2015, 2016 MDDC News Organization of the Year! Celebrating 161 years of service! Vol. 163, No. 21 • 50¢ SINCE 1855 November 16 - November 22, 2017 TODAY’S GAS PRICE “Fight for $15” $2.53 per gallon Last Week Leggett signs county’s new minimum wage law $2.53 per gallon surrounded by supporters of the Rice said he is happy with the Also notably absent from the By Glynis Kazanjian @Glyniskazanjian "Fight for $15" movement, repre- compromises in the new legislation, ceremony were representatives of A month ago sentatives from labor unions, and which delays the increase for several Montgomery County’s business $2.39 per gallon The lengthy debate and amend- various progressive groups as well years, but he worries about youth community. A year ago ment process leading to passage of as eight of the nine council members employment suffering. "Montgomery County Chamber $2.19 per gallon Montgomery County’s new mini- who passed the legislation. "Statistics have shown unem- of Commerce was not at the bill mum wage ordinance should be an Leggett’s spokesman, Patrick ployment rates are higher among signing," said MCCC spokesperson AVERAGE PRICE PER GALLON OF example for other Maryland juris- Lacefield, said that laborers and younger people," Rice said. "Folks Ilaya Hopkins, because they did not UNLEADED REGULAR GAS IN MARYLAND/D.C. METRO AREA dictions looking to increase their restaurant workers will benefit most are less likely to hire young people negotiate with the bill’s key sponsor, ACCORDING TO AAA own minimum wage rates, County from the new law because they lack especially if they have to give them Council member Marc Ehrich. Executive Isiah Leggett said during collective bargaining representation. more money." “[Elrich] showed no interest in INSIDE a bill-signing ceremony on Monday. Council member Craig Rice – Rice added that he wants to en- and frankly was quite dismissive of "It establishes a foundation for the lone council absentee at the cere- sure that the focus isn't lost on grow- concerns expressed by local em- the rest of Maryland and how we go mony – was an early opponent of the ing opportunities for teens and con- ployers who will be directly impact- forward," he said during the ceremo- legislation who voted for the final necting young people with employ- ed by this second increase to the lo- ny, which was hosted by CASA de version of the bill. However, his ear- ment. cal minimum wage," she said, refer- Editor’s Maryland, an advocacy group that lier opposition didn’t factor into his "It's going to be a lot harder for ring to a 2014 law that began Notebook supports immigrants in job training nonattendance, explaining that those people to get jobs because and other services. scheduling conflicts led to his ab- we've increased the minimum See “Leggett,” by Brian J. Karem Leggett signed the bill while sence from the bill signing. wage," he said. page 8 Rockville man charged with Shield Law NOW! murder of his married girlfriend County Police report, her body was Taking a look at ways to By Glynis Kazanjian help protect journalists from @Glyniskazanjian found behind a dumpster, partially ob- being jailed for doing their scured by trash. job. A local man is in jail without bail "The victim appeared to have after authorities charged him with suffered trauma to her head and face, Page 4 killing a married co-worker. there were defensive wounds to her Prosecutors Saturday charged hands," police charging documents Elmer Marilan Campos-Martinez, 47, stated. of Rockville with second degree mur- The Chief Medical Examiner’s der. He apparently had an ongoing af- office ruled de Guerra's death a homi- fair Dania Suyapa Mendez de Guerra, cide, stating "multiple blunt force 21, of Wheaton. Campos-Martinez traumas and asphyxia" as the cause of worked with de Guerra at the KFC death, police said. restaurant on University Boulevard in In a statement to Montgomery Wheaton. County Police, Campos-Martinez On Monday, a Rockville District confessed to being involved in a ro- Court judge denied bail to Campos- mantic relationship with de Guerra, Martinez after learning a final re- and that on the night of Sunday, Nov. COURTESY PHOTO moval order has been issued against 5 – the day before she was reported Northwest Local Republicans are angry with signs posted on their front door. him by U.S. Customs and Immigra- missing by her husband – the two tion Enforcement. worked an evening shift together at wins! "The defendant presents a clear the restaurant. Local GOP offices vandalized danger to the community and is a Campos-Martinez told police he Northwest outlasts a those who aim to smear them as flight risk," Judge Margaret waited for de Guerra to finish her very stubborn Richard Mont- By Glynis Kazanjian racists. Schweitzer said in Rockville District shift, and at approximately 12:30 gomery squad to advance in @Glyniskazanjian Court Monday. "He has nothing to a.m., she left the KFC and the two met the playoffs. "It is indeed an act to smear our party with an implication that we sup- lose. It is appropriate for him to be outside where they argued. Although Montgomery County held without bail." Campos-Martinez said de Guerra Page 20 Police say they are investigating the port the beliefs of the posters, which we definitely do not believe in or sup- The body of de Guerra was found was upset with him and told him she posting of white supremacist fliers on at approximately 3:30 p.m. on Friday, wanted to end the relationship, result- the front door of the Montgomery port in any way," Jurgena said. "We believe this was a hate crime." Nov. 10 behind a retail shopping cen- ing in an argument. He admitted to County Republican Party headquar- ter at 2321 University Boulevard, just police that he struck de Guerra after ters as an act of vandalism, MCGOP Late Saturday evening around 10:00 p.m. security footage recorded a block away from the restaurant and the two of them stopped arguing. Central Committee Chairman Richard several blocks away from her resi- Jurgena says the posting of those fliers dence. See “Local,” page 8 is a hate crime against Republicans by See “GOP,” page 8 According to a Montgomery 2THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL NOVEMBER 16, 2017 EFLECTIONS The Montgomery County Sentinel, R published weekly by Berlyn Inc. Publish- ing, is a community newspaper covering Montgomery County, Maryland. Our of- November 12, 1987 fices are located at 22 W. Jefferson Street, Suite 309, Rockville, MD 20850. Founded in 1855 by Matthew Fields. All mail to: P.O. Box 1272, Rockville, MD Teaching students the problem with date rape 20849-1272. Subscription Rates for The Montgomery County Sentinel – Weekly Each week The Sentinel visits a and then hugged during a talk Week. and Paul Mullin, played the parts by mail: $40.00 per year & $26.50 for Se- nior Citizens. (USPS) 361-100. memorable story from its archives. about the breakup, Henderson The atrium was set up as a of “Ann Henderson,” the alleged Was University of Maryland said. courtroom, with the honorable rape victim, and “Peter Kalish,” Bernard Kapiloff senior Ann Henderson raped by Kalish agreed, but insisted Judge Paul Weinstein of the the accused rapist. PUBLISHER E MERITUS her friend, fellow senior Peter Henderson’s body language said Montgomery County Circuit Sponsored by the Student Lynn G. Kapiloff Kalish, after leaving a student “yes.” It was not rape, he said. Court presiding. Government Association, Student CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/ dance and going to his apart- A jury had to decide Kalish’s The prosecuting attorney Legal Aid and rape counseling PUBLISHER ment? guilt or innocence in this typical was Sheila Tillerman, chief of the and support agencies, the pro- [email protected] Henderson said she was case of “date rape.” Only in the sexual offenses unit of the Prince gram focused on the issue of rape lonely and distraught because she jury wasn’t a real one, and neither George’s County State’s Attor- by an acquaintance — what au- Mark Kapiloff ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER had just broken up with her was the trial. ney’s Office, who regularly tries thorities call “date rape” because [email protected] boyfriend, who was also Kalish’s About 300 students jammed rape cases. The defense attorney the victim knows the assailant. best friend. the atrium at University of Mary- was Greenbelt lawyer Allan Vernetta D. Young, a Univer- EDITORIAL She told him “no” when land’s Student Union last Goldstein, who also is on the fac- sity of Maryland professor of Brian J. Karem Kalish began to assault her after Wednesday for a mock rape trial ulty at Georgetown University. criminology, explained how diffi- EXECUTIVE EDITOR the two had eaten a pizza together highlighting Rape Awareness Two actors, Carol Thatcher cult it is to try such cases. [email protected]

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FAX 301-306-0134 country now need others to step up Subscriptions by mail are $40.00 monies, Rockville Mayor Bridget Some of the groups honored in- ACCOUNTING and help them. per year; by mail (out of MD, VA, Donnell Newton, urged everyone to cluded Disabled American Veterans, “We must volunteer” to help & D.C.) additional $ 5.25; on Ada Satterfield thank veterans for their sacrifice Pearl Harbor Survivors, Vietnam newsstands 50 cents. Periodicals CREDIT / COLLECTIONS/RECEPTIONIST veterans who are jobless, homeless postage paid at Rockville, MD rather than for their service, lament- Veterans of America, United States THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL IS A or suffer with mental health issues, 20849-1272. ing that it has become almost routine Submarine Veterans and Daughters WOMAN OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE IN Mazon said, adding that it is “beyond to honor service members at athletic of the American Revolution. MONTGOMERY COUNTY AND tragic” that 20 veterans take their POSTMASTER: Send address IN THE STATE OF MARYLAND. and other events, which has watered The attendees represented this changes to THE MONTGOMERY own lives every day. Montgomery County Publishing, Inc. down much of its meaning. country’s military branches and COUNTY was absobed into Berlyn Inc. on “We must help them,” he said “Our veterans sacrificed so we those who served from World War II SENTINEL, P.O. BOX 1272 January 1, 2015 Mazon served in the Marine Rockville, MD 20849-1272 may have the opportunity to live to the present. Corps from 2005 to 2009. He took NOVEMBER 16, 2017 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 3 4THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL NOVEMBER 16, 2017 OPINIONS &VIEWS It is time for a Shield Law For the reporter in the street, educate us about issues of public in- help is at hand. According to Con- terest, and keep the American people gressman Jamie Raskin (MD-08) informed,” Raskin continued. and Jim Jordan (OH-04) the help is “Thomas Jefferson said, ‘Were it left in the form of the Free Flow of Infor- to me to decide whether we should mation Act of 2017 (H.R.4382), a bi- have a government without newspa- partisan federal shield law that pers, or newspapers without a gov- would protect the public’s right to ernment, I should not hesitate a mo- know by safeguarding a free and in- ment to prefer the latter.’ I’m with dependent press. The legislation Jefferson and the rest of the Found- would establish a federal statutory ing Fathers. We need to make good privilege that would protect journal- on the constitutional promise of a ists from being compelled to reveal free press—one that is shielded from confidential sources and ensure that threats of jail time and criminal pros- ecution for performing their critical work. It’s time to pass a federal shield law to protect the press, whose Editor’s Notebook work is essential to protect strong democracy.” by Brian J. Karem There are those who believe the “Fake Media” doesn’t need this help. There are those who believe we they can do their jobs without fear of abuse our rights. imprisonment or intimidation. There are those who have no The legislation was introduced idea. Every major story starts with after Attorney General Jeff Sessions, someone telling us something some- in testimony before the House Judi- one else doesn’t want us to know. ciary Committee refused to commit Sometimes people put their lives in to not jailing journalists for doing danger to tell us information – as in their jobs. my case. Although many states have Sometimes people put their ca- shield laws or some sort of reporter’s reers and their futures on the line privilege, no such protection exists at merely to let everyone else know the federal level. Dozens of journal- something is going wrong some- ists have served jail time, including where and it needs to change. former New York Times reporter Ju- In this day and age where our dith Miller, who served more than 80 own president disparages us and days in jail for refusing to reveal a calls us the “Enemy of the people,” confidential source in 2005 – and there can be no backing down from me. what we do and how we do it. I went to jail four times to pro- For every reporter or journalist tect a confidential source in a case in who has done things the wrong way Texas 30 years ago. there are a 100 if not a thousand who “The First Amendment provides are doing the right thing for the right for a free press, but that guarantee reason. means nothing if reporters cannot President Obama jailed whistle protect whistleblowers and confiden- blowers. Trump wants to end any tial sources, or if reporters have to negative stories on him by pressuring live in fear of prosecution or jail us into being his cadre of propaganda time,” said Raskin. “When the press writers. is unable to do its job, the American Nixon decried the “Witch Hunt” people – and our ability to function by the press that brought him down – as a democracy – suffer. A free press and he was guilty of treason in the is the people’s best friend and the Vietnam War to boot. tyrant’s worst enemy.” President Clinton fought with us “All of the rights protected in over what the “definition of is – is.” the First Amendment need to be de- In short every president has hat- fended,” said Jordan. “From the reli- ed the press. gious liberty in our churches, to the Many governors despise us. free speech of students on college There are Congressman and Senators campuses, to the ability of reporters who’d rather face an angry mob than to protect the confidentiality of their face an angry press corps. sources, these fundamental Ameri- That’s as it should be. can freedoms must be strengthened We are the court of last resort. and preserved.” With all the press does wrong, Raskin and Jordan’s proposal and we often get many things wrong, for a federal shield law is identical to we have to be guaranteed access to a previous bipartisan bill (H.R. information or we will only get 2102), which passed the House with worse. overwhelming support on a 398-21 Soon will come a day when all vote. The 2007 legislation was cham- you’ll see on television is an extend- pioned and cosponsored by Vice ed foray into “TMZ” as hard news. President Mike Pence when he was a It should not happen. Congressman representing Indiana’s This legislation will guarantee 6th District. the pillars of Democracy for the next “Every day, we rely on the press generation and this legislation must to hold our government accountable, pass. NOVEMBER 16, 2017 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 5 LETTERS Statements made by accused abusers in court About the White House lice found evidence that the defen- The appellate court reversed To the editor THE dant had been planning to kill her- the conviction, holding that the trial At “The White House” press briefing on November 1, 2017, Press Secre- COURT self the day before the shooting. judge improperly sustained objec- tary, Sarah Huckabee Sanders was confronted by reporter April Ryan’s ques- EPORT She was convicted of first degree tions to statements of the boyfriend tion about President Trump’s view on the history of slavery in America. John R murder in her first trial, but was as hearsay. The court found that Kelly on a previous day caused concern with his statement the Civil War hap- granted a new trial because original these statements were not offered pened because of a “lack of compromise.” defense counsel did not raise bat- for the truth of the matters asserted, As Sanders began leaving the briefing, correspondent, Ryan called out tered spouse syndrome as part of but that statements such as com- asking if the White House believes slavery is wrong. Sanders response was, “I by Tom Ryan the defense. mands to the defendant were not think it is disgusting and absurd to suggest anyone inside this building would The statute defines “battered even hearsay statements. The court support slavery.” In 1991 Maryland enacted a spouse syndrome” as a “psycholog- noted that the words of the alleged J. Snow’s Letter to the Editor, “Sometimes late isn’t better than ever,” statute providing that evidence of ical condition of a victim of repeat- abuser were important to evaluate “battered spouse syndrome” may (Nov. 9, 2017) confronts the Sentinel editor’s opinion from “His self-desig- ed physical and psychological the defendant’s perception that he be admissible to prove the defen- abuse,” which may affect the men- was going to rape her again before nated role as a Socratic gadfly …,” The “Peculiar Institution,” Opinions & dant’s motive or state of mind at the tal state of the abused person. At the she shot him. Testimony about Views (Nov. 2017). time of the alleged crime. Battered second trial, the defendant testified words spoken by the abuser could The gadfly person interferes with the status quo of