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Celebrating more than 160 years of service! Vol. 165, No. 08 • 50¢ SINCE 1855 Thursday, August 1, 2019 INSIDE Staying Alive New updates shed CC Final Session Before Recess light on The Montgomery County Council met to discuss the ap- proval of funds for Bus Rapid Progress in MoCo Transit (BRT) and to work through bills set for final reading, during its allow the trains to be placed on or By Elle Meyers last meeting before the August re- near existing streets and run along- @_ElleMeyers cess on July 30. side cars. CHEVY CHASE — The citi- In comparison, Page 3 zen group Purple Line NOW host- trains must use a to oper- ed a forum on July 25 to provide ate and run in their own designated the community with information spaces. on the progress of the new light The Purple Line is expected to rail system currently under con- connect with the system, struction. providing further access to the The Purple Line will be a 16- Red, Green and Orange lines, de- mile system that connects pending on the station. The new Bethesda to New Carrollton, ac- line will also connect with bus cording to the Depart- routes, MARC and . ment of Transportation (MDOT). According to Montgomery The line will have 21 stations County Planning, the Purple Line along its route. has been under study since 1992. ‘Monsters’ The trains will run from east Purple Line NOW is a coali- to west and provide other modes of tion of individuals, businesses and “Monsters” runs Aug. 9 and transportation to get from Mont- neighborhood groups that advo- 10 at the Silver Spring Black Box gomery County to Prince George’s cate for building the Purple Line, according to the organization. In Theatre, 8641 Colesville Road. County. existence for 16 years, Purple Line Light rail systems differ NOW advocates through engage- slightly from heavy rail systems or Page 11 ment opportunities, such as press Metrorail in that light rail typically conferences and community fo- runs above ground on an electric rums, along with soliciting support structure called a catenary system. PHOTO BY GEORGE SMITH from local officials and testifying Bethesda Big Train pitcher Dalton Ponce helped his team edge past the The electric systems that help the at hearings. Silver Spring–Takoma Thunderbolts in Game Two of the best-of-three trains move typically run above series to determine the champion of the Cal Ripken Collegiate Baseball the train tracks, on aerial struc- League. Story on Page 17. tures. Light rail is often used alongside mixed-use roads, which See Purple Line, Page 8 Metro Board votes to finalize end to turnbacks at some Red Line stations Champions! the Grosvenor turnbacks, a service ther boarding or exiting at the Shady of Grosvenor happened less fre- By Kathleen Stubbs change that started in December. Grove to White Flint Stations now quently. Sherwood High School’s @kathleenstubbs3 boys basketball squad took down Since the 1980s, rush hour Red have to wait about four minutes for a “Customers at the stations with Clarksburg High School 74-67 to WASHINGTON – Metro’s Line trains would arrive at Shady train during rush hour instead of increased service (…) also saw im- win the Montgomery County Board of Directors voted to end train Grove, Rockville, Twinbrook and about eight minutes. proved OTP (on-time performance) Recreational Department summer turnbacks permanently on part of the White Flint stations half as often as In its written resolution in 2018 in the first six months of 2019 versus basketball league championship Red Line July 25 after a six-month most of the other stations on the Red for ending the Grosvenor turnbacks, the last four months of 2018,” ac- game on July 25 at Magruder evaluation period. Line. This was due to Metro having the board had asked Metro General cording to a memo to the committee. High School. Metro staff reported that Red too few railcars. Manager Paul Wiedefeld to write a “Additionally, there were no reports Line ridership and Metro parking us- Up until Dec. 17, half of rush report about the effects of turnback of issues with train spacing, or Shady Grove Terminal or Rail Control Cen- Page 18 age increased at select stations from hour trains traveling from either elimination on service. Metro staff ter (ROCC) operations.” December through June, the first six or Silver Spring reported in a memorandum to the Ridership at Shady Grove, months without the turnback at Safety and Operations Committee Station would go out of service upon Rockville, Twinbrook and White Grosvenor/Strathmore Station, com- arriving at Grosvenor station due to for the July 25 meeting that Red Line Flint also increased after elimination pared to the period of September the turnbacks; half of the trains trav- rush hour trains continued to arrive of the turnback, according to the 2018 to December 2018. eling toward Glenmont station on time, despite the increase in the Metro’s Board of Directors on would enter service at Grosvenor number of trains, and that rush- hour July 25 voted to solidify the end to rather than Shady Grove. Riders ei- train overcrowding at stations west See Turnbacks, Page 8 2 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL AUGUST 1, 2019 EFLECTIONS The Montgomery County Sentinel, R published weekly by Berlyn Inc. Publish- ing, is a community newspaper covering Montgomery County, Maryland. Our of- November 26, 1987: Man killed by officer was troubled fices are located at 22 W. Jefferson Street, Suite 309, Rockville, MD 20850. Each week the Sentinel visits a According to police, Ofc. Allen, who is assigned to the parlored and then institutionalized a Founded in 1855 by Matthew Fields. All mail to: P.O. Box 1272, Rockville, MD memorable story from its archives. Harold K. Allen shot Valltos after he Wheaton-Glenmont police district, few months later. 20849-1272. Subscription Rates for The lunged at the officer with a heavy was called again about 10:30 p.m. In 1979, Valltos was convicted Montgomery County Sentinel – Weekly The Germantown man who flashlight when the officer tried to when disorderly conduct was re- of four counts of assault and battery by mail: $40.00 per year & $26.50 for Se- nior Citizens. (USPS) 361-100. was shot and killed by an off-duty escort him from the lounge of the ported outside the hotel at 3 Re- against two Ohio men in Gaithers- county police officer Saturday night Sheraton Potomac Inn for disorder- search Ct. burg and drew a five-year, suspend- Bernard Kapiloff outside a hotel lounge was a Viet- ly conduct. Allen was not in uniform but ed sentence. He was placed in a PUBLISHER E MERITUS nam veteran with two criminal con- Valltos died at 4 a.m. at Subur- identified himself as an off-duty of- Bethesda therapeutic center, Second Lynn G. Kapiloff victions and a long history of mental ban Hospital’s Shock Trauma Unit. ficer before the shooting, Ludington Genesis, from September 1979 to CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/ illness and drug and alcohol abuse, He was shot once in the stomach said. He said Allen was attempting October 1981, records show. PUBLISHER according to court records. and once in the chest, police said. to walk Valltos to a parking lot when Psychiatric evaluations con- [email protected] When he was fatally shot dur- Police spokesman Ofc. George Valltos grabbed him. tained in the court records docu- Mark Kapiloff ing a scuffle with a police officer Ludington said Valltos was asked to During the struggle, Allen ment chronic mental problems and ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER moonlighting as a security guard, leave Rick’s Lounge, located in the dropped a 12-inch flashlight and drug and alcohol abuse that began [email protected] George Peter Valltos, 37, was hav- Rockville hotel, at about 10 p.m. be- Valltos picked it up and “came at” when Valltos was 12 years old, EDITORIAL ing trouble keeping a steady job, cause of his disruptive behavior. the officer with it, Ludington said. when he experimented with sniffing Daniel Kucin Jr. court records show. The management called hotel secu- Allen pulled his .38-caliber revolver glue. EXECUTIVE EDITOR Valltos, of the 19000 block of rity when Valltos began shouting and shot Valltos twice, Ludington Valltos dropped out of high [email protected] Frederick Rf., also had been arrest- obscenities in the lobby, police said. said. school in 10th grade and joined the ed several times for violent activity, Allen, 28, a three-year member According to court records, Army. But while serving in Vietnam, José Umaña CITY EDITOR including an attack on a police offi- of the county force working off duty Valltos was sentenced to two years he suffered a mental breakdown that [email protected] cer, although those charges were as a security guard, escorted Valltos in prison in 1976 for breaking into a prompted a medical discharge, ac- dismissed, the records show. outside the hotel, police said. Silver Spring warehouse. He was cording to the psychiatric reports. Barbara Trainin Blank COPY EDITOR

Neal Earley NEWS [email protected] ASSIGNMENTS Amendments to loosen restrictions on accessory dwelling units Write us George Smith able to afford to stay in their homes. was titled “Don’t turn Montgomery The Montgomery County Sentinel PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR By Elle Meyers @_ElleMeyers Families wishing to provide some County into a slum.” privacy to their aging relatives The short piece, written by welcomes letters. Tazeen Ahmad ROCKVILLE—Last week the would be deprived of the opportuni- Katherine Gugulis, argued that the CALENDAR EDITOR Montgomery County Council voted ty for proximity to intergenerational county is starting to lose its appeal, All letters must be original, [email protected] unanimously to approve legislation relationships.” and that loosening the regulations CALL 301-838-0788 with amendments that loosen re- The legislation was a consider- on ADUs to make them easier to im- signed by the author FAX 301- 838 - 3458 strictions on accessory dwelling able topic of discussion for multiple plement would be “a slap in the face NEWSROOM AND LEGAL ADVERTISING and must include the author’s daytime units (ADUs). council sessions. Those in opposi- to those people who have worked ADVERTISING ADUs are typically much tion to the legislation brought hard to build a comfortable home telephone number Lonnie Johnson smaller than the usual house or tra- protest signs to the council cham- and neighborhood.” ADVERTISING ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE ditional apartment, but they allow bers, wrote op-eds for local publica- Gugulis stated that the legisla- 301-306-9500 homeowners to create a second tions and started a petition that gath- tion would allow campers, trailers for verification. EMAIL: [email protected] dwelling on their existing property. ered over 1,200 signatures, accord- and storage containers to be placed Often homeowners convert unused ing to . in a neighbor’s backyard for low-in- Send letters to: garages or basement spaces into “Residents advocating absolute come residents. She said she also Sherry Sanderson LEGAL ADVERTISING separate living areas. support or absolute opposition was not in favor of the argument The Montgomery County Sentinel [email protected] ADUs make an affordable and could all have worn the same T- that the many ADUs would be used spatially conscious alternative to shirt: ‘The End is Nigh,’” wrote the to house aging relatives, calling the 22 W. Jefferson St. Suite 309 PRODUCTION housing in dense areas. During dis- council after the public forum on the suggestion a sham. Rockville, MD 20850 Lonnie Johnson cussions of the legislation, Coun- legislation was held back in mid- “Most people provide space in PRODUCTION MANAGER cilmember Craig Rice noted that June. “The opponents see the de- their homes, even if it means putting [email protected] ADUs are a good way to help aging Fax: 301-838-3458 struction of their investment in quiet an addition onto their home, for Peter Lui relatives. They get to live closer to single-unit neighborhoods with the family members,” Gugulis wrote. GRAPHIC PRODUCTION STAFF family while still maintaining some inability of the County to enforce Gugulis is a member of the Email: [email protected] level of autonomy. any regulations. Opponents envi- county’s Charter Review Commis- CIRCULATION Supporters of the legislation sioned so many houses turned into sion. Following the publishing of [email protected] noted similar findings, that ADUs dwellings that parking would be im- her op-ed, County Executive Marc CALL 301-306-9500 are “an essential part of the answer possible, emergency vehicles would Elrich called for her resignation FAX 301-306-0134 to providing moderate cost hous- be unable to navigate local streets from the commission. THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL (USPS 361-100) is ACCOUNTING ing,” wrote the council in meeting and schools would be overcrowd- In a previous interview, published every Thursday by Deidra Darsa summary documents. “A failure to ed.” Gugulis said that she has no inten- Montgomery Sentinel Publishing, CREDIT / COLLECTIONS/RECEPTIONIST approve (the legislation) would, in One op-ed that garnered con- tion of stepping down from her post, Inc., 22 W. Jefferson St., Suite their opinion, deprive aging home- siderable attention after being pub- to which she was appointed by El- 309, Rockville, MD 20850. owners of the only means of being Subscriptions by mail are $40.00 lished in the Post’s op-ed section rich. per year; by mail (out of MD, VA, & D.C.) additional $ 5.25; on newsstands 50 cents. Periodicals THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL IS A postage paid at Rockville, MD WOMAN OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE IN 20849-1272. MONTGOMERY COUNTY AND IN THE STATE OF MARYLAND. POSTMASTER: Send address Call 301-306-9500 changes to THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY Montgomery County Publishing, Inc. SENTINEL, P.O. BOX 1272 was absobed into Berlyn Inc. to Advertise Rockville, MD 20849-1272 AUGUST 1, 2019 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 3 Place your NEWS County Council meets for final session before recess Display and igible for the tax credit if three crite- By Elle Meyers @_ElleMeyers ria are met: the individual is a surviv- Classified Ads ing spouse of a uniformed services, ROCKVILLE — The Mont- military services or national guard on the exciting gomery County Council met to dis- member, along with the individual cuss the approval of funds for Bus being at least 65 years or older and if New Sentinel (BRT) and to work the surviving spouse has not remar- through bills set for final reading, ried. website during its last meeting before the Au- Council President Nancy gust recess on July 30. Navarro said that the council heard Late last week, the council’s from an individual who requested Call Lonnie at Transportation and Environment that the tax credit will also be extend- Committee approved a recommen- ed to disabled veterans, but the coun- 301-306-9500 dation 3-0 to allocate $3 million to cil does not have the power to make BRT along MD 355, which will con- that amendment. www.thesentinel.com nect Bethesda with the Clarksburg “This is an incredibly important area. The money was requested by bill, because it is honoring the ser-

the Montgomery County Depart- FILE PHOTO vice of our military members, and ment of Transportation (MCDOT) Councilmember Craig Rice understanding the sacrifices that and the county executive. To be im- families make is incredibly impor- plemented, the full council needed to that the public-private partnership tant to us. We want to honor that sac- approve the allocation of funds as companies would have more options rifice and commitment for those who well. to propose.” have served in our armed forces,” Councilmember Tom Hucker, Councilmember Craig Rice not- Rice said. who serves as the chair for the Trans- ed that for his district in the upcounty He noted that work on this topic portation and Environment Commit- region - this BRT line is especially came to the attention of the council tee, said that his team recommends important. when an individual who was ineligi- approval. “We don’t have a lot when it ble for the tax credit initially brought According to the council, the comes to access to mass transit be- it up to elected officials. additional $3 million will go toward sides our MARC rail station and spo- “This is an example of what preliminary engineering and rider- radic RideOn bus service, and so it happens and how government can be ship studies for the MD 355 corridor. really is important for us to continue responsive and how government can Hucker explained that the trans- to build on those,” said Rice. “I re- work for the people,” he said. portation and environment commit- mind people that we have about Council Vice President Sidney tee instructed MCDOT to move for- 100,000 people in the Germantown Katz was also a supporter of chang- ward with the best elements of each area and Clarksburg continues to ing the legislation. He noted that be- of the four alternatives that have grow by the thousands, and so it real- fore the tax credit was revisited and been studied so far. ly is important for us to make sure altered by local officials, its exclusion The alternatives for BRT outline that we’re creating different types of of individuals who could reasonably the way the buses will run. These in- modality.” be involved was an oversight. clude buses operating in mixed traf- The council voted unanimously The council voted unanimously fic, designating lanes and deciding to allocate the $3 million to prelimi- to approve the tax credit. where designated lanes will be nary engineering of the BRT route placed in the road. For example, it along MD 355. would be possible to run the buses in “These mass transit options are designated lanes in the median of the going to be critical when it comes to roadway or along the curb. ensuring quality of life for our up- Municipalities like Rockville county residents is the same as for and Gaithersburg have different pref- our downcounty residents,” Rice erences as to how the buses should said. run through their jurisdictions. De- The council also discussed and pending on their current street design took a final vote on bill 21-19, which and natural geography, municipali- would expand property tax credits ties have different interests in BRT, for surviving spouses of retired mili- which makes choosing a viable com- tary service members. bination of alternatives difficult. According to the council, the “The interesting thing was that bill would implement changes to (the Transportation and Environment state laws that were made during the Committee) talked a lot about the 2019 General Assembly session. The general agreement on the median bus council requested that the tax credit lane being the optimal type of infra- issue be brought to the State Delega- structure,” said Councilmember tion, which would grant the county Hans Riemer. “But the executive the authority to enact a property tax branch did not want us to pick one of credit. FILE PHOTO those specific alignment choices, so A surviving spouse would be el- Councilmember Tom Hucker SUBSCRIBE TO TheThe SentinelSentinel!! 4 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL AUGUST 1, 2019 OPINIONS &VIEWS Ram the Ramparts membered as the antithesis of George Washington, commander in say the least. dent is too full of himself to seek By Paul K. Schwartz @PKSpaul everything July 4, 1776 has stood chief. The Continental Army suf- I have to give him credit for do- guidance from those with more for in our history, the full extent of fered a bitter winter of Valley Forge, ing one truly “smart” thing, though; knowledge on a particular issue pri- It was in 1963 when Reverend his “huge” ignorance, no, make that found glory across the waters of the threatening the schools that he at- or to going out before the world to Martin Luther King Jr. delivered a stupidity, and just how dangerous he Delaware and seized victory from tended with a lawsuit if they re- expose his ignorance. That is exact- historic speech on the steps of the is to the well-being of our country. Cornwallis of Yorktown.’ vealed his school transcripts was the ly the problem that should concern Lincoln Memorial. It was during I do not use these derogatory “Our Army manned the air, it right thing to do...for him. The only every American. this speech that he spoke so elo- terms loosely. rammed the ramparts, it took over thing that gives any credibility to his The problem is not ignorance quently about having a “Dream” This president well earns them. the airports, it did everything it had boast of being a “stable genius” is nor, even, stupidity. and, in doing so, inspired countless You can add idiotic and moronic to to do, and at Fort McHenry, under that a stable is precisely the place Neither ignorance nor stupidi- Americans to have that same dream. the list as did both John Kelly, H.R. the rocket’s red glare it had nothing where you will find “horses asses.” ty is something to be ashamed It has been, since that day, remem- McMaster and Rex Tillerson. but victory. And when dawn came, Trump, when questioned about of...the problem is that, when a bered as the “I Have a Dream” Regardless of your political af- their star-spangled banner waved his “mistakes,” blamed it on the rain president of the United States is speech. filiation, you cannot ignore what a defiant.” and the teleprompters. both ignorant and stupid and choos- blithering idiot this man is as he so This is straight from his speech. You know, the same es to “fake” his intelligence, he is clearly revealed in his speech. No, this is not taken from a Sacha teleprompters that he complained also prone to follow the same He is not just the stupidest pres- Baron Cohen movie in which he incessantly about when used by for- when making more critical deci- Paul’s View ident in our history; he has demon- plays Borat as the President of the mer President of the United States sions. By strated time and time again that he United States. No, this is reality. of America Barack Obama. What makes him so dangerous has got to be one of the dumbest in- This is your president. In other words, he basically ad- is that if he is too lazy to seek input Paul K. Schwartz dividuals in our history. As Mr. Bessel points out: mitted that he spoke freely as a re- from those with particular experi- How absolutely disheartening 1. The Continental Army was sult of the teleprompter malfunc- ence and knowledge in writing a and embarrassing it is on the day we never named after George Washing- tion, thereby revealing that his mis- speech on the history of our nation Now, some 63 years later, an- commemorate our independence ton. cues were all his own and not those to deliver before the entire nation other speech, actually quite another and our democratic ideals to have 2. Cornwallis was never called of a less than capable speechwriter. and the world, then the likelihood is speech, was delivered on those very the entire world witness our presi- “Cornwallis of Yorktown.” In other words, this president that his decisions on more signifi- same Lincoln Memorial steps. dent at his dumbest? 3. Our army did not man the air. of the United States believes, as Mr. cant issues such as addressing Iran This time around, however, To prove my point here is an There were no airports in the 1700s. Bessel pointed out, that the Conti- or North Korea or any other threat rather than an address inspiring excerpt from his July 4 campaign 4. Fort McHenry was famous nental Army was named after would be handled similarly...with America to have a “Dream,” the rally speech on the steps of the Lin- during the War of 1812, not the Rev- George Washington even though ignorance. current president of the United coln Memorial courtesy of avid olutionary War. neither the words George nor Wash- An individual who places more States of America (Donald Trump) Sentinel reader Paul Bessel: For an individual who boasts ington appear in the words of the importance on showing he knows delivered a speech that can much “In June of 1775, the Continen- that he is a “stable genius,” “knows Continental Army. everything than actually learning to more appropriately be remembered tal Congress created a unified Army the best words,” is “a very smart In other words, this president know everything is an individual as the “I Am A Nightmare” speech. out of the Revolutionary Forces en- person” and went to the “best never heard of the Wright Brothers with whom decisions of importance Trump demonstrated on July 4, camped around Boston and New schools,” his understanding of his- and Kitty Hawk and what occurred should not be placed. Remember 2019, a day that will forever be re- York, and named after the great torical events somewhat lacks, to in 1903. In other words, this presi- that in November 2020.

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www.thesentinel.com AUGUST 1, 2019 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 5 LETTERS Vouching for a Witness gunpoint. The defendant testified occurs when the prosecution makes THE that he was present in the home, but personal assurances of the witness’s did not participate in or see a rape. veracity or suggests that informa- COURT Stewart was convicted by a jury of tion from outside the trial supports REPORT rape, kidnapping and use of a hand- the witness’s testimony.” Doing so Write us! gun in felony. After his conviction may constitute substituting the was originally upheld on appeal, he prosecutor’s judgment for that of filed a petition for post-conviction the jury and deprive the defendant By Tom Ryan relief, arguing that he received inef- of a fair trial. The appellate court The Montgomery County Sentinel fective assistance of counsel in vio- noted that to establish ineffective Trial attorneys have to decide lation of his Sixth Amendment assistance of counsel, the defendant whether to object to arguments pre- rights because his lawyer at trial must show that his lawyer’s perfor- welcomes letters. sented by the opposing attorney in failed to object to some things the mance fell below the standard of closing arguments to a jury, or bal- prosecutor said in closing argu- reasonableness and prejudiced the ance whether they think an argu- ment. defendant’s case. We reserve the right to edit all submissionsfor ment is legally improper with high- The defendant challenged The appellate Court agreed lighting damaging arguments. statements by the prosecutor, in with the testimony of the defense Whether a prosecutor was simply which he said that the victim “told counsel at the post-conviction hear- content, arguing the credibility of a witness, it like it is,” was “a dream witness” ing that this argument of the prose- as opposed to improperly “vouch- who did not need to be led in her cutor was not improper vouching, ing” for that witness, was explored testimony, that no one could make did not stray from the evidence at grammar and style. by Maryland’s Court of Special Ap- up a story like that and that she told trial and was fair argument as to the peals in an unreported opinion is- the truth. The trial Court agreed credibility of the key witness for the sued last week in a case called State that this amounted to “vouching” State at trial. The convictions were Anonymous letters may or may not be published of Maryland v. Kevin Stewart. for the witness, that the defense at- reinstated. The evidence at trial, presented torney’s performance was defec- through testimony of the victim, tive for not objecting, and ordered Thomas Patrick Ryan is a part- at our discretion. was that she knew Stewart and went a new trial. ner in the Rockville law firm of Mc- into a house with him and two other Judge Raker in authoring the Carthy Wilson, which specializes in men, who proceeded to rape her at Court’s opinion wrote: “Vouching civil litigation. All letters, submissions and or comments are

considered on the record and the property of Everyone needs a home office a desk and chair, early home of- Architects Quarterly Home De- The Montgomery County Sentinel. fices weren’t really used as a full- sign Trends Survey (aia.org), 35% time space for the home owner’s of respondents indicated that hav- REAL job. Most mid-century occupa- ing a home office is a trending We reserve the right to refuse publication tions required employees to report home feature. ESTATE to a place of business. However, Of course, home office design SOLUTIONS as technology developed, the abil- has changed through the years. of a letter for any reason. ity to work from home increased. Besides allocating a room for a According to Allied Telecom (al- home work space, technology has By Dan Krell liedtelecom.net), Jack Niles had a hand in redefining the home All letters must be original, signed by the author and coined the term “telecommute” in office. The home office has trans- If you have a home-based 1972 when he “remotely” worked formed from the dedicated room to business or telecommute, you are on a NASA communication sys- do actual work, to a “home tech must include the author’s daytime telephone number one of the millions of Americans tem. Working from home gained flex space” that may contain a who probably have or want a home popularity during the 1970s ener- desk, printer and router, while Wi- office. What seems to be a staple gy crisis, when employers needed Fi allows the home owner to roam and email address for publication. of modern living wasn’t always so. to reduce energy consumption and the home (even outside). It’s not The home office most likely employees found they spent in- uncommon to see your neighbor developed from the “study” that creasing amounts of time in rush on their deck working on their lap- Please send letters to: existed in the larger homes of the hour traffic top. well-to-do. These rooms were The demand for the home of- Finding a home that fits your usually separated from the rest of fice didn’t serendipitously coin- lifestyle is essential. If you’re a The Montgomery County Sentinel the house providing privacy for cide with home buyer activity, but home buyer who telecommutes or the home owner to read, meet with actually increased due to changes has a home based business, you others and, of course, conduct in the Americans workforce. Addi- want a home office. Unfortunate- 22 W. Jefferson St. Suite 309 business. As the middle-class tionally, the popularity of the ly, you know that housing invento- grew, their leisure time did too. home office can most likely be ry is low, and homes with this fea- The two or three bedroom home gauged by the growth of afford- ture are further limited. To help Rockville MD, 20850 was getting too small. Home own- able technology. The advent of with your search, consider homes ers desired a separate designated home computing in the 1980s al- that have flexible spaces that can space to read, hobby and do other lowed many office workers to be used as your home office. Also, Fax: 301-838-3458 work. The standard middle-class bring their work home. Modems because there are many home ren- home grew in size and added other allowed employees to remotely ovation loan programs, including features, such as a family room, connect to their employers. How- loans with streamlined options, [email protected] rec room and the home office. Al- ever, it wasn’t until the develop- you might consider homes that though the home office, like other ment of the internet and subse- have the potential to expand for a specialty rooms, lost its popularity quently broadband that full-time home office. Or add your comments to our website at after the Great Recession, it quick- telecommuting jobs and home ly regained popularity as the re- based businesses flourished. Dan Krell is a Realtor® with cession subsided. A home office is very impor- RE/MAX Success in Potomac, www.thesentinel.com Although the room may have tant to home buyers. According to MD. You can access more infor- looked like a standard office with the Q2 2018 American Institute of mation at www.DanKrell.com 6 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL AUGUST 1, 2019 NEWS Pretrial hearing for White Oak double-homicide postponed Spring deceased in a car which had By Kathleen Stubbs @kathleenstubbs3 crashed into several parked cars on Jan. 28 in White Oak. ROCKVILLE – A Montgomery Police had been called to the County Circuit Court judge post- scene of the crash, located near poned the pretrial hearings by one where a marijuana deal allegedly week for three co-defendants had been planned to take place be- charged in the January 2019 deaths tween Radway and Barnett. Both of two men. Radway and Roberts died from mul- Montgomery County Circuit tiple gunshot wounds, according to Court Judge Harry C. Storm con- the office of the chief medical exam- ducted pretrial hearings one at a time. iner. Prior to the pretrial hearings, Storm Despite postponing the pretrial met with the attorneys of the three hearings, Storm said the trial may defendants in private. continue according to the previously In each case, a police officer led set schedule. a handcuff-less defendant, clad in a Maryland grand juries indicted dark green jumpsuit, into the court- suspects Panton, Hunt and Barnett in room and up to the table where the connection with the fatal incident. defense stood waiting. Then the All three face two charges of first- hearing proceeded. degree murder for the deaths of Storm said he was reluctant to Roberts and Radway, two counts of postpone the pretrial hearings for de- use of a firearm to commit a violent fendants Andy K. Panton, 20, of crime and one count of armed rob- Boyds; Dontaye Jamahl Hunt, then bery and of conspiracy to commit 18, of Silver Spring; and then-18- armed robbery. year-old Noah Foster Barnett of Sil- Months ago, law enforcement ver Spring. He added that the cir- had charged two of the men, and not cumstances were “a little tricky.” the third, with first-degree murder in Postponing the hearing might the White Oak case. require postponing the criminal trial, Initially, a Maryland grand jury which is scheduled to occur in two had indicted Barnett on the charge of months and could take 10 days. Ad- intent to distribute a controlled dan- ministrative Law Judge Robert A. gerous substance, which court docu- Greenberg had administratively ments say was marijuana. Mean- joined the three cases, so they would while, a Maryland grand jury indict- be tried at the same time. ed Hunt and Panton together on a list Attorney Michael Lawlor had of charges, including two counts of recently taken on Panton’s case, and first-degree murder. called it “ethically improper” to rep- The state dropped Barnett’s resent the defendant without ade- charge through a nolle pros on May quate time to review the evidence en- 9, according to online court records. tered by the state. On April 4, a Maryland grand jury Storm asked about the probabil- indicted Barnett on charges match- ity of a public defender being avail- ing those of Panton and Hunt. able to represent Panton. On June 19, Storm granted the “You won’t find an attorney state’s motion to consolidate the cas- who can be ready in the next two es of Barnett into one case. These in- months,” answered Lawlor, who said clude two murder charges; the case he has had “more that (his) fair share in which he was charged with intent of murder trials.” to distribute the controlled danger- After hearing two cases and be- ous substance in connection with the ginning the hearing of the third, White Oak incident, and one other Storm granted Lawlor’s verbal mo- case. tion to postpone the pretrial hearings, Police arrested Barnett and to be continued Aug. 2. He said he Hunt first, then arrested Panton at did not believe the trial date would least one day later with the help of a need to change as a result. tip from an unnamed relative of one Montgomery County Police of the defendants. (MCP) wrote in charging documents Police determined the identities that the homicide’s two victims - of the two men at close range. When both former star athletes who gradu- police searched the car that con- ated from tained Roberts and Radway, they - died in a drug deal gone wrong. Po- found no cash that would suggest a lice found 23-year-old Jordan transaction had occurred between Alexander Radway of Laurel and the victims and the suspects; neither Christian Deon Roberts, 24, of Silver did they find any marijuana. See news? Tell us about it! Call us at (301) 306-9500 or e-mail us at [email protected] AUGUST 1, 2019 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 7 NEWS Musicians offer way to save National Philharmonic terization and wondered why the barely hanging on with a finger- By Suzanne Pollak @SuzannePollak musicians, and Kelly in particular, nail,” Miller said, adding the or- did not inform the board of these chestra must think long term. TAKOMA PARK – A National possible donors earlier. Right now, he said, the mes- Philharmonic violinist announced “There is nothing like the threat sage should be, “The NP is open for that he had raised more than half-a- of imminent execution,” he said. business.” million dollars to allow the orches- The board has been focused for Kelly agreed, adding, “We are tra that plays at The Music Center at years on trying to keep the orchestra in Montgomery County. It’s the Strathmore to hold its 2020-2021 going, Eskelsen said. richest county in the nation. There’s season. He called Kelly’s proposal “an a lot of money here.” But first, Jim Kelly announced interesting one,” but wondered, The orchestra can thrive, Kelly before a crowd of instrumentalists “why have we waited, and what are said. “We all need to work togeth- and chorale singers who have been we going to do going forward?” er,” he said. “There has just been a furloughed since the National Phil- He said he expected the 20- big disconnect.” harmonic announced its closing last member board of directors to call a He said if his proposal is month, he must be named interim special meeting within a week to adopted, he, along with a team he president of the NP and the current discuss the proposal and reply “as hopes to work with, will decide management must change, includ- quickly as we can, but we cannot do which staff members will be asked ing the stepping down of the current this is a rush manner.” to return. They currently are fur- chair of the board of directors. Eskelsen said, “I think we have loughed. Kelly also announced that he the basis of going forward, but you Following the hour-long meet- would serve as interim president did this in secret, and you are inter- ing, Bob Hazen, who played trum- while collecting no salary for one fering with other people’s work.” pet with the NP for 30 years, had year, which would save the orches- The management of the Na- been a boardmember and called tra about $100,000. He would step tional Philharmonic has also been himself a major donor, said he was down from his current job as co- seeking new money and turned to very happy with Kelly’s proposal. owner and vice president for opera- crowdfunding. It has raised about “I feel Jim’s doing something tions and sales of Potter Violins, $100,000. Its goal was to raise really extraordinary here.” where Kelly made his announce- $150,000 by July 31. Hazen said the board has been ment. If his proposal is approved, working to keep the orchestra go- Also agreeing to work for a Kelly said he would spend the com- ing, “but to be frank, they failed and year at no pay, if Kelly is named ing year auditing every department they kept the orchestra in the dark.” president, are Piotr Gajewski, music while seeking new, long-term He hoped the NP would con- director and conductor of the NP, donors. tinue to perform at Strathmore. and Stan Engebretson, chorale artis- He said his goal is not just to “Montgomery County deserves this tic director. save the upcoming season but to group. This is a great orchestra.” That would save an additional make the National Philharmonic Now, with Kelly, “It’s great to $140,000, Kelly said. solvent for years to come. have a path forward.” Kelly claimed to have received The orchestra can no longer Several days prior to Kelly’s $275,000 in pledges, although he count on Montgomery County to meeting, Leanne Ferfolia, NP presi- would not name the 12 donors. bail it out, he said. The NP receives dent, said both the musicians and Meanwhile, in a show of sup- funding from the Arts and Humani- the board have been working to re- port, the musicians agreed to extend ties Council of Montgomery Coun- vive the orchestra, but “There is not their contract for one year with no ty, although those funds have been really a coordinated effort, and that increase in salary, which amounts to decreasing annually. is unfortunate.” an additional $5,000 in savings, About 100 musicians gathered She added that a coordinated Kelly said. at Potter Violins and listened close- effort “would only make our orga- “Jim has our unanimous vote ly to Kelly’s proposal, clapping nization stronger.” behind him,” said Leslie Silverfine, loudly in support several times. Meanwhile, ticket sales have who represents the musicians. Under the proposal, Harris stopped. A note on the website She criticized the board, saying Miller, a saxophonist and board- states that the system is down and that during negotiations for a three- member, would serve as interim that patrons should try again later. year contract, they decided to chair of the board until a permanent Besides performing at Strath- abruptly end the talks and shutter replacement is found. more, the NP holds a concert for the orchestra without letting on how Julie Pangelinan, who has a every public school second grader dire the financial situation was. background in accounting, would in the county and offers free tickets Board Chairman Todd Es- be vice chair and treasurer. to children between seven and 17 kelsen strongly denied that charac- “It seems like we are always years to all its concerts.

