2015, 2016 MDDC News Organization of the Year! Celebrating 162 years of service! Vol. 163, No. 42 • 50¢ SINCE 1855 April 12 - April 18, 2018 TODAY’S GAS PRICE “Broken Down” $2.74 per gallon Raskin evaluates the possibility of peace in the Middle East after recent trip Last Week Jordan and Afghanistan, meeting process has broken down complete- tions between him and Palestinian $2.73 per gallon By Neal Earley @neal_earley with heads of state in all three coun- ly,” Raskin said of peace negotiations leaders. tries. between Israelis and Palestinians. “I think Netanyahu seems to be A month ago More than a year after being $2.59 per gallon For Raskin, who is midway While Raskin said he was hope- very good at spotting threats and elected to the U.S. House of Repre- through his first term in Congress and ful that young organizers promoting working on national security,” A year ago sentatives, Congressman Jamie serves on the House Judiciary and peace in both Israel and the Palestin- Raskin said. “He seems far less at- $2.45 per gallon Raskin (D-Md.) got his first bit of Oversight and Government Reform ian territories could help one day tuned to addressing the peace process foreign policy experience after re- committees, said the trip was particu- move the parties to a two-state solu- and reviving negotiations.” AVERAGE PRICE PER GALLON OF UNLEADED REGULAR GAS IN turning from a Congressional trip to larly eye-opening, especially into the tion, he said he was pessimistic about During the trip, the delegations MARYLAND/D.C. METRO AREA the Middle East and Afghanistan. ACCORDING TO AAA current stalemate on peace talks be- current leadership. Raskin said Is- of 11 representatives of Congress did Raskin, along with 10 other De- tween Israeli and Palestinian leaders raeli Prime Minister Benjamin Ne- not meet with anyone from the Pales- mocratic members of Congress in- and the United States’ involvement in tanyahu spent almost all his time fo- tinian Authority, as part of its ban on INSIDE cluding House Minority Leader Nan- the war in Afghanistan. cusing on Israel’s security needs cy Pelosi (D-Calif.), visited Israel, “As far I can tell, the peace rather than potential peace negotia- See “Raskin,” page 8 Editor’s Chen to plead guilty to Notebook by Brian J. Karem carrying a gun in school

By Suzanne Pollak @SuzannePollak The press room ROCKVILLE — Alwin Chen, the Clarksburg High School student The problems of cover- who brought a loaded Glock 19 ing a president in the White handgun to school, is expected to House press room in 2018. plead guilty on a charge that could Page 4 send him to jail for three years. Chen, 18, entered into a plea agreement April 5 to carrying a hand- gun on school property and will learn of his fate in a hearing before Circuit Court Judge John Maloney on April 24. He can be sentenced to 90 days to

three years. COURTESY PHOTO In exchange for his expected guilty plea, two other charges were Alwin Chen Chen ever meant to hurt anyone. dropped, including possession of In an exclusive interview with weapon by a minor and bringing the the Sentinel, Litchfield described handgun to school on other days. classmate Chen as “a really sweet Chen has been in jail since his guy. He stuck up for his friends and Feb. 15 arrest, when the gun was was always respectful and would found in his backpack. never lay a harmful hand on a woman In a journal found in Chen’s or child.” home, the high school senior wrote Ramblin’ Man She particularly liked how hon- of shooting evil people and wanting est and funny he is, saying he could to kill criminals such as serial killers Travelling across the make her smile easily. or gang members, according to As- globe has its advantages for Although Litchfield said she sistant State’s Attorney Frank Laz- some. never saw any weapons, and Chen zaro. Chen also compared himself to never told her he brought any to a vigilante comic book hero. page 20 school with him, in retrospect, she At the time of his arrest, Chen said she was not surprised. said he carried a gun to protect him- “For some reason, I always had self and other students in case there a feeling in my gut that he had some was a school shooting, according to weapon with him,” she said. Howev- Lazzaro. er, she said, while Chen talked about Emma Litchfield, a 10th grader PHOTO BY JACQUI SOUTH at Clarksburg High School, who said Rockville attack Mark Schaefer makes a catch on the run. Schaefer scored she previously dated Chen for sever- See “Chen” two goals and one assist in a 7-5 victory over the Magruder Colonels. See al months, said that she didn’t believe page 8 page 23 for the story. 2THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL APRIL 12, 2018 EFLECTIONS The Montgomery County Sentinel, published weekly by Berlyn Inc. Publish- R ing, is a community newspaper covering Montgomery County, Maryland. Our of- fices are located at 22 W. Jefferson August 29, 1985 Street, Suite 309, Rockville, MD 20850. Founded in 1855 by Matthew Fields. All mail to: P.O. Box 1272, Rockville, MD 20849-1272. Subscription Rates for The Nine families left homeless after apartment closes Montgomery County Sentinel – Weekly by mail: $40.00 per year & $26.50 for Se- Each week the Sentinel visits a rent for more than her rent supple- ters rent supplements, said land- several families were doubling up. nior Citizens. (USPS) 361-100. memorable story from its archives. ment, provided by HOC to aid low lords are afraid of “Amityville Hor- A total of 35 families had to be relo- income families. ror.” cated. Bernard Kapiloff Nine families will be left Other apartments, Beckwith “They don’t want Amity peo- Of the nine families that have PUBLISHER E MERITUS homeless when the Housing Oppor- claims, discriminated against her ple on their properties,” Hillesland not yet found housing, Brown said Lynn G. Kapiloff tunities Commission shuts down because of she was a tenant at Ami- said. “Those are some of the kinds some of them were rejected because CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/ ty Garden. The Gaithersburg apart- of things we are facing.” they had bad credit, some had previ- PUBLISHER what was formerly called Amity [email protected] Garden Apartments at the end of ment complex has been the scene of HOC took over management of ously been evicted from an apart- this month for renovation. two arsons, several drug arrests, and the 51-unit apartment complex from ment complex, and some had too Mark Kapiloff “What is going to happen to us at least one murder. National Reality Association last many children. Brown said a few of ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER at the end of the week?” asked Kath- “Some of them,” Beckwith month. Weeks before settlement, the families refused housing found [email protected] leen Beckwith who has not as yet said, “look at your address, ‘Oh, the commission decided to close for them, because it would mean EDITORIAL found new living quarters for her you’re from Amity Garden? I’m down the apartments for renovation leaving the Rockville/Gaithersburg sorry about your problem, but we and pledged to relocate the 26 fami- area. Brian J. Karem family of five. “How am I going to EXECUTIVE EDITOR register my daughter for school if we don’t have anything available,’” lies living there. “What is so disheartening is a [email protected] don’t know where we’re living at?” HOC officials confirmed that Jan Brown, project manager person who refuses two places then Beckwith said she was gone to discrimination may be a factor in for HOC’s takeover of Amity Gar- call the newspapers and says she has Brandy L. Simms why some of the nine families have den, said the commission had the re- no place to live,” Brown said adding SPORTS EDITOR 55 or 60 different apartments or [email protected] houses in search of a place for her not found places to live. Gary sponsibility for relocating more she was not referring to Beckwith. family to live. Many of the places in Hillesland, chief housing inspector families than originally expected. 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WOMAN OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE IN “It’s uncommon, but it does oc- have a bond review Tuesday, Kori- job in finding these individuals,” Ko- cur,” said Montgomery County Po- MONTGOMERY COUNTY AND onoff said. rionoff said. “I think there is, as stat- POSTMASTER: Send address IN THE STATE OF MARYLAND. lice spokesperson Captain Paul Police said they are looking for ed in the statement of charges, some changes to THE MONTGOMERY Montgomery County Publishing, Inc. Starks, regarding a rape with multi- two adult male suspects they identi- technology involved … Instagram, COUNTY was absobed into Berlyn Inc. on SENTINEL, P.O. BOX 1272 ple suspects. January 1, 2015 fied with the help of the 19-year-old that enabled them to find out about Rockville, MD 20849-1272 Starks said Montgomery Coun- woman. three of these five individuals.” APRIL 12, 2018 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 3 NEWS State legislature wraps up another session with cudos state also set aside $167 million leave; ‘ban the box’; school con- ty Subcabinet. State costs for Senate — Gay conversion: Delegate By Capital News Service staff (HB372/SB277) annually to im- struction and personnel bill 1265 are projected to be $15 mil- Meagan Simonaire, R-Anne Arun- Capital News Service prove the Metro system, as part of a The legislature overrode four lion in 2019, according to a fiscal del, who will not run for re-election, ANNAPOLIS, Maryland — joint commitment with Virginia and bills this session. Mandated paid note, while local costs for the offi- opened up about her sexuality when Overhauling state tax code in re- Washington, D.C. sick leave and “ban the box” — re- cers will total around $98 million. discussing a bill that bans conver- sponse to sweeping federal tax cuts, TAXES: Federal and state moving questions about criminal Another measure, part of (HB1783), sion therapy for minors (SB1028). bolstering school safety after a shoot- changes history on college applications — calls for new security equipment and She discussed how her parents — in- ing at a Southern Maryland high Tax-relief legislation increases were vetoed by Hogan in the 11th safe zones for refuge. cluding Sen. Bryan Simonaire, R- school and stabilizing health insur- the maximum standard deduction to hour of the 2017 session, and over- The General Assembly com- Anne Arundel, who argued passion- ance markets in the wake of Con- $2,500 for single taxpayers and ridden by the Legislature in January. promised on a mix of punishment ately against the bill — wanted to gressional action were just a few of $5,000 for those filing jointly Late in this session, Delegate Mag- and rehabilitation measures to ad- put her through the therapy when the myriad policy decisions the (SB318), in tax years 2018 through gie McIntosh, D-Baltimore, added dress crime in Baltimore City. she opened up to them. The legisla- Maryland General Assembly ad- 2020, according to a state analysis. an amendment to a school funding Tougher laws and sentencing for re- tion passed in both chambers. In January, Comptroller Peter Fran- bill (HB1783) that stripped the peat gun offenders were met with NOTABLE FAILURES: dressed in 2018 during the 90-day chot explained a national tax over- Board of Public Works of power to funding for preventative programs. Some measures did not advance legislative session. haul, which touts savings for Mary- approve school-construction fund- One measure makes it easier for cer- this session, among them: Legislators also overturned ve- land taxpayers of $2.8 billion on the ing — essentially a rebuke of Demo- tain felons to erase offenses from — State hiring: Delegate toes and passed a bill left from last federal side, would also increase crat Comptroller Peter Franchot’s their record. Another makes it easier Clarence Lam, D-Howard and Balti- year that takes aim at the lack of di- state and local taxes for many Mary- involvement in local school issues. to crack down on gun crimes though more counties, introduced legisla- versity in the state’s nascent medical landers, according to a state report. The same day, both chambers over- wiretapping. Funding comes from tion (HB 1778) that would add a lay- marijuana industry. Hogan proposed legislation rode legislation (SB639) that alters two public safety acts – one of which er of oversight to state hiring prac- Republican Gov. Larry Hogan (SB733/HB875) that would encour- procedures for suspending or dis- is named after Delegate Talmadge tices. The late bill failed to pass the on Tuesday signed 114 pieces of leg- age standard deductions for federal missing public school personnel, Branch’s grandson, who was killed Senate. islation, including on school safety taxes while allowing taxpayers to among other changes. by a repeat gun offender in Septem- — Cyber bullying: After pass- and health insurance. The governor itemize state and local taxes. That EDUCATION: Gaming rev- ber 2017. (Bill numbers: SB1137, ing unanimously in the Senate, also signed legislation related to or- bill failed. enues SB101, HB113 and HB432.) “Grace’s Law 2.0,” an update to a gan donation; House Speaker ENVIRONMENT: Forest con- The General Assembly passed And a new “red flag” law would cyberbullying law designed to re- Michael Busch, D-Anne Arundel, servation, oysters, climate alliance legislation (SB1122) that could allow individuals who are concerned flect modern media, was shelved in a underwent a liver transplant last year. A bill (SB610) that would have amend the Maryland Constitution to that a gun owner is dangerous to pe- House committee. The ACLU op- “This has been our most suc- strengthened replanting require- require the governor to use commer- tition a court or law officer to re- posed the “overbroad” bill. cessful legislative session,” Hogan ments for developers under the cial gaming revenues to fund public move the firearms for a period of — Addiction: A bill (HB 326) said. “I believe it was a big win for state’s Forest Conservation Act was education, beginning in fiscal year time. (HB1302) with wide-ranging support, which the people of Maryland.” stripped of its teeth. The amended 2020. If approved in November, the Maryland passed a law (SB270) would create supervised drug con- Hogan on Monday said his measure creates a task force to study funding would total $125 million the to allow a court, during prosecution sumption sites, and another (HB biggest disappointment was legisla- forests in Maryland. And lawmakers first year, increasing to more than for certain sexual offenses, to admit 499) that would authorize parents to tion removing power from the Board passed a bill (HB572) that will in- $500 million by 2023, according to a evidence of “sexually assaultive be- involuntarily admit their adult chil- of Public Works on school-construc- crease tax credits for restaurants to state analysis. havior” by the defendant that oc- dren for addiction treatment, failed tion funding, calling it a “purely po- recycle oyster shells. The Democ- HEALTH: Insurance, tobacco cured before or after the offense on to make it through the general as- litical move.” rat-controlled legislature also passed Bills to stabilize the insurance trial. sembly this session. In an election year, changing a bill (HB 3) that will require Hogan market (SB1267/ HB1795) passed, On the back of police corrup- — HBCUs: Legislation to faces next year are expected, but fed- to include Maryland in the U.S. Cli- with the governor’s support, to tion, the Legislature passed a bill equalize funding for Historically eral criminal proceedings and the mate Alliance — a coalition of gov- counterbalance recent healthcare de- (SB1099) to establish a commission Black Colleges and Universities did death of a lawmaker meant notable ernors committed to reducing green- cisions at the federal level. The two that will investigate the practices of not progress, but a lawsuit against absences in the Senate before Mon- house gas emissions. Republican measures focused on applying for a the Baltimore Police Department’s the state and a settlement offer of day’s midnight close of the session, President Donald Trump withdrew federal-funds waiver and creating a former Gun Trace Task Force, many $100 million over 10 years from known as “Sine Die.” the U.S. from the Paris Climate reinsurance pool based on approval of whom were indicted on federal Hogan remain. Here is a roundup of the Agreement in June. of the waiver. A bill also passed that charges. — Physical Education: A bill changes and happenings in Annapo- OPIOIDS: Funding, overdoses prohibits and penalizes distribution OTHER MATTERS: that would require 150 minutes of lis during the 2018 General Assem- The Maryland General Assem- of electronic nicotine delivery sys- Other matters of note that physical education per week for ele- bly session: bly targeted “pill mill” doctors — tems to minors (HB1094). Legisla- passed in the 2018 General Assem- mentary school students failed for BUDGET: Schools, environ- physicians who unscrupulously sup- tion that allows the holder of an elec- bly session include: the eighth year. ment, opioids ply opioid prescriptions — by pass- tronic nicotine delivery systems re- — Hemp: Legalization of an in- — Adultery: A bill aiming to re- Hogan touted a record $6.5 bil- ing a bill (HB 359) requiring the tailer license to make sales through dustrial hemp pilot program passed peal the crime of adultery, a misde- lion in funding for K-12 education state’s health department to establish the mail (HB47/SB90) passed. this session. It’s main uses are for meanor with a fine of $10, failed to and included $13.7 million to fight a tip line to report suspicious pre- MEDICAL CANNABIS: More fiber, fuel, food and medicine. advance. the opioid crisis. The state continued scribing practices and to examine licenses, diversity (HB698/SB1201) LEGISLATURE CHANGES: to fund efforts to clean up the Chesa- the prescription and treatment histo- After its dramatic failure in the — Divorce: A court will be able Senate loses two: Norman; Oaks; peake by allocating more than $52 ry of those who died from opioid final minutes of Sine Die in 2017, a to allow divorce on the grounds of lawmakers out million to the The Chesapeake and overdoses. bill diversifying Maryland’s medical mutual consent if the parties have Sen. H. Wayne Norman Jr., R- Atlantic Coastal Bays 2010 Trust ME TOO: Parent rapists; do- cannabis market passed this year. minor children. Sponsor Bobby Cecil and Harford, 62, unexpectedly Fund. The governor’s budget also al- mestic violence; sexual harassment Despite assurances from the Mary- Zirkin, D-Baltimore County, said died in his sleep on March 4. His located $11.5 billion for Maryland’s Hogan in February signed a bill land Legislative Black Caucus that it the measure helps to eliminate a wife, Linda Norman, was sworn into Medicaid program. (HB 1) allowing rape victims to ter- would be on the governor’s desk in drawn-out process of divorce that his seat on March 16, for the remain- TRANSPORTATION: High- minate parental rights of their at- January, it slowly crept to the finish can take years to conclude. der of the session. ways, Amazon and Metro tackers. In keeping with the growing line. The bill offers more funding for — Pink hunting gear: A bill Sen. Nathaniel Oaks, D-Balti- The state Department of Trans- “#MeToo” movement this session, the Natalie M. LaPrade Medical (SB341/HB1118) adds bright pink more, resigned on March 29. He portation has several large projects another bill changed the definition Cannabis Commission while at- as an approved color for hunting wrote that his reasoning was “to under way, including the new Purple of abuse to include revenge porn and tempting to draw more women and gear in Maryland. eliminate all clouds that have hov- Line light rail and a planned $9 bil- “generally relating to domestic vio- minorities into the industry. The law — Richard Collins scholarship: ered over the 2018 Legislative Ses- lion public-private highway plan lence” (SB121). A bill (HB1342) funds free or discounted medical After Bowie State University stu- sion, due to any potential concerns Hogan called the largest transporta- also passed that makes several cannabis to some patients. On Mon- dent Richard Collins III was fatally or questionable activities on (his) tion project in the “known uni- changes related to anti-harassment day, Hogan said he had yet to read stabbed in May on the University of behalf.” Oaks plead guilty to federal verse.” The planned widening of I- procedures, policies and training the amended bill and wouldn’t sign Maryland, College Park campus, the corruption charges on the same day, 270, I-295 and I-495 has been close- within the state’s legislative branch. it until he does. state’s General Assembly created a and awaiting sentencing, scheduled ly tied to the state’s multi-billion And Sen. Cheryl Kagan, D-Mont- PUBLIC SAFETY: Schools, scholarship in his honor for minority for July 17. dollar bid for Amazon’s second gomery, became the first legislator crime, ‘red flag’; police corruption students in ROTC programs at his- A number of lawmakers have headquarters — including up to to share her #MeToo moment this The Maryland Safe to Learn torically black colleges or universi- retired or declared their candidacy in $5.6 billion in tax incentives, which session when she said a lobbyist — Act of 2018 (SB1265) will require ties (SB1202). Prior to his death, another public office, so both cham- lawmakers approved who has denied the accusation — all Maryland public schools to have Collins had been commissioned into bers of the Legislature will have va- (HB0989/SB0877) and about $2 bil- groped her in an Annapolis pub. an armed school resource officer by the U.S. Army as a second lieu- cant seats up for grabs in the 2018 lion in transportation projects. The VETO OVERRIDES: Sick 2019, and establishes a School Safe- tenant. election. 4THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL APRIL 12, 2018 OPINIONS &VIEWS The White House press battle Of the two comments I’ve heard Meanwhile, we have to press most regarding media activity in the forward in trying to cover a presiden- White House press room, the most cy that routinely ignores us and then makes up its own facts while accus- ing the entire American press corps of spreading “Fake News.” Editor’s Notebook He has declared a war on us. He says we are the enemy of the people. by Brian J. Karem His surrogates have compared us to an opposition political party – which isn’t hard to fathom in an administra- ridiculous comment I hear is “Why tion where a criminal search on an at- don’t you guys all get up and walk torney’s office and home are consid- out?” ered an attack on the country and This comment assumes almost what we stand for. the same kind of mindset attributed What do we stand for if we think to the president: The press is a mono- due process is a violation of what the lithic group of reporters working in country stands for? unison to create a narrative. The Where are we if most people president believes we’re trying to think we’d be better off boycotting create a false narrative or are unfair press briefings than attending them? in the way we cover his administra- The fact is we have a job to do. tion; everyone else just thinks we’re We are in the White House to learn often full of it. what is really going on with the pres- The truth is we are not part of ident and his administration – warts the fictional Gaia. We do not work in and all. He wants to put his best food unison. We are a group of reporters forward, and I understand that senti- who work for a variety of different ment. Indeed I have some empathy organizations – all of them compet- for that point of view. ing to get the most we can with the But the president isn’t a King resources at our disposal. We’re and cannot be allowed to dictate more like viruses than cells in a com- what is or what is not a fact. mon body. The other sentiment I hear often So the moment anyone would from readers – at least those not dis- decide to get up and walk out of the paraging me, questioning my reli- press room four more reporters gion, threatening to kill me or calling would replace you, hoping to get me a variety of offensive names – is: their questions heard. Why doesn’t the press work together This administration would also in the press room more often? love it if no one showed up in the Tuesday this week was an ex- press room thereby eliminating the cellent example of what can occur need to communicate at all with the when we do work together. public except on terms favorable to Several of us, including a CBS the administration. producer, Kristen Welker from NBC There is no doubt the president and myself deferred our questions to frowns upon the daily exchange be- other reporters so they could finish tween reporters and his surrogates. asking a question to Sarah Huckabee After all he has never once visited his Sanders. All three of us then fol- own press room for a news confer- lowed up with our own questions. ence. This kind of cooperation is pos- While it is chaotic and a vibrant sible and viable when we listen to room filled with spirited exchanges each other in the press room. between the government and the It needs to occur more often, but members of the press, it isn’t the type is dependent on a subjugation of our of chaos in which the president own ego in some cases as well as the thrives. fear that Sanders will then bypass Trump prefers pool sprays, you and move on to someone else in- quick talks on the White House stead of letting you ask a question. South Lawn and limited interactions In fact Sanders tried that move with the free press that he can control with me, but it didn’t work and she and end quickly if he so chooses. finally conceded so I could ask a The ability to dart away is im- question about the “Witch Hunt” the perativefor this president to succeed. president says is occurring because An open news conference, for of the Mueller investigation. the president, is preferable only if The atmosphere in the White compared to sitting down to an ex- House press room continues to be tended interview under oath with the caustic as the press corps works Robert Mueller. through a disruptive, argumentative Many reporters predict we will and chaotic presidency which ap- never see President Donald Trump pears to be absent of few redeeming visit his own press briefing room and qualities. I’m beginning to believe it – though I Mind you there are people in the say that with the caveat it is practical- press room of questionable vitality, ly impossible to predict what the but as a whole I will say the entire president will or won’t do. press corps is represented by some of The best you can hope is to flip a the finest people it has ever been my coin and follow your choice. privilege to know. APRIL 12, 2018 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 5 LETTERS When teachers abuse their students Apology accepted as he was seated to take the oral part permanent or temporary care or THE of the test. She saw him lean for- custody of or responsibility for the To the editor; COURT ward and point his cell phone cam- supervision of a minor may not Re: “A win for the rule of law.” Earley 4-5-18 era so that it was under her skirt, cause sexual abuse to the minor.” I must beg forgiveness from The Sentinel for suggesting that a photo- REPORT and that he pushed a button a num- The Defendant argued that taking graph used in an article was photo shopped, I misspoke. Misspoke is a word ber of times to take pictures. She pictures without touching a clothed commonly used as an “oops” phrase by half wit Hollywood types when they call for the assassination of the President of the United States . Instead of an told her parents, and the police person could not be deemed “ex- adobe wall and a firing squad they get a guest spot on Ellen. asked the defendant to see his cell ploitative” sexual abuse. Looking Now on with Maryland’s efforts to imprison the President while local and by Tom Ryan phone and saw him looking at items at all the circumstances, the appel- national NSDP members use bribery and extortion to advance a Marxist agen- on the phone before handing it over. late court agreed with the trial judge da. There have unfortunately been The police later searched the phone, that there could be no explanation Article 1 of the Constitution, says that under the “emoluments clause” the a number of reported cases recently and although they found no photos for multiple photographs by a President, especially this one, can’t have a second job or receive gifts from of teachers convicted of sexual of N.S. found other photos of fe- teacher of his female student’s bot- foreign sources. Of course we have never had a businessman President whose abuse of minors. As defined by male teenagers including multiple tom other than to take advantage of name was the company logo. Other Presidents had outside assets which were Maryland statute, such abuse means pictures of the backside of a female or improperly use the minor for his easily divested, just until they left office. Isn’t it amazing how Marxist De- “an act that involves sexual mo- student who was bending over. own benefit. mocrats ignored our Constitution for eight long years during the Obama reign lestation or exploitation of a minor, The trial judge who decided The Court also affirmed the yet are all for it now. Are you suggesting that Obama did not know prior to whether physical injuries are sus- the case indicated that he found conviction regarding the allega- leaving office that he would be offered a sixty five million dollar book deal. In tained or not.” What is meant by N.S. entirely credible and convicted tions of N.S., holding that her cred- my mind there is no difference between knowing that you will receive lavish “exploitation” was explored recent- the defendant of sexually abusing ible testimony even in the absence gifts the day you leave office and receiving them while in office. Do we really believe that the Nobel Prize given by Eurotrash, to a novice President who had ly by Maryland’s intermediate ap- her, as well as the student whose of photos that may be missing for a accomplished nothing, was not to sway opinion in the favor of foreign politi- pellate court is a case called Todd bottom he photographed, while ac- number of reasons was sufficient to cians? The line of posteriors, kissed after that event, is long and distinguished. Michael Scriber v. State of Mary- quitting him of a couple of other constitute exploitation and abuse. This situation seems to have the underlying hint of jealously and the ef- land. charges. On appeal, the defendant . fort by local officials to tell the world in which hotel you can sleep and in The Court’s opinion indicates challenged the sufficiency of the which venue you can hold a business meeting.. The fact is that the Trump Ho- that Scriber was a Montgomery evidence to support these two con- tel in DC is a much more elegant and impressive than others in the District of County High School teacher. He victions. Thomas Patrick Ryan is a part- Corruption and the Marxist Republic of Montgomery County. I encourage the was administering a makeup test to The appellate court noted a ner in the Rockville law firm of Mc- Marxist NSDP to continue with the case. It is the only defense of the United a student, “N.S.” She testified at tri- Maryland statute that provides that Carthy Wilson, which specializes in States Constitution that we have seen in nine long years by the Democrats. al that she approached the teacher “a parent or other person who has civil litigation. Maybe next time we can debate the Sedition Act. Sincerely, W. Faris Gaithersburg Social media is having a real estate impact You should have already real- disability, family status, among oth- multiplicity of individuals’ social Where’s my decoder ring? ized that all of your internet activi- er criteria (see Facebook Vowed to networks, and then analyzed the ef- ty, whether it’s social media, End Discriminatory Housing Ads. fects of people’s interactions on To the editor; searches, etc., leaves your digital Suit Says It Didn’t; their housing decisions. The pro-leftist cabal has taken over in Montgomery County. Your editor fingerprints. In today’s intercon- nytimes.com/2018/03/27/nyre- They found that, indeed, social is obviously a pro-Obama mouthpiece who thinks any problem is the fault of gion/facebook-housing-ads-dis- media does influence decisions on the government who won’t include their friends in the welfare state. crimination-lawsuit.html). housing. Your cartoonist is obviously a Muslim. Paul Schwartz is an urban pre- In the internet age, data collec- The research suggests that so- tender who should go back to New York. REAL The Sentinel is bought and paid for by George Soros and is part of the tion is big business. Data collection cial media influences a person’s problem in this country. The only real news is on FOX and the rest is just ESTATE allows marketing firms to target housing market expectations. When “FAKE NEWS!” Long live our President. SOLUTIONS classes with their clients’ products friends experience home price in- M. Mobley and opinions. creases, home buyers will pay more Damascus Content providers have not for a home and/or buy a larger only been criticized for collecting home. Additionally, renters are editor’s note: If George Soros owned us I’d hope to be paid more sub- By Dan Krell volumes of personal data, but also more likely to buy a home. stantially. As for the cabal, I’m still waiting for my decoder ring, secret pass- for manipulating search results and Likewise, when friends experi- word and handshake. nected world, you should assume viewable content. As it turns out, ence “less positive house price your online profile, pictures and the FANGs (a collective term used changes,” home sellers are more posts become the intellectual prop- for content providers, such as Face- likely to accept a lower sale price. Well that settles that then erty of someone else. So, it should book, Amazon, Netflix, Google) The data also indicates that people not faze you that Facebook founder not only collect your data but can will consider real estate an appeal- To the editor; and CEO Mark Zuckerberg testi- influence your opinions and behav- ing investment when friends expe- I saw your editor’s tweet from the White House. As a good Christian, I am extremely upset that you would tweet out that a German reporter com- fied before Congress this week be- ior. Especially when it comes to rience large home price increases. pared our President with Hitler and said it reminded him of Nazi Germany. caus buying or renting a home. The authors acknowledged How old was this reporter? If he wasn’t there how could he know? And if e of ongoing privacy concerns. You can surmise that real es- that although this study examined he’s that old, then he’s not healthy enough to be a reporter in the White House. This week’s congressional dog and tate content providers (such as Zil- social media’s influence on real es- I call bull... pony show will most likely not re- low and Realtor.com) shape your tate outcomes, they suggest that ef- Sincerely , veal much. Nor is it expected to opinions on the housing market fect is broader and can be applied to P. David change social media’s influence on through their published views on other subject matter. Content Frederick the public. home prices and trends. providers wield great power. Does social media really affect They also influence your It’s clear that social media’s in- editor’s note. So if you didn’t live through history you can’t know it? Us- your decision making? Maybe. choice of whom you hire to assist fluence goes beyond data collec- ing that logic then how can you call yourself a Christian unless you’re 2,000 Content providers have been criti- and represent you in your transac- tion. It’s not only the social interac- years old and knew Jesus personally. Was he a neighbor? Just asking. For the cized for deciding what people tion by pushing paid sponsorships tion among your connections that record, several reporters heard the statement. I think more than one tweeted view through alleged censorship. of real estate professionals touted affect your opinions and behaviors. out what he said. Besides your online social in- as “local experts.” It’s also the paid ads and pro- teractions, the ads you see can also A landmark study found direct moted opinions that appear along- influence your opinions and behav- evidence of social media’s impact side your friends’ posts that solidify ior. Consider Facebook’s targeted on real estate choices. The 2017 expectations and opinions as advertising system, which has been study by Baily, Cao, Kuchler, and gospel. Write us criticized as violating the Fair Stroebel (The Economic Effects of The Montgomery County Sentinel Housing Act. Social Networks: Evidence from welcomes letters. A recent lawsuit alleges that the Housing Market; July 4, 2017; Dan Krell is a Realtor® with We reserve the right to edit all submissionsfor content, grammar and style. certain groups are being discrimi- Available at SSRN: RE/MAX Success in Potomac, MD. You can access more infor- Anonymous letters may or may not be published at our discretion. nated against because advertisers dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.2753881) can target ads based on age, gender, used Facebook data to explore the mation at DanKrell.com 6 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL APRIL 12, 2018

NEWS ANALYSIS Place your Democrats face a messaging problem Display and source. tions. The list of reversals of Oba- Let us not forget another seg- Classified Ads Paul’s View ma administration actions by the ment of the First Amendment, the current president goes well be- portion dealing with free speech on the exciting yond the items mentioned here, and the right to assemble peace- by but should not be the only source ably. The current president fully for Democrats to look to in craft- supported the right of the Iranian New Sentinel Paul K. Schwartz ing a winning message. Democ- people to protest their govern- rats need more than simply undo- ment while condemning the right website ing what was undone by the in- of NFL players to peaceably competent in the White House no protest police actions against The biggest issue facing De- matter how massive an endeavor African Americans – no, the Call Lonnie at mocrats as they head toward the that will prove to be. protests were never against the 2018 midterm elections and their Democrats should also look flag. How about Democrats taking 301-306-9500 quest to retake both the House of at the Constitution for their mes- up the issue of supporting the Representatives and the Senate is saging as this current president First Amendment rights for all to identify what Democrats are for has so blatantly trampled on so Americans? and not just against. The search is many of the guiding principles of How about jumping to the for a rallying issue, so to speak. that document. Is there any doubt Second Amendment and includ- The difficulty is that it is that this president confused the ing sensible gun restrictions in the sometimes a bit challenging to powers of the president with those Democrat messaging? As Justice distinguish the two especially of a dictator, having no under- Scalia so notably stated in his ma- when dealing with such a destruc- standing of the concept of the jority opinion in the Heller Case tive force as the CONmander-in- Separation of Powers, the three of 2008, there is no preclusion in Chief. co-equal branches of government, the Second Amendment prevent- There are a couple of good the requirement of checks and ing the government from placing places to start, however. First, balances to make each branch re- some reasonable restrictions on simply look at all of the Obama sponsible to each other? the use and ownership of Administration actions that have The fact that this president firearms. There is plenty of room been, item by item, undone by the has been able to turn Congress to include gun safety in the De- current administration. Re-enter- into a gaggle of spineless geese is mocrat messaging. ing the Paris Climate Accord somewhat impressive while even Those are only two of the 27 since we are the only nation, and I more disturbing and in need of amendments and I haven't even said only nation thanks to Trump, correcting. Yes, there is an impor- mentioned stronger controls to who is not a signatory is one easy tant message here to be sure. enforce the emoluments clause of issue to adopt for Democrats. Cli- There is more, much more, in the Constitution addressed in Ar- mate change, by the way, is real, looking at the Constitution. How ticle I, Section 9 which prohibits and not being part of the solution about freedom of religion? The profiting from the holding of of- implies we are part of the prob- First Amendment to the Constitu- fice such as any potential profits lem. Current efforts to roll back tion requires that “Congress shall by this president from his D.C. automobile emission standards make no law respecting an estab- hotel. Maryland's own attorney are a prime example. lishment of religion, or prohibit- general, Brian Frosh, is moving Rescinding President Oba- ing the free exercise thereof...” It forward with his suit on that very ma's executive order on DACA, does not give anyone the right to issue, an issue well suited for in- Deferred Actions on Childhood impose their own religious beliefs clusion in Democrat messaging. Arrivals, only served to create an on others and it does not create a While we are on the Constitu- unnecessary crisis. How this issue Christian state. Rather, the found- tion, let us not forget the Declara- will ultimately be addressed re- ing fathers made it a point that tion of Independence and the right mains to be seen, but it is likely this nation was founded on the to “life, liberty and the pursuit of that it will leave casualties no mat- principle of “the separation of happiness.” Does universal ter how it is addressed, if at all. church and state” AND yes, Vir- healthcare not fall under the right Rescinding an absolute ginia, there is no “War on Christ- to life? mountain of environmental regu- mas!” Well, Democrats, between lations on such issues as clean wa- While on the First Amend- the undoing of this president's un- ter, clean air, and so on serve only ment, Democrats may want to doing of the previous administra- to put our health and our environ- consider as part of their overall tion's doing and this president's ment at risk. The current president messaging the need for a free and complete disregard for our Con- took great pride in pointing to that independent press after this presi- stitution, finding suitable messag- mountain of regulations when he dent's relentless attacks on the ing for 2018 and 2020 should not gloated over the number of regu- press as a means to undermine its be difficult especially if you add lations he canceled. What he did- credibility with the public. The to this exhaustive list women's n't do is indicate the nature of any constant barrage of “fake news” equality, the protection of voting single regulation in that moun- accusations hurled at the press rights and adherence to the rule of tain. Granted, it is unlikely he coming from an administration law. even read just one of those regula- whose false claims are daily if not However, we must also not tions since his goal was to de- hourly is ironic to say the least. forget the recent victory of Conor crease the number regardless of The false claims are obvious- Lamb in Pennsylvania which in any impact on our health and ly intended to create a distraction made abundantly clear the need ADVERTISE well-being. from the investigations into the for Democrats to be responsive to Then