a society or commu- spouse syndrome may form the ba- to the history of her relationship be particularly probative to the jury nity and annoys other people especially by persistent criticism is a political sis for self-defense. Whether state- with the decedent, that he had raped deciding whether battered spouse gadfly. Gadflies see the state as “a great and noble steed” which has to be re- ments made by the alleged abuser her on various occasions and syndrome had been established, and minded of its proper duties. Newspaper editors follow the philosophical So- should be admitted in evidence was abused her including the day of the it was up to the jury whether to be- cratic method of systematic doubt and questioning others to elicit a clear ex- explored by Maryland’s Court of shooting. However, the trial judge lieve the defendant. pression of a truth supposed to be knowable by all rational beings. Special Appeals in an opinion that sustained every objection when the The Court noted that not allow- J. Snow is critical of the editor’s “pas de deux” (French, literally "step of was delivered last week in a case defendant, and her expert psycholo- ing the defense expert to testify to two") is a dance duet in which two dancers, typically a male and a female, per- called Tania Wallace-Bey v. State of gist who testified, attempted to tes- the words of the abuser prevented a form ballet steps together. It is doubtful Sentinel’s Editor In Chief directs staff Maryland. tify to words the deceased much fuller picture of the expert’s journalists to dance and publish false news. The Court’s opinion indicates boyfriend said such as commands opinion, and a new trial was again J. Snow’s ranting does little to subjugate his criticism of an editor’s opin- that Wallace-Bey called 911, and to her during a rape. The expert tes- ordered. ion. It will only mystify readers depending on facts and accuracy. reported that her boyfriend had tified that the defendant did suffer At “The White House” press briefing on November 1, 2017 when April raped her and she shot him. The po- from the syndrome and that but for Ryan wanted to know if “The White House” believes slavery is wrong was the lice found his body on the floor the abuse the events of the shooting right question. The truth is from the beginning to the decline of all great civi- where he had been dead several would not have happened, but the Thomas Patrick Ryan is a part- lizations slaves were bound to do the master’s bidding. American colonializa- hours, and she told the paramedics prosecutor’s expert denied she had ner in the Rockville law firm of Mc- tion begins with a history of race, servitude and slavery. One example is mon- she tried to kill herself by ingesting the syndrome. The jury again con- Carthy Wilson, which specializes in ey from the purchase and sale of people built college campuses, maintained sleeping pills and alcohol. They po- victed her of first degree murder. civil litigation. the buildings and grounds, cleaned the dormitories, did the laundry, shelved library books and waited on faculty and students. Early universities developed racist ideas that depended on enslavement subject to the jurisdiction of Cau- Marijuana makes your house value “High” casian masters. J. Martinelli percent. Recent empirical studies ed with marijuana related activities Rockville have validated the housing-marijua- and can be subjected to civil asset na relationship. forfeiture. Another issue is financ- One recent paper that provides ing properties related to the marijua- REAL such evidence was presented at the na industry. Federally chartered Minimum wage? ESTATE 2017 Annual Meeting of the Allied banks conform to federal law and To the editor; Social Sciences Associations held won’t lend on these properties. What’s going on in Montgomery Country? Its Council, always a big SOLUTIONS by the American Economic Associ- Hoak also points out issues spender ever eager to extract more revenue from homeowners and businesses ation. Cheng, Mayer and Mayer with properties where marijuana is alike, has proudly and unanimously dictated the beginning wage that county (The Effect of Legalizing Retail processed, sold or used (commercial employers must pay. The country has now stepped closer to becoming a So- By Dan Krell Marijuana on Housing Values: Evi- or residential). There has been a cialist enclave in an already tax-happy state. dence from Colorado; working pa- significant increase in property ex- Did you know that the licens- I suspect no member of the Montgomery County Council has ever start- per, 2016) measured the “benefits plosions in states where marijuana ing of medical marijuana dispen- and costs” of legalizing marijuana has been decriminalized. The ex- ed a business from scratch; each thinks profit is exploitation and all would saries in Maryland has begun? expressed in home prices. They plosions are likely due to processing rather have its new, higher starting wage be effective immediately. This mind There are only a handful of licensed concede that although marijuana le- marijuana into hash oil, a process set combined with zero experience creating wealth, the font of all tax revenue, dispensaries at this time, including galization is controversial, there are that involves butane. Mold is an is- has emboldened County Council members to boast that it is leading the way one in Montgomery County. Be- some benefits. They determined sue where marijuana is grown, be- toward a worker heaven in Maryland. Not. sides dispensaries, Maryland’s bud- that there is a causal effect such that cause of the large amounts of water What its arrogant decision will do is increase the cost of doing business ding medical marijuana industry in- Colorado’s retail marijuana law im- used in the process. Much like ciga- in Montgomery County. To recoup this new government-imposed cost, coun- cludes growers and processers. plementation was instrumental in its rette smoke, marijuana odors can ty businesses will be compelled to raise prices by charging its customers more Even though the industry is just tak- recent housing boom. They con- permeate walls and be very difficult than they charge now. Some businesses will succeed with this tactic; some ing off, there is growing support for cluded that implementing a retail to remove. Even if a lease forbids it, legalizing marijuana for recreation- won’t. Those that won’t will leave for more business-friendly environs across marijuana law will give home prices residential landlords can have prob- al use. This is evidenced by recent the Potomac or, worse, will close forcing its employees to scramble for anoth- a bump of about six percent. They lems when tenants grow, process, bills presented in the Maryland also found that the increase in hous- and smoke marijuana in the home. er job. General Assembly that focused on ing demand did not affect housing Regardless of the increased Also inexplicable is why the County Council doesn’t recognize that its establishing a tax for cannabis sales. supply. home value phenomenon associated compassion is misplaced. More to the point: the entry level worker in Mont- Besides increasing tax revenue for But decriminalizing marijuana with retail marijuana laws, some gomery County will be better able to attain the American Dream if the Coun- states where marijuana is decrimi- is not all peaches and cream. Not to homes can be difficult to sell. cil removes impediments hobbling businesses from succeeding. The Mont- nalized, there also seems to be a be a buzzkill, marijuana can also Homes that have been “tainted” gomery County Council apparently is oblivious that as its employers prosper, phenomenon of increased home val- negatively impact real estate too. with odors or mold can languish on then they can pay higher wages; pay more taxes and hire more employees. ues! Amy Hoak’s reporting lists a num- the market, even if they are in prime As it is now, businesses in Montgomery County are told by law and reg- Colorado and Washington state ber of issues where legalizing mari- locations. Finally, Hoak pointed out ulation what to do, how to do it and, now, to pay its entry level employees have realized a significant housing juana has adverse effects to housing that people are not keen living next boom since decriminalizing mari- twice what the Federal government demands. Like in all Socialist societies, (5 ways marijuana legalization af- to properties involved in the mari- juana. Washington DC’s housing fects real estate; MarketWatch.com; juana industry. government over-reach stunts the risk-taking, wealth-creating and job-mak- market has been buzzing along quite November 25, 2014). ing enterprises. nicely as well. While the market in A major issue Hoak points out ______Montgomery County will be no exception. surrounding suburbs has slowed, concerns federal law. Regardless of Dan Krell is a Realtor® with Shame thus. GCAAR’s October stats any state or local retail marijuana RE/MAX Success in Potomac, J. Roberts (gcarr.com) reveal that Washington law, the Feds still consider marijua- MD. You can access more infor- Maryland Landlord DC’s home sales have surged about na verboten. Properties (commer- mation at DanKrell.com ten percent year-to-date and average cial or residential) that are associat- home sale prices grew about four 6 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL NOVEMBER 16, 2017

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www.thesentinel.com NOVEMBER 16, 2017 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 7 NEWS County considers Circus ban “What we’re doing here today is G-Burg officials sworn in By Neal Earley that we’re saying that it is not neces- @neal_earley contested special election to finish process and can’t wait to get start- sary for humans to enjoy animals put By Peter Rouleau While the venerable Ringling in unnatural situations that are un- @PeterSRouleau his predecessor’s term. ed.” Brothers and Barnum and Baily Cir- comfortable and unfair to the ani- “My top priority will be the re- Sesma thanked his wife and cus lowered the curtain its last show mals for our entertainment,” said GAITHERSBURG – The win- vitalization of the east side of the city family for “Sharing me with the city earlier this year following years of Leventhal said. “We don't need that; ners of last Tuesday’s municipal – Olde Towne, Lakeforest, and the for 12 years and now another four,” protests by animal rights groups, a we can be entertained in many, many election were sworn into office Mon- 355 corridor,” Ashman added. “Of and congratulated Sayles, the first proposed County bill could prevent other ways including at the circus." day night as Gaithersburg’s Mayor course, we have a number of chal- African-American to be elected to any remaining traditional circus The Public Safety Committee Jud Ashman and City Council mem- lenges facing us, and we don’t al- the Council. from operating in Montgomery also agreed to draft an amendment bers Michael Sesma and Laurie- ways get to decide in what order we “I was the first minority candi- County. providing an exemption for kanga- Anne Sayles took their oaths of of- have to address them, but that is my date elected to the Council and only On Nov. 9, the Montgomery roos from the list of “wild animals” fice during a special session held in primary concern.” one of two elected before now,” Ses- County Council Public Safety Com- which the bill would prohibit in per- the council chambers. Having been sworn in himself, ma said. “Gaithersburg has been rec- mittee recommended adoption of formance shows. The draft amend- After a representative of the Ashman’s first task of his new term ognized as the most diverse city in Bill 23-17, which would prohibit cir- ment, which will go before the full Montgomery County Board of Elec- was to administer the oath of office the country, and it’s wonderful that cuses and other traveling shows from council, was proposed to exempt tion Supervisors presented the offi- to Sesma – who voters returned to we now have a council that reflects using many species of animals as Germantown-based Roo2u – a ranch cially-certified results from last the council for a fourth term – and to that diversity.” performers in Montgomery County. that raises young kangaroos and wal- week’s election, Ashman, the winner Sayles, a newcomer to the Council Council member Monroe deliv- Leventhal said the bill is meant labies – because the ranch's mission of last week’s mayoral election, took who defeated incumbent Yvette D. ered farewell remarks before step- to prohibit traveling circus animals is primarily educational. the oath administered by Mont- Monroe last week. ping down from the dais and offi- and exempts animals that are used as Council members spent much gomery County Circuit Court Clerk livestock or for agricultural purpos- of the committee meeting debating “I’m honored that the people cially ending her tenure. Barbara Mieklejohn. es. the kangaroo amendment. chose me and didn’t give up on me, “I am most grateful to my col- The bill, which was proposed “If this is the will of the body, “I’m honored and humbled by even though my last race was unsuc- leagues on the Council, who ex- by Councilman Craig Rice (D-2) and I'm okay with this, but this is the slip- the trust that the voters have placed cessful,” said Sayles, who previous- pressed their faith in me by this ap- George Leventhal (D-at large), and pery slope you involve," Council in me by electing me mayor of the ly sought a council seat in 2015 be- pointment,” Monroe said. “I could is meant to target traveling circuses member Marc Elrich said. greatest city in the world,” said Ash- fore winning one this year with not have asked for better mentors. I such as Ringling Brothers and Bar- "I'm not sure I understand the man, who ran unopposed for his first 2,004 votes, the most of any of this appreciate your wisdom, your pa- num and Bailey Circus, which re- intention of prohibiting kangaroos full term after being appointed to the year’s candidates. “I’m proud to be tience, and the time you’ve taken to cently closed for good in May. per se," Floreen said. position and subsequently winning a part of the city’s decision-making guide me on important issues.”

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www.thesentinel.com 8THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL NOVEMBER 16, 2017 COVER STORY Leggett signs new minimum wage into law while Elrich declines to take credit for it “$15,” you," Elrich said while sitting with Roger Berliner, who is also running working men and women. ments, a veto from Leggett and a From page one Leggett and representatives from for county executive, said it was a "Today's wage of $11.50 will flawed impact study – will require Jews United for Justice, SEIU good day for the working people of rise to $15.00 in 2021 for most businesses with 51 or more em- increasing the minimum wage to its BJ32, Maryland Working Families, Montgomery County. workers, 2023 for more than 80 ployees to pay a minimum $15 current level of $11.50. UFCW Local 1994 and UFCW Lo- "Congratulations to you," percent of workers and 2024 for wage by July 1, 2021, businesses While Elrich – a candidate for cal 400, Progressive Maryland, Berliner said. "Amidst all the dys- everyone,” he said. “In real dollar with 11 to 51 employees by July 1, county executive in 2018, is largely Metro Washington Council AFL- function and toxicity that we wit- terms, it means $560 more a month 2023 and businesses with 10 em- credited for the bill's passage – he CIO and CASA. "I'm so proud to be ness in our national politics, we can for a single mom and $1,120 a ployees or less by July 1, 2024. declined to take credit for the new standing here with you, so proud to take pride in how people of good month for two hard-working par- Non-profit organizations that have legislation while speaking during have negotiated with you and for faith can come together and show ents trying to take care of their little a 501(c)(3) designation have until the packed ceremony, and instead you to have the confidence to stick how local government can work for ones." July 1, 2023, unless they are con- thanked "the coalition," a group of with the process and see it to the the betterment of workers' day-to- The assembled crowd could sidered a small employer. stakeholders who worked with the end and to have not bent when you day life." not have been happier, as they Critics of the wage increase Council to reach passage. didn't need to bend. It was impor- Berliner added that the mini- chanted in Spanish, "Yes we can." say it was hard to adjust to the first "This doesn't happen without tant to stay strong." mum wage increase will put “real The new law – which was set of increases, and another in- County Council President dollars” in the pockets of hard- passed after numerous amend- crease will be even harder. Small businesses see new minimum wage law as a “business killer” for them workers will have to pay the new an hour just to clock in. If they could in Montgomery County,” said line retailers has taken away much of By Suzanne Pollak @SuzannePollak wage by 2021, but non-profits and clock in and get $15, why would they Richardson, who employees 250 his pricing flexibility. smaller businesses have until 2024 to help customers,” he wondered aloud. people. “I will have to raise my Hart, who used to start new em- While local union members and do so. This is why bigger stories are prices.” ployees at minimum wage and let activists cheered and waved their “If sales are flat, where does the using self-checkout, he said, adding, Richardson was surprised the them work their way up to $15 per “Fight for $15” signs on Monday as money come” to pay the higher “It means those jobs have disap- vote was unanimous, but said he un- hour, noted