2015, 2016, 2017 MDDC News Organization of the Year! Celebrating more than 160 years of service! Vol. 165, No. 07 • 50¢ SINCE 1855 Thursday, July 25, 2019 INSIDE Raskin Reaches Out To Residents Ocasio-Cortez, Raskin Pastor Sexually Assaults Child draw a large crowd at Montgomery County Police (MCP) announced on July 16 that they charged a Silver Spring Silver Spring Rally pastor, Jeankite Joseph, with sexually assaulting an 11-year- Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-8) served By Neal Earley old girl. as the master of ceremonies for the @neal_earley event, which was meant to help pro- Page 3 SILVER SPRING — People mote the Democracy Summer Pro- were lined up around the block in gram, a Democratic group that orga- downtown Silver Spring to see one nizes young people to canvass for person — Rep. Alexandria Ocasio- candidates backed by him. Cortez (D-N.Y.) The Silver Spring Civic Center The freshman congresswoman has been the venue of choice for has made waves since her election in Raskin during his brief career in 2018, and came to Silver Spring at Congress. It is where he held his elec- the zenith of her popularity and con- tion victory parties; it is where he or- troversy. An outspoken tweeter, and ganized a meetup for the 2017 considered to be one of the most-pro- Women’s March; and it is often gressive members of Congress, Oca- where he holds political rallies. But sio-Cortez, 29, has made herself pop- none of those events drew the lines ‘Tiger Style’ ular in deeply Blue places in America that Ocasio-Cortez’ visit brought. — evidenced by the large crowd that Often referred to by just her ini- “Tiger Style!” runs until Au- came to see her on July 18. tials “AOC,” Ocasio-Cortez’ short gust 18 at Olney Theatre’s Mulitz- Speaking in front of a group of political career is defined, in part, by Gudelsky Theatre Lab, 2001 Ol- young Democratic Party activists, her willingness to take on the Demo- cratic establishment. At the age of ney Sandy Spring Road, Olney. Ocasio-Cortez encouraged them to just 28, Ocasio-Cortez, a bartender at continue to resist the president’s poli- the time working in New York, de- cies, saying he has brought racial Page 11 feated establishment Democratic equality backwards. Congressman Joe Crowley. Her un- “If we do not move forward, we likely victory, along with her progres- will move back, and there is no stay- sive positions on immigration, cli- ing still,” Ocasio-Cortez said. “We mate and labor issues, propelled her PHOTO BY GEORGE SMITH wish we could, right? We wish the Congressman Jamie Raskin (D-Md. 8th) spoke with county residents on world could not change. The world hot button topics at the Citizen Panel Forum held in the Executive Office will change. It is up to us on how it Building in Rockville on Saturday, July 20, 2019. will change.” See AOC, Page 8 Elrich signs executive order barring contact with ICE Spirit Fall The Promoting Community Trust safety,” Elrich said. MCP. By José Umaña Executive Order, which will bar any The order also prohibits county “We have no direct contact with The Washington Spirit could @Jose_M_Umana ICE about any immigration issues,” not find their scoring touch as the communication or collaboration be- officials from asking citizenship or Jones said. “We’re not doing any op- Houston Dash earned a 2-1 road ROCKVILLE – As cities tween county agencies and ICE. immigration status unless required erations with ICE in Montgomery win in Maureen Hendricks Field at around the country continue to brace The signing of the order gives by a federal court order. Lastly, County.” the Maryland SoccerPlex in front themselves for possible ICE raids the message to all residents that Montgomery County Police (MCP) “Enforcing immigration law is of a sellout crowd of 5,500 fans on looking to capture illegal immi- Montgomery County will be a safe will be prohibited from making an the sole responsibility of the federal July 20. grants, Montgomery County offi- place and that its immigrant popula- arrest due to a warrant of any kind by cials announced their decision to join tion can trust local officials, Elrich federal authorities. government of the United States,” Elrich said. “It is not in the interest of Page 20 a growing number of municipalities said. Montgomery County Acting Montgomery County to utilize its and congressional members who are According to the U.S. Census, Police Chief Marcus Jones (MCP), limited resources to facilitate the en- looking for ways to protect their im- 32.6% of the county’s population is told the Associated Press that the pol- forcement of civil immigration law.” migrant communities. icy has already gone into effect with- considered to be foreign-born. The signing of Elrich’s execu- Joined by members of the “Any perception that such con- in the department. If ICE officials tive order comes after multiple re- Montgomery County Council and tact will lead to