there is eliminating the meddling of Russia in our elec- the issues of a particular con- Obamacare's individual mandate tions and the possible coordina- stituency and not be hamstrung by which is estimated to result in tion of members of the adminis- the ideology of the party in gener- some 13 million individuals los- tration with Russia thereby neces- al. A combination of a strong fo- ing healthcare coverage. Like sitating an associated cover-up of cus on local concerns while also anything else, if you want to kill a that coordination. A free and inde- presenting a broader perspective program the most effective way to pendent press is crucial to getting on such far-reaching issues as the do it is to kill the funding. As is the full story out to the public; im- importance of the rule of law in a the case with any type of insur- pugning the credibility of the democratic society or healthcare ance, the larger the pool of people press is the primary tactic the ad- is a right for all and not a privilege paying in, the lower the premi- ministration seems to feel will en- for the wealthy may be the formu- Call Lonnie Johnson at 301-306-9500 ums. Eliminating the individual able them to cast doubt on the ex- la for successful messaging come mandate cuts off a crucial funding pected findings of the investiga- 2018 and 2020. or e-mail: [email protected] APRIL 12, 2017 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 7 NEWS Rockville to vote by mail next election season raise the dwindling voter turnout still process same day registration ballots to every registered voter in creased from 19.7 percent in 2007 By Neal Earley @neal_earley in the City. While there is not reli- and curbside voting and we will Rockville. to 15.9 percent in 2015. While oth- able data to prove the switch will have a full service vote center for While vote by mail was origi- er jurisdictions in the United States ROCKVILLE — In 2019, lead to higher voter turnout, the those who prefer the in-person ex- nally suggested as a solution to in- have implanted a vote-by-mail Rockville will become an election Mayor and members of the City perience,” said Lois Newman, crease dwindling voter turnout in system, the City’s study concluded pioneer in Maryland after the May- Council believe mailing ballots to chair of the Rockville Board of Su- the City, according to Newman that there is still not enough data to or and City Council unanimously all registered voters in the City pervisors of Elections. there is no definitive data that sug- conclude that switching to a vote- voted to change the City’s voting will help expand voter awareness The vote-by-mail system gests that it will. by-mail system will increase voter process to a vote-by-mail system. about City elections and make it would be similar to absentee bal- “I think it’s one of our best turnout. Rockville will become the easier for residents to vote. lots, which under Maryland elec- shots at increasing participation In addition, vote by mail will first jurisdiction in Maryland to Those who still want to vote in tion law are required. In any state and making it accessible to many likely increase the City’s election adopt the vote-by-mail approach in person will be able to do so at City or local election, a voter can re- people, some of whom would have costs according to the Board of Su- which the City will mail ballots to Hall, which will be open on Elec- quest an absentee ballot be mailed a very difficult time of making it to pervisors of Elections that estimat- all registered voters for them to tion Day and work as a normal to them, where they can cast their the polls on Election Day,” said ed the projected costs for the 2019 mark and mail back to the City in precinct. vote by marking their ballots and Council member Mark Pierzchala. election would be $94,654 if the order to cast their votes. “Not everything will change, mailing them in to the local board According to the Rockville City were to implement vote by The switch to a vote-by-mail we will still need election workers of elections. The vote-by-mail sys- Board of Supervisors of Elections, mail compared to 61,895 for the system was suggested in hopes to to help with mail ballots, we will tem would just automatically mail Rockville’s voter turnout has de- 2015 election. Residents voice concerns about county budget plan “It’s not unreasonable to ask major tax or spending increases. spoke on behalf of the Walter John- there’s no question about it,” By Neal Earley @neal_earley for less than one five-thousandth of “The hard work of fiscal re- son High School cluster. Riemer said. “There’s not going to the budget for what you just said sponsibility is not complete. This Up-County resident Robert be a lot of room for new initiatives ROCKVILLE — While Coun- was an unprecedented global cri- budget provides a blueprint for a Nelson asked the Council to dra- this year.” ty Executive Ike Leggett said he sis,” said Jim Driscoll, an environ- sustainable and comprehensive fis- matically increase the transporta- After a $120 million budget heeded calls for fiscal restraint in mental activist who asked the cal future for the County,” Leggett tion budget and to spend less on ed- shortfall, $53 million of which the his self-described, fiscally-conser- Council to provide $1 million to said of his budget. “It reflects a bal- ucation saying the County has not Council cut this fiscal year, the vative operating budget proposal, fight climate change. anced approach to meeting the seen better results in schools for County Executive has decided to some residents do not want to hear Driscoll organized a press con- growing needs of our diverse com- more spending. cut funds from some agencies. that there is not enough money. ference before the meeting in munities and robust business sector “Our roads seem to be deterio- Most notable among the County While many residents Tuesday which he asked the Council to set while keeping faith with County rating at an alarming rate with pot- Executive’s proposed budget cuts night told the Montgomery County aside $1 million for a climate emer- taxpayers.” holes abound,” Nelson said. includes $3.5 million from Mont- Council during the first of four gency office, another funding re- But while Leggett said he The Council has final authori- gomery County Fire and Rescue public hearings on the budget that quest the Council must contend wants to keep the County spending ty of the County’s budget, but all Services. The cut to MCFRS will they support the County Execu- with in the budget. at the same level in his last budget indications from members of the eliminate three fire trucks at the tive’s budget, others suggested the County Executive Ike as County Executive, the County’s County Council have indicated Germantown, Hillsdale and Hy- Council needs to step in do more. Leggett’s proposed $5.56 billion needs are still growing. The Coun- that they each believe Leggett’s attsville stations. They said the Council needed to operating budget is not a drastic ty’s schools are overcrowded and budget to be a good framework. Also included in the County fund more programs on education, change in spending or taxes this the growing population has caused Council President Hans Riemer Executive’s budget are a $21 mil- on combating climate change and year. After an 8.7 percent property more traffic congestion. (D-at large) said the Council is lion cut to retiree health benefits, a hiring an expert to help get the Fed- tax increase two years ago, and cuts “We’re not asking for massive likely to approve a conservative $1.17 million cut to the Depart- eral Aviation Administration to from this year’s budget after a sud- increases in funding; we simply ask budget without many spending in- ment of Liquor Control and a $4 change the noisy flight paths over den $120 million budget shortfall, you to fund the County Executive’s creases. million cut to the Department of some parts of the County. Leggett said he had no stomach for request,” said James Bradley who “This budget will be tight, Transportation.

PUBLIC MEETING Federal Research Center at White Oak (Former Naval Surface Warfare Center – White Oak) Restoration Advisory Board The former Naval Surface Warfare Center – White Oak, presently known as the Federal Research Center at White Oak, will host the next Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) meeting: Where: Long Branch Library 8800 Garland Avenue, Silver Spring, Maryland When: Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. The RAB is a Navy/community group that meets to discuss environmental restoration activities at the former Naval Surface Warfare Center – White Oak. All RAB meetings are open to the public. For more information about the meeting or other RAB issues, please contact: Ms. Armalia Berry-Washington, NAVFAC Washington: (202) 685-3273 or [email protected] 8THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL APRIL 12, 2018 COVER STORY Raskin evaluates peace process after returning from Middle East as the Israeli government, but drew President Ashraf Ghani and to get an Afghanistan was “a complete Obama administration and heavily “Broken Down, ” some international condemnation update on the U.S. involvement. waste,” so far has kept U.S. troops criticized by Trump, was important From page one including from the U.N. which voted Since 2001 when the U.S. invaded stationed there to help fight terror- for stability in Afghanistan. Raskin meeting with American government denounce the embassy move in a Afghanistan and removed the Tal- ism. But Raskin said after traveling said Afghani leaders told him that officials after President Trump de- resolution. iban from power, U.S. military to Afghanistan, the reverse is true as the agreement at least temporarily cided to move the American Em- Raskin said after his visit there forces have been responsible for U.S. military forces spend most of prevents Iran from gaining access to bassy in Israel to Jerusalem, a city are not prospects at any negotiations helping to stabilize a friendly gov- their time training and equipping nuclear weapons, which could be claimed by both Israelis and Pales- between the Israelis and Palestini- ernment in the country as NATO and Afghan military forces that fight the used to threaten Afghanistan. tinians. Trump’s decision to move ans. Afghan forces have spent 17 years militants themselves. “We heard from lots of people the embassy was cheered on by Raskin and the delegation also fighting Islamic militants. In addition, Raskin said the Iran that the Iran nuclear agreement has many pro-Israel supporters as well traveled to Afghanistan to meet with Trump, who said the war in nuclear agreement, brokered by the created some stability,” Raskin said. Chen to plead guilty to carrying a gun into Clarksburg High School She never feared her class- lowed him home and pooped in his brought up.” Chen. He could be “getting hurt or “Chen, ” mate. “I knew he wasn’t going to yard,” she said, adding that she be- They met at track, where they becoming someone’s handyman,” From page one shoot any students,” she said, ex- lieved the harassment started in were both on the team. “We ran to- she said. plaining she believed if he was car- middle school. gether a few times.” Litchfield thanked this reporter weapons and someday joining the rying a weapon, it was only in case “They just targeted him.” They also ate lunch together, several times for reaching out and Army, “I never knew he had one on the kids who continually teased and Through it all, “He remained sitting with some of their mutual hoped that some people will read him.” bullied him ever turned violent on quiet,” never telling school authori- friends. this article and realize he’s not crazy Chen “talked about them,” she him. ties, she said. Chen, who is from Chen was a very good student, or a terrorist. said of the guns. “I figured they be- “He was bullied mercilessly,” Germantown, was “actually quite and she often saw him working on “I see people online saying he longed to his family” and that he Litchfield said. Some students passive and mostly brushed it off his homework, she said. should get the death penalty, and it just wanted them for protection. “kicked, punched, licked, even fol- and changed the topic when it was Litchfield is very worried about infuriates me.” Legislature overrides Hogan veto on state school construction funds dollars to school construction, to a dent of Schools. The body replaces some of its school construction dol- tion dollars through the Board of By Neal Earley @neal_earley new board to be made up of ap- the Board of Public Works, consist- lars. Public Works. While normally the pointees from the Senate President, ing of the governor, comptroller “Instead of statewide elected board gave regular approval to With votes dividing mostly House Speaker and the governor. and state treasurer, as the agency officials making these decisions, school construction projects, mem- along party lines, the Senate and “What it means now is the that will allocate tens of millions of they want political appointees and bers of the General Assembly said House of Delegates voted Thursday rules for what is going to get fund- dollars on school construction lobbyists to be in charge of building they believe the governor and to override Gov. Larry Hogan’s (R) ed, I would say are fairer,” said Del. funds. your schools,” Hogan said in a comptroller have overstepped their veto, making way for a new body to Ana Sol Gutierrez (D-18), who vot- Hogan, who vetoed the bill statement he posted to Facebook on authority. oversee the allocation of school ed to override the governor’s veto. Wednesday, and was backed by fel- Thursday. “They are doing this for While the new law is set to construction funds in the state. The law sets up a nine-person low member of the Board of Public one reason and one reason only: change how the state reviews and The bill takes power away board consisting of four appointees Works, State Comptroller Peter personal and partisan politics.” allocates some school construction from the Board of Public Works, from the governor, two each chosen Franchot (D), who said the General Since he was sworn in as Gov- dollars, Gutierrez said only a por- which has the authority to decide by the Senate President and House Assembly’s veto override could ernor, Hogan has questioned how tion, about 25 percent, will be af- how the state allocates some tax Speaker and the State Superinten- corrupt the way that state allocates the state allocates school construc- fected by the change. APRIL 12, 2018 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 9 Run ForWant a Brighter to Run for Palestine! a NEWS Join Team Iqraa, a running group. We’ve trained County considers changes for Amazon site numerous marathon and half marathon runners and process for large developments Pike near the White Flint Metro Sta- raised over $230,000 since 2008. All donations By Neal Earley @neal_earley which is typically 120 days is tion as a possible location for Ama- raised by Iqraa runners go to United Palestinian lengthy, he said it’s only one of zon’s second headquarters. Appeal’s scholarship program at universities in the County Executive Ike Leggett many factors Amazon is likely to Montgomery County is on said his staff noticed one glaring area consider. Amazon’s final list of 20 potential West Bank and Gaza Strip. where Montgomery County lags be- “What we don’t want to do is be destinations for its planned head- hind its fellow competitors as a desti- at a competitive disadvantage,” said quarters. Since they announced Attend our info sessions on April 21, 2018 at 1pm nation for the new Amazon head- Leggett of the County’s prospective plans to build a new headquarters, or April 25, 2018 at 6:30pm. quarters – its zoning review process. bid for Amazon’s new headquarters. jurisdictions from all across North On Tuesday, on behalf of the “This is probably one of many fac- America have offered the tech giant At United Palestinian Appeal’s Office: 1330 New County Executive, Council President tors that people look at.” tax incentives to relocate to their city Hampshire Ave, NW near Dupont Circle. Hans Riemer (D-at large) introduced The ZTA will shorten the Coun- or county. RSVP email: a new zoning text amendment that ty review process for zoning from While County officials have not would allow for an expedited regula- 120 days to 60 days, but only com- disclosed the details of their offer to [email protected] tory review process for prospective panies that plan to employ 25,000 or Amazon which includes large tax Learn more at https://iqraadc.org large employers. While the ZTA does more people in the County can qual- subsidies, the General Assembly, not specifically mention Amazon, it ify for the expedited zoning review backed by Gov. Larry Hogan, passed is specifically designed for a compa- under the proposed ZTA. Officials an incentive package called the ny of Amazon’s size to locate to the from Amazon are promising to bring PRIME Act. County only giving the expedited 50,000 jobs to the landing spot of its The incentive package includes process to employers that plan to em- new headquarters. $5 billion in tax incentives and trans- ploy 25,000 people in the County. Riemer said the proposed ZTA portation improvement to lure Ama- Montgomery County, Maryland Leggett said his staff suggested would bring a “streamlined and pre- zon to the County. Department of Environmental Protection the ZTA after comparing the Coun- dictable path for any very, very large “Amazon sent a clear signal ty’s zoning regulations to other juris- employer looking to locate at our ur- that Maryland truly is open for busi- PUBLIC NOTICE dictions competing for the Amazon ban areas near Metros.” ness by selecting Montgomery headquarters and seeing the County Applications for Temporary Noise Waivers It has been reported that the County as one of an elite group of had a longer review process. While County has offered the site at White contenders for this transformative Leggett said the County’s review Flint in North Bethesda on Rockville project,” Hogan said. The Department of Environmental Protection is currently evaluat- ing an application for a Temporary Noise Waiver as allowed under the Montgomery County Noise Control Ordinance, Chapter 31B, Concert set to help raise opioid awareness Section 11(a). Worries from the audience in- The LEED certification system By Carlos Alfaro A Temporary Noise Waiver is being requested by Pleasants Con- @carlosalfarorod cluded the amount of rent that would is used as a metric for buildings try- struction, Inc., 24024 Frederick Rd., Clarksburg, MD, for nighttime be coming from the properties, street ing to achieve sustainability and en- TAKOMA PARK — The poten- construction to perform sewer line rehabilitation work in the vicini- congestion and the utilization of the ergy efficiency goals, and Gold is tial site plan for the Takoma Junction money that would come in from the the second highest rating, below ty of 1010 Wayne Ave., Silver Spring. The work is being performed development in Takoma Park was re- development. LEED Platinum. at night to alleviate traffic congestion, effects on local businesses, cently unveiled, a step forward in the According to Colin Greene, se- “We don’t have the third floor and pedestrian safety. The work is scheduled to begin around April years-long redevelopment talks. nior director of planning at Street- anymore, we have more public 23, 2018 and last until about April 30, 2018. The work hours will be It will be a lengthy process until sense who presented the site plan, space, I’d still like more than they weekdays from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. foundations are made, as meetings there will be about 72 parking spaces have but that’s a start, and I think the will be held periodically to gauge the for the development. There are no loading, unloading and trash-haul- The application and related documents are available for public in- needs of the community and the city. known tenants as of yet, however a ing has been somewhat rationalized spection and can be viewed on the Department’s website by visiting On May 9, the Takoma Park couple of examples such as a non- to what it was before, so those are all the Noise Waivers & Suppression Plans page at: https://www.mont- City Council will vote on whether or profit, cafés, restaurants and com- positive things,” said Council mem- gomerycountymd.gov/DEP/contact/noise- not to approve the site plan. A nod of munity groups have been hypothe- ber Peter Kovar. documents.html#waivers. The Department will receive comments approval would mean the developer, sized. Those three areas Kovar high- on the application for a minimum of ten (10) days after publication Neighborhood Development Com- “It would be great to have folks lighted were areas he considered to of this notice. pany, or NDC for short, will get the that are part of this community occu- need changes, and while there may green light to submit the plan to the pying that second floor and even be- be more debate on the specifics, he Comments, questions or requests to examine documents may be di- county. ing customers for the first floor,” considers it progress. rected to Steve Martin, DEP/DEPC, 255 Rockville Pike, Suite 120 Before May 9, there will be said Greene. “We took the feedback from the Rockville, MD, 20850. Telephone 240-777-7746, Fax 240-777- plenty of further discussion on the There is also consideration for company and used our imagination 7715 or email [email protected]. matter. Many residents have ex- making a ‘vegetative roof’, where and we came up with something that pressed their own opinions, and the plants and other vegetation would be can work for everybody,” said Adri- 00033139 1t 04/12/18 City Council has added their own placed in an effort to get the building an Washington, CEO and founder of recommendations to the plan as well. to a LEED Gold certification. NDC.

