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Celebrating more than 160 years of service! Vol. 165, No. 12 • 50¢ SINCE 1855 Thursday, August 29, 2019 INSIDE Back-To-School Fair Active shooter Tonya Chapman Withdraws From MCP Chief training held in Search MoCo for civilians One of the county executive’s endorsed candidates for the county total programs created by ALERRT, By Elle Meyers police chief position is no longer are used to better inform and prepare @_ElleMeyers being considered for the job. people for active shooter and emer- ROCKVILLE — Civilians gency events. The FBI considers Page 2 learned tactics that could help them ALERRT the national standard on stay alive in the event of an active training for such events. shooter situation during a presenta- The hour-and-a-half presenta- tion by the Maryland State Police on tion covered the history and preva- Aug. 22. lence of active shooter situations The presentation, called Civil- along with civilian response options ian Response to Active Shooter and medical issues. Training, was held at the Rockville State Trooper Michael Taluskie Barracks and was developed by the hosted the program for approxi- Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid mately 20 civilians on Aug. 22. He ‘The Response Training (ALERRT) Cen- explained that the small size of the ter at Texas State University. group was due to the limited space Queen’s Lace According to Maryland State available in the barracks. Taluskie Handkerchief’ Police, the ALEERT Center was cre- has been a trooper with the state of ated in 2002 to address the need for Maryland since 2008 and was certi- fied to begin presenting the informa- “The Queen’s Lace Handker- active shooter response training for tion sessions two years ago. chief” is presented in a semi-con- first responders. “I recognized that the public cert version with full orchestra, at The program, designed for possessed a general lack of knowl- the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, civilians and called the Civilian Re- edge of what to do in an active attack 603 Edmonston Drive, Rockville. sponse to Active Shooter Events situation. I wanted to make a differ- Performances are Sept. 6-8. (CRASE), was developed two years ence in the community,” he said. “I later in 2004. wanted to arm people with the tools Page 11 “(CRASE) provides strategies, they might need to survive an ac- PHOTO BY GEORGE SMITH guidance and a proven plan for sur- tive attack should they find them- Five-year-old Valerie Dominguez of Olney stopped by the Montgomery viving an active shooter event,” County Public Schools (MCPS) Department of Transportation table and ALEERT wrote in their overview of found a stop sign at the MCPS Back-to-School Fair held at Westfield the program. Wheaton Mall on Aug. 24. Story continues on Page 8. These programs, along with 14 See Active Shooter, Page 8 Families find resources, activities at Back-to-School Fair Miller Is Back dren, toddlers and babies in tow. host it. Wossene’s children are transfer- By Kathleen Stubbs Aug. 24 was the first back-to- A couple of people at the mall ring from Rochambeau French Inter- @kathleenstubbs3 Toronto Raptors small for- school fair in a few years, after the Saturday said they were new to the national School to Burning Tree Ele- ward and Gaithersburg High WHEATON – During one of the school system chose not to host it. school system and had some ques- mentary School in Bethesda. School alum Malcolm Miller final weekends before school starts, Wheaton Mall was a new location, tions. Wossene said she found more brought the Larry O’Brien trophy many families with children shop for the fair had previously taken place on Meheret Wossene, a Bethesda information and help than she expect- back to his old high school for a clothes and school supplies. Thou- the parking lot of the Carver Educa- resident, said she brought her two ed. She said the information available Meet and Greet event on Aug. 17. sands of parents, guardians and chil- tional Services Center, the location of children to the fair to look for infor- was so widespread that she believes dren from across the country traveled many central office staff and board of mation about bus services and acade- the fair would be more helpful if it Page 20 to Westfield Mall on Aug. 24, but for education offices. mics; their cousin tagged along. took place over a two-day period. reasons other than a shopping trip. Spokesperson Joanne Causey, “A lot of things are different for Wossene’s son Raphael, age 9, said he wanted to learn about the Wheaton Mall was the location communications specialist at MCPS, them (my children), so that’s why I math curriculum, because he was in- of the Montgomery County Public said public information office staff wanted to bring them here to see, and terested in finding out what children Schools (MCPS) Back-to-School organized the 2019 Back-To-School to ask questions themselves about were learning, and to hear about the Fair, a resource fair where hundreds Fair, and while they would like the what to expect and about how it’s dif- of parents and guardians made their fair to return in 2020, they were not ferent from what they knew from be- way around the first floor with chil- sure if they will be the department to fore,” Wossene said. See Fair, Page 8 2 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL AUGUST 29, 2019 EFLECTIONS The Montgomery County Sentinel, R published weekly by Berlyn Inc. Publish- ing, is a community newspaper covering Montgomery County, Maryland. Our of- February 16, 1989: Livid over limo service fices are located at 22 W. Jefferson Street, Suite 309, Rockville, MD 20850. A Silver Spring homeowners Board of Appeals. kind of business belongs in a neigh- from another location at the present Founded in 1855 by Matthew Fields. All mail to: P.O. Box 1272, Rockville, MD group is taxing a limousine service to The Haddad brothers told the borhood like ours.” time. 20849-1272. Subscription Rates for The court in a bid to reverse a county deci- zoning appeals board that no cus- “While we admire their ambi- According to two neighbors Montgomery County Sentinel – Weekly by mail: $40.00 per year & $26.50 for Se- sion allowing the business to operate tomers came to the home to pick up tion, we don’t think it is the best thing who testified before the appeals nior Citizens. (USPS) 361-100. from a residential home. the vehicles. Cars are delivered to for the neighborhood,” Lyon said. board, alarms installed in the limou- The Northwood-Four Corners customers who request the service by Lyon said the neighborhood has sines often go off in the middle of the Bernard Kapiloff Civic Association filed a lawsuit in telephone, they said. small, narrow streets lined with hous- night and are not disconnected until PUBLISHER E MERITUS Circuit Court appealing a December The Haddads said they were the es she estimated are valued at morning. Lynn G. Kapiloff decision that granted Top Hat Limou- company’s only employees and live $200,000. She said the brothers’ lim- The appeals board ruled that the CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/ sine Service a special exception to in the house that also serves as an of- ousines interfere with a school bus limousine service “fell well within a PUBLISHER zoning law so that it can operate out fice. They said they did not plan to and Ride-On bus stop located near home occupation” under county zon- [email protected] of a home office. expand beyond the two vehicles they the property. ing law, but ruled that the company Mark Kapiloff According to documents filed now have in service. Munther Haddad said he was could hire no employees except fam- ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER Feb. 7, the civic association claims But neighbors have complained not aware of the appeal and that he ily members who live on the premis- [email protected] the limousine service, located at that the limousines impede traffic and his brother have attempted to get es. EDITORIAL 10703 Glenwild Rd., has created a when they are parked on the narrow along with neighbors. He said the The board also ruled that the Daniel Kucin Jr. traffic hazard and is incompatible street. They also say the residence is business has been helpful in raising company could operate only from 9 EXECUTIVE EDITOR with neighborhood “harmony.” visited frequently at all hours of the property values, because people in- a.m. to 5 p.m. and that no other home [email protected] Owned and operated by two day and night. terested in buying a home in the occupation could be operated from José Umaña brothers, Gill S. Haddad, 24, and Mary King Lyon, a neighbor at neighborhood are impressed with the the house. CITY EDITOR Munther Hadad, 21, the limousine 10707 Glenwild Road, said the civic limousines. A hearing on the suit will be [email protected] service won its special zoning excep- association has appealing the board’s Haddad said the business was held before Circuit Judge Vincent J. tion last Dec. 14 from the county ruling because “we don’t believe this not financially capable of operating Ferretti. No date has been set. Barbara Trainin Blank COPY EDITOR