negative immigra- seek to deport someone who is in ports have suggested that President other community leaders, County tion consequences for an individual custody, they will have to wait for Executive Mark Elrich announced an or a member of their families under- that person and track them down in- executive order on July 22, called mines that goal and errored public dependently without the help of See ICE, Page 8 2 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL JULY 25, 2019 EFLECTIONS The Montgomery County Sentinel, R published weekly by Berlyn Inc. Publish- ing, is a community newspaper covering Montgomery County, Maryland. Our of- fices are located at 22 W. Jefferson March 10, 1988: Olney friends spruce up actors’ home Street, Suite 309, Rockville, MD 20850. Founded in 1855 by Matthew Fields. All mail to: P.O. Box 1272, Rockville, MD Each week the Sentinel visits a and owner of High’s Dairy chain, of “The Philadelphia Story.” the Nancy Davis Reagan Parlor, the 20849-1272. Subscription Rates for The memorable story from its archives. C.Y. Stephens, acquired the proper- Following years of losing mon- Moss Hart Music Hall and the Helen Montgomery County Sentinel – Weekly by mail: $40.00 per year & $26.50 for Se- ty in 1942 and established the the- ey, Stephens contracted Father Hayes Bedroom. The Paulette God- nior Citizens. (USPS) 361-100. Local interior designers and ater. Gilbert Hartke, founder of the dard Tea Room will be used for en- antique dealers are saving a piece of However, due to World War II Catholic University drama depart- tertaining. Bernard Kapiloff theatrical history, restoring the 100- gas rationing, the facility was forced ment, to breathe new life into the “This shows house is unique,” PUBLISHER E MERITUS year-old Actors’ Residence at Olney to close the same year it opened. theater. ADAM president Diane Grimes Lynn G. Kapiloff Theatre. Upon reopening in 1946, prominent Changing its artistic mission said. “It is the first to be completely CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/ The Antique Dealers’ Associa- stars including Gloria Swanson, He- from a “light summer fare” to a more furnished with antiques.” PUBLISHER tion of Maryland and the Friends of len Hayes, John Carradine, Lillian progressive production, Hartke fo- In addition to supplying fur- [email protected] Olney Theatre have transformed the Gish, ZaSu Pitts, Beatrice Lillie and cused on more substantial works, in- nishings for the show house itself, Mark Kapiloff rustic farmhouse, which shelters Basil Rathbone appeared in “pack- cluding those by Arthur Miller. The ADAM will mount an antique show ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER casts and crews during the theater age” production plays. The hot world premiere of Hugh Leonard’s in the Ian McKellen Dressing [email protected] season, as a decorators’ show house. weather comedies usually empha- “Da” epitomized Hartke’s devotion Rooms in the theater. EDITORIAL More than two dozen area de- sized the star rather than the excel- to cultivating the theater’s audience. “Show house visitors can enjoy Daniel Kucin Jr. signers are redecorating 28 rooms lence of the entire production. Now the theater is operated by the work of top area designers, using EXECUTIVE EDITOR which have been named in honor of In the summer of 1949, Presi- the Olney Theatre Corp., an inde- beautiful antiques from all over [email protected] performers and playwrights who dent and Mrs. Truman were among pendent non-profit organization Maryland, in the historical setting of José Umaña have appeared at the house for the the many dignitaries who filled the funded solely by admissions, grants Olney Theatre and its actors’ resi- CITY EDITOR performing arts. theater for Sarah Churchill’s Ameri- and gifts. dence,” FOOT executive director [email protected] Businessman, philanthropist can debut in a benefit performance Show house visitors may tour Lisa McKillop said. Barbara Trainin Blank COPY EDITOR Neal Earley NEWS [email protected] Write us ASSIGNMENTS Rockville Police Chief: ‘We have an A-team here’ George Smith The Montgomery County Sentinel PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR Police Department. Most recently, tant chief of patrol, assistant chief of By Kathleen Stubbs @kathleenstubbs3 she served as an assistant chief and patrol, which was the largest segment welcomes letters. oversaw the Patrol Services Bureau. of Montgomery County, Laura’s acu- Tazeen Ahmad CALENDAR EDITOR ROCKVILLE – The Rockville “I am humbled by my selection men in management and in command All letters must be original, [email protected] City Mayor swore in the city police as the deputy chief of the Rockville is quite vast,” Brito said. CALL 301-838-0788 department’s new deputy chief of po- City Police Department,” Lanham Lanham attained a dual Bache- signed by the author lice during a city council meeting at said.