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Resident reactions vary Hometown Hero A recent Quince Orchard to community convo on High School graduate helped save a four-year-old child from nearly drowning at Stoneridge Communi- ty Pool and Tennis on Muddy racial equality in forum Branch Road in Gaithersburg. opportunities, health care and hous- By Kathleen Stubbs ing persist across races and ethnici- Page 6 @kathleenstubbs3 ties, income levels, genders and Eng- GERMANTOWN – Hundreds lish language proficiency.” of residents sat at round tables and Residents filled at least 20 ta- discussed issues of racial equity and bles that fit five to seven people. social justice in the county at Black Each group discussed their respons- Rock Center for the Arts on June 26, es to questions prepared by the coun- a gathering hosted by County Coun- ty, as well as their own relevant life cil President Nancy Navarro (D-4) experiences. Dozens more residents and County Executive Marc Elrich attended at graduated seating off to (D). the side broke into their own groups The council president said she and discussed the questions. and Elrich were hosting the event in The layout was different from anticipation of Navarro’s proposal of that of previous town halls, in which a policy related to the evening’s dis- residents got out of their seats and ‘Dolly Madison’ cussion, which she plans to introduce took turns sharing their comments or in the fall. The council previously questions using a microphone. “Dolley Madison, Presiden- approved a resolution (Resolution At the June 26 meeting, one tress” runs for one weekend only No. 18-1095) on racial equity and speaker from each table shared the from July 12-14 at Lakeforest social justice in April 2018, accord- group’s comments. These were writ- ten down to be shared with the Office Mall on 701 Russell Avenue, ing to a booklet titled “The Racial of Legislative Oversight staff for re- Gaithersburg, MD. Equity and Social Justice ToolKit,” view. which was distributed at the June 26 Page 12 The issue of racial inequity also meeting. came up in some people’s comments “Addressing issues of racial eq- during a police town hall hosted by uity and social justice is a must, if we Elrich and County Councilmember seek to ensure the continued eco- PHOTO BY GEORGE SMITH Will Jawando (D-At-Large) recently nomic vitality of our county,” Navar- We here at The Sentinel wish that you have a wonderful holiday and make sure that you do so in a safe manner. Thank you to everyone who have ro said. “While Montgomery County fought and died for our country and helped to make it a better place to live. is known for embracing its diversity, disparities in education, employment See Equality, Page 8 Silver Spring turnbacks have officially ended, commute times to decrease riders north of Silver Spring have tions north of Grosvenor and Silver 11,000 riders (that use stations above By Elle Meyers paid full fare and received half the Spring. Instead of running all the Silver Spring), but it’s also a win- @_ElleMeyers Big Train Keeps service,” Hucker said in his opening way to the end of the line, half of the win-win for our region,” Hucker WHEATON—Local officials remarks. “Year after year, they’ve trains would turn back at Silver said. “It’s a big deal for those riders, On Rolling gathered at the entrance of the had to wait longer for a train and Spring station and head toward because ending the turnback means Wheaton Metro station to recognize have had a harder time getting a seat. Washington, D.C. they will be now served by twice as The Big Train fought back to the end of the Silver Spring turn- We heard testimony from many who This pattern meant more train many trains and have a better chance win a huge road game, defeating backs. have been late for work, late picking service for the population-dense area of getting a seat, but it also means Silver Spring-Takoma 15-11 on Councilmember Tom Hucker, up kids or sadly who felt forced to along the Red Line near the District. that they’ll be more likely to get to July 1. who serves as the chair of the Trans- drive because Metro was not a realis- However, turning trains back before work on time and have more time portation and Environment Commit- tic option for them, and they deserve they reached the end of their line with their families at night.” Page 17 tee, explained that by ending the Sil- better.” meant that riders looking to get to the Hucker went on to explain that ver Spring turnbacks, commuters in Since July 1, all of the Red Line Wheaton or Glenmont stations by making Metro services more con- the area can expect to see twice as trains are running from Glenmont would need to get off and wait to venient, more riders will choose it many trains and shorter wait times to station