Neal Earley NEWS [email protected] Chapman withdraws name from MCP Chief pool Write us ASSIGNMENTS The Montgomery County Sentinel George Smith believed Chapman was the best can- PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR By Kathleen Stubbs didate for the county post because of @kathleenstubbs3 welcomes letters. the way she has shown her capacity Tazeen Ahmad ROCKVILLE – One of the for leadership during her career. All letters must be original, CALENDAR EDITOR county executive’s endorsed candi- In July, Takoma Park City Po- [email protected] dates for the county police chief po- lice Chief Antonio DeVaul and Act- signed by the author CALL 301-838-0788 sition is no longer being considered ing County Chief Marcus Jones were FAX 301- 838 - 3458 for the job. finalists along with Chapman. How- and must include the author’s daytime NEWSROOM AND LEGAL ADVERTISING Tonya Chapman, who served as ever, DeVaul withdrew his name July ADVERTISING police chief in Portsmouth, Virginia, COURTESY PHOTO 17 because he received a negative re- telephone number from early-2016 to March 2019, Tonya Chapman action from residents of the City of Lonnie Johnson withdrew her name, County Execu- ADVERTISING ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Takoma Park to his seeking the posi- for verification. 301-306-9500 tive Marc Elrich said. tion, and I will move expeditiously, tion. EMAIL: [email protected] “I have received a letter from and carefully, to identify a new can- “Over the weekend, the flood of Send letters to: Tonya Chapman stating that she has didate for police chief for our coun- calls and emails I received from resi- withdrawn her name from consider- ty,” said Elrich on Aug. 27. dents distraught about me leaving The Montgomery County Sentinel Sherry Sanderson ation to be Montgomery County’s According to local news reports Takoma Park really hit home for LEGAL ADVERTISING next chief of police,” Elrich said in Portsmouth, Chapman resigned me,” DeVaul wrote in a post on the 22 W. Jefferson St. Suite 309 [email protected] Aug. 27. “She brought a wealth of from the position after she claimed city’s Facebook page. PRODUCTION experience and knowledge that the department had a problem with DeVaul began his position in the Rockville, MD 20850 would have been good for the coun- racism. In addition, though, city offi- city in January. Lonnie Johnson ty. I wish her the best in her future cials indicated that concern with po- Fax: 301-838-3458 PRODUCTION MANAGER A month ago, Elrich concluded [email protected] endeavors.” lice department leadership was a fac- that in narrowing down the list of In Montgomery County, the Peter Lui tor in Chapman’s resignation. The candidates and going through the in- Email: [email protected] county executive appoints their pick Federal Bureau of Investigation terview process, Jones did not make GRAPHIC PRODUCTION STAFF for chief, and then the county coun- (FBI) began investigating the issue the cut, a fact that Sturgis confirmed. CIRCULATION cil must vote to approve the ap- of racism in the department follow- “He was interviewed, but based [email protected] pointee before the person can start ing her allegations. on what the county executive was THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY CALL 301-306-9500 acting as chief. When news media in Mont- looking for, he felt that the two other SENTINEL (USPS 361-100) is FAX 301-306-0134 Caroline Sturgis, who serves as gomery County asked Elrich about candidates were better equipped and published every Thursday by an assistant chief administrative of- the FBI investigation and leadership more qualified to lead the department Montgomery Sentinel Publishing, ACCOUNTING ficer for the county, said last month problems late in Chapman’s in the direction that he would like to Inc., 22 W. Jefferson St., Suite Deidra Darsa 309, Rockville, MD 20850. that, pending a vote by the council, CREDIT / COLLECTIONS/RECEPTIONIST Portsmouth chief tenure on Aug. 8, see the department go,” said Sturgis. Subscriptions by mail are $40.00 Chapman was slated to go through a the county executive said he was After a town hall about qualities per year; by mail (out of MD, VA, series of interviews with council aware of the investigation and that it the public wants in a new chief, El- & D.C.) additional $ 5.25; on members and the public in Septem- did not change his mind. rich said that he hoped to appoint a newsstands 50 cents. Periodicals THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL IS A ber once the council returned from “If they’re investigating, they’re candidate that council could put to a postage paid at Rockville, MD WOMAN OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE IN 20849-1272. MONTGOMERY COUNTY AND recess. investigating; if they find something, vote by the end of August. Mean- IN THE STATE OF MARYLAND. Given that Chapman is no they find something,” Elrich said. while, Councilmember Will Jawan- POSTMASTER: Send address longer an option, Elrich must find Elrich said he could not com- do (D) said after the town hall that he changes to THE MONTGOMERY another person to appoint. ment on possible issues in the believed finding an appointee be- COUNTY Montgomery County Publishing, Inc. “Public safety remains a top SENTINEL, P.O. BOX 1272 was absobed into Berlyn Inc. Portsmouth police department be- tween August and September would Rockville, MD 20849-1272 priority for me and my administra- cause “I was not there.” He said he be a more-realistic goal. AUGUST 29, 2019 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 3 NEWS Local officials fight against housing facility for unaccompanied children Todd explained that in recent ration and engender fear,” Gomez By Elle Meyers @_ElleMeyers years, the District has closed its said. large shelters, which had been de- The Takoma Park Mayor and TAKOMA PARK— Takoma signed to aid the homeless. The City Council cited concerns over Park Mayor Kate Stewart and City largest shelter in the area, D.C. the facility’s ability to meet the Council wrote a letter to state offi- General, housed a little over 300 needs of children and maintain cials citing their opposition to a fa- people. He noted that the District their health and safety. cility located on the border of has moved away from large facili- “We understand that there is a Washington, D.C. and the City of ties that house hundreds of people need to temporarily house unac- Takoma Park housing unaccompa- to opt for smaller facilities that can companied minors that have en- nied migrant children. provide more-targeted care. tered the country until they are set- Housing facilities designed to “We know that housing hun- tled into families. However, it is es- give shelter to migrants who come dreds of people who are homeless sential that those facilities be safe to the United States seeking asylum or in need is simply not a good and meet the children’s needs,” have become a hot topic of discus- idea,” Todd said. “So, what we’ve they wrote. “The property at 6896 sion in recent years. The influx of done in the District is we’ve opened Laurel Street NW is in no way ade- immigrants from Southern neigh- eight smaller facilities—one in quate to house 200 children. More- bor states have been difficult for the every ward, so that we can house over, the center would be run by a U.S. immigration system to handle, people in a dignified and safe way company with no experience (in) and tactics like separating children where they have the opportunity to running facilities for children. from their families and detaining receive a full complement of ser- These facts, along with many other migrants for extended periods have vices from our government.” factors, reinforce our deep concern become commonplace. He noted that the proposed fa- that the U.S. government will allow Migrant housing facilities have cility in Ward 4 is designed to house conditions that would be unsuitable drawn attention for inside condi- approximately 242 minors. and unhealthy as well as dangerous tions that elected officials have “We don’t think that it’s pru- for these children.” called inhumane and unhealthy. dent, certainly I don’t believe that is The mayor and council also The facilities also have an air of se- prudent to turn around and allow noted that the $20.5 million con- crecy, due to restrictions on media the federal government to come in tract awarded to Dynamic Service reports about the state of children and do what we’ve been moving Solutions could be money better being housed there. away from in the District of Colum- spent on uniting children with their In mid-August, reports circu- bia,” Todd said. families and on providing medical lated that a government contractor He noted that with smaller fa- and health services. had filed an application to open a cilities, those in need are able to re- “The presence of this facility, temporary shelter for migrant chil- ceive help with job placement, even though it is operated by the dren in the District of Columbia. housing placement and even home- Department of Health and Human The facility would be placed in the work help for children still in Services, may mean an increase in Takoma neighborhood, which bor- school. the presence of ICE personnel in ders the city of Takoma Park in “There is lots of attention and connection with these children. We Maryland. lots of focus and a number of re- fear that any increased presence of “We understand that there is a sources on a much-smaller number ICE will create tremendous fear proposal to house over 200 unac- of people,” he said. “So, what we’ve among our residents, regardless of companied minors from ages 12 to found is that it’s more dignified, it’s their immigration status,” they 17 at 6896 Laurel Street, NW, safer, cleaner; it’s more manageable wrote. Washington, D.C. near the Takoma for the agencies that are in charge of Reports have indicated that the Park border,” the Takoma Park them, and it makes people feel bet- D.C. Child Family Services Mayor and Council wrote in a letter ter. No one wants to be warehoused Agency has called the proposed fa- to state officials. “We fully support 300 or 400 at a time.” cility “inadequate.” Mayor (Muriel) Bowser’s assertion Local community health orga- Todd noted that he cannot that we should not accept ‘a new nizations like Mary’s Center have speak on behalf of the agency but federal facility, least of all one that also spoken out against these kinds said, “Just on its face you look at detains and dehumanizes chil- of facilities. The organization, this facility, and to tell me that the www.thesentinel.com dren.’” which has facilities in Montgomery building in which they want to According to their website, the County and the District, provide house 242 minors is suitable, I just contractor proposing the facility, health care, literacy services and don’t buy it. Period. Point blank.” The Sentinel website is here Dynamic Service Solutions, is a other social services to those in He also noted concerns over Maryland-based company that pro- need in the D.C. area. the sleeping conditions children vides engineering and staffing ser- “As a healthcare provider, I would have to endure in the pro- Much more news and information vices for its clients, which include vehemently oppose these centers posed facility and the lack of plan- the Department of Homeland Secu- which have been proven to ad- ning as to how children would get from and about your community rity, the Department of Health and versely affect the mental health and to school. Human Services and the U.S. Army well-being of children and their Currently the D.C. council is as close as your fingertips Corps of Engineers, among other families,” said Maria Gomez, who on recess, so any legislative action governmental and commercial or- serves as the president and CEO of on their part is stalled until they re- ganizations. Mary’s Center. convene, Todd explained. Howev- According to reports, the De- “When you house 200 plus er, on Aug. 21, D.C. Mayor Muriel partment of Health and Human Ser- children in one place without ac- Bowser enacted an emergency reg- vices awarded Dynamic Service cess to community services, such ulation that, according to Todd, Solutions a $20.5 million contract as schools, parks, health services, it will prevent licensing facilities that to operate the shelter for children is called a detention center. We house more than 15 children until between the ages of 12 and 17. should be placing children in group mid-December. Washington, D.C. Coun- homes of no more than 10-15 chil- He explained that he is unsure cilmember Brandon Todd, who dren with the sole purpose of reuni- if the council will pass legislation serves Ward 4, has also been vocal fying them with their families in right off the bat when recess ends about his opposition to the facility, the area as soon as possible. We on Sept. 16 but said there are plans which, if approved, would be need to stop tolerating the creation to continue the fight against the housed in his ward. of facilities that favor family sepa- proposed facility. 4 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL AUGUST 29, 2019 OPINIONS &VIEWS The brotherhood of Nixon So did Kwas, but he still had his racist tweets have not resulted in Report on Russian Interference in the ference in the 2016 presidential elec- By Paul K. Schwartz @PKSpaul political opinions and one opinion he tempering his racist rhetoric. Both 2016 Presidential Election concern- tion. offered me was that he was con- flout the rules; Trump’s violation of ing obstruction of justice, “No princi- The report is clear that Flynn’s Many years ago, circa the vinced that “if Richard Nixon were the Emoluments Clause of the Con- ple of law excludes public acts from discussion with the Russian ambas- 1980s, I worked for a man by the to run for president today, he would stitution, which precludes his bene- the reach of the obstruction laws.” sador regarding the likelihood that name of Edward Kwas. He was, at win.” fiting financially from the office of The fact that Nixon’s flaws were cap- those sanctions would be lifted or that time, the Regional Commission- Mind you this was in the 1980s, the president, continues daily. tured on tape and Trump’s flaws are lessened with the election of Trump er of the New York Region for the well after Watergate, but in historical Both blame others and never revealed quite often in plain sight was a major reason why President of United States Customs Service. I terms, not all that long after. themselves; the list is endless: De- does not make them any less egre- Russia Vladimir Putin did not take re- found him to be a rather interesting I heard what he said but never mocrats, the news media, former gious. taliatory action. individual. Others may have de- gave it much thought. President Barack Obama in the case American historian Allan Licht- Similarly, Nixon interfered with scribed him differently, but I’ll stick I followed the Watergate hear- of Trump, university professors, any- man states quite clearly in his book the Vietnam War peace process while with interesting. ings some decades earlier and, al- one with half a brain which is a half “The Case for Impeachment” just running for president in 1968. Fearful though I was not overly political at more than, at least, Trump has, and so how similar Trump and Nixon are. that ending the war during the Lyn- the time, I knew enough to come to on. Both were determined never to Of all the similarities, maybe don Johnson presidency would likely the realization that, aside from the give in and win at all costs. Both were one of the more alarming compar- serve to benefit the Democratic can- Paul’s View fact that Nixon had already been highly insecure. Both were racists. isons concerns how both Nixon and didate, Hubert Humphrey, members By elected twice and needed to be par- Both played on the resentments of the Trump attempted to secretly influ- of Nixon’s campaign contacted the doned, the electorate, even if given a white working class as a means to di- ence foreign policy in violation of the leadership of South Vietnam to “stall Paul K. Schwartz chance to re-elect him, was not likely vide the country. Both relentlessly at- somewhat obscure 1799 Logan Act the peace process and await a better to do so. tacked the press in an attempt to con- which forbids unauthorized citizens deal under the Nixon presidency.” I was wrong. Dead wrong. That trol it, and both got elected and could from contacting “any foreign govern- Sound familiar? Back in those days, I was not is exactly what occurred in 2016. The easily get elected again. ment or any officer or agent thereof The one significant difference overly political. If you are a regular voters of this nation, via the Electoral Granted, Nixon did a much bet- with intent to influence the measures between Nixon and Trump is that reader of my column, you may find College, were given a chance to vote ter job of concealing his flaws from or conduct of any foreign govern- Nixon did step down when it was that surprising. for Richard Nixon in the form of one the public, and much of his anti- ment.” An ancient law, but a very rel- clear that the “jig was up.” No way It is true, however. I was aware Donald J. Trump, and that is precise- semitism and racism did not become evant and timely law nevertheless. would Trump ever leave peacefully of the political discourse in the coun- ly what they did. blatantly exposed until the release of The Special Counsel Report was no matter how much unrest and long- try at that time but was not overly ac- The similarities between Nixon his White House tapes during the Wa- quite definitive in its findings regard- term damage holding on would cause tive in politics. Maybe, unlike Coun- and Trump are quite evident and tergate hearings. ing former United States National Se- the nation he claims to love so much. selor to the President, Kellyanne overwhelming. Both attack and nev- However, as Former Special curity Advisor Michael Flynn and his It took a very long time for anyone to Conway, I took the restrictions of the er back down and never quit no mat- Counsel for the United States Depart- role in having Russia not retaliate make Richard Nixon look good; Hatch Act as a dedicated federal em- ter the reality or how detrimental the ment of Justice Robert Mueller states against the sanctions imposed by maybe that will be Donald Trump’s ployee quite seriously. results; the backlash against Trump’s quite explicitly in his Special Counsel Obama in response to Russian inter- legacy as president. Advertise inin

Call Lonnie Johnson at 301-306-9500 AUGUST 29, 2019 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 5 LETTERS Witness under duress erate with law enforcement and testi- the defense of duress to criminal THE fy in other matters for the prosecu- charges requires a showing that the COURT tion. He later was called to testify be- duress must be “present, imminent, REPORT fore a grand jury that another man and impending” so as to create a Write us! had confessed to committing a mur- “well grounded apprehension of der. By the time that criminal case death or serious bodily injury.” It was coming to trial, Howell had al- must be of a nature that there “is no ready been released from prison. Af- opportunity for the defendant to es- By Tom Ryan ter refusing to comply with a subpoe- cape.” A mere threat is not enough to The Montgomery County Sentinel na and being picked up on a warrant, establish duress as a defense. In this age of gangs and other he was granted immunity from prose- Here, although the Court would criminal conspiracies, the prosecu- cution for anything he testified to so not go so far as to say duress could welcomes letters. tion more than ever faces the prob- as to remove his right to assert his never be a defense to a witness lem of trying to get witnesses to tes- Fifth Amendment right against self- charged with contempt, the Court tify against some criminal defen- incrimination. agreed that the agreed facts fell far We reserve the right to edit all submissionsfor dants. When a witness is granted At trial of the other criminal short of establishing duress. Howell immunity from prosecution in order case, Howell refused to testify and was not under duress or threat while to secure his or her testimony, al- that criminal defendant was acquit- he was testifying in Court, and any content, leged fears of reprisal may still make ted. The State then prosecuted him threat would have been of possible a witness uncooperative. Whether a for contempt of Court in refusing to future injury. While such fear of witness can claim that a refusal to testify after being granted immunity. reprisal, the Court found, may be of- grammar and style. testify was caused by duress was ex- Howell claimed that there had been fered to mitigate punishment for con- plored in an opinion last week from an altercation outside the courtroom tempt, this situation did not support a Maryland’s Court of Appeals in a and he had been threatened, alleging finding of duress to excuse a refusal Anonymous letters may or may not be published case called Travis Howell v. State of that he would not testify because of to testify. Maryland. fear that he would be harmed. His at- The Court’s opinion indicates torney attempted to argue the defense Thomas Patrick Ryan is a part- at our discretion. that Howell was charged in federal of duress as to the charge of con- ner in the Rockville law firm of Mc- court with certain drug offenses. As tempt. Carthy Wilson, which specializes in part of a plea deal, he agreed to coop- The Court of Appeals noted that civil litigation. All letters, submissions and or comments are

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By Elle Meyers on the exciting @_ElleMeyers GAITHERSBURG— Gaithers- New Sentinel burg Mayor Jud Ashman and the Gaithersburg City Council voted 5-0 website on Aug. 19 to approve a resolution that would allow negotiations be- tween the city and the new owners of Call Lonnie at the Lakeforest Mall. WRS Inc., the development 301-306-9500 company that has purchased the core shops inside the Lakeforest Mall, re- www.thesentinel.com quested that the city negotiate with WRS Inc. to create a development plan as opposed to moving forward with a special study of the area and a moratorium. According to the city, the spe- cial study of the Lakeforest Mall would take up to 18 months and cre- ates a moratorium, or a temporary stop, to development. The study would help the city further pinpoint what kind of development it would like to see built on the site. The unanimous vote by the mayor and council will allow City COURTESY PHOTO Manager Tony Tomasello to negoti- Gaithersburg Mayor Jud Ashman and the Gaithersburg City Council voted 5- ate with WRS. 0 on Aug. 19 to approve a resolution that would allow negotiations between “Due to the importance of the the city and the new owners of the Lakeforest Mall. redevelopment of the Lakeforest Mall property, the city has been con- own their spaces, but WRS could issue has taken a great deal of pa- sidering the adoption of a moratori- make development changes to the tience and will continue to demand um to defer the review and approval “core” portion of the mall that they patience as it is worked out. of any new development applica- purchased back in late-July. “We’ve been very patient, and I tions, requests and petitions for new WRS requested that the city de- think we’re still in a situation that subdivision, or a change of zoning fer consideration of the moratorium requires patience until we get some related to the property so that the and allow the development compa- really specific ideas of what is going city can conduct a special study,” the ny to work with the city and create a to happen and what the options are,” city wrote in their overview of the is- redevelopment plan for the proper- Sesma said. sue. “Adoption of a moratorium was ty. In the resolution, the city noted scheduled for consideration on Aug. “This is really an agreement that working with WRS would be in 5, 2019.” that allows us to negotiate, and, if the best interest of the city. The city went on to explain that successful, would lead to another “The mayor and city council before the mayor and city council agreement called a development have determined that it may be in could discuss the moratorium that agreement,” Tomasello said. “I ap- the city’s best interests to develop would implement a special study of plaud WRS for taking this on; at this agreements between the city of the mall and its shops, WRS point, there are still five separate Gaithersburg and the parcel owner Inc.,bought the core shops, not the owners of the mall property, and the of the Lakeforest Mall in order to fa- anchor stores, within the mall. sixth party in this agreement would cilitate redevelopment of the prop- Lakeforest Mall has suffered be us (the city of Gaithersburg).” erty that is consistent with the city’s alongside countless other brick-and- Tomasello explained that this vision for the property,” the city mortar stores that have struggled to type of negotiation could prove to wrote. keep up with growing online retail. be difficult to navigate, given that The council is expected to dis- The mall is nearly 1-million-square- there are multiple parties involved. cuss the resolution and the stance of feet in size, according to the Simon “This is a tall order in five the Lakeforest Mall on Sept. 3, ac- Property Group. Their current an- months, but they seem ready to take cording to Tomasello. He noted, chor stores include Macy’s, J. C. it on. This only gives me the author- however, that although discussion is Penney and Lord & Taylor, all of ity to negotiate the first agreement, scheduled for early-September, the which own their spaces within the which would set the parameters of mayor and council may decide to mall. developing the next agreement,” he take more time if they see fit. Development negotiations said. The Sentinel reached out to would need to include discussions Councilmember Michael Ses- WRS Inc. repeatedly for comment, with the anchor stores, since they ma noted during discussion that this but they could not be reached.