that with the new law he Montgomery County Executive Ike wages? Gorinson wondered, noting peared.” derstood why the Council voted the will eventually have to pay his green- Leggett signed legislation Monday that with only three full-time and The higher wages are “coming way it did. est employees what he now pays his to boost the minimum wage to $15 four part-time employees, it will be out of my pocket,” he said, noting “I think the Council members most skilled ones. an hour, some small business owners difficult to reduce hours. that it’s already not uncommon for are well-intentioned. They had a lot “They will want more, under- fear that their livelihoods and those “Montgomery County is just so him to take less money home for of people saying they couldn’t make standably,” Hart said, suggesting that of the people they employ will be un-business-friendly,” he com- himself when sales are down. a living here. I understand the pres- he may have to cut hours and em- hurt by the mandated increases. plained. “It’s mind-boggling,” “I don’t get it. It’s simple math,” sure there,” he said. ployee bonuses in order to be able to “It will force me out of busi- Gorinson has owned the Stride he said. “I can’t continue to do this Richardson also speculated that pay the increased wages for all. ness,” said Richard Gorinson, owner Rite shoe store since 1990 and has and make a living.” the imposition of term limits may Hart said another effect of the of J&S Shoes in Wheaton. struggled through high rents, rising Rather than raise the minimum have contributed to the bill’s passage increase will be that employers will Gorinson said “[B]y the time it health care costs and increasing In- wage, Gorinson would have pre- by allowing a consequence-free vote screen their hires more carefully. goes into effect, I’ll go out of busi- ternet sales, all factors which have ferred that the County help people for newly term-limited Council “It’s going to make us hire ness.” eaten into his profits. get a better education that would lead members. But those members won’t smarter and not put up with mediocre Under the new law – which was He currently offers bonuses and to better-paying jobs. be in charge when businesses start employees,” he said, noting that he signed by Leggett after a previous commissions to his workers, but if he Joe Richardson, CEO of Bar T, closing, he said. wished the Council had left wages to version of the bill was vetoed – has to pay someone who has little or which offers afterschool program- Bill Hart, general manager of the business owners, while allowing Montgomery County’s minimum no experience $15 an hour, he’s not ming and summer camp, is also upset Strosnider’s Hardware, said raising workers to go wherever they can wage will rise slowly from its current sure he can continue that. with the higher minimum wage. prices is not a choice for him at soon- make the best living. $11.50 an hour to $15 an hour even- Under the new law, “I have to “This is Montgomery County to-be four Montgomery County loca- “We should let the free market tually. Employees with 51 or more pay someone with no experience $15 once again making business difficult tions, because competition with on- determine the rate of pay.” GOP offices in Moco are vandalized Local man charged with murder “Rockville” room interpreter translated the “GOP,” From page one porters of President Donald Trump Sgt. Rebecca Innocenti said the act From page one judge’s orders that he not be released whose rhetoric often aligns with does not meet the necessary state or from jail. two individuals approaching the white supremacists, white national- federal criteria to be considered one. "Campos-Martinez told investi- Campos-Martinez will next ap- front door of the GOP office on ists, and neo-Nazis – to suggest that “If this is a political affiliation, a gators he punched the victim three pear in court for a preliminary hear- Crabbs Branch Way with what ap- the rise in actual hate crimes commit- political party just by itself it is not a times and pushed her to the ground ing on Dec. 1, when prosecutors will peared to be a jar containing a liquid ted since Trump’s election (docu- protected class,” Innocenti said. where she hit her head," police said. have to convince a judge that they mixture and white paper posters. mented by statistics) due to hoaxes "The law is clear on what a hate "Campos-Martinez stated that the have enough evidence against him to A photo provided by Jurgena perpetuated by Trump’s enemies crime is." victim appeared unresponsive. He justify a trial. The hearing will take shows four posters bearing the logo who seek to brand him and his move- Maryland’s hate crime statute – took her purse and cell phone and place in room 513 of the Mont- of the Patriots’ Front – a white su- ment as racists. which was passed in 2005 and signed fled the area in a taxi. He discarded gomery County District Court on premacist group – as well as the ad- Proponents of this theory often into law by then-Governor Robert her property in a dumpster." East Jefferson Street in Rockville at dress of the Bloodandsoil.com web- cite an incident earlier this year when Ehrlich (R) – only covers crimes Campos-Martinez appeared in 10:00 am. site attached to the office’s entrance. a mentally-disturbed former journal- committed because of a person’s race court on Monday via closed-circuit A spokesman from the Mont- The website accessible at the Blood- ist called bomb threats into a number or color, natural origin, religious be- television link from the Mont- gomery County State's Attorney said andsoil.com address features a mani- of Jewish Community Centers across liefs, gender, disability status, or be- gomery County Correctional Facili- it is possible other charges will be festo that appears to be consistent several states in an attempt to harass cause a person was homeless. ty. He listened in Spanish as a court- filed against Campos-Martinez. with white supremacist views. a former girlfriend. While the calls Only six US jurisdictions – Cal- Jurgena said he wasn’t sure made by that particular person were ifornia, Iowa, Louisiana, South Car- what the cost to repair any damage hoaxes, there has been a documented olina, West Virginia and the District might be, but speculated that the re- rise in threats against synagogues of Columbia – consider a person part cently-repainted door might need to and other Jewish community gather- of a protected class because of politi- be replaced. ing places since Trump’s presidential cal affiliation. Jurgena’s claim that the incident campaign began in 2015. Innocenti said police will still was a hate crime is reflective of a But despite Jurgena’s assertion investigate the crime as an incident trend amongst some conservatives that he and his fellow Republicans of vandalism, and encouraged any- who are sympathetic to the so-called are victims of a hate crime, Mont- one with information to call Mont- “alt-right” – a vocal group of sup- gomery County Police Spokesperson gomery County Police. NOVEMBER 16, 2017 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 9 NEWS ANALYSIS Facebookin’ on the Hill I have covered several Con- and the caption reading “Heritage, gressional hearings on Capitol not hate. The South will rise Hill for the Montgomery County again...” Then there was the ad Sentinel. That is what I do. How- showing a sign posted at the ever the Senate Intelligence Com- southern border of the United mittee hearing on social media in- States with the words “No In- fluence in the 2016 U.S. election vaders Allowed” written on it. held on November 1st was like no And, there is the phony ad entitled other. The usual Congressional “Being Patriotic” in which a photo of Hillary Clinton is crossed out and the caption reads “Hillary Clinton is the co-author of Oba- ma's anti-police and anti-Constitu- Paul’s view tional propaganda”. Remember, regardless of your politics, these by ads were prepared by Russia via its Internet Research Agency and Paul K. Schwartz designed to influence you. I can go on with more examples, even an example of an anti-trump ad, but the point is that these ads had one hearings I have attended are like goal in mind and that was to dis- the hearing during which former rupt our election and plant the CIA Director John Brennan testi- seeds of division in our democrat- fied before the House Intelligence ic society. Committee looking into the Russ- According to data Facebook ian influence in our 2016 presi- provided, 120 Russian-backed dential election. During that hear- pages resulted in more than ing it was difficult to tell if the Re- 80,000 unpaid posts which publican members and the reached an estimated 126 million Democrat members were there for Americans. Again , this was just the same purpose. While the De- from one Russian agency, the In- mocrat questions dealt with Russ- ternet Research Agency. Certainly ian interaction with the Trump the likelihood is that this wasn't campaign, the Republican ques- the lone culprit. tions dealt primarily with Hillary According to the Senate com- Clinton's emails. mittee's vice chairman, Senator No such variation in question- Mark Warner, “Russia's playbook ing during the social media hear- is simple, but formidable and ing on November 1st. During this works like this: First, Russian dis- hearing, to my surprise, both Re- information agents set up thou- publicans and Democrats were for sands of fake accounts, groups and the most part on the same page. pages across a wide array of plat- Quite simply their questions fo- forms. Then, these fake accounts cused on the extent of the Russian populate content on Facebook, In- use of social media to attempt to stagram, Twitter, You Tube, Red- influence the outcome of the elec- dit, Linkedin, and others. Next, tion, what is being done to prevent each of these fake accounts spend any recurrence of that improper months developing networks of use of social media AND why was real people to follow and like their nothing done earlier! content, boosted by tools like paid Testifying for Facebook was ads and automated bots. Most of General Counsel Colin Stretch, for their real-life followers have no Google was Senior Vice President idea they are caught up in this web. and General Counsel, Kent Walk- Lastly, these networks are later er, and for Twitter was Acting used to push an array of disinfor- General Counsel Sean Edgett. In- mation, including stolen emails, dependent Senator Angus King of state-led propaganda (like RT and Vermont asked why the Mark Sputnik), fake news, and divisive Zuckerberg's, the CEO's of these content. The goal is to get this con- social media giants weren't at this tent into the news feeds of as many hearing to answer these questions. potential receptive Americans as One issue that initially possible and to covertly and subtly seemed to cause Republicans and push them in the direction the Democrats to be at odds was the Kremlin wants them to go.” issue of releasing the false Russ- As someone who grew up ADVERTISE in ian ads for public view as a means during the height of the cold war, of helping voters better discern how disheartening that our arch phony ads from legitimate ads. By enemy finally found a road to vic- days end this dispute was appar- tory. Social media companies ently worked out as phony ads must be compelled to realize that were made available for public re- they are news outlets of massive view. These phony Russian ads proportions and must take on the targeted a wide range of voters. responsibility to ensure trans- There were ads such as the one parency to the greatest extent and, with an image of Jesus arm- in so doing, ensure readers under- wrestling Satan with a caption in- stand the origin of the posts they dicating that Satan was backing read. These “bi-partisan” hear- Hillary Clinton. There was an add ings, it is hoped, will expedite the Call Lonnie Johnson at 301-306-9500 or e-mail [email protected] with the words “South United” in institution of these controls by the center of the Confederate flag these companies. 10 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL NOVEMBER 16, 2017 NEWS Rice claims a variety of projects are affecting capital budget fund construction of the Purple Line plained. tion and expansion project to the intendent removed them from the By Kathleen Stubbs @kathleenstubbs3 (which was requested by Governor Oct. 23, Montgomery County CIP, and adding funding for safety MCPS CIP. Larry Hogan in 2015) is adding to Public Schools Superintendent Jack and security improvements to ele- “Capacity is a lousy excuse for GAITHERSBURG – County that burden. Smith suggested in his proposed six- mentary schools and temporary not taking care of business,” residents say they are concerned “That meant we were then tak- year capital improvements plan rec- classrooms. Kloblukowski said, at which point about capital budget projects, such as ing that out that could have gone to- ommended increasing the MCPS FY Rice confirmed some construc- many of the 35 audience members the aging Poolesville High School ward – could have gone to a fire sta- 2019-2024 Capital Improvements tion projects and projects requiring broke into applause. never being refreshed and the securi- tion, could have gone to a library, it Plan from the approved $1.74 billion funding from the capital budget Rice said Poolesville High ty of temporary classrooms near ele- could have gone to roads, could have to $1.8 billion. might be added to the CIP, but said School, which MCPS Superinten- mentary schools. gone to tree stump removal, could The County plan is to lower the other projects will have to wait. dent Smith temporarily shelved On Monday, County Council have gone to pay debt service – all of number of bonds it sells annually the Germantown resident Margaret from construction (according to his Education Committee chairperson these kinds of things,” said Rice of next several years. Smith said in his Schoap asked when Poolesville proposed six-year capital improve- Craig Rice (District 2) told residents the $40 million. “That money…was proposed budget and plan that the would be upgraded to comply with ments plan for MCPS) will not like- that the Purple Line – the light-rail allocated to the Purple Line project, County’s spending affordability standards of the Americans with ly earn an expensive capital con- service to connect Montgomery and to complete that project, and so that guidelines, which the Council passed Disabilities Act. struction project soon due to how the Prince George’s counties—as well as was a ‘change in the deal’ that wasn’t Oct. 3, will harm MCPS capital pro- Resident Jerome Kloblukows- school board and county select capi- the Council’s new spending afford- there before.” ject possibilities. ki, the self-identified Poolesville tal projects to fund. The issue is ability guidelines and County debt “Our CIP is $1.8 billion, so I The General Obligation bonds commissioner, said he believes MCPS long-range planning depart- are chipping away at the money mean (the $40 million Purple Line fund “a signification portion of the County government and the Mont- ment did not project overcrowding County will permit to be spent on budget request) is not ‘huge,’ but it’s county’s CIP,” Smith said. “The gomery County Public Schools issues (more than 120 percent of the school building costs and capital pro- still big enough to make an impact. It adopted SAG reduces GO bonds Board of Education unfairly priori- number of students it can hold) for jects for schools in the FY 2019- could still be additional capacity in over the six-year period by $180 mil- tized the newer schools that it built the school in the next six years. 2024 Capital Improvements Plan. schools…could be a small road pro- lion. That reduction will have a sig- near developing areas were over old- Rice said Poolesville High Officials in the County Finance ject…you know…it still could be an nificant impact on the level of GO er ones like Poolesville High School – already one of the older Department advised the Council it impact, so that’s money that is lost bonds available to MCPS.” School, and explained that he wants buildings in the county – is at a dis- has several concerns. now,” Rice said. County residents representing Poolesville to receive the same treat- advantage because MCPS does not “We’ve been carrying a lot of The limited County budget will Germantown, Poolesville, Gaithers- ment other County high schools project significant enrollment in- debt for a long time,” Rice said, become even more limited regarding burg and Montgomery Village took have received regarding capital pro- creases there. adding the County needs to go on a the number of projects it can fund, he turns asking him questions, many of jects. “Normally a lot of our schools diet on how much it borrows. said, now that the Council has agreed which concerned whether he could “The bottom line is that’s a that are aged – are also aged and He said the amount of debt ser- to the Finance Department’s request leverage adding projects to address school you can’t just (put a) band- have a capacity issue,” Rice said. vice – interest paid on money the to reduce the number of bonds the select concerns to the six-year Capi- aid easily,” Kloblukowski said. Kloblukowski said the superin- County already owes – increases County can sell. The new bond limits tal Improvements Plan. Specific top- He said Wheaton, Damascus, tendent seemed to be unfairly favor- with each passing year, and that the will reduce County debt to keep its ics included returning the Magruder and Wootton are in simi- ing overcrowded schools to schools additional $40 million borrowed to bond rating at triple-A, Rice ex- Poolesville High School revitaliza- lar situations because MCPS’ Super- that are old.