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Call Lonnie Johnson at 301-306-9500 or e-mail [email protected] 8 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL AUGUST 1, 2019 COVER STORIES/NEWS New updates shed Metro Board to finalize end to turnbacks light on Purple Line at some Red Line Stations in county Turnbacks, from Page 1 according to Erenrich’s analysis. He “This has been a long time (in) did not include the month of January, coming, but there’s no turning back memorandum, by about 3%, com- due to the federal government shut- now; for more than a decade we have Progress in MoCo pared to September to December down, which included January 2019. urged Metro to end the Grosvenor 2018. Riders needed 16% less time to In addition to studying the im- Station turnaround, and today this Purple Line, from Page 1 it until later,” he said. exit the affected stations during pact on ridership and crowding, hard work has finally paid off,” said He also noted that opening the evening rush hour, compared to when Metro is scheduled to begin an engi- Van Hollen. “It is a big win for all the “Our mission is to ensure the CCT is not directly tied to the com- the turnbacks were in place, according neering infrastructure analysis in six commuters who live in Rockville, completion of the light rail Purple pletion date of the Purple Line; in- to the July 25 memorandum for the months, which will include the sta- northern Montgomery County and Line from Bethesda to New Car- stead, the trail could reopen slight- Safety and Operations Committee. tions formerly affected by the parts of western Maryland.” rollton, integrated with a hiker and ly before or slightly after the new Safety and Operations Commit- Grosvenor turnback, as well as the In July 2018, back when the biker trail between Bethesda and rail system is completed. But, he tee Chairman Michael Goldman, who Red Line stations formerly affected board had adopted its plan to end the Silver Spring,” they wrote. said, it will all depend on safety represents Montgomery County, said by the recently ended Silver Spring Grosvenor turnback, then-County Ex- “When the chips were down, considerations. he learned from Montgomery County turnback, and the Green and Yellow ecutive Ike Leggett said he and elect- we reached out to the governor, Anne Stevens of Silver Spring transportation officials that the reason line stations formerly affected by the ed officials representing the county testified at the General Assembly attended the forum to learn more it takes riders less time to exit Shady Square Station turn- had been asking for the Grosvenor and co-hosted a transit night for about when the CCT will reopen. Grove through White Flint stations is back, both of which ended July 1. It is turnback to end for 10 years. delegates and state senators in An- “We live in the neighborhood that the stations are less crowded included in Metro’s capital program. The board would later vote to napolis. When a lawsuit stalled the near the Talbot Avenue Bridge, and when riders exit the trains than they The study will look at “reducing end the turnbacks on the opposite end project for months, Purple Line they’ve taken that down; so our ac- were during the evening rush-hour pe- the risk to reliability of the increased of the Red Line at Silver Spring Sta- NOW hosted a press conference cess points to get to different parks riod prior to terminating the turnback. service” and “support infrastructure tion, so that trains would run all the that attracted many media outlets, and riding has really been limited The reduction in crowding during the investments enabling full-line opera- way to Glenmont Station; both sta- Congressman Jamie Raskin and recently, so we’re interested in evening rush hour was especially no- tions with respect to railyard capacity, tions are located in the county. other elected officials who pas- when we’ll be able to use the trail ticeable at Shady Grove. terminal operations and ridership and Goldman said on July 24 he sionately demanded action to get again,” she said. Montgomery County’s Gary crowding impacts,” according to a hopes positive effects similar to those the Purple Line moving again.” She noted that since the clos- Erenrich, special assistant to the direc- memorandum to the Safety and Oper- that followed the termination of the The forum included a panel of ing of the trail, it has been harder tor of Montgomery County Depart- ations Committee for the July 25 Grosvenor turnback also will result speakers and a question-and-an- for people who use it to commute ment of Transportation, wrote in an meeting. It will include the capacity of from ending Silver Spring Station swer portion. The panel was com- by bike - like her husband - to get analysis dated July 15 that Metro data the infrastructure to not break down turnback which occurred July 1. With prised of local elected officials, where they need to go. showed reduced parking congestion prematurely in case Metro starts oper- the end of the Silver Spring turnbacks, along with representatives from The trail has detours now, at Grosvenor Station and increased ating all eight-car trains. all rush hour trains stop at all stations MDOT and the Montgomery which put riders on unfamiliar and parking usage at the Shady Grove to Back in December, both Wiede- on the Red Line. Turnbacks would County Planning Board. often busy streets. White Flint stations from February to feld and elected officials representing only affect rush hour service. Peter van der Waart serves on Despite the inconvenience of May, compared to February to May the county said at a news conference The resolution to end Grosvenor the Purple Line Transit Partners the trail being closed, Stevens said 2018. at that they were turnbacks permanently will take ef- (PLTP) Board, which is led by that she thinks the Purple Line will “Eliminating the peak period happy about the trains no longer turn- fect 30 days later, in late August, in three public-private partnership still be a good thing for Mont- Red Line turnbacks at Grosvenor has ing around at Grosvenor Station. accordance with the Washington (P3) developers and equity in- gomery County. increased ridership at White Flint, “The elimination of Grosvenor Metropolitan Area Transit Authority vestors. Van der Waart gave the at- “I do think the Purple Line Twinbrook, Rockville and Shady turnback is possible, thanks to Mont- (WMATA) Compact, said the board tendees updates on the project’s will be useful, because we live in Grove, and has reduced parking con- gomery County’s support for more resolution. construction. Silver Spring, and if you want to gestion at Grosvenor,” Erenrich wrote frequent service – both in terms of Goldman said the reduced “Earlier this year, only five go from east to west you have to in a report obtained by The Mont- funding, as well as additional railcars crowding issues from the termination miles of the 16-mile route were un- go all the way around (the Red gomery County Sentinel through a needed to support the change,” of the turnbacks are improving safety der construction; now we can say Line),” she said. written request. Wiedefeld said on Dec. 17, 2018. “We at the stations. Montgomery County that it’s double that: 10 miles of the Montgomery County Coun- The number of riders boarding look forward to working with our ju- Council member Sidney Katz and 16 are currently under construc- cilmember Hans Riemer was also on rush-hour trains at those stations risdictional partners to make similar former County Councilmember tion,” van der Waart said. a panelist during the forum. increased during February through improvements elsewhere in the sys- Roger Berliner wrote in a letter to He also noted that elevator “I think this Purple Line is May of 2019 compared to February tem.” Metro in 2015 that they were con- shafts and tunnels are currently un- just such an example of communi- through May 2018, whereas it had de- U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen was cerned about safety risks due to der construction. ty activism. I don’t know how creased in February to May 2018 present at a news conference in De- crowding on the Shady Grove plat- While the Purple Line is under many projects exist because the compared to February to May 2017, cember as well. form. construction, portions of the Capi- community brought them to life, tal Trail (CCT) presently but there’s no question that’s why are unavailable to pedestrians and this project exists,” Riemer said. bikers, he said. Riemer is the chair of the “The Capital Crescent Trail is Planning, Housing and Economic being designed by PLTP but with a Development Committee in the Got something to say? lot of input from Montgomery Montgomery County Council. His County, and the county will ulti- committee has been discussing mately own and maintain the housing development options trail,” van der Waart said. “(PLTP) along the Purple Line route, he recently met with Councilmember said. Write to Andrew Friedson to discuss how “The new development we can get to the finish line on this, pipeline is a huge part of creating and it’s our intent to open the trail affordable housing,” Riemer said. The Sentinel! as soon as possible.” “There’s been a lot of talk about Van der Waart noted safety rent control in the Purple Line cor- concerns to explain why the CCT ridor, and I think a better way for Letters should not exceed 200 words and must include address and will be closed for an extended peri- us to go is supporting a pipeline of daytime telephone number for verification. The Sentinel will not pub- od of time. new construction and to bring in lish anonymous letters. We reserve the right to edit for “You can imagine that con- non-profit developers.” struction (that is) on or directly ad- The Purple Line is expected grammar, space and other considerations. jacent to the trail, and if it’s not to open at the end of 2022, accord- safe for the public, or our construc- ing to MDOT’s Maryland Transit tion workers we simply can’t open Administration. AUGUST 1, 2019 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 9 Montgomery County, Maryland Department of Environmental Protection NEWS

PUBLIC NOTICE Applications for a Temporary Noise Waivers Rockville principal named finalist for

The Department of Environmental Protection is currently review- ing four applications for Temporary Noise Waivers as allowed un- National Principal of the Year award der the Montgomery County Noise Control Ordinance, Chapter 31B, Section 11(a). By Lyna Bentahar Special to The Sentinel The first Temporary Noise Waiver is being requested by CP 7272 ROCKVILLE – When Joey LLC, 7272 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, Mary- Jones was first hired as principal of land, for after-hours utility installation in the public right-of-way Robert E. Frost Middle School in as part of a large redevelopment project that includes construction Rockville, he expected to stay for of the Purple Line Station. The after-hours work is being required just a few years before moving on to by the Maryland State Highway Administration to minimize im- other things. pacts to neighboring businesses, as well as addressing traffic con- Seventeen years later, Jones re- gestion and pedestrian safety. After-hours work at this site has mains as the principal, and the Na- been occurring periodically and the utility installation work is tional Association of Secondary scheduled through the fall 2019. The additional work hours will be School Principals (NASSP) has just Monday – Friday 9:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. and weekends 9:00 p.m. to named him as one of three finalists 9:00 a.m. for their annual National Principal of the Year Award for his contribu- The second Temporary Noise Waiver is being requested by Hensel tions to Robert Frost. Jones was selected from among Phelps Construction Company, 7768 Woodmont Ave., Suite 200, PHOTO BY LYNA BENTAHAR Bethesda, Maryland to allow nighttime construction to install up- 50 awardees of the NASSP’s State Robert E. Frost Middle School Principal Joey Jones was recently named as graded storm drain and sanitary sewer pipes under Woodmont Ave. Principal of the Year Award, along a finalist for the National Association of Secondary School Principals from Norfolk Ave. to 7710 Woodmont Ave., Bethesda. The work is with Lindsa McIntyre of Dorch- (NASSP) distinction of Principal of the Year. being performed at night to alleviate traffic congestion, pedestrian ester, Massachusetts, and Kerensa safety concerns, and impacts on local businesses. The work hours Wing of Suwanee, Georgia. The tion,” said Arti Rajesh, a former scribe students who have a high will be weekdays 6:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. and work hours may be ex- winner of the award will be an- Frost student going into high school probability of dropping out, instead panded to weekends if necessary. nounced in October – National Prin- in the fall. using “students at promise.” Jones cipals Month. “It’s been wonderful watching also believes that preparing students The third Temporary Noise Waiver is being requested by the Mont- Before joining the Montgomery (Jones) grow over the years, in the for the future means teaching them gomery County Department of Transportation (DOT), Division of County Public Schools (MCPS) sys- sense of finding his own voice, find- how to care for one another. Highway Services, 100 Edison Park Dr., 4th floor, Gaithersburg, tem, Jones was a teacher in Greens- ing his own team,” said Sunila “(These students) will be work- Maryland, for the purpose of performing nighttime road construc- boro, North Carolina. During the Varghese, the sixth-grade team ing with people from various back- tion consisting of road surface milling, patching and resurfacing, summers, he worked in construction leader and a sixth-grade science grounds, various religions, various and modifications to curbs, gutters, sidewalks, curb ramps, medi- with his mentor and instructor, Cliff teacher at Frost. ethnicities, and they got to under- ans, and storm drain inlets. The nighttime road construction will McMullin, who encouraged him to “Middle school can be a very stand how to care for people, and occur on Wayne Ave between Georgia Ave and Colesville Rd, Sec- get his PhD. Jones was later accept- tough age,” said Varghese. “You how to consider other people’s per- ond Ave between Colesville Rd and Spring St, and Spring St be- ed into the University of Maryland, have to have a specific kind of per- spectives,” said Jones. tween Second Ave and 16th Street, Silver Spring. The work is be- College Park, on an academic merit sonality to work with middle school Varghese sees this caring atti- fellowship, and in 1994 received his ing performed at night to alleviate traffic congestion, and impacts kids.” tude in Jones’s own work and life. PhD in public school administration. to businesses and pedestrians. The nighttime work hours will be Jones said he believes that his “He completely trusts me to do Jones first joined MCPS as a from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. This is the fourth request for a Waiver personality is a great fit for middle things, like if I’m leading my team in substitute teacher, before becoming for this project. school. a certain direction. He’s always there a full-time tech education teacher at “I’m approachable,” said Jones. to support, and is somebody that I Sligo Middle School in Silver “I can resonate with some of (the stu- can go and talk with,” said Varghese. The fourth Temporary Noise Waiver is being requested by NPL Spring. From there, he became an Construction, 6100 Columbia Park Road, Hyattsville, Maryland, dents’) experiences. I take the time to “He gave us a lot of freedom to move assistant principal at Thomas Edi- listen to them. It’s a different era. in the direction that we wanted to for the purpose of replacing a natural gas pipeline along Veirs Mill son High School of Technology and There are so many things that stu- move. Always having his vision, Road at Galt Avenue, Wheaton. The work is being performed at Rockville High School, and, in dents can be exposed to, and they whatever his vision was, always at night to alleviate traffic congestion and impacts to businesses and 2002, he became principal of Robert may not have the background knowl- the