ADVERTISE in Call Lonnie Johnson at 301-306-9500 or e-mail [email protected] AUGUST 29, 2019 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 7 NEWS Federal funds awarded to local clinics to curb substance abuse started SBIRT Screening, – Brief In- son said. By Suzanne Pollak @SuzannePollak tervention, Referral and Treatment. Community Clinic will expand Anyone coming to the clinic for a its clinical psychology testing, group SILVER SPRING – Two health medical problem will be screened for therapy and individual counseling centers in the county received federal behavioral issues as well through this services, as well. funding to expand efforts that provide program as well which will be ex- The idea, Wilson explained, is medical and behavioral help to those panded using the new federal dollars. when medical staff members believe on the fringes. “We want to make sure we their patients need behavioral or men- Community Clinic Inc. Health screen broadly,” Lowet said. If some- tal health services as well, the patients and Wellness Services of Silver one comes in for depression, anxiety would be sent to another office with- Spring and Mobile Medical Care Inc. or trauma, the screening could get to out delay. in Bethesda each received $167,000 the root of the problem and enable “It’s a real time, warm handoff,” as part of a $2.4 million grant that doctors to treat that as well, he said. Wilson explained. went to organizations throughout If any problems are found, the All these efforts are designed to Maryland that are working to curb the patient will be sent to another medical improve the health of Maryland’s opioid crisis and other mental health professional within its health centers needy, noted U.S. Senators Ben and substance abuse problems. to deal with the additional issue, Cardin and Chris Van Hollen, both “These federal funds will help Lowet explained. Maryland Democrats. our communities address the opioid Mobile Medical is also adding a The $2.4 million will help health epidemic and take care of our people behavioral health therapist and a half- centers increase access to integrated caught up in this terrible health crisis,” time case manager with the funding, mental health and substance abuse said U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-8). he said. disorder services, they noted in a “We need massive federal in- “We are very excited to have press release. vestment in community health centers more federal dollars for integrated The funding was awarded across America to turn the tide. We are health,” he said. through the Health Resources and in a public health emergency that de- “Philosophically, we are great Services Administration as part of the mands robust, comprehensive and ur- believers in considering mental health Integrated Behavioral Health Ser- gent action from the federal govern- as well as physical health and somatic vices program. ment,” Raskin wrote in a press release disorder(s),” he said. “Despite some progress and a lot announcing the grants. While the grant is partially de- of hard work, the opioid epidemic Neither of the two medical facili- signed to curb opioid abuse, Lowet’s continues to devastate communities ties will be using the federal funds centers see more people with alcohol in Maryland and nationwide,” said strictly to tackle the opioid crisis. In- abuse issues than opioid addiction, he Cardin, a senior member of the Sen- stead, their facilities will place even- said. ate Finance Health Care Subcommit- greater emphasis on integrating med- Community Clinic operates tee. ical and behavioral problems to get at much of the same way. It assists “What gives me hope are the in- the root of issues that often lead to 33,000 underinsured or uninsured novative strategies I’ve witnessed drug and alcohol abuse, depression people in Montgomery County and around Maryland to serve individuals and other woes. the northern part of Prince George’s with the combination of services they Mobile Medical Care operates in County and has 13 locations, five of need to ultimately overcome addic- three centers, three traveling vans and which also offer dental services. tion. These federal funds will support two offices in homeless shelters Money from the grant will be our hardworking and dedicated local throughout the county. Its goal is to used to increase services to expand health centers in furthering that ef- improve the health of low-income access to behavioral health services, fort.” people who face barriers in accessing explained Jessica Wilson, develop- Van Hollen added: “The opioid care. It serves as a primary care facili- ment director. epidemic is ravaging our communi- www.thesentinel.com ty for about 4,700 low-income adults A licensed clinical social worker ties, and health centers are on the who make 16,600 visits annually. will be hired with some of the fund- front lines of combating this scourge. “We are a community health cen- ing, she said. This funding will give our communi- The Sentinel website is here ter in Montgomery County with mul- Some of the funds also will be ty much-needed resources to treat tiple sites in Montgomery County, all used to expand Community Clinic’s people impacted by addiction – ulti- dealing with primary health screening Eprescribe program, which is a com- mately pulling them back from the Much more news and information and doing what we can for our pa- puter software network for medical brink and putting them on the path to tients with challenges,” said Peter providers, pharmacies and benefit a healthier life.” from and about your community Lowet, executive director. managers so that everyone is aware Van Hollen, who is a member of The money will be used to deal of a patient’s medical history, insur- the Budget and Appropriations Com- as close as your fingertips with “the whole spectrum of mental ance coverage and all medications. mittee, noted the allocation “is just health issues,” he said. “It’s really just a more-secure one part of the federal effort to tackle Last year, Mobile Medical Care way” of prescribing medicines, Wil- this public health crisis.”

SUBSCRIBE TO TheThe SentinelSentinel!! 8 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL AUGUST 29, 2019 COVER STORIES/NEWS Active shooter Families find resources, activities at Back-To-School Fair held in Wheaton training held in Fair, from Page 1 member Rebecca Smondrowski tips,” said Palmer of the parents and (District 2) said access to various guardians who attended. bus system. pieces of information is a key part of Some people requested the “Math is hard, but I want to, to the fair. name of their child’s school psychol- MoCo for civilians practice hard and I don’t know a lot “It’s going to the community and ogist, which Palmer provided. Active Shooter, from Page 1 and especially not play dead. about it, so I wanted to learn more,” bringing information to the people Every school has a psychologist, “Playing dead can’t be an op- Raphael said. where they are, as opposed to making Palmer said, although some schools tion,” he said, “Too often, you Raphael said he also liked learn- them come to go look for everything share a psychologist with at least one selves in that situation.” won’t hide behind something that ing about bicycle safety and safe individually,” Smondrowski said. other school. During the presentation, is bulletproof, and then you’ve cor- ways to walk to school. Causey said the fair is also an In addition to MCPS depart- Taluskie explained that there is no nered yourself.” Raphael’s sister Lillian, 7, said opportunity to access services that ments, other county agencies took common profile for perpetrators If a civilian is in a classroom she enjoyed the scavenger hunt ac- are available year round and are pro- part in the event such as Mont- who attempt to create an active at- or an office and stuck, one option tivity, which required talking to sev- vided by agencies with which MCPS gomery County Fire and Rescue and tack event. Their only goal is mass Taluskie suggested is to lock and eral teachers in various locations in partners. the Montgomery County Board of murder. barricade the door. Even a simple the fair, who would then stamp their One service provided at the fair Elections. Local organizations had He also noted that different doorstop is a very effective way of printed worksheets. was immunizations for students, as tables at the fair as well. methods have been used to create denying an attacker entrance into a Raphael added that by complet- long as they took records of past im- Not everyone who attended the active attack situations. Mass space, he said. ing the hunt, they earned prizes. munizations with them. fair had a plan in mind when they ar- shootings represent perhaps the In the event civilians are con- Another parent at the fair who “Going to the fair, accessing rived. overwhelming majority, but attacks fronted by an attacker, Taluskie said he was interested in learning these services (…) will have a per- Germantown mom Alicia in the United States also happen said, they can expect to do signifi- about the school system was Lasan- sonal touch,” Causey said. “Rather Bradley said she attended the fair with vehicles, for instance - when cant harm to the attacker and focus tha Davamony. Davamony said that than reach out to us when you need it, partly to inform MCPS staff that she an attacker uses a car or truck to on soft tissue like the throat, eyes his children Everett, 6, and Emme- we’ll come to you.” believes the fair is valuable. She said plow through victims on the street - and groin. lyn, 7, will attend the first and second MCPS had several tables she is pleased with the school sys- and knife attacks. “You should go in with the grades, respectively, for the 2019- manned by representatives of its var- tem and has been ever since her chil- “Generally (these attackers) mindset that you’ll have to rip the 2020 school year at Rosemont Ele- ious departments. One was psychol- dren first started attending MCPS. have an avenger mindset: they’ve (attacker’s) throat out,” he said. mentary School in Gaithersburg. ogist Michelle Palmer, coordinator in Her oldest child is 15 and attends been wronged by something or When help arrives, Taluskie Davamony’s children were the MCPS Division of Psychological Northwest High School. someone,” Taluskie said. “Scorned added, their focus will be on stop- homeschooled this past year, after Services, who was available at one of “If we don’t come out, they lover, possible employment situa- ping the killing and apprehending the family moved from California a the tables to answer questions. She (MCPS) won’t do it,” said Bradley tion (have been cited) but when the perpetrator, not attending to the year ago. His son Ezra is two-years- said parents and guardians at the fair about the event. they come into these things they wounded. old and will attend the Goddard with whom she spoke asked for tips Bradley said she did not have come with an avenger’s mindset.” “Law enforcement will even School. for the new school year and accepted anything specific she wanted to find About 50% of the time an at- step over the wounded to get the The Gaithersburg father said his printed handouts. The handouts cov- when she chose to attend the fair tacker will target someone they perp,” he said. But once the threat interest was “just getting information ered topics such as bullying, suicide with her family. know, but there have been many is neutralized, officers will tend to – this will be their first year attending and signs of suicide in a child or a “Anything about school (…) or cases in which attacks were ran- those who are trapped or wounded. school (in MCPS). (I’m) just kind of child’s friends; the most-popular fly- back-to-school, anything, I try to at- dom, according to Tasluskie. Taluskie recommended that seeing, trying to get information er was about cyberbullying. tend and show support because I He went on to explain that when police arrive to follow their about the school system in general “They’ve been asking about want them to keep doing these kinds some attackers will broadcast their commands, keep your hands up and and how everything is run.” mental health support; they’ve been of things in the county,” said intentions online through social show your palms. MCPS Board of Education very interested in back-to-school Bradley. media sites or talk about it with Delphine Harriston from Po- family or friends. tomac was one of the attendees at Taluskie said that the outcome the presentation. She explained of situations such as these depends that she wanted to attend so that NBANBA ChampionChampion ComesComes BackBack HomeHome on two factors: the response time of she could help her friends and fam- law enforcement officials and target ily and bring information to her availability. church. Three minutes is the average “I think the more you know, response time for police, he said; in the more you are aware, the better,” urban areas like Bethesda and Sil- she said. “The more aware you are ver Spring response times can be of your surroundings and what you much shorter. In rural areas like can do to make yourself safer, the Poolesville the response time for better off you are.” law enforcement could be up to Harriston noted that it was three minutes, which is in line with helpful to learn about active attack the national average, even in an events from the perspective of a emergency situation. law enforcement officer. “Law enforcement is training “I know I heard (about a situa- every day, every month and every tion) where officers walked right year to get better at our response over people who were bleeding, time, to get there as fast as we can. and now I get that they got to get What this training is designed to do the killer, they have to get him is to reduce the target availability first,” she said. and give (civilians) some tactics Harriston said that the pro- and techniques to become less of a gram will help her to be more target,” Taluskie said. aware of her surroundings and look He stated that some of the best for exits. things a civilian can do in an active “We all have to go out and en- attack situation is to Avoid, Deny joy life. I don’t want this (presenta- and Defend (ADD). If possible, tion) to stop me from doing any- PHOTO BY MICHAEL SMITH civilians should leave the area as thing, but I do think about (being Toronto Raptors small forward and 2019 NBA Champion Malcolm Miller interacts with fans during his Meet & Greet soon as possible, not stay in place, more prepared),” she said. Event held at Gaithersburg High School on Aug. 17 in Gaithersburg. Story on Page 20. AUGUST 29, 2019 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 9 NEWS Rockville City Council discusses the fate of Hometown Holidays