PlacePlace youryour adsads inin The Sentinel CallCall LonnieLonnie JohnsonJohnson atat 301-306-9500301-306-9500 10 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL APRIL 12, 2018 NEWS Advocacy group makes a push for senior citizen aid County Executive Ike Leggett’s Foundation for Group Homes, said JCRC members also requested yours are what local government is By Suzanne Pollak @SuzannePollak proposed budget includes $1 million funds are needed to give its home $110,000 to cover costs at the Moni- all about.” for security for Jewish agencies and health care workers the mandated in- tored Exchange and Services Visita- Riemer praised participants ROCKVILLE — More than 40 for those agencies to help the needy crease. tion Center “to make sure there is a “for your commitment to social jus- members of the Jewish Community in the County. “The JCRC is on record in sup- safe exchange for the kids” when tice. You are reflecting what is the Relations Council urged members of During Advocacy Day, mem- porting the minimum wage,” but they visit a parent, Weisel said. best of what this community is all Montgomery County Council to con- bers of the JCRC urged Council with the caveat that the County Finally, the JCRC asked for about.” tinue providing funding for senior members to support, and if possible, “takes into consideration how it af- continued funding for County Posi- While warning participants that citizens, vulnerable residents and increase what Leggett has allocated. fects nonprofits,” said Meredith tive Youth Development programs, the FY19 budget is tight, Riemer victims of domestic abuse at In the proposed Fiscal Year Weisel, director of Maryland Gov- which are geared to reaching young said that the Council would strive to Wednesday’s 13th annual Mont- 2019 County budget, $38.5 million ernment and Community Relations people before they get involved in continue its progressive ways and gomery County Advocacy Day. has been set aside for seniors as part at JCRC. criminal activity. The goal of the help those who need it most. “Our voices are very important of its Age-Friendly and Dementia- Many seniors who obtain care $27.3 million program is to reduce “Even in tight budget times, we to help our agencies and the nonprof- Friendly Initiatives. services in their homes will need to truancy and provide recreational, have to find resources,” he said. it sector to provide critical services Leaders of many Jewish non- pay more for the same services, or in learning and social services. The JCRC represents more than for those in need,” said Sheldon profit organizations and synagogues many cases, reduce the number of “This is something that really 100 Jewish organizations and syna- Grosberg, co-chair of the JCRC urged Council members to provide services they get for lack of money, affects the whole community,” gogues and focuses on issues involv- Maryland Commission. additional funds to help cover the explained Weisel. Weisel said. ing government relations, Israel ad- “Everything we are doing here costs that these groups will incur Agencies working with the de- Council President Hans Riemer vocacy, intergroup relations and so- is around helping people,” said when the minimum wage increase velopmental disabilities community addressed the Advocacy Day partici- cial justice. Organizations under the JCRC Executive Director Ron Hal- goes into effect. need $332,000, leaders told mem- pants, thanking them for their “im- JCRC umbrella help County resi- ber. Scott Marken, CEO of Jewish bers of the Council, portant work,” adding, “Efforts like dents, regardless of their religion. House passes Metro funding Man convicted in murder of pregnant fiancee Montgomery County State’s proved of his relationship with Metro reach what Metro General By Kathleen Stubbs By Kathleen Stubbs Attorney John McCarthy said the Mbunga which lasted for about a Manager Paul Wiedefeld calls a @kathleenstubbs3 @kathleenstubbs3 woman’s pregnancy seemed to be a year. “state of good repair.” ROCKVILLE — A jury on factor in the crime, but, as the pros- According to state law, only if Metro is one step closer to re- Korman, who rides the Metro Monday convicted a Takoma Park ecutors discussed when the case the unborn child is at least 20 weeks ceiving dedicated funding from its frequently, said a state of good repair man for the 2016 murder of his was ongoing, the prosecutors did old and therefore able to survive three jurisdictions, thanks to a Mary- to him would be, “[A] system that pregnant fiancée. not see a definitive trigger for the outside the womb could Nkusu re- land House of Delegates vote Thurs- works as it is supposed to and gets The jury convicted Thierry killing. ceive two murder counts. Mbunga day. where it’s supposed to go with a min- Kinshala Nkusu, 35, of first-degree “Was that the motivation that was 16 weeks pregnant. “I’m happy the bill passed, but imum of delays.” murder of his pregnant fiancée led [to] and triggered the violent Nkusu faces a possible sen- the time to celebrate is when Metro One of the final steps will be for Maria Veronica Mbunga. acts that [took] place? I don’t think tence of life in prison, but McCarthy functions in a way that riders and the D.C. to pass legislation that would Police reported in 2016 finding definitively we know the answer to said he and his assistant state’s at- region expect,” said Del. Marc Kor- provide its portion of dedicated fund- a woman in a Takoma Park apart- the question,” said McCarthy. “We torneys planned to seek a longer man (D-16), who represents Mont- ing to Metro. ment dead with multiple stab know that they had a relationship. sentence because he killed Mbunga gomery County. One Senate amendment was to wounds. She had been stabbed sev- We know that she was pregnant. We because she was pregnant. The Maryland House of Dele- add language to the bill about an an- eral times, including in the left chest know he didn’t want the child. We “We can only go where the law gates passed the Maryland nual increase in Maryland’s subsidy and multiple times to her abdomen. know he didn’t want the financial allows us to go,” McCarthy said. Metro/Transit Funding Act with for Metro’s operating budget, mod- Nkusu, who called police the same responsibility.” Mbunga worked as a Mont- amendments from the Senate, pro- eled after language from Virginia’s day to say he had been stabbed, later Lead prosecutor in the case, gomery County Public Schools bus viding $167 million in dedicated dedicated funding bill Korman said. admitted she was his fiancée. Hos- Assistant State’s Attorney Ryan driver, and she called in sick the funding for Metro on an annual ba- The other amendment increased the pital employees determined his stab Wechsler, said Nkusu’s parents had morning of the day she was killed, sis. amount from $150 million to $167 wounds were superficial. disowned him because they disap- according to court documents. The bill’s next destination is million. Gov. Larry Hogan’s desk. Hogan Wiedefeld did not ask the re- said at the beginning of March he spective jurisdictions’ bills to be supported the idea of dedicated fund- identical because they pertain to how ing. OBITUARY each jurisdiction would come up (Crichton) Anderson; two children, Place your Korman said he expects Hogan with dedicated funding. Adrian C. "Audie" will sign the bill into law. Adrian Lee "Andy" Anderson and The three jurisdictions’ contri- Anderson wife Joan of Winchester, VA and Korman said the additional butions are slated to add up to $500 Display and Adrian C. "Audie" Anderson, Jane Lynn Anderson Robbins and money from D.C., Maryland and million per year for Metro’s capital 92, of Brookeville and Deep Creek husband Keith of Mount Airy; five Virginia, which would go toward budget, which is what Wiedefeld re- Lake died on Thursday, April 5, grandchildren, Rachelle Stump and Classified Ads Metro’s capital budget, would help quested. 2018. Born on October 6, 1925 in husband Donald, Adrian James Lonaconing, he was the son of the "Andy" Anderson and Matthew on the exciting late Alexander and Marguerite Windle "Matt" Anderson, Jack Wil- www.thesentinel.com (Nelson) Anderson. Audie was a son Robbins and Hannah Jane Rob- veteran of the United States Army bins; and four great grandchildren, New Sentinel Air Corp and was an elementary Quincy and Emmy Lou Anderson The Sentinel website is here school principal for the Mont- and Jaden and Mason Stump. No website gomery County School System. He service will be held at this time. Much more news and information had been a member of the Salem Memorial donations in Mr. Ander- from and about your community United Methodist Church in son's name may be made to Hospice Brookeville. He loved spending of Garrett County, PO Box 271, as close as your fingertips time with his family and will be Oakland, MD 21550. The C & S Call Lonnie at deeply missed. He is survived by Fredlock Funeral Home, P.A., Oak- his wife of 67 years, Doris L. land is assisting the family. 301-306-9500

See news?Tell us about it! www.thesentinel.com Call us at (301) 306-9500 or e-mail us [email protected] APRIL 12, 2018 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 11 NEWS Three smaller cars promise big driving pleasure isn’t the quickest car in its class. You get lively acceleration, but it’s not a downright thrill in a straight line. Auto Drive (Volkswagen also sells the 292- horsepower all-wheel-drive Golf R, By priced from about $40,000.) For even better value, the 170- horsepower Golf (priced from Brady Holt $21,760) is already a respectable choice for driving enjoyment. But at that price point, you’ll also want to When driving enthusiasts pick look hard at the Mazda3 — another their favorite cars, the results are usu- fun but polished small car that’s sold ally pretty low on practicality. Most as the tested four-door sedan or a of the world’s best-driving sports five-door hatchback. cars are small and sleek, with cozy Prices start at just $18,985 for cabins, stiff rides, and high prices. the Sport model. Despite that name, But if you don’t need the style of enthusiasts will prefer the Touring or a sports car, you can find some out- Grand Touring, which upgrade from standing driving experiences even a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with from affordable, ordinary-looking 155 horsepower to a 184-horsepow- versions of mainstream models. er 2.5-liter. There isn’t a tur- Perhaps the best of this breed is bocharged challenger to the GTI, but the Volkswagen Golf GTI. The GTI the 2.5-liter Mazda3 already returns pioneered the “hot hatch” segment of lively acceleration. Both automatic souped-up economy cars back in and manual transmissions are wide- 1976, and VW has polished it to ly available. Steering isn’t as crisp as near-perfection over the years. the GTI’s, but the Mazda still lets The Golf hatchback serves as an you have a good time — for the price excellent starting point. Even the of an ordinary economy car. base model has respectable ride and The Mazda3 also achieves re- handling, and its well-finished interi- spectable fuel economy ratings with or feels better than some humble its available automatic transmission: economy car. That’s good, because 31 mpg with the base engine, and 30 the GTI starts at $27,265 and the test- mpg with the 2.5-liter. Compare that ed high-end Autobahn model hit to 28 mpg for the Golf and 27 mpg $36,170. for the GTI. However, the GTI ties The GTI doesn’t look like a the 2.5-liter Mazda’s EPA ratings $36,000 vehicle. Volkswagen adorns with the manual transmission, at 28 the headlights with red accents on the mpg. tested car, and the alloy wheels dress The rear seat is on the tight side up the package a little further. But it even for a compact car, but it’s us- otherwise sticks with the clean, clas- able for two adults without too much sic lines whose lineage comes clearly squeezing. And a Honda Civic will from the 1976 model — nothing get even better mileage. But the overtly luxurious or sporty. Mazda3 is an appealing compact car But on the road, the GTI feels for folks who appreciate its sprightly like an Audi. And mechanically, it is demeanor. — the Audi A3 sedan uses the same For further performance sav- engine and other mechanical com- ings, a potentially tempting option is ponents. the Kia Forte5 SX, a turbocharged The GTI’s punchy tur- five-door hatchback with 201 horse- bocharged 220-horsepower engine power — priced from $24,795. But is up from the 170 horsepower on although it’s potent on paper, the the base Golf. And tauter suspension Forte5 doesn’t match the Volkswa- tuning and tighter steering deliver an gen or Mazda for driving enjoyment. outstanding driving experience, Especially with the tested automatic without interfering with everyday transmission, the engine doesn’t comfort and easy drivability. Drive seem as eager as its horsepower the GTI gently on a crowded street would suggest. And the steering and it’s a mild-mannered Golf. But lacks the well-weighted precision of push harder, and the extra capability a good driver’s car. makes it a delight. Furthermore, the Forte5 SX has And unlike most sports cars, the an unpleasantly stiff ride, slamming GTI could easily serve as the only hard over bumps. Throw in limited car for most buyers. It’s a five-seat availability of exterior colors and hatchback, not a two-seat convert- modern features, along with hum- ible. You can fit four adults without drum cabin decor (despite some red too much squeezing. You can fold accents on the tested car), and its ap- down the rear seat to open up a use- peal is pretty limited. That said, the ful boxy cargo hold. You can com- base Forte5 LX can give you decent mute comfortably, especially with comfort and interior space for an af- the available automatic transmission fordable price — but only if you — a convenience not offered on the want basic transportation rather than competing Ford Focus ST and Hon- something fun to drive. da Civic Si. For better or for worse, the GTI isn’t a raw performance machine. Brady Holt is a member of the And numbers-minded car enthusi- Washington Automotive Press Asso- COURTESY PHOTOS asts correctly observe that the GTI ciation. The 2018 Volkswagen GTI , at top. Directly above, the The 2018 Mazda3. 12 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL APRIL 12, 2018 ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT Folksinger David Mallett to appear in WFMA concert on April 15, is Positano Ristorante Kingston Trio, and even the Beatles. By Barbara Trainin Blank @[email protected] Italiano in Bethesda – where the Despite the doubters, Mallett Washington, D.C.-based World Folk believes folk music and acoustic Folksinger-songwriter David Music Association presents its music in general are "stronger than Mallett grew up in rural Maine, in a events. ever. Guitar sales are up, and every somewhat-isolated existence. That In existence since 1983, the or- day there's a new little band," he changed when, at the age of 12, he ganization is dedicated to promoting said. acquired a Martin – the cream of the contemporary and traditional folk Although it may not as obvious crop of guitars – for only $120. music, and spreading the word to as during the 1960s, folk music is "My mother used to sing hillbil- both fans and folk artists, said also the voice of "social con- ly songs and the songs of Jimmy WFMA President Chuck Morse. science," Mallett added. "Its appeal Rogers around the house,” Mallett "David is very special and well- is also about optimism. Most of my said. "And it was the time the known," said Morse. "He's the fea- life I wrote songs that celebrated Kingston Trio, Bob Dylan, and Pe- tured and only performer at our up- life, love, and especially nature." ter, Paul and Mary were getting their coming concert." One of Mallett's celebratory start." The association offers two songs – probably his most-famous in Mallett and his brother formed types of events. Showcases take general – is "Garden Song." He a duo, which played at talent shows place generally on the second Sun- started composing the chorus when and even won one when he was 12. day of each month and feature pri- he and his father were planting to- "From then on, we were on TV marily local performers or groups. gether, and completed the verses lat- shows, made records," he said. "All WFMA doesn't sell tickets in er that same day, at a friend's house. COURTESY PHOTO our spending money came from advance for these, but does take ad- "I still sing it at every show," Folk singer David Mallett shows." vance reservations. Mallett said. "I'm very proud of it." songs during her first year in col- provide a wonderful venue with an Since releasing his first record The association does sell ad- The folksinger-songwriter has lege. attentive audience." 