and effectively double service transfer to another train that runs less over driving themselves, which get to their destinations. for riders at stations above Silver frequently. In other words, com- means fewer cars on the road, safer “For too long, as long as (Forest Spring, according to Hucker’s office. muters would need to budget even Glen, Wheaton and Glenmont Metro In 1984, Metro began running more time into their commute. stations) have been in operation, our trains on a turnback schedule for sta- “This is truly a big deal for those See Turnbacks, Page 8 2 THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL JULY 4, 2019 EFLECTIONS The Montgomery County Sentinel, R published weekly by Berlyn Inc. Publish- ing, is a community newspaper covering Montgomery County, Maryland. Our of- April 1, 1971: Monocacy PTA To Meet April 6 fices are located at 22 W. Jefferson Street, Suite 309, Rockville, MD 20850. Founded in 1855 by Matthew Fields. All Each week the Sentinel visits a esses to members of the Dickerson Tuesday. The PHS Drama Club will pre- mail to: P.O. Box 1272, Rockville, MD 20849-1272. Subscription Rates for The memorable story from its archives. United Methodist Church Women’s Remember, the annual Crusade sent their annual Spring play on May Montgomery County Sentinel – Weekly Society of Christian Service, for the will begin on April 4 and carry 7 at 7:30 p.m. Students featured in the by mail: $40.00 per year & $26.50 for Se- “Communicable Diseases” are March meeting. through the 11th at the Poolesville production, “The Silver Whistle,” by nior Citizens. (USPS) 361-100. the subject of a talk given by Dr. The annual breakfast will be Memorial United Methodist Church. Robert McEnroe, are: Carl Hocker- Bernard Kapiloff Frank A. Pederira of the Mont- served at the church following Easter The young people of the church smith, Kim Davidson, Jeanne Law- PUBLISHER E MERITUS gomery County Medical Society at Sunrise Service on Sugarload Moun- who plan to attend the Youth Day less, Jean Daniel, Link Hoewing, Eve Lynn G. Kapiloff the March meeting of the Monocacy tain. A free-will offering will be ac- Retreat at Grave’s Mountain Lodge Heisler, Jan Jones, Brad Hosler, Jack CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/ Elementary School PTA held at the cepted. in Syria, Va., on April 10, will travel Lambert, Keith Prichard, Walter Sny- PUBLISHER school near Barnesville. The speaker The annual Spring Stanley party by chartered bus, returning the same der, Isabelle Kay, Beverly Davidson, [email protected] also showed slides and answered will be held at the church on April 19 day. Joan Fox and Gary Burdette. Mark Kapiloff queries from the audience. at 7:30 p.m. The public is invited. The Ladies’ Auxiliary to the The Western Upper Mont- ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER The April 6 meeting, beginning Mrs. M. Woodbridge Williams UMCVFD are completing plans for gomery County Community Rela- [email protected] at 8 p.m., will feature Det. Corporal has returned to her home in Dicker- their “What-Not” sale and auction to tions Council will meet tonight at the EDITORIAL Bonar in a 15-minute talk on son from Suburbam Hospital where be held at the Beallsville Fire House Poolesville Town Hall. The agenda as Daniel Kucin Jr. “Drugs.” He will also display a kit on she underwent surgery. on April 24 beginning at 11 a.m. announced by the president, Dr. EXECUTIVE EDITOR the subject and hold a question and Approximately 100 members of Three Poolesville High School William Butterbaugh, will include [email protected] answer session. The public is invited; the Ladies’ Auxiliary to the Upper students received honorable mention regular reports from HELP, UMCO it is hoped both teenagers and parents Montgomery County Volunteer Fire in the Washington Scholastic Art Federal Credit Union; special reports José Umaña CITY EDITOR will attend. Department, and their guests, attend- Awards program: Janet Allnutt for on preparations for Earth Day on Mrs. Elwood Clagett and Mrs. ed their annual combined buffet din- printmaking and Jennie Graf and Re- April 23 and reports on school Hu- [email protected] Ethel Baker, Beallsville, were host- ner at the Beallsville Firehouse, becca Fox for opaque water colors. man Relations developments. Barbara Trainin Blank COPY EDITOR Neal Earley NEWS [email protected] Write us ASSIGNMENTS Dems file complaint against Hogan, citing George Smith The Montgomery County Sentinel PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR potential campaign donations violation welcomes letters. Tazeen Ahmad of rushing to tell the media about pointeesm including former state CALENDAR EDITOR By Neal Earley All letters must be original, [email protected] @neal_earley their shoddy political hit job, the Sen.