By Elle Meyers @_ElleMeyers ROCKVILLE—Although Rockville’s next Hometown Holi- days celebration is nearly a year away, Mayor Bridget Donnell New- ton and the city council discussed the duration and amount of funding for the two-day festival during their Aug. 22 meeting. Rockville’s Hometown Holi- days has been a staple in the commu- nity since the celebration began more than 30 years ago. Colleen McQuitty, who serves as a special events manager for the city of Rockville, explained that in the last couple of years there has been a push to change the celebration from two days to just one. The shrinking amount of space in Rockville Town Center, in which the FILE PHOTO festival is held, is partly to blame, Cheyenne Balster, 8, and her sister Jessica, 5, enjoy a cool treat at Rockville along with concern expressed from Hometown Holidays. residents about the noise and hours by was the number of comments we proached me and said to try to keep of the event, she said. got at the 2019 Hometown Holidays, this at two days because this is a great “Based on input from stake- as the public was becoming aware of family event in Montgomery Coun- holders impacted by and participat- the decision for it to be one day in ty,” she said. “I saw families walking ing in Hometown Holidays, staff 2020,” Chesnutt said. “We really felt to this town center all the time that proposed to hold Hometown Holi- like we needed to make sure that it weekend, and it was really wonder- days 2020 as a one-day festival in the was a corporate decision before we ful.” Town Center on Saturday from 12 to got to signing these multi-year con- She went on to say that having 8 p.m.,” McQuitty said. tracts (with bands and vendors.).” smaller, more local bands made more This change would mean that Councilmember Mike Pierzcha- Rockville residents come out in city staff would plan a one-day festi- la also noted the decrease in atten- higher numbers. val, to be followed by the usual dance in the past five years or so and “We need to continue to re-eval- Memorial Day ceremony and parade attributed it to losing concert space. uate what Hometown Holidays is, that weekend. “We used to get a lot of people what activities and opportunities are McQuitty explained that the when we had the great big parking best and then move forward that Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 budget for lot in front of Regal; you could get a way,” Newton said. “But, in the Hometown Holidays reflects the very high-quality band and get 4,000 meantime, that doesn’t mean, in my change and provides less funding to 5,000 people to come in and opinion, that we should stop it. I than in previous years. watch,” he said. “Once that went would support the recommendation “Planning for the 2020 festival away and then it became more of a that we spend the extra $48,000 (to is underway, and staff are at a point street festival with multiple bands, keep it at two days.)” of signing multi-year contracts. Giv- and the bands are excellent by the Councilmember Beryl Feinberg en that the contracts impact multiple way, but they’re not big-name draws, clarified that the money to keep years of the festival, we are request- so there is a fundamental problem Hometown Holidays a two-day ing the mayor and council confirm there.” event would be coming out of a con- the decision of late last year to reduce McQuitty noted that there has tingency fund instead of increasing the festival to one day. (In order to) been a decrease in recent years, but the town’s budget overall. return to a two-day festival (staff) last year’s Taste of Rockville, which “(Hometown Holidays) is still would require an additional $48,000 goes hand-in-hand with Hometown what we’re known for, and I hate to in FY2020,” McQuitty said. Holidays, was a real boon for restau- give up one of those days. I think Timothy Chesnutt, director of rants. She attributed the uptick to the Hometown Holidays is almost like recreation and parks for the City of placement and location of the enter- our trademark, and nobody wants to Rockville, explained that during the tainment stages. give up their trademark,” said Coun- last year, as word got out that the fes- Despite perhaps slightly lower cilmember Virginia Onley as she sec- tival could change from two days to attendance, Newton noted that she onded the motion to allocate funding. just one, his office heard from the was approached by many people The full council voted unani- public about wanting to maintain who wanted to keep Hometown Hol- mously to approve allocating the Hometown Holidays as is. idays a two-day celebration. $48,000 to keep Hometown Holi- “I think what we were surprised “The county executive ap- days a two-day event.

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Advertise Here. Call Lonnie Johnson at 301-306-9500 or e-mail [email protected] 10 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL AUGUST 29, 2019 AUTO OBITUARY reate in Nursing and Home Eco- Engine changes show VW Golf’s full potential nomics and earned a Masters in Nursing from the University of By Brady Holt Maryland. She worked many @BradyHoltAutos years in nursing as a staff nurse, college Professor of Nursing at The Volkswagen Golf is one of UDC, at the Visiting Nurse Asso- the world’s favorite cars. It is a glob- ciation, and several Montgomery al winner for combining a premium- County public schools. grade ride and handling, decent Janice was a very long and ac- roominess in a small footprint and tive member of Silver Spring Pres- fuel-efficient engines. byterian Church. She volunteered However, the latter quality with League of Women Voters, keeps skipping the U.S. market. Ex- Older Women’s League and was a cept for the Golf’s optional diesel en- dedicated alum of Kansas State. gines, which VW no longer offers, Janice Elaine She was a collector, especially of the compact Golfs sold here have dolls, and belonged to doll clubs. tended to guzzle fuel like a larger car. Farmer Park Dring She fulfilled her dream by travel- For 2019, though, Volkswagen Janice Elaine Farmer Park ling all over the world with Lon. offers a more well-rounded lineup of Dring of Pompton Plains, NJ, and Janice is survived by her hus- Golf models. formerly of Rockville, MD and band, Lincoln; her daughter, The most-affordable Golfs swap Eureka, KS, passed away peaceful- Cheryl Park Kupersmith and hus- out last year’s powerful but thirsty ly on July 1st with her husband of band Michael; son, David Lincoln 1.8-liter turbocharged engine for a 51 years, Lincoln (Lon) Dring Jr, Dring and daughter-in-law, Karen; thriftier 1.4-liter, resulting in a fuel by her side. She led a rich and full her grandchildren, Oscar, savings of 4 mpg. Power-seekers, life as a wife, mother, nana, nurse, Josephine, and Adelais Dring; meanwhile, can continue to buy the world traveler, family genealogist, Sam and Cy Kupersmith; brother- higher-performance GTI and R mod- COURTESY PHOTO children’s book author and doll in-law William Dring and wife, els, and the e-Golf offers the efficien- The 2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI is an Audi sports sedan disguised as an collector extraordinaire. Janet Dring; nephew Barton Dring cy of all-electric driving. economy hatchback. Jan was the only child of Jen- and wife, Mary Dring; niece, Su- We recently tested three 2019 netta and Junius Farmer and raised san Dring Wohlgenant, and sever- Golfs: the base 1.4-liter, a zippy GTI In another drawback, while the all-wheel-drive traction that delivers in Eureka, KS. With the plan to see al grandnieces and grandnephews. and the electric e-Golf. While none is Golf’s boxy shape results in gener- that power to the road. Its prices start the world, she married Air Force The family wishes to thank perfect, each of them is a better ous cargo space for its size, rear north of $40,000 — a lot for a Golf, officer, Curtis Gene Park. They the staff at Cedar Crest and Caring choice than the old 1.8-liter Golf. legroom is tight in both the hatch- but still, a relative bargain compared first lived in Dayton, OH, where People for many years of thought- Let’s start with the base 1.4-liter back and station wagon versions. to the mechanically related Audi S3. Cheryl was born, and then settled ful and kind care, and especially model, which is priced from $22,740 Of course, for buyers of the We close with the e-Golf. As in Silver Spring, MD. After Tonaiya Wilson, for her many and is available as a five-door hatch- Golf GTI — who are looking for a with all the Golf models, it starts Gene’s very early and unexpected years of devotion to mom. back or as a roomier station wagon. relatively affordable sporty car — with the standard Golf’s unassuming death, Janice was a single mom for A Memorial is planned for This engine packs a respectable even this middling interior space is design, and packs in a better-than- six years before marrying Lon, a Saturday, September 7th, 2pm, at 147 horsepower, which is down from above-average. After all, the GTI expected ride and handling sophisti- Presbyterian minister. They Mountainview Garden Room, last year’s 170 horsepower but is still can be shopped against models like cation. moved to Washington, D.C. where Cedar Crest, Pompton Plains, NJ. plenty peppy in a small car like the the Honda Civic Si (sold only as a The e-Golf complements these David was born. Lon’s new career Janice’s ashes will be interred at Golf. Its EPA-estimated 32 mpg in sedan or coupe, not a versatile hatch- qualities with the zippy low-end brought them to Rockville, MD Silver Spring Presbyterian Church mixed driving is finally competitive back) as well as extra-impractical torque and near-silent operation of for many happy years. They en- Memorial Garden, Silver Spring, for a small car, though not quite as vehicles like the two-seat Mazda an electric motor, benefiting both the joyed a second home at Coolfont MD at the family’s convenience. good as a Honda Civic. (The 1.8-liter MX-5 Miata or the basically-two- car’s refinement and its driving plea- in Berkeley Springs, WV. With the In lieu of flowers, consider donat- engine remains available in Golf sta- seat Subaru BRZ and Toyota 86 sure. arrival of grandchildren, they de- ing to League of Women Voters or tion wagons equipped with all- coupes. But most importantly, it’s a cided to move to Cedar Crest in EMILY’s List. And Jan would wheel-drive; the zippier GTI, R and Also, while the GTI’s EPA-esti- fuel-saving monster. The EPA rates Pompton Plains, NJ, to be closer to want you to VOTE! e-Golf models are hatchback-only.) mated 27 mpg is not good for a small it at the equivalent of 119 miles per them. To send online condolences to More impressive is the way the car, it is not bad for a performance gallon and estimates it can travel 125 Janice graduated from Kansas the family please visit www.scan- firmly tuned suspension is capable of car, and it is barely worse than the miles per charge. At around 7.5 cents State University with a Baccalau- lanfuneralhome.com ironing out bumps in the road with- old 1.8-liter Golf. per kilowatt-hour (Pepco’s current out losing composure and helping Think of the Golf GTI as an Maryland rate), it would cost about keep the car narrow. While entry-lev- Audi sports sedan disguised as an $7.50 to fully charge the e-Golf, el Golf models are not exactly sports economy car. And that is just what it working out to about six cents per cars, they offer more driving fun than is, sharing its platform and its 228- mile driven. typical economy cars, and they avoid horsepower engine with the Audi A3 In a weeklong test, we found feeling cheap and basic. Driving en- sedan. But the GTI also gives you that the e-Golf’s range and efficien- Like having the thusiasts will also appreciate that a extra-supportive front seats (uphol- cy soar in stop-and-go driving — decent-feeling six-speed manual stered in retro-chic plaid on the test- where it can recapture braking ener- transmission remains available. ed vehicle) and an available manual gy to help recharge the battery — world at hand You do pay a bit extra for that transmission. and plummet on the open highway. experience, mind you. The Golf The GTI is not the most fero- Factoring in its relatively short tends to cost a couple of thousand ciously powerful sporty car you can range, it is no highway car, but it is a dollars more than most competing buy for the money. While 227 horse- viable commuter option that is more compact cars. It is not a fortune, but power is nothing to sneeze at, it is fun to drive than the more popular this isn’t where you’ll turn for the not amazing for a car whose prices Nissan Leaf, and much less expen- best possible deal. Even VW’s own start at $28,490 and can approach sive than a flashy high-tech Tesla Jetta sedan costs less. $40,000. But it is tough to match the Model 3. Despite its premium-grade dri- GTI’s combination of fun-to-drive The e-Golf starts at $32,790, ving dynamics and pricey tag, the acceleration and handling, a pol- but buyers are eligible for a $7,500 Golf has few flourishes in its exteri- ished demeanor (in contrast to the federal tax credit that cuts the effec- or or interior design. That is a bless- rough edges of many cheap sporty tive price to a more reasonable ing for buyers turned off by the ex- cars), and relatively useful interior $25,290. That is not much more than tra-extroverted Civic, but others will volume. a comparably equipped gas Golf. prefer the extra pizzazz from that The Golf R, meanwhile, adds Honda, or the newly redesigned even more power to the GTI’s for- Brady Holt is a member of the Toyota Corolla or Mazda3 hatch- mula of polished performance. It Washington Automotive Press Asso- www.thesentinel.com backs. boasts 288 horsepower, along with ciation. AUGUST 29, 2019 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 11 ENTERTAINMENT Little-known ‘The Queen’s Lace Handkerchief’ arrives to VLOC Director Kathleen Alvania, By Barbara Trainin Blank @traininblank however, is keeping the details of that pie thing a secret. It is surprising that a composer In the end, Cervantes succeeds; as well known and beloved as Johann the king and queen reconcile and the Strauss II, called “the Waltz King,” king gets to rule Portugal, said Alva- could have written an operetta many nia, who is making her debut as an people have not heard of. opera director. Joseph Sorge, music director of “But my background is in Victorian Lyric Opera Company opera,” she said. “I’ve been a singer (VLOC), is an exception. for a long time, and I really love To say productions of “The singing and directing, and melding Queen’s Lace Handkerchief” have the two.” been few and far between is a gross VLOC translated the libretto. understatement. After its premiere in “We used a historical recon- Vienna in 1880, the operetta had a struction and I did some editing,” brief Broadway run 1882-1893. It re- said Alvania, who described the turned and was presented by the many “holes in the plot” as the Ohio Light Opera in 2006. Sorge toughest part of directing it. “So, we caught the latter production and be- try to answer questions from the cast came an admirer. and come up with reasons (for the

