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Olney Boys & Girls Club Granted Over 530 Scholarships Totaling Almost $73,000 to Kids Playing House Sports in 2022

Published February 15, 2023 at 3:42PM

The Olney Boys & Girls Club was able to grant scholarships to over 530 kids, in 2022 to play house sports that totaled nearly $73,000. The scholarships ensured that players that would be unable to participate financially would have the opportunity to play their favorite sport and stay active and healthy.

“One of the most personally rewarding programs we run is our scholarship program, said Brad Scott, director of the Olney Boys & Girls Club. “We always ensure that no child is unable to participate in our programs due to financial constraints.”

Education

Message from the MCPS School System Medical Officer: Save-the-Date, Fentanyl Event

By MCS Staff

Published February 15, 2023 at 9:11AM

“Dear MCPS Community,

On Saturday, Jan. 28, more than 1,500 people participated in the Family Forum on Fentanyl at Clarksburg High School. Students, family members and staff were concerned and motivated to keep our youth and communities safe from the dangers of illicit fentanyl.

Education

Board of Education Seeking Comment on Parent and Family Involvement, Ethics Policies

By MCS Staff

Published February 15, 2023 at 8:36AM

The Montgomery County Board of Education is seeking comments on two policies—Policy ABC, Parent and Family Involvement, and Policy BBB, Ethics. On Policy ABC, the Board is seeking comments on proposed amendments to update processes for parent/guardian engagement in decisions affecting their students and their students’ schools. The public comment period is through Thursday, April 20. The draft amendments propose—

Language translations will be posted as soon as they are available.

MCPS

Taste of MCPS: Menu Concept Taste Test for Students

By MCS Staff

Published February 15, 2023 at 8:33AM

The Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Division of Food and Nutrition Services is hosting its second annual The Taste of MCPS – Menu Concept Taste Test for Students. Over 100 students in grades 6-11 will evaluate innovative concepts and sample new flavors. Feedback from the students will be incorporated into the menu development process for the 2023-2024 school year. Twenty concepts from national manufacturers from all across the country will be sampled, including:

WHAT: Students taste testing innovative menu concepts to be incorporated into 2023-2024 school menu development

MCPS

MCPS High School Wrestling Tournament Preview

By MCS Staff

Published February 15, 2023 at 8:26AM

This preview has been written by a fan that would like to remain anonymous and provided to us by Germantown Wrestling. PDF images available below (formatting may have slightly altered the text.

MCPS tournament seeds were released this week and there will be some great action at the upcoming 60th annual MCPS Wrestling Tournament. This will be the first complete season since 2020 with no restrictions related to COVID-19. This year’s field of MCPS wrestlers are talented and are looking to prove that they represent some of the best in the state. There are potential state placers and champs in almost every weight class, which makes this year’s county tournament one of the most competitive in recent history. Several weight classes have multiple state ranked wrestlers and a few state #1’s in their division.

Maryland

Wheaton High School Principal’s Appeal to Overturn Cancellation of Wrestling Season is Denied; Second Appeal to Follow

By MCS Staff

Published February 14, 2023 at 9:22PM

Wheaton High School Principal Joshua Munsey announced in a letter to parents of students on the Wheaton wrestling team that an appeal of the MPSSAA decision to not allow Wheaton High School wrestlers to participate in any post-season series has been denied. In the letter to parents, Munsey stated the following: “Yesterday, I represented the Wheaton High School wrestlers in a hearing appealing the MPSSAA Sanction that Wheaton High School wrestlers are not allowed to participate in the post-season series. This afternoon, I received the attached letter denying our appeal. Also this afternoon, I followed the steps outlined in this letter to appeal this decision.” Principal Munsey has told us that he filed for the initial appeal as soon as he knew he was able to do so. He has also followed the steps for a second appeal that is likely to be heard this week. The full letter denying the appeal can be seen below.