forefront.” pedestrians. The scheduled work hours are from 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 Frost. edge about these different expo- Jones believes he is being a.m. The night work will be performed intermittently over several Jones’s first goal entering as sures.” considered for the national princi- weeks. principal was to understand the cul- Jones went to middle school in pal’s award because of his rela- ture of the school and its communi- Reidsville, North Carolina, where he tionships, making an effort to cre- The applications and related documents are available for public in- ty, believing it was key for him to was raised. He was six-foot-one dur- ate positive bonds with everyone spection and may be viewed on the Department’s website by visit- help his students do well. ing those years, and went to high he works with and the community ing the Noise Waivers & Suppression Plans page at: “You have to connect,” said school still growing, making for an at large. https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/DEP/contact/noise-docu- Jones. “Education is about connect- awkward time. “When people know who you ments.html#waivers. The Department will receive comments on ing. When you connect with stu- “I was a skinny kid, loved to are and they know your heart, the application for a minimum of ten (10) days after publication of dents, they want to learn. And they play basketball, very shy,” said they’re more than willing to help this notice. want to learn for you.” Jones. “I felt a little awkward being and support you,” said Jones. His impact did not go unno- so tall.” “They want to be a part of some- Comments, questions or requests to examine documents related to ticed with students. Jones makes a For today’s middle school stu- thing that’s beneficial to others.” applications from CP 7272 Wisconsin Ave LLC and Hensel Phelps point of being at the front door dents, Jones has put his focus on dri- “I still want to be in a capaci- Construction may be directed to Steve Martin, DEP/DEPC, 255 every morning to greet students en- ving out conventional ways of ad- ty to help students,” said Jones re- Rockville Pike, Suite 120 Rockville, MD, 20850. Telephone 240- tering the school, and attending dressing problems students might garding his future. “I’m content 777-7746, Fax 240-777-7715 or email steve.martin@mont- their lunch periods. have that he feels might send nega- being a principal, but I’m also for- gomerycountymd.gov. “(Jones) really makes an effort tive messages. He no longer uses ward-thinking. I still want to help to talk to you and make a conversa- phrases like “at-risk students” to de- students, help young people, and Comments, questions, or requests to examine documents related to the applications from Montgomery County DOT and NPL Con- struction may be directed to Gretchen Ekstrom, DEP/DEPC, 255 Rockville Pike, Suite 120, Rockville, MD, 20850. Telephone 240- 777-7750, Fax 240-777-7715 or email gretchen.ekstrom@mont- On the web. All the time. gomerycountymd.gov.

00038722 1t 08/01/19 www.thesentinel.com 10 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL AUGUST 1, 2019 NEWS House committee ramps up impeachment investigation after Mueller testimony not backing it yet. Rep. Jerry Nadler plete his investigation successfully porters outside the White House, re- By Neal Earley @neal_earley (D-N.Y.), chair of the House Judiciary without being blocked by the White peating claims that he believed the Committee, said that he and Pelosi House. special counsel investigation is a ROCKVILLE — The House of both agree a Congressional investiga- Mueller did not take a position as “witch hunt.” Representatives is inching ever closer tion is needed before an impeachment to whether Trump obscured justice. “There was no defense to this to impeachment. vote can begin. While Department of Justice guide- ridiculous hoax — this witch hunt On July 26, the House Judiciary “If our committee is going to rec- lines said that a sitting president can- — that’s been going on for a long Committee applied for the release of ommend articles of impeachment to not be indicted, Mueller said that was time,” Trump said. grand jury information, in another es- the House, we must make the not the reason his report was agnostic Whether Trump will be im- calation toward the possible impeach- strongest possible case both to our on the question of whether Trump peached or not is unclear. So far, ment of President Donald J. Trump. colleagues and to the American pub- should be indicted or not. about 100 House Democrats have As of now, the Judiciary Com- lic,” Nadler said. “In that we’re in to- While Mueller did not take a po- come out in support of impeach- mittee is only conducting an impeach- tal agreement.” sition as to whether Trump obstructed ment. ment investigation of the president. When Mueller testified last justice, House Democrats have. The Constitution gives vague While members of Congress have week, he admittedly delivered no new During the Mueller’s testimony guidelines for impeachment, saying filed impeachment articles, the com- information. The former FBI director, before the Judiciary Committee, a president can be impeached for mittee will wait to finish its investiga- and special prosecutor appointed to Maryland Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-8), “treason, bribery, or other high tion before it concludes whether to investigate Russian interference in the COURTESY PHOTO citing the Mueller report, said that crimes and misdemeanors,” with a pursue impeachment, its members 2016 Election, was pithy in his re- Robert Mueller Trump committed witness tampering majority vote by the House. If the said in a press conference last week. sponses, often referring questions lish that members of the Trump cam- — a federal crime — by trying to un- president is impeached, the Senate The Judiciary Committee’s from members of Congress about his paign conspired with the Russian gov- duly influence his former personal at- would need a two-thirds majority move toward impeachment came investigation to his written report, ernment in its election interference ac- torney Michael Cohen. At the time, vote to remove Trump from office, days after Special Counsel Robert rather than answering them himself. tivities,” Mueller told Congress dur- Cohen was being investigated for an unlikely outcome in the Republi- Mueller testified about his report be- Released in full in April, ing his testimony. campaign finance violations related to can-controlled chamber. fore Congress. For the past two years, Mueller’s nearly two-year long inves- While many Democrats repeated Trump’s presidential bid, charges that For Democrats, the shift has Mueller’s special counsel investiga- tigation found no evidence of collu- claims of collusion, even suggesting Cohen eventually pled guilty to. moved from suspicion of collusion tion into Russian interference in the sion between the Trump campaign that the president was working as an “In my view, if anyone else in to obstruction of justice, something 2016 Election has consumed Ameri- and the Russian government. While agent of the Russian government, America engaged in these actions, that is the main crux of the current can politics. Democrats said that Mueller’s investigation led to the in- they have shifted their focus to anoth- they would have been charged with Judiciary Committee probe. So far, Mueller’s testimony underlined the dictments and convictions of former er charge — obstruction of justice. witness tampering,” Raskin said. it’s unclear if the investigation will need to move forward with an im- Trump campaign and administration Mueller’s investigation found that Raskin has long supported an lead to the impeachment route. peachment investigation, and the spe- officials such former Trump Cam- Trump had attempted to end or inter- impeachment inquiry by the Judicia- “We may decide to recommend cial counsel’s report revealed the pres- paign Chairman Paul Manafort and fere with his investigation, including ry Committee. While he backs im- articles of impeachment at some ident attempted to obstruct or end an former National Security Advisor asking White House Counsel Don peachment of Trump in theory, how- point, (and) we may not,” Nadler investigation into his own campaign. Michael Flynn, no American citizens McGahn to fire Mueller, something ever, he has insisted that it is best to said. “It remains to be seen, and While many Democrats have al- were indicted in chargers related to that McGahn refused to do. wait for the committee to investigate there’s no point in speculating ready concluded that the impeach- collusion or conspiracy with the Russ- Trump ultimately yielded, opting him before it votes on impeachment. whether the Speaker or anybody else ment route is the way to go, House ian government. to not fire Mueller. Mueller for his After Mueller’s testimony end- will agree with our decision at that Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), is “The investigation did not estab- part, testified that he was able to com- ed, President Trump greeted re- point.” Transportation and Environment Committee discusses current projects, initiatives

chair accessible. The county reports rides that are shorter than the $10 FY2021 and FY2022. Montgomery Some of the alternatives, like By Elle Meyers @_ElleMeyers that the annual revenue generated minimum fare, funds would come County Department of Transporta- giving BRT dedicated lanes would from this program ranges between out of the TSIF and go toward the tion (MCDOT) staff recommended require widening portions of the ROCKVILLE — The Trans- $2 to 2.5 million dollars. cab operator to make up the remain- that the Transportation and Envi- roadway and other infrastructure portation and Environment Com- Glenn Orlin, who serves as the ing amount. ronment Committee wait to allo- improvements. mittee of the Montgomery County deputy director of the Montgomery “I think this is entirely within cate funding until a consensus of a The committee also discussed Council met to discuss Bus Rapid County Council, explained that the spirit of the original law, which preferred alternative for BRT along the expected increases in ridership Transit (BRT) route options and Resolution 11-19 would amend has been slow to implement, and I MD 355. The committee discussed for the available alternatives. funding accessible transportation previous legislation by giving cab am eager to see this happen,” said these alternatives during their meet- “The ridership is one factor in during their session on July 25. operators their grant money up Hucker. ing as well. making a decision about which type The committee, which is front to make their vehicle wheel- Councilmember Evan Glass Corey Pitts serves as the BRT of project you want to move for- chaired by Councilmember Tom chairs accessible. It also would noted that he was in favor of legis- project manager within the MC- ward with it is not the only factor,” Hucker, began their session by dis- change the requirements determin- lation like this because it recog- DOT. He briefed the committee on said Chris Conklin who serves as cussing Resolution 11-19, which ing how long taxis need to be on nizes people with special needs in a the options available to implement deputy director for policy within makes amendments to the Trans- the road and would guarantee a cost-effective way. the new bus system. MCDOT. “We don’t build a new portation Services Improvement minimum fare. The Transportation and Envi- Pitts explained that the 22-mile road hoping that it will be filled.” Fund. He went on to explain that taxi ronment Committee unanimously stretch of MD 355 can be broken Montgomery County Planning The resolution, according to cabs often lose out to companies approved the legislation. It will go into seven segments between Department staff also agreed with the county, establishes a distribution like Uber and Lyft on call and rides, to the full council for a vote in its Bethesda and Clarksburg. Accord- Conklin in recommending against of revenue from the Transportation especially short rides with fares un- next session. ing to outlines provided by the using expected ridership as a key Services Improvement Fund (TSIF) der $10. The committee also discussed county, ideally the BRT would be factor in picking a route alternative. to the owners and operators of taxi- “Many Call-n-Ride trips are BRT options for the county and designed so that passengers can get Ultimately the Transportation cabs to offset costs related to operat- very short, and taxi drivers are loath funding for the next phase of imple- from one location to another with and Environment Committee ing vehicles that are accessible to to serve them. Initially the execu- mentation. no more than one bus transfer, agreed with no objection to the people with disabilities. tive recommended a guaranteed According to the county, in a which would also help guarantee county executive’s recommenda- Montgomery County has a minimum fare of $8 per trip but Transportation and Environment on-time performance, according to tions which included $3 million 0.25 cent surcharge added to every raised it to $10 per trip in response Committee meeting earlier this the county. dollars to fund the next phase of ride that is provided by Transporta- to comments from the industry,” year, Hucker recommended accel- BRT along 355 has five alter- work on MD 355. tion Network Companies like Uber wrote Orlin in the overview to the erating funding for initial engineer- natives for local officials to choose According to the county it is and Lyft. The revenue is then de- legislation. ing and final designs by three years. from to best fit their area. They in- still too early to predict when BRT posited in the TSIF and is used to The overview also noted that a This would make preliminary engi- clude running the buses in mixed along 355 will open because its im- provide grants of up to $15,000 per guaranteed minimum fare would neering in fiscal years (FY) 2020 traffic, in dedicated lanes, along the plementation is dependent on which vehicle to make vehicles wheel- not affect the consumer. In fact, for and 2021, with final designs in median of the road or curbside. alternative officials finally pick. AUGUST 1, 2019 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 11 ENTERTAINMENT Lumina Stage’s ‘Monsters’ promises horror with humor such as Dracula, Frankenstein and By Barbara Trainin Blank @traininblank mad scientists, the kind of black-and- white movies you can find on TCM. At Lumina Stage Company, Everything in “Monsters” has a young actors happily move up backdrop of songs from the 1950s, through the ranks. Sophia Varnai and such as “My Little Runaway” and Catherine Horowitz started out per- “My Boyfriend’s Back,” said forming as young kids. Now they are Minton. co-directing their second summer He was also inspired by the sci- production, a play by Lumina’s artis- fi films of the 1950s, dominated by tic director, David Minton. the Red Scare. Movies like“The Day “It’s really crazy, cause I did the the Earth Stood Still” addressed in- show when I was 11, and here I’m ternational peace and avoiding nu- co-directing,” said Varnai. clear annihilation. “Monsters” is the second instal- Lest anyone think a play by the lation in a play quartet, the first being name “Monsters” is all about gloom, “The Electric Cave.” the playwright assures would-be au- “I don’t do typical children’s diences that it has humor. scripts, which are usually for chil- “I always try to find something dren 6, 7 and 8,” Minton said. “I funny in everything, even in ‘King wanted to create my own mythology Lear,’” Minton laughed. After all, with my own strange leanings in Chekhov called his plays (which life.” some would consider sad and wist- In this case, the “leanings” are in ful) comedies. a small Midwestern town named The actors also break into fanta- COURTESY PHOTO Vortex City, where the only reporter sy songs, but not as in a musical; it is Young actors represent the majority of the cast of “West!,” a Lumina Studio Theatre production from Summer 2018. is a high-school age girl named Joey more like an odd balance between This year’s summer production of “Monsters” will feature performers from the Quest Theatre program. It will run Jinx. that and a straight play. on Aug. 9 and 10 at the