40 years ago, Mallett has been "do- vance tickets for concerts, which fo- another reason for optimism about "I heard about WFMA through The showcase was also a "per- ing music full time" – recording an cus on individual artists. the future of his genre of music. His the general music community," fect place" to release her new EP, additional 13 albums, performing, Mallett found inspiration in sons are continuing the tradition by Murray said. "Specifically, Brent "This Life, My Life," Murray added. and providing material for a list of Gene Autry and Johnny Cash as well performing together as the Mallett Ruggles, vice president of the Asso- WFMA concerts and showcas- artists that includes Alison Krauss, as other country singers such as Brothers. ciation, invited me to participate in a es take place at the Positano Ris- Pete Seeger, Hal Ketchum, Emmy- Marty Ross. "Basically, anyone who Michelle Murray, in contrast, showcase after hearing me perform torante Italiano, 4948-4940 Fair- lou Harris, John Denver and the didn't sing with a deep twang," he debuted at a WMFA event – a Show- at an open mic and listening to my mont Avenue, Bethesda. 301-654- Muppets. joked. case – on March 11. CD. It meant a great deal to be invit- 1717. For information about the One of the venues he has per- He also sings songs by Don Influenced by Joan Baez, she ed to play in their concert series they association, visit: http://wfma.net. formed at frequently, and will revisit Gibson, the Everly Brothers, the started playing guitar and writing Olney’s “Crucible” finds new life in Miller’s classic production Proctor in a different light than usu- allegory of the hearings of the By Barbara Trainin Blank @traininblank al, Stoller added. “He’s cheating on House Un-American Activities his wife and sleeping with a young Committee, which called him to As literally written and usually woman who’s working for them testify about possible Communist played, Abigail Williams is the an- and was a virgin and an orphan. He affiliation. Like Proctor in the play, tagonist of “The Crucible,” Arthur made promises to her and broke he refused to “name names.” Miller’s 1953 dramatized and fic- them. But we don’t blame the man.” But Holdridge noted that in- tionalized play about the Salem This is the second time Eleanor creasingly, analysts of “The Cru- Witch Trials. Holdridge is staging “The Cru- cible” focus on the personal rather The seductive 17-year-old has cible.” While working on the Olney than the political – connecting had an affair with her married 35- production, it seemed to her “like a Proctor’s sense of guilt with year-old employer, John Proctor, totally different play. I’m 12 years Miller’s own. The then-married, and subsequently lost her job. Still older, and a different person, so I older playwright had an affair with in love with him, she takes advan- see it less idealistically.” Marilyn Monroe (whom he later tage of the mass hysteria to accuse For Holdridge, the village girls married). his wife, Elizabeth, of witchcraft in who instigate the witch hunt aren’t Perhaps, they speculate, that’s the hope of replacing her. monsters but become monstrous, why Miller made Proctor much But Dani Stoller, the Abigail in because the social fabric of the younger and Abigail older than the Olney Theatre Center produc- world they live in doesn’t allow their historical counterparts. tion, sees her as more complex, them power and sexual freedom. Her duty as a director, with more justification for her ac- Holdridge agreed in some Holdridge said, is “to ask why this tions. sense that Abigail is still the antag- play, why now?” Despite her mis- She believes labeling Abigail onist; she accuses an innocent givings about its viewpoint, “The as the “antagonist” in the stage di- woman who could be sentenced to Crucible” continues to draw her rections is no more obligatory than death. The question, though, is “because of the incredible way in COURTESY PHOTO describing Elizabeth Proctor as why. which Miller draws characters and Choreographer Kelly Crandall d’Amboise with Dani Stoller, other cast “unattractive” – not true of Joan “The play looks at it from a the language.” members, rehearsing ‘The Crucible.’ Allen in the 1996 film version, very dated male gaze,” she said. “It Ironically, too, the character Stoller said. shows what society does to a girl she finds most interesting is neither of view and doubles-down in it,’ events. This is the second time Stoller who has feelings. It’s not just that Proctor nor Abigail, but Reverend Holdridge said. “The Crucible” opens April 18 is playing Abigail. adultery is wrong; Proctor has cre- Hale. At first a devoted servant of The cast includes Chris and continues through May 20 at “First time round I saw her as ated a monster by abusing the pow- the tribunal that judges (and con- Genebach as Proctor; Rachel Zam- Olney Theatre Center, 2001 Olney- sexual only, as a villain,” she said. er he has over her. He should not demns) the accused, he later tries to pelli, as his wife Elizabeth; and Sandy Spring Road, Olney. For “There is so much more to this have taken advantage of his posi- save the suspects, including Proc- Scott Parkinson, in his Olney The- tickets, call the box office at 301- woman.” tion – it was the single error of his tor. atre debut, as Reverend Hale. 924-3400. For more information, In an age of #MeToo, one can life.” “Hale tries to see the truth, The production includes post- visit the theater’s website at see the affair between Abigail and Miller intended the play as an whereas everyone else has a point show discussions and special www.olneytheatre.org. APRIL 12, 2018 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 13 CALENDAR What’s happening this week in Montgomery County April 12, 2018 – April 18, 2018 BLACKROCK CENTER FOR THE ARTS Rockville, MD 20851. Civic Association, Aspen Hill Library Advisory MONTGOMERY COUNTY BOARD OF ED- Committee, and the Strathmore-Bel Pre Civic Asso- UCATION CANDIDATES' FORUM • THE B SERIES: BOB MARGOLIN & THE SPRING THRIFT SHOP ciation. For more information, call (301) 871-1113 Apr. 23. 6:30 P.M. Join us to learn more about NIGHTHAWKS FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 2018, 8:00 Apr. 14. 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. The Friends or [email protected]. candidates for the Montgomery County Board of PM House Elephant Thrift Shop have great springtime Education running in this year's June 26 primary gifts and clothes as well as furniture and household BIG INDOOR YARD SALE AT race. Your vote in the primary will help determine • FATOUMATA DIAWARA & ELIKEH SAT- items. The shop is located at 17340 Quaker Lane in ROCKVILLE UNITED METHODIST which of the eight candidates for the at-large posi- URDAY, APR 14, 2018, 8:00 PM Sandy Spring, MD. All proceeds support activities CHURCH tion and which of the three candidates for District 3 for seniors. Apr. 19. 4:00 – 7:00 P.M. Enjoy excellent shop- move forward to the November general election - • GHOST TOWN TO HAVANA SUNDAY, APR ping with a special clothing/linens bag sale on Sat- and you may vote regardless of whether or not you 15, 2018, 4:00 PM | FILM STREAM CLEANUP urday: first bag $2.00, second bag free! Enjoy chi- are affiliated with a political party. All candidates Apr. 14. 9:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. Join the Eco- na, collectible dolls/bears, vintage Avon bottle col- will field questions from moderator Tracie Potts, STRATHMORE Action Team in its 5th annual stream cleanup in lection and linens, lots of clothing, shoes, purses and NBC 4. The audience is encouraged to provide Gaithersburg as part of the creation-care outreach of Jewelry, books, housewares, toys. Don't miss their own questions for discussion. Come from 6:30 • BSO: VEGAS NIGHTS WITH FRANKIE St. Rose Parish. We are partnering with the City of Martha's Corner downstairs with designer clothing - 7:00 for informal conversations with the candi- MORENO THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 2018, 8:00 PM Gaithersburg for Green Up Day and with the Annu- and the JEWELRY. Don't miss this super spring dates; forum begins at 7:00; 8:45 wrap-up. At | THE MUSIC CENTER al Potomac River Watershed Cleanup. Meet on sale! Fire engine red boys' bike, like new, 14 in. is Gaithersburg High School Cafeteria, 101 Education Rabbitt Road where it crosses over the stream, Long available for $25--just a sample of our great selec- Blvd., Gaithersburg, Md 20877. Free. Sponsored • NATIONAL PHILHARMONIC: SCHOOL Draught Branch. Dress appropriately for wet ground tion. Additional dates: April 19, from 10 am to 3 pm by League of Women Voters of Montgomery Coun- FOR LOVERS SATURDAY, APRIL 14, 2018, 8:00 and some briars. Tools for reaching litter would be on Friday, April 20 and from 9 am to 2 pm on Satur- ty, Montgomery County Council of PTAs and PM |THE MUSIC CENTER useful. Other supplies will be provided. Please regis- day, April 21. Address: 112 West Montgomery Av- NAACP Montgomery County Chapter. For addi- ter with Pat Cuff at [email protected] so we can get enue, Rockville, MD 20850. tional information, contact League offices: 301-984- PHOTO BY SERGEY BERMENIEVO • YOUNG ARTISTS OF AMERICA: RAG- a count for supplies. Confirmation and details will 9585; email [email protected], or check out our TIME IN CONCERT SUNDAY, APRIL 15, 2018, be sent to registrants in the week before the event. A collection by world-renowned JOHN F. KENNEDY HIGH SCHOOL website lwvmocomd.org. for listing of candidates. 4:00 PM | THE MUSIC CENTER artist Romero Britto will be on SPRING FLING FOURTH ORAL CANCER AWARENESS exhibit at both Wentworth Apr. 21. 12:00 – 4:00 P.M. (4/28 Rain Date) A CONVERSATION:" WOMEN AND THE FILLMORE WALK & RUN Gallery locations, Westfield John F. Kennedy High School is hosting its first HEART HEALTH" Apr. 14. 7:30 A.M. The fourth Oral Cancer Montgomery Mall from Noon- Spring Fling. The Spring Fling will consist of a vari- Apr. 26. 10:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.M. In collabora- • YFN LUCCI WITH OC HERMO, M-BURB Awareness Walk & Run In Memory of Peter 3:00 pm and an evening event at ety of family oriented activities such as face-paint- tion with Adventist HealthCare Faith Community FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 2018, 8:00 PM McGee Hoffman, one of the only events dedicated Tysons Galleria from 6:00 pm- ing, concessions, music, giveaways, competitions, Health, St.Mark's Episcopal/ Anglican Church will to oral cancer awareness in the Washington D.C. 9:00 pm, on April 21. and raffles all coinciding with the Varsity Baseball host a presentation by Naga Pannala MD., Cardio- • LIVE NATION AND SONGBYRD PRE- area, will take place at Sligo-Dennis Avenue Park in game against Northwood High School at 1:00pm. vascular Specialist on the basics of heart disease, SENT SABA: CARE FOR ME TOUR SATUR- Silver Spring, MD. The event is being organized by Our goal is to connect with the community in a pos- preventive measures to improve health and cardiac DAY, APR 14, 2018, 8:00 PM Peter Hoffman’s family, in partnership with the Oral itive way and promote baseball and other sports. risk factors, and quality of life issues affecting Charles P. Ries, Vice President, International at the Cancer Foundation during Oral Cancer Awareness There will be three main organizations attending the women with heart disease. Get invaluable health in- Rand Corporation. Ambassador Ries will discuss • ERIC B. & RAKIM - THE TECHNIQUE Month, and is being held to raise awareness and crit- event: Koa Sports, TPSS (Takoma Park Baseball formation, free screenings for blood pressure, body and explain strategy, parameters and ramifications TOUR WITH YO-YO TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 2018, ical funds for research of a disease that kills one per- and Softball), and the Miracle League of Mont- composition and body mass analysis (BMI) by Ad- of international trade, a critical issue in today’s polit- 8:00 PM son every hour of every day in the U.S. In addition gomery County. These organizations will have ta- ventist HealthCare; consult with a trained Women- ical and socioeconomic climate. Ambassador Ries’ to helping raise money for the Oral Cancer Founda- bles set up for kids to sign up and learn about their Heart Champion of the National Coalition for presentation will be held in Fox Hill’s Performing WOLF TRAP tion’s research, awareness, and patient support ini- sporting programs. Women With Heart Disease; and with a pharmacist, Arts Center and is free and open to the public. Fox tiatives, participants at this family-friendly event on medication, side effects, and drug interactions, Hill is located at 8300 Burdette Rd. in Bethesda, • ANA MOURA WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25, will enjoy guest speakers, free oral cancer screen- ART EXHIBIT: ROMERO BRITTO etc. Free and open to the public. Location: St. MD; 20817. Reservations are required to attend and 2018, 8:00 PM | THE BARNS ings by local dentists and hygienists, and following Apr. 21. An impressive collection by world- Mark's Episcopal/ Anglican Church, 12621Old Co- seating is limited. For reservations contact Julie the walk and run, a barbecue lunch and raffle! Reg- renowned artist Romero Britto will be on exhibition lumbia Pike, Silver Spring. For more information Sabag at Fox Hill at 301-968-1850 or at: istration and pre-race activities will begin at 7:30 and available for acquisition at Wentworth Gallery call 301-622-5860 or email office@stmarks-silver- [email protected]. APR 12 AM, with the run beginning at 9:00 AM and the in exclusive Metro DC presentation. The exhibi- spring.org. walk immediately after. tion, with a live Artist Appearance, will be held at OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS MEETING both Wentworth Gallery Metro DC locations: West- SPRING RUMMAGE SALE Apr. 12. 7:15 – 8:30 P.M. Overeaters Anony- APR 18 field Montgomery Mall from Noon-3pm and an Apr. 27. 9:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. Mark your calen- mous meeting Thursdays at the Rockville Church of SQUARE DANCE LESSONS AND DANC- evening event at Tysons Galleria from 6:00 pm-9:00 dars, get your shopping bags ready: It’s time for St. Christ, 1450 Montgomery Ave., Rockville (in Parish APR 15 ING pm. The galleries will host this public exhibition, James’ immensely popular Spring Rummage Sale. House). For further information, http://www.oa- TIKVAT ISRAEL ‘S ANNUAL CONCERT Apr. 18. 7:30 – 9:45 P.M. Square dance lessons which is complimentary and RSVP’s are strongly Where: St. James’ Episcopal Church, 11815 Seven dcmetro.org/ or Linda S at 301-641-9508. Apr. 15. 7:00 P.M. Two exciting local musical and dancing at North Chevy Chase Christian suggested. Locks Road, Potomac MD (Parish Hall). St. James’ groups will perform at Tikvat Israel Congregation’s Church, 8814 Kensington Parkway (in Parish Episcopal Church is located at 11815 Seven Locks annual concert on April 15. Performers are the Seth House). Wednesdays: 7:30 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. $7 per Road, Potomac MD; just south of Montrose Road Kibel Klezmer Band and Rak Shalom, the Universi- APR 14 person, also Apr.18, and 25. Contact phone number: INFO SESSIONS FOR RUN FOR A (between Montrose Road and Tuckerman Lane). ty of Maryland’s Jewish a cappella singers. The con- AUTHOR VISIT: DR. NADIA HASHIMI 301-598-2574. http://www.gerrymanders.info/ BRIGHTER PALESTINE There is a Ride-On Bus (Route #47) stop at the cert, presented by Cantor Rochelle Helzner, will fea- Apr. 14. 11:00 – 12:00 P.M. Join us for a visit Apr. 21. 1:00 P.M. Join Team Iqraa, a running Church driveway. Church phone number/website: ture an array of klezmer, Hebrew and popular mu- from local author Dr. Nadia Hashimi. She is an group. We’ve trained numerous marathon and half 301-762-8040; stjamespotomac.org. sic. Tickets will be $25 in advance (available by Afghan-American internationally bestselling author, marathon runners and raised over $230,000 since contacting the synagogue at 301-762-7338) or $30 UPCOMING public speaker, advocate for women’s rights and pe- 2008. All donations raised by Iqraa runners go to CANAL PRIDE DAYS AT HANCOCK at the door. Tikvat Israel is located at 2200 Balti- LOCAL WRITER'S SHOWCASE diatrician. She has written three novels for adults United Palestinian Appeal’s scholarship program at Apr. 28. 9:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. Volunteers are more Road, Rockville. Further information: Contact Apr. 19 – 20. Bethesda Urban Partnership will and two for children inspired by the history of universities in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. Attend needed to help clean exhibits in the Visitor Center, the Tikvat Israel office at [email protected] or host the Local Writer’s Showcase, celebrating writ- Afghanistan and the ongoing struggles of families. our info sessions. Additional date: April 25, 2018 at paint, prune vegetation from historic structures, and 301-762-7338. ers from Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia. Hashimi is the author of three international best- Poetry Contest Awards Ceremony & Reading by 6:30pm. At United Palestinian Appeal’s Office: remove invasive plant species and trash. Projects are selling novels: The Pearl that Broke Its Shell, When award-winning poet E. Ethelbert Miller. Thursday, 1330 New Hampshire Ave, NW near Dupont Cir- suitable for ages 12 and up and SSL hours are avail- the Moon Is Low, and A House Without Windows. April 19 at 7:00 pm, Gallery B, 7700 Wisconsin Av- cle. RSVP email: [email protected]. Learn able. Registration is required. Cost: Free. Address: Books will be available after the discussion for APR 16 enue, Suite E. Bethesda Essay and Short Story Con- more at https://iqraadc.org Hancock Visitor Center, 439 East Main Street, Han- those interested in purchasing a copy. Event is free CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP test Awards Ceremony, Friday, April 20 at 7:00 pm, cock, MD 21750 and open to the public; all welcome! Where: Apr. 16. 