Dear Mr. Munsey:

Business

Gaithersburg Apartment Complex Sells for $28 Million

By MCS Staff

Published February 14, 2023 at 8:50PM

Boston-based WinnCompanies has acquired the Villages of Gaithersburg apartment complex, located on School Drive next to the Shady Grove Village development for $28 million. The 9.5 acre property also features a pool, playground, and picnic area. The property was built in 1974 and has four stories with 168 total units. The property previously purchased by the Read Property Group in 2015 for $20.1 million.

WinnCompanies owns one other property in Gaithersburg and two additional properties in Montgomery County. Oaks at Olde Towne in Gaithersburg (Chestnut St.), Fireside Apartments in Rockville (Monroe Street), and The Residences at Thayer Ave in Silver Spring (Thayer Ave). WinnCompanies is currently hiring for various jobs at the Villages of Gaithersburg complex.

Crime

Police Investigating Armed Home Invasion Robbery That Occurred Tuesday Morning

By MCS Staff

Published February 14, 2023 at 5:52PM | Updated February 14, 2023 at 9:14PM

On February 14, at approximately 9:59 am, Takoma Park Police responded to the unit block of Philadelphia Avenue for the report of an armed home invasion robbery. According to police, the victim was sitting in her kitchen when a male suspect dressed all in black clothing and a full mask covering his face walked in and placed an object to the back of her neck and demanded property (victim believed it to be a gun or a taser). The victim complied. After taking property, the suspect had her walk into a closet in the back bedroom while he continued to rummage through her purse.

The suspect fled the residence with property and the victim’s car keys, however, he was unable to take her vehicle because there was a vehicle blocking it. The suspect fled on foot running towards Carroll Avenue from Park Avenue. A lookout was provided to all surrounding jurisdictions. A K9 track with the assistance of Montgomery County Police yielded negative results. A neighborhood canvass was conducted that yielded more witnesses.

Events

Montgomery Parks announces February virtual speaker series: Coming of Age: Post-Pandemic Public Art

By MCS Staff

Published February 14, 2023 at 4:53PM

The session will take place on February 22, 2023, and look at the rise of public art as a form of expression, healing and protest in America.

Montgomery Parks is hosting its February virtual speaker series on the topic of public art on Thursday, February 22, 2023, from 3-4 p.m. This session features art expert Jack Becker discussing how public art can act as a cultural barometer, revealing a society’s values and struggles.

Gaithersburg

Sardi’s/Olney Station to Reopen Tuesday Morning

By MCS Staff

Published February 14, 2023 at 11:18AM

Sardi’s/Olney Station (3418 Olney Laytonsville Rd, Olney) will open at 11am on Tuesday following an issue with the exhaust system that caused the restaurant to temporarily close on Monday night. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) and county health inspectors have cleared the restaurant to reopen for business as usual starting Tuesday morning.

We spoke with owner Phil Sardelis who let us know that the safety of the Sardi’s employees and customers is always his number one priority. “The exhaust system at every Sardi’s location is cleaned every two weeks and unfortunately the recent situations have been freak occurrences.” Sardelis told us. Insurance claims were not filed for the recent fires at both the Gaithersburg and Olney location as the ultimate goal has been to fix any potential issue and get the restaurants open again. The Gaithersburg location will likely reopen in a few weeks as they await the arrival and installation of a fan for the exhaust system.

Events

County Council Town Hall to Discuss Public Safety, Public Health, Housing, Transportation, and More

By MCS Staff

Published February 14, 2023 at 9:17AM | Updated February 14, 2023 at 10:43AM

Town hall will be held at Lakelands Park Middle School in Gaithersburg with virtual participation available

The Montgomery County Council will hold a hybrid town hall meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 15 from 7-8:30 p.m. at Lakelands Park Middle School, which is located at 1200 Main St. in Gaithersburg. Councilmembers have scheduled this time to answer questions and listen to concerns from community members. Some of the topics for discussion will include public safety, public health, housing and transportation, and other issues of community concern.