Montgomery County, Maryland Push is on to change Maryland’s gang laws Department of Environmental Protection for the purpose of advancing the the 2016 Justice Reinvestment Act By Neal Earley @neal_earley cause of the gang. to increase penalties for those con- PUBLIC NOTICE Korionoff explained that the victed of violating Maryland’s anti- Application for Temporary Noise Waiver Maryland legislators need to up- Montgomery County State’s Attor- gang laws, added that defining what date the state’s racketeering and gang neys’ Office is working with the a criminal gang is, and who does and statutes in order to better address a The Department of Environmental Protection is currently evaluat- Maryland State’s Attorneys’ Associ- does not belong to one can be tricky. recent rise in gang activity and give ing an application for a Temporary Noise Waiver as allowed under ation to come up with a proposal for Meanwhile, McCarthy said prosecutors the tools to crack down strengthening the state’s anti-racke- gang-related violent crime remains the Montgomery County Noise Control Ordinance, Chapter 31B, on gang members, Montgomery teering laws, but would not go into on the rise in Montgomery County. Section 11(a). County State’s Attorney John Mc- specifics. Representatives from the There have been 20 gang-relat- Carthy said. MSAA did not respond to requests to ed homicides over the past two A Temporary Noise Waiver is being requested by Lambert’s Cable “That’s something where we comment for this article. years, he said, but the numbers are Splicing Co. LLC, 4701 Trident Court, Suite A, Halethorpe, Mary- need to get some assistance from our However, changing Maryland’s hard to track often because some- land, for the purpose of performing nighttime utility work at the in- legislators in Annapolis to give us gang statutes will not be an easy task. times it is hard for prosecutors or po- tersection of Fairmont Avenue and Old Georgetown Road, Bethes- better legal tools to attack the gangs,” Del. Pam Queen (D-14), who lice officers to prove if a person da, which will include saw cutting, excavation, heavy machinery, McCarthy said. serves on the House of Delegates charged with a crime is a member of material handling, milling, and paving. The work is being per- MCSAO spokesperson Ramon Criminal Justice Subcommittee, said a gang. formed at night under permit by the Maryland State Highway Ad- Korionoff explained that County of- she is not aware of any specific pro- In October, the County Council ministration to alleviate traffic congestion, and impacts to business- ficials are currently studying the posal to change Maryland’s gang or approved $843,693 in additional es and residences. The work hours will be from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 state’s current gang statutes to deter- racketeering laws, but she would be funding to allow the Montgomery a.m. Sunday – Thursday, and weekends from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. mine what changes they might sug- open to supporting a bill along the County Police Department to hire gest to legislators, and said one issue ones of the legislation currently in ef- additional detectives to investigate The application and related documents are available for public in- that might come up is to reduce the fect in New York, which is modeled gang-related offenses, and for the spection and may be viewed on the Department’s website by visit- complexity of the current law when it after the federal government’s Rack- Montgomery County State’s Attor- ing the Noise Waivers & Suppression Plans page at: comes to proving gang charges. eteer Influence and Corrupt Organi- ney’s Office to hire three additional “[W]e want to try to simplify https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/DEP/contact/noise-docu- zation Act – known as RICO. State’s Attorneys to prosecute those proof – it will make it much more ments.html#waivers. The Department will receive comments on “I think there are some best offenders likely that prosecutors around the practices we've seen have come out And while Maryland still lacks the application for a minimum of ten (10) days after publication of state will start using it,” Korionoff of New York and how they have a RICO statute of its own, federal this notice. said. dealt with some of their gang vio- grand juries have indicted several lo- To convict a gang defendant un- lence,” Queen said. cally-based gang members under the Comments, questions or requests to examine documents related to der current law – which Korionoff Judiciary Committee Vice- federal RICO Act. But even though the Quicken Loans National at TPC Avenel may be directed to said has only been tested at trial a sin- Chair Del. Kathleen Dumais (D-15) President Trump signed an execu- Gretchen Ekstrom, DEP/DEPC, 255 Rockville Pike, Suite 120 gle time in Montgomery County – told the Sentinel that she, too, is un- tive order directing the Justice De- Rockville, MD, 20850. Telephone 240-777-7750, Fax 240-777- the state must prove that a gang is a aware of any specific legislative pro- partment to tackle the problem of 7715 or email Gretchen [email protected]. criminal organization, that the defen- posals, but would also support adop- transnational criminal gangs like as dant belongs to that gang, and offer tion of a law modeled after the feder- MS-13. The General Assembly’s 00031278 1t 11/16/17 sufficient evidence that the defen- al RICO statute. 2018 Legislative Session begins Jan. dant committed two distinct crimes Dumais, who helped spearhead 10.. NOVEMBER 16, 2017 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 11 ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT A snow day turns special when the snowman comes to life He also figured it would be a By Barbara Trainin Blank @traininblank challenge. “I knew there’d be a lot of move- You can’t escape the wildly pop- ment,” he said. “There’d be singing ular Christmas song when you enter and dancing and physicality. It would stores during the holiday season. definitely be a workout.” “Frosty the Snow Man,” written One thing Frosty doesn’t do is by Steve "Jack" Rollins and Steve speak. “He makes some sounds, but Nelson, and first recorded by Gene basically, the challenge is to commu- Autry, has taken on a life of its own. nicate with just the body,” Tolentino The story of the magical snowman added. has been sung by various artists since As inspiration, Tolentino drew its inception, including Nat King from sources like silent film star Cole, Bing Crosby and Jimmy Du- Buster Keaton, the mischievous char- rante, and been adapted in other acter of Puck in “Midsummer Night’s mediums, including animated televi- Dream,” and Bill Watterson’s comic sion specials and children’s books. strip “Calvin and Hobbes.” Now “Frosty the Snow Man” is Schlafstein agrees that the part commanding the stage at Adventure of Frosty, at least in the Adventure Theatre. Dallas Tolentino plays Theatre version, requires “incredible Frosty in a white suit and vest, with skills,” including roller blading, step- LED lights. dancing, and gymnastics. In all the permutations, the basic “What other play would ask you story is the same: a group of children to do all that?” he asked. build a snowman that comes to life In spite of the zaniness, “Frosty because of a magic hat and wreaks the Snow Man,” like any other play havoc. for children, has to be “honest, not The show’s director Jason pandering,” Schlafstein said. COURTESY PHOTO Frosty the Snow Man takes on a life of its own at Adventure Theater. Schlafstein, who calls the production The director is grateful for the a play with music rather than a musi- opportunities Adventure Theatre have to earn their attention.” ages new works – it has produced 40 tional’ ones. He asked the actors to cal, says that at the same time, Frosty have given him – which have includ- A professional theater, Adven- new plays. Some of them achieved sing a song or tell a story about their shows the children how to make the ed lighting, carpentry, assistant-di- ture Theatre opened in 1951, making publication later, and others have favorite winter moments – for the most of an unexpected snow day – or recting, and directing. it the longest-running children’s the- gone on to extended runs or national coolest, sweetest associations they any day. “Michael Bobbitt, Adventure ater in Montgomery County. It en- tours. had with snow days. “He melts at the end of the day,” Theatre’s artistic director, took me compasses productions for children “Children deserve to see great The auditions fit the show, said Schlafstein said. under his wing,” Schlafstein said. “I and those by children, summer theater from an early age,” said Bob- Tolentino. “‛Frosty the Snow Man’ When the director approached also learned from him that with kids, camps, educational programs for bitt. “If we can get them into the captures the winter spirit, regardless Tolentino about considering the title something has to happen every five schools, and a theater academy – building and get them to love a mem- of age and time.” role, the actor was happy to accept. pages of a script. That’s not only be- from young children through pre- orable production or artists, it makes “Frosty, the Snow Man” runs “I know his style from Flying V, cause children have a shorter atten- professional students, up to pre-pro- a visceral impression. At the very through Dec. 31 at Adventure The- the theater Jason runs,” Tolentino tion span than adults, but also be- fessionals, who are “unashamedly on least they’ll become audience mem- atre MTC on 7300 MacArthur said. “He has an innovative and cre- cause they don’t have a sense of so- the way to be Broadway stars,” said bers, if not performers.” Boulevard in Glen Echo. For infor- ative take on things, so I knew cial obligation; they’ll let you know Bobbitt. When it came time to hold audi- mation, visit: www.adventurethe- ‘Frosty’ would be a reinvention.” what’s not working for them. We Adventure Theatre also encour- tions, Schlafstein didn’t hold “tradi- atre-mtc.org. Renowned pianist Andre Watts to perform with Baltimore Symphony Orhcestra playing Piano Concerto No. 1 in E- performing-arts scene. composer Sergei Rachmaninoff, in land’ composer – and has been since By Barbara Trainin Blank @traininblank flat major by 19th-century Hungari- His recent and upcoming ap- a program that also includes English my teenage years,” he said. “Schu- an composer Franz Liszt during one pearances include the Philadelphia composer Edward Elgar’s “Fal- bert himself, in one of his journals, The beginning of pianist Andre of the orchestra’s televised Young Orchestra, the New York and Los staff” and the BSO premiere of wrote about his creativity in music: Watts’s career was like a sunburst, People’s Concerts. Angeles Philharmonics, and the Christopher Theofanidis’s “Dream- ‘Every time I wanted to sing of Sor- introduced as a teenager onto the Two weeks later, Bernstein Houston Symphony, among others. time Ancestors.” row it turned to Joy, and every time I national stage to play with Leonard again called on the teenager, asking In celebration of Liszt’s 200th “The Second Concerto of wanted to sing of Joy it turned to Bernstein and the New York Phil- him to substitute at the last minute birthday in 2011, he played recitals Rachmaninoff is very popular be- Sorrow.’ That poignancy is at the harmonic. for the ailing pianist Glenn Gould, featuring the composer’s music cause – aside from the Hollywood heart of my passion for his music.” Now, with a music career that in a repeat performance of Liszt’s E- throughout the United States but has ‘usage’ of the greatest ‘tunes’ in the At the helm of the Nov. 18 con- has spanned more than 50 years, flat Concerto. also performed in Japan, Hong piece – it is readily listenable, with cert is Robert Spano, appearing for Watts is returning to an orchestra “The first thing that entered my King, Germany, and Spain. beautiful melodies,” Watts said. “It the fourth time as guest conductor with whom he has played many mind was, ‘I’ll have to ask my Watts has appeared on numer- has exciting virtuoso passages for of the Baltimore Symphony. times – the Baltimore Symphony mother,’” Watts laughed. “Leonard ous TV programs broadcast on the soloist and a great interplay be- “Mr. Spano loves working with Orchestra at the Music Center at Bernstein was incredibly kind and venues such as CBS, PBS, BBC, tween soloist and orchestra.” Andre Watts and felt the concerto Strathmore as well as Meyerhoff supportive, but [at the time] I simply and Arts and Entertainment Net- The reference to Hollywood should be on the second half of the Hall in Baltimore on the weekend of wanted to ‘do well’ for my mother work. His discography includes comes from the fact that several program,” said Yardumian. “He felt Nov. 17 through Nov. 19. and my teacher, Genia Robinor.” works by Beethoven, Gershwin, movies have used excerpts of the the other two works fit nicely with “Mr. Watts has had a long and Once onstage, however, Watts Chopin, Liszt, and Tchaikovsky; he concerto in their scores, including the concerto, as they complement very popular association with the realized he also wanted to show is part of the Great Pianists of the “Grand Hotel.” In “The Seven Year but also offer contrast to it.” BSO, having first performed with Bernstein and the New York Phil- 20th Century series, a 200-CD box Itch,” the protagonist says he “goes The concert takes place at 8 the orchestra in 1973,” said Miryam harmonic that he was “worthy of set released by Philips Records in all to pieces” hearing it. p.m., Saturday, Nov. 18, at the Mu- Yardumian, interim artistic adminis- their kindness,” and that he was ca- 1999. With every passing year that he sic Center at Strathmore, on 5301 trator. “He has appeared with the pable of producing an outstanding In 2011, Watts received the Na- plays the Rachmaninoff, Watts said Tuckerman Lane in North Bethesda BSO a dozen times since.” performance once again. tional Medal of Arts, bestowed by he recognizes “this great work as gi- and 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17 and 3 Watts was only 16 when leg- In the 50 years since, Watt has President Barack Obama in a cere- gantic chamber music.” p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19 at Meyerhoff endary composer-conductor continued to produce them consis- mony at the White House. But another composer engages Hall on 1212 Cathedral Street in Leonard Bernstein invited him to tently – in multiple venues, on This weekend with the BSO, him even more – and that’s Austrian Baltimore. make his debut with the New York recordings, and on television spe- Watts will be playing Piano Concer- composer Franz Schubert. For tickets, call 410-783-8000 Philharmonic on Jan. 12, 1963, cials, becoming a luminary of the to No. 2 in C Minor by Russian “He would be my ‘desert is- or visit BSOmusic.org. 12 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL NOVEMBER 16, 2017 NEWS Two SUVs avoid typical family-friendly focus While sport utility vehicles SUV forgoes excessive ornamenta- options for buyers who are taken Otherwise, a sensible five-passenger Tahoe buyer might be better served were once designed to focus on off- tion – no sharp creases crisscrossing with their intangible qualities. Both crossover like the Ford Edge or Sub- by a seven-passenger Honda Pilot, road capabilities, Most of today's the body, no giant chrome grille, no also beat car-based models for tow- aru Outback might be a better fit for Volkswagen Atlas or Chevrolet's market-leading SUVs and dramatically sloping windowline or ing capacity and off-road capability. the Grand Cherokee customer, and a own Traverse. crossovers are built as family cars roofline, no faux-aggressive tacked- that tend to prioritize the more every- on design elements. Yet despite dat- day qualities of interior volume, gas ing back to the 2011 model year mileage and value for the money. without a full redesign, the Grand Such vehicles often look and Cherokee looks fresh and modern – feel as dull as that description at least from the front end, where sounds. While the Honda Pilot, for slim headlights blaze confidently instance, is often a terrific family car, astride Jeep's traditional eight-slatted such smooth, quiet, spacious mini- grille. The rounded rear end is more van-like family-haulers offers little generic. verve or personality to attract some- The Grand Cherokee doesn't de- one without plans to shuttle a carload liver the super-smooth ride or agile of kids. handling of the best crossovers. But it's acceptable in both respects, espe- cially considering its unstoppable off-road reputation. The standard 3.6-liter V6 engine is smooth and ac- Auto Drive ceptably powerful, and returns a re- spectable 21 miles per gallon in By mixed driving; a choice of V8 en- gines deliver additional acceleration. Brady Holt The interior is comfortable and decently finished, if not wildly opu- lent. However, with just 68 cubic feet of cargo space – less than the average But a few larger SUVs – the compact crossover – the Grand midsize Jeep Grand Cherokee and Cherokee isn't a master of function- the full-size Chevrolet Tahoe – man- ality. A roomier, seven-passenger age an appeal that transcends the version of the Grand Cherokee is norms of their market segments. sold as the Dodge Durango, but Neither stands out as a family many Jeep buyers would hate to give car. While both are decently spa- up the emotional connection from cious, to be sure, they’re far from the the storied SUV brand. market leaders in that regard. The Tahoe, meanwhile, has But the Tahoe and Grand Chero- steadily morphed from a mainstream kee make up for those deficiencies vehicle into a luxury one over the by boasting uncommon levels of years. Its current base price of heavy-duty capability with the looks $49,005 matches other full-size to match. SUVs, but the competition at that The Grand Cherokee is an off- price point – such as the Ford Expe- road star, yet with everyday polish dition and Nissan Armada – offers and glamour that's missing from a superior space for cargo and third- Toyota 4Runner. The Tahoe, mean- row passengers. while, offers a big, boxy imposing That difference leaves the Tahoe body along with hardcore durability (and its GMC Yukon twin) to best – making it a go-to for such no-non- serve buyers who seek the style, im- sense customers as the U.S. Secret age and high-seating position of a Service and the Maryland State Po- massive SUV without needing the lice. best family car. There's skimpy cargo While Jeep and Chevrolet aren't room in the Tahoe behind the third- direct competitors in the traditional row seat, and the seat itself is low and sense, they're filling the same funda- lacking in legroom. However, five mental role: Both provide a luxury adults can sit comfortably, and light experience without overtly doing so steering makes this SUV easy to dri- – offering a different vibe and more ve. Fuel economy is also better than space than a BMW or Lexus one might expect from a full-size crossover, yet still available with SUV with a standard V8 engine: up decadent features and comfortable to 19 mpg in mixed driving. seating. The tested Tahoe came with big To be clear, not every Grand 20-inch wheels and the ride quality Cherokee is necessarily a luxury car. wasn't luxury-smooth. Nor is the Its base price of $31,690 isn't far off Tahoe's cabin especially fancy, even an ordinary midsize crossover like at the tested price of over $65,000; the Ford Edge ($30,215) or Nissan that's saved for the Cadillac Escalade Murano ($30,745). But the Grand variant. But extra-comfortable seats, Cherokee's prices soar more quickly up-to-date infotainment and user- – the tested Limited wore a sticker friendly controls are welcome. And price of $48,230 and luxury models even if the boxy Tahoe shape doesn't can surpass $60,000. That's not even actually deliver the interior space ef- counting its high-performance ver- ficiency of a car-based crossover, it sions, which can beat the average at least looks utilitarian – the hulking sports car on a racetrack but exceed body and V8 rumble would never be