1:00 P.M. We hope you join us for our Bethesda Hyatt, 7400 Wisconsin Avenue TALK: SPRING PLANTING Gaithersburg Library. monthly caregiver support program. All are wel- Apr. 21. 2:00 – 4:00 P.M. It’s spring! Learn to LECTURE SERIES: THE ABCS OF COL- come to this FREE program. Where: Brooklets COUNTY COUNCIL AT LARGE CANDI- grow flowers and vegetables from seed. Take home LECTING PHOTOGRAPHY BEES, BENEFICIALS, AND BLOOMS Place, Talbot County Senior Center, 400 Brookletts DATES FORUMS a 6-cell seed starter tray of the planted seeds and Apr. 29. Photoworks Gallery in Glen Echo Park Apr. 12. 7:00 – 8:15 P.M. Want to help the hon- Ave, Easton, MD 21601 Ph: 410-822-2869 Apr. 19 & 26. 7:30 P.M. A two-part County watch them grow! For ages 8 to adult. Register on- has announced their next lecture, "The ABCs of eybees and other pollinators, but confused about Council (At Large) Candidates Forum will held at line at www.montgomerycountymd.gov/library. Collecting Photography.” At this event, gallerist Ia- what plants to put in your garden? Interested in at- the Aspen Hill Library, 4407 Aspen Hill Road, As- Click Branches, select Quince Orchard Library, and son Demos will explain what one should seek when tracting all of those insect “good guys” to your prop- APR 17 pen Hill, MD. All 38 candidates have been invited then Upcoming Events. Program sponsored by buying or selling a print. He will cover printing erty, so that they’ll do some of the pest management Friends of the Library, Quince Orchard Chapter. techniques, the value of provenance, signing and FOREIGN AFFAIRS DISCUSSION GROUP: which is why the forum is spread out over 2 nights. for you? Come find out who all of those beneficial Call 240-777-0200 for more information. Place: numbering works, silver gelatin versus archival pig- EXPLAINING INTERNATIONAL TRADE Each of the candidates have been asked to talk about insects are, what services they provide, and how to Quince Orchard Library / 15831 Quince Orchard Apr. 17. 7:45 – 9:00 P.M. The upcoming Foreign their vision for Aspen Hill and their plans to extend convince them to set up shop in your yard! Wehere: Road / Gaithersburg. Free Affairs Discussion Group’s presentation Explaining that vision into the future. The forum is sponsored Glenview Mansion 603 Edmonston Drive International Trade will feature former Ambassador by the Friends of the Aspen Hill Library, Aspen Hill 16Continued on page 14 14 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL APRIL 12, 2018 C ALENDAR8 What’s happening this week in Montgomery County April 12, 2018 – April 18, 2018 Continued from page 13 ment every month, TV’s, hair care equipment for Germany Rd, Little Orleans, MD 21766. the beauty shop and 2 buses with wheelchair lifts to ment prints, gallery versus auction purchases, and take residents on sightseeing and luncheon trips. TALK: MEDICARE BASICS re-selling your prints. Iason will also offer works for Bargains galore include a variety of beautiful plants, May 23. 7:00 – 9:00 P.M. Turning 65? Get an- sale, at various price points, including both classic herbs, art work made by a few of our residents, swers to important questions about Medicare now: silver gelatin and modern archival pigment prints. spring and summer jewelry, baked goods and candy, When should I sign up? Can I work and get Partial proceeds from all sales will support Pho- Gift Shop items, coffee & donuts. For more infor- Medicare? What is the Medicare alphabet—A, B, C toworks at Glen Echo Park. This event will take mation, call 301 354-8460. and D? Presented by the State Health Insurance As- place on Sunday, April 29 at 4pm in Arcade room sistance Program (SHIP). Call SHIP at 301-255- 302/303. A-RTS RETURNS TO ROCKVILLE TOWN 4250 for more information. Place: Quince Orchard SQUARE Library / 15831 Quince Orchard Road / Gaithers- ATOMIC DOG ART EXHIBIT AT DEL RAY May 5 – 6. The 6th Annual A-RTS at Rockville burg. Free ARTISANS Town Square, the Affordable Arts Festival, one of May 4 – 27. Del Ray Artisans and The Dog the region’s premier events, will showcase the work Store present "Atomic Dog" an exhibit inspired by of 150 nationally recognized artists from around the ONGOING United States in a spectacular outdoor gallery. The man’s best friend. This fun and heart-warming show ART EXHIBIT| ROBERTO BOCCI hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. to features photography, painting, sculpture, and inven- Through Apr. 22. 7:00 – 9:00 P.M. Opening Re- 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free. Throughout the tive mixed media of all kinds. Come and enjoy artis- ception and Artist Talk. TwiLight Silhouette, Those weekend, the team responsible for creating the tic expressions of our love for man’s and woman’s Who Come and Those Who Leave is a series shot renowned Bethesda Row Art Festival will bring the COURTESY PHOTO best friend – our canine companions. Reception: over an interval of approximately 90 minutes before streets surrounding Rockville Town Square to life as Round House Theatre presents Master Harold...and the Boys, a Friday, May 4 from 7-9pm. View the exhibit at Del and after sunset. The images are loaded with a vibrant outdoor gallery full of stunning art, live play set against the backdrop of 1950s South African apartheid. Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, metaphoric and symbolic meaning hovering be- music, and artisanal foods. “There will be works of The play runs through May 6. Alexandria. Details: www.DelRayArtisans.org/ex- tween day and night, lightness and darkness, Being art of interest and appeal to everyone - from the hibits. and non-Being. As daylight falls after sunset, Twi- budding collector to the art aficionado,” notes A- Light Silhouette portrays evening joggers running RTS Festival Director Robin Markowitz. REFUGEES EXHIBIT ARTWORK around the 16th century Medici Fortress located in ed to visit the Master Gardener Demonstration Gar- Duke Street, Alexandria, 22314. Details: www.Del- May 5. 1:00 – 3:00 P.M. Opening reception. A Siena, Italy (Bocci’s country and city of birth). In MARYLAND YOUTH BALLET’S SNOW den, consult with Master Gardener volunteers, visit RayArtisans.org/exhibits collection of artwork created by refugees residing in the panoramas runners are portrayed multiple times WHITE information tables, and purchase plants offered by the DC metro region will be on exhibit at Sandy as they enter (those who come) and leave (those May 12. 1:00 P.M. and 5:00 P.M. This Mother’s local vendors. Most parts of the event are FREE, al- ON THE HOMEFRONT: GAITHERSBURG who leave) the picture frame. Where: Gibbs Street though donations are appreciated. Gardening classes IN WORLD WAR 1 Gallery. include presentations on Peppers, Flavoring Drinks Through Jun. 19. On the Homefront: Gaithers- with Herbs, Sweet Potatoes, Vegetable Gardening in burg in World War 1 is on display in the Gaithers- ART EXHIBIT: SHONA MACDONALD Containers, F igs, and Making Beer with Home- burg Community Museum, 9 S Summit Ave, Through Apr. 22. 7:00 – 9:00 P.M. Opening Re- grown Hops. Celebrity chef Joan Nathan will be on Gaithersburg, MD 20877. The museum is open ception and Artist Talk. The paintings in Sky on hand to talk about new culinary Ideas for your gar- Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00-3:00. Ground attempt to counter this ideal by representing den produce. Pre-registration and a small fee is re- the landscape as an uneasy, mysterious, and unpre- quired for additional workshops on foraging, garden NEW COUNTY PROGRAM SEEKS dictable place. The work acknowledges that reflec- planning, hydroponics, and plant propagation, as SKILLED VOLUNTEERS 50+ tions in water are a significant part of the history of well as for kids programs that meet scouting badge The Montgomery County Volunteer Center's painting yet rather than depict reflections as places requirements. new 50+ Volunteer Network connects skilled volun- that evoke elevated or sublime emotional states, she teers with nonprofit and government agencies that focuses attention on the puddle as a melancholic af- "MASTER HAROLD"... AND THE BOYS need assistance. This unique program is perfect for ter effect. These works reflect (literally and Through May 6. Renowned dramatist Athol Fu- those who are age 50+ and want to make a signifi- metaphorically) upon the environment. Where: gard sets an incongruous scene against the backdrop cant contribution of time and talent to the communi- Common Ground Gallery, VisArts. b of 1950s South African apartheid: two black men ty, while still retaining flexibility. Through personal are practicing ballroom dancing in a tea room, when consultations, trained advisors help find volunteer the white son of the shop’s boorish owner returns opportunities that match particular areas of interests, EXHIBIT: A TOUCH OF MAGIC ART home from school. Unexpectedly, the disparate trio skills, and availability. Options may include ongoing Through Apr. 26. Del Ray Artisans “A Touch of settle in for a rainy afternoon of laughter, nostalgia, program management and support, short-term con- Magic” exhibit is inspired by the subtle, simple, and enlightenment together. But when old family sulting projects using professional skills, and direct complex, or bold magic that creates life’s special COURTESY PHOTO secrets stir up lingering demons, both “Master services to clients. For more information, email moments, fulfilled dreams, rare experiences, and The 6th Annual A-RTS, showcasing the work of 150 nationally Harold” and “the boys” are quickly reminded of [email protected] or visit fosters the recognition of beauty. The art will be on their true loyalties. Round House Theatre, Bethesda www.montgomeryserves.org. recognized artists from around the United States, returns to the display from April 6-28, 2018. Opening Reception Rockville Town Square on May 5 and 6. is Friday, April 6, 7-9pm. View the exhibit at Del VIDEO PRODUCTION CLASSES FOR HS Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, ART EXHIBIT: INTERACT + INTEGRATE STUDENTS (FREE)-GANDHI BRIGADE Alexandria. Details: www.DelRayArtisans.org/ex- Through May 13. 7:00 – 9:00 P.M. Opening Mondays. 3:30 P.M. High school students will hibits Reception and Artist Talk with Heloisa Escudero, learn fundamentals of video production and work Spring Museum from May 2 through September 2, Day weekend, experience the exciting adventures of Michelle Lisa Herman, Jackie Hoysted, and Denise together to create short films about topics of their 2018. Uprooted: The Art of Refugees will com- Snow White! Scared and lost in the forest Snow KAREN S. MONTGOMERY: A SCULPTUR- Philipbar. INTERACT + INTEGRATE is an exhibi- choosing...and earn SSL hours! This program starts mence with an opening reception Saturday, May 5, White takes refuge in the house of the seven dwarfs AL RETROSPECTIVE tion, organized by Jackie Hoysted, featuring four January 24th and classes are held from 3:30 to 5:30 2018, 1:00–3:00 PM at the museum. The work of to hide from her stepmother, the wicked Queen. Through Apr. 28. Sandy Spring Museum will artists whose art practices are concerned with the in- pm. Must be a high school student. Registration is five refugee artists will include dozens of paintings Filled with forest friends and creatures, MYB’s exhibit a retrospective of sculptures made by former teraction and/or integration of the audience in their required at bit.ly/mocovideoclass. For more infor- and drawings. The artists hail from some of the adaptation of the classic fairy-tale is perfect for audi- Maryland Senator Karen S. Montgomery. With work. Interaction is usually concerned with commu- mation, please call the Gandhi Brigade at 301-592- most troubled regions of the globe. From Iraq are ences of all ages! Also presenting Alvin Mayes’ more than forty works created during a forty-year nication. It can simply be a manual interaction be- 1900. Visit www.gandhibrigade.org for more infor- Ahmed Karkhi, a portrait and landscape painter, and contemporary piece Eireann Kente and the classic span will be exhibited. Montgomery’s sculptures tween people and things or for new media artists mation. Where: Marilyn J. Praisner Library, 14910 Khalid Alaani, a pharmacist and pastel artist; from ballet La Bayadère, Act II, Kingdom of the Shades. are primarily stone, marble or wood. She periodi- typically involves the interaction between humans, Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring. Ethiopia are Fetun Getachew, a studio owner, art Tickets: www.marylandyouthballet.org. Where: cally creates using bronze casting, and occasionally computers, sensors and networks. Conversely, inte- teacher and painter, and Alemzewd Alemu a sculp- Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center, Mont- uses an additive process, building on a sculpture gration is concerned about combining, assimilating, BETHESDA FARMERS MARKET tor and painter; and from Somalia, is Mohamed Ab- gomery College, Rockville. Additional performance base. Montgomery’s work captures the likenesses bringing together and the coalescing of people and Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. 7:00 A.M. durahman Abukam, a teacher. The artwork gives in- on May 13 at 3:00 P.M. of people, stories and experiences she has encoun- things. For each of these artists the participation of – 4:00 P.M. The Farm Women’s Market is a unique, sight into the artists’ lives and homelands, as well as tered. She draws inspiration from her current life, as the audience is essential. Where: Kaplan Gallery, intimate, quirky and festive shopping experience in the challenges and triumphs experienced during CANAL PRIDE DAYS AT FIFTEENMILE well as mythological characters. Winged figures, VisArts. Downtown Bethesda. The Market features great their transition to a new life in the United States. CREEK snakes, women and maternal figures are themes that food, drink and music with artisans, crafts and bou- May 19. 9:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. Volunteers are run through her work. REINVENTION ART EXHIBIT AT VCA tique businesses from around the Mid-Atlantic re- BLOOMIN' SPRING SALE needed to help with parking lot line striping, repaint- ALEXANDRIA ANIMAL HOSPITAL gion. Local vineyards and breweries provide tast- May 5. 9:30 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. Come to the ing picnic tables, fire rings, and grills, placing stone GROW IT EAT IT OPEN HOUSE Through Jun. 10. Del Ray Artisans presents ings and food trucks offer a quick meal. We are a Bloomin' Spring Sale at The Village at Rockville, dust pads at campground facilities, and helping to Apr. 28. 12:00 – 4:00 P.M. This GIEI spring “Reinvention”, a Gallery Without Walls exhibit, ten-minute walk south on Wisconsin Ave from the 9701 Viers Drive, Rockville. This event is spon- remove invasive plant species and trash. Projects are event will take place at Montgomery County Exten- with artists reinventing old artwork or themselves in sored by the Auxiliary. All proceeds are used to en- suitable for ages 12 and up and SSL hours are avail- sion, Agricultural History Farm Park, 18410 2-demensional pieces to celebrate the new renova- hance the life of each of our residents with birthday able. Registration is required. Cost: Free. Address: Muncaster Road, Derwood, MD. Adults and chil- tions at the VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital, 2660 and Christmas parties and gifts, special entertain- Fifteenmile Creek Campground, 11001-12725 High dren interested in growing their own food are invit- Continued on page 15 APRIL 12, 2018 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 15