There has been only one record- way the characters act the way they COURTESY PHOTO ing, in the original German. do).” The cast of “The Queen’s Lace Handkerchief” rehearse their lines with Music Director Joseph Sorge. The play, Not only is the composer of Then again, most plays do not performed by the Victorian Lyric Opera Company, will be presented in a semi-concert style with a full orchestra and “The Queen’s Lace Handkerchief” tell the audience everything. presented on Sept. 6-8 at the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, in Rockville. famous; so is one of the characters, “It is always a little bit mysteri- though his role is ahistorical: that is ous,” Alvania said. Sullivan occupies the role of the That pales, though, besides dis- get in your bones,” Sullivan said. Miguel de Cervantes, author of the The operetta has all the tropes conspiratorial prime minister, who covering this “hidden gem” of an The operetta is at times nonsen- classic novel “Don Quixote.” of its genre: cryptic messages, a tries to distract the underage king operetta and its beautiful, if com- sical, but also has a message: “That The operetta is set in the 1590s. dropped handkerchief, young through wine, women and song, hop- plex, music. Besides, as Sullivan we should enjoy life, and not try to Cervantes, a bit of a rabble-rouser in lovers, political intrigue and class ing the young man will not notice. tells it, the first singer become fa- control it or take it so seriously,” he art as in life, is at odds with the differences, such as the nobility vs. “I have often been positioned as mous for his recitation of Gilbert and explained. Prime Minister of Portugal, Count Cervantes, singer Gary Sullivan a rogue, schemer or prankster,” Sul- Sullivan’s patter songs did not have “The Queen’s Lace Handker- Villalobos. He is trying to manipu- said. livan said laughing. a classically trained voice. chief” is presented in a semi-concert late the country’s young king, so he There is also a triangle, or “The Queen’s Lace Handker- The music in “The Queen’s version with full orchestra, at the F. can ultimately gain power. Mean- maybe a quadrangle, involving Cer- chief” can be challenging, because, Lace Handkerchief” is what is ex- Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 603 Ed- while, the king and queen have trou- vantes, the queen, the king and Cer- the actor said, he is not as much of a pected from Strauss, Sullivan said. monston Drive, Rockville. Perfor- bles of their own, including a rift vantes’ sweetheart, Irene, lady-in- trained classical musician as some “There are some waltzes, mances are Sept. 6-7, 8 p.m., and over a pie. waiting to the queen. other cast members. marches. It’s really fun music you Sept. 8, 2 p.m. www.vloc.org. Local theater companies participate in annual Page-to-Stage Festival pointed in her gift. But as the two ad- case and discover the whereabouts of By Barbara Trainin Blank @traininblank venture through her storybooks, both the missing painting. In this classic characters grow and care for each British whodunit, Wright and his This year, more than 65 Metro- other, and they soon discover that team investigate and reveles deep se- politan area theater companies are love is the greatest force in the uni- crets and the hidden motives of the gathering at the Kennedy Center to verse that can turn impossible things Harrington family. present a series of free readings and into reality. This show runs no more The scene will be performed on open rehearsals of plays and musicals than an hour, and it is perfect for Sept. 2 at 2 p.m. in the Russian in development. The occasion is the young children and families. Lounge. 18th annual Page-to-Stage New Play The Kennedy Center perfor- Best Medicine Rep Festival, always coinciding with the mance is Sept. 2, 11 a.m., on Millen- The Gaithersburg theater will Labor Day weekend. nium Stage South. Later perfor- present Lori Boyd’s romantic come- Some performances are done mances will take place at the theater dy “The Fifth Date,” directed by with scripts in hand, while others are in Glen Echo Park. Gaithersburg resident Lynn Sharp almost fully staged, said Lauren E. ArtStream Spears. The play is about two recent- Holland, public relations coordinator Founded in 2005, ArtStream ly divorced people who are desperate (non-classical) at the Kennedy Cen- teaches communication and social to find the one relationship that will ter. skills through participation in the per- last a lifetime. However, before they The festival is not just about au- COURTESY PHOTO ArtStream actors perform “Poof! The Heist at Harrington Manor” which will be forming arts. It will present “Poof! can find love, they need to overcome diences seeing new works; it offers an one of the featured performances during the 18th annual Page-to-Stage New The Heist at Harrington Manor.” their insecurities. opportunity for theater artists to re- Play Festival at the Kennedy Center. The play is based on the book by The reading stars Nicholas ceive feedback and network with or- Elizabeth Cronin, Annie Coffman Allen, Rebecca Ellis, Rebecca A. ganizations. follows the journey of four cursed Theatre on Dec. 6-29. and Catlin Caplinger, with music and Herron and Yuri Lomakin. It will Here is a listing of four partici- children transformed into swans and Adventure Theatre MTC lyrics by Leah Kocsis. It is directed take place in the Terrace Gallery, pating Montgomery County theaters banished from their homes for 900 “The Velveteen Rabbit,” is an by Elizabeth Cronin. Sept. 2 at 3:30 p.m. in this year’s Page-to-Stage Festival: years. Their struggle to return ex- adaptation by Washington, D.C. play- The actors are Frank Stephens, Best Medicine Rep will present 4615 Theatre Co. plores resonances within the Irish di- wright Patrick Flynn. Margery Jenny Holden and Annie Coffman. a full production of the play next “The Infinite Tales” brings Di- aspora, as well as with people who Williams’ classic toy story gets a vi- A priceless painting at the Har- spring. rector Gregory Keng Strasser’s search for a place to call home. brant retelling in this brand-new rington Manor has gone mysterious- For aditional information, visit: unique blend of lyrical text and aston- There will be a special preview adaptation of “The Velveteen Rab- ly missing, and being accused of https://www.kennedy-center.org/cal- ishing spectacle to 4615 Theatre with of “The Infinite Tales” at the festival bit.” stealing it are the servants. endar/series/PTS. Because perfor- his original adaptation of the Irish on Aug. 31 at 4 p.m. at the Terrace When the Child gets the Rabbit Renowned detective Alfred Wright mances are free, no tickets are dis- mythology. This spellbinding fantasy Theater. It will begin running at 4615 for Christmas, she is at first disap- comes out of retirement to solve the tributed ahead of time. 12 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL AUGUST 29, 2019 CALENDAR What’s happening this week in Montgomery County August 29, 2019 – September 4, 2019 BLACK ROCK CENTER FOR THE ARTS the Opening Reception on Friday, October 4 from WALTZ DANCE 7-9pm. The exhibit runs from October 4-27, 2019 at • BLUE CANYON BOYS SATURDAY, SEP- Sep. 01. 2:45 - 3:30 P.M. – Introductory Waltz Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Av- TEMBER 28, 2019, 8:00 PM - 10:30 PM Workshop, 3:30 to 6:00 P.M. – Dance. Join us for a enue, Alexandria VA. Details: www.DelRayArti- Waltz Dance in the Bumper Car Pavilion at Glen sans.org/exhibits • GERMANTOWN OKTOBERFEST PARADE Echo Park featuring the ensemble Latter Day & BLACKROCK OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY, Lizards playing a lively mix of folk waltzes with a WORKSHOP: DONALD MAASS - EMO- OCTOBER 05, 2019, few other couple dances, including Hambo, Schot- TIONAL CRAFT OF FICTION tische, Swing, Tango, and Polka. The 45-minute Oct. 12. 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. The Maryland STRATHMORE dance lesson begins at 2:45 p.m. with a half-hour in- Writers Association hosts veteran literary agent and troductory Waltz workshop and a more advanced expert fiction instructor, Donald Maass, as he pre- • LET IT FLOW FRIDAY, AUGUST 30, 2019, move presented the last 15 minutes. Social dancing sents his day-long workshop on the Emotional Craft 9:00 PM | AMP follows until 6 pm. Admission is FREE. No partner of Fiction at the Hilton Baltimore BWI Airport-Ho- required. tel on 1739 W Nursery Rd, Linthicum Heights, • MARCIA BALL THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER Maryland. Register for this "Open to the Public" 5, 2019, 8:00 PM | AMP event at: SEP 04 https://marylandwriters.org/meetinginfo.php?id=43 • JOHN PATITUCCI TRIO FRIDAY, SEPTEM- 3. $135 cost includes all sessions and a deli buffet SQUARE DANCE LESSONS AND DANC- BER 6, 2019, 8:00 PM | AMP lunch. ING Sep. 4. Square dance lessons and dancing at • SNARKY PUPPY THURSDAY, SEPTEM- MONTGOMERY COUNTY UNITY WALK North Chevy Chase Christian Church, 8814 Kens- BER 12, 2019, 8:00 PM | THE MUSIC CENTER Oct. 13. The Montgomery Unity Walk on the ington Parkway (in Parish House). Wednesdays: COURTESY PHOTO Highway to Heaven (otherwise known as New 7:30 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. $7 per person, also August THE FILLMORE Singer/pianist Marcia Ball will be at the AMP at Strathmore on Hampshire Avenue) is returning on Sunday, October 18. Thursday, September 3. 13th beginning at Blake High School. There will be Contact phone number: 301-598-2574. • MON LAFERTE - LA GIRA DE NORMA a resource fair at 1 PM and an opening ceremony at http://www.gerrymanders.info/ THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 2019, 8:00 PM 2 PM followed by walking and riding buses togeth- er to visit houses of worship representing different • SHY GLIZZY FRIDAY, AUGUST 30, 2019, http://www.gerrymanders.info/ Gardens, Visitors Center/Education Building, 1800 faith traditions. 8:00 PM UPCOMING Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton. Please join us for re- THE ELEPHANT SHOP DOWNLOADING E-BOOKS AND OTHER freshments, provided by club members, after the ANNUAL SWEDISH BAZAAR • INTOCABLE - PERCEPCION TOUR 2019 Sep. 05. 10:00 A.M. The Elephant Shop at the E-RESOURCES TO YOUR MOBILE DE- talk. Nov. 02. 100:00 A.M. – 2:30 P.M. Drott Lodge FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 05, 2019, 8:00 PM Friends House Retirement Community (17320 VICE SCHOOL GIRLS; OR, THE AFRICAN No. 168, Vasa Order of America, will sponsor its WOLF TRAP Quaker Lane in Sandy Spring) will reopen Thurs- Sep. 12. 9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. Customized MEAN GIRLS PLAY Annual Swedish Bazaar on Saturday, November 2, day, September 5th @ 10:00 a.m. The shop will one-on-one help to learn how to download e-books, Sep. 18 – Oct. 13. With hilarity and insight, Jo- 2018 from 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM at St. James’ Epis- • MARY J. BLIGE TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER only be open on Tuesday and Thursdays from e-audiobooks and other e-Resources like streaming celyn Bioh’s award-winning comedy dissects how copal Church, 11815 Seven Locks Road, Potomac, 03, 2019, 8:00 PM | FILENE CENTER 10:00a.m.-2:00p.m. in the Fall. The shop features videos/films from Acorn and Kanopy to your mo- “mean girls” are created—and cured. Fresh off two MD 20854. The bazaar includes imported Swedish clothing, household items, jewelry, and collectible bile device (iPad, Kindle, Nook or Android). Sign- sold-out, extended Off-Broadway runs, this “fero- foods and gifts, traditional Scandinavian musicians, • JENNIFER HUDSON | NATIONAL SYM- items. Sale proceeds benefit seniors in the Sandy up for your 45-minute session at the Information ciously entertaining morality tale” (Hollywood Re- and Swedish homemade baked goods. Our smor- PHONY ORCHESTRA THOMAS WILKINS, Spring/Ashton area. For more information contact Desk or call 240-777-0200. Please bring your li- porter) is sure to strike a chord with anyone, any- gasbord lunch includes traditional Swedish pea CONDUCTOR THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 05, Jean @[email protected] brary card and password. Also, for iPad users, bring where, who has ever been a teenage girl, raised a soup, Swedish meatballs and red potatoes, open- 2019, 8:00 PM | FILENE CENTER your Apple ID and password. For Kindle users, teenage girl, or met a teenage girl. Presented by faced sandwiches, and traditional Swedish desserts. “ALL ABOARD FOR KENSINGTON” have your Amazon logon and password. Round House Theatre at Round House Theatre Proceeds from the Bazaar will help support the • STING | JOE SUMNER AUGUST 26, 27, & TRAIN SHOW Bethesda, Bethesda MD. Please contact the box of- preservation of Swedish-American culture and pro- 28, 2019, 8:00 PM | FILENE CENTER Sep. 7 and 8. 11:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. An event WALTZ DANCE fice at 240-644-1100 to learn more about discount vide assistance to those in need in the Washington designed for train enthusiasts—from the littlest fans Sep. 15. 2:45 - 3:30 P.M. – Introductory Waltz ticket options. Tickets for high school and college metropolitan area. to the oldest history buffs and everyone in be- Workshop, 3:30 to 6:00 P.M. – Dance. Join us for a students are free through the Free Play program. AUG 31 tween—will transform Kensington Town Hall into a Waltz Dance in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo AN EVENING WITH SOPHIA LOREN model train spectacular. Proceeds benefit the Noyes Park featuring the ensemble Cabaret Sauvignon 27TH ANNUAL POOLESVILLE DAY FES- Nov. 20 & 21. 7:30 P.M. Robert E. Parilla Per- DERWOOD FARMERS MARKET Children’s Library Foundation (noyeslibraryfounda- playing a lively mix of folk waltzes with a few other TIVAL forming Arts Center. 51 Mannakee Street, Aug. 31. 9:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. Open rain or tion.org) and the Kensington Historical Society couple dances, including Hambo, Schottische, Sep. 21. 10:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. The 27th An- Rockville, MD. shine every Saturday through October 26. A com- (kensingtonhistory.org). $7; $2 children; $15 max Swing, Tango, and Polka. The 45-minute dance les- nual Poolesville Day will include FREE carnival munity market featuring fresh, local fruits, veggies, per family. Where: Kensington Town Hall (3710 son begins at 2:45 p.m. with a half-hour introducto- rides, exhibitors, food vendors and activities for all meats, baked goodies, arts, kids’ activities, live mu- Mitchell St., Kensington MD 20895). Call 301-215- ry Waltz workshop and a more advanced move pre- ages. There will be multiple stages featuring live sic... Meet sustainable local farmers and from- ONGOING 6834 with questions. sented the last 15 minutes. Social dancing follows music and entertainment. The headliner back by scratch makers of edibles & art! Where: Derwood CREATIVE SUMMER PROGRAMS AT until 6 pm. Admission is $10. No partner required. popular demand - The Reagan Years Farmers Market 16501 Redland Road, Rockville, DEL RAY ARTISANS ST. ANNE'S COMMUNITY CONCERT SE- (https://www.thereaganyears.com/home/). The festi- MD 20855. Through August 31. Del Ray Artisans' Creative RIES RUN FOR EVERYMIND 5K RUN/3K val location is along Fisher Avenue from Whalen Summer Programs is a series of workshops explor- Sep. 08. 4:30 P.M. St. Anne’s welcomes back WALK Commons to historic downtown Poolesville. Visit FOOD ADDICTS ANONYMOUS ing the arts. Learn techniques in photography New Orleans-based jazz clarinetist Ben Redwine Sep. 15. 8:30 A.M. Do something physical that’s the Poolesville Day website Aug. 31. 