$80,000. confused with a minivan. COURTESY PHOTOS. The Grand Cherokee also does- Keeping in mind that both of At top, The 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe is a full-size SUV with plenty of brawn but less interior space than one might n't look like a luxury car, but its these SUVs are more about heart expect. And directly above, The 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee is a midsize SUV that blends off-road capability and classy design restraint also helps jus- than head, both the Tahoe and Grand on-road luxury. tify its high price point. The Jeep Cherokee can be highly appealing NOVEMBER 16, 2017 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 13 CALENDAR What’s happening this week in Montgomery County November 16 2017 – November 22, 2017 BLACKROCK CENTER FOR THE ARTS to you? That’s the question asked both literally and vide a lively mix of folk waltzes with a few other figuratively in the colorful and imaginative play “To couple dances, including Hambo, Schottische, • UPRIGHT CITIZENS BRIGADE TOURING Art and Beyond.” This unique and clever produc- Swing, Tango, and Polka. The 45-minute dance les- COMPANY COMEDY | FRIDAY, NOV 17, 2017 | tion will be presented by the students at A. Mario son begins at 2:45 p.m. with a half-hour introducto- 8:00 PM | $17-29 Loiederman Middle School, Montgomery County ry Waltz workshop and a more advanced move pre- Public Schools’ only performing arts middle school. sented the last 15 minutes. Social dancing follows • SAMMY MILLER AND THE CONGREGA- Tickets will be available at the door and are $8 for until 6 pm. Admission is $10. No partner required. TION JAZZ | SATURDAY, NOV 18, 2017 | 8:00 students/seniors and $10 for adults. Address: 12701 For more information, call Joan Koury at 202-238- PM | $21-35 Goodhill Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20906. 0230 or Glen Echo Park at 301-634-2222, go to www.WaltzTimeDances.org or e-mail info@Waltz- STRATHMORE TimeDances.org. The Glen Echo National Park is NOV 18 located at 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, MD • SONNAMBULA THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20812. 16, 2017, 7:30 PM: THE MANSION CHRISTMAS BAZAAR & CHILDREN'S SECRET SHOP HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE Nov. 18. 9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. Santa’s work- • A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN SUNDAY, Dec. 3. 2:00 – 4:00 P.M. To celebrate the holiday shop is alive and bustling in historic Washington NOVEMBER 19, 2017, 8:00 PM | THE MUSIC season in taste and style, Fox Hill is hosting the up- Grove, Maryland. Talented Methodist church mem- CENTER coming “Holiday Open House.” Featuring cuisine bers and friends have been working to create and spirits from around the world prepared by the unique, professional quality wreaths, centerpieces, retirement community’s expert culinary staff, the one of a kind gifts, ornaments and decorations. THE FILLMORE event will offer food stations throughout Fox Hill. There are no vendors because our group has hand Complete tours of the community’ elegant living en- crafted a collection of items you won’t find any- • CURREN$Y & DAVE EAST WITH LIL BIB- vironment will be provided, including model condo- where else. Kids are invited, with the help of our BY, ETHAN SPALDING & THE TRAPROCK miniums, world-class amenities and services, a wide “elves” to purchase gifts at the Children’s Secret BAND, BILLIONELL SUNDAY, NOVEMBER range of dining venues and the Performing Arts Shop. They’ll find an adorable selection of gifts 19, 2017, 8:00 PM PHOTO BY STEWART COHEN Center. Seating is limited and reservations are re- priced from 25 cents to $3.00, all gift wrapped while The Quebe Sisters bring the music of Texas to The Barns at Wolf quired. Please RSVP a 301-918-5712 or visit: you wait. Also select tasty home baked goods from • JHENÉ AIKO WITH WILLOW SMITH, ST. Trap of Friday, November 17 at 8:00 pm. www.foxhillresidences.com/openhouse. Compli- our Bake Sale. Washington Grove Christmas Bazaar BEAUTY, KITTY CASH TUESDAY, NOVEM- mentary valet parking is available. Fox Hill is locat- and Santa’s Secret Shop at Washington Grove Unit- BER 21, 8:00 PM ed at 8300 Burdette Rd. in Bethesda, MD 20817. ed Methodist Church, 303 Chestnut Road, Washing- ton Grove, MD 20880. Call Mary Lou for info 301- • HOODIE ALLEN WITH LUKE CHRISTO- THEPIANOGUYS CHRISTMAS TOGETH- 840-1834 Where: Brookside Gardens, Visitors Center/Educa- BETHESDA'S WINTER WONDERLAND PHER, MYLES PARRISH WEDNESDAY, NO- tion Building, 1800 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton, Dec. 2. 1:00 – 4:00 P.M. The Bethesda Urban ER VEMBER 22, 8:00 PM Dec. 13 – 16. ThEPianoGuys, one of the most ROCKVILE LIBRARY BOOK SALE Maryland. The event is FREE and open to all. Partnership invites you to kick off the holiday sea- popular classical/pop crossover acts of the last Nov. 18. 10:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. The Rockville son at Bethesda’s Winter Wonderland on Saturday, WOLF TRAP decade, come to Washington, D.C.’s National The- Friends of the Library (FOL) will hold a large book December 2, 2017. The celebration features holiday atre this December for a special holiday residency of sale in the Rockville Memorial Library on Saturday, NOV 21 performances, a live ice sculpting presentation and a • CALIFORNIA GUITAR TRIO THURSDAY, visit from Santa Claus in Veterans Park, located at their new live show CHRISTMAS TOGETHER. November 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is a won- INTERFAITH THANKSGIVING SERVICE NOVEMBER 16, 2017, 8:00 PM | THE BARNS the corner of Norfolk and Woodmont Avenues. Featuring a special holiday spin on their one-of-a- derful opportunity to buy for yourself or for holiday Nov. 21. 7:30 P.M. The Greater Olney Interfaith Blocks of ice will be transformed into wintery kind arrangements and comedic charm, THEPI- gifts. Most books are $1 or less, but there are some Ministerium announces the 8th annual Interfaith • THE QUEBE SISTERS FRIDAY, NOVEM- works of art before your eyes during the live ice ANOGUYS CHRISTMAS TOGETHER is on- special (coffee table) books that cost a bit more. We Thanksgiving Service at Sandy Spring Friends BER 17, 8:00 PM | THE BARNS sculpting presentation followed by choral perfor- stage Wednesday, December 13 thru Saturday, De- have fiction, non-fiction, childrens’, young adult, bi- School Dramatic Arts Center. This year’s theme is mances from local school groups. Additionally, San- cember 16, 2017 for five performances only. Tick- ographies, history, philosophy, cookbooks, media “Thank a Farmer”. The Thanksgiving Service will • AN EVENING WITH DAVID CROSBY & ta Claus will make a visit to the park and holiday ets may be purchased online at (including CD’s and DVD’s), how-to books, and have representatives from Jewish, Christian, and FRIENDS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28 & treats and crafts will be provided to children. TheNationalDC.com, in person at the National The- more. Muslim traditions with scripture readings, prayers, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29 AT 8:00 PM | Bethesda’s Winter Wonderland is a free event. 97.1 atre Box Office (Monday thru Friday from Noon to The FOL is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization and music from these faith traditions. In addition THE BARNS WASH-FM is a proud sponsor of the 2017 Bethes- 6:00 PM), or by calling 800-514-3849. Best seats and all proceeds will help the Rockville Memorial there will be a speaker from our local farmers, as da’s Winter Wonderland. For more information on are available for Wednesday, December 13 and Library. The library is located at 21 Maryland Av- well. Donations of non-perishable food and cash Winter Wonderland and events in downtown Thursday, December 14. The National Theatre is lo- enue, Rockville, in the Town Square. For more in- will be accepted for OLNEY HELP. Where: Sandy Bethesda, please contact the Bethesda Urban Part- cated at 1321 Pennsylvania Ave. NW in downtown NOV 16 formation, call 240-777-0020 or go to Spring Friends School, 16923 Norwood Rd. Sandy nership at 301/215-6660 or visit www.bethesda.org. Washington, D.C. WORKSHOP: REDUCING STRESS www.folmc.org/chapters/rockville Spring MD 20860. THROUGH MEDITATION AROUND THE HOLIDAY SEASON WASHINGTON CONSERVATORY OF MU- WALTZ DANCE SIC PIANO TRIO CONCERT Dec. 17. 2:45 - 3:30 pm: Waltz Workshop | 3:30 Nov. 16. 6:30 – 7:45 P.M. Meditation can bring NOV 19 NOV 22 about a sense of calm and balance that benefits both Dec. 2. 8:00 P.M. Members of the Pressenda to 6 pm: Dance. Join us for a Waltz Dance in the your emotional and physical well-being, especially ST. ANNE'S COMMUNITY CONCERT SE- SQUARE DANCE LESSONS AND DANC- Chamber Players – performing repertoire for violin, Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park featuring the during the stressful holiday season. Meditation will RIES ING cello, and piano – will be featured as part of the ensemble Notorious Folk. This versatile band will positively impact your overall health and reduce Nov. 19. 4:30 P.M. Classical Guitarist Tom Ro- Nov. 22. 7:30 P.M. Square dance lessons and Washington Conservatory Concert Series at 8 PM provide a lively mix of folk waltzes with a few other stress. It is easy to learn and can have many lasting hde has performed throughout the U.S., Brazil and dancing at North Chevy Chase Christian Church, on Saturday, December 2 at Westmoreland Congre- couple dances, including Hambo, Schottische, and beneficial effects. After you meditate the bene- Taiwan as a soloist and chamber musician. His con- 8814 Kensington Parkway (in Parish House). gational UCC Church, 1 Westmoreland Circle, Swing, Tango, and Polka. The 45-minute dance les- fits don’t end when your session ends. Join David cert will feature guitar music from Brazil, Spain and Wednesdays: 7:30 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. $7 per person, Bethesda (the border of DC and MD). This concert son begins at 2:45 pm with a half-hour introductory Newcomb, long time meditator, for this lively and Paraguay, with selections influenced by traditional also Oct. 11, 18, and 25. Contact phone number: is free, with donations welcome at the door. Waltz workshop and a more advanced move pre- engaging workshop. Free. No registration required. and popular musical styles. A reception will follow 301-598-2574. http://www.gerrymanders.info/ sented the last 15 minutes. Social dancing follows the concert with refreshments and a chance to greet HOLIDAY CONCERT until 6 pm. Admission is $10. No partner required. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS MEETING Mr. Rohde. Where: St. Anne's Episcopal Church, Dec. 2. 2:00 P.M. The Rockville Friends of the For more information, call Joan Koury at 202-238- Nov. 16. 7:15 – 8:30 P.M. Overeaters Anony- 25100 Ridge Roads, Damascus, MD 20872. UPCOMING Library (FOL) is sponsoring a concert by the Chil- 0230 or Glen Echo Park at 301-634-2222, go to dren's Chorus of Washington. They will invite audi- www.WaltzTimeDances.org or e-mail info@Waltz- mous meeting at the Rockville Church of Christ, ANNUAL TOMMY IVEY MAGIC SHOW ence participation in singing holiday favorites. The TimeDances.org. The Glen Echo National Park is 1450 Montgomery Ave., Rockville (in Parish Nov. 23. 7:00 – 8:30 P.M. Prepare to be amazed! concert will be held at 2 p.m. in the first-floor meet- located at 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, MD House). For further information, http://www.oa- NOV 20 The Columbia Conjurors, the local chapter of the ing room of the Rockville Memorial Library, 21 20812. dcmetro.org/ or Linda S at 301-641-9508. SILVER SPRING GARDEN CLUB TALK Society of American Magicians, will hold their an- Maryland Ave., Rockville, MD. It is free and open Nov. 20. 8:00 P.M. The Silver Spring Garden nual Tommy Ivey Magic Show in the main hall at to all ages. The Friends of the Library is a non-profit LOSS SUPPORT GROUP Club meeting features "The Allure of Naturalism" Christ Episcopal Church (6800 Oakland Mills 501(c)(3) organization and all proceeds help the Nov. 16. 6:30 – 8:00 P.M. For adults who have Talk. Doors open at 7:30 pm. Gardeners around the Road, Columbia, MD). The family-friendly show is ONGOING Rockville Memorial Library. If you have any ques- experienced the death of one or both parents. A six- world are enthusiastically embracing naturalistic expected to last an hour and a half, and is suitable ROCKVILLE FARMERS MARKET OPENS tions call 240-777-0020 or e-mail week group that meets each Thursday from 6:30- planting. Taking its cue from the way plants grow in for children of all ages, as well as adults with an in- Through Nov. 18. The Rockville Farmers Mar- [email protected] 8:00 p.m. at Mother Seton Catholic Church, 19951 the wild, this planting style focuses on arrangements terest in being baffled and mystified. Admission is ket gives shoppers their pick of farm-fresh produce Father Hurley Blvd., Germantown. Led by Mont- of perennials and grasses to achieve an artful spon- free, but the Conjurors will be holding a food drive and more from regional grower/producers. This WALTZ DANCE gomery Hospice professional counselors. Registra- taneity. In this talk, Carolyn Mullet will lead you to during the show in cooperation with the Community year's market will include vendors offering fruits Dec. 3. 2:45 - 3:30 pm: Waltz Workshop | 3:30 tion required: 301-921-4400. an understanding of what naturalism is and then Action Council of Howard County. Attendees are to 6 pm: Dance. Join us for a Waltz Dance in the suggest simple steps you can take to introduce this therefore encouraged to bring unopened cans of Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park featuring the LOIEDERMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL PLAY style to your garden. The talk will be illustrated with food to donate in advance of Thanksgiving. ensemble Rhapsody. This versatile band will pro- Nov. 16,17, & 18. 7:00 P.M. How does art speak photos taken on Carolyn’s garden tours to Europe. 16Continued on page 14 14 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL NOVEMBER 16, 2017 C ALENDAR8 What’s happening this week in Montgomery County November 16 2017 – November 22, 2017 Continued from page 13 vited every Wednesday for refreshments and tours at sents rotating DJs and instructors in the Back Room Fox Hill Retirement Community in Bethesda. A free Annex at Glen Echo Park, with beginner workshop and vegetables, plants and flowers, herbs, baked to the public open house will be held on a weekly 8:15 – 9:00 P.M., no partner necessary. $8 for all. goods, local beer and wine, knife sharpening, meat basis. Visitors are welcome to see the one, two and Visit capitalblues.org for more information. and coffee. The market will be open 9 a.m.-1 p.m. three-bedroom model condominiums with a wide Saturdays, through Nov. 18 in the jury parking lot at range of floorplans offered in a maintenance-free, TEEN WRITER'S CLUB E. Jefferson (MD 28) and Monroe streets in cosmopolitan environment. Reservations for the Thursdays 7:00 – 8:00 P.M. Join us at the Mari- Rockville Town Center. Open House events can be made at foxhillresi- lyn J. Praisner Library, at 14910 Old Columbia Pike, dences.com/rsvp or at 301-968-1850; walk-ins are Burtonsville, MD 20866, to meet other teens who THE WIDOWED PERSONS SERVICE OF welcome as well. Fox Hill is located at 8300 Bur- share your interest in writing. Learn to improve your MONTGOMERY COUNTY dette Road, Bethesda, MD; 20817. For more infor- writing and try new approaches. Ages 12 and up are Weekly support groups for newly widowed per- mation, call Julie Sabag at 301-968-1850 or visit welcome. For additional library events and infor- sons at three locations: at Margaret Schweinhaut www.foxhillresidences.com. mation call 240-773-9460. Center 1000 Forest Glen Rd. Silver Spring on Mon- days, at Holiday park Senior Center, 3950 Ferrara CHILDREN’S STORYTIME LATE NIGHT COMEDY Drive, Wheaton, on Thursdays and at Jane Lawton Wednesdays and Saturdays. 10:00 A. M. Listen Fridays (open mic) and Saturdays (established (Leland) Center, 4301 Willow Lane, Chevy Chase to employees read children’s books at Barnes & No- comedians). Late night comedy at Benny’s Bar & on Thursdays. These support groups are open, free ble Booksellers at 4801 Bethesda Ave., Bethesda. Grill, 7747 Tuckerman Lane, Potomac. Benny’s is of charge, to all widowed persons who have suf- Free. open 8:00 A.M. – 1:00 A.M. Fridays and Saturdays. fered a loss within the past two years. Those prefer- Visit www.BennysBarGrill.com for more informa- ring an evening group are encouraged to call the THANG TA tion. WPS office. The groups are facilitated by trained Wednesdays, 6:00 – 7:00 P.M. Learn the ancient volunteers. For more information or to register, art of the sword and spear at the Sutradhar Institute WEEKLY SWING DANCE please call: 301-949-7398 to register. The Widowed of Dance and Related Arts. Address: 1525 Forest Saturdays, 8:00 P.M. to Midnight. The DC Persons Service is a non-profit volunteer organiza- Glen Road, Silver Spring. $25. Visit Lindy Exchange presents a swing dance with live tion sponsored by AARP, the Montgomery County www.dancesidra.com for more information. music in the Spanish Ballroom, at Glen Echo Park. Mental Health Association, and other community Address: 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo. Begin- :COURTESY PHOTO organizations. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS MEETING ner swing dance lesson at 8:00 P.M., followed by Jhené Aiko brings her “Trip Tour” to The Fillmore Silver Spring Thursdays, 7:15 – 8:30 P.M. Overeaters Anony- dancing. Admission $16 - $18, age 17 and under with special guest Willow Smith, R&B duo St. Beauty and DJ Kit- mous meeting at the Rockville Church of Christ, $12. Visit www.glenechopark.org for more infor- ONE-ON-ONE FRIDAY FUN ty Cash on Tuesday, November 21 at 8:00 pm. Fridays. 9:00 – 10:00 A.M. Christ Episcopal 1450 Montgomery Ave., Rockville (in Parish mation. School welcomes you and your 1-year-old to our House). For further information, http://www.oa- One-on-One Friday Fun. Our monthly playgroups dcmetro.org/ or Linda S at 301-641-9508. ART EXPLORERS OPEN STUDIO are the perfect way for your child to have a first Saturdays, 10:00 – 12:00 P.M. Join us on Satur- ZUMBA GOLD DROP IN CLASS day mornings, 10am to 12:30pm in the Candy Cor- with a brunch time standard – Champagne! Guests SALSA NIGHT Oct. 12. 