championship highlight reel dunks. in Orlando last month. Adrian Feliz Platt at Seneca Valley Balanc, who averaged a team- “He had an unbelievable sum- high 20.4 points per game last sea- mer and he had a great game against son, erupted for 50 points last month DeMatha in the playoffs,” said in the Maryland Elite Basketball Springbrook head coach Darnell Adrian Feliz-Platt Leaves Towson Summer League All-Star Game. He Myers. season. As this story is going to win over Churchill last September. also earned game MVP honors de- By Brandy L. Simms Division I college scouts began @bls1969 press, Platt could not be reached for He led Seneca Valley to an 8-2 spite his team’s 103-101 loss. to really take notice this summer dur- comment. record and earned the team’s Most “My game is built for an all-star ing the July recruiting period. New Former Seneca Valley running Platt, who enrolled at Towson in Valuable Player award. In addition to game, with a lot of dunks, a lot of Mexico, St. Bonaventure and back Adrian Feliz-Platt has left the January, scored on a long touchdown Towson, Platt, who played in the fast breaks and a lot of showtime LaSalle were among the colleges that Towson University football pro- run in the Tigers’ spring game in Maryland Crab Bowl, also received plays,” Balanc told The Sentinel af- made offers. gram. April. scholarship offers from Robert Mor- terward. Balanc, who received his first A Towson athletic department During his senior campaign at ris, Seton Hill, Shepherd and Fair- Jayani Gillespie, a Springbrook offer from Bryant University in May, official confirmed Platt’s departure the Germantown public school, Platt, mont State but bigger programs shied junior, recalled the first time he ever recently trimmed his list from 13 in an email on Tuesday. a 5-foot-7, 187-pound dynamo, led away from his because of his size or saw his teammate dunk in a game. down to five schools including “Adrian Platt is not currently on Montgomery County in rushing with lack thereof. “It was in the seventh grade and UMBC, Florida Gulf Coast Univer- the Towson football roster,” wrote 2,579 yards and 42 touchdowns. He Platt, who played youth league we were playing Silver Spring Inter- sity, Rhode Island, UMass and Quin- John Brush, Director of Media Rela- also set the Maryland state record football for the Montgomery Village national,” said Gillespie, who attend- nipiac. tions in Towson’s Department of with nine touchdowns in a victory Sports Association, was described as ed Francis Scott Key Middle School The sky is the limit for Balanc, a Athletics. “He left over the weekend. over Magruder last season. a “pure athlete” by one former with Balanc. “Matthew has been third team All-Sentinel performer There will not be an official state- Platt, who registered eight MVSA Chiefs coach. dunking since the seventh grade.” last season. ment from us in regards to his depar- touchdowns in the first half, finished “He is the man,” said Juan Ter- Balanc also shined in the De- “He’s going to get better,” said ture.” with 327 yards on 22 carries in the cion. “His work ethic is on another Matha Summer League where he Myers. “I can see him really raising Platt, a four-year varsity per- Screamin’ Eagles 69-14 win over the level and it’s sad so many damn col- was one of the top players this year. his game up to another level. He’s a former during his tenure at Seneca Colonels. He also rushed for 363 lege football coaches that are sup- In a playoff game versus DeMatha, gym rat so he always works his butt Valley, earned The Sentinel’s Co-Of- yards on 15 carries and scored six posed to know football still judge on Balanc scored 34 points and had a off. He’s always in the gym.” fensive Player of the Year honor last touchdowns in Seneca Valley’s 56-12 the size of a player not the heart.” 24 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL AUGUST 17, 2017 SPORTS

PHOTO BY DAVID WOLFE Spirit forward Mallory Pugh breaks away down the far sideline with the ball Spirit finds themselves chasing a dream where it looks like they are going ings, the Spirit added none. tear, she may not be back for the ent. They need to get the choreog- By David Wolfe @The_Red_D to turn a corner towards stringing The Spirit have had a chal- beginning of next season. raphy of their play to meld smooth- some wins together. Most recently lenging season with injuries. Just While the Spirit are in last ly and consistently as a team. When On Saturday, the Washington they played Sky Blue FC on Satur- when it seemed like the injury hex place with 16 points, the top four they pull this off, they get matches Spirit (4-9-4) took on the Boston day, Aug. 4. They won that match had expired for the season, Line teams in the NWSL in order, are like the one against Sky Blue FC Breakers (3-7-7). A win would 4-1. All four Spirit goals were in Sigvardsen Jensen tore her ACL North Carolina Courage (36 where they scored four goals in one have moved the Spirit into eighth the second half showing off their while playing for her homeland points), Portland Thorns (31 half. When they do not, they get place. Instead they came up with a physical stamina and mental will- Danish team in the semifinals of points), Chicago Red Stars (29 games like that last two, a loss and 2-2 draw, dropping them back into ingness to play hard until the end. the 2017 UEFA Women’s EURO. points), and the Orlando Pride (26 a draw. last place in the league. While the Four days later, the team who Sigvard started in the first five of points). The next match for the Spirit Spirit has 16 points, the same num- had just crushed Sky Blue FC is her team’s matches in the tourna- While the Washington Spirit will be against the league leading ber as the Boston Breakers, their playing the Orlando Pride in Orlan- ment. The fifth match against Aus- have the talent to be running with North Carolina Courage on Aug. larger negative goal differential, -7, do. Orlando, like Washington was tria was the one match too far for the leaders at the top of the league, 19 in North Carolina. It is being puts them back on the bottom. It’s coming into this match with only her knee. In the 68th minute she they just cannot hang onto that syn- broadcast live on Lifetime Televi- hard to see a team with a storied four days since their last match. had to come off the field due to the chronized play where everyone sion at 3:30 p.m. The following reputation for being formidable The Pride controlled the pitch and injury. Sigvard will be out for the works as one. The team is still find- week on Aug. 26, the Spirit will league leaders sitting at the bottom left the Spirit with zero goals while remainder of the National ing its footing with so many host the Chicago Red Stars at Mau- of the rankings. scoring three of their own. Orlando Women’s Soccer League season. changes to the lineup. The Spirit reen Hendricks Field at the Soccer- The Spirit has played matches added three points to their stand- Depending on the severity of the does not need more high-dollar tal- plex in Boyds.