9:30 – 10:30 A.M. Food Addicts (macro and SmartPhone), painting, sculpture, mixed and Trio musicians John Previti, bassist, and Tom good for your mental health too! Join EveryMind (www.poolesvilleday.com) for more information on Anonymous meets every Saturday at the Unitarian media, jewelry-making, sketching, and more; and Mitchell on guitar. Redwine’s flawless technique for its annual family-friendly 5K Run/3K Walk to how you can be a part of the festivities. Where: Universalist Church, 100 Welsh Park Drive, Build- discover how to use art for affirmation, communica- and beautiful tone will be joined by award-winning raise awareness about the importance of positive Whalen Commons 19701 Fisher Avenue, ing #4, Rockville, MD 20850. We welcome new tion, and intention. Sign up for what inspires you! Previti’s big-sound rhythm and melodic solos. Gui- mental health habits and how physical activity and Poolesvile, MD 20837. members. For questions, please visitwww.foodad- Held at Del Ray Artisans (2704 Mount Vernon Av- tarist Mitchell has a long affiliation with Louisiana mental wellness are intertwined! Where: Rockville dictsanonymous.org or call Valerie @ 240-543- enue, Alexandria VA) unless noted. Details and reg- and European gypsy music and adds a perfect Town Center. "ARSENIC AND OLD LACE" PRESENTED 3090 istration at DelRayArtisans.org/programs/creative- acoustic sound and vocals to the Trio. Come to en- BY ROCKVILLE LITTLE THEATRE summer/ joy the traditional sounding jazz you would hear in a TALK: A HISTORY OF MARYLAND Sep. 27 – Oct. 06. The classic mystery-farce ROCKVILLE FARMERS MARKET New Orleans club, beautifully performed. Followed THROUGH ITS GARDENS about two delightfully poisonous old ladies, their Aug. 31. 9:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. Every Saturday ART EXHIBIT: “UNCOMMON ALEXAN- by a reception Location: St. Anne's Episcopal Sep. 16. 8:00 P.M. Doors open at 7:30 P.M. daffy nephew, and an eccentric cast of madcap char- the Farmers Market transforms itself as different DRIA” Church, 25100 Ridge Road, Damascus, MD The Silver Spring Garden Club invites you to a talk acters. Written by Joseph Kesselring and directed by fruits and vegetables become available throughout Through Sep. 29. “Uncommon Alexandria” art 20872. on "A History of Maryland Through its Gardens,” Tristan Poje. Presented by Fitzgerald Theatre at F. the season. Your pick of farm-fresh fruits and veg- exhibit at the VCA Alexandria through Gallery with speaker Barbara Glickman. The history and Scott Fitzgerald Theatre. Address: 603 Edmonston etables, bedding plants, cut flowers, preserves, hon- Without Walls features artwork by Del Ray Artisans SQUARE DANCE PLUS-LEVEL LESSONS horticultural highlights of approximately 11 gardens Drive, Rockville, MD 20851. ey, herbs, baked goods, and more. All items offered members inspired by common scenes of our daily AND DANCING and their homes and owners are covered in some are picked fresh daily and available as supplies last. lives as locals. This uncommon approach to show- Sept. 11. At the plus level, square dance lessons detail. At our September meeting, we traditionally ART INSPIRED BY THE TWILIGHT ZONE Where: Jury parking Lot, corner of Rt. 28 and Mon- casing scenes of, and around, Alexandria skips the and dancing at North Chevy Chase Christian hold a Plant Swap, start looking around for a nice* EXHIBIT roe St. touristy sights to better reflect our neighborhoods, Church, 8814 Kensington Parkway (in Parish plant to bring. Be sure that it is potted up well in ad- Oct. 4 -27. “Art Inspired by The Twilight Zone” House). Alternate Wednesdays: 7:30 p.m. to 9:45 vance and in excellent health. We will draw num- will take you on a journey through a wondrous land p.m. $7 per person, also Sept. 25. Contact phone bers and each person that brings a plant will pick out of imagination with a collection of art influenced by SEP 01 number: 301-598-2574. a plant to take home. Where: WHERE: Brookside Rod Serling’s classic television series. Join us for Continued on page 13 AUGUST 29, 2019 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 13 C ALENDAR What’s happening this week in Montgomery County August 29, 2019 – September 4, 2019 ΩContinued from page 12 lect Quince Orchard Library, then Upcoming teers with nonprofit and government agencies that events. For more information, call 240-777-0200. need assistance. This unique program is perfect for towns, and communities. 2660 Duke Street, Alexan- This event reoccurs every 1st and 3rd Tuesday. those who are age 50+ and want to make a signifi- dria, VA 22314. Details: DelRayArtisans.org/ex- cant contribution of time and talent to the communi- hibits/gww ENGLISH CONVERSATION CLUB ty, while still retaining flexibility. Through personal Tuesdays, 10:00 A.M. and 7:00 – 8:45 P.M. An consultations, trained advisors help find volunteer HAPPY HOUR FLOW YOGA informal conversation club for anyone looking to opportunities that match particular areas of interests, First Friday every month. 6:00 – 7:00 P.M. practice and improve his/her English conversational skills, and availability. Options may include ongoing Happy Hour Flow Yoga with Thrive Yoga instructor skills. Volunteer facilitators are patient, friendly and program management and support, short-term con- Allie Newsom is back at True Respite in 2019! talkative. All levels are welcome. Come join us. sulting projects using professional skills, and direct Classes are the first Friday of each month from 6-7 Registration is not required. Please call 240-777- services to clients. For more information, email pm. Join us for a one-hour yoga class then follow up 0200 for more information. Free. Where: Quince [email protected] or visit your shavasana with one of True Respite's refresh- Orchard Library / 15831 Quince Orchard Road / www.montgomeryserves.org. ing brews! Your $15 ticket includes both the class Gaithersburg. and one full pour of beer. Beer can be drank before, OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS MEETING CANCER SUPPORT GROUPS after, or during class. Props to anyone who can bal- Thursdays. 7:15 – 8:30 P.M. Overeaters Anony- Hope Connections offers weekly groups for peo- ance their beer during the practice! Space is limited mous meeting Thursdays at the Rockville Church of ple with all types of cancer, caregivers, people with so be sure to grab your ticket before the event sells Christ, 1450 Montgomery Ave., Rockville (in Parish advanced cancer and a bereavement group. Support out! True Respite Brewing Company 7301 Calhoun House). For further information, http://www.oa- groups are held at both of Hope Connections for Place, Suite #600, Rockville, Maryland, 20855. dcmetro.org/ or Linda S at 301-641-9508. Cancer Support’s two locations: Beaumont Through February 2020. House at FASEB, 9650 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, ROCKVILLE FARMERS MARKET MD and 8401 Corporate Drive, Suite 100, Lan- OPEN LIFE DRAWING SESSIONS – 2019 Saturdays. 9:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. Every week dover, MD. Orientation sessions are held every COURTESY PHOTO Looking for a chance to hone your figure draw- the Farmers Market transforms itself as different Monday at 11 a.m. at the Beaumont House in ing skills? Del Ray Artisans offers a range of open Blue Canyon Boys bring their high-energy bluegrass music to fruits and vegetables become available throughout Rockville, and every Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Lan- Black Rock's Main Stage on Saturday, September, 28. life drawing sessions for just this purpose. Just drop the season. Your pick of farm-fresh fruits and veg- dover. Additional orientation sessions are held on in for the session and bring your supplies to draw or etables, bedding plants, cut flowers, preserves, hon- the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. in paint our live models. Fee ranges from $8-$12. All ey, herbs, baked goods, and more. All items offered Bethesda. Orientations are Free - RSVP required at skill levels are welcome. Del Ray Artisans is located are picked fresh daily and available as supplies last. 301-634-7500 One-on-One Friday Fun. Our monthly playgroups formation. 4714 Montgomery Ln., Bethesda, MD at 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria VA. See Where: Jury Parking Lot on the corner of Rt. 28 are the perfect way for your child to have a first 20814. our calendar for dates and times: and Monroe St. Rockville, MD 20850. WOODLAWN MUSEUM school experience in a warm, toddler friendly setting DelRayArtisans.org/life-drawing Fridays & Saturdays 10:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M and while you meet other parents. Children will explore, FOX HILL WEEKLY OPEN HOUSE Sundays 12:00 – 4:00 P.M. The Woodlawn Muse- learn and socialize in a calm, nurturing classroom ZUMBA GOLD DROP IN CLASS TRIVIA NIGHTS & TRUE RESPITE Wednesdays, 2:00 – 4:00 P.M. To share the ex- um featuring multimedia exhibits throughout the community with our Preschool faculty. Activities Thursdays. 12:00 – 1:00 P.M. Have fun every BREWING CO. ceptional lifestyle, amenities and services at Fox 19th century stone barn. Interactive exhibits high- include playtime, snack time and an art project. All Thursday and get a great workout at the same time. Thursday night trivia continues at True Respite light the area’s agricultural landscape, the Under- sessions take place on Fridays in the Preschool Where: Long Branch Senior Center, 8700 Piney ground Railroad, local free black communities and House. There is NO COST, but space is limited. Branch Road, Silver Spring, MD 20901. the Quaker experience in Montgomery County, re- Contact Janet Gerber (301-424-8702 or vealed through the lives of the Woodlawn’s resi- [email protected]) for more information. COUNTRY THURSDAYS dents and enslaved laborers. www.woodlawn- Thursdays, 9:00 P.M. Union Jack's traditionally manor.org. Adults $5 Children (6-17) $4. VISARTS COCKTAILS AND CANVAS British pub in Bethesda heads to the South for their CLASS all new Country Night every Thursday. Live coun- BETHESDA FARMERS MARKET Canvas Class in the VisArts Painting and Draw- try/rock bands, free cowboy hats for the cowgirls, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. 7:00 A.M. ing Studio. 155 Gibbs Street, Rockville. Price $40. bandanas for the cowboys, drink specials, including – 4:00 P.M. The Farm Women’s Market is a unique, Visit www.visartsatrockville.org/cocktails-and-can- $2 PBR cans, $2 Budweiser bottles, $4 Jack Daniels intimate, quirky and festive shopping experience in vas for more information. drinks, food specials including 50 cent hot wings. Downtown Bethesda. The Market features great Best of all, there's no cover to get in! And be sure to food, drink and music with artisans, crafts and bou- SENIOR FIT get there early for Union Jack's famous Beat. 4915 tique businesses from around the Mid-Atlantic re- Mondays & Wednesdays, 9:15 A.M. & 2:15 Saint Elmo Ave., Bethesda, MD 20814. gion. Local vineyards and breweries provide tast- P.M. This 45-minute, multi-component exercise ings and food trucks offer a quick meal. We are a program is for people age 55+. Ongoing classes are HEY MR. DJ ten-minute walk south on Wisconsin Ave from the offered at 23 locations in partnership with Kaiser Fridays 9:00 – 2:00 A.M. It’s time to dance! Bethesda Metro Station at the intersection of Permanente. Call 301-754-8800 to request a physi- Grab your friends and come to The Barking Dog for Bethesda Ave. and Wisconsin Ave. Open Wednes- cian's consent form to register and for a class sched- a good time on the dance floor. Every Friday and days, Fridays, and Saturdays 7:00am-4:00pm. Our ule. Where: Holy Cross Hospital Senior Source, Saturday night the Dog brings in a DJ to play the historic Market Building (circa 1932) is open year- 8580 Second Avenue, Silver Spring. For more infor- Top 40 and your favorite songs. Make sure you round (Jan – Dec). mation call 301-754-8800. Cost: Free. check out their great drink specials before you show COURTESY PHOTO us what you got! The Barking Dog, Elm Street Grammy and Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson headlines concert THE WIDOWED PERSONS SERVICE OF LOSS OF A CHILD SUPPORT GROUP Bethesda, MD 20814. Free admission. with the National Symphony Orchestra and Conductor Thomas MONTGOMERY COUNTY Wednesdays, 6:30 – 8:00 P.M. For parents griev- Wilkins at Wolf Trap's Filene Center on Thursday, September 05. Weekly support groups for newly widowed per- ing the death of a child of any age. Registration re- SUNDAY NIGHT WINE SPECIALS sons at three locations: at Margaret Schweinhaut quired at (301) 921-4400. Montgomery Hospice, Join us for a selection of wines, chosen from our Center 1000 Forest Glen Rd. Silver Spring on Mon- 1355 Piccard Dr., Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850. unique Llst & cellar. A great opportunity to try that days, at Holiday park Senior Center, 3950 Ferrara wine you've had your eye on, or one that you would Brewing! Trivia starts at 7 pm every Thursday night Hill Retirement Community in Bethesda, a free to Drive, Wheaton, on Thursdays and at Jane Lawton PRESCHOOL STORYTIME (AGES 3-5) not normally sample. Priced Half Off. Visit and is hosted by District Trivia. It is free to compete. the public open house will be held on a weekly ba- (Leland) Center, 4301 Willow Lane, Chevy Chase Wednesdays. 10:30 A.M. Join us for stories, http://www.blacksbarandkitchen.com or call (301) Come by yourself or with your friends and play for sis. Every Wednesday from 2 - 4 p.m. staff and on Thursdays. These support groups are open, free songs, rhymes, stretches and flannel board stories. 652-5525. Black’s Bar and Kitchen, 7750 Wood- your chance to win! At the end of each season four owner/residents invite people to enjoy refreshments of charge, to all widowed persons who have suf- Where: Marilyn J. Praisner Library, 14910 Old Co- mont Ave., Bethesda, MD 20814. teams from each District Trivia location play in the and tours of Fox Hill. Visitors are welcome to see fered a loss within the past two years. Those prefer- lumbia Pike, Silver Spring. playoffs for large cash prizes! Where: True Respite the one, two and three-bedroom model condomini- ring an evening group are encouraged to call the LAUGH RIOT AT THE HYATT Brewing Company 7301 Calhoun Pl, Suite 600 ums with a wide range of floorplans offered in a WPS office. The groups are facilitated by trained CORPORATE BARTENDING FOR CHARI- Saturdays 8:00 – 9:30 P.M. Check out a live Rockville, Maryland 20855. maintenance-free, cosmopolitan environment. Fox volunteers. For more information or to register, TY standup comedy show by local standup comics Hill is located at 8300 Burdette Road, Bethesda, please call: 301-949-7398 to register. The Widowed Wednesdays 4:00 – 7:00 P.M. Send your CEO or every weekend at the Positano Italian Restaurant, STITCH AND PLAY MD; 20817. For more information, call Julie Sabag Persons Service is a non-profit volunteer organiza- VP to Tommy Joe's to bartend for charity! Can't bar- Bethesda. There's a $25 cash prize joke contest for Tuesdays 1:00 – 3:00 P.M. We are adults who at 301-968-1850 or visit tion sponsored by AARP, the Montgomery County tend? No problem, the on-staff bartenders are there non-comedian audience members after the show. enjoy mah-jongg, board & card games, and needle- www.foxhillresidences.com. Mental Health Association, and other community to help for a good cause (no experience necessary). Check it out every Saturday night! Comedians can work. Come join us. We will provide mah-jongg organizations. Represent your company during happy hour, and a sign up to perform by emailing sets and board & card games or bring your own. NEW COUNTY PROGRAM SEEKS portion of the proceeds will go to the charity of your [email protected]. Cost: $15 at the Also, if you stitch, bring your needlework. Space is SKILLED VOLUNTEERS 50+ ONE-ON-ONE FRIDAY FUN choice. Maybe you can even pull off some flair be- door. Visit http://www.StandupComedyToGo.com limited. Please register online. Go to www.mont- The Montgomery County Volunteer Center's Fridays. 9:00 – 10:00 A.M. Christ Episcopal hind the bar and make Tom Cruise proud. Visit gomerycountymd.gov/library. Click Branches, se- new 50+ Volunteer Network connects skilled volun- School welcomes you and your 1-year-old to our tommyjoes.com or call (301) 654-3801 for more in- 84Continued on page 14 14 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL AUGUST 29, 2019