12:00 – 1:00 P.M. Have fun every ner Studio for drop in art activities for parents and are welcome every Sunday to indulge on Black’s fa- Tuesdays 7:30 – 12:30 P.M. Come to the Bark- Thursday and get a great workout at the same time. children. Activities change weekly and there is no vorites like Smoked Salmon, Chesapeake Bay Blue ing Dog every Tuesday night for their sizzling Salsa Where: Long Branch Senior Center, 8700 Piney pre-registration; $10 per child. This weekly event is Fish Rillette, Herb Crusted Pineland Farms Prime Night. Take lessons with salsa instructor Michelle Branch Road, Silver Spring, MD 20901. presented by Playgroup in the Park (PGiP) and Glen Rib or breakfast treats like House Made Brioche Reyes from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. for only $10. Learn Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture. Loca- French Toast, Quiche and a selection of Chef Wiss’ to shake those hips, and then show off your new ADDICTS ANONYMOUS MEETINGS tion: The Candy Corner Visit homemade jams. Visit http://www.blacksbarand- skills to the music of a live salsa band during the Every Saturday. 9:30 – 10:30 A.M. Food Addicts www.glenechopark.org or call 301-634-2222 kitchen.com or call (301) 652-5525. Black’s Bar open dance after class. Visit salsawild.com or call Anonymous meets every Saturday at the Unitarian and Kitchen, 7750 Woodmont Ave., Bethesda, MD (301) 654-0022 for more information. 4723 Elm Universalist Church, 100 AFTERNOON GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP 20814. St., Bethesda, MD 20814. Welsh Park Drive, Building #4, Rockville, MD Tuesdays 1:30 – 3:00 P.M. For anyone grieving 20850. We welcome new members. For questions, the death of a love one. Registration required at LAUGH RIOT AT THE HYATT HEY MR. DJ please visitwww.foodaddictsanonymous.org or call (301) 921-4400. North Bethesda United Methodist Saturdays 8:00 – 10:00 P.M. Check out a live Fridays 9:00 – 2:00 A.M. It’s time to dance! Jewell Elizabeth @ 301-762-6360. Church, 10100 Old Georgetown Rd., Bethesda, MD standup comedy show by local standup comics Grab your friends and come to The Barking Dog for 20814. every weekend at the Positano Italian Restaurant, a good time on the dance floor. Every Friday and VISARTS COCKTAILS AND CANVAS Bethesda. There's a $25 cash prize joke contest for Saturday night the Dog brings in a DJ to play the CLASS LOSS OF A CHILD SUPPORT GROUP non-comedian audience members after the show. Top 40 and your favorite songs. Make sure you Canvas Class in the VisArts Painting and Draw- Wednesdays, 6:30 – 8:00 P.M. For parents griev- Check it out every Saturday night! Comedians can check out their great drink specials before you show ing Studio. 155 Gibbs Street, Rockville. Price $40. ing the death of a child of any age. Registration re- sign up to perform by emailing us what you got! The Barking Dog, Elm Street Visit www.visartsatrockville.org/cocktails-and-can- quired at (301) 921-4400. Montgomery Hospice, [email protected]. Cost: $10 at the Bethesda, MD 20814. Free admission. vas for more information. 1355 Piccard Dr., Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850. door. Visit http://www.StandupComedyToGo.com or ePositano.com for more information. Address: SPAGNVOLA CHOCOLOATE FACTORY OPEN LIFE DRAWING AT DEL RAY ARTI- EVENING GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP Positano Italian restaurant located at 4948 Fairmont TOUR SANS Thursdays 6:30 – 8:00 P.M. For anyone grieving Ave. Bethesda, MD 20814 Saturdays and Sundays: 2:00 – 6:00 P.M. Meet Jan –Dec. LIFE DRAWING: Looking for a the death of a loved one. Registration required at the owners, learn about the origin of chocolate, and COURTESY PHOTO chance to hone your figure drawing skills? Del Ray (301) 921-4400. Hughes United Methodist Church, CORPORATE BARTENDING FOR CHARI- see how it is grown and processed. Experience how Legendary blues-rock singer Artisans offers a range of open life drawing sessions 10700 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20918. TY chocolate is made from the actual cacao seed to the and songwriter Janis Joplin for just this purpose. Just drop-in for the session and Wednesdays 4:00 – 7:00 P.M. Send your CEO or final chocolate during this "sweet" educational tour, takes the stage at The Music bring your supplies to draw or paint our live models. PARENT LOSS SUPPORT GROUP VP to Tommy Joe's to bartend for charity! Can't bar- from chocolate bars to truffles to bonbons. Each tour Center at Strathmore in Fee ranges from $8-$12. All skill levels are wel- Thursdays 6:30 – 8:00 P.M. For adults who have tend? No problem, the on-staff bartenders are there also includes a FREE chocolate tasting! 360 Main Bethesda on Sunday, Novem- come. Del Ray Artisans is located at 2704 Mount experienced the death of one or both parents. Regis- to help for a good cause (no experience necessary). Street Suite 101 Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878. ber 19 at 8:00 pm. Vernon Avenue, Alexandria VA. See our calendar tration required at (301) 921-4400. Mt. Calvary Represent your company during happy hour, and a Visit http://www.spagnvola.com or call (240) 654- for dates and times: Baptist church, 608 North Horner’s Lane, portion of the proceeds will go to the charity of your 6972. calendar.TheDelRayArtisans.org Rockville, chrisMD 20850. choice. Maybe you can even pull off some flair be- hind the bar and make Tom Cruise proud. Visit tom- COUNTRY THURSDAYS school experience in a warm, toddler friendly setting SENIOR FIT BACKGAMMON TOURNAMENT myjoes.com or call (301) 654-3801 for more infor- Thursdays, 9:00 P.M. Union Jack's traditionally while you meet other parents. Children will explore, Mondays & Wednesdays, 9:15 A.M. & 2:15 Tuesdays. 6:30 – 10:30 P.M. Local backgammon mation. 4714 Montgomery Ln., Bethesda, MD British pub in Bethesda heads to the South for their learn and socialize in a calm, nurturing classroom P.M. This 45-minute, multi-component exercise tournament on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each 20814. all new Country Night every Thursday. Live coun- community with our Preschool faculty. Activities program is for people age 55+. Ongoing classes are month starting March 11. More information at try/rock bands, free cowboy hats for the cowgirls, include playtime, snack time and an art project. All offered at 23 locations in partnership with Kaiser MeetUp.com-DC Metro Backgammon Club. Ruby LIVE MUSIC FRIDAYS bandanas for the cowboys, drink specials, including sessions take place on Fridays in the Preschool Permanente. Call 301-754-8800 to request a physi- Tuesday Westfield Wheaton Mall 11160 Veirs Mill Fridays 9:30- 12:30 P.M. Rock Bottom Restau- $2 PBR cans, $2 Budweiser bottles, $4 Jack Daniels House from 9:00-10:00am. There is NO COST, but cian's consent form to register and for a class sched- Rd, Wheaton-Glenmont, MD 20902 rant & Brewery features different music styles by drinks, food specials including 50 cent hot wings. space is limited. Contact Janet Gerber (301-424- ule. Where: Holy Cross Hospital Senior Source, [email protected] various live bands that perform both original and Best of all, there's no cover to get in! And be sure to 8702 or [email protected]) for more infor- 8580 Second Avenue, Silver Spring. For more infor- cover songs. So come relax and enjoy live music mation. mation call 301-754-8800. Cost: Free. CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH and Rock Bottom's award-winning handcrafted Sundays 11:00 – 3:00 P.M. $33 $12 for unlimit- beer. Visit http://www.rockbottom.com or call (301) FOX HILL WEEKLY OPEN HOUSE WEEKLY BLUES DANCE ed champagne cocktails Executive Chef Todd Wiss 652-1311 for more information. 7900 Norfolk Ave., Thursdays, 8:15 – 11:30 P.M. Capital Blues pre- has cooked up a seasonal brunch menu complete Wednesdays, 2:00 – 4:00 P.M. The public is in- Bethesda, MD 20814. Continued on page 15 NOVEMBER 16, 2017 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 15

Continued from page 14 get there early for Union Jack's famous Beat. 4915 Saint Elmo Ave., Bethesda, MD 20814. Some Fun WORLD SERIES OF POKER Every Tuesday and Sunday night Flanagan's We’ll bring hosts Poker in the rear from 8-10 p.m. it's Bethesda's own version of The World Series of poker. Call (301) 951-0115 for more. Flanagan's Harp and Fid- you a dle, 4844 Cordell Ave., Bethesda, MD 20814. Brand New IPAD CLINIC / DOWNLOADING EBOOKS Every Tuesday 9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. Cus- tomized 45-minute one-on-one help using your iPad Audience! to learn basic features or learn how to download eBooks and eAudiobooks on your mobile device like the Kindle, Nook or Android. REGISTRA- To Place Your Ad TION IS REQUIRED. Sign-up for a 45-minute ses- sion at the Information Desk or call 240-777-0200 to sign-up. For iPad users, please bring your Apple Call ID and password. For Kindle users, please have your Amazon login and password. Tuesdays, through May 31, 2016. Place: Quince Orchard Li- Lonnie brary / 15831 Quince Orchard Road / Gaithersburg. Free at TAKOMA MOVES! COMMUNITY DANCE CLASS AT DANCE EXCHANGE Thursdays, 6:30 – 8:00 P.M. $10 per class. First 301-306-9500 Thursday of each month from 6:30 - 7 p.m., free! This open-level, community modern class brings to- gether movers of all ages and abilities to move and make at Dance Exchange. Led by teachers from the DC region, Takoma Park Moves creates a space to Compiled by Tazeen Ahmad explore improvisation, technique, and choreography in an intergenerational class. This drop-in class will kick off on the first Thursday of each month with a free, 30 minute get to know you class. New to dance? Join us. Returning to dance? Join us. Just want to dance with your family and neighbors? Join us. Presented by Dance Exchange, 7117 Maple Av- enue, Takoma Park, MD. For more information, The Montgomery please visit: http://danceexchange.org/ or call: 301- 270-6700. County Sentinel

NEED A SITTER? IT’S LEGO TIME AT regrets to inform VISARTS! Saturdays, 12:00 – 5:00 P.M. Go on a date, get organizations that only some shopping done, or just relax for a few hours while your kids get to play with more than 15 Montgomery County pounds of LEGO bricks! Children can play on our LEGO race track, build a car, a tall tower, a city or groups or events located free build. They can even take part in a LEGO craft project! Our top-notch staff are LEGO enthusiasts within the county will be and ready to entertain your kids while you get some "me" time. Register at [email protected]. published on a space- At VisArts in Rockville. available basis. GAITHERSBURG ROTARY CLUB WEEK- LY MEETING Every Tuesday, 12:15 – 1:15 P.M. Hilton Hotel, Send news of your 620 Perry Parkway, Gaithersburg. For more infor- mation, please visit www.gaithersburgrotary.org. group’s event AT LEAST two weeks in advance to: THE COMEDY AND MAGIC SOCIETY Fridays, 8:00 P.M. Astounding magic and slight of hand with interactive theatre and hilarious fun. The Montgomery County Ages 10 and up. 311 Kent Square Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878. For more information: 301-258-6394. Sentinel Price: $12 to $15 22 W Jefferson St. Suite 309 DROP-IN YOGA IN BETHESDA Fridays, 6:00 – 7:00 P.M. Community classes are Rockville, MD. 20850 mixed level, one-hour asana classes taught by a ro- or email tating selection of Unity Woods teachers. Just drop in – no registration required! Unity Woods Yoga Center, 4853 Cordell Ave. Bethesda. Ages 18+. mc-calendar@thesen- Cost: $8. Cash Only. For more information, call 301-656-8992. tinel.com

TEEN SK8 AT WHEATON ICE or call 301.838.0788 Most Friday evenings 8:00 – 10:00 P.M. The Wheaton Ice Arena is the place to be on Friday nights! Play along with our theme to get the 'Cheap- skate' rate of $6.50 for admission and skates. Wheaton Regional Park, 11717 Orebaugh Ave in Wheaton, MD. For more information, call: 301- 905-3000 or visit: montgomeryparks.org. 16 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL NOVEMBER 16, 2017 CLASSIFIEDS

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She uses mediation, arbitration and settlement conferences successfully for conflict involving personal injury (including auto torts and premises liability), employment, workplace conflict, child access, elder law, ethics, collections, contracts and other civil matters. Nancy B. Shuger • Baltimore, MD 410-903-7813 • [email protected] 18 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL NOVEMBER 16, 2017 NOVEMBER 16, 2017 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 19 20 The Montgomery County Sentinel November 16, 2017 Jaguars claw their way past stubborn R.M. 10-7 Enid Diaz tied the game at 7-7 By Carlos Alfaro @carlosalfarorod with the extra point. The remainder of the second GERMANTOWN — The quarter was scoreless, as neither Northwest Jaguars used a last- team’s offense could penetrate the minute tiebreaking field goal to other’s defense, leaving the score end one of the closest games of at 7 apiece as halftime began. the 2017 season, and in doing so The back half of the game eliminated the Richard Mont- was equally frustrating for both gomery Rockets from playoff ac- teams, as their solid defenses tion with a 10-7 win on Friday. equally compensated for their op- The majority of the game’s ponent’s lackluster performances action resembled a team playing on the offensive side of the ball. against a mirror image, as both However, at the two-minute sides excelled on the defensive warning – with a tied score threat- side of the ball while struggling ening to send the game into over- with tepid offenses that repeated- time – Northwest’s final drive saw ly failed to score despite coming some of the closest action of the close. game as the Jaguars raced against The pace of the game began the clock. The Jaguars had less so slowly that it wasn’t until the than two minutes to either trudge last drive of the first quarter that 33 yards into the end zone for a Northwest managed to change the coup de grace touchdown, or get scoreboard from zero, after senior close enough to score a field goal quarterback Chris Craddock com- and hold down a slim three-point pleted a pass to senior wide re- lead. ceiver Alphonso Foray, at which With seven seconds left, point the latter dashed through the Northwest put their fate in Delga- right side of the Jaguars’ defenses do’s hands. for a touchdown. The junior easily made the Northwest junior kicker nine-yard field goal attempt, giv- Steve Delgado then made the ex- ing his team the win and leaving tra point to boost Northwest to a Richard Montgomery with only a 7-0 lead heading into the second few seconds for a last symbolic quarter. drive downfield. PHOTO BY MARK POETKER But Richard Montgomery re- Northwest junior linebacker Norval Black of Northwest gets past Michael Braswell of Richard Montgomery. sponded shortly after, when se- Greg Bullard told the Sentinel nior wide receiver Daryn Alexan- that the both teams played a phys- Rockets coach Josh Klotz Jaguars head coach Mike end,” he said. “Thank God.” der caught a pass from senior ical game, but that his team want- noted that his team had an equal Neubeiser said that both teams The Jaguars will go on to face quarterback Spencer Silverstein ed the win more even if the score- shot until the final minutes of the were evenly matched, but his a Quince Orchard Cougars team and carried it into the end zone to board barely showed it. game. “We were obviously in the team did just enough to get the that has only lost once this season, put six points on the board for the “We’ve got to sharpen up and game until the final seconds…and win. and annihilated the Einstein Ti- Rockets, after which senior kicker get better for next week,” he said. our guys feed off of that,” he said. “We got the field goal in the tans on Friday 62-0. Cougars destroy Einstein 62-0 to face rematch with Northwest here in the playoffs.” McGonagle, who has scored nine fensive linemen including Mike Wills throughout the second half. By Brandy L. Simms @bls1969 The Cougars have captured 13 touchdowns this season, finished Fierstein, Logan Moyer, Alec Bur- Toddreis Baltimore, a sopho- consecutive first-round playoff with three receptions for 113 yards dette, Jack Williamson, Mark more defensive back, intercepted GAITHERSBURG – The victories but haven’t beaten North- against Einstein (7-4). Echiverria and Ramsey Richey. Wills with 7:15 remaining in the Quince Orchard defense rose to the west in the postseason since 2012. Marquez Cooper, a sopho- “The offense doesn’t work fourth quarter to halt an Einstein occasion last week against Ein- Quince Orchard (10-1) also more who is among the leading without them,” he said. “I really drive. stein. won this year’s regular season bat- rushers in the county, finished with appreciate them. Those are my Tyler Terry, Steven Williams, The Cougars registered a 62-0 tle between the two programs, 38- 54 yards on seven carries and guys.” Devonte Paige, Desmond John- victory over the Titans to advance 29. scored a pair of touchdowns to Quince Orchard scored on son, Aaron Greene, Ronnell Den- to the 4A West Region champi- Against Einstein, Quince Or- help spur the offense. their opening possession of the nis, Nahiem Howell, John onship game Friday against North- chard raced out to a 55-0 halftime “Marquez Cooper was run- second half when junior fullback Hodges, Seckret Murphy and Der- west. advantage, highlighted by Doc ning his tail off tonight,” said Daniel Mayoni ran into the end win led the Cougars’ stout defen- “It’s a big deal,” said Quince Bonner’s 87-yard touchdown pass Bonner. “He’s a hard runner.” zone from nine yards out to give sive effort. Orchard senior defensive back to wide receiver Brendan McGo- Tre Wade, a junior running the Cougars a 62-0 lead with 6:02 “They’re a great group of Aaron Derwin. “We’re looking nagle. back who finished with three car- remaining in the third quarter. guys,” said Bonner. “Hungry for forward to going on to play North- Only a junior, McGonagle has ries for 14 yards, also scored a The Cougars’ defense was the ball, ready to fly to the ball at west again and we’re looking for- emerged as one of the county’s touchdown against the Titans. spectacular after intermission, ha- all times. I’m proud of them ward to break that streak of losing most dynamic wide receivers. Bonner gave credit to his of- rassing Einstein quarterback Daryl though.” NOVEMBER 16, 2017 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 21 SPORTS Gonzaga surprises Good Counsel 24-17 By Matt Cohen @Matt_Cohen_ OLNEY — The Gonzaga Ea- gles held off a late charge from the Good Counsel Falcons on Friday for a 24-17 win which advanced them to the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference football championship. Friday’s result was the opposite of the game from two weeks ago, when Good Counsel defeated Gon- zaga 20-7 with a standout perfor- mance from their defense, which al- most shut out the