Continued from page 14 SALSA NIGHT Tuesdays 7:30 – 12:30 P.M. Come to the Bark- Bethesda Metro Station at the intersection of ing Dog every Tuesday night for their sizzling Salsa Bethesda Ave. and Wisconsin Ave. Open Wednes- Night. Take lessons with salsa instructor Michelle Some Fun days, Fridays, and Saturdays 7:00am-4:00pm. Our Reyes from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. for only $10. Learn historic Market Building (circa 1932) is open year- to shake those hips, and then show off your new round (Jan – Dec). skills to the music of a live salsa band during the open dance after class. Visit salsawild.com or call THE WIDOWED PERSONS SERVICE OF (301) 654-0022 for more information. 4723 Elm MONTGOMERY COUNTY St., Bethesda, MD 20814. Weekly support groups for newly widowed per- sons at three locations: at Margaret Schweinhaut LOSS OF A CHILD SUPPORT GROUP Center 1000 Forest Glen Rd. Silver Spring on Mon- Wednesdays, 6:30 – 8:00 P.M. For parents griev- days, at Holiday park Senior Center, 3950 Ferrara ing the death of a child of any age. Registration re- Drive, Wheaton, on Thursdays and at Jane Lawton quired at (301) 921-4400. Montgomery Hospice, (Leland) Center, 4301 Willow Lane, Chevy Chase 1355 Piccard Dr., Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850. on Thursdays. These support groups are open, free of charge, to all widowed persons who have suf- PRESCHOOL STORYTIME (AGES 3-5) fered a loss within the past two years. Those prefer- Wednesdays. 10:30 A.M. Join us for stories, ring an evening group are encouraged to call the songs, rhymes, stretches and flannel board stories. WPS office. The groups are facilitated by trained Where: Marilyn J. Praisner Library, 14910 Old Co- volunteers. For more information or to register, lumbia Pike, Silver Spring. please call: 301-949-7398 to register. The Widowed Persons Service is a non-profit volunteer organiza- CORPORATE BARTENDING FOR CHARI- tion sponsored by AARP, the Montgomery County TY Mental Health Association, and other community Wednesdays 4:00 – 7:00 P.M. Send your CEO or organizations. VP to Tommy Joe's to bartend for charity! Can't bar- tend? No problem, the on-staff bartenders are there FOX HILL WEEKLY OPEN HOUSE to help for a good cause (no experience necessary). Wednesdays, 2:00 – 4:00 P.M. The public is in- Represent your company during happy hour, and a vited every Wednesday for refreshments and tours at portion of the proceeds will go to the charity of your Fox Hill Retirement Community in Bethesda. A free choice. Maybe you can even pull off some flair be- to the public open house will be held on a weekly hind the bar and make Tom Cruise proud. Visit tom- basis. Visitors are welcome to see the one, two and myjoes.com or call (301) 654-3801 for more infor- three-bedroom model condominiums with a wide mation. 4714 Montgomery Ln., Bethesda, MD range of floorplans offered in a maintenance-free, 20814. cosmopolitan environment. Reservations for the Open House events can be made at foxhillresi- EVENING GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP dences.com/rsvp or at 301-968-1850; walk-ins are Thursdays 6:30 – 8:00 P.M. For anyone grieving welcome as well. Fox Hill is located at 8300 Bur- the death of a loved one. Registration required at dette Road, Bethesda, MD; 20817. For more infor- (301) 921-4400. Hughes United Methodist Church, mation, call Julie Sabag at 301-968-1850 or visit 10700 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20918. www.foxhillresidences.com. PARENT LOSS SUPPORT GROUP ONE-ON-ONE FRIDAY FUN Thursdays 6:30 – 8:00 P.M. For adults who have Fridays. 9:00 – 10:00 A.M. Christ Episcopal experienced the death of one or both parents. Regis- School welcomes you and your 1-year-old to our tration required at (301) 921-4400. Mt. Calvary One-on-One Friday Fun. Our monthly playgroups Baptist church, 608 North Horner’s Lane, are the perfect way for your child to have a first Rockville, chrisMD 20850. school experience in a warm, toddler friendly setting while you meet other parents. Children will explore, THURSDAY MORNING BOOK DSICUS- learn and socialize in a calm, nurturing classroom SION community with our Preschool faculty. Activities Thursdays. 10:30 P.M. Join us every fourth include playtime, snack time and an art project. All Thursday of the month as we discuss notable books. sessions take place on Fridays in the Preschool This month's book is The Snow Child by Eowyn House from 9:00-10:00am. There is NO COST, but Ivey. Where: Marilyn J. Praisner Library, 14910 Old space is limited. Contact Janet Gerber (301-424- Columbia Pike, Silver Spring. 8702 or [email protected]) for more infor- mation. Compiled by Tazeen Ahmad

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Gaddi- Llewellyn Toulmin fi of Libya and members of the British Foreign Office and MI6, re- sulting in an agreement that Libya For the past several months I would not pursue weapons of mass have been reviewing some of the destruction. most fascinating and secretive desti- The royal patron of the Trav- nations in Britain: the private clubs ellers Club is the Duke of Edinburgh. of London. Today I will conclude Prince Charles, the Duke of York, the this series by discussing the famous Earl of Wessex, and Prince Michael Travellers Club -- one of the city’s of Kent are honorary members. most beautiful clubs, currently riven Club membership is open to by conflict over admitting women men only, and this is a source of seri- members. ous controversy. The “Evening The Club was founded by For- Standard” of London recently pub- eign Secretary Lord Castlereagh in lished a secret 6000 word report by 1819 in the aftermath of the Antony Layden, Club Chairman and Napoleonic wars, to enable gentle- former British ambassador to Mo- geous. There are 17 bedrooms at the men to meet distinguished visitors rocco and Libya, on this issue. The Club, and we saw most of them. As from overseas. The Club evolved report stated that 60 percent of the reciprocal members from the Cos- into the club of choice for British for- members vigorously oppose women mos Club in Washington, DC, we eign service officers and foreign am- membership, while 40 percent some- could have stayed in the Traveller’s bassadors in London. Annual dues what favor women. Those against bedrooms, and may in future. are about 1100 pounds ($1500 change describe their club as a All bedrooms were re-decorat- USD). “refuge” compared to mixed clubs, ed in the last two years, are regularly The clubhouse was built in 1829 which have “far less enjoyable updated, and all now have air condi- by Sir Charles Barry, designer of the themes of conversation” and “shrill tioning. Décor varies from plain to Houses of Parliament, later a Club voices” which reduce the “clubby” charming, but in general the rooms member. His inspiration was the nature of their experience. are not quite as attractive as at the Palazzo Pandolfini in Florence by This is a debate that cuts across Savile, RAC and East India clubs. Raphael. The Club is located at 106 many clubs. Of the 53 London clubs The best value room, number 15, is a Pall Mall, near the Palace of St. listed in Wikipedia, 24 admit women queen bed room costing 250 pounds James, National Gallery, Sotheby’s, as members, 14 do not, 14 are un- ($356 USD) double occupancy dur- and Piccadilly. known, and one admits only women. ing the week and 190 pounds ($270) The Club is smaller than other Three clubs, including the presti- on the weekend. nearby clubs, but the public rooms gious White’s and Brook’s, do not For lunch my wife Susan had are gorgeous, and feature original art even allow women to visit! The the lemon sole, which she rated an by Sir Thomas Lawrence, RA FRS Travellers allows women to enter, “A,” at 21 pounds. Her trifle dessert (member of the Royal Academy of visit, and use the facilities including was a trifle too liquid; hence a “B” at Arts and Fellow of the Royal Soci- the bedrooms. But they cannot enter 4.5 pounds. I had peppered macker- ety). The library is deservedly called two male-preserved rooms. el (an “A”), roast chicken (“B+”) and one of the most beautiful rooms in Travellers Club members must chocolate sponge pudding (“A-“), all London. have traveled at least 500 miles from for 21 pounds. The total was 53.60 The striking red and white London, a requirement left over from pounds ($76), with no tipping al- frieze above the library books is a the time when that was a major lowed under Club rules. smaller version of the famous 410 achievement. It seems apparent that As an inveterate world traveler, B.C. Bassae Frieze from the Temple there just might be a few women in I consider the Traveller’s Club to be of Apollo in Greece. The original is London who qualify! And as one a beautful temple to my interests. I 90 feet long and two feet high, and is member argued in the secret Layden would probably try to become a housed in the British Museum. It was report, “we are depriving ourselves member – but only if they allow excavated by Charles R. Cockerell, a of the talents and company of many women to join in the fun! founding member of the Club. distinguished travellers.” The public rooms include a bar, My wife and I toured the Club Lew Toulmin lives in Silver smoking room, two dining rooms, li- COURTESY PHOTOS and ate there in September 2017. We Spring and has visited or stayed in At the top; A night view of the exterior of the Travellers Club, in Pall Mall, brary and several meeting rooms. found the public rooms, especially more than 50 private clubs around Early Club members included London. Directly above;Sir Wilfred Thesiger, CBE DSO FRAS, a recent the library, to be absolutely gor- the world. highly distinguished explorer and member of the Travellers Club. April 12, 2018 The Montgomery County Sentinel 21

PHOTO BY MIKE CLARK Landon’s John Geppert scores his third goal of the day while being hammered by Bullis defenders. Bears defeat Bullis in boys Lacrosse ished with five goals and three as- nior, had an outstanding perfor- Bullis entered the contest with cluding last season when the Bears By Brandy L. Simms @bls1969 sists while Geppert added three mance against Bullis, finishing with a high national ranking but was finished 21-0. goals and an assist. 16 saves for the Bears. humbled by the loss. “Last year we were an unde- BETHESDA — National pow- Zach Johnson and Graham “Yeah, Mitch stood on his “It’s very tough for us,” said feated great team,” said Epstein. ers and conference rivals Bullis Hertzberg also scored goals for Lan- freaking head,” said Epstein. “I Shaw. “We thought we were pre- “This year I think we’re definitely a Bulldogs and Landon Bears met on don and Garrett Kurtz contributed mean that was an unbelievable per- pared. We worked really hard.” different animal but I think we can the gridiron for varsity boys an assist in the winning effort. formance by him. Defense played The 2018 campaign marks the reach that potential and obviously lacrosse Friday at Bordley Stadium “This is a good win to give us great also, really allowing outside final season for Landon head coach win an IAC championship.” at Triplett Field but when the dust confidence,” said Espstein, a Johns shots and tightening up but Mitch Rob Bordley who has guided the The Bears certainly want to settled the Bears emerged with a 10- Hopkins recruit. “We really believe was an absolute beast today seeing lacrosse program for more than four send Bordley out with a bang in his 5 victory over the Bulldogs. we should win this league or we can everything.” decades. final campaign at the Bethesda pri- Landon, who earned their third win this league.” Meanwhile, Bullis was led by During his tenure at Landon, vate school; the team hopes to cap- consecutive win, jumped out to a 7- Landon jumped out to a 3-1 Bryson Shaw, Robert Schain, Bordley has led the Bears to 31 In- ture yet another national champi- 2 halftime lead and never looked lead in the first quarter and com- Jonathan Bender, Immanuel Brown terstate Athletic Conference cham- onship for the trophy case. back. piled four goals from Epstein by the and Isaac Aronson who each scored pionships including 22 straight titles “It will be a real disappoint- The Bears were led by Joey Ep- midway point. Geppert, Johnson goals for the Bulldogs. Connor from 1981 to 2002. Landon has also ment if we don’t get this done for stein and John Geppert, who com- and Hertzberg also scored first-half Shellenberger, a highly-touted ju- been named the nation’s top-ranked him,” said Epstein. “He deserves a bined for eight goals. Epstein, an goals for the Bears. nior attackman, was held scoreless team by US Lacrosse Magazine four national championship and that’s Under Armour All-American, fin- Landon’s Mitch Laughlin, a ju- against Landon. times under Bordley’s watch, in- what we’re gunning for.” 22 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL APRIL 12, 2018 SPORTS Kennedy crushes Wheaton in girls Lacrosse 6-3 The Knights took advantage of The second half showed a frus- By Carlos Alfaro @carlosalfarorod an unsuspecting defense when they trated Knights team against a Cava- scored their two goals, exposing liers team that took every shot that SILVER SPRING — From a gaps as they took less but more pre- came their way. first-half struggle to a second-half cise shots. Even more frustrating for blowout, the Kennedy Cavaliers Kennedy attacker Aalayah Wheaton was the first goal they beat the Wheaton Knights 6-3 in a Dorsey scored a hat trick in the first scored, since it was an own goal by varsity girls’ lacrosse rivalry game quarter, and in turn making all three their goalkeeper Samantha Jacobson Tuesday night. shots that the Cavaliers scored in the that widened the lead to two points. The two rivals met on a cold first half. Her first goal was from a Kennedy midfielder Liantsoa night, Wheaton with two wins so far penalty shot, while her next two Randrianarivelo scored her first goal and looking to start an unbeaten came in from the sides. from range as she beamed the shot streak with a third while Kennedy “I think that I just put a lot of past a thick fog of white-clad had a 1-1 record. practice into making those same Knights players. Randrianarivelo After the game, both teams are type of goals and practice shows that was hungry for her goal the entire on equal footing with a 2-1 record. practice makes perfect,” said game, and as a veteran on the team, It was a first half that brought Dorsey. the missed shots throughout the out an impressive showing from Wheaton midfielder Constance match frustrated her until this point. both teams, although the Cavaliers Nwaigwe scored first for the Wheaton attacker Fernanda evidently had the edge. They played Knights with an unimpeded dash to Vasquez scored the last point for the more aggressively and controlled the goal that ended in a close-range Knights, and then Randrianarivelo the ball better on the Knights’ side, shot into the net. responded with a goal of her own for leaving their defense relatively re- Seconds after Nwaigwe’s goal, the Cavaliers with a few minutes to laxed. Wheaton midfielder Alahna Smith spare to put their rivals down for “I think that today Kennedy plowed through the Kennedy de- good. came out stronger and they gave mo- fense in a stunner that gave the “I have my No. 7 (Randria- mentum and they kept momentum Knights their only lead of the game, narivelo), she’s my main top scorer PHOTO BY MIKE CLARK throughout the game,” said Wheaton a lead that would end once Dorsey this year,” said Kennedy head coach Kennedy’s Aalayah Dorsey celebrates a goal as she’s mobbed by head coach Kimberly Taylor. completed her hat trick. Nicole Brown. teammates. Bullis freshman shines in golf victory over Good Counsel the area’s top golfers in just her first the town after carting the low score ing his tenure at Watkins Mill High from Tony Wehrung, Carter Alban, By Brandy L. Simms @bls1969 high school season, gave a remark- against players older than her. School. Griffin Bossie, Nicole McConaty able performance Monday against “She’s got some really good “They’re really encouraging and Chris Park. POTOMAC — Bullis freshman Washington Catholic Athletic Con- coaches and she’s got passion for the and they take me to practice and they Both teams now have two wins golfer Sophie Simon was in top form ference contender Good Counsel. game,” said Kane. “She loves it; she want me to do well and want the under their belt as they head into Monday at Falls Road Golf Course. “She’s a ninth grader and shot works on her game all the time. best,” Simon said about her parents. conference play. The teenager shot a 36 to lead 36; that’s pretty good,” said Good That’s part of the battle of being a Under Rattan’s guidance, Si- Bullis will face stiff competi- the Bulldogs to a three-stroke victo- Counsel head coach Jim Estes, a for- good player is you got to really love mon has been able to take her game tion from Georgetown Prep and ry over Good Counsel, 197-200. mer PGA Player of the Year. it and keep working. The sky is the to another level, she said. Landon in the Interstate Athletic “When she came out here last Bullis also received contribu- limit for her potentially.” “I practice a lot, almost every Conference while Good Counsel year as an eighth grader,” recalled tions from Blake Greenberg, Tucker Simon has been playing the day and I play tournaments through wages war against the likes of Gon- Bullis head coach Shawn Kane, “we Strachan, Brian Tan, Jack Jin, Blake sport for nearly a decade and re- the year,” said Simon. zaga and Paul VI in the WCAC. knew we were going to have some- Kantor, Robby Meredith and Coco ceives constant support from her Meanwhile, Good Counsel was “They’re growing as players thing special when she got to ninth Guo, who was moved up to varsity parents, Neal and Jennifer, along led by senior Brandon Keller, sopho- and they’re getting better so I’m op- grade.” from the junior varsity squad. with personal coach John Scott Rat- more Joey Lagana and junior Max timistic about this year,” said Estes. Simon, 15, emerging as one of However, Simon was the talk of tan, a former all-county golfer dur- Magladry along with contributions “I think we’re going to be fine.” WFL gala honors Montgomery County sports heroes This year marked the 30th an- Manley, who spent nearly a Morgan Moses, an offensive in local television, is an Emmy By Brandy L. Simms @bls1969 niversary of Washington’s 42-10 vic- decade with the franchise and made a lineman, was honored as the Wash- Award-winning host of “The NFL tory over the Denver Broncos in Su- Pro Bowl appearance in 1986, was ington Redskins Player of the Year. Today” on CBS. Hernandez, who ROCKVILLE — Bowie State per Bowl XXII, a historic win for among