Continued from page 13 or ePositano.com for more information. Address: Positano Italian restaurant located at 4948 Fairmont Your Ave. Bethesda, MD 20814. Some Fun SPAGNVOLA CHOCOLOATE FACTORY community. TOUR Saturdays and Sundays: 2:00 – 6:00 P.M. Meet Your world. the owners, learn about the origin of chocolate, and see how it is grown and processed. Experience how chocolate is made from the actual cacao seed to the At your final chocolate during this "sweet" educational tour, from chocolate bars to truffles to bonbons. Each tour fingertips also includes a FREE chocolate tasting! 360 Main Street Suite 101 Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878. Visit http://www.spagnvola.com or call (240) 654- 6972.

FOOD ADDICTS ANONYMOUS Saturdays. 9:30 – 10:30 A.M. Food Addicts Anonymous meets at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 100 Welsh Park Drive, Building #4, Rockville, MD 20850. We welcome new members. For questions, please visit www.foodaddictsanony- mous.org or call Valerie @ 240-543-3090.

WORLD SERIES OF POKER www.thesentinel.com Every Tuesday and Sunday night Flanagan's hosts Poker in the rear from 8-10 p.m. it's Bethesda's own version of The World Series of poker. Call (301) 951-0115 for more. Flanagan's Harp and Fid- dle, 4844 Cordell Ave., Bethesda, MD 20814. Compiled by Tazeen Ahmad

NEED A SITTER? IT’S LEGO TIME AT VISARTS! Saturdays, 12:00 – 5:00 P.M. Go on a date, get some shopping done, or just relax for a few hours while your kids get to play with more than 15 pounds of LEGO bricks! Children can play on our LEGO race track, build a car, a tall tower, a city or free build. They can even take part in a LEGO craft The Montgomery project! Our top-notch staff are LEGO enthusiasts and ready to entertain your kids while you get some "me" time. Register at [email protected]. County Sentinel At VisArts in Rockville. regrets to inform GAITHERSBURG ROTARY CLUB WEEK- LY MEETING Every Tuesday, 12:15 – 1:15 P.M. Hilton Hotel, organizations that only 620 Perry Parkway, Gaithersburg. For more infor- mation, please visit www.gaithersburgrotary.org. Montgomery County groups

DROP-IN YOGA IN BETHESDA Fridays, 6:00 – 7:00 P.M. Community classes are or events located within the mixed level, one-hour asana classes taught by a ro- tating selection of Unity Woods teachers. Just drop county will be published on in – no registration required! Unity Woods Yoga Center, 4853 Cordell Ave. Bethesda. Ages 18+. Cost: $8. Cash Only. For more information, call a space-available basis. 301-656-8992.