Eagles’ offense, which was led by their star quarter- back, freshman Caleb Williams. While Gonzaga struggled to score the last time these two teams met, the first half of this week’s matchup opened with a long scoring drive when the Eagles – who moved sharply downfield despite the ab- sence of starting RB Jason Labbe II – scored the first points of the game with a 29-yard field goal after Williams got within scoring range by repeatedly connecting with wide re- ceiver John Marshall, who caught a pass for a 31-yard gain two plays af- PHOTO BY MATT COHEN ter dropping a deep pass that would Gonzaga celebrates the victory over Good Counsel. have given Gonzaga a six-point lead had it been completed. take the lead 10-7. pared and held them to a field goal, ran down to give Gonzaga the 24-17 bitter cold of the night, the freshman Taking their first turn with the But Good Counsel had nearly leaving the game tied at 10 apiece. win. was poised, and made a number of ball, Good Counsel’s squad leaned nine minutes left before halftime to But the Eagles responded im- When these teams last met two exceptional throws to contribute to on running back Latrele Palmer on respond, and they would use nearly mediately when Williams took ad- weeks ago, multiple turnovers by his team’s winning effort. their first possession, running the every second of it. Led by a 41-yard vantage of poor coverage from the Gonzaga allowed Good Counsel’s “I just prepared like every other ball to him on every play but two on a run by Palmer, the Falcons would Falcons defense by completing a run of 27 unanswered points. But this week,” Williams said when asked seven-minute drive. Palmer fought make it to Gonzaga’s one-yard line pass down the middle of the field to time around it was the Eagles that how he prepared this week’s re- through many tackles, and broke off before the Eagles’ defense stopped a wide receiver Maguire DiLenge, had fewer turnovers, a reversal that match. “Just coming in with the a couple of chunk runs to move his quarterback sneak by Good Coun- who then scored after a catch-and- turned out to be a key factor in this mindset of getting better.” team down the field before reaching sel’s Kam Snell. run total of 65 yards to give Gonzaga week’s result. Gonzaga head coach Randy the end zone to give his team a 7-3 However, despite a Gonzaga a 17-10 lead. While the cold game conditions Trivers was pleased with his team’s lead at the end of the first quarter. penalty which gave the Falcons an- Neither team scored on either of may have lead some teams to rely result. Gonzaga’s next possession led other shot (which was moved back to their next respective possessions, more heavily on their running game “It feels good, it feels very, very to a fourth-and-two situation near the six-yard line after a false start) both of which led to the only punts of (as it can be harder to grip or throw good,” he said of advancing to next midfield, at which point the Eagles Snell was unable to connect with the game. the football with cold fingers), Satur- week’s title game. “I’m happy for decided to go for it rather than punt. wide receiver Jonathan Donnelly, But Gonzaga would begin to day’s weather did not influence the our players, they’ve worked very This turned out to be the right deci- and at halftime the bird-on-bird pull away in the fourth quarter after Gonzaga game plan. With starting hard. I’m happy for our coaching sion, as RB Loic Sangwa picked up matchup was still led by the Eagles an interception by Dean Engram led running back Jason Labbe II missing staff...They deserve it.” the two yards Gonzaga needed for 10-7. to an Eagles touchdown which gave from their lineup, the Eagles relied The Eagles’ win advances them the first down after a handoff from Good Counsel came out throw- them a 24-10 lead. heavily Caleb Williams throwing to Saturday’s WCAC championship, Williams, before adding 23 more ing to start the second half, highlight- Good Counsel responded with a ability, and their young quarterback where they will face top seed St. yards to reach the Falcons’ 10-yard ed by a 44-yard Snell pass which late touchdown, and with under a did not disappoint. John’s on the University of Mary- line. A few plays later from the six- brought the Falcons to the Gonzaga minute to play the Falcons got one As a freshman quarterback, land’s Capital One Field at Maryland yard line, Williams called his own eight-yard line. But when Good last chance to score. But in the end Williams had a number of big games Stadium. number by running the ball the mid- Counsel tried running the ball into there wasn’t enough time left to under his belt before taking the field Good Counsel’s season ends dle for a six-yard touchdown to re- the end zone, Gonzaga was well-pre- make much difference, and the clock for his first playoff snap. Despite the with an 8-3 record. Paint Branch running back Justin Page scores four to carry Panthers to a win “I just stay low in the hole and run the ball. The temperature was 32 version attempts; four of them were off play after play. By Eva Paspalis run hard every play,” said Page of his degrees at kickoff and had dipped to successful. However, Perry Hall failed to @EvaPaspalis dominant performance. “[This win] 30 degrees by the time the game was At first, however, it appeared as capitalize on several game-changing BURTONSVILLE – Paint feels great and exciting but in a sense over. though the Panthers were off to a plays. A penalty erased a long run by Branch running back Justin Page it’s expected because of all the work “We knew it was going to be slow start when a holding penalty running back Jarrett Gasque. The held his helmet aloft as his team- we’ve put in. We expect nothing less cold and more challenging to throw negated what would have been a 19- Gators recovered a fumble on a kick mates hoisted him onto their shoul- than a championship.” the ball,” he said. “But we also saw yard touchdown by receiver De’An- return with great field position but ders for a post-game photo op. The Panthers relied on a tried- on film that the way that [Perry Hall] dre Reigle. the Panthers intercepted quarterback The Panthers had just run amok and-true recipe to run down the clock played defensively, we could have The Gators then answered re- Tyler Holley on the very next play. over the visiting Perry Hall Gators by and tire out the Perry Hall defense. some good opportunities in the run- ceiver Ishmael Agbodzah’s 68-yard The next time the Perry Hall offense registering over 400 yards rushing in Page and fellow running back Sam ning game if we stayed with it. We punt return with a long return of their took the field, Paint Branch defen- the 4A North Regional Semi-Final Doku split carries, pounding the rock decided to take what they were giv- own to tie the score at 14 at the end of sive lineman Alfonse Raule Adiama game Friday en route to a 44-21 vic- over and over. Doku ran for 184 ing us and just keep running the the first quarter. sacked Holley to bring up fourth- tory. yards and one touchdown. ball.” While Paint Branch took its and-long. Page scored four of Paint Paint Branch head coach Mike The potency of the running time and ate precious minutes off the Even after several missteps, the Branch’s six touchdowns and fin- Nesmith said that the weather played game and a blocked extra point in the clock, the Gators rushed to the line of Gators managed to pull within nine ished with 183 yards rushing. a factor in his decision to primarily first half led to five two-point con- scrimmage with no huddle and fired points in the third quarter. 22 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL NOVEMBER 16, 2017 SPORTS Prep dominates Bullis to earn share of IAC title Little Hoyas closed the year in fitting IAC’s best. It took the Little Hoyas a score failed. ference title. “These kids faced a lot By Matt Cohen @Matt_Cohen_ fashion, bouncing back from two little while to get going, but once As the clock hit zero making the of challenges this year. I’m really tough losses earlier in the year to win Hampton broke through with a touch- end of the game, Georgetown Prep proud of, you know, every time you BETHESDA — With a share of a share of the IAC title after defeating down in the second quarter, every- had taken down Bullis 35-12. look at them they’ve got a spirit and, the Interstate Athletic Conference ti- Bullis in this de facto IAC champi- thing started to click. With the win, Georgetown Prep you know what, that spirit is special.” tle on the line, Jalen Hampton led his onship game. After halftime, Hampton added improved its conference record to 4- As it has been for the vast major- Georgetown Prep Little Hoyas to a This matchup featured a Bull- two more scores in the third quarter, 1, and gave them a share of the con- ity of the season, Jalen Hampton ex- 35-12 win over the Bullis Bulldogs dogs offense that entered the game putting his team up 21-0. In the ference title with the Landon Bears. celled for the Little Hoyas, finishing on Saturday. second in the IAC in points scored fourth, starting quarterback John Bullis spent most of the year in the the game with 128 yards rushing and “It started when I meet with the against a Little Hoyas defense that Ridgway, who returned after missing driver’s seat for the title after having four touchdowns. Hampton finished seniors back in June. Basically I said, entered the game having allowed the last week’s game with an injury, beat Landon, but an upset loss to the year with 1,301 rushing yards ‘We go as you go.’ The credit really fewest points in the conference this rushed in for another score, and Episcopal created the high stakes for with 16 rushing touchdowns. Hamp- goes to the senior class. They were season. Hampton added his fourth score of this game against Georgetown Prep. ton emerged as a star in his sopho- able to create an atmosphere where In this strength versus strength the day later in the quarter. The loss dropped Bullis to 3-2 in the more campaign. With him in the everyone really truly loved each other. contest, it was the Georgetown Prep The Georgetown Prep defense conference and out of the title. backfield for two more years, They cared for each other. They went defense that won out. The potent left the Bullis offense completely out Georgetown Prep, on the other Georgetown Prep will have one of the through the hardships and learned Bullis offense wouldn’t even score a of sync for the vast majority of the hand, seemed on the outside looking area’s fiercest rushing attacks for from it. We said after the Gonzaga point until just over midway into the game, but the Bulldogs finally broke in at the title for most of the season, years to come. game, ‘Make this the best thing that fourth quarter. through in the fourth quarter on a QB but played into a chance to win the Georgetown Prep finished the happens to you all year. The same While the Georgetown Prep de- keeper for Tucker Strachan, and later championship, and got the job done year with an 8-2 overall record. Bulls thing occurred after the Landon game. fense shut down Bullis, its offense led a rushing score from Eric McKan. when the stakes were highest. also finished the year with an 8-2 They were able to bounce back.” by star sophomore running back Bullis’ extra point was blocked on “I’m just so happy for the young overall record, but the conference Bouncing back has been a theme Jalen Hampton rolled over a Bullis Strachan’s score, and the two-point men,” said Georgetown Prep head record held them back from a share of for Georgetown Prep this season. The defense that had also been among the conversion attempt on McKan’s coach Dan Paro on winning the con- the IAC title. B-CC advances to state finals Walter Johnson girls set record with fifth - cross from the right flank, but his By Nickolai Sukharev @NickolaiSS shot also flew over the bar, leaving straight state cross-country championship the score 0-0 at the game’s halfway UPPER MARLBORO — The mark. while other county teams fare well in state Bethesda-Chevy Chase Barons The Barons opened the second place victory. While Nakasaka had him one of few Montgomery County boys soccer team advanced to the half much more aggressively, By Kathleen Stubbs Maryland state championship came putting the Warriors under pressure. @kathleenstubbs3 qualified and competed in a several runners to earn two cross country on Saturday by defeating Sherwood B-CC junior forward Nathan state championship events last year – state titles. Warriors 1-0 in a semifinal match Messer put the Warriors under pres- A Montgomery County cross both in cross country as well as in- The Maryland Public Sec- held at Dr. Henry A. Wise, Jr. High sure by taking advantage of open country team broke a state record and door and outdoor track, he placed ondary School Athletic Association’s School. space on the right flank, but his shot three county athletes finished their second more than once. decision to move three county Following a scoreless first half, went wide of the goalpost. high school careers as state champi- Nakasaka began competing in teams—Damascus, Poolesville and the Barons scored once in the sec- But the 0-0 tie was to be broken ons in the 5-kilometer run Saturday. cross country his sophomore year, Seneca Valley—down to the 2A divi- ond half and held on to secure their 10 minutes later, when Sturm curled The Walter Johnson High and became one of the top finishers sion due to drops in those schools’ narrow victory. a free corner kick directly into the School girls cross country team over- in both cross country and track and enrollment didn’t prevent county “My boys played with a lot of net past Warriors’ goalkeeper Matt came the injuries of two top runners field. athletes from cracking the top three. heart today, discipline but every- Levy. to win a state record fifth consecutive “Last year I was kind of – in “I got to race against completely thing else heart and love of each Having fallen behind, Warriors’ state championship. every state meet race that I ran… different competition, so it was great other,” said B-CC coach Gui Melen- looked for an equalizer as the clock WJ head coach Tom Martin cross country, indoor, two-mile… I to be able to do the same thing I did dez. “That’s why we won, that sim- inexorably ticked towards the end of warned the healthy portion of his got second in pretty much all of it,” last year, in 2A,” said Lockett. ple.” the game. squad they would have to run faster Nakasaka said. “So, obviously, pret- Calvert High School junior The first half began with the Little got another scoring to win the race. His team rose to the ty much today was a relief to have Justin Diehl finished approximately Warriors seeking an early lead, as chance, but was blocked by Barons’ occasion, as the Lady Wildcats’ broken that curse and to finally got- 3.5 seconds after Lockett in second, senior forward Loic Ngnatho found senior goalkeeper Bennett Schwartz, scored 83 points to claim the state 4A ten that first state title under my clocking a 16:16.55 time. space for a shot just outside the B- who was quickly crown. belt.” In the girls 2A race, Damascus CC box, but came up short when his called into action again when Walter Johnson senior Janet Meanwhile, Green said she was High senior Heather Delaplaine fin- effort sailed over the top of the goal. sophomore forward Brian Nolasco Scott said she and her teammates thrilled to win the state champi- ished in 19:42 for runner-up, just Sherwood quickly got a second followed up with his own effort. each put in extra effort during their onship race. 1.35 seconds behind Hereford High chance to score when senior for- With a minute remaining, the races to get the win. “It definitely means a lot,” said School junior Emily Konkus, who ward Ronald Little dribbled through Warriors earned a penalty kick after “It’s been a lot of challenges, but Green. “It’s something that I’ve won with a time of 19:40.44. the entire B-CC squad, but his shot a foul in the Barons’ box. But despite it’s been a lot of us coming together wanted for a long time. It’s definitely Lockett said his strategy on Sat- also missed, going wide of the post. aiming for the corner of B-CC’s and working really hard,” she said. something I’ve wanted to be able to urday was similar to the one he used There was hope for the War- goal, Nolasco’s shot hit the post and Martin said a team missing its check off my list before I graduated.” the year before. He said the key – last riors at one point in the game after the Barons quickly cleared the ball two top runners would not be expect- *** year and this year – was making sure Little scored, with an assist by se- from their zone to run out the clock. ed to win. For schools that competed as he had enough energy to outrun his nior forward Jordan Kola. But those Although he would not make a “I’m just proud of how they teams in the 4A boys race, Walt racing companion in time for the fin- hopes were dashed when Little’s player available for comment to the overcame a lot of adversity that other Whitman placed third overall with ish. goal was disallowed after one of his Sentinel, Sherwood coach Matthew teams would not have been able to 160 points, and first in the county. “The race went just as I planned, teammates was found to be offsides. Parsons was pleased with his team’s overcome, and it just showed the Bethesda Chevy-Chase placed and Justin Diehl, who got second, he “[Little’s goal] was a bit of effort. strength of these girls,” Martin said. fourth with 163 points. had a really strong race, but just wake up call, and we weren’t really “They left it all on the field, Bethesda-Chevy Chase senior In the 4A girls race, Severna when it came down to the last half- locked in for every second of this couldn’t ask for anything more, it Adam Nakasaka (15:51 minutes) and Park (second place, 98 points) beat mile, I had a stronger half-mile.” game which is what we needed to was a hard-fought game and the Walter Johnson senior Abbey Green the Thomas S. Wootton Lady Patri- That’s not to say Lockett wasn’t be,” said B-CC senior captain Eli chips just didn’t fall our way,” he (18:17), both 2016 4A state runners- ots, who placed third overall with hurting, however. Sturm. “It was a bit shaky at times said. up, won their respective races. Both 116 points after being runners-up to “The course is one of the hardest but we were solid and … we do real- The Barons will close out their had also won the 4A West regional Walter Johnson in 2016. in the country, so, it doesn’t matter ly love each other.” season against the Falcons of Sever- qualifier at Watkins Mill High Poolesville High School senior how fast you’re running, you’re go- Sensing the pressure, the na Park when the two teams will School a week ago. Ryan Lockett, 2016 3A state champi- ing to be in pain going up those Barons responded when sophomore meet for the state championship at Nakasaka said he was “excited on, became the 2017 2A state cham- hills,” Lockett said. “So, yes, I was midfielder Carl Lauridsen received a Loyola University. and relieved” considering his first- pion with a time of 16:13.07, making tired.” NOVEMBER 16, 2017 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 23 SPORTS Go Big! - or get outta here!