Silver Spring Black Box Theatre on Colesville Road. “She has problems relating to One of the challenges in direct- people, but is all about objective ing or co-directing a Lumina summer added. “We try to divide the respon- Sometimes, Minton laughed, who is kind of goofy. Their friend- journalism,” Minton said. Suddenly, show – this production being part of sibilities.” the oldest movie they have seen is ship is challenged, which is all the she and the town are beset by imagi- the Quest Theatre program – is sim- The style of “Monsters” is spe- from the 80s. co-directors would reveal. native monsters and political mon- ply logistics, said Horowitz. “There cial, Varnai pointed out. “All the Part of the mission of Lumina – Lily Walker plays Joey Jinx, and sters. “The monsters are ourselves,” is relatively little rehearsal time, and characters are larger than life, and yet which presents Shakespeare and oth- Mia Levings is Big Girl. he said. there are many different characters in realistic, as in the old monster er classics as well as contemporary “Monsters” runs Aug. 9 and 10 The actors range in age from 11- the show, so we have to do a lot of movies we’re playing homage to.” plays that focus on the beauty of lan- at the Silver Spring Black Box The- 15. Meanwhile, their co-directors are coaching, making sure everyone is If some of the young actors are guage – is to break down the genera- atre, 8641 Colesville Road. All per- not much older, being 19 and enter- active and engaged. unfamiliar with the inspirational tional gap, said Horowitz. formances are Pay-What-You-Can ing their sophomore year of college. “Not everyone is in every scene, movies, the co-directors help by con- There is also a buddy element to (with a request for a minimum of $5). The playwright found inspira- so when one of us is running scenes, necting them to films they do know, “Monsters.” Joey Jinx has one For show times and informa- tion in the classic movie monsters, the other is running lines,” Horowitz like the contemporary “Wolf Man.” friend, a newcomer named Big Girl, tion, visit www.LuminaStudio.org. ‘The Mysterious Life’ and ‘Help Wanted’ stand out in this year’s One-Act Festival “There’s a lot of leeway in Maryland at College Park, she had By Barbara Trainin Blank playing him,” Teehan added. the opportunity to submit a proposal @traininblank One challenge to directing to produce a play. The result was It has been going on for a num- “The Mysterious Life” is that “Swirl,” a play about an interracial ber of years now – a summer treat at Tehaan would like to do the larger couple having dinner with a friend. Silver Spring Stage in which origi- set pieces and elements justice, but Asante’s production of her first play nal short plays are presented. can’t for budgetary reasons. The sat- was included in the Page-to-Stage “By calling on playwrights, ac- isfaction comes from “an excellent New Play Festival at the Kennedy tors, directors and producers, we cast, with excellent chemistry,” he Center in 2018 as well as in the Wa- bring in new people to the theater,” said. termelon One-Act Festival. said Alika Codispoti, who is co-pro- Featured the third weekend, “Help Wanted” had never been ducing this year’s festival. “We also Aug. 29-Sept. 1, is Agyeiwaa As- formally produced, and Asante said bring in new audiences.” ante’s play “Help Wanted,” which she was “so excited” when Silver Out of a total of some 210 sub- concerns a woman with en- Spring Stage got back to tell her it mitted plays, the theater selected 14 dometriosis, a disorder in which tis- had been accepted. to produce. “We have enough for sue that normally lines the inside the It is performed during the third three full weekends,” said Codispoti. uterus grows outside it, making inti- weekend, when “the more-serious Brad Tehaan has the distinction macy with her husband painful. Try- adult work” is being presented, she of directing the play with the longest COURTESY PHOTO ing to find a solution beyond med- laughed. title: “The Mysterious Life, and Actor Harlene Leahy (left) rehearses with Director Pauline Griller-Mitchell for ication or surgery, they hire a sexual “But I’ve never been good at Even More Mysterious Death, of “Miss Peddy and Grace” by William Ivor Fowkes, part of the Silver Spring surrogate. The inspiration for the shock theater, which can be a dis- That Guy Who Lived Below Max Stage One-Act Festival. play came from a real-life story. traction from what’s going on,” said and Beth.” Its playwright, Mark “But it’s really about how nor- the playwright, headed for an MFA Staufenberg, described the work as process, he got to know Jeff Mikoni, they do not particularly like, but mal everyday people try to handle program in the winter. “There’s an “absurd crime story, a comedy.” who is active at the Stage. when he is killed, they are deter- everyday life,” Asante said. “It asks, nothing visually explicit.” “The Mysterious Life” is play- After assistant-directing there a mined to solve the mystery.” Of are we logical when we think we The final Sunday includes an ing the second weekend of the festi- few times, Tehaan felt encouraged to course, complications ensue. are?” awards ceremony. val, Aug. 22-25. answer the one-act festival’s call for “It’s a lot of fun,” he said of the Asante started out as a writer of The One-Act Festival takes Though he majored in theater directors. three-character murder farce. One is poetry and short fiction, but she also place at Silver Spring Stage, Wood- with a focus on directing, Tehaan “‘The Mysterious Life’ a cop; the only guideline to the char- did theater in high school and col- moor Shopping Center, 10145 stepped away for a while, turning to premise,” Tehaan said, “is that Max acter is that he is called “in- lege. Colesville Road, Silver Spring. film and video production. In the and Beth live above another tenant scrutable.” While still at the University of www.ssstage.org. 12 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL AUGUST 1, 2019 AUTO New Toyota 4Runner remains an old-school SUV scoop, shiny skid plates under the ve- By Brady Holt @BradyHoltAutos hicle and a tall basket-style roof rack up top. Most cars lose popularity as they It is not just about aesthetics. The get older. If automakers do not invest 4Runner is one of the best off-road- in keeping their power trains, aesthet- ready SUVs you can still buy, espe- ics and driving experiences up to date, cially in the toughened up TRD Pro customers flee to the competition. version. The 4Runner also has an old- school flavor on the pavement. The big 4.0-liter V6 engine fires up with a Auto Drive roar, not a silky purr like a modern crossover. It makes plenty of noise By when you accelerate, rather than qui- etly whisking you up to speed. Brady Holt Similarly, the suspension lacks the tightly buttoned-down feel of most vehicles today. It pitches back and forth when you brake, and you But for the 2019 Toyota 4Run- have to take curves slowly, due to the ner, the opposite is true. Toyota has disconnected-feeling steering and done almost nothing to this midsize clumsy handling. SUV since redesigning it back in 2010 To be clear, none of this would — and sales have tripled. That is de- feel objectionable compared to a truly spite rising prices over that time, too, old SUV, but it’s not the norm today. from a base price around $30,000 up To loyal fans, this is a desirable and to $36,405 today. hard-to-find flavor today. You’re lim- That is because to fans of the ited to the pricey and retro-styled Jeep 4Runner, being old school is a feature, Wrangler or a pickup truck. not a bug. The 4Runner is a rare SUV, Inside, the 4Runner is user- which has stayed true to its off-road friendly and remains old school but in roots rather than follow the trend to- some ways, 2010 old-school instead ward smoother-riding and more fuel- of a true classic. Toyota could have efficient car-based crossovers. So, updated some of the shiny silver plas- with few competitors remaining, it tic, a trend that’s come and gone. The takes a big chunk of a small market. 4Runner does incorporate an infotain- Some history: In the 1990s, the ment system, but its technology also 4Runner evolved into one of the luxu- dates to the beginning of the decade, COURTESY PHOTOS ry cars of the midsize SUV class, with leaving it more sluggish and with less The 2019 Toyota 4Runner midsize SUV is expensive and cruder than modern crossovers, but that gives it a uniquely elegant styling and available rich functionality than modern alterna- endearing flavor for the right buyer. It is also famous for its off-road capability, but it can feel clumsy on the street. leather upholstery. But sales collapsed tives. Toyota could make some up- in the late-2000s, thanks to rising gas dates without sacrificing the feel of prices and the onslaught of crossovers the interior, as the Wrangler’s modern that were better suited to everyday infotainment demonstrates. driving. The 4Runner is also missing Most competitors went with the some near-ubiquitous features, such flow. The Nissan Pathfinder and Ford as a power-operated liftgate and, on Explorer, two famous SUVs, became most versions, a proximity key with a crossovers. So did the lesser-known push-button start. While it is spacious Kia Sorento, which became another for five passengers and for cargo, the top seller. When new companies 4Runner’s available third-row seat is flooded into the market, they always cramped even for a midsize SUV. introduced crossovers, rather than tra- While most things about the ditional truck-like SUVs. 4Runner could be considered either Toyota was different. It already unpleasant roughness or endearing sold the Highlander crossover along- character, depending on individual side the 4Runner SUV and it took the preferences, its fuel efficiency is sim- risky move of investing in a re- ply disappointing. It’s rated at 18 designed 4Runner SUV, rather than miles per gallon in mixed driving, less just discontinuing it to focus on the than many larger and quicker SUVs Highlander. What’s more, rather than and crossovers. acting like a luxury SUV, the re- If you’re interested in the 4Run- designed 4Runner focused on brawny ner because you intend to use its true off-road capabilities. capability, you’ll find few peers in the Its blocky shape looks tough, market today. But if you’re more in- while also providing useful interior terested in its look and feel, be aware volume, and its high-ground clear- of the downsides to getting an SUV ance helps it provide genuine off-road like this. It lacks the agility, efficiency capability. The big open grille looks and value for the money you will find all business, and the “Toyota” letter- in car-based alternatives like the Ford ing across it is a retro touch that hear- Edge, Hyundai Santa Fe or Toyota’s kens back to the company’s old Land own Highlander and RAV4. Try be- Cruiser SUVs from the 1960s and fore you buy. 70s. The tested TRD Pro model is Brady Holt is a member of the dressed up like an aftermarket custom Washington Automotive Press Associ- job, with blacked-out wheels, a hood ation. AUGUST 1, 2019 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 13 CALENDAR What’s happening this week in Montgomery County August 1, 2019 –August 7, 2019

BLACK ROCK CENTER FOR THE ARTS town Bethesda restaurants during the concert. This conducted by Sanjay Rajvanshi, an innovative tech- series, produced by the Bethesda Urban Partnership, nologist and thought leader who most recently • IMPROV COMEDY OPEN WORKSHOP features free Thursday evening concerts during May worked at IBM where he provided technology, ar- SATURDAY, AUGUST 04, 2019, 1:30 – 3:30 PM and June. The concerts offer a diverse range of mu- chitecture, systems engineering, and consulting sic including folk, funk, reggae and rock. The con- leadership for complex IT systems. This course is • KEVIN MAC FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, certs take place on Thursday evenings, from 6 – for high school students and interested adults. No 2019, 7:30 PM 8pm in Veterans Park, located at the corner of prior knowledge of programming required. Please Woodmont and Norfolk Avenues. No outside alco- register online and bring a laptop to each session. STRATHMORE hol is allowed. Call 240-777-0200 for more information. Place: Quince Orchard Library / 15831 Quince Orchard • CHERISH THE LADIES SUNDAY, AUGUST OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS MEETING Road / Gaithersburg. No class on Aug. 7. 4, 2019, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM| AMP Aug. 01. 7:15 -- 8:30 P.M. Overeaters Anony- mous meeting at the Rockville Church of Christ, STAY AND PLAY • LIVE FROM THE LAWN: THE JOSANNE 1450 Montgomery Ave., Rockville (in Parish Aug. 15. 11:00 – 11:30 A.M. Please join us for FRANCIS SEPTET WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7, House) every Thursday. For further information - an OPEN play program at the Potomac Library. We 2019, 7:00 PM | GUDELSKY GAZEBO and a list of other meetings, http://www.oa- provide the toys and music-you bring the smiles! dcmetro.org/ or Linda S at 301-641-9508 This program is for children aged 0 - 6 years old • CHOPTEETH AFROFUNK BIG BAND FRI- along with their families. Library: Potomac DAY, AUGUST 9, 2019, 800 PM | AMP AUG 02 WALTZ DANCE • COMEDY: JOSH GONDELMAN SATUR- Aug. 18. 2:45 - 3:30 P.M. Introductory Waltz FRESH MEAT ART EXHIBIT AT DEL RAY DAY, AUGUST 10, 2019, 8:00 PM | AMP Workshop | 3:30 to 6 P.M. Join us for a Waltz ARTISANS GALLERY Dance in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park Aug. 02 – Sep. 01. Join us at Del Ray Artisans • THE FILLMORE SHY GLIZZY on Sunday, August 18, 2019 featuring the ensemble for a special exhibit, "Fresh Meat" featuring artwork SATURDAY, AUGUST 03, 2019, 8:00 PM COURTESY PHOTO Waltz Sisters. This versatile band will provide a by Del Ray Artisans' newest members from 2018- Grammy Award winner Sarah McLachlan performs at Wolf Trap's lively mix of folk waltzes with a few other couple 2019. "Fresh Meat" highlights new faces and new • BAD RELIGION WITH THE LAWRENCE Filene Center accompanied by the National Symphony Orchestra dances, including Hambo, Schottische, Swing, Tan- techniques. Opening Reception: Friday, August 2, 7- ARMS SUNDAY, AUGUST 11, 2019, 8:00 PM go, and Polka. Admission is $13. No partner re- 9pm. Plus register in advance for a special acrylic on Saturday, August 3. quired. For more information, call Joan Koury at painting workshop on Saturday, August 10. View • MON LAFERTE - LA GIRA DE NORMA 202-238-0230 or Glen Echo Park at 301-634-2222, the exhibit at Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount THRUSDAY, AUGUST 29, 2019, 8:00 PM go to www.WaltzTimeDances.org or e-mail Vernon Avenue, Alexandria. Details: DelRayArti- [email protected]. The Glen Echo Na- sans.org/event/fresh-meat 4200 Campbell Ave., Arlington, VA 22206 http://www.gerrymanders.info/ WOLF TRAP tional Park is located at 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, MD 20812. FAB FRIDAY HAPPY HOURS WALTZ DANCE SQUARE DANCE LESSONS AND DANC- • FROGTOWN MOUNTAIN PUPPETEERS | Aug. 02. 6:00 P.M. – 12:00 A.M. Excitement, Aug. 04. 2:45 - 3:30 P.M. Introductory Waltz ING THE LEGEND OF THE BANANA KID THURS- 27TH ANNUAL POOLESVILLE DAY FES- energy, laughs.... they all await at the area's BEST Workshop | 3:30 to 6 P.M. Dance. Join us for a Aug. 07. 7:30 – 9:45 P.M. Square dance lessons DAY, AUGUST 01, 2019, 10:30 AM | THEATRE- TIVAL entertainment center in the heart of Montgomery Waltz Dance in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo and dancing at North Chevy Chase Christian IN-THE-WOODS Sep. 21. 10:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. The 27th An- County. And now on Fridays from 6pm to 12mid all Park that will feature the ensemble Trio con Brio. Church, 8814 Kensington Parkway (in Parish nual Poolesville Day will include FREE carnival adventures are just $6. So, strap on a high-tech suit, This versatile band will provide a lively mix of folk House). Alternate Wednesdays. $7 per person, Con- • LYLE LOVETT & HIS LARGE BAND WITH rides, exhibitors, food vendors and activities for all enter the HUGE multi-level arena and prepare for waltzes with a few other couple dances, including tact phone number: 301-598-2574. http://www.ger- SPECIAL GUEST MAVIS STAPLE THURSDAY, ages. There will be multiple stages featuring live the adventure of a lifetime! PLUS - on Fab Friday Hambo, Schottische, Swing, Tango, and Polka. Ad- rymanders.info/ AUGUST 01, 2019, 7:30 PM | FILENE CENTER music and entertainment. The headliner back by enjoy pizza for just $1 a slice. And during Fab Fri- mission is $13, $5 for full-time students with student popular demand - The Reagan Years day, the winner of every game plays "Shoot to ID. No partner required. For more information, call • SARAH MCLACHLAN | NATIONAL SYM- (https://www.thereaganyears.com/home/). The festi- Thrill" - Take one shot... and if you hit the target Joan Koury at 202-238-0230 or Glen Echo Park at UPCOMING PHONY ORCHESTRA SATURDAY, AUGUST 301-634-2222, go to www.WaltzTimeDances.org or val location is along Fisher Avenue from Whalen WIN two free adventures. Where: ShadowLand - MONTGOMERY COUNTY AGRICULTUR- 03, 2019, 8:00 PM e-mail [email protected]. The Glen Commons to historic downtown Poolesville. Visit Gaithersburg 624 Quince Orchard Road. Through AL FAIR Echo National Park is located at 7300 MacArthur the Poolesville Day website February 2020. Aug. 09 -17. The largest agricultural county fair Blvd., Glen Echo, MD 20812. (www.poolesvilleday.com) for more information on AUG 03 in Maryland; features farm animals, rides, food and AUG 01 AUG 05 how you can be a part of the festivities. Where: entertainment. Where: 501 Perry Pkwy, Gaithers- Whalen Commons 19701 Fisher Avenue, MAGICIAN MIKE ROSE - "MAGIC THAT DERWOOD FARMERS MARKET burg, MD 20877. Poolesvile, MD 20837. CAME FROM OUTER SPACE!" Aug. 03. 9:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. Open rain or PAPERSPACE Aug. 05. 12:30 – 2:00 P.M. Come create with Aug. 01. 10:30 A.M. Magician Mike Rose pre- shine every Saturday through October 26. A com- POTOMAC FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY- our Paperspace! We'll have a paper-based project for AN EVENING WITH SOPHIA LOREN sents a magic show that is not like other magic munity market featuring fresh, local fruits, veggies, BOOK SALE you to make. Adult supervision is required for chil- Nov. 20 & 21. 7:30 P.M. Robert E. Parilla Per- shows. Mike’s new show, “Magic That Came From meats, baked goodies, arts, kids’ activities, live mu- Aug. 10. 10:00 A.M. Join us for our monthly Po- dren 8 and under. Please ask for scissors and glue. forming Arts Center. 51 Mannakee Street, Outer Space!” is created specifically for libraries sic... Meet sustainable local farmers and from- tomac Friends of the Library Book Sale! Books, While supplies last! Preschool and Kindergarten, El- Rockville, MD. and is designed to perfectly complement the 2019 scratch makers of edibles & art! Where: Derwood DVDs, and more available for children, teens, and ementary School Age. Where: Potomac Library. Summer Reading theme “A Universe of Stories.” Farmers Market 16501 Redland Road, Rockville, adults. All are welcome. Library: Potomac The show consists of impossible magic tricks and MD 20855. off the wall comedy, all themed around space, plan- SQUARE DANCE PLUS-LEVEL LESSONS ONGOING ets, stars, aliens and more. And the show features FOOD ADDICTS ANONYMOUS AUG 06 AND DANCING THE FEW, BY SAMUEL D. HUNTER lots of audience participation, too (Many children Aug. 03. 9:30 – 10:30 A.M. Food Addicts FAMILY SCIENCE NIGHT: YOU ARE Aug. 14. At the plus level, square dance lessons Through Aug. 04. Presented by Unexpected will become part of the show!). Additionally, Anonymous meets every Saturday at the Unitarian HERE and dancing at North Chevy Chase Christian Stage Company at River Road Unitarian Universal- throughout the show, Mike Rose will be referencing Universalist Church, 100 Welsh Park Drive, Build- Aug. 06. 6:00 – 7:30 P.M. Family Science Night Church, 8814 Kensington Parkway (in Parish ist Congregation, Bethesda MD. It’s 1999; uncer- various children’s books and promoting library use ing #4, Rockville, MD 20850. We welcome new is an educational STEM program designed for the House). Alternate Wednesdays: 7:30 p.m. to 9:45 tainty and instability are in the air. Four years earlier, in a fun and entertaining manner. Where: Potomac members. For questions, please visitwww.foodad- whole family. As a family, you will work together p.m. $7 per person, also Aug. 28. Contact phone Bryan had abandoned his labor of love, a newspaper Library. dictsanonymous.org or call Valerie @ 240-543- on fun activities to explore our universe. This pro- number: 301-598-2574. for truckers that he founded with his friends. Now 3090 gram is designed for families with children 6+. Reg- http://www.gerrymanders.info/ he’s returned to small-town Idaho with no word of LIBRARIAN'S CHOICE BOOK DISCUS- istration is required and begins on July 5th. **Only where he’s been, and everything has changed. One SION sign up once per family** Limited to 10 families. INTRODUCTION TO DATA SCIENCE friend is gone, the other – his former lover – has Aug. 01. 7:00 – 8:00 P.M. Group meets 4th AUG 04 Where: Potomac Library. Aug. 14. 7:00 – 8:00 P.M. Data Science is an traded idealism for realism, and their new-ish co- Thursday of the month (except November and De- worker is emotionally invested in a paper now filled SUMMER CABARET: JOE COLEMAN emerging technology. The professional marketplace cember). Copies of the book are available at the Cir- with personal ads instead of perspectives. Aug. 04. 2:00 P.M. The Platters lead vocalist, Joe is getting increasingly competitive and many routine culation Desk. Call Quince Orchard Library at 240- Coleman, utilizes personal stories with lyrically rich AUG 07 jobs are being replaced or automated by technology. 777-0200 for more information. Quince Orchard Li- Attend the following course and see if data science MATT WILT'S HAND/EYE songs and imaginative props in a versatile R&B, SQUARE DANCE LESSONS AND DANC- brary, 15831 Quince Orchard Road, Gaithersburg, could be a career choice for you -- Session 1, July Through Aug. 17. 5:00 – 8:00 P.M. Artists Re- pop, jazz, blues and gospel cabaret. From Platters ING MD 20878. For more information call 240-777- 24: Introduction to data science and associated tools; ception. Matt Wilt creates works that incorporate hits such as “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes” and “Only Aug. 07. Square dance lessons and dancing at 0200. Session 2, July 31: Introduction to Python; Session motion and sound by using mechanical components You” to other classics such as “Unchained Melody” North Chevy Chase Christian Church, 8814 Kens- 3, and drawing from the traditions of Dadaist and Sur- and “What’s Going On” to the songs of BB King, ington Parkway (in Parish House). Wednesdays: FREE SUMMER CONCERTS Aug. 14: Data wrangling with Python; Session 4, Duke Ellington and James Taylor, Joe invites you 7:30 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. $7 per person, also August Aug. 01. 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. Weekly outdoor con- Aug. 21: Data visualization and analysis with on a journey of musical discovery as he shares the 21. certs kick-off in downtown Bethesda. Attendees Python; Session 5, Aug. 28: Brief introduction to ar- soundtrack of his life. Where: Signature Theatre, Contact phone number: 301-598-2574. can also purchase food, beer and wine from down- tificial intelligence and machine learning. Course Continued on page 14 14 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL AUGUST 1, 2019 C ALENDAR What’s happening this week in Montgomery County August 1, 2019 –August 7, 2019 ΩContinued from page 13 Without Walls features artwork by Del Ray Artisans limited. Please register online. Go to www.mont- members inspired by common scenes of our daily gomerycountymd.gov/library. Click Branches, se- realist sculpture. The enigmatic collection of objects lives as locals. This uncommon approach to show- lect Quince Orchard Library, then Upcoming seeks to present a more eclectic vision of art and casing scenes of, and around, Alexandria skips the events. For more information, call 240-777-0200. transcend some of the common stereotypes associat- touristy sights to better reflect our neighborhoods, This event reoccurs every 1st and 3rd Tuesday. ed with a given medium. In Hand/Eye he showcases towns, and communities. 2660 Duke Street, Alexan- the inherent value of material craftsmanship and dria, VA 22314. Details: DelRayArtisans.org/ex- ENGLISH CONVERSATION CLUB how it can be utilized to reinforce and give structure hibits/gww Tuesdays, 7:00 – 8:45 P.M. An informal conver- to our creative mindset. Where: Brentwood Arts sation club for anyone looking to practice and im- Exchange, 3901 Rhode Island Ave., Brentwood, HAPPY HOUR FLOW YOGA prove his/her English conversational skills. Volun- MD 20722. First Friday every month. 6:00 – 7:00 P.M. teer facilitators are patient, friendly and talkative. All Happy Hour Flow Yoga with Thrive Yoga instructor levels are welcome. Come join us. Registration is "THE MOLLUSC," ROMANTIC EDWAR- Allie Newsom is back at True Respite in 2019! not required. Please call 240-777-0200 for more in- DIAN FARCE BY HUBERT HENRY Classes are the first Friday of each month from 6-7 formation. Free. Where: Quince Orchard Library / DAVIES pm. Join us for a one-hour yoga class then follow up 15831 Quince Orchard Road / Gaithersburg. Through Aug. 04. Presented by Quotidian The- your shavasana with one of True Respite's refresh- OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS MEETING atre Company at The Writer's Center, Chevy Chase ing brews! Your $15 ticket includes both the class Thursdays. 7:15 – 8:30 P.M. Overeaters Anony- MD. “You are guaranteed to leave ‘The Mollusc’ and one full pour of beer. Beer can be drank before, mous meeting Thursdays at the Rockville Church of with a smile on your face and warmth in your after, or during class. Props to anyone who can bal- Christ, 1450 Montgomery Ave., Rockville (in Parish heart,” raved DC Theatre Scene about QTC’s “spot- ance their beer during the practice! Space is limited House). For further information, http://www.oa- on” 2008 production of Davies’ Edwardian comedy so be sure to grab your ticket before the event sells dcmetro.org/ or Linda S at 301-641-9508. of ill manners. A decade later, QTC restages one of out! True Respite Brewing Company 7301 Calhoun its most popular productions about Dulcie Baxter, Place, Suite #600, Rockville, Maryland, 20855. ROCKVILLE FARMERS MARKET the “mollusc”, who has an unusual, yet hilarious af- Through February 2020. Saturdays. 9:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. Every week COURTESY PHOTO fliction. This delightful farce first hit the London the Farmers Market transforms itself as different stage in 1907. Directed by Jack Sbarbori. Lyle Lovett headlines concert at the Filene Center at Wolf Trap on OPEN LIFE DRAWING SESSIONS – 2019 fruits and vegetables become available throughout Thursday, August 17 with special guest Mavis Staples. Looking for a chance to hone your figure draw- the season. Your pick of farm-fresh fruits and veg- ONE ACT FESTIVAL ing skills? Del Ray Artisans offers a range of open etables, bedding plants, cut flowers, preserves, hon- Aug. 16, 17, 23, & 24. Upcounty Theatre is life drawing sessions for just this purpose. Just drop ey, herbs, baked goods, and more. All items offered holding it first One Act Festival this summer. The in for the session and bring your supplies to draw or are picked fresh daily and available as supplies last. performances will be at the BlackRock Center for paint our live models. Fee ranges from $8-$12. All Where: Jury Parking Lot on the corner of Rt. 28 WOODLAWN MUSEUM are the perfect way for your child to have a first the Arts in Germantown, 12901 Town Commons skill levels are welcome. Del Ray Artisans is located and Monroe St. Rockville, MD 20850. Fridays & Saturdays 10:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M and school experience in a warm, toddler friendly setting Drive. Tickets can be purchased through their web- at 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria VA. See Sundays 12:00 – 4:00 P.M. The Woodlawn Muse- while you meet other parents. Children will explore, site and should be active starting July 27: our calendar for dates and times: FOX HILL WEEKLY OPEN HOUSE um featuring multimedia exhibits throughout the learn and socialize in a calm, nurturing classroom www.blackrockcenter.org. DelRayArtisans.org/life-drawing Wednesdays, 2:00 – 4:00 P.M. To share the ex- 19th century stone barn. Interactive exhibits high- community with our Preschool faculty. Activities ceptional lifestyle, amenities and services at Fox light the area’s agricultural landscape, the Under- include playtime, snack time and an art project. All Hill Retirement Community in Bethesda, a free to ground Railroad, local free black communities and sessions take place on Fridays in the Preschool the public open house will be held on a weekly ba- the Quaker experience in Montgomery County, re- House. There is NO COST, but space is limited. sis. Every Wednesday from 2 - 4 p.m. staff and vealed through the lives of the Woodlawn’s resi- Contact Janet Gerber (301-424-8702 or owner/residents invite people to enjoy refreshments dents and enslaved laborers. www.woodlawn- [email protected]) for more information. and tours of Fox Hill. Visitors are welcome to see manor.org. Adults $5 Children (6-17) $4. Through the one, two and three-bedroom model condomini- November 2018. VISARTS COCKTAILS AND CANVAS ums with a wide range of floorplans offered in a CLASS maintenance-free, cosmopolitan environment. Fox BETHESDA FARMERS MARKET Canvas Class in the VisArts Painting and Draw- Hill is located at 8300 Burdette Road, Bethesda, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. 7:00 A.M. ing Studio. 155 Gibbs Street, Rockville. Price $40. MD; 20817. For more information, call Julie Sabag – 4:00 P.M. The Farm Women’s Market is a unique, Visit www.visartsatrockville.org/cocktails-and-can- at 301-968-1850 or visit intimate, quirky and festive shopping experience in vas for more information. www.foxhillresidences.com. Downtown Bethesda. The Market features great SENIOR FIT food, drink and music with artisans, crafts and bou- Mondays & Wednesdays, 9:15 A.M. & 2:15 NEW COUNTY PROGRAM SEEKS tique businesses from around the Mid-Atlantic re- P.M. This 45-minute, multi-component exercise SKILLED VOLUNTEERS 50+ gion. Local vineyards and breweries provide tast- program is for people age 55+. Ongoing classes are The Montgomery County Volunteer Center's ings and food trucks offer a quick meal. We are a offered at 23 locations in partnership with Kaiser new 50+ Volunteer Network connects skilled volun- ten-minute walk south on Wisconsin Ave from the Permanente. Call 301-754-8800 to request a physi- teers with nonprofit and government agencies that Bethesda at the intersection of cian's consent form to register and for a class sched- need assistance. This unique program is perfect for Bethesda Ave. and Wisconsin Ave. Open Wednes- ule. Where: Holy Cross Hospital Senior Source, those who are age 50+ and want to make a signifi- days, Fridays, and Saturdays 7:00am-4:00pm. Our 8580 Second Avenue, Silver Spring. For more infor- cant contribution of time and talent to the communi- historic Market Building (circa 1932) is open year- mation call 301-754-8800. Cost: Free. ty, while still retaining flexibility. Through personal round (Jan – Dec). COURTESY PHOTO consultations, trained advisors help find volunteer LOSS OF A CHILD SUPPORT GROUP Josanne Francis, an internationally known steelpan performer opportunities that match particular areas of interests, THE WIDOWED PERSONS SERVICE OF Wednesdays, 6:30 – 8:00 P.M. For parents griev- and music educato, is Live from the Lawn at Strathmore on skills, and availability. Options may include ongoing MONTGOMERY COUNTY ing the death of a child of any age. Registration re- Weekly support groups for newly widowed per- quired at (301) 921-4400. Montgomery Hospice, Wednesday, August 7 at the Gudelsky Gazebo. program management and support, short-term con- sulting projects using professional skills, and direct sons at three locations: at Margaret Schweinhaut 1355 Piccard Dr., Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850. services to clients. For more information, email Center 1000 Forest Glen Rd. Silver Spring on Mon- [email protected] or visit days, at Holiday park Senior Center, 3950 Ferrara PRESCHOOL STORYTIME (AGES 3-5) CREATIVE SUMMER PROGRAMS AT TRIVIA NIGHTS & TRUE RESPITE www.montgomeryserves.org. Drive, Wheaton, on Thursdays and at Jane Lawton Wednesdays. 