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PHOTOS BY CHRIS THOMPKINS Orlando Pride midfielder Dani Weatherholt (left) attempts to run past the Washington Spirit’s Cali Farquharson while striker Ashley Hatch (right) connects with a header to score the game-winning goal in NWSL action at Audi Field on Aug. 24. The Spirit defeated Orlando 2-1 in front of a sellout crowd of 19,471 spectators, setting a new franchise attendance record. Spirit rise over Pride 2-1 for historic night in D.C. nally put it in the back of the net for said. “It wasn’t our best football. It cause there have been a lot of players match, the Spirit continued attacking By José Umaña @Jose_M_Umana them. It was not only an exciting goal wasn’t as crisp as I’d like it to be, but who put in a lot of minutes this sea- forward, looking to add a third and for me but for all of us, because it that’s what you expect in three son, and they are breaking down, so game-killing goal. Substitute Bayley WASHINGTON – For the last was such a team effort.” matches so close together – it’s she’s been a real fresh injection for Feist had two attempts in two min- four games, Ashley Hatch did not In a historic evening, with tough, and I’m very proud of them.” us.” utes, each of which were stopped by score a goal, being shut out by oppo- 19,471 fans in attendance at Audi Both teams arrived energized Washington was unable to in- Harris. With seconds to spare, Mar- nents, despite having the most shots Field, the home of Major League following their last encounter on July crease their lead despite multiple op- ta’s final attempt to tie the game on the Washington Spirit. Soccer side D.C. United, Hatch’s re- 6. They combined for 34 shots in the portunities on goal. The Pride (4-12- smacked the crossbar and darted She headed into halftime solve turned into the game winning back-and-forth match, but the Pride 2) took advantage in the 31st minute away from goal as the Spirit survived against the Orlando Pride on Aug. 24 goal that propelled the Washington (4-12-2) earned the 4-3 home victory off a quick turnover in midfield to the last-minute assault to win. upset after missing two header goals Spirit to their first win in four match- after two second-half goals from start a counterattack. Striker Rachel Following the match, the team and watch a third one sail over the es, defeating the Orlando Pride 2-1. Brazilian striker Marta. Hill ran into Washington’s penalty took time to greet and thank as many crossbar to start the second half. Vis- The result comes at a perfect Washington would strike first, area to find Marta open for a tap-in fans as possible for coming to Audi ibly frustrated, the striker knew at time for the Spirit (7-7-4), as the vic- as striker Crystal Thomas caught goal to tie the game before halftime. Field, setting a new franchise atten- some point she would score. tory moves them up to sixth place, Harris attempting to dribble with a Two minutes into the second dance record. Majority Owner Steve In the 59th minute, the Gilbert, with 25 points in the standings. They surprise slide tackle from behind on half, a low pass snuck toward Hatch Baldwin said he hopes this atmos- Arizona native got one more chance sit three points away from a playoff the ball. Thomas’ kick pushed the right outside the eight-yard box. She phere can become the norm for his when defender Tori Huster launched spot, occupied by fourth-place Utah ball into the empty goal net to give misdirected the easy attempt, send- team going forward as women’s soc- a long cross from about midfield into Royals. the Spirit an early one-goal lead in ing it over the goal net and blowing cer continues to trend upward in the the penalty area. Hatch jumped over It also came as Washington, the ninth minute. According to another goal-scoring opportunity. United States. two defenders, struck the ball with playing their third match in seven Burke, it was all by design, as Wash- Once she finally scored about 12 “It was a good day,” Sullivan her head and watched it sail passed a days, were without five players due ington looked to press Orlando’s de- minutes later, the team’s new leading said. “This is something that our new diving Ashlyn Harris for the goal. to injuries. Two of those include U.S. fense early and often. scorer (five goals) said scoring was ownership came in and wanted to do Hatch could not contain her emo- Women’s National Team players Having Thomas, a 5-foot-4 “a huge relief” and weight off her and wants to make this the norm. To tions as she celebrated with her team- Mallory Pugh (right thigh) and Rose striker, do it made him even happier. shoulders. have such a great first game here and mates. Lavelle (head injury). “She’s a little pest,” Burke said. “It was bound to come at some we get to do it again soon, it’s a great “(The goal) meant a lot,” Hatch “We were a little under the “But she is our pest and we all love time, and it was a good time to relationship here, so hopefully, we said. “My team was working so hard, weather, and they managed to pull her, but she not only is she a come,” Hatch said. get to redo that and have great I think it was my responsibility to fi- through,” Head Coach Richie Burke pest...She’s been great to have, be- In the dying minutes of the crowds.” 18 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL AUGUST 29, 2019 SPORTS Little Hoyas test themselves in scrimmage against O’Connell O’Connell did pushups on the side- formed as if his team was in a playoff By Eva Paspalis Case @EvaPaspalisCase lines. game. The senior juked defenders, The Knights overhauled their broke tackles and displayed his skill- ROCKVILLE – The defending coaching staff after finishing with a ful footwork as the Knights fought to Interstate Athletic Conference (IAC) 3-9 record in 2018. First-year Head get him to the ground. champion Georgetown Prep football Coach Kenny Lucas said that his “I just give effort; that’s all,” said team took the field on Aug. 23 for a main focus is on helping his team im- Hampton. “We played better than I scrimmage against Bishop O’Con- prove. expected us to play. I’m excited for nell High School from Arlington, Vir- “I just wanted to see more effort the season; I think we’re going to do ginia. and improvement in the fundamen- really well this year.” The scrimmage was George- tals of football. Blocking better, run- Little Hoyas senior Troy Peter- town Prep’s second of the season, af- ning better, more effort with throwing son was the first player to score during ter clashing with Paul VI Catholic the ball and catching the ball. Just ba- the scrimmage. There was not an ex- High School on Aug. 16, as they sic things right now,” said Lucas. tra point attempt, and the touchdown searched for answers to who will be “We’re trying to still learn and get did not reflect on the scoreboard, but their starters for the season opener. better at the little things so that they’ll Peterson still muscled through the Seven-on-seven drills took place add up and hopefully produce results Bishop O’Connell defenders at the before the game began, and even for us later.” goal line. though players wore helmets and Knights junior wide receiver Senior Chase MacCartee was the pads, there was no tackling. Coaches Will Stoney certainly produced re- next Little Hoya to find the endzone from both teams stood on the field sults during the drills, as he gained as he caught a short pass and sped 70 watching intently and shouting in- separation from a Little Hoyas de- yards to pay dirt as his teammates structions as players rotated in and fender and caught a pass that would jumped gleefully on the sidelines. out of positions. have resulted in a touchdown in a reg- Meanwhile, despite Stoney’s The Little Hoyas have not yet ular game. performance during drills, the named a starting quarterback, so the After the drills were over, the Knights had a difficult time moving three players vying for the position all scrimmage began, and the players the ball down the field. Many of Bish- saw substantial minutes behind cen- were allowed to tackle and make full op O’Connell’s drives ended in their ter and tried out different plays and contact. However, there’s no score- territory, and two back-to-back penal- PHOTO BY GEORGE SMITH formations. keeping in a scrimmage, and the ties in the third quarter generated a Georgetown Prep senior Josh Edwards makes a catch in front of Bishop Junior lefty Will Angrick and se- game clock doesn’t stop as it would long fourth down. O’Connell cornerback Devin Morrow during a high school football niors Brian Maddox and Joshua in a normal game. The coaches re- Georgetown Prep Head Coach scrimmage on Aug. 23 in Rockville. Brown all pleaded their case for the mained on the field as they observed Dan Paro said he was looking to see starting position by completing long and encouraged their respective play- improvement from the previous they’ve watched film. We talk about of mistakes, and we didn’t turn the passes and slipping away from the ers. scrimmage, as well as players ex- climbing the mountain every day. ball over.” Knights’ defenders. The scrimmage lasted a little panding on what they had learned in We’ll watch the film, and we’ll see The Little Hoyas open their regu- Punters Dominic Welsh and more than three quarters, but George- the past week’s practice. who got better and what we’ve got to lar season on Aug. 31 with an away Finn Lindsay also received reps, dur- town Prep running back and Virginia “At the end of the day, you see focus on,” said Paro. “I think we took game against Woodberry Forest ing the drills as players from Bishop Tech commit Jalen Hampton per- how they’ve responded. You see how a step forward. We didn’t make a lot School from Virginia. With new playbook, Northwest Football plans a few tricks heading into season worried, but we’re taking everything er, who realized that to beat their their starting quarterback, junior By Carlos Alfaro @carlosalfarorod one step at a time,” said Diomi. nemesis something had to change. It Jordan Morse, as the focal point of With a 9-3 record last year, started with the coaching staff: for- Northwest’s successes and failures. GERMANTOWN – Like the Northwest remained a county power- mer Damascus defensive coach Morse aims to spread his tar- mad scientist in the lab plotting to house instead of fading into ig- Bucky Clipper and former Redskins gets around and try to get everyone dominate the world, Head Coach nominy. Northwest pulled off at least Pro-Bowler left tackle Chris equally, but if there is one target he Mike Neubeiser saw the Northwest nine wins in three of the four years Samuels came in to refresh the de- will be looking out for, it is junior High School football team’s 9-3 since their last state title: their lowest fense and offense respectively. wide receiver Kaden Prather. record the previous season and start- record was 7-4 in 2016. In 2018, they Neubeiser noted that the offense, Prather transferred from DeMatha ed plotting its rise to another state ti- lost to only two teams, Good Coun- “will look a lot different than what it Catholic High School along with se- tle. sel and Quince Orchard. looked like in the past.” nior defensive end Dominique Per- The honor of lifting up the The games against Quince Or- This new play scheme has given ry, where both were on the Stags plaque at the end of the gauntlet chard stung more than usual, not the players a challenge, forcing them squad that lost a tragic 46-43 final against some of the state’s finest only because of the rivalry the two to adapt to change in a preseason. against Gonzaga last year in the football teams is one that has eluded teams have but because of how it “Teams are not going to know Washington Catholic Athletic Con- Northwest since their consecutive went down last year. During both what to expect,” said Diomi. ference Championship game on a 4A championships in 2013 and 2014, games in which the two teams met, Diomi, a four-year varsity veter- Hail Mary pass. after which the Dr. Henry A. Wise Quince Orchard beat Northwest by a an, had a rough time adapting to the Now facing Montgomery Pumas won it three times straight and landslide: 41-6 in the regular season new plays but said that with practice, County Public Schools, they will the Quince Orchard Cougars fol- and a shutout 35-0 win in the region- he was able to get the hang of them. have to go up against the likes of lowed up with their win last year. PHOTO BY MIKE CLARK al final. The team found a way to Diomi describes the new playbook as Paint Branch and Quince Orchard. But last year’s squad saw a sea- Northwest High School junior overcome their rivals, but could not almost a college-style one, but still Northwest has not beaten the latter, soned veteran-filled roster take the quarterback Jordan Morse throws a implement it. adaptable to the high school game. who is coming off a state champi- field. This year, after the departure of pass during a preseason practice in “The biggest thing is that in or- The strategy going forward has onship win, since 2015. Northwest 12 seniors, Neubeiser seeks to craft Germantown. der to beat them is to slow their run- been touted as radically different, a has lost in each of their five his inexperienced squad into con- ning game down. That’s a big task. plan that will emphasize the offense matchups against Quince Orchard tenders. ly: the team may have only four re- That’s the only way you have a line and provide more flexibility in since, including two consecutive re- “Not a lot of returning starters, a turning starters, but the potential sup- chance is to slow their running game the passing game, according to gional finals losses. pretty inexperienced team, to be hon- plies the confidence a team like down. Really, it all starts with that; Neubeiser. “We’re coming back for est, a lot of question marks,” said Northwest needs. you just have to slow their running The West Coast offense that vengeance,” said Morse. Neubeiser. “I see that as a strength. We still game down, try to get them to punt,” will be implemented will shift the Northwest plays their first Senior left tackle Patrick Diomi have some veterans. I feel like every- said Neubeiser. importance of the passing game game against Walt Whitman at sees the situation more optimistical- one is just confident. We’re not really This struck a nerve for Neubeis- above the running game, putting home on Sept. 6. AUGUST 29, 2019 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 19 SPORTS Keenum named starter after Redskins’ preseason win over Atlanta Colt McCoy, Haskins and Keenum. move the offense down the field, but By Neal Earley @neal_earley A set back from an injury Mc- he also critically turned the ball over Coy sustained late last season kept on a sack-fumble, which led to the ROCKVILLE – It seemed as if the veteran out of practice and pre- Falcons’ only touchdown on the en- Washington Redskins Head Coach season games, quickly turning the suing drive. Jay Gruden was looking for confir- three-quarterback competition into a While Keenum was not mis- mation of something he already two-man race. Haskins, whom take-free, Gruden said he saw what knew going into the team’s third pre- Washington selected with the 15th he needed to see, a veteran who can season game last week. overall pick in this year’s NFL draft, handle the pressure of being an NFL While at the time, many thought has taken a lot of snaps this presea- starting quarterback. the Redskins had a classic quarter- son, but none with the first-team “He’s been to the playoffs. Ex- back competition on hand, last week starters. perience factor is something that you proved something else. With Keenum getting all the really lean upon, and then, of course, Against the Atlanta Falcons on work with the first-team offense in Case has been productive in practice Aug. 22, quarterback Case Keenum the team’s third preseason, often con- and some of the games,” Gruden took all the snaps with the first-team sidered the “dress rehearsal” for the said. “As far as Dwayne is con- offense and played the bulk of the season opener, it is not much of a sur- cerned, you just have got to continue game. Meanwhile, rookie first-round prise that Gruden selected Keenum to work and get these reps – mental pick Dwayne Haskins cleaned up to be the starter for the Redskins. reps, physical reps – and just contin- with the backups. While it was not A journeyman quarterback who ue to build on his performance day made official right after the game, on has spent a large portion of his career after day.” Aug. 26, Gruden named Keenum the as a backup, Keenum said he knows Keenum has a long NFL re- starting quarterback. how valuable it is to get reps as the sume, which includes an NFC Now, after being traded from the starter heading into the season. Championship appearance that Denver Broncos this offseason, “I know for a fact that when it capped off his 2017 season where he Keenum will start for the Redskins comes down to November, Decem- went 11-3 as a starter with the Min- Week One against the Philadelphia ber, those games down the stretch nesota Vikings, winning the NFC Eagles. where it really, really matters, some- North. The climax that season, PHOTO BY MICHAEL SMITH “They both showed a lot. Case times you don’t know who is going dubbed the “Minneapolis Miracle,” Washington Redskins quarterback Case Keenum hands the ball off to (Keenum) has come in here and to be in the huddle with you at that came in an NFC divisional round running back Adrian Peterson during an NFL preseason game in FedExField picked up the offense extremely point because it’s a long NFL sea- against the New Orleans Saints on a in Landover. Keenum was named the starter on Aug. 26. well, had great confidence and com- son,” Keenum said. “So, the reps that 61-yard touchdown pass that mand over the team – they both we get with everybody out there, Keenum threw to wide receiver Ste- tions, leading Denver to trade him to few drives that ended in field goals have,” Gruden said. “At the end of those are priceless.” fon Diggs that won the game for the Washington. and a Samaje Perine touchdown run. the day, I think we have great confi- Last Thursday those reps were Vikings as time expired. While some fans wanted Hask- As is the norm now, the starters dence that Case can lead us to a win on full display in Washington’s third After the season, Keenum ins, Gruden knew he was not quite in the fourth preseason game will sit against Philadelphia.” and most important preseason game. moved on to Denver, as the Vikings ready yet, after starting only 13 out, meaning that Haskins will start Going into training camp, the Keenum went 9 for 14 with 101 signed ex-Redskins quarterback games at Ohio State. Thursday’s game against the Balti- Redskins were supposed to have a yards passing in the Redskins’ 19-7 Kirk Cousins. In 2018, Keenum In last Thursday’s game against more Ravens. While it may be only a three-man race for the starting quar- win over Atlanta. The results were struggled with the Broncos, throw- the Falcons, Haskins played with the preseason game, it will be Haskins’ terback spot with returning backup mixed for Keenum, as he was able to ing 18 touchdowns and 15 intercep- second team, leading the team on a first NFL start. After tough playoff experience, Bulldogs ready to show their potential this year while Offensive Coordinator and for- scramble and get it. This year, it’s on were confident coming into last sea- By Neal Earley @neal_earley mer Washington Redskins left tackle us, and we’re excited for it.” son, they knew they were a good Chris Samuels left for Northwest. On defense, which Williams team after their 13-9 victory over POTOMAC – If you were not Players credited Samuels for helping said will be the strength of the team, Richard Montgomery in the season paying attention last year, you might to turn the team’s woes around. is the Bulldogs’ returning senior, opener. The following week they have been surprised to find Winston Now with Samuels and key Rocco Tranquill, who started last blew out rival Wootton, and the Bull- Churchill High School near the top of starters gone, the Bulldogs will look season as an outside linebacker. dogs never looked back. the high school football standings. different. Tranquill will also see time at run- Lead by Janis and Richardson, The usual middle-to-bottom of “We just need to have people ning back this season, helping to fill Churchill eased through their sched- the table team surprised everyone last step up. You go through this every in for Richardson, who rushed for ule, with blowout win after blowout year by finishing the regular season year. I’ve been around Churchill for 1,219 yards and 24 touchdowns last win. with just one loss; the challenge for 13 years, and you always lose guys,” year. The 9-1 regular season ended the Bulldogs this year will be repeat- Williams said. Players credit coaching for the with a tough bit of reality – a 56-20 ing that success. Coming into this season, quick-changing fortunes of the pro- loss to Northwest in what would be Now, without leading rusher Williams said he has five players gram. Williams, a 13-year NFL vet- their second loss of the year – both to Patrick Richardson and starting quar- competing for the starting quarter- eran who played for the Pittsburgh Northwest. terback Michael Janis, everyone is back position, three seniors and two Steelers and the Seattle Seahawks, For a young program not used to doubting the Bulldogs —at least that underclassmen. Admittedly, it will not has convinced players and the com- playoffs, the speed of an elimination is what they are hoping for. PHOTO BY MIKE CLARK be easy for Williams to replace Janis, Churchill High School senior William munity to buy-in. Williams is not im- game came as a surprise to Churchill. “We’re not the same team as we who threw for 1,665 yards and 22 plementing pro-style schemes into They are hoping their experience were last year. We’re different; we’re Horton throws a pass during a high touchdowns, as there is no clear school football practice in Potomac. Churchill but he has helped bring a will help carry them this season. younger now,” said Head Coach starter yet for Churchill. sense of professionalism, which has With a tougher schedule and Willie Williams. Williams said that LeonDre ers on Churchill don’t seem to mind driven players to work out and pre- coming off their most successful sea- Last year, Churchill finished the Horsey, William Horton and Veron the extra playing time that comes pare on their own time. son in eight seasons, the Bulldogs are year 9-2, ending their season on a Talla are three of the names splitting with losing 18 seniors to graduation. “We all wanted to win. We were looking to prove that last year was playoff loss to Northwest High snaps in practice. He will not decide “We’re excited; we want to done getting pushed around,” said not a fluke. School. In only two seasons, Williams who the starter will be until that last make the plays,” said junior wide re- senior offensive lineman Tim Rood. “It gives you a fire when every- took a county football backwater and scrimmage before the season starts. ceiver and safety Josh Pilarski said. The belief came early last year. one sleeps on you,” Tranquill said. made it into a potential power. While key seniors are gone, as “Last year it was 3rd and six, and Coming off a 5-5 season, few be- Churchill opens the season at Churchill had a lot of turnover always is the case, new leaders will we’re just going to rely on MJ lieved the Bulldogs to be a dominant home against Walter Johnson on this offseason, as 18 seniors graduated emerge. The confident, young play- (Michael Janis) to run around, team. While the players said they Sept. 6. 20 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL AUGUST 29, 2019 SPORTS Miller brings back Larry O’Brien NBA Championship Trophy to Gaithersburg

PHOTOS BY MICHAEL SMITH home, so I want to make sure people By Harry Lichtman @hslichtman from my home can see the trophy, enjoying the fun, enjoying the expe- GAITHERSBURG — On June rience, and having a great time with 13, the Toronto Raptors defeated the it.” Golden State Warriors in Game 6 of Miller said he enjoyed being a the 2019 NBA Finals to win their part of Toronto’s championship first title in franchise history. team that featured players like NBA In the aftermath, Raptors small Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard, Kyle forward and Gaithersburg High Lowry and Fred VanVleet. School alum Malcolm Miller “It was a great learning experi- brought the Larry O’Brien trophy ence,” said Miller. “Those are my back to his old high school for a brothers. I gained more family Meet and Greet event on Aug. 17. through them. It was a hard-work- “It was an amazing experi- ing team, and great guys to be ence,” said Miller. “We had a great around, so it’s a good experience.” team. We had a whole country be- It was a long journey for Miller hind us, and it was good to know who graduated from Gaithersburg that all the hard work you put in to in 2011 and went on to play college be able to contribute to the win, it’s basketball at Holy Cross for four an NBA title. Words can’t describe.” years. After going undrafted in Miller took pictures with fans 2015, Miller spent a year in the and spectators in Gaithersburg. As a NBA Development League (now role player for Toronto, being a part known as the G League), a year in of a championship roster was a big the German Bundesliga, and the deal for the small forward. Howev- Toronto Raptors for two different er, bringing the trophy back to stints, beginning in 2017. Montgomery County to show it off “I didn’t have the traditional to his father, Robert, and the Trojan route to get to the NBA,” said community completed the whole Miller. “I’m still working on my experience of winning a title, Miller way there. It’s a continuous battle, said. but it’s good to know that the hard “Family’s always a big thing work can pay off if you continue to for me,” said Miller. “I don’t want to grind every day, and know that if forget where I came from. Everyone you’re working hard, make sure no had a part in this, and this is my one else can outwork you.”