This past week the US contest 3-1 in what has come to be ers on the field and every one of tra-competitive NWSL season. had no players on the US Women’s Women’s National Soccer Team expected from them, aggressive them had loaded up for the final 20 They go from trading bruises with team roster. played two friendlies against the physical play. Team USA played minutes.Team USA dominated the one another as foes in the NWSL to When the USA and Canada with strategic thought, something Canadian defense who struggled being a group of combatants re- field national teams for women’s that seemed to be missing from last against the onslaught. arranged for National Team play. soccer, it is a who’s who of profes- week’s game. Megan Rapinoe said Carli Lloyd who was substitut- For example, three players sional women’s soccer stars. There The Corner Kick the team played Sunday with ed in at the 75th minute threw her from the local Washington Spirit is a reason the USA hold the num- “heart,” knowing they had to show dart off an assist by Alex Morgan were on the Canadian National ber one ranking in the world for By how strong they are in a home and put the ball into the net the 80th Team roster: Stephanie Labbe - women’s soccer according to FIFA country match. minute for the third and final goal goalkeeper, Shelina Zadorsky - de- rankings. They are tough, fierce, David Wolfe By the last 20 minutes of the of the match. Lloyd’s goal was her fense, and Lindsay Agnew - for- and play against one another nearly second half of the game, shortly af- 98th international goal. The win ward. The US Womens team boast- year-round. ter Canada substituted out Christine over Canada closed out the USA ed 21 of 22 players from the The current model of the na- Sinclair, the Canadians lost any Women’s season for 2017. NWSL. tional team selecting from college control they had of the match. Now When the US plays soccer with One player on the USA roster and NWSL all-stars has put Team Canadian National Women’s Soc- lacking their on-field leader, the Canada, it is a match of the best tal- not playing in the NWSL is Andi USA in the global lead. The draws cer Team. The first match played match turned against the Canadians ent both countries can muster. But, Sullivan who plays for Bethesda against Canada last week shows before a sold-out crowd in Vancou- in a huge way. when you look closer, it becomes a FC. The Chicago Red Stars had five that other teams are catching up and ver, Canada ended with the score 1- It started to look like that carni- match of the stars from the National players on the national team roster. the USA will have a tougher go of it 1. Team USA scored first but was val midway game where the contes- Women’s Soccer League. Each North Carolina Courage had four, in the next World Cup. unable to hold the lead. Team Cana- tant throws darts at under-inflated team listed a roster of 22 players for Portland Thorns had four, Orlando The men’s national team for da had Team USA’s offense shut balloons, trying to pop them to these friendlies. For the 44 total Pride had three, the Houston Dash soccer failed to qualify for the next down that night. score. The person throwing the dart players, 32 of them were NWSL had two, FC Kansas City had one, World Cup. The second match, played in only has to hit the balloon squarely players in 2017. More than 70 per- and rounding out the field was the San Diego, Calif. this past Sunday, to make it pop. For the team USA, cent of the players on the rosters Seattle Reign and Sky Blue FC with ended with Team USA winning the they had a pocket full of dart throw- play against one another in the ul- one each. The Washington Spirit @The_Red_D Stefon Diggs enjoys a very special homecoming in D.C. LANDOVER – Minnesota skins. sion,” said Vikings head coach Mike Diggs has emerged as one of the aforementioned list. Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs “It felt good,” Diggs said fol- Zimmer. league’s most dynamic young tal- “Stefon is a heck of a talent, made a triumphant return to Mary- lowing Minnesota’s 38-30 victory Keenum enjoyed a field day ents. He tied the Vikings record for man,” Redskins cornerback Josh land on Sunday. over the Redskins. “I love being against the Redskins, completing 21- fewest games to reach 100 recep- Norman told me last year. “He’s a around a lot of love. It’s kind of like a of-29 passes for 304 yards and a ca- tions, achieving the feat in 20 games. heck of a talent in this league.” home game for me. Especially when reer-high four touchdowns including Diggs set a Vikings record for most During last year’s homecoming, I come home, they show me a lot of the toss to Diggs. receptions in consecutive games Diggs suffered a 26-20 loss to the The love. It feels good.” “The touchdown, Case threw a with 26 last season. Redskins but was grateful to get the The former All-Sentinel player great ball,” explained Diggs. “After- He finished with 13 receptions win this time around. Sporting View didn’t disappoint his supporters, fin- wards I was thinking of a way to kind for 164 yards in last year’s game “It was big,” said Diggs. “I want ishing with five receptions for 78 of salute the service. I saw the bag, I against the Redskins and also regis- to play for my family. I love seeing by yards including a three-yard score jumped on it. It was poorly executed tered 13 receptions in an overtime my family but I love playing for my from quarterback Case Keenum that but, you know, hopefully I got the loss to the Detroit Lions last year. teammates even more. We grind to- Brandy L. Simms put the Vikings ahead, 14-10, early in message across.” During three NFL seasons, Dig- gether, we do everything together so the second quarter. Diggs, a former standout with gs has registered six 100-yard receiv- to get a win with them is important. After the touchdown, Diggs the Montgomery Village Sports As- ing games. He’s also chasing Randy Last year we went out sad. I shed Diggs, a former Good Counsel jumped onto the goalpost and sociation, hauled in a 51-yard pass Moss for several franchise records some tears. It really meant a lot. This and University of Maryland stand- hugged it for several seconds, from Keenum in the first quarter that including fewest games to reach 200 year round we got a dub.” out, said he had about 17 friends and prompting a penalty from the offi- helped set up Latavius Murray’s one- receptions and most receptions in family members in attendance at cials. yard touchdown run with 2:39 re- their first three seasons in the league. FedEx Field for his homecoming “I did see Diggs jump on the maining and tied the score at seven He’s already surpassed Pro Football You can contact Brandy at: blss- game against the Washington Red- goal post and we had a little discus- apiece. Hall of Famer Cris Carter on the [email protected]

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Last week 7-3 Last week 8-2 Last week 8-2 Last week 7-3 Season 127-37 Season 128-36 Season 140-24 Season 129-35 This week: This week: This week: This week: This week: Northwest @ Q.O. Quince Orchard Quince Orchard Quince Orchard Quince Orchard Howard @ Paint Branch Paint Branch Paint Branch Howard Paint Branch Walkersville @ Damascus Damascus Walkersville Damascus Damascus 24 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL NOVEMBER 16, 2017 SPORTS Cold and Hot run the cyclists in this Boyd classic events. By David Wolfe @The_Red_D The clubs sponsored the Soccer- Plex event because all clubs are re- BOYDS — On a very cold, very quired to host such an event at least early Saturday morning, Artemis once every two years to maintain Racing of Silver Spring along with their membership in the Mid-At- Phase Cycling hosted a cyclocross lantic Bicycle Racing Association, a event at the Maryland SoccerPlex. non-profit organization that oversees Prior to race day there were over individual clubs and ensures compli- 350 registered participants in a vari- ance with USA Cycling regulations. ety of age groups and skill levels. The fact that this was Artemis’ The first race launched at 8:30 a.m. first year hosting such an event was and the last race of the day launched nerve-wracking, Osbourne said the at 3:01 p.m. Racers were competing day before the event. But by noon on for ranking on the Sportif Cross Cup Saturday her nervousness had given series and for medals, other prizes, way to satisfaction when it became and cash. clear that all was going well. Assist- According to Cheryl Osbourne, ing her in registration and overall or- one of the original founders of ganization was fellow Artemis Rac- Artemis, “men had these things but ing director Adrienne McCray. Both women were not included. Women agreed that it had gone very well so who started racing usually lasted far and people were having fun. Mc- only a year because they had no sup- Cray pointed out that most of the rac- port like the men.” ers are pretty laid-back people so Osbourne, along with three oth- these events tend to go well. er women first organized Artemis Cyclocross races – a cycling Racing in 1999 for the purpose of version of off-road motorcycle races supporting women with coaching, – are held on uneven paths that may mentoring and finding sponsorship include variety of surfaces from dirt in the racing circuits of competitive to sand to gravel, all wet or dry. Rid- cycle racing. The group became so ers do not just bolt straight down a successful they had to form another hill as quickly as they can in these group to maintain their own size at races. Instead, they follow a series of what they were comfortable manag- switchbacks that will test their con- PHOTO BY DAVID WOLFE ing. While men participate in the trol and ability to stay upright. Left to right, Erin Conner, Jamie Morton, Jenna Latour Nichols and Amanda Beirne enjoy their victories Saturday. modern version of Artemis, they are Race courses often look like a still focused on providing women a can of silly string was aimed at a place for active participation over a map. It is not a sport for the meek – plete the event was 45 minutes. The winners of the Elite Women isov Rock Creek Velo 39:33.8 longer period of time. think cross country running, but on a The winners of the Cat 3/4 Cat 1/2/3 were: Katherine Sarisov – the third- Artemis Racing participates in bicycle. Women were: 1st Alexandra Camp- place finisher – is a 14-year-old from road, mountain, track, and cy- The Sentinel followed two 1st Jamie Morton bellforte Vanderkitten/Vanderkitten North Potomac who has become a clocross events. They have an inter- groups in one from beginning to end. VeloWorks-Spokes Etc 39:50.9 CX (VKCX) 36:43.6 rising star in this sport, having al- national team based in Puerto Rico. That was the 10 a.m. start for 2nd Erin Conner T e a m 2nd Erin Bougie Nation- ready competed at the highest levels The success of the club has seen win- women, groups Elite Women Cat Sticky Fingers 40:45.9 al Capital Velo Club/UnitedHealth- of this sport as she looks to jump into ning performances at all levels of cy- 1/2/3, and CAT 3/4 women. Maxi- 3rd Jenna Latour Nichols care/NCVC/U 38:29.8 international races, and hopefully in cle racing from local to international mum race time for all groups to com- Unattached 41:17.0 3rd Katherine S a r k - the future, the Olympics.

High School Playoff Picture Montgomery County High Football #3 Blake 12 #2 Linganore 27 School Football Scoreboard 4A West Playoffs FINAL Regional Final: #2 Northwest 2A West Playoffs Last week’s scores: 2A West Regional Semifinals (9-2) @ #1 Quince Orchard Regional Final: #2 Walkersville 4A West Regional Semifinals (10-1) 11/17 7 p.m. (11-0) @ #1 Damascus (11-0) 11/17 7 p.m. Top Ten #4 Liberty 0 1. Damascus 11-0 #4 Einstein 0 Montgomery County teams elimi- Montgomery County teams elimi- #1 Damascus 35 #1 Quince Orchard 62 nated nated 2. Georgetown Prep 8-2 -#3 Richard Montgomery (7-4) -none 3. Landon 9-1 IAC #3 Richard Montgomery 7 -#4 Einstein (7-4) 4. Good Counsel 8-3 #2 Northwest 10 IAC 5. Quince Orchard 10-1 Bullis 12 4A North Playoffs Landon 9-1 (4-1) 6. Paint Branch 10-1 Georgetown Prep 35 4A North Regionals Semifinals Regional Final: #2 Howard (11- Georgetown Prep 8-2 (4-1) 7. Northwest 9-2 0) @ #1 Paint Branch (10-1) Bullis 8-2 (3-2) 8. Bullis 8-2 Landon 42 11/17 7 p.m. #4 Perry Hall 21 9. Sherwood 9-2 St. Albans 13 WCAC Playoffs 10. R.M. 7-4 #1 Paint Branch 44 Montgomery County teams elimi- Championship: #3 Gonzaga nated (8-3, 4-2) vs. #1 St. John’s (8- WCAC Semifinals The season was another exciting #3 Sherwood 18 -#3 Sherwood (8-3) 2, 6-0) 11/18 2 p.m. at the Uni- #2 Howard 20 versity of Maryland one in high school football for #3 Gonzaga 24 3A West Playoffs Montgomery County Teams elimi- Montgomery County. #2 Good Counsel 17 The powerhouses all came shining 3A West Regional Semifinals Montgomery County teams elimi- nated nated - #2 Good Counsel (8-3, 4-2) through, and the resurgent Richard CAFC Montgomery Rockets proved they #4 Watkins Mill 18 -#3 Blake (7-4) CAFC are solid performers. #1 Westminster 58 -#4 Watkins Mill (5-6) Avalon 4-9