10:30 A.M. Join us for stories, DEL RAY ARTISANS BREWING CO. (Leland) Center, 4301 Willow Lane, Chevy Chase songs, rhymes, stretches and flannel board stories. Through August 31. Del Ray Artisans' Creative Thursday night trivia continues at True Respite CANCER SUPPORT GROUPS on Thursdays. These support groups are open, free Where: Marilyn J. Praisner Library, 14910 Old Co- Summer Programs is a series of workshops explor- Brewing! Trivia starts at 7 pm every Thursday night Hope Connections offers weekly groups for peo- of charge, to all widowed persons who have suf- lumbia Pike, Silver Spring. ing the arts. Learn techniques in photography and is hosted by District Trivia. It is free to compete. ple with all types of cancer, caregivers, people with fered a loss within the past two years. Those prefer- (macro and ), painting, sculpture, mixed Come by yourself or with your friends and play for advanced cancer and a bereavement group. Support ring an evening group are encouraged to call the CORPORATE BARTENDING FOR CHARI- media, jewelry-making, sketching, and more; and your chance to win! At the end of each season four groups are held at both of Hope Connections for WPS office. The groups are facilitated by trained TY discover how to use art for affirmation, communica- teams from each District Trivia location play in the Cancer Support’s two locations: Beaumont volunteers. For more information or to register, Wednesdays 4:00 – 7:00 P.M. Send your CEO or tion, and intention. Sign up for what inspires you! playoffs for large cash prizes! Where: True Respite House at FASEB, 9650 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, please call: 301-949-7398 to register. The Widowed VP to Tommy Joe's to bartend for charity! Can't bar- Held at Del Ray Artisans (2704 Mount Vernon Av- Brewing Company 7301 Calhoun Pl, Suite 600 MD and 8401 Corporate Drive, Suite 100, Lan- Persons Service is a non-profit volunteer organiza- tend? No problem, the on-staff bartenders are there enue, Alexandria VA) unless noted. Details and reg- Rockville, Maryland 20855. dover, MD. Orientation sessions are held every tion sponsored by AARP, the Montgomery County to help for a good cause (no experience necessary). istration at DelRayArtisans.org/programs/creative- Monday at 11 a.m. at the Beaumont House in Mental Health Association, and other community Represent your company during happy hour, and a summer/ STITCH AND PLAY Rockville, and every Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Lan- organizations. portion of the proceeds will go to the charity of your Tuesdays 1:00 – 3:00 P.M. We are adults who dover. Additional orientation sessions are held on choice. Maybe you can even pull off some flair be- ART EXHIBIT: “UNCOMMON ALEXAN- enjoy mah-jongg, board & card games, and needle- the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. in ONE-ON-ONE FRIDAY FUN DRIA” work. Come join us. We will provide mah-jongg Bethesda. Orientations are Free - RSVP required at Fridays. 9:00 – 10:00 A.M. Christ Episcopal Through Sep. 29. “Uncommon Alexandria” art sets and board & card games or bring your own. 301-634-7500 School welcomes you and your 1-year-old to our exhibit at the VCA Alexandria through Gallery Also, if you stitch, bring your needlework. Space is One-on-One Friday Fun. Our monthly playgroups 4Continued on page 15 AUGUST 1, 2019 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 15

Continued from page 14 pounds of LEGO bricks! Children can play on our hind the bar and make Tom Cruise proud. Visit LEGO race track, build a car, a tall tower, a city or tommyjoes.com or call (301) 654-3801 for more in- free build. They can even take part in a LEGO craft formation. 4714 Montgomery Ln., Bethesda, MD project! Our top-notch staff are LEGO enthusiasts Some Fun 20814. and ready to entertain your kids while you get some "me" time. Register at [email protected]. ZUMBA GOLD DROP IN CLASS At VisArts in Rockville. Thursdays. 12:00 – 1:00 P.M. Have fun every Thursday and get a great workout at the same time. GAITHERSBURG ROTARY CLUB WEEK- Where: Long Branch Senior Center, 8700 Piney LY MEETING Branch Road, Silver Spring, MD 20901. Every Tuesday, 12:15 – 1:15 P.M. Hilton Hotel, 620 Perry Parkway, Gaithersburg. For more infor- COUNTRY THURSDAYS mation, please visit www.gaithersburgrotary.org. Thursdays, 9:00 P.M. Union Jack's traditionally British pub in Bethesda heads to the South for their DROP-IN YOGA IN BETHESDA all new Country Night every Thursday. Live coun- Fridays, 6:00 – 7:00 P.M. Community classes are try/rock bands, free cowboy hats for the cowgirls, mixed level, one-hour asana classes taught by a ro- bandanas for the cowboys, drink specials, including tating selection of Unity Woods teachers. Just drop $2 PBR cans, $2 Budweiser bottles, $4 Jack Daniels in – no registration required! Unity Woods Yoga drinks, food specials including 50 cent hot wings. Center, 4853 Cordell Ave. Bethesda. Ages 18+. Best of all, there's no cover to get in! And be sure to Cost: $8. Cash Only. For more information, call get there early for Union Jack's famous Beat. 4915 301-656-8992. Saint Elmo Ave., Bethesda, MD 20814. TEEN SK8 AT WHEATON ICE HEY MR. DJ Most Friday evenings 8:00 – 10:00 P.M. Open to Fridays 9:00 – 2:00 A.M. It’s time to dance! all but geared toward skaters age 13-19. Regular ad- Grab your friends and come to The Barking Dog for mission fees and skate rental fees apply. Lights & a good time on the dance floor. Every Friday and great music, too. Wheaton Regional Park, 11717 Saturday night the Dog brings in a DJ to play the Orebaugh Ave in Wheaton, MD. For more informa- Top 40 and your favorite songs. Make sure you tion, call: 301-905-3000 or visit: montgomery- check out their great drink specials before you show parks.org. us what you got! The Barking Dog, Elm Street Bethesda, MD 20814. Free admission. Compiled by Tazeen Ahmad SUNDAY NIGHT WINE SPECIALS Join us for a selection of wines, chosen from our unique Llst & cellar. A great opportunity to try that wine you've had your eye on, or one that you would not normally sample. Priced Half Off. Visit http://www.blacksbarandkitchen.com or call (301) 652-5525. Black’s Bar and Kitchen, 7750 Wood- mont Ave., Bethesda, MD 20814. The Montgomery LAUGH RIOT AT THE HYATT Saturdays 8:00 – 9:30 P.M. Check out a live County Sentinel standup comedy show by local standup comics every weekend at the Positano Italian Restaurant, Bethesda. There's a $25 cash prize joke contest for regrets to inform non-comedian audience members after the show. Check it out every Saturday night! Comedians can organizations that only sign up to perform by emailing [email protected]. Cost: $15 at the door. Visit http://www.StandupComedyToGo.com Montgomery County groups or ePositano.com for more information. Address: Positano Italian restaurant located at 4948 Fairmont or events located within the Ave. Bethesda, MD 20814.

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PHOTO BY GEORGE SMITH Bethesda Big Train pitcher Dalton Ponce helped his team edge past the Silver Spring –Takoma Thunderbolts in Game Two of the best-of-three series to determine the champion of the Cal Ripken Collegiate Baseball League. The Big Train won 6-3 on July 30. Bethesda Big Train ties LCS 1-1 to force Game Three on July 29. The stars aligned for Silver ness and bring it back to our place.” pair of Big Train players appeared to as the Big Train, you have to play a By Eva Paspalis Case @EvaPaspalisCase Spring–Takoma, and pitcher Nicholas Hamrock took Colangelo’s get hit by a pitch. crisp game. Last night we went out, Charleson, as the junior from Queens words to heart, and that motivation When Bethesda pitcher Elliot we pitched, we played defense and we SILVER SPRING – A standing- University of Charlotte pitched seven was on full display at the top of the Zoellner took his spot on the mound at hit. Tonight, it was kind of mediocre, room-only crowd was on hand at shutout innings. Infielder Lucas Don- seventh when the score was knotted at the bottom of the seventh, though, he and you can’t do that to a good team,” Montgomery Blair Stadium on July lon from Tech went 3-for-4 three runs apiece. The sophomore was not derailed by the on-field argu- said Silver Spring–Takoma Head 30 as the Bethesda Big Train and the with two RBIs, and the Thunderbolts from the University of Virginia fired ments or the game’s importance. The Coach Doug Remer. “We still were in Silver Spring –Takoma Thunderbolts cruised to a 9-0 statement-making the ball the length of the field, and bases were loaded, but Zoellner struck the game, but we had to capitalize on faced off in Game Two of the best-of- victory to open the series. Hamrock’s teammate Kobe Kato out batter after batter and made sure certain situations and we didn’t, and three series to determine the champi- A win in Game Two, on their raced home for the go-ahead run. that not a single Thunderbolt made it that’s how you lose in this sport.” on of the Cal Ripken Collegiate Base- home field and in front of a capacity In stark contrast to the previous across home plate. Both Zoellner and Hamrock ap- ball League. crowd, would have been a storybook game, Silver Spring-Takoma never “There’s always pressure, but I peared confident heading into Game The path that each team took to ending to the season for the Thunder- led in Game Two. Bethesda pitcher know my teammates have my back Three on their home field. the League Championship Series bolts. The Big Train, however, had Dalton Ponce kept his opponent and I can trust them with anything,” “We’re going to come out and could not have been more different. other plans. An emotional game re- scoreless until the fourth inning, when said Zoellner. “I just get more amped take care of business. We’ve got our The Big Train are three-time defend- sulted in a 6-3 Bethesda victory and a Donlon put the Thunderbolts on the up.” guys on the mound, and we’re going ing champions and have been fea- guaranteed Game Three back at board on an RBI groundout. A quiet eighth inning led to an- to come out and take care of it at our tured in the title game for 11 consecu- Shirley Povich Field. Then, Silver Spring–Takoma other run for Bethesda at the top of the place tomorrow,” said Hamrock. tive years. In contrast, the Thunder- “We definitely didn’t like the way outfielder Brady Pearre slammed a ninth, courtesy of sophomore Matt “We’ll win tomorrow. We’re go- bolts have not won a championship that the last game tasted,” said Bethes- two-run homer over the fence to tie Thomas. Big Train pitcher Chase Lee ing to get it,” said Zoellner. “We’re the since 2006 and lost seven out of eight da outfielder Drew Hamrock. “I know the game. The stalemate lasted for an took over for Zoellner to close out the Big Train.” games against Bethesda in 2019. (Manager) Sal (Colangelo) got into us entire inning, and the warring cheers game and sent Bethesda into Game Game One had taken place at last night and really challenged us to from the crowd reached a fever pitch. Three on a high note. Reporter Harry Lichtman con- Shirley Povich Field, Bethesda’s turf, come out tonight and take care of busi- Emotions ran high on the field after a “When you play a team as good tributed to this story. 18 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL AUGUST 1, 2019 SPORTS Warriors fight back to defeat No. 1 Clarksburg in summer league finals ished with a team-high 21 points, stalemate. Sherwood forward Nick By Eva Paspalis Case @EvaPaspalisCase displayed the fancy footwork in his Wilson followed up his two-point arsenal as he danced past the Sher- first-half performance with eight ROCKVILLE – Seven just wood defense for a layup. points late in the second half. Sud- might be Sherwood High School Covington even attempted a denly, Clarksburg’s tie game was a shooting guard Stephen Billig’s dunk in the first half, but Sher- distant memory as the Warriors led lucky number. wood’s six-foot-four forward Nate by 14. After all, when Billig and the Lacey denied his opponent at the “I think Sherwood did a great Warriors faced off against Clarks- rim for an exciting play, which job of being hungrier in stretches. I burg High School in the Mont- brought fans of both teams to their think there were a couple of gomery County Recreational De- feet. stretches where we pulled it back to partment summer basketball league The Coyotes kept the game tie and we lost our heads a little championship game on July 25 at close before enduring an offensive bit,” said Clarksburg Head Coach Magruder High School, Billig hit lull and Sherwood took advantage Steve Watson. “We fought all the pay dirt from far behind the arc on of the scoring drought. The War- way back in the second half and seven different occasions. riors won the defensive rebound showed what we can do, but we The sight of Billig, poised and battle and also delivered at the free- just have to tighten up on stuff.” in the zone, striking down 3-point- throw line; 14 of Sherwood’s first The Coyotes tried to close the er after 3-pointer, is one visual the half points came courtesy of the gap, but Sherwood’s seven points Coyotes will not forget. In fact, it free throws. at the free throw line came back to was Billig who helped eliminate Meanwhile, Billig, Lacey and haunt Clarksburg in the end. Clarksburg’s second-half lead to senior guard Bryan Major contin- After the game, the Warriors help Sherwood earn the 74-67 ued to tack on the points to send the received T-shirts to commemorate championship victory. Warriors to halftime with a 13- their summer season and champi- “Any time he’s open, he has point lead. onship win. Billig appeared un- the green light,” said Sherwood Summer league halftime aware of just how many 3-point Head Coach Tom Sheahin. “He can breaks are only three minutes long, buckets he had earned. shoot five, six feet behind the 3- as opposed to the 10- or 15-minute “Really?” he asked when he point line, so it makes it tough.” intermissions that occur during the learned about his seven big bas- Clarksburg came into the regular season. However, three kets. “I try to think about the next game as the No. 1 seed and boasted minutes were long enough for Cov- shot, not the one before that. Nate just one summer league loss. Addi- ington to emerge rejuvenated. (Lacey) kept driving and trying to tionally, the Coyotes held an eight- The senior burst onto the court take it out, so I just kept shooting. point win over Sherwood, the No. 2 with an unmatched level of energy, Every time I was open, I tried to seed, from earlier in the season. and the Coyotes opened the second shoot it.” Both teams exhibited a high- half with an 8-1 run; six of those “That’s part of our game plan, PHOTO BY GEORGE SMITH Sherwood High School’s Stephen Billig shoots one of his seven completed 3- intensity level befitting a champi- points belonged to Covington. Ju- to spread the floor, drive and have pointers against Clarksburg High School in the Montgomery County onship game, and the players bat- nior guard Nunu Taylor helped lead their man help,” said Sheahin. “If Recreational Department summer league championship game on July 25. tled for every open shot and suc- the charge with eight second-half they don’t help, we just continue cessful bucket. points. Covington landed a 3-point- taking it to the basket. They have to team’s overall performance 22 games this summer, and we’ve The first half featured three er and then a jumper to erase Sher- pick their poison, whether they throughout the summer league. lost two,” said Watson. ties and several fouls as players wood’s lead and tie the game twice. want to leave open threes or give us “Summer’s not about a ton of “We’re not looking at this like, from both teams muscled their way However, the Warriors would- layups.” adjustments; it’s about getting ‘let’s reinvent things.’ We’re pretty into the paint. Clarksburg senior n’t give up the lead. Billig hit an- Despite the championship good at little things. I think that is good at what we’re doing; let’s be a guard Yuri Covington, who fin- other pair of treys to break the loss, Watson was pleased with his what has carried us. We’ve played little bit better.” Spirit hope the return of World Cup stars adds second gear for rest of the season were joined by Jamaican striker carrying an Achilles injury from the mates’ jobs to “help set them up to By José Umaña @Jose_M_Umana Cheyna Matthews and the Australian tournament. help carry our team.” trio of Amy Harrison, Chloe Logarzo Pugh ended up missing a penalty “It is not easy,” Sullivan said. “It SEABROOK – In the 69th and Elise Kellond-Knight. that would have tied the game against is a very physical, emotional journey. minute of the FIFA Women’s World Before they departed for training Houston Dash on July 20. During the We want them back as soon as possi- Cup on July 7, midfielder Rose camp, Washington had only played postgame press conference and at the ble but at one time, we were flying as Lavelle made herself into a world su- two games in the NWSL season. They FedExField event, Burke said it was a well so it is like preseason all over perstar after her charging run from earned their first victory in their home mistake to keep her out under the cir- again in a sense. But they are such midfield led to a left-footed strike that opener when they defeated Sky Blue cumstance. quality players and very integral per- sealed the United States’ fourth title. FC 2-0, ending a winless drought that “They’re world champions, the sonalities on our team, it is not going Fast-forward to July 24, as the lasted 325 days. The Spirit continued two Americans, and they’re world- to be difficult.” Cincinnati, Ohio native and world to play well, racking up six wins and class players, the rest of them because Moving forward, the schedule is champion watched as a loose ball going on a six-game unbeaten streak. they have fantastic character and not very forgiving to the third-place sailed over her head. It landed in front PHOTO BY MIKE CLARK Young players like Hatch and that’s a testimony to what Mallory did squad as they will have to face three of of her teammate Ashley Hatch, who midfielder Rose rookie midfielder Jordan DiBiasi this weekend,” Burke said. “And as a the top four teams in the NWSL buried a shot into the Sky Blue FC Lavelle poses with a fan after an stepped into the attack tied for first coach, we have to be a little bit more (Reign FC, Chicago Red Stars and goal to give the Washington Spirit the NWSL match on July 21. and are currently tied with the most mindful of what they’ve been through North Carolina Courage) in consecu- 1-0 victory on the road. Following the Cup senior players who have returned goals this season (four). Despite their and make sure there is a balance be- tive games. goal, the two hugged in celebration as to the Spirit roster following their in- success, the Spirit needed extra expe- cause it has been an incredible emo- As the spotlight shines at the Lavelle was finally back with her club ternational commitments. With 11 rience as they lost three straight tional roller coaster for them, physi- Maryland SoccerPlex, Lavelle, Pugh team. games remaining in the regular sea- games right after the streak. cally as well.” and the rest of their international “It has been a crazy two weeks or son, Washington hopes that the return However, there still needs to be a Team captain midfielder Andi teammates will hope to come together however long it has been but we were of their high-caliber players will con- delicate balance in reintroducing his Sullivan, who has experienced play- with their younger players to surge both really, really excited to get back tinue to add a spark on the roster as experienced players back into the ing with the United States National Washington forward for the rest of the playing here,” Lavelle said. “The way they compete for a spot in the NWSL fold, Head Coach Richie Burke said. Team in all age levels, said it is a grind season. we play with the U.S. and the way we playoffs. The first-year coach said he learned the first few weeks of playing an inter- “We celebrated and now, we are play here is different so we were real- Before traveling to Sky Blue, the the hard way about the process when national tournament to readjust. focusing on the NWSL season and I ly looking forward to that.” Spirit (6-4-3) welcomed back Ameri- he allowed Pugh to play a full 90 min- While it can become taxing for the re- think that is where everyone’s mind is Lavelle joins four other World cans Mallory Pugh and Lavelle who utes in her first game back despite still turning veterans, it will be their team- now,” Lavelle said. AUGUST 1, 2019 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL 19 SPORTS Williams continues holdout as Redskins training camp begins when he gets here, man, we’re go- to what team officials say and what By Neal Earley @neal_earley ing to welcome him with open various media outlets report. For arms. He’s our brother; we love now, the team will have to continue SEABROOK — The Washing- him. When he gets here, we’ll rock without perhaps its best player. ton Redskins preseason is slipping out.” That is why the team is so desperate into an uncanny valley. Moses spent a small part of his to get him back and why Moses On July 28, a large offensive press conference pretending to be demonstrated a show of support for tackle wearing a white number 71 Williams, joking that he was hold- his teammate on Sunday. practice jersey came to the podium. ing out for “a couple of pizzas and a “I miss him. Well, see my most The number 71 had been worn by Pepsi.” Unfortunately for Redskins wanted shirt wasn’t ready yet, so I Pro-Bowl left tackle Trent Williams fans, this could be the closest thing had to opt-out for the jersey,” for the last nine seasons in Washing- they get to see of their starting left Moses said. ton. The large offensive tackle who tackle in Richmond. For the last nine seasons, came to the podium Sunday wearing In leading up to training camp, Williams was a bull on the Red- Williams’ jersey was not him, but team officials said they expected skins’ offensive line, playing ar- rather his teammate Morgan Moses, Williams to be in camp. Now, guably one the most important posi- who came to send a message — the knowing that Williams’ holdout tions in football by protecting the team needs Williams back. could last a while, the team placed quarterback’s blindside. In the past The first week of training camp him on the Reserve/Did Not Report decade, the team has gone through in Richmond has been dominated by list and signed veteran tackle Corey various coaches and quarterbacks the absence of Williams, which is Robinson as an insurance policy. and has ping-ponged from the bot- the biggest mystery as the Redskins Williams’ holdout began with tom to the top of the division year COURTESY PHOTO begin their preseason. Williams is him skipping the team’s mandatory after year, all while Williams has Washington Redskins left tackle Trent Williams did not show up to the start of holding out. minicamp in June, with various re- played consistently at a high level, training camp and is currently holding out of the preseason. However, the reason he is do- ports that either he wanted a new earning seven Pro Bowl selections. ing so is not a mystery. Perhaps it is contract, or that he was unhappy Head Coach Jay Gruden, who know a lot of guys will say that his entire career and Williams’ ab- because of the way the Redskins with the treatment from the team’s is entering his sixth year with their teammate is. But I can say sence becomes all that more impor- medical staff missed a possible di- medical staff or both. Washington and only one playoff with confidence that Trent is that. tant for a team — and a coach — agnosis of a growth or perhaps be- In April, Williams underwent a appearance to show for it, said he We need him on this team. I hope that needs to win this season. cause the seven-time Pro Bowler medical procedure to remove a knows the pressure is on him this he’s back here sooner than later.” “I think obviously finding the feels he is underpaid, Williams has growth from his head. While the year. Like Moses, Gruden knows Add the fact that the team is continuity offensive line-wise is opted to forgo Redskins training growth was benign, some speculat- the team needs Williams back. likely to have a new starting quar- very important,” Gruden said. “I’ve camp for the moment. ed that Williams was upset that the “It’s weird not to have him terback this year. The team drafted always believed in pro sports about “I really don’t know man. Ob- team’s medical staff missed the di- here,” Gruden said. “I obviously Dwayne Haskins with the 15th getting after the quarterback, pro- viously, I can talk to him and it can agnosis. hope everything works out and that overall pick and traded for Case tecting your quarterback, being be one thing and then he said some- At the moment, Williams has he’s back here. He’s not only an Keenum from Denver. Also, the able to establish the line of scrim- thing else,” Moses said of not spoken publicly about his hold- elite offensive tackle; he is the best fact that incumbent Colt McCoy mage and creating a new line of Williams’s holdout. “I just know out, leaving much of the discussion offensive tackle in the game, and I has struggled with staying healthy scrimmage if you’re on defense.” Maryland’s Brooks, McFarland named on player award watch lists son. came to College Park. During his By Justin Fitzgerald Special to The Sentinel “Everything I do this year, senior year at DuVal High School, from big runs to exciting plays, I do Brooks suffered a gruesome leg in- SEABROOK – With the start that for the team,” McFarland said. jury and Division I college interest of college football less than a month “Everyone keeps asking me about mostly disappeared. away, multiple prestigious presea- all the awards, all that stuff is cool Then-Head Coach DJ Durkin son watch lists have two University but there’s nothing like going out immediately recruited Brooks after of Maryland players listed as play- for the team. I feel like being a team being hired. The DuVal alum did ers to watch out for this season. player, all the accolades (will) take not hesitate to sign on to Maryland Redshirt sophomore running care of it for itself.” on National Signing Day. back Anthony McFarland was Meanwhile, Brooks heads into “It means a lot to me honestly,” named to the Maxwell Award Watch this season as the leader of a talent- Brooks said about playing for the List for the National Player of the ed secondary and relatively inexpe- flagship school in his home state. Year and the Doak Walker Award rienced defense. He finished third “When I was a young man and I was Watch List for most outstanding on the team last year with 68 tack- always dreaming about college running back. Senior defensive back les, including a team-high nine tack- football, but playing at Maryland is Antoine Brooks was named to the les for loss. kind of different…I’m just excited Bednarik Award Watch List for the “I feel like we’re preparing all to even play for Maryland.” National Defensive Player Year. the young ones,” Brooks said of the He spent his freshman year on McFarland exploded onto the defense this year. “The Big Ten is a special teams, then scooped up a scene during his redshirt freshman PHOTOS BY MICHAEL SMITH University of Maryland redshirt sophomore running back Anthony good, competitive conference, so blocked kick and returned it for a campaign, running for a freshman McFarland (left) and senior defensive back Antoine Brooks (right) were everyone has to be ready to play touchdown to start his sophomore record 1,034 yards after sitting out nominated to multiple watch lists as players to look out for this season. too.” season in a season-opening win over all of 2017 recovering from a leg in- Although he’s listed as a defen- Texas. After playing a hybrid line- jury he suffered during his senior reer two weeks later against Min- sprinted 81 yards for a touchdown. sive back, Brooks is a playmaker all backer/defensive back role the past year at DeMatha Catholic High nesota, using his breakaway speed Five minutes later, he scored from over the field, whether it’s blowing two seasons, Brooks will play safety School. to score on 26 and 64-yard runs. 75 yards out. McFarland finished up a play in the backfield or the sec- in new defensive coordinator Jon The Second Team All-Big Ten However, his best perfor- the game with 298 rushing yards, ondary. In last year’s season opener Hoke’s 3-4 scheme. performer was Maryland’s top run- mances came later in the season. He just eight yards shy of Lamont Jor- against Texas, he had a team-high Both Brooks and McFarland at- ning back by the end of the season ran for 210 yards in a 34-32 loss at dan’s single-game rushing record. 11 tackles and made the game-sav- tended Big Ten media days on July and finished 2018 with four 100- Indiana on Nov. 10, and played even Despite the accolades, McFar- ing interception with 1:04 remain- 18-19 along with Head Coach Mike plus rushing yard performances. Af- better against Ohio State one week land said during the Big Ten media ing. Locksley and senior defensive back ter running for 107 yards against later. days that he just does whatever he The Lanham, Maryland native Tino Ellis. Maryland opens its 2019 Temple, McFarland scored the first On the Terps second play from can to help the team and that he has one year remaining in a career season on Aug. 31 against Howard two touchdowns of his college ca- scrimmage against the Buckeyes, he thinks he can be a lot better this sea- that was hard to imagine when he at Maryland Stadium. 20 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL AUGUST 1, 2019 SPORTS T-Bolts sweep D.C. Grays in Cal Ripken League Semifinals

PHOTOS BY GEORGE SMITH McMillan got walked. Then, on the By Harry Lichtman @hslichtman next at-bat, McMillan stole second and advanced to third on a throwing SILVER SPRING — The Silver error by Grays catcher Reece Year- Spring-Takoma Thunderbolts fin- gain. With two outs, outfielder Corey ished the regular season with a record Rosier (top right) connected with an of 20-18, which was enough to finish infield hit that turned out to be a field- in second place in the Cal Ripken ing error by the Grays second base- Collegiate Baseball League standings man Justin Johnson, resulting in behind the Bethesda Big Train. McMillan scoring the winning run. After receiving a first-round “It’s huge,” said Rosier. “Obvi- bye, the Thunderbolts faced the D.C. ously the first game of the playoffs, Grays in the semifinals. However, the we want to come out and make a Silver Spring-Takoma ballclub had statement. Didn’t come out and put no problems sweeping the District up as many runs as we wanted, but squad in two games heading into the we got the job done. That felt huge for League Championship Series. the boys.” In Game 1 on July 26, the T- While Rosier went 1-for-2 with Bolts hosted the Grays, who beat the a walk, it was Pearre who had the best Gaithersburg Giants in a play-in batting stats for Silver Spring-Tako- game the night before. A fielding er- ma, as he went 2-for-3 with an RBI. ror by the Grays, however, allowed In Game Two of the series on SS-T to escape Blair High School July 27, the score was again only sep- with a 2-1 victory and a 1-0 series arated by one run as Takoma-Silver lead. Spring made it past the Grays yet The first run of the game came again to sweep the two-game series from Silver Spring-Takoma early in with a 10-9 win. McMillan once the bottom of the first, when outfield- again had a big game, stealing three er Brady Pearre hit an infield single bases and adding three RBI’s to the that resulted in outfielder DaVonn Thunderbolts winning performance. Griffin heading home. Their sweep of the Grays sets up But in the top of the fourth, a matchup of the No. 1 seed Big D.C.’s designated hitter Robby Train and the No. 2 seed Thunder- Wacker tied the game up at 1-1, with bolts in the League Championship a sac fly that drove in third baseman Series finals. The top two seeds are Blake Martin. the only two teams in the league to Solid pitching and fielding kept finish the season above .500. The Big the game tied for the next five in- Train has owned their past seven nings, but in the bottom of the ninth, matchups going 6-1 against the the T-Bolts saw their chance for a Thunderbolts. walk-off. Reporter Matthew Brown con- First, second baseman Ian tributed to this report.