Washington’s most popular Former Washington Football played high school football at Mont- quarterback Amir Hall was among Williams, who became the first players during his tenure and still has Legends Master of Ceremonies Jim gomery Blair, was once Brown’s in- the honorees Saturday during the African-American quarterback to fond memories of the 1988 Super Vance was also honored. Vance, a tern at Channel 9. Washington Football Legends Schol- lead a team to a Super Bowl victory. Bowl win. longtime local television news an- Michael, the late WRC-TV arship Gala at Bethesda North Mar- “He was the face and the quar- “I thought the Redskins defense chor, died last year after a battle with sportscaster who lived on a farm in riott Hotel & Conference Center. terback of that team and he got a lot was sensational that day,” said Man- cancer. He was 75. Comus, was an iconic figure who The 10th annual event also fea- of visibility,” said Green, a corner- ley, “and I was outstanding in my Christina Eaglin, Vance’s fi- created “The George Michael Sports tured appearances by members of the back who was inducted into the Pro humble opinion.” ancée, was in attendance and spoke Machine,” a nationally-syndicated Washington Redskins 1988 Super Football Hall of Fame in 2008. “He Hall, a Riverdale Baptist gradu- about his beloved Redskins. television program. Bowl team including Doug is what you call a real hero and we’re ate, was honored as the College Play- “He was actually more excited The Washington Football Leg- Williams, Ricky Sanders, Dexter real proud of him as a person. I have er of the Year while Ricky Slade was to see you all than you were to see ends not only pays tribute to athletic Manley, Darrell Green and Gary great respect for him beyond his arm named the Herman Boone High him,” she told the audience. achievement but also raises money Clark. strength. I have a great respect for School Player of the Year. Slade, a This event has honored local to support local charities and pro- Rick “Doc” Walker, a former him as a man and a friend.” Penn State recruit, is a senior at C.D. sportscasters with Montgomery vide scholarships for minority high- Redskins tight end, and Silver Spring “I think Doug was a champion Hylton in Woodbridge, Virginia. County ties in past years including er education assistance, thanks to the native Larry Michael, who serves as for everyone in this community,” “I’m just blessed to be in the po- Chick Hernandez, James Brown and work of The Joyce & Thomas the “Voice of the Redskins,” were said Manley, a defensive end who sition I’m in now,” said Hall, who George Michael. Moorehead Foundation and the Masters of Ceremonies during the earned the nickname “Secretary of thanked his family, including his par- Brown, a Bethesda resident Shack Harris & Doug Williams evening. Defense.” ents who were in attendance. who began his broadcasting career Foundation. APRIL 12, 2018 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 23 Blake takes first win with 15-5 victory over Knights Shields struck out one last Knight to By Eva Paspalis @EvaPaspalis signal the end of the game. Blake head coach Steve Murfin SILVER SPRING — The said that since his team is made up Blake Bengals varsity baseball team of mostly underclassmen, the focus notched its first win of the season in is on process just as much as out- dramatic fashion on Friday by de- come. feating the visiting Wheaton Murfin congratulates his Knights 15-5 at Bengal Field. younger players with game balls The Bengals jumped out to an whenever they achieve a “first.” So early lead after a prolific third in- far, Murfin has awarded eight game ning and followed it up with an balls to various players for their ac- equally prolific fourth inning to put complishments. the Knights away in five. “I always remind everybody Blake senior pitcher Phoenix that the process is important. If we Spiller was instrumental in his do the process right, the wins will team’s victory, registering a game- happen,” he said. “We want to be a high four RBI. Senior Anthony Wall better team at all facets of the game and freshmen Jared Pollack and by the end of the season. If we ac- Mathew Lopez each finished with complish that, the wins will hap- two RBI. pen.” Knights freshman catcher Before the game, the Bengals Kelvin Pedroza led his team with gathered around the gate in front of three RBI in a losing effort. the bleachers to attach a yellow rib- Wheaton head coach Jim Bort bon in honor of Elizabeth Haley, the attributed his team’s loss to two fac- sister of former Blake baseball play- tors: overconfidence and lack of fo- er Chris Haley. Fans in attendance cus on the fundamentals. were also provided with yellow rib- “Our fielding was not good at bon stickers. Elizabeth Haley suf- all tonight. We have a lot of work to fered a serious injury in a skiing ac- do there and they kind of exposed us cident in March and has been hospi- tonight,” said Bort. “I don’t know if talized ever since. The Bengals plan we felt overconfident after our win on having Haley throw out the first [against Northwood on Tuesday] or pitch when she is released from the if we just didn’t execute the funda- hospital. mentals. I think it was a combina- After a late start to the season, tion of both.” the Bengals are scheduled to play Even though the Bengals led by six games in eight days. Their next 12 points at the bottom of the fourth, test is against perennial powerhouse the Knights had one last shot at bat. Sherwood on Saturday. Meanwhile, Wheaton earned two more runs be- the Knights will play Saturday at PHOTO BY DAVID WOLFE fore Blake freshman pitcher Liam Springbrook. Blake senior Phoenix Spiller heads to the plate for another Blake run. Sherwood cements its place at the top with victory In the third inning, Poolesville from the fourth through sixth in- quickly thwarting out any beginning a walk and three runs scored. By Matt Cohen @Matt_Cohen_ grabbed the first runs of the game. nings. of a Poolesville rally. Sherwood Bouma was one-for-one with two Jimmy Dutton started the rally for In the fifth inning, Vok and won the game 5-2. walks and a hit-by-pitch as well as SANDY SPRING — In its first the Falcons, with an infield single. Bouma stepped up to the plate McCormick pitched six innings an RBI. four games of the 2018 season, the Pre-season all-state selection Brady again, and kicked off another rally. for the Warriors, allowing just two “Life is good when the top is Sherwood Warriors has been put up Pearre also recorded a single in the Vok led off the inning with a double runs, four hits and not a single base rolling,” Davis said. to difficult challenges in every con- inning. Dutton and Pearre advanced to deep center field. Just a few runner in the fourth, fifth or sixth in- “I was just having a day,” Vok test. to third and second respectively, and pitches later, Vok rounded third and ning. McCormick has been the said of his performance. This varsity baseball team, with two outs, Luke Trythall drove scored on a Bouma single to center. pitcher in each of Sherwood’s best It may be early in the season, however, has aced every single one. them both in with a single to left Later in the inning, Joey Hunt laid wins this season, against Poolesville but no other team can match the re- Facing the visiting Poolesville field. Poolesville took a 2-0 lead. down a perfect suicide squeeze and Bethesda-Chevy Chase. sume that Sherwood boats. The Falcons, the number two-ranked In the bottom of the third, Sher- bunt, driving in Yore from third, and “Just gutsy,” Davis said of Mc- Warriors have beat each of the other team in Montgomery County and wood’s stars, Ben Vok and pre-sea- putting the Warriors in the lead, 3-2. Cormick’s performance. “I don’t top teams in the County: the defending 3A state champions, son all-state selection Michael Sherwood added one more run in think his heart rate ever elevates. Poolesville, B-CC, Whitman, and the home team fell behind early, but Bouma got the Warriors back in the fifth with a hit-by-pitch when the Just kind of a stone-face, ice-cold, Northwest, the defending 4A state behind a dominant pitching perfor- game. Vok reached on a walk, fol- bases were loaded. and he just pounds the zone and gets champion. The Warriors are 4-0, mance, and an offensive jolt from lowed by Bouma being hit in the With McCormick dominating outs. He did a great job today.” and have only allowed six total runs the two stars of the lineup, the Sher- foot with a pitch. JP Yore was able the middle innings of the game, the “I’m feeling pretty good, but in their four games. They have cer- wood Warriors remained undefeat- to drive in Vok with a single to right, fifth inning rally was more than I’m never really satisfied,” Mc- tainly claimed their place as the ed, and firmly took their place as the cutting the deficit to 2-1. enough for Sherwood. The Warriors Cormick said. undisputed top team in Mont- top team in Montgomery County, After allowing two runs in the scored a fifth run in the bottom of Vok and Bouma have been the gomery County. defeating Poolesville 5-2. third inning, Sherwood starting the sixth, as Vok came in to score for catalysts for Sherwood all season However, Vok isn’t as con- “We knew we had to do a lot of pitcher Trevor McCormick turned the third time in the game. long, and that was no different cerned with how the Warriors are things right to be in the game,” on cruise control. McCormick sat Poolesville finally got a runner against Poolesville. Each got on ranked. “It doesn’t matter how good Sherwood head coach Sean Davis down nine consecutive batters, not on base in the seventh inning, but base every time they were at the we are,” Vok said. “We just have to said. “And the kids came through.” allowing a Poolesville base runner Sherwood slammed the door shut, plate. Vok went three-for-three with be better than everybody else.”

ADVERTISE in Call Lonnie Johnson at 301-306-9500 or e-mail [email protected] 24 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL APRIL 12, 2018 SPORTS Rams win 7-5 Two goals from senior midfield- By Carlos Alfaro @carlosalfarorod er Brendan Reid were the only points posted for the Colonels, while fresh- ROCKVILLE — It was a tit- man midfielder Timmy Kren and ju- for-tat battle of attrition between the nior midfielder Ryan Kelly scored Rockville Rams varsity boys two for the Rams for another tied lacrosse team and the visiting Ma- quarter. gruder Colonels Friday night that Rockville broke through the ended in victory for the Rams, 7-5. stalemate and took advantage of Both teams played a strong de- lapses in the Magruder defense to fensive game and, as the game went give them a narrow but sufficient on, the possibility of overtime two-point lead in the fourth quarter. loomed closer. Kren completed his hat trick with “The defense definitely played two goals and Schaefer made one very well, they helped out the offense shot to complete the round of scoring a lot,” said junior Rams midfielder for the Rams. Jonathan Brake. “Tonight, he was actually hav- First blood went to Rockville ing a bad game,” said Rockville head when they scored first, but the coach Jesse Rutter about Kren. “I Colonels tied it up to start the back- told him ‘just keep with it just keep and-forth pattern of scoring for the with it, one play will break you out.’ rest of the match. And he made that one big goal that The Colonels had a stalwart de- gave us the lead and he really helped fense bulked up by junior goalkeeper us to victory.” Jacob Gemma, whose performance The lone score for the Colonels Friday night was one of the main rea- in the fourth quarter came off of Reid sons that the Rams’ final lead was not and completed his hat trick, the only as wide. other player to score a hat trick in the Junior midfielder Cory Bern- game. stein hit first for Magruder in the sec- In a last-ditch effort, the ond quarter when he bobbed and Colonels tried to penetrate the Rams’ weaved through the Rams to hand defense, but the home team parked his team their first lead of the night. the bus and held off until the final Not to be outdone, junior Rams whistle. attacker Mark Schaefer tied it up for “It’s not over until the last whis- Rockville right before halftime with tle blows,” said Magruder head PHOTO BY JACQUI SOUTH a close range shot. coach Greg Lyons. Rockville defender Anthony Wentt lays out Magruder’s Cameron Russo after Russo takes a shot on goal. North wins MoCo all-county senior basketball game ketball program Team Vito so they had star game. Orchard’s Daniel Dorsey and Ein- also contributed double figures for By Brandy L. Simms some familiarity with each other enter- “I was selected for a reason,” stein’s Damian Remoe-Doherty who the South team. @bls1969 ing Thursday’s contest and their skills said Alexander, “so I just came to ball each finished with 17 points and Rucker, a 6-foot-7 guard/for- ROCKVILLE — Thursday were displayed on the hardwood. out and have fun.” Damascus senior Mason Green who ward who finished with 17 points, night’s Montgomery County Senior “We didn’t talk [prior to the Alexander, who guided Richard scored 12 points. dunked with 5:51 remaining to cut All-Star Game at Montgomery Col- game],” said Alexander, “We just got Montgomery to a 19-11 record this Meanwhile, eight players scored the deficit to 127-122 but the North lege featured highlight reel dunks and that chemistry from AAU so it was season, said he looks forward to the in double figures for the South squad team still could not be contained very little defense from both teams. fun playing in this game, too.” next phase of his basketball career as including Paint Branch senior Xavier down the stretch. Richard Montgomery’s Daryn During the 2017-18 campaign, he heads off to play at Salisbury Uni- Reaves who finished with a team- “They had a little bit more size, a Alexander and Northwest’s Norval Alexander averaged 17.1 points, 7.1 versity in Wicomico County. high 19 points. little bit more athleticism at the rim,” Black erupted for 27 points each to rebounds, 4.4 assists and 1.7 steals “I want to see how much I can Clarksburg’s Stephen Arm- said Northwest head coach Rob lead the North team past the South, per game for the Rockets. The three- get better in basketball,” said Alexan- strong, Springbrook’s Cam Rucker, Smith, who guided the North team. 144-137. year varsity performer finished his der, “because next year I’ll be on my Kennedy’s Jason Nyamey, Blake’s “We knew we had a little bit more Alexander and Black were team- high school career with 53 wins and own a lot.” Donnell Whitmore, Paint Branch’s shooters and guards which in an all- mates last year for Vernon Buckle’s more than 900 points and was glad to The North squad also received Bobby Miller, Whitman’s Joey star game is going to come in handy Montgomery County Heat AAU bas- be selected to participate in the all- standout performances from Quince Squeri and Kennedy’s Nick Johnson so it helps.” B-CC notches up a thrilling walk-off win over Churchill caught fire in the bottom of the sixth, ning, the momentum was all in our of the seventh to win the game the winning run on third. While By Matt Cohen @Matt_Cohen_ and stayed hot in the bottom of the favor.” proved yet another challenge the Egan struck out, she alertly noticed seventh, leading the team to a come- That momentum was kick-start- Barons would have to face. Howev- that the Churchill catcher had BETHESDA — Heading into back. ed by Emma Fairbanks-Lee, the er, yet again, Fairbanks-Lee got the dropped the ball. Egan darted to- the bottom of the sixth inning On the heels of nine runs scored leadoff hitter for the Barons in the rally started with a single. Yet again, wards first base. Churchill threw the against the visiting Churchill Bull- in the sixth and seventh innings, B- bottom of the sixth inning, after B- Condon hit a clutch home run, and ball to first, forgetting that B-CC dogs varsity softball team, the CC came back, and recorded a CC fell behind by eight. She reached suddenly the deficit was only two had a runner on third. Abby Leff Bethesda-Chevy Chase Barons thrilling walk off win against base with a single, setting the table runs. Cori Davis, Dimmick and darted home, and the Barons won trailed by eight. Churchill had just Churchill, 17-16. for Kalin Condon. Condon drilled a Jepsen continued a string of five improbably game, walking off come off scoring six runs in the top “We were down by eight runs in home run, cutting the deficit to six. consecutive Barons to reach base. Churchill 17-16. of the sixth inning. With just six outs the bottom of the sixth, which was Julia Dimimck and Anna Jepsen all All five of those Barons scored. B- “A very unconventional game to get, it seemed Churchill was in almost enough for them to mercy came around to score in the sixth. B- CC had leveled the score, 16-16. winner,” Egan said. prime position to walk away with a rule us,” B-CC’s Sally Egan said. CC answered Churchill’s big sixth After tying the game at 16 in With the win, B-CC improved win. “But we kept each other excited and inning, pulling to within four. the bottom of the seventh inning, to 3-2 overall, and the loss dropped However, the Barons bats once we scored four in the sixth in- Scoring five runs in the bottom Sally Egan came up